<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">TITLE IV—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ACQUISITION REFORM </heading> <section identifier="/us/sComp/111/281/tIV/s401" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="401">SEC. 401. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CHIEF ACQUISITION OFFICER. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/111/281/tIV/s401/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 3 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="56">“SEC. 56. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Chief Acquisition Officer </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There shall be in the Coast Guard a Chief Acquisition Officer selected by the Commandant who shall be a Rear Admiral or civilian from the Senior Executive Service (career reserved) and who meets the qualifications set forth under subsection (b). The Chief Acquisition Officer shall serve at the Assistant Commandant level and have acquisition management as that individual’s primary duty.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Qualifications.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Chief Acquisition Officer and any flag officer serving in the Acquisition Directorate shall be an acquisition professional with a Level III acquisition management certification and must have at least 10 years experience in an acquisition position, of which at least 4 years were spent as—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the program executive officer;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the program manager of a Level 1 or Level 2 acquisition project or program;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the deputy program manager of a Level 1 or Level 2 acquisition;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the project manager of a Level 1 or Level 2 acquisition; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other acquisition position of significant responsibility in which the primary duties are supervisory or management duties.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commandant shall periodically publish a list of the positions designated under paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection each of the terms ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Level 1 acquisition</quotedText>’ and ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Level 2 acquisition</quotedText>’ has the meaning that term has in chapter 15 of this title.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Functions of the Chief Acquisition Officer.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The functions of the Chief Acquisition Officer include—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">monitoring the performance of acquisition projects and programs on the basis of applicable performance measurements and advising the Commandant, through the chain of command, regarding the appropriate business strategy to achieve the missions of the Coast Guard;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">maximizing the use of full and open competition at the prime contract and subcontract levels in the acquisition of property, capabilities, assets, and services by the Coast Guard by establishing policies, procedures, and practices that ensure that the Coast Guard receives a sufficient number of sealed bids or competitive proposals from responsible sources to fulfill the Government’s requirements, including performance and delivery schedules, at the lowest cost or best value considering the nature of the property, capability, asset, or service procured;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">making acquisition decisions in concurrence with the technical authority, or technical authorities, of the Coast Guard, as designated by the Commandant, consistent with all other applicable laws and decisions establishing procedures within the Coast Guard;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensuring the use of detailed performance specifications in instances in which performance-based contracting is used;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">managing the direction of acquisition policy for the Coast Guard, including implementation of the unique acquisition policies, regulations, and standards of the Coast Guard;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">developing and maintaining an acquisition career management program in the Coast Guard to ensure that there is an adequate acquisition workforce;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assessing the requirements established for Coast Guard personnel regarding knowledge and skill in acquisition resources and management and the adequacy of such requirements for facilitating the achievement of the performance goals established for acquisition management;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">developing strategies and specific plans for hiring, training, and professional development; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">“(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reporting to the Commandant, through the chain of command, on the progress made in improving acquisition management capability.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/111/281/tIV/s401/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of contents for chapter 3 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc"> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“56.</designator><label> Chief Acquisition Officer.”</label></referenceItem> </toc></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/111/281/tIV/s401/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s308">14 U.S.C. 308 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Selection Deadline.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, but no later than October 1, 2011, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall select a Chief Acquisition Officer under section 56 of title 14, United States Code, as amended by this section.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/111/281/tIV/s401/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s308">14 U.S.C. 308 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special Rate Supplements.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/111/281/tIV/s401/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement to establish.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act and in accordance with section 9701.333 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall establish special rate supplements that provide higher pay levels for employees necessary to carry out the amendment made by this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/111/281/tIV/s401/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Subject to appropriations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The requirement under paragraph (1) is subject to the availability of appropriations. <elided style="-uslm-dtd:omitted-text">* * * * * * *</elided></content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section>

AN ACTTo authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Short Title.—This Act may be cited as the “Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010”.

* * * * * * * <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">TITLE IV—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ACQUISITION REFORM </heading> <section identifier="/us/sComp/111/281/tIV/s401" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="401">SEC. 401. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CHIEF ACQUISITION OFFICER. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/111/281/tIV/s401/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 3 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="56">“SEC. 56. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Chief Acquisition Officer </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There shall be in the Coast Guard a Chief Acquisition Officer selected by the Commandant who shall be a Rear Admiral or civilian from the Senior Executive Service (career reserved) and who meets the qualifications set forth under subsection (b). The Chief Acquisition Officer shall serve at the Assistant Commandant level and have acquisition management as that individual’s primary duty.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Qualifications.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Chief Acquisition Officer and any flag officer serving in the Acquisition Directorate shall be an acquisition professional with a Level III acquisition management certification and must have at least 10 years experience in an acquisition position, of which at least 4 years were spent as—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the program executive officer;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the program manager of a Level 1 or Level 2 acquisition project or program;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the deputy program manager of a Level 1 or Level 2 acquisition;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the project manager of a Level 1 or Level 2 acquisition; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other acquisition position of significant responsibility in which the primary duties are supervisory or management duties.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commandant shall periodically publish a list of the positions designated under paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection each of the terms ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Level 1 acquisition</quotedText>’ and ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Level 2 acquisition</quotedText>’ has the meaning that term has in chapter 15 of this title.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Functions of the Chief Acquisition Officer.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The functions of the Chief Acquisition Officer include—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">monitoring the performance of acquisition projects and programs on the basis of applicable performance measurements and advising the Commandant, through the chain of command, regarding the appropriate business strategy to achieve the missions of the Coast Guard;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">maximizing the use of full and open competition at the prime contract and subcontract levels in the acquisition of property, capabilities, assets, and services by the Coast Guard by establishing policies, procedures, and practices that ensure that the Coast Guard receives a sufficient number of sealed bids or competitive proposals from responsible sources to fulfill the Government’s requirements, including performance and delivery schedules, at the lowest cost or best value considering the nature of the property, capability, asset, or service procured;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">making acquisition decisions in concurrence with the technical authority, or technical authorities, of the Coast Guard, as designated by the Commandant, consistent with all other applicable laws and decisions establishing procedures within the Coast Guard;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensuring the use of detailed performance specifications in instances in which performance-based contracting is used;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">managing the direction of acquisition policy for the Coast Guard, including implementation of the unique acquisition policies, regulations, and standards of the Coast Guard;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">developing and maintaining an acquisition career management program in the Coast Guard to ensure that there is an adequate acquisition workforce;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assessing the requirements established for Coast Guard personnel regarding knowledge and skill in acquisition resources and management and the adequacy of such requirements for facilitating the achievement of the performance goals established for acquisition management;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">developing strategies and specific plans for hiring, training, and professional development; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">“(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reporting to the Commandant, through the chain of command, on the progress made in improving acquisition management capability.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/111/281/tIV/s401/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of contents for chapter 3 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc"> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“56.</designator><label> Chief Acquisition Officer.”</label></referenceItem> </toc></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/111/281/tIV/s401/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s308">14 U.S.C. 308 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Selection Deadline.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, but no later than October 1, 2011, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall select a Chief Acquisition Officer under section 56 of title 14, United States Code, as amended by this section.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/111/281/tIV/s401/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s308">14 U.S.C. 308 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special Rate Supplements.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/111/281/tIV/s401/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement to establish.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act and in accordance with section 9701.333 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall establish special rate supplements that provide higher pay levels for employees necessary to carry out the amendment made by this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/111/281/tIV/s401/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Subject to appropriations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The requirement under paragraph (1) is subject to the availability of appropriations. <elided style="-uslm-dtd:omitted-text">* * * * * * *</elided></content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IX">TITLE IX—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS </heading> <elided style="-uslm-dtd:omitted-text">* * * * * * *</elided> <section identifier="/us/sComp/111/281/tIX/s914" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="914">SEC. 914. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s501">14 U.S.C. 501 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CONVEYANCE OF COAST GUARD VESSELS FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/111/281/tIX/s914/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Whenever the transfer of ownership of a Coast Guard vessel or aircraft to an eligible entity for use for educational, cultural, historical, charitable, recreational, or other public purposes is authorized by law or declared excess by the Commandant, the Coast Guard shall transfer the vessel or aircraft to the General Services Administration for conveyance to the eligible entity.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/111/281/tIX/s914/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conditions of Conveyance.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The General Services Administration may not convey a vessel or aircraft to an eligible entity as authorized by law unless the eligible entity agrees—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/111/281/tIX/s914/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to provide the documentation needed by the General Services Administration to process a request for aircraft or vessels under section 102.37.225 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/111/281/tIX/s914/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to comply with the special terms, conditions, and restrictions imposed on aircraft and vessels under section 102.37.460 of such title;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/111/281/tIX/s914/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to make the vessel available to the United States Government if it is needed for use by the Commandant of the Coast Guard in time of war or a national emergency; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/111/281/tIX/s914/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to hold the United States Government harmless for any claims arising from exposure to hazardous materials, including asbestos and polychlorinated biphenyls, that occurs after conveyance of the vessel, except for claims arising from use of the vessel by the United States Government under paragraph (3).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/111/281/tIX/s914/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other Obligations Unaffected.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section amends or affects any obligation of the Coast Guard or any other person under the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.) or any other law regarding use or disposal of hazardous materials including asbestos and polychlorinated biphenyls.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/111/281/tIX/s914/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligible Entity Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">eligible entity</quotedText>” means a State or local government, nonprofit corporation, educational agency, community development organization, or other entity that agrees to comply with the conditions established under this section.</content> </subsection> </section> <elided style="-uslm-dtd:omitted-text">* * * * * * *</elided>