SHIPS AND VESSELS

Addresses

Keel Laying Ceremony for U.S.S. Missouri: Representative Skelton, E2134 [28SE]

Presentation of Offshore Mariners Wives Association Friend of the Fishing Industry Award to Kevin Stokesbury: Jim Kendall, New Bedford Seafood Consulting (company), E2348 [9DE]

Amendments

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2830), H2677, H2712, H2714, H2715, H2717, H2718, H2719, H2721, H2722, H2723, H2725, H2727, H2728, H2729, H2730 [24AP]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2830), consideration (H. Res. 1126), H2595 [23AP]

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution From Ships (MARPOL): implementation of the Protocol of 1997 relative to the regulation of air pollution from ships (H.R. 802), S6303 [26JN], H6191 [8JY]

Articles and editorials

50 Years Later, Nautilus Crew Still Feels It Could Repeat Polar Feat, H6420 [14JY]

Infamy, S159 [23JA]

Navy Veteran Tribute Bill Lands in Congress, H7603 [30JY]

Station Menemsha Wins Rare Readiness Award, E189 [14FE]

Wonder of Nautilus, H6420 [14JY]

Bills and resolutions

American Sail Training Association: tribute (see S. Res. 668), S9025 [18SE] (see H. Res. 1469), H8477 [18SE]

Arms Export Control Act: transfer naval vessels to certain foreign recipients, assess military status of and provide assistance to Israel, and continue military cooperation with the Republic of Korea (see H.R. 7177), H10299 [27SE]

Barry M. Goldwater (U.S.S.): designate (see H. Con. Res. 359), H4321 [20MY]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2830), consideration (see H. Res. 1126), H2551 [22AP]

———conduct evaluation and review of certain vessel discharges (see S. 2645), S1054 [14FE] (see H.R. 5594), H1538 [11MR]

———issue regulations requiring pilots of certain vessels to carry and utilize a portable electronic device equipped for navigational purposes (see H.R. 5428), H942 [13FE]

———restructure the Integrated Deepwater Program (see H.R. 6999), H9083 [23SE]

———tribute to efforts relative to life saving (see S. Res. 433), S445 [29JA]

———tribute to efforts relative to the seizure of cocaine at sea (see S. Res. 429), S329 [25JA]

Constellation (U.S.S.): recognize historical significance as a reminder of the participation of the U.S. in the transatlantic slave trade and of the efforts of the U.S. to end the slave trade (see S. Res. 540), S3508 [29AP] (see H. Res. 1159), H2852 [29AP]

Copyrights: amend vessel hull design protection laws to clarify distinction between hull and deck and provide factors for protection of a revised design and guidance for assessment of similarity (see S. 3106), S5447 [10JN] (see H.R. 6531), H6726 [17JY]

Corps of Engineers: include additional area in Atchafalaya River and Bayous Chene, Boeuf, and Black, LA, navigation project (see S. 2740), S1876 [11MR] (see H.R. 5589), H1538 [11MR]

Crime: make the embarkment and operation of stateless submersible or semi-submersible vessels subject to Federal prosecution (see S. 3198), S6158 [25JN] (see S. 3351), S7573 [28JY] (see S. 3526), S9025 [18SE] (see S. 3598), S9493 [25SE] (see H.R. 6295), H5579 [18JN] (see H.R. 7099), H9973 [25SE]

Dept. of Commerce: prescribe regulations to reduce the incidence of vessels colliding with North Atlantic right whales by limiting the speed of vessels (see S. 2657), S1121 [25FE] (see H.R. 5536), H1341 [5MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorize permanent treatment for participants in chemical and biological testing conducted by Deseret Test Center and a health impact study of Project Shipboard Hazard and Defense (see S. 2937), S3507 [29AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: waive the transportation worker identification credential (TWIC card) requirement for certain small business merchant mariners (see S. 3377), S7904 [31JY]

Dept. of the Interior: establish a pilot program to provide for the preservation and rehabilitation of historic lighthouses (see S. 3555), S9414 [24SE]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a Port of Guam Improvement Enterprise Program (see H.R. 6007), H3402 [8MY]

EPA: clarify circumstances under which permits for discharges from certain vessels may be required and conduct a study of discharges incidental to the normal operation of vessels (see S. 3298), S7030 [22JY] (see H.R. 6556), H6733 [21JY]

Farenholt (U.S.S.): recognize crew for valor and bravery in the South Pacific during service in World War II (see H. Res. 1248), H5044 [5JN]

Fish and fishing: establish uniform administrative and enforcement procedures and penalties to enforce the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act and similar statutes (see S. 2907), S3401 [24AP]

———include persons engaged in the fishery industry as charter boats or recreational fishermen in certain collective marketing associations (see S. 2803), S2346 [2AP] (see H.R. 5850), H2486 [17AP]

———permit qualified withdrawals from certain capital construction fund accounts for gear or equipment required for fishery conservation or safety at life at sea (see S. 2865), S3026 [15AP]

Government regulations: establish national standards for discharges from cruise vessels into U.S. waters (see S. 2881), S3144 [17AP] (see H.R. 6434), H6229 [8JY]

———extend exemption for vessels operating within the Boundary Line from fire-retardent materials construction requirement (see S. 3498), S8855 [16SE]

Landing Ship Tanks (LST): recognize role played in conflicts since World War II and the Navy and Coast Guard veterans who served on such ships (see H. Res. 1316), H6176 [26JN]

Maritime Administration: reauthorize (see S. 2997), S3975 [8MY]

National Marina Day: designate (see H. Res. 1373), H7164 [24JY] (see H. Res. 1385), H7307 [29JY]

National security: enhance safety of U.S. ports of entry (see H.R. 5662), H1821 [31MR]

———limit foreign control of investments in certain U.S. critical infrastructure (see H.R. 5665), H1821 [31MR]

Nautilus (U.S.S.): anniversary of crossing the North Pole (see S. Res. 648), S8036 [1AU] (see H. Res. 1067), H1889 [1AP]

Navy: transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients (see S. 3052), S4792 [22MY]

Pearl Harbor, HI: anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard (see H. Res. 1139), H2658 [23AP]

Petroleum: double liability limits for single-hull tankers and tank barges (see S. 2700), S1521 [4MR]

———require new vessels for carrying oil fuel to have double hulls (see S. 2699), S1521 [4MR]

Pueblo (U.S.S.): request return to U.S. by Democratic People's Republic of Korea (see S. Res. 423), S207 [23JA]

Safety: establish requirements to ensure the security and safety of passengers and crew on cruise vessels (see S. 3204), S6285 [26JN] (see H.R. 6408), H6175 [26JN]

Shipping industry: improve port and intermodal supply chain security (see S. 3174), S5941 [20JN]

Space policy: congratulate the Navy and the Dept. of Defense for successfully intercepting the disabled National Reconnaissance Office satellite, NROL-21 (see H. Res. 1004), H1154 [27FE]

Taxation: exempt certain shipping from harbor maintenance tax (see S. 3199), S6158 [25JN]

———provide a temporary credit for commercial fisherman to offset high fuel costs (see S. 3234), S6504 [9JY]

Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve: expand boundaries (see H.R. 6204), H5043 [5JN]

U.S.-Bahamas Proliferation Security Initiative Shipboarding Agreement: recognize (see H. Res. 1505), H9974 [25SE]

Veterans: presume service-connection for diseases associated with exposure to biological, chemical, or other toxic agents as part of Project 112/Shipboard Hazard and Defense (see H.R. 5954), H3018 [1MY]

Water pollution: address certain discharges incidental to the normal operation of a recreational vessel (see S. 2766), S2132 [13MR] (see H.R. 5949), H3018 [1MY]

———establish a marine emergency protocol and requirements for double-hulling of vessel fuel tanks (see S. 2841), S2944 [10AP]

Histories

U.S.S. Henry County (LST-824), H7603 [30JY]

Letters

Coast Guard appropriations: Donald H. Kent, Jr., Dept. of Homeland Security, S7614 [29JY]

———T.W. Allen, Coast Guard, H2673, H2726 [24AP]

Coast Guard Marine Safety program: several retired Coast Guard officers, H2673 [24AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security implementation of a Hawaii specific coastwise passenger vessel rule protecting U.S.-flag cruise ships from unfair foreign competition: Representative Abercrombie, H2675 [24AP]

Integrated Deepwater Program Reform Act: Representative Bennie G. Thompson, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H10151 [27SE]

———Representative Oberstar, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H10151 [27SE]

Lists

Crewmembers of U.S.S. LST-325 back from Greece, H7603 [30JY]

World War II crew of U.S.S. LST-325, H7604 [30JY]

Messages

International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships: President Bush, S155 [22JA]

National Emergency Relative to Democratic People's Republic of Korea: President Bush, S6281 [26JN], H6103 [26JN]

Motions

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2830), H2733 [24AP]

Remarks in House

Arms Export Control Act: transfer naval vessels to certain foreign recipients, assess military status of and provide assistance to Israel, and continue military cooperation with the Republic of Korea (H.R. 7177), H10276-H10278 [27SE]

Blue Mountain Lake, NY: anniversary of Boat Livery, E1431 [10JY], E1459 [15JY]

Bridges: provide for removal of certain structurally deficient bridges on Federal-aid highways when a replacement has been constructed, H7094, H7095 [24JY]

Chicago, IL: anniversary of Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac, E1500 [17JY]

Chilmark, MA: Coast Guard Station Menemsha recipient of Coast Guard Sumner I. Kimball Readiness Award, E189 [14FE]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2830), H2557 [23AP], H2663-H2736, H2742 [24AP], H4445 [21MY], H5551 [18JN], H6743 [22JY], E271 [28FE], E734 [24AP], E745 [25AP], E749 [29AP]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2830), consideration (H. Res. 1126), H2586-H2595 [23AP]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2830), motion to recommit, H2734, H2735 [24AP]

———clarify amount of wages for crews on passenger vessels that would be available for cash withdrawal, H2667 [24AP]

———clarify delegation of certain functions to classification societies, H2667, H2668 [24AP]

———ensure that marine safety responsibilities do not prevent the carrying out of homeland security missions, H2718, H2719 [24AP]

———establish mandatory boater education programs, H2676 [24AP]

———establish marine safety as a core function, H2669, H2725, H2726 [24AP]

———funding, H369 [22JA]

———require Internet posting of the number of deaths, missing persons, and reported crimes committed on cruise ships and require cruise lines to include this as a link on their public Internet sites, H2715-H2717 [24AP]

———require marine pilots to carry portable electronic navigational devices, H2668, H2673 [24AP]

———restructure the Integrated Deepwater Program (H.R. 6999), H10145-H10155 [27SE]

———tribute to Coast Guard Sector Buffalo, E1001 [21MY]

———tribute to efforts relative to the seizure of cocaine at sea, H5551 [18JN]

———tribute to efforts relative to the seizure of cocaine at sea (H. Res. 866), H368-H370 [22JA], E64 [23JA]

Colombia: drug cartels use of submarines to smuggle drugs into U.S., H2534 [22AP]

Constellation (U.S.S.): recognize historical significance as a reminder of the participation of the U.S. in the transatlantic slave trade and of the efforts of the U.S. to end the slave trade (H. Res. 1159), H7874-H7876 [9SE]

Copyrights: amend vessel hull design protection laws to clarify distinction between hull and deck and provide factors for protection of a revised design and guidance for assessment of similarity (H.R. 6531), H6740, H6741 [22JY]

Crime: express importance of protecting cruise ship passengers against crimes on the high seas and ensure perpetrators of such crimes are brought to justice (H. Res. 652), E532 [8AP]

———make the embarkment and operation of stateless submersible or semi-submersible vessels subject to Federal prosecution, H2670, H2717, H2718 [24AP], H5551 [18JN], H10150-H10155 [27SE]

———make the embarkment and operation of stateless submersible or semi-submersible vessels subject to Federal prosecution (H.R. 6295), H7237-H7240 [29JY]

———make the embarkment and operation of stateless submersible or semi-submersible vessels subject to Federal prosecution (S. 3598), H10251-H10254 [27SE], H10631 [29SE]

Dept. of Defense: DDG-1000 multi-mission surface combatant funding, H4421, H4422 [21MY]

———Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Capital Improvement Program funding, H9211 [24SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: conduct pilot program to deploy mobile biometric identification equipment on maritime vessels for immigration enforcement, H2670, H2719, H2720 [24AP]

———conduct pilot program to deploy mobile biometric identification equipment on maritime vessels for immigration enforcement (H.R. 2490), H7182, H7183 [29JY]

———expand enforcement authority of coastwise passenger vessel laws by including the Coast Guard, H2675 [24AP]

———notify FERC relative to safety of marine traffic near liquefied natural gas facilities, H2721, H2722 [24AP]

———permit a secondary authentication system to verify identity of those applying for transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC cards), H2722, H2723 [24AP]

———prepare assessment of enrollment site for transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC cards), H2729, H2730 [24AP], E734 [24AP]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a Port of Guam Improvement Enterprise Program, H4785 [22MY]

Earth Voyager (vessel): tribute to the Healthy Lakes, Healthy Lives tour, E1167 [9JN]

EPA: clarify circumstances under which permits for discharges from certain vessels may be required and conduct a study of discharges incidental to the normal operation of vessels (S. 3298), H6752-H6756 [22JY]

Farenholt (U.S.S.): recognize crew for valor and bravery in the South Pacific during service in World War II (H. Res. 1248), H7600, H7601 [30JY]

Fish and fishing: moratorium on regulations negatively impacting the shrimp industry, E1281 [19JN]

Florida: repeal requirement to have a license for employment in the business of salvaging on the coast of Florida (S. 2482), H10141, H10142 [27SE]

Government regulations: establish national standards for discharges from cruise vessels into U.S. waters (H.R. 6434), E1414 [9JY]

———establish vessel ballast water management requirements, H2588-H2590 [23AP], H2666, H2668, H2671, H2674, H2676, H2677 [24AP], E745 [25AP]

———provide authority to require ballast water treatment systems for vessels operating exclusively within the Great Lakes, H2728, H2729 [24AP]

Guam: recognize as U.S. port for purposes of repairs, overhaul, and maintenance of Coast Guard vessels, H2557 [23AP]

Hull, MA: Coast Guard Station Allerton recipient of Coast Guard Sumner I. Kimball Readiness Award, E193 [14FE]

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution From Ships (MARPOL): implementation of the Protocol of 1997 relative to the regulation of air pollution from ships (H.R. 802), Senate amendment, H6191-H6196 [8JY]

Kelso, Frank, II: U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association Distinguished Graduate Award recipient, E1110 [3JN]

Landing Ship Tanks (LST): recognize role played in conflicts since World War II and the Navy and Coast Guard veterans who served on such ships (H. Res. 1316), H7601-H7604 [30JY]

Lincoln, Abraham: tribute to Lincoln's Journey of Remembrance boat trip, E1738 [9SE]

Marquette, MI: transfer certain lands owned by the Coast Guard, H2731, H2732 [24AP]

Milton, FL: anniversary of Naval Air Station Whiting Field, E1798 [16SE]

Missouri (U.S.S.): tribute to keel laying ceremony, E2134 [28SE]

National Safe Boating Week: observance, E1001 [21MY]

National security: enhance safety of U.S. ports of entry, H2677 [24AP]

Nautilus (U.S.S.): anniversary of crossing the North Pole (H. Res. 1067), H6419-H6421 [14JY], E468 [1AP]

Navy: anniversary of submarine force, E652 [17AP]

———shipbuilding funding, H4427 [21MY]

North Carolina (U.S.S.): tribute to commanding officer and crew, E758 [29AP]

Pearl Harbor, HI: anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard (H. Res. 1139), H6773-H6775 [22JY], E891 [13MY]

Pinellas County, FL: Coast Guard Auxiliarists winners of International Search and Rescue Competition, E205 [14FE]

Reilly, Kathleen A.: Navy Reserve Sailor of the Year award recipient, E1623 [30JY]

Safety: establish requirements to ensure the security and safety of passengers and crew on cruise vessels (H.R. 6408), E1368 [26JN]

Space policy: congratulate the Navy and the Dept. of Defense for successfully intercepting the disabled National Reconnaissance Office satellite, NROL-21, E300 [5MR]

States: simplify method of obtaining an FBI background check on port workers, H2589 [23AP]

Stokesbury, Kevin: Offshore Mariners Wives Association Friend of the Fishing Industry Award recipient, E2348 [9DE]

Supreme Court: ongoing litigation concerning the Exxon Valdez (vessel) oil spill, E478 [2AP]

Taxation: equitable treatment for certain individuals performing duties on vessels relative to State and local taxes, H2668 [24AP]

U.S. Coast Guard Academy: require congressional nomination for admission, H6743 [22JY]

USS Ponchatoula Shipmates Association: tribute, E1168 [9JN]

Veterans: allow care at VA facilities for disesases associated with exposure to biological, chemical, or other toxic agents as part of Project 112/Shipboard Hazard and Defense without proving service connection, H7722, H7723 [31JY]

Virgin Islands: port security funding, E749 [29AP]

Water pollution: address certain discharges incidental to the normal operation of a recreational vessel, H2713 [24AP]

———address certain discharges incidental to the normal operation of a recreational vessel (S. 2766), H6749-H6752 [22JY]

Remarks in Senate

American Sail Training Association: tribute (S. Res. 668), S9040 [18SE]

Arms Export Control Act: transfer naval vessels to certain foreign recipients, assess military status of and provide assistance to Israel, and continue military cooperation with the Republic of Korea (H.R. 7177), S10396 [1OC]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2830), S7614 [29JY]

———tribute to efforts in Alaska Ranger (vessel) rescue mission, S2218 [31MR]

———tribute to efforts relative to life saving (S. Res. 433), S454 [29JA]

———tribute to efforts relative to the seizure of cocaine at sea (S. Res. 429), S456 [29JA]

Cole (U.S.S.): investigation into the terrorist attack on Navy destroyer in Yemen, S3884 [7MY]

Constellation (U.S.S.): recognize historical significance as a reminder of the participation of the U.S. in the transatlantic slave trade and of the efforts of the U.S. to end the slave trade (S. Res. 540), S9344 [23SE]

Copyrights: amend vessel hull design protection laws to clarify distinction between hull and deck and provide factors for protection of a revised design and guidance for assessment of similarity (H.R. 6531), S10186 [30SE]

———amend vessel hull design protection laws to clarify distinction between hull and deck and provide factors for protection of a revised design and guidance for assessment of similarity (S. 3106), S5449 [10JN]

Coral Reef Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1580), S176 [23JA]

Crime: make the embarkment and operation of stateless submersible or semi-submersible vessels subject to Federal prosecution (S. 3351), S7576 [28JY]

———make the embarkment and operation of stateless submersible or semi-submersible vessels subject to Federal prosecution (S. 3526), S9167 [18SE]

———make the embarkment and operation of stateless submersible or semi-submersible vessels subject to Federal prosecution (S. 3598), S9553 [25SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: waive the transportation worker identification credential (TWIC card) requirement for certain small business merchant mariners (S. 3377), S7915, S7916 [31JY]

Dept. of the Interior: establish a pilot program to provide for the preservation and rehabilitation of historic lighthouses (S. 3555), S9420 [24SE]

EPA: clarify circumstances under which permits for discharges from certain vessels may be required and conduct a study of discharges incidental to the normal operation of vessels (S. 3298), S6981 [22JY]

Fish and fishing: include persons engaged in the fishery industry as charter boats or recreational fishermen in certain collective marketing associations (S. 2803), S2358 [2AP]

———permit qualified withdrawals from certain capital construction fund accounts for gear or equipment required for fishery conservation or safety at life at sea (S. 2865), S3031 [15AP]

Florida: repeal requirement to have a license for employment in the business of salvaging on the coast of Florida (S. 2482), S5331 [5JN]

Government regulations: establish national standards for discharges from cruise vessels into U.S. waters (S. 2881), S3147 [17AP]

———extend exemption for vessels operating within the Boundary Line from fire-retardent materials construction requirement (S. 3498), S8859 [16SE]

Hodgdon Yachts Inc.: tribute to development of V.1 Mako vessel for the Navy, S728 [6FE]

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution From Ships (MARPOL): implementation of the Protocol of 1997 relative to the regulation of air pollution from ships (H.R. 802), S6303, S6304 [26JN]

National security: military readiness of U.S. forces, S1225 [27FE]

Nautilus (U.S.S.): anniversary of crossing the North Pole, S8021 [1AU]

———anniversary of crossing the North Pole (S. Res. 648), S9179 [22SE]

Navy: DDG-1000 Zumwalt destroyer program funding, S9907 [27SE]

———transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients (S. 1565) (S. 3052), S4795 [22MY]

Oldenburg Group Inc.: anniversary of Oldenburg Lake Shore product line, S6650 [14JY]

Pearl Harbor, HI: anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard (H. Res. 1139), S3885, S3886 [7MY]

Polynesian Voyaging Society: tribute, S9015 [18SE]

Pueblo (U.S.S.): request return to U.S. by Democratic People's Republic of Korea (S. Res. 423), S159, S215 [23JA]

Stockton, CA: anniversary of Port of Stockton, S442 [29JA]

Supreme Court: ongoing litigation concerning the Exxon Valdez (vessel) oil spill, S1157 [26FE]

Taxation: provide a temporary credit for commercial fisherman to offset high fuel costs (S. 3234), S6505 [9JY]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S154 [22JA]

———resolutions of ratification considered and ratified en bloc, S9554 [25SE], S9850 [26SE]

Water pollution: address certain discharges incidental to the normal operation of a recreational vessel (S. 2766), S6981 [22JY], S7732 [30JY]

———address certain discharges incidental to the normal operation of a recreational vessel (S. 2766), unanimous-consent request, S6267 [26JN]

———establish a marine emergency protocol and requirements for double-hulling of vessel fuel tanks (S. 2841), S2947 [10AP]

Wilbur Yachts (business): anniversary, S9408 [24SE]

Reports filed

Ballast Water Management Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1578) (S. Rept. 110-269), S1467 [3MR]

Clean Boating Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2766) (S. Rept. 110-398), S5962 [23JN]

———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5949) (H. Rept. 110-765), H6823 [22JY]

Coast Guard Appropriations: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2830) (H. Rept. 110-338), H2657 [23AP]

Coast Guard Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1892) (S. Rept. 110-261), S658 [5FE]

Consideration of H.R. 2830, Coast Guard Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1126) (H. Rept. 110-604), H2551 [22AP]

Coral Reef Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1580) (S. Rept. 110-276), S2130 [13MR]

Dept. of Commerce Regulations To Reduce the Incidence of Vessels Colliding With North Atlantic Right Whales by Limiting the Speed of Vessels: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2657) (S. Rept. 110-429), S7029 [22JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security Pilot Program To Deploy Mobile Biometric Identification Equipment on Maritime Vessels for Immigration Enforcement: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 2490) (H. Rept. 110-751), H6405 [10JY]

Double Liability Limits for Single-Hull Tankers and Tank Barges: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2700) (S. Rept. 110-445), S8130 [8SE]

International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8375 [11SE]

International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2907) (S. Rept. 110-469), S8947 [17SE]

Marine Vessel Emissions Reduction Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1499) (S. Rept. 110-413), S6559 [10JY]

Maritime Administration Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2997) (S. Rept. 110-457), S8375 [11SE]

Maritime Pollution Prevention Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (H.R. 802) (S. Rept. 110-394), S5962 [23JN]

Naval Vessel Transfer Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3052) (S. Rept. 110-451), S8275 [10SE]

Next Generation of Border and Maritime Security Technologies Provision: Committee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 3916) (H. Rept. 110-684), H4973 [4JN]

Oil Spill Prevention Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2699) (S. Rept. 110-513), S9655 [26SE]

Protocols to the Convention Concerning Safety of Maritime Navigation and to the Protocol Concerning Safety of Fixed Platforms on the Continental Shelf: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 110-25), S8854 [16SE]

Recognize Historical Significance of U.S.S. Constellation as a Reminder of Participation of the U.S. in Transatlantic Slave Trade and of Efforts of the U.S. To End the Slave Trade: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 540), S9025 [18SE]

Repeal Requirement To Have a License for Employment in the Business of Salvaging on the Coast of Florida: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2482) (S. Rept. 110-340), S4791 [22MY]

Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve Boundary Modification Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2281) (S. Rept. 110-511), S9655 [26SE]

Tribute to Coast Guard Efforts Relative to the Seizure of Cocaine at Sea: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 866) (H. Rept. 110-513), H389 [22JA]

Resolutions of ratification

International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships, S8382 [11SE], S9850 [26SE]

Protocols to the Convention Concerning Safety of Maritime Navigation and to the Protocol Concerning Safety of Fixed Platforms on the Continental Shelf, S8854 [16SE], S9556 [25SE]

Statements

Coast Guard Appropriations: Executive Office of the President, H2594 [23AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 866, tribute to Coast Guard efforts relative to the seizure of cocaine at sea, H368 [22JA]

H. Res. 1067, U.S.S. Nautilus North Pole crossing anniversary, H6419 [14JY]

H. Res. 1126, consideration of H.R. 2830, Coast Guard appropriations, H2586 [23AP]

H. Res. 1139, Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard anniversary, H6773 [22JY]

H. Res. 1159, recognize historical significance of U.S.S. Constellation as a reminder of the participation of the U.S. in the transatlantic slave trade and of the efforts of the U.S. to end the slave trade, H7874 [9SE]

H. Res. 1248, recognize crew of U.S.S. Farenholt for valor and bravery in the South Pacific during service in World War II, H7600 [30JY]

H. Res. 1316, recognize role played by Landing Ship Tanks (LST) in conflicts since World War II and the Navy and Coast Guard veterans who served on such ships, H7601 [30JY]

H.R. 802, Maritime Pollution Prevention Act, S6303 [26JN], H6191 [8JY]

H.R. 2490, Dept. of Homeland Security pilot program to deploy mobile biometric identification equipment on maritime vessels for immigration enforcement, H7182 [29JY]

H.R. 2830, Coast Guard appropriations, H2677-H2712 [24AP]

H.R. 6295, Drug Trafficking Vessel Interdiction Act, H7238 [29JY]

H.R. 6531, amend vessel hull design protection laws to clarify distinction between hull and deck and provide factors for protection of a revised design and guidance for assessment of similarity, H6740 [22JY]

H.R. 6999, Integrated Deepwater Program Reform Act, H10145-H10150 [27SE]

H.R. 7177, transfer naval vessels to certain foreign recipients, assess military status of and provide assistance to Israel, and continue military cooperation with the Republic of Korea, H10277 [27SE]

S. 2482, repeal requirement to have a license for employment in the business of salvaging on the coast of Florida, S5331 [5JN], H10141 [27SE]

S. 2766, Clean Boating Act, S6982 [22JY], H6749 [22JY]

S. 2803, Charter and Recreational Fishing Collective Marketing Act, S2358 [2AP]

S. 2865, Fisheries Capital Construction Fund Enhancement Act, S3031 [15AP]

S. 2881, Clean Cruise Ship Act, S3148-S3154 [17AP]

S. 3052, Naval Vessel Transfer Act, S4795 [22MY]

S. 3106, amend vessel hull design protection laws to clarify distinction between hull and deck and provide factors for protection of a revised design and guidance for assessment of similarity, S5449 [10JN]

S. 3298, clarify circumstances under which EPA permits for discharges from certain vessels may be required and conduct a study of discharges incidental to the normal operation of vessels, S6983 [22JY], H6752 [22JY]

S. 3377, Small Marine Business and Fishing Guide Relief Act, S7916 [31JY]

S. 3498, extend exemption for vessels operating within the Boundary Line from fire-retardent materials construction requirement, S8859 [16SE]

S. 3555, National Lighthouse Stewardship Act, S9420 [24SE]

S. 3598, Drug Trafficking Vessel Interdiction Act, S9553 [25SE], H10251 [27SE]

S. Res. 423, request return of U.S.S. Pueblo to U.S. by Democratic People's Republic of Korea, S210, S215 [23JA]

S. Res. 429, tribute to Coast Guard efforts relative to the seizure of cocaine at sea, S331 [25JA], S456 [29JA]

S. Res. 433, tribute to Coast Guard efforts relative to life saving, S449, S455 [29JA]

S. Res. 540, recognize historical significance of U.S.S. Constellation as a reminder of the participation of the U.S. in the transatlantic slave trade and of the efforts of the U.S. to end the slave trade, S3514 [29AP], S9344 [23SE]

S. Res. 648, U.S.S. Nautilus North Pole crossing anniversary, S8050 [1AU], S9181 [22SE]

S. Res. 668, tribute to American Sail Training Association, S9040 [18SE]