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                                                  Union Calendar No. 91
118th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 2741

                          [Report No. 118-119]

To authorize and amend authorities, programs, and statutes administered 
                          by the Coast Guard.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 20, 2023

  Mr. Graves of Missouri (for himself, Mr. Larsen of Washington, Mr. 
 Webster of Florida, and Mr. Carbajal) introduced the following bill; 
       which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and 
                             Infrastructure

                             June 27, 2023

  Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole 
       House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
 [Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed 
                               in italic]
 [For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on April 
                               20, 2023]


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                                 A BILL


 
To authorize and amend authorities, programs, and statutes administered 
                          by the Coast Guard.


 


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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

    (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Coast Guard 
Authorization Act of 2023''.
    (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as 
follows:

Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 2. Commandant defined.

                TITLE I--AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS

Sec. 101. Authorization of appropriations.
Sec. 102. Shoreside infrastructure and facilities and information 
                            technology.
Sec. 103. Availability of amounts for acquisition of additional vessels 
                            and aircraft.
Sec. 104. Authorization for certain programs and services.
Sec. 105. Fishing vessel safety.
Sec. 106. Authorized levels of military strength and training.

                         TITLE II--COAST GUARD

Sec. 201. Prohibition on use of lead systems integrators.
Sec. 202. Ports and waterways safety.
Sec. 203. Minor construction increase.
Sec. 204. Tsunami evacuation plans.
Sec. 205. Study on Bering Strait vessel traffic projections and 
                            emergency response posture at the Port of 
                            Point Spencer, Alaska.
Sec. 206. Service life extension programs.
Sec. 207. Underwater inspections brief.
Sec. 208. St. Lucie River railroad bridge.
Sec. 209. Online incident reporting system.
Sec. 210. Maritime Domain Awareness in Coast Guard Sector for Puerto 
                            Rico and Virgin Islands.
Sec. 211. Public availability of information on monthly drug and 
                            migrant interdictions.
Sec. 212. Report on establishment of an unmanned systems capabilities 
                            office.
Sec. 213. Rulemaking regarding port access routes.
Sec. 214. Great Lakes icebreaker.

                          TITLE III-- MARITIME

            Subtitle A-- American Samoa Mariners Act of 2023

Sec. 301. Merchant seamen licenses, certificates, and documents; 
                            manning of vessels.

                     Subtitle B--Vessel Operations

Sec. 311. Definitions.
Sec. 312. Notification.
Sec. 313. Publication of fines and penalties.

               Subtitle C--Merchant Mariner Credentialing

Sec. 321. Revising merchant mariner deck training requirements.
Sec. 322. Technical amendments.
Sec. 323. Renewal of merchant mariner licenses and documents.

                       Subtitle D--Vessel Safety

Sec. 331. Grossly negligent operations of a vessel.
Sec. 332. Administrative procedure for security risks.
Sec. 333. Requirements for DUKW amphibious passenger vessels.
Sec. 334. Inspection and examination.

                       Subtitle E--Other Matters

Sec. 341. Anchor handling activities.
Sec. 342. Establishment of a national advisory committee on autonomous 
                            maritime systems.
Sec. 343. Controlled substance onboard vessels.
Sec. 344. Nonoperating individual.
Sec. 345. Information on type approval certificates.
Sec. 346. Manning and crewing requirements for certain vessels, 
                            vehicles, and structures.
Sec. 347. Classification societies.

               TITLE IV--OIL POLLUTION INCIDENT LIABILITY

Sec. 401. Vessel response plans.
Sec. 402. Use of marine casualty investigations.
Sec. 403. Timing of review.

       TITLE V--TECHNICAL, CONFORMING, AND CLARIFYING AMENDMENTS

Sec. 501. Technical and conforming amendments.

SEC. 2. COMMANDANT DEFINED.

    In this Act, the term ``Commandant'' means the Commandant of the 
Coast Guard.

                TITLE I--AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS

SEC. 101. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

    Section 4902 of title 14, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking 
        ``fiscal years 2022 and 2023'' and inserting ``fiscal years 
        2024 and 2025'';
            (2) in paragraph (1)--
                    (A) in subparagraph (A) by striking clauses (i) and 
                (ii) and inserting the following:
                    ``(i) $10,750,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; and
                    ``(ii) $11,287,500,000 for fiscal year 2025.'';
                    (B) in subparagraph (B) by striking ``$23,456,000'' 
                and inserting ``$24,353,000''; and
                    (C) in subparagraph (C) by striking ``$24,353,000'' 
                and inserting ``$25,570,000'';
            (3) in paragraph (2)--
                    (A) in subparagraph (A) by striking clauses (i) and 
                (ii) and inserting the following:
                    ``(i) $3,477,600,000 for fiscal year 2024; and
                    ``(ii) $3,477,600,000 for fiscal year 2025.''; and
                    (B) in subparagraph (B) by striking clauses (i) and 
                (ii) and inserting the following:
                    ``(i) $20,808,000 for fiscal year 2024; and
                    ``(ii) $20,808,000 for fiscal year 2025.'';
            (4) in paragraph (3) by striking subparagraphs (A) and (B) 
        and inserting the following:
                    ``(A) $14,681,084 for fiscal year 2024; and
                    ``(B) $15,415,000 for fiscal year 2025.''; and
            (5) by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following:
            ``(4) For retired pay, including the payment of obligations 
        otherwise chargeable to lapsed appropriations for this purpose, 
        payments under the Retired Serviceman's Family Protection and 
        Survivor Benefits Plans, payment for career status bonuses, 
        payment of continuation pay under section 356 of title 37, 
        concurrent receipts, combat-related special compensation, and 
        payments for medical care of retired personnel and the 
        dependents of such personnel under chapter 55 of title 10, 
        $1,147,244,000 for fiscal year 2024.''.

SEC. 102. SHORESIDE INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES AND INFORMATION 
              TECHNOLOGY.

    (a) In General.--Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated under 
section 4902(2)(A) of title 14, United States Code--
            (1) for fiscal year 2024, $36,300,000 is authorized to 
        modernize the information technology systems of the Coast 
        Guard; and
            (2) for each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025, $400,000,000 is 
        authorized to fund maintenance, construction, and repairs for 
        Coast Guard shoreside infrastructure.
    (b) Information Technology Set-asides.--Of the amounts authorized 
under subsection (a)(1), $11,000,000 is authorized to fund the 
acquisition, development, and implementation of a new credentialing 
system for the merchant mariner credentialing program.
    (c) Shoreside Infrastructure.--Of the amounts authorized to be 
appropriated under section 4902(2)(A) of title 14, United States Code--
            (1) for the purposes of improvements to facilities at the 
        United States Coast Guard Training Center Cape May in Cape May, 
        New Jersey--
                    (A) for fiscal year 2024--
                            (i) $130,000,000 is authorized to fund the 
                        construction of a new indoor multipurpose 
                        recruit training facility; and
                            (ii) $70,000,000 is authorized to fund 
                        Phase II of the barracks' recapitalization; and
                    (B) for fiscal year 2025, $70,000,000 is authorized 
                to fund Phase III of the barracks' recapitalization;
            (2) for each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025, $30,000,000 is 
        authorized to fund Phase I construction of a ship handling 
        facility in the United States Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore, 
        Maryland; and
            (3) for fiscal year 2024, $130,000,000 is authorized to 
        fund Phase I of waterfront improvements of Coast Guard Base 
        Seattle, including environmental remediation consisting of 
        dredging and structural improvements to piers and wharfs 
        necessary to complete the expansion of Base Seattle to homeport 
        3 Polar Security Cutters in Seattle, Washington.

SEC. 103. AVAILABILITY OF AMOUNTS FOR ACQUISITION OF ADDITIONAL VESSELS 
              AND AIRCRAFT.

    Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated under section 
4902(2)(A) of title 14, United States Code, for fiscal year 2024--
            (1) $400,000,000 is authorized for the acquisition of 4 
        Fast Response Cutters;
            (2) $125,000,000 is authorized for the acquisition or 
        procurement of an available commercial icebreaker;
            (3) $55,000,000 is authorized for the acquisition of a 
        Great Lakes icebreaker at least as capable as Coast Guard 
        Cutter Mackinaw (WLBB-30);
            (4) $20,000,000 is authorized to procure long lead time 
        materials for a Great Lakes icebreaker at least as capable as 
        Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw (WLBB-30);
            (5) $30,500,000 is authorized for the program management, 
        design, and acquisition of Pacific Northwest heavy weather 
        boats that are at least as capable as the Coast Guard 52-foot 
        motor surfboat;
            (6) $138,500,000 is authorized for the acquisition or 
        procurement of 1 missionized HC-130J aircraft; and
            (7) $113,000,000 is authorized to outfit and assemble 4 MH-
        60T Jayhawk aircraft.

SEC. 104. AUTHORIZATION FOR CERTAIN PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.

    Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated under section 
4902(1)(A) of title 14, United States Code, for each of fiscal years 
2024 and 2025--
            (1) $11,978,000 is authorized to fund additional recruiting 
        personnel and offices for the Coast Guard Recruiting Command; 
        and
            (2) $9,000,000 is authorized to enhance Coast Guard 
        recruiting capabilities.

SEC. 105. FISHING VESSEL SAFETY.

    Section 4502 of title 46, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in subsection (i) by striking paragraph (4) and 
        inserting the following:
            ``(4) Authorization of appropriations.--Out of funds made 
        available under section 4902(1)(A) of title 14, $3,000,000 
        shall be available for each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025 for 
        grants under this subsection.''; and
            (2) in subsection (j) by striking paragraph (4) and 
        inserting the following:
            ``(4) Authorization of appropriations.--Out of funds made 
        available under section 4902(1)(A) of title 14, $3,000,000 
        shall be available for each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025 for 
        grants under this subsection.''.

SEC. 106. AUTHORIZED LEVELS OF MILITARY STRENGTH AND TRAINING.

    Section 4904 of title 14, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a) by striking ``fiscal years 2022 and 
        2023'' and inserting ``fiscal years 2024 and 2025''; and
            (2) in subsection (b) by striking ``fiscal years 2022 and 
        2023'' and inserting ``fiscal years 2024 and 2025''.

                         TITLE II--COAST GUARD

SEC. 201. PROHIBITION ON USE OF LEAD SYSTEMS INTEGRATORS.

    Section 1105 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding 
at the end the following:
    ``(c) Definition.--In this section, the term `lead systems 
integrator' has the meaning given such term in section 805(c) of the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 (Public Law 
109-163).''.

SEC. 202. PORTS AND WATERWAYS SAFETY.

    (a) Waterfront Safety.--Section 70011(a) of title 46, United States 
Code, is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1) by inserting ``, including damage or 
        destruction resulting from cyber incidents, transnational 
        organized crime, or foreign state threats'' after ``adjacent to 
        such waters''; and
            (2) in paragraph (2) by inserting ``or harm resulting from 
        cyber incidents, transnational organized crime, or foreign 
        state threats'' after ``loss''.
    (b) Regulation of Anchorage and Movement of Vessels During National 
Emergency.--Section 70051 of title 46, United States Code, is amended 
by inserting ``or cyber incidents, or transnational organized crime, or 
foreign state threats,'' after ``threatened war, or invasion, or 
insurrection, or subversive activity,''.
    (c) Facility Visit by State Sponsor of Terrorism.--Section 70011(b) 
of title 46, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (3) by striking ``and'' at the end;
            (2) in paragraph (4) by striking the period at the end and 
        inserting ``; and''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(5) prohibiting a representative of a government of 
        country that the Secretary of State has determined has 
        repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism 
        under section 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 
        U.S.C. 2371) from visiting a facility for which a facility 
        security plan is required under section 70103(c).''.

SEC. 203. MINOR CONSTRUCTION INCREASE.

    Section 903(d)(1) of title 14, United States Code, is amended by 
striking ``$1,500,000'' and inserting ``$2,000,000''.

SEC. 204. TSUNAMI EVACUATION PLANS.

    (a) Tsunami Evacuation Plans.--
            (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
        enactment of this Act, the Commandant, in consultation with the 
        Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
        Administration and the Administrator of the Federal Emergency 
        Management Agency, shall establish location specific tsunami 
        evacuation plans for each unit and sector of the Coast Guard 
        that has facilities, personnel, or assets located within 
        areas--
                    (A) designated by the Administrator of the National 
                Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration as high risk or 
                very high risk of a United States tsunami hazard; and
                    (B) that are located inside a tsunami inundation 
                zone.
            (2) Evacuation plans.--In establishing the evacuation plans 
        under paragraph (1), the Commandant shall ensure that such 
        plans--
                    (A) are included in the emergency action plans for 
                each unit or sector located inside of a tsunami 
                inundation zone;
                    (B) designate an evacuation route to an assembly 
                area located outside of a tsunami inundation zone;
                    (C) include a map or diagram of all tsunami 
                inundation zone evacuation routes;
                    (D) include evacuation routes for all Coast Guard 
                personnel and dependents of such personnel living in 
                Coast Guard housing;
                    (E) are feasible for all servicemembers and 
                dependents of such servicemembers present on Coast 
                Guard property or living in Coast Guard provided 
                housing;
                    (F) include procedures to begin evacuations once a 
                major seismic event is detected;
                    (G) include evacuation plans for air and water 
                assets that do not impinge on the safety of human life;
                    (H) are able to be completely executed within 15 
                minutes of detection of a seismic event or, if not 
                possible within 15 minutes, within a reasonable 
                timeframe;
                    (I) are able to be completely executed by 
                servicemembers on foot from any location within the 
                tsunami inundation zone;
                    (J) are exercised biennially by each unit and 
                sector located in a tsunami inundation zone; and
                    (K) are evaluated by leadership at each unit and 
                sector located in a tsunami inundation zone annually.
            (3) Consultation.--In establishing the evacuation plans 
        under paragraph (1), the Commandant shall consult local 
        governments.
    (b) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of 
this Act, 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, 
and provide a briefing to each such Committee on, a report on--
            (1) the status of the implementation and feasibility of the 
        plans established under subsection (a)(1);
            (2) a risk evaluation and vulnerability assessment of the 
        infrastructure and assets located within tsunami inundation 
        zones;
            (3) the need for vertical evacuation structures for units 
        and sectors in which an evacuation of a tsunami inundation zone 
        cannot be completed on foot within 15 minutes of the detection 
        of a seismic event; and
            (4) whether the plans established under subsection (a)(1) 
        achieve the purpose to protect human life and ensure the 
        ability for the Coast Guard to provide search and rescue 
        operations following a tsunami event in the area.
    (c) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Seismic event.--The term ``seismic event'' means an 
        earthquake, volcanic eruption, submarine landslide, coastal 
        rockfall, or other event with the magnitude to cause a tsunami.
            (2) Tsunami inundation zone.--The term ``tsunami inundation 
        zone'' means an area of inland flooding modeled, predicted, or 
        forecasted as a potential result of a tsunami or seismic event.
            (3) Vertical evacuation structure.--The term ``vertical 
        evacuation structure'' means an elevated structure above the 
        tsunami inundation zone designated as a place of refuge from 
        flood waters.

SEC. 205. STUDY ON BERING STRAIT VESSEL TRAFFIC PROJECTIONS AND 
              EMERGENCY RESPONSE POSTURE AT THE PORT OF POINT SPENCER, 
              ALASKA.

    (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall seek to enter into an 
agreement with the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and 
Medicine, under which the Marine Board of the Transportation Research 
Board (in this section referred to as the ``Board'') shall conduct a 
study to--
            (1) analyze commercial vessel traffic that transits through 
        the Bering Strait and projections for the growth of such 
        traffic during the 10-year period beginning after such date of 
        enactment; and
            (2) assess the adequacy of emergency response capabilities 
        and infrastructure at the Port of Point Spencer, Alaska, to 
        address navigation safety risks and geographic challenges 
        necessary to conduct emergency maritime response operations in 
        the Arctic environment.
    (b) Elements.--The study required under subsection (a) shall 
include the following:
            (1) An analysis of the volume and types of domestic and 
        international commercial vessel traffic through the Bering 
        Strait and the projected growth of such traffic, including a 
        summary of--
                    (A) the sizes, ages, and flag states of vessels; 
                and
                    (B) the oil and product tankers that are--
                            (i) in transit to or from Russia or China; 
                        or
                            (ii) owned or operated by a Russian or 
                        Chinese entity.
            (2) An assessment of the state and adequacy of vessel 
        traffic services and oil spill and emergency response 
        capabilities in the vicinity of the Bering Strait, including 
        its approaches.
            (3) A risk assessment of the projected growth in commercial 
        vessel traffic in the Bering Strait and higher probability of 
        increased frequency in the number of maritime accidents, 
        including spill events, and the potential impacts to the Arctic 
        maritime environment and Native Alaskan village communities in 
        the vicinity of the Bering Strait.
            (4) An evaluation of the ability of the Port of Point 
        Spencer, Alaska to serve as a port of refuge and as a staging, 
        logistics, and operations center to conduct and support 
        maritime emergency and spill response activities.
            (5) Recommendations for practical actions that can be taken 
        by the Congress, Federal agencies, the State of Alaska, vessel 
        carriers and operators, the marine salvage and emergency 
        response industry, and other relevant stakeholders to mitigate 
        risks, upgrade infrastructure, and improve the posture of the 
        Port of Point Spencer, Alaska, to function as a strategic 
        staging and logistics center for maritime emergency and spill 
        response operations in the Bering Strait region.
    (c) Consultation.--In conducting the study required under 
subsection (a), the Board shall consult with--
            (1) the Department of Transportation;
            (2) the Corps of Engineers;
            (3) the National Transportation Safety Board;
            (4) relevant ministries of the government of Canada;
            (5) the Port Coordination Council for the Port of Point 
        Spencer; and
            (6) non-government entities with relevant expertise in 
        monitoring and characterizing vessel traffic in the Arctic.
    (d) Report.--Not later than 1 year after initiating the study under 
subsection (a), the Board shall submit to the appropriate committees of 
Congress a report containing the findings and recommendations of the 
study.
    (e) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term 
        ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
                    (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
                Transportation of the Senate; and
                    (B) Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
                of the House of Representatives.
            (2) Arctic.--The term ``Arctic'' has the meaning given such 
        term in section 112 of the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 
        1984 (15 U.S.C. 4111).
            (3) Port coordination council for the port of point 
        spencer.--The term ``Port Coordination Council for the Port of 
        Point Spencer'' means the Council established under section 541 
        of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015 (Public Law 114-
        120).

SEC. 206. SERVICE LIFE EXTENSION PROGRAMS.

    (a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 11 of title 14, United 
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 1138. Service life extension programs
    ``(a) In General.--Requirements for a Level 1 or Level 2 
acquisition project or program under sections 1131 through 1134 shall 
not apply to an acquisition by the Coast Guard that is a service life 
extension program.
    ``(b) Definition.--In this section, the term `service life 
extension program' means a capital investment that is solely intended 
to extend the service life and address obsolescence of components or 
systems of a particular capability or asset.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 11 of such title 
is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1137 the 
following:

``1138. Service life extension programs.''.

SEC. 207. UNDERWATER INSPECTIONS BRIEF.

    Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the 
Commandant, or a designated individual, shall brief the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and 
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate on 
the underwater inspection in lieu of drydock program established under 
section 176.615 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect 
on the date of enactment of this Act).

SEC. 208. ST. LUCIE RIVER RAILROAD BRIDGE.

    Regarding Docket Number USCG-2022-0222, before adopting a final 
rule, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall conduct an independent 
boat traffic study at mile 7.4 of the St. Lucie River.

SEC. 209. ONLINE INCIDENT REPORTING SYSTEM.

    (a) In General.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the National Response Center shall--
            (1) develop an online capacity through a web-based 
        application to receive a notification of an oil discharge or 
        release of a hazardous substance; and
            (2) allow any such notification to the National Response 
        Center that is required under Federal law or regulation to be 
        made online using the application.
    (b) Use of Application.--In carrying out subsection (a), the 
National Response Center may not require the notification of an oil 
discharge or release of a hazardous substance to be made using the 
application developed under such subsection.

SEC. 210. MARITIME DOMAIN AWARENESS IN COAST GUARD SECTOR FOR PUERTO 
              RICO AND VIRGIN ISLANDS.

    Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, 
the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report 
containing--
            (1) an overview of the maritime domain awareness in the 
        area of responsibility of the Coast Guard sector responsible 
        for Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands, 
        including--
                    (A) the average volume of known maritime traffic 
                that transited the area during fiscal years 2020 
                through 2023;
                    (B) current sensor platforms deployed by such 
                sector to monitor illicit activity occurring at sea in 
                such area;
                    (C) the number of illicit activity incidents at sea 
                in such area that the sector responded to during fiscal 
                years 2020 through 2023;
                    (D) an estimate of the volume of traffic engaged in 
                illicit activity at sea in such area and the type and 
                description of any vessels used to carry out illicit 
                activities that such sector responded to during fiscal 
                years 2020 through 2023; and
                    (E) the maritime domain awareness requirements to 
                effectively meet the mission of such sector;
            (2) a description of current actions taken by the Coast 
        Guard to partner with Federal, regional, State, and local 
        entities to meet the maritime domain awareness needs of such 
        area;
            (3) a description of any gaps in maritime domain awareness 
        within the area of responsibility of such sector resulting from 
        an inability to meet the enduring maritime domain awareness 
        requirements of the sector or adequately respond to maritime 
        disorder, including illicit drug and migrant activity;
            (4) an identification of current technology and assets the 
        Coast Guard has to mitigate the gaps identified in paragraph 
        (3);
            (5) an identification of capabilities needed to mitigate 
        such gaps, including any capabilities the Coast Guard currently 
        possesses that can be deployed to the sector;
            (6) an identification of technology and assets the Coast 
        Guard does not currently possess and are needed to acquire in 
        order to address such gaps; and
            (7) an identification of any financial obstacles that 
        prevent the Coast Guard from deploying existing commercially 
        available sensor technology to address such gaps.

SEC. 211. PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION ON MONTHLY DRUG AND 
              MIGRANT INTERDICTIONS.

    (a) In General.--Section 11269 of the Don Young Coast Guard 
Authorization Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-263) is--
            (1) transferred to appear at the end of subchapter II of 
        chapter 5 of title 14, United States Code;
            (2) redesignated as section 529; and
            (3) amended--
                    (A) by striking the section enumerator and heading 
                and inserting the following:
``Sec. 529. Public availability of information on monthly drug and 
              migrant interdictions'';
                    (B) by striking ``Not later than'' and inserting 
                the following:
    ``(a) In General.--Not later than'';
                    (C) by inserting ``drug and'' before ``migrant 
                interdictions''; and
                    (D) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(b) Contents.--In making information about interdictions publicly 
available under subsection (a), the Commandant shall include a 
description of the following:
            ``(1) The number of incidents in which drugs were 
        interdicted, the amount and type of drugs interdicted, and the 
        Coast Guard sectors and geographic areas of responsibility in 
        which such incidents occurred.
            ``(2) The number of incidents in which migrants were 
        interdicted, the number of migrants interdicted, and the Coast 
        Guard sectors and geographic areas of responsibility in which 
        such incidents occurred.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendments.--
            (1) The analysis for chapter 5 of title 14, United States 
        Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to 
        section 528 the following:

``529. Public availability of information on monthly drug and migrant 
                            interdictions.''.
            (2) The table of sections in section 11001(b) of the Don 
        Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 (division K of 
        Public Law 117-263) is amended by striking the item relating to 
        section 11269.

SEC. 212. REPORT ON ESTABLISHMENT OF AN UNMANNED SYSTEMS CAPABILITIES 
              OFFICE.

    (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a 
report that outlines a plan for establishing an unmanned systems 
capabilities office within the Coast Guard responsible for the 
acquisition and development of unmanned system and counter-unmanned 
system technologies and to expand the capabilities of the Coast Guard 
with respect to such technologies
    (b) Contents.--The report required under subsection (a) shall 
include the following:
            (1) A management strategy for the acquisition, development, 
        and deployment of unmanned system and counter-unmanned system 
        technologies.
            (2) A service-wide coordination strategy to synchronize and 
        integrate efforts across the Coast Guard in order to--
                    (A) support the primary duties of the Coast Guard 
                pursuant to section 102 of title 14, United States 
                Code; and
                    (B) pursue expanded research, development, testing, 
                and evaluation opportunities and funding to expand and 
                accelerate identification and transition of unmanned 
                system and counter-unmanned system technologies.
            (3) The identification of contracting and acquisition 
        authorities needed to expedite the development and deployment 
        of unmanned system and counter-unmanned system technologies.
            (4) A detailed list of commercially available unmanned 
        system and counter-unmanned system technologies with 
        capabilities determined to be useful for the Coast Guard.
            (5) A cross-agency collaboration plan to engage with the 
        Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Defense, and 
        other relevant agencies to identify common requirements and 
        opportunities to partner in acquiring, contracting, and 
        sustaining unmanned system and counter-unmanned system 
        capabilities.
            (6) Opportunities to obtain and share unmanned system data 
        from government and commercial sources to improve maritime 
        domain awareness.
            (7) The development of a concept of operations for a data 
        ecosystem that supports and integrates unmanned system and 
        counter-unmanned system technologies with key enablers, 
        including enterprise communications networks, data storage and 
        management, artificial intelligence and machine learning tools, 
        and information sharing and dissemination capabilities.
    (c) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Counter-unmanned system.--The term ``counter-unmanned 
        system'' means a system or device capable of lawfully and 
        safely disabling, disrupting, or seizing control of an unmanned 
        system, including a counter-UAS system (as defined in section 
        44801 of title 49, United States Code).
            (2) Unmanned system.--The term ``unmanned system'' means an 
        unmanned surface, undersea, or aircraft and associated elements 
        (including communication links and the components that control 
        the unmanned system) that are required for the operator to 
        operate the system safely and efficiently, including an 
        unmanned aircraft system (as defined in section 44801 of title 
        49, United States Code).

SEC. 213. RULEMAKING REGARDING PORT ACCESS ROUTES.

    Not later than December 31, 2023, the Secretary of the department 
in which the Coast Guard is operating shall issue a final rule for the 
Atlantic Coast Port Route Access Study for which an Advanced Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking title ``Shipping Safety Fairways Along the Atlantic 
Coast'' was issued on June 19, 2020.

SEC. 214. GREAT LAKES ICEBREAKER.

    Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, 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 strategy 
detailing how the Coast Guard will complete design and construction of 
the Great Lakes icebreaker at least as capable as the Coast Guard 
Cutter Mackinaw (WLBB-30) in not more than 3 years after funding is 
provided for such icebreaker.

                          TITLE III-- MARITIME

            Subtitle A-- American Samoa Mariners Act of 2023

SEC. 301. MERCHANT SEAMEN LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND DOCUMENTS; 
              MANNING OF VESSELS.

    (a) Citizenship or Noncitizen Nationality.--
            (1) In general.--Section 7102 of title 46, United States 
        Code, is amended--
                    (A) in the section heading by inserting ``or 
                noncitizen nationality'' after ``Citizenship''; and
                    (B) by inserting ``or noncitizen nationals (as such 
                term is described in section 308 of the Immigration and 
                Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1408)'' after ``citizens''.
            (2) Clerical amendment.--The analysis for chapter 71 of 
        title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking the item 
        relating to section 7102 and inserting the following:

``7102. Citizenship or noncitizen nationality.''.
    (b) Citizenship or Noncitizen Nationality Notation on Merchant 
Mariners' Documents.--
            (1) In general.--Section 7304 of title 46, United States 
        Code, is amended--
                    (A) in the section heading by inserting ``or 
                noncitizen nationality'' after ``Citizenship''; and
                    (B) by inserting ``or noncitizen national (as such 
                term is described in section 308 of the Immigration and 
                Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1408)'' after ``citizen''.
            (2) Clerical amendment.--The analysis for chapter 73 of 
        title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking the item 
        relating to section 7304 and inserting the following:

``7304. Citizenship or nationalization notation on merchant mariners' 
                            documents.''.
    (c) Citizenship or Noncitizen Nationality.--
            (1) In general.--Section 8103 of title 46, United States 
        Code, is amended--
                    (A) in the section heading by inserting ``or 
                noncitizen nationality'' after ``Citizenship'';
                    (B) in subsection (a) by inserting ``or noncitizen 
                national'' after ``citizen'';
                    (C) in subsection (b)--
                            (i) in paragraph (1)(A)(i) by inserting 
                        ``or noncitizen national'' after ``citizen'';
                            (ii) in paragraph (3) by inserting ``or 
                        noncitizen nationality'' after ``citizenship''; 
                        and
                            (iii) in paragraph (3)(C) by inserting ``or 
                        noncitizen nationals'' after ``citizens'';
                    (D) in subsection (c) by inserting ``or noncitizen 
                nationals'' after ``citizens'';
                    (E) in subsection (d)--
                            (i) in paragraph (1) by inserting ``or 
                        noncitizen nationals'' after ``citizens''; and
                            (ii) in paragraph (2) by inserting ``or 
                        noncitizen national'' after ``citizen'' each 
                        place it appears;
                    (F) in subsection (e) by inserting ``or noncitizen 
                national'' after ``citizen'' each place it appears;
                    (G) in subsection (i)(1)(A) by inserting ``or 
                noncitizen national'' after ``citizen'';
                    (H) in subsection (k)(1)(A) by inserting ``or 
                noncitizen national'' after ``citizen''; and
                    (I) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(l) Noncitizen National Defined.--In this section, the term 
`noncitizen national' means an individual described in section 308 of 
the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1408).''.
            (2) Clerical amendment.--The analysis for chapter 81 of 
        title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking the item 
        relating to section 8103 and inserting the following:

``8103. Citizenship or noncitizen nationality and Navy Reserve 
                            requirements.''.
    (d) Command of Documented Vessels.--Section 12131(a) of title 46, 
United States Code, is amended by inserting ``or noncitizen national 
(as such term is described in section 308 of the Immigration and 
Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1408))'' after ``citizen''.
    (e) Invalidation of Certificates of Documentation.--Section 
12135(2) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``or 
noncitizen national (as such term is described in section 308 of the 
Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1408))'' after ``citizen''.

                     Subtitle B--Vessel Operations

SEC. 311. DEFINITIONS.

    In this subtitle:
            (1) Outer continental shelf.--The term ``outer Continental 
        Shelf'' has the meaning given such term in section 2 of the 
        Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331).
            (2) Ruling letter.--The term ``ruling letter'' means any 
        ruling letter or headquarters ruling letter relating to the 
        enforcement of chapters 121 and 551 of title 46, United States 
        Code (commonly referred to as the ``Jones Act''), issued by the 
        Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection pursuant to 
        sections 502(a) or 625 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 
        1502(a) and 1625).
            (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary 
        of Homeland Security, acting through the Commissioner of U.S. 
        Customs and Border Protection.

SEC. 312. NOTIFICATION.

    (a) Advance Notification Required.--Prior to engaging in any 
activity or operations on the outer Continental Shelf, the operator of 
a foreign vessel used in such activity or operations shall file with 
the Secretary a notification describing all activities and operations 
to be performed on the outer Continental Shelf and an identification of 
applicable ruling letters issued by the Secretary that have approved 
the use of a foreign vessel in a substantially similar activity or 
operation.
    (b) Publication of Notices.--
            (1) Publication.--The Secretary shall publish a 
        notification under subsection (a) in the Customs Bulletin and 
        Decisions within 14 days of receipt of such notification.
            (2) Confidential information.--The Secretary shall redact 
        any information exempt from disclosure under section 552 of 
        title 5, United States Code, in a notification published under 
        paragraph (1).

SEC. 313. PUBLICATION OF FINES AND PENALTIES.

    (a) In General.--Section 55102 of title 46, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(d) Publication of Penalty.--
            ``(1) In general.--Not later than 14 days after the 
        issuance of a pre-penalty notice or a penalty, including a 
        settlement, under subsection (c), the Secretary of Homeland 
        Security shall publish such pre-penalty notice or a 
        notification of such penalty in the Customs Bulletin and 
        Decisions to the party impacted by the penalty.
            ``(2) Contents.--A pre-penalty notice or penalty 
        notification published under paragraph (1) shall include--
                    ``(A) the name and the International Maritime 
                Organization identification number of the vessel that 
                is the subject of the penalty;
                    ``(B) the name of the owner of the vessel that is 
                the subject of the penalty;
                    ``(C) the amount of the fine or value of 
                merchandise seized; and
                    ``(D) a summary of the alleged misconduct and 
                justification for imposing a penalty.''.
    (b) Rulemaking.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Secretary shall issue such regulations as are 
necessary to implement the amendments made by subsection (a), 
including--
            (1) regulations regarding the information to be contained 
        in a penalty notification under section 55102(d) of title 46, 
        United States Code (as amended by such subsection); and
            (2) any changes to existing regulations relating to 
        penalties issued by the Secretary.

               Subtitle C--Merchant Mariner Credentialing

SEC. 321. REVISING MERCHANT MARINER DECK TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.

    (a) General Definitions.--Section 2101 of title 46, United States 
Code, is amended--
            (1) by redesignating paragraphs (20) through (56) as 
        paragraphs (21) through (57), respectively; and
            (2) by inserting after paragraph (19) the following:
            ``(20) `merchant mariner credential' means a merchant 
        mariner license, certificate, or document that the Secretary is 
        authorized to issue pursuant to this title.''.
    (b) Examinations.--Section 7116 of title 46, United States Code, is 
amended by striking subsection (c).
    (c) Merchant Mariners Documents.--
            (1) General requirements.--Section 7306 of title 46, United 
        States Code, is amended to read as follows:
``Sec. 7306. General requirements and classifications for members of 
              deck departments
    ``(a) In General.--The Secretary may issue a merchant mariner 
credential, to members of the deck department in the following classes:
            ``(1) Able Seaman-Unlimited.
            ``(2) Able Seaman-Limited.
            ``(3) Able Seaman-Special.
            ``(4) Able Seaman-Offshore Supply Vessels.
            ``(5) Able Seaman-Sail.
            ``(6) Able Seaman-Fishing Industry.
            ``(7) Ordinary Seaman.
    ``(b) Classification of Credentials.--The Secretary may classify 
the merchant mariner credential issued under subsection (a) based on--
            ``(1) the tonnage and means of propulsion of vessels;
            ``(2) the waters on which vessels are to be operated; or
            ``(3) other appropriate standards.
    ``(c) Considerations.--In issuing the credential under subsection 
(a), the Secretary may consider the following qualifications of the 
merchant mariner:
            ``(1) Age.
            ``(2) Character.
            ``(3) Habits of life.
            ``(4) Experience.
            ``(5) Professional qualifications demonstrated by 
        satisfactory completion of applicable examinations or other 
        educational requirements.
            ``(6) Physical condition, including sight and hearing.
            ``(7) Other requirements established by the Secretary, 
        including career patterns and service appropriate to the 
        particular service, industry, or job functions the individual 
        is engaged.''.
            (2) Clerical amendment.--The analysis for chapter 73 of 
        title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking the item 
        relating to section 7306 and inserting the following:

``7306. General requirements and classifications for members of deck 
                            departments.''.
            (3) Able seamen-unlimited.--Section 7307 of title 46, 
        United States Code, is amended by striking ``3 years''' and 
        inserting ``18 months'''.
            (4) Able seamen-limited.--Section 7308 of title 46, United 
        States Code, is amended by striking ``18 months''' and 
        inserting ``12 months'''.
            (5) General requirements for members of engine 
        departments.--Section 7313(b) of title 46, United States Code, 
        is amended by striking ``and coal passer''.
            (6) Training.--Section 7315 of title 46, United States 
        Code, is amended--
                    (A) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
    ``(a) Graduation from a nautical school program approved by the 
Secretary may be substituted for the service requirements under 
sections 7307-7312 and 7314.'';
                    (B) in subsection (b)--
                            (i) by striking ``one-third'' and inserting 
                        ``one-half''; and
                            (ii) by striking ``7307-7311 of this 
                        title'' and inserting ``7307-7312 and 7314''; 
                        and
                    (C) by striking subsection (c).
    (d) Merchant Mariner Credentials.--Section 7510 of title 46, United 
States Code, is amended by striking subsection (d).
    (e) Implementation.--The Secretary of the department in which the 
Coast Guard is operating shall implement the amended requirements under 
subsections (c)(3), (c)(4), and (c)(6) of this section without regard 
to chapters 5 and 6 of title 5, United States Code, and Executive 
Orders 12866 and 13563 (5 U.S.C. 601 note).

SEC. 322. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.

    (a) In General.--The heading for part E of subtitle II of title 46, 
United States Code, is amended by striking ``merchant seamen licenses, 
certificates, and documents'' and inserting ``merchant mariner 
credentials''.
    (b) Able Seafarers--Unlimited.--
            (1) In general.--The section heading for section 7307 of 
        title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``seamen'' 
        and inserting ``seafarers''.
            (2) Clerical amendment.--The analysis for chapter 73 of 
        title 46, United States Code, is further amended in the item 
        relating to section 7307 by striking ``seamen'' and inserting 
        ``seafarers''.
    (c) Able Seamen--Limited.--
            (1) In general.--The section heading for section 7308 of 
        title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``seamen'' 
        and inserting ``seafarers''.
            (2) Clerical amendment.--The analysis for chapter 73 of 
        title 46, United States Code, is further amended in the item 
        relating to section 7308 by striking ``seamen'' and inserting 
        ``seafarers''.
    (d) Able Seafarers--Special.--
            (1) In general.--The section heading for section 7309 of 
        title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``seamen'' 
        and inserting ``seafarers''.
            (2) Clerical amendment.--The analysis for chapter 73 of 
        title 46, United States Code, is further amended in the item 
        relating to section 7309 by striking ``seamen'' and inserting 
        ``seafarers''.
    (e) Able Seafarers--Offshore Supply Vessels.--
            (1) In general.--The section heading for section 7310 of 
        title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``seamen'' 
        and inserting ``seafarers''.
            (2) Clerical amendment.--The analysis for chapter 73 of 
        title 46, United States Code, is further amended in the item 
        relating to section 7310 by striking ``seamen'' and inserting 
        ``seafarers''.
    (f) Able Seafarers--Sail.--
            (1) In general.--The section heading for section 7311 of 
        title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``seamen'' 
        and inserting ``seafarers''.
            (2) Clerical amendment.--The analysis for chapter 73 of 
        title 46, United States Code, is further amended in the item 
        relating to section 7311 by striking ``seamen'' and inserting 
        ``seafarers''.
    (g) Able Seamen--Fishing Industry.--
            (1) In general.--The section heading for section 7311a of 
        title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``seamen'' 
        and inserting ``seafarers''.
            (2) Clerical amendment.--The analysis for chapter 73 of 
        title 46, United States Code, is further amended in the item 
        relating to section 7311a by striking ``seamen'' and inserting 
        ``seafarers''.
    (h) Parts E and F.--Parts E and F of subtitle II of title 46, 
United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by striking ``seaman'' and inserting ``seafarer'' each 
        place it appears; and
            (2) by striking ``seamen'' and inserting ``seafarers'' each 
        place it appears.
    (i) Clerical Amendments.--The analysis for subtitle II of title 46, 
United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in the item relating to subtitle II by striking 
        ``Seamen'' and inserting ``Seafarer''; and
            (2) in the item relating to part E by striking ``merchant 
        seamen licenses, certificates, and documents'' and inserting 
        ``merchant mariner credentials''.

SEC. 323. RENEWAL OF MERCHANT MARINER LICENSES AND DOCUMENTS.

    Section 7507 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding 
at the end the following:
    ``(d) Renewal.--With respect to any renewal of an active merchant 
mariner credential issued under this part that is not an extension 
under subsection (a) or (b), such credential shall begin the day after 
the expiration of the active credential of the credential holder.''.

                       Subtitle D--Vessel Safety

SEC. 331. GROSSLY NEGLIGENT OPERATIONS OF A VESSEL.

    Section 2302(b) of title 46, United States Code, is amended to read 
as follows:
    ``(b) Grossly Negligent Operation.--
            ``(1) Misdemeanor.--A person operating a vessel in a 
        grossly negligent manner that endangers the life, limb, or 
        property of a person commits a class A misdemeanor.
            ``(2) Felony.--A person operating a vessel in a grossly 
        negligent manner that results in serious bodily injury, as 
        defined in section 1365(h)(3) of title 18--
                    ``(A) commits a class E felony; and
                    ``(B) may be assessed a civil penalty of not more 
                than $35,000.''.

SEC. 332. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE FOR SECURITY RISKS.

    (a) Security Risk.--Section 7702(d)(1) of title 46, United States 
Code, is amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (B) by redesignating clauses (i) 
        through (iv) as subclauses (I) through (IV), respectively (and 
        by conforming the margins accordingly);
            (2) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses 
        (i) and (ii), respectively (and by conforming the margins 
        accordingly);
            (3) by striking ``an individual if--'' and inserting the 
        following: ``an individual--
            ``(A) if--''; and
            (4) in subparagraph (A)(ii)(IV), as so redesignated, by 
        striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and
            (5) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(B) if there is probable cause to believe that the 
        individual has violated company policy and is a security risk 
        that poses a threat to other individuals on the vessel.''.
    (b) Technical Amendment.--Section 2101(47)(B) of title 46, United 
States Code (as so redesignated), is amended by striking ``; and'' and 
inserting ``; or''.

SEC. 333. REQUIREMENTS FOR DUKW AMPHIBIOUS PASSENGER VESSELS.

    Section 11502 of the James H. Inhofe National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263) is amended--
            (1) in the section header by striking ``dukw amphibious 
        passenger vessels'' and inserting ``commercial amphibious small 
        passenger vessels'';
            (2) by striking ``DUKW amphibious passenger vessel'' each 
        place it appears and inserting ``commercial amphibious small 
        passenger vessel'';
            (3) by striking ``DUKW amphibious passenger vessels'' each 
        place it appears and inserting ``commercial amphibious small 
        passenger vessels'';
            (4) in subsection (h)--
                    (A) by striking ``Definitions'' and all that 
                follows through ``The term `appropriate congressional 
                committees''' and inserting ``Appropriate Congressional 
                Committees Defined.--In this section, the term 
                `appropriate congressional committees'''; and
                    (B) by striking paragraph (2); and
            (5) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(i) Application.--This section shall apply to amphibious vessels 
operating as a small passenger vessel in waters subject to the 
jurisdiction of the United States, as such term is defined in section 
2.38 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date 
of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2023).''.

SEC. 334. INSPECTION AND EXAMINATION.

    Section 3714 of title 46, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)(1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and 
        inserting ``Except as provided in subsection (c), the 
        Secretary'';
            (2) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and
            (3) by inserting after subsection (b) the following:
    ``(c)(1) With respect to examinations of liquefied natural gas tank 
vessels and vessels that carry bulk liquefied gases as cargo, including 
examinations under section 153.808 and part 154 of title 46, Code of 
Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of the Coast 
Guard Authorization Act of 2023), the Secretary may adopt a risk-based 
examination schedule to which such vessels are to be examined and the 
frequency with which such examinations occur.
    ``(2) The Secretary may not adopt a risk-based examination schedule 
under paragraph (1) until the Secretary has--
            ``(A) received and reviewed the National Academies study 
        required under section 8254(b) of the William M. (Mac) 
        Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
        2021 (Public Law 116-283);
            ``(B) conducted the assessment recommended in the 
        Government Accountability Office report submitted under section 
        8254(a) of such Act;
            ``(C) concluded through such assessment that a risk-based 
        examination schedule provides not less than the level of safety 
        provided by the annual examinations required under subsection 
        (a)(1); and
            ``(D) provided the results of such assessment to the 
        Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
        Transportation of the Senate.''.

                       Subtitle E--Other Matters

SEC. 341. ANCHOR HANDLING ACTIVITIES.

    Section 12111(d)(1) of title 46, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (A) by inserting ``or other energy 
        production or transmission facility, or vessel engaged in the 
        launch, recovery, or support of commercial space transportation 
        or space exploration activities'' after ``drilling unit''; and
            (2) in subparagraph (B) by inserting ``or other energy 
        production or transmission facility, or vessel engaged in the 
        launch, recovery, or support of commercial space transportation 
        or space exploration activities'' after ``drilling unit''.

SEC. 342. ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON AUTONOMOUS 
              MARITIME SYSTEMS.

    (a) In General.--Chapter 151 of title 46, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 15110. Establishment of a national advisory committee on 
              autonomous maritime systems
    ``(a) Establishment.--There is established a National Advisory 
Committee on Autonomous Maritime Systems (in this section referred to 
as the `Committee').
    ``(b) Function.--The Committee shall advise the Secretary on 
matters relating to the regulation and use of Autonomous Systems within 
the territorial waters of the United States.
    ``(c) Membership.--
            ``(1) In general.--The Committee shall consist of 8 members 
        appointed by the Secretary in accordance with this section and 
        section 15109.
            ``(2) Expertise.--Each member of the Committee shall have 
        particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in matters 
        relating to the function of the Committee.
            ``(3) Representation.--Each of the following groups shall 
        be represented by at least 1 member on the Committee:
                    ``(A) Marine safety or security entities.
                    ``(B) Vessel design and construction entities.
                    ``(C) Entities engaged in the production or 
                research of unmanned vehicles, including drones, 
                autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicles, or any other 
                product or service integral to the provision, 
                maintenance, or management of such products or 
                services.
                    ``(D) Port districts, authorities, or terminal 
                operators.
                    ``(E) Vessel operators.
                    ``(F) National labor unions representing merchant 
                mariners.
                    ``(G) Maritime pilots.
                    ``(H) Commercial space transportation operators.
                    ``(I) Academic institutions.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendments.--The analysis for chapter 151 of title 46, 
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

``15110. Establishment of a national advisory committee on autonomous 
                            maritime systems.''.
    (c) Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the 
Coast Guard is operating shall establish the Committee under section 
15110 of title 46, United States Code (as added by this section).

SEC. 343. CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ONBOARD VESSELS.

    Section 70503(a) of title 46, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking 
        ``While on board a covered vessel, an individual'' and 
        inserting ``An individual'';
            (2) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:
            ``(1) manufacture or distribute, possess with intent to 
        manufacture or distribute, or place or cause to be placed with 
        intent to manufacture or distribute a controlled substance on 
        board a covered vessel;''; and
            (3) in paragraph (2) by inserting ``aboard a covered 
        vessel'' after ``Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and 
        Control Act of 1970 (21 U.S.C. 881(a))''.

SEC. 344. NONOPERATING INDIVIDUAL.

    Section 8313(b) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116- 283) is amended 
by striking ``2025'' and inserting ``2027''.

SEC. 345. INFORMATION ON TYPE APPROVAL CERTIFICATES.

    (a) In General.--Title IX of the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard 
Authorization Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-282) is amended by adding at 
the end the following:

``SEC. 904. INFORMATION ON TYPE APPROVAL CERTIFICATES.

    ``The Commandant of the Coast Guard shall, upon request by any 
State, the District of Columbia, or any territory of the United States, 
provide all data possessed by the Coast Guard pertaining to challenge 
water quality characteristics, challenge water biological organism 
concentrations, post-treatment water quality characteristics, and post-
treatment biological organism concentrations data for a ballast water 
management system with a type approval certificate approved by the 
Coast Guard pursuant to subpart 162.060 of title 46, Code of Federal 
Regulations.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the Frank 
LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-282) is 
amended by inserting after the item relating to section 903 the 
following:

``Sec. 904. Information on type approval certificates.''.

SEC. 346. MANNING AND CREWING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN VESSELS, 
              VEHICLES, AND STRUCTURES.

    (a) Authorization of Limited Exemptions From Manning and Crew 
Requirement.--Chapter 81 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by 
adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 8109. Exemptions from manning and crew requirements
    ``(a) In General.--The Secretary may provide an exemption described 
in subsection (b) to the owner or operator of a covered facility if 
each individual who is manning or crewing the covered facility is--
            ``(1) a citizen of the United States;
            ``(2) an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for 
        permanent residence; or
            ``(3) a citizen of the nation under the laws of which the 
        vessel is documented.
    ``(b) Requirements for Eligibility for Exemption.--An exemption 
under this subsection is an exemption from the regulations established 
pursuant to section 302(a)(3) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act 
(43 U.S.C. 1356(a)(3)).
    ``(c) Limitations.--An exemption under this section--
            ``(1) shall provide that the number of individuals manning 
        or crewing the covered facility who are described in paragraphs 
        (2) and (3) of subsection (a) may not exceed two and one- half 
        times the number of individuals required to man or crew the 
        covered facility under the laws of the nation under the laws of 
        which the covered facility is documented; and
            ``(2) shall be effective for not more than 12 months, but 
        may be renewed by application to and approval by the Secretary.
    ``(d) Application.--To be eligible for an exemption or a renewal of 
an exemption under this section, the owner or operator of a covered 
facility shall apply to the Secretary with an application that includes 
a sworn statement by the applicant of all information required for the 
issuance of the exemption.
    ``(e) Revocation.--
            ``(1) In general.--The Secretary--
                    ``(A) may revoke an exemption for a covered 
                facility under this section if the Secretary determines 
                that information provided in the application for the 
                exemption was false or incomplete, or is no longer true 
                or complete; and
                    ``(B) shall immediately revoke such an exemption if 
                the Secretary determines that the covered facility, in 
                the effective period of the exemption, was manned or 
                crewed in a manner not authorized by the exemption.
            ``(2) Notice required.--The Secretary shall provides notice 
        of a determination under subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph 
        (1) to the owner or operator of the covered facility.
    ``(f) Review of Compliance.--The Secretary shall periodically, but 
not less than once annually, inspect each covered facility that 
operates under an exemption under this section to verify the owner or 
operator of the covered facility's compliance with the exemption. 
During an inspection under this subsection, the Secretary shall require 
all crew members serving under the exemption to hold a valid 
transportation security card issued under section 70105.
    ``(g) Penalty.--In addition to revocation under subsection (e), the 
Secretary may impose on the owner or operator of a covered facility a 
civil penalty of $10,000 per day for each day the covered facility--
            ``(1) is manned or crewed in violation of an exemption 
        under this subsection; or
            ``(2) operated under an exemption under this subsection 
        that the Secretary determines was not validly obtained.
    ``(h) Notification of Secretary of State.--The Secretary shall 
notify the Secretary of State of each exemption issued under this 
section, including the effective period of the exemption.
    ``(i) Definitions.--In this section:
            ``(1) Covered facility.--The term `covered facility' means 
        any vessel, rig, platform, or other vehicle or structure, over 
        50 percent of which is owned by citizens of a foreign nation or 
        with respect to which the citizens of a foreign nation have the 
        right effectively to control, except to the extent and to the 
        degree that the President determines that the government of 
        such foreign nation or any of its political subdivisions has 
        implemented, by statute, regulation, policy, or practice, a 
        national manning requirement for equipment engaged in the 
        exploring for, developing, or producing resources, including 
        non-mineral energy resources in its offshore areas.
            ``(2) Secretary.--The term `Secretary' means the Secretary 
        of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating.''.
    (b) Annual Report.--
            (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
        enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary 
        shall submit to Congress a report containing information on 
        each letter of nonapplicability of section 8109 of title 46, 
        United States Code, with respect to a covered facility that was 
        issued by the Secretary during the preceding year.
            (2) Contents.--The report under paragraph (1) shall 
        include, for each covered facility--
                    (A) the name and International Maritime 
                Organization number;
                    (B) the nation in which the covered facility is 
                documented;
                    (C) the nationality of owner or owners; and
                    (D) for any covered facility that was previously 
                issued a letter of nonapplicability in a prior year, 
                any changes in the information described in 
                subparagraphs (A) through (C).
    (c) Regulations.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations that 
specify the documentary and other requirements for the issuance of an 
exemption under the amendment made by this section.
    (d) Existing Exemptions.--
            (1) Effect of amendments; termination.--Each exemption 
        under section 30(c)(2) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act 
        (43 U.S.C. 1356(c)(2)) issued before the date of the enactment 
        of this Act--
                    (A) shall not be affected by the amendments made by 
                this section during the 120-day period beginning on the 
                date of the enactment of this Act; and
                    (B) shall not be effective after such period.
            (2) Notification of holders.--Not later than 60 days after 
        the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall 
        notify all persons that hold such an exemption that it will 
        expire as provided in paragraph (1).
    (e) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 81 of the title 
46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

``8109. Exemptions from manning and crew requirements.''.

SEC. 347. CLASSIFICATION SOCIETIES.

    Section 3316(d) of title 46, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by amending paragraph (2)(B)(i) to read as follows:
            ``(i) the government of the foreign country in which the 
        foreign society is headquartered--
                    ``(I) delegates that authority to the American 
                Bureau of Shipping; or
                    ``(II) does not delegate that authority to any 
                classification society; or''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(5) Clarification on authority.--Nothing in this 
        subsection authorizes the Secretary to make a delegation under 
        paragraph (2) to a classification society from the People's 
        Republic of China.''.

               TITLE IV--OIL POLLUTION INCIDENT LIABILITY

SEC. 401. VESSEL RESPONSE PLANS.

    Section 311(j)(6) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 
U.S.C. 1321(j)(6)) is amended to read as follows:
            ``(6) Equipment requirements, verification, and 
        inspection.--The President may require--
                    ``(A) periodic inspection of containment booms, 
                skimmers, vessels, and other major equipment used to 
                remove discharges;
                    ``(B) periodic inspection of vessels, salvage and 
                marine firefighting equipment, and other major 
                equipment used to respond to vessel casualties and 
                prevent discharges;
                    ``(C) periodic verification of capabilities to 
                appropriately, and in a timely manner, respond to a 
                worst case discharge, or a substantial threat of a 
                discharge, including--
                            ``(i) drills, with or without prior notice;
                            ``(ii) review of contracts and relevant 
                        third-party agreements;
                            ``(iii) testing of equipment;
                            ``(iv) review of training; and
                            ``(v) other evaluations of response 
                        capabilities, as determined appropriate by the 
                        President; and
                    ``(D) vessels operating on navigable waters and 
                carrying oil or a hazardous substance in bulk as cargo, 
                and nontank vessels carrying oil of any kind as fuel 
                for main propulsion, to carry appropriate removal 
                equipment that employs the best technology economically 
                feasible and that is compatible with the safe operation 
                of the vessel.''.

SEC. 402. USE OF MARINE CASUALTY INVESTIGATIONS.

    Section 6308 of title 46, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a) by striking ``initiated'' and 
        inserting ``conducted''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(e) For purposes of this section, an administrative proceeding 
conducted by the United States includes proceedings under section 7701 
and claims adjudicated under section 1013 of the Oil Pollution Act of 
1990 (33 U.S.C. 2713).''.

SEC. 403. TIMING OF REVIEW.

    Section 1017 of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 U.S.C. 2717) is 
amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(g) Timing of Review.--Before the date of completion of a removal 
action, no person may bring an action under this Act, section 311 of 
the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321), or chapter 7 
of title 5, United States Code, challenging any decision relating to 
such removal action that is made by an on-scene coordinator appointed 
under the National Contingency Plan.''.

       TITLE V--TECHNICAL, CONFORMING, AND CLARIFYING AMENDMENTS

SEC. 501. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.

    (a) Prohibition on Entry and Operation.--Section 70022(b)(1) of 
title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Federal 
Register'' and inserting ``the Federal Register''.
    (b) Port, Harbor, and Coastal Facility Security.--Section 70116(b) 
of title 46, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1) by striking ``terrorism cyber'' and 
        inserting ``terrorism, cyber''; and
            (2) in paragraph (2) by inserting a comma after ``acts of 
        terrorism''.
    (c) Enforcement by State and Local Officers.--Section 70118(a) of 
title 46, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by striking ``section 1 of title II of the Act of June 
        15, 1917 (chapter 30; 50 U.S.C. 191)'' and inserting ``section 
        70051''; and
            (2) by striking ``section 7(b) of the Ports and Waterways 
        Safety Act (33 U.S.C. 1226(b))'' and inserting ``section 
        70116(b)''.
    (d) Chapter 701 Definitions.--Section 70131(2) of title 46, United 
States Code, is amended--
            (1) by striking ``section 1 of title II of the Act of June 
        15, 1917 (50 U.S.C. 191)'' and inserting ``section 70051''; and
            (2) by striking ``section 7(b) of the Ports and Waterways 
        Safety Act (33 U.S.C. 1226(b))'' and inserting ``section 
        70116(b)''.
                                                  Union Calendar No. 91

118th CONGRESS

  1st Session

                               H. R. 2741

                          [Report No. 118-119]

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                                 A BILL

To authorize and amend authorities, programs, and statutes administered 
                          by the Coast Guard.

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                             June 27, 2023

  Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole 
       House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed