<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORIZATIONS </heading> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="101">SEC. 101. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORIZATIONS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/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">Title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <part style="-uslm-dtd:part" styleType="USC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“PART III—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATIONS AND REPORTS TO CONGRESS </heading> <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc"> <referenceItem role="chapter" style="-uslm-dtd:multi-column-toc-entry"><designator style="-uslm-dtd:toc-enum">“Chap.</designator><target style="-uslm-dtd:target">Sec.</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem class="bold" role="chapter" style="-uslm-dtd:multi-column-toc-entry"><designator style="-uslm-dtd:toc-enum">“27.</designator><label style="-uslm-dtd:level-header">Authorizations</label><target style="-uslm-dtd:target">2701</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem class="bold" role="chapter" style="-uslm-dtd:multi-column-toc-entry"><designator style="-uslm-dtd:toc-enum">“29.</designator><label style="-uslm-dtd:level-header">Reports</label><target style="-uslm-dtd:target">2901.</target></referenceItem> </toc> <chapter style="-uslm-dtd:chapter" styleType="USC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="27">“CHAPTER 27—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORIZATIONS </heading> <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc"> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><label>“Sec.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“2702.</designator><label> Authorization of appropriations.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“2704.</designator><label> Authorized levels of military strength and training.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="USC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2702">“§ 2702. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s2702">14 U.S.C. 2702</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of appropriations </heading> <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">“Funds are authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years 2016 and 2017 for necessary expenses of the Coast Guard as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the operation and maintenance of the Coast Guard, not otherwise provided for—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$6,981,036,000 for fiscal year 2016; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$6,981,036,000 for fiscal year 2017.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the acquisition, construction, renovation, and improvement of aids to navigation, shore facilities, vessels, and aircraft, including equipment related thereto, and for maintenance, rehabilitation, lease, and operation of facilities and equipment—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$1,945,000,000 for fiscal year 2016; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$1,945,000,000 for fiscal year 2017.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the Coast Guard Reserve program, including operations and maintenance of the program, personnel and training costs, equipment, and services—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$140,016,000 for fiscal year 2016; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$140,016,000 for fiscal year 2017.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the environmental compliance and restoration functions of the Coast Guard under chapter 19 of this title—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$16,701,000 for fiscal year 2016; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$16,701,000 for fiscal year 2017.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">To the Commandant of the Coast Guard for research, development, test, and evaluation of technologies, materials, and human factors directly related to improving the performance of the Coast Guard’s mission with respect to search and rescue, aids to navigation, marine safety, marine environmental protection, enforcement of laws and treaties, ice operations, oceanographic research, and defense readiness, and for maintenance, rehabilitation, lease, and operation of facilities and equipment—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$19,890,000 for fiscal year 2016; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$19,890,000 for fiscal year 2017.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="USC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2704">“§ 2704. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s2704">14 U.S.C. 2704</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorized levels of military strength and training </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Active Duty Strength.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Coast Guard is authorized an end-of-year strength for active duty personnel of 43,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 and 2017.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Military Training Student Loads.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Coast Guard is authorized average military training student loads for each of fiscal years 2016 and 2017 as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For recruit and special training, 2,500 student years.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For flight training, 165 student years.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For professional training in military and civilian institutions, 350 student years.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For officer acquisition, 1,200 student years.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </chapter> <chapter style="-uslm-dtd:chapter" styleType="USC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="29">“CHAPTER 29—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORTS </heading> <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc"> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><label>“Sec.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“2904.</designator><label> Manpower requirements plan.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="USC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2904">“§ 2904. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s2904">14 U.S.C. 2904</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Manpower requirements plan </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">On the date on which the President submits to the Congress a budget for fiscal year 2017 under section 1105 of title 31, on the date on which the President submits to the Congress a budget for fiscal year 2019 under such section, and every 4 years thereafter, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a manpower requirements plan.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Scope.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A manpower requirements plan submitted under subsection (a) shall include for each mission of the Coast Guard—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment of all projected mission requirements for the upcoming fiscal year and for each of the 3 fiscal years thereafter;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of active duty, reserve, and civilian personnel assigned or available to fulfill such mission requirements—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">currently; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as projected for the upcoming fiscal year and each of the 3 fiscal years thereafter;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of active duty, reserve, and civilian personnel required to fulfill such mission requirements—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">currently; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as projected for the upcoming fiscal year and each of the 3 fiscal years thereafter;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">an identification of any capability gaps between mission requirements and mission performance caused by deficiencies in the numbers of personnel available—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">currently; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as projected for the upcoming fiscal year and each of the 3 fiscal years thereafter; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an identification of the actions the Commandant will take to address capability gaps identified under paragraph (4).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consideration.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In composing a manpower requirements plan for submission under subsection (a), the Commandant shall consider—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the marine safety strategy required under section 2116 of title 46;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">information on the adequacy of the acquisition workforce included in the most recent report under section 2903 of this title; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other Federal strategic planning effort the Commandant considers appropriate.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </chapter> </part></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement for Prior Authorization of Appropriations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 662 of title 14, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s2701">14 U.S.C. 2701</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating such section as section 2701;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by transferring such section to appear before section 2702 of such title (as added by subsection (a) of this section); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraphs (1) through (5) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the operation and maintenance of the Coast Guard, not otherwise provided for.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the acquisition, construction, renovation, and improvement of aids to navigation, shore facilities, vessels, and aircraft, including equipment related thereto, and for maintenance, rehabilitation, lease, and operation of facilities and equipment.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the Coast Guard Reserve program, including operations and maintenance of the program, personnel and training costs, equipment, and services.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the environmental compliance and restoration functions of the Coast Guard under chapter 19 of this title.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For research, development, test, and evaluation of technologies, materials, and human factors directly related to improving the performance 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">For alteration or removal of bridges over navigable waters of the United States constituting obstructions to navigation, and for personnel and administrative costs associated with the Alteration of Bridges Program.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of Personnel End Strengths.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 661 of title 14, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s2703">14 U.S.C. 2703</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating such section as section 2703; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by transferring such section to appear before section 2704 of such title (as added by subsection (a) of this section).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transmission of annual coast guard authorization request.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 662a of title 14, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s2901">14 U.S.C. 2901</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating such section as section 2901;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by transferring such section to appear before section 2904 of such title (as added by subsection (a) of this section); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/d/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/d/1/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">described in section 661</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">described in section 2703</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/d/1/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">described in section 662</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">described in section 2701</quotedText>”.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Capital Investment Plan.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 663 of title 14, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s2902">14 U.S.C. 2902</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating such section as section 2902; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by transferring such section to appear after section 2901 of such title (as so redesignated and transferred by paragraph (1) of this subsection).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Major acquisitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 569a of title 14, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/d/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s2903">14 U.S.C. 2903</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating such section as section 2903;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/d/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by transferring such section to appear after section 2902 of such title (as so redesignated and transferred by paragraph (2) of this subsection); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/d/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)(2) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of this subchapter</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Icebreakers.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Icebreaking on the great lakes.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For fiscal years 2016 and 2017, the Commandant of the Coast Guard may use funds made available pursuant to section 2702(2) of title 14, United States Code (as added by subsection (a) of this section) for the selection of a design for and the construction of an icebreaker that is capable of buoy tending to enhance icebreaking capacity on the Great Lakes.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Polar icebreaking.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated under section 2702(2) of title 14, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a), there is authorized to be appropriated to the Coast Guard $4,000,000 for fiscal year 2016 and $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2017 for preacquisition activities for a new polar icebreaker, including initial specification development and feasibility studies.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s569">14 U.S.C. 569 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional Submissions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commandant of the Coast Guard shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">each plan required under section 2904 of title 14, United States Code, as added by subsection (a) of this section;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">each plan required under section 2903(e) of title 14, United States Code, as added by section 206 of this Act;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/f/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">each plan required under section 2902 of title 14, United States Code, as redesignated by subsection (d) of this section; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/f/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">each mission need statement required under section 569 of title 14, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s102" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="102">SEC. 102. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s102/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s1">14 U.S.C. 1</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Analysis for Title 14.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding after the item relating to part II the following:<foreign id="warning-d141145e649" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" blank-lines-after="0" blank-lines-before="0" line-rules="no-gen" table-type="subformat"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="2"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I60">“<compsdtd:bold>III. 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Authorization of personnel end strengths.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s102/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s2901">14 U.S.C. 2901</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Analysis for Chapter 29.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 29 of title 14, United States Code, as added by section 101(a) of this Act, is amended by inserting before the item relating to section 2904 the following:<foreign id="warning-d141145e710" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" blank-lines-after="0" blank-lines-before="0" line-rules="no-gen" table-type="subformat"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="3"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“2901. 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Major acquisitions.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s102/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Mission Need Statement.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 569(b) of title 14, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s102/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in section 569a(e)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in section 2903</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s102/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">under section 663(a)(1)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">under section 2902(a)(1)</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section>

AN ACTTo authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal years 2016 and 2017, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2016”.1¹

Section 3503(a) of P.L. 114–328 provides for an amendment to the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015 by striking “Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015” each place it appears (including in quoted material) and inserting “Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2016”.

SEC. 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS. The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title. Sec. 2. Table of contents. TITLE I—AUTHORIZATIONS Sec. 101. Authorizations. Sec. 102. Conforming amendments. TITLE II—COAST GUARD Sec. 201. Vice Commandant. Sec. 202. Vice admirals. Sec. 203. Coast Guard remission of indebtedness. Sec. 204. Acquisition reform. Sec. 205. Auxiliary jurisdiction. Sec. 206. Coast Guard communities. Sec. 207. Polar icebreakers. Sec. 208. Air facility closures. Sec. 209. Technical corrections to title 14, United States Code. Sec. 210. Discontinuance of an aid to navigation. Sec. 211. Mission performance measures. Sec. 212. Communications. Sec. 213. Coast Guard graduate maritime operations education. Sec. 214. Professional development. Sec. 215. Senior enlisted member continuation boards. Sec. 216. Coast Guard member pay. [Section 217 was repealed by section 722(c) of Public Law 114-328.] Sec. 218. Participation of the Coast Guard Academy in Federal, State, or other educational research grants. Sec. 219. National Coast Guard Museum. Sec. 220. Investigations. Sec. 221. Clarification of eligibility of members of the Coast Guard for combat-related special compensation. Sec. 222. Leave policies for the Coast Guard. TITLE III—SHIPPING AND NAVIGATION Sec. 301. Survival craft. Sec. 302. Vessel replacement. Sec. 303. Model years for recreational vessels. Sec. 304. Merchant mariner credential expiration harmonization. Sec. 305. Safety zones for permitted marine events. Sec. 306. Technical corrections. Sec. 307. Recommendations for improvements of marine casualty reporting. Sec. 308. Recreational vessel engine weights. Sec. 309. Merchant mariner medical certification reform. Sec. 310. Atlantic Coast port access route study. Sec. 311. Certificates of documentation for recreational vessels. Sec. 312. Program guidelines. Sec. 313. Repeals. Sec. 314. Maritime drug law enforcement. Sec. 315. Examinations for merchant mariner credentials. Sec. 316. Higher volume port area regulatory definition change. Sec. 317. Recognition of port security assessments conducted by other entities. Sec. 318. Fishing vessel and fish tender vessel certification. Sec. 319. Interagency Coordinating Committee on Oil Pollution Research. Sec. 320. International port and facility inspection coordination. TITLE IV—FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION Sec. 401. Authorization of appropriations. Sec. 402. Duties of the Chairman. Sec. 403. Prohibition on awards. TITLE V—CONVEYANCES Subtitle A—Miscellaneous Conveyances Sec. 501. Conveyance of Coast Guard property in Point Reyes Station, California. Sec. 502. Conveyance of Coast Guard property in Tok, Alaska. Subtitle B—Pribilof Islands Sec. 521. Short title. Sec. 522. Transfer and disposition of property. Sec. 523. Notice of certification. Sec. 524. Transfer, use, and disposal of tract 43. Subtitle C—Conveyance of Coast Guard Property at Point Spencer, Alaska Sec. 531. Findings. Sec. 532. Definitions. Sec. 533. Authority to convey land in Point Spencer. Sec. 534. Environmental compliance, liability, and monitoring. Sec. 535. Easements and access. Sec. 536. Relationship to Public Land Order 2650. Sec. 537. Archeological and cultural resources. Sec. 538. Maps and legal descriptions. Sec. 539. Chargeability for land conveyed. Sec. 540. Redundant capability. Sec. 541. Port Coordination Council for Point Spencer. TITLE VI—MISCELLANEOUS Sec. 601. Modification of reports. Sec. 602. Safe vessel operation in the Great Lakes. Sec. 603. Use of vessel sale proceeds. Sec. 604. National Academy of Sciences cost assessment. Sec. 605. Coastwise endorsements. Sec. 606. International Ice Patrol. Sec. 607. Assessment of oil spill response and cleanup activities in the Great Lakes. Sec. 608. Report on status of technology detecting passengers who have fallen overboard. Sec. 609. Venue. Sec. 610. Disposition of infrastructure related to e-loran. Sec. 611. Parking. Sec. 612. Inapplicability of load line requirements to certain United States vessels traveling in the Gulf of Mexico.

<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORIZATIONS </heading> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="101">SEC. 101. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORIZATIONS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/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">Title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <part style="-uslm-dtd:part" styleType="USC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“PART III—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATIONS AND REPORTS TO CONGRESS </heading> <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc"> <referenceItem role="chapter" style="-uslm-dtd:multi-column-toc-entry"><designator style="-uslm-dtd:toc-enum">“Chap.</designator><target style="-uslm-dtd:target">Sec.</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem class="bold" role="chapter" style="-uslm-dtd:multi-column-toc-entry"><designator style="-uslm-dtd:toc-enum">“27.</designator><label style="-uslm-dtd:level-header">Authorizations</label><target style="-uslm-dtd:target">2701</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem class="bold" role="chapter" style="-uslm-dtd:multi-column-toc-entry"><designator style="-uslm-dtd:toc-enum">“29.</designator><label style="-uslm-dtd:level-header">Reports</label><target style="-uslm-dtd:target">2901.</target></referenceItem> </toc> <chapter style="-uslm-dtd:chapter" styleType="USC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="27">“CHAPTER 27—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORIZATIONS </heading> <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc"> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><label>“Sec.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“2702.</designator><label> Authorization of appropriations.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“2704.</designator><label> Authorized levels of military strength and training.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="USC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2702">“§ 2702. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s2702">14 U.S.C. 2702</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of appropriations </heading> <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">“Funds are authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years 2016 and 2017 for necessary expenses of the Coast Guard as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the operation and maintenance of the Coast Guard, not otherwise provided for—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$6,981,036,000 for fiscal year 2016; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$6,981,036,000 for fiscal year 2017.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the acquisition, construction, renovation, and improvement of aids to navigation, shore facilities, vessels, and aircraft, including equipment related thereto, and for maintenance, rehabilitation, lease, and operation of facilities and equipment—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$1,945,000,000 for fiscal year 2016; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$1,945,000,000 for fiscal year 2017.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the Coast Guard Reserve program, including operations and maintenance of the program, personnel and training costs, equipment, and services—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$140,016,000 for fiscal year 2016; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$140,016,000 for fiscal year 2017.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the environmental compliance and restoration functions of the Coast Guard under chapter 19 of this title—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$16,701,000 for fiscal year 2016; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$16,701,000 for fiscal year 2017.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">To the Commandant of the Coast Guard for research, development, test, and evaluation of technologies, materials, and human factors directly related to improving the performance of the Coast Guard’s mission with respect to search and rescue, aids to navigation, marine safety, marine environmental protection, enforcement of laws and treaties, ice operations, oceanographic research, and defense readiness, and for maintenance, rehabilitation, lease, and operation of facilities and equipment—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$19,890,000 for fiscal year 2016; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$19,890,000 for fiscal year 2017.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="USC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2704">“§ 2704. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s2704">14 U.S.C. 2704</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorized levels of military strength and training </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Active Duty Strength.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Coast Guard is authorized an end-of-year strength for active duty personnel of 43,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 and 2017.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Military Training Student Loads.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Coast Guard is authorized average military training student loads for each of fiscal years 2016 and 2017 as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For recruit and special training, 2,500 student years.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For flight training, 165 student years.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For professional training in military and civilian institutions, 350 student years.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For officer acquisition, 1,200 student years.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </chapter> <chapter style="-uslm-dtd:chapter" styleType="USC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="29">“CHAPTER 29—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORTS </heading> <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc"> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><label>“Sec.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“2904.</designator><label> Manpower requirements plan.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="USC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2904">“§ 2904. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s2904">14 U.S.C. 2904</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Manpower requirements plan </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">On the date on which the President submits to the Congress a budget for fiscal year 2017 under section 1105 of title 31, on the date on which the President submits to the Congress a budget for fiscal year 2019 under such section, and every 4 years thereafter, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a manpower requirements plan.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Scope.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A manpower requirements plan submitted under subsection (a) shall include for each mission of the Coast Guard—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment of all projected mission requirements for the upcoming fiscal year and for each of the 3 fiscal years thereafter;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of active duty, reserve, and civilian personnel assigned or available to fulfill such mission requirements—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">currently; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as projected for the upcoming fiscal year and each of the 3 fiscal years thereafter;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of active duty, reserve, and civilian personnel required to fulfill such mission requirements—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">currently; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as projected for the upcoming fiscal year and each of the 3 fiscal years thereafter;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">an identification of any capability gaps between mission requirements and mission performance caused by deficiencies in the numbers of personnel available—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">currently; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as projected for the upcoming fiscal year and each of the 3 fiscal years thereafter; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an identification of the actions the Commandant will take to address capability gaps identified under paragraph (4).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consideration.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In composing a manpower requirements plan for submission under subsection (a), the Commandant shall consider—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the marine safety strategy required under section 2116 of title 46;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">information on the adequacy of the acquisition workforce included in the most recent report under section 2903 of this title; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other Federal strategic planning effort the Commandant considers appropriate.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </chapter> </part></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement for Prior Authorization of Appropriations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 662 of title 14, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s2701">14 U.S.C. 2701</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating such section as section 2701;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by transferring such section to appear before section 2702 of such title (as added by subsection (a) of this section); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraphs (1) through (5) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the operation and maintenance of the Coast Guard, not otherwise provided for.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the acquisition, construction, renovation, and improvement of aids to navigation, shore facilities, vessels, and aircraft, including equipment related thereto, and for maintenance, rehabilitation, lease, and operation of facilities and equipment.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the Coast Guard Reserve program, including operations and maintenance of the program, personnel and training costs, equipment, and services.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the environmental compliance and restoration functions of the Coast Guard under chapter 19 of this title.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For research, development, test, and evaluation of technologies, materials, and human factors directly related to improving the performance 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">For alteration or removal of bridges over navigable waters of the United States constituting obstructions to navigation, and for personnel and administrative costs associated with the Alteration of Bridges Program.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of Personnel End Strengths.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 661 of title 14, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s2703">14 U.S.C. 2703</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating such section as section 2703; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by transferring such section to appear before section 2704 of such title (as added by subsection (a) of this section).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transmission of annual coast guard authorization request.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 662a of title 14, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s2901">14 U.S.C. 2901</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating such section as section 2901;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by transferring such section to appear before section 2904 of such title (as added by subsection (a) of this section); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/d/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/d/1/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">described in section 661</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">described in section 2703</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/d/1/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">described in section 662</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">described in section 2701</quotedText>”.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Capital Investment Plan.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 663 of title 14, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s2902">14 U.S.C. 2902</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating such section as section 2902; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by transferring such section to appear after section 2901 of such title (as so redesignated and transferred by paragraph (1) of this subsection).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Major acquisitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 569a of title 14, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/d/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s2903">14 U.S.C. 2903</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating such section as section 2903;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/d/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by transferring such section to appear after section 2902 of such title (as so redesignated and transferred by paragraph (2) of this subsection); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/d/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)(2) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of this subchapter</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Icebreakers.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Icebreaking on the great lakes.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For fiscal years 2016 and 2017, the Commandant of the Coast Guard may use funds made available pursuant to section 2702(2) of title 14, United States Code (as added by subsection (a) of this section) for the selection of a design for and the construction of an icebreaker that is capable of buoy tending to enhance icebreaking capacity on the Great Lakes.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Polar icebreaking.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated under section 2702(2) of title 14, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a), there is authorized to be appropriated to the Coast Guard $4,000,000 for fiscal year 2016 and $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2017 for preacquisition activities for a new polar icebreaker, including initial specification development and feasibility studies.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s569">14 U.S.C. 569 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional Submissions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commandant of the Coast Guard shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">each plan required under section 2904 of title 14, United States Code, as added by subsection (a) of this section;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">each plan required under section 2903(e) of title 14, United States Code, as added by section 206 of this Act;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/f/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">each plan required under section 2902 of title 14, United States Code, as redesignated by subsection (d) of this section; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s101/f/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">each mission need statement required under section 569 of title 14, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s102" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="102">SEC. 102. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s102/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s1">14 U.S.C. 1</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Analysis for Title 14.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding after the item relating to part II the following:<foreign id="warning-d141145e649" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" blank-lines-after="0" blank-lines-before="0" line-rules="no-gen" table-type="subformat"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="2"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I60">“<compsdtd:bold>III. Coast Guard Authorizations and Reports to Congress</compsdtd:bold></compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="I52"> <compsdtd:bold>2701</compsdtd:bold>”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s102/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s561">14 U.S.C. 561</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Analysis for Chapter 15.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 15 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 569a.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s102/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/s631">14 U.S.C. 631</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Analysis for chapter 17.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 17 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking the items relating to sections 661, 662, 662a, and 663.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s102/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/s2701">14 U.S.C. 2701</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Analysis for Chapter 27.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 27 of title 14, United States Code, as added by section 101(a) of this Act, is amended by inserting—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s102/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">before the item relating to section 2702 the following:<foreign id="warning-d141145e685" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" blank-lines-after="0" blank-lines-before="0" line-rules="no-gen" table-type="subformat"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“2701. Requirement for prior authorization of appropriations.”;</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign><p role="paragraph" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">and</p></content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s102/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">before the item relating to section 2704 the following:<foreign id="warning-d141145e697" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" blank-lines-after="0" blank-lines-before="0" line-rules="no-gen" table-type="subformat"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“2703. Authorization of personnel end strengths.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s102/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s2901">14 U.S.C. 2901</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Analysis for Chapter 29.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 29 of title 14, United States Code, as added by section 101(a) of this Act, is amended by inserting before the item relating to section 2904 the following:<foreign id="warning-d141145e710" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" blank-lines-after="0" blank-lines-before="0" line-rules="no-gen" table-type="subformat"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="3"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“2901. Transmission of annual Coast Guard authorization request.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“2902. Capital investment plan.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“2903. Major acquisitions.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s102/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Mission Need Statement.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 569(b) of title 14, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s102/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in section 569a(e)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in section 2903</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tI/s102/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">under section 663(a)(1)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">under section 2902(a)(1)</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COAST GUARD </heading> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s201" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="201">SEC. 201. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">VICE COMMANDANT. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s201/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Grades and Ratings.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 41 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">an admiral,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">admirals (two);</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s201/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Vice Commandant; Appointment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 47 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">vice admiral</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">admiral</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s201/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendment.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 51 of title 14, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s201/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a) by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">admiral or</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">vice admiral,</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s201/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b) by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">admiral or</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">vice admiral,</quotedText>” each place it appears; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s201/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c) by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">admiral or</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">vice admiral,</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s202" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="202">SEC. 202. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">VICE ADMIRALS. </heading> <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 50 of title 14, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s202/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s202/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">designate, within the Coast Guard, no more than five positions of importance and responsibility that shall be held by officers who, while so serving—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall have the grade of vice admiral, with the pay and allowances of that grade; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall perform such duties as the Commandant may prescribe, except that if the President designates five such positions, one position shall be the Chief of Staff of the Coast Guard; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">designate, within the executive branch, other than within the Coast Guard or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, positions of importance and responsibility that shall be held by officers who, while so serving, shall have the grade of vice admiral, with the pay and allowances of that grade.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s202/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3)(A) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">under paragraph (1)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">under paragraph (1)(A)</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s202/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)(2)—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s202/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s202/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s202/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">at the discretion of the Secretary, while awaiting orders after being relieved from the position, beginning on the day the officer is relieved from the position, but not for more than 60 days; and”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s203" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="203">SEC. 203. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COAST GUARD REMISSION OF INDEBTEDNESS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s203/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Expansion of Authority to Remit Indebtedness.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 461 of title 14, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="461">“SEC. 461. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Remission of indebtedness </heading> <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">“The Secretary may have remitted or cancelled any part of a person’s indebtedness to the United States or any instrumentality of the United States if—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the indebtedness was incurred while the person served on active duty as a member of the Coast Guard; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary determines that remitting or cancelling the indebtedness is in the best interest of the United States.”</content> </paragraph> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s203/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 analysis for chapter 13 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 461 and inserting the following:<foreign id="warning-d141145e902" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" blank-lines-after="0" blank-lines-before="0" line-rules="no-gen" table-type="subformat"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“461. Remission of indebtedness.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s204" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="204">SEC. 204. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ACQUISITION REFORM. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s204/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Minimum Performance Standards.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 572(d)(3) of title 14, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s204/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subparagraphs (C) through (H) as subparagraphs (E) through (J), respectively;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s204/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s204/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the performance data to be used to determine whether the key performance parameters have been resolved;”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s204/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subparagraph (C), as redesignated by paragraph (2) of this subsection, the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the results during test and evaluation that will be required to demonstrate that a capability, asset, or subsystem meets performance requirements;”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s204/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Capital investment plan.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2902 of title 14, United States Code, as redesignated and otherwise amended by this Act, is further amended—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s204/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)(1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s204/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">completion;</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">completion based on the proposed appropriations included in the budget;</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s204/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (D), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">at the projected funding levels;</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">based on the proposed appropriations included in the budget;</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s204/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c), and inserting after subsection (a) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">New Capital Assets.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the fiscal year following each fiscal year for which appropriations are enacted for a new capital asset, the report submitted under subsection (a) shall include—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an estimated life-cycle cost estimate for the new capital asset;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment of the impact the new capital asset will have on—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">delivery dates for each capital asset;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">estimated completion dates for each capital asset;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the total estimated cost to complete each capital asset; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other planned construction or improvement projects; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recommended funding levels for each capital asset necessary to meet the estimated completion dates and total estimated costs included in the such asset’s approved acquisition program baseline.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s204/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending subsection (c), as so redesignated, to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection 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/s93">14 U.S.C. 93 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">unfunded priority</quotedText>’ means a program or mission requirement that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has not been selected for funding in the applicable proposed budget;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is necessary to fulfill a requirement associated with an operational need; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Commandant would have recommended for inclusion in the applicable proposed budget had additional resources been available or had the requirement emerged before the budget was submitted; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">new capital asset</quotedText>’ means—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an acquisition program that does not have an approved acquisition program baseline; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the acquisition of a capital asset in excess of the number included in the approved acquisition program baseline.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s204/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Days Away From Homeport.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s204/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2)<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID83DEE098D57F4B41B6B3C2069E22E6DA" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">1</ref> </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">notify the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate of the standard implemented under paragraph (1).</content><footnote id="ID83DEE098D57F4B41B6B3C2069E22E6DA" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">1</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Paragraph (1) of subsection (c) was repealed by section 818(b)(2) of Public Law 115–282.</p></footnote> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s204/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fixed Wing Aircraft Fleet Mix Analysis.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than September 30, 2016, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a revised fleet mix analysis of Coast Guard fixed wing aircraft.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s204/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Long-term Major Acquisitions Plan.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2903 of title 14, United States Code, as redesignated and otherwise amended by this Act, is further amended—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s204/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (g); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s204/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (d) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Long-Term Major Acquisitions Plan.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each report under subsection (a) shall include a plan that describes for the upcoming fiscal year, and for each of the 20 fiscal years thereafter—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the numbers and types of cutters and aircraft to be decommissioned;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the numbers and types of cutters and aircraft to be acquired to—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">replace the cutters and aircraft identified under paragraph (1); or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">address an identified capability gap; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the estimated level of funding in each fiscal year required to—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">acquire the cutters and aircraft identified under paragraph (2);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">acquire related command, control, communications, computer, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">acquire, construct, or renovate shoreside infrastructure.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Quarterly Updates on Risks of Programs.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 15 days after the end of each fiscal year quarter, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall submit to the committees of Congress specified in subsection (a) an update setting forth a current assessment of the risks associated with all current major acquisition programs.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each update under this subsection shall set forth, for each current major acquisition program, the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The top five current risks to such program.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any failure of such program to demonstrate a key performance parameter or threshold during operational test and evaluation conducted during the fiscal year quarter preceding such update.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Whether there has been any decision during such fiscal year quarter to order full-rate production before all key performance parameters or thresholds are met.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Whether there has been any breach of major acquisition program cost (as defined by the Major Systems Acquisition Manual) during such fiscal year quarter.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Whether there has been any breach of major acquisition program schedule (as so defined) during such fiscal year quarter.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s205" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="205">SEC. 205. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUXILIARY JURISDICTION. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s205/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 822 of title 14, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s205/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The purpose</quotedText>” and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <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">The purpose”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s205/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Auxiliary may conduct a patrol of a waterway, or a portion thereof, only if—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Commandant has determined such waterway, or portion thereof, is navigable for purposes of the jurisdiction of the Coast Guard; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a State or other proper authority has requested such patrol pursuant to section 141 of this title or section 13109 of title 46.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s205/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commandant of the Coast Guard shall—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s205/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">review the waterways patrolled by the Coast Guard Auxiliary in the most recently completed fiscal year to determine whether such waterways are eligible or ineligible for patrol under section 822(b) of title 14, United States Code (as added by subsection (a)); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s205/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, provide to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a written notification of—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s205/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any waterways determined ineligible for patrol under paragraph (1); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s205/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the actions taken by the Commandant to ensure Auxiliary patrols do not occur on such waterways.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s206" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="206">SEC. 206. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COAST GUARD COMMUNITIES. </heading> <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 409 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1998 (14 U.S.C. 639 note) is amended in the second sentence by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">90 days</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">30 days</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s207" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="207">SEC. 207. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">POLAR ICEBREAKERS. </heading><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Subsection (a) was repealed by section 311(d)(3) of Public Law 115–282.<b>]</b> </editorialNote> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s207/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Polar Sea</quotedText>” Materiel Condition Assessment and Service Life Extension.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 222 of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-213; 126 Stat. 1560) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s207/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2016, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">complete a materiel condition assessment with respect to the Polar Sea;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">make a determination of whether it is cost effective to reactivate the Polar Sea compared with other options to provide icebreaking services as part of a strategy to maintain polar icebreaking services; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the assessment required under paragraph (1); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">written notification of the determination required under paragraph (2).”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s207/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">analysis</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">written notification</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s207/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (c);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s207/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsections (d) through (h) as subsections (c) through (g), respectively;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s207/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c) (as redesignated by paragraph (4) of this section)—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s207/b/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s207/b/5/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">based on the analysis required</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s207/b/5/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (C) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">analysis</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">written notification</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s207/b/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2)—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s207/b/5/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">analysis</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">written notification</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s207/b/5/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (a)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (a)(3)(B)</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s207/b/5/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (c)</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">that subsection</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s207/b/5/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">under subsection (a)(5)</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s207/b/5/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3)—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s207/b/5/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in the analysis submitted under this section</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s207/b/5/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(a)(5)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(a)</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s207/b/5/C/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">then</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(A)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">then</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s207/b/5/C/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; or</quotedText>” and inserting a period; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s207/b/5/C/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subparagraph (B); and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s207/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (d) (as redesignated by paragraph (4) of this subsection) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in subsection (d)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in subsection (c)</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s208" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="208">SEC. 208. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AIR FACILITY CLOSURES. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s208/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 17 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 676 the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="676a">“SEC. 676a. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s676a">14 U.S.C. 676a</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Air facility closures </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibition.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Coast Guard may not—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">close a Coast Guard air facility that was in operation on November 30, 2014; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">retire, transfer, relocate, or deploy an aviation asset from an air facility described in subparagraph (A) for the purpose of closing such facility.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sunset.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (1) shall have no force or effect beginning on the later of—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">January 1, 2018; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date on which the Secretary submits to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, and to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, rotary wing strategic plans prepared in accordance with section 208(b) of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2016.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Closures.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Beginning on January 1, 2018, the Secretary may not close a Coast Guard air facility, except as specified by this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determinations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may not propose closing or terminating operations at a Coast Guard air facility unless the Secretary determines that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">remaining search and rescue capabilities maintain the safety of the maritime public in the area of the air facility;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">regional or local prevailing weather and marine conditions, including water temperatures or unusual tide and current conditions, do not require continued operation of the air facility; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Coast Guard search and rescue standards related to search and response times are met.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public notice and comment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Prior to closing an air facility, the Secretary shall provide opportunities for public comment, including the convening of public meetings in communities in the area of responsibility of the air facility with regard to the proposed closure or cessation of operations at the air facility.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notice to congress.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Prior to closure, cessation of operations, or any significant reduction in personnel and use of a Coast Guard air facility that is in operation on or after December 31, 2015, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submit to the Congress a proposal for such closure, cessation, or reduction in operations along with the budget of the President submitted to Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31 for the fiscal year in which the action will be carried out; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">not later than 7 days after the date a proposal for an air facility is submitted pursuant to subparagraph (A), provide written notice of such proposal to each of the following:</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each member of the House of Representatives who represents a district in which the air facility is located.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each member of the Senate who represents a State in which the air facility is located.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each member of the House of Representatives who represents a district in which assets of the air facility conduct search and rescue operations.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each member of the Senate who represents a State in which assets of the air facility conduct search and rescue operations.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">“(viii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Operational Flexibility.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may implement any reasonable management efficiencies within the air station and air facility network, such as modifying the operational posture of units or reallocating resources as necessary to ensure the safety of the maritime public nationwide.”</content> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s208/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rotary wing strategic plans.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s208/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall prepare the plans specified in paragraph (2) to adequately address contingencies arising from potential future aviation casualties or the planned or unplanned retirement of rotary wing airframes to avoid to the greatest extent practicable any substantial gap or diminishment in Coast Guard operational capabilities.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s208/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rotary Wing Strategic Plans.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s208/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rotary wing contingency plan.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall develop and submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a contingency plan—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s208/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to address the planned or unplanned losses of rotary wing airframes;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s208/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to reallocate resources as necessary to ensure the safety of the maritime public nationwide; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s208/b/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to ensure the operational posture of Coast Guard units.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s208/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rotary wing replacement capital investment plan.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s208/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall develop and submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a capital investment plan for the acquisition of new rotary wing airframes to replace the Coast Guard’s legacy helicopters and fulfil all existing mission requirements.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s208/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan developed under this subparagraph shall provide—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s208/b/2/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a total estimated cost for completion;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s208/b/2/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a timetable for completion of the acquisition project and phased in transition to new airframes; and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s208/b/2/B/ii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">projected annual funding levels for each fiscal year.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s208/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical and Conforming Amendments.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s208/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s631">14 U.S.C. 631</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Analysis for Chapter 17.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 17 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 676 the following:<foreign id="warning-d141145e1619" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" blank-lines-after="0" blank-lines-before="0" line-rules="no-gen" table-type="subformat"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“676a. Air facility closures.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s208/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Repeal of prohibition.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 225 of the Howard Coble Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014 (Public Law 113-281; 128 Stat. 3022) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s208/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (b); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s208/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(a) In General.—</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s209" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="209">SEC. 209. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 14, UNITED STATES CODE. </heading> <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Title 14, United States Code, as amended by this Act, is further amended—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s209/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s1">14 U.S.C. 1</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the analysis for part I, by striking the item relating to chapter 19 and inserting the following:<foreign id="warning-d141145e1652" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" blank-lines-after="0" blank-lines-before="0" line-rules="no-gen" table-type="subformat"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="2"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I60">“<compsdtd:bold>19. </compsdtd:bold>Environmental Compliance and Restoration Program</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="I52"> <compsdtd:bold>690</compsdtd:bold>”;</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s209/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 46(a), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s209/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 47, in the section heading by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><headingText style="-uslm-dtd:header-in-text">commandant</headingText></quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><headingText style="-uslm-dtd:header-in-text">Commandant</headingText></quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s209/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 93(f), by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commandant may lease submerged lands and tidelands under paragraph (1) only if—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the lease is for cash exclusively;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the lease amount is equal to the fair market value of the use of the leased submerged lands or tidelands for the period during which such lands are leased, as determined by the Commandant;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the lease does not provide authority to or commit the Coast Guard to use or support any improvements to such submerged lands and tidelands, or obtain goods and services from the lessee; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">proceeds from the lease are deposited in the Coast Guard Housing Fund established under section 687.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s209/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s181">14 U.S.C. 181</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the analysis for chapter 9, by striking the item relating to section 199 and inserting the following:<foreign id="warning-d141145e1717" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" blank-lines-after="0" blank-lines-before="0" line-rules="no-gen" table-type="subformat"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“199. Marine safety curriculum.”;</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s209/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 427(b)(2), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">this chapter</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">chapter 61 of title 10</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s209/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s561">14 U.S.C. 561</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the analysis for chapter 15 before the item relating to section 571, by striking the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc"> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><label>“Sec.”</label></referenceItem> </toc></quotedContent>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s209/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 581(5)(B), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$300,000,0000,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$300,000,000,</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s209/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 637(c)(3), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">it is</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">any</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s209/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 641(d)(3), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Guard, installation</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Guard installation</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s209/11" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 691(c)(3), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">state</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">State</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s209/12" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">(12) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s701">14 U.S.C. 701</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the analysis for chapter 21—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s209/12/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the item relating to section 709 and inserting the following:<foreign id="warning-d141145e1783" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" blank-lines-after="0" blank-lines-before="0" line-rules="no-gen" table-type="subformat"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“709. Reserve student aviation pilots; Reserve aviation pilots; appointments in commissioned grade.”;</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign><p role="subparagraph" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">and</p></content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s209/12/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the item relating to section 740 and inserting the following:<foreign id="warning-d141145e1795" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" blank-lines-after="0" blank-lines-before="0" line-rules="no-gen" table-type="subformat"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“740. Failure of selection and removal from an active status.”;</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s209/13" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="13">(13) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 742(c), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsections</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s209/14" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="14">(14) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 821(b)(1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Chapter 26</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Chapter 171</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s209/15" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="15">(15) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 823a(b)(1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Chapter 26</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Chapter 171</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s210" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="210">SEC. 210. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s81">14 U.S.C. 81 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DISCONTINUANCE OF AN AID TO NAVIGATION. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s210/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">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall establish a process for the discontinuance of an aid to navigation (other than a seasonal or temporary aid) established, maintained, or operated by the Coast Guard.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s210/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The process established under subsection (a) shall include procedures to notify the public of any discontinuance of an aid to navigation described in that subsection.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s210/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In establishing a process under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with and consider any recommendations of the Navigation Safety Advisory Council.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s210/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after establishing a process under subsection (a), the Secretary shall notify the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate of the process established.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s211" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="211">SEC. 211. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MISSION PERFORMANCE MEASURES. </heading> <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate an assessment of the efficacy of the Coast Guard’s Standard Operational Planning Process with respect to annual mission performance measures.</content> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s212" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="212">SEC. 212. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s194">6 U.S.C. 194 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COMMUNICATIONS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s212/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that there are at least two communications systems described under paragraph (1)(B) and certified under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall establish and carry out a pilot program across not less than three components of the Department of Homeland Security to assess the effectiveness of a communications system that—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s212/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">provides for—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s212/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">multiagency collaboration and interoperability; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s212/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">wide-area, secure, and peer-invitation- and-acceptance-based multimedia communications;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s212/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is certified by the Department of Defense Joint Interoperability Test Center; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s212/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is composed of commercially available, off-the-shelf technology.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s212/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assessment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 6 months after the date on which the pilot program is completed, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate an assessment of the pilot program, including the impacts of the program with respect to interagency and Coast Guard response capabilities.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s212/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Strategy.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The pilot program shall be consistent with the strategy required by the Department of Homeland Security Interoperable Communications Act (Public Law 114-29).</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s212/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Timing.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The pilot program shall commence within 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act or within 60 days after the completion of the strategy required by the Department of Homeland Security Interoperable Communications Act (Public Law 114-29), whichever is later.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s213" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="213">SEC. 213. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s470">14 U.S.C. 470 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COAST GUARD GRADUATE MARITIME OPERATIONS EDUCATION. </heading> <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall establish an education program, for members and employees of the Coast Guard, that—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s213/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">offers a master’s degree in maritime operations;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s213/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is relevant to the professional development of such members and employees;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s213/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provides resident and distant education options, including the ability to utilize both options; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s213/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">to the greatest extent practicable, is conducted using existing academic programs at an accredited public academic institution that—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s213/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is located near a significant number of Coast Guard, maritime, and other Department of Homeland Security law enforcement personnel; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s213/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has an ability to simulate operations normally conducted at a command center.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s214" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="214">SEC. 214. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s214/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Multirater Assessment.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s214/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 11 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 428 the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="429">“SEC. 429. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s429">14 U.S.C. 429</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Multirater assessment of certain personnel </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Multirater Assessment of Certain Personnel.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Commencing not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2016, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall develop and implement a plan to conduct every two years a multirater assessment for each of the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each flag officer of the Coast Guard.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each member of the Senior Executive Service of the Coast Guard.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each officer of the Coast Guard nominated for promotion to the grade of flag officer.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Post-assessment elements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Following an assessment of an individual pursuant to paragraph (1), the individual shall be provided appropriate post-assessment counseling and leadership coaching.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Multirater Assessment Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">multirater assessment</quotedText>’ means a review that seeks opinion from members senior to the reviewee and the peers and subordinates of the reviewee.”</content> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s214/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s211">14 U.S.C. 211</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item related to section 428 the following:<foreign id="warning-d141145e2005" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" blank-lines-after="0" blank-lines-before="0" line-rules="no-gen" table-type="subformat"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“429. Multirater assessment of certain personnel.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s214/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s60">14 U.S.C. 60</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Training Course on Workings of Congress.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s214/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 3 of title 14, United States Code, is 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="60">“SEC. 60. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Training course on workings of Congress </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">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2016, the Commandant, in consultation with the Superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy and such other individuals and organizations as the Commandant considers appropriate, shall develop a training course on the workings of the Congress and offer that training course at least once each year.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Course Subject Matter.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The training course required by this section shall provide an overview and introduction to the Congress and the Federal legislative process, including—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the history and structure of the Congress and the committee systems of the House of Representatives and the Senate, including the functions and responsibilities of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the documents produced by the Congress, including bills, resolutions, committee reports, and conference reports, and the purposes and functions of those documents;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the legislative processes and rules of the House of Representatives and the Senate, including similarities and differences between the two processes and rules, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the congressional budget process;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the congressional authorization and appropriation processes;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Senate advice and consent process for Presidential nominees;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Senate advice and consent process for treaty ratification;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the roles of Members of Congress and congressional staff in the legislative process; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the concept and underlying purposes of congressional oversight within our governance framework of separation of powers.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Lecturers and Panelists.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Outside experts.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commandant shall ensure that not less than 60 percent of the lecturers, panelists, and other individuals providing education and instruction as part of the training course required by this section are experts on the Congress and the Federal legislative process who are not employed by the executive branch of the Federal Government.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority to accept pro bono services.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In satisfying the requirement under paragraph (1), the Commandant shall seek, and may accept, educational and instructional services of lecturers, panelists, and other individuals and organizations provided to the Coast Guard on a pro bono basis.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Completion of Required Training.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Current flag officers and employees.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A Coast Guard flag officer appointed or assigned to a billet in the National Capital Region on the date of the enactment of this section, and a Coast Guard Senior Executive Service employee employed in the National Capital Region on the date of the enactment of this section, shall complete a training course that meets the requirements of this section within 60 days after the date on which the Commandant completes the development of the training course.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">New flag officers and employees.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A Coast Guard flag officer who is newly appointed or assigned to a billet in the National Capital Region, and a Coast Guard Senior Executive Service employee who is newly employed in the National Capital Region, shall complete a training course that meets the requirements of this section not later than 60 days after reporting for duty.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s214/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s41">14 U.S.C. 41</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following:<foreign id="warning-d141145e2115" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" blank-lines-after="0" blank-lines-before="0" line-rules="no-gen" table-type="subformat"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“60. Training course on workings of Congress.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s214/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report on Leadership Development.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s214/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on Coast Guard leadership development.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s214/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report shall include the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s214/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the feasibility of—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s214/c/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">all officers (other than officers covered by section 429(a) of title 14, United States Code, as amended by this section) completing a multirater assessment;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s214/c/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">all members (other than officers covered by such section) in command positions completing a multirater assessment;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s214/c/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">all enlisted members in a supervisory position completing a multirater assessment; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s214/c/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">members completing periodic multirater assessments.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s214/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such recommendations as the Commandant considers appropriate for the implementation or expansion of a multirater assessment in the personnel development programs of the Coast Guard.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s214/c/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An overview of each of the current leadership development courses of the Coast Guard, an assessment of the feasibility of the expansion of any such course, and a description of the resources, if any, required to expand such courses.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s214/c/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment on the state of leadership training in the Coast Guard, and recommendations on the implementation of a policy to prevent leadership that has adverse effects on subordinates, the organization, or mission performance, including—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s214/c/2/D/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of methods that will be used by the Coast Guard to identify, monitor, and counsel individuals whose leadership may have adverse effects on subordinates, the organization, or mission performance;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s214/c/2/D/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the implementation of leadership recognition training to recognize such leadership in one’s self and others;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s214/c/2/D/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the establishment of procedures for the administrative separation of leaders whose leadership may have adverse effects on subordinates, the organization, or mission performance; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s214/c/2/D/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the resources needed to implement this subsection.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s215" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="215">SEC. 215. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SENIOR ENLISTED MEMBER CONTINUATION BOARDS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s215/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 357 of title 14, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s215/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsections (a) through (h) and subsection (j); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s215/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (i), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(i)</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s215/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming and Clerical Amendments.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s215/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Heading amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The heading of such section is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="357">“SEC. 357. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Retirement of enlisted members: increase in retired pay”</heading> </section></quotedContent> </content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s215/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s211">14 U.S.C. 211</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis at the beginning of chapter 11 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to such section and inserting the following:<foreign id="warning-d141145e2228" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" blank-lines-after="0" blank-lines-before="0" line-rules="no-gen" table-type="subformat"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“357. Retirement of enlisted members: increase in retired pay.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s216" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="216">SEC. 216. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COAST GUARD MEMBER PAY. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s216/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Audit of Pay and Allowances of Members Undergoing Permanent Change of Station.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s216/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 13 of title 14, United States Code, is 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="519">“SEC. 519. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s519">14 U.S.C. 519</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual audit of pay and allowances of members undergoing permanent change of station </heading> <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">“The Commandant shall conduct each calendar year an audit of member pay and allowances for the members who transferred to new units during such calendar year. The audit for a calendar year shall be completed by the end of the calendar year.”</content> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s216/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s461">14 U.S.C. 461</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following:<foreign id="warning-d141145e2264" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" blank-lines-after="0" blank-lines-before="0" line-rules="no-gen" table-type="subformat"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“519. Annual audit of pay and allowances of members undergoing permanent change of station.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s216/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on alternative methods for notifying members of the Coast Guard of their monthly earnings. The report shall include—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s216/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment of the feasibility of providing members a monthly notification of their earnings, categorized by pay and allowance type; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s216/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description and assessment of mechanisms that may be used to provide members with notification of their earnings, categorized by pay and allowance type.</content><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Section 217 was repealed by section 722(c) of Public Law 114-328.<b>]</b> </editorialNote> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s218" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="218">SEC. 218. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PARTICIPATION OF THE COAST GUARD ACADEMY IN FEDERAL, STATE, OR OTHER EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH GRANTS. </heading> <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 196 of title 14, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s218/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(a) In General.—</quotedText>” before the first sentence; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s218/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Qualified Organizations.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commandant of the Coast Guard may—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">enter into a contract, cooperative agreement, lease, or licensing agreement with a qualified organization;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">allow a qualified organization to use, at no cost, personal property of the Coast Guard; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">notwithstanding section 93, accept funds, supplies, and services from a qualified organization.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sole-source basis.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding chapter 65 of title 31 and chapter 137 of title 10, the Commandant may enter into a contract or cooperative agreement under paragraph (1)(A) on a sole-source basis.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Maintaining fairness, objectivity, and integrity.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commandant shall ensure that contributions under this subsection do not—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reflect unfavorably on the ability of the Coast Guard, any of its employees, or any member of the armed forces to carry out any responsibility or duty in a fair and objective manner; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">compromise the integrity or appearance of integrity of any program of the Coast Guard, or any individual involved in such a program.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this subsection, employees or personnel of a qualified organization shall not be employees of the United States.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Qualified organization defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">qualified organization</quotedText>’ means an organization—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">described under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of that Code; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">established by the Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association solely for the purpose of supporting academic research and applying for and administering Federal, State, or other educational research grants on behalf of the Coast Guard Academy.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s219" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="219">SEC. 219. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NATIONAL COAST GUARD MUSEUM. </heading> <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 98(b) of title 14, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s219/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">any appropriated Federal funds for</quotedText>” and insert “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">any funds appropriated to the Coast Guard on</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s219/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">artifacts.</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">artifacts, including the design, fabrication, and installation of exhibits or displays in which such artifacts are included.</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s220" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="220">SEC. 220. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INVESTIGATIONS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s220/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 11 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="430">“SEC. 430. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s430">14 U.S.C. 430</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Investigations of flag officers and Senior Executive Service employees </heading> <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">“In conducting an investigation into an allegation of misconduct by a flag officer or member of the Senior Executive Service serving in the Coast Guard, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conduct the investigation in a manner consistent with Department of Defense policies for such an investigation; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">consult with the Inspector General of the Department of Defense.”</content> </paragraph> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s220/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s211">14 U.S.C. 211</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis at the beginning of such chapter is further amended by inserting after the item related to section 429 the following:<foreign id="warning-d141145e2424" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" blank-lines-after="0" blank-lines-before="0" line-rules="no-gen" table-type="subformat"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“430. Investigations of flag officers and Senior Executive Service employees.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s221" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="221">SEC. 221. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1413a">10 U.S.C. 1413a note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CLARIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY OF MEMBERS OF THE COAST GUARD FOR COMBAT-RELATED SPECIAL COMPENSATION. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s221/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consideration of Eligibility.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s221/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall issue procedures and criteria to use in determining whether the disability of a member of the Coast Guard is a combat-related disability for purposes of the eligibility of such member for combat-related special compensation under section 1413a of title 10, United States Code. Such procedures and criteria shall include the procedures and criteria prescribed by the Secretary of Defense pursuant to subsection (e)(2) of such section. Such procedures and criteria shall apply in determining whether the disability of a member of the Coast Guard is a combat-related disability for purposes of determining the eligibility of such member for combat-related special compensation under such section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s221/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Disability for which a determination is made.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the purposes of this section, and in the case of a member of the Coast Guard, a disability under section 1413a(e)(2)(B) of title 10, United States Code, includes a disability incurred during aviation duty, diving duty, rescue swimmer or similar duty, hazardous service duty onboard a small vessel (such as duty as a surfman), or a duty in which chemical or other hazardous material exposure has occurred (such as during marine inspections or pollution response activities)—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s221/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the performance of duties for which special or incentive pay was paid pursuant to section 301, 301a, 304, 307, 334, or 351 of title 37, United States Code;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s221/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the performance of duties related to a statutory mission of the Coast Guard under section 102 of title 14, United States Code; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s221/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">while engaged in a training exercise for the performance of a duty described in subparagraphs (A) and (B).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s221/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability of Procedures and Criteria.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The procedures and criteria issued pursuant to subsection (a) shall apply to disabilities described in that subsection that are incurred on or after the effective date provided in section 636(a)(2) of the Bob Stump National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107-314; 116 Stat. 2574; 10 U.S.C. 1413a note).</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s221/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reapplication for Compensation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any member of the Coast Guard who was denied combat-related special compensation under section 1413a of title 10, United States Code, during the period beginning on the effective date specified in subsection (b) and ending on the date of the issuance of the procedures and criteria required by subsection (a) may reapply for combat-related special compensation under such section on the basis of such procedures and criteria in accordance with such procedures as the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall specify.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s222" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="222">SEC. 222. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">LEAVE POLICIES FOR THE COAST GUARD. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s222/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 11 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended by inserting after section 430 the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="431">“SEC. 431. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s431">14 U.S.C. 431</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Leave policies for the Coast Guard </heading> <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">“Not later than 1 year after the date on which the Secretary of the Navy promulgates a new rule, policy, or memorandum pursuant to section 704 of title 10, United States Code, with respect to leave associated with the birth or adoption of a child, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall promulgate a similar rule, policy, or memorandum that provides leave to officers and enlisted members of the Coast Guard that is equal in duration and compensation to that provided by the Secretary of the Navy.”</content> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tII/s222/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s211">14 U.S.C. 211</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis at the beginning of such chapter is further amended by inserting after the item related to section 430 the following:<foreign id="warning-d141145e2502" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" blank-lines-after="0" blank-lines-before="0" line-rules="no-gen" table-type="subformat"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“431. Leave policies for the Coast Guard.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subsection> </section> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SHIPPING AND NAVIGATION </heading> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s301" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="301">SEC. 301. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SURVIVAL CRAFT. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s301/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">Section 3104 of title 46, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3104">“SEC. 3104. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Survival craft </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement To Equip.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall require that a passenger vessel be equipped with survival craft that ensures that no part of an individual is immersed in water, if—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such vessel is built or undergoes a major conversion after January 1, 2016; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">operates in cold waters as determined by the Secretary.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Higher Standard of Safety.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may revise part 117 or part 180 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect before January 1, 2016, if such revision provides a higher standard of safety than is provided by the regulations in effect on or before the date of the enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2016.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Innovative and Novel Designs.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may, in lieu of the requirements set out in part 117 or part 180 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date of the enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2016, allow a passenger vessel to be equipped with a life-saving appliance or arrangement of an innovative or novel design that—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensures no part of an individual is immersed in water; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provides an equal or higher standard of safety than is provided by such requirements as in effect before such date of the enactment.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Built Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">built</quotedText>’ has the meaning that term has under section 4503(e).”</content> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s301/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s3104">46 U.S.C. 3104 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review; Revision of Regulations.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s301/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than December 31, 2016, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a review of—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s301/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of casualties for individuals with disabilities, children, and the elderly as a result of immersion in water, reported to the Coast Guard over the preceding 30-year period, by vessel type and area of operation;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s301/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the risks to individuals with disabilities, children, and the elderly as a result of immersion in water, by passenger vessel type and area of operation;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s301/b/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the effect that carriage of survival craft that ensure that no part of an individual is immersed in water has on—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s301/b/1/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">passenger vessel safety, including stability and safe navigation;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s301/b/1/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">improving the survivability of individuals, including individuals with disabilities, children, and the elderly; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s301/b/1/C/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the costs, the incremental cost difference to vessel operators, and the cost effectiveness of requiring the carriage of such survival craft to address the risks to individuals with disabilities, children, and the elderly;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s301/b/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the efficacy of alternative safety systems, devices, or measures in improving survivability of individuals with disabilities, children, and the elderly; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s301/b/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of small businesses and nonprofit vessel operators that would be affected by requiring the carriage of such survival craft on passenger vessels to address the risks to individuals with disabilities, children, and the elderly.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s301/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Scope.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In conducting the review under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall include an examination of passenger vessel casualties that have occurred in the waters of other nations.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s301/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Updates.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall update the review required under paragraph (1) every 5 years.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s301/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Revision.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Based on the review conducted under paragraph (1), including updates thereto, the Secretary shall revise regulations concerning the carriage of survival craft under section 3104(c) of title 46, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s301/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GAO Study.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s301/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall complete and 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 to determine any adverse or positive changes in public safety after the implementation of the amendments and requirements under this section and section 3104 of title 46, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s301/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In completing the report under paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall examine—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s301/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of casualties, by vessel type and area of operation, as the result of immersion in water reported to the Coast Guard for each of the 10 most recent fiscal years for which such data are available;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s301/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">data for each fiscal year on—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s301/c/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">vessel safety, including stability and safe navigation; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s301/c/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">survivability of individuals, including individuals with disabilities, children, and the elderly;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s301/c/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the efficacy of alternative safety systems, devices, or measures; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s301/c/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any available data on the costs of the amendments and requirements under this section and section 3104 of title 46, United States Code.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s302" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="302">SEC. 302. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">VESSEL REPLACEMENT. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s302/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Loans and Guarantees.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 537 of title 46, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s302/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 53701—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s302/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraphs (8) through (14) as paragraphs (9) through (15), respectively; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s302/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (7) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Historical uses.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">historical uses</quotedText>’ includes—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">refurbishing, repairing, rebuilding, or replacing equipment on a fishing vessel, without materially increasing harvesting capacity;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">purchasing a used fishing vessel;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">purchasing, constructing, expanding, or reconditioning a fishery facility;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">refinancing existing debt;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reducing fishing capacity; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">making upgrades to a fishing vessel, including upgrades in technology, gear, or equipment, that improve—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">collection and reporting of fishery-dependent data;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">bycatch reduction or avoidance;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">gear selectivity;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">adverse impacts caused by fishing gear; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">safety.”</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s302/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 53702(b), by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Minimum obligations available for historic uses.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the direct loan obligations issued by the Secretary under this chapter, the Secretary shall make a minimum of $59,000,000 available each fiscal year for historic uses.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of obligations in limited access fisheries.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In addition to the other eligible purposes and uses of direct loan obligations provided for in this chapter, the Secretary may issue direct loan obligations for the purpose of—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">financing the construction or reconstruction of a fishing vessel in a fishery managed under a limited access system; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">financing the purchase of harvesting rights in a fishery that is federally managed under a limited access system.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s302/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on Application to Certain Fishing Vessels of Prohibition Under Vessel Construction Program.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 302(b)(2) of the Fisheries Financing Act (title III of Public Law 104-297; 46 U.S.C. 53706 note) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s302/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the second sentence—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s302/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or in</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, in</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s302/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting before the period the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, in fisheries that are under the jurisdiction of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council and managed under a fishery management plan issued under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), or in the Pacific whiting fishery that is under the jurisdiction of the Pacific Fishery Management Council and managed under a fishery management plan issued under that Act</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s302/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Any fishing vessel operated in fisheries under the jurisdiction of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council and managed under a fishery management plan issued under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), or in the Pacific whiting fishery under the jurisdiction of the Pacific Fishery Management Council and managed under a fishery management plan issued under that Act, and that is replaced by a vessel that is constructed or rebuilt with a loan or loan guarantee provided by the Federal Government may not be used to harvest fish in any fishery under the jurisdiction of any regional fishery management council, other than a fishery under the jurisdiction of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council or the Pacific Fishery Management Council.</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s303" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="303">SEC. 303. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODEL YEARS FOR RECREATIONAL VESSELS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s303/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">Section 4302 of title 46, United States Code is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e)</num><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Under this section, a model year for recreational vessels and associated equipment shall, except as provided in paragraph (2)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">begin on June 1 of a year and end on July 31 of the following year; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be designated by the year in which it ends.</content> </subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon the request of a recreational vessel manufacturer to which this chapter applies, the Secretary may alter a model year for a model of recreational vessel of the manufacturer and associated equipment, by no more than 6 months from the model year described in paragraph (1).”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s303/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s4302">46 U.S.C. 4302 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This section shall only apply with respect to recreational vessels and associated equipment constructed or manufactured, respectively, on or after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s304" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="304">SEC. 304. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s7302">46 U.S.C. 7302 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL EXPIRATION HARMONIZATION. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s304/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">Except as provided in subsection (c) and not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall establish a process to harmonize the expiration dates of merchant mariner credentials, mariner medical certificates, and radar observer endorsements for individuals applying to the Secretary for a new merchant mariner credential or for renewal of an existing merchant mariner credential.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s304/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall ensure that the process established under subsection (a)—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s304/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not require an individual to renew a merchant mariner credential earlier than the date on which the individual’s current credential expires; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s304/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">results in harmonization of expiration dates for merchant mariner credentials, mariner medical certificates, and radar observer endorsements for all individuals by not later than 6 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s304/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The process established under subsection (a) does not apply to individuals—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s304/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">holding a merchant mariner credential with—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s304/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an active Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping endorsement; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s304/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Federal first-class pilot endorsement; or</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s304/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">who have been issued a time-restricted medical certificate.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s305" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="305">SEC. 305. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1231">33 U.S.C. 1231 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SAFETY ZONES FOR PERMITTED MARINE EVENTS. </heading> <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall establish and implement a process to—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s305/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">account for the number of safety zones established for permitted marine events;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s305/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">differentiate whether the event sponsor who requested a permit for such an event is—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s305/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an individual;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s305/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an organization; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s305/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a government entity; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s305/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">account for Coast Guard resources utilized to enforce safety zones established for permitted marine events, including for—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s305/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary vessels used; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s305/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary patrol hours required.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="306">SEC. 306. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Title 46.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Title 46, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 103, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(33 U.S.C. 151).</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(33 U.S.C. 151(b)).</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 2118—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">title,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subtitle,</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">title</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subtitle</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s3501">46 U.S.C. 3501</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the analysis for chapter 35—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/a/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding a period at the end of the item relating to section 3507; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/a/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding a period at the end of the item relating to section 3508;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 3715(a)(2), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>” and inserting a semicolon;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 4506, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(a)</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 8103(b)(1)(A)(iii), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Academy.</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Academy; and</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/a/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 11113(c)(1)(A)(i), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">under this Act</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/a/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70101">46 U.S.C. 70101</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the analysis for chapter 701—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/a/8/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding a period at the end of the item relating to section 70107A;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/a/8/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the item relating to section 70112, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">security advisory committees.</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Security Advisory Committees.</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/a/8/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the item relating to section 70122, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">watch program.</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Watch Program.</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/a/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 70105(c)—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/a/9/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1)(B)(xv)—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/a/9/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">18, popularly</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">18 (popularly</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/a/9/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Act</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Act)</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/a/9/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(D) paragraph</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(D) of paragraph</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/a/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 70107—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/a/10/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)(2), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">5121(j)(8)),</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">5196(j)(8)),</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/a/10/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (m)(3)(C)(iii), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">that is</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">that the applicant</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/a/11" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 70122, in the section heading, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><headingText style="-uslm-dtd:header-in-text">watch program</headingText></quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><headingText style="-uslm-dtd:header-in-text">Watch Program</headingText></quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/a/12" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">(12) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70501">46 U.S.C. 70501</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the analysis for chapter 705, by adding a period at the end of the item relating to section 70508.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General Bridge Statutes.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Act of march 3, 1899.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Act of March 3, 1899, popularly known as the Rivers and Harbors Appropriations Act of 1899, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 9 (33 U.S.C. 401), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary of Transportation</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 18 (33 U.S.C. 502), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary of Transportation</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Act of march 23, 1906.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Act of March 23, 1906, popularly known as the Bridge Act of 1906, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the first section (33 U.S.C. 491), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary of Transportation</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 4 (33 U.S.C. 494), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary of Homeland Security</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 5 (33 U.S.C. 495), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary of Transportation</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Act of august 18, 1894.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 5 of the Act entitled “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">An Act making appropriations for the construction, repair, and preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors, and for other purposes</quotedText>”, approved August 18, 1894 (33 U.S.C. 499) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary of Transportation</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Act of june 21, 1940.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Act of June 21, 1940, popularly known as the Truman-Hobbs Act, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/b/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 1 (33 U.S.C. 511), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary of Transportation</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/b/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 4 (33 U.S.C. 514), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary of Transportation</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/b/4/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 7 (33 U.S.C. 517), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary of Transportation</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/b/4/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 13 (33 U.S.C. 523), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary of Transportation</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General bridge act of 1946.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The General Bridge Act of 1946 is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/b/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 502(b) (33 U.S.C. 525(b)), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary of Transportation</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/b/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 510 (33 U.S.C. 533), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary of Transportation</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">International bridge act of 1972.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The International Bridge Act of 1972 is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/b/6/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 5 (33 U.S.C. 535c), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary of Transportation</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/b/6/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 8 (33 U.S.C. 535e), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary of Transportation</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s306/b/6/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking section 11 (33 U.S.C. 535h).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s307" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="307">SEC. 307. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS OF MARINE CASUALTY REPORTING. </heading> <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall notify the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate of the actions the Commandant will take to implement recommendations on improvements to the Coast Guard’s marine casualty reporting requirements and procedures included in—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s307/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General report entitled “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Marine Accident Reporting, Investigations, and Enforcement in the United States Coast Guard</quotedText>”, released on May 23, 2013; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s307/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Towing Safety Advisory Committee report entitled “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Recommendations for Improvement of Marine Casualty Reporting</quotedText>”, released on March 26, 2015.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s308" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="308">SEC. 308. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RECREATIONAL VESSEL ENGINE WEIGHTS. </heading> <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall issue regulations amending table 4 to subpart H of part 183 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to Weights (Pounds) of Outboard Motor and Related Equipment for Various Boat Horsepower Ratings) as appropriate to reflect “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Standard 30-Outboard Engine and Related Equipment Weights</quotedText>” published by the American Boat and Yacht Council, as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s309" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="309">SEC. 309. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MERCHANT MARINER MEDICAL CERTIFICATION REFORM. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s309/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 75 of title 46, United States Code, is 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="7509">“SEC. 7509. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s7509">46 U.S.C. 7509</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Medical certification by trusted agents </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><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law and pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary, a trusted agent may issue a medical certificate to an individual who—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">must hold such certificate to qualify for a license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner’s document, or endorsement thereto under this part; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is qualified as to sight, hearing, and physical condition to perform the duties of such license, certificate, document, or endorsement, as determined by the trusted agent.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Process for Issuance of Certificates by Secretary.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A final rule implementing this section shall include a process for—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to issue medical certificates to mariners who submit applications for such certificates to the Secretary; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a trusted agent to defer to the Secretary the issuance of a medical certificate.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Trusted Agent Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">trusted agent</quotedText>’ means a medical practitioner certified by the Secretary to perform physical examinations of an individual for purposes of a license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner’s document under this part.”</content> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s309/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s7509">46 U.S.C. 7509 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deadline.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall issue a final rule implementing section 7509 of title 46, United States Code, as added by this section.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s309/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following:<foreign id="warning-d141145e3344" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" blank-lines-after="0" blank-lines-before="0" line-rules="no-gen" table-type="subformat"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“7509. Medical certification by trusted agents.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s310" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="310">SEC. 310. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ATLANTIC COAST PORT ACCESS ROUTE STUDY. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s310/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Atlantic Coast Port Access Route Study.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than April 1, 2016, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall conclude the Atlantic Coast Port Access Route Study and submit the results of such study to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s310/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Nantucket Sound.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than December 1, 2016, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall complete and 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 port access route study of Nantucket Sound using the standards and methodology of the Atlantic Coast Port Access Route Study, to determine whether the Coast Guard should revise existing regulations to improve navigation safety in Nantucket Sound due to factors such as increased vessel traffic, changing vessel traffic patterns, weather conditions, or navigational difficulty in the vicinity.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s311" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="311">SEC. 311. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s12105">46 U.S.C. 12105 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CERTIFICATES OF DOCUMENTATION FOR RECREATIONAL VESSELS. </heading> <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall issue regulations that—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s311/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">make certificates of documentation for recreational vessels effective for 5 years; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s311/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">require the owner of such a vessel—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s311/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to notify the Coast Guard of each change in the information on which the issuance of the certificate of documentation is based, that occurs before the expiration of the certificate; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s311/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">apply for a new certificate of documentation for such a vessel if there is any such change.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s312" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="312">SEC. 312. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1503">33 U.S.C. 1503 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROGRAM GUIDELINES. </heading> <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s312/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">develop guidelines to implement the program authorized under section 304(a) of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-241), including specific actions to ensure the future availability of able and credentialed United States licensed and unlicensed seafarers including—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s312/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">incentives to encourage partnership agreements with operators of foreign-flag vessels that carry liquified natural gas, that provide no less than one training billet per vessel for United States merchant mariners in order to meet minimum mandatory sea service requirements;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s312/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">development of appropriate training curricula for use by public and private maritime training institutions to meet all United States merchant mariner license, certification, and document laws and requirements under the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s312/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">steps to promote greater outreach and awareness of additional job opportunities for sea service veterans of the United States Armed Forces; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s312/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submit such guidelines to the Committee Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s313" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="313">SEC. 313. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPEALS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s313/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Repeals, Merchant Marine Act, 1936.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Sections 601 through 606, 608 through 611, 613 through 616, 802, and 809 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 (46 U.S.C. 53101 note) are repealed.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s313/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendments.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 575 of title 46, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s313/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 57501, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">titles V and VI</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">title V</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s313/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 57531(a), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">titles V and VI</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">title V</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s313/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transfer From Merchant Marine Act, 1936.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s313/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 801 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 (46 U.S.C. 53101 note) is—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s313/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">redesignated as section 57522 of title 46, United States Code, and transferred to appear after section 57521 of such title; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s313/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">as so redesignated and transferred, is amended—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s313/c/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking so much as precedes the first sentence and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="57522">“SEC. 57522. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Books and records, balance sheets, and inspection and auditing”</heading> </section></quotedContent>;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s313/c/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the provision of title VI or VII of this Act</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">this chapter</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s313/c/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">: Provided, That</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Commission</quotedText>”.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s313/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s57501">46 U.S.C. 57501</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 575, of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 57521 the following:<foreign id="warning-d141145e3500" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" blank-lines-after="0" blank-lines-before="0" line-rules="no-gen" table-type="subformat"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“57522. Books and records, balance sheets, and inspection and auditing.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s313/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Repeals, Title 46, U.S.C.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 8103 of title 46, United States Code, is amended in subsections (c) and (d) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or operating</quotedText>” each place it appears.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s314" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="314">SEC. 314. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MARITIME DRUG LAW ENFORCEMENT. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s314/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibitions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 70503(a) of title 46, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">While on board a covered vessel, an individual may not knowingly or intentionally—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">manufacture or distribute, or possess with intent to manufacture or distribute, a controlled substance;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">destroy (including jettisoning any item or scuttling, burning, or hastily cleaning a vessel), or attempt or conspire to destroy, property that is subject to forfeiture under section 511(a) of the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 (21 U.S.C. 881(a)); or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conceal, or attempt or conspire to conceal, more than $100,000 in currency or other monetary instruments on the person of such individual or in any conveyance, article of luggage, merchandise, or other container, or compartment of or aboard the covered vessel if that vessel is outfitted for smuggling.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s314/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered Vessel Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 70503 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered Vessel Defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered vessel</quotedText>’ means—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a vessel of the United States or a vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other vessel if the individual is a citizen of the United States or a resident alien of the United States.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s314/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Penalties.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 70506 of title 46, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s314/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">A person violating section 70503</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">A person violating paragraph (1) of section 70503(a)</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s314/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Penalty.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A person violating paragraph (2) or (3) of section 70503(a) shall be fined in accordance with section 3571 of title 18, imprisoned not more than 15 years, or both.”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s314/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Seizure and Forfeiture.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 70507(a) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 70503</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 70503 or 70508</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s314/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendments.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s314/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The heading of section 70503 of title 46, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="70503">“SEC. 70503. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibited acts”</heading> </section></quotedContent> </content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s314/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70501">46 U.S.C. 70501</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 705 of title 46, United States Code, is further amended by striking the item relating to section 70503 and inserting the following:<foreign id="warning-d141145e3623" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" blank-lines-after="0" blank-lines-before="0" line-rules="no-gen" table-type="subformat"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“70503. Prohibited acts.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s315" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="315">SEC. 315. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXAMINATIONS FOR MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIALS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s315/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Disclosure.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s315/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 75 of title 46, 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="7510">“SEC. 7510. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s7510">46 U.S.C. 7510</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Examinations for merchant mariner credentials </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Disclosure Not Required.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary is not required to disclose to the public—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a question from any examination for a merchant mariner credential;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the answer to such a question, including any correct or incorrect answer that may be presented with such question; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">any quality or characteristic of such a question, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the manner in which such question has been, is, or may be selected for an examination;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the frequency of such selection; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the frequency that an examinee correctly or incorrectly answered such question.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception for Certain Questions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding subsection (a), the Secretary may, for the purpose of preparation by the general public for examinations required for merchant mariner credentials, release an examination question and answer that the Secretary has retired or is not presently on or part of an examination, or that the Secretary determines is appropriate for release.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exam Review.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2016, and once every two years thereafter, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall commission a working group to review new questions for inclusion in examinations required for merchant mariner credentials, composed of—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">1 subject matter expert from the Coast Guard;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">representatives from training facilities and the maritime industry, of whom—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">one-half shall be representatives from approved training facilities; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">one-half shall be representatives from the appropriate maritime industry;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">at least 1 representative from the Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">at least 2 representatives from the State maritime academies, of whom one shall be a representative from the deck training track and one shall be a representative of the engine license track;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">representatives from other Coast Guard Federal advisory committees, as appropriate, for the industry segment associated with the subject examinations;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">at least 1 subject matter expert from the Maritime Administration; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">at least 1 human performance technology representative.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusion of persons knowledgeable about examination type.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The working group shall include representatives knowledgeable about the examination type under review.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The requirement to convene a working group under paragraph (1) does not apply unless there are new examination questions to review.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Baseline review.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Within 1 year after the date of the enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2016, the Secretary shall convene the working group to complete a baseline review of the Coast Guard’s Merchant Mariner Credentialing Examination, including review of—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the accuracy of examination questions;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the accuracy and availability of examination references;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the length of merchant mariner examinations; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the use of standard technologies in administering, scoring, and analyzing the examinations.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Progress report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Coast Guard shall provide a progress report to the appropriate congressional committees on the review under this paragraph.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Full membership not required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Coast Guard may convene the working group without all members present if any non-Coast-Guard representative is present.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Nondisclosure agreement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall require all members of the working group to sign a nondisclosure agreement with the Secretary.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Treatment of members as federal employees.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A member of the working group who is not a Federal Government employee shall not be considered a Federal employee in the service or the employment of the Federal Government, except that such a member shall be considered a special government employee, as defined in section 202(a) of title 18 for purposes of sections 203, 205, 207, 208, and 209 of such title and shall be subject to any administrative standards of conduct applicable to an employee of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Formal exam review.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall ensure that the Coast Guard Performance Technology Center—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">prioritizes the review of examinations required for merchant mariner credentials; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2016, completes a formal review, including an appropriate analysis, of the topics and testing methodology employed by the National Maritime Center for merchant seamen licensing.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">“(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FACA.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App) shall not apply to any working group created under this section to review the Coast Guard’s merchant mariner credentialing examinations.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Merchant Mariner Credential Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">merchant mariner credential</quotedText>’ means a merchant seaman license, certificate, or document that the Secretary is authorized to issue pursuant to this title.”</content> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s315/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s7501">46 U.S.C. 7501</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for such chapter is further amended by adding at the end the following:<foreign id="warning-d141145e3829" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" blank-lines-after="0" blank-lines-before="0" line-rules="no-gen" table-type="subformat"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“7510. Examinations for merchant mariner credentials.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s315/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Examinations for Merchant Mariner Credentials.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s315/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 71 of title 46, United States Code, is 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="7116">“SEC. 7116. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s7116">46 U.S.C. 7116</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Examinations for merchant mariner credentials </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement for Sample Exams.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall develop a sample merchant mariner credential examination and outline of merchant mariner examination topics on an annual basis.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public Availability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each sample examination and outline of topics developed under subsection (a) shall be readily available to the public.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Merchant Mariner Credential Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">merchant mariner credential</quotedText>’ has the meaning that term has in section 7510.”</content> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s315/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s7101">46 U.S.C. 7101</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following:<foreign id="warning-d141145e3879" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" blank-lines-after="0" blank-lines-before="0" line-rules="no-gen" table-type="subformat"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“7116. Examinations for merchant mariner credentials.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s315/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/t46/s7510">46 U.S.C. 7510 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Disclosure to Congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section may be construed to authorize the withholding of information from an appropriate inspector general, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, or the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s316" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="316">SEC. 316. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">HIGHER VOLUME PORT AREA REGULATORY DEFINITION CHANGE. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s316/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">Subsection (a) of section 710 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-281; 124 Stat. 2986) is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Higher Volume Ports.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the requirements of subparts D, F, and G of part 155 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, that apply to the higher volume port area for the Strait of Juan de Fuca at Port Angeles, Washington (including any water area within 50 nautical miles seaward), to and including Puget Sound, shall apply, in the same manner, and to the same extent, to the Strait of Juan de Fuca at Cape Flattery, Washington (including any water area within 50 nautical miles seaward), to and including Puget Sound.”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s316/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (b) of such section is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the modification of the higher volume port area definition required by subsection (a).</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">higher volume port requirements made applicable under subsection (a).</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s317" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="317">SEC. 317. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RECOGNITION OF PORT SECURITY ASSESSMENTS CONDUCTED BY OTHER ENTITIES. </heading> <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 70108 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Recognition of Assessment Conducted by Other Entities.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certification and treatment of assessments.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the purposes of this section and section 70109, the Secretary may treat an assessment that a foreign government (including, for the purposes of this subsection, an entity of or operating under the auspices of the European Union) or international organization has conducted as an assessment that the Secretary has conducted for the purposes of subsection (a), provided that the Secretary certifies that the foreign government or international organization has—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conducted the assessment in accordance with subsection (b); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provided the Secretary with sufficient information pertaining to its assessment (including, but not limited to, information on the outcome of the assessment).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization to enter into an agreement.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the purposes of this section and section 70109, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of State, may enter into an agreement with a foreign government (including, for the purposes of this subsection, an entity of or operating under the auspices of the European Union) or international organization, under which parties to the agreement—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conduct an assessment, required under subsection (a);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">share information pertaining to such assessment (including, but not limited to, information on the outcome of the assessment); or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">both.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">require the Secretary to recognize an assessment that a foreign government or an international organization has conducted; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">limit the discretion or ability of the Secretary to conduct an assessment under this section.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification to congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days before entering into an agreement or arrangement with a foreign government under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall notify the Committee on Homeland Security and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate of the proposed terms of such agreement or arrangement.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s318" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="318">SEC. 318. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FISHING VESSEL AND FISH TENDER VESSEL CERTIFICATION. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s318/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Alternative Safety Compliance Programs.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 4503 of title 46, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s318/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">this section</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">this subsection</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s318/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">This section</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Except as provided in subsection (d), subsection (a)</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s318/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s318/a/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">This section</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), subsection (a)</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s318/a/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (a) does not apply to a fishing vessel or fish tender vessel to which section 4502(b) of this title applies, if the vessel—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is at least 50 feet overall in length, and not more than 79 feet overall in length as listed on the vessel’s certificate of documentation or certificate of number; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B)</num><clause class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is built after the date of the enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2016; and</content></clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">complies with—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the requirements described in subsection (e); or</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the alternative requirements established by the Secretary under subsection (f).”</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s318/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (g), and inserting after subsection (d) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The requirements referred to in subsection (c)(2)(B)(ii)(I) are the following:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The vessel is designed by an individual licensed by a State as a naval architect or marine engineer, and the design incorporates standards equivalent to those prescribed by a classification society to which the Secretary has delegated authority under section 3316 or another qualified organization approved by the Secretary for purposes of this paragraph.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Construction of the vessel is overseen and certified as being in accordance with its design by a marine surveyor of an organization accepted by the Secretary.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The vessel—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">completes a stability test performed by a qualified individual;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has written stability and loading instructions from a qualified individual that are provided to the owner or operator; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has an assigned loading mark.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The vessel is not substantially altered without the review and approval of an individual licensed by a State as a naval architect or marine engineer before the beginning of such substantial alteration.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The vessel undergoes a condition survey at least twice in 5 years, not to exceed 3 years between surveys, to the satisfaction of a marine surveyor of an organization accepted by the Secretary.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The vessel undergoes an out-of-water survey at least once every 5 years to the satisfaction of a certified marine surveyor of an organization accepted by the Secretary.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Once every 5 years and at the time of a substantial alteration to such vessel, compliance of the vessel with the requirements of paragraph (3) is reviewed and updated as necessary.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the life of the vessel, the owner of the vessel maintains records to demonstrate compliance with this subsection and makes such records readily available for inspection by an official authorized to enforce this chapter.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f)</num><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 10 years after the date of the enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2016, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that provides an analysis of the adequacy of the requirements under subsection (e) in maintaining the safety of the fishing vessels and fish tender vessels which are described in subsection (c)(2) and which comply with the requirements of subsection (e).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the report required under this subsection includes a determination that the safety requirements under subsection (e) are not adequate or that additional safety measures are necessary, that the Secretary may establish an alternative safety compliance program for fishing vessels or fish tender vessels (or both) which are described in subsection (c)(2) and which comply with the requirements of subsection (e).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The alternative safety compliance program established under this subsection shall include requirements for—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">vessel construction;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a vessel stability test;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">vessel stability and loading instructions;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assigned vessel loading mark;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a vessel condition survey at least twice in 5 years, not to exceed 3 years between surveys;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an out-of-water vessel survey at least once every 5 years;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">maintenance of records to demonstrate compliance with the program, and the availability of such records for inspection; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">“(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such other aspects of vessel safety as the Secretary considers appropriate.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s318/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GAO Report on Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s318/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on commercial fishing vessel safety. The report shall include—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s318/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">national and regional trends that can be identified with respect to rates of marine casualties, human injuries, and deaths aboard or involving fishing vessels greater than 79 feet in length that operate beyond the 3-nautical-mile demarcation line;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s318/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a comparison of United States regulations for classification of fishing vessels to those established by other countries, including the vessel length at which such regulations apply;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s318/b/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the additional costs imposed on vessel owners as a result of the requirement in section 4503(a) of title 46, United States Code, and how the those costs vary in relation to vessel size and from region to region;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s318/b/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">savings that result from the application of the requirement in section 4503(a) of title 46, United States Code, including reductions in insurance rates or reduction in the number of fishing vessels or fish tender vessels lost to major safety casualties, nationally and regionally;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s318/b/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a national and regional comparison of the additional costs and safety benefits associated with fishing vessels or fish tender vessels that are built and maintained to class through a classification society to the additional costs and safety benefits associated with fishing vessels or fish tender vessels that are built to standards equivalent to classification society construction standards and maintained to standards equivalent to classification society standards with verification by independent surveyors; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s318/b/1/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the impact on the cost of production and availability of qualified shipyards, nationally and regionally, resulting from the application of the requirement in section 4503(a) of title 46, United States Code.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s318/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation requirement.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In preparing the report under paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s318/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">consult with owners and operators of fishing vessels or fish tender vessels, classification societies, shipyards, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the National Transportation Safety Board, the Coast Guard, academics, naval architects, and marine safety nongovernmental organizations; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s318/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">obtain relevant data from the Coast Guard including data collected from enforcement actions, boardings, investigations of marine casualties, and serious marine incidents.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s318/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Treatment of data.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In preparing the report under paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s318/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">disaggregate data regionally for each of the regions managed by the regional fishery management councils established under section 302 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fisheries Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1852), the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, and the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s318/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">include qualitative data on the types of fishing vessels or fish tender vessels included in the report.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s319" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="319">SEC. 319. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COMMITTEE ON OIL POLLUTION RESEARCH. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s319/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 7001(a)(3) of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 U.S.C. 2761(a)(3)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s319/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Minerals Management Service</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management,</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s319/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the United States Arctic Research Commission,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">National Aeronautics and Space Administration,</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s319/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical Amendments.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 7001 of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 U.S.C. 2761) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s319/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)(2), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Department of Transportation</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">department in which the Coast Guard is operating</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s319/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)(8)(A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(1989)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(2010)</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s320" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="320">SEC. 320. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INTERNATIONAL PORT AND FACILITY INSPECTION COORDINATION. </heading> <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 825(a) of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 (6 U.S.C. 945 note; Public Law 111-281) is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s320/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the department in which the Coast Guard is operating</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Homeland Security</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIII/s320/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">they are integrated and conducted by the Coast Guard</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the assessments are coordinated between the Coast Guard and Customs and Border Protection</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </section> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">TITLE IV—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION </heading> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIV/s401" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="401">SEC. 401. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/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 46, United States Code, is 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="308">“SEC. 308. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s308">46 U.S.C. 308</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of appropriations </heading> <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">“There is authorized to be appropriated to the Federal Maritime Commission $24,700,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 and 2017 for the activities of the Commission authorized under this chapter and subtitle IV.”</content> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIV/s401/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s301">46 U.S.C. 301</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 3 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:<foreign id="warning-d141145e4316" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" blank-lines-after="0" blank-lines-before="0" line-rules="no-gen" table-type="subformat"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“308. Authorization of appropriations.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIV/s402" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="402">SEC. 402. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DUTIES OF THE CHAIRMAN. </heading> <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 301(c)(3)(A) of title 46, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIV/s402/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (ii) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">units, but only after consultation with the other Commissioners;</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">units (with such appointments subject to the approval of the Commission);</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIV/s402/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (iv) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIV/s402/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (v) by striking the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIV/s402/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">prepare and submit to the President and the Congress requests for appropriations for the Commission (with such requests subject to the approval of the Commission).”</content> </clause></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIV/s403" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="403">SEC. 403. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROHIBITION ON AWARDS. </heading> <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 307 of title 46, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIV/s403/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The Federal Maritime Commission</quotedText>” and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <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">The Federal Maritime Commission”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tIV/s403/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibition.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding subsection (a), the Federal Maritime Commission may not expend any funds appropriated or otherwise made available to it to a non-Federal entity to issue an award, prize, commendation, or other honor that is not related to the purposes set forth in section 40101.”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </section> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">TITLE V—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CONVEYANCES </heading> <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stA" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Miscellaneous Conveyances </heading> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stA/s501" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="501">SEC. 501. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CONVEYANCE OF COAST GUARD PROPERTY IN POINT REYES STATION, CALIFORNIA. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stA/s501/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conveyance.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stA/s501/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commandant of the Coast Guard shall convey to the County of Marin, California all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the covered property—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stA/s501/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for fair market value, as provided in paragraph (2);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stA/s501/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">subject to the conditions required by this section; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stA/s501/a/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">subject to any other term or condition that the Commandant considers appropriate and reasonable to protect the interests of the United States.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stA/s501/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fair Market Value.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The fair market value of the covered property shall be—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stA/s501/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determined by a real estate appraiser who has been selected by the County and is licensed to practice in California; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stA/s501/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">approved by the Commandant.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stA/s501/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Proceeds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commandant shall deposit the proceeds from a conveyance under paragraph (1) in the Coast Guard Housing Fund established by section 687 of title 14, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stA/s501/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Condition of Conveyance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">As a condition of any conveyance of the covered property under this section, the Commandant shall require that all right, title, and interest in and to the covered property shall revert to the United States if the covered property or any part thereof ceases to be used for affordable housing, as defined by the County and the Commandant at the time of conveyance, or to provide a public benefit approved by the County.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stA/s501/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Survey.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The exact acreage and legal description of the covered property shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Commandant.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stA/s501/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rules of Construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section may be construed to affect or limit the application of or obligation to comply with any environmental law, including section 120(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)).</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stA/s501/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered Property Defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered property</quotedText>” means the approximately 32 acres of real property (including all improvements located on the property) that are—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stA/s501/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">located in Point Reyes Station in the County of Marin, California;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stA/s501/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">under the administrative control of the Coast Guard; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stA/s501/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">described as “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Parcel A, Tract 1</quotedText>”, “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Parcel B, Tract 2</quotedText>”, “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Parcel C</quotedText>”, and “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Parcel D</quotedText>” in the Declaration of Taking (Civil No. C 71-1245 SC) filed June 28, 1971, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stA/s501/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Expiration.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The authority to convey the covered property under this section shall expire on the date that is four years after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stA/s502" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="502">SEC. 502. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CONVEYANCE OF COAST GUARD PROPERTY IN TOK, ALASKA. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stA/s502/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conveyance Authorized.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commandant of the Coast Guard may convey to the Tanana Chiefs’ Conference all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the covered property, upon payment to the United States of the fair market value of the covered property.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stA/s502/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Survey.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The exact acreage and legal description of the covered property shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Commandant.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stA/s502/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fair market value.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The fair market value of the covered property shall be—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stA/s502/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determined by appraisal; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stA/s502/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">subject to the approval of the Commandant.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stA/s502/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Costs of Conveyance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The responsibility for all reasonable and necessary costs, including real estate transaction and environmental documentation costs, associated with a conveyance under this section shall be determined by the Commandant and the purchaser.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stA/s502/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional Terms and Conditions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commandant may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with a conveyance under this section as the Commandant considers appropriate and reasonable to protect the interests of the United States.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stA/s502/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deposit of Proceeds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any proceeds received by the United States from a conveyance under this section shall be deposited in the Coast Guard Housing Fund established under section 687 of title 14, United States Code.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stA/s502/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered Property Defined.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stA/s502/g/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered property</quotedText>” means the approximately 3.25 acres of real property (including all improvements located on the property) that are—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stA/s502/g/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">located in Tok, Alaska;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stA/s502/g/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">under the administrative control of the Coast Guard; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stA/s502/g/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">described in paragraph (2).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stA/s502/g/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Description.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The property described in this paragraph is the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stA/s502/g/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Lots 11, 12 and 13, block “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">G</quotedText>”, Second Addition to Hartsell Subdivision, Section 20, Township 18 North, Range 13 East, Copper River Meridian, Alaska as appears by Plat No. 72-39 filed in the Office of the Recorder for the Fairbanks Recording District of Alaska, bearing seal dated 25 September 1972, all containing approximately 1.25 acres and commonly knowggn as 2-PLEX - Jackie Circle, Units A and B.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stA/s502/g/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Beginning at a point being the SE corner of the SE ¼ of the SE ¼ Section 24, Township 18 North, Range 12 East, Copper River Meridian, Alaska; thence running westerly along the south line of said SE ¼ of the NE ¼ 260 feet; thence northerly parallel to the east line of said SE ¼ of the NE ¼ 335 feet; thence easterly parallel to the south line 260 feet; then south 335 feet along the east boundary of Section 24 to the point of beginning; all containing approximately 2.0 acres and commonly known as 4-PLEX - West “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">C</quotedText>” and Willow, Units A, B, C and D.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stA/s502/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Expiration.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The authority to convey the covered property under this section shall expire on the date that is 4 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Pribilof Islands </heading> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s521" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="521">SEC. 521. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s1151">16 U.S.C. 1151 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SHORT TITLE. </heading> <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">This subtitle may be cited as the “<shortTitle style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><inline style="-uslm-dtd:short-title">Pribilof Island Transition Completion Act of 2016</inline></shortTitle>”.</content> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s522" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="522">SEC. 522. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TRANSFER AND DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s522/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conveyance.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In partial settlement of land claims under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), and not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of the Pribilof Islands Transition Completion Amendments Act of 2016, the Secretary of Commerce shall, notwithstanding section 105(a) of the Pribilof Islands Transition Act (16 U.S.C. 1161 note; Public Law 106–562), convey to the Alaska Native Village Corporation for St. Paul Island all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the following property, including improvements on such property:</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s522/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Lots 4, 5, and 6A, Block 18, Tract A, U.S. Survey 4943, Alaska, the plat of which was Officially Filed on January 20, 2004, aggregating 13,006 square feet (0.30 acres).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s522/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">T. 35 S., R. 131 W., Seward Meridian, Alaska, Tract 39, the plat of which was Officially Filed on May 14, 1986, containing 0.90 acres.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s522/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agreement on Transfer of Other Property on St. Paul Island.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s522/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In addition to the property transferred under subsection (a), not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce and the presiding officer of the Alaska native village corporation for St. Paul Island shall enter into an agreement to exchange of property on Tracts 50 and 38 on St. Paul Island and to finalize the recording of deeds, to reflect the boundaries and ownership of Tracts 50 and 38 as depicted on a survey of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to be filed with the Office of the Recorder for the Department of Natural Resources for the State of Alaska.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s522/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Easements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The survey described in subsection (a) shall include respective easements granted to the Secretary and the Alaska native village corporation for the purpose of utilities, drainage, road access, and salt lagoon conservation.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s522/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Easement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">As part of the conveyance under subsection (a), the Secretary of Commerce, in cooperation with the Alaska Native Village Corporation for St. Paul Island, shall provide an easement to the Secretary of Transportation to maintain a non-directional beacon on the property described in subsection (a)(2).</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s523" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="523">SEC. 523. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NOTICE OF CERTIFICATION. </heading> <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 105 of the Pribilof Islands Transition Act (16 U.S.C. 1161 note; Public Law 106-562) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s523/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)(1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The Secretary</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Notwithstanding paragraph (2) and effective beginning on the date the Secretary publishes the notice of certification required by subsection (b)(5), the Secretary</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s523/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s523/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1)(A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 205 of the Fur Seal Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 1165)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 205(a) of the Fur Seal Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 1165(a))</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s523/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notice of certification.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall promptly publish and submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate notice that the certification described in paragraph (2) has been made.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s523/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s523/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">makes the certification described in subsection (b)(2)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">publishes the notice of certification required by subsection (b)(5)</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s523/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Section 205</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Subsections (a), (b), (c), and (d) of section 205</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s523/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (g); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s523/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (d) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notifications.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after the Secretary makes a determination under subsection (f) that land on St. Paul Island, Alaska, not specified for transfer in the document entitled ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Transfer of Property on the Pribilof Islands: Descriptions, Terms and Conditions</quotedText>’ or section 522 of the Pribilof Island Transition Completion Act of 2015 is in excess of the needs of the Secretary and the Federal Government, the Secretary shall notify the Alaska native village corporation for St. Paul Island of the determination.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Election to receive.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 60 days after the date receipt of the notification of the Secretary under subsection (a), the Alaska native village corporation for St. Paul Island shall notify the Secretary in writing whether the Alaska native village corporation elects to receive all right, title, and interest in the land or a portion of the land.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transfer.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Alaska native village corporation provides notice under paragraph (2) that the Alaska native village corporation elects to receive all right, title and interest in the land or a portion of the land, the Secretary shall transfer all right, title, and interest in the land or portion to the Alaska native village corporation at no cost.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other disposition.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Alaska native village corporation does not provide notice under paragraph (2) that the Alaska native village corporation elects to receive all right, title, and interest in the land or a portion of the land, the Secretary may dispose of the land in accordance with other applicable law.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determination.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this subsection and not less than once every 5 years thereafter, the Secretary shall determine whether property located on St. Paul Island and not transferred to the Natives of the Pribilof Islands is in excess of the smallest practicable tract enclosing land—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">needed by the Secretary for the purposes of carrying out the Fur Seal Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 1151 et seq.);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of land withdrawn by the Secretary on behalf of other Federal agencies, needed for carrying out the missions of those agencies for which land was withdrawn; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">actually used by the Federal Government in connection with the administration of any Federal installation on St. Paul Island.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report of determination.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">When a determination is made under subsection (a), the Secretary shall report the determination to—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Alaska native village corporation for St. Paul Island.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="524">SEC. 524. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TRANSFER, USE, AND DISPOSAL OF TRACT 43. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transfer.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of the Pribilof Islands Transition Completion Amendments Act of 2016, the Secretary of Commerce shall—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">terminate the license; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">transfer tract 43 to the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determination, Transfer, and Conveyance.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than the end of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the transfer required under subsection (a)(2), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a determination of—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">lands and improvements in tract 43 that are not necessary to carry out Coast Guard communications and search and rescue activities; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the smallest practicable tract enclosing lands and improvements in tract 43 that are necessary to carry out such communications and activities.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Surveys, maps, descriptions, and plan.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Lands and improvements not necessary to coast guard activities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The determination under paragraph (1)(A) shall include a metes-and-bounds survey, map, and legal description of the lands and improvements to which the determination applies. Such survey, map, and legal description shall have the same force and effect as if included in this section, except that the Secretary may correct clerical and typographical errors in the survey, map, and legal description.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Lands and improvements necessary to coast guard activities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The determination under paragraph (1)(B) shall include with respect to the lands and improvements to which the determination applies—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a metes-and-bounds survey, map, and legal description of such lands and improvements, which shall have the same force and effect as if included in this section, except that the Secretary may correct clerical and typographical errors in the survey, map, and legal description;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of Coast Guard actual use and occupancy of such lands and improvements intended to occur within 3 years after the date of the enactment of the Pribilof Islands Transition Completion Amendments Act of 2016; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/b/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a plan to maintain existing facilities in useable condition, or demolish or replace those facilities, including a cost estimate for carrying out such plan.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conveyance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In partial settlement of land claims under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), and not later than 60 days after the submission of the determination under paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary shall convey to the Alaska Native Village Corporation for St. Paul Island all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the land and improvements depicted on the metes-and-bounds survey, map, and legal description of the lands and improvements to which the determination under paragraph (1)(A) applies.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Failure to provide determination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a determination under paragraph (1) is not provided within the period specified in that paragraph, in partial settlement of land claims under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) the Secretary shall, by not later than 30 days after the end of that period, convey all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to tract 43 to the Alaska Native Village Corporation for St. Paul Island.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Failure to implement use and occupancy.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the use and occupancy described in paragraph (2)(B)(ii) have not been fully implemented within 5 years after the date of enactment of the Pribilof Islands Transition Completion Amendments Act of 2016, in partial settlement of land claims under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) the Secretary shall convey to the Alaska Native Village Corporation for St. Paul Island all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to such portions of the lands and improvements to which the determination under paragraph (1)(B) applies and for which such implementation has not occurred.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Further Determination and Conveyance.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 5 years after the date of the enactment of the Pribilof Islands Transition Completion Amendments Act of 2016, and not less than once every 5 years thereafter, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">review the determination made under subsection (b)(1)(B); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determine if the lands and improvements to which the determination applies are in excess of the smallest practicable tract enclosing the lands and improvements needed to carry out Coast Guard missions.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report of determination.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">When a determination is made under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall report the determination to—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/c/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Alaska Native Village Corporation for St. Paul Island.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Election to receive.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 60 days after the date it receives a determination under paragraph (1), the Alaska Native Village Corporation for St. Paul Island shall notify the Secretary in writing whether the Alaska Native Village Corporation elects to receive all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to any lands and improvements or a portion of any lands and improvements determined to be in excess of those needed to carry out Coast Guard missions in partial settlement of land claims under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conveyance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If such Alaska Native Village Corporation provides notice under paragraph (3) that the Alaska Native Village Corporation elects to receive all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to any lands and improvements or a portion of any lands and improvements, in partial settlement of land claims under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) the Secretary shall convey all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the lands and improvements or portion thereof to such Alaska Native Village Corporation.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/c/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other disposal.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If such Alaska Native Village Corporation does not provide notice under paragraph (3) that the Alaska Native Village Corporation elects to receive all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to any lands and improvements or a portion of any lands and improvements, the Secretary may dispose of the lands and improvements in accordance with other applicable law.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CERCLA Not Affected.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No transfer or conveyance of property under this section shall be construed to affect or limit the application of section 120(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)).</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Remediation of contaminated soil.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of the Pribilof Islands Transition Completion Amendments Act of 2016 and not less than once every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/e/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">efforts taken to remediate contaminated soils on tract 43 and tract 39; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/e/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a schedule for the completion of remediation of contaminated soils on tract 43 and tract 39.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Number of coast guard personnel who carried out coast guard missions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">On the 15th day of each April and October, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a notice detailing the number of Coast Guard personnel who carried out Coast Guard missions on tract 43 during the previous six months and what Coast Guard missions were carried out by such personnel.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Redundant Capability.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in paragraph (2), section 681 of title 14, United States Code, shall not be construed to prohibit any conveyance of lands or improvements under this subtitle or any actions that involve the dismantling or disposal of infrastructure that supported the former LORAN system that are associated with the conveyance of lands or improvements under this subtitle.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Redundant capability.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If, within the 5-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of the Pribilof Islands Transition Completion Amendments Act of 2016, the Secretary determines that communication equipment, including towers, antennae, and transmitters, on property conveyed in accordance with this subtitle is subsequently required to provide a positioning, navigation, and timing system to provide redundant capability in the event GPS signals are disrupted, the Secretary may—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/f/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">operate, maintain, keep, locate, inspect, repair, and replace such equipment; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/f/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in carrying out the activities described in subparagraph (A), enter, at any time, a facility without notice, to the extent that it is not possible to provide advance notice, for as long as such equipment is needed to provide such capability.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal Use.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In addition to entry under subsection (f)(2)(B), the Secretary may enter property conveyed in accordance with this subtitle for purposes of environmental compliance and remediation after providing advance notice to the property owner to the extent that it is possible to provide such notice.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">High Frequency Communications.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/h/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Restriction.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in paragraph (2), on property contained within the boundaries of tract 43 as in effect on the date of enactment of the Pribilof Islands Transition Completion Amendments Act of 2016, no person may operate or maintain—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/h/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">radio frequency transmitting equipment that produces a signal that exceeds 5 microvolts per meter field intensity, other than such equipment that was in use on the site before the date of the enactment of such Act; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/h/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">electric welding equipment, electric generating equipment, a diathermy machine, electric motors of any kind having greater than 5 horsepower, or any other machinery, engine, or equipment that causes any electromagnetic interference.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/h/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A person may engage in operations or maintenance otherwise prohibited by paragraph (1) with the concurrence of the Secretary.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/i" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this section:</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/i/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">License.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">license</quotedText>” means the agreement dated January 9, 2006, entitled “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">License Agreement Between The Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard, and The Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/i/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tract 39.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">tract 39</quotedText>” means T. 35 S., R. 131 W., Seward Meridian, Alaska, Tract 39, the plat of which was Officially Filed on May 14, 1986, containing 0.90 acres.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/i/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tract 43.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">tract 43</quotedText>” means T. 35 S., R. 131 W., Seward Meridian, Alaska, Tract 43, the plat of which was Officially Filed on May 14, 1986, containing 84.88 acres, and any improvements on such tract.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stB/s524/i/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Secretary.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary</quotedText>” means the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conveyance of Coast Guard Property at Point Spencer, Alaska </heading> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s531" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="531">SEC. 531. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FINDINGS. </heading> <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Congress finds as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s531/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Major shipping traffic is increasing through the Bering Strait, the Bering and Chukchi Seas, and the Arctic Ocean, and will continue to increase whether or not development of the Outer Continental Shelf of the United States is undertaken in the future, and will increase further if such Outer Continental Shelf development is undertaken.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s531/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There is a compelling national, State, Alaska Native, and private sector need for permanent infrastructure development and for a presence in the Arctic region of Alaska by appropriate agencies of the Federal Government, particularly in proximity to the Bering Strait, to support and facilitate search and rescue, shipping safety, economic development, oil spill prevention and response, protection of Alaska Native archaeological and cultural resources, port of refuge, arctic research, and maritime law enforcement on the Bering Sea, the Chukchi Sea, and the Arctic Ocean.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s531/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The United States owns a parcel of land, known as Point Spencer, located between the Bering Strait and Port Clarence and adjacent to some of the best potential deepwater port sites on the coast of Alaska in the Arctic.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s531/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Prudent and effective use of Point Spencer may be best achieved through marshaling the energy, resources, and leadership of the public and private sectors.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s531/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is in the national interest to develop infrastructure at Point Spencer that would aid the Coast Guard in performing its statutory duties and functions in the Arctic on a more permanent basis and to allow for public and private sector development of facilities and other infrastructure to support purposes that are of benefit to the United States.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s532" role="definitions" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="532">SEC. 532. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEFINITIONS. </heading> <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subtitle:</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s532/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Arctic.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Arctic</term>” has the meaning given that term in section 112 of the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984 (15 U.S.C. 4111).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s532/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">BSNC.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">BSNC</term>” means the Bering Straits Native Corporation authorized under section 7 of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1606).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s532/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Council.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Council</term>” means the Port Coordination Council established under section 541.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s532/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Plan.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Plan</term>” means the Port Management Coordination Plan developed under section 541.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s532/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Point spencer.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Point Spencer</term>” means the land known as “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Point Spencer</term>” located in Townships 2, 3, and 4 South, Range 40 West, Kateel River Meridian, Alaska, between the Bering Strait and Port Clarence and withdrawn by Public Land Order 2650 (published in the Federal Register on April 12, 1962).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s532/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Secretary.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as otherwise specifically provided, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary</term>” means the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s532/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">State</term>” means the State of Alaska.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s532/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tract.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Tract</term>” or “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Tracts</term>” means any of Tract 1, Tract 2, Tract 3, Tract 4, Tract 5, or Tract 6, as appropriate, or any portion of such Tract or Tracts.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s532/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tracts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The terms “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Tract 1</term>”, “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Tract 2</term>”, “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Tract 3</term>”, “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Tract 4</term>”, “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Tract 5</term>”, and “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Tract 6</term>” each mean the land generally depicted as Tract 1, Tract 2, Tract 3, Tract 4, Tract 5, or Tract 6, respectively, on the map entitled the “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Point Spencer Land Retention and Conveyance Map</term>”, dated January 2015, and on file with the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of the Interior.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s533" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="533">SEC. 533. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORITY TO CONVEY LAND IN POINT SPENCER. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s533/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority To Convey Tracts 1, 3, and 4.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Within 1 year after the Secretary notifies the Secretary of the Interior that the Coast Guard no longer needs to retain jurisdiction of Tract 1, Tract 3, or Tract 4 and subject to section 534, the Secretary of the Interior shall convey to BSNC or the State, subject to valid existing rights, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the surface and subsurface estates of that Tract in accordance with subsection (d).</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s533/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority To Convey Tracts 2 and 5.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Within 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section and subject to section 534, the Secretary of the Interior shall convey, subject to valid existing rights, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the surface and subsurface estates of Tract 2 and Tract 5 in accordance with subsection (d).</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s533/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority to Transfer Tract 6.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Within one year after the date of the enactment of this Act and subject to sections 534 and 535, the Secretary of the Interior shall convey, subject to valid existing rights, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the surface and subsurface estates of Tract 6 in accordance with subsection (e).</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s533/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Order of Offer to Convey Tract 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s533/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determination and offer.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s533/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tract 1, 3, or 4.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary makes the determination under subsection (a) and subject to section 534, the Secretary of the Interior shall offer Tract 1, Tract 3, or Tract 4 for conveyance to BSNC under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s533/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tract 2 and 5.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to section 534, the Secretary of the Interior shall offer Tract 2 and Tract 5 to BSNC under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s533/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Offer to bsnc.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s533/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Acceptance by bsnc.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If BSNC chooses to accept an offer of conveyance of a Tract under paragraph (1), the Secretary of the Interior shall consider such Tract as within BSNC’s entitlement under section 14(h)(8) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1613(h)(8)) and shall convey such Tract to BSNC.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s533/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Decline by bsnc.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If BSNC declines to accept an offer of conveyance of a Tract under paragraph (1), the Secretary of the Interior shall offer such Tract for conveyance to the State under the Act of July 7, 1958 (commonly known as the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Alaska Statehood Act</quotedText>”) (48 U.S.C. note prec. 21; Public Law 85-508).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s533/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Offer to state.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s533/d/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Acceptance by state.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the State chooses to accept an offer of conveyance of a Tract under paragraph (2)(B), the Secretary of the Interior shall consider such Tract as within the State’s entitlement under the Act of July 7, 1958 (commonly known as the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Alaska Statehood Act</quotedText>”) (48 U.S.C. note prec. 21; Public Law 85-508) and shall convey such Tract to the State.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s533/d/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Decline by state.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the State declines to accept an offer of conveyance of a Tract offered under paragraph (2)(B), such Tract shall be disposed of pursuant to applicable public land laws.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s533/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Order of Offer to Convey Tract 6.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s533/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Offer.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to section 534, the Secretary of the Interior shall offer Tract 6 for conveyance to the State.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s533/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Offer to state.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s533/e/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Acceptance by state.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the State chooses to accept an offer of conveyance of Tract 6 under paragraph (1), the Secretary of the Interior shall consider Tract 6 as within the State’s entitlement under the Act of July 7, 1958 (commonly known as the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Alaska Statehood Act</quotedText>”) (48 U.S.C. note prec. 21; Public Law 85-508) and shall convey Tract 6 to the State.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s533/e/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Decline by state.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the State declines to accept an offer of conveyance of Tract 6 under paragraph (1), the Secretary of the Interior shall offer Tract 6 for conveyance to BSNC under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s533/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Offer to bsnc.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s533/e/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Acceptance by bsnc.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s533/e/3/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to clause (ii), if BSNC chooses to accept an offer of conveyance of Tract 6 under paragraph (2)(B), the Secretary of the Interior shall consider Tract 6 as within BSNC’s entitlement under section 14(h)(8) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1613(h)(8)) and shall convey Tract 6 to BSNC.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s533/e/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Lease by the state.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The conveyance of Tract 6 to BSNC shall be subject to BSNC negotiating a lease of Tract 6 to the State at no cost to the State, if the State requests such a lease.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s533/e/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Decline by bsnc.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If BSNC declines to accept an offer of conveyance of Tract 6 under paragraph (2)(B), the Secretary of the Interior shall dispose of Tract 6 pursuant to the applicable public land laws.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s533/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Remedial Actions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of the conveyances under this section, the remedial actions required under section 120(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)) may be completed by the United States Coast Guard after the date of such conveyance and a deed entered into for such conveyance shall include a clause granting the United States Coast Guard access to the property in any case in which remedial action or corrective action is found to be necessary after the date of such conveyance.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s534" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="534">SEC. 534. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s9620">42 U.S.C. 9620 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE, LIABILITY, AND MONITORING. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s534/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Environmental Compliance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">After the date on which the Secretary of the Interior conveys land under section 533 of this Act, nothing in this Act or any amendment made by this Act may be construed to affect or limit the application of or obligation to comply with any applicable environmental law, including section 120(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)), with respect to contaminants on such land prior to the date on which the land is conveyed.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s534/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Liability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A person to which a conveyance is made under this subtitle shall hold the United States harmless from any liability with respect to activities carried out on or after the date of the conveyance of the real property conveyed. The United States shall remain responsible for any liability with respect to activities carried out before such date on the real property conveyed.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s534/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Monitoring of Known Contamination.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s534/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">To the extent practicable and subject to paragraph (2), any contamination in a Tract to be conveyed to the State or BSNC under this subtitle that—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s534/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is identified in writing prior to the conveyance; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s534/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not pose an immediate or long-term risk to human health or the environment;</content> </subparagraph><continuation role="paragraph" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">may be routinely monitored and managed by the State or BSNC, as applicable, through institutional controls.</continuation> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s534/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Institutional controls.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Institutional controls may be used if—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s534/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Governor of the State concur that such controls are protective of human health and the environment; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s534/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such controls are carried out in accordance with Federal and State law.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s535" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="535">SEC. 535. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EASEMENTS AND ACCESS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s535/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use by Coast Guard.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Interior shall make each conveyance of any relevant Tract under this subtitle subject to an easement granting the Coast Guard, at no cost to the Coast Guard—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s535/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">use of all existing and future landing pads, airstrips, runways, and taxiways that are located on such Tract; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s535/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the right to access such landing pads, airstrips, runways, and taxiways.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s535/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use by State.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For any Tract conveyed to BSNC under this subtitle, BSNC shall provide to the State, if requested and pursuant to negotiated terms with the State, an easement granting to the State, at no cost to the State—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s535/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">use of all existing and future landing pads, airstrips, runways, and taxiways located on such Tract; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s535/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a right to access such landing pads, airstrips, runways, and taxiways.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s535/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Right of Access or Right of Way.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the State requests a right of access or right of way for a road from the airstrip to the southern tip of Point Spencer, the location of such right of access or right of way shall be determined by the State, in consultation with the Secretary and BSNC, so that such right of access or right of way is compatible with other existing or planned infrastructure development at Point Spencer.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s535/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Access Easement Across Tracts 2, 5, and 6.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In conveyance documents to the State and BSNC under this subtitle, the Coast Guard shall retain an access easement across Tracts 2, 5, and 6 reasonably necessary to afford the Coast Guard with access to Tracts 1, 3, and 4 for its operations.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s535/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Access.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Coast Guard shall provide to the State and BSNC, access to Tracts for planning, design, and engineering related to remediation and use of and construction on those Tracts.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s535/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public Access Easements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No public access easements may be reserved to the United States under section 17(b) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1616(b)) with respect to the land conveyed under this subtitle.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s536" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="536">SEC. 536. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RELATIONSHIP TO PUBLIC LAND ORDER 2650. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s536/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tracts Not Conveyed.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any Tract that is not conveyed under this subtitle shall remain withdrawn pursuant to Public Land Order 2650 (published in the Federal Register on April 12, 1962).</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s536/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tracts Conveyed.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For any Tract conveyed under this subtitle, Public Land Order 2650 shall automatically terminate upon issuance of a conveyance document issued pursuant to this subtitle for such Tract.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s537" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="537">SEC. 537. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ARCHEOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES. </heading> <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Conveyance of any Tract under this subtitle shall not affect investigations, criminal jurisdiction, and responsibilities regarding theft or vandalism of archeological or cultural resources located in or on such Tract that took place prior to conveyance under this subtitle.</content> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s538" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="538">SEC. 538. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MAPS AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s538/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Preparation of Maps and Legal Descriptions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">As soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior in consultation with the Secretary shall prepare maps and legal descriptions of Tract 1, Tract 2, Tract 3, Tract 4, Tract 5, and Tract 6. In doing so, the Secretary of the Interior may use metes and bounds legal descriptions based upon the official survey plats of Point Spencer accepted by the Bureau of Land Management on December 6, 1978, and on information provided by the Secretary.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s538/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Survey.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall survey Tracts conveyed under this subtitle and patent the Tracts in accordance with the official plats of survey.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s538/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Legal Effect.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The maps and legal descriptions prepared under subsection (a) and the surveys prepared under subsection (b) shall have the same force and effect as if the maps and legal descriptions were included in this Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s538/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Corrections.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Interior may correct any clerical and typographical errors in the maps and legal descriptions prepared under subsection (a) and the surveys prepared under subsection (b).</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s538/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Copies of the maps and legal descriptions prepared under subsection (a) and the surveys prepared under subsection (b) shall be available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s538/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Bureau of Land Management; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s538/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Coast Guard.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s539" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="539">SEC. 539. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CHARGEABILITY FOR LAND CONVEYED. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s539/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conveyances to Alaska.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Interior shall charge any conveyance of land conveyed to the State of Alaska pursuant to this subtitle against the State’s remaining entitlement under section 6(b) of the Act of July 7, 1958 (commonly known as the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Alaska Statehood Act</quotedText>”; Public Law 85-508: 72 Stat. 339).</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s539/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conveyances to BSNC.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Interior shall charge any conveyance of land conveyed to BSNC pursuant to this subtitle, against BSNC’s remaining entitlement under section 14(h)(8) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1613(h)(8)).</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s540" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="540">SEC. 540. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REDUNDANT CAPABILITY. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s540/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">Except as provided in subsection (b), section 681 of title 14, United States Code, as amended by this Act, shall not be construed to prohibit any transfer or conveyance of lands under this subtitle or any actions that involve the dismantling or disposal of infrastructure that supported the former LORAN system that are associated with the transfer or conveyance of lands under this subtitle.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s540/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Continued Access to and Use of Facilities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating determines, within the 5-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, that a facility on any of Tract 1, Tract 3, or Tract 4 that is transferred under this subtitle is subsequently required to provide a positioning, navigation, and timing system to provide redundant capability in the event GPS signals are disrupted, the Secretary may, for as long as such facility is needed to provide redundant capability—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s540/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">operate, maintain, keep, locate, inspect, repair, and replace such facility; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s540/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in carrying out the activities described in paragraph (1), enter, at any time, the facility without notice to the extent that it is not possible to provide advance notice.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s541" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="541">SEC. 541. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PORT COORDINATION COUNCIL FOR POINT SPENCER. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s541/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There is established a Port Coordination Council for the Port of Point Spencer.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s541/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Membership.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Council shall consist of a representative appointed by each of the following:</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s541/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The State.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s541/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">BSNC (to serve as Council Chair). </content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s541/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Denali Commission.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s541/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An oil spill removal organization that serves the area in which such Port is located. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s541/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A salvage and marine firefighting organization that serves the area in which such Port is located. .</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s541/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duties.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The duties of the Council are as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s541/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">To develop a Port Management Coordination Plan to help coordinate infrastructure development and operations at the Port of Point Spencer, that includes plans for—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s541/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">construction;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s541/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">funding eligibility; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s541/c/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">land use planning and developmentat Point Spencer in support of the activities for which Congress finds a compelling need in section 531 of this subtitle. </content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s541/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Update the Plan annually for the first 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act and biennially thereafter.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s541/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Facilitate coordination among members of the Council on the development and use of the land and coastline of Point Spencer, as such development and use relate to activities of the Council at the Port of Point Spencer. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s541/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Assess the need, benefits, efficacy, and desirability of establishing in the future a port authority at Point Spencer under State law and act upon that assessment, as appropriate, including taking steps for the potential formation of such a port authority.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s541/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Plan.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In addition to the requirements under subsection (c)(1) to the greatest extent practicable, the Plan developed by the Council shall facilitate and support the statutory missions and duties of the Coast Guard and operations of the Coast Guard in the Arctic.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tV/stC/s541/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Costs.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Operations and management costs for airstrips, runways, and taxiways at Point Spencer shall be determined pursuant to provisions of the Plan, as negotiated by the Council.</content> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="VI">TITLE VI—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MISCELLANEOUS </heading> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s601" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="601">SEC. 601. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION OF REPORTS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s601/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Distant Water Tuna Fleet.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 421(d) of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2006 (46 U.S.C. 8103 note) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">On March 1, 2007, and annually thereafter</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Not later than July 1 of each year</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s601/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Updates on Limits to Liability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 603(c)(3) of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2006 (33 U.S.C. 2704 note) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">on an annual basis.</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">not later than January 30 of the year following each year in which occurs an oil discharge from a vessel or nonvessel source that results or is likely to result in removal costs and damages (as those terms are defined in section 1001 of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 U.S.C. 2701)) that exceed liability limits established under section 1004 of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 U.S.C. 2704).</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s601/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall submit to the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating a report detailing the specifications and capabilities for interoperable communications the Commandant determines are necessary to allow the Coast Guard to successfully carry out its missions that require communications with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, and nongovernmental entities.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s602" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="602">SEC. 602. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SAFE VESSEL OPERATION IN THE GREAT LAKES. </heading> <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Howard Coble Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014 (Public Law 113-281) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s602/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s1431">16 U.S.C. 1431 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 610, by—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s602/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">striking the section enumerator and heading and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="610">“SEC. 610. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SAFE VESSEL OPERATION IN THE GREAT LAKES”</heading> </section></quotedContent>;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s602/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">existing boundaries and any future expanded boundaries of the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">boundaries of any national marine sanctuary that preserves shipwrecks or maritime heritage in the Great Lakes</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s602/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">inserting before the period at the end the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, unless the designation documents for such sanctuary do not allow taking up or discharging ballast water in such sanctuary</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s602/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the table of contents in section 2, by striking the item relating to such section and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc"> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“Sec. 610.</designator><label> Safe vessel operation in the Great Lakes.”</label></referenceItem> </toc></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s603" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="603">SEC. 603. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">USE OF VESSEL SALE PROCEEDS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s603/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Audit.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct an audit of funds credited in each fiscal year after fiscal year 2004 to the Vessel Operations Revolving Fund that are attributable to the sale of obsolete vessels in the National Defense Reserve Fleet that were scrapped or sold under sections 57102, 57103, and 57104 of title 46, United States Code, including—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s603/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a complete accounting of all vessel sale proceeds attributable to the sale of obsolete vessels in the National Defense Reserve Fleet that were scrapped or sold under sections 57102, 57103, and 57104 of title 46, United States Code, in each fiscal year after fiscal year 2004;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s603/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the annual apportionment of proceeds accounted for under paragraph (1) among the uses authorized under section 308704 of title 54, United States Code, in each fiscal year after fiscal year 2004, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s603/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for National Maritime Heritage Grants, including a list of all annual National Maritime Heritage Grant grant and subgrant awards that identifies the respective grant and subgrant recipients and grant and subgrant amounts;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s603/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for the preservation and presentation to the public of maritime heritage property of the Maritime Administration;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s603/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to the United States Merchant Marine Academy and State maritime academies, including a list of annual awards; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s603/a/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for the acquisition, repair, reconditioning, or improvement of vessels in the National Defense Reserve Fleet; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s603/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an accounting of proceeds, if any, attributable to the sale of obsolete vessels in the National Defense Reserve Fleet that were scrapped or sold under sections 57102, 57103, and 57104 of title 46, United States Code, in each fiscal year after fiscal year 2004, that were expended for uses not authorized under section 308704 of title 54, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s603/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submission to Congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit the audit conducted in subsection (a) to the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Natural Resources, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s604" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="604">SEC. 604. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES COST ASSESSMENT. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s604/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cost Assessment.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall seek to enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences under which the Academy, by no later than 365 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate an assessment of the costs incurred by the Federal Government to carry out polar icebreaking missions. The assessment shall—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s604/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">describe current and emerging requirements for the Coast Guard’s polar icebreaking capabilities, taking into account the rapidly changing ice cover in the Arctic environment, national security considerations, and expanding commercial activities in the Arctic and Antarctic, including marine transportation, energy development, fishing, and tourism;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s604/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify potential design, procurement, leasing, service contracts, crewing, and technology options that could minimize life-cycle costs and optimize efficiency and reliability of Coast Guard polar icebreaker operations in the Arctic and Antarctic; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s604/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">examine—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s604/a/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Coast Guard estimates of the procurement and operating costs of a Polar icebreaker capable of carrying out Coast Guard maritime safety, national security, and stewardship responsibilities including—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s604/a/3/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">economies of scale that might be achieved for construction of multiple vessels; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s604/a/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">costs of renovating existing polar class icebreakers to operate for a period of no less than 10 years.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s604/a/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the incremental cost to augment the design of such an icebreaker for multiuse capabilities for scientific missions;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s604/a/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the potential to offset such incremental cost through cost-sharing agreements with other Federal departments and agencies; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s604/a/3/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">United States polar icebreaking capability in comparison with that of other Arctic nations, and with nations that conduct research in the Arctic.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s604/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Included Costs.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of subsection (a), the assessment shall include costs incurred by the Federal Government for—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s604/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the lease or operation and maintenance of the vessel or vessels concerned;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s604/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">disposal of such vessels at the end of the useful life of the vessels;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s604/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">retirement and other benefits for Federal employees who operate such vessels; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s604/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">interest payments assumed to be incurred for Federal capital expenditures.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s604/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assumptions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of comparing the costs of such alternatives, the Academy shall assume that—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s604/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">each vessel under consideration is—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s604/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">capable of breaking out McMurdo Station and conducting Coast Guard missions in the Antarctic, and in the United States territory in the Arctic (as that term is defined in section 112 of the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984 (15 U.S.C. 4111)); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s604/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">operated for a period of 30 years;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s604/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the acquisition of services and the operation of each vessel begins on the same date; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s604/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the periods for conducting Coast Guard missions in the Arctic are of equal lengths.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s604/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of Information.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In formulating cost pursuant to subsection (a), the National Academy of Sciences may utilize information from other Coast Guard reports, assessments, or analyses regarding existing Coast Guard Polar class icebreakers or for the acquisition of a polar icebreaker for the Federal Government.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s605" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="605">SEC. 605. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COASTWISE ENDORSEMENTS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s605/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Elettra III</quotedText>”.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s605/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding sections 12112 and 12132, of title 46, United States Code, and subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may issue a certificate of documentation with a coastwise endorsement for the vessel M/V Elettra III (United States official number 694607).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s605/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on operation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Coastwise trade authorized under a certificate of documentation issued under paragraph (1) shall be limited to the carriage of passengers and equipment in association with the operation of the vessel in the Puget Sound region to support marine and maritime science education.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s605/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination of effectiveness of certificate.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A certificate of documentation issued under paragraph (1) shall expire on the earlier of—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s605/a/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date of the sale of the vessel or the entity that owns the vessel;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s605/a/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date any repairs or alterations are made to the vessel outside of the United States; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s605/a/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date the vessel is no longer operated as a vessel in the Puget Sound region to support the marine and maritime science education.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s605/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">F/V Rondys</quotedText>”.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding section 12132 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may issue a certificate of documentation with a coastwise endorsement for the F/V Rondys (O.N. 291085)</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s606" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="606">SEC. 606. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INTERNATIONAL ICE PATROL. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s606/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement for Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a report that describes the current operations to perform the International Ice Patrol mission and on alternatives for carrying out that mission, including satellite surveillance technology.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s606/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Alternatives.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required by subsection (a) shall include whether an alternative—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s606/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provides timely data on ice conditions with the highest possible resolution and accuracy;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s606/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is able to operate in all weather conditions or any time of day; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s606/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is more cost effective than the cost of current operations.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s607" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="607">SEC. 607. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ASSESSMENT OF OIL SPILL RESPONSE AND CLEANUP ACTIVITIES IN THE GREAT LAKES. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s607/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assessment.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commandant of the Coast Guard, in consultation with the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the head of any other agency the Commandant determines appropriate, shall conduct an assessment of the effectiveness of oil spill response activities specific to the Great Lakes. Such assessment shall include—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s607/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an evaluation of new research into oil spill impacts in fresh water under a wide range of conditions; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s607/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an evaluation of oil spill prevention and clean up contingency plans, in order to improve understanding of oil spill impacts in the Great Lakes and foster innovative improvements to safety technologies and environmental protection systems.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s607/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report to Congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall submit to the Congress a report on the results of the assessment required by subsection (a).</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s608" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="608">SEC. 608. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORT ON STATUS OF TECHNOLOGY DETECTING PASSENGERS WHO HAVE FALLEN OVERBOARD. </heading> <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall submit a report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives that—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s608/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">describes the status of technology for immediately detecting passengers who have fallen overboard;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s608/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes a recommendation to cruise lines on the feasibility of implementing technology that immediately detects passengers who have fallen overboard, factoring in cost and the risk of false positives;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s608/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes data collected from cruise lines on the status of the integration of the technology described in paragraph (2) on cruise ships, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s608/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of cruise ships that have the technology to capture images of passengers who have fallen overboard; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s608/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of cruise lines that have tested technology that can detect passengers who have fallen overboard; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s608/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes information on any other available technologies that cruise ships could integrate to assist in facilitating the search and rescue of a passenger who has fallen overboard.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s609" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="609">SEC. 609. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">VENUE. </heading> <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 311(d) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1861(d)) is amended by striking the second sentence and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">In the case of Hawaii or any possession of the United States in the Pacific Ocean, the appropriate court is the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii, except that in the case of Guam and Wake Island, the appropriate court is the United States District Court for the District of Guam, and in the case of the Northern Mariana Islands, the appropriate court is the United States District Court for the District of the Northern Mariana Islands.</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s610" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="610">SEC. 610. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DISPOSITION OF INFRASTRUCTURE RELATED TO E-LORAN. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s610/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Disposition of Infrastructure.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s610/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 17 of title 14, United States Code, is 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="681">“SEC. 681. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s681">14 U.S.C. 681</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Disposition of infrastructure related to E-LORAN </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">The Secretary may not carry out activities related to the dismantling or disposal of infrastructure comprising the LORAN-C system until the date on which the Secretary provides to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate notice of a determination by the Secretary that such infrastructure is not required to provide a positioning, navigation, and timing system to provide redundant capability in the event the Global Positioning System signals are disrupted.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (a) does not apply to activities necessary for the safety of human life.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Disposition of Property.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">On any date after the notification is made under subsection (a), the Administrator of General Services, acting on behalf of the Secretary, may, notwithstanding any other provision of law, sell any real and personal property under the administrative control of the Coast Guard and used for the LORAN-C system, subject to such terms and conditions that the Secretary believes to be necessary to protect government interests and program requirements of the Coast Guard.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability of proceeds.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability of proceeds.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The proceeds of such sales, less the costs of sale incurred by the General Services Administration, shall be deposited as offsetting collections into the Coast Guard ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Environmental Compliance and Restoration</quotedText>’ account and, without further appropriation, shall be available until expended for—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">environmental compliance and restoration purposes associated with the LORAN-C system;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the costs of securing and maintaining equipment that may be used as a backup to the Global Positioning System or to meet any other Federal navigation requirement;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the demolition of improvements on such real property; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the costs associated with the sale of such real and personal property, including due diligence requirements, necessary environmental remediation, and reimbursement of expenses incurred by the General Services Administration.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other environmental compliance and restoration activities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">After the completion of activities described in subparagraph (A), the unexpended balances of such proceeds shall be available for any other environmental compliance and restoration activities of the Coast Guard.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section></quotedContent> </content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/114/120/tVI/s610/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following:<foreign id="warning-d141145e6061" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" blank-lines-after="0" blank-lines-before="0" line-rules="no-gen" table-type="subformat"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“681. 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