Public Law 115–282: To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard, and for other purposes. Public Law282 Public Law 115–282132 Stat. 4192 2018-12-04 2018-12-04 United States Government Publishing OfficeNational Archives and Records AdministrationOffice of the Federal Registertext/xmlENPursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.15.31;Stage2.202507022026-01-02 115public ?4191PUBLIC LAW 115–282—DEC. 4, 2018 FRANK LOBIONDO COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2018 132 STAT. 4192 Public Law115–282 115th Congress
An Act To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard, and for other purposes.

Dec. 4, 2018

[S. 140]

   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.  This Act may be cited as the “Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018”.
SEC. 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS.

  The table of contents of this Act is as follows:

Sec. 1.  Sec. 2.  TITLE I— Sec. 101.  Sec. 102.  Sec. 103.  Sec. 104.  Sec. 105.  Sec. 106.  Sec. 107.  Sec. 108.  Sec. 109.  Sec. 110.  Sec. 111.  Sec. 112.  Sec. 113.  Sec. 114.  Sec. 115.  Sec. 116.  Sec. 117.  Sec. 118.  Sec. 119.  Sec. 120.  Sec. 121.  Sec. 122.  Sec. 123.  Sec. 124.  TITLE II— Sec. 201.  Sec. 202.  Sec. 203.  Sec. 204.  Sec. 205.  Sec. 206.  TITLE III— Sec. 301.  Sec. 302.  Sec. 303.  Sec. 304.  Sec. 305.  Sec. 306.  Sec. 307.  Sec. 308.  Sec. 309.  Sec. 310.  Sec. 311.  Sec. 312.  Sec. 313.  Sec. 314.  Sec. 315.  Sec. 316.  Sec. 317.  Sec. 318.  Sec. 319.  TITLE IV— Sec. 401.  Sec. 402.  Sec. 403.  Sec. 404.  Sec. 405.  Sec. 406.  Sec. 407.  Sec. 408.  TITLE V— Sec. 501.  Sec. 502.  Sec. 503.  Sec. 504.  Sec. 505.  Sec. 506.  Sec. 507.  Sec. 508.  Sec. 509.  Sec. 510.  Sec. 511.  Sec. 512.  Sec. 513.  Sec. 514.  Sec. 515.  Sec. 516.  TITLE VI— Sec. 601.  Sec. 602.  TITLE VII— Sec. 701.  Sec. 702.  Sec. 703.  Sec. 704.  Sec. 705.  Sec. 706.  Sec. 707.  Sec. 708.  Sec. 709.  Sec. 710.  Sec. 711.  Sec. 712.  Sec. 713.  Sec. 714.  TITLE VIII— Sec. 801.  Sec. 802.  Sec. 803.  Sec. 804.  Sec. 805.  Sec. 806.  Sec. 807.  Sec. 808.  Sec. 809.  Sec. 810.  Sec. 811.  Sec. 812.  Sec. 813.  Sec. 814.  Sec. 815.  Sec. 816.  Sec. 817.  Sec. 818.  Sec. 819.  Sec. 820.  Sec. 821.  Sec. 822.  Sec. 823.  Sec. 824.  Sec. 825.  Sec. 826.  Sec. 827.  Sec. 828.  Sec. 829.  Sec. 830.  Sec. 831.  Sec. 832.  Sec. 833.  Sec. 834.  Sec. 835.  Sec. 836.  Sec. 837.  Sec. 838.  Sec. 839.  TITLE IX— Sec. 901.  Sec. 902.  Sec. 903.  TITLE X— Sec. 1001.  Sec. 1002.  Sec. 1003. 
<num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading>REORGANIZATION OF <ref href="/us/usc/t14">TITLE 14, UNITED STATES CODE</ref></heading> <section id="d281874e878" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tI/s101" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="101">SEC. 101. </num><heading>INITIAL MATTER.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x2de0dd01-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t14">Title 14, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2de0dd02-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s1">14 USC 1</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the title designation, the title heading, and the table of parts at the beginning and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><title id="y2de0dd03-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num class="fontsize14 bold" value="14">“TITLE 14—</num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2de0dd04-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s101">14 USC 101</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize14 bold">COAST GUARD</heading><content><toc> <headingItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658211"> <designator>“Subtitle </designator> <target style="-uslm-lc:I658207">Sec.</target> </headingItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator><b>“I. </b></designator> <label><b>Establishment, Powers, Duties, and Administration</b></label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252"><b>101</b><page identifier="/us/stat/132/4195">132 STAT. 4195</page></target> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator><b>“II. </b></designator> <label><b>Personnel</b></label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252"><b>1901</b></target> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator><b>“III. </b></designator> <label><b>Coast Guard Reserve and Auxiliary </b></label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252"><b>3701</b></target> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator><b>“IV. </b></designator> <label><b>Coast Guard Authorizations and Reports to Congress</b></label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252"><b>4901”.</b><?GPOvSpace 08?></target> </referenceItem></toc> </content>
SEC. 102. SUBTITLE I.  Part I of title 14, United States Code,

14 USC 1 prec.

 is amended by striking the part designation, the part heading, and the table of chapters at the beginning and inserting the following:“Subtitle I—

14 USC 101 prec.

Establishment, Powers, Duties, and Administration “Chap.  “1.  101 “3.  301 “5.  501 “7.  701 “9.  901 “11.  1101”.
SEC. 103. CHAPTER 1.(a) Initial Matter.—Chapter 1 of title 14,

14 USC 1 prec.

 United States Code, is amended by striking the chapter designation, the chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning and inserting the following:“CHAPTER 1—

14 USC 101 prec.

ESTABLISHMENT AND DUTIES “Sec. “101. “102. “103. “104. “105. “106. (b) Redesignations and Transfers.—(1) Requirement.—The sections of title 14, United States Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are amended—(A) by redesignating the sections as described in the table; and (B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 1 of such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in which the sections are presented in the table. (2) Table.—The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the following: Title 14 section number before redesignationSection heading (provided for identification purposes only-not amended)Title 14 section number after redesignation 1Establishment of Coast Guard101 132 STAT. 4196 2Primary duties102 3Department in which the Coast Guard operates103 652Removing restrictions104 4Secretary defined105 5Commandant defined106
SEC. 104. CHAPTER 3.(a) Initial Matter.—Chapter 3 of title 14,

14 USC 41 prec.

 United States Code, is amended by striking the chapter designation, the chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning and inserting the following:“CHAPTER 3—

14 USC 301 prec.

COMPOSITION AND ORGANIZATION “Sec. “301. “302. “303. “304. “305. “306. “307. “308. “309. “310. “311. “312. “313. “314. “315. “316. “317. “318. (b) Redesignations and Transfers.—(1) Requirement.—The sections of title 14, United States Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are amended—(A) by redesignating the sections as described in the table; and (B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 3 of such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in which the sections are presented in the table. (2) Table.—The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the following: 132 STAT. 4197 Title 14 section number before redesignationSection heading (provided for identification purposes only-not amended)Title 14 section number after redesignation 41Grades and ratings301 44Commandant; appointment302 46Retirement of Commandant or Vice Commandant303 47Vice Commandant; appointment304 50Vice admirals305 51Retirement306 52Vice admirals and admiral, continuity of grade307 56Chief Acquisition Officer308 53Office of the Coast Guard Reserve; Director309 54Chief of Staff to President: appointment310 57Prevention and response workforces312 58Centers of expertise for Coast Guard prevention and response313 59Marine industry training program314 60Training course on workings of Congress315 98National Coast Guard Museum316 336United States Coast Guard Band; composition; director317 (c) Additional Changes.—(1) In general.—Chapter 3 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended—(A) by inserting after section 310 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:132 STAT. 4198
“§ 311.

14 USC 311.

 Captains of the port  “Any officer, including any petty officer, may be designated by the Commandant as captain of the port or ports or adjacent high seas or waters over which the United States has jurisdiction, as the Commandant deems necessary to facilitate execution of Coast Guard duties.”
; and (B) by inserting after section 317 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:
“§ 318.

14 USC 318.

 Environmental Compliance and Restoration Program“(a) Definitions.—For the purposes of this section—“(1) ‘environment’, ‘facility’, ‘person’, ‘release’, ‘removal’, ‘remedial’, and ‘response’ have the same meaning they have in section 101 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. 9601); “(2) ‘hazardous substance’ has the same meaning it has in section 101 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. 9601), except that it also includes the meaning given ‘oil’ in section 311 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321); and “(3) ‘pollutant’ has the same meaning it has in section 502 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1362). “(b) Program.—“(1) The Secretary shall carry out a program of environmental compliance and restoration at current and former Coast Guard facilities. “(2) Program goals include:“(A) Identifying, investigating, and cleaning up contamination from hazardous substances and pollutants. “(B) Correcting other environmental damage that poses an imminent and substantial danger to the public health or welfare or to the environment. “(C) Demolishing and removing unsafe buildings and structures, including buildings and structures at former Coast Guard facilities. “(D) Preventing contamination from hazardous substances and pollutants at current Coast Guard facilities. “(3)(A) The Secretary shall respond to releases of hazardous substances and pollutants—“(i) at each Coast Guard facility the United States owns, leases, or otherwise possesses; “(ii) at each Coast Guard facility the United States owned, leased, or otherwise possessed when the actions leading to contamination from hazardous substances or pollutants occurred; and “(iii) on each vessel the Coast Guard owns or operates. “(B) Subparagraph (A) of this paragraph does not apply to a removal or remedial action when a potentially responsible person responds under section 122 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. 9622). “(C) The Secretary shall pay a fee or charge imposed by a State authority for permit services for disposing of hazardous substances or pollutants from Coast Guard facilities to the same extent that nongovernmental entities are required to pay for permit services. This subparagraph does not apply 132 STAT. 4199 to a payment that is the responsibility of a lessee, contractor, or other private person. “(4) The Secretary may agree with another Federal agency for that agency to assist in carrying out the Secretary’s responsibilities under this section. The Secretary may enter into contracts, cooperative agreements, and grant agreements with State and local governments to assist in carrying out the Secretary’s responsibilities under this section. Services that may be obtained under this paragraph include identifying, investigating, and cleaning up off-site contamination that may have resulted from the release of a hazardous substance or pollutant at a Coast Guard facility. “(5) Section 119 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. 9619) applies to response action contractors that carry out response actions under this section. The Coast Guard shall indemnify response action contractors to the extent that adequate insurance is not generally available at a fair price at the time the contractor enters into the contract to cover the contractor’s reasonable, potential, long-term liability. “(c) Amounts Recovered for Response Actions.—“(1) All sums appropriated to carry out the Coast Guard’s environmental compliance and restoration functions under this section or another law shall be credited or transferred to an appropriate Coast Guard account, as determined by the Commandant and remain available until expended. “(2) Funds may be obligated or expended from such account to carry out the Coast Guard’s environmental compliance and restoration functions under this section or another law. “(3) In proposing the budget for any fiscal year under section 1105 of title 31, the President shall set forth separately the amount requested for the Coast Guard’s environmental compliance and restoration activities under this section or another law. “(4) Amounts recovered under section 107 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. 9607) for the Secretary’s response actions at current and former Coast Guard facilities shall be credited to an appropriate Coast Guard account, as determined by the Commandant. “(d) Annual List of Projects to Congress.—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 prioritized list of projects eligible for environmental compliance and restoration funding for each fiscal year concurrent with the President’s budget submission for that fiscal year.”
. (2) Conforming repeals.—Sections 634, 690, 691, 692, and 693 of title 14, United States Code, are repealed.
SEC. 105. CHAPTER 5.(a) Initial Matter.—Chapter 5 of title 14,

14 USC 81 prec.

 United States Code, is amended by striking the chapter designation, the chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning and inserting the following:132 STAT. 4200 “CHAPTER 5—

14 USC 501 prec.

FUNCTIONS AND POWERS “subchapter i— “Sec. “501. “502. “503. “504. “505. “506. “507. “subchapter ii— “521. “522. “523. “524. “525. “526. “527. “528. “subchapter iii— “541. “542. “543. “544. “545. “546. “547. “subchapter iv— “561. “562. “563. (b) Redesignations and Transfers.—(1) Requirement.—The sections of title 14, United States Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are amended—(A) by redesignating the sections as described in the table; and (B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 5 of such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in which the sections are presented in the table. (2) Table.—The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the following: Title 14 section number before redesignationSection heading (provided for identification purposes only-not amended)Title 14 section number after redesignation 92Secretary; general powers501 631Delegation of powers by the Secretary502 633Regulations503 132 STAT. 4201 93Commandant; general powers504 632Functions and powers vested in the Commandant505 520Prospective payment of funds necessary to provide medical care506 153Appointment of judges507 88Saving life and property521 89Law enforcement522 99Enforcement authority523 100Enforcement of coastwise trade laws524 95Special agents of the Coast Guard Investigative Service law enforcement authority525 637Stopping vessels; indemnity for firing at or into vessel526 91Safety of naval vessels527 104Protecting against unmanned aircraft528 81Aids to navigation authorized541 83Unauthorized aids to maritime navigation; penalty542 84Interference with aids to navigation; penalty543 85Aids to maritime navigation; penalty544 86Marking of obstructions545 132 STAT. 4202 642Deposit of damage payments546 643Rewards for apprehension of persons interfering with aids to navigation547 87Icebreaking in polar regions561 101Appeals and waivers562 103Notification of certain determinations563 (c) Additional Changes.—Chapter 5 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended—(1) by inserting before section 501 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:“SUBCHAPTER I—

14 USC 501 prec.

GENERAL POWERS” ; (2) by inserting before section 521 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:“SUBCHAPTER II—

14 USC 521 prec.

LIFE SAVING AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES” ; (3) by inserting before section 541 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:“SUBCHAPTER III—

14 USC 541 prec.

AIDS TO NAVIGATION” ; and(4) by inserting before section 561 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:“SUBCHAPTER IV—

14 USC 561 prec.

MISCELLANEOUS” .
SEC. 106. CHAPTER 7.(a) Initial Matter.—Chapter 7 of title 14

14 USC 141 prec.

, United States Code, is amended by striking the chapter designation, the chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning and inserting the following:“CHAPTER 7—

14 USC 701 prec.

COOPERATION “Sec. “701. “702. “703. “704. “705. “706. “707. “708. “709. “710. “711. “712. “713. “714. “715. “716. “717. (b) Redesignations and Transfers.—(1) Requirement.—The sections of title 14, United States Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are amended—(A) by redesignating the sections as described in the table; and (B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 7 of such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in which the sections are presented in the table. (2) Table.—The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the following: Title 14 section number before redesignationSection heading (provided for identification purposes only-not amended)Title 14 section number after redesignation 141Cooperation with other agencies, States, territories, and political subdivisions701 142State Department702 143Treasury Department703 144Department of the Army and Department of the Air Force704 145Navy Department705 146United States Postal Service706 147Department of Commerce707 147aDepartment of Health and Human Services708 148Maritime instruction709 132 STAT. 4204 149Assistance to foreign governments and maritime authorities710 150Coast Guard officers as attachés to missions711 151Contracts with Government-owned establishments for work and material712 152Nonappropriated fund instrumentalities: contracts with other agencies and instrumentalities to provide or obtain goods and services713 154Arctic maritime domain awareness714 94Oceanographic research715 90Arctic maritime transportation716 102Agreements717
SEC. 107. CHAPTER 9.(a) Initial Matter.—Chapter 9 of title 14,

14 USC 181 prec.

United States Code, is amended by striking the chapter designation, the chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning and inserting the following:“CHAPTER 9—

14 USC 901 prec.

ADMINISTRATION “subchapter i— “Sec. “901. “902. “903. “904. “905. “906. “907. “908. “909. “910. “911. “912. “913. “914. “subchapter ii— “931. “932. “933. “934. “935. “936. “937. “938. “939. “940. “941. “942. “943. “944. “945. “946. “947. “948. “949. “950. “951. (b) Redesignations and Transfers.—(1) Requirement.—The sections of title 14, United States Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are amended—(A) by redesignating the sections as described in the table; and (B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 9 of such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in which the sections are presented in the table. (2) Table.—The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the following: Title 14 section number before redesignationSection heading (provided for identification purposes only-not amended)Title 14 section number after redesignation 641Disposal of certain material901 653Employment of draftsmen and engineers902 656Use of certain appropriated funds903 666Local hire904 670Procurement authority for family housing905 671Air Station Cape Cod Improvements906 672Long-term lease of special purpose facilities907 132 STAT. 4206 672aLong-term lease authority for lighthouse property908 674Small boat station rescue capability909 675Small boat station closures910 676Search and rescue center standards911 676aAir facility closures912 677Turnkey selection procedures913 681Disposition of infrastructure related to E–LORAN914 635Oaths required for boards931 636Administration of oaths932 638Coast Guard ensigns and pennants933 639Penalty for unauthorized use of words “Coast Guard”934 640Coast Guard band recordings for commercial sale935 645Confidentiality of medical quality assurance records; qualified immunity for participants936 646Admiralty claims against the United States937 647Claims for damage to property of the United States938 648Accounting for industrial work939 649Supplies and equipment from stock940 132 STAT. 4207 650Coast Guard Supply Fund941 654Public and commercial vessels and other watercraft; sale of fuel, supplies, and services942 655Arms and ammunition; immunity from taxation943 658Confidential investigative expenses944 659Assistance to film producers945 664User fees946 667Vessel construction bonding requirements947 668Contracts for medical care for retirees, dependents, and survivors: alternative delivery of health care948 669Telephone installation and charges949 673Designation, powers, and accountability of deputy disbursing officials950 678Aircraft accident investigations951 (c) Additional Changes.—Chapter 9 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended—(1) by inserting before section 901 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:“SUBCHAPTER I—

14 USC 901 prec.

REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY” ; and(2) by inserting before section 931 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:“SUBCHAPTER II—

14 USC 931 prec.

MISCELLANEOUS” .
SEC. 108. CHAPTER 11.(a) Initial Matter.—Chapter 11 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by

14 USC 211 prec.

striking the chapter designation, the chapter 132 STAT. 4208 heading, and the table of sections at the beginning and inserting the following:“CHAPTER 11—

14 USC 1101 prec.

ACQUISITIONS “subchapter i— “Sec. “1101. “1102. “1103. “1104. “1105. “1106. “1107. “1108. “1109. “1110. “subchapter ii— “1131. “1132. “1133. “1134. “1135. “1136. “subchapter iii— “1151. “1152. “1153. “1154. “1155. “subchapter iv— “1171. (b) Redesignations and Transfers.—(1) Requirement.—The sections of title 14, United States Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are amended—(A) by redesignating the sections as described in the table; and (B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 11 of such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in which the sections are presented in the table. (2) Table.—The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the following: Title 14 section number before redesignationSection heading (provided for identification purposes only-not amended)Title 14 section number after redesignation 561Acquisition directorate1101 562Improvements in Coast Guard acquisition management1102 132 STAT. 4209 578Role of Vice Commandant in major acquisition programs1103 563Recognition of Coast Guard personnel for excellence in acquisition1104 564Prohibition on use of lead systems integrators1105 565Required contract terms1106 579Extension of major acquisition program contracts1107 566Department of Defense consultation1108 567Undefinitized contractual actions1109 569Mission need statement1110 571Identification of major system acquisitions1131 572Acquisition1132 573Preliminary development and demonstration1133 574Acquisition, production, deployment, and support1134 575Acquisition program baseline breach1135 576Acquisition approval authority1136 665Restriction on construction of vessels in foreign shipyards1151 577Advance procurement funding1152 132 STAT. 4210 96Prohibition on overhaul, repair, and maintenance of Coast Guard vessels in foreign shipyards1153 97Procurement of buoy chain1154 657Contract termination1155 581Definitions1171 (c) Additional Changes.—Chapter 11 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended—(1)

14 USC 211 prec., 251 prec., 271 prec., 281 prec., 321 prec., 331 prec., 350 prec., 421 prec., 432 prec.

by striking all subdivision designations and headings in such chapter, except for—(A) the chapter designation and heading added by subsection (a); (B) the subchapter designations and headings added by this subsection; and (C) any designation or heading of a section or a subdivision of a section; (2) by inserting before section 1101 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:“SUBCHAPTER I—

14 USC 1101 prec.

GENERAL PROVISIONS” ; (3) by inserting before section 1131 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:“SUBCHAPTER II—

14 USC 1131 prec.

IMPROVED ACQUISITION PROCESS AND PROCEDURES” ; (4) by inserting before section 1151 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:“SUBCHAPTER III—

14 USC 1151 prec.

PROCUREMENT” ; and(5) by inserting before section 1171 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:“SUBCHAPTER IV—

14 USC 1171 prec.

DEFINITIONS” .
SEC. 109. SUBTITLE II.(a) Initial Matter.—Title 14, United States Code, is further amended by inserting after chapter 11 (as amended by section 108) the following:132 STAT. 4211 “Subtitle II—

14 USC 1901 prec.

Personnel “Chap.  “19.  1901 “21.  2101 “23.  2301 “25.  2501 “27.  2701 “29.  2901”. (b) Reserved Chapter Numbers.—(1) Chapter 13.—Chapter 13 of title 14, United States Code

14 USC 461 prec.

, is amended by striking the chapter designation, the chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning. (2) Chapter 14.—Chapter 14 of title 14, United States Code, is amended—(A)

14 USC 531 prec.

by striking the chapter designation, the chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning; and (B)

14 USC 531 prec., 541 prec., 551 prec.

by striking the subchapter designation and the subchapter heading for each of the subchapters of such chapter. (3) Chapter 15.—Chapter 15 of title 14, United States Code, is amended—(A)

14 USC 561 prec.

by striking the chapter designation, the chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning; and (B)

14 USC 561 prec., 571 prec., 581 prec.

by striking the subchapter designation and the subchapter heading for each of the subchapters of such chapter. (4) Chapter 17.—Chapter 17 of title 14, United States Code, is amended

14 USC 631 prec.

by striking the chapter designation, the chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning. (5) Chapter 18.—Chapter 18 of title 14, United States Code, is amended

14 USC 680 prec.

by striking the chapter designation, the chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning.
SEC. 110. CHAPTER 19.(a) Initial Matter.—Chapter 19 of title 14, United States Code, is amended

14 USC 690 prec.

by striking the chapter designation, the chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning and inserting the following:“CHAPTER 19—

14 USC 1901 prec.

COAST GUARD ACADEMY “subchapter i— “Sec. “1901. “1902. “1903. “1904. “subchapter ii— “1921. “1922. “1923. “1924. “1925. “1926. “1927. “1928. “1929. “1930. “subchapter iii— “1941. “1942. “1943. “1944. “1945. “1946. “1947. “1948. (b) Redesignations and Transfers.—(1) Requirement.—The sections of title 14, United States Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are amended—(A) by redesignating the sections as described in the table; and (B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 19 of such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in which the sections are presented in the table. (2) Table.—The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the following: Title 14 section number before redesignationSection heading (provided for identification purposes only-not amended)Title 14 section number after redesignation 181Administration of Academy1901 200Policy on sexual harassment and sexual violence1902 194Annual Board of Visitors1903 196Participation in Federal, State, or other educational research grants1904 195Admission of foreign nationals for instruction; restrictions; conditions1923 181aCadet applicants; preappointment travel to Academy1926 183Cadets; initial clothing allowance1927 184Cadets; degree of bachelor of science1928 185Cadets; appointment as ensign1929 197Cadets: charges and fees for attendance; limitation1930 132 STAT. 4213 186Civilian teaching staff1941 187Permanent commissioned teaching staff; composition1942 188Appointment of permanent commissioned teaching staff1943 189Grade of permanent commissioned teaching staff1944 190Retirement of permanent commissioned teaching staff1945 191Credit for service as member of civilian teaching staff1946 192Assignment of personnel as instructors1947 199Marine safety curriculum1948 (c) Additional Changes.—(1) In general.—Chapter 19 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended—(A) by inserting before section 1901 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:“SUBCHAPTER I—

14 USC 1901 prec.

ADMINISTRATION” ; (B) by inserting before section 1923 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:“SUBCHAPTER II—

14 USC 1921 prec.

CADETS
“§ 1921.

14 USC 1921.

 Corps of Cadets authorized strength  “The number of cadets appointed annually to the Academy shall be as determined by the Secretary but the number appointed in any one year shall not exceed six hundred.
“§ 1922.

14 USC 1922.

 Appointments  “Appointments to cadetships shall be made under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, who shall determine age limits, methods of selection of applicants, term of service as a cadet before graduation, and all other matters affecting such appointments. In the administration of this section, the Secretary shall take such action as may be necessary and appropriate to insure that female 132 STAT. 4214 individuals shall be eligible for appointment and admission to the Coast Guard Academy, and that the relevant standards required for appointment, admission, training, graduation, and commissioning of female individuals shall be the same as those required for male individuals, except for those minimum essential adjustments in such standards required because of physiological differences between male and female individuals.”
 ; (C) by inserting before section 1926 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:
“§ 1924.

14 USC 1924.

 Conduct  “The Secretary may summarily dismiss from the Coast Guard any cadet who, during his cadetship, is found unsatisfactory in either studies or conduct, or may be deemed not adapted for a career in the Coast Guard. Cadets shall be subject to rules governing discipline prescribed by the Commandant.
“§ 1925.

14 USC 1925.

 Agreement“(a) Each cadet shall sign an agreement with respect to the cadet’s length of service in the Coast Guard. The agreement shall provide that the cadet agrees to the following:“(1) That the cadet will complete the course of instruction at the Coast Guard Academy. “(2) That upon graduation from the Coast Guard Academy the cadet—“(A) will accept an appointment, if tendered, as a commissioned officer of the Coast Guard; and “(B) will serve on active duty for at least five years immediately after such appointment. “(3) That if an appointment described in paragraph (2) is not tendered or if the cadet is permitted to resign as a regular officer before the completion of the commissioned service obligation of the cadet, the cadet—“(A) will accept an appointment as a commissioned officer in the Coast Guard Reserve; and “(B) will remain in that reserve component until completion of the commissioned service obligation of the cadet. “(b)(1) The Secretary may transfer to the Coast Guard Reserve, and may order to active duty for such period of time as the Secretary prescribes (but not to exceed four years), a cadet who breaches an agreement under subsection (a). The period of time for which a cadet is ordered to active duty under this paragraph may be determined without regard to section 651(a) of title 10. “(2) A cadet who is transferred to the Coast Guard Reserve under paragraph (1) shall be transferred in an appropriate enlisted grade or rating, as determined by the Secretary. “(3) For the purposes of paragraph (1), a cadet shall be considered to have breached an agreement under subsection (a) if the cadet is separated from the Coast Guard Academy under circumstances which the Secretary determines constitute a breach by the cadet of the cadet’s agreement to complete the course of instruction at the Coast Guard Academy and accept an appointment as a commissioned officer upon graduation from the Coast Guard Academy. “(c) The Secretary shall prescribe regulations to carry out this section. Those regulations shall include—132 STAT. 4215“(1) standards for determining what constitutes, for the purpose of subsection (b), a breach of an agreement under subsection (a); “(2) procedures for determining whether such a breach has occurred; and “(3) standards for determining the period of time for which a person may be ordered to serve on active duty under subsection (b). “(d) In this section, ‘commissioned service obligation’, with respect to an officer who is a graduate of the Academy, means the period beginning on the date of the officer’s appointment as a commissioned officer and ending on the sixth anniversary of such appointment or, at the discretion of the Secretary, any later date up to the eighth anniversary of such appointment. “(e)(1) This section does not apply to a cadet who is not a citizen or national of the United States. “(2) In the case of a cadet who is a minor and who has parents or a guardian, the cadet may sign the agreement required by subsection (a) only with the consent of the parent or guardian. “(f) A cadet or former cadet who does not fulfill the terms of the obligation to serve as specified under section (a), or the alternative obligation imposed under subsection (b), shall be subject to the repayment provisions of section 303a(e) of title 37.”
; and (D) by inserting before section 1941 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:“SUBCHAPTER III—

14 USC 1941 prec.

FACULTY” . (2) Conforming repeal.—Section 182 of title 14, United States Code, is repealed.
SEC. 111. PART II.  Part II of title 14, United States Code,

14 USC 701 prec.

 is amended by striking the part designation, the part heading, and the table of chapters at the beginning.
SEC. 112. CHAPTER 21.(a) Initial Matter.—Chapter 21 of title 14, United States Code,

14 USC 701 prec.

 is amended by striking the chapter designation, the chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning and inserting the following:“CHAPTER 21—

14 USC 2101 prec.

PERSONNEL; OFFICERS “subchapter i— “Sec. “2101. “2102. “2103. “2104. “2105. “2106. “2107. “2108. “2109. “2110. “2111. “2112. “2113. “2114. “2115. “2116. “2117. “2118. “2119. “2120. “2121. “2122. “2123. “2124. “2125. “2126. “2127. “2128. “2129. “subchapter ii— “2141. “2142. “2143. “2144. “2145. “2146. “2147. “2148. “2149. “2150. “2151. “2152. “2153. “2154. “2155. “2156. “2157. “2158. “2159. “2160. “2161. “2162. “2163. “2164. “2165. “subchapter iii— “2181. “2182. (b) Redesignations and Transfers.—(1) Requirement.—The sections of title 14, United States Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are amended—(A) by redesignating the sections as described in the table; and (B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 21 of such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in which the sections are presented in the table. (2) Table.—The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the following: 132 STAT. 4217 Title 14 section number before redesignationSection heading (provided for identification purposes only-not amended)Title 14 section number after redesignation 211Original appointment of permanent commissioned officers2101 41aActive duty promotion list2102 42Number and distribution of commissioned officers on active duty promotion list2103 214Appointment of temporary officers2104 215Rank of warrant officers2105 251Selection boards; convening of boards2106 252Selection boards; composition of boards2107 253Selection boards; notice of convening; communication with board2108 254Selection boards; oath of members2109 255Number of officers to be selected for promotion2110 256Promotion zones2111 256aPromotion year; defined2112 257Eligibility of officers for consideration for promotion2113 258Selection boards; information to be furnished boards2115 259Officers to be recommended for promotion2116 260Selection boards; reports2117 132 STAT. 4218 261Selection boards; submission of reports2118 262Failure of selection for promotion2119 263Special selection boards; correction of errors2120 271Promotions; appointments2121 272Removal of officer from list of selectees for promotion2122 273Promotions; acceptance; oath of office2123 274Promotions; pay and allowances2124 275Wartime temporary service promotions2125 276Promotion of officers not included on active duty promotion list2126 331Recall to active duty during war or national emergency2127 332Recall to active duty with consent of officer2128 373Aviation cadets; appointment as Reserve officers2129 281Revocation of commissions during first five years of commissioned service2141 282Regular lieutenants (junior grade); separation for failure of selection for promotion2142 132 STAT. 4219 283Regular lieutenants; separation for failure of selection for promotion; continuation2143 284Regular Coast Guard; officers serving under temporary appointments2144 285Regular lieutenant commanders and commanders; retirement for failure of selection for promotion2145 286Discharge in lieu of retirement; separation pay2146 286aRegular warrant officers: separation pay2147 287Separation for failure of selection for promotion or continuation; time of2148 288Regular captains; retirement2149 289Captains; continuation on active duty; involuntary retirement2150 290Rear admirals and rear admirals (lower half); continuation on active duty; involuntary retirement2151 291Voluntary retirement after twenty years’ service2152 292Voluntary retirement after thirty years’ service2153 293Compulsory retirement2154 294Retirement for physical disability after selection for promotion; grade in which retired2155 132 STAT. 4220 295Deferment of retirement or separation for medical reasons2156 296Flag officers2157 321Review of records of officers2158 322Boards of inquiry2159 323Boards of review2160 324Composition of boards2161 325Rights and procedures2162 326Removal of officer from active duty; action by Secretary2163 327Officers considered for removal; retirement or discharge; separation benefits2164 333Relief of retired officer promoted while on active duty2165 335Physical fitness of officers2181 429Multirater assessment of certain personnel2182 (c) Additional Changes.—Chapter 21 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended—(1)

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by striking all subchapter designations and headings in such chapter, except for the subchapter designations and headings added by this subsection; (2) by inserting before section 2101 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:“SUBCHAPTER I—

14 USC 2101 prec.

APPOINTMENT AND PROMOTION” ; (3) by inserting before section 2115 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:132 STAT. 4221
“§ 2114.

14 USC 2114.

 United States Deputy Marshals in Alaska  “Commissioned officers may be appointed as United States Deputy Marshals in Alaska.”
; (4) by inserting before section 2141 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:“SUBCHAPTER II—

14 USC 2141 prec.

DISCHARGES; RETIREMENTS; REVOCATION OF COMMISSIONS; SEPARATION FOR CAUSE” ; and(5) by inserting before section 2181 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:“SUBCHAPTER III—

14 USC 2181 prec.

GENERAL PROVISIONS” .
SEC. 113. CHAPTER 23.(a) Initial Matter.—Chapter 23 of title 14, United States Code,

14 USC 821 prec.

 is amended by striking the chapter designation, the chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning and inserting the following:“CHAPTER 23—

14 USC 2301 prec.

PERSONNEL; ENLISTED “Sec. “2301. “2302. “2303. “2304. “2305. “2306. “2307. “2308. “2309. “2310. “2311. “2312. “2313. “2314. “2315. “2316. “2317. “2318. “2319. (b) Redesignations and Transfers.—(1) Requirement.—The sections of title 14, United States Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are amended—(A) by redesignating the sections as described in the table; and (B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 23 of such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in which the sections are presented in the table. (2) Table.—The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the following: 132 STAT. 4222 Title 14 section number before redesignationSection heading (provided for identification purposes only-not amended)Title 14 section number after redesignation 350Recruiting campaigns2301 351Enlistments; term, grade2302 352Promotion2303 353Compulsory retirement at age of sixty-two2304 354Voluntary retirement after thirty years’ service2305 355Voluntary retirement after twenty years’ service2306 357Retirement of enlisted members: increase in retired pay2307 359Recall to active duty during war or national emergency2308 360Recall to active duty with consent of member2309 361Relief of retired enlisted member promoted while on active duty2310 362Retirement in cases where higher grade or rating has been held2311 365Extension of enlistments2312 366Retention beyond term of enlistment in case of disability2313 367Detention beyond term of enlistment2314 369Inclusion of certain conditions in enlistment contract2315 370Discharge within three months before expiration of enlistment2316 132 STAT. 4223 371Aviation cadets; procurement; transfer2317 372Aviation cadets; benefits2318 374Critical skill training bonus2319
SEC. 114. CHAPTER 25.(a) Initial Matter.—Chapter 25 of title 14, United States Code, is amended

14 USC 891 prec.

by striking the chapter designation, the chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning and inserting the following:“CHAPTER 25—

14 USC 2501 prec.

PERSONNEL; GENERAL PROVISIONS “subchapter i— “Sec. “2501. “2502. “2503. “2504. “2505. “2506. “2507. “2508. “2509. “2510. “2511. “2512. “2513. “subchapter ii— “2531. (b) Redesignations and Transfers.—(1) Requirement.—The sections of title 14, United States Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are amended—(A) by redesignating the sections as described in the table; and (B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 25 of such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in which the sections are presented in the table. (2) Table.—The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the following: 132 STAT. 4224 Title 14 section number before redesignationSection heading (provided for identification purposes only-not amended)Title 14 section number after redesignation 334Grade on retirement2501 421Retirement2502 422Status of recalled personnel2503 423Computation of retired pay2504 424Limitations on retirement and retired pay2505 424aSuspension of payment of retired pay of members who are absent from the United States to avoid prosecution2506 425Board for Correction of Military Records deadline2507 426Emergency leave retention authority2508 427Prohibition of certain involuntary administrative separations2509 428Sea service letters2510 430Investigations of flag officers and Senior Executive Service employees2511 431Leave policies for the Coast Guard2512 467Computation of length of service2513 432Personnel of former Lighthouse Service2531 (c) Additional Changes.—Chapter 25 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended—(1) by inserting before section 2501 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:“SUBCHAPTER I—

14 USC 2501 prec.

GENERAL PROVISIONS” ; and132 STAT. 4225(2) by inserting before section 2531 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:“SUBCHAPTER II—

14 USC 2531 prec.

LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE” .
SEC. 115. PART III.  Part III of title 14, United States Code,

14 USC 2701 prec.

is amended by striking the part designation, the part heading, and the table of chapters at the beginning.
SEC. 116. CHAPTER 27.(a) Initial Matter.—Chapter 27 of title 14, United States Code,

14 USC 2701 prec.

 is amended by striking the chapter designation, the chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning and inserting the following:“CHAPTER 27—

14 USC 2701 prec.

PAY, ALLOWANCES, AWARDS, AND OTHER RIGHTS AND BENEFITS “subchapter i— “Sec. “2701. “2702. “2703. “2704. “2705. “2706. “2707. “2708. “2709. “2710. “2711. “2712. “subchapter ii— “2731. “2732. “2733. “2734. “2735. “2736. “2737. “2738. “2739. “2740. “2741. “2742. “2743. “2744. “2745. “2746. “2747. “2748. “subchapter iii— “2761. “2762. “2763. “2764. “2765. “2766. “2767. “2768. “2769. “2770. “2771. “2772. “2773. “2774. “2775. “2776. “2777. “2778. “2779. (b) Redesignations and Transfers.—(1) Requirement.—The sections of title 14, United States Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are amended—(A) by redesignating the sections as described in the table; and (B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 27 of such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in which the sections are presented in the table. (2) Table.—The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the following: Title 14 section number before redesignationSection heading (provided for identification purposes only-not amended)Title 14 section number after redesignation 468Procurement of personnel2701 469Training2702 476Contingent expenses2703 477Equipment to prevent accidents2704 482Clothing at time of discharge for good of service2705 483Right to wear uniform2706 484Protection of uniform2707 485Clothing for officers and enlisted personnel2708 487Procurement and sale of stores to members and civilian employees2709 507Disposition of effects of decedents2710 132 STAT. 4227 508Deserters; payment of expenses incident to apprehension and delivery; penalties2711 644Payment for the apprehension of stragglers2712 499Delegation of powers to make awards; rules and regulations2731 491Medal of honor2732 504Medal of honor: duplicate medal2733 505Medal of honor: presentation of Medal of Honor Flag2734 491aCoast Guard cross2735 492Distinguished service medal2736 492aSilver star medal2737 492bDistinguished flying cross2738 493Coast Guard medal2739 494Insignia for additional awards2740 496Time limit on award; report concerning deed2741 497Honorable subsequent service as condition to award2742 498Posthumous awards2743 500Life-saving medals2744 501Replacement of medals2745 502Award of other medals2746 132 STAT. 4228 503Awards and insignia for excellence in service or conduct2747 516Presentation of United States flag upon retirement2748 509Persons discharged as result of court-martial; allowances to2761 510Shore patrol duty; payment of expenses2762 511Compensatory absence from duty for military personnel at isolated duty stations2763 512Monetary allowance for transportation of household effects2764 513Retroactive payment of pay and allowances delayed by administrative error or oversight2765 517Travel card management2766 518Reimbursement for medical-related travel expenses for certain persons residing on islands in the continental United States2767 519Annual audit of pay and allowances of members undergoing permanent change of station2768 461Remission of indebtedness2769 470Special instruction at universities2770 471Attendance at professional meetings2771 472Education loan repayment program2772 132 STAT. 4229 478Rations or commutation therefor in money2773 479Sales of ration supplies to messes2774 480Flight rations2775 481Payments at time of discharge for good of service2776 486Clothing for destitute shipwrecked persons2777 488Advancement of public funds to personnel2778 660Transportation to and from certain places of employment2779 (c) Additional Changes.—Chapter 27 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended—(1) by inserting before section 2701 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:“SUBCHAPTER I—PERSONNEL

14 USC 2701 prec.

RIGHTS AND BENEFITS” ; (2) by inserting before section 2731 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:“SUBCHAPTER II—

14 USC 2731 prec.

AWARDS” ; and(3) by inserting before section 2761 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:“SUBCHAPTER III—

14 USC 2761 prec.

PAYMENTS” .
SEC. 117. CHAPTER 29.(a) Initial Matter.—Chapter 29 of title 14, United States Code, is amended

14 USC 2901 prec.

 by striking the chapter designation, the chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning and inserting the following:132 STAT. 4230 “CHAPTER 29—

14 USC 2901 prec.

COAST GUARD FAMILY SUPPORT, CHILD CARE, AND HOUSING “subchapter i— “Sec. “2901. “2902. “2903. “2904. “2905. “2906. “subchapter ii— “2921. “2922. “2923. “2924. “2925. “subchapter iii— “2941. “2942. “2943. “2944. “2945. “2946. “2947. (b) Redesignations and Transfers.—(1) Requirement.—The sections of title 14, United States Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are amended—(A) by redesignating the sections as described in the table; and (B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 29 of such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in which the sections are presented in the table. (2) Table.—The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the following: Title 14 section number before redesignationSection heading (provided for identification purposes only-not amended)Title 14 section number after redesignation 531Work-life policies and programs2901 532Surveys of Coast Guard families2902 541Reimbursement for adoption expenses2903 542Education and training opportunities for Coast Guard spouses2904 543Youth sponsorship initiatives2905 132 STAT. 4231 544Dependent school children2906 551Definitions2921 552Child development services2922 553Child development center standards and inspections2923 554Child development center employees2924 555Parent partnerships with child development centers2925 680Definitions2941 681General authority2942 475Leasing and hiring of quarters; rental of inadequate housing2943 680Retired service members and dependents serving on advisory committees2944 685Conveyance of real property2945 687Coast Guard Housing Fund2946 688Reports2947 (c) Additional Changes.—Chapter 29 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended—(1) by inserting before section 2901 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:“SUBCHAPTER I—COAST

14 USC 2901 prec.

 GUARD FAMILIES” ; (2) by inserting before section 2921 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:“SUBCHAPTER II—

14 USC 2921 prec.

COAST GUARD CHILD CARE” ; and132 STAT. 4232(3) by inserting before section 2941 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:“SUBCHAPTER III—HOUSING” .
SEC. 118. SUBTITLE III AND CHAPTER 37.(a) Initial Matter.—Title 14, United States Code, is further amended by adding after chapter 29 (as amended by section 117) the following:“Subtitle III—

14 USC 3701 prec.

Coast Guard Reserve and Auxiliary “Chap.  “37.  3701 “39.  3901 “41.  4101 “CHAPTER 1—

14 USC 3701 prec.

COAST GUARD RESERVE “subchapter i— “Sec. “3701. “3702. “3703. “3704. “3705. “3706. “3707. “3708. “3709. “3710. “3711. “3712. “3713. “3714. “subchapter ii— “3731. “3732. “3733. “3734. “3735. “3736. “3737. “3738. “3739. “3740. “3741. “3742. “3743. “3744. “3745. “3746. “3747. “3748. “3749. “3750. “3751. “3752. “3753. “3754. “3755. “3756. “3757. (b) Redesignations and Transfers.—(1) Requirement.—The sections of title 14, United States Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are amended—(A) by redesignating the sections as described in the table; and (B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 37 of such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in which the sections are presented in the table. (2) Table.—The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the following: Title 14 section number before redesignationSection heading (provided for identification purposes only-not amended)Title 14 section number after redesignation 701Organization3701 702Authorized strength3702 703Coast Guard Reserve Boards3703 704Grades and ratings; military authority3704 705Benefits3705 706Temporary members of the Reserve; eligibility and compensation3706 707Temporary members of the Reserve; disability or death benefits3707 708Temporary members of the Reserve; certificate of honorable service3708 709Reserve student aviation pilots; Reserve aviation pilots; appointments in commissioned grade3709 709aReserve student pre-commissioning assistance program3710 132 STAT. 4234 710Appointment or wartime promotion; retention of grade upon release from active duty3711 711Exclusiveness of service3712 712Active duty for emergency augmentation of regular forces3713 713Enlistment of members engaged in schooling3714 720Definitions3731 721Applicability of this subchapter3732 722Suspension of this subchapter in time of war or national emergency3733 723Effect of this subchapter on retirement and retired pay3734 724Authorized number of officers3735 725Precedence3736 726Running mates3737 727Constructive credit upon initial appointment3738 728Promotion of Reserve officers on active duty3739 729Promotion; recommendations of selection boards3740 730Selection boards; appointment3741 731Establishment of promotion zones under running mate system3742 132 STAT. 4235 732Eligibility for promotion3743 733Recommendation for promotion of an officer previously removed from an active status3744 734Qualifications for promotion3745 735Promotion; acceptance; oath of office3746 736Date of rank upon promotion; entitlement to pay3747 737Type of promotion; temporary3748 738Effect of removal by the President or failure of consent of the Senate3749 739Failure of selection for promotion3750 740Failure of selection and removal from an active status3751 741Retention boards; removal from an active status to provide a flow of promotion3752 742Maximum ages for retention in an active status3753 743Rear admiral and rear admiral (lower half); maximum service in grade3754 744Appointment of a former Navy or Coast Guard officer3755 745Grade on entry upon active duty3756 746Recall of a retired officer; grade upon release3757 132 STAT. 4236 (c) Additional Changes.—Chapter 37 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended—(1) by inserting before section 3701 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:“SUBCHAPTER I—

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ADMINISTRATION” ; and(2) by inserting before section 3731 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:“SUBCHAPTER II—

14 USC 3731 prec.

PERSONNEL” .
SEC. 119. CHAPTER 39.(a) Initial Matter.—Title 14, United States Code, is further amended by adding after chapter 37 (as added by section 118) the following:“CHAPTER 39—

14 USC 3901 prec.

COAST GUARD AUXILIARY “Sec. “3901. “3902. “3903. “3904. “3905. “3906. “3907. “3908. “3909. “3910. “3911. “3912. “3913. (b) Redesignations and Transfers.—(1) Requirement.—The sections of title 14, United States Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are amended—(A) by redesignating the sections as described in the table; and (B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 39 of such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in which the sections are presented in the table. (2) Table.—The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the following: Title 14 section number before redesignationSection heading (provided for identification purposes only-not amended)Title 14 section number after redesignation 821Administration of the Coast Guard Auxiliary3901 822Purpose of the Coast Guard Auxiliary3902 132 STAT. 4237 823Eligibility; enrollments3903 823aMembers of the Auxiliary; status3904 824Disenrollment3905 825Membership in other organizations3906 826Use of member’s facilities3907 827Vessel deemed public vessel3908 828Aircraft deemed public aircraft3909 829Radio station deemed government station3910 830Availability of appropriations3911 831Assignment and performance of duties3912 832Injury or death in line of duty3913
SEC. 120. CHAPTER 41.(a) Initial Matter.—Title 14, United States Code, is further amended by adding after chapter 39 (as added by section 119) the following:“CHAPTER 41—

14 USC 4101 prec.

GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR COAST GUARD RESERVE AND AUXILIARY “Sec. “4101. “4102. “4103. “4104. (b) Redesignations and Transfers.—(1) Requirement.—The sections of title 14, United States Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are amended—(A) by redesignating the sections as described in the table; and (B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 132 STAT. 4238 41 of such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in which the sections are presented in the table. (2) Table.—The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the following: Title 14 section number before redesignationSection heading (provided for identification purposes only-not amended)Title 14 section number after redesignation 891Flags; pennants; uniforms and insignia4101 892Penalty4102 893Limitation on rights of members of the Auxiliary and temporary members of the Reserve4103 894Availability of facilities and appropriations4104
SEC. 121. SUBTITLE IV AND CHAPTER 49.(a) Initial Matter.—Title 14, United States Code, is further amended by adding after chapter 41 (as added by section 120) the following:“Subtitle IV—

14 USC 4901 prec.

Coast Guard Authorizations and Reports to Congress “Chap.  “49.  4901 “51.  5101 “CHAPTER 49—

14 USC 4901 prec.

AUTHORIZATIONS “Sec. “4901. “4902. “4903. “4904. (b) Redesignations and Transfers.—(1) Requirement.—The sections of title 14, United States Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are amended—(A) by redesignating the sections as described in the table; and (B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 49 of such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in which the sections are presented in the table.132 STAT. 4239 (2) Table.—The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the following: Title 14 section number before redesignationSection heading (provided for identification purposes only-not amended)Title 14 section number after redesignation 2701Requirement for prior authorization of appropriations4901 2702Authorization of appropriations4902 2703Authorization of personnel end strengths4903 2704Authorized levels of military strength and training4904
SEC. 122. CHAPTER 51.(a) Initial Matter.—Title 14, United States Code, is further amended by adding after chapter 49 (as added by section 121) the following:“CHAPTER 51—

14 USC 5101 prec.

REPORTS “Sec. “5101. “5102. “5103. “5104. “5105. “5106. “5107. (b) Redesignations and Transfers.—(1) Requirement.—The sections of title 14, United States Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are amended—(A) by redesignating the sections as described in the table; and (B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 51 of such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in which the sections are presented in the table. (2) Table.—The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the following: 132 STAT. 4240 Title 14 section number before redesignationSection heading (provided for identification purposes only-not amended)Title 14 section number after redesignation 2901Transmission of annual Coast Guard authorization request5101 2902Capital investment plan5102 2903Major acquisitions5103 2904Manpower requirements plan5104 679Inventory of real property5105 2905Annual performance report5106 2906Major acquisition risk assessment5107
SEC. 123. REFERENCES.(a)

14 USC 101 note.

Definitions.—In this section, the following definitions apply:(1) Redesignated section.—The term “redesignated section” means a section of title 14, United States Code, that is redesignated by this title, as that section is so redesignated. (2) Source section.—The term “source section” means a section of title 14, United States Code, that is redesignated by this title, as that section was in effect before the redesignation. (b) Reference to Source Section.—(1)

14 USC 101 note.

Treatment of reference.—A reference to a source section, including a reference in a regulation, order, or other law, is deemed to refer to the corresponding redesignated section. (2) Title 14.—In title 14, United States Code, each reference in the text of such title to a source

49 USC 303–305, 308, 313, 317, 504, 528, 543, 717, 908, 1106, 1107, 1110, 1133, 1171, 1904, 1945, 2107–2110, 2113, 2115–2125, 2142–2146, 2148–2151, 2159–2164, 2307, 2311, 2315, 2734, 2922, 2945, 2946, 3711, 3731, 3734, 3735, 3737, 3740, 3742, 3743, 3747, 3749, 3752, 3901, 3902, 3908, 3909, 3911, 5101, 5103, 5104, 5107.

 section is amended by striking such reference and inserting a reference to the appropriate, as determined using the tables located in this title, redesignated section. (c) Other Conforming Amendments.—(1) Reference to section 182.—Section 1923(c) of title 14, United States Code, as so redesignated by this title, is further amended by striking “section 182” and inserting “section 1922”. (2) References to chapter 11.—Title 14, United States Code, is further amended—(A) in section 2146(d), as so redesignated by this title, by striking “chapter 11 of this title” and inserting “this chapter”; and132 STAT. 4241 (B) in section 3739, as so redesignated by this title, by striking “chapter 11” each place that it appears and inserting “chapter 21”. (3) Reference to chapter 13.—Section 3705(b) of title 14, United States Code, as so redesignated by this title, is further amended by striking “chapter 13” and inserting “chapter 27”. (4) Reference to chapter 15.—Section 308(b)(3) of title 14, United States Code, as so redesignated by this title, is further amended by striking “chapter 15” and inserting “chapter 11”. (5) References to chapter 19.—Title 14, United States Code, is further amended—(A) in section 4901(4), as so redesignated by this title, by striking “chapter 19” and inserting “section 318”; and (B) in section 4902(4), as so redesignated by this title, by striking “chapter 19” and inserting “section 318”. (6) Reference to chapter 23.—Section 701(a) of title 14, United States Code, as so redesignated by this title, is further amended by striking “chapter 23” and inserting “chapter 39”.
SEC. 124.

14 USC 101 note prec.

RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.  This title, including the amendments made by this title, is intended only to reorganize title 14, United States Code, and may not be construed to alter—(1) the effect of a provision of title 14, United States Code, including any authority or requirement therein; (2) a department or agency interpretation with respect to title 14, United States Code; or (3) a judicial interpretation with respect to title 14, United States Code.
<num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading>AUTHORIZATIONS</heading> <section id="d281874e10208" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tII/s201" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="201">SEC. 201. </num><heading>AMENDMENTS TO <ref href="/us/usc/t14">TITLE 14, UNITED STATES CODE</ref>, AS AMENDED BY TITLE I OF THIS ACT.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this title an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to, or a repeal of, a section or other provision of <ref href="/us/usc/t14">title 14, United States Code</ref>, the reference shall be considered to be made to <ref href="/us/usc/t14">title 14, United States Code</ref>, as amended by title I of this Act.</content></section> <section id="d281874e10225" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tII/s202" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="202">SEC. 202. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATIONS OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2def827b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tII/s202/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s4902">Section 4902 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2defd09c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="4902">“§ 4902.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> Authorizations of appropriations</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2defd09d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Fiscal Year 2018</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Funds are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2018 for necessary expenses of the Coast Guard as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2defd09e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>For the operation and maintenance of the Coast Guard, not otherwise provided for, $7,210,313,000 for fiscal year 2018.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2defd09f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>For the acquisition, construction, renovation, and improvement of aids to navigation, shore facilities, vessels, aircraft, and systems, including equipment related thereto, and for maintenance, rehabilitation, lease, and operation of facilities and equipment, $2,694,745,000 for fiscal year 2018.<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4242">132 STAT. 4242</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2defd0a0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>For the Coast Guard Reserve program, including operations and maintenance of the program, personnel and training costs, equipment, and services, $114,875,000 for fiscal year 2018.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2defd0a1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>For the environmental compliance and restoration functions of the Coast Guard under chapter 3 of this title, $13,397,000 for fiscal year 2018.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2defd0a2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>To the Commandant 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, and for maintenance, rehabilitation, lease, and operation of facilities and equipment, $29,141,000 for fiscal year 2018.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2defd0a3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Fiscal Year 2019</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Funds are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2019 for necessary expenses of the Coast Guard as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2defd0a4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y2defd0a5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>For the operation and maintenance of the Coast Guard, not otherwise provided for, $7,914,195,000 for fiscal year 2019.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y2defd0a6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>Of the amount authorized under subparagraph (A)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2defd0a7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>$16,701,000 shall be for environmental compliance and restoration; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2defd0a8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>$199,360,000 shall be for the Coast Guard’s Medicare-eligible retiree health care fund contribution to the Department of Defense.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2defd0a9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>For the procurement, construction, renovation, and improvement of aids to navigation, shore facilities, vessels, aircraft, and systems, including equipment related thereto, and for maintenance, rehabilitation, lease, and operation of facilities and equipment, $2,694,745,000 for fiscal year 2019.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2defd0aa-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>To the Commandant 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, and for maintenance, rehabilitation, lease, and operation of facilities and equipment, $29,141,000 for fiscal year 2019.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2defd0ab-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tII/s202/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2defd0ac-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s4902">14 USC 4902 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>On October 1, 2018—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2defd0ad-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tII/s202/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s4902/a">section 4902(a) of title 14, United States Code</ref>, as amended by subsection (a), shall be <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2defd0ae-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tII/s202/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>sub<ref href="/us/usc/t14/s4902/b">section 4902(b) of title 14, United States Code</ref>, as amended by subsection (a), shall be amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(b) <headingText class="smallCaps">Fiscal Year 2019</headingText>.—</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e10375" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tII/s203" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="203">SEC. 203. </num><heading>AUTHORIZED LEVELS OF MILITARY STRENGTH AND TRAINING.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x2deff7bf-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t14/s4904">Section 4904 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2deff7c0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tII/s203/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>for each of fiscal years 2016 and 2017</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>for fiscal year 2018 and 44,500 for fiscal year 2019</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2deff7c1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tII/s203/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal years 2016 and 2017</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal years 2018 and 2019</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4243">132 STAT. 4243</page></content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d281874e10414" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tII/s204" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="204">SEC. 204. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF AMOUNTS FOR FAST RESPONSE CUTTERS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2deff7c2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tII/s204/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the amounts authorized under <ref href="/us/usc/t14/s4902">section 4902 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, as amended by this Act, for each of fiscal years 2018 and 2019 up to $167,500,000 is authorized for the acquisition of 3 Fast Response Cutters.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2deff7c3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tII/s204/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of Acquired Cutters</inline>.—</heading><content>Any cutters acquired pursuant to subsection (a) shall be in addition to the 58 cutters approved under the existing acquisition baseline.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e10442" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tII/s205" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="205">SEC. 205. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF AMOUNTS FOR SHORESIDE INFRASTRUCTURE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Of the amounts authorized under <ref href="/us/usc/t14/s4902">section 4902 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, as amended by this Act, for each of fiscal years 2018 and 2019 up to $167,500,000 is authorized for the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to fund the acquisition, construction, rebuilding, or improvement of Coast Guard shoreside infrastructure and facilities necessary to support Coast Guard operations and readiness.</content></section> <section id="d281874e10452" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tII/s206" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="206">SEC. 206. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF AMOUNTS FOR AIRCRAFT IMPROVEMENTS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Of the amounts authorized under <ref href="/us/usc/t14/s4902">section 4902 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, as amended by this Act, for each of fiscal years 2018 and 2019 up to $3,500,000 is authorized for the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to fund analysis and program development for improvements to or the replacement of rotary-wing aircraft.</content></section> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading>COAST GUARD</heading> <section id="d281874e10468" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s301" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="301">SEC. 301. </num><heading>AMENDMENTS TO <ref href="/us/usc/t14">TITLE 14, UNITED STATES CODE</ref>, AS AMENDED BY TITLE I OF THIS ACT.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this title an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to, or a repeal of, a section or other provision of <ref href="/us/usc/t14">title 14, United States Code</ref>, the reference shall be considered to be made to <ref href="/us/usc/t14">title 14, United States Code</ref>, as amended by title I of this Act.</content></section> <section id="d281874e10485" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s302" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="302">SEC. 302. </num><heading>PRIMARY DUTIES.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x2df01ed4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t14/s102/7">Section 102(7) of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df01ed5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><content>maintain a state of readiness to assist in the defense of the United States, including when functioning as a specialized service in the Navy pursuant to section 103.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d281874e10506" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s303" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="303">SEC. 303. </num><heading>NATIONAL COAST GUARD MUSEUM.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x2df045e6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t14/s316">Section 316 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2df09407-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="316">“§ 316.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> National Coast Guard Museum</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df09408-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commandant may establish a National Coast Guard Museum, on lands which will be federally owned and administered by the Coast Guard, and are located in New London, Connecticut, at, or in close proximity to, the Coast Guard Academy.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df09409-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Expenditures</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/132/4244">132 STAT. 4244</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df0940a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The Secretary shall not expend any funds appropriated to the Coast Guard on the construction of any museum established under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df0940b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Secretary shall fund the National Coast Guard Museum with nonappropriated and non-Federal funds to the maximum extent practicable. The priority use of Federal funds should be to preserve and protect historic Coast Guard artifacts, including the design, fabrication, and installation of exhibits or displays in which such artifacts are included.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df0940c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The Secretary may expend funds appropriated to the Coast Guard on the engineering and design of a National Coast Guard Museum.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df0940d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Funding Plan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Before the date on which the Commandant establishes a National Coast Guard Museum under subsection (a), the Commandant 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 plan for constructing, operating, and maintaining such a museum, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df0940e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>estimated planning, engineering, design, construction, operation, and maintenance costs;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df0940f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>the extent to which appropriated, nonappropriated, and non-Federal funds will be used for such purposes, including the extent to which there is any shortfall in funding for engineering, design, or construction; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df09410-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>a certification by the Inspector General of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating that the estimates provided pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) are reasonable and realistic.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df09411-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commandant may not establish a National Coast Guard museum except as set forth in this section.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d281874e10596" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s304" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="304">SEC. 304. </num><heading>UNMANNED AIRCRAFT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df0e232-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s304/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Land-based Unmanned Aircraft System Program</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t14/ch3">Chapter 3 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 class="centered fontsize12" id="y2df10943-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="319">“§ 319.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2df10944-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s319">14 USC 319</ref>.</p></sidenote> Land-based unmanned aircraft system program</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df10945-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary shall establish a land-based unmanned aircraft system program under the control of the Commandant.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df10946-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Unmanned Aircraft System Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term ‘<term>unmanned aircraft system</term>’ has the meaning given that term in section 331 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (<ref href="/us/usc/t49/s40101">49 U.S.C. 40101 note</ref>).”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df10947-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s304/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Unmanned Aircraft Systems</inline>.—</heading><content><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 section 1155 the following:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2df13058-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="1156">“§ 1156.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2df13059-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s1156">14 USC 1156</ref>.</p></sidenote> Limitation on unmanned aircraft systems</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df1305a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>During any fiscal year for which funds are appropriated for the design or construction of an Offshore Patrol Cutter, the Commandant—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df1305b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>may not award a contract for design of an unmanned aircraft system for use by the Coast Guard; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df1305c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>may lease, acquire, or acquire the services of an unmanned aircraft system only if such system—<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4245">132 STAT. 4245</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df1305d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>has been part of a program of record of, procured by, or used by a Federal entity (or funds for research, development, test, and evaluation have been received from a Federal entity with regard to such system) before the date on which the Commandant leases, acquires, or acquires the services of the system; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df1305e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>is leased, acquired, or utilized by the Commandant through an agreement with a Federal entity, unless such an agreement is not practicable or would be less cost-effective than an independent contract action by the Coast Guard.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df1305f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Small Unmanned Aircraft Exemption</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a)(2) does not apply to small unmanned aircraft.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df13060-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the terms ‘small unmanned aircraft’ and ‘unmanned aircraft system’ have the meanings given those terms in section 331 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (<ref href="/us/usc/t49/s40101">49 U.S.C. 40101 note</ref>).”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df13061-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s304/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df13062-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s304/c/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chapter 3</inline>.—</heading><content>The analysis for chapter 3 of title 14, United States<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2df13063-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s301">14 USC 301</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> Code, <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:I658242"> <designator>“319. </designator> <label>Land-based unmanned aircraft system program.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df13064-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s304/c/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chapter 11</inline>.—</heading><content>The analysis for chapter 11 of title 14, United States<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2df13065-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s1101">14 USC 1101</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> Code, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 1155 the following:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“1156. </designator> <label>Limitation on unmanned aircraft systems.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df13066-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s304/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (c) of <ref href="/us/usc/t14/s1105">section 1105 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e10834" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s305" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="305">SEC. 305. </num><heading>COAST GUARD HEALTH-CARE PROFESSIONALS; LICENSURE PORTABILITY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df1f3b7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s305/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><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 507 the following:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2df241d8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="508">“§ 508.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2df241d9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s508">14 USC 508</ref>.</p></sidenote> Coast Guard health-care professionals; licensure portability</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df241da-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law regarding the licensure of health-care providers, a health-care professional described in subsection (b) may practice the health profession or professions of the health-care professional at any location in any State, the District of Columbia, or a Commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States, regardless of where such health-care professional or the patient is located, if the practice is within the scope of the authorized Federal duties of such health-care professional.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df241db-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Described Individuals</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A health-care professional described in this subsection is an individual—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df241dc-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>who is—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df241dd-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>a member of the Coast Guard;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df241de-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>a civilian employee of the Coast Guard;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df241df-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>a member of the Public Health Service who is assigned to the Coast Guard; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df241e0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>any other health-care professional credentialed and privileged at a Federal health-care institution or location specially designated by the Secretary; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df241e1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>who—<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4246">132 STAT. 4246</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df241e2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>has a current license to practice medicine, osteopathic medicine, dentistry, or another health profession; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df241e3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>is performing authorized duties for the Coast Guard.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df241e4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the terms ‘license’ and ‘health-care professional’ have the meanings given those terms in section 1094(e) of title 10.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df241e5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s305/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The analysis for <ref href="/us/usc/t14/ch5">chapter 5 of title 14, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2df241e6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s501">14 USC 501</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 507 the following:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“508. </designator> <label>Coast Guard health-care professionals; licensure portability.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df241e7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s305/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2df241e8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s504">14 USC 504 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Electronic Health Records</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df241e9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s305/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">System</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commandant of the Coast Guard is authorized to procure for the Coast Guard an electronic health record system that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df241ea-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s305/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>has been competitively awarded by the Department of Defense; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df241eb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s305/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>ensures full integration with the Department of Defense electronic health record systems.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df241ec-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s305/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Support services</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df241ed-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s305/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commandant is authorized to procure support services for the electronic health record system procured under paragraph (1) necessary to ensure full integration with the Department of Defense electronic health record systems.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df241ee-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s305/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Scope</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Support services procured pursuant to this paragraph may include services for the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2df241ef-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s305/c/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>System integration support.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2df241f0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s305/c/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>Hosting support.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2df241f1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s305/c/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>Training, testing, technical, and data migration support.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2df241f2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s305/c/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>Hardware support.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2df241f3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s305/c/2/B/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>Any other support the Commandant considers appropriate.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df241f4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s305/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorized procurement actions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commandant is authorized to procure an electronic health record system under this subsection through the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df241f5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s305/c/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A task order under the Department of Defense electronic health record contract.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df241f6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s305/c/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>A sole source contract award.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df241f7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s305/c/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>An agreement made pursuant to sections 1535 and 1536 of <ref href="/us/usc/t31">title 31, United States Code</ref>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df241f8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s305/c/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>A contract or other procurement vehicle otherwise authorized.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df241f9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s305/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Competition in contracting; exemption</inline>.—</heading><content>Procurement of an electronic health record system and support services pursuant to this subsection shall be exempt from the competition requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2304">section 2304 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e11108" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s306" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="306">SEC. 306. </num><heading>TRAINING; EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROVIDERS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df2690a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s306/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><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:<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4247">132 STAT. 4247</page> <quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2df2b72b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="718">“§ 718.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2df2b72c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s718">14 USC 718</ref>.</p></sidenote>Training; emergency response providers</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df2b72d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commandant may, on a reimbursable or a non-reimbursable basis, make a training available to emergency response providers whenever the Commandant determines that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df2b72e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>a member of the Coast Guard, who is scheduled to participate in such training, is unable or unavailable to participate in such training;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df2b72f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>no other member of the Coast Guard, who is assigned to the unit to which the member of the Coast Guard who is unable or unavailable to participate in such training is assigned, is able or available to participate in such training; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df2b730-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>such training, if made available to such emergency response providers, would further the goal of interoperability among Federal agencies, non-Federal governmental agencies, or both.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df2b731-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Emergency Response Providers Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term ‘<term>emergency response providers</term>’ has the meaning given that term in section 2 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s101">6 U.S.C. 101</ref>).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df2b732-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of Reimbursement</inline>.—</heading><content>Any reimbursements for a training that the Coast Guard receives under this section shall be credited to the appropriation used to pay the costs for such training.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df2b733-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Status; Limitation on Liability</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df2b734-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Status</inline>.—</heading><content>Any individual to whom, as an emergency response provider, training is made available under this section, who is not otherwise a Federal employee, shall not, because of that training, be considered a Federal employee for any purpose (including the purposes of chapter 81 of title 5 (relating to compensation for injury) and sections 2671 through 2680 of title 28 (relating to tort claims)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df2b735-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on liability</inline>.—</heading><content>The United States shall not be liable for actions taken by an individual in the course of training made available under this section.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df2b736-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s306/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The analysis for <ref href="/us/usc/t14/ch7">chapter 7 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2df2b737-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s701">14 USC 701</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><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:I658242"> <designator>“718. </designator> <label>Training; emergency response providers.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e11255" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s307" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="307">SEC. 307. </num><heading>INCENTIVE CONTRACTS FOR COAST GUARD YARD AND INDUSTRIAL ESTABLISHMENTS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x2df2de48-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t14/s939">Section 939 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df2de49-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s307/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> before “<quotedText>The Secretary may</quotedText>” the following: “<quotedText>(a) <headingText class="smallCaps">In General.—</headingText></quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df2de4a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s307/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (a), as so designated by paragraph (1) of this section, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end of the last sentence and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or in accordance with subsection (b).</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df2de4b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s307/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df3055c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Incentive Contracts</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df3055d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The parties to an order for industrial work to be performed by the Coast Guard Yard or a Coast Guard industrial establishment designated under subsection (a) may enter into an order or a cost-plus-incentive-fee order in accordance with this subsection.<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4248">132 STAT. 4248</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df3055e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>If such parties enter into such an order or a cost-plus-incentive-fee order, an agreed-upon amount of any adjustment described in subsection (a) may be distributed as an incentive to the wage-grade industrial employees who complete the order.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df3055f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Before entering into such an order or cost-plus-incentive-fee order such parties must agree that the wage-grade employees of the Coast Guard Yard or Coast Guard industrial establishment will take action to improve the delivery schedule or technical performance agreed to in the order for industrial work to which such parties initially agreed.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df30560-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if the industrial workforce of the Coast Guard Yard or Coast Guard industrial establishment satisfies the performance target established in such an order or cost-plus-incentive-fee order—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df30561-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the adjustment to be made pursuant to subsection (a) shall be reduced by an agreed-upon amount and distributed to such wage-grade industrial employees; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df30562-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the remainder of the adjustment shall be credited to the appropriation for such order current at that time.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d281874e11344" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s308" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="308">SEC. 308. </num><heading>CONFIDENTIAL INVESTIGATIVE EXPENSES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t14/s944">Section 944 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$45,000</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$250,000</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d281874e11363" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s309" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="309">SEC. 309. </num><heading>REGULAR CAPTAINS; RETIREMENT.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x2df32c73-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t14/s2149/a">Section 2149(a) of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df32c74-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s309/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>zone is</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>zone, or from being placed at the top of the list of selectees promulgated by the Secretary under section 2121(a) of this title, is</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df32c75-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s309/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or placed at the top of the list of selectees, as applicable.</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d281874e11400" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s310" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="310">SEC. 310. </num><heading>CONVERSION, ALTERATION, AND REPAIR PROJECTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df35386-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s310/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t14/ch9">Chapter 9 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, as amended by this Act, is further amended by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 951 the following:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2df35387-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="952">“§ 952.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2df35388-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s952">14 USC 952</ref>.</p></sidenote> Construction of Coast Guard vessels and assignment of vessel projects</heading><content class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “The assignment of Coast Guard vessel conversion, alteration, and repair projects shall be based on economic and military considerations and may not be restricted by a requirement that certain parts of Coast Guard shipwork be assigned to a particular type of shipyard or geographical area or by a similar requirement.”</content></section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df35389-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s310/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The analysis for <ref href="/us/usc/t14/ch9">chapter 9 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2df3538a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s901">14 USC 901</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 951 the following:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“952. </designator> <label>Construction of Coast Guard vessels and assignment of vessel projects.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e11471" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s311" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="311">SEC. 311. </num><heading>CONTRACTING FOR MAJOR ACQUISITIONS PROGRAMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df3c8bb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s311/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">General Acquisition Authority</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s501/d">Section 501(d) of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>aircraft, and systems,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>vessels,</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df3c8bc-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s311/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contracting Authority</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t14/ch11">Chapter 11 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, as amended by this Act, is further amended by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 1136 the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4249">132 STAT. 4249</page> <quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2df416dd-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="1137">“§ 1137.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2df416de-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s1137">14 USC 1137</ref>.</p></sidenote> Contracting for major acquisitions programs</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df416df-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out authorities provided to the Secretary to design, construct, accept, or otherwise acquire assets and systems under section 501(d), the Secretary, acting through the Commandant or the head of an integrated program office established for a major acquisition program, may enter into contracts for a major acquisition program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df416e0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorized Methods</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Contracts entered into under subsection (a)—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df416e1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>may be block buy contracts;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df416e2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>may be incrementally funded;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df416e3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>may include combined purchases, also known as economic order quantity purchases, of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df416e4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>materials and components; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df416e5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>long lead time materials; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df416e6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>as provided in section 2306b of title 10, may be multiyear contracts.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df416e7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Subject to Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>Any contract entered into under subsection (a) shall provide that any obligation of the United States to make a payment under the contract is subject to the availability of amounts specifically provided in advance for that purpose in subsequent appropriations Acts.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df416e8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s311/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><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>, as amended by this Act<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2df416e9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s1101">14 USC 1101</ref> prec.</p></sidenote>, is further amended by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 1136 the following:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“1137. </designator> <label>Contracting for major acquisitions programs.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df416ea-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s311/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The following provisions are <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df416eb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s311/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 223 of the Howard Coble Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2df416ec-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s577">14 USC 577 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> (<ref href="/us/usc/t14/s1152">14 U.S.C. 1152 note</ref>), and the item relating to that section in the table of contents in section 2 of such Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df416ed-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s311/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 221(a) of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2df416ee-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s573">14 USC 573</ref>.</p></sidenote> (<ref href="/us/usc/t14/s1133">14 U.S.C. 1133 note</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df416ef-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s311/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Section 207(a) of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2016<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2df416f0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s87">14 USC 87</ref>.</p></sidenote> (<ref href="/us/usc/t14/s561">14 U.S.C. 561 note</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df416f1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s311/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2df416f2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s1137">14 USC 1137 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Internal Regulations and Policy</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall establish the internal regulations and policies necessary to exercise the authorities provided under this section, including the amendments made in this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df416f3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s311/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2df416f4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s1133">14 USC 1133 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Multiyear Contracts</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating is authorized to enter into a multiyear contract for the procurement of a tenth, eleventh, and twelfth National Security Cutter and associated government-furnished equipment.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e11704" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s312" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="312">SEC. 312. </num><heading>OFFICER PROMOTION ZONES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t14/s2111/a">Section 2111(a) of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>six-tenths.</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>one-half.</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d281874e11723" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s313" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="313">SEC. 313. </num><heading>CROSS REFERENCE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t14/s2129/a">Section 2129(a) of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>designated under section 2317</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>cadet</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4250">132 STAT. 4250</page></content></section> <section id="d281874e11741" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s314" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="314">SEC. 314. </num><heading>COMMISSIONED SERVICE RETIREMENT.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  For Coast Guard officers who retire in fiscal year 2018 or 2019, the President may reduce the period of active commissioned service required under <ref href="/us/usc/t14/s2152">section 2152 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, to a period of not less than 8 years.</content></section> <section id="d281874e11751" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s315" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="315">SEC. 315. </num><heading>LEAVE FOR BIRTH OR ADOPTION OF CHILD.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df46515-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s315/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Policy</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s2512">Section 2512 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df46516-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s315/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Not later than 1 year</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df46517-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subsection (b), not later than 1 year”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df46518-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s315/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df46519-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Leave Associated With Birth or Adoption of Child</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding subsection (a), sections 701 and 704 of title 10, or any other provision of law, all officers and enlisted members of the Coast Guard shall be authorized leave associated with the birth or adoption of a child during the 1-year period immediately following such birth or adoption and, at the discretion of the Commanding Officer, such officer or enlisted member shall be permitted—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df4651a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>to take such leave in increments; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df4651b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>to use flexible work schedules (pursuant to a program established by the Secretary in accordance with chapter 61 of title 5).”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df4651c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s315/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2df4651d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s2512">14 USC 2512 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Flexible Work Schedules</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall ensure that a flexible work schedule program under <ref href="/us/usc/t5/ch61">chapter 61 of title 5, United States Code</ref>, is in place for officers and enlisted members of the Coast Guard.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e11842" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s316" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="316">SEC. 316. </num><heading>CLOTHING AT TIME OF DISCHARGE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t14/s2705">Section 2705 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, and the item relating to that section in the analysis for chapter 27 of that title, are <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2df48c2e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s2701">14 USC 2701</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></section> <section id="d281874e11861" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s317" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="317">SEC. 317. </num><heading>UNFUNDED PRIORITIES LIST.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df4da4f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s317/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s5102">Section 5102 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df4da50-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s317/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (a) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df50161-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 60 days after the date on which the President submits to Congress a budget pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, 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 capital investment plan for the Coast Guard that identifies for each capital asset for which appropriations are proposed in that budget—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df50162-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>the proposed appropriations included in the budget;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df50163-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>the total estimated cost of completion based on the proposed appropriations included in the budget;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df50164-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>projected funding levels for each fiscal year for the next 5 fiscal years or until project completion, whichever is earlier;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df50165-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>an estimated completion date based on the proposed appropriations included in the budget;<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4251">132 STAT. 4251</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df50166-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>an acquisition program baseline, as applicable; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df50167-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>projected commissioning and decommissioning dates for each asset.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df50168-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s317/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (c) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df52879-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term ‘<term>new capital asset</term>’ means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df5287a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>an acquisition program that does not have an approved acquisition program baseline; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df5287b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>the acquisition of a capital asset in excess of the number included in the approved acquisition program baseline.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df5287c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s317/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Unfunded Priorities</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t14/ch51">Chapter 51 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 class="centered fontsize12" id="y2df54f8d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="5108">“§ 5108.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2df54f8e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s5108">14 USC 5108</ref>.</p></sidenote>Unfunded priorities list</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df54f8f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 60 days after the date on which the President submits to Congress a budget pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, 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 list of each unfunded priority for the Coast Guard.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df54f90-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prioritization</inline>.—</heading><content>The list required under subsection (a) shall present the unfunded priorities in order from the highest priority to the lowest, as determined by the Commandant.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df54f91-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Unfunded Priority Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term ‘<term>unfunded priority</term>’ means a program or mission requirement that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df54f92-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>has not been selected for funding in the applicable proposed budget;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df54f93-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>is necessary to fulfill a requirement associated with an operational need; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df54f94-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>the Commandant would have recommended for inclusion in the applicable proposed budget had additional resources been available or had the requirement emerged before the budget was submitted.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df54f95-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s317/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The analysis for <ref href="/us/usc/t14/ch51">chapter 51 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2df54f96-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s510">14 USC 510</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><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:I658242"> <designator>“5108. </designator> <label>Unfunded priorities list.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e12080" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s318" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="318">SEC. 318. </num><heading>SAFETY OF VESSELS OF THE ARMED FORCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df59db7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s318/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s527">Section 527 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df59db8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s318/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>naval vessels</b></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>vessels of the Armed Forces</b></quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df59db9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s318/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>United States naval vessel</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>vessel of the Armed Forces</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df59dba-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s318/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df59dbb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s318/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>senior naval officer present in command</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>senior officer present in command</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df59dbc-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s318/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>United States naval vessel</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>vessel of the Armed Forces</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df59dbd-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s318/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df5c4ce-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><chapeau>For purposes of this title, the term ‘<term>vessel of the Armed Forces</term>’ means—<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4252">132 STAT. 4252</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df5c4cf-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>any vessel owned or operated by the Department of Defense or the Coast Guard, other than a time- or voyage-chartered vessel; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df5c4d0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>any vessel owned and operated by the Department of Transportation that is designated by the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating as a vessel equivalent to a vessel described in paragraph (1).”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df5c4d1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s318/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The analysis for <ref href="/us/usc/t14/ch5">chapter 5 of title 14, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2df5c4d2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s501">14 USC 501</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> is further amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 527 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“527. </designator> <label>Safety of vessels of the Armed Forces.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df5c4d3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s318/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s2510/a/1">Section 2510(a)(1) of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df5c4d4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s318/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>armed forces</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Armed Forces</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df5c4d5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s318/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 101(a) of title 10</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 527(e)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e12263" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s319" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="319">SEC. 319. </num><heading>AIR FACILITIES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x2df612f6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t14/s912">Section 912 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df612f7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s319/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (a);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df612f8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s319/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (b) and (c) as subsections (a) and (b), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df612f9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s319/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a) as redesignated—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df612fa-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s319/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> paragraph (3) to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y2df63a0b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Public notice and comment</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df63a0c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Prior to closing an air facility, the Secretary shall provide opportunities for public comment, including the convening of public meetings in communities in the area of responsibility of the air facility with regard to the proposed closure or cessation of operations at the air facility.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df63a0d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Public meetings</inline>.—</heading><content>Prior to convening a public meeting under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall notify each congressional office representing any portion of the area of responsibility of the air station that is the subject to such public meeting of the schedule and location of such public meeting.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df63a0e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s319/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (4)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2df63a0f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s319/3/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2015</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2017</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2df63a10-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s319/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subparagraph (A) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y2df63a11-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>submit to the Congress a proposal for such closure, cessation, or reduction in operations along with the budget of the President submitted to Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31 that includes—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2df63a12-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>a discussion of the determination made by the Secretary pursuant to paragraph (2); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2df63a13-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>a report summarizing the public comments received by the Secretary under paragraph (3)”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2df63a14-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIII/s319/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y2df63a15-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional review</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may not close, cease operations, or significantly reduce personnel and use of a Coast Guard air facility for which a written notice is provided under paragraph (4)(A) until a period of 18 months <page identifier="/us/stat/132/4253">132 STAT. 4253</page> beginning on the date on which such notice is provided has elapsed.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <num value="IV">TITLE IV—</num><heading>PORTS AND WATERWAYS SAFETY</heading> <section id="d281874e12409" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s401" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="401">SEC. 401. </num><heading>CODIFICATION OF PORTS AND WATERWAYS SAFETY ACT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2df80ed6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s401/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Codification</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/stVII">Subtitle VII of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> before chapter 701 the following:<quotedContent><chapter id="y2dfaf507-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 bold" value="700">“CHAPTER 700—</num><heading class="fontsize10 smallCaps"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2dfaf508-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70001">46 USC 70001</ref> prec.</p></sidenote>PORTS AND WATERWAYS SAFETY</heading><toc> <referenceItem role="subchapter" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator><inline class="smallCaps"> “subchapter a—</inline></designator> <label><inline class="smallCaps">vessel operations</inline></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“70001. </designator> <label>Vessel traffic services.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“70002. </designator> <label>Special powers.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“70003. </designator> <label>Port access routes.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“70004. </designator> <label>Considerations by Secretary.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“70005. </designator> <label>International agreements.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subchapter" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator><inline class="smallCaps"> “subchapter b—</inline></designator> <label><inline class="smallCaps">ports and waterways safety</inline></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“70011. </designator> <label>Waterfront safety.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“70012. </designator> <label>Navigational hazards.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“70013. </designator> <label>Requirement to notify Coast Guard of release of objects into the navigable waters of the United States.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subchapter" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator><inline class="smallCaps"> “subchapter c—</inline></designator> <label><inline class="smallCaps">condition for entry into ports in the united states</inline></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“70021. </designator> <label>Conditions for entry to ports in the united states.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subchapter" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator><inline class="smallCaps"> “subchapter d—</inline></designator> <label><inline class="smallCaps">definitions, regulations, enforcement, investigatory powers, applicability</inline></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“70031. </designator> <label>Definitions.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“70032. </designator> <label>Saint Lawrence Seaway.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“70033. </designator> <label>Limitation on application to foreign vessels.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“70034. </designator> <label>Regulations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“70035. </designator> <label>Investigatory powers.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“70036. </designator> <label>Enforcement.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> <subchapter id="y2dfaf509-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 smallCaps" value="I">“SUBCHAPTER I—</num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2dfaf50a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70001">46 USC 70001</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10 smallCaps">VESSEL OPERATIONS</heading><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2dfaf50b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="70001">“§ 70001.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2dfaf50c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70001">46 USC 70001</ref>.</p></sidenote> Vessel traffic services</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfaf50d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><chapeau>Subject to the requirements of section 70004, the Secretary—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfaf50e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>in any port or place under the jurisdiction of the United States, in the navigable waters of the United States, or in any area covered by an international agreement negotiated pursuant to section 70005, may construct, operate, maintain, improve, or expand vessel traffic services, that consist of measures for controlling or supervising vessel traffic or for protecting navigation and the marine environment and that may include one or more of reporting and operating requirements, surveillance and communications systems, routing systems, and fairways;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfaf50f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>shall require appropriate vessels that operate in an area of a vessel traffic service to utilize or comply with that service;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfaf510-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y2dfaf511-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>may require vessels to install and use specified navigation equipment, communications equipment, electronic relative motion analyzer equipment, or any electronic or other device necessary to comply with a vessel traffic service or that is necessary in the interests of vessel safety.<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4254">132 STAT. 4254</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y2dfaf512-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall not require fishing vessels under 300 gross tons as measured under section 14502, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104, or recreational vessels 65 feet or less to possess or use the equipment or devices required by this subsection solely under the authority of this chapter;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfaf513-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>may control vessel traffic in areas subject to the jurisdiction of the United States that the Secretary determines to be hazardous, or under conditions of reduced visibility, adverse weather, vessel congestion, or other hazardous circumstances, by—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfaf514-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>specifying times of entry, movement, or departure;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfaf515-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>establishing vessel traffic routing schemes;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfaf516-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>establishing vessel size, speed, or draft limitations and vessel operating conditions; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfaf517-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>restricting operation, in any hazardous area or under hazardous conditions, to vessels that have particular operating characteristics or capabilities that the Secretary considers necessary for safe operation under the circumstances;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfaf518-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>may require the receipt of prearrival messages from any vessel, destined for a port or place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, in sufficient time to permit advance vessel traffic planning before port entry, which shall include any information that is not already a matter of record and that the Secretary determines necessary for the control of the vessel and the safety of the port or the marine environment; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b29-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>may prohibit the use on vessels of electronic or other devices that interfere with communication and navigation equipment, except that such authority shall not apply to electronic or other devices certified to transmit in the maritime services by the Federal Communications Commission and used within the frequency bands 157.1875–157.4375 MHz and 161.7875–162.0375 MHz.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b2a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperative Agreements</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b2b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with public or private agencies, authorities, associations, institutions, corporations, organizations, or other persons to carry out the functions under subsection (a)(1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b2c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b2d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>A nongovernmental entity may not under this subsection carry out an inherently governmental function.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b2e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>As used in this paragraph, the term ‘<term>inherently governmental function</term>’ means any activity that is so intimately related to the public interest as to mandate performance by an officer or employee of the Federal Government, including an activity that requires either the exercise of discretion in applying the authority of the Government or the use of judgment in making a decision for the Government.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b2f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation of Liability for Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service Pilots and Non-Federal Vessel Traffic Service Operators</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b30-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Coast guard vessel traffic service pilots</inline>.—</heading><content>Any pilot, acting in the course and scope of his or her duties while <page identifier="/us/stat/132/4255">132 STAT. 4255</page> at a Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service, who provides information, advice, or communication assistance while under the supervision of a Coast Guard officer, member, or employee shall not be liable for damages caused by or related to such assistance unless the acts or omissions of such pilot constitute gross negligence or willful misconduct.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b31-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Non-federal vessel traffic service operators</inline>.—</heading><content>An entity operating a non-Federal vessel traffic information service or advisory service pursuant to a duly executed written agreement with the Coast Guard, and any pilot acting on behalf of such entity, is not liable for damages caused by or related to information, advice, or communication assistance provided by such entity or pilot while so operating or acting unless the acts or omissions of such entity or pilot constitute gross negligence or willful misconduct.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2dfb1b32-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="70002">“§ 70002.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2dfb1b33-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70002">46 USC 70002</ref>.</p></sidenote> Special powers</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x2dfb1b34-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “The Secretary may order any vessel, in a port or place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States or in the navigable waters of the United States, to operate or anchor in a manner the Secretary directs if—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b35-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>the Secretary has reasonable cause to believe such vessel does not comply with any regulation issued under section 70034 or any other applicable law or treaty;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b36-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>the Secretary determines such vessel does not satisfy the conditions for port entry set forth in section 70021 of this title; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b37-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>by reason of weather, visibility, sea conditions, port congestion, other hazardous circumstances, or the condition of such vessel, the Secretary is satisfied such direction is justified in the interest of safety.</content></paragraph> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2dfb1b38-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="70003">“§ 70003.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2dfb1b39-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70003">46 USC 70003</ref>.</p></sidenote>Port access routes</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b3a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority To Designate</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subsection (b) and subject to the requirements of subsection (c), in order to provide safe access routes for the movement of vessel traffic proceeding to or from ports or places subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, the Secretary shall designate necessary fairways and traffic separation schemes for vessels operating in the territorial sea of the United States and in high seas approaches, outside the territorial sea, to such ports or places. Such a designation shall recognize, within the designated area, the paramount right of navigation over all other uses.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b3b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b3c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>No designation may be made by the Secretary under this section if—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b3d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the Secretary determines such a designation, as implemented, would deprive any person of the effective exercise of a right granted by a lease or permit executed or issued under other applicable provisions of law; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b3e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>such right has become vested before the time of publication of the notice required by paragraph (1) of subsection (c).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b3f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall make the determination under paragraph (1)(A) after consultation with the head of the agency responsible for executing the lease or issuing the permit.<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4256">132 STAT. 4256</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b40-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consideration of Other Uses</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Before making a designation under subsection (a), and in accordance with the requirements of section 70004, the Secretary shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b41-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>undertake a study of the potential traffic density and the need for safe access routes for vessels in any area for which fairways or traffic separation schemes are proposed or that may otherwise be considered and publish notice of such undertaking in the Federal Register;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b42-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>in consultation with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of the Army, and the Governors of affected States, as their responsibilities may require, take into account all other uses of the area under consideration, including, as appropriate, the exploration for, or exploitation of, oil, gas, or other mineral resources, the construction or operation of deepwater ports or other structures on or above the seabed or subsoil of the submerged lands or the Outer Continental Shelf of the United States, the establishment or operation of marine or estuarine sanctuaries, and activities involving recreational or commercial fishing; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b43-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>to the extent practicable, reconcile the need for safe access routes with the needs of all other reasonable uses of the area involved.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b44-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out the Secretary’s responsibilities under subsection (c), the Secretary shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b45-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>proceed expeditiously to complete any study undertaken; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b46-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>after completion of such a study, promptly—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b47-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>issue a notice of proposed rulemaking for the designation contemplated; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b48-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>publish in the Federal Register a notice that no designation is contemplated as a result of the study and the reason for such determination.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b49-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation of Designation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In connection with a designation made under this section, the Secretary—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b4a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>shall issue reasonable rules and regulations governing the use of such designated areas, including rules and regulations regarding the applicability of rules 9 and 10 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, relating to narrow channels and traffic separation schemes, respectively, in waters where such regulations apply;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b4b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>to the extent that the Secretary finds reasonable and necessary to effectuate the purposes of the designation, make the use of designated fairways and traffic separation schemes mandatory for specific types and sizes of vessels, foreign and domestic, operating in the territorial sea of the United States and for specific types and sizes of vessels of the United States operating on the high seas beyond the territorial sea of the United States;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b4c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>may, from time to time, as necessary, adjust the location or limits of designated fairways or traffic separation schemes in order to accommodate the needs of other uses that cannot be reasonably accommodated otherwise, except that such an adjustment may not, in the judgment of the Secretary, unacceptably adversely affect the purpose for which the existing designation was made and the need for which continues; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b4d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>shall, through appropriate channels—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/132/4257">132 STAT. 4257</page> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b4e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>notify cognizant international organizations of any designation, or adjustment thereof; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b4f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>take action to seek the cooperation of foreign States in making it mandatory for vessels under their control to use, to the same extent as required by the Secretary for vessels of the United States, any fairway or traffic separation scheme designated under this section in any area of the high seas.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2dfb1b50-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="70004">“§ 70004.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2dfb1b51-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70004">46 USC 70004</ref>.</p></sidenote> Considerations by Secretary</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x2dfb1b52-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “In carrying out the duties of the Secretary under sections 70001, 70002, and 70003, the Secretary shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b53-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>take into account all relevant factors concerning navigation and vessel safety, protection of the marine environment, and the safety and security of United States ports and waterways, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b54-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the scope and degree of the risk or hazard involved;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b55-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>vessel traffic characteristics and trends, including traffic volume, the sizes and types of vessels involved, potential interference with the flow of commercial traffic, the presence of any unusual cargoes, and other similar factors;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b56-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>port and waterway configurations and variations in local conditions of geography, climate, and other similar factors;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b57-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>the need for granting exemptions for the installation and use of equipment or devices for use with vessel traffic services for certain classes of small vessels, such as self-propelled fishing vessels and recreational vessels;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b58-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>the proximity of fishing grounds, oil and gas drilling and production operations, or any other potential or actual conflicting activity;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b59-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>environmental factors;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b5a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><content>economic impact and effects;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b5b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">“(H) </num><content>existing vessel traffic services; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b5c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>local practices and customs, including voluntary arrangements and agreements within the maritime community; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b5d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>at the earliest possible time, consult with and receive and consider the views of representatives of the maritime community, ports and harbor authorities or associations, environmental groups, and other persons who may be affected by the proposed actions.</content></paragraph> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2dfb1b5e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="70005">“§ 70005.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2dfb1b5f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70005">46 USC 70005</ref>.</p></sidenote> International agreements</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b60-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transmittal of Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall transmit, via the Secretary of State, to appropriate international bodies or forums, any regulations issued under this subchapter, for consideration as international standards.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b61-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Agreements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The President is authorized and encouraged to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b62-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>enter into negotiations and conclude and execute agreements with neighboring nations, to establish compatible vessel standards and vessel traffic services, and to establish, operate, and maintain international vessel traffic services, in areas and under circumstances of mutual concern; and<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4258">132 STAT. 4258</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b63-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>enter into negotiations, through appropriate international bodies, and conclude and execute agreements to establish vessel traffic services in appropriate areas of the high seas.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b64-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Operations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary, pursuant to any agreement negotiated under subsection (b) that is binding upon the United States in accordance with constitutional requirements, may—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b65-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>require vessels operating in an area of a vessel traffic service to utilize or to comply with the vessel traffic service, including the carrying or installation of equipment and devices as necessary for the use of the service; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b66-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>waive, by order or regulation, the application of any United States law or regulation concerning the design, construction, operation, equipment, personnel qualifications, and manning standards for vessels operating in waters over which the United States exercises jurisdiction if such vessel is not en route to or from a United States port or place, and if vessels en route to or from a United States port or place are accorded equivalent waivers of laws and regulations of the neighboring nation, when operating in waters over which that nation exercises jurisdiction.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b67-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Ship Reporting Systems</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary, in cooperation with the International Maritime Organization, may implement and enforce two mandatory ship reporting systems, consistent with international law, with respect to vessels subject to such reporting systems entering the following areas of the Atlantic Ocean:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb1b68-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>Cape Cod Bay, Massachusetts Bay, and Great South Channel (in the area generally bounded by a line starting from a point on Cape Ann, Massachusetts at 42 deg. 39′ N., 70 deg. 37′ W; then northeast to 42 deg. 45′ N., 70 deg. 13′ W; then southeast to 42 deg. 10′ N., 68 deg. 31′ W, then south to 41 deg. 00′ N., 68 deg. 31′ W; then west to 41 deg. 00′ N., 69 deg. 17′ W; then northeast to 42 deg. 05′ N., 70 deg. 02′ W, then west to 42 deg. 04′ N., 70 deg. 10′ W; and then along the Massachusetts shoreline of Cape Cod Bay and Massachusetts Bay back to the point on Cape Ann at 42 deg. 39′ N., 70 deg. 37′ W).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb4279-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>In the coastal waters of the Southeastern United States within about 25 nm along a 90 nm stretch of the Atlantic seaboard (in an area generally extending from the shoreline east to longitude 80 deg. 51.6′ W with the southern and northern boundary at latitudes 30 deg. 00′ N., 31 deg. 27′ N., respectively).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subchapter> <subchapter id="y2dfb427a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 smallCaps" value="II">“SUBCHAPTER II—</num><heading class="fontsize10 smallCaps"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2dfb427b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70011">46 USC 70011</ref> prec.</p></sidenote>PORTS AND WATERWAYS SAFETY</heading><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2dfb427c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="70011">“§ 70011.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2dfb427d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70011">46 USC 70011</ref>.</p></sidenote> Waterfront safety</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfb427e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may take such action as is necessary to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb427f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>prevent damage to, or the destruction of, any bridge or other structure on or in the navigable waters of the United States, or any land structure or shore area immediately adjacent to such waters; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb4280-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>protect the navigable waters and the resources therein from harm resulting from vessel or structure damage, destruction, or loss.<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4259">132 STAT. 4259</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfb4281-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Actions Authorized</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Actions authorized by subsection (a) include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb4282-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>establishing procedures, measures, and standards for the handling, loading, unloading, storage, stowage, and movement on a structure (including the emergency removal, control, and disposition) of explosives or other dangerous articles and substances, including oil or hazardous material as those terms are defined in section 2101;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb4283-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>prescribing minimum safety equipment requirements for a structure to assure adequate protection from fire, explosion, natural disaster, and other serious accidents or casualties;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb4284-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>establishing water or waterfront safety zones, or other measures, for limited, controlled, or conditional access and activity when necessary for the protection of any vessel, structure, waters, or shore area; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb4285-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>establishing procedures for examination to assure compliance with the requirements prescribed under this section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfb4286-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">State Law</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section, with respect to structures, prohibits a State or political subdivision thereof from prescribing higher safety equipment requirements or safety standards than those that may be prescribed by regulations under this section.</content></subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2dfb4287-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="70012">“§ 70012.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2dfb4288-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70012">46 USC 70012</ref>.</p></sidenote> Navigational hazards</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfb4289-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting Procedure</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish a program to encourage fishermen and other vessel operators to report potential or existing navigational hazards involving pipelines to the Secretary through Coast Guard field offices.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfb428a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary’s Response</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb428b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification by the operator of a pipeline</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon notification by the operator of a pipeline of a hazard to navigation with respect to that pipeline, the Secretary shall immediately notify Coast Guard headquarters, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, other affected Federal and State agencies, and vessel owners and operators in the pipeline’s vicinity.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb428c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification by other persons</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon notification by any other person of a hazard or potential hazard to navigation with respect to a pipeline, the Secretary shall promptly determine whether a hazard exists, and if so shall immediately notify Coast Guard headquarters, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, other affected Federal and State agencies, vessel owners and operators in the pipeline’s vicinity, and the owner and operator of the pipeline.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfb428d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pipeline Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this section, the term ‘<term>pipeline</term>’ has the meaning given the term ‘<term>pipeline facility</term>’ in section 60101(a)(18) of title 49.</content></subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2dfb428e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="70013">“§ 70013.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2dfb428f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70013">46 USC 70013</ref>.</p></sidenote> Requirement to notify Coast Guard of release of objects into the navigable waters of the United States</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfb4290-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>As soon as a person has knowledge of any release from a vessel or facility into the navigable waters of the United States of any object that creates an obstruction prohibited under section 10 of the Act of March 3, 1899, popularly known as the Rivers and Harbors Appropriations Act of 1899 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s403">33 U.S.C. 403</ref>), such person shall notify the Secretary and the Secretary of the Army of such release.<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4260">132 STAT. 4260</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfb4291-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Restriction on Use of Notification</inline>.—</heading><content>Any notification provided by an individual in accordance with subsection (a) may not be used against such individual in any criminal case, except a prosecution for perjury or for giving a false statement.</content></subsection> </section> </subchapter> <subchapter id="y2dfb4292-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 smallCaps" value="III">“SUBCHAPTER III—</num><heading class="fontsize10 smallCaps"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2dfb4293-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70021">46 USC 70021</ref> prec.</p></sidenote>CONDITION FOR ENTRY INTO PORTS IN THE UNITED STATES</heading><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2dfb4294-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="70021">“§ 70021.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2dfb4295-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70021">46 USC 70021</ref>.</p></sidenote> Conditions for entry to ports in the United States</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfb4296-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>No vessel that is subject to chapter 37 shall operate in the navigable waters of the United States or transfer cargo or residue in any port or place under the jurisdiction of the United States, if such vessel—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb4297-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>has a history of accidents, pollution incidents, or serious repair problems that, as determined by the Secretary, creates reason to believe that such vessel may be unsafe or may create a threat to the marine environment;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb4298-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>fails to comply with any applicable regulation issued under section 70034, chapter 37, or any other applicable law or treaty;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb4299-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>discharges oil or hazardous material in violation of any law of the United States or in a manner or quantities inconsistent with any treaty to which the United States is a party;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb429a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>does not comply with any applicable vessel traffic service requirements;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb429b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>is manned by one or more officers who are licensed by a certificating State that the Secretary has determined, pursuant to section 9101 of title 46, does not have standards for licensing and certification of seafarers that are comparable to or more stringent than United States standards or international standards that are accepted by the United States;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb429c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>is not manned in compliance with manning levels as determined by the Secretary to be necessary to insure the safe navigation of the vessel; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb429d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><content>while underway, does not have at least one licensed deck officer on the navigation bridge who is capable of clearly understanding English.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfb429e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb429f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may allow provisional entry of a vessel that is not in compliance with subsection (a), if the owner or operator of such vessel proves, to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that such vessel is not unsafe or a threat to the marine environment, and if such entry is necessary for the safety of the vessel or persons aboard.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb42a0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Provisions not applicable</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4) of subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to a vessel allowed provisional entry under paragraph (1) if the owner or operator of such vessel proves, to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that such vessel is no longer unsafe or a threat to the marine environment, and is no longer in violation of any applicable law, treaty, regulation, or condition, as appropriate.<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4261">132 STAT. 4261</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subchapter> <subchapter id="y2dfb42a1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 smallCaps" value="IV">“SUBCHAPTER IV—</num><heading class="fontsize10 smallCaps"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2dfb42a2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70031">46 USC 70031</ref> prec.</p></sidenote>DEFINITIONS, REGULATIONS, ENFORCEMENT, INVESTIGATORY POWERS, APPLICABILITY</heading><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2dfb42a3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="70031">“§ 70031.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2dfb42a4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70031">46 USC 70031</ref>.</p></sidenote> Definitions</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x2dfb42a5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “As used in subchapters A through C and this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb42a6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>marine environment</term>’ means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb42a7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the navigable waters of the United States and the land and resources therein and thereunder;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb42a8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the waters and fishery resources of any area over which the United States asserts exclusive fishery management authority;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb42a9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>the seabed and subsoil of the Outer Continental Shelf of the United States, the resources thereof, and the waters superjacent thereto; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb42aa-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>the recreational, economic, and scenic values of such waters and resources.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb42ab-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The term ‘<term>Secretary</term>’ means the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, except that such term means the Secretary of Transportation with respect to the application of this chapter to the Saint Lawrence Seaway.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb42ac-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The term ‘<term>navigable waters of the United States</term>’ includes all waters of the territorial sea of the United States as described in Presidential Proclamation No. 5928 of December 27, 1988.</content></paragraph> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2dfb42ad-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="70032">“§ 70032.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2dfb42ae-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70032">46 USC 70032</ref>.</p></sidenote> Saint Lawrence Seaway</heading><content class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “The authority granted to the Secretary under sections 70001, 70002, 70003, 70004, and 70011 may not be delegated with respect to the Saint Lawrence Seaway to any agency other than the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. Any other authority granted the Secretary under subchapters A through C and this subchapter shall be delegated by the Secretary to the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation to the extent the Secretary determines such delegation is necessary for the proper operation of the Saint Lawrence Seaway.</content></section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2dfb42af-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="70033">“§ 70033.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2dfb42b0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70033">46 USC 70033</ref>.</p></sidenote> Limitation on application to foreign vessels</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x2dfb42b1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “Except pursuant to international treaty, convention, or agreement, to which the United States is a party, subchapters A through C and this subchapter shall not apply to any foreign vessel that is not destined for, or departing from, a port or place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and that is in—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb42b2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>innocent passage through the territorial sea of the United States; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb42b3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>transit through the navigable waters of the United States that form a part of an international strait.</content></paragraph> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2dfb42b4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="70034">“§ 70034.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2dfb42b5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70034">46 USC 70034</ref>.</p></sidenote> Regulations</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfb42b6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>In accordance with section 553 of title 5, the Secretary shall issue, and may from time to time amend or repeal, regulations necessary to implement subchapters A through C and this subchapter.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfb42b7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the exercise of the regulatory authority under subchapters A through C and this subchapter, the Secretary shall consult with, and receive and consider the views of all interested persons, including—<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4262">132 STAT. 4262</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb42b8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>interested Federal departments and agencies;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb42b9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>officials of State and local governments;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb42ba-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>representatives of the maritime community;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb42bb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>representatives of port and harbor authorities or associations;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb42bc-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>representatives of environmental groups;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb42bd-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>any other interested persons who are knowledgeable or experienced in dealing with problems involving vessel safety, port and waterways safety, and protection of the marine environment; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb42be-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><content>advisory committees consisting of all interested segments of the public when the establishment of such committees is considered necessary because the issues involved are highly complex or controversial.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2dfb42bf-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="70035">“§ 70035.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2dfb42c0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70035">46 USC 70035</ref>.</p></sidenote> Investigatory powers</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfb42c1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may investigate any incident, accident, or act involving the loss or destruction of, or damage to, any structure subject to subchapters A through C and this subchapter, or that affects or may affect the safety or environmental quality of the ports, harbors, or navigable waters of the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfb42c2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Powers</inline>.—</heading><content>In an investigation under this section, the Secretary may issue subpoenas to require the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents or other evidence relating to such incident, accident, or act. If any person refuses to obey a subpoena, the Secretary may request the Attorney General to invoke the aid of the appropriate district court of the United States to compel compliance with the subpoena. Any district court of the United States may, in the case of refusal to obey a subpoena, issue an order requiring compliance with the subpoena, and failure to obey the order may be punished by the court as contempt. Witnesses may be paid fees for travel and attendance at rates not exceeding those allowed in a district court of the United States.</content></subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2dfb42c3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="70036">“§ 70036.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2dfb42c4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70036">46 USC 70036</ref>.</p></sidenote> Enforcement</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfb42c5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Civil Penalty</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb42c6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Any person who is found by the Secretary, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing, to have violated subchapters A through C or this subchapter or a regulation issued under subchapters A through C or this subchapter shall be liable to the United States for a civil penalty, not to exceed $25,000 for each violation. Each day of a continuing violation shall constitute a separate violation. The amount of such civil penalty shall be assessed by the Secretary, or the Secretary’s designee, by written notice. In determining the amount of such penalty, the Secretary shall take into account the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of the prohibited acts committed and, with respect to the violator, the degree of culpability, any history of prior offenses, ability to pay, and such other matters as justice may require.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb69d7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Compromise, modification, or remission</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may compromise, modify, or remit, with or without conditions, any civil penalty that is subject to imposition or that has been imposed under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb69d8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Failure to pay penalty</inline>.—</heading><content>If any person fails to pay an assessment of a civil penalty after it has become final, <page identifier="/us/stat/132/4263">132 STAT. 4263</page> the Secretary may refer the matter to the Attorney General of the United States, for collection in any appropriate district court of the United States.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfb69d9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Criminal Penalty</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb69da-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Class d felony</inline>.—</heading><content>Any person who willfully and knowingly violates subchapters A through C or this subchapter or any regulation issued thereunder commits a class D felony.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb69db-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Class c felony</inline>.—</heading><content>Any person who, in the willful and knowing violation of subchapters A through C or this subchapter or of any regulation issued thereunder, uses a dangerous weapon, or engages in conduct that causes bodily injury or fear of imminent bodily injury to any officer authorized to enforce the provisions of such a subchapter or the regulations issued under such subchapter, commits a class C felony.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfb69dc-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In Rem Liability</inline>.—</heading><content>Any vessel that is used in violation of subchapters A, B, or C or this subchapter, or any regulations issued under such subchapter, shall be liable in rem for any civil penalty assessed pursuant to subsection (a) and may be proceeded against in the United States district court for any district in which such vessel may be found.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfb69dd-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Injunction</inline>.—</heading><content>The United States district courts shall have jurisdiction to restrain violations of subchapter A, B, or C or this subchapter or of regulations issued under such subchapter, for cause shown.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfb69de-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Denial of Entry</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in section 70021, the Secretary may, subject to recognized principles of international law, deny entry by any vessel that is not in compliance with subchapter A, B, or C or this subchapter or the regulations issued under such subchapter—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb69df-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>into the navigable waters of the United States; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb69e0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>to any port or place under the jurisdiction of the United States.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfb69e1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Withholding of Clearance</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb69e2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>If any owner, operator, or individual in charge of a vessel is liable for a penalty or fine under this section, or if reasonable cause exists to believe that the owner, operator, or individual in charge may be subject to a penalty or fine under this section, the Secretary of the Treasury, upon the request of the Secretary, shall with respect to such vessel refuse or revoke any clearance required by section 60105 of title 46.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfb69e3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Granting clearance refused or revoked</inline>.—</heading><content>Clearance refused or revoked under this subsection may be granted upon filing of a bond or other surety satisfactory to the Secretary.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subchapter> </chapter> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfb69e4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s401/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The analysis at the beginning of such subtitle<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2dfb69e5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70001">46 USC 70001</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> before the item relating to chapter 701 the following:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator><b>“700. </b></designator> <label><b>Ports and Waterways Safety</b></label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252"><b>70001.”.</b></target> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e13685" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s402" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="402">SEC. 402. </num><heading>CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfbdf16-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s402/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Electronic Charts</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfbdf17-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s402/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of provision</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 4A of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1223a">33 U.S.C. 1223a</ref>)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfbdf18-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s402/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>is redesignated as <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s3105">section 3105 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, and transferred to appear after section 3104 of that title; and<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4264">132 STAT. 4264</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfbdf19-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s402/a/1/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content><amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (b) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfc062a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Application</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except pursuant to an international treaty, convention, or agreement, to which the United States is a party, this section shall not apply to any foreign vessel that is not destined for, or departing from, a port or place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and that is in—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfc062b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>innocent passage through the territorial sea of the United States; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfc062c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>transit through the navigable waters of the United States that form a part of an international strait.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfc062d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s402/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The analysis at the beginning of chapter 31 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2dfc062e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s3101">46 USC 3101</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <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:I658242"> <designator>“3105. </designator> <label>Electronic charts.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfc062f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s402/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Port, Harbor, and Coastal Facility Security</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfc0630-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s402/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of provisions</inline>.—</heading><content>So much of section 7 of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1226">33 U.S.C. 1226</ref>) as precedes subsection (c) of that section is redesignated as <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70116">section 70116 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, and transferred to section 70116 of that title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfc0631-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s402/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions, administration, and enforcement</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70116">Section 70116 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, as amended by paragraph (1) of this subsection, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfc0632-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions, Administration, and Enforcement</inline>.—</heading><content>This section shall be treated as part of chapter 700 for purposes of sections 70031, 70032, 70034, 70035, and 70036.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfc0633-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s402/b/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The analysis at the beginning of chapter 701 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2dfc0634-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70101">46 USC 70101</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 70116 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“70116. </designator> <label>Port, harbor, and coastal facility security.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfc0635-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s402/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Nondisclosure of Port Security Plans</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (c) of section 7 of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1226">33 U.S.C. 1226</ref>), as so designated before the application of subsection (b)(1) of this section—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfc0636-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s402/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>is redesignated as subsection (f) of <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70103">section 70103 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, and transferred so as to appear after subsection (e) of such section; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfc0637-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s402/c/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content><amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>this Act</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>this chapter</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfc0638-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s402/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s2307">Section 2307 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, and the item relating to that section in the analysis at the beginning of chapter 23 of that title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2dfc0639-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s2301">46 USC 2301</ref> prec.</p></sidenote>, are <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfc063a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s402/e" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal</inline>.—</heading><content>The Ports and Waterways Safety Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1221–1231">33 U.S.C. 1221–1231</ref>, 1232–1232b), as amended by this Act, is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e13956" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s403" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="403">SEC. 403. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2dfc2d4b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s101">46 USC 101 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>TRANSITIONAL AND SAVINGS PROVISIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfc7b6c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s403/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfc7b6d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s403/a/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Source provision</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>source provision</term>” means a provision of law that is replaced by a title 46 provision under this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfc7b6e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s403/a/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Title 46 provision</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>title 46 provision</term>” means a provision of <ref href="/us/usc/t46">title 46, United States Code</ref>, that is enacted by section 402.<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4265">132 STAT. 4265</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfc7b6f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s403/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cutoff Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The title 46 provisions replace certain provisions of law enacted before the date of the enactment of this Act. If a law enacted after that date amends or repeals a source provision, that law is deemed to amend or repeal, as the case may be, the corresponding title 46 provision. If a law enacted after that date is otherwise inconsistent with a title 46 provision or a provision of this title, that law supersedes the title 46 provision or provision of this title to the extent of the inconsistency.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfc7b70-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s403/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Original Date of Enactment Unchanged</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of determining whether one provision of law supersedes another based on enactment later in time, a title 46 provision is deemed to have been enacted on the date of enactment of the source provision that the title 46 provision replaces.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfc7b71-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s403/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">References to Title 46 Provisions</inline>.—</heading><content>A reference to a title 46 provision, including a reference in a regulation, order, or other law, is deemed to refer to the corresponding source provision.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfc7b72-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s403/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">References to Source Provisions</inline>.—</heading><content>A reference to a source provision, including a reference in a regulation, order, or other law, is deemed to refer to the corresponding title 46 provision.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfc7b73-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s403/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations, Orders, and Other Administrative Actions</inline>.—</heading><content>A regulation, order, or other administrative action in effect under a source provision continues in effect under the corresponding title 46 provision.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfc7b74-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s403/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Actions Taken and Offenses Committed</inline>.—</heading><content>An action taken or an offense committed under a source provision is deemed to have been taken or committed under the corresponding title 46 provision.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e14054" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s404" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="404">SEC. 404. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2dfc7b75-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s101">46 USC 101 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x2dfca286-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  This title, including the amendments made by this title, is intended only to transfer provisions of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act to <ref href="/us/usc/t46">title 46, United States Code</ref>, and may not be construed to alter—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfca287-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s404/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the effect of a provision of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act, including any authority or requirement therein;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfca288-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s404/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a department or agency interpretation with respect to the Ports and Waterways Safety Act; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfca289-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s404/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>a judicial interpretation with respect to the Ports and Waterways Safety Act.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d281874e14085" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s405" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="405">SEC. 405. </num><heading>ADVISORY COMMITTEE: REPEAL.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 18 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1991 (<ref href="/us/pl/102/241">Public Law 102–241</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/105/2213">105 Stat. 2213</ref>) is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></section> <section id="d281874e14101" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s406" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="406">SEC. 406. </num><heading>REGATTAS AND MARINE PARADES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfcf0aa-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s406/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/ch700">Chapter 700 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, as established by section 401 of this Act, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subchapter id="y2dfd17bb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 smallCaps" value="V">“SUBCHAPTER V—</num><heading class="fontsize10 smallCaps"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2dfd17bc-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70041">46 USC 70041</ref> prec.</p></sidenote>REGATTAS AND MARINE PARADES</heading><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2dfd17bd-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="70041">“§ 70041.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2dfd17be-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70041">46 USC 70041</ref>.</p></sidenote> Regattas and marine parades</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfd17bf-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commandant of the Coast Guard may issue regulations to promote the safety of life on navigable waters during regattas or marine parades.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfd17c0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Detail and Use of Vessels</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To enforce regulations issued under this section—<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4266">132 STAT. 4266</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfd17c1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>the Commandant may detail any public vessel in the service of the Coast Guard and make use of any private vessel tendered gratuitously for that purpose; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfd17c2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>upon the request of the Commandant, the head of any other Federal department or agency may enforce the regulations by means of any public vessel of such department and any private vessel tendered gratuitously for that purpose.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfd17c3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority of the Commandant under this section may be transferred by the President for any special occasion to the head of another Federal department or agency whenever in the President’s judgment such transfer is desirable.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfd17c4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Penalties</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfd17c5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For any violation of regulations issued pursuant to this section the following penalties shall be incurred:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfd3ed6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>A licensed officer shall be liable to suspension or revocation of license in the manner prescribed by law for incompetency or misconduct.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfd3ed7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Any person in charge of the navigation of a vessel other than a licensed officer shall be liable to a penalty of $5,000.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfd3ed8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>The owner of a vessel (including any corporate officer of a corporation owning the vessel) actually on board shall be liable to a penalty of $5,000, unless the violation of regulations occurred without the owner’s knowledge.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfd3ed9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>Any other person shall be liable to a penalty of $2,500.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfd3eda-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Mitigation or remission</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commandant may mitigate or remit any penalty provided for in this subsection in the manner prescribed by law for the mitigation or remission of penalties for violation of the navigation laws.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subchapter> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfd3edb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s406/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The analysis for <ref href="/us/usc/t46/ch700">chapter 700 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, as established by section 401 of this Act,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2dfd3edc-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s700001">46 USC 700001</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="subchapter" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator><inline class="smallCaps">“subchapter e—</inline></designator> <label><inline class="smallCaps">regattas and marine parades</inline></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“70041. </designator> <label>Regattas and marine parades.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfd3edd-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s406/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal</inline>.—</heading><content>The Act of April 28, 1908 (<ref href="/us/stat/35/69/ch151">35 Stat. 69, chapter 151</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1233">33 U.S.C. 1233</ref><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2dfd3ede-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">33 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2dfd3edf-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">1233–1236.</p></sidenote> et seq.), is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e14302" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s407" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="407">SEC. 407. </num><heading>REGULATION OF VESSELS IN TERRITORIAL WATERS OF UNITED STATES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfddb20-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s407/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Subchapter F</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/ch700">Chapter 700 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, as established by section 401 of this Act, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subchapter id="y2dfddb21-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 smallCaps" value="VI">“SUBCHAPTER VI—</num><heading class="fontsize10 smallCaps"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2dfddb22-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70051">46 USC 70051</ref> prec.</p></sidenote>REGULATION OF VESSELS IN TERRITORIAL WATERS OF UNITED STATES</heading><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2dfddb23-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="70054">“§ 70054.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2dfddb24-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70054">46 USC 70054</ref> prec.</p></sidenote>Definitions</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x2dfddb25-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “In this subchapter:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfddb26-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">United states</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>United States</term>’ includes all territory and waters, continental or insular, subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfddb27-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Territorial waters</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>territorial waters of the United States</term>’ includes all waters of the territorial sea <page identifier="/us/stat/132/4267">132 STAT. 4267</page> of the United States as described in Presidential Proclamation 5928 of December 27, 1988.”</content></paragraph> </section> </subchapter> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfddb28-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s407/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regulation of Anchorage and Movement of Vessels During National Emergency</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1 of title II of the Act of June 15, 1917 (<ref href="/us/stat/40/220/ch30">40 Stat. 220, chapter 30</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t50/s191">50 U.S.C. 191</ref>), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfddb29-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s407/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the section designation and all that follows before “<quotedText>by proclamation</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2dfe023a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="70051">“§ 70051.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2dfe023b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70051">46 USC 70051</ref>.</p></sidenote> Regulation of anchorage and movement of vessels during national emergency</heading><content class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “Whenever the President”</content></section> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfe023c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s407/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of the Treasury</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfe023d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s407/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfe023e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s407/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>this title</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>this subchapter</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfe023f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s407/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>by transferring the section so that the section appears before <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70054">section 70054 of title 46, United States Code</ref> (as added by subsection (a) of this section).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfe0240-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s407/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Seizure and Forfeiture of Vessel; Fine and Imprisonment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 2 of title II of the Act of June 15, 1917 (<ref href="/us/stat/40/220/ch30">40 Stat. 220, chapter 30</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t50/s192">50 U.S.C. 192</ref>), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfe0241-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s407/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the section designation and all that follows before “<quotedText>agent,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2dfe0242-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="70052">“§ 70052.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2dfe0243-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70052">46 USC 70052</ref>.</p></sidenote> Seizure and forfeiture of vessel; fine and imprisonment</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfe0244-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>If any owner,”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfe0245-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s407/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>this title</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>this subchapter</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfe0246-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s407/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by transferring the section so that the section appears after <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70051">section 70051 of title 46, United States Code</ref> (as transferred by subsection (b) of this section).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfe0247-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s407/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Enforcement Provisions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 4 of title II of the Act of June 15, 1917 (<ref href="/us/stat/40/220/ch30">40 Stat. 220, chapter 30</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t50/s194">50 U.S.C. 194</ref>), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfe0248-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s407/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> all before “<quotedText>may employ</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2dfe0249-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="70053">“§ 70053.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2dfe024a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70053">46 USC 70053</ref>.</p></sidenote> Enforcement provisions</heading><content class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “The President”</content></section> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfe024b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s407/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the purpose of this title</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>this subchapter</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfe024c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s407/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by transferring the section so that the section appears after <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70052">section 70052 of title 46, United States Code</ref> (as transferred by subsection (c) of this section).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfe024d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s407/e" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The analysis for <ref href="/us/usc/t46/ch700">chapter 700 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, as established by section 401 of this Act, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2dfe024e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70001">46 USC 70001</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="subchapter" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator><inline class="smallCaps"> “subchapter f—</inline></designator> <label><inline class="smallCaps">regulation of vessels in territorial waters of united states</inline></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“70051. </designator> <label>Regulation of anchorage and movement of vessels during national emergency.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“70052. </designator> <label>Seizure and forfeiture of vessel; fine and imprisonment.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“70053. </designator> <label>Enforcement provisions.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“70054. </designator> <label>Definitions.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent><page identifier="/us/stat/132/4268">132 STAT. 4268</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e14659" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s408" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="408">SEC. 408. </num><heading>PORT, HARBOR, AND COASTAL FACILITY SECURITY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfe506f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s408/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2dfe5070-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70102a">46 USC 70102a</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Provisions</inline>.—</heading><content>So much of section 7 of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1226">33 U.S.C. 1226</ref>) as precedes subsection (c) of that section is redesignated as <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70102a">section 70102a of title 46, United States Code</ref>, and transferred so as to appear after section 70102 of that title.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfe5071-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s408/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions, Administration, and Enforcement</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70102a">Section 70102a of title 46, United States Code</ref>, as amended by paragraph (1) of this subsection, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfe5072-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions, Administration, and Enforcement</inline>.—</heading><content>This section shall be treated as part of chapter 700 for purposes of sections 70031, 70032, 70034, 70035, and 70036.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfe5073-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s408/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The analysis at the beginning of chapter 701 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2dfe5074-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70101">46 USC 70101</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 70102 the following:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“70102a. </designator> <label>Port, harbor, and coastal facility security.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfe5075-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s408/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Nondisclosure of Port Security Plans</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (c) of section 7 of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1226">33 U.S.C. 1226</ref>), as so designated before the application of subsection (b)(1) of this section—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfe5076-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s408/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>is redesignated as subsection (f) of <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70103">section 70103 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, and transferred so as to appear after subsection (e) of such section; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dfe5077-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIV/s408/d/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content><amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>this Act</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>this chapter</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <num value="V">TITLE V—</num><heading>MARITIME TRANSPORTATION SAFETY</heading> <section id="d281874e14791" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s501" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="501">SEC. 501. </num><heading>CONSISTENCY IN MARINE INSPECTIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfec4a8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s501/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s3305">Section 3305 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="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfeebb9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d)</num><paragraph class="inline" id="y2dfeebba-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Commandant of the Coast Guard shall ensure that Officers in Charge, Marine Inspections consistently interpret regulations and standards under this subtitle and chapter 700 to avoid disruption and undue expense to industry.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfeebbb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y2dfeebbc-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Subject to subparagraph (B), in the event of a disagreement regarding the condition of a vessel or the interpretation of a regulation or standard referred to in subsection (a) between a local Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection conducting an inspection of the vessel and the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection that issued the most recent certificate of inspection for the vessel, such Officers shall seek to resolve such disagreement.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfeebbd-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>If a disagreement described in subparagraph (A) involves vessel design or plan review, the Coast Guard marine safety center shall be included in all efforts to resolve such disagreement.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfeebbe-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>If a disagreement described in subparagraph (A) or (B) cannot be resolved, the local Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection shall submit to the Commandant of the Coast Guard, through the cognizant Coast Guard district commander, a request for a final agency determination of the matter in disagreement.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dff12cf-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>The Commandant of the Coast Guard shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dff12d0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>provide to each person affected by a decision or action by an Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection or by the Coast <page identifier="/us/stat/132/4269">132 STAT. 4269</page> Guard marine safety center all information necessary for such person to exercise any right to appeal such decision or action; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dff12d1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>if such an appeal is filed, process such appeal under parts 1 through 4 of <ref href="/us/cfr/t46">title 46, Code of Federal Regulations</ref>, as in effect on the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dff12d2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>In this section, the term ‘<term>Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection</term>’ means any person from the civilian or military branch of the Coast Guard who—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dff12d3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>is designated as such by the Commandant; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dff12d4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>under the superintendence and direction of the cognizant Coast Guard district commander, is in charge of an inspection zone for the performance of duties with respect to the inspections under, and enforcement and administration of, subtitle II, chapter 700, and regulations under such laws.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dff12d5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s501/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Marine Inspector Training</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 1 year after the date of the 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 the training, experience, and qualifications required for assignment as a marine inspector under <ref href="/us/usc/t14/s312">section 312 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dff12d6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s501/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a description of any continuing education requirement, including a specific list of the required courses;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dff12d7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s501/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a description of the training, including a specific list of the included courses, offered to a journeyman or an advanced journeyman marine inspector to advance inspection expertise;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dff12d8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s501/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>a description of any training that was offered in the 15-year period before the date of the enactment of this Act, but is no longer required or offered, including a specific list of the included courses, including the senior marine inspector course and any plan review courses;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dff12d9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s501/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>a justification for why a course described in paragraph (3) is no longer required or offered; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dff12da-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s501/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>a list of the course content the Commandant considers necessary to promote consistency among marine inspectors in an environment of increasingly complex vessels and vessel systems.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e14921" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s502" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="502">SEC. 502. </num><heading>UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS IN ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x2dff12db-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s4105">Section 4105 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dff12dc-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s502/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (c) as subsection (d); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2dff12dd-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s502/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (b) the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dff39ee-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><content>In applying this title with respect to an uninspected vessel of less than 25 feet overall in length that carries passengers on Crane Lake or waters contiguous to such lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota, the Secretary shall substitute ‘12 passengers’ for ‘6 passengers’ each place it appears in section 2101(51).”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d281874e14956" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s503" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="503">SEC. 503. </num><heading>ENGINE CUT-OFF SWITCH REQUIREMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dff880f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s503/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/ch43">Chapter 43 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4270">132 STAT. 4270</page> <quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2dfffd40-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="4312">“§ 4312.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2dfffd41-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s4312">46 USC 4312</ref>.</p></sidenote>Engine cut-off switches</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2dfffd42-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Installation Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>A manufacturer, distributor, or dealer that installs propulsion machinery and associated starting controls on a covered recreational vessel shall equip such vessel with an engine cut-off switch and engine cut-off switch link that meet American Boat and Yacht Council Standard A–33, as in effect on the date of the enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e002453-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Education on Cut-off Switches</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commandant of the Coast Guard, through the National Boating Safety Advisory Committee established under section 15105, may initiate a boating safety program on the use and benefits of cut-off switches for recreational vessels.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e002454-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of Standard for Inspection</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e002455-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Commandant shall transmit American Boat and Yacht Council Standard A–33, as in effect on the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017, to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e002456-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e002457-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e002458-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>the Coast Guard Office of Design and Engineering Standards; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e002459-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>the National Archives and Records Administration.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e00245a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Availability</inline>.—</heading><content>The standard submitted under paragraph (1) shall be kept on file and available for public inspection at such Coast Guard office and the National Archives and Records Administration.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e00245b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e00245c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered recreational vessel</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘<term>covered recreational vessel</term>’ means a recreational vessel that is—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e00245d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>less than 26 feet overall in length; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e00245e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>capable of developing 115 pounds or more of static thrust.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e00245f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Dealer</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>dealer</term>’ means any person who is engaged in the sale and distribution of recreational vessels or associated equipment to purchasers whom the seller in good faith believes to be purchasing any such vessel or associated equipment for purposes other than resale.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e002460-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Distributor</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>distributor</term>’ means any person engaged in the sale and distribution of recreational vessels and associated equipment for the purposes of resale.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e002461-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Manufacturer</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>equipment manufacturer</term>’ means any person engaged in the manufacture, construction, or assembly of recreational vessels or associated equipment, or the importation of recreational vessels into the United States for subsequent sale.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e002462-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Propulsion machinery</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>propulsion machinery</term>’ means a self-contained propulsion system, and includes, but is not limited to, inboard engines, outboard motors, and sterndrive engines.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e002463-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Static thrust</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>static thrust</term>’ means the forward or backwards thrust developed by propulsion machinery while stationary.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4271">132 STAT. 4271</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e002464-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s503/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The analysis at the beginning of such chapter <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e002465-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s4301">46 USC 4301</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><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:I658242"> <designator>“4312. </designator> <label>Engine cut-off switches.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e002466-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s503/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e002467-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s4312">46 USC 4312 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s4312">Section 4312 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, as amended by this section, shall take effect one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e15187" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s504" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="504">SEC. 504. </num><heading>EXCEPTION FROM SURVIVAL CRAFT REQUIREMENTS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x2e004b78-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s4502/b">Section 4502(b) of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e004b79-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s504/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (2)(B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>a survival craft</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subject to paragraph (3), a survival craft</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e004b7a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s504/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y2e004b7b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>Except for a nonapplicable vessel, an auxiliary craft shall satisfy the equipment requirement under paragraph (2)(B) if such craft is—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e004b7c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>necessary for normal fishing operations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e004b7d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>readily accessible during an emergency; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e004b7e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>capable, in accordance with the Coast Guard capacity rating, when applicable, of safely holding all individuals on board the vessel to which the craft functions as an auxiliary.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e004b7f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s504/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e007290-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="k">“(k) </num><content>For the purposes of this section, the term ‘<term>auxiliary craft</term>’ means a vessel that is carried onboard a fishing vessel and is normally used to support fishing operations.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d281874e15260" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s505" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="505">SEC. 505. </num><heading>SAFETY STANDARDS.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x2e007291-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s4502/f">Section 4502(f) of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraphs (2) and (3) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e007292-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>shall examine at dockside a vessel described in subsection (b) at least once every 5 years, but may require an exam at dockside every 2 years for certain vessels described in subsection (b) if requested by the owner or operator; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e007293-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>shall issue a certificate of compliance to a vessel meeting the requirements of this chapter and satisfying the requirements in paragraph (2).”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d281874e15292" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s506" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="506">SEC. 506. </num><heading>FISHING SAFETY GRANTS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x2e00c0b4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s4502">Section 4502 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e00c0b5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s506/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsections (i) and (j), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Secretary</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Secretary of Health and Human Services</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e00c0b6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s506/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (i)(2), as amended by paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, in consultation with and based on criteria established by the Commandant of the Coast Guard</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Health and Human Services</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e00c0b7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s506/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (i)(3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>75</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>50</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e00c0b8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s506/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in subsection (i)(4), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2015 through 2017</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2019</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e00c0b9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s506/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>in subsection (j)(2), as amended by paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, in consultation with and based on criteria established by the Commandant of the Coast Guard,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Health and Human Services</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e00c0ba-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s506/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>in subsection (j)(3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>75</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>50</quotedText>”; and<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4272">132 STAT. 4272</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e00c0bb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s506/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>in subsection (j)(4), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$3,000,000 for each fiscal years 2015 through 2017</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2019</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d281874e15386" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s507" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="507">SEC. 507. </num><heading>FISHING, FISH TENDER, AND FISH PROCESSING VESSEL CERTIFICATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e00e7cc-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s507/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Nonapplication</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s4503/c/2/A">Section 4503(c)(2)(A) of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>79</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>180</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e00e7cd-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s507/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Determining When Keel Is Laid</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s4503/f">Section 4503(f) of title 46, United States Code</ref>, as redesignated by section 508 of this Act, is further amended to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e010ede-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f)</num><paragraph class="inline" id="y2e010edf-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>For purposes of this section and section 4503a, the term ‘<term>built</term>’ means, with respect to a vessel, that the vessel’s construction has reached any of the following stages:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e010ee0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The vessel’s keel is laid.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e010ee1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Construction identifiable with the vessel has begun and assembly of that vessel has commenced comprising of at least 50 metric tons or one percent of the estimated mass of all structural material, whichever is less.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e010ee2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>In the case of a vessel greater than 79 feet overall in length, for purposes of paragraph (1)(A) a keel is deemed to be laid when a marine surveyor affirms that a structure adequate for serving as a keel for such vessel is in place and identified for use in the construction of such vessel.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e15450" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s508" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="508">SEC. 508. </num><heading>DEADLINE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH ALTERNATE SAFETY COMPLIANCE PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e022053-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s508/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e022054-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s4503a">46 USC 4503a</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s4503/d">Section 4503(d) of title 46, United States Code</ref>, is redesignated as section 4503a and transferred to appear after section 4503 of such title.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e022055-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s508/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Fishing, Fish Tender, and Fish Processing Vessel Certification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s4503">Section 4503 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e022056-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s508/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (e), (f), and (g) as subsections (d), (e), and (f), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e022057-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s508/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (d)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4503a</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e022058-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s508/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (c)(2)(B)(ii)(I), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (e)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (d)</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e022059-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s508/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in subsection (c)(2)(B)(ii)(II), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (f)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (e)</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e02205a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s508/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>in subsection (e)(1), as amended by paragraph (1) of this subsection, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (e)</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (d)</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e02205b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s508/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>in subsection (e)(2), as amended by paragraph (1) of this subsection, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (e)</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (d)</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e02205c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s508/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Alternate Safety Compliance Program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s4503a">Section 4503a of title 46, United States Code</ref>, as redesignated and transferred by subsection (a) of this section, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e02205d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s508/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (1), (2), (3), (4), and (5) as subsections (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e02205e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s508/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> before subsection (a), as so redesignated, the following:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2e02205f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="4503a">“§ 4503a.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> Alternate safety compliance program”</heading></section> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e022060-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s508/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (a), as redesignated by paragraph (1) of this subsection, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>After January 1, 2020,</quotedText>” and <page identifier="/us/stat/132/4273">132 STAT. 4273</page> all that follows through “<quotedText>the Secretary, if</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Subject to subsection (c), beginning on the date that is 3 years after the date that the Secretary prescribes an alternate safety compliance program, a fishing vessel, fish processing vessel, or fish tender vessel to which section 4502(b) of this title applies shall comply with such an alternate safety compliance program, if</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e022061-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s508/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in subsection (a), as so redesignated, by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) as paragraphs (1), (2), and (3), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e022062-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s508/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>in subsection (b), as so redesignated, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>establishes standards for an alternate safety compliance program, shall comply with such an alternative safety compliance program that is developed in cooperation with the commercial fishing industry and prescribed by the Secretary</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>prescribes an alternate safety compliance program under subsection (a), shall comply with such an alternate safety compliance program</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e024773-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s508/c/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subsection (c), as so redesignated, to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e024774-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><content>For purposes of subsection (a), a separate alternate safety compliance program may be developed for a specific region or specific fishery.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e024775-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s508/c/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d), as so redesignated—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e024776-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s508/c/7/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraph (1)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (a)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e024777-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s508/c/7/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>that paragraph</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>that subsection</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e024778-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s508/c/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><chapeau>in subsection (e), as so redesignated, by—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e024779-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s508/c/8/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content><amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>is not eligible to participate in an alternative safety compliance program prescribed under subsection (a) and</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>July 1, 2012</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e02477a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s508/c/8/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content><amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraphs (A) and (B) as paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e02477b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s508/c/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e02477c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><content>For the purposes of this section, the term ‘<term>built</term>’ has the meaning given that term in section 4503(f).”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e02477d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s508/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The analysis at the beginning of chapter 45 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e02477e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s4501">46 USC 4501</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 4503 the following<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4503a. </designator> <label>Alternate safety compliance program.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e02477f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s508/e" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s3104">Section 3104 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4503(e)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4503(d)</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e024780-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s508/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e024781-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s4503">46 USC 4503 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Final Rule</inline>.—</heading><content>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 issue a final rule implementing the requirements enumerated in section 4503(d) of title 46, as amended by subsection (b)(1) of this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e024782-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s508/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Alternate Safety Compliance Program Status Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e024783-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s508/g/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than January 1, 2020, 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 <page identifier="/us/stat/132/4274">132 STAT. 4274</page> report on the status of the development of the alternate safety compliance program directed by <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s4503a">section 4503a of title 46, United States Code</ref>, as redesignated by subsection (c).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e024784-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s508/g/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required under paragraph (1) shall include discussion of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e024785-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s508/g/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>steps taken in the rulemaking process to establish the alternate safety compliance program;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e024786-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s508/g/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>communication and collaboration between the Coast Guard, the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, and the commercial fishing vessel industry regarding the development of the alternate safety compliance program;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e024787-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s508/g/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>consideration given to developing alternate safety compliance programs for specific regions and fisheries, as authorized in section 4503a(c) of such title, as redesignated by subsection (c);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e024788-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s508/g/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>any identified legislative changes necessary to implement an effective alternate safety compliance program; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e024789-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s508/g/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>the timeline and planned actions that will be taken to implement regulations necessary to fully establish an alternate safety compliance program before January 1, 2020.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e15847" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s509" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="509">SEC. 509. </num><heading>TERMINATION OF UNSAFE OPERATIONS; TECHNICAL CORRECTION.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x2e026e9a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s4505/2">Section 4505(2) of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e026e9b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s509/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>4503(1)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>4503(a)(2)</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e026e9c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s509/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> before the period the following: “<quotedText>, except that this paragraph shall not apply with respect to a vessel to which section 4503a applies</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d281874e15881" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s510" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="510">SEC. 510. </num><heading>TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS: LICENSES, CERTIFICATES OF REGISTRY, AND MERCHANT MARINER DOCUMENTS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x2e0295ad-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t46">Title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0295ae-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s510/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in section 7106(b), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>merchant mariner’s document,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>license,</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0295af-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s510/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in section 7107(b), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>merchant mariner’s document,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>certificate of registry,</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0295b0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s510/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in section 7507(b)(1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>licenses or certificates of registry</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>merchant mariner documents</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0295b1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s510/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in section 7507(b)(2) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>merchant mariner’s document.</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>license or certificate of registry.</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d281874e15943" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s511" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="511">SEC. 511. </num><heading>CLARIFICATION OF LOGBOOK ENTRIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e02bcc2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s511/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s11304">Section 11304 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e02bcc3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s511/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>an official logbook, which</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>a logbook, which may be in any form, including electronic, and</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e02bcc4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s511/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> paragraph (3) to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y2e02bcc5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Each illness of, and injury to, a seaman of the vessel, the nature of the illness or injury, and the medical treatment provided for the injury or illness.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e02bcc6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s511/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 11304(b) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>log book</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>logbook</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4275">132 STAT. 4275</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e16012" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s512" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="512">SEC. 512. </num><heading>CERTIFICATES OF DOCUMENTATION FOR RECREATIONAL VESSELS.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x2e02e3d7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s12105">Section 12105 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="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0331f8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Period</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0331f9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), a certificate of documentation issued under this part is valid for a 1-year period and may be renewed for additional 1-year periods.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0331fa-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Recreational vessels</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0331fb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A certificate of documentation for a recreational vessel and the renewal of such a certificate shall be effective for a 5-year period.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0331fc-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Phase-in period</inline>.—</heading><content>During the period beginning January 1, 2019, and ending December 31, 2021, the owner or operator of a recreational vessel may choose a period of effectiveness of between 1 and 5 years for such a certificate of documentation for such vessel or the renewal thereof.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e03590d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Fees</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e03590e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall assess and collect a fee—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e03590f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>for the issuance of a certificate of documentation for a recreational vessel that is equivalent to the fee established for the issuance of a certificate of documentation under section 2110; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e035910-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>for the renewal of a certificate of documentation for a recreational vessel that is equivalent to the number of years of effectiveness of the certificate of documentation multiplied by the fee established for the renewal of a certificate of documentation under section 2110.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e035911-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Fees collected under this subsection—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e035912-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>shall be credited to the account from which the costs of such issuance or renewal were paid; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e035913-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>may remain available until expended.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e035914-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notice of change in information</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e035915-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>The owner of a vessel shall notify the Coast Guard of each change in the information on which the issuance of the certificate of documentation for the vessel is based that occurs before the expiration of the certificate under this subsection, by not later than 30 days after such change.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e035916-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination of certificate</inline>.—</heading><content>The certificate of documentation for a vessel shall terminate upon the expiration of such 30-day period if the owner has not notified the Coast Guard of such change before the end of such period.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e035917-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">State and local authority to remove abandoned and derelict vessels</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of a State or local authority from taking action to remove an abandoned or derelict vessel.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4276">132 STAT. 4276</page></content></section> <section id="d281874e16157" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s513" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="513">SEC. 513. </num><heading>NUMBERING FOR UNDOCUMENTED BARGES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x2e035918-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s12301/b">Section 12301(b) of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e035919-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s513/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>shall</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>may</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e03591a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s513/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>barge</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d281874e16191" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s514" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="514">SEC. 514. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e03591b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">National Timing Resilience and Security Act</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e03591c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">of 2018.</p></sidenote><heading>BACKUP NATIONAL TIMING SYSTEM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e03f55d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s514/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e03f55e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s101">49 USC 101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Short Title</inline>.—</heading><content>This section may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="section">National Timing Resilience and Security Act of 2018</shortTitle>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e03f55f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s514/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t49/ch30">Chapter 30 of title 49, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2e04dfc0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="312">“§ 312.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e04dfc1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s312">49 USC 312</ref>.</p></sidenote> Alternative timing system</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e04dfc2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary of Transportation shall provide for the establishment, sustainment, and operation of a land-based, resilient, and reliable alternative timing system—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e04dfc3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>to reduce critical dependencies and provide a complement to and backup for the timing component of the Global Positioning System (referred to in this section as ‘GPS’); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e04dfc4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>to ensure the availability of uncorrupted and non-degraded timing signals for military and civilian users in the event that GPS timing signals are corrupted, degraded, unreliable, or otherwise unavailable.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e04dfc5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Requirements</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e04dfc6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the National Timing Resilience and Security Act of 2018, the Secretary of Transportation shall establish requirements for the procurement of the system required by subsection (a) as a complement to and backup for the timing component of GPS in accordance with the timing requirements study required by section 1618 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/130/2595">130 Stat. 2595</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e04dfc7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Transportation shall ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that the system established under subsection (a) will—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e04dfc8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>be wireless;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e04dfc9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>be terrestrial;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e04dfca-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>provide wide-area coverage;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e04dfcb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>be synchronized with coordinated universal time;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e04dfcc-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>be resilient and extremely difficult to disrupt or degrade;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e04dfcd-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>be able to penetrate underground and inside buildings;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e04dfce-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><content>be capable of deployment to remote locations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e04dfcf-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">“(H) </num><content>be developed, constructed, and operated incorporating applicable private sector expertise;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e04dfd0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>work in concert with and complement any other similar positioning, navigation, and timing systems, including enhanced long-range navigation systems and Nationwide Differential GPS systems;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e04dfd1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">“(J) </num><content>be available for use by Federal and non-Federal government agencies for public purposes at no net cost to the Federal Government within 10 years of initiation of operation;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e04dfd2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="K">“(K) </num><content>be capable of adaptation and expansion to provide position and navigation capabilities;<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4277">132 STAT. 4277</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e04dfd3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="L">“(L) </num><content>incorporate the recommendations from any GPS back-up demonstration program initiated and completed by the Secretary, in coordination with other Federal agencies, before the date specified in subsection (c)(1); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e04dfd4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="M">“(M) </num><content>incorporate such other elements as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e04dfd5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation Plan</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e04dfd6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the National Timing Resilience and Security Act of 2018, the Secretary of Transportation 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 setting forth the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e04dfd7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>A plan to develop, construct, and operate the system required by subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e04dfd8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>A description and assessment of the advantages of a system to provide a follow-on complementary and backup positioning and navigation capability to the timing component of GPS.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e04dfd9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline for commencement of operation</inline>.—</heading><content>The system required by subsection (a) shall be in operation by not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the National Timing Resilience and Security Act of 2018.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e04dfda-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Minimum duration of operational capability</inline>.—</heading><content>The system required by subsection (a) shall be designed to be fully operational for not less than 20 years.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e04dfdb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">LORAN Facilities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e04dfdc-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary of Transportation determines that any LORAN infrastructure, including the underlying real property and any spectrum associated with LORAN, in the possession of the Coast Guard is required by the Department of Transportation for the purpose of establishing the system required by subsection (a), the Commandant shall transfer such property, spectrum, and equipment to the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e04dfdd-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">CERCLA not affected</inline>.—</heading><content>This subsection shall not be construed to limit the application of or otherwise affect section 120(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s9620/h">42 U.S.C. 9620(h)</ref>) with respect to the Federal Government facilities described in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e04dfde-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperative Agreement</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e04dfdf-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Transportation may enter into a cooperative agreement (as that term is described in section 6305 of title 31) with an entity upon such terms and conditions as the Secretary of Transportation determines will fulfill the purpose and requirements of this section and be in the public interest.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e04dfe0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The cooperative agreement under paragraph (1) shall, at a minimum, require the Secretary of Transportation to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e04dfe1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>authorize the entity to sell timing and other services to commercial and non-commercial third parties, subject to any national security requirements determined by the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense;<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4278">132 STAT. 4278</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e04dfe2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>require the entity to develop, construct, and operate at private expense the backup timing system in accordance with this section;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e04dfe3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>allow the entity to make any investments in technologies necessary over the life of such agreement to meet future requirements for advanced timing resilience and technologies;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e04dfe4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>require the entity to share 25 percent of the gross proceeds received by the entity from the sale of timing services to third parties with the Secretary for at least 10 years after the date upon which the Secretary enters into the cooperative agreement;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e04dfe5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><chapeau>require the entity—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e04dfe6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>to assume all financial risk for the completion and operational capability of the system, after the Secretary provides any LORAN facilities necessary for the system under subsection (d), if required for the alternative timing system; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e04dfe7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>to furnish performance and payment bonds in connection with the system in a reasonable amount as determined by the Secretary; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e04dfe8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>require the entity to make any investments in technologies necessary over the life of the agreement to meet future requirements for advanced timing resiliency.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e04dfe9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Competition required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall use competitive procedures similar to those authorized under section 2667 of title 10 in selecting an entity to enter into a cooperative agreement pursuant to this subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e04dfea-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization to purchase services</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may not purchase timing system services from the entity for use by the Department of Transportation or for provision to other Federal and non-Federal governmental agencies until the system achieves operational status, and then only if the necessary funds for such purchases are provided for in subsequent yearly appropriations acts made available to the Secretary for each and every year in which such purchases are made.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e04dfeb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Determination requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may not enter into a cooperative agreement under this subsection unless the Secretary determines that the cooperative agreement is in the best financial interest of the Federal Government. The Secretary shall notify the Committee on Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives of such determination not later than 30 days after the date of the determination.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e04dfec-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>In this subsection the term ‘<term>entity</term>’ means a non-Federal entity with the demonstrated technical expertise and requisite administrative and financial resources to meet any terms and conditions established by the Secretary for purposes of this subsection.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e04dfed-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s514/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Table of Contents</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of contents for <ref href="/us/usc/t49/ch3">chapter 3 of title 49, United States Code</ref><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e04dfee-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s301">49 USC 301</ref> prec.</p></sidenote>, <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:I658242"> <designator>“312. </designator> <label>Alternative timing system.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent><page identifier="/us/stat/132/4279">132 STAT. 4279</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e16591" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s515" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="515">SEC. 515. </num><heading>SCIENTIFIC PERSONNEL.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x2e0506ff-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s2101/41">Section 2101(41) of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e050700-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s515/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(A) Subject to subparagraph (B),</quotedText>” before the text; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e050701-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s515/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y2e052e12-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B)</num><clause class="inline" id="y2e052e13-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>Such term includes an individual who is on board an oceanographic research vessel only to—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e052e14-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>engage in scientific research;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e052e15-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>instruct in oceanography or limnology; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e052e16-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>receive instruction in oceanography or limnology.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y2e052e17-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>For purposes of clause (i), the age of an individual may not be considered in determining whether the individual is described in such clause.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d281874e16653" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s516" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="516">SEC. 516. </num><heading>TRANSPARENCY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e057c38-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s516/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e057c39-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s12101">46 USC 12101 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commandant of the Coast Guard shall publish any letter of determination issued by the Coast Guard National Vessel Documentation Center after the date of the enactment of this Act on the National Vessel Documentation Center website not later than 30 days after the date of issuance of such letter of determination.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e057c3a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s516/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Audit</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e057c3b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s516/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct an audit, the results of which shall be made publicly available, of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e057c3c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s516/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the method or process by which the Coast Guard National Vessel Documentation Center develops policy for and documents compliance with the requirements of <ref href="/us/cfr/t46/s67.97">section 67.97 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations</ref>, for the purpose of issuing endorsements under section 12112 and 12113 of <ref href="/us/usc/t46">title 46, United States Code</ref>;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e057c3d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s516/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the coordination between the Coast Guard and U.S. Customs and Border Protection with respect to the enforcement of such requirements; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e057c3e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s516/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the extent to which the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating and the Secretary of Transportation, through the Maritime Administration, have published and disseminated information to promote compliance with applicable vessel construction requirements.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e057c3f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s516/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the audit under paragraph (1) is complete, the Comptroller General of the United States 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 regarding the results of and recommendations made pursuant to such audit.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e057c40-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s516/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Outline</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the submission of the Comptroller General of the United States report required under subsection (b), 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 an outline of plans—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e057c41-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s516/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>to enhance the transparency of the documentation process, and communications with the maritime industry regarding such process over the next 5 years; and<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4280">132 STAT. 4280</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e057c42-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tV/s516/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>to implement the recommendations made by the Comptroller General of the United States in the report required under subsection (b)(2).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <num value="VI">TITLE VI—</num><heading>ADVISORY COMMITTEES</heading> <section id="d281874e16748" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVI/s601" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="601">SEC. 601. </num><heading>NATIONAL MARITIME TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e081453-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVI/s601/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/stII">Subtitle II 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><part id="y2e0be4e4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658173"><num class="fontsize12 bold" value="K">“PART K—</num><heading class="fontsize12 bold"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e0be4e5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s15101">46 USC 15101</ref> prec.</p></sidenote>NATIONAL MARITIME TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEES</heading></part> <chapter id="y2e0be4e6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 bold" value="151">“CHAPTER 151—</num><heading class="fontsize10 smallCaps"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e0be4e7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s15101">46 USC 15101</ref> prec.</p></sidenote>NATIONAL MARITIME TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEES</heading><toc> <headingItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“Sec.</designator> <label/> </headingItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“15101. </designator> <label>National Chemical Transportation Safety Advisory Committee.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“15102. </designator> <label>National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“15103. </designator> <label>National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“15104. </designator> <label>National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“15105. </designator> <label>National Boating Safety Advisory Committee.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“15106. </designator> <label>National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“15107. </designator> <label>National Navigation Safety Advisory Committee.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“15108. </designator> <label>National Towing Safety Advisory Committee.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“15109. </designator> <label>Administration.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2e0c0bf8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="15101">“§ 15101.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e0c0bf9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s15101">46 USC 15101</ref>.</p></sidenote> National Chemical Transportation Safety Advisory Committee</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0c0bfa-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established a National Chemical Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (in this section referred to as the ‘Committee’).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0c0bfb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Function</inline>.—</heading><content>The Committee shall advise the Secretary on matters relating to the safe and secure marine transportation of hazardous materials.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0c0bfc-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0bfd-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Committee shall consist of not more than 25 members appointed by the Secretary in accordance with this section and section 15109 of this chapter.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0bfe-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Expertise</inline>.—</heading><content>Each member of the Committee shall have particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in matters relating to the function of the Committee.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0bff-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Representation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each member of the Committee shall represent 1 of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c00-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Chemical manufacturing entities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c01-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Entities related to marine handling or transportation of chemicals.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c02-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Vessel design and construction entities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c03-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>Marine safety or security entities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c04-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>Marine environmental protection entities.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c05-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Distribution</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall, based on the needs of the Coast Guard, determine the number of members of the Committee who represent each entity specified in paragraph (3). Neither this paragraph nor any other provision of law shall be construed to require an equal distribution of members representing each entity specified in paragraph (3).<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4281">132 STAT. 4281</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2e0c0c06-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="15102">“§ 15102.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e0c0c07-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s15102">46 USC 15102</ref>.</p></sidenote> National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c08-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established a National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee (in this section referred to as the ‘Committee’).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c09-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Function</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Committee shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c0a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>advise the Secretary on matters relating to the safe operation of vessels to which chapter 45 of this title applies, including the matters of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c0b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>navigation safety;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c0c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>safety equipment and procedures;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c0d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>marine insurance;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c0e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>vessel design, construction, maintenance, and operation; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c0f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>personnel qualifications and training; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c10-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>review regulations proposed under chapter 45 of this title (during preparation of the regulations).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c11-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c12-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Committee shall consist of 18 members appointed by the Secretary in accordance with this section and section 15109 of this chapter.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c13-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Expertise</inline>.—</heading><content>Each member of the Committee shall have particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in matters relating to the function of the Committee.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c14-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Representation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Members of the Committee shall be appointed as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c15-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>10 members shall represent the commercial fishing industry and—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c16-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>as a group, shall together reflect a regional and representational balance; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c17-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>as individuals, shall each have experience—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c18-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>in the operation of vessels to which chapter 45 of this title applies; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c19-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>as a crew member or processing line worker on a fish processing vessel.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c1a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>1 member shall represent naval architects and marine engineers.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c1b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>1 member shall represent manufacturers of equipment for vessels to which chapter 45 of this title applies.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c1c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>1 member shall represent education and training professionals related to fishing vessel, fish processing vessel, and fish tender vessel safety and personnel qualifications.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c1d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>1 member shall represent underwriters that insure vessels to which chapter 45 of this title applies.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c1e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>1 member shall represent owners of vessels to which chapter 45 of this title applies.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c1f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><chapeau>3 members shall represent the general public and, to the extent possible, shall include—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c20-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>an independent expert or consultant in maritime safety;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c21-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>a marine surveyor who provides services to vessels to which chapter 45 of this title applies; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c22-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>a person familiar with issues affecting fishing communities and the families of fishermen.<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4282">132 STAT. 4282</page></content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2e0c0c23-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="15103">“§ 15103.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e0c0c24-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s15103">46 USC 15103</ref>.</p></sidenote> National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c25-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established a National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (in this section referred to as the ‘Committee’).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c26-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Function</inline>.—</heading><content>The Committee shall advise the Secretary on matters relating to personnel in the United States merchant marine, including the training, qualifications, certification, documentation, and fitness of mariners.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c27-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c28-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Committee shall consist of 19 members appointed by the Secretary in accordance with this section and section 15109 of this chapter.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c29-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Expertise</inline>.—</heading><content>Each member of the Committee shall have particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in matters relating to the function of the Committee.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c2a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Representation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Members of the Committee shall be appointed as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c2b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>9 members shall represent mariners and, of the 9—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c2c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>each shall—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c2d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>be a citizen of the United States; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c2e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>hold an active license or certificate issued under chapter 71 of this title or a merchant mariner document issued under chapter 73 of this title;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c2f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>3 shall be deck officers who represent merchant marine deck officers and, of the 3—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c30-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>2 shall be licensed for oceans any gross tons;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c31-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" 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="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c32-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" 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="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c33-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>1 shall have significant tanker experience; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c34-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="V">“(V) </num><chapeau>to the extent practicable—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c35-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>1 shall represent labor; and</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c36-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>1 shall represent management;</content></item> </subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c37-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><chapeau>3 shall be engineering officers who represent merchant marine engineering officers and, of the 3—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c38-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>2 shall be licensed as chief engineer any horsepower;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c39-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" 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="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c3a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><chapeau>to the extent practicable—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c3b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>1 shall represent labor; and</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c3c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>1 shall represent management;</content></item> </subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c3d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><chapeau>2 shall be unlicensed seamen who represent merchant marine unlicensed seaman and, of the 2—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c3e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>1 shall represent able-bodied seamen; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c3f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>1 shall represent qualified members of the engine department; and</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c40-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><content>1 shall be a pilot who represents merchant marine pilots.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c41-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>6 members shall represent marine educators and, of the 6—<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4283">132 STAT. 4283</page></chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c42-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>3 shall be marine educators who represent maritime academies and, of the 3—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c43-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>2 shall represent State maritime academies (and are jointly recommended by such academies); and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c44-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>1 shall represent either State maritime academies or the United States Merchant Marine Academy; and</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c45-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>3 shall be marine educators who represent other maritime training institutions and, of the 3, 1 shall represent the small vessel industry.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c46-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>2 members shall represent shipping companies employed in ship operation management.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c47-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>2 members shall represent the general public.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2e0c0c48-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="15104">“§ 15104.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e0c0c49-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s15104">46 USC 15104</ref>.</p></sidenote> National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c4a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established a National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee (in this section referred to as the ‘Committee’).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c4b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Function</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Committee shall advise the Secretary on matters relating to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c4c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>medical certification determinations for the issuance of licenses, certification of registry, and merchant mariners’ documents with respect to merchant mariners;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c4d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>medical standards and guidelines for the physical qualifications of operators of commercial vessels;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c4e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>medical examiner education; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c4f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>medical research.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c50-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c51-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Committee shall consist of 14 members appointed by the Secretary in accordance with this section and section 15109 of this chapter.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c52-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Expertise</inline>.—</heading><content>Each member of the Committee shall have particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in matters relating to the function of the Committee.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c53-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Representation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Members of the Committee shall be appointed as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c54-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>9 shall represent health-care professionals and have particular expertise, knowledge, and experience regarding the medical examinations of merchant mariners or occupational medicine.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c55-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>5 shall represent professional mariners and have particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in occupational requirements for mariners.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2e0c0c56-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="15105">“§ 15105.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e0c0c57-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s15105">46 USC 15105</ref>.</p></sidenote> National Boating Safety Advisory Committee</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c58-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established a National Boating Safety Advisory Committee (in this section referred to as the ‘Committee’).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c59-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Function</inline>.—</heading><content>The Committee shall advise the Secretary on matters relating to national boating safety.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c5a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c5b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Committee shall consist of 21 members appointed by the Secretary in accordance with this section and section 15109 of this chapter.<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4284">132 STAT. 4284</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c5c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Expertise</inline>.—</heading><content>Each member of the Committee shall have particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in matters relating to the function of the Committee.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c5d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Representation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Members of the Committee shall be appointed as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c5e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>7 members shall represent State officials responsible for State boating safety programs.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c5f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>7 members shall represent recreational vessel and associated equipment manufacturers.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c60-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>7 members shall represent the general public or national recreational boating organizations and, of the 7, at least 5 shall represent national recreational boating organizations.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2e0c0c61-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="15106">“§ 15106.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e0c0c62-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s15106">46 USC 15106</ref>.</p></sidenote> National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c63-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established a National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee (in this section referred to as the ‘Committee’).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0c0c64-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Function</inline>.—</heading><content>The Committee shall advise the Secretary on matters relating to activities directly involved with, or in support of, the exploration of offshore mineral and energy resources, to the extent that such matters are within the jurisdiction of the Coast Guard.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0c3275-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c3276-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Committee shall consist of 15 members appointed by the Secretary in accordance with this section and section 15109 of this chapter.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c3277-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Expertise</inline>.—</heading><content>Each member of the Committee shall have particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in matters relating to the function of the Committee.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c3278-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Representation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Members of the Committee shall be appointed as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c3279-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>2 members shall represent entities engaged in the production of petroleum.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c327a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>2 members shall represent entities engaged in offshore drilling.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c327b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>2 members shall represent entities engaged in the support, by offshore supply vessels or other vessels, of offshore mineral and oil operations, including geophysical services.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c327c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>1 member shall represent entities engaged in the construction of offshore exploration and recovery facilities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c327d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>1 member shall represent entities engaged in diving services related to offshore construction, inspection, and maintenance.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c327e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>1 member shall represent entities engaged in safety and training services related to offshore exploration and construction.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c327f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><content>1 member shall represent entities engaged in pipelaying services related to offshore construction.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c3280-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">“(H) </num><content>2 members shall represent individuals employed in offshore operations and, of the 2, 1 shall have recent practical experience on a vessel or offshore unit involved in the offshore mineral and energy industry.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c3281-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>1 member shall represent national environmental entities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c3282-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">“(J) </num><content>1 member shall represent deepwater ports.<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4285">132 STAT. 4285</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c3283-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="K">“(K) </num><content>1 member shall represent the general public (but not a specific environmental group).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2e0c3284-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="15107">“§ 15107.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e0c3285-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s15107">46 USC 15107</ref>.</p></sidenote> National Navigation Safety Advisory Committee</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0c3286-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established a National Navigation Safety Advisory Committee (in this section referred to as the ‘Committee’).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0c3287-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Function</inline>.—</heading><content>The Committee shall advise the Secretary on matters relating to maritime collisions, rammings, and groundings, Inland Rules of the Road, International Rules of the Road, navigation regulations and equipment, routing measures, marine information, and aids to navigation systems.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0c3288-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c3289-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Committee shall consist of not more than 21 members appointed by the Secretary in accordance with this section and section 15109 of this chapter.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c328a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Expertise</inline>.—</heading><content>Each member of the Committee shall have particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in matters relating to the function of the Committee.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c328b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Representation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each member of the Committee shall represent 1 of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c328c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Commercial vessel owners or operators.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c328d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Professional mariners.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c328e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Recreational boaters.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c328f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>The recreational boating industry.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c3290-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>State agencies responsible for vessel or port safety.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c3291-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>The Maritime Law Association.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c3292-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Distribution</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall, based on the needs of the Coast Guard, determine the number of members of the Committee who represent each entity specified in paragraph (3). Neither this paragraph nor any other provision of law shall be construed to require an equal distribution of members representing each entity specified in paragraph (3).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2e0c3293-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="15108">“§ 15108.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e0c3294-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s15108">46 USC 15108</ref>.</p></sidenote> National Towing Safety Advisory Committee</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0c3295-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established a National Towing Safety Advisory Committee (in this section referred to as the ‘Committee’).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0c3296-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Function</inline>.—</heading><content>The Committee shall advise the Secretary on matters relating to shallow-draft inland navigation, coastal waterway navigation, and towing safety.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0c3297-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c3298-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Committee shall consist of 18 members appointed by the Secretary in accordance with this section and section 15109 of this chapter.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c3299-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Expertise</inline>.—</heading><content>Each member of the Committee shall have particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in matters relating to the function of the Committee.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c329a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Representation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Members of the Committee shall be appointed as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c329b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>7 members shall represent the barge and towing industry, reflecting a regional geographic balance.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c329c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>1 member shall represent the offshore mineral and oil supply vessel industry.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c329d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>1 member shall represent masters and pilots of towing vessels who hold active licenses and have experience on the Western Rivers and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4286">132 STAT. 4286</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c329e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>1 member shall represent masters of towing vessels in offshore service who hold active licenses.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c329f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>1 member shall represent masters of active ship-docking or harbor towing vessels.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c32a0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>1 member shall represent licensed and unlicensed towing vessel engineers with formal training and experience.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c32a1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><content>2 members shall represent port districts, authorities, or terminal operators.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c32a2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">“(H) </num><content>2 members shall represent shippers and, of the 2, 1 shall be engaged in the shipment of oil or hazardous materials by barge.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c32a3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>2 members shall represent the general public.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2e0c32a4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="15109">“§ 15109.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e0c32a5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s15109">46 USC 15109</ref>.</p></sidenote>Administration</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0c32a6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Meetings</inline>.—</heading><content>Each committee established under this chapter shall, at least once each year, meet at the call of the Secretary or a majority of the members of the committee.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0c32a7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Employee Status</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A member of a committee established under this chapter shall not be considered an employee of the Federal Government by reason of service on such committee, except for the purposes of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c32a8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>Chapter 81 of title 5.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c32a9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Chapter 171 of title 28 and any other Federal law relating to tort liability.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0c32aa-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Compensation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding subsection (b), a member of a committee established under this chapter, when actually engaged in the performance of the duties of such committee, may—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c32ab-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>receive compensation at a rate established by the Secretary, not to exceed the maximum daily rate payable under section 5376 of title 5; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c32ac-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>if not compensated in accordance with paragraph (1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c32ad-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>be reimbursed for actual and reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of such duties; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c32ae-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by section 5703 of title 5.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0c32af-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Acceptance of Volunteer Services</inline>.—</heading><content>A member of a committee established under this chapter may serve on such committee on a voluntary basis without pay without regard to section 1342 of title 31 or any other law.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0c32b0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Status of Members</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c32b1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in paragraph (2), with respect to a member of a committee established under this chapter whom the Secretary appoints to represent an entity or group—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c32b2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the member is authorized to represent the interests of the applicable entity or group; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c32b3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>requirements under Federal law that would interfere with such representation and that apply to a special Government employee (as defined in section 202(a) of title 18), including requirements relating to employee conduct, political activities, ethics, conflicts of interest, and corruption, do not apply to the member.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c32b4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding subsection (b), a member of a committee established under this chapter shall <page identifier="/us/stat/132/4287">132 STAT. 4287</page> be treated as a special Government employee for purposes of the committee service of the member if—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c32b5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the Secretary appointed the member to represent the general public; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c32b6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the member, without regard to service on the committee, is a special Government employee.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0c32b7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Service on Committee</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c32b8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Solicitation of nominations</inline>.—</heading><content>Before appointing an individual as a member of a committee established under this chapter, the Secretary shall publish, in the Federal Register, a timely notice soliciting nominations for membership on such committee.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c32b9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appointments</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c32ba-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>After considering nominations received pursuant to a notice published under paragraph (1), the Secretary may, as necessary, appoint a member to the applicable committee established under this chapter.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c32bb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall not seek, consider, or otherwise use information concerning the political affiliation of a nominee in making an appointment to any committee established under this chapter.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c32bc-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Service at pleasure of the secretary</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c32bd-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Each member of a committee established under this chapter shall serve at the pleasure of the Secretary.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c32be-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), a member of the committee established under section 15102 may only be removed prior to the end of the term of that member for just cause.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c32bf-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Security background examinations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may require an individual to have passed an appropriate security background examination before appointment to a committee established under this chapter.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c32c0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c32c1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), a Federal employee may not be appointed as a member of a committee established under this chapter.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c32c2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Special rule for national merchant marine personnel advisory committee</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may appoint a Federal employee to serve as a member of the National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee to represent the interests of the United States Merchant Marine Academy and, notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2), may do so without soliciting, receiving, or considering nominations for such appointment.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c32c3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Terms</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c32c4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The term of each member of a committee established under this chapter shall expire on December 31 of the third full year after the effective date of the appointment.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c32c5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Continued service after term</inline>.—</heading><content>When the term of a member of a committee established under this chapter ends, the member, for a period not to exceed 1 year, may continue to serve as a member until a successor is appointed.<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4288">132 STAT. 4288</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c32c6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Vacancies</inline>.—</heading><content>A vacancy on a committee established under this chapter shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c32c7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Special rule for reappointments</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2), the Secretary may reappoint a member of a committee established under this chapter for any term, other than the first term of the member, without soliciting, receiving, or considering nominations for such appointment.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0c32c8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Staff Services</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall furnish to each committee established under this chapter any staff and services considered by the Secretary to be necessary for the conduct of the committee’s functions.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0c32c9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">“(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chairman; Vice Chairman</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c32ca-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Each committee established under this chapter shall elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman from among the committee’s members.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c32cb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Vice chairman acting as chairman</inline>.—</heading><content>The Vice Chairman shall act as Chairman in the absence or incapacity of, or in the event of a vacancy in the office of, the Chairman.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0c32cc-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Subcommittees and Working Groups</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c32cd-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Chairman of a committee established under this chapter may establish and disestablish subcommittees and working groups for any purpose consistent with the function of the committee.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c32ce-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Participants</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to conditions imposed by the Chairman, members of a committee established under this chapter and additional persons drawn from entities or groups designated by this chapter to be represented on the committee or the general public may be assigned to subcommittees and working groups established under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c32cf-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chair</inline>.—</heading><content>Only committee members may chair subcommittees and working groups established under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0c32d0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="j">“(j) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation, Advice, Reports, and Recommendations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c32d1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c32d2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Before taking any significant action, the Secretary shall consult with, and consider the information, advice, and recommendations of, a committee established under this chapter if the function of the committee is to advise the Secretary on matters related to the significant action.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c32d3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusion</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this paragraph, regulations proposed under chapter 45 of this title are significant actions.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c59e4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Advice, reports, and recommendations</inline>.—</heading><content>Each committee established under this chapter shall submit, in writing, to the Secretary its advice, reports, and recommendations, in a form and at a frequency determined appropriate by the committee.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c59e5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Explanation of actions taken</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 60 days after the date on which the Secretary receives recommendations from a committee under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c59e6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>publish the recommendations on a website accessible at no charge to the public;<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4289">132 STAT. 4289</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c59e7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>if the recommendations are from the committee established under section 15102, establish a mechanism for the submission of public comments on the recommendations; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c59e8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>respond, in writing, to the committee regarding the recommendations, including by providing an explanation of actions taken regarding the recommendations.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c59e9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission to congress</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c59ea-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>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 the advice, reports, and recommendations received from committees under paragraph (2).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c59eb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional submission</inline>.—</heading><content>With respect to a committee established under section 70112 and to which this section applies, the Secretary shall submit the advice, reports, and recommendations received from the committee under paragraph (2) to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives in addition to the committees specified in subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0c59ec-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="k">“(k) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Observers</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Any Federal agency with matters under such agency’s administrative jurisdiction related to the function of a committee established under this chapter may designate a representative to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c59ed-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>attend any meeting of such committee; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c59ee-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>participate as an observer at meetings of such committee that relate to such a matter.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0c59ef-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="l">“(l) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>Each committee established under this chapter shall terminate on September 30, 2027.”</content></subsection> </section> </chapter> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0c59f0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVI/s601/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The analysis for <ref href="/us/usc/t46/stII">subtitle II of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to chapter 147 the following:<quotedContent><toc> <headingItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>“Part K–National Maritime Transportation Advisory Committees</designator> </headingItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator><b>“151. </b></designator> <label><b>National Maritime Transportation Advisory Committees</b></label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252"><b>15101”.</b><?GPOvSpace 04?></target> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0c59f1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVI/s601/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c59f2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVI/s601/c/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Commercial fishing safety advisory committee</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s4508">Section 4508 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, and the item relating to that section in the analysis for chapter 45 of that title,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e0c59f3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s4501">46 USC 4501</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> are <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c59f4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVI/s601/c/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Merchant mariner medical advisory committee</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s7115">Section 7115 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, and the item relating to that section in the analysis for chapter 71 of that title, are<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e0c59f5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s7101">46 USC 7101</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c59f6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVI/s601/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Merchant marine personnel advisory committee</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c59f7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVI/s601/c/3/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s8108">Section 8108 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, and the item relating to that section in the analysis for chapter 81 of that title,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e0c59f8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s8101">46 USC 8101</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> are <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c59f9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVI/s601/c/3/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendment</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s7510/c/1/C">Section 7510(c)(1)(C) of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>National</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>Merchant Marine</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c59fa-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVI/s601/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">National boating safety advisory council</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c59fb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVI/s601/c/4/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s13110">Section 13110 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, and the item relating to that section in the analysis for chapter 131 of that title,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e0c59fc-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s13101">46 USC 13101</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> are <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c59fd-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVI/s601/c/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendments</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/132/4290">132 STAT. 4290</page> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c59fe-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVI/s601/c/4/B/i" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s4302/c/4">Section 4302(c)(4) of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Council established under section 13110 of this title</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Committee established under section 15105 of this title</quotedText>”.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c59ff-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVI/s601/c/4/B/ii" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Repair and replacement of defects</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s4310/f">Section 4310(f) of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Advisory Council</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Advisory Committee</quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c5a00-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVI/s601/c/5" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Navigation safety advisory council</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 5 of the Inland Navigational Rules Act of 1980 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s2073">33 U.S.C. 2073</ref>) is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c5a01-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVI/s601/c/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Towing safety advisory committee</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c5a02-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVI/s601/c/6/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/pl/96/380">Public Law 96–380</ref> (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1231a">33 U.S.C. 1231a</ref>) is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c5a03-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVI/s601/c/6/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendments</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c5a04-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVI/s601/c/6/B/i" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reduction of oil spills from single hull non-self-propelled tank vessels</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s3719">Section 3719 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>National</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>Towing Safety</quotedText>”.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c5a05-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVI/s601/c/6/B/ii" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Safety equipment</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s4102/f/1">Section 4102(f)(1) of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>National</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>Towing Safety</quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0c5a06-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVI/s601/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e0c5a07-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s15101">46 USC 15101 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of Existing Councils and Committees</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding any other provision of law—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c5a08-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVI/s601/d/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>an advisory council or committee substantially similar to an advisory committee established under <ref href="/us/usc/t46/ch151">chapter 151 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, as added by this Act, and that was in force or in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this section, including a council or committee the authority for which was <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction> under subsection (c), may remain in force or in effect for a period of 2 years from the date of enactment of this section, including that the charter, membership, and other aspects of the council or committee may remain in force or in effect; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c5a09-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVI/s601/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>during the 2-year period referenced in paragraph (1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c5a0a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVI/s601/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>requirements relating to the applicable advisory committee established under <ref href="/us/usc/t46/ch151">chapter 151 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, shall be treated as satisfied by the substantially similar advisory council or committee; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c5a0b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVI/s601/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>the enactment of this section, including the amendments made in this section, shall not be the basis—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c5a0c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVI/s601/d/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>to deem, find, or declare such council or committee, including the charter, membership, and other aspects thereof, void, not in force, or not in effect;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c5a0d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVI/s601/d/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>to suspend the activities of such council or committee; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0c5a0e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVI/s601/d/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>to bar the members of such council or committee from meeting.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e18694" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVI/s602" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="602">SEC. 602. </num><heading>MARITIME SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0db99f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVI/s602/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70112">Section 70112 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2e0ecb10-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="70112">“§ 70112.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> Maritime Security Advisory Committees</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb11-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">National Maritime Security Advisory Committee</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/132/4291">132 STAT. 4291</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb12-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established a National Maritime Security Advisory Committee (in this subsection referred to as the ‘Committee’).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb13-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Function</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Committee shall advise the Secretary on matters relating to national maritime security, including on enhancing the sharing of information related to cybersecurity risks that may cause a transportation security incident, between relevant Federal agencies and—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb14-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>State, local, and tribal governments;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb15-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>relevant public safety and emergency response agencies;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb16-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>relevant law enforcement and security organizations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb17-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>maritime industry;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb18-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>port owners and operators; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb19-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>terminal owners and operators.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb1a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb1b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Committee shall consist of at least 8 members, but not more than 21 members, appointed by the Secretary in accordance with this subsection and section 15109 of this title.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb1c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Expertise</inline>.—</heading><content>Each member of the Committee shall have particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in matters relating to the function of the Committee.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb1d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Representation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each of the following shall be represented by at least 1 member of the Committee:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb1e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>Port authorities.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb1f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>Facilities owners and operators.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb20-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>Terminal owners and operators.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb21-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>Vessel owners and operators.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb22-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><content>Maritime labor organizations.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb23-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>The academic community.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb24-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content>State and local governments.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb25-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="viii">“(viii) </num><content>The maritime industry.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb26-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Distribution</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Committee consists of at least 8 members who, together, satisfy the minimum representation requirements of subparagraph (C), the Secretary shall, based on the needs of the Coast Guard, determine the number of additional members of the Committee who represent each entity specified in that subparagraph. Neither this subparagraph nor any other provision of law shall be construed to require an equal distribution of members representing each entity specified in subparagraph (C).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb27-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Administration</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of section 15109 of this title, the Committee shall be treated as a committee established under chapter 151 of such title.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb28-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Area Maritime Security Advisory Committees</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb29-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb2a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb2b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>establish an Area Maritime Security Advisory Committee for any port area of the United States; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb2c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>request such a committee to review the proposed Area Maritime Transportation Security Plan <page identifier="/us/stat/132/4292">132 STAT. 4292</page> developed under section 70103(b) and make recommendations to the Secretary that the committee considers appropriate.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb2d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional functions and meetings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A committee established under this subsection for an area—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb2e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>may advise, consult with, report to, and make recommendations to the Secretary on matters relating to maritime security in that area;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb2f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>may make available to the Congress recommendations that the committee makes to the Secretary; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb30-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><chapeau>shall meet at the call of—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb31-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>the Secretary, who shall call such a meeting at least once during each calendar year; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb32-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>a majority of the committee.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb33-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb34-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Each committee established under this subsection shall consist of at least 7 members appointed by the Secretary, each of whom has at least 5 years practical experience in maritime security operations.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb35-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Terms</inline>.—</heading><content>The term of each member of a committee established under this subsection shall be for a period of not more than 5 years, specified by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb36-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notice</inline>.—</heading><content>Before appointing an individual to a position on a committee established under this subsection, the Secretary shall publish a notice in the Federal Register soliciting nominations for membership on the committee.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb37-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Background examinations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may require an individual to have passed an appropriate security background examination before appointment to a committee established under this subsection.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb38-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Representation</inline>.—</heading><content>Each committee established under this subsection shall be composed of individuals who represent the interests of the port industry, terminal operators, port labor organizations, and other users of the port areas.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb39-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chairperson and vice chairperson</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb3a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Each committee established under this subsection shall elect 1 of the committee’s members as the Chairperson and 1 of the committee’s members as the Vice Chairperson.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb3b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Vice chairperson acting as chairperson</inline>.—</heading><content>The Vice Chairperson shall act as Chairperson in the absence or incapacity of the Chairperson, or in the event of a vacancy in the office of the Chairperson.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ecb3c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Observers</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ef14d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall, and the head of any other interested Federal agency may, designate a representative to participate as an observer with a committee established under this subsection.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ef14e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Role</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary’s designated representative to a committee established under this subsection shall act as the executive secretary of the committee and shall perform the duties set forth in section 10(c) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t5/app">5 U.S.C. App.</ref>).<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4293">132 STAT. 4293</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ef14f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consideration of views</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall consider the information, advice, and recommendations of each committee established under this subsection in formulating policy regarding matters affecting maritime security.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ef150-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Compensation and expenses</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ef151-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A member of a committee established under this subsection, when attending meetings of the committee or when otherwise engaged in the business of the committee, is entitled to receive—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ef152-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>compensation at a rate fixed by the Secretary, not exceeding the daily equivalent of the current rate of basic pay in effect for GS–15 of the General Schedule under section 5332 of title 5 including travel time; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ef153-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>travel or transportation expenses under section 5703 of title 5.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ef154-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Status</inline>.—</heading><content>A member of a committee established under this subsection shall not be considered to be an officer or employee of the United States for any purpose based on the receipt of any payment under this paragraph.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ef155-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><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 committee established under this subsection.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0ef156-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVI/s602/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e0ef157-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70112">46 USC 70112 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of Existing Committee</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding any other provision of law—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ef158-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVI/s602/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>an advisory committee substantially similar to the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee established under <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70112/a">section 70112(a) of title 46, United States Code</ref>, as amended by this section, and that was in force or in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this section, may remain in force or in effect for a period of 2 years from the date of enactment of this section, including that the charter, membership, and other aspects of the committee may remain in force or in effect; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ef159-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVI/s602/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>during the 2-year period referenced in paragraph (1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ef15a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVI/s602/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>requirements relating to the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee established under <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70112/a">section 70112(a) of title 46, United States Code</ref>, as amended by this section, shall be treated as satisfied by the substantially similar advisory committee; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ef15b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVI/s602/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>the enactment of this section, including the amendments made in this section, shall not be the basis—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ef15c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVI/s602/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>to deem, find, or declare such committee, including the charter, membership, and other aspects thereof, void, not in force, or not in effect;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ef15d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVI/s602/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>to suspend the activities of such committee; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e0ef15e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVI/s602/b/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>to bar the members of such committee from meeting.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <num value="VII">TITLE VII—</num><heading><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e0ef15f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Federal Maritime Commission Authorization Act of 2017.</p></sidenote>FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION</heading> <section id="d281874e19186" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s701" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="701">SEC. 701. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="title">Federal Maritime Commission Authorization Act of 2017</shortTitle>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4294">132 STAT. 4294</page></content></section> <section id="d281874e19198" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s702" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="702">SEC. 702. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s308">Section 308 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$24,700,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 and 2017</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$28,012,310 for fiscal year 2018 and $28,544,543 for fiscal year 2019</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d281874e19217" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s703" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="703">SEC. 703. </num><heading>REPORTING ON IMPACT OF ALLIANCES ON COMPETITION.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x2e0f1870-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s306">Section 306 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0f1871-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s703/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0f1872-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s703/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (4), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0f1873-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s703/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (5), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0f1874-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s703/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y2e0f3f85-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>an analysis of the impacts on competition for the purchase of certain covered services by alliances of ocean common carriers acting pursuant to an agreement under this part between or among ocean common carriers, including a summary of actions, including corrective actions, taken by the Commission to promote such competition.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0f3f86-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s703/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0f3f87-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of Certain Covered Services</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term ‘<term>certain covered services</term>’ has the meaning given the term in section 40102.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d281874e19295" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s704" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="704">SEC. 704. </num><heading>DEFINITION OF CERTAIN COVERED SERVICES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x2e0f6698-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s40102">Section 40102 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0f6699-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s704/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (5) through (25) as paragraphs (6) through (26), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0f669a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s704/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (4), the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y2e0f669b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certain covered services</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of sections 41105 and 41307, the term ‘<term>certain covered services</term>’ means, with respect to a vessel—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0f669c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the berthing or bunkering of the vessel;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0f669d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the loading or unloading of cargo to or from the vessel to or from a point on a wharf or terminal;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0f669e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>the positioning, removal, or replacement of buoys related to the movement of the vessel; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0f669f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>with respect to injunctive relief under section 41307, towing vessel services provided to such a vessel.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d281874e19358" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s705" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="705">SEC. 705. </num><heading>REPORTS FILED WITH THE COMMISSION.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x2e0f8db0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s40104/a">Section 40104(a) of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e0fb4c1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0fb4c2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Federal Maritime Commission may require a common carrier or marine terminal operator, or an officer, receiver, trustee, lessee, agent, or employee of the common carrier or marine terminal operator to file with the Commission a periodical or special report, an account, record, rate, or charge, or a memorandum of facts and transactions related to the business of the common carrier or marine terminal operator, as applicable.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0fb4c3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Any report, account, record, rate, charge, or memorandum required to be filed under paragraph (1) shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0fb4c4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>be made under oath if the Commission requires; and<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4295">132 STAT. 4295</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0fb4c5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>be filed in the form and within the time prescribed by the Commission.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0fb4c6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0fb4c7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>limit the scope of any filing ordered under this section to fulfill the objective of the order; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e0fb4c8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>provide a reasonable period of time for respondents to respond based upon their capabilities and the scope of the order.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d281874e19432" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s706" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="706">SEC. 706. </num><heading>PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e1002e9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s706/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notice of Filing</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s40304/a">Section 40304(a) of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e1029fa-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notice of Filing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 7 days after the date an agreement is filed, the Federal Maritime Commission shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1029fb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>transmit a notice of the filing to the Federal Register for publication; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1029fc-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>request interested persons to submit relevant information and documents.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e1029fd-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s706/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Request for Information and Documents</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s40304/d">Section 40304(d) of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>part</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e1029fe-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s706/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e1029ff-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s40304">46 USC 40304 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Saving Clause</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Nothing in this section, or the amendments made by this section, may be construed—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e102a00-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s706/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>to prevent the Federal Maritime Commission from requesting from a person, at any time, any additional information or documents the Commission considers necessary to carry out <ref href="/us/usc/t46/ch403">chapter 403 of title 46, United States Code</ref>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e102a01-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s706/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>to prescribe a specific deadline for the submission of relevant information and documents in response to a request under <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s40304/a/2">section 40304(a)(2) of title 46, United States Code</ref>; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e102a02-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s706/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>to limit the authority of the Commission to request information under <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s40304/d">section 40304(d) of title 46, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e19535" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s707" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="707">SEC. 707. </num><heading>OCEAN TRANSPORTATION INTERMEDIARIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e105113-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s707/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">License Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s40901/a">Section 40901(a) of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>advertise, hold oneself out, or</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>may not</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e105114-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s707/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s40901">Section 40901 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="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e105115-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) and section 40902 do not apply to a person that performs ocean transportation intermediary services on behalf of an ocean transportation intermediary for which it is a disclosed agent.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e105116-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s707/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Financial Responsibility</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s40902/a">Section 40902(a) of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>advertise, hold oneself out, or</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>may not</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e19605" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s708" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="708">SEC. 708. </num><heading>COMMON CARRIERS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e109f37-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s708/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s41104">Section 41104 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e109f38-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s708/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(a) <headingText class="smallCaps">In General</headingText>.—</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>A common carrier</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e109f39-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s708/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a), as designated—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e109f3a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s708/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> paragraph (11) to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y2e109f3b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">“(11) </num><content>knowingly and willfully accept cargo from or transport cargo for the account of a non-vessel-operating common carrier that does not have a tariff as required by section 40501 of this title, or an ocean transportation intermediary that does <page identifier="/us/stat/132/4296">132 STAT. 4296</page> not have a bond, insurance, or other surety as required by section 40902 of this title;”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e109f3c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s708/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (12), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; or</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e109f3d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s708/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y2e109f3e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="13">“(13) </num><content>continue to participate simultaneously in a rate discussion agreement and an agreement to share vessels, in the same trade, if the interplay of the authorities exercised by the specified agreements is likely, by a reduction in competition, to produce an unreasonable reduction in transportation service or an unreasonable increase in transportation cost.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e109f3f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s708/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e10c650-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, there is no private right of action to enforce the prohibition under subsection (a)(13).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e10c651-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Agreement Violation</inline>.—</heading><content>Participants in an agreement found by the Commission to violate subsection (a)(13) shall have 90 days from the date of such Commission finding to withdraw from the agreement as necessary to comply with that subsection.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e10c652-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s708/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e10c653-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s41104">46 USC 41104 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s41104/a/13">Section 41104(a)(13) of title 46, United States Code</ref>, as amended, shall apply to any agreement filed or with an effective date before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e19732" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s709" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="709">SEC. 709. </num><heading>NEGOTIATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e111474-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s709/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Concerted Action</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s41105">Section 41105 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e111475-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s709/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (5) through (8) as paragraphs (7) through (10), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e111476-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s709/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (4) the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y2e111477-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>negotiate with a tug or towing vessel service provider on any matter relating to rates or services provided within the United States by those tugs or towing vessels;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y2e111478-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>with respect to a vessel operated by an ocean common carrier within the United States, negotiate for the purchase of certain covered services, unless the negotiations and any resulting agreements are not in violation of the antitrust laws and are consistent with the purposes of this part, except that this paragraph does not prohibit the setting and publishing of a joint through rate by a conference, joint venture, or association of ocean common carriers;”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e111479-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s709/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t46/ch411">Chapter 411 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e11147a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s709/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 41105 the following:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2e11147b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658166"><num class="fontsize12" value="41105A">“§ 41105A.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e11147c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s41105A">46 USC 41105A</ref>.</p></sidenote> Authority</heading><content class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “Nothing in section 41105, as amended by the Federal Maritime Commission Authorization Act of 2017, shall be construed to limit the authority of the Department of Justice regarding antitrust matters.”</content></section> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e11147d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s709/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in the analysis at the beginning of chapter 411<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e11147e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s41101">46 USC 41101</ref> prec.</p></sidenote>, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 41105 the following:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“41105A. </designator> <label>Authority.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent><page identifier="/us/stat/132/4297">132 STAT. 4297</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e11147f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s709/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s40307/b/1">Section 40307(b)(1) of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>tug operators,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>motor carriers,</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e19869" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s710" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="710">SEC. 710. </num><heading>INJUNCTIVE RELIEF SOUGHT BY THE COMMISSION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e113b90-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s710/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s41307/b">Section 41307(b) of title 46, United States Code</ref> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e113b91-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s710/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1) by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or to substantially lessen competition in the purchasing of certain covered services</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>transportation cost</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e113b92-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s710/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y2e1162a3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Competition factors</inline>.—</heading><content>In making a determination under this subsection regarding whether an agreement is likely to substantially lessen competition in the purchasing of certain covered services, the Commission may consider any relevant competition factors in affected markets, including, without limitation, the competitive effect of agreements other than the agreement under review.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e1162a4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s710/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e1162a5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s41307">46 USC 41307 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s41307/b">Section 41307(b) of title 46, United States Code</ref>, as amended, shall apply to any agreement filed or with an effective date before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e19936" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s711" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="711">SEC. 711. </num><heading>DISCUSSIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e1189b6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s711/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s303">Section 303 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2e11fee7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="303">“§ 303.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> Meetings</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e11fee8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Federal Maritime Commission shall be deemed to be an agency for purposes of section 552b of title 5.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e11fee9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Record</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission, through its secretary, shall keep a record of its meetings and the votes taken on any action, order, contract, or financial transaction of the Commission.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e11feea-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Nonpublic Collaborative Discussions</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e11feeb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding section 552b of title 5, a majority of the Commissioners may hold a meeting that is not open to public observation to discuss official agency business if—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e11feec-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>no formal or informal vote or other official agency action is taken at the meeting;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e11feed-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>each individual present at the meeting is a Commissioner or an employee of the Commission;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e11feee-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>at least 1 Commissioner from each political party is present at the meeting, if applicable; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e11feef-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>the General Counsel of the Commission is present at the meeting.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e11fef0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Disclosure of nonpublic collaborative discussions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided under paragraph (3), not later than 2 business days after the conclusion of a meeting under paragraph (1), the Commission shall make available to the public, in a place easily accessible to the public—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e11fef1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>a list of the individuals present at the meeting; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e11fef2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>a summary of the matters discussed at the meeting, except for any matters the Commission properly determines may be withheld from the public under section 552b(c) of title 5.<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4298">132 STAT. 4298</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e11fef3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Commission properly determines matters may be withheld from the public under section 555b(c) of title 5, the Commission shall provide a summary with as much general information as possible on those matters withheld from the public.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e11fef4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Ongoing proceedings</inline>.—</heading><content>If a meeting under paragraph (1) directly relates to an ongoing proceeding before the Commission, the Commission shall make the disclosure under paragraph (2) on the date of the final Commission decision.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e11fef5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Preservation of open meetings requirements for agency action</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this subsection may be construed to limit the applicability of section 552b of title 5 with respect to a meeting of the Commissioners other than that described in this subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e11fef6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Statutory construction</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Nothing in this subsection may be construed—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e11fef7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>to limit the applicability of section 552b of title 5 with respect to any information which is proposed to be withheld from the public under paragraph (2)(B) of this subsection; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e11fef8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>to authorize the Commission to withhold from any individual any record that is accessible to that individual under section 552a of title 5.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e11fef9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s711/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Table of Contents</inline>.—</heading><content>The analysis at the beginning of <ref href="/us/usc/t46/ch3">chapter 3 of title 46, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e11fefa-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s301">46 USC 301</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> the item relating to section 303 to read as follows:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“303. </designator> <label>Meetings.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e20124" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s712" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="712">SEC. 712. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e11fefb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s305">46 USC 305 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>TRANSPARENCY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e124d1c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s712/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Maritime Commission 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 biannual reports that describe the Commission’s progress toward addressing the issues raised in each unfinished regulatory proceeding, regardless of whether the proceeding is subject to a statutory or regulatory deadline.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e124d1d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s712/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Format of Reports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report under subsection (a) shall, among other things, clearly identify for each unfinished regulatory proceeding—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e124d1e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s712/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the popular title;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e124d1f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s712/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the current stage of the proceeding;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e124d20-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s712/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>an abstract of the proceeding;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e124d21-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s712/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>what prompted the action in question;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e124d22-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s712/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>any applicable statutory, regulatory, or judicial deadline;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e124d23-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s712/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>the associated docket number;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e124d24-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s712/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>the date the rulemaking was initiated;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e124d25-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s712/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>a date for the next action; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e124d26-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s712/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>if a date for next action identified in the previous report is not met, the reason for the delay.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e20198" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s713" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="713">SEC. 713. </num><heading>STUDY OF BANKRUPTCY PREPARATION AND RESPONSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e127437-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s713/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><content>The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study that examines the immediate aftermath of a major ocean carrier bankruptcy and its impact through the supply chain. <page identifier="/us/stat/132/4299">132 STAT. 4299</page> The study shall consider any financial mechanisms that could be used to mitigate the impact of any future bankruptcy events on the supply chain.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e127438-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s713/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>No later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States 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 containing the findings, conclusions, and recommendations, if any, from the study required under subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e20225" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s714" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="714">SEC. 714. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e127439-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s40102">46 USC 40102 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>AGREEMENTS UNAFFECTED.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x2e129b4a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Nothing in this Act may be construed—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e129b4b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s714/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>to limit or amend the definition of “agreement” in <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s40102/1">section 40102(1) of title 46, United States Code</ref>, with respect to the exclusion of maritime labor agreements; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e129b4c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVII/s714/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>to apply to a maritime labor agreement (as defined in section 40102(15) of that title).</content></paragraph> </section> <num value="VIII">TITLE VIII—</num><heading>MISCELLANEOUS</heading> <section id="d281874e20258" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s801" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="801">SEC. 801. </num><heading>REPEAL OF OBSOLETE REPORTING REQUIREMENT.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Subsection (h) of section 888 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s468">6 U.S.C. 468</ref>) is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></section> <section id="d281874e20271" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s802" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="802">SEC. 802. </num><heading>CORRECTIONS TO PROVISIONS ENACTED BY COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION ACTS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 604(b) of the Howard Coble Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014 (<ref href="/us/pl/113/281">Public Law 113–281</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/128/3061">128 Stat. 3061</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and fishery endorsement</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>endorsement</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d281874e20290" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s803" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="803">SEC. 803. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e129b4d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s2101">14 USC 2101 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>OFFICER EVALUATION REPORT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e13378e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s803/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall reduce lieutenant junior grade evaluation reports to the same length as an ensign or place lieutenant junior grade evaluations on an annual schedule.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e13378f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s803/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Surveys</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall conduct surveys of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e133790-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s803/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>outgoing promotion board members and assignment officers to determine, at a minimum—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e135ea1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s803/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>which sections of the officer evaluation report were most useful;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e135ea2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s803/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>which sections of the officer evaluation report were least useful;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e135ea3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s803/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>how to better reflect high performers; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e135ea4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s803/b/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>any recommendations for improving the officer evaluation report; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e135ea5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s803/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>at least 10 percent of the officers from each grade of officers from O1 to O6 to determine how much time each member of the rating chain spends on that member’s portion of the officer evaluation report.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e135ea6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s803/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Revisions</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e135ea7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s803/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 4 years after the date of the completion of the surveys required by subsection (b), <page identifier="/us/stat/132/4300">132 STAT. 4300</page> the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall revise the officer evaluation report, and provide corresponding directions, taking into account the requirements under paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e135ea8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s803/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In revising the officer evaluation report under paragraph (1), the Commandant shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e135ea9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s803/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>consider the findings of the surveys under subsection (b);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e135eaa-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s803/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>improve administrative efficiency;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e135eab-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s803/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>reduce and streamline performance dimensions and narrative text;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e135eac-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s803/c/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>eliminate redundancy with the officer specialty management system and any other record information systems that are used during the officer assignment or promotion process;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e135ead-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s803/c/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>provide for fairness and equity for Coast Guard officers with regard to promotion boards, selection panels, and the assignment process; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e135eae-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s803/c/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><chapeau>ensure officer evaluation responsibilities can be accomplished within normal working hours—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e135eaf-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s803/c/2/F/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>to minimize any impact to officer duties; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e135eb0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s803/c/2/F/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>to eliminate any need for an officer to take liberty or leave for administrative purposes.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e135eb1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s803/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e135eb2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s803/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 545 days after the date of the 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 the findings of the surveys under subsection (b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e135eb3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s803/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Format</inline>.—</heading><content>The report under paragraph (1) shall be formatted by each rank, type of board, and position, as applicable.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e20445" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s804" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="804">SEC. 804. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x2e135eb4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 404 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 (<ref href="/us/pl/111/281">Public Law 111–281</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/124/2950">124 Stat. 2950</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e135eb5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s1102">14 USC 1102 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e135eb6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s804/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), in the text preceding paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections 3304, 5333, and 5753</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3304</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e135eb7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s804/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (b), and <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (c) as subsection (b).</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d281874e20492" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s805" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="805">SEC. 805. </num><heading>COAST GUARD ROTC PROGRAM.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  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 the costs and benefits of creating a Coast Guard Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Program based on the other Armed Forces programs.</content></section> <section id="d281874e20499" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s806" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="806">SEC. 806. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e1385c8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s522">14 USC 522 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>CURRENCY DETECTION CANINE TEAM PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e13acd9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s806/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e13acda-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s806/a/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Canine currency detection team</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>canine currency detection team</term>” means a canine and a canine handler that are trained to detect currency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e13acdb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s806/a/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Secretary</term>” means the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating.<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4301">132 STAT. 4301</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e13acdc-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s806/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program to allow the use of canine currency detection teams for purposes of Coast Guard maritime law enforcement, including underway vessel boardings.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e13acdd-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s806/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Operation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may cooperate with, or enter into an agreement with, the head of another Federal agency to meet the requirements under subsection (b).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e20557" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s807" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="807">SEC. 807. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e13acde-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s313">14 USC 313 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>CENTER OF EXPERTISE FOR GREAT LAKES OIL SPILL SEARCH AND RESPONSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e14220f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s807/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall establish a Center of Expertise for Great Lakes Oil Spill Preparedness and Response (referred to in this section as the “Center of Expertise”) in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t14/s313">section 313 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, as amended by this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e142210-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s807/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Location</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Center of Expertise shall be located in close proximity to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e142211-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s807/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>critical crude oil transportation infrastructure on and connecting the Great Lakes, such as submerged pipelines and high-traffic navigation locks; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e142212-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s807/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>an institution of higher education with adequate aquatic research laboratory facilities and capabilities and expertise in Great Lakes aquatic ecology, environmental chemistry, fish and wildlife, and water resources.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e142213-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s807/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Functions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Center of Expertise shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e142214-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s807/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>monitor and assess, on an ongoing basis, the current state of knowledge regarding freshwater oil spill response technologies and the behavior and effects of oil spills in the Great Lakes;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e142215-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s807/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>identify any significant gaps in Great Lakes oil spill research, including an assessment of major scientific or technological deficiencies in responses to past spills in the Great Lakes and other freshwater bodies, and seek to fill those gaps;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e142216-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s807/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>conduct research, development, testing, and evaluation for freshwater oil spill response equipment, technologies, and techniques to mitigate and respond to oil spills in the Great Lakes;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e142217-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s807/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>educate and train Federal, State, and local first responders located in Coast Guard District 9 in—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e142218-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s807/c/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the incident command system structure;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e142219-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s807/c/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Great Lakes oil spill response techniques and strategies; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e14221a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s807/c/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>public affairs; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e14221b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s807/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>work with academic and private sector response training centers to develop and standardize maritime oil spill response training and techniques for use on the Great Lakes.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e14221c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s807/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>Great Lakes</term>” means Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e20658" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s808" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="808">SEC. 808. </num><heading>PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINTS AND MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE COORDINATION.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x2e14703d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e14703e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s808/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating acting through the Commandant of the <page identifier="/us/stat/132/4302">132 STAT. 4302</page> Coast Guard shall review Coast Guard policies and procedures for public safety answering points and search-and-rescue coordination with State and local law enforcement entities in order to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e14703f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s808/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>further minimize the possibility of maritime 911 calls being improperly routed; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e147040-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s808/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>assure the Coast Guard is able to effectively carry out the Coast Guard’s maritime search and rescue mission; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e147041-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s808/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>the Commandant shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e147042-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s808/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>formulate a national maritime public safety answering points policy; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e147043-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s808/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>submit a report to the Congress on such assessment and policy, which shall include an update to the report submitted in accordance with section 233 of the Howard Coble Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d281874e20699" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s809" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="809">SEC. 809. </num><heading>SHIP SHOAL LIGHTHOUSE TRANSFER: REPEAL.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Effective January 1, 2021, section 27 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1991 (<ref href="/us/pl/102/241">Public Law 102–241</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/105/2218">105 Stat. 2218</ref>) is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></section> <section id="d281874e20715" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s810" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="810">SEC. 810. </num><heading>LAND EXCHANGE, AYAKULIK ISLAND, ALASKA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e150c84-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s810/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Land Exchange; Ayakulik Island, Alaska</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the owner of Ayakulik Island, Alaska, offers to exchange the Island for the Tract—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e150c85-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s810/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>within 10 days after receiving such offer, the Secretary shall provide notice of the offer to the Commandant;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e150c86-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s810/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>within 90 days after receiving the notice under paragraph (1), the Commandant shall develop and transmit to the Secretary proposed operational restrictions on commercial activity conducted on the Tract, including the right of the Commandant to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e150c87-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s810/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>order the immediate termination, for a period of up to 72 hours, of any activity occurring on or from the Tract that violates or threatens to violate one or more of such restrictions; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e150c88-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s810/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>commence a civil action for appropriate relief, including a permanent or temporary injunction enjoining the activity that violates or threatens to violate such restrictions;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e150c89-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s810/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>within 90 days after receiving the proposed operational restrictions from the Commandant, the Secretary shall transmit such restrictions to the owner of Ayakulik Island; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e150c8a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s810/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>within 30 days after transmitting the proposed operational restrictions to the owner of Ayakulik Island, and if the owner agrees to such restrictions, the Secretary shall convey all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Tract to the owner, subject to an easement granted to the Commandant to enforce such restrictions, in exchange for all right, title, and interest of such owner in and to Ayakulik Island.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e150c8b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s810/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Boundary Revisions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may make technical and conforming revisions to the boundaries of the Tract before the date of the exchange.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e150c8c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s810/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Public Land Order</inline>.—</heading><content>Effective on the date of an exchange under subsection (a), Public Land Order 5550 shall have no force <page identifier="/us/stat/132/4303">132 STAT. 4303</page> or effect with respect to submerged lands that are part of the Tract.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e150c8d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s810/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Failure to Timely Respond to Notice</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Commandant does not transmit proposed operational restrictions to the Secretary within 30 days after receiving the notice under subsection (a)(1), the Secretary shall, by not later than 60 days after transmitting such notice, convey all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Tract to the owner of Ayakulik Island in exchange for all right, title, and interest of such owner in and to Ayakulik Island.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e150c8e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s810/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">CERCLA Not Affected</inline>.—</heading><content>This section and an exchange under this section shall not be construed to limit the application of or otherwise affect section 120(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s9620/h">42 U.S.C. 9620(h)</ref>).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e150c8f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s810/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e150c90-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s810/f/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Commandant</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Commandant</term>” means the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, acting through the Commandant of the Coast Guard.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e150c91-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s810/f/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Secretary</term>” means the Secretary of the Interior.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e150c92-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s810/f/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Tract</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Tract</term>” means the land (including submerged land) depicted as “PROPOSED PROPERTY EXCHANGE AREA” on the survey titled “PROPOSED PROPERTY EXCHANGE PARCEL” and dated 3/22/17.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e20841" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s811" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="811">SEC. 811. </num><heading>USE OF TRACT 43.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x2e1533a3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 524(e)(2) of the Pribilof Island Transition Completion Act of 2016 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/120">Public Law 114–120</ref>), as amended by section 3533 of the Pribilof Island Transition Completion Amendments Act of 2016 (subtitle B of <ref href="/us/pl/114/328/tXXXV">title XXXV of Public Law 114–328</ref>), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1533a4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s811/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content><amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>each month</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>each April and October</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1533a5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s811/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content><amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>previous month</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>previous six months</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d281874e20879" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s812" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="812">SEC. 812. </num><heading>COAST GUARD MARITIME DOMAIN AWARENESS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e15cfe6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s812/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall seek to enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act under which the Academy shall prepare an assessment of available unmanned, autonomous, or remotely controlled maritime domain awareness technologies for use by the Coast Guard.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e15cfe7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s812/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The assessment shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e15cfe8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s812/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>describe the potential limitations of current and emerging unmanned technologies used in the maritime domain for—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e15cfe9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s812/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>ocean observation;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e15cfea-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s812/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>vessel monitoring and identification;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e15cfeb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s812/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>weather observation;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e15cfec-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s812/b/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>to the extent practicable for consideration by the Academy, intelligence gathering, surveillance, and reconnaissance; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e15cfed-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s812/b/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>communications;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e15cfee-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s812/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>examine how technologies described in paragraph (1) can help prioritize Federal investment by examining;<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4304">132 STAT. 4304</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e15cfef-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s812/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>affordability, including acquisition, operations, and maintenance;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e15cff0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s812/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>reliability;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e15cff1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s812/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>versatility;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e15cff2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s812/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>efficiency; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e15cff3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s812/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>estimated service life and persistence of effort; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e15cff4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s812/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>analyze whether the use of new and emerging maritime domain awareness technologies can be used to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e15cff5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s812/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>carry out Coast Guard missions at lower costs;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e15cff6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s812/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>expand the scope and range of Coast Guard maritime domain awareness;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e15cff7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s812/b/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>allow the Coast Guard to more efficiently and effectively allocate Coast Guard vessels, aircraft, and personnel; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e15cff8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s812/b/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>identify adjustments that would be necessary in Coast Guard policies, procedures, and protocols to incorporate unmanned technologies to enhance efficiency.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e15cff9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s812/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report to Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after entering into an arrangement with the Secretary under subsection (a), the National Academy of Sciences shall submit the assessment prepared under this section to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e15cffa-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s812/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Information</inline>.—</heading><content>In formulating costs pursuant to subsection (b), the National Academy of Sciences may utilize information from other Coast Guard reports, assessments, or analyses regarding existing Coast Guard manpower requirements or other reports, assessments, or analyses for the acquisition of unmanned, autonomous, or remotely controlled technologies by the Federal Government.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e21008" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s813" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="813">SEC. 813. </num><heading>MONITORING.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e15f70b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s813/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall conduct a 1-year pilot program to determine the impact of persistent use of different types of surveillance systems on illegal maritime activities, including illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, in the Western Pacific region.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e15f70c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s813/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The pilot program shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e15f70d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s813/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>consider the use of light aircraft-based detection systems that can identify potential illegal activity from high altitudes and produce enforcement-quality evidence at low altitudes; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e15f70e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s813/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>be directed at detecting and deterring illegal maritime activities, including illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, and enhancing maritime domain awareness.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e21041" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s814" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="814">SEC. 814. </num><heading>REIMBURSEMENTS FOR NON-FEDERAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS OF CERTAIN AIDS TO NAVIGATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e166c3f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s814/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to the availability of amounts specifically provided in advance in subsequent appropriations Acts and in accordance with this section, the Commandant of the Coast Guard may reimburse a non-Federal entity for costs incurred by the entity for a covered project.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e166c40-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s814/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conditions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commandant may not provide reimbursement under subsection (a) with respect to a covered project unless—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e166c41-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s814/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the need for the project is a result of the completion of construction with respect to a federally authorized navigation channel;<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4305">132 STAT. 4305</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e166c42-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s814/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Commandant determines, through an appropriate navigation safety analysis, that the project is necessary to ensure safe marine transportation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e166c43-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s814/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the Commandant approves the design of the project to ensure that it meets all applicable Coast Guard aids-to-navigation standards and requirements;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e166c44-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s814/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>the non-Federal entity agrees to transfer the project upon completion to the Coast Guard for operation and maintenance by the Coast Guard as a Federal aid to navigation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e166c45-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s814/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>the non-Federal entity carries out the project in accordance with the same laws and regulations that would apply to the Coast Guard if the Coast Guard carried out the project, including obtaining all permits required for the project under Federal and State law; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e166c46-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s814/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>the Commandant determines that the project satisfies such additional requirements as may be established by the Commandant.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e166c47-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s814/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Reimbursements under subsection (a) may not exceed the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e166c48-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s814/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>For a single covered project, $5,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e169359-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s814/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>For all covered projects in a single fiscal year, $5,000,000.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e16935a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s814/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Expiration</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority granted under this section shall expire on the date that is 4 years after the date of enactment of this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e16935b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s814/e" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Project Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>covered project</term>” means a project carried out—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e16935c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s814/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by a non-Federal entity to construct and establish an aid to navigation that facilitates safe and efficient marine transportation on a Federal navigation project authorized by title I of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (<ref href="/us/pl/110/114">Public Law 110–114</ref>); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e16935d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s814/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in an area that was affected by Hurricane Harvey.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e21149" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s815" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="815">SEC. 815. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e16935e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s946">14 USC 946 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>TOWING SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FEES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e16ba6f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s815/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commandant of the Coast Guard shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e16ba70-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s815/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>review and compare the costs to the Government of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e16ba71-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s815/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>towing vessel inspections performed by the Coast Guard; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e16ba72-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s815/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>such inspections performed by a third party; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e16ba73-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s815/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>based on such review and comparison, determine whether the costs to the Government of such inspections performed by a third party are different than the costs to the Government of such inspections performed by the Coast Guard.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e16ba74-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s815/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Revision of Fees</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Commandant determines under subsection (a) that the costs to the Government of such inspections performed by a third party are different than the costs to the Government of such inspections performed by the Coast Guard, then the Commandant shall revise the fee assessed by the Coast Guard for such inspections as necessary to conform to the requirements under <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s9701">section 9701 of title 31, United States Code</ref>, that such fee be based on the cost to the Government of such inspections and accurately reflect such costs.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e21201" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s816" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="816">SEC. 816. </num><heading>OIL SPILL DISBURSEMENTS AUDITING AND REPORT.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x2e16e085-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1012 of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s2712">33 U.S.C. 2712</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e16e086-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s816/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by repealing subsection (g);<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4306">132 STAT. 4306</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e16e087-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s816/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (l)(1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Within one year after the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010, and annually thereafter,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Each year, on the date on which the President submits to Congress a budget under <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105">section 1105 of title 31, United States Code</ref>,</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e16e088-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s816/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subsection (l)(2) to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y2e170799-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e17079a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>a list of each incident that—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e17079b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>occurred in the preceding fiscal year; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e17079c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>resulted in disbursements from the Fund, for removal costs and damages, totaling $500,000 or more;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e17079d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>a list of each incident that—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e17079e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>occurred in the fiscal year preceding the preceding fiscal year; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e17079f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>resulted in disbursements from the Fund, for removal costs and damages, totaling $500,000 or more; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1707a0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>an accounting of any amounts reimbursed to the Fund in the preceding fiscal year that were recovered from a responsible party for an incident that resulted in disbursements from the Fund, for removal costs and damages, totaling $500,000 or more.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d281874e21293" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s817" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="817">SEC. 817. </num><heading>FLEET REQUIREMENTS ASSESSMENT AND STRATEGY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e17caf1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s817/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>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, in consultation with interested Federal and non-Federal stakeholders, 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 including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e17caf2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s817/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>an assessment of Coast Guard at-sea operational fleet requirements to support its statutory missions established in the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s101/etseq">6 U.S.C. 101 et seq.</ref>); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e17caf3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s817/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a strategic plan for meeting the requirements identified under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e17caf4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s817/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report under subsection (a) shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e17caf5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s817/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>an assessment of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e17caf6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s817/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the extent to which the Coast Guard at-sea operational fleet requirements referred to in subsection (a)(1) are currently being met;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e17caf7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s817/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Coast Guard’s current fleet, its operational lifespan, and how the anticipated changes in the age and distribution of vessels in the fleet will impact the ability to meet at-sea operational requirements;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e17caf8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s817/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>fleet operations and recommended improvements to minimize costs and extend operational vessel life spans; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e17caf9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s817/b/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the number of Fast Response Cutters, Offshore Patrol Cutters, and National Security Cutters needed to meet at-sea operational requirements as compared to planned acquisitions under the current programs of record;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e17cafa-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s817/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>an analysis of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e17cafb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s817/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>how the Coast Guard at-sea operational fleet requirements are currently met, including the use of the <page identifier="/us/stat/132/4307">132 STAT. 4307</page> Coast Guard’s current cutter fleet, agreements with partners, chartered vessels, and unmanned vehicle technology; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e17cafc-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s817/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>whether existing and planned cutter programs of record (including the Fast Response Cutter, Offshore Patrol Cutter, and National Security Cutter) will enable the Coast Guard to meet at-sea operational requirements; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e17cafd-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s817/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>a description of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e17cafe-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s817/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>planned manned and unmanned vessel acquisition; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e17caff-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s817/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>how such acquisitions will change the extent to which the Coast Guard at-sea operational requirements are met.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e17cb00-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s817/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation and Transparency</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e17f211-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s817/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In consulting with the Federal and non-Federal stakeholders under subsection (a), the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e17f212-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s817/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>provide the stakeholders with opportunities for input—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e17f213-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s817/c/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>prior to initially drafting the report, including the assessment and strategic plan; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e17f214-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s817/c/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>not later than 3 months prior to finalizing the report, including the assessment and strategic plan, for submission; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e17f215-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s817/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>document the input and its disposition in the report.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e17f216-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s817/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transparency</inline>.—</heading><content>All input provided under paragraph (1) shall be made available to the public.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e17f217-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s817/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Ensuring Maritime Coverage</inline>.—</heading><content>In order to meet Coast Guard mission requirements for search and rescue, ports, waterways, and coastal security, and maritime environmental response during recapitalization of Coast Guard vessels, the Coast Guard shall ensure continuity of the coverage, to the maximum extent practicable, in the locations that may lose assets.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e21444" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s818" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="818">SEC. 818. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e17f218-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s1133">14 USC 1133 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>NATIONAL SECURITY CUTTER.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e184039-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s818/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Standard Method for Tracking</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commandant of the Coast Guard may not certify an eighth National Security Cutter as Ready for Operations before the date on which the Commandant provides to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e18403a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s818/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a notification of a new standard method for tracking operational employment of Coast Guard major cutters that does not include time during which such a cutter is away from its homeport for maintenance or repair; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e18403b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s818/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>a report analyzing cost and performance for different approaches to achieving varied levels of operational employment using the standard method required by paragraph (1) that, at a minimum—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e18403c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s818/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>compares over a 30-year period the average annualized baseline cost and performances for a certified National Security Cutter that operated for 185 days away from homeport or an equivalent alternative measure of operational tempo—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e18403d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s818/a/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>against the cost of a 15 percent increase in days away from homeport or an equivalent alternative <page identifier="/us/stat/132/4308">132 STAT. 4308</page> measure of operational tempo for a National Security Cutter; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e18403e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s818/a/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>against the cost of the acquisition and operation of an additional National Security Cutter; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e18403f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s818/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>examines the optimal level of operational employment of National Security Cutters to balance National Security Cutter cost and mission performance.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e184040-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s818/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e184041-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s818/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 221(b) of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012 (<ref href="/us/stat/126/1560">126 Stat. 1560</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e184042-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s573">14 USC 573 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e184043-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s818/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 204(c)(1) of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2016 (<ref href="/us/stat/130/35">130 Stat. 35</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e184044-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s504">14 USC 504 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e21541" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s819" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="819">SEC. 819. </num><heading>ACQUISITION PLAN FOR INLAND WATERWAY AND RIVER TENDERS AND BAY-CLASS ICEBREAKERS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e18b575-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s819/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Acquisition Plan</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 270 days after the date of the 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 plan to replace or extend the life of the Coast Guard fleet of inland waterway and river tenders, and the Bay-class icebreakers.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e18b576-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s819/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The plan under subsection (a) shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e18b577-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s819/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>an analysis of the work required to extend the life of vessels described in subsection (a);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e18b578-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s819/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>recommendations for which, if any, such vessels it is cost effective to undertake a ship-life extension or enhanced maintenance program;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e18b579-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s819/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>an analysis of the aids to navigation program to determine if advances in navigation technology may reduce the needs for physical aids to navigation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e18b57a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s819/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>recommendations for changes to physical aids to navigation and the distribution of such aids that reduce the need for the acquisition of vessels to replace the vessels described in subsection (a);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e18b57b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s819/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>a schedule for the acquisition of vessels to replace the vessels described in subsection (a), including the date on which the first vessel will be delivered;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e18b57c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s819/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>the date such acquisition will be complete;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e18b57d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s819/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>a description of the order and location of replacement vessels;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e18b57e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s819/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>an estimate of the cost per vessel and of the total cost of the acquisition program of record; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e18b57f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s819/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>an analysis of whether existing vessels can be used.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e21610" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s820" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="820">SEC. 820. </num><heading>GREAT LAKES ICEBREAKER ACQUISITION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e18dc90-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s820/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Icebreaking on the Great Lakes</inline>.—</heading><content>For fiscal years 2018 and 2019, the Commandant of the Coast Guard may use funds made available pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t14/s4902">section 4902 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, as amended by this Act, for the construction of an icebreaker that is at least as capable as the Coast Guard Cutter <i>Mackinaw</i> to enhance icebreaking capacity on the Great Lakes.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e18dc91-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s820/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Acquisition Plan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 45 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall submit a plan to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives for acquiring an icebreaker described in subsections (a) and (b). Such plan shall include—<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4309">132 STAT. 4309</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e18dc92-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s820/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the details and schedule of the acquisition activities to be completed; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e18dc93-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s820/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a description of how the funding for Coast Guard acquisition, construction, and improvements that was appropriated under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/31">Public Law 115–31</ref>) will be allocated to support the acquisition activities referred to in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e21656" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s821" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="821">SEC. 821. </num><heading>POLAR ICEBREAKERS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e1978d4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s821/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Enhanced Maintenance Program for the Polar Star</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e199fe5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s821/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall conduct an enhanced maintenance program on Coast Guard Cutter <i>Polar Star</i> (WAGB–10) to extend the service life of such vessel until at least December 31, 2025.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e199fe6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s821/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement for report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, in consultation with Naval Sea Systems Command, shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a detailed report describing a plan to extend the service life of the Coast Guard Cutter <i>Polar Star</i> (WAGB–10) until at least December 31, 2025, through an enhanced maintenance program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e199fe7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s821/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Content</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by paragraph (2) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e199fe8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s821/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>An assessment and discussion of the enhanced maintenance program recommended by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Committee on Polar Icebreaker Cost Assessment in the letter report “Acquisition and Operation of Polar Icebreakers: Fulfilling the Nation’s Needs”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e199fe9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s821/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>An assessment and discussion of the Government Accountability Office’s concerns and recommendations regarding service life extension work on Coast Guard Cutter <i>Polar Star</i> (WAGB–10) in the report “Status of the Coast Guard’s Polar Icebreaking Fleet Capability and Recapitalization Plan”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e199fea-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s821/a/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>Based upon a materiel condition assessment of the Coast Guard Cutter <i>Polar Star</i> (WAGB–10)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e199feb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s821/a/3/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>a description of the service life extension needs of the vessel;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e199fec-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s821/a/3/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>detailed information regarding planned shipyard work for each fiscal year to meet such needs; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e199fed-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s821/a/3/C/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>an estimate of the amount needed to be appropriated to complete the enhanced maintenance program.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e199fee-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s821/a/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>A plan to ensure the vessel will maintain seasonally operational status during the enhanced maintenance program.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e199fef-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s821/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commandant of the Coast Guard may use funds made available pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t14/s4902">section 4902 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, as amended <page identifier="/us/stat/132/4310">132 STAT. 4310</page> by section 202 of this Act, for the enhanced maintenance program described in the report required by subsection (a).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e199ff0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s821/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012; Amendment</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>), as amended, is further amended as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e199ff1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s821/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsections (a) through (d);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e199ff2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s821/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (e) through (g) as subsections (a) through (c), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e199ff3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s821/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a), as redesignated—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e199ff4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s821/b/3/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Except as provided in subsection (c), the Commandant</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Commandant</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e199ff5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s821/b/3/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (1) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Polar Sea or</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e199ff6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s821/b/3/C" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (2) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>either of the vessels</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Polar Star or the Polar Sea</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e199ff7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s821/b/3/D" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>in paragraph (3) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>either of the vessels</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Polar Star</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e21840" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s822" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="822">SEC. 822. </num><heading>STRATEGIC ASSETS IN THE ARCTIC.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e1a6348-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s822/a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of Arctic</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>Arctic</term>” has the meaning given the 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> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e1a6349-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s822/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1a634a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s822/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Arctic continues to grow in significance to both the national security interests and the economic prosperity of the United States; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1a634b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s822/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Coast Guard must ensure it is positioned to respond to any accident, incident, or threat with appropriate assets.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e1a634c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s822/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and taking into consideration the Department of Defense 2016 Arctic Strategy, 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 the progress toward implementing the strategic objectives described in the United States Coast Guard Arctic Strategy dated May 2013.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e1a634d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s822/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report under subsection (c) shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1a634e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s822/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a description of the Coast Guard’s progress toward each strategic objective identified in the United States Coast Guard Arctic Strategy dated May 2013;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1a634f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s822/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>an assessment of the assets and infrastructure necessary to meet the strategic objectives identified in the United States Coast Guard Arctic Strategy dated May 2013 based on factors such as—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1a6350-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s822/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>response time;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1a6351-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s822/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>coverage area;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1a6352-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s822/d/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>endurance on scene;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1a6353-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s822/d/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>presence; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1a6354-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s822/d/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>deterrence;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1a6355-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s822/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>an analysis of the sufficiency of the distribution of National Security Cutters, Offshore Patrol Cutters, and Fast Response Cutters both stationed in various Alaskan ports and in other locations to meet the strategic objectives identified in the United States Coast Guard Arctic Strategy, dated May 2013;<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4311">132 STAT. 4311</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1a6356-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s822/d/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>plans to provide communications throughout the entire Coastal Western Alaska Captain of the Port zone to improve waterway safety and mitigate close calls, collisions, and other dangerous interactions between the shipping industry and subsistence hunters;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1a6357-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s822/d/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>plans to prevent marine casualties, when possible, by ensuring vessels avoid environmentally sensitive areas and permanent security zones;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1a6358-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s822/d/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><chapeau>an explanation of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1a6359-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s822/d/6/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>whether it is feasible to establish a vessel traffic service, using existing resources or otherwise; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1a635a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s822/d/6/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>whether an Arctic Response Center of Expertise is necessary to address the gaps in experience, skills, equipment, resources, training, and doctrine to prepare, respond to, and recover spilled oil in the Arctic; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1a635b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s822/d/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>an assessment of whether sufficient agreements are in place to ensure the Coast Guard is receiving the information it needs to carry out its responsibilities.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e21970" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s823" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="823">SEC. 823. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e1a635c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1321">33 USC 1321 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ARCTIC PLANNING CRITERIA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e1aff9d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s823/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Alternative Planning Criteria</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1aff9e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s823/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s2701/etseq">33 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.</ref>), the Commandant of the Coast Guard may approve a vessel response plan under section 311 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1321">33 U.S.C. 1321</ref>) for a vessel operating in any area covered by the Captain of the Port Zone (as established by the Commandant) that includes the Arctic, if the Commandant verifies that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1aff9f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s823/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>equipment required to be available for response under the plan has been tested and proven capable of operating in the environmental conditions expected in the area in which it is intended to be operated; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1affa0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s823/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the operators of such equipment have conducted training on the equipment within the area covered by such Captain of the Port Zone.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1affa1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s823/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Post-approval requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In approving a vessel response plan under paragraph (1), the Commandant shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1b26b2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s823/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>require that the oil spill removal organization identified in the vessel response plan conduct regular exercises and drills using the response resources identified in the plan in the area covered by the Captain of the Port Zone that includes the Arctic; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1b26b3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s823/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>allow such oil spill removal organization to take credit for a response to an actual spill or release in the area covered by such Captain of the Port Zone, instead of conducting an exercise or drill required under subparagraph (A), if the oil spill removal organization—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e1b26b4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s823/a/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>documents which exercise or drill requirements were met during the response; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e1b26b5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s823/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>submits a request for credit to, and receives approval from, the Commandant.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e1b26b6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s823/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1b26b7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s823/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days 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 <page identifier="/us/stat/132/4312">132 STAT. 4312</page> report on the oil spill prevention and response capabilities for the area covered by the Captain of the Port Zone (as established by the Commandant) that includes the Arctic.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1b26b8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s823/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1b26b9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s823/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A description of equipment and assets available for response under the vessel response plans approved for vessels operating in the area covered by the Captain of the Port Zone, including details on any providers of such equipment and assets.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1b26ba-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s823/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>A description of the location of such equipment and assets, including an estimate of the time to deploy the equipment and assets.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1b26bb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s823/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>A determination of how effectively such equipment and assets are distributed throughout the area covered by the Captain of the Port Zone.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1b26bc-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s823/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>A statement regarding whether the ability to maintain and deploy such equipment and assets is taken into account when measuring the equipment and assets available throughout the area covered by the Captain of the Port Zone.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1b26bd-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s823/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>A validation of the port assessment visit process and response resource inventory for response under the vessel response plans approved for vessels operating in the area covered by the Captain of the Port Zone.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1b26be-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s823/b/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>A determination of the compliance rate with Federal vessel response plan regulations in the area covered by the Captain of the Port Zone during the previous 3 years.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1b26bf-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s823/b/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>A description of the resources needed throughout the area covered by the Captain of the Port Zone to conduct port assessments, exercises, response plan reviews, and spill responses.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e1b26c0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s823/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of Arctic</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>Arctic</term>” has the meaning given the term under 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> <section id="d281874e22122" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s824" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="824">SEC. 824. </num><heading>VESSEL RESPONSE PLAN AUDIT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e1bea11-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s824/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall complete and 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 comprehensive review of the processes and resources used by the Coast Guard to implement vessel response plan requirements under section 311 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1321">33 U.S.C. 1321</ref>).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e1bea12-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s824/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Required Elements of Review</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The review required under subsection (a) shall, at a minimum, include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1bea13-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s824/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>a study, or an audit if appropriate, of the processes the Coast Guard uses—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1bea14-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s824/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>to approve the vessel response plans referred to in subsection (a);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1bea15-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s824/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to approve alternate planning criteria used in lieu of National Planning Criteria in approving such plans;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1bea16-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s824/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>to verify compliance with such plans; and<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4313">132 STAT. 4313</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1bea17-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s824/b/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>to act in the event of a failure to comply with the requirements of such plans;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1bea18-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s824/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>an examination of all Federal and State agency resources used by the Coast Guard in carrying out the processes identified under paragraph (1), including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1bea19-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s824/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the current staffing model and organization;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1bea1a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s824/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>data, software, simulators, systems, or other technology, including those pertaining to weather, oil spill trajectory modeling, and risk management;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1bea1b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s824/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the total amount of time per fiscal year expended by Coast Guard personnel to approve and verify compliance with vessel response plans; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1bea1c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s824/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the average amount of time expended by the Coast Guard for approval of, and verification of compliance with, a single vessel response plan;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1bea1d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s824/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>an analysis of how, including by what means or methods, the processes identified under paragraph (1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1bea1e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s824/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>ensure compliance with applicable law;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1bea1f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s824/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>are implemented by the Coast Guard, including at the district and sector levels;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1bea20-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s824/b/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>are informed by public comment and engagement with States, Indian Tribes, and other regional stakeholders;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1bea21-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s824/b/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>ensure availability and adequate operational capability and capacity of required assets and equipment, including in cases in which contractual obligations may limit the availability of such assets and equipment for response;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1bea22-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s824/b/3/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><chapeau>provide for adequate asset and equipment mobilization time requirements, particularly with respect to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e1bea23-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s824/b/3/E/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>calculation and establishment of such requirements;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e1bea24-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s824/b/3/E/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>verifying compliance with such requirements; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e1bea25-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s824/b/3/E/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>factoring in weather, including specific regional adverse weather as defined in <ref href="/us/cfr/t33/s155.1020">section 155.1020 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations</ref>, in calculating, establishing, and verifying compliance with such requirements;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1bea26-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s824/b/3/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>ensure response plan updates and vessel compliance when changes occur in response planning criteria, asset and equipment mobilization times, or regional response needs, such as trends in transportation of high gravity oils or changes in vessel traffic volume; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1bea27-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s824/b/3/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>enable effective action by the Coast Guard in the event of a failure to comply with response plan requirements;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1bea28-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s824/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>a determination regarding whether asset and equipment mobilization time requirements under approved vessel response plans can be met by the vessels to which they apply; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1bea29-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s824/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>recommendations for improving the processes identified under paragraph (1), including recommendations regarding the sufficiency of Coast Guard resources dedicated to those processes.<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4314">132 STAT. 4314</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e22276" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s825" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="825">SEC. 825. </num><heading>WATERS DEEMED NOT NAVIGABLE WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  For purposes of the application of <ref href="/us/usc/t46/stII">subtitle II of title 46, United States Code</ref>, to the Volunteer (Hull Number CCA4108), the Illinois and Michigan Canal is deemed to not be navigable waters of the United States.</content></section> <section id="d281874e22286" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s826" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="826">SEC. 826. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e1c113a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s12114">46 USC 12114 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DOCUMENTATION OF RECREATIONAL VESSELS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x2e1c113b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Coast Guard personnel performing nonrecreational vessel documentation functions under <ref href="/us/usc/t46/ch121/schII">subchapter II of chapter 121 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, may perform recreational vessel documentation under section 12114 of such title in any fiscal year in which—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1c113c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s826/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>funds available for Coast Guard operating expenses may not be used for expenses incurred for recreational vessel documentation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1c113d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s826/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>fees collected from owners of yachts and credited to such use are insufficient to pay expenses of recreational vessel documentation; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1c113e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s826/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>there is a backlog of applications for recreational vessel documentation.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d281874e22316" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s827" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="827">SEC. 827. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e1c113f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s4302">46 USC 4302 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS; EXEMPTION FROM THROWABLE PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES REQUIREMENT.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x2e1c3850-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1c3851-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s827/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>prescribe regulations in <ref href="/us/cfr/t46/pt160">part 160 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations</ref>, that treat a marine throw bag, as that term is commonly used in the commercial whitewater rafting industry, as a type of lifesaving equipment; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1c3852-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s827/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>revise <ref href="/us/cfr/t33/s175.17">section 175.17 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations</ref>, to exempt rafts that are 16 feet or more overall in length from the requirement to carry an additional throwable personal flotation device when such a marine throw bag is onboard and accessible.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d281874e22346" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s828" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="828">SEC. 828. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e1c3853-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s4302">46 USC 4302 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS AND ALTERNATIVE USE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e1c5f64-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s828/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall develop a performance standard for the alternative use and possession of visual distress alerting and locating signals as mandated by carriage requirements for recreational boats in <ref href="/us/cfr/t33/pt175/sptC">subpart C of part 175 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations</ref>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e1c5f65-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s828/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the performance standard for alternative use and possession of visual distress alerting and locating signals is finalized, the Secretary shall revise <ref href="/us/cfr/t33/pt175">part 175 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations</ref>, to allow for carriage of such alternative signal devices.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e22383" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s829" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="829">SEC. 829. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e1c5f66-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s7302">46 USC 7302</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>RADAR REFRESHER TRAINING.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  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 prescribe a final rule eliminating the requirement that a mariner actively using the mariner’s credential complete an approved refresher or recertification course to maintain a radar <page identifier="/us/stat/132/4315">132 STAT. 4315</page> observer endorsement. This rulemaking shall be exempt from chapters 5 and 6 of <ref href="/us/usc/t5">title 5, United States Code</ref>, and Executive Orders 12866 and 13563.</content></section> <section id="d281874e22401" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s830" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="830">SEC. 830. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e1c5f67-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s4502">46 USC 4502 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>COMMERCIAL FISHING VESSEL SAFETY NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS PLAN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e1cfba8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s830/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement for Plan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>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 develop and 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 national communications plan for the purposes of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1cfba9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s830/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>disseminating information to the commercial fishing vessel industry;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1cfbaa-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s830/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>conducting outreach with the commercial fishing vessel industry;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1cfbab-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s830/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>facilitating interaction with the commercial fishing vessel industry; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1cfbac-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s830/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>releasing information collected under <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s15102">section 15102 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, as added by this Act, to the commercial fishing vessel industry.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e1cfbad-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s830/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Content</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The plan required by subsection (a), and each annual update, shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1cfbae-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s830/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>identify staff, resources, and systems available to the Secretary to ensure the widest dissemination of information to the commercial fishing vessel industry;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1cfbaf-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s830/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>include a means to document all communication and outreach conducted with the commercial fishing vessel industry; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1cfbb0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s830/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>include a mechanism to measure effectiveness of such plan.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e1cfbb1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s830/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after submission of the initial plan, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall implement the plan and shall at a minimum—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1cfbb2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s830/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>leverage Coast Guard staff, resources, and systems available;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1cfbb3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s830/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>monitor implementation nationwide to ensure adherence to plan contents;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1cfbb4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s830/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>allow each Captain of the Port to adopt the most effective strategy and means to communicate with commercial fishing vessel industry in that Captain of the Port Zone;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1cfbb5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s830/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>document communication and outreach; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1cfbb6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s830/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>solicit feedback from the commercial fishing vessel industry.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e1cfbb7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s830/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report and Updates</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1cfbb8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s830/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>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 the effectiveness of the plan to date and any updates to ensure maximum impact of the plan one year after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 4 years thereafter; and<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4316">132 STAT. 4316</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1cfbb9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s830/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>include in such report input from individual Captains of the Port and any feedback received from the commercial fishing vessel industry.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e22525" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s831" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="831">SEC. 831. </num><heading>ATLANTIC COAST PORT ACCESS ROUTE STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of the Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard 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 action taken to carry out the recommendations contained in the final report issued by the Atlantic Coast Port Access Route Study (ACPARS) workgroup for which notice of availability was published March 14, 2016 (<ref href="/us/fr/81/13307">81 Fed. Reg. 13307</ref>).</content></section> <section id="d281874e22535" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s832" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="832">SEC. 832. </num><heading>DRAWBRIDGES.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x2e1d49da-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 5 of the Act entitled “An Act making appropriations for the construction, repair, and preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors, and for other purposes”, approved August 18, 1894 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s499">33 U.S.C. 499</ref>), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e1e0d2b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Temporary Changes to Drawbridge Operating Schedules</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s553">section 553 of title 5, United States Code</ref>, whenever a temporary change to the operating schedule of a drawbridge, lasting 180 days or less—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1e0d2c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>is approved—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1e0d2d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e1e0d2e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>issue a deviation approval letter to the bridge owner; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e1e0d2f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>announce the temporary change in—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e1e0d30-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>the Local Notice to Mariners;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e1e0d31-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>a broadcast notice to mariners and through radio stations; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e1e0d32-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>such other local media as the Secretary considers appropriate; and</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1e0d33-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>the bridge owner, except a railroad bridge owner, shall notify—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e1e0d34-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the public by publishing notice of the temporary change in a newspaper of general circulation published in the place where the bridge is located;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e1e3445-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the department, agency, or office of transportation with jurisdiction over the roadway that abuts the approaches to the bridge; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e1e3446-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the law enforcement organization with jurisdiction over the roadway that abuts the approaches to the bridge; or</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1e3447-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>is denied, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1e3448-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>not later than 10 days after the date of receipt of the request, provide the bridge owner in writing the reasons for the denial, including any supporting data and evidence used to make the determination; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1e3449-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>provide the bridge owner a reasonable opportunity to address each reason for the denial and resubmit the request.<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4317">132 STAT. 4317</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e1e344a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Drawbridge Movements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1e344b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>shall require a drawbridge operator to record each movement of the drawbridge in a logbook;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1e344c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>may inspect the logbook to ensure drawbridge movement is in accordance with the posted operating schedule;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1e344d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>shall review whether deviations from the posted operating schedule are impairing vehicular and pedestrian traffic; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1e344e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>may determine if the operating schedule should be adjusted for efficiency of maritime or vehicular and pedestrian traffic.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e1e344f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1e3450-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Logbooks</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An operator of a drawbridge built across a navigable river or other water of the United States—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1e3451-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>that opens the draw of such bridge for the passage of a vessel, shall record in a logbook—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e1e3452-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the bridge identification and date of each opening;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e1e3453-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the bridge tender or operator for each opening;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e1e3454-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>each time it is opened for navigation;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e1e3455-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>each time it is closed for navigation;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e1e3456-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><content>the number and direction of vessels passing through during each opening;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e1e3457-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>the types of vessels passing through during each opening;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e1e3458-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content>an estimated or known size (height, length, and beam) of the largest vessel passing through during each opening;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e1e3459-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="viii">“(viii) </num><content>for each vessel, the vessel name and registration number if easily observable; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e1e345a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ix">“(ix) </num><content>all maintenance openings, malfunctions, or other comments; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1e345b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>that remains open to navigation but closes to allow for trains to cross, shall record in a logbook—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e1e345c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the bridge identification and date of each opening and closing;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e1e345d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the bridge tender or operator;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e1e345e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>each time it is opened to navigation;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e1e345f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>each time it is closed to navigation; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e1e3460-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><content>all maintenance openings, closings, malfunctions, or other comments.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1e3461-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Maintenance of logbooks</inline>.—</heading><content>A drawbridge operator shall maintain logbooks required under paragraph (1) for not less than 5 years.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1e3462-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission of logbooks</inline>.—</heading><content>At the request of the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, a drawbridge operator shall submit to the Secretary the logbook required under paragraph (1) as the Secretary considers necessary to carry out this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1e3463-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption</inline>.—</heading><content>The requirements under paragraph (1) shall be exempt from sections 3501 to 3521 of <ref href="/us/usc/t44">title 44, United States Code</ref>.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d281874e22798" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s833" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="833">SEC. 833. </num><heading>WAIVER.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s8902">Section 8902 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, shall not apply to the chain ferry DIANE (United States official number CG002692) <page identifier="/us/stat/132/4318">132 STAT. 4318</page> when such vessel is operating on the Kalamazoo River in Saugatuck, Michigan.</content></section> <section id="d281874e22811" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s834" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="834">SEC. 834. </num><heading>FIRE-RETARDANT MATERIALS.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x2e1e8284-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s3503">Section 3503 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2e1ef7b5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="3503">“§ 3503.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> Fire-retardant materials</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e1ef7b6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a)</num><paragraph class="inline" id="y2e1ef7b7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>A passenger vessel of the United States having berth or stateroom accommodations for at least 50 passengers shall be granted a certificate of inspection only if—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y2e1ef7b8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the vessel is constructed of fire-retardant materials; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y2e1ef7b9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>the vessel—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e1ef7ba-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>is operating engines, boilers, main electrical distribution panels, fuel tanks, oil tanks, and generators that meet current Coast Guard regulations; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e1ef7bb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>is operating boilers and main electrical generators that are contained within noncombustible enclosures equipped with fire suppression systems.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1ef7bc-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Before December 1, 2028, this subsection does not apply to any vessel in operation before January 1, 1968, and operating only within the Boundary Line.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e1ef7bd-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b)</num><paragraph class="inline" id="y2e1ef7be-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The owner or managing operator of an exempted vessel described in subsection (a)(2) shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y2e1ef7bf-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>notify in writing prospective passengers, prior to purchase, and each crew member that the vessel does not comply with applicable fire safety standards due primarily to the wooden construction of passenger berthing areas;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y2e1ef7c0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>display in clearly legible font prominently throughout the vessel, including in each state room the following: ‘THIS VESSEL FAILS TO COMPLY WITH SAFETY RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE U.S. COAST GUARD.’;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y2e1ef7c1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>acquire prior to the vessel entering service, and maintain, liability insurance in an amount to be prescribed by the Federal Maritime Commission;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y2e1f1ed2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>make annual structural alteration to not less than 10 percent of the areas of the vessel that are not constructed of fire retardant materials;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y2e1f1ed3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>prioritize alterations in galleys, engineering areas of the vessel, including all spaces and compartments containing, or adjacent to spaces and compartments containing, engines, boilers, main electrical distribution panels, fuel tanks, oil tanks, and generators;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y2e1f1ed4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>ensure, to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that the combustible fire-load has been reduced pursuant to subparagraph (D) during each annual inspection for certification;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y2e1f1ed5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><content>ensure the vessel has multiple forms of egress off the vessel’s bow and stern;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y2e1f1ed6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">“(H) </num><content>provide advance notice to the Coast Guard regarding the structural alterations made pursuant to subparagraph (D) and comply with any noncombustible material requirements prescribed by the Coast Guard;<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4319">132 STAT. 4319</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y2e1f1ed7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>annually notify all ports of call and State emergency management offices of jurisdiction that the vessel does not comply with the requirement under subsection (a)(1);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y2e1f1ed8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">“(J) </num><chapeau>provide crewmembers manning such vessel shipboard training that—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e1f1ed9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>is specialized for exempted vessels;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e1f1eda-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>exceeds requirements related to standards for firefighting training under chapter I of <ref href="/us/cfr/t46">title 46, Code of Federal Regulations</ref>, as in effect on October 1, 2017; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e1f1edb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>is approved by the Coast Guard; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y2e1f1edc-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="K">“(K) </num><content>to the extent practicable, take all steps to retain previously trained crew knowledgeable of such vessel or to hire crew trained in operations aboard exempted vessels.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1f1edd-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The owner or managing operator of an exempted vessel described in subsection (a)(2) may not disclaim liability to a passenger or crew member of such vessel for death, injury, or any other loss caused by fire due to the negligence of the owner or managing operator.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1f1ede-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>The Secretary shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1f1edf-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>conduct an annual audit and inspection of each exempted vessel described in subsection (a)(2);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1f1ee0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>in implementing subparagraph (b)(1)(F), consider, to the extent practicable, the goal of preservation of the historic integrity of such vessel in areas carrying or accessible to passengers or generally visible to the public; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1f1ee1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>prescribe regulations to carry out this section, including to prescribe the manner in which prospective passengers are to be notified under paragraph (1)(A).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1f1ee2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>The penalties provided in section 3504(c) of this title shall apply to a violation of this subsection.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e1f1ee3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><content>In addition to otherwise applicable penalties, the Secretary may immediately withdraw a certificate of inspection for an exempted vessel described in subsection (a)(2) that does not comply with any requirement under subsection (b).”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d281874e22990" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s835" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="835">SEC. 835. </num><heading>VESSEL WAIVER.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e1f6c04-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s835/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon the date of enactment of this Act and notwithstanding sections 12112(a)(2)(A) and 12113(a)(2) of <ref href="/us/usc/t46">title 46, United States Code</ref>, the Secretary shall issue a certificate of documentation with coastwise and fishery endorsements to the certificated vessel.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e1f9315-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s835/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Replacement Vessel</inline>.—</heading><content>The certificated vessel shall qualify as a replacement vessel for the vessel “AMERICA NO.1” (United States official number 610654) and not be precluded from operating as an Amendment 80 replacement vessel under the provisions of <ref href="/us/cfr/t50/pt679">part 679 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations</ref>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e1f9316-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s835/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Coast Guard Review and Determination</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1f9317-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s835/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall conduct a review of the use of certain foreign fabricated steel components in the hull or superstructure of the certificated vessel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1f9318-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s835/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Determination</inline>.—</heading><content>Based on the review conducted under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall determine whether the shipyard that constructed the certificated vessel or the purchaser of the certificated vessel knew before such components were <page identifier="/us/stat/132/4320">132 STAT. 4320</page> procured or installed that the use of such components would violate requirements under sections 12112(a)(2)(A) and 12113(a)(2) of <ref href="/us/usc/t46">title 46, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1f9319-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s835/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Revocation</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary determines under paragraph (2) that the shipyard that constructed the certificated vessel or the purchaser of the certificated vessel knew before such components were procured or installed that the use of such components would violate requirements under sections 12112(a)(2)(A) and 12113(a)(2) of <ref href="/us/usc/t46">title 46, United States Code</ref>, the Secretary shall immediately revoke the certificate of documentation issued under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1f931a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s835/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of documents</inline>.—</heading><content>In conducting the review required under paragraph (1), the Secretary may request and review any information, correspondence, or documents related to the construction of the certificated vessel, including from the shipyard that constructed the certificated vessel and the purchaser of the certificated vessel.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e1f931b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s835/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>If the contract for purchase of the certificated vessel that is in effect on the date of enactment of this Act is terminated, the purchasing party to that contract shall be prohibited from entering into a subsequent contract or agreement for purchase of such vessel.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e1f931c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s835/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1f931d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s835/e/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certificated vessel</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>certificated vessel</term>” means the vessel America’s Finest (United States official number 1276760).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e1f931e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s835/e/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Secretary</term>” means the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, acting through the Commandant of the Coast Guard.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e23112" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s836" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="836">SEC. 836. </num><heading>TEMPORARY LIMITATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e20084f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s836/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e200850-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s836/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Upon the Coast Guard issuing a certificate of documentation with coastwise and fishery endorsements for the vessel “AMERICA’S FINEST” (United States official number 1276760) and during any period such certificate is in effect, and subject to subsection (b), the total amount of groundfish harvested with respect to subparagraph (A) or the total amount of deliveries processed from other vessels with respect to subparagraph (B) by the vessels described in paragraph (2) shall not collectively exceed—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e200851-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s836/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the percentage of the harvest available in any Gulf of Alaska groundfish fisheries (other than fisheries subject to a limited access privilege program created by the North Pacific Fishery Management Council) that is equivalent to the total harvest by the vessels described in paragraph (2) in those fisheries in the calendar years that a vessel described in paragraph (2) had harvest from 2012 through 2017 relative to the total allowable catch available to such vessels in the calendar years 2012 through 2017; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e200852-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s836/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the percentage of processing of deliveries from other vessels in any Bering Sea, Aleutian Islands, and Gulf of Alaska groundfish fisheries (including fisheries subject to a limited access privilege program created by the North Pacific Fishery Management Council, or community development quotas as described in section 305(i) of the <page identifier="/us/stat/132/4321">132 STAT. 4321</page> Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t16/s1855/i">16 U.S.C. 1855(i)</ref>)) that is equivalent to the total processing of such deliveries by the vessels described in paragraph (2) in those fisheries in the calendar years 2012 through 2017 relative to the total allowable catch available in the calendar years 2012 through 2017.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e200853-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s836/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicable vessels</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The limitations described in paragraph (1) shall apply, in the aggregate, to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e200854-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s836/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the vessel AMERICA’S FINEST (United States official number 1276760);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e200855-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s836/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the vessel US INTREPID (United States official number 604439);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e200856-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s836/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the vessel AMERICAN NO. 1 (United States official number 610654);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e200857-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s836/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>any replacement of a vessel described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e200858-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s836/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>any vessel assigned license number LLG3217 under the license limitation program under <ref href="/us/cfr/t50/pt679">part 679 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations</ref>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e200859-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s836/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Expiration</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The limitations described in subsection (a) shall apply to a groundfish species in Bering Sea, Aleutian Islands, and Gulf of Alaska only until the earlier of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e20085a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s836/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the end of the 6-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e20085b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s836/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the date on which the Secretary of Commerce issues a final rule, based on recommendations developed by the North Pacific Fishery Management Council consistent with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t16/s1801/etseq">16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.</ref>), that limits processing deliveries of that groundfish species from other vessels in any Bering Sea, Aleutian Islands, and Gulf of Alaska groundfish fisheries that are not subject to conservation and management measures under section 206 of the American Fisheries Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t16/s1851">16 U.S.C. 1851 note</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e20085c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s836/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Existing Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Except for the measures required by this section, nothing in this title shall be construed to limit the authority of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council or the Secretary of Commerce under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t16/s1801/etseq">16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.</ref>).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e23229" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s837" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="837">SEC. 837. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e202f6d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s668dd">16 USC 668dd note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>TRANSFER OF COAST GUARD PROPERTY IN JUPITER ISLAND, FLORIDA, FOR INCLUSION IN HOBE SOUND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e202f6e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s837/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer</inline>.—</heading><content>Administrative jurisdiction over the property described in subsection (b) is transferred to the Secretary of the Interior.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e20567f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s837/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Property Described</inline>.—</heading><content>The property described in this subsection is real property administered by the Coast Guard in the Town of Jupiter Island, Florida, comprising Parcel #35–38–42–004–000–02590–6 (Bon Air Beach lots 259 and 260 located at 83 North Beach Road) and Parcel #35–38–42–004–000–02610–2 (Bon Air Beach lots 261 to 267), including any improvements thereon that are not authorized or required by another provision of law to be conveyed to another person.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e205680-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s837/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Administration</inline>.—</heading><content>The property described in subsection (b) is included in Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge, and shall <page identifier="/us/stat/132/4322">132 STAT. 4322</page> be administered by the Secretary of the Interior acting through the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e23270" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s838" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="838">SEC. 838. </num><heading>EMERGENCY RESPONSE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall request the National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee to examine whether there are unnecessary regulatory barriers to the use of small passenger vessels, crewboats, and offshore supply vessels in disaster response and provide recommendations, as appropriate, to reduce such barriers.</content></section> <section id="d281874e23277" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s839" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="839">SEC. 839. </num><heading>DRAWBRIDGES CONSULTATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e207d91-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s839/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition and subsequent to any rulemaking conducted under <ref href="/us/cfr/t33/s117.8">section 117.8 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations</ref>, related to permanent changes to drawbridge openings that result from Amtrak service between New Orleans, Louisiana and Orlando, Florida, the Commandant shall consult with owners or operators of rail lines used for Amtrak passenger service between New Orleans, Louisiana and Orlando, Florida and affected waterway users on changes to drawbridge operating schedules necessary to facilitate the On Time Performance of passenger trains. These changes to schedules shall not impact Coast Guard response times to operational missions.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e207d92-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s839/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Timing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Consultation in subsection (a) shall occur after commencement of Amtrak passenger service on the rail lines between New Orleans, Louisiana and Orlando, Florida at the following intervals:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e207d93-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s839/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Not less than 3 months following the commencement of Amtrak passenger service.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e207d94-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s839/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Not less than 6 months following the commencement of Amtrak passenger service.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e207d95-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tVIII/s839/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>If after conducting the consultations required by subsection (b)(2), the Commandant finds that permanent changes to drawbridge operations are necessary to mitigate delays in the movement of trains described in subsection (a) and that those changes do not unreasonably obstruct the navigability of the affected waterways, then the Commandant shall submit those findings 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="IX">TITLE IX—</num><heading><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e207d96-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Vessel Incidental Discharge Act</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e207d97-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">of 2018.</p></sidenote>VESSEL INCIDENTAL DISCHARGE ACT</heading> <section id="d281874e23335" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s901" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="901">SEC. 901. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e20a4a8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1251">33 USC 1251 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="title">Vessel Incidental Discharge Act of 2018</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <section id="d281874e23350" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s902" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="902">SEC. 902. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e20a4a9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1322">33 USC 1322 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PURPOSES; FINDINGS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e2140ea-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s902/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Purposes</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The purposes of this title are—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e2140eb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s902/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>to provide for the establishment of uniform, environmentally sound standards and requirements for the management of discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel;<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4323">132 STAT. 4323</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e2140ec-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s902/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>to charge the Environmental Protection Agency with primary responsibility for establishing standards relating to the discharge of pollutants from vessels;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e2140ed-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s902/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>to charge the Coast Guard with primary responsibility for prescribing, administering, and enforcing regulations, consistent with the discharge standards established by the Environmental Protection Agency, for the design, construction, installation, and operation of the equipment and management practices required onboard vessels; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e2140ee-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s902/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>to preserve the flexibility of States, political subdivisions, and certain regions with respect to the administration and enforcement of standards relating to the discharge of pollutants from vessels engaged in maritime commerce and transportation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e2140ef-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s902/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Congress finds that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e2140f0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s902/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Environmental Protection Agency is the principal Federal authority charged under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1251/etseq">33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.</ref>) with regulating through the issuance of permits for the discharge of pollutants into the navigable waters of the United States;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e2140f1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s902/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Coast Guard is the principal Federal authority charged with administering, enforcing, and prescribing regulations relating to the discharge of pollutants from vessels; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e2140f2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s902/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>during the period of 1973 to 2010—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e2140f3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s902/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Environmental Protection Agency promulgated regulations exempting certain discharges incidental to the normal operation of vessels from otherwise applicable permitting requirements of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1251/etseq">33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.</ref>); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e2140f4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s902/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>Congress enacted laws on numerous occasions governing the regulation of discharges incidental to the normal operation of vessels, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e2140f5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s902/b/3/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1901/etseq">33 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.</ref>);</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e2140f6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s902/b/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (<ref href="/us/usc/t16/s4701/etseq">16 U.S.C. 4701 et seq.</ref>);</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e2140f7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s902/b/3/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the National Invasive Species Act of 1996 (<ref href="/us/usc/t16/s4701">16 U.S.C. 4701 note</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/332">Public Law 104–332</ref>);</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e2140f8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s902/b/3/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>section 415 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1998 (<ref href="/us/pl/105/383">Public Law 105–383</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/112/3434">112 Stat. 3434</ref>) and section 623 of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2004 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1901">33 U.S.C. 1901 note</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/108/293">Public Law 108–293</ref>), which established interim and permanent requirements, respectively, for the regulation of vessel discharges of certain bulk cargo residue;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e2140f9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s902/b/3/B/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>title XIV of division B of Appendix D of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2001 (<ref href="/us/pl/106/554">Public Law 106–554</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/114/2763A–315">114 Stat. 2763A–315</ref>), which prohibited or limited certain vessel discharges in certain areas of Alaska;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e2140fa-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s902/b/3/B/vi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">(vi) </num><content>section 204 of the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1902a">33 U.S.C. 1902a</ref>), which established requirements for the regulation of vessel discharges of agricultural cargo residue material in the form of hold washings; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e2140fb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s902/b/3/B/vii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">(vii) </num><content>title X of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3801/etseq">33 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.</ref>), which provided for <page identifier="/us/stat/132/4324">132 STAT. 4324</page> the implementation of the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships, 2001.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e23516" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="903">SEC. 903. </num><heading>STANDARDS FOR DISCHARGES INCIDENTAL TO NORMAL OPERATION OF VESSELS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e2a68bc-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Uniform National Standards</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e2a68bd-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 312 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1322">33 U.S.C. 1322</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e342cbe-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="p">“(p) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Uniform National Standards for Discharges Incidental to Normal Operation of Vessels</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cbf-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cc0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Aquatic nuisance species</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘<term>aquatic nuisance species</term>’ means a nonindigenous species that threatens—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cc1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the diversity or abundance of a native species;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cc2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>the ecological stability of—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cc3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>waters of the United States; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cc4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>waters of the contiguous zone; or</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cc5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><chapeau>a commercial, agricultural, aquacultural, or recreational activity that is dependent on—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cc6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>waters of the United States; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cc7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>waters of the contiguous zone.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cc8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Ballast water</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cc9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘<term>ballast water</term>’ means any water, suspended matter, and other materials taken onboard a vessel—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cca-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>to control or maintain trim, draught, stability, or stresses of the vessel, regardless of the means by which any such water or suspended matter is carried; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342ccb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>during the cleaning, maintenance, or other operation of a ballast tank or ballast water management system of the vessel.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342ccc-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusion</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>ballast water</term>’ does not include any substance that is added to the water described in clause (i) that is directly related to the operation of a properly functioning ballast water management system.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e342ccd-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Ballast water discharge standard</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘<term>ballast water discharge standard</term>’ means—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cce-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the numerical ballast water discharge standard established by section 151.1511 or 151.2030 of <ref href="/us/cfr/t33">title 33, Code of Federal Regulations</ref> (or successor regulations); or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342ccf-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>if a standard referred to in clause (i) is superseded by a numerical standard of performance under this subsection, that superseding standard.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cd0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Ballast water exchange</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘<term>ballast water exchange</term>’ means the replacement of water in a ballast water tank using 1 of the following methods:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cd1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>Flow-through exchange, in which ballast water is flushed out by pumping in midocean water at the bottom of the tank if practicable, and continuously overflowing the tank from the top, until 3 full volumes <page identifier="/us/stat/132/4325">132 STAT. 4325</page> of water have been changed to minimize the number of original organisms remaining in the tank.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cd2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>Empty and refill exchange, in which ballast water taken on in ports, estuarine waters, or territorial waters is pumped out until the pump loses suction, after which the ballast tank is refilled with midocean water.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cd3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Ballast water management system</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘<term>ballast water management system</term>’ means any marine pollution control device (including all ballast water treatment equipment, ballast tanks, pipes, pumps, and all associated control and monitoring equipment) that processes ballast water—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cd4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>to kill, render nonviable, or remove organisms; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cd5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>to avoid the uptake or discharge of organisms.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cd6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Best available technology economically achievable</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘<term>best available technology economically achievable</term>’ means—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cd7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>best available technology economically achievable (within the meaning of section 301(b)(2)(A));</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cd8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>best available technology (within the meaning of section 304(b)(2)(B)); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cd9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>best available technology, as determined in accordance with <ref href="/us/cfr/t40/s125.3/d/3">section 125.3(d)(3) of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations</ref> (or successor regulations).</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cda-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Best conventional pollutant control technology</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘<term>best conventional pollutant control technology</term>’ means—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cdb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>best conventional pollutant control technology (within the meaning of section 301(b)(2)(E));</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cdc-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>best conventional pollutant control technology (within the meaning of section 304(b)(4)); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cdd-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>best conventional pollutant control technology, as determined in accordance with <ref href="/us/cfr/t40/s125.3/d/2">section 125.3(d)(2) of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations</ref> (or successor regulations).</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cde-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">“(H) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Best management practice</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cdf-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘<term>best management practice</term>’ means a schedule of activities, prohibitions of practices, maintenance procedures, and other management practices to prevent or reduce the pollution of—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342ce0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>the waters of the United States; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342ce1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>the waters of the contiguous zone.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342ce2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘<term>best management practice</term>’ includes any treatment requirement, operating procedure, or practice to control—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342ce3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>vessel runoff;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342ce4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>spillage or leaks;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342ce5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>sludge or waste disposal; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342ce6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>drainage from raw material storage.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e342ce7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Best practicable control technology currently available</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘<term>best practicable control technology currently available</term>’ means—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342ce8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>best practicable control technology currently available (within the meaning of section 301(b)(1)(A));<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4326">132 STAT. 4326</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342ce9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>best practicable control technology currently available (within the meaning of section 304(b)(1)); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cea-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>best practicable control technology currently available, as determined in accordance with <ref href="/us/cfr/t40/s125.3/d/1">section 125.3(d)(1) of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations</ref> (or successor regulations).</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e342ceb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">“(J) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Captain of the port zone</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>Captain of the Port Zone</term>’ means a Captain of the Port Zone established by the Secretary pursuant to sections 92, 93, and 633 of <ref href="/us/usc/t14">title 14, United States Code</ref>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cec-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="K">“(K) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Empty ballast tank</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘<term>empty ballast tank</term>’ means a tank that—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342ced-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>has previously held ballast water that has been drained to the limit of the functional or operational capabilities of the tank (such as loss of suction);</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cee-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>is recorded as empty on a vessel log; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cef-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>contains unpumpable residual ballast water and sediment.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cf0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="L">“(L) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Great lakes commission</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>Great Lakes Commission</term>’ means the Great Lakes Commission established by article IV A of the Great Lakes Compact to which Congress granted consent in the Act of July 24, 1968 (<ref href="/us/pl/90/419">Public Law 90–419</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/82/414">82 Stat. 414</ref>).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cf1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="M">“(M) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Great lakes state</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘<term>Great Lakes State</term>’ means any of the States of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cf2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>Illinois;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cf3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>Indiana;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cf4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>Michigan;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cf5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>Minnesota;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cf6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><content>New York;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cf7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>Ohio;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cf8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content>Pennsylvania; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cf9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="viii">“(viii) </num><content>Wisconsin.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cfa-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="N">“(N) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Great lakes system</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>Great Lakes System</term>’ has the meaning given the term in section 118(a)(3).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cfb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="O">“(O) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Internal waters</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>internal waters</term>’ has the meaning given the term in <ref href="/us/cfr/t33/s2.24">section 2.24 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations</ref> (or a successor regulation).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cfc-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="P">“(P) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Marine pollution control device</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘<term>marine pollution control device</term>’ means any equipment or management practice (or combination of equipment and a management practice), for installation or use onboard a vessel, that is—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cfd-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>designed to receive, retain, treat, control, or discharge a discharge incidental to the normal operation of a vessel; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cfe-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>determined by the Administrator and the Secretary to be the most effective equipment or management practice (or combination of equipment and a management practice) to reduce the environmental impacts of the discharge, consistent with the factors for consideration described in paragraphs (4) and (5).</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e342cff-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="Q">“(Q) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Nonindigenous species</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>nonindigenous species</term>’ means an organism of a species that enters an ecosystem beyond the historic range of the species.<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4327">132 STAT. 4327</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e342d00-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="R">“(R) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Organism</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘<term>organism</term>’ includes—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342d01-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>an animal, including fish and fish eggs and larvae;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342d02-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>a plant;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342d03-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>a pathogen;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342d04-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>a microbe;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342d05-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><content>a virus;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342d06-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>a prokaryote (including any archean or bacterium);</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342d07-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content>a fungus; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342d08-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="viii">“(viii) </num><content>a protist.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e342d09-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="S">“(S) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pacific region</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342d0a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘<term>Pacific Region</term>’ means any Federal or State water—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342d0b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>adjacent to the State of Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, or Washington; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342d0c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>extending from shore.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e342d0d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusion</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>Pacific Region</term>’ includes the entire exclusive economic zone (as defined in section 1001 of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s2701">33 U.S.C. 2701</ref>)) adjacent to each State described in clause (i)(I).</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e342d0e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="T">“(T) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Port or place of destination</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>port or place of destination</term>’ means a port or place to which a vessel is bound to anchor or moor.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e34541f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="U">“(U) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Render nonviable</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>render nonviable</term>’, with respect to an organism in ballast water, means the action of a ballast water management system that renders the organism permanently incapable of reproduction following treatment.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e345420-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="V">“(V) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Saltwater flush</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e345421-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘<term>saltwater flush</term>’ means—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e345422-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I)</num><item class="inline" id="y2e345423-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="aa">(aa) </num><content>the addition of as much midocean water into each empty ballast tank of a vessel as is safe for the vessel and crew; and</content></item> <item class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y2e345424-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>the mixing of the flushwater with residual ballast water and sediment through the motion of the vessel; and</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e345425-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><chapeau>the discharge of that mixed water, such that the resultant residual water remaining in the tank—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e345426-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>has the highest salinity possible; and</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e345427-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>is at least 30 parts per thousand.</content></item> </subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e345428-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Multiple sequences</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of clause (i), a saltwater flush may require more than 1 fill-mix-empty sequence, particularly if only small quantities of water can be safely taken onboard a vessel at 1 time.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e345429-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="W">“(W) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>Secretary</term>’ means the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e34542a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="X">“(X) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Small vessel general permit</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>Small Vessel General Permit</term>’ means the permit that is the subject of the notice of final permit issuance entitled ‘Final National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Small Vessel General Permit for Discharges Incidental to <page identifier="/us/stat/132/4328">132 STAT. 4328</page> the Normal Operation of Vessels Less Than 79 Feet’ (<ref href="/us/fr/79/53702">79 Fed. Reg. 53702</ref> (September 10, 2014)).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e34542b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="Y">“(Y) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Small vessel or fishing vessel</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘<term>small vessel or fishing vessel</term>’ means a vessel that is—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34542c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>less than 79 feet in length; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34542d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>a fishing vessel, fish processing vessel, or fish tender vessel (as those terms are defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s2101">section 2101 of title 46, United States Code</ref>), regardless of the length of the vessel.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e34542e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="Z">“(Z) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Vessel general permit</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>Vessel General Permit</term>’ means the permit that is the subject of the notice of final permit issuance entitled ‘Final National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Discharges Incidental to the Normal Operation of a Vessel’ (<ref href="/us/fr/78/21938">78 Fed. Reg. 21938</ref> (April 12, 2013)).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e34542f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e345430-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), this subsection applies to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e345431-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>any discharge incidental to the normal operation of a vessel; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e345432-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>any discharge incidental to the normal operation of a vessel (such as most graywater) that is commingled with sewage, subject to the conditions that—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e345433-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>nothing in this subsection prevents a State from regulating sewage discharges; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e345434-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><chapeau>any such commingled discharge shall comply with all applicable requirements of—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e345435-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>this subsection; and</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e345436-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>any law applicable to discharges of sewage.</content></item> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e345437-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusion</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>This subsection does not apply to any discharge incidental to the normal operation of a vessel—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e345438-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>from—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e345439-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>a vessel of the Armed Forces subject to subsection (n);</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34543a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>a recreational vessel subject to subsection (o);</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34543b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>a small vessel or fishing vessel, except that this subsection shall apply to any discharge of ballast water from a small vessel or fishing vessel; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34543c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>a floating craft that is permanently moored to a pier, including a ‘floating’ casino, hotel, restaurant, or bar;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34543d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>of ballast water from a vessel—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34543e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>that continuously takes on and discharges ballast water in a flow-through system, if the Administrator determines that system cannot materially contribute to the spread or introduction of an aquatic nuisance species into waters of the United States;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34543f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>in the National Defense Reserve Fleet that is scheduled for disposal, if the vessel does not have an operable ballast water management system;<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4329">132 STAT. 4329</page></content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e345440-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>that discharges ballast water consisting solely of water taken onboard from a public or commercial source that, at the time the water is taken onboard, meets the applicable requirements or permit requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s300f/etseq">42 U.S.C. 300f et seq.</ref>);</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e345441-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>that carries all permanent ballast water in sealed tanks that are not subject to discharge; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e345442-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="V">“(V) </num><content>that only discharges ballast water into a reception facility; or</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e345443-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>that results from, or contains material derived from, an activity other than the normal operation of the vessel, such as material resulting from an industrial or manufacturing process onboard the vessel.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e345444-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Continuation in effect of existing requirements</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e345445-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Vessel general permit</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding the expiration date of the Vessel General Permit or any other provision of law, all provisions of the Vessel General Permit shall remain in force and effect, and shall not be modified, until the applicable date described in subparagraph (C).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e345446-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Nonindigenous aquatic nuisance prevention and control act regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 903(a)(2)(A) of the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act of 2018, all regulations promulgated by the Secretary pursuant to section 1101 of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (<ref href="/us/usc/t16/s4711">16 U.S.C. 4711</ref>) (as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this subsection), including the regulations contained in subparts C and D of <ref href="/us/cfr/t33/pt151">part 151 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations</ref>, and <ref href="/us/cfr/t46/pt162/spt162.060">subpart 162.060 of part 162 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations</ref> (as in effect on the day before that date of enactment), shall remain in force and effect until the applicable date described in subparagraph (C).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e345447-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal on existence of final, effective, and enforceable requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>Effective beginning on the date on which the requirements promulgated by the Secretary under subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of paragraph (5) with respect to every discharge incidental to the normal operation of a vessel that is subject to regulation under this subsection are final, effective, and enforceable, the requirements of the Vessel General Permit and the regulations described in subparagraph (B) shall have no force or effect.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b58-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">National standards of performance for marine pollution control devices and water quality orders</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b59-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b5a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Administrator, in concurrence with the Secretary (subject to clause (ii)), and in consultation with interested Governors (subject to clause (iii)), shall promulgate Federal standards of performance for marine pollution control devices for each type of discharge incidental to the normal operation of a vessel that is subject to regulation under this subsection.<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4330">132 STAT. 4330</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b5b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Concurrence with secretary</inline>.—</heading><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b5c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Request</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall submit to the Secretary a request for written concurrence with respect to a proposed standard of performance under clause (i).</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b5d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of failure to concur</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A failure by the Secretary to concur with the Administrator under clause (i) by the date that is 60 days after the date on which the Administrator submits a request for concurrence under subclause (I) shall not prevent the Administrator from promulgating the relevant standard of performance in accordance with the deadline under clause (i), subject to the condition that the Administrator shall include in the administrative record of the promulgation—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b5e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>documentation of the request submitted under subclause (I); and</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b5f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>the response of the Administrator to any written objections received from the Secretary relating to the proposed standard of performance during the 60-day period beginning on the date of submission of the request.</content></item> </subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b60-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation with governors</inline>.—</heading><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b61-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator, in promulgating a standard of performance under clause (i), shall develop the standard of performance—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b62-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>in consultation with interested Governors; and</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b63-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>in accordance with the deadlines under that clause.</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b64-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Process</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall develop a process for soliciting input from interested Governors, including information sharing relevant to such process, to allow interested Governors to inform the development of standards of performance under clause (i).</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b65-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Objection by governors</inline>.—</heading><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b66-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission</inline>.—</heading><content>An interested Governor that objects to a proposed standard of performance under clause (i) may submit to the Administrator in writing a detailed objection to the proposed standard of performance, describing the scientific, technical, or operational factors that form the basis of the objection.</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b67-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Response</inline>.—</heading><content>Before finalizing a standard of performance under clause (i) that is subject to an objection under item (aa) from 1 or more interested Governors, the Administrator shall provide a written response to each interested Governor that submitted an objection under that item that details the scientific, technical, or operational factors that form the basis for that standard of performance.<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4331">132 STAT. 4331</page></content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b68-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="cc">“(cc) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Judicial review</inline>.—</heading><content>A response of the Administrator under item (bb) shall not be subject to judicial review.</content></item> </subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b69-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Procedure</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator shall promulgate the standards of performance under this subparagraph in accordance with—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b6a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>this paragraph; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b6b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s553">section 553 of title 5, United States Code</ref>.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b6c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Stringency</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b6d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to clause (iii), the standards of performance promulgated under this paragraph shall require—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b6e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>with respect to conventional pollutants, toxic pollutants, and nonconventional pollutants (including aquatic nuisance species), the application of the best practicable control technology currently available;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b6f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>with respect to conventional pollutants, the application of the best conventional pollutant control technology; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b70-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>with respect to toxic pollutants and nonconventional pollutants (including aquatic nuisance species), the application of the best available technology economically achievable for categories and classes of vessels, which shall result in reasonable progress toward the national goal of eliminating discharges of all pollutants.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b71-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Best management practices</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator shall require the use of best management practices to control or abate any discharge incidental to the normal operation of a vessel if—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b72-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>numeric standards of performance are infeasible under clause (i); or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b73-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><chapeau>the best management practices are reasonably necessary—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b74-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>to achieve the standards of performance; or</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b75-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>to carry out the purpose and intent of this subsection.</content></item> </subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b76-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Minimum requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to subparagraph (D)(ii)(II), the combination of any equipment or best management practice comprising a marine pollution control device shall not be less stringent than the following provisions of the Vessel General Permit:</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b77-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>All requirements contained in parts 2.1 and 2.2 (relating to effluent limits and related requirements), including with respect to waters subject to Federal protection, in whole or in part, for conservation purposes.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b78-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>All requirements contained in part 5 (relating to vessel class-specific requirements) that concern effluent limits and authorized discharges (within the meaning of that part), including with respect to waters subject to Federal protection, in whole or in part, for conservation purposes.<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4332">132 STAT. 4332</page></content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b79-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Classes, types, and sizes of vessels</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The standards promulgated under this paragraph may distinguish—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b7a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>among classes, types, and sizes of vessels; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b7b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>between new vessels and existing vessels.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b7c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review and revision</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b7d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not less frequently than once every 5 years, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, shall—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b7e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>review the standards of performance in effect under this paragraph; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b7f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><chapeau>if appropriate, revise those standards of performance—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b80-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>in accordance with subparagraphs (A) through (C); and</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b81-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>as necessary to establish requirements for any discharge that is subject to regulation under this subsection.</content></item> </subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b82-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Maintaining protectiveness</inline>.—</heading><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b83-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subclause (II), the Administrator shall not revise a standard of performance under this subsection to be less stringent than an applicable existing requirement.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b84-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator may revise a standard of performance to be less stringent than an applicable existing requirement—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b85-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><chapeau>if information becomes available that—</chapeau><subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b86-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="AA">“(AA) </num><content>was not reasonably available when the Administrator promulgated the initial standard of performance or comparable requirement of the Vessel General Permit, as applicable (including the subsequent scarcity or unavailability of materials used to control the relevant discharge); and</content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b87-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="BB">“(BB) </num><content>would have justified the application of a less-stringent standard of performance at the time of promulgation; or</content></subitem> </item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b88-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>if the Administrator determines that a material technical mistake or misinterpretation of law occurred when promulgating the existing standard of performance or comparable requirement of the Vessel General Permit, as applicable.</content></item> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b89-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Best management practices for aquatic nuisance species emergencies and further protection of water quality</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b8a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the Administrator, in concurrence with the Secretary (subject to clause (ii)), and in consultation with States, may require, by order, the use of an emergency best management practice for any region or category of vessels in any case in <page identifier="/us/stat/132/4333">132 STAT. 4333</page> which the Administrator determines that such a best management practice—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b8b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>is necessary to reduce the reasonably foreseeable risk of introduction or establishment of an aquatic nuisance species; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b8c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>will mitigate the adverse effects of a discharge that contributes to a violation of a water quality requirement under section 303, other than a requirement based on the presence of an aquatic nuisance species.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b8d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Concurrence with secretary</inline>.—</heading><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b8e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Request</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall submit to the Secretary a request for written concurrence with respect to an order under clause (i).</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b8f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of failure to concur</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A failure by the Secretary to concur with the Administrator under clause (i) by the date that is 60 days after the date on which the Administrator submits a request for concurrence under subclause (I) shall not prevent the Administrator from issuing the relevant order, subject to the condition that the Administrator shall include in the administrative record of the issuance—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b90-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>documentation of the request submitted under subclause (I); and</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b91-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>the response of the Administrator to any written objections received from the Secretary relating to the proposed order during the 60-day period beginning on the date of submission of the request.</content></item> </subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b92-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duration</inline>.—</heading><content>An order issued by the Administrator under clause (i) shall expire not later than the date that is 4 years after the date of issuance.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b93-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extensions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator may reissue an order under clause (i) for such subsequent periods of not longer than 4 years as the Administrator determines to be appropriate.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b94-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation, compliance, and enforcement requirements</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b95-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b96-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>As soon as practicable, but not later than 2 years, after the date on which the Administrator promulgates any new or revised standard of performance under paragraph (4) with respect to a discharge, the Secretary, in consultation with States, shall promulgate the regulations required under this paragraph with respect to that discharge.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b97-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Minimum requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to subparagraph (C)(ii)(II), the regulations promulgated under this paragraph shall not be less stringent with respect to ensuring, monitoring, and enforcing compliance than—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b98-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>the requirements contained in part 3 of the Vessel General Permit (relating to corrective actions);<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4334">132 STAT. 4334</page></content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b99-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>the requirements contained in part 4 of the Vessel General Permit (relating to inspections, monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping), including with respect to waters subject to Federal protection, in whole or in part, for conservation purposes;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e347b9a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>the requirements contained in part 5 of the Vessel General Permit (relating to vessel class-specific requirements) regarding monitoring, inspection, and educational and training requirements (within the meaning of that part), including with respect to waters subject to Federal protection, in whole or in part, for conservation purposes; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2ab-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>any comparable, existing requirements promulgated under the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (<ref href="/us/usc/t16/s4701/etseq">16 U.S.C. 4701 et seq.</ref>) (including section 1101 of that Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t16/s4711">16 U.S.C. 4711</ref>) (as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this subsection)) applicable to that discharge.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2ac-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination with states</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, in coordination with the Governors of the States, shall develop, publish, and periodically update inspection, monitoring, data management, and enforcement procedures for the enforcement by States of Federal standards and requirements under this subsection.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2ad-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In determining the effective date of a regulation promulgated under this paragraph, the Secretary shall take into consideration the period of time necessary—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2ae-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>to communicate to affected persons the applicability of the regulation; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2af-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>for affected persons reasonably to comply with the regulation.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2b0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Procedure</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall promulgate the regulations under this subparagraph in accordance with—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2b1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>this paragraph; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2b2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s553">section 553 of title 5, United States Code</ref>.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2b3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation regulations for marine pollution control devices</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall promulgate such regulations governing the design, construction, testing, approval, installation, and use of marine pollution control devices as are necessary to ensure compliance with the standards of performance promulgated under paragraph (4).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2b4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Compliance assurance</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2b5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall promulgate requirements (including requirements for vessel owners and operators with respect to inspections, monitoring, reporting, sampling, and recordkeeping) to ensure, monitor, and enforce compliance with—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2b6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>the standards of performance promulgated by the Administrator under paragraph (4); and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2b7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>the implementation regulations promulgated by the Secretary under subparagraph (B).<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4335">132 STAT. 4335</page></content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2b8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Maintaining protectiveness</inline>.—</heading><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2b9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subclause (II), the Secretary shall not revise a requirement under this subparagraph or subparagraph (B) to be less stringent with respect to ensuring, monitoring, or enforcing compliance than an applicable existing requirement.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2ba-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may revise a requirement under this subparagraph or subparagraph (B) to be less stringent than an applicable existing requirement—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2bb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>in accordance with this subparagraph or subparagraph (B), as applicable;</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2bc-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><chapeau>if information becomes available that—</chapeau><subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2bd-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="AA">“(AA) </num><content>the Administrator determines was not reasonably available when the Administrator promulgated the existing requirement of the Vessel General Permit, or that the Secretary determines was not reasonably available when the Secretary promulgated the existing requirement under the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (<ref href="/us/usc/t16/s4701/etseq">16 U.S.C. 4701 et seq.</ref>) or the applicable existing requirement under this subparagraph, as applicable (including subsequent scarcity or unavailability of materials used to control the relevant discharge); and</content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2be-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="BB">“(BB) </num><content>would have justified the application of a less-stringent requirement at the time of promulgation; or</content></subitem> </item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2bf-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="cc">“(cc) </num><content>if the Administrator determines that a material technical mistake or misinterpretation of law occurred when promulgating an existing requirement of the Vessel General Permit, or if the Secretary determines that a material mistake or misinterpretation of law occurred when promulgating an existing requirement under the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (<ref href="/us/usc/t16/s4701/etseq">16 U.S.C. 4701 et seq.</ref>) or this subsection.</content></item> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2c0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Data availability</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall provide to the Governor of a State, on request by the Governor, access to Automated Identification System arrival data for inbound vessels to specific ports or places of destination in the State.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2c1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional provisions regarding ballast water</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2c2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to the other applicable requirements of this subsection, the requirements of this paragraph shall apply with respect to any discharge incidental to the normal operation of a vessel that is a discharge of ballast water.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2c3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Empty ballast tanks</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2c4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in clause (ii), the owner or operator of a vessel with empty <page identifier="/us/stat/132/4336">132 STAT. 4336</page> ballast tanks bound for a port or place of destination subject to the jurisdiction of the United States shall, prior to arriving at that port or place of destination, conduct a ballast water exchange or saltwater flush—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2c5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>not less than 200 nautical miles from any shore for a voyage originating outside the United States or Canadian exclusive economic zone; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2c6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>not less than 50 nautical miles from any shore for a voyage originating within the United States or Canadian exclusive economic zone.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2c7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Clause (i) shall not apply—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2c8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>if the unpumpable residual waters and sediments of an empty ballast tank were subject to treatment, in compliance with applicable requirements, through a type-approved ballast water management system approved by the Secretary;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2c9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><chapeau>except as otherwise required under this subsection, if the unpumpable residual waters and sediments of an empty ballast tank were sourced within—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2ca-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>the same port or place of destination; or</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2cb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>contiguous portions of a single Captain of the Port Zone;</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2cc-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><chapeau>if complying with an applicable requirement of clause (i)—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2cd-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>would compromise the safety of the vessel; or</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2ce-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>is otherwise prohibited by any Federal, Canadian, or international law (including regulations) pertaining to vessel safety;</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2cf-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>if design limitations of the vessel prevent a ballast water exchange or saltwater flush from being conducted in accordance with clause (i); or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2d0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="V">“(V) </num><content>if the vessel is operating exclusively within the internal waters of the United States or Canada.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2d1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Period of use of installed ballast water management systems</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2d2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in clause (ii), a vessel shall be deemed to be in compliance with a standard of performance for a marine pollution control device that is a ballast water management system if the ballast water management system—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2d3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>is maintained in proper working condition, as determined by the Secretary;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2d4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>is maintained and used in accordance with manufacturer specifications;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2d5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>continues to meet the ballast water discharge standard applicable to the vessel at the time of installation, as determined by the Secretary; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2d6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>has in effect a valid type-approval certificate issued by the Secretary.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2d7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Clause (i) shall cease to apply with respect to any vessel on, as applicable—<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4337">132 STAT. 4337</page></chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2d8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><chapeau>the expiration of the service life, as determined by the Secretary, of—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2d9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>the ballast water management system; or</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2da-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>the vessel;</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2db-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>the completion of a major conversion (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s2101">section 2101 of title 46, United States Code</ref>) of the vessel; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2dc-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>a determination by the Secretary that there are other type-approved systems for the vessel or category of vessels, with respect to the use of which the environmental, health, and economic benefits would exceed the costs.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2dd-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review of ballast water management system type-approval testing methods</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2de-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of live; living</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding any other provision of law (including regulations), for purposes of section 151.1511 of title 33, and <ref href="/us/cfr/t46/pt162">part 162 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations</ref> (or successor regulations), the terms ‘live’ and ‘living’ shall not—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2df-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>include an organism that has been rendered nonviable; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2e0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>preclude the consideration of any method of measuring the concentration of organisms in ballast water that are capable of reproduction.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2e1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Draft policy</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary, in coordination with the Administrator, shall publish a draft policy letter, based on the best available science, describing type-approval testing methods and protocols for ballast water management systems, if any, that—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2e2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>render nonviable organisms in ballast water; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2e3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><chapeau>may be used in addition to the methods established under <ref href="/us/cfr/t46/spt162.060">subpart 162.060 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations</ref> (or successor regulations)—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2e4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>to measure the concentration of organisms in ballast water that are capable of reproduction;</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2e5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>to certify the performance of each ballast water management system under this subsection; and</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2e6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="cc">“(cc) </num><content>to certify laboratories to evaluate applicable treatment technologies.</content></item> </subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2e7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Public comment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall provide a period of not more than 60 days for public comment regarding the draft policy letter published under clause (ii).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2e8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Final policy</inline>.—</heading><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2e9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary, in coordination with the Administrator, shall publish a final policy letter describing type-approval testing methods, if any, for ballast water management systems that render nonviable organisms in ballast water.<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4338">132 STAT. 4338</page></content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2ea-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Method of evaluation</inline>.—</heading><content>The ballast water management systems under subclause (I) shall be evaluated by measuring the concentration of organisms in ballast water that are capable of reproduction based on the best available science that may be used in addition to the methods established under <ref href="/us/cfr/t46/spt162.060">subpart 162.060 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations</ref> (or successor regulations).</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2eb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Revisions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall revise the final policy letter under subclause (I) in any case in which the Secretary, in coordination with the Administrator, determines that additional testing methods are capable of measuring the concentration of organisms in ballast water that have not been rendered nonviable.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2ec-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Factors for consideration</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In developing a policy letter under this subparagraph, the Secretary, in coordination with the Administrator—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2ed-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>shall take into consideration a testing method that uses organism grow-out and most probable number statistical analysis to determine the concentration of organisms in ballast water that are capable of reproduction; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2ee-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><chapeau>shall not take into consideration a testing method that relies on a staining method that measures the concentration of—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2ef-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>organisms greater than or equal to 10 micrometers; and</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2f0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>organisms less than or equal to 50 micrometers.</content></item> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2f1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Intergovernmental response framework</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2f2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator and acting in coordination with, or through, the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force established by section 1201(a) of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (<ref href="/us/usc/t16/s4721/a">16 U.S.C. 4721(a)</ref>), shall establish a framework for Federal and intergovernmental response to aquatic nuisance species risks from discharges from vessels subject to ballast water and incidental discharge compliance requirements under this subsection, including the introduction, spread, and establishment of aquatic nuisance species populations.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2f3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Ballast discharge risk response</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator, in coordination with the Secretary and taking into consideration information from the National Ballast Information Clearinghouse developed under section 1102(f) of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (<ref href="/us/usc/t16/s4712/f">16 U.S.C. 4712(f)</ref>), shall establish a risk assessment and response framework using ballast water discharge data and aquatic nuisance species monitoring data for the purposes of—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2f4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>identifying and tracking populations of aquatic invasive species;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2f5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>evaluating the risk of any aquatic nuisance species population tracked under subclause <page identifier="/us/stat/132/4339">132 STAT. 4339</page> (I) establishing and spreading in waters of the United States or waters of the contiguous zone; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2f6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>establishing emergency best management practices that may be deployed rapidly, in a local or regional manner, to respond to emerging aquatic nuisance species threats.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2f7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Petitions by governors for review</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e34a2f8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Governor of a State (or a designee) may submit to the Administrator or the Secretary a petition—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c909-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>to issue an order under paragraph (4)(E); or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c90a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>to review any standard of performance, regulation, or policy promulgated under paragraph (4), (5), or (6), respectively, if there exists new information that could reasonably result in a change to—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c90b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>the standard of performance, regulation, or policy; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c90c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>a determination on which the standard of performance, regulation, or policy was based.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c90d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusion</inline>.—</heading><content>A petition under subparagraph (A) shall include a description of any applicable scientific or technical information that forms the basis of the petition.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c90e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Determination</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c90f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Timing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator or the Secretary, as applicable, shall grant or deny—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c910-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>a petition under subparagraph (A)(i) by not later than the date that is 180 days after the date on which the petition is submitted; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c911-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>a petition under subparagraph (A)(ii) by not later than the date that is 1 year after the date on which the petition is submitted.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c912-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of grant</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the Administrator or the Secretary determines under clause (i) to grant a petition—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c913-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>in the case of a petition under subparagraph (A)(i), the Administrator shall immediately issue the relevant order under paragraph (4)(E); or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c914-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>in the case of a petition under subparagraph (A)(ii), the Administrator or Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register, by not later than 30 days after the date of that determination, a notice of proposed rulemaking to revise the relevant standard, requirement, regulation, or policy under paragraph (4), (5), or (6), as applicable.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c915-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notice of denial</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Administrator or the Secretary determines under clause (i) to deny a petition, the Administrator or Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register, by not later than 30 days after the date of that determination, a detailed explanation of the scientific, technical, or operational factors that form the basis of the determination.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c916-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A determination by the Administrator or the Secretary under clause (i) to deny a petition shall be—<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4340">132 STAT. 4340</page></chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c917-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>considered to be a final agency action; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c918-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>subject to judicial review in accordance with section 509, subject to clause (v).</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c919-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c91a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Venue</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 509(b), a petition for review of a determination by the Administrator or the Secretary under clause (i) to deny a petition submitted by the Governor of a State under subparagraph (A) may be filed in any United States district court of competent jurisdiction.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c91b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline for filing</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 509(b), a petition for review of a determination by the Administrator or the Secretary under clause (i) shall be filed by not later than 180 days after the date on which the justification for the determination is published in the Federal Register under clause (iii).</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c91c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c91d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It shall be unlawful for any person to violate—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c91e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>a provision of the Vessel General Permit in force and effect under paragraph (3)(A);</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c91f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>a regulation promulgated pursuant to section 1101 of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (<ref href="/us/usc/t16/s4711">16 U.S.C. 4711</ref>) (as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this subsection) in force and effect under paragraph (3)(B); or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c920-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>an applicable requirement or regulation under this subsection.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c921-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Compliance with regulations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Effective beginning on the effective date of a regulation promulgated under paragraph (4), (5), (6), or (10), as applicable, it shall be unlawful for the owner or operator of a vessel subject to the regulation—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c922-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>to discharge any discharge incidental to the normal operation of the vessel into waters of the United States or waters of the contiguous zone, except in compliance with the regulation; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c923-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>to operate in waters of the United States or waters of the contiguous zone, if the vessel is not equipped with a required marine pollution control device that complies with the requirements established under this subsection, unless—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c924-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>the owner or operator of the vessel denotes in an entry in the official logbook of the vessel that the equipment was not operational; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c925-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><chapeau>either—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c926-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>the applicable discharge was avoided; or</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c927-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>an alternate compliance option approved by the Secretary as meeting the applicable standard was employed.</content></item> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c928-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Affirmative defense</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>No person shall be found to be in violation of this paragraph if—<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4341">132 STAT. 4341</page></chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c929-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the violation was in the interest of ensuring the safety of life at sea, as determined by the Secretary; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c92a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>the applicable emergency circumstance was not the result of negligence or malfeasance on the part of—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c92b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>the owner or operator of the vessel;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c92c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>the master of the vessel; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c92d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>the person in charge of the vessel.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c92e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment</inline>.—</heading><content>Each day of continuing violation of an applicable requirement of this subsection shall constitute a separate offense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c92f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In rem liability</inline>.—</heading><content>A vessel operated in violation of this subsection is liable in rem for any civil penalty assessed for the violation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c930-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Revocation of clearance</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall withhold or revoke the clearance of a vessel required under <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s60105">section 60105 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, if the owner or operator of the vessel is in violation of this subsection.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c931-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">“(9) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect on other laws</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c932-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">State authority</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c933-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in clauses (ii) through (v) and paragraph (10), effective beginning on the date on which the requirements promulgated by the Secretary under subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of paragraph (5) with respect to every discharge incidental to the normal operation of a vessel that is subject to regulation under this subsection are final, effective, and enforceable, no State, political subdivision of a State, or interstate agency may adopt or enforce any law, regulation, or other requirement of the State, political subdivision, or interstate agency with respect to any such discharge.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c934-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Identical or lesser state laws</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Clause (i) shall not apply to any law, regulation, or other requirement of a State, political subdivision of a State, or interstate agency in effect on or after the date of enactment of this subsection—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c935-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>that is identical to a Federal requirement under this subsection applicable to the relevant discharge; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c936-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>compliance with which would be achieved concurrently in achieving compliance with a Federal requirement under this subsection applicable to the relevant discharge.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c937-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">State enforcement of federal requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>A State may enforce any standard of performance or other Federal requirement of this subsection in accordance with subsection (k) or other applicable Federal authority.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c938-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for certain fees</inline>.—</heading><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c939-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subclauses (II) and (III), a State that assesses any fee pursuant to any State or Federal law relating to the regulation of a discharge incidental to the normal operation of a vessel before the date of enactment of this subsection may assess or retain a fee to <page identifier="/us/stat/132/4342">132 STAT. 4342</page> cover the costs of administration, inspection, monitoring, and enforcement activities by the State to achieve compliance with the applicable requirements of this subsection.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c93a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Maximum amount</inline>.—</heading><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c93b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in item (bb), a State may assess a fee for activities under this clause equal to not more than $1,000 against the owner or operator of a vessel that—</chapeau><subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c93c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="AA">“(AA) </num><content>has operated outside of that State; and</content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c93d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="BB">“(BB) </num><content>arrives at a port or place of destination in the State (excluding movement entirely within a single port or place of destination).</content></subitem> </item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c93e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Vessels engaged in coastwise trade</inline>.—</heading><content>A State may assess against the owner or operator of a vessel registered in accordance with applicable Federal law and lawfully engaged in the coastwise trade not more than $5,000 in fees under this clause per vessel during a calendar year.</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c93f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Adjustment for inflation</inline>.—</heading><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c940-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A State may adjust the amount of a fee authorized under this clause not more frequently than once every 5 years to reflect the percentage by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Department of Labor for the month of October immediately preceding the date of adjustment exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Department of Labor for the month of October that immediately precedes the date that is 5 years before the date of adjustment.</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c941-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of subclause</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this subclause prevents a State from adjusting a fee in effect before the date of enactment of this subsection to the applicable maximum amount under subclause (II).</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c942-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="cc">“(cc) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content>This subclause applies only to increases in fees to amounts greater than the applicable maximum amount under subclause (II).</content></item> </subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c943-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Alaska graywater</inline>.—</heading><content>Clause (i) shall not apply with respect to any discharge of graywater (as defined in section 1414 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2001 (<ref href="/us/pl/106/554">Public Law 106–554</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/114/2763A–323">114 Stat. 2763A–323</ref>)) from a passenger vessel (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s2101">section 2101 of title 46, United States Code</ref>) in the State of Alaska (including all waters in the Alexander Archipelago) carrying 50 or more passengers.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c944-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">“(vi) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Preservation of authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this subsection preempts any State law, public initiative, referendum, regulation, requirement, or other <page identifier="/us/stat/132/4343">132 STAT. 4343</page> State action, except as expressly provided in this subsection.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c945-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Established regimes</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as expressly provided in this subsection, nothing in this subsection affects the applicability to a vessel of any other provision of Federal law, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c946-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>this section;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c947-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>section 311;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c948-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1901/etseq">33 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.</ref>); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c949-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>title X of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3801/etseq">33 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.</ref>).</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c94a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Permitting</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Effective beginning on the date of enactment of this subsection—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c94b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the Small Vessel General Permit is repealed; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c94c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>the Administrator, or a State in the case of a permit program approved under section 402, shall not require, or in any way modify, a permit under that section for—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c94d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>any discharge that is subject to regulation under this subsection;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c94e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>any discharge incidental to the normal operation of a vessel from a small vessel or fishing vessel, regardless of whether that discharge is subject to regulation under this subsection; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c94f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>any discharge described in paragraph (2)(B)(ii).</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c950-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">No effect on civil or criminal actions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Nothing in this subsection, or any standard, regulation, or requirement established under this subsection, modifies or otherwise affects, preempts, or displaces—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c951-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>any cause of action; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c952-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>any provision of Federal or State law establishing a remedy for civil relief or criminal penalty.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c953-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">No effect on certain secretarial authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this subsection affects the authority of the Secretary of Commerce or the Secretary of the Interior to administer any land or waters under the administrative control of the Secretary of Commerce or the Secretary of the Interior, respectively.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e34c954-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">No limitation on state inspection authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this subsection limits the authority of a State to inspect a vessel pursuant to paragraph (5)(A)(iii) in order to monitor compliance with an applicable requirement of this section.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f065-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">“(10) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional regional requirements</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f066-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Minimum great lakes system requirements</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f067-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in clause (ii), the owner or operator of a vessel entering the St. Lawrence Seaway through the mouth of the St. Lawrence River shall conduct a complete ballast water exchange or saltwater flush—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f068-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>not less than 200 nautical miles from any shore for a voyage originating outside the United States or Canadian exclusive economic zone; or<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4344">132 STAT. 4344</page></content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f069-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>not less than 50 nautical miles from any shore for a voyage originating within the United States or Canadian exclusive economic zone.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f06a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Clause (i) shall not apply to a vessel if—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f06b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><chapeau>complying with an applicable requirement of clause (i)—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f06c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>would compromise the safety of the vessel; or</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f06d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>is otherwise prohibited by any Federal, Canadian, or international law (including regulations) pertaining to vessel safety;</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f06e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>design limitations of the vessel prevent a ballast water exchange from being conducted in accordance with an applicable requirement of clause (i);</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f06f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><chapeau>the vessel—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f070-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>is certified by the Secretary as having no residual ballast water or sediments onboard; or</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f071-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>retains all ballast water while in waters subject to the requirement; or</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f072-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">“(IV) </num><chapeau>empty ballast tanks on the vessel are sealed and certified by the Secretary in a manner that ensures that—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f073-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>no discharge or uptake occurs; and</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f074-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>any subsequent discharge of ballast water is subject to the requirement.</content></item> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f075-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Enhanced great lakes system requirements</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f076-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Petitions by governors for proposed enhanced standards and requirements</inline>.—</heading><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f077-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Governor of a Great Lakes State (or a State employee designee) may submit a petition in accordance with subclause (II) to propose that other Governors of Great Lakes States endorse an enhanced standard of performance or other requirement with respect to any discharge that—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f078-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>is subject to regulation under this subsection; and</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f079-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>occurs within the Great Lakes System.</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f07a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A Governor shall submit a petition under subclause (I), in writing, to—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f07b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>the Executive Director of the Great Lakes Commission, in such manner as may be prescribed by the Great Lakes Commission;</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f07c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>the Governor of each other Great Lakes State; and</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f07d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="cc">“(cc) </num><content>the Director of the Great Lakes National Program Office established by section 118(b).</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f07e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Preliminary assessment by great lakes commission</inline>.—</heading><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f07f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>After the date of receipt of a petition under subclause (II)(aa), the Great Lakes Commission (acting through <page identifier="/us/stat/132/4345">132 STAT. 4345</page> the Great Lakes Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species, to the maximum extent practicable) may develop a preliminary assessment regarding each enhanced standard of performance or other requirement described in the petition.</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f080-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Provisions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The preliminary assessment developed by the Great Lakes Commission under item (aa)—</chapeau><subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f081-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="AA">“(AA) </num><content>may be developed in consultation with relevant experts and stakeholders;</content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f082-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="BB">“(BB) </num><content>may be narrative in nature;</content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f083-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="CC">“(CC) </num><content>may include the preliminary views, if any, of the Great Lakes Commission on the propriety of the proposed enhanced standard of performance or other requirement;</content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f084-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="DD">“(DD) </num><content>shall be submitted, in writing, to the Governor of each Great Lakes State and the Director of the Great Lakes National Program Office and published on the internet website of the Great Lakes National Program Office; and</content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f085-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="EE">“(EE) </num><content>except as provided in clause (iii), shall not be taken into consideration, or provide a basis for review, by the Administrator or the Secretary for purposes of that clause.</content></subitem> </item> </subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f086-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Proposed enhanced standards and requirements</inline>.—</heading><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f087-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Publication in federal register</inline>.—</heading><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f088-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Request by governor</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not earlier than the date that is 90 days after the date on which the Executive Director of the Great Lakes Commission receives from a Governor of a Great Lakes State a petition under clause (i)(II)(aa), the Governor may request the Director of the Great Lakes National Program Office to publish, for a period requested by the Governor of not less than 30 days, and the Director shall so publish, in the Federal Register for public comment—</chapeau><subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f089-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="AA">“(AA) </num><content>a copy of the petition; and</content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f08a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="BB">“(BB) </num><content>if applicable as of the date of publication, any preliminary assessment of the Great Lakes Commission developed under clause (i)(III) relating to the petition.</content></subitem> </item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f08b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review of public comments</inline>.—</heading><content>On receipt of a written request of a Governor of a Great Lakes State, the Director of the Great Lakes National Program Office shall make available all public comments received in response to the notice under item (aa).<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4346">132 STAT. 4346</page></content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f08c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="cc">“(cc) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">No response required</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a Governor of a Great Lakes State or the Director of the Great Lakes National Program Office shall not be required to provide a response to any comment received in response to the publication of a petition or preliminary assessment under item (aa).</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f08d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="dd">“(dd) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><content>Any public comments received in response to the publication of a petition or preliminary assessment under item (aa) shall be used solely for the purpose of providing information and feedback to the Governor of each Great Lakes State regarding the decision to endorse the proposed standard or requirement.</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f08e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ee">“(ee) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of petition</inline>.—</heading><content>A proposed standard or requirement developed under subclause (II) may differ from the proposed standard or requirement described in a petition published under item (aa).</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f08f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination to develop proposed standard or requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>After the expiration of the public comment period for the petition under subclause (I), any interested Governor of a Great Lakes State may work in coordination with the Great Lakes Commission to develop a proposed standard of performance or other requirement applicable to a discharge referred to in the petition.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f090-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A proposed standard of performance or other requirement under subclause (II)—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f091-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><chapeau>shall be developed—</chapeau><subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f092-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="AA">“(AA) </num><content>in consultation with representatives from the Federal and provincial governments of Canada;</content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f093-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="BB">“(BB) </num><content>after notice and opportunity for public comment on the petition published under subclause (I); and</content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f094-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="CC">“(CC) </num><content>taking into consideration the preliminary assessment, if any, of the Great Lakes Commission under clause (i)(III);</content></subitem> </item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f095-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><chapeau>shall be specifically endorsed in writing by—</chapeau><subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f096-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="AA">“(AA) </num><content>the Governor of each Great Lakes State, if the proposed standard or requirement would impose any additional equipment requirement on a vessel; or</content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f097-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="BB">“(BB) </num><content>not fewer than 5 Governors of Great Lakes States, if the proposed standard or requirement would not impose any additional equipment requirement on a vessel; and</content></subitem> </item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f098-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="cc">“(cc) </num><content>in the case of a proposed requirement to prohibit 1 or more types of discharge regulated under this subsection, whether treated <page identifier="/us/stat/132/4347">132 STAT. 4347</page> or not treated, into waters within the Great Lakes System, shall not apply outside the waters of the Great Lakes States of the Governors endorsing the proposed requirement under item (bb).</content></item> </subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f099-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Promulgation by administrator and secretary</inline>.—</heading><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f09a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission</inline>.—</heading><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f09b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Governors endorsing a proposed standard or requirement under clause (ii)(III)(bb) may jointly submit to the Administrator and the Secretary for approval each proposed standard of performance or other requirement developed and endorsed pursuant to clause (ii).</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f09c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusion</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each submission under item (aa) shall include an explanation regarding why the applicable standard of performance or other requirement is—</chapeau><subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f09d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="AA">“(AA) </num><content>at least as stringent as a comparable standard of performance or other requirement under this subsection;</content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f09e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="BB">“(BB) </num><content>in accordance with maritime safety; and</content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f09f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="CC">“(CC) </num><content>in accordance with applicable maritime and navigation laws and regulations.</content></subitem> </item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f0a0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="cc">“(cc) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Withdrawal</inline>.—</heading><subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f0a1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="AA">“(AA) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Governor of any Great Lakes State that endorses a proposed standard or requirement under clause (ii)(III)(bb) may withdraw the endorsement by not later than the date that is 90 days after the date on which the Administrator and the Secretary receive the proposed standard or requirement.</content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f0a2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="BB">“(BB) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect on federal review</inline>.—</heading><content>If, after the withdrawal of an endorsement under subitem (AA), the proposed standard or requirement does not have the applicable number of endorsements under clause (ii)(III)(bb), the Administrator and the Secretary shall terminate the review under this clause.</content></subitem> </item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f0a3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="dd">“(dd) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Dissenting opinions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Governor of a Great Lakes State that does not endorse a proposed standard or requirement under clause (ii)(III)(bb) may submit to the Administrator and the Secretary any dissenting opinions of the Governor.</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f0a4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Joint notice</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>On receipt of a proposed standard of performance or other requirement under subclause (I), the Administrator and the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register a joint notice that, at minimum—<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4348">132 STAT. 4348</page></chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f0a5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>states that the proposed standard or requirement is publicly available; and</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f0a6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>provides an opportunity for public comment regarding the proposed standard or requirement during the 90-day period beginning on the date of receipt by the Administrator and the Secretary of the proposed standard or requirement.</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f0a7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f0a8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>As soon as practicable after the date of publication of a joint notice under subclause (II)—</chapeau><subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f0a9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="AA">“(AA) </num><content>the Administrator shall commence a review of each proposed standard of performance or other requirement covered by the notice to determine whether that standard or requirement is at least as stringent as comparable standards and requirements under this subsection; and</content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f0aa-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="BB">“(BB) </num><content>the Secretary shall commence a review of each proposed standard of performance or other requirement covered by the notice to determine whether that standard or requirement is in accordance with maritime safety and applicable maritime and navigation laws and regulations.</content></subitem> </item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f0ab-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out item (aa), the Administrator and the Secretary—</chapeau><subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f0ac-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="AA">“(AA) </num><content>shall consult with the Governor of each Great Lakes State and representatives from the Federal and provincial governments of Canada;</content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f0ad-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="BB">“(BB) </num><content>shall take into consideration any relevant data or public comments received under subclause (II)(bb); and</content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f0ae-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="CC">“(CC) </num><content>shall not take into consideration any preliminary assessment by the Great Lakes Commission under clause (i)(III), or any dissenting opinion under subclause (I)(dd), except to the extent that such an assessment or opinion is relevant to the criteria for the applicable determination under item (aa).</content></subitem> </item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f0af-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">“(IV) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Approval or disapproval</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of receipt of each proposed standard of performance or other requirement under subclause (I), the Administrator and the Secretary shall—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f0b0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>determine, as applicable, whether each proposed standard or other requirement satisfies the criteria under subclause (III)(aa);</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f0b1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>approve each proposed standard or other requirement, unless the Administrator or the Secretary, as applicable, determines under item (aa) that the proposed standard <page identifier="/us/stat/132/4349">132 STAT. 4349</page> or other requirement does not satisfy the criteria under subclause (III)(aa); and</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f0b2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="cc">“(cc) </num><content>submit to the Governor of each Great Lakes State, and publish in the Federal Register, a notice of the determination under item (aa).</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f0b3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="V">“(V) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Action on disapproval</inline>.—</heading><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f0b4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rationale and recommendations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the Administrator and the Secretary disapprove a proposed standard of performance or other requirement under subclause (IV)(bb), the notices under subclause (IV)(cc) shall include—</chapeau><subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f0b5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="AA">“(AA) </num><content>a description of the reasons why the standard or requirement is, as applicable, less stringent than a comparable standard or requirement under this subsection, inconsistent with maritime safety, or inconsistent with applicable maritime and navigation laws and regulations; and</content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f0b6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="BB">“(BB) </num><content>any recommendations regarding changes the Governors of the Great Lakes States could make to conform the disapproved portion of the standard or requirement to the requirements of this subparagraph.</content></subitem> </item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f0b7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading><content>Disapproval of a proposed standard or requirement by the Administrator and the Secretary under this subparagraph shall be considered to be a final agency action subject to judicial review under section 509.</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e34f0b8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="VI">“(VI) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Action on approval</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>On approval by the Administrator and the Secretary of a proposed standard of performance or other requirement under subclause (IV)(bb)—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517c9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>the Administrator shall establish, by regulation, the proposed standard or requirement within the Great Lakes System in lieu of any comparable standard or other requirement promulgated under paragraph (4); and</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517ca-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>the Secretary shall establish, by regulation, any requirements necessary to implement, ensure compliance with, and enforce the standard or requirement under item (aa), or to apply the proposed requirement, within the Great Lakes System in lieu of any comparable requirement promulgated under paragraph (5).</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517cb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="VII">“(VII) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">No judicial review for certain actions</inline>.—</heading><content>An action or inaction of a Governor of a Great Lakes State or the Great Lakes Commission under this subparagraph shall not be subject to judicial review.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517cc-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="VIII">“(VIII) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Great lakes compact</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this subsection limits, alters, or amends the Great Lakes Compact to which Congress granted consent <page identifier="/us/stat/132/4350">132 STAT. 4350</page> in the Act of July 24, 1968 (<ref href="/us/pl/90/419">Public Law 90–419</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/82/414">82 Stat. 414</ref>).</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517cd-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IX">“(IX) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated to the Great Lakes Commission $5,000,000, to be available until expended.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517ce-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Minimum pacific region requirements</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517cf-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of commercial vessel</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subparagraph, the term ‘<term>commercial vessel</term>’ means a vessel operating between—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517d0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>2 ports or places of destination within the Pacific Region; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517d1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>a port or place of destination within the Pacific Region and a port or place of destination on the Pacific Coast of Canada or Mexico north of parallel 20 degrees north latitude, inclusive of the Gulf of California.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517d2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Ballast water exchange</inline>.—</heading><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517d3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subclause (II) and clause (iv), the owner or operator of a commercial vessel shall conduct a complete ballast water exchange in waters more than 50 nautical miles from shore.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517d4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exemptions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subclause (I) shall not apply to a commercial vessel—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517d5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>using, in compliance with applicable requirements, a type-approved ballast water management system approved by the Secretary; or</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517d6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><chapeau>voyaging—</chapeau><subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517d7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="AA">“(AA) </num><content>between or to a port or place of destination in the State of Washington, if the ballast water to be discharged from the commercial vessel originated solely from waters located between the parallel 46 degrees north latitude, including the internal waters of the Columbia River, and the internal waters of Canada south of parallel 50 degrees north latitude, including the waters of the Strait of Georgia and the Strait of Juan de Fuca;</content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517d8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="BB">“(BB) </num><content>between ports or places of destination in the State of Oregon, if the ballast water to be discharged from the commercial vessel originated solely from waters located between the parallel 40 degrees north latitude and the parallel 50 degrees north latitude;</content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517d9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="CC">“(CC) </num><content>between ports or places of destination in the State of California within the San Francisco Bay area east of the Golden Gate Bridge, including the Port of Stockton and the Port of Sacramento, if the ballast water to be discharged from the commercial vessel originated solely from ports or places within that area;<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4351">132 STAT. 4351</page></content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517da-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="DD">“(DD) </num><content>between the Port of Los Angeles, the Port of Long Beach, and the El Segundo offshore marine oil terminal, if the ballast water to be discharged from the commercial vessel originated solely from the Port of Los Angeles, the Port of Long Beach, or the El Segundo offshore marine oil terminal;</content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517db-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="EE">“(EE) </num><content>between a port or place of destination in the State of Alaska within a single Captain of the Port Zone;</content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517dc-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="FF">“(FF) </num><content>between ports or places of destination in different counties of the State of Hawaii, if the vessel may conduct a complete ballast water exchange in waters that are more than 10 nautical miles from shore and at least 200 meters deep; or</content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517dd-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="GG">“(GG) </num><content>between ports or places of destination within the same county of the State of Hawaii, if the vessel does not transit outside State marine waters during the voyage.</content></subitem> </item> </subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517de-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Low-salinity ballast water</inline>.—</heading><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517df-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in subclause (II) and clause (iv), the owner or operator of a commercial vessel that transports ballast water sourced from waters with a measured salinity of less than 18 parts per thousand and voyages to a Pacific Region port or place of destination with a measured salinity of less than 18 parts per thousand shall conduct a complete ballast water exchange—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517e0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>not less than 50 nautical miles from shore, if the ballast water was sourced from a Pacific Region port or place of destination; or</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517e1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>more than 200 nautical miles from shore, if the ballast water was not sourced from a Pacific Region port or place of destination.</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517e2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subclause (I) shall not apply to a commercial vessel voyaging to a port or place of destination in the Pacific Region that is using, in compliance with applicable requirements, a type-approved ballast water management system approved by the Secretary to achieve standards of performance of—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517e3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><chapeau>less than 1 organism per 10 cubic meters, if that organism—</chapeau><subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517e4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="AA">“(AA) </num><content>is living, or has not been rendered nonviable; and</content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517e5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="BB">“(BB) </num><content>is 50 or more micrometers in minimum dimension;</content></subitem> </item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517e6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><chapeau>less than 1 organism per 10 milliliters, if that organism—</chapeau><subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517e7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="AA">“(AA) </num><content>is living, or has not been rendered nonviable; and<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4352">132 STAT. 4352</page></content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517e8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="BB">“(BB) </num><content>is more than 10, but less than 50, micrometers in minimum dimension;</content></subitem> </item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517e9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="cc">“(cc) </num><chapeau>concentrations of indicator microbes that are less than—</chapeau><subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517ea-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="AA">“(AA) </num><content>1 colony-forming unit of toxicogenic Vibrio cholera (serotypes O1 and O139) per 100 milliliters or less than 1 colony-forming unit of that microbe per gram of wet weight of zoological samples;</content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517eb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="BB">“(BB) </num><content>126 colony-forming units of escherichia coli per 100 milliliters; and</content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517ec-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="CC">“(CC) </num><content>33 colony-forming units of intestinal enterococci per 100 milliliters; and</content></subitem> </item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517ed-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="dd">“(dd) </num><content>concentrations of such additional indicator microbes and viruses as may be specified in the standards of performance established by the Administrator under paragraph (4).</content></item> </subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517ee-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">General exceptions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The requirements of clauses (ii) and (iii) shall not apply to a commercial vessel if—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517ef-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>complying with the requirement would compromise the safety of the commercial vessel;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517f0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>design limitations of the commercial vessel prevent a ballast water exchange from being conducted in accordance with clause (ii) or (iii), as applicable;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517f1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><chapeau>the commercial vessel—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517f2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>is certified by the Secretary as having no residual ballast water or sediments onboard; or</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517f3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>retains all ballast water while in waters subject to those requirements; or</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517f4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">“(IV) </num><chapeau>empty ballast tanks on the commercial vessel are sealed and certified by the Secretary in a manner that ensures that—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517f5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>no discharge or uptake occurs; and</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517f6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>any subsequent discharge of ballast water is subject to those requirements.</content></item> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517f7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of state no-discharge zones</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517f8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">State prohibition</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to clause (ii), after the effective date of regulations promulgated by the Secretary under paragraph (5), if any State determines that the protection and enhancement of the quality of some or all of the waters within the State require greater environmental protection, the State may prohibit 1 or more types of discharge regulated under this subsection, whether treated or not treated, into such waters.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517f9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content>A prohibition by a State under clause (i) shall not apply until the date on which the Administrator makes the applicable determinations described in clause (iii).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517fa-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition by administrator</inline>.—</heading><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517fb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Determination</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>On application of a State, the Administrator, in concurrence with the <page identifier="/us/stat/132/4353">132 STAT. 4353</page> Secretary (subject to subclause (II)), shall, by regulation, prohibit the discharge from a vessel of 1 or more discharges subject to regulation under this subsection, whether treated or not treated, into the waters covered by the application if the Administrator determines that—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517fc-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>prohibition of the discharge would protect and enhance the quality of the specified waters within the State;</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517fd-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>adequate facilities for the safe and sanitary removal and treatment of the discharge are reasonably available for the water and all vessels to which the prohibition would apply;</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517fe-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="cc">“(cc) </num><content>the discharge can be safely collected and stored until a vessel reaches a discharge facility or other location; and</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e3517ff-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="dd">“(dd) </num><chapeau>in the case of an application for the prohibition of discharges of ballast water in a port (or in any other location where cargo, passengers, or fuel are loaded and unloaded)—</chapeau><subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e351800-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="AA">“(AA) </num><content>the adequate facilities described in item (bb) are reasonably available for commercial vessels, after considering, at a minimum, water depth, dock size, pumpout facility capacity and flow rate, availability of year-round operations, proximity to navigation routes, and the ratio of pumpout facilities to the population and discharge capacity of commercial vessels operating in those waters; and</content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e351801-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="BB">“(BB) </num><content>the prohibition will not unreasonably interfere with the safe loading and unloading of cargo, passengers, or fuel.</content></subitem> </item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e351802-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Concurrence with secretary</inline>.—</heading><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e351803-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Request</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall submit to the Secretary a request for written concurrence with respect to a prohibition under subclause (I).</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e351804-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of failure to concur</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A failure by the Secretary to concur with the Administrator under subclause (I) by the date that is 60 days after the date on which the Administrator submits a request for concurrence under item (aa) shall not prevent the Administrator from prohibiting the relevant discharge in accordance with subclause (III), subject to the condition that the Administrator shall include in the administrative record of the promulgation—</chapeau><subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e351805-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="AA">“(AA) </num><content>documentation of the request submitted under item (aa); and</content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y2e351806-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="BB">“(BB) </num><content>the response of the Administrator to any written objections received from the Secretary relating to the proposed standard of performance during the <page identifier="/us/stat/132/4354">132 STAT. 4354</page> 60-day period beginning on the date of submission of the request.</content></subitem> </item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e351807-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Timing</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall approve or disapprove an application submitted under subclause (I) by not later than 90 days after the date on which the application is submitted to the Administrator.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e351808-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Maintenance in effect of more-stringent standards</inline>.—</heading><content>In any case in which a requirement established under this paragraph is more stringent or environmentally protective than a comparable requirement established under paragraph (4), (5), or (6), the more-stringent or more-protective requirement shall control.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e351809-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Repeals</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e35180a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/a/2/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e35180b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s4711">16 USC 4711 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Effective beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the following provisions of law are <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e35180c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/a/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>Section 1101 of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (<ref href="/us/usc/t16/s4711">16 U.S.C. 4711</ref>).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e35180d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/a/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content><ref href="/us/pl/110/299">Public Law 110–299</ref> (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1342">33 U.S.C. 1342 note</ref>).</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e35180e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/a/2/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1102 of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (<ref href="/us/usc/t16/s4712">16 U.S.C. 4712</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e35180f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/a/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in subsection (c)(1), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act of 2018)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>section 1101(b)</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e351810-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in subsection (f)(1)(B), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act of 2018)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>section 1101(c)</quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e351811-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations for Use of Marine Pollution Control Devices</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 312 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1322">33 U.S.C. 1322</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e351812-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the section designation and heading and all that follows through “<quotedText>For the purpose of</quotedText>” in subsection (a) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y2e353e23-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="312">“SEC. 312. </num><heading class="fontsize12">MARINE SANITATION DEVICES; DISCHARGES INCIDENTAL TO THE NORMAL OPERATION OF VESSELS.</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e353e24-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>In”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e353e25-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e353e26-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (7), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>devices or of vessels</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>devices, marine pollution control device equipment, or vessels</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e353e27-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (13), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, except as provided in subsection (p),</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>means</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e353e28-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subsection (g)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e353e29-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or marine pollution control device equipment</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>marine sanitation device</quotedText>” each place it appears;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e353e2a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e353e2b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/b/3/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or equipment</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>such device</quotedText>”; and<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4355">132 STAT. 4355</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e353e2c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/b/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or equipment</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>test device</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e353e2d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/b/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e353e2e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/b/3/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or equipment</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>the device</quotedText>” each place it appears; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e353e2f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/b/3/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in the fourth sentence, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or equipment</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>device</quotedText>” each place it appears; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e353e30-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in subsection (h)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e353e31-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and marine pollution control device equipment</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>marine sanitation device</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e353e32-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or any certified marine pollution control device equipment or element of design of such equipment</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>such device</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e353e33-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/b/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (1) through (4) as subparagraphs (A) through (D), respectively, and indenting the subparagraphs appropriately;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e353e34-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/b/4/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(h) After</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e353e35-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">“(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sale and Resale of Properly Equipped Vessels; Operability of Certified Marine Sanitation Devices</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e353e36-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraph (2), after”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e353e37-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/b/4/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y2e353e38-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of subsection</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this subsection requires certification of a marine pollution control device for use on any vessel of the Armed Forces.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e353e39-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Enforcement Authority</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e353e3a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/c/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 312(k) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1322/k">33 U.S.C. 1322(k)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e353e3b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the second sentence and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y2e35654c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">States</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e35654d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>This section may be enforced by a State or political subdivision of a State (including the attorney general of a State), including by filing a civil action in an appropriate Federal district court to enforce any violation of subsection (p).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e35654e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Jurisdiction</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The appropriate Federal district court shall have jurisdiction with respect to a civil action filed pursuant to subparagraph (A), without regard to the amount in controversy or the citizenship of the parties—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e35654f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>to enforce the requirements of this section; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e356550-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>to apply appropriate civil penalties under this section or section 309(d), as appropriate.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e356551-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(k) The provisions of this</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e358c62-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="k">“(k) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Enforcement Authority</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e358c63-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Administrator</inline>.—</heading><content>This section shall be enforced by the Administrator, to the extent provided in section 309.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e358c64-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e358c65-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>This”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e358c66-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/c/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2) (as so designated)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e358c67-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/c/1/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>operating and he may utilize by agreement</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>operating, who may use, by agreement</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e358c68-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/c/1/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y2e35b379-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inspections</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of ensuring compliance with this section, the Secretary—<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4356">132 STAT. 4356</page></chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e35b37a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>may carry out an inspection (including the taking of ballast water samples) of any vessel at any time; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e35b37b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>shall—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e35b37c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><chapeau>establish procedures for—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y2e35b37d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>reporting violations of this section; and</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y2e35b37e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>accumulating evidence regarding those violations; and</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e35b37f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>use appropriate and practicable measures of detection and environmental monitoring of vessels.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y2e35b380-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Detention</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may detain a vessel if the Secretary—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e35b381-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>has reasonable cause to believe that the vessel—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e35b382-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>has failed to comply with an applicable requirement of this section; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e35b383-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>is being operated in violation of such a requirement; and</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e35b384-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the Secretary provides to the owner or operator of the vessel a notice of the intent to detain.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e35b385-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/c/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Preservation of federal enforcement authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 309 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1319">33 U.S.C. 1319</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e35b386-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a)(3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>318</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>312(p), 318</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e35b387-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (c), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>318</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>312(p), 318</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e35b388-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d), in the first sentence—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e35da99-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/c/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>318</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>312(p), 318,</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e35da9a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/c/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>State,,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>State,</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e35da9b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/c/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>in subsection (g)(1)(A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>318</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>312(p), 318</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e35da9c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/c/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Preservation of public enforcement authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 505(f) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1365/f">33 U.S.C. 1365(f)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(5) certification</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following: “<quotedText>(5) a standard of performance or requirement under section 312(p); (6) a certification under section 401; (7) a permit or condition of a permit issued under section 402 that is in effect under this Act (including a requirement applicable by reason of section 313); or (8) a regulation under section 405(d).</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e35da9d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/c/4" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 509(b) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1369/b">33 U.S.C. 1369(b)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y2e35da9e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Discharges incidental to normal operation of vessels</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e35da9f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), any interested person may file a petition for review of a final agency action under section 312(p) of the Administrator or the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating in accordance with the requirements of this subsection.<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4357">132 STAT. 4357</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e35daa0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Venue exception</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to section 312(p)(7)(C)(v), a petition for review of a final agency action under section 312(p) of the Administrator or the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may be filed only in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e35daa1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Logbook Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s11301/b">Section 11301(b) 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><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601b2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="13">“(13) </num><content>when a vessel fails to carry out ballast water management requirements as applicable and pursuant to regulations promulgated by the Secretary, including when the vessel fails to carry out ballast water management requirements due to an allowed safety exemption, a statement regarding the failure to comply and the circumstances under which the failure occurred, made immediately after the failure, when practicable to do so.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e3601b3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/e" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Quagga Mussel</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s42/a/1">Section 42(a)(1) of title 18, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>, in the first sentence, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of the quagga mussel of the species Dreissena rostriformis or Dreissena bugensis;</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Dreissena polymorpha;</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e3601b4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e3601b5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s4729">16 USC 4729</ref>.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Coastal Aquatic Invasive Species Mitigation Grant Program and Mitigation Fund</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601b6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601b7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/1/A" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Coastal zone</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>coastal zone</term>” has the meaning given the term in section 304 of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (<ref href="/us/usc/t16/s1453">16 U.S.C. 1453</ref>).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601b8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/1/B" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible entity</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>eligible entity</term>” means—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601b9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>a State;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601ba-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>a unit of local government;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601bb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>an Indian Tribe;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601bc-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/1/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>a nongovernmental organization; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601bd-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/1/B/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>an institution of higher education.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601be-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/1/C" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusive economic zone</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Exclusive Economic Zone</term>” means the Exclusive Economic Zone of the United States, as established by Presidential Proclamation 5030, dated March 10, 1983 (<ref href="/us/usc/t16/s1453">16 U.S.C. 1453 note</ref>).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601bf-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/1/D" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Foundation</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Foundation</term>” means the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation established by section 2(a) of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3701/a">16 U.S.C. 3701(a)</ref>).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601c0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/1/E" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Fund</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Fund</term>” means the Coastal Aquatic Invasive Species Mitigation Fund established by paragraph (3)(A).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601c1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/1/F" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Program</term>” means the Coastal Aquatic Invasive Species Mitigation Grant Program established under paragraph (2)(A).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601c2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/1/G" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Secretary</term>” means the Secretary of Commerce.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601c3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Grant program</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601c4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary and the Foundation shall establish a program, to be known as the “Coastal Aquatic Invasive Species Mitigation Grant Program”, under which the Secretary and the Foundation shall award grants to eligible entities in accordance with this paragraph.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601c5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Purposes</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The purposes of the Program are—<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4358">132 STAT. 4358</page></chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601c6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>to improve the understanding, prevention, and mitigation of, and response to, aquatic invasive species in—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601c7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/2/B/i/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>the coastal zone; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601c8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/2/B/i/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>the Exclusive Economic Zone;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601c9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>to support the prevention and mitigation of impacts from aquatic invasive species in the coastal zone; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601ca-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>to support the restoration of Pacific Island habitats, marine, estuarine, and Great Lakes environments in the coastal zone and the Exclusive Economic Zone that are impacted by aquatic invasive species.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601cb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of grants</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601cc-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A grant awarded under the Program shall be used for an activity to carry out the purposes of the Program, including an activity—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601cd-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/2/C/i/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>to develop and implement procedures and programs, including permissible State ballast water inspection programs, to prevent, detect, control, mitigate, and rapidly or progressively eradicate aquatic invasive species in the coastal zone or the Exclusive Economic Zone, particularly in areas with high numbers of established aquatic invasive species;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601ce-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/2/C/i/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>to restore habitat impacted by an aquatic invasive species;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601cf-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/2/C/i/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>to develop new shipboard and land-based ballast water treatment system technologies and performance standards to prevent the introduction of aquatic invasive species;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601d0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/2/C/i/IV" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">(IV) </num><content>to develop mitigation measures to protect natural and cultural living resources, including shellfish, from the impacts of aquatic invasive species; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601d1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/2/C/i/V" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="V">(V) </num><content>to develop mitigation measures to protect infrastructure, such as hydroelectric infrastructure, from aquatic invasive species.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601d2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on funding litigation</inline>.—</heading><content>A grant awarded under the Program may not be used to fund litigation in any matter.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601d3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Administration</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Foundation, in consultation with the Secretary, shall establish the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601d4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/2/D/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>Application and review procedures for awarding grants under the Program.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601d5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/2/D/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>Approval procedures for awarding grants under the Program, including a requirement for consultation with—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601d6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/2/D/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>the Secretary of the Interior; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601d7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/2/D/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>the Administrator.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601d8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/2/D/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>Performance accountability and monitoring measures for activities funded by a grant awarded under the Program.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601d9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/2/D/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>Procedures and methods to ensure accurate accounting and appropriate administration of grants awarded under the Program, including standards of recordkeeping.<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4359">132 STAT. 4359</page></content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601da-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matching requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Each eligible entity that receives a grant under the Program shall provide, in cash or through in-kind contributions from non-Federal sources, matching funds to carry out the activities funded by the grant in an amount equal to not less than 25 percent of the cost of the activities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601db-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary and the Foundation are authorized to use the amounts available in the Fund to award grants under the Program.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601dc-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Mitigation fund</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601dd-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund, to be known as the “Coastal Aquatic Invasive Species Mitigation Fund”, consisting of such amounts as are appropriated or credited to the Fund in accordance with this paragraph or section 9602 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601de-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfers to fund</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601df-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/3/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriation</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated from the Treasury to the Fund, for each fiscal year, an amount equal to the amount of penalties assessed for violations of subsection (p) of section 312 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1322">33 U.S.C. 1322</ref>) during the preceding fiscal year.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3601e0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional authorization</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to the amounts transferred to the Fund under clause (i), there is authorized to be appropriated to the Fund $5,000,000 for each fiscal year.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3628f1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/f/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of fund</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to appropriations, the amounts in the Fund shall be available to the Secretary and the Foundation to award grants under the Program.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e3628f2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e3628f3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s4730">16 USC 4730</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Invasive Species Program</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3628f4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3628f5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/1/A" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Administrator</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Administrator</term>” means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3628f6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/1/B" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Aquatic nuisance species</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>aquatic nuisance species</term>” has the meaning given that term in subsection (p)(1) of section 312 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1322">33 U.S.C. 1322</ref>).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3628f7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/1/C" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Director</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Director</term>” means the Director of the Great Lakes National Program Office established by section 118(b) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1268/b">33 U.S.C. 1268(b)</ref>).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3628f8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/1/D" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Great lakes and lake champlain systems</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Systems</term>” includes—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3628f9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/1/D/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>Lake Champlain; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3628fa-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/1/D/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>all bodies of water (including wetlands) within—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3628fb-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/1/D/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>the Great Lakes System (as defined in section 118(a)(3) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1268/a/3">33 U.S.C. 1268(a)(3)</ref>)); or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e3628fc-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/1/D/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>the Lake Champlain drainage basin (as defined in section 120(g) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1270/g">33 U.S.C. 1270(g)</ref>)).<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4360">132 STAT. 4360</page></content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3628fd-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/1/E" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Program</term>” means the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Invasive Species Program established under paragraph (2)(A).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3628fe-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of program</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3628ff-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator shall establish within the Great Lakes National Program Office a program, to be known as the “Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Invasive Species Program”—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e362900-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>in collaboration with—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e362901-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/2/A/i/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e362902-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/2/A/i/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e362903-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/2/A/i/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>the Director of the United States Geological Survey; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e362904-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/2/A/i/IV" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">(IV) </num><content>the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating; and</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e362905-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>in consultation with—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e362906-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/2/A/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>the head of Great Lakes Aquatic Nonindigenous Species Information System of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e362907-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/2/A/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>the head of Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e362908-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Purposes</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The purposes of the Program shall be—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e362909-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>to monitor for the introduction and spread of aquatic nuisance species into or within the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Systems;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e36290a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>to detect newly introduced aquatic nuisance species prior to the establishment of the aquatic nuisance species in the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Systems;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e36290b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>to inform, and assist with, management and response actions to prevent or stop the establishment or spread of an aquatic nuisance species;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e36290c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>to establish a watch list of candidate aquatic nuisance species that may be introduced or spread, and that may survive and establish, within the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Systems;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e36290d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/2/B/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>to monitor vectors likely to be contributing to the introduction or spread of aquatic nuisance species, including ballast water operations;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e36290e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/2/B/vi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">(vi) </num><content>to work collaboratively with the Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies to develop criteria for prioritizing and distributing monitoring efforts;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e36290f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/2/B/vii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">(vii) </num><content>to develop, achieve type approval for, and pilot shipboard or land-based ballast water management systems installed on, or available for use by, commercial vessels operating solely within the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Systems to prevent the spread of aquatic nuisance species populations within the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Systems; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e362910-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/2/B/viii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="viii">(viii) </num><content>to facilitate meaningful Federal and State implementation of the regulatory framework in this subsection, including monitoring, shipboard education, inspection, and compliance conducted by States.<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4361">132 STAT. 4361</page></content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e362911-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Methodology</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Program shall seek—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e362912-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>to build on—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e362913-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/3/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>existing aquatic nuisance species monitoring efforts; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e362914-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>efforts to develop criteria for prioritizing and distributing monitoring efforts, geographically and among taxa, in the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Systems;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e362915-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to advance early detection and monitoring, and capacity to control the establishment and spread, of aquatic nuisance species within the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Systems;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e362916-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>to identify opportunities to interdict the introduction and spread of aquatic nuisance species through sound science and technological advancements;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e362917-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>to assess the risk of aquatic nuisance species introduction and spread via the range of vectors active within the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Systems;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e362918-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/3/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>to advance the development of type-approved ballast water management system (as defined in subsection (p)(1) of section 312 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1322">33 U.S.C. 1322</ref>) equipment for commercial, non-seagoing vessels that operate solely within the Great Lakes System (as defined in section 118(a)(3) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1268/a/3">33 U.S.C. 1268(a)(3)</ref>));</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e362919-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/3/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><chapeau>to immediately make available to the public information regarding—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e36291a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/3/F/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the detection of new aquatic nuisance species within the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Systems; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e36291b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/3/F/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the spread of aquatic nuisance species within the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Systems;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e36291c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/3/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>to annually submit to appropriate individuals and entities in each affected region a report describing the findings and activities of the Program;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e36291d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/3/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>to identify roles and responsibilities of Federal agencies in aquatic nuisance species monitoring and response; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e36291e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/3/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>to provide resource assistance to States implementing State-level programs to enter into partnerships with Federal agencies in enforcing the requirements under subsection (p) of section 312 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1322">33 U.S.C. 1322</ref>).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e36291f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Collaboration</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out and developing the Program, the Director shall collaborate with—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e362920-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>applicable Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e362921-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>such other research entities or stakeholders as the Director determines to be appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e362922-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Data availability</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Director shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e362923-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>make the data collected under the Program available on a publicly accessible internet website, including in an annual summary report; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e362924-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in coordination with the entities identified under paragraph (4), develop communication and notification protocols for the purpose of communicating the range of aquatic nuisance species and any identification of a new <page identifier="/us/stat/132/4362">132 STAT. 4362</page> aquatic nuisance species introduced to the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Systems.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e362925-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report to congress</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e362926-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/6/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than December 31, 2019, the Director shall submit to Congress a report summarizing the outcomes of activities carried out under the Program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e362927-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/6/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report under subparagraph (A) shall include—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e362928-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/6/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>a description of activities carried out under the Program, including an explanation of how those activities help to achieve the purposes described in paragraph (2)(B);</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e362929-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/6/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>an analysis of Federal, State, and local efforts to enhance multidisciplinary approaches to achieve the purposes described in paragraph (2)(B);</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e36292a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/6/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>recommendations relating to activities that would contribute to achievement of the purposes described in paragraph (2)(B); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e36292b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/6/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Program.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e36292c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/g/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the Program $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e36292d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/h" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical and Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e36292e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/h/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 1102(f) of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (<ref href="/us/usc/t16/s4712/f">16 U.S.C. 4712(f)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraph (2) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y2e36c56f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Ballast water reporting requirements</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e36c570-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The owner or operator of a vessel subject to this title shall submit to the National Ballast Information Clearinghouse, by not later than 6 hours after the arrival of the vessel at a United States port or place of destination, the ballast water management report form approved by the Office of Management and Budget numbered OMB 1625–0069 (or a successor form), unless the vessel is operating exclusively on a voyage between ports or places within contiguous portions of a single Captain of the Port Zone.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e36c571-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Multiple discharges</inline>.—</heading><content>The owner or operator of a vessel subject to this title may submit a single report under subparagraph (A) for multiple ballast water discharges within a single port or place of destination during the same voyage.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e36c572-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Advance report to states</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A State may require the owner or operator of a vessel subject to this title to submit directly to the State, or to an appropriate regional forum, a ballast water management report form—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e36c573-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>not later than 24 hours prior to arrival at a United States port or place of destination in the State, if the voyage of the vessel is anticipated to exceed 24 hours; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e36c574-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>before departing the port or place of departure, if the voyage of the vessel to the United States port or place of destination is not anticipated to exceed 24 hours.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y2e36c575-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Vessel reporting data</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/132/4363">132 STAT. 4363</page> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e36c576-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Dissemination to states</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>On receipt of a ballast water management report under paragraph (2), the National Ballast Information Clearinghouse shall—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e36c577-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>in the case of a form submitted electronically, immediately disseminate the report to interested States; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e36c578-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>in the case of a form submitted by means other than electronically, disseminate the report to interested States as soon as practicable.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e36c579-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Availability to public</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of receipt of a ballast water management report under paragraph (2), the National Ballast Information Clearinghouse shall make the data in the report fully and readily available to the public in a searchable and fully retrievable electronic format.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y2e36c57a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e36c57b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than July 1, 2019, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall prepare and submit a report in accordance with this paragraph.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e36c57c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report under this paragraph shall synthesize and analyze the data described in paragraph (1) for the preceding 2-year period to evaluate nationwide status and trends relating to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e36c57d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>ballast water delivery and management; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e36c57e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>invasions of aquatic nuisance species resulting from ballast water.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e36c57f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Development</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall prepare each report under this paragraph in consultation and cooperation with—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e36c580-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the Task Force; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e36c581-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the Smithsonian Institution (acting through the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center).</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e36c582-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e36c583-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>submit each report under this paragraph to—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e36c584-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>the Task Force;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e36c585-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y2e36c586-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; and</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y2e36c587-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>make each report available to the public.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y2e36c588-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Working group</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Secretary shall establish a working group, including members from the National Ballast Information Clearinghouse and States with ballast water management programs, to establish a process for compiling and readily sharing Federal and State commercial vessel reporting and enforcement data regarding compliance with this Act.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e36c589-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/h/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>Section 1205 of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (<ref href="/us/usc/t16/s4725">16 U.S.C. 4725</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e36c58a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/h/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the third sentence, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Compliance</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e36c58b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of Compliance</inline>.—</heading><content>Compliance”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e36c58c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/h/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in the second sentence, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Nothing</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4364">132 STAT. 4364</page> <quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e36ec9d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of Title</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e36ec9e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), nothing”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e36ec9f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/h/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in the first sentence, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>All actions</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e36eca0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consistency With Environmental Laws</inline>.—</heading><content>All actions”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e36eca1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tIX/s903/h/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>in subsection (b) (as so designated), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y2e36eca2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>Any discharge incidental to the normal operation of a vessel, including any discharge of ballast water (as those terms are defined in subsections (a) and (p)(1) of section 312 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1322">33 U.S.C. 1322</ref>)), shall be regulated in accordance with that section.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <num value="X">TITLE X—</num><heading>HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS</heading> <section id="d281874e28821" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tX/s1001" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1001">SEC. 1001. </num><heading>REAUTHORIZATION OF HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICES IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1998.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e3760d3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tX/s1001/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reauthorizations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 306 of the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s892d">33 U.S.C. 892d</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3760d4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tX/s1001/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the matter before paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>There are</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e3760d5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>There are”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3760d6-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tX/s1001/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a) (as designated by paragraph (1))—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3760d7-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tX/s1001/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>surveys—</quotedText>” and all that follows through the end of the paragraph and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>surveys, $70,814,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3760d8-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tX/s1001/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>vessels—</quotedText>” and all that follows through the end of the paragraph and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>vessels, $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3760d9-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tX/s1001/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Administration—</quotedText>” and all that follows through the end of the paragraph and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Administration, $29,932,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3760da-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tX/s1001/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>in paragraph (4), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>title—</quotedText>” and all that follows through the end of the paragraph and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>title, $26,800,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3760db-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tX/s1001/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>in paragraph (5), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>title—</quotedText>” and all that follows through the end of the paragraph and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>title, $30,564,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3760dc-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tX/s1001/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e3787ed-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Arctic Programs</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Of the amount authorized by this section for each fiscal year—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3787ee-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>$10,000,000 is authorized for use in the Arctic—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3787ef-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>to acquire hydrographic data;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3787f0-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>to provide hydrographic services;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3787f1-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>to conduct coastal change analyses necessary to ensure safe navigation;<page identifier="/us/stat/132/4365">132 STAT. 4365</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3787f2-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>to improve the management of coastal change; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3787f3-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>to reduce risks of harm to subsistence and coastal communities associated with increased international maritime traffic; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e3787f4-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>$2,000,000 is authorized for use to acquire hydrographic data and provide hydrographic services in the Arctic necessary to delineate the United States extended Continental Shelf.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e3787f5-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tX/s1001/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Administrative Expenses for Surveys</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 306 of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s892d">33 U.S.C. 892d</ref>) is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e37af06-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Administrative Expenses for Surveys</inline>.—</heading><content>Of amounts authorized by this section for each fiscal year for contract hydrographic surveys, not more than 5 percent is authorized for administrative costs associated with contract management.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e29015" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tX/s1002" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1002">SEC. 1002. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x2e37af07-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s892">33 USC 892 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SYSTEM FOR TRACKING AND REPORTING ALL-INCLUSIVE COST OF HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e37d618-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tX/s1002/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><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 Commerce shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e37d619-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tX/s1002/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>develop and implement a system to track and report the full cost to the Department of Commerce of hydrographic data collection, including costs relating to vessel acquisition, vessel repair, and administration of contracts to procure data;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e37d61a-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tX/s1002/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>evaluate measures for comparing cost per unit effort in addition to measures of cost per nautical square mile; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y2e37d61b-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tX/s1002/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report on which additional measures for comparing cost per unit effort the Secretary intends to use and the rationale for such use.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e37d61c-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tX/s1002/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Development of Strategy for Increased Contracting With Nongovernmental Entities for Hydrographic Data Collection</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date on which the Secretary completes the activities required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall develop a strategy for how the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will increase contracting with nongovernmental entities for hydrographic data collection in a manner that is consistent with the requirements of the Ocean and Coastal Mapping Integration Act (<ref href="/us/pl/111/11">Public Law 111–11</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3501/etseq">33 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.</ref>).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d281874e29065" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tX/s1003" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1003">SEC. 1003. </num><heading>HOMEPORT OF CERTAIN RESEARCH VESSELS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e38243d-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tX/s1003/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Acceptance of Funds Authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Commerce may accept non-Federal funds for the purpose of the construction of a new port facility, including obtaining such cost estimates, designs, and permits as may be necessary to facilitate the homeporting of the R/V FAIRWEATHER in accordance with title II of the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002 (<ref href="/us/pl/107/77">Public Law 107–77</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/115/775">115 Stat. 775</ref>) at a location that during such homeporting shall be under the administrative jurisdiction of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e38243e-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tX/s1003/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Strategic Plan Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop <page identifier="/us/stat/132/4366">132 STAT. 4366</page> and submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a strategic plan for implementing subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e38243f-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tX/s1003/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Acceptance of Funds Authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may accept non-Federal funds for the purpose of the construction of a new port facility, including obtaining such cost estimates, designs, and permits as may be necessary to facilitate the homeporting of a new, existing, or reactivated research vessel in the city of St. Petersburg, Florida, at a location that during such homeporting shall be under the administrative jurisdiction of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y2e382440-e834-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/115/282/tX/s1003/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Strategic Plan Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop and submit to Congress a strategic plan for construction or acquisition of the facilities needed to allow for an oceanographic research vessel to be homeported in St. Petersburg, Florida. The strategic plan shall include an estimate of funding needed to construct such facilities.</content></subsection> </section> Approved December 4, 2018.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 140: HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–441 (Comm. on Natural Resources). SENATE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–97 (Comm. on Indian Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 163 (2017):

May 8, considered and passed Senate.

Vol. 164 (2018):

Jan. 10, considered and passed House, amended.

Oct. 11, Nov. 13, 14, Senate considered and concurred in House amendment with an amendment.

Nov. 27, House concurred in Senate amendment.

 DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2018):

Dec. 4, Presidential statement.

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