<num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading>AUTHORIZATION</heading> <section id="d129567e516" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tI/s101" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="101">SEC. 101. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> Funds are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2015 for necessary expenses of the Coast Guard as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e522" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tI/s101/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>For the operation and maintenance of the Coast Guard, $6,981,036,000.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e526" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tI/s101/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>For the acquisition, construction, rebuilding, and improvement of aids to navigation, shore and offshore facilities, vessels, and aircraft, including equipment related thereto, $1,546,448,000, to remain available until expended.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e530" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tI/s101/3" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>For the Coast Guard Reserve program, including personnel and training costs, equipment, and services, $140,016,000.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e534" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tI/s101/4" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>For environmental compliance and restoration of Coast Guard vessels, aircraft, and facilities (other than parts and equipment associated with operation and maintenance), $16,701,000, to remain available until expended.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e538" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tI/s101/5" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>To the Commandant of the Coast Guard for research, development, test, and evaluation of technologies, materials, and human factors directly related to improving the performance of the Coast Guard’s mission with respect to search and rescue, aids to navigation, marine safety, marine environmental protection, enforcement of laws and treaties, ice operations, oceanographic research, and defense readiness, $19,890,000.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e542" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tI/s101/6" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>For alteration or removal of bridges over navigable waters of the United States constituting obstructions to navigation, and for personnel and administrative costs associated with the Alteration of Bridges Program, $16,000,000.</content></paragraph></section> <section id="d129567e547" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tI/s102" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="102">SEC. 102. </num><heading>AUTHORIZED LEVELS OF MILITARY STRENGTH AND TRAINING.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e551" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tI/s102/a" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Active Duty Strength</inline>.—</heading><content>The Coast Guard is authorized an end-of-year strength for active duty personnel of 43,000 for fiscal year 2015.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e559" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tI/s102/b" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Military Training Student Loads</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Coast Guard is authorized average military training student loads for fiscal year 2015 as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e567" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tI/s102/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>For recruit and special training, 2,500 student years.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e571" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tI/s102/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>For flight training, 165 student years.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e575" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tI/s102/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>For professional training in military and civilian institutions, 350 student years.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e579" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tI/s102/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>For officer acquisition, 1,200 student years.</content></paragraph></subsection></section>

An Act To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Howard Coble Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014”.

SEC. 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS. The table of contents for this Act is the following: Sec. 1. Short title. Sec. 2. Table of contents. TITLE I— AUTHORIZATION Sec. 101. Authorization of appropriations. Sec. 102. Authorized levels of military strength and training. TITLE II— COAST GUARD Sec. 201. Commissioned officers. Sec. 202. Commandant; appointment. Sec. 203. Prevention and response workforces. Sec. 204. Centers of expertise. Sec. 205. Penalties. Sec. 206. Agreements. Sec. 207. Tuition assistance program coverage of textbooks and other educational materials. Sec. 208. Coast Guard housing. Sec. 209. Lease authority. Sec. 210. Notification of certain determinations. Sec. 211. Annual Board of Visitors. Sec. 212. Flag officers. Sec. 213. Repeal of limitation on medals of honor. Sec. 214. Coast Guard family support and child care. Sec. 215. Mission need statement. Sec. 216. Transmission of annual Coast Guard authorization request. Sec. 217. Inventory of real property. Sec. 218. Retired service members and dependents serving on advisory committees. Sec. 219. Active duty for emergency augmentation of regular forces. Sec. 220. Acquisition workforce expedited hiring authority. Sec. 221. Coast Guard administrative savings. Sec. 222. Technical corrections to title 14. Sec. 223. Multiyear procurement authority for Offshore Patrol Cutters. Sec. 224. Maintaining Medium Endurance Cutter mission capability. Sec. 225. Aviation capability. Sec. 226. Gaps in writings on Coast Guard history. Sec. 227. Officer evaluation reports. Sec. 228. Improved safety information for vessels. Sec. 229. E–LORAN. Sec. 230. Analysis of resource deficiencies with respect to maritime border security. Sec. 231. Modernization of National Distress and Response System. Sec. 232. Report reconciling maintenance and operational priorities on the Missouri River. Sec. 233. Maritime Search and Rescue Assistance Policy assessment. TITLE III— SHIPPING AND NAVIGATION Sec. 301. Repeal. Sec. 302. Donation of historical property. Sec. 303. Small shipyards. Sec. 304. Drug testing reporting. Sec. 305. Opportunities for sea service veterans. Sec. 306. Clarification of high-risk waters. Sec. 307. Technical corrections. Sec. 308. Report. Sec. 309. Fishing safety grant programs. Sec. 310. Establishment of Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee. Sec. 311. Travel and subsistence. Sec. 312. Prompt intergovernmental notice of marine casualties. Sec. 313. Area Contingency Plans. Sec. 314. International ice patrol reform. Sec. 315. Offshore supply vessel third-party inspection. Sec. 316. Watches. Sec. 317. Coast Guard response plan requirements. Sec. 318. Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council. Sec. 319. Uninspected passenger vessels in the United States Virgin Islands. Sec. 320. Treatment of abandoned seafarers. Sec. 321. Website. Sec. 322. Coast Guard regulations. TITLE IV— FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION Sec. 401. Authorization of appropriations. Sec. 402. Award of reparations. Sec. 403. Terms of Commissioners. TITLE V— ARCTIC MARITIME TRANSPORTATION Sec. 501. Arctic maritime transportation. Sec. 502. Arctic maritime domain awareness. Sec. 503. IMO Polar Code negotiations. Sec. 504. Forward operating facilities. Sec. 505. Icebreakers. Sec. 506. Icebreaking in polar regions. TITLE VI— MISCELLANEOUS Sec. 601. Distant water tuna fleet. Sec. 602. Extension of moratorium. Sec. 603. National maritime strategy. Sec. 604. Waivers. Sec. 605. Competition by United States flag vessels. Sec. 606. Vessel requirements for notices of arrival and departure and automatic identification system. Sec. 607. Conveyance of Coast Guard property in Rochester, New York. Sec. 608. Conveyance of certain property in Gig Harbor, Washington. Sec. 609. Vessel determination. Sec. 610. Safe vessel operation in Thunder Bay. Sec. 611. Parking facilities.

<num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading>AUTHORIZATION</heading> <section id="d129567e516" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tI/s101" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="101">SEC. 101. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> Funds are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2015 for necessary expenses of the Coast Guard as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e522" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tI/s101/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>For the operation and maintenance of the Coast Guard, $6,981,036,000.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e526" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tI/s101/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>For the acquisition, construction, rebuilding, and improvement of aids to navigation, shore and offshore facilities, vessels, and aircraft, including equipment related thereto, $1,546,448,000, to remain available until expended.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e530" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tI/s101/3" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>For the Coast Guard Reserve program, including personnel and training costs, equipment, and services, $140,016,000.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e534" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tI/s101/4" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>For environmental compliance and restoration of Coast Guard vessels, aircraft, and facilities (other than parts and equipment associated with operation and maintenance), $16,701,000, to remain available until expended.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e538" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tI/s101/5" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>To the Commandant of the Coast Guard for research, development, test, and evaluation of technologies, materials, and human factors directly related to improving the performance of the Coast Guard’s mission with respect to search and rescue, aids to navigation, marine safety, marine environmental protection, enforcement of laws and treaties, ice operations, oceanographic research, and defense readiness, $19,890,000.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e542" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tI/s101/6" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>For alteration or removal of bridges over navigable waters of the United States constituting obstructions to navigation, and for personnel and administrative costs associated with the Alteration of Bridges Program, $16,000,000.</content></paragraph></section> <section id="d129567e547" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tI/s102" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="102">SEC. 102. </num><heading>AUTHORIZED LEVELS OF MILITARY STRENGTH AND TRAINING.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e551" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tI/s102/a" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Active Duty Strength</inline>.—</heading><content>The Coast Guard is authorized an end-of-year strength for active duty personnel of 43,000 for fiscal year 2015.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e559" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tI/s102/b" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Military Training Student Loads</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Coast Guard is authorized average military training student loads for fiscal year 2015 as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e567" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tI/s102/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>For recruit and special training, 2,500 student years.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e571" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tI/s102/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>For flight training, 165 student years.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e575" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tI/s102/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>For professional training in military and civilian institutions, 350 student years.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e579" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tI/s102/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>For officer acquisition, 1,200 student years.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading>COAST GUARD</heading> <section id="d129567e591" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s201" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="201">SEC. 201. </num><heading>COMMISSIONED OFFICERS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> <ref href="/us/usc/t14/s42/a">Section 42(a) of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>7,200</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>6,900</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d129567e610" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s202" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="202">SEC. 202. </num><heading>COMMANDANT; APPOINTMENT.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> <ref href="/us/usc/t14/s44">Section 44 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the first sentence the following: “<quotedText>The term of an appointment, and any reappointment, shall begin on June 1 of the appropriate year and end on May 31 of the appropriate year, except that, in the event of death, retirement, resignation, or reassignment, or when the needs of the Service demand, the Secretary may alter the date on which a term begins or ends if the alteration does not result in the term exceeding a period of 4 years.</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d129567e626" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s203" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="203">SEC. 203. </num><heading>PREVENTION AND RESPONSE WORKFORCES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> <ref href="/us/usc/t14/s57">Section 57 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e638" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s203/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e642" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s203/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (2) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or</quotedText>” at the end;</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e650" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s203/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (3) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon; and</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e661" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s203/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>waterways operations manager shall have knowledge, skill, and practical experience with respect to marine transportation system management; or</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>port and facility safety and security specialist shall have knowledge, skill, and practical experience with respect to the safety, security, and environmental protection responsibilities associated with maritime ports and facilities.”</content></paragraph></quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e679" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s203/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (c) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or marine safety engineer</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>marine safety engineer, waterways operations manager, or port and facility safety and security specialist</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e690" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s203/3" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (f)(2) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>investigator or marine safety engineer.</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>investigator, marine safety engineer, waterways operations manager, or port and facility safety and security specialist.</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph></section> <section id="d129567e702" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s204" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="204">SEC. 204. </num><heading>CENTERS OF EXPERTISE.</heading><content class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> <ref href="/us/usc/t14/s58/b">Section 58(b) of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Missions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Any center established under subsection (a) shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>promote, facilitate, and conduct—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>education;</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>training; and</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>activities authorized under section 93(a)(4);</content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>be a repository of information on operations, practices, and resources related to the mission for which the center was established; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>perform and support the mission for which the center was established.”</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d129567e751" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s205" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="205">SEC. 205. </num><heading>PENALTIES.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e755" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s205/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Aids to Navigation and False Distress Messages</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t14/ch5">Chapter 5 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e769" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s205/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in section 83 by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$100</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$1,500</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e780" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s205/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in section 84 by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$500</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$1,500</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e791" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s205/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in section 85 by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$100</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$1,500</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e802" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s205/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in section 88(c)(2) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$5,000</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$10,000</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e813" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s205/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Unauthorized Use of Words </inline>“<inline class="smallCaps">Coast Guard</inline>”.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s639">Section 639 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$1,000</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$10,000</quotedText>”.</content></subsection></section> <section id="d129567e837" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s206" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="206">SEC. 206. </num><heading>AGREEMENTS.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e841" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s206/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s93/a/4">Section 93(a)(4) of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e855" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s206/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, investigate</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and investigate</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e866" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s206/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, and cooperate and coordinate such activities with other Government agencies and with private agencies</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e874" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s206/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t14/ch5">Chapter 5 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, as amended by this Act, is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><section style="-uslm-lc:I650163"><num value="102">“§ 102.</num><heading> Agreements</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out section 93(a)(4), the Commandant may—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>enter into cooperative agreements, contracts, and other agreements with—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Federal entities;</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>other public or private entities in the United States, including academic entities; and</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>foreign governments with the concurrence of the Secretary of State; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>impose on and collect from an entity subject to an agreement or contract under paragraph (1) a fee to assist with expenses incurred in carrying out such section.</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deposit and Use of Fees</inline>.—</heading><content>Fees collected under this section shall be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury as offsetting receipts. The fees may be used, to the extent provided in advance in an appropriation law, only to carry out activities under section 93(a)(4).”</content></subsection></section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e931" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s206/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The analysis for such chapter <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I651142"> <designator>“102. </designator> <label>Agreements.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section id="d129567e958" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s207" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="207">SEC. 207. </num><heading>TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM COVERAGE OF TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> <ref href="/us/usc/t14/s93/a/7">Section 93(a)(7) of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and the textbooks, manuals, and other materials required as part of such training or course of instruction</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>correspondence courses</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d129567e974" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s208" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="208">SEC. 208. </num><heading>COAST GUARD HOUSING.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e978" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s208/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commandant; General Powers</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s93/a/13">Section 93(a)(13) of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Treasury</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the fund established under section 687</quotedText>”.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e998" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s208/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Lighthouse Property</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s672a/b">Section 672a(b) of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Treasury</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the fund established under section 687</quotedText>”.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e1018" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s208/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s687/b">Section 687(b) of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>Monies received under section 93(a)(13).</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>Amounts received under section 672a(b).”</content></paragraph></quotedContent>.</content></subsection></section> <section id="d129567e1046" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s209" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="209">SEC. 209. </num><heading>LEASE AUTHORITY.</heading><content class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> <ref href="/us/usc/t14/s93">Section 93 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Leasing of Tidelands and Submerged Lands</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commandant may lease under subsection (a)(13) submerged lands and tidelands under the control of the Coast Guard without regard to the limitation under that subsection with respect to lease duration.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commandant may lease submerged lands and tidelands under paragraph (1) only if—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>lease payments are—</chapeau><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>received exclusively in the form of cash;</content></clause><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>equal to the fair market value of the use of the leased submerged lands or tidelands for the period during which such lands are leased, as determined by the Commandant; and</content></clause><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>deposited in the fund established under section 687; and</content></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the lease does not provide authority to or commit the Coast Guard to use or support any improvements to such submerged lands or tidelands, or obtain goods or services from the lessee.”</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d129567e1108" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s210" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="210">SEC. 210. </num><heading>NOTIFICATION OF CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e1112" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s210/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t14/ch5">Chapter 5 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, as amended by this Act, is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><section style="-uslm-lc:I650163"><num value="103">“§ 103.</num><heading> Notification of certain determinations</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>At least 90 days prior to making a final determination that a waterway, or a portion thereof, is navigable for purposes of the jurisdiction of the Coast Guard, the Commandant shall provide notification regarding the proposed determination to—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>the Governor of each State in which such waterway, or portion thereof, is located;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>the public; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Content Requirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each notification provided under subsection (a) to an entity specified in paragraph (3) of that subsection shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>an analysis of whether vessels operating on the waterway, or portion thereof, subject to the proposed determination are subject to inspection or similar regulation by State or local officials;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>an analysis of whether operators of commercial vessels on such waterway, or portion thereof, are subject to licensing or similar regulation by State or local officials; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>an estimate of the annual costs that the Coast Guard may incur in conducting operations on such waterway, or portion thereof.”</content></paragraph></subsection></section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e1173" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s210/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The analysis for such chapter, as amended by this Act, is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I651142"> <designator>“103. </designator> <label>Notification of certain determinations.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section id="d129567e1198" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s211" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="211">SEC. 211. </num><heading>ANNUAL BOARD OF VISITORS.</heading><content class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> <ref href="/us/usc/t14/s194">Section 194 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><section style="-uslm-lc:I650163"><num value="194">“§ 194.</num><heading> Annual Board of Visitors</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>A Board of Visitors to the Coast Guard Academy is established to review and make recommendations on the operation of the Academy.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The membership of the Board shall consist of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, or the chairman’s designee.</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The chairman of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, or the chairman’s designee.</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>3 Members of the Senate designated by the Vice President.</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>4 Members of the House of Representatives designated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>6 individuals designated by the President.</content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Length of service</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Members of congress</inline>.—</heading><content>A Member of Congress designated under subparagraph (C) or (D) of paragraph (1) as a member of the Board shall be designated as a member in the First Session of a Congress and serve for the duration of that Congress.</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Individuals designated by the president</inline>.—</heading><content>Each individual designated by the President under subparagraph (E) of paragraph (1) shall serve as a member of the Board for 3 years, except that any such member whose term of office has expired shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed.</content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Death or resignation of a member</inline>.—</heading><content>If a member of the Board dies or resigns, a successor shall be designated for any unexpired portion of the term of the member by the official who designated the member.</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Academy Visits</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual visit</inline>.—</heading><content>The Board shall visit the Academy annually to review the operation of the Academy.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional visits</inline>.—</heading><content>With the approval of the Secretary, the Board or individual members of the Board may make other visits to the Academy in connection with the duties of the Board or to consult with the Superintendent of the Academy.</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Scope of Review</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Board shall review, with respect to the Academy—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>the state of morale and discipline;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>the curriculum;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>instruction;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>physical equipment;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>fiscal affairs; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>other matters relating to the Academy that the Board determines appropriate.</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 60 days after the date of an annual visit of the Board under subsection (c)(1), the Board shall submit to the Secretary, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the actions of the Board during such visit and the recommendations of the Board pertaining to the Academy.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Advisors</inline>.—</heading><content>If approved by the Secretary, the Board may consult with advisors in carrying out this section.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursement</inline>.—</heading><content>Each member of the Board and each adviser consulted by the Board under subsection (f) shall be reimbursed, to the extent permitted by law, by the Coast Guard for actual expenses incurred while engaged in duties as a member or adviser.”</content></subsection></section> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d129567e1372" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s212" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="212">SEC. 212. </num><heading>FLAG OFFICERS.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e1376" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s212/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t14">Title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 295 the following:<quotedContent><section style="-uslm-lc:I650163"><num value="296">“§ 296.</num><heading> Flag officers</heading><content class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> “During any period in which the Coast Guard is not operating as a service in the Navy, section 1216(d) of title 10 does not apply with respect to flag officers of the Coast Guard.”</content></section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e1404" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s212/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The analysis for <ref href="/us/usc/t14/ch11">chapter 11 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 295 the following:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I651142"> <designator>“296. </designator> <label>Flag officers.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section id="d129567e1434" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s213" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="213">SEC. 213. </num><heading>REPEAL OF LIMITATION ON MEDALS OF HONOR.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> <ref href="/us/usc/t14/s494">Section 494 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>medal of honor,</quotedText>” each place it appears.</content></section> <section id="d129567e1450" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s214" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="214">SEC. 214. </num><heading>COAST GUARD FAMILY SUPPORT AND CHILD CARE.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e1454" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s214/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t14">Title 14, United States Code</ref>, as amended by this Act, is further amended by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after chapter 13 the following:<quotedContent><chapter style="-uslm-lc:I650174"><num value="14"><b>“CHAPTER 14—</b></num><heading><b>COAST GUARD FAMILY SUPPORT AND CHILD CARE</b></heading><toc> <referenceItem role="subchapter" style="-uslm-lc:I651174"> <designator><inline class="smallCaps"> “subchapter i—</inline></designator> <label><inline class="smallCaps">general provisions</inline></label> </referenceItem><headingItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I651142"> <designator>“Sec.</designator> <label/> </headingItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I651142"> <designator>“531. </designator> <label>Work-life policies and programs.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I651142"> <designator>“532. </designator> <label>Surveys of Coast Guard families.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subchapter" style="-uslm-lc:I651174"> <designator><inline class="smallCaps"> “subchapter ii—</inline></designator> <label><inline class="smallCaps">coast guard family support</inline></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I651142"> <designator>“542. </designator> <label>Education and training opportunities for Coast Guard spouses.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I651142"> <designator>“543. </designator> <label>Youth sponsorship initiatives.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subchapter" style="-uslm-lc:I651174"> <designator><inline class="smallCaps"> “subchapter iii—</inline></designator> <label><inline class="smallCaps">coast guard child care</inline></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I651142"> <designator>“551. </designator> <label>Definitions.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I651142"> <designator>“553. </designator> <label>Child development center standards and inspections.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I651142"> <designator>“554. </designator> <label>Child development center employees.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I651142"> <designator>“555. </designator> <label>Parent partnerships with child development centers.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> <subchapter style="-uslm-lc:I650174"><num value="I">“SUBCHAPTER I—</num><heading>GENERAL PROVISIONS</heading><section style="-uslm-lc:I650163"><num value="531">“§ 531.</num><heading> Work-life policies and programs</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> “The Commandant is authorized—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>to establish an office for the purpose of developing, promulgating, and coordinating policies, programs, and activities related to the families of Coast Guard members;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>to implement and oversee policies, programs, and activities described in paragraph (1) as the Commandant considers necessary; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>to perform such other duties as the Commandant considers necessary.</content></paragraph></section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I650163"><num value="532">“§ 532.</num><heading> Surveys of Coast Guard families</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commandant, in order to determine the effectiveness of Federal policies, programs, and activities related to the families of Coast Guard members, may survey—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>any Coast Guard member;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>any retired Coast Guard member;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>the immediate family of any Coast Guard member or retired Coast Guard member; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>any survivor of a deceased Coast Guard member.</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Voluntary Participation</inline>.—</heading><content>Participation in any survey conducted under subsection (a) shall be voluntary.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Recordkeeping</inline>.—</heading><content>Each person surveyed under subsection (a) shall be considered an employee of the United States for purposes of section 3502(3)(A)(i) of title 44.</content></subsection></section> </subchapter><subchapter style="-uslm-lc:I650174"><num value="II">“SUBCHAPTER II—</num><heading>COAST GUARD FAMILY SUPPORT</heading><section style="-uslm-lc:I650163"><num value="542">“§ 542.</num><heading> Education and training opportunities for Coast Guard spouses</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Tuition Assistance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commandant may provide, subject to the availability of appropriations, tuition assistance to an eligible spouse to facilitate the acquisition of—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>education and training required for a degree or credential at an accredited college, university, or technical school in the United States that expands employment and portable career opportunities for the spouse; or</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>education prerequisites and a professional license or credential required, by a government or government-sanctioned licensing body, for an occupation that expands employment and portable career opportunities for the spouse.</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the following definitions apply:</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible spouse</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>eligible spouse</term>’ means the spouse of a member of the Coast Guard who is serving on active duty and includes a spouse who receives transitional compensation under section 1059 of title 10.</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusion</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘<term>eligible spouse</term>’ does not include a person who—</chapeau><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>is married to, but legally separated from, a member of the Coast Guard under a court order or statute of any State or territorial possession of the United States; or</content></clause><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>is eligible for tuition assistance as a member of the Armed Forces.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Portable career</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>portable career</term>’ includes an occupation that requires education, training, or both that results in a credential that is recognized by an industry, profession, or specific type of business.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I650163"><num value="543">“§ 543.</num><heading> Youth sponsorship initiatives</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commandant is authorized to establish, within any Coast Guard unit, an initiative to help integrate into new surroundings the dependent children of members of the Coast Guard who received permanent change of station orders.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Description of Initiative</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An initiative established under subsection (a) shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>provide for the involvement of a dependent child of a member of the Coast Guard in the dependent child’s new Coast Guard community; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>primarily focus on preteen and teenaged children.</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out an initiative under subsection (a), the Commandant may—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>provide to a dependent child of a member of the Coast Guard information on youth programs and activities available in the dependent child’s new Coast Guard community; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>enter into agreements with nonprofit entities to provide youth programs and activities to such child.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> </subchapter><subchapter style="-uslm-lc:I650174"><num value="III">“SUBCHAPTER III—</num><heading>COAST GUARD CHILD CARE</heading><section style="-uslm-lc:I650163"><num value="551">“§ 551.</num><heading> Definitions</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> “In this subchapter, the following definitions apply:</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Child abuse and neglect</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>child abuse and neglect</term>’ has the meaning given that term in section 3 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5101">42 U.S.C. 5101 note</ref>).</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Child development center employee</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>child development center employee</term>’ means a civilian employee of the Coast Guard who is employed to work in a Coast Guard child development center without regard to whether the employee is paid from appropriated or nonappropriated funds.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coast guard child development center</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>Coast Guard child development center</term>’ means a facility on Coast Guard property or on property under the jurisdiction of the commander of a Coast Guard unit at which child care services are provided for members of the Coast Guard.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Competitive service position</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>competitive service position</term>’ means a position in the competitive service (as defined in section 2102 of title 5).</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Family home daycare</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘<term>family home daycare</term>’ means home-based child care services provided for a member of the Coast Guard by an individual who—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>is certified by the Commandant as qualified to provide home-based child care services; and</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>provides home-based child care services on a regular basis in exchange for monetary compensation.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I650163"><num value="553">“§ 553.</num><heading> Child development center standards and inspections</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Standards</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commandant shall require each Coast Guard child development center to meet standards that the Commandant considers appropriate to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the children and employees at the center.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inspections</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commandant shall provide for regular and unannounced inspections of each Coast Guard child development center to ensure compliance with this section.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Reporting</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commandant shall maintain and publicize a means by which an individual can report, with respect to a Coast Guard child development center or a family home daycare—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>any suspected violation of—</chapeau><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>standards established under subsection (a); or</content></clause><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>any other applicable law or standard;</content></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>suspected child abuse or neglect; or</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>any other deficiency.</content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Anonymous reporting</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commandant shall ensure that an individual making a report pursuant to paragraph (1) may do so anonymously if so desired by the individual.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedures</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commandant shall establish procedures for investigating reports made pursuant to paragraph (1).</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I650163"><num value="554">“§ 554.</num><heading> Child development center employees</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Training</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commandant shall establish a training program for Coast Guard child development center employees and satisfactory completion of the training program shall be a condition of employment for each employee of a Coast Guard child development center.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Timing for new hires</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commandant shall require each employee of a Coast Guard child development center to complete the training program established under paragraph (1) not later than 6 months after the date on which the employee is hired.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Minimum requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The training program established under paragraph (1) shall include, at a minimum, instruction with respect to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>early childhood development;</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>activities and disciplinary techniques appropriate to children of different ages;</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>child abuse and neglect prevention and detection; and</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other emergency medical procedures.</content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of department of defense programs</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commandant may use Department of Defense training programs, on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis, for purposes of this subsection.</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Training and Curriculum Specialists</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Specialist required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commandant shall require that at least 1 employee at each Coast Guard child development center be a specialist in training and curriculum development with appropriate credentials and experience.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The duties of the specialist described in paragraph (1) shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>special teaching activities;</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>daily oversight and instruction of other child care employees;</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>daily assistance in the preparation of lesson plans;</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>assisting with child abuse and neglect prevention and detection; and</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>advising the director of the center on the performance of the other child care employees.</content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Competitive service</inline>.—</heading><content>Each specialist described in paragraph (1) shall be an employee in a competitive service position.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I650163"><num value="555">“§ 555.</num><heading> Parent partnerships with child development centers</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Parent Boards</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Formation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commandant shall require that there be formed at each Coast Guard child development center a board of parents, to be composed of parents of children attending the center.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Functions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each board of parents formed under paragraph (1) shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>meet periodically with the staff of the center at which the board is formed and the commander of the unit served by the center, for the purpose of discussing problems and concerns; and</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>be responsible, together with the staff of the center, for coordinating any parent participation initiative established under subsection (b).</content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">FACA</inline>.—</heading><content>The Federal Advisory Committee Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t5/app">5 U.S.C. App.</ref>) does not apply to a board of parents formed under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Parent Participation Initiative</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commandant is authorized to establish a parent participation initiative at each Coast Guard child development center to encourage and facilitate parent participation in educational and related activities at the center.”</content></subsection></section> </subchapter></chapter></quotedContent>.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2037" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s214/b" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Provisions</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2044" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s214/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2051" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s214/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursement for adoption expenses</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s514">Section 514 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, is redesignated as section 541 and transferred to appear before section 542 of such title, as added by subsection (a) of this section.</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2062" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s214/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Child development services</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s515">Section 515 of title 14, United States Code</ref>—</chapeau><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2073" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s214/b/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>is redesignated as section 552 and transferred to appear after section 551 of such title, as added by subsection (a) of this section; and</content></clause><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2077" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s214/b/1/B/ii" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau><amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subclause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2084" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s214/b/1/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I650128"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>in subsection (b)(2)(B) by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and whether a family is participating in an initiative established under section 555(b)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>family income</quotedText>”;</content></subclause><subclause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2092" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s214/b/1/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I650128"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsections (c) and (e); and</content></subclause><subclause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2100" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s214/b/1/B/ii/III" style="-uslm-lc:I650128"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (d) as subsection (c).</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2108" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s214/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Dependent school children</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s657">Section 657 of title 14, United States Code</ref>—</chapeau><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2119" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s214/b/1/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>is redesignated as section 544 and transferred to appear after section 543 of such title, as added by subsection (a) of this section; and</content></clause><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2123" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s214/b/1/C/ii" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content><amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in subsection (a) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Except as otherwise</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>the Secretary may</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Secretary may</quotedText>”.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2136" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s214/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendments</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2143" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s214/b/2/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Part i</inline>.—</heading><content>The analysis for part I of <ref href="/us/usc/t14">title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to chapter 13 the following:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I651160"> <designator>“14. </designator> <label>Coast Guard Family Support and Child Care</label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I651152">531”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></target> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2176" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s214/b/2/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chapter 13</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The analysis for <ref href="/us/usc/t14/ch13">chapter 13 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2191" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s214/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 514; and</content></clause><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2199" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s214/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 515.</content></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2207" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s214/b/2/C" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chapter 14</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The analysis for <ref href="/us/usc/t14/ch14">chapter 14 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, as added by subsection (a) of this section, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction>—</chapeau><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2225" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s214/b/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>before the item relating to section 542 the following:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I651142"> <designator>“541. </designator> <label>Reimbursement for adoption expenses.”;<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></clause><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2243" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s214/b/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>after the item relating to section 551 the following:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I651142"> <designator>“552. </designator> <label>Child development services.”; and<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></clause><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2261" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s214/b/2/C/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>after the item relating to section 543 the following:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I651142"> <designator>“544. </designator> <label>Dependent school children.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2279" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s214/b/2/D" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chapter 17</inline>.—</heading><content>The analysis for <ref href="/us/usc/t14/ch17">chapter 17 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 657.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2297" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s214/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commandant; General Powers</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s93/a/7">Section 93(a)(7) of title 14, United States Code</ref>, as amended by this Act, is further amended by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, and to eligible spouses as defined under section 542,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Coast Guard</quotedText>”.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2311" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s214/d" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of Congress</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2318" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s214/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>It is the sense of Congress that the amount of funds appropriated for a fiscal year for operating expenses related to Coast Guard child development services should not be less than the amount of the child development center fee receipts estimated to be collected by the Coast Guard during that fiscal year.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2326" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s214/d/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Child development center fee receipts defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this subsection, the term “<term>child development center fee receipts</term>” means fees paid by members of the Coast Guard for child care services provided at Coast Guard child development centers.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section id="d129567e2335" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s215" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="215">SEC. 215. </num><heading>MISSION NEED STATEMENT.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2339" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s215/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s569">Section 569 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><section style="-uslm-lc:I650163"><num value="569">“§ 569.</num><heading> Mission need statement</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>On the date on which the President submits to Congress a budget for fiscal year 2016 under section 1105 of title 31, on the date on which the President submits to Congress a budget for fiscal year 2019 under such section, and every 4 years thereafter, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate an integrated major acquisition mission need statement.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the following definitions apply:</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Integrated major acquisition mission need statement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘<term>integrated major acquisition mission need statement</term>’ means a document that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>identifies current and projected gaps in Coast Guard mission capabilities using mission hour targets;</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>explains how each major acquisition program addresses gaps identified under subparagraph (A) if funded at the levels provided for such program in the most recently submitted capital investment plan; and</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>describes the missions the Coast Guard will not be able to achieve, by fiscal year, for each gap identified under subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Major acquisition program</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>major acquisition program</term>’ has the meaning given that term in section 569a(e).</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Capital investment plan</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>capital investment plan</term>’ means the plan required under section 663(a)(1).”</content></paragraph></subsection></section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2412" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s215/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The analysis for <ref href="/us/usc/t14/ch15">chapter 15 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 569 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I651142"> <designator>“569. </designator> <label>Mission need statement.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section id="d129567e2445" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s216" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="216">SEC. 216. </num><heading>TRANSMISSION OF ANNUAL COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION REQUEST.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2449" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s216/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t14">Title 14, United States Code</ref>, as amended by this Act, is further amended by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 662 the following:<quotedContent><section style="-uslm-lc:I650164"><num value="662a">“§ 662a.</num><heading> Transmission of annual Coast Guard authorization request</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date on which the President submits to Congress a budget for a fiscal year pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a Coast Guard authorization request with respect to such fiscal year.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coast Guard Authorization Request Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term ‘<term>Coast Guard authorization request</term>’ means a proposal for legislation that, with respect to the Coast Guard for the relevant fiscal year—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>recommends end strengths for personnel for that fiscal year, as described in section 661;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>recommends authorizations of appropriations for that fiscal year, including with respect to matters described in section 662; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>addresses any other matter that the Secretary determines is appropriate for inclusion in a Coast Guard authorization bill.”</content></paragraph></subsection></section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2498" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s216/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The analysis for <ref href="/us/usc/t14/ch17">chapter 17 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, as amended by this Act, is further amended by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 662 the following:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I651142"> <designator>“662a. </designator> <label>Transmission of annual Coast Guard authorization request.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section id="d129567e2526" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s217" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="217">SEC. 217. </num><heading>INVENTORY OF REAL PROPERTY.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2530" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s217/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t14/ch17">Chapter 17 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><section style="-uslm-lc:I650163"><num value="679">“§ 679.</num><heading> Inventory of real property</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than September 30, 2015, the Commandant shall establish an inventory of all real property, including submerged lands, under the control of the Coast Guard, which shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>the size, the location, and any other appropriate description of each unit of such property;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>an assessment of the physical condition of each unit of such property, excluding lands;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>a determination of whether each unit of such property should be—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>retained to fulfill a current or projected Coast Guard mission requirement; or</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>subject to divestiture; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>other information the Commandant considers appropriate.</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inventory Maintenance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commandant shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>maintain the inventory required under subsection (a) on an ongoing basis; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>update information on each unit of real property included in such inventory not later than 30 days after any change relating to the control of such property.</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recommendations to Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than March 30, 2016, and every 5 years thereafter, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that includes—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>a list of all real property under the control of the Coast Guard and the location of such property by property type;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>recommendations for divestiture with respect to any units of such property; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>recommendations for consolidating any units of such property, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>an estimate of the costs or savings associated with each recommended consolidation; and</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>a discussion of the impact that such consolidation would have on Coast Guard mission effectiveness.”</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2630" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s217/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The analysis for such chapter, as amended by this Act, is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I651142"> <designator>“679. </designator> <label>Inventory of real property.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section id="d129567e2654" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s218" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="218">SEC. 218. </num><heading>RETIRED SERVICE MEMBERS AND DEPENDENTS SERVING ON ADVISORY COMMITTEES.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2658" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s218/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t14/ch17">Chapter 17 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, as amended by this Act, is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><section style="-uslm-lc:I650163"><num value="680">“§ 680.</num><heading> Retired service members and dependents serving on advisory committees</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> “A committee that—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>advises or assists the Coast Guard with respect to a function that affects a member of the Coast Guard or a dependent of such a member; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>includes in its membership a retired Coast Guard member or a dependent of such a retired member;</content></paragraph><continuation class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120">shall not be considered an advisory committee under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t5/app">5 U.S.C. App.</ref>) solely because of such membership.”</continuation></section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2694" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s218/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The analysis for such chapter, as amended by this Act, is further amended by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 679 the following:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I651142"> <designator>“680. </designator> <label>Retired service members and dependents serving on advisory committees.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section id="d129567e2718" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s219" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="219">SEC. 219. </num><heading>ACTIVE DUTY FOR EMERGENCY AUGMENTATION OF REGULAR FORCES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> <ref href="/us/usc/t14/s712/a">Section 712(a) of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>not more than 60 days in any 4-month period and</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d129567e2734" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s220" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="220">SEC. 220. </num><heading>ACQUISITION WORKFORCE EXPEDITED HIRING AUTHORITY.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> Section 404(b) of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 (<ref href="/us/pl/111/281">Public Law 111–281</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/124/2951">124 Stat. 2951</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2015</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2017</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d129567e2756" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s221" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="221">SEC. 221. </num><heading>COAST GUARD ADMINISTRATIVE SAVINGS.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2760" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s221/a" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Elimination of Outdated and Duplicative Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2767" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s221/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Marine industry training</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s59">Section 59 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2781" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s221/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(a) <headingText class="smallCaps">In General</headingText>.—The Commandant</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Commandant</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2795" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s221/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (b).</content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2803" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s221/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Operations and expenditures</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s651">Section 651 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, and the item relating to such section in the analysis for chapter 17 of such title, are <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2817" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s221/a/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Drug interdiction</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 103 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1996 (<ref href="/us/usc/t14/s89">14 U.S.C. 89 note</ref>), and the item relating to that section in the table of contents in section 2 of that Act, are <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2832" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s221/a/4" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">National defense</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 426 of the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (<ref href="/us/usc/t14/s2">14 U.S.C. 2 note</ref>), and the item relating to that section in the table of contents in section 1(b) of that Act, are <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2847" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s221/a/5" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Living marine resources</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 4(b) of the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2010 (<ref href="/us/usc/t16/s1828">16 U.S.C. 1828 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following: “<quotedText>No report shall be required under this subsection, including that no report shall be required under section 224 of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2004 or section 804 of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2006, for fiscal years beginning after fiscal year 2014.</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2865" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s221/b" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consolidation and Reform of Reporting Requirements</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2872" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s221/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Marine safety</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2879" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s221/b/1/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s2116/d/2/B">Section 2116(d)(2)(B) of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp2 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>on the program’s mission performance in achieving numerical measurable goals established under subsection (b), including—</chapeau><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the number of civilian and military Coast Guard personnel assigned to marine safety positions; and</content></clause><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>an identification of marine safety positions that are understaffed to meet the workload required to accomplish each activity included in the strategy and plans under subsection (a); and”</content></clause></subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2907" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s221/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s57">Section 57 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, as amended by this Act, is further amended—</chapeau><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2918" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s221/b/1/B/i" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (e); and</content></clause><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2926" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s221/b/1/B/ii" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (f), (g), and (h) as subsections (e), (f), and (g) respectively.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2934" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s221/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Minor construction</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s656/d/2">Section 656(d)(2) of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than the date on which the President submits to Congress a budget under section 1105 of title 31 each year, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report describing each project carried out under paragraph (1), in the most recently concluded fiscal year, for which the amount expended under such paragraph for such project was more than $1,000,000. If no such project was carried out during a fiscal year, no report under this paragraph shall be required with respect to that fiscal year.”</content></paragraph></quotedContent>.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section id="d129567e2959" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s222" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="222">SEC. 222. </num><heading>TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 14.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> <ref href="/us/usc/t14">Title 14, United States Code</ref>, as amended by this Act, is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2968" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s222/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in section 93(b)(1) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Notwithstanding subsection (a)(14)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Notwithstanding subsection (a)(13)</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e2979" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s222/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in section 197(b) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of Homeland Security</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph></section> <section id="d129567e2989" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s223" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="223">SEC. 223. </num><heading>MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR OFFSHORE PATROL CUTTERS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> In fiscal year 2015 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may enter into, in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2306b">section 2306b of title 10, United States Code</ref>, multiyear contracts for the procurement of Offshore Patrol Cutters and associated equipment.</content></section> <section id="d129567e2999" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s224" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="224">SEC. 224. </num><heading>MAINTAINING MEDIUM ENDURANCE CUTTER MISSION CAPABILITY.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that includes—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3005" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s224/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a schedule and plan for decommissioning, not later than September 30, 2029, each of the 210-foot, Reliance-Class Cutters operated by the Coast Guard on the date of enactment of this Act;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3009" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s224/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>a schedule and plan for enhancing the maintenance or extending the service life of each of the 270-foot, Famous-Class Cutters operated by the Coast Guard on the date of enactment of this Act—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3013" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s224/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>to maintain the capability of the Coast Guard to carry out sea-going missions with respect to such Cutters at the level of capability existing on September 30, 2013; and</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3017" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s224/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>for the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the final Offshore Patrol Cutter is scheduled to be commissioned under paragraph (4);</content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3021" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s224/3" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>an identification of the number of Offshore Patrol Cutters capable of sea state 5 operations that, if 8 National Security Cutters are commissioned, are necessary to return the sea state 5 operating capability of the Coast Guard to the level of capability that existed prior to the decommissioning of the first High Endurance Cutter in fiscal year 2011;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3025" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s224/4" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>a schedule and plan for commissioning the number of Offshore Patrol Cutters identified under paragraph (3); and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3029" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s224/5" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>a schedule and plan for commissioning, not later than September 30, 2034, a number of Offshore Patrol Cutters not capable of sea state 5 operations that is equal to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3033" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s224/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>25; less</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3037" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s224/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the number of Offshore Patrol Cutters identified under paragraph (3).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></section> <section id="d129567e3042" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s225" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="225">SEC. 225. </num><heading>AVIATION CAPABILITY.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3046" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s225/a" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3054" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s225/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>request and accept through a direct military-to-military transfer under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2571">section 2571 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, such H–60 helicopters as may be necessary to establish a year-round operational capability in the Coast Guard’s Ninth District; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3062" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s225/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>use funds provided under section 101 of this Act to convert such helicopters to Coast Guard MH–60T configuration.</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3066" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s225/b" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3073" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s225/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Coast Guard may not—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3081" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s225/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>close a Coast Guard air facility that was in operation on November 30, 2014; or</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3085" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s225/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>retire, transfer, relocate, or deploy an aviation asset from an air facility described in subparagraph (A) for the purpose of closing such facility.</content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3089" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s225/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset</inline>.—</heading><content>This subsection is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction> effective January 1, 2016.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section id="d129567e3102" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s226" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="226">SEC. 226. </num><heading>GAPS IN WRITINGS ON COAST GUARD HISTORY.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on any gaps that exist in writings on the history of the Coast Guard. The report shall address, at a minimum, operations, broad topics, and biographies with respect to the Coast Guard.</content></section> <section id="d129567e3109" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s227" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="227">SEC. 227. </num><heading>OFFICER EVALUATION REPORTS.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3113" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s227/a" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall provide to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a written assessment of the Coast Guard’s officer evaluation reporting system.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3121" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s227/b" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents of Assessment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The assessment required under subsection (a) shall include, at a minimum, an analysis of—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3129" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s227/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the extent to which the Coast Guard’s officer evaluation reports differ in length, form, and content from the officer fitness reports used by the Navy and other branches of the Armed Forces;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3133" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s227/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>the extent to which differences determined pursuant to paragraph (1) are the result of inherent differences between—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3137" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s227/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Coast Guard and the Navy; and</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3141" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s227/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Coast Guard and other branches of the Armed Forces;</content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3145" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s227/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the feasibility of more closely aligning and conforming the Coast Guard’s officer evaluation reports with the officer fitness reports of the Navy and other branches of the Armed Forces; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3149" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s227/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>the costs and benefits of the alignment and conformity described in paragraph (3), including with respect to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3153" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s227/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Coast Guard administrative efficiency;</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3157" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s227/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>fairness and equity for Coast Guard officers; and</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3161" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s227/b/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>carrying out the Coast Guard’s statutory mission of defense readiness, including when operating as a service in the Navy.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section id="d129567e3166" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s228" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="228">SEC. 228. </num><heading>IMPROVED SAFETY INFORMATION FOR VESSELS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall establish a process that allows an operator of a marine exchange or other non-Federal vessel traffic information service to use the automatic identification system to transmit weather, ice, and other important navigation safety information to vessels.</content></section> <section id="d129567e3174" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s229" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="229">SEC. 229. </num><heading>E–LORAN.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3178" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s229/a" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may not carry out activities related to the dismantling or disposal of infrastructure that supported the former LORAN system until the later of—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3186" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s229/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act; or</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3190" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s229/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the date on which the Secretary provides to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate notice of a determination by the Secretary that such infrastructure is not required to provide a positioning, navigation, and timing system to provide redundant capability in the event GPS signals are disrupted.</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3194" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s229/b" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) does not apply to activities necessary for the safety of human life.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3202" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s229/c" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agreements</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements, contracts, and other agreements with Federal entities and other public or private entities, including academic entities, to develop a positioning, navigation, and timing system, including an enhanced LORAN system, to provide redundant capability in the event GPS signals are disrupted.</content></subsection></section> <section id="d129567e3211" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s230" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="230">SEC. 230. </num><heading>ANALYSIS OF RESOURCE DEFICIENCIES WITH RESPECT TO MARITIME BORDER SECURITY.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3215" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s230/a" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall provide to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives a report describing any Coast Guard resource deficiencies related to—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3223" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s230/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>securing maritime borders with respect to the Great Lakes and the coastal areas of the Southeastern and Southwestern United States, including with respect to Florida, California, Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3227" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s230/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>patrolling and monitoring maritime approaches to the areas described in paragraph (1); and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3231" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s230/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>patrolling and monitoring relevant portions of the Western Hemisphere Drug Transit Zone.</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3235" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s230/b" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Scope</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In preparing the report under subsection (a), the Commandant shall consider, at a minimum—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3243" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s230/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Coast Guard’s statutory missions with respect to migrant interdiction, drug interdiction, defense readiness, living marine resources, and ports, waterways, and coastal security;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3247" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s230/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>whether Coast Guard missions are being executed to meet national performance targets set under the National Drug Control Strategy;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3251" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s230/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the number and types of cutters and other vessels required to effectively execute Coast Guard missions;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3255" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s230/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>the number and types of aircraft, including unmanned aircraft, required to effectively execute Coast Guard missions;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3259" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s230/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>the number of assets that require upgraded sensor and communications systems to effectively execute Coast Guard missions;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3263" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s230/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>the Deployable Specialized Forces required to effectively execute Coast Guard missions; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3267" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s230/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>whether additional shoreside facilities are required to accommodate Coast Guard personnel and assets in support of Coast Guard missions.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section id="d129567e3272" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s231" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="231">SEC. 231. </num><heading>MODERNIZATION OF NATIONAL DISTRESS AND RESPONSE SYSTEM.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3276" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s231/a" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the implementation of the Rescue 21 project in Alaska and in Coast Guard sectors Upper Mississippi River, Lower Mississippi River, and Ohio River Valley.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3284" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s231/b" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required under subsection (a) shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3292" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s231/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>describe what improvements are being made to the distress response system in the areas specified in subsection (a), including information on which areas will receive digital selective calling and direction finding capability;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3296" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s231/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>describe the impediments to installing digital selective calling and direction finding capability in areas where such technology will not be installed;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3300" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s231/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>identify locations in the areas specified in subsection (a) where communication gaps will continue to present a risk to mariners after completion of the Rescue 21 project;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3304" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s231/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>include a list of all reported marine accidents, casualties, and fatalities occurring in the locations identified under paragraph (3) since 1990; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3308" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s231/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>provide an estimate of the costs associated with installing the technology necessary to close communication gaps in the locations identified under paragraph (3).</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section id="d129567e3313" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s232" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="232">SEC. 232. </num><heading>REPORT RECONCILING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONAL PRIORITIES ON THE MISSOURI RIVER.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report that outlines a course of action to reconcile general maintenance priorities for cutters with operational priorities on the Missouri River.</content></section> <section id="d129567e3320" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s233" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="233">SEC. 233. </num><heading>MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE ASSISTANCE POLICY ASSESSMENT.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3324" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s233/a" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commandant of the Coast Guard shall assess the Maritime Search and Rescue Assistance Policy as it relates to State and local responders.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3332" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s233/b" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Scope</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The assessment under subsection (a) shall consider, at a minimum—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3340" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s233/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the extent to which Coast Guard search and rescue coordinators have entered into domestic search and rescue agreements with State and local responders under the National Search and Rescue Plan;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3344" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s233/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>whether the domestic search and rescue agreements include the Maritime Search and Rescue Assistance Policy; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3348" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s233/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the extent to which Coast Guard sectors coordinate with 911 emergency centers, including ensuring the dissemination of appropriate maritime distress check-sheets.</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3352" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tII/s233/c" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall submit a report on the assessment under subsection (a) to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.</content></subsection></section> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading>SHIPPING AND NAVIGATION</heading> <section id="d129567e3367" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s301" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="301">SEC. 301. </num><heading>REPEAL.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> <ref href="/us/usc/t46/ch555">Chapter 555 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3379" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s301/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by repealing section 55501;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3383" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s301/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> section 55502 as section 55501; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3391" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s301/3" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in the analysis by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the items relating to sections 55501 and 55502 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I651142"> <designator>“55501. </designator> <label>United States Committee on the Marine Transportation System.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section id="d129567e3414" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s302" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="302">SEC. 302. </num><heading>DONATION OF HISTORICAL PROPERTY.</heading><content class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s51103">Section 51103 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Donation for Historical Purposes</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may convey the right, title, and interest of the United States Government in any property administered by the Maritime Administration, except real estate or vessels, if—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the Secretary determines that such property is not needed by the Maritime Administration; and</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>the recipient—</chapeau><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>is a nonprofit organization, a State, or a political subdivision of a State;</content></clause><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>agrees to hold the Government harmless for any claims arising from exposure to hazardous materials, including asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls, or lead paint, after conveyance of the property;</content></clause><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>provides a description and explanation of the intended use of the property to the Secretary for approval;</content></clause><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>has provided to the Secretary proof, as determined by the Secretary, of resources sufficient to accomplish the intended use provided under clause (iii) and to maintain the property;</content></clause><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><chapeau>agrees that when the recipient no longer requires the property, the recipient shall—</chapeau><subclause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650128"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>return the property to the Secretary, at the recipient’s expense and in the same condition as received except for ordinary wear and tear; or</content></subclause><subclause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650128"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>subject to the approval of the Secretary, retain, sell, or otherwise dispose of the property in a manner consistent with applicable law; and</content></subclause></clause><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>agrees to any additional terms the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reversion</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall include in any conveyance under this subsection terms under which all right, title, and interest conveyed by the Secretary shall revert to the Government if the Secretary determines the property has been used other than as approved by the Secretary under paragraph (1)(B)(iii).”</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d129567e3496" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s303" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="303">SEC. 303. </num><heading>SMALL SHIPYARDS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s54101/i">Section 54101(i) of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2009 through 2013</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2015 through 2017</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d129567e3515" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s304" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="304">SEC. 304. </num><heading>DRUG TESTING REPORTING.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s7706">Section 7706 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3527" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s304/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>an applicant for employment by a Federal agency,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Federal agency,</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3535" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s304/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c), by—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3539" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s304/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content><amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or an applicant for employment by a Federal agency</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>an employee</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3546" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s304/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content><amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the employee.</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the employee or the applicant.</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></section> <section id="d129567e3558" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s305" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="305">SEC. 305. </num><heading>OPPORTUNITIES FOR SEA SERVICE VETERANS.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3562" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s305/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Endorsements for Veterans</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s7101">Section 7101 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="j">“(j) </num><chapeau>The Secretary may issue a license under this section in a class under subsection (c) to an applicant that—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>has at least 3 months of qualifying service on vessels of the uniformed services (as that term is defined in section 101(a) of title 10) of appropriate tonnage or horsepower within the 7-year period immediately preceding the date of application; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>satisfies all other requirements for such a license.”</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent>.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3593" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s305/b" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sea Service Letters</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3600" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s305/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t14">Title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 427 the following:<quotedContent><section style="-uslm-lc:I650163"><num value="428">“§ 428.</num><heading> Sea service letters</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall provide a sea service letter to a member or former member of the Coast Guard who—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>accumulated sea service on a vessel of the armed forces (as such term is defined in section 101(a) of title 10); and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>requests such letter.</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after receiving a request for a sea service letter from a member or former member of the Coast Guard under subsection (a), the Secretary shall provide such letter to such member or former member if such member or former member satisfies the requirement under subsection (a)(1).”</content></subsection></section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3648" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s305/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The analysis for <ref href="/us/usc/t14/ch11">chapter 11 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 427 the following:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I651142"> <designator>“428. </designator> <label>Sea service letters.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3679" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s305/c" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Crediting of United States Armed Forces Service, Training, and Qualifications</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3686" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s305/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maximizing creditability</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, in implementing United States merchant mariner license, certification, and document laws and the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, shall maximize the extent to which United States Armed Forces service, training, and qualifications are creditable toward meeting the requirements of such laws and such Convention.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3694" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s305/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notification</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall notify the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate on the steps taken to implement this subsection.</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3702" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s305/d" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Merchant Marine Post-Service Career Opportunities</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall take steps to promote better awareness, on an ongoing basis, among Coast Guard personnel regarding post-service use of Coast Guard training, education, and practical experience in satisfaction of requirements for merchant mariner credentials under <ref href="/us/cfr/t46/s11.213">section 11.213 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations</ref>.</content></subsection></section> <section id="d129567e3715" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s306" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="306">SEC. 306. </num><heading>CLARIFICATION OF HIGH-RISK WATERS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s55305/e">Section 55305(e) of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3727" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s306/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3731" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s306/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>provide armed personnel aboard</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>reimburse, subject to the availability of appropriations, the owners or operators of</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3742" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s306/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>for the cost of providing armed personnel aboard such vessels</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>if</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3750" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s306/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraphs (2) and (3) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>In this subsection, the term ‘<term>high-risk waters</term>’ means waters so designated by the Commandant of the Coast Guard in the maritime security directive issued by the Commandant and in effect on the date on which an applicable voyage begins, if the Secretary of Transportation—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>determines that an act of piracy occurred in the 12-month period preceding the date the voyage begins; or</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>in such period, issued an advisory warning that an act of piracy is possible in such waters.”</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent>.</content></paragraph></section> <section id="d129567e3776" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s307" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="307">SEC. 307. </num><heading>TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3780" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s307/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title 46</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s2116/b/1/D">Section 2116(b)(1)(D) of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 93(c)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 93(c) of title 14</quotedText>”.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3800" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s307/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2006</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 304(a) of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2006 (<ref href="/us/pl/109/241">Public Law 109–241</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1503">33 U.S.C. 1503 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and from</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>the United States</quotedText>”.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3821" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s307/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deepwater Port Act of 1974</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 4(i) of the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1503/i">33 U.S.C. 1503(i)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or that will supply</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>be supplied with</quotedText>”.</content></subsection></section> <section id="d129567e3840" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s308" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="308">SEC. 308. </num><heading>REPORT.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the number of jobs, including vessel construction and vessel operating jobs, that would be created in the United States maritime industry each year in 2015 through 2025 if liquified natural gas exported from the United States were required to be carried—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3846" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s308/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>before December 31, 2018, on vessels documented under the laws of the United States; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3850" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s308/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>on and after such date, on vessels documented under the laws of the United States and constructed in the United States.</content></paragraph></section> <section id="d129567e3855" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s309" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="309">SEC. 309. </num><heading>FISHING SAFETY GRANT PROGRAMS.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3859" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s309/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fishing Safety Training Grant Program</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s4502/i/4">Section 4502(i)(4) of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2010 through 2014</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2015 through 2017</quotedText>”.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3879" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s309/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fishing Safety Research Grant Program</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s4502/j/4">Section 4502(j)(4) of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2010 through 2014</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2015 through 2017</quotedText>”.</content></subsection></section> <section id="d129567e3900" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s310" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="310">SEC. 310. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF MERCHANT MARINE PERSONNEL ADVISORY COMMITTEE.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e3904" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s310/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/ch81">Chapter 81 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><section style="-uslm-lc:I650164"><num value="8108">“§ 8108.</num><heading> Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall establish a Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (in this section referred to as ‘the Committee’). The Committee—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>shall act solely in an advisory capacity to the Secretary through the Commandant of the Coast Guard on matters relating to personnel in the United States merchant marine, including training, qualifications, certification, documentation, and fitness standards, and other matters as assigned by the Commandant;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>shall review and comment on proposed Coast Guard regulations and policies relating to personnel in the United States merchant marine, including training, qualifications, certification, documentation, and fitness standards;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>may be given special assignments by the Secretary and may conduct studies, inquiries, workshops, and fact finding in consultation with individuals and groups in the private sector and with State or local governments;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>shall advise, consult with, and make recommendations reflecting its independent judgment to the Secretary;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>shall meet not less than twice each year; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>may make available to Congress recommendations that the Committee makes to the Secretary.</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Committee shall consist of not more than 19 members who are appointed by and serve terms of a duration determined by the Secretary. Before filling a position on the Committee, the Secretary shall publish a notice in the Federal Register soliciting nominations for membership on the Committee.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Required members</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to paragraph (3), the Secretary shall appoint as members of the Committee—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>9 United States citizens with active licenses or certificates issued under chapter 71 or merchant mariner documents issued under chapter 73, including—</chapeau><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>3 deck officers who represent the viewpoint of merchant marine deck officers, of whom—</chapeau><subclause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650128"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>2 shall be licensed for oceans any gross tons;</content></subclause><subclause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650128"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>1 shall be licensed for inland river route with a limited or unlimited tonnage;</content></subclause><subclause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650128"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>2 shall have a master’s license or a master of towing vessels license;</content></subclause><subclause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650128"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>1 shall have significant tanker experience; and</content></subclause><subclause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650128"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="V">“(V) </num><chapeau>to the extent practicable—</chapeau><item class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650130"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>1 shall represent the viewpoint of labor; and</content></item><item class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650130"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>another shall represent a management perspective;</content></item></subclause></clause><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>3 engineering officers who represent the viewpoint of merchant marine engineering officers, of whom—</chapeau><subclause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650128"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>2 shall be licensed as chief engineer any horsepower;</content></subclause><subclause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650128"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>1 shall be licensed as either a limited chief engineer or a designated duty engineer; and</content></subclause><subclause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650128"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><chapeau>to the extent practicable—</chapeau><item class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650130"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>1 shall represent a labor viewpoint; and</content></item><item class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650130"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>another shall represent a management perspective;</content></item></subclause></clause><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><chapeau>2 unlicensed seamen, of whom—</chapeau><subclause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650128"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>1 shall represent the viewpoint of able-bodied seamen; and</content></subclause><subclause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650128"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>another shall represent the viewpoint of qualified members of the engine department; and</content></subclause></clause><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>1 pilot who represents the viewpoint of merchant marine pilots;</content></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>6 marine educators, including—</chapeau><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>3 marine educators who represent the viewpoint of maritime academies, including—</chapeau><subclause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650128"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>2 who represent the viewpoint of State maritime academies and are jointly recommended by such State maritime academies; and</content></subclause><subclause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650128"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>1 who represents either the viewpoint of the State maritime academies or the United States Merchant Marine Academy; and</content></subclause></clause><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>3 marine educators who represent the viewpoint of other maritime training institutions, 1 of whom shall represent the viewpoint of the small vessel industry;</content></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>2 individuals who represent the viewpoint of shipping companies employed in ship operation management; and</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>2 members who are appointed from the general public.</content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of Transportation in making an appointment under paragraph (2)(B)(i)(II).</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chairman and Vice Chairman</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall designate one member of the Committee as the Chairman and one member of the Committee as the Vice Chairman. The Vice Chairman shall act as Chairman in the absence or incapacity of the Chairman, or in the event of a vacancy in the office of the Chairman.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Subcommittees</inline>.—</heading><content>The Committee may establish and disestablish subcommittees and working groups for any purpose consistent with this section, subject to conditions imposed by the Committee. Members of the Committee and additional persons drawn from the general public may be assigned to such subcommittees and working groups. Only Committee members may chair subcommittee or working groups.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The Committee shall terminate on September 30, 2020.”</content></subsection></section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4119" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s310/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The analysis for such chapter <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I651142"> <designator>“8108. </designator> <label>Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section id="d129567e4147" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s311" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="311">SEC. 311. </num><heading>TRAVEL AND SUBSISTENCE.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4151" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s311/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps"><ref href="/us/usc/t46">Title 46, United States Code</ref></inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s2110">Section 2110 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4166" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s311/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subsection (b) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b)</num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>In addition to the collection of fees and charges established under subsection (a), in providing a service or thing of value under this subtitle the Secretary may accept in-kind transportation, travel, and subsistence.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The value of in-kind transportation, travel, and subsistence accepted under this paragraph may not exceed applicable per diem rates set forth in regulations prescribed under section 464 of title 37.”</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4187" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s311/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (c), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsections (a) and (b),</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (a),</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4198" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s311/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps"><ref href="/us/usc/t14">Title 14, United States Code</ref></inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s664">Section 664 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (e) though (g) as subsections (f) through (h), respectively, and by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (d) the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e)</num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>In addition to the collection of fees and charges established under this section, in the provision of a service or thing of value by the Coast Guard the Secretary may accept in-kind transportation, travel, and subsistence.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The value of in-kind transportation, travel, and subsistence accepted under this paragraph may not exceed applicable per diem rates set forth in regulations prescribed under section 464 of title 37.”</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent>.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4232" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s311/c" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating may not accept in-kind transportation, travel, or subsistence under <ref href="/us/usc/t14/s664/e">section 664(e) of title 14, United States Code</ref>, or <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s2110/d/4">section 2110(d)(4) of title 46, United States Code</ref>, as amended by this section, until the Commandant of the Coast Guard—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4247" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s311/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>amends the Standards of Ethical Conduct for members and employees of the Coast Guard to include regulations governing the acceptance of in-kind reimbursements; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4251" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s311/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>notifies the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives of the amendments made under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section id="d129567e4256" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s312" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="312">SEC. 312. </num><heading>PROMPT INTERGOVERNMENTAL NOTICE OF MARINE CASUALTIES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s6101">Section 6101 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4268" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s312/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (b) the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice to State and Tribal Governments</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 24 hours after receiving a notice of a major marine casualty under this section, the Secretary shall notify each State or federally recognized Indian tribe that is, or may reasonably be expected to be, affected by such marine casualty.”</content></subsection></quotedContent>;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4286" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s312/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (h)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4290" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s312/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(1)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4298" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s312/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (h)(2) as subsection (i) of section 6101, and in such subsection—</chapeau><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4306" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s312/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraph,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section,</quotedText>”; and</content></clause><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4317" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s312/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraphs (A) through (D) as paragraphs (1) through (4); and</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4325" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s312/3" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> the last subsection as subsection (j).</content></paragraph></section> <section id="d129567e4334" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s313" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="313">SEC. 313. </num><heading>AREA CONTINGENCY PLANS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> Section 311(j)(4) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1321/j/4">33 U.S.C. 1321(j)(4)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4346" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s313/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>qualified personnel of Federal, State, and local agencies.</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> <quotedContent>“qualified—<clause class="indentUp2 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>personnel of Federal, State, and local agencies; and</content></clause><clause class="indentUp2 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>members of federally recognized Indian tribes, where applicable.”</content></clause></quotedContent>;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4368" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s313/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (B)(ii)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4372" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s313/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and local</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, local, and tribal</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4383" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s313/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>wildlife;</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>wildlife, including advance planning with respect to the closing and reopening of fishing areas following a discharge;</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4394" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s313/3" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subparagraph (B)(iii), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and local</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, local, and tribal</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4405" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s313/4" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (C)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4409" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s313/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in clause (iv), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and Federal, State, and local agencies</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, Federal, State, and local agencies, and tribal governments</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4420" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s313/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> clauses (vii) and (viii) as clauses (viii) and (ix), respectively; and</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4428" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s313/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after clause (vi) the following:<quotedContent><clause class="indentUp2 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content>include a framework for advance planning and decisionmaking with respect to the closing and reopening of fishing areas following a discharge, including protocols and standards for the closing and reopening of fishing areas;”</content></clause></quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></section> <section id="d129567e4443" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s314" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="314">SEC. 314. </num><heading>INTERNATIONAL ICE PATROL REFORM.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4447" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s314/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t46/ch803">Chapter 803 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4461" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s314/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in section 80301, by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payments</inline>.—</heading><content>Payments received pursuant to subsection (b)(1) shall be credited to the appropriation for operating expenses of the Coast Guard.”</content></subsection></quotedContent>;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4479" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s314/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in section 80302—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4483" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s314/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>An ice patrol vessel</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The ice patrol</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4494" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s314/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (c)(1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>An ice patrol vessel</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The ice patrol</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4505" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s314/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in the first sentence of subsection (d), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>vessels</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>aircraft</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4516" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s314/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><section style="-uslm-lc:I650165"><num value="80304">“§ 80304.</num><heading> Limitation on ice patrol data</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> “Notwithstanding sections 80301 and 80302, data collected by an ice patrol conducted by the Coast Guard under this chapter may not be disseminated to a vessel unless such vessel is—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>documented under the laws of the United States; or</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>documented under the laws of a foreign country that made the payment or contribution required under section 80301(b) for the year preceding the year in which the data is collected.”</content></paragraph></section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4541" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s314/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The analysis for such chapter <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I651142"> <designator>“80304. </designator> <label>Limitation on ice patrol data.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4569" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s314/c" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>This section shall take effect on January 1, 2017.</content></subsection></section> <section id="d129567e4578" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s315" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="315">SEC. 315. </num><heading>OFFSHORE SUPPLY VESSEL THIRD-PARTY INSPECTION.</heading><content class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s3316">Section 3316 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (f) as subsection (g), and by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (e) the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f)</num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Upon request of an owner or operator of an offshore supply vessel, the Secretary shall delegate the authorities set forth in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) with respect to such vessel to a classification society to which a delegation is authorized under that paragraph. A delegation by the Secretary under this subsection shall be used for any vessel inspection and examination function carried out by the Secretary, including the issuance of certificates of inspection and all other related documents.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>If the Secretary determines that a certificate of inspection or related document issued under authority delegated under paragraph (1) of this subsection with respect to a vessel has reduced the operational safety of that vessel, the Secretary may terminate the certificate or document, respectively.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of the Howard Coble Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014, and for each year of the subsequent 2-year period, the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report describing—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the number of vessels for which a delegation was made under paragraph (1);</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>any savings in personnel and operational costs incurred by the Coast Guard that resulted from the delegations; and</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>based on measurable marine casualty and other data, any impacts of the delegations on the operational safety of vessels for which the delegations were made, and on the crew on those vessels.”</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d129567e4627" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s316" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="316">SEC. 316. </num><heading>WATCHES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s8104">Section 8104 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4639" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s316/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (d), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>coal passers, firemen, oilers, and water tenders</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and oilers</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4650" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s316/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (g)(1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(except the coal passers, firemen, oilers, and water tenders)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph></section> <section id="d129567e4660" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s317" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="317">SEC. 317. </num><heading>COAST GUARD RESPONSE PLAN REQUIREMENTS.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4664" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s317/a" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Vessel Response Plan Contents</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall require that each vessel response plan prepared for a mobile offshore drilling unit includes information from the facility response plan prepared for the mobile offshore drilling unit regarding the planned response to a worst case discharge, and to a threat of such a discharge.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4672" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s317/b" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4680" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s317/b/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Mobile offshore drilling unit</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>mobile offshore drilling unit</term>” has the meaning given that term in section 1001 of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s2701">33 U.S.C. 2701</ref>).</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4692" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s317/b/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Response plan</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>response plan</term>” means a response plan prepared under section 311(j) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1321/j">33 U.S.C. 1321(j)</ref>).</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4704" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s317/b/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Worst case discharge</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>worst case discharge</term>” has the meaning given that term under section 311(a) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1321/a">33 U.S.C. 1321(a)</ref>).</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4716" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s317/c" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed to require the Coast Guard to review or approve a facility response plan for a mobile offshore drilling unit.</content></subsection></section> <section id="d129567e4725" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s318" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="318">SEC. 318. </num><heading>REGIONAL CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COUNCIL.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> Section 5002(k)(3) of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s2732/k/3">33 U.S.C. 2732(k)(3)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>not more than $1,000,000</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>not less than $1,400,000</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d129567e4744" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s319" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="319">SEC. 319. </num><heading>UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS IN THE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4748" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s319/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s4105">Section 4105 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4762" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s319/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (b) as subsection (c); and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4770" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s319/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (a) the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b)</num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>In applying this title with respect to an uninspected vessel of less than 24 meters overall in length that carries passengers to or from a port in the United States Virgin Islands, the Secretary shall substitute ‘12 passengers’ for ‘6 passengers’ each place it appears in section 2101(42) if the Secretary determines that the vessel complies with, as applicable to the vessel—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp2 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Commercial Motor Vessels (commonly referred to as the ‘Yellow Code’), as published by the U.K. Maritime and Coastguard Agency and in effect on January 1, 2014; or</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp2 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Commercial Sailing Vessels (commonly referred to as the ‘Blue Code’), as published by such agency and in effect on such date.</content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>If the Secretary establishes standards to carry out this subsection—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>such standards shall be identical to those established in the Codes of Practice referred to in paragraph (1); and</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>on any dates before the date on which such standards are in effect, the Codes of Practice referred to in paragraph (1) shall apply with respect to the vessels referred to in paragraph (1).”</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent>.</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4807" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s319/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Correction</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s4105/c">Section 4105(c) of title 46, United States Code</ref>, as redesignated by subsection (a)(1) of this section, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Within twenty-four months of the date of enactment of this subsection, the</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The</quotedText>”.</content></subsection></section> <section id="d129567e4828" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s320" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="320">SEC. 320. </num><heading>TREATMENT OF ABANDONED SEAFARERS.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e4832" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s320/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/ch111">Chapter 111 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><section style="-uslm-lc:I650165"><num value="11113">“§ 11113.</num><heading> Treatment of abandoned seafarers</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Abandoned Seafarers Fund</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established in the Treasury a separate account to be known as the Abandoned Seafarers Fund.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorized uses</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Amounts in the Fund may be appropriated to the Secretary for use—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>to pay necessary support of a seafarer—</chapeau><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>who—</chapeau><subclause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650128"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>was paroled into the United States under section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/5">8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(5)</ref>), or for whom the Secretary has requested parole under such section; and</content></subclause><subclause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650128"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>is involved in an investigation, reporting, documentation, or adjudication of any matter that is related to the administration or enforcement of law by the Coast Guard; or</content></subclause></clause><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>who—</chapeau><subclause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650128"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>is physically present in the United States;</content></subclause><subclause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650128"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>the Secretary determines was abandoned in the United States; and</content></subclause><subclause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650128"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>has not applied for asylum under the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/etseq">8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.</ref>); and</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>to reimburse a vessel owner or operator for the costs of necessary support of a seafarer who has been paroled into the United States to facilitate an investigation, reporting, documentation, or adjudication of any matter that is related to the administration or enforcement of law by the Coast Guard, if—</chapeau><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the vessel owner or operator is not convicted of a criminal offense related to such matter; or</content></clause><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the Secretary determines that reimbursement is appropriate.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Crediting of amounts to fund</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), there shall be credited to the Fund the following:</chapeau><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>Penalties deposited in the Fund under section 9 of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1908">33 U.S.C. 1908</ref>).</content></clause><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>Amounts reimbursed or recovered under subsection (c).</content></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts may be credited to the Fund under subparagraph (A) only if the unobligated balance of the Fund is less than $5,000,000.</content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>On the date on which the President submits each budget for a fiscal year pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that describes—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the amounts credited to the Fund under paragraph (2) for the preceding fiscal year; and</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>amounts in the Fund that were expended for the preceding fiscal year.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Nothing in this section shall be construed—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>to create a private right of action or any other right, benefit, or entitlement to necessary support for any person; or</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>to compel the Secretary to pay or reimburse the cost of necessary support.</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursement; Recovery</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A vessel owner or operator shall reimburse the Fund an amount equal to the total amount paid from the Fund for necessary support of a seafarer, if—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>the vessel owner or operator—</chapeau><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>during the course of an investigation, reporting, documentation, or adjudication of any matter under this Act that the Coast Guard referred to a United States attorney or the Attorney General, fails to provide necessary support of a seafarer who was paroled into the United States to facilitate the investigation, reporting, documentation, or adjudication; and</content></clause><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>subsequently is—</chapeau><subclause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650128"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>convicted of a criminal offense related to such matter; or</content></subclause><subclause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650128"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>required to reimburse the Fund pursuant to a court order or negotiated settlement related to such matter; or</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the vessel owner or operator abandons a seafarer in the United States, as determined by the Secretary based on substantial evidence.</content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Enforcement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If a vessel owner or operator fails to reimburse the Fund under paragraph (1) within 60 days after receiving a written, itemized description of reimbursable expenses and a demand for payment, the Secretary may—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>proceed in rem against the vessel on which the seafarer served in the Federal district court for the district in which the vessel is found; and</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>withhold or revoke the clearance required under section 60105 for the vessel and any other vessel operated by the same operator (as that term is defined in section 2(9)(a) of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1901/9/a">33 U.S.C. 1901(9)(a)</ref>) as the vessel on which the seafarer served.</content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Obtaining clearance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A vessel may obtain clearance from the Secretary after it is withheld or revoked under paragraph (2)(B) if the vessel owner or operator—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>reimburses the Fund the amount required under paragraph (1); or</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>provides a bond, or other evidence of financial responsibility, sufficient to meet the amount required to be reimbursed under paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notification required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall notify the vessel at least 72 hours before taking any action under paragraph (2)(B).</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Abandons; abandoned</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each of the terms ‘abandons’ and ‘abandoned’ means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>a vessel owner’s or operator’s unilateral severance of ties with a seafarer; or</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>a vessel owner’s or operator’s failure to provide necessary support of a seafarer.</content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fund</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>Fund</term>’ means the Abandoned Seafarers Fund established under this section.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Necessary support</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>necessary support</term>’ means normal wages and expenses the Secretary considers reasonable for lodging, subsistence, clothing, medical care (including hospitalization), repatriation, and any other support the Secretary considers to be appropriate.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Seafarer</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>seafarer</term>’ means an alien crew member who is employed or engaged in any capacity on board a vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the united states</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘<term>vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States</term>’ has the meaning given that term in section 70502(c), except that it does not include a vessel that is—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>owned, or operated under a bareboat charter, by the United States, a State or political subdivision thereof, or a foreign nation; and</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>not engaged in commerce.”</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e5145" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s320/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The analysis for such chapter <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I651142"> <designator>“11113. </designator> <label>Treatment of abandoned seafarers.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e5173" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s320/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 9 of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1908">33 U.S.C. 1908</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><content>Any penalty collected under subsection (a) or (b) that is not paid under that subsection to the person giving information leading to the conviction or assessment of such penalties shall be deposited in the Abandoned Seafarers Fund established under <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s11113">section 11113 of title 46, United States Code</ref>.”</content></subsection></quotedContent>.</content></subsection></section> <section id="d129567e5202" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s321" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="321">SEC. 321. </num><heading>WEBSITE.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e5206" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s321/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports to Secretary of Transportation; Incidents and Details</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s3507/g/3/A">Section 3507(g)(3)(A) of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e5220" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s321/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in clause (ii) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the incident to an Internet based portal maintained by the Secretary</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>each incident specified in clause (i) to the Internet website maintained by the Secretary of Transportation under paragraph (4)(A)</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e5231" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s321/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in clause (iii) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>based portal maintained by the Secretary</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>website maintained by the Secretary of Transportation under paragraph (4)(A)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e5242" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s321/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of Incident Data on Internet</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s3507/g/4">Section 3507(g)(4) of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e5256" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s321/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subparagraph (A) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp2 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Website</inline>.—</heading><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Transportation shall maintain a statistical compilation of all incidents on board a cruise vessel specified in paragraph (3)(A)(i) on an Internet website that provides a numerical accounting of the missing persons and alleged crimes reported under that paragraph without regard to the investigative status of the incident.</content></clause><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Updates and other requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The compilation under clause (i) shall—</chapeau><subclause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650128"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>be updated not less frequently than quarterly;</content></subclause><subclause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650128"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>be able to be sorted by cruise line;</content></subclause><subclause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650128"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>identify each cruise line by name;</content></subclause><subclause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650128"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>identify each crime or alleged crime committed or allegedly committed by a passenger or crewmember;</content></subclause><subclause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650128"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="V">“(V) </num><content>identify the number of individuals alleged overboard; and</content></subclause><subclause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650128"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="VI">“(VI) </num><content>include the approximate number of passengers and crew carried by each cruise line during each quarterly reporting period.</content></subclause></clause><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">User-friendly format</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Transportation shall ensure that the compilation, data, and any other information provided on the Internet website maintained under this subparagraph are in a user-friendly format. The Secretary shall, to the greatest extent practicable, use existing commercial off the shelf technology to transfer and establish the website, and shall not independently develop software, or acquire new hardware in operating the site.”</content></clause></subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e5324" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s321/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subparagraph (B) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Secretary</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Secretary of Transportation</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section id="d129567e5336" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s322" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="322">SEC. 322. </num><heading>COAST GUARD REGULATIONS.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e5340" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s322/a" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives an analysis of the Coast Guard’s proposed promulgation of safety and environmental management system requirements for vessels engaged in Outer Continental Shelf activities. The analysis shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e5348" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s322/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a discussion of any new operational, management, design and construction, financial, and other mandates that would be imposed on vessel owners and operators;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e5352" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s322/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>an estimate of all associated direct and indirect operational, management, personnel, training, vessel design and construction, record keeping, and other costs;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e5356" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s322/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>an identification and justification of any of such proposed requirements that exceed those in international conventions applicable to the design, construction, operation, and management of vessels engaging in United States Outer Continental Shelf activities; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e5360" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s322/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>an identification of exemptions to the proposed requirements, that are based upon vessel classification, tonnage, offshore activity or function, alternative certifications, or any other appropriate criteria.</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e5364" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIII/s322/b" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may not issue proposed regulations relating to safety and environmental management system requirements for vessels on the United States Outer Continental Shelf for which noticed was published on September 10, 2013 (<ref href="/us/fr/78/55230">78 Fed. Reg. 55230</ref>) earlier than 6 months after the submittal of the analysis required by subsection (a).</content></subsection></section> <num value="IV">TITLE IV—</num><heading>FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION</heading> <section id="d129567e5383" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIV/s401" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="401">SEC. 401. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> There is authorized to be appropriated to the Federal Maritime Commission $24,700,000 for fiscal year 2015.</content></section> <section id="d129567e5390" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIV/s402" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="402">SEC. 402. </num><heading>AWARD OF REPARATIONS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s41305">Section 41305 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e5402" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIV/s402/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, plus reasonable attorney fees</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e5410" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIV/s402/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Attorney Fees</inline>.—</heading><content>In any action brought under section 41301, the prevailing party may be awarded reasonable attorney fees.”</content></subsection></quotedContent>.</content></paragraph></section> <section id="d129567e5429" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIV/s403" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="403">SEC. 403. </num><heading>TERMS OF COMMISSIONERS.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e5433" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIV/s403/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s301/b">Section 301(b) of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e5447" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIV/s403/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> paragraph (2) to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Terms</inline>.—</heading><content>The term of each Commissioner is 5 years. When the term of a Commissioner ends, the Commissioner may continue to serve until a successor is appointed and qualified, but for a period not to exceed one year. Except as provided in paragraph (3), no individual may serve more than 2 terms.”</content></paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e5465" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIV/s403/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (3) as paragraph (5), and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (2) the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Vacancies</inline>.—</heading><content>A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. An individual appointed to fill a vacancy is appointed only for the unexpired term of the individual being succeeded. An individual appointed to fill a vacancy may serve 2 terms in addition to the remainder of the term for which the predecessor of that individual was appointed.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conflicts of interest</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on relationships with regulated entities</inline>.—</heading><content>A Commissioner may not have a pecuniary interest in, hold an official relation to, or own stocks or bonds of any entity the Commission regulates under chapter 401 of this title.</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on other activities</inline>.—</heading><content>A Commissioner may not engage in another business, vocation, or employment.”</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent>.</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e5509" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tIV/s403/b" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by subsection (a)(1) does not apply with respect to a Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission appointed and confirmed by the Senate before the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection></section> <num value="V">TITLE V—</num><heading>ARCTIC MARITIME TRANSPORTATION</heading> <section id="d129567e5524" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tV/s501" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="501">SEC. 501. </num><heading>ARCTIC MARITIME TRANSPORTATION.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e5528" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tV/s501/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Arctic Maritime Transportation</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t14/ch5">Chapter 5 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 89 the following:<quotedContent><section style="-uslm-lc:I650162"><num value="90">“§ 90.</num><heading> Arctic maritime transportation</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><content>The purpose of this section is to ensure safe and secure maritime shipping in the Arctic including the availability of aids to navigation, vessel escorts, spill response capability, and maritime search and rescue in the Arctic.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">International Maritime Organization Agreements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To carry out the purpose of this section, the Secretary is encouraged to enter into negotiations through the International Maritime Organization to conclude and execute agreements to promote coordinated action among the United States, Russia, Canada, Iceland, Norway, and Denmark and other seafaring and Arctic nations to ensure, in the Arctic—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>placement and maintenance of aids to navigation;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>appropriate marine safety, tug, and salvage capabilities;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>oil spill prevention and response capability;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>maritime domain awareness, including long-range vessel tracking; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>search and rescue.</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination by Committee on the Maritime Transportation System</inline>.—</heading><content>The Committee on the Maritime Transportation System established under <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s55501">section 55501 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, shall coordinate the establishment of domestic transportation policies in the Arctic necessary to carry out the purpose of this section.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agreements and Contracts</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may, subject to the availability of appropriations, enter into cooperative agreements, contracts, or other agreements with, or make grants to, individuals and governments to carry out the purpose of this section or any agreements established under subsection (b).</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Icebreaking</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall promote safe maritime navigation by means of icebreaking where necessary, feasible, and effective to carry out the purposes of this section.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Arctic Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term ‘<term>Arctic</term>’? has the meaning given such term in section 112 of the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984 (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s4111">15 U.S.C. 4111</ref>).”</content></subsection></section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e5628" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tV/s501/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The analysis for such chapter <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 89 the following:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I651142"> <designator>“90. </designator> <label>Arctic maritime transportation”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e5656" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tV/s501/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 307 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 (<ref href="/us/pl/111/281">Public Law 111–281</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t14/s92">14 U.S.C. 92 note</ref>) is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></subsection></section> <section id="d129567e5675" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tV/s502" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="502">SEC. 502. </num><heading>ARCTIC MARITIME DOMAIN AWARENESS.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e5679" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tV/s502/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t14/ch7">Chapter 7 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><section style="-uslm-lc:I650163"><num value="154">“§ 154.</num><heading> Arctic maritime domain awareness</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commandant shall improve maritime domain awareness in the Arctic—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>by promoting interagency cooperation and coordination;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>by employing joint, interagency, and international capabilities; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>by facilitating the sharing of information, intelligence, and data related to the Arctic maritime domain between the Coast Guard and departments and agencies listed in subsection (b).</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commandant shall seek to coordinate the collection, sharing, and use of information, intelligence, and data related to the Arctic maritime domain between the Coast Guard and the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The Department of Homeland Security.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Department of Defense.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The Department of Transportation.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>The Department of State.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>The Department of the Interior.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>The National Aeronautics and Space Administration.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><content>The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><content>The Environmental Protection Agency.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">“(9) </num><content>The National Science Foundation.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">“(10) </num><content>The Arctic Research Commission.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">“(11) </num><content>Any Federal agency or commission or State the Commandant determines is appropriate.</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commandant and the head of a department or agency listed in subsection (b) may by agreement, on a reimbursable basis or otherwise, share personnel, services, equipment, and facilities to carry out the requirements of this section.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">5-year Strategic Plan</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than January 1, 2016 and every 5 years thereafter, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a 5-year strategic plan to guide interagency and international intergovernmental cooperation and coordination for the purpose of improving maritime domain awareness in the Arctic.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section the term ‘<term>Arctic</term>’ has the meaning given that term in section 112 of the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984 (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s4111">15 U.S.C. 4111</ref>).”</content></subsection></section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e5804" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tV/s502/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The analysis for such chapter <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 153 the following:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I651142"> <designator>“154. </designator> <label>Arctic maritime domain awareness.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section id="d129567e5831" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tV/s503" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="503">SEC. 503. </num><heading>IMO POLAR CODE NEGOTIATIONS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and thereafter with the submission of the budget proposal submitted for each of fiscal years 2016, 2017, and 2018 under <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105">section 1105 of title 31, United States Code</ref>, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, a report on—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e5840" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tV/s503/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the status of the negotiations at the International Maritime Organization regarding the establishment of a draft international code of safety for ships operating in polar waters, popularly known as the Polar Code, and any amendments proposed by such a code to be made to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea and the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e5844" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tV/s503/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the coming into effect of such a code and such amendments for nations that are parties to those conventions;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e5848" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tV/s503/3" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>impacts, for coastal communities located in the Arctic (as that term is defined in the section 112 of the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984 (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s4111">15 U.S.C. 4111</ref>)) of such a code or such amendments, on—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e5856" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tV/s503/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the costs of delivering fuel and freight; and</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e5860" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tV/s503/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the safety of maritime transportation; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e5864" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tV/s503/4" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>actions the Secretary must take to implement the requirements of such a code and such amendments.</content></paragraph></section> <section id="d129567e5869" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tV/s504" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="504">SEC. 504. </num><heading>FORWARD OPERATING FACILITIES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may construct facilities in the Arctic (as that term is defined in section 112 of the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984 (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s4111">15 U.S.C. 4111</ref>). The facilities shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e5878" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tV/s504/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>support aircraft maintenance, including exhaust ventilation, heat, an engine wash system, fuel, ground support services, and electrical power;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e5882" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tV/s504/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>provide shelter for both current helicopter assets and those projected to be located at Air Station Kodiak, Alaska, for at least 20 years; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e5886" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tV/s504/3" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>include accommodations for personnel.</content></paragraph></section> <section id="d129567e5892" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tV/s505" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="505">SEC. 505. </num><heading>ICEBREAKERS.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e5896" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tV/s505/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coast Guard Polar Icebreakers</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 222 of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012 (<ref href="/us/pl/112/213">Public Law 112–213</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/126/1560">126 Stat. 1560</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e5914" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tV/s505/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d)(2)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e5918" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tV/s505/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the paragraph heading by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">; bridging strategy</headingText></quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e5929" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tV/s505/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Commandant of the Coast Guard</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Commandant of the Coast Guard may decommission the Polar Sea.</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e5940" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tV/s505/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end of subsection (d) the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Result of no determination</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If in the analysis submitted under this section the Secretary does not make a determination under subsection (a)(5) regarding whether it is cost effective to reactivate the Polar Sea, then—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the Commandant of the Coast Guard may decommission the Polar Sea; or</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the Secretary may make such determination, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of Howard Coble Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014, and take actions in accordance with this subsection as though such determination was made in the analysis previously submitted.”</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent>;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e5966" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tV/s505/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (e), (f), and (g) as subsections (f), (g), and (h), respectively; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e5974" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tV/s505/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (d) the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Strategies</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date on which the analysis required under subsection (a) is submitted, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>unless the Secretary makes a determination under this section that it is cost effective to reactivate the Polar Sea, a bridging strategy for maintaining the Coast Guard’s polar icebreaking services until at least September 30, 2024;</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>a strategy to meet the Coast Guard’s Arctic ice operations needs through September 30, 2050; and</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>a strategy to meet the Coast Guard’s Antarctic ice operations needs through September 30, 2050</content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>The strategies required under paragraph (1) shall include a business case analysis comparing the leasing and purchasing of icebreakers to maintain the needs and services described in that paragraph.”</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent>.</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6019" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tV/s505/b" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cutter </inline>“<inline class="smallCaps">Polar Sea</inline>”.—</heading><content>Upon the submission of a service life extension plan in accordance with section 222(d)(1)(C) of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012 (<ref href="/us/pl/112/213">Public Law 112–213</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/126/1560">126 Stat. 1560</ref>), the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may use funds authorized under section 101 of this Act to conduct a service life extension of 7 to 10 years for the Coast Guard Cutter <i>Polar Sea</i> (WAGB 11) in accordance with such plan.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6039" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tV/s505/c" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6046" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tV/s505/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may not expend amounts appropriated for the Coast Guard for any of fiscal years 2015 through 2024, for—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6054" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tV/s505/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>design activities related to a capability of a Polar-Class Icebreaker that is based solely on an operational requirement of another Federal department or agency, except for amounts appropriated for design activities for a fiscal year before fiscal year 2016; or</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6058" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tV/s505/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>long-lead-time materials, production, or post-delivery activities related to such a capability.</content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6062" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tV/s505/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other amounts</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts made available to the Secretary under an agreement with another Federal department or agency and expended on a capability of a Polar-Class Icebreaker that is based solely on an operational requirement of that or another Federal department or agency shall not be treated as amounts expended by the Secretary for purposes of the limitation established under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section id="d129567e6071" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tV/s506" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="506">SEC. 506. </num><heading>ICEBREAKING IN POLAR REGIONS.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6075" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tV/s506/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t14/ch5">Chapter 5 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 86 the following:<quotedContent><section style="-uslm-lc:I650162"><num value="87">“§ 87.</num><heading> Icebreaking in polar regions</heading><content class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> “The President shall facilitate planning for the design, procurement, maintenance, deployment, and operation of icebreakers as needed to support the statutory missions of the Coast Guard in the polar regions by allocating all funds to support icebreaking operations in such regions, except for recurring incremental costs associated with specific projects, to the Coast Guard.”</content></section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6103" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tV/s506/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The analysis for such chapter <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 86 the following:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I651142"> <designator>“87. </designator> <label>Icebreaking in polar regions.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <num value="VI">TITLE VI—</num><heading>MISCELLANEOUS</heading> <section id="d129567e6136" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s601" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="601">SEC. 601. </num><heading>DISTANT WATER TUNA FLEET.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> Section 421 of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2006 (<ref href="/us/usc/t46/s8103">46 U.S.C. 8103 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6148" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s601/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsections (c) and (e); and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6156" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s601/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (d) and (f) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively.</content></paragraph></section> <section id="d129567e6165" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s602" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="602">SEC. 602. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF MORATORIUM.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> <ref href="/us/pl/110/299/s2/a">Section 2(a) of Public Law 110–299</ref> (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1342">33 U.S.C. 1342 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2014</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2017</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d129567e6187" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s603" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="603">SEC. 603. </num><heading>NATIONAL MARITIME STRATEGY.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6191" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s603/a" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a national maritime strategy.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6199" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s603/b" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The strategy required under subsection (a) shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6207" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s603/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>identify—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6211" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s603/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Federal regulations and policies that reduce the competitiveness of United States flag vessels in international transportation markets; and</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6215" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s603/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the impact of reduced cargo flow due to reductions in the number of members of the United States Armed Forces stationed or deployed outside of the United States; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6219" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s603/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>include recommendations to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6223" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s603/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>make United States flag vessels more competitive in shipping routes between United States and foreign ports;</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6227" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s603/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>increase the use of United States flag vessels to carry cargo imported to and exported from the United States;</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6231" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s603/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>ensure compliance by Federal agencies with <ref href="/us/usc/t46/ch553">chapter 553 of title 46, United States Code</ref>;</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6239" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s603/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>increase the use of third-party inspection and certification authorities to inspect and certify vessels;</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6243" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s603/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>increase the use of short sea transportation routes, including routes designated under <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s55601/c">section 55601(c) of title 46, United States Code</ref>, to enhance intermodal freight movements; and</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6251" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s603/b/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>enhance United States shipbuilding capability.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section id="d129567e6256" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s604" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="604">SEC. 604. </num><heading>WAIVERS.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6260" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s604/a" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading>“<inline class="smallCaps">John Craig</inline>”.—</heading><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6268" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s604/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s8902">Section 8902 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, shall not apply to the vessel <i>John Craig</i> (United States official number D1110613) when such vessel is operating on the portion of the Kentucky River, Kentucky, located at approximately mile point 158, in Pool Number 9, between Lock and Dam Number 9 and Lock and Dam Number 10.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6281" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s604/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (1) shall apply on and after the date on which the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating determines that a licensing requirement has been established under Kentucky State law that applies to an operator of the vessel <i>John Craig</i>.</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6292" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s604/b" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading>“<inline class="smallCaps">F/V Western Challenger</inline>”.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s12132">section 12132 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may issue a certificate of documentation with a coastwise endorsement for the <i>F/V Western Challenger</i> (IMO number 5388108).</content></subsection></section> <section id="d129567e6309" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s605" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="605">SEC. 605. </num><heading>COMPETITION BY UNITED STATES FLAG VESSELS.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6313" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s605/a" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commandant of the Coast Guard shall enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences to conduct an assessment of authorities under <ref href="/us/usc/t46/stII">subtitle II of title 46, United States Code</ref>, that have been delegated to the Coast Guard and that impact the ability of vessels documented under the laws of the United States to effectively compete in international transportation markets.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6325" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s605/b" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Review of Differences With IMO Standards</inline>.—</heading><content>The assessment under subsection (a) shall include a review of differences between United States laws, policies, regulations, and guidance governing the inspection of vessels documented under the laws of the United States and standards set by the International Maritime Organization governing the inspection of vessels.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6333" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s605/c" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date on which the Commandant enters into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences under subsection (a), the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate the assessment required under such subsection.</content></subsection></section> <section id="d129567e6342" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s606" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="606">SEC. 606. </num><heading>VESSEL REQUIREMENTS FOR NOTICES OF ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE AND AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall notify the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate of the status of the final rule that relates to the notice of proposed rulemaking titled “Vessel Requirements for Notices of Arrival and Departure, and Automatic Identification System” and published in the Federal Register on December 16, 2008 (<ref href="/us/fr/73/76295">73 Fed. Reg. 76295</ref>).</content></section> <section id="d129567e6352" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s607" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="607">SEC. 607. </num><heading>CONVEYANCE OF COAST GUARD PROPERTY IN ROCHESTER, NEW YORK.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6356" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s607/a" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conveyance Authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commandant of the Coast Guard is authorized to convey, at fair market value, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to a parcel of real property, consisting of approximately 0.2 acres, that is under the administrative control of the Coast Guard and located at 527 River Street in Rochester, New York.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6364" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s607/b" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Right of First Refusal</inline>.—</heading><content>The City of Rochester, New York, shall have the right of first refusal with respect to the purchase, at fair market value, of the real property described in subsection (a).</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6372" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s607/c" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Survey</inline>.—</heading><content>The exact acreage and legal description of the property described in subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Commandant.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6380" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s607/d" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fair Market Value</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The fair market value of the property described in subsection (a) shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6388" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s607/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>be determined by appraisal; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6392" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s607/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>be subject to the approval of the Commandant.</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6396" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s607/e" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Costs of Conveyance</inline>.—</heading><content>The responsibility for all reasonable and necessary costs, including real estate transaction and environmental documentation costs, associated with a conveyance under subsection (a) shall be determined by the Commandant and the purchaser.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6404" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s607/f" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Terms and Conditions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commandant may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with a conveyance under subsection (a) as the Commandant considers appropriate and reasonable to protect the interests of the United States.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6412" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s607/g" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deposit of Proceeds</inline>.—</heading><content>Any proceeds from a conveyance under subsection (a) shall be deposited in the fund established under <ref href="/us/usc/t14/s687">section 687 of title 14, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection></section> <section id="d129567e6425" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s608" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="608">SEC. 608. </num><heading>CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IN GIG HARBOR, WASHINGTON.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6429" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s608/a" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the following definitions apply:</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6437" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s608/a/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">City</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>City</term>” means the city of Gig Harbor, Washington.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6445" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s608/a/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Property</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Property</term>” means the parcel of real property, together with any improvements thereon, consisting of approximately 0.86 acres of fast lands commonly identified as tract 65 of lot 1 of section 8, township 21 north, range 2 east, Willamette Meridian, on the north side of the entrance of Gig Harbor, narrows of Puget Sound, Washington.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6453" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s608/a/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Secretary</term>” means the Secretary of the Interior.</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6461" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s608/b" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conveyance</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6468" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s608/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to convey</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating relinquishes the reservation of the Property for lighthouse purposes, at the request of the City and subject to the requirements of this section, the Secretary shall convey to the City all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Property, notwithstanding the land use planning requirements of sections 202 and 203 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (<ref href="/us/usc/t43/s1712">43 U.S.C. 1712</ref>, 1713).</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6480" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s608/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Terms of conveyance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A conveyance made under paragraph (1) shall be made—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6488" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s608/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>subject to valid existing rights;</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6492" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s608/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>at the fair market value as described in subsection (c); and</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6496" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s608/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>subject to any other condition that the Secretary may consider appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.</content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6500" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s608/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Costs</inline>.—</heading><content>The City shall pay any transaction or administrative costs associated with a conveyance under paragraph (1), including the costs of the appraisal, title searches, maps, and boundary and cadastral surveys.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6508" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s608/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conveyance is not a major federal action</inline>.—</heading><content>A conveyance under paragraph (1) shall not be considered a major Federal action for purposes of section 102(2) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s4332/2">42 U.S.C. 4332(2)</ref>).</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6520" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s608/c" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fair Market Value</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6527" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s608/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determination</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The fair market value of the Property shall be—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6535" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s608/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>determined by an appraisal conducted by an independent appraiser selected by the Secretary; and</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6539" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s608/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>approved by the Secretary in accordance with paragraph (3).</content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6543" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s608/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An appraisal conducted under paragraph (1) shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6551" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s608/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>be conducted in accordance with nationally recognized appraisal standards, including—</chapeau><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6555" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s608/c/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions; and</content></clause><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6559" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s608/c/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice; and</content></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6563" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s608/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>shall reflect the equitable considerations described in paragraph (3).</content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6567" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s608/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Equitable considerations</inline>.—</heading><content>In approving the fair market value of the Property under this subsection, the Secretary shall take into consideration matters of equity and fairness, including the City’s past and current lease of the Property, any maintenance or improvements by the City to the Property, and such other factors as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6575" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s608/d" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Revocation; Reversion</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Effective on and after the date on which a conveyance of the Property is made under subsection (b)(1)—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6583" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s608/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Executive Order 3528, dated August 9, 1921, is revoked; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6587" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s608/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the use of the tide and shore lands belonging to the State of Washington and adjoining and bordering the Property, that were granted to the Government of the United States pursuant to the Act of the Legislature, State of Washington, approved March 13, 1909, the same being chapter 110 of the Session Laws of 1909, shall revert to the State of Washington.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section id="d129567e6592" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s609" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="609">SEC. 609. </num><heading>VESSEL DETERMINATION.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> The vessel assigned United States official number 1205366 is deemed a new vessel effective on the date of delivery of the vessel after January 1, 2012, from a privately owned United States shipyard, if no encumbrances are on record with the Coast Guard at the time of the issuance of the new certificate of documentation for the vessel.</content></section> <section id="d129567e6599" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s610" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="610">SEC. 610. </num><heading>SAFE VESSEL OPERATION IN THUNDER BAY.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I650120"> The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency may not prohibit a vessel operating within the existing boundaries and any future expanded boundaries of the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve from taking up or discharging ballast water to allow for safe and efficient vessel operation if the uptake or discharge meets all Federal and State ballast water management requirements that would apply if the area were not a marine sanctuary.</content></section> <section id="d129567e6607" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s611" style="-uslm-lc:I650143"><num value="611">SEC. 611. </num><heading>PARKING FACILITIES.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6611" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s611/a" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Allocation and Assignment</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6618" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s611/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to the requirements of this section, the Administrator of General Services, in coordination with the Commandant of the Coast Guard, shall allocate and assign the spaces in parking facilities at the Department of Homeland Security St. Elizabeths Campus to allow any member or employee of the Coast Guard, who is assigned to the Campus, to use such spaces.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6626" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s611/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Timing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out paragraph (1), and in addition to the parking spaces allocated and assigned to Coast Guard members and employees in fiscal year 2014, the Administrator shall allocate and assign not less than—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6634" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s611/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>300 parking spaces not later than September 30, 2015;</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6638" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s611/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>700 parking spaces not later than September 30, 2016; and</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6642" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s611/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>1,042 parking spaces not later than September 30, 2017.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6646" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s611/b" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transportation Management Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and each fiscal year thereafter in which spaces are allocated and assigned under subsection (a)(2), the Administrator shall provide to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6654" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s611/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the impact of assigning and allocating parking spaces under subsection (a) on the congestion of roads connecting the St. Elizabeths Campus to the portions of Suitland Parkway and I–295 located in the Anacostia section of the District of Columbia; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6658" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s611/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>progress made toward completion of essential transportation improvements identified in the Transportation Management Program for the St. Elizabeths Campus.</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d129567e6662" identifier="/us/bill/113/s/2444/tVI/s611/c" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reallocation</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding subsection (a), the Administrator may revise the allocation and assignment of spaces to members and employees of the Coast Guard made under subsection (a) as necessary to accommodate employees of the Department of Homeland Security, other than the Coast Guard, when such employees are assigned to the St. Elizabeths Campus.</content></subsection></section>