[House Report 117-282]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]


117th Congress }                                          { Report
                        HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
 2nd Session   }                                          { 117-282

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                COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2022

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 March 29, 2022.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the 
              State of the Union and ordered to be printed

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 Mr. DeFazio, from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 
                        submitted the following

                              R E P O R T

                        [To accompany H.R. 6865]

    The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, to whom 
was referred the bill (H.R. 6865) to authorize appropriations 
for the Coast Guard, and for other purposes, having considered 
the same, reports favorably thereon with an amendment and 
recommends that the bill as amended do pass.

                                CONTENTS

                                                                   Page
Purpose of Legislation...........................................    37
Background and Need for Legislation..............................    37
Hearings.........................................................    44
Legislative History and Consideration............................    45
Committee Votes..................................................    45
Committee Oversight Findings.....................................    46
New Budget Authority and Tax Expenditures........................    46
Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate........................    47
Performance Goals and Objectives.................................    47
Duplication of Federal Programs..................................    47
Congressional Earmarks, Limited Tax Benefits, and Limited Tariff 
  Benefits.......................................................    47
Federal Mandates Statement.......................................    47
Preemption Clarification.........................................    47
Advisory Committee Statement.....................................    47
Applicability to Legislative Branch..............................    48
Section-by-Section Analysis of the Legislation...................    48
Changes in Existing Law Made by the Bill, as Reported............    58

    The amendment is as follows:
  Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the 
following:

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

  (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Coast Guard 
Authorization Act of 2022''.
  (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as 
follows:

Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.

                         TITLE I--AUTHORIZATION

Sec. 101. Authorization of appropriations.
Sec. 102. Authorized levels of military strength and training.
Sec. 103. Shoreside infrastructure and facilities.
Sec. 104. Availability of amounts for acquisition of additional 
cutters.

                         TITLE II--COAST GUARD

                 Subtitle A--Military Personnel Matters

Sec. 201. Authorized strength.
Sec. 202. Continuation of officers with certain critical skills on 
active duty.
Sec. 203. Number and distribution of officers on active duty promotion 
list.
Sec. 204. Coast Guard behavioral health policy.
Sec. 205. Improving representation of women and of racial and ethnic 
minorities among Coast Guard active-duty members.

                    Subtitle B--Operational Matters

Sec. 206. Pilot project for enhancing Coast Guard cutter readiness 
through condition-based maintenance.
Sec. 207. Unmanned systems strategy.
Sec. 208. Budgeting of Coast Guard relating to certain operations.
Sec. 209. Report on San Diego maritime domain awareness.
Sec. 210. Great Lakes winter shipping.
Sec. 211. Center of expertise for Great Lakes oil spill search and 
response.
Sec. 212. Study on laydown of Coast Guard cutters.

                       Subtitle C--Other Matters

Sec. 213. Responses of Commandant of the Coast Guard to safety 
recommendations.
Sec. 214. Conveyance of Coast Guard vessels for public purposes.
Sec. 215. Acquisition life-cycle cost estimates.
Sec. 216. National Coast Guard Museum funding plan.
Sec. 217. Report on Coast Guard explosive ordnance disposal.
Sec. 218. Pribilof Island transition completion actions.
Sec. 219. Notification of communication outages.

                          TITLE III--MARITIME

                          Subtitle A--Shipping

Sec. 301. Nonoperating individual.
Sec. 302. Oceanographic research vessels.
Sec. 303. Atlantic Coast port access routes briefing.

                       Subtitle B--Vessel Safety

Sec. 304. Fishing vessel safety.
Sec. 305. Requirements for DUKW-type amphibious passenger vessels.
Sec. 306. Exoneration and limitation of liability for small passengers 
vessels.
Sec. 307. Automatic identification system requirements.

                    Subtitle C--Shipbuilding Program

Sec. 308. Loans for retrofitting to qualify as a vessel of the United 
States.
Sec. 309. Qualified vessel.
Sec. 310. Establishing a capital construction fund.

                        TITLE IV--MISCELLANEOUS

                         Subtitle A--Navigation

Sec. 401. Restriction on changing salvors.
Sec. 402. Towing vessel inspection fees.
Sec. 403. Providing requirements for vessels anchored in established 
anchorage grounds.
Sec. 404. Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force.
Sec. 405. Limitation on recovery for certain injuries incurred in 
aquaculture activities.

                       Subtitle B--Other Matters

Sec. 406. Information on type approval certificates.
Sec. 407. Passenger vessel security and safety requirements.
Sec. 408. Cargo waiting time reduction.
Sec. 409. Limited indemnity provisions in standby oil spill response 
contracts.
Sec. 410. Port Coordination Council for Point Spencer.
Sec. 411. Alaska oil spill planning criteria.
Sec. 412. Nonapplicability.
Sec. 413. Report on enforcement of coastwise laws.
Sec. 414. Land conveyance, Sharpe Army Depot, Lathrop, California.
Sec. 415. Center of Expertise for Marine Environmental Response.
Sec. 416. Prohibition on entry and operation.
Sec. 417. St. Lucie River railroad bridge.
Sec. 418. Assistance related to marine mammals.
Sec. 419. Manning and crewing requirements for certain vessels, 
vehicles, and structures.

 TITLE V--SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE

Sec. 501. Definitions.
Sec. 502. Convicted sex offender as grounds for denial.
Sec. 503. Sexual harassment or sexual assault as grounds for suspension 
or revocation.
Sec. 504. Accommodation; notices.
Sec. 505. Protection against discrimination.
Sec. 506. Alcohol prohibition.
Sec. 507. Surveillance requirements.
Sec. 508. Master key control.
Sec. 509. Safety management systems.
Sec. 510. Requirement to report sexual assault and harassment.
Sec. 511. Civil actions for personal injury or death of seamen.
Sec. 512. Administration of sexual assault forensic examination kits.

       TITLE VI--TECHNICAL, CONFORMING, AND CLARIFYING AMENDMENTS

Sec. 601. Technical corrections.
Sec. 602. Transportation worker identification credential technical 
amendments.
Sec. 603. Reinstatement.

                         TITLE I--AUTHORIZATION

SEC. 101. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

  Section 4902 of title 14, United States Code, is amended--
          (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking ``years 
        2020 and 2021'' and inserting ``years 2022 and 2023'';
          (2) in paragraph (1)--
                  (A) in subparagraph (A)--
                          (i) by striking ``$8,151,620,850 for fiscal 
                        year 2020'' and inserting ``$9,282,360,000 for 
                        fiscal year 2022''; and
                          (ii) by striking ``$8,396,169,475 for fiscal 
                        year 2021'' and inserting ``$10,210,596,000 for 
                        fiscal year 2023'';
                  (B) in subparagraph (B) by striking ``$17,035,000'' 
                and inserting ``$17,723,520''; and
                  (C) in subparagraph (C) by striking ``$17,376,000'' 
                and inserting ``$18,077,990'';
          (3) in paragraph (2)--
                  (A) in subparagraph (A)--
                          (i) by striking ``$2,794,745,000 for fiscal 
                        year 2020'' and inserting ``$3,312,114,000 for 
                        fiscal year 2022''; and
                          (ii) by striking ``$3,312,114,000 for fiscal 
                        year 2021'' and inserting ``$3,477,600,000 for 
                        fiscal year 2023''; and
                  (B) in subparagraph (B)--
                          (i) by striking ``$10,000,000 for fiscal year 
                        2020'' and inserting ``$20,400,000 for fiscal 
                        year 2022''; and
                          (ii) by striking ``$20,000,000 for fiscal 
                        year 2021'' and inserting ``$20,808,000 for 
                        fiscal year 2023'';
          (4) in paragraph (3)--
                  (A) by striking ``$13,834,000 for fiscal year 2020'' 
                and inserting ``$14,393,220 for fiscal year 2022''; and
                  (B) by striking ``$14,111,000 for fiscal year 2021'' 
                and inserting ``$14,681,084 for fiscal year 2023''; and
          (5) in paragraph (4)--
                  (A) by striking ``$205,107,000 for fiscal year 2020'' 
                and inserting ``$213,393,180 for fiscal year 2022''; 
                and
                  (B) by striking ``$209,209,000 for fiscal year 2021'' 
                and inserting ``$217,661,044 for fiscal year 2023''.

SEC. 102. AUTHORIZED LEVELS OF MILITARY STRENGTH AND TRAINING.

  Section 4904 of title 14, United States Code, is amended--
          (1) in subsection (a) by striking ``fiscal years 2020 and 
        2021'' and inserting ``fiscal years 2022 and 2023''; and
          (2) in subsection (b) by striking ``fiscal years 2020 and 
        2021'' and inserting ``fiscal years 2022 and 2023''.

SEC. 103. SHORESIDE INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES.

  (a) In General.--Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated under 
section 4902(2)(A) of title 14, United States Code, for each of fiscal 
years 2022 and 2023, up to $585,000,000 shall be authorized for the 
Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to 
fund the acquisition, construction, rebuilding, or improvement of Coast 
Guard shoreside infrastructure and facilities necessary to support 
Coast Guard operations and readiness.
  (b) Baltimore Coast Guard Yard.--Of the amounts set aside under 
subsection (a), up to $175,000,000 shall be authorized to improve 
facilities at the Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore, Maryland, including 
improvements to piers and wharves, dry dock, capital equipment 
utilities, or dredging necessary to facilitate access to such Yard.
  (c) Training Center Cape May.--Of the amounts set aside under 
subsection (a), up to $60,000,000 shall be authorized to fund Phase I, 
in fiscal year 2022, and Phase II, in fiscal year 2023, for the 
recapitalization of the barracks at the United States Coast Guard 
Training Center Cape May in Cape May, New Jersey.
  (d) Mitigation of Hazard Risks.--In carrying out projects with funds 
authorized under this section, the Coast Guard shall mitigate, to the 
greatest extent practicable, natural hazard risks identified in any 
Shore Infrastructure Vulnerability Assessment for Phase I related to 
such projects.
  (e) Fort Wadsworth, New York.--Of the amounts set aside under 
subsection (a), up to $1,200,000 shall be authorized to fund a 
construction project to--
          (1) complete repairs to the Station, New York, waterfront, 
        including repairs to the concrete pier; and
          (2) replace floating piers Alpha and Bravo, the South 
        Breakwater and Ice Screen, the North Breakwater and Ice Screen, 
        and the seawall.

SEC. 104. AVAILABILITY OF AMOUNTS FOR ACQUISITION OF ADDITIONAL 
                    CUTTERS.

  (a) In General.--Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated under--
          (1) section 4902(2)(A)(i) of title 14, United States Code, as 
        amended by section 101 of this title, for fiscal year 2022;
                  (A) $300,000,000 shall be authorized for the 
                acquisition of a twelfth National Security Cutter; and
                  (B) $210,000,000 shall be authorized for the 
                acquisition of 3 Fast Response Cutters; and
          (2) section 4902(2)(A)(ii) of title 14, United States Code, 
        as amended by section 101 of this title, for fiscal year 2023;
                  (A) $300,000,000 shall be authorized for the 
                acquisition of a twelfth National Security Cutter; and
                  (B) $210,000,000 shall be authorized for the 
                acquisition of 3 Fast Response Cutters.
  (b) Treatment of Acquired Cutter.--Any cutter acquired using amounts 
authorized under subsection (a) shall be in addition to the National 
Security Cutters and Fast Response Cutters approved under the existing 
acquisition baseline in the program of record for the National Security 
Cutter and Fast Response Cutter.
  (c) Great Lakes Icebreaker Acquisition.--Of the amounts authorized to 
be appropriated under section 4902(2)(A)(ii) of title 14, United States 
Code--
          (1) for fiscal year 2022, $350,000,000 shall be authorized 
        for the acquisition of a Great Lakes icebreaker at least as 
        capable as Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw (WLBB-30); and
          (2) for fiscal year 2023, $20,000,000 shall be authorized for 
        the design and selection of icebreaking cutters for operation 
        in the Great Lakes, the Northeastern United States, and the 
        Arctic, as appropriate, that are at least as capable as the 
        Coast Guard 140-foot icebreaking tugs.
  (d) Drug and Migrant Interdiction.--Of the Fast Response Cutters 
authorized for acquisition under subsection (a), at least 1 shall be 
used for drug and migrant interdiction in the Caribbean Basin 
(including the Gulf of Mexico).

                         TITLE II--COAST GUARD

                 Subtitle A--Military Personnel Matters

SEC. 201. AUTHORIZED STRENGTH.

  Section 3702 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at 
the end the following:
  ``(c) The Secretary may vary the authorized end strength of the Coast 
Guard Selected Reserves for a fiscal year by a number equal to not more 
than 3 percent of such end strength upon a determination by the 
Secretary that varying such authorized end strength is in the national 
interest.
  ``(d) The Commandant may increase the authorized end strength of the 
Coast Guard Selected Reserves by a number equal to not more than 2 
percent of such authorized end strength upon a determination by the 
Commandant that such increase would enhance manning and readiness in 
essential units or in critical specialties or ratings.''.

SEC. 202. CONTINUATION OF OFFICERS WITH CERTAIN CRITICAL SKILLS ON 
                    ACTIVE DUTY.

  (a) In General.--Chapter 21 of title 14, United States Code, is 
amended by inserting after section 2165 the following:

``Sec. 2166. Continuation on active duty; Coast Guard officers with 
                    certain critical skills

  ``(a) In General.--The Commandant may authorize an officer in a grade 
above grade O-2 to remain on active duty after the date otherwise 
provided for the retirement of such officer in section 2154 of this 
title, if the officer possesses a critical skill, or specialty, or is 
in a career field designated pursuant to subsection (b).
  ``(b) Critical Skills, Specialty, or Career Field.--The Commandant 
shall designate any critical skill, specialty, or career field eligible 
for continuation on active duty as provided in subsection (a).
  ``(c) Duration of Continuation.--An officer continued on active duty 
pursuant to this section shall, if not earlier retired, be retired on 
the first day of the month after the month in which the officer 
completes 40 years of active service.
  ``(d) Policy.--The Commandant shall carry out this section by 
prescribing policy which shall specify the criteria to be used in 
designating any critical skill, specialty, or career field for purposes 
of subsection (b).''.
  (b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 21 of title 14, 
United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to 
section 2165 the following:

``2166. Continuation on active duty; Coast Guard officers with certain 
critical skills.''.

SEC. 203. NUMBER AND DISTRIBUTION OF OFFICERS ON ACTIVE DUTY PROMOTION 
                    LIST.

  (a) Maximum Number of Officers.--Section 2103(a) of title 14, United 
States Code, is amended to read as follows:
  ``(a) Maximum Total Number.--
          ``(1) In general.--The total number of Coast Guard 
        commissioned officers on the active duty promotion list, 
        excluding warrant officers, shall not exceed--
                  ``(A) 7,100 in fiscal year 2022;
                  ``(B) 7,200 in fiscal year 2023;
                  ``(C) 7,300 in fiscal year 2024; and
                  ``(D) 7,400 in fiscal year 2025 and each subsequent 
                fiscal year.
          ``(2) Temporary increase.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the 
        Commandant may temporarily increase the total number of 
        commissioned officers permitted under such paragraph by up to 2 
        percent for no more than 60 days following the date of the 
        commissioning of a Coast Guard Academy class.
          ``(3) Notification.--Not later than 30 days after exceeding 
        the total number of commissioned officers permitted under 
        paragraph (1), and each 30 days thereafter until the total 
        number of commissioned officers no longer exceeds the number of 
        such officers permitted under paragraph (1), the Commandant 
        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 number of 
        officers on the active duty promotion list on the last day of 
        the preceding 30-day period.''.
  (b) Officers Not on Active Duty Promotion List.--
          (1) In general.--Chapter 51 of title 14, United States Code, 
        is amended by adding at the end the following:

``Sec. 5113. Officers not on active duty promotion list

  ``Not later than 60 days after the date on which the President 
submits to Congress a budget pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, the 
Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate the number of Coast 
Guard officers serving at other Federal entities on a reimbursable 
basis but not on the active duty promotion list.''.
          (2) Clerical amendment.--The analysis for chapter 51 of title 
        14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the 
        following:

``5113. Officers not on active duty promotion list.''.

SEC. 204. COAST GUARD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH POLICY.

  (a) Interim Behavioral Health Policy.--Not later than 60 days after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard 
shall establish an interim behavioral health policy for members of the 
Coast Guard equivalent to the policy described in section 5.28 
(relating to behavioral health) of Department of Defense Instruction 
6130.03, volume 2, ``Medical Standards for Military Service: 
Retention''.
  (b) Termination.--The interim policy established under subsection (a) 
shall remain in effect until the date on which the Commandant issues a 
permanent behavior health policy for members of the Coast Guard which 
is, to the extent practicable, equivalent to such section 5.28.

SEC. 205. IMPROVING REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN AND OF RACIAL AND ETHNIC 
                    MINORITIES AMONG COAST GUARD ACTIVE-DUTY MEMBERS.

  (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall--
          (1) determine which recommendations in the RAND 
        representation report can practicably be implemented to promote 
        improved representation in the Coast Guard of--
                  (A) women; and
                  (B) racial and ethnic minorities; and
           (2) 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 the actions the Commandant has taken, or 
        plans to take, to implement such recommendations.
  (b) Curriculum and Training.--The Commandant shall update, to reflect 
actions described under subsection (a)(2), the curriculum and training 
materials used at--
          (1) officer accession points, including the Coast Guard 
        Academy and the Leadership Development Center;
          (2) enlisted member accession at the United States Coast 
        Guard Training Center Cape May in Cape May, New Jersey; and
          (3) the officer, enlisted member, and civilian leadership 
        courses managed by the Leadership Development Center.
  (c) Definition.--In this section, the term ``RAND representation 
report'' means the report titled ``Improving the Representation of 
Women and Racial/Ethnic Minorities Among U.S. Coast Guard Active-Duty 
Members'' issued by the Homeland Security Operational Analysis Center 
of the RAND Corporation on August 11, 2021.

                    Subtitle B--Operational Matters

SEC. 206. PILOT PROJECT FOR ENHANCING COAST GUARD CUTTER READINESS 
                    THROUGH CONDITION-BASED MAINTENANCE.

  (a) In General.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall conduct a pilot 
project to enhance cutter readiness and reduce lost patrol days through 
the deployment of commercially developed condition-based program 
standards for cutter maintenance, in accordance with the criteria set 
forth in subsection (b).
  (b) Criteria for Condition-Based Maintenance Evaluation.--In 
conducting the pilot project under subsection (a), the Commandant 
shall--
          (1) select at least 1 legacy cutter asset and 1 class of 
        cutters under construction with respect to which the 
        application of the pilot project would enhance readiness;
          (2) use commercially developed condition-based program 
        standards similar to those applicable to privately owned and 
        operated vessels or vessels owned or operated by other Federal 
        agencies (such as those currently operating under the direction 
        of Military Sealift Command);
          (3) create and model a full ship digital twin for the cutters 
        selected under paragraph (1);
          (4) install or modify instrumentation capable of producing 
        full hull, mechanical, and electrical data necessary to analyze 
        cutter operational conditions with active maintenance alerts; 
        and
          (5) deploy artificial intelligence, prognostic-based 
        integrated maintenance planning modeled after standards 
        described in paragraph (2).
  (c) Report to Congress.--The Commandant shall submit to the Committee 
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives--
          (1) an interim report not later than 6 months after the date 
        of enactment of this Act on the progress in carrying out the 
        pilot project described in subsection (a); and
          (2) a final report not later than 2 years after the date of 
        enactment of this Act on the results of the pilot project 
        described in subsection (a) that includes--
                  (A) options to integrate commercially developed 
                condition-based program standards for cutter 
                maintenance to Coast Guard cutters; and
                  (B) plans to deploy commercially developed condition-
                based program standards for cutter maintenance to Coast 
                Guard cutters.

SEC. 207. UNMANNED SYSTEMS STRATEGY.

  (a) Submission to Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date 
of enactment of this Act, 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 detailed description of the strategy of 
the Coast Guard to implement unmanned systems across mission areas, 
including--
          (1) the steps taken to implement actions recommended in the 
        consensus study report of the National Academies of Sciences, 
        Engineering, and Medicine published on November 12, 2020, 
        titled ``Leveraging Unmanned Systems for Coast Guard Missions: 
        A Strategic Imperative'';
          (2) the strategic goals and acquisition strategies for 
        proposed uses and procurements of unmanned systems;
          (3) a strategy to sustain competition and innovation for 
        procurement of unmanned systems and services for the Coast 
        Guard, including defining opportunities for new and existing 
        technologies; and
          (4) an estimate of the timeline, costs, staff resources, 
        technology, or other resources necessary to accomplish the 
        strategy.
  (b) Pilot Project.--
          (1) Autonomous control and computer vision technology.--The 
        Commandant of the Coast Guard, acting through the Blue 
        Technology Center of Expertise, shall conduct a pilot project 
        to retrofit an existing Coast Guard small boat with--
                  (A) commercially available autonomous control and 
                computer vision technology; and
                  (B) such sensors and methods of communication as are 
                necessary to demonstrate the ability of such control 
                and technology to assist in conducting search and 
                rescue, surveillance, and interdiction missions.
          (2) Collection of data.--The pilot project under paragraph 
        (1) shall evaluate commercially available products in the field 
        and collect operational data to inform future requirements.
          (3) Briefing.--Not later than 6 months after completing the 
        pilot project required under paragraph (1), the Commandant 
        shall brief the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
        of the House of Representatives and the Committee on commerce, 
        Science, and Transportation of the Senate on the evaluation of 
        the data derived from the project.

SEC. 208. BUDGETING OF COAST GUARD RELATING TO CERTAIN OPERATIONS.

  (a) In General.--Chapter 51 of title 14, United States Code, is 
further amended by adding at the end the following:

``Sec. 5114. Expenses of performing and executing defense readiness 
                    mission activities

  ``The Commandant of the Coast Guard shall include in the annual 
budget submission of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31, a 
dedicated budget line item that adequately represents a calculation of 
the annual costs and expenditures of performing and executing all 
defense readiness mission activities, including--
          ``(1) all expenses related to the Coast Guard's coordination, 
        training, and execution of defense readiness mission activities 
        in the Coast Guard's capacity as an Armed Force (as such term 
        is defined in section 101 of title 10) in support of Department 
        of Defense national security operations and activities or for 
        any other military department or defense agency (as such terms 
        are defined in such section);
          ``(2) costs associated with Coast Guard detachments assigned 
        in support of the Coast Guard's defense readiness mission; and
          ``(3) any other expenses, costs, or matters the Commandant 
        determines appropriate or otherwise of interest to Congress.''.
  (b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 51 of title 14, 
United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the 
following:

``5114. Expenses of performing and executing defense readiness mission 
activities.''.

SEC. 209. REPORT ON SAN DIEGO MARITIME DOMAIN AWARENESS.

  Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, 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 
report containing--
          (1) an overview of the maritime domain awareness in the area 
        of responsibility of the Coast Guard sector responsible for San 
        Diego, California, including--
                  (A) the average volume of known maritime traffic that 
                transited the area during fiscal years 2020 through 
                2022;
                  (B) current sensor platforms deployed by such sector 
                to monitor illicit activity occurring at sea in such 
                area;
                  (C) the number of illicit activity incidents at sea 
                in such area that the sector responded to during fiscal 
                years 2020 through 2022;
                  (D) an estimate of the volume of traffic engaged in 
                illicit activity at sea in such area and the type and 
                description of any vessels used to carry out illicit 
                activities that such sector responded to during fiscal 
                years 2020 through 2022; and
                  (E) the maritime domain awareness requirements to 
                effectively meet the mission of such sector;
          (2) a description of current actions taken by the Coast Guard 
        to partner with Federal, regional, State, and local entities to 
        meet the maritime domain awareness needs of such area;
          (3) a description of any gaps in maritime domain awareness 
        within the area of responsibility of such sector resulting from 
        an inability to meet the enduring maritime domain awareness 
        requirements of the sector or adequately respond to maritime 
        disorder;
          (4) an identification of current technology and assets the 
        Coast Guard has to mitigate the gaps identified in paragraph 
        (3);
          (5) an identification of capabilities needed to mitigate such 
        gaps, including any capabilities the Coast Guard currently 
        possesses that can be deployed to the sector;
          (6) an identification of technology and assets the Coast 
        Guard does not currently possess and are needed to acquire in 
        order to address such gaps; and
          (7) an identification of any financial obstacles that prevent 
        the Coast Guard from deploying existing commercially available 
        sensor technology to address such gaps.

SEC. 210. GREAT LAKES WINTER SHIPPING.

  (a) Great Lakes Icebreaking Operations.--
          (1) Government accountability office report.--
                  (A) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date 
                of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of 
                the United States shall submit to the Committee on 
                Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and 
                the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of 
                the House of Representatives a report on Coast Guard 
                icebreaking in the Great Lakes.
                  (B) Elements.--The report required under subparagraph 
                (A) shall--
                          (i) evaluate--
                                  (I) the economic impact related to 
                                vessel delays or cancellations 
                                associated with ice coverage on the 
                                Great Lakes;
                                  (II) the impact the standards 
                                proposed in paragraph (2) would have on 
                                Coast Guard operations in the Great 
                                Lakes if such standards were adopted;
                                  (III) the fleet mix of medium 
                                icebreakers and icebreaking tugs 
                                necessary to meet the standards 
                                proposed in paragraph (2); and
                                  (IV) the resources necessary to 
                                support the fleet described in 
                                subclause (III), including billets for 
                                crew and operating costs; and
                          (ii) make recommendations to the Commandant 
                        for improvements to the Great Lakes icebreaking 
                        program, including with respect to facilitating 
                        shipping and meeting all Coast Guard mission 
                        needs.
          (2) Proposed standards for icebreaking operations.--The 
        proposed standards, the impact of the adoption of which is 
        evaluated in subclauses (II) and (III) of paragraph (1)(B)(i), 
        are the following:
                  (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the ice-
                covered waterways in the Great Lakes shall be open to 
                navigation not less than 90 percent of the hours that 
                vessels engaged in commercial service and ferries 
                attempt to transit such ice-covered waterways.
                  (B) In a year in which the Great Lakes are not open 
                to navigation, as described in subparagraph (A), 
                because of ice of a thickness that occurs on average 
                only once every 10 years, ice-covered waterways in the 
                Great Lakes shall be open to navigation at least 70 
                percent of the hours that vessels engaged in commercial 
                service and ferries attempt to transit such ice-covered 
                waterways.
          (3) Report by commandant.--Not later than 90 days after the 
        date on which the Comptroller General submits the report under 
        paragraph (1), the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on 
        Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the 
        Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives a report that includes the following:
                  (A) A plan for Coast Guard implementation of any 
                recommendation made by the Comptroller General under 
                paragraph (1)(B)(ii) with which the Commandant concurs.
                  (B) With respect to any recommendation made under 
                paragraph (1)(B)(ii) with which the Commandant does not 
                concur, an explanation of the reasons why the 
                Commandant does not concur.
                  (C) A review of, and a proposed implementation plan 
                for, the results of the fleet mix analysis under 
                paragraph (1)(B)(i)(III).
                  (D) Any proposed modifications to current Coast Guard 
                standards for icebreaking operations in the Great 
                Lakes.
          (4) Pilot program.--During the 5 ice seasons following the 
        date of enactment of this Act, the Coast Guard shall conduct a 
        pilot program to determine the extent to which the current 
        Coast Guard Great Lakes icebreaking cutter fleet can meet the 
        proposed standards described in paragraph (2).
  (b) Data on Icebreaking Operations in the Great Lakes.--
          (1) In general.--The Commandant shall collect, during ice 
        season, archive, and disseminate data on icebreaking operations 
        and transits on ice-covered waterways in the Great Lakes of 
        vessels engaged in commercial service and ferries.
          (2) Elements.--Data collected, archived, and disseminated 
        under paragraph (1) shall include the following:
                  (A) Voyages by vessels engaged in commercial service 
                and ferries to transit ice-covered waterways in the 
                Great Lakes that are delayed or canceled because of the 
                nonavailability of a suitable icebreaking vessel.
                  (B) Voyages attempted by vessels engaged in 
                commercial service and ferries to transit ice-covered 
                waterways in the Great Lakes that do not reach their 
                intended destination because of the nonavailability of 
                a suitable icebreaking vessel.
                  (C) The period of time that each vessel engaged in 
                commercial service or ferry was delayed in getting 
                underway or during a transit of ice-covered waterways 
                in the Great Lakes due to the nonavailability of a 
                suitable icebreaking vessel.
                  (D) The period of time elapsed between each request 
                for icebreaking assistance by a vessel engaged in 
                commercial service or ferry and the arrival of a 
                suitable icebreaking vessel and whether such 
                icebreaking vessel was a Coast Guard or commercial 
                asset.
                  (E) The percentage of hours that Great Lakes ice-
                covered waterways were open to navigation while vessels 
                engaged in commercial service and ferries attempted to 
                transit such waterways for each ice season after the 
                date of enactment of this Act.
                  (F) Relevant communications of each vessel engaged in 
                commercial service or ferry with the Coast Guard or 
                commercial icebreaking service providers with respect 
                to subparagraphs (A) through (D).
                  (G) A description of any mitigating circumstance, 
                such as Coast Guard Great Lakes icebreaker diversions 
                to higher priority missions, that may have contributed 
                to the amount of time described in subparagraphs (C) 
                and (D) or the percentage of time described in 
                subparagraph (E).
          (3) Voluntary reporting.--Any reporting by operators of 
        commercial vessels engaged in commercial service or ferries 
        under this section shall be voluntary.
          (4) Public availability.--The Commandant shall make the data 
        collected, archived, and disseminated under this subsection 
        available to the public on a publicly accessible internet 
        website of the Coast Guard.
          (5) Consultation with industry.--With respect to the Great 
        Lakes icebreaking operations of the Coast Guard and the 
        development of the data collected, archived, and disseminated 
        under this subsection, the Commandant shall consult operators 
        of--
                  (A) vessels engaged in commercial service; and
                  (B) ferries.
  (c) Report on Common Hull Design.--Section 8105 of the William M. 
(Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
2021 (Public Law 116-283) is amended by striking subsection (b) and 
inserting the following:
  ``(b) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of 
this subsection, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee 
on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a 
report on the operational benefits and limitations of a common hull 
design for icebreaking cutters for operation in the Great Lakes, the 
Northeastern United States, and the Arctic, as appropriate, that are at 
least as capable as the Coast Guard 140-foot icebreaking tugs.''.
  (d) Definitions.--In this section:
          (1) Commercial service.--The term ``commercial service'' has 
        the meaning given such term in section 2101 of title 46, United 
        States Code.
          (2) Great lakes.--The term ``Great Lakes''--
                  (A) has the meaning given such term in section 118 of 
                the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 
                1268); and
                  (B) includes harbors adjacent to such waters.
          (3) Ice-covered waterway.--The term ``ice-covered waterway'' 
        means any portion of the Great Lakes in which vessels engaged 
        in commercial service or ferries operate that is 70 percent or 
        greater covered by ice, but does not include any waters 
        adjacent to piers or docks for which commercial icebreaking 
        services are available and adequate for the ice conditions.
          (4) Open to navigation.--The term ``open to navigation'' 
        means navigable to the extent necessary to--
                  (A) meet the reasonable demands of shipping;
                  (B) minimize delays to passenger ferries;
                  (C) extricate vessels and persons from danger;
                  (D) prevent damage due to flooding; and
                  (E) conduct other Coast Guard missions, as required.
          (5) Reasonable demands of shipping.--The term ``reasonable 
        demands of shipping'' means the safe movement of vessels 
        engaged in commercial service and ferries transiting ice-
        covered waterways in the Great Lakes to their intended 
        destination, regardless of type of cargo.

SEC. 211. CENTER OF EXPERTISE FOR GREAT LAKES OIL SPILL SEARCH AND 
                    RESPONSE.

  Section 807(d) of the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 
2018 (14 U.S.C. 313 note) is amended to read as follows:
  ``(d) Definition.--In this section, the term `Great Lakes' means--
          ``(1) Lake Ontario;
          ``(2) Lake Erie;
          ``(3) Lake Huron (including Lake St. Clair);
          ``(4) Lake Michigan;
          ``(5) Lake Superior; and
          ``(6) the connecting channels (including the following rivers 
        and tributaries of such rivers: Saint Mary's River, Saint Clair 
        River, Detroit River, Niagara River, Illinois River, Chicago 
        River, Fox River, Grand River, St. Joseph River, St. Louis 
        River, Menominee River, Muskegon River, Kalamazoo River, and 
        Saint Lawrence River to the Canadian border).''.

SEC. 212. STUDY ON LAYDOWN OF COAST GUARD CUTTERS.

  Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the 
Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of 
Transportation, shall conduct a study on the laydown of Coast Guard 
Fast Response Cutters to assess Coast Guard mission readiness and to 
identify areas of need for asset coverage.

                       Subtitle C--Other Matters

SEC. 213. RESPONSES OF COMMANDANT OF THE COAST GUARD TO SAFETY 
                    RECOMMENDATIONS.

  (a) In General.--Chapter 7 of title 14, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following:

``Sec. 721. Responses to safety recommendations

  ``(a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the submission to the 
Commandant of the Coast Guard of a recommendation by the National 
Transportation Safety Board relating to transportation safety, the 
Commandant shall submit to the Board a written response to each 
recommendation, which shall include whether the Commandant--
          ``(1) concurs with the recommendation;
          ``(2) partially concurs with the recommendation; or
          ``(3) does not concur with the recommendation.
  ``(b) Explanation of Concurrence.--A response under subsection (a) 
shall include--
          ``(1) with respect to a recommendation to which the 
        Commandant concurs, an explanation of the actions the 
        Commandant intends to take to implement such recommendation;
          ``(2) with respect to a recommendation to which the 
        Commandant partially concurs, an explanation of the actions the 
        Commandant intends to take to implement the portion of such 
        recommendation with which the Commandant partially concurs; and
          ``(3) with respect to a recommendation to which the 
        Commandant does not concur, the reasons why the Commandant does 
        not concur with such recommendation.
  ``(c) Failure To Respond.--If the Board has not received the written 
response required under subsection (a) by the end of the time period 
described in such subsection, the Board shall notify the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and 
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate 
that such response has not been received.''.
  (b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 7 of title 14, 
United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to 
section 720 the following:

``721. Responses to safety recommendations.''.

SEC. 214. CONVEYANCE OF COAST GUARD VESSELS FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES.

  (a) Redesignation and Transfer.--
          (1) In general.--Section 914 of the Coast Guard Authorization 
        Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-281) is transferred to chapter 5 of 
        title 14, United States Code, inserted after section 508, 
        redesignated as section 509, and amended so that the 
        enumerator, section heading, typeface, and typestyle conform to 
        those appearing in other sections in title 46, United States 
        Code.
          (2) Clerical amendments.--
                  (A) Coast guard authorization act of 2010.--The table 
                of contents in section 1(b) of the Coast Guard 
                Authorization Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-281) is 
                amended by striking the item relating to section 914.
                  (B) Title 46.--The analysis for chapter 5 of title 
                14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after 
                the item relating to section 508 the following:

``509. Conveyance of Coast Guard vessels for public purposes.''.

  (b) Conveyance of Coast Guard Vessels for Public Purposes.--Section 
509 of title 14, United States Code (as transferred and redesignated 
under subsection (a)), is amended--
          (1) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
  ``(a) In General.--At the request of the Commandant, the 
Administrator of the General Services Administration may transfer 
ownership of a Coast Guard vessel or aircraft to an eligible entity for 
use for educational, cultural, historical, charitable, recreational, or 
other public purposes if such transfer is authorized by law.''; and
          (2) in subsection (b)--
                  (A) in paragraph (1)--
                          (i) by inserting ``as if such a request were 
                        being processed'' after ``vessels''; and
                          (ii) by inserting ``, as in effect on the 
                        date of enactment of the Coast Guard 
                        Authorization Act of 2021'' after ``Code of 
                        Federal Regulations''; and
                  (B) in paragraph (2) by inserting ``, as in effect on 
                the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization 
                Act of 2021'' after ``such title''.

SEC. 215. ACQUISITION LIFE-CYCLE COST ESTIMATES.

  Section 1132(e) of title 14, United States Code, is amended by 
striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting the following:
          ``(2) Types of estimates.--For each Level 1 or Level 2 
        acquisition project or program, in addition to life-cycle cost 
        estimates developed under paragraph (1), the Commandant shall 
        require that--
                  ``(A) such life-cycle cost estimates be updated 
                before--
                          ``(i) each milestone decision is concluded; 
                        and
                          ``(ii) the project or program enters a new 
                        acquisition phase; and
                  ``(B) an independent cost estimate or independent 
                cost assessment, as appropriate, be developed to 
                validate such life-cycle cost estimates developed under 
                paragraph (1).''.

SEC. 216. NATIONAL COAST GUARD MUSEUM FUNDING PLAN.

  Section 316(c)(4) of title 14, United States Code, is amended by 
striking ``the Inspector General of the department in which the Coast 
Guard is operating'' and inserting ``a third party entity qualified to 
undertake such a certification process''.

SEC. 217. REPORT ON COAST GUARD EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL.

  (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of 
this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall submit to the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate a report on the viability of establishing 
an explosive ordnance disposal program (hereinafter referred to as the 
``Program'') in the Coast Guard.
  (b) Contents.--The report required under subsection (a) shall 
contain, at a minimum, an explanation of the following with respect to 
such a Program:
          (1) Where within the organizational structure of the Coast 
        Guard the Program would be located, including a discussion of 
        whether the Program should reside in--
                  (A) Maritime Safety and Security Teams;
                  (B) Maritime Security Response Teams;
                  (C) a combination of the teams described under 
                subparagraphs (A) and (B); or
                  (D) elsewhere within the Coast Guard.
          (3) The vehicles and dive craft that are Coast Guard airframe 
        and vessel transportable that would be required for the 
        transportation of explosive ordnance disposal elements.
          (4) The Coast Guard stations at which--
                  (A) portable explosives storage magazines would be 
                available for explosive ordnance disposal elements; and
                  (B) explosive ordnance disposal elements equipment 
                would be pre-positioned.
          (5) How the Program would support other elements within the 
        Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, and 
        in wartime, the Department of Defense to--
                  (A) counter improvised explosive devices;
                  (B) counter unexploded ordnance;
                  (C) combat weapons of destruction;
                  (D) provide service in support of the President; and
                  (E) support national security special events.
          (6) The career progression of Coast Guardsman participating 
        in the Program from--
                  (A) Seaman Recruit to Command Master Chief Petty 
                Officer;
                  (B) Chief Warrant Officer 2 to that of Chief Warrant 
                Officer 4; and
                  (C) Ensign to that of Rear Admiral.
          (7) Initial and annual budget justification estimates on a 
        single program element of the Program for--
                  (A) civilian and military pay with details on 
                military pay, including special and incentive pays such 
                as--
                          (i) officer responsibility pay;
                          (ii) officer SCUBA diving duty pay;
                          (iii) officer demolition hazardous duty pay;
                          (iv) enlisted SCUBA diving duty pay;
                          (v) enlisted demolition hazardous duty pay;
                          (vi) enlisted special duty assignment pay at 
                        level special duty-5;
                          (vii) enlisted assignment incentive pays;
                          (viii) enlistment and reenlistment bonuses;
                          (ix) officer and enlisted full civilian 
                        clothing allowances;
                          (x) an exception to the policy allowing a 
                        third hazardous duty pay for explosive ordnance 
                        disposal-qualified officers and enlisted; and
                          (xi) parachutist hazardous duty pay;
                  (B) research, development, test, and evaluation;
                  (C) procurement;
                  (D) other transaction agreements;
                  (E) operations and support; and
                  (F) overseas contingency operations.

SEC. 218. PRIBILOF ISLAND TRANSITION COMPLETION ACTIONS.

  (a) Extensions.--Section 524 of the Pribilof Island Transition 
Completion Act of 2016 (Public Law 114-120) is amended--
          (1) in subsection (b)(5) by striking ``5 years'' and 
        inserting ``6 years''; and
          (2) in subsection (c)(3) by striking ``60 days'' and 
        inserting ``120 days''.
  (b) Actual Use and Occupancy Reports.--Not later than 90 days after 
enactment of this Act, and quarterly thereafter, 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 report describing--
          (1) the degree to which Coast Guard personnel and equipment 
        are deployed to St. Paul Island, Alaska, in actual occupancy of 
        the facilities, as required under section 524 of the Pribilof 
        Island Transition Completion Act of 2016 (Public Law 114-120); 
        and
          (2) the status of the activities described in subsections (c) 
        and (d) until such activities have been completed.
  (c) Aircraft Hanger.--The Secretary may--
          (1) enter into a lease for a hangar to house deployed Coast 
        Guard aircraft if such hanger was previously under lease by the 
        Coast Guard for purposes of housing such aircraft; and
          (2) may enter into an agreement with the lessor of such a 
        hanger in which the Secretary may carry out repairs necessary 
        to support the deployment of such aircraft and the cost such 
        repairs may be offset under the terms of the lease.
  (d) Fuel Tank.--
          (1) Determination.--Not later than 30 days after the date of 
        enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall determine whether 
        the fuel tank located on St. Paul Island, Alaska, that is owned 
        by the Coast Guard is needed for Coast Guard operations.
          (2) Transfer.--Subject to paragraph (3), if the Secretary 
        determines such tank is not needed for operations, the 
        Secretary shall, not later than 90 days after making such 
        determination, transfer such tank to the Alaska Native Village 
        Corporation for St. Paul Island, Alaska.
          (3) Fair market value exception.--The Secretary may only 
        carry out a transfer under paragraph (2) if the fair market 
        value of such tank is less than the aggregate value of any 
        lease payments for the property on which the tank is located 
        that the Coast Guard would have paid to the Alaska Native 
        Village Corporation for St. Paul Island, Alaska, had such lease 
        been extended at the same rate.
  (e) Savings Clause.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to 
limit any rights of the Alaska Native Village Corporation for St. Paul 
to receive conveyance of all or part of the lands and improvements 
related to Tract 43 under the same terms and conditions as prescribed 
in section 524 of the Pribilof Island Transition Completion Act of 2016 
(Public Law 114-120).

SEC. 219. NOTIFICATION OF COMMUNICATION OUTAGES.

  Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, 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 
report that--
          (1) contains a plan for the Coast Guard to notify mariners of 
        radio outages for towers owned and operated by the Coast Guard 
        in District 17;
          (2) address in such plan how the Coast Guard in District 17 
        will--
                  (A) disseminate outage updates regarding outages on 
                social media at least every 48 hours;
                  (B) provide updates on a publicly accessible website 
                at least every 48 hours;
                  (C) develop methods for notifying mariners where 
                cellular connectivity does not exist;
                  (D) generate receipt confirmation and acknowledgment 
                of outages from mariners; and
                  (E) develop and advertise a web-based communications 
                update hub on AM/FM radio for mariners; and
          (3) identifies technology gaps necessary to implement the 
        plan and provide a budgetary assessment necessary to implement 
        the plan.

                          TITLE III--MARITIME

                          Subtitle A--Shipping

SEC. 301. NONOPERATING INDIVIDUAL.

  Section 8313(b) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) is amended 
by striking ``the date that is 2 years after the date of the enactment 
of this Act'' and inserting ``January 1, 2025''.

SEC. 302. OCEANOGRAPHIC RESEARCH VESSELS.

  (a) Report Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation, in consultation 
with 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 report detailing 
the total number of vessels known or estimated to operate or to have 
operated under section 50503 of title 46, United States Code, during 
each of the past 10 fiscal years.
  (b) Contents.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include 
the following elements:
          (1) The total number of foreign-flagged vessels known or 
        estimated to operate or to have operated as oceanographic 
        research vessels (as such term is defined in section 2101 of 
        title 46, United States Code) during each of the past 10 fiscal 
        years.
          (2) The total number of United States-flagged vessels known 
        or estimated to operate or to have operated as oceanographic 
        research vessels (as such term is defined section 2101 of title 
        46, United States Code) during each of the past 10 fiscal 
        years.

SEC. 303. ATLANTIC COAST PORT ACCESS ROUTES BRIEFING.

  Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and 
every 30 days thereafter until the requirements of section 70003 of 
title 46, United States Code, are fully executed with respect to the 
Atlantic Coast Port Access Route, the Secretary of the department in 
which the Coast Guard is operating shall brief the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and 
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate on 
any progress made to execute such requirements.

                       Subtitle B--Vessel Safety

SEC. 304. FISHING VESSEL SAFETY.

  (a) In General.--Chapter 45 of title 46, United States Code, is 
amended--
          (1) in section 4502(f)(2) by striking ``certain vessels 
        described in subsection (b) if requested by the owner or 
        operator; and'' and inserting ``vessels described in subsection 
        (b) if--
                  ``(A) requested by an owner or operator; or
                  ``(B) the vessel is--
                          ``(i) at least 50 feet overall in length;
                          ``(ii) built before July 1, 2013; and
                          ``(iii) 25 years of age or older; and'';
          (2) in section 4503(b) by striking ``Except as provided in 
        section 4503a, subsection (a)'' and inserting ``Subsection 
        (a)''; and
          (3) by repealing section 4503a.
  (b) Alternative Safety Compliance Agreements.--Nothing in this 
section or the amendments made by this section shall be construed to 
affect or apply to any alternative compliance and safety agreement 
entered into by the Coast Guard that is in effect on the date of 
enactment of this Act.
  (c) Conforming Amendments.--The table of sections in chapter 45 of 
title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating 
to section 4503a.

SEC. 305. REQUIREMENTS FOR DUKW-TYPE AMPHIBIOUS PASSENGER VESSELS.

  (a) Regulations Required.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall issue 
regulations for DUKW-type amphibious passenger vessels operating in 
waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, as defined in 
section 2.38 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on 
the date of enactment of this Act).
  (b) Deadline for Compliance.--The regulations issued under subsection 
(a) shall take effect not later than 24 months after the date of 
enactment of this Act.
  (c) Requirements.--The regulations required under subsection (a) 
shall include the following:
          (1) A requirement that operators of DUKW-type amphibious 
        passenger vessels provide reserve buoyancy for such vessels 
        through passive means, including watertight 
        compartmentalization, built-in flotation, or such other means 
        as determined appropriate by the Commandant, in order to ensure 
        that such vessels remain afloat and upright in the event of 
        flooding, including when carrying a full complement of 
        passengers and crew.
          (2) A requirement that an operator of a DUKW-type amphibious 
        passenger vessel--
                  (A) review and notate the forecast of the National 
                Weather Service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
                Administration in the logbook of the vessel before 
                getting underway and periodically while underway;
                  (B) proceed to the nearest harbor or safe refuge in 
                any case in which a watch or warning is issued for wind 
                speeds exceeding the wind speed equivalent used to 
                certify the stability of such DUKW-type amphibious 
                passenger vessel; and
                  (C) maintain and monitor a weather monitor radio 
                receiver at the operator station of the vessel that is 
                automatically activated by the warning alarm device of 
                the National Weather Service.
          (3) A requirement that--
                  (A) operators of DUKW-type amphibious passenger 
                vessels inform passengers that seat belts may not be 
                worn during waterborne operations;
                  (B) before the commencement of waterborne operations, 
                a crew member shall visually check that the seatbelt of 
                each passenger is unbuckled; and
                  (C) operators or crew maintain a log recording the 
                actions described in subparagraphs (A) and (B).
          (4) A requirement for annual training for operators and crew 
        of DUKW-type amphibious passengers vessels, including--
                  (A) training for personal flotation and seat belt 
                requirements, verifying the integrity of the vessel at 
                the onset of each waterborne departure, identification 
                of weather hazards, and use of National Weather Service 
                resources prior to operation; and
                  (B) training for crew to respond to emergency 
                situations, including flooding, engine compartment 
                fires, man-overboard situations, and in water emergency 
                egress procedures.
  (d) Consideration.--In issuing the regulations required under 
subsection (a), the Commandant shall consider whether personal 
flotation devices should be required for the duration of the waterborne 
transit of a DUKW-type amphibious passenger vessel.
  (e) Interim Requirements.--Beginning on the date on which the 
regulations under subsection (a) are issued, the Commandant shall 
require that operators of DUKW-type amphibious passenger vessels that 
are not in compliance with such regulations shall be subject to the 
following requirements:
          (1) Remove the canopies and any window coverings of such 
        vessels for waterborne operations, or install in such vessels a 
        canopy that does not restrict horizontal or vertical escape by 
        passengers in the event of flooding or sinking.
          (2) If a canopy and window coverings are removed from any 
        such vessel pursuant to paragraph (1), require that all 
        passengers wear a personal flotation device approved by the 
        Coast Guard before the onset of waterborne operations of such 
        vessel.
          (3) Reengineer such vessels to permanently close all 
        unnecessary access plugs and reduce all through-hull 
        penetrations to the minimum number and size necessary for 
        operation.
          (4) Install in such vessels independently powered electric 
        bilge pumps that are capable of dewatering such vessels at the 
        volume of the largest remaining penetration in order to 
        supplement an operable Higgins pump or a dewatering pump of 
        equivalent or greater capacity.
          (5) Install in such vessels not fewer than 4 independently 
        powered bilge alarms.
          (6) Conduct an in-water inspection of any such vessel after 
        each time a through-hull penetration of such vessel has been 
        removed or uncovered.
          (7) Verify through an in-water inspection the watertight 
        integrity of any such vessel at the outset of each waterborne 
        departure of such vessel.
          (8) Install underwater LED lights that activate automatically 
        in an emergency.
          (9) Otherwise comply with any other provisions of relevant 
        Coast Guard guidance or instructions in the inspection, 
        configuration, and operation of such vessels.

SEC. 306. EXONERATION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR SMALL PASSENGERS 
                    VESSELS.

  (a) Restructuring.--Chapter 305 of title 46, United States Code, is 
amended--
          (1) by inserting the following before section 30501 the 
        following:

                 ``Subchapter I--General Provisions'';

          (2) by inserting the following before section 30503:

      ``Subchapter II--Exoneration and Limitation of Liability'';

        and
          (3) by redesignating sections 30503 through 30512 as sections 
        30521 through 30530, respectively.
  (b) Definitions.--Section 30501 of title 46, United States Code, is 
amended to read as follows:

``Sec. 30501. Definitions

  ``In this chapter:
          ``(1) Covered small passenger vessel.--The term `covered 
        small passenger vessel'--
                  ``(A) means a small passenger vessel, as defined in 
                section 2101 that is--
                          ``(i) not a wing-in-ground craft; and
                          ``(ii) carrying--
                                  ``(I) not more than 49 passengers on 
                                an overnight domestic voyage; and
                                  ``(II) not more than 150 passengers 
                                on any voyage that is not an overnight 
                                domestic voyage; and
                  ``(B) includes any wooden vessel constructed prior to 
                March 11, 1996, carrying at least 1 passenger for hire.
          ``(2) Owner.--The term `owner' includes a charterer that 
        mans, supplies, and navigates a vessel at the charterer's own 
        expense or by the charterer's own procurement.''.
  (c) Clerical Amendment.--The item relating to section 30501 in the 
analysis for chapter 305 of title 46, United States Code, is amended to 
read as follows:

``30501. Definitions.''.

  (d) Applicability.--Section 30502 of title 46, United States Code, is 
amended by inserting ``as to covered small passenger vessels, and'' 
before ``as otherwise provided''.
  (e) Provisions Requiring Notice of Claim or Limiting Time for 
Bringing Action.--Section 30526 of title 46, United States Code, as 
redesignated by subsection (a), is amended--
          (1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``and covered small 
        passenger vessels'' after ``seagoing vessels'';
          (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``6 months'' and 
        inserting ``2 years''; and
          (3) in subsection (b)(2), by striking ``one year'' and 
        inserting ``2 years''.
  (f) Tables of Subchapters and Tables of Sections.--The table of 
sections for chapter 305 of title 46, United States Code, is amended--
          (1) by inserting before section 30501 the following:

                 ``subchapter i--general provisions'';

          (2) by inserting after section 30502 the following:

      ``subchapter ii--exoneration and limitation of liability'';

        and
          (3) by redesignating the items relating to sections 30503 
        through 30512 as items relating to sections 30521 through 
        30530, respectively.
  (g) Conforming Amendments.--Title 46, United States Code, is further 
amended--
          (1) in section 14305(a)(5), by striking ``section 30506'' and 
        inserting ``section 30524'';
          (2) in section 30523(a), as redesignated by subsection (a), 
        by striking ``section 30506'' and inserting ``section 30524'';
          (3) in section 30524(b), as redesignated by subsection (a), 
        by striking ``section 30505'' and inserting ``section 30523''; 
        and
          (4) in section 30525, as redesignated by subsection (a)--
                  (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by 
                striking ``sections 30505 and 30506'' and inserting 
                ``sections 30523 and 30524'';
                  (B) in paragraph (1) by striking ``section 30505'' 
                and inserting ``section 30523''; and
                  (C) in paragraph (2) by striking ``section 30506(b)'' 
                and inserting ``section 30524(b)''.

SEC. 307. AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.

  (a) Requirement for Fishing Vessels To Have Automatic Identification 
Systems.--Section 70114(a)(1) of title 46, United States Code, is 
amended--
          (1) by striking ``, while operating on the navigable waters 
        of the United States,'';
          (2) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (D) as clauses 
        (i) through (iv);
          (3) by inserting before clauses (i) through (iv), as 
        redesignated by paragraph (2), the following:
          ``(A) While operating on the navigable waters of the United 
        States:''; and
          (4) by adding at the end the following:
          ``(B) A vessel of the United States that is more than 65 feet 
        overall in length, while engaged in fishing, fish processing, 
        or fish tendering operations on the navigable waters of the 
        United States or in the United States exclusive economic 
        zone.''.
  (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be 
appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce for fiscal year 2022, 
$5,000,000, to remain available until expended, to purchase automatic 
identification systems for fishing vessels, fish processing vessels, 
fish tender vessels more than 50 feet in length, as described under 
this section and the amendments made by this section.

                    Subtitle C--Shipbuilding Program

SEC. 308. LOANS FOR RETROFITTING TO QUALIFY AS A VESSEL OF THE UNITED 
                    STATES.

  Section 53706(a) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by 
adding at the end the following:
          ``(8) Financing (including reimbursement of an obligor for 
        expenditures previously made for) the reconstruction, 
        reconditioning, retrofitting, repair, or similar work in a 
        shipyard located in the United States--
                  ``(A) required for the vessel to be a vessel of the 
                United States;
                  ``(B) required for the vessel to be issued a 
                coastwise endorsement under chapter 121;
                  ``(C) to convert a civilian vessel of the United 
                States to a more useful military configuration;
                  ``(D) for any vessel under contract to the Federal 
                Government; or
                  ``(E) for any vessel participating in--
                          ``(i) the Maritime Security Program or the 
                        Emergency Preparedness Program under chapter 
                        531;
                          ``(ii) the Cable Security Fleet under chapter 
                        532;
                          ``(iii) the Tanker Security Fleet under 
                        chapter 534; or
                          ``(iv) the National Defense Reserve Fleet 
                        under section 57100.''.

SEC. 309. QUALIFIED VESSEL.

  (a) Eligible Vessel.--Section 53501(2) of title 46, United States 
Code, is amended--
          (1) in subparagraph (A)(iii) by striking ``and'' at the end;
          (2) in subparagraph (B)(v) by striking the period at the end 
        and inserting a semicolon; and
          (3) by adding at the end the following:
                  ``(C) a ferry, as such term is defined in section 
                2101; and
                  ``(D) a passenger vessel or small passenger vessel, 
                as such terms are defined in section 2101, that has a 
                passenger capacity of 50 passengers or greater.''.
  (b) Qualified Vessel.--Section 53501(5) of title 46, United States 
Code, is amended--
          (1) in subparagraph (A)(iii) by striking ``and'' at the end;
          (2) in subparagraph (B)(v) by striking the period at the end 
        and inserting a semicolon; and
          (3) by adding at the end the following:
                  ``(C) a ferry, as such term is defined in section 
                2101; and
                  ``(D) a passenger vessel or small passenger vessel, 
                as such terms are defined in section 2101, that has a 
                passenger capacity of 50 passengers or greater.''.

SEC. 310. ESTABLISHING A CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND.

  Section 53503(b) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by 
inserting ``(including transportation on a ferry, passenger vessel, or 
small passenger vessel, as such terms are defined in section 2101, that 
has a passenger capacity of 50 passengers or greater)'' after ``short 
sea transportation''.

                        TITLE IV--MISCELLANEOUS

                         Subtitle A--Navigation

SEC. 401. RESTRICTION ON CHANGING SALVORS.

  Section 311(c)(3) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 
U.S.C. 1321(c)(3)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
          ``(C) An owner or operator may not change salvors as part of 
        a deviation under subparagraph (B) in cases in which the 
        original salvor satisfies the Coast Guard requirements in 
        accordance with the National Contingency Plan and the 
        applicable response plan required under subsection (j).
          ``(D) In any case in which the Coast Guard authorizes a 
        deviation from the salvor as part of a deviation under 
        subparagraph (B) from the applicable response plan required 
        under subsection (j), the Commandant shall submit to the 
        Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
        Transportation of the Senate a report describing the deviation 
        and the reasons for such deviation.''.

SEC. 402. TOWING VESSEL INSPECTION FEES.

  Notwithstanding section 9701 of title 31, United States Code, and 
section 2110 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of the 
department in which the Coast Guard is operating may not charge an 
inspection fee for towing vessels required to have a Certificate of 
Inspection under subchapter M of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, 
until--
          (1) the completion of the review required under section 815 
        of the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018 
        (Public Law 115-282); and
          (2) the promulgation of regulations to establish specific 
        inspection fees for such vessels.

SEC. 403. PROVIDING REQUIREMENTS FOR VESSELS ANCHORED IN ESTABLISHED 
                    ANCHORAGE GROUNDS.

  (a) In General.--Section 70006 of title 46, United States Code, is 
amended to read as follows:

``Sec. 70006. Anchorage grounds

  ``(a) Anchorage Grounds.--
          ``(1) Establishment.--The Secretary of the department in 
        which the Coast Guard is operating shall define and establish 
        anchorage grounds in the navigable waters of the United States 
        for vessels operating in such waters.
          ``(2) Relevant factors for establishment.--In carrying out 
        paragraph (1), the Secretary shall take into account all 
        relevant factors concerning navigational safety, protection of 
        the marine environment, proximity to undersea pipelines and 
        cables, safe and efficient use of Marine Transportation System, 
        and national security.
  ``(b) Vessel Requirements.--Vessels, of certain sizes or type 
determined by the Secretary, shall--
          ``(1) set and maintain an anchor alarm for the duration of an 
        anchorage;
          ``(2) comply with any directions or orders issued by the 
        Captain of the Port; and
          ``(3) comply with any applicable anchorage regulations.
  ``(c) Prohibitions.--A vessel may not--
          ``(1) anchor in any Federal navigation channel unless 
        authorized or directed to by the Captain of the Port;
          ``(2) anchor in near proximity, within distances determined 
        by the Coast Guard, to an undersea pipeline or cable, unless 
        authorized or directed to by the Captain of the Port; and
          ``(3) anchor or remain anchored in an anchorage ground during 
        any period in which the Captain of the Port orders closure of 
        the anchorage ground due to inclement weather, navigational 
        hazard, a threat to the environment, or other safety or 
        security concern.
  ``(d) Safety Exception.--Nothing in this section shall be construed 
to prevent a vessel from taking actions necessary to maintain the 
safety of the vessel or to prevent the loss of life or property.''.
  (b) Regulatory Review.--
          (1) Review required.--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 complete a review of 
        existing anchorage regulations and identify regulations that 
        may need modification--
                  (A) in the interest of marine safety, security, and 
                environmental concerns, taking into account undersea 
                pipelines, cables, or other infrastructure; and
                  (B) to implement the amendments made by this section.
          (2) Briefing.--Upon completion of the review under paragraph 
        (1), but not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of 
        this Act, the Secretary shall provide a briefing to the 
        Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
        Senate and the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime 
        Transportation of the Committee on Transportation and 
        Infrastructure of the House of Representatives that summarizes 
        the review.
  (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 700 of 
title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating 
to section 70006 and inserting the following:

``70006. Anchorage grounds.''.

  (d) Applicability of Regulations.--The amendments made by subsection 
(a) may not be construed to alter any existing rules, regulations, or 
final agency actions issued under section 70006 of title 46, United 
States Code, as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of 
this Act until all regulations required under subsection (b) take 
effect.

SEC. 404. AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES TASK FORCE.

  (a) Recreational Vessel Defined.--Section 1003 of the Nonindigenous 
Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 4702) is 
amended--
          (1) by redesignating paragraphs (13) through (17) as 
        paragraphs (15) through (19), respectively; and
          (2) by inserting after paragraph (12) the following:
          ``(13) `State' means each of the several States, the District 
        of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Northern 
        Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands of the United States;
          ``(14) `recreational vessel' has the meaning given that term 
        in section 502 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 
        U.S.C. 1362);''.
  (b) Observers.--Section 1201 of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance 
Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 4721) is amended by 
adding at the end the following:
  ``(g) Observers.--The chairpersons designated under subsection (d) 
may invite representatives of nongovernmental entities to participate 
as observers of the Task Force.''.
  (c) Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force.--Section 1201(b) of the 
Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (16 
U.S.C. 4721(b)) is amended--
          (1) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' at the end;
          (2) by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (10); and
          (3) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following:
          ``(7) the Director of the National Park Service;
          ``(8) the Director of the Bureau of Land Management;
          ``(9) the Commissioner of Reclamation; and''.
  (d) Aquatic Nuisance Species Program.--Section 1202 of the 
Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (16 
U.S.C. 4722) is amended--
          (1) in subsection (e) by adding at the end the following:
          ``(4) Technical assistance and recommendations.--The Task 
        Force may provide technical assistance and recommendations for 
        best practices to an agency or entity engaged in vessel 
        inspections or decontaminations for the purpose of--
                  ``(A) effectively managing and controlling the 
                movement of aquatic nuisance species into, within, or 
                out of water of the United States; and
                  ``(B) inspecting recreational vessels in a manner 
                that minimizes disruptions to public access for boating 
                and recreation in non-contaminated vessels.
          ``(5) Consultation.--In carrying out paragraph (4), including 
        the development of recommendations, the Task Force may consult 
        with--
                  ``(A) State fish and wildlife management agencies;
                  ``(B) other State agencies that manage fishery 
                resources of the State or sustain fishery habitat; and
                  ``(C) relevant nongovernmental entities.''; and
          (2) in subsection (k) by adding at the end the following:
          ``(3) Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of 
        the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022, the Task Force shall 
        submit a report to Congress recommending legislative, 
        programmatic, or regulatory changes to eliminate remaining gaps 
        in authorities between members of the Task Force to effectively 
        manage and control the movement of aquatic nuisance species.''.
  (e) Technical Corrections and Conforming Amendments.--The 
Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (16 
U.S.C. 4701 et seq.) is further amended--
          (1) in section 1002(b)(2), by inserting a comma after 
        ``funded'';
          (2) in section 1003, in paragraph (7), by striking 
        ``Canandian'' and inserting ``Canadian'';
          (3) in section 1203(a)--
                  (A) in paragraph (1)(F), by inserting ``and'' after 
                ``research,''; and
                  (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``encourage'' and 
                inserting ``encouraged'';
          (4) in section 1204(b)(4), in the paragraph heading, by 
        striking ``Adminisrative'' and inserting ``Administrative''; 
        and
          (5) in section 1209, by striking ``subsection (a)'' and 
        inserting ``section 1202(a)''.

SEC. 405. LIMITATION ON RECOVERY FOR CERTAIN INJURIES INCURRED IN 
                    AQUACULTURE ACTIVITIES.

  (a) In General.--Section 30104 of title 46, United States Code, is 
amended--
          (1) by inserting ``(a) In General.--'' before the first 
        sentence; and
          (2) by adding at the end the following:
  ``(b) Limitation on Recovery by Aquaculture Workers.--
          ``(1) In general.--For purposes of subsection (a), the term 
        `seaman' does not include an individual who--
                  ``(A) is an aquaculture worker if State workers' 
                compensation is available to such individual; and
                  ``(B) was, at the time of injury, engaged in 
                aquaculture in a place where such individual had lawful 
                access.
          ``(2) Aquaculture worker defined.--In this subsection, the 
        term `aquaculture worker' means an individual who--
                  ``(A) is employed by a commercial enterprise that is 
                involved in the controlled cultivation and harvest of 
                aquatic plants and animals, including--
                          ``(i) the cleaning, processing, or canning of 
                        fish and fish products;
                          ``(ii) the cultivation and harvesting of 
                        shellfish; and
                          ``(iii) the controlled growing and harvesting 
                        of other aquatic species;
                  ``(B) does not hold a license issued under section 
                7101(c); and
                  ``(C) is not required to hold a merchant mariner 
                credential under part F of subtitle II.''.
  (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by this section shall apply 
to an injury incurred on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

                       Subtitle B--Other Matters

SEC. 406. INFORMATION ON TYPE APPROVAL CERTIFICATES.

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

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

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

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

SEC. 407. PASSENGER VESSEL SECURITY AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

  Section 3507(k)(1) of title 46, United States Code, is amended--
          (1) in subparagraph (A) by striking ``at least 250'' and 
        inserting ``250 or more''; and
          (2) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following:
                  ``(B) has overnight accommodations for 250 or more 
                passengers; and''.

SEC. 408. CARGO WAITING TIME REDUCTION.

  (a) Interagency Task Force.--The President shall, acting through the 
Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force established under Executive Order 
14017 (relating to supply chains) of February 24, 2021 (86 Fed. Reg. 
11849) (hereinafter referred to as the ``Task Force''), carry out the 
duties described in subsection (c).
  (b) Duties.--In carrying out this section, the Task Force shall--
          (1) evaluate and quantify the economic and environmental 
        impact of cargo backlogs;
          (2) evaluate and quantify the costs incurred by each Federal 
        agency represented on the Task Force, and by State and local 
        governments, due to such cargo backlogs;
          (3) evaluate the responses of each such Federal agency to 
        such cargo backlogs; and
          (4) not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of 
        this Act--
                  (A) develop a plan to--
                          (i) significantly reduce or eliminate such 
                        cargo backlog; and
                          (ii) reduce nationwide cargo processing 
                        delays, including the Port of Los Angeles and 
                        the Port of Long Beach; and
                  (B) submit to the Committee on Transportation and 
                Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the 
                Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of 
                the Senate a report containing the plan developed under 
                subparagraph (A).
  (c) Report of the Commandant.--No later than 90 days after the date 
of enactment of this Act, 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 report on cargo backlogs that includes--
          (1) an explanation of the extent to which vessels carrying 
        cargo are complying with the requirements of chapter 700 of 
        title 46, United States Code;
          (2) the status of the investigation on the cause of the oil 
        spill that occurred in October 2021 on the waters over the San 
        Pedro Shelf related to an anchor strike, including the expected 
        date on which the Marine Casualty Investigation Report with 
        respect to such spill will be released; and
          (3) with respect to such vessels, a summary of actions taken 
        or planned to be taken by the Commandant to--
                  (A) provide additional protections against oil spills 
                caused by anchor strikes; and
                  (B) address other safety concerns and environmental 
                impacts.

SEC. 409. LIMITED INDEMNITY PROVISIONS IN STANDBY OIL SPILL RESPONSE 
                    CONTRACTS.

  (a) In General.--Subject to subsections (b) and (c), a contract for 
the containment or removal of a discharge entered into by the President 
under section 311(c) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 
U.S.C. 1321(c)) shall contain a provision to indemnify a contractor for 
liabilities and expenses incidental to the containment or removal 
arising out of the performance of the contract that is substantially 
identical to the terms contained in subsections (d) through (h) of 
section H.4 (except for paragraph (1) of subsection (d)) of the 
contract offered by the Coast Guard in the solicitation numbered 
DTCG89-98- A-68F953, dated November 17, 1998.
  (b) Requirements.--
          (1) Source of funds.--The provision required under subsection 
        (a) shall include a provision that the obligation to indemnify 
        is limited to funds available in the Oil Spill Liability Trust 
        Fund established by section 9509(a) of the Internal Revenue 
        Code of 1986 at the time the claim for indemnity is made.
          (2) Uncompensated removal.--A claim for indemnity under a 
        contract described in subsection (a) shall be made as a claim 
        for uncompensated removal costs under section 1012(a)(4) of the 
        Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 U.S.C. 2712(a)(4)).
          (3) Limitation.--The total indemnity for a claim under a 
        contract described in subsection (a) may not be more than 
        $50,000 per incident.
  (c) Applicability of Exemptions.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), the 
United States shall not be obligated to indemnify a contractor for any 
act or omission of the contractor carried out pursuant to a contract 
entered into under this section where such act or omission is grossly 
negligent or which constitutes willful misconduct.

SEC. 410. PORT COORDINATION COUNCIL FOR POINT SPENCER.

  Section 541 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2016 (Public Law 
114-120) is amended--
          (1) in subsection (b) by striking paragraphs (1) and (2) and 
        inserting the following:
          ``(1) BSNC (to serve as Council Chair).
          ``(2) The Secretary of Homeland Security.
          ``(3) An Oil Spill Response Organization that serves the area 
        in which such Port is located.'';
          (2) in subsection (c)(1)--
                  (A) in subparagraph (B) by adding ``and'' at the end; 
                and
                  (B) by striking subparagraphs (C) and (D) and 
                inserting the following:
                  ``(C) land use planning and development on the Bering 
                Sea, the Chukchi Sea, and the Arctic Ocean, in support 
                of--
                          ``(i) search and rescue;
                          ``(ii) shipping safety;
                          ``(iii) economic development;
                          ``(iv) oil spill prevention and response;
                          ``(v) national security;
                          ``(vi) major marine casualties;
                          ``(vii) protection of Alaska Native 
                        archaeological and cultural resources; and
                          ``(viii) port of refuge, arctic research, and 
                        maritime law enforcement.'';
          (3) by amending subsection (c)(3) to read as follows:
          ``(3) 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.''; and
          (4) in subsection (e)--
                  (A) by striking ``Operations and management costs'' 
                and inserting the following:
          ``(1) Determination of costs.--Operations and management 
        costs''; and
                  (B) by adding at the end the following:
          ``(2) Funding.--To facilitate the mooring buoy system in Port 
        Clarence and to assist the Council in the development of other 
        oil spill prevention and response infrastructure, including 
        reactivating the airstrip at Point Spencer with appropriate 
        technology and safety equipment in support of response 
        operations, there is authorized to be made available $5,000,000 
        for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2025 from the interest 
        generated from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund.''.

SEC. 411. ALASKA OIL SPILL PLANNING CRITERIA.

  (a) Alaska Oil Spill Planning Criteria.--Section 311(j)(5) of the 
Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321(j)(5)) is amended 
by adding at the end the following:
          ``(J)(i) Except as provided in clause (iv), in any case in 
        which the Secretary has determined that the national planning 
        criteria established pursuant to this subsection are 
        inappropriate for a vessel operating in the area of 
        responsibility of Coast Guard Sector Anchorage, a response plan 
        required under this paragraph with respect to a discharge of 
        oil for the vessel shall comply with the planning criteria 
        established under clause (ii), which planning criteria shall, 
        with respect to a discharge of oil from the vessel, supercede 
        the national planning criteria and apply in lieu of any 
        alternative planning criteria approved for vessels operating in 
        such area.
          ``(ii) The President shall establish planning criteria for a 
        worst case discharge of oil, and a substantial threat of such a 
        discharge, within the area of responsibility of Coast Guard 
        Sector Anchorage, including planning criteria for the 
        following:
                  ``(I) Mechanical oil spill response resources that 
                are required to be located within such area.
                  ``(II) Response times for mobilization of oil spill 
                response resources and arrival on the scene of a worst 
                case discharge of oil, or substantial threat of such a 
                discharge, occurring within such area.
                  ``(III) Dedicated vessels for oil spill response that 
                are capable of operating in the ocean environment and 
                required to be located within such area.
                  ``(IV) Ensuring the availability of at least one oil 
                spill removal organization that is classified by the 
                Coast Guard and that--
                          ``(aa) is capable of responding in all 
                        operating environments in such area;
                          ``(bb) provides vessel routing measures 
                        consistent with international routing measure 
                        deviation protocols;
                          ``(cc) maintains real-time continuous vessel 
                        tracking, monitoring, and engagement protocols 
                        with the ability to detect and address vessel 
                        operation anomalies;
                          ``(dd) has the capability to manage wildlife 
                        protection and rehabilitation;
                          ``(ee) controls oil spill response resources 
                        of dedicated and nondedicated resource 
                        providers within such area, through ownership, 
                        contracts, agreements, or other means approved 
                        by the President, sufficient to mobilize and 
                        sustain a response to a worst case discharge of 
                        oil and to contain, recover, and temporarily 
                        store discharged oil; and
                          ``(ff) has pre-positioned all of its oil 
                        spill response resources in strategic locations 
                        throughout such area in a manner that ensures 
                        the ability to support response personnel, 
                        marine operations, air cargo, or other related 
                        logistics infrastructure.
                  ``(V) Temporary storage capability using both 
                dedicated and non-dedicated assets located within such 
                area.
                  ``(VI) Non-mechanical oil spill response resources, 
                to be available under contracts, agreements, or other 
                means approved by the President, capable of responding 
                to both a discharge of persistent oil and a discharge 
                of non-persistent oil, whether the discharged oil was 
                carried by a vessel as fuel or cargo.
                  ``(VII) With respect to tank barges carrying non-
                persistent oil in bulk as cargo to be delivered to 
                communities within such area, oil spill response 
                resources that is required to be carried on board.
                  ``(VIII) Ensuring that oil spill response resources 
                otherwise required to be included in a response plan 
                for purposes of compliance with salvage and marine 
                firefighting requirements are not used to meet the 
                requirements of this subparagraph.
                  ``(IX) Specifying a minimum length of time that 
                approval of a response plan under this subparagraph is 
                valid.
          ``(iii) The President may approve a response plan for a 
        vessel under this subparagraph only if the owner or operator of 
        the vessel demonstrates the availability of the oil spill 
        response resources required to be included in the response plan 
        under the planning criteria established under clause (ii).
          ``(iv) Nothing in this subparagraph affects--
                  ``(I) vessels operating within the area of 
                responsibility of the Coast Guard sector responsible 
                for Anchorage, Alaska, with primary operations 
                occurring within Cook Inlet, Alaska; or
                  ``(II) the requirements applicable to tank vessels 
                subject to section 5005 of the Oil Pollution Act of 
                1990 (33 U.S.C. 2735).''.
  (b) Establishment of Alaska Oil Spill Planning Criteria.--
          (1) Deadline.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
        enactment of this Act, the President shall establish the 
        planning criteria required to be established under subparagraph 
        (J) of section 311(j)(5) of the Federal Water Pollution Control 
        Act of (33 U.S.C. 1321(j)(5)), as added by this section.
          (2) Consultation.--In establishing such planning criteria, 
        the President shall consult with the State of Alaska, owners 
        and operators of vessels subject to such planning criteria, oil 
        spill removal organizations, Alaska Native organizations, and 
        environmental non-governmental organizations located within the 
        State of Alaska.
  (c) Congressional Report.--Not later than one year after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the 
Coast Guard is operating shall submit to Congress a report regarding 
the status of implementing the requirements of subparagraph (J) of 
section 311(j)(5) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 
1321(j)(5)), as added by this section.

SEC. 412. NONAPPLICABILITY.

  Requirements under sections 3507(d), 3507(e), 3508, and 3509 of title 
46, United States Code, shall not apply to the passenger vessel 
American Queen (U.S. Coast Guard Official Number 1030765) or any other 
passenger vessel--
          (1) on which construction identifiable with the specific 
        vessel begins prior to the date of enactment of this Act; and
          (2) to which sections 3507 and 3508 would otherwise apply 
        when such vessels are operating inside the boundary line.

SEC. 413. REPORT ON ENFORCEMENT OF COASTWISE LAWS.

  The Commandant of the Coast Guard shall submit to Congress a report 
describing any changes to the enforcement of chapters 121 and 551 of 
title 46, United States Code, as a result of the amendments to section 
4(a)(1) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1333(a)(1)) 
made by section 9503 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283).

SEC. 414. LAND CONVEYANCE, SHARPE ARMY DEPOT, LATHROP, CALIFORNIA.

  Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the 
Administrator of the Maritime Administration shall complete the land 
conveyance required under section 2833 of the William M. (Mac) 
Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 
(Public Law 116-283).

SEC. 415. CENTER OF EXPERTISE FOR MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE.

  (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of 
this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard, in consultation with the 
Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
shall establish a Center of Expertise for Marine Environmental Response 
(referred to in this section as the ``Center of Expertise'') in 
accordance with section 313 of title 14, United States Code.
  (b) Location.--The Center of Expertise shall be located in close 
proximity to--
          (1) an area of the country with quick access to State, 
        Federal, and international waters, port and marine 
        environments, coastal and estuary environments, and the 
        intercoastal waterway;
          (2) multiple Coast Guard sea and air stations;
          (3) multiple Federal agencies that are engaged in coastal and 
        fisheries management;
          (4) one or more designated national estuaries;
          (5) State coastal and wildlife management agencies; and
          (6) an institution of higher education with adequate marine 
        science search laboratory facilities and capabilities and 
        expertise in coastal marine ecology, ecosystems, environmental 
        chemistry, fish and wildlife management, coastal mapping, water 
        resources, and marine technology development.
  (c) Functions.--The Center of Expertise shall--
          (1) monitor and assess, on an ongoing basis, the state of 
        knowledge regarding training, education, and technology 
        development for marine environmental response protocols in 
        State, Federal, and international waters, port and marine 
        environments, coastal and estuary environments, and the 
        intercoastal waterway;
          (2) identify any significant gaps in research related to 
        marine environmental response protocols, including an 
        assessment of major scientific or technological deficiencies in 
        responses to past incidents in these waterways that are 
        interconnected, and seek to fill such gaps;
          (3) conduct research, development, testing, and evaluation 
        for marine environmental response equipment, technologies, and 
        techniques to mitigate and respond to environmental incidents 
        in these waterways;
          (4) educate and train Federal, State, and local first 
        responders in--
                  (A) the incident command system structure;
                  (B) marine environmental response techniques and 
                strategies; and
                  (C) public affairs; and
          (5) work with academic and private sector response training 
        centers to develop and standardize marine environmental 
        response training and techniques.
  (d) Marine Environmental Response Defined.--In this section, the term 
``marine environmental response'' means any response to incidents 
that--
          (1) impacts--
                  (A) the marine environment of State, Federal or 
                international waterways;
                  (B) port and marine environments;
                  (C) coastal and estuary environments; or
                  (D) the intercoastal waterway; and
          (2) promotes--
                  (A) the protection and conservation of the marine 
                environment;
                  (B) the health of fish, animal populations, and 
                endangered species; and
                  (C) the resilience of coastal ecosystems and 
                infrastructure.

SEC. 416. PROHIBITION ON ENTRY AND OPERATION.

  (a) Prohibition.--
          (1) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this 
        section, during the period in which Executive Order 14065 (87 
        Fed. Reg. 10293, relating to blocking certain Russian property 
        or transactions), or any successor Executive Order is in 
        effect, no vessel described in subsection (b) may enter or 
        operate in the navigable waters of the United States or 
        transfer cargo in any port or place under the jurisdiction of 
        the United States.
          (2) Limitations on application.----
                  (A) In general.--The prohibition under paragraph (1) 
                shall not apply with respect to vessel described in 
                subsection (b) if the Secretary of State determines 
                that--
                          (i) the vessel is owned or operated by a 
                        Russian national or operated by the government 
                        of the Russian Federation; and
                          (ii) it is in the national security interest 
                        not to apply the prohibition to such vessel.
                  (B) Notice.--Not later than 15 days after making a 
                determination under subparagraph (A), the Secretary of 
                State shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
                and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
                of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
                Foreign Relations and the Committee on Commerce, 
                Science, and Transportation of the Senate written 
                notice of the determination and the basis upon which 
                the determination was made.
                  (C) Publication.--The Secretary of State shall 
                publish a notice in the Federal Register of each 
                determination made under subparagraph (A).
  (b) Vessels Described.--A vessel referred to in subsection (a) is a 
vessel owned or operated by a Russian national or operated by the 
government of the Russian Federation.
  (c) Information and Publication.--The Secretary of the department in 
which the Coast Guard is operating, with the concurrence of the 
Secretary of State, shall--
          (1) maintain timely information on the registrations of all 
        foreign vessels owned or operated by or on behalf of the 
        Government of the Russian Federation, a Russian national, or a 
        entity organized under the laws of the Russian Federation or 
        any jurisdiction within the Russian Federation; and
          (2) periodically publish in the Federal Register a list of 
        the vessels described in paragraph (1).
  (d) Notification of Governments.--
          (1) In general.--The Secretary of State shall notify each 
        government, the agents or instrumentalities of which are 
        maintaining a registration of a foreign vessel that is included 
        on a list published under subsection (c)(2), not later than 30 
        days after such publication, that all vessels registered under 
        such government's authority are subject to subsection (a).
          (2) Additional notification.--In the case of a government 
        that continues to maintain a registration for a vessel that is 
        included on such list after receiving an initial notification 
        under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall issue an additional 
        notification to such government not later than 120 days after 
        the publication of a list under subsection (c)(2).
  (e) Notification of Vessels.--Upon receiving a notice of arrival 
under section 70001(a)(5) of title 46, United States Code, from a 
vessel described in subsection (b), the Secretary of the department in 
which the Coast Guard is operating shall notify the master of such 
vessel that the vessel may not enter or operate in the navigable waters 
of the United States or transfer cargo in any port or place under the 
jurisdiction of the United States, unless--
          (1) the Secretary of State has made a determination under 
        subsection (a)(2); or
          (2) the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard 
        is operating allows provisional entry of the vessel, or 
        transfer of cargo from the vessel, under subsection (f).
  (f) Provisional Entry or Cargo Transfer.--Notwithstanding any other 
provision of this section, the Secretary of the department in which the 
Coast Guard is operating may allow provisional entry of, or transfer of 
cargo from, a vessel, if such entry or transfer is necessary for the 
safety of the vessel or persons aboard.

SEC. 417. ST. LUCIE RIVER RAILROAD BRIDGE.

  The Commandant of the Coast Guard shall take such actions as are 
necessary to implement any recommendations for the St. Lucie River 
railroad bridge made by the Coast Guard in the document titled 
``Waterways Analysis and Management System for Intracoastal Waterway 
Miles 925-1005 (WAMS #07301)'' published by Coast Guard Sector Miami in 
2018.

SEC. 418. ASSISTANCE RELATED TO MARINE MAMMALS.

  (a) Maritime Environmental and Technical Assistance Program.--Section 
50307(b) of title 46, United States Code, is amended--
          (1) in paragraph (1)(D) by striking ``and'' at the end;
          (2) in paragraph (2) by striking the period and insert ``; 
        and''; and
          (3) by adding at the end the following:
          ``(3) technologies that quantifiably reduce underwater noise 
        from marine vessels, including noise produced incidental to the 
        propulsion of marine vessels.''.
  (b) Assistance to Reduce Impacts of Vessel Strikes and Noise on 
Marine Mammals.--
          (1) In general.--Chapter 541 of title 46, United States Code, 
        is amended by adding at the end the following:

``Sec. 54102. Assistance to reduce impacts of vessel strikes and noise 
                    on marine mammals

  ``(a) In General.--The Administrator of the Maritime Administration, 
in coordination with the Secretary of the department in which the Coast 
Guard is operating, may make grants to, or enter into contracts or 
cooperative agreements with, academic, public, private, and 
nongovernmental entities to develop and implement mitigation measures 
that will lead to a quantifiable reduction in--
          ``(1) impacts to marine mammals from vessels; and
          ``(2) underwater noise from vessels, including noise produced 
        incidental to the propulsion of vessels.
  ``(b) Eligible Use.--Assistance under this section may be used to 
develop, assess, and carry out activities that reduce threats to marine 
mammals by--
          ``(1) reducing--
                  ``(A) stressors related to vessel traffic; and
                  ``(B) vessel strike mortality, and serious injury; or
          ``(2) monitoring--
                  ``(A) sound; and
                  ``(B) vessel interactions with marine mammals.
  ``(c) Priority.--The Administrator shall prioritize assistance under 
this section for projects that--
          ``(1) is based on the best available science on methods to 
        reduce threats related to vessels traffic;
          ``(2) collect data on the reduction of such threats;
          ``(3) reduce--
                  ``(A) disturbances from vessel presence;
                  ``(B) mortality risk; or
                  ``(C) serious injury from vessel strikes; or
          ``(4) conduct risk assessments, or tracks progress toward 
        threat reduction.
  ``(d) Briefing.--The Administrator shall provide to the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, and 
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, 
an annual briefing that includes the following:
          ``(1) The name and location of each entity receiving a grant 
        under this section.
          ``(2) The amount of each such grant.
          ``(3) A description of the activities carried out with 
        assistance provided under this section.
          ``(4) An estimate of the impact that a project carried out 
        with such assistance has on the reduction of threats to marine 
        mammals.
  ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be 
appropriated to the Administrator to carry out this section $10,000,000 
for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, to remain available until 
expended.''.
          (2) Clerical amendment.--The analysis for chapter 541 of 
        title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end 
        the following:

``54102. Assistance to reduce impacts of vessel strikes and noise on 
marine mammals.''.

  (c) Near Real-time Monitoring and Mitigation Program for Large 
Whales.--
          (1) In general.--Part of A of subtitle V of title 46, United 
        States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

                ``CHAPTER 507--MONITORING AND MITIGATION

``Sec.
``50701. Near real-time monitoring and mitigation program for large 
whales.
``50702. Pilot project.

``Sec. 50701. Near real-time monitoring and mitigation program for 
                    large whales

  ``(a) Establishment.--The Administrator of the Maritime 
Administration, in consultation with the Commandant of the Coast Guard, 
shall design and deploy a near real-time large whale monitoring and 
mitigation program (in this section referred to as the Program) 
informed by the technologies, monitoring methods, and mitigation 
protocols developed pursuant to the pilot program required under 
section 50702.
  ``(b) Purpose.--The purpose of the Program will be to reduce the risk 
to large whales of vessel collisions and to minimize other impacts.
  ``(c) Requirements.--In designing and deploying the Program, the 
Administrator shall--
          ``(1) prioritize species of large whales for which vessel 
        collision impacts are of particular concern;
          ``(2) prioritize areas where such vessel impacts are of 
        particular concern;
          ``(3) develop technologies capable of detecting and alerting 
        individuals and enforcement agencies of the probable location 
        of large whales on a near real-time basis, to include real time 
        data whenever possible;
          ``(4) inform sector-specific mitigation protocols to 
        effectively reduce takes of large whales; and
          ``(5) integrate technology improvements as such improvements 
        become available.
  ``(d) Authority.--The Administrator may make grants or enter into and 
contracts, leases, or cooperative agreements as may be necessary to 
carry out the purposes of this section on such terms as the 
Administrator considers appropriate, consistent with Federal 
acquisition regulations.

``Sec. 50702. Pilot project

  ``(a) Establishment.--The Administrator of the Maritime 
Administration shall carry out a pilot monitoring and mitigation 
project for North Atlantic right whales (in this section referred to as 
the `Pilot Program') for purposes of informing a cost-effective, 
efficient, and results-oriented near real-time monitoring and 
mitigation program for large whales under 50701.
  ``(b) Pilot Project Requirements.--In carrying out the pilot program, 
the Administrator, in coordination with the Commandant of the Coast 
Guard, using best available scientific information, shall identify and 
ensure coverage of--
          ``(1) core foraging habitats of North Atlantic right whales, 
        including--
                  ``(A) the South of the Islands core foraging habitat;
                  ``(B) the Cape Cod Bay Area core foraging habitat;
                  ``(C) the Great South Channel core foraging habitat; 
                and
                  ``(D) the Gulf of Maine; and
          ``(2) important feeding, breeding, calving, rearing, or 
        migratory habitats of North Atlantic right whales that co-occur 
        with areas of high risk of mortality, serious injury, or other 
        impacts to such whales, including from vessels or vessel 
        strikes.
  ``(c) Pilot Project Components.--
          ``(1) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the date of 
        enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022, the 
        Administrator, in consultation with the Commandant, Tribal 
        governments, and with input from affected stakeholders, shall 
        design and deploy a near real-time monitoring system for North 
        Atlantic right whales that--
                  ``(A) comprises the best available detection and 
                survey technologies to detect North Atlantic right 
                whales within core foraging habitats;
                  ``(B) uses dynamic habitat suitability models to 
                inform the likelihood of North Atlantic right whale 
                occurrence in core foraging habitat at any given time;
                  ``(C) coordinates with the Integrated Ocean Observing 
                System and Coast Guard vessel traffic service centers, 
                and may coordinate with Regional Ocean Partnerships to 
                leverage monitoring assets;
                  ``(D) integrates historical data;
                  ``(E) integrates new near real-time monitoring 
                methods and technologies as they become available;
                  ``(F) accurately verifies and rapidly communicates 
                detection data;
                  ``(G) creates standards for allowing ocean users to 
                contribute data to the monitoring system using 
                comparable near real-time monitoring methods and 
                technologies; and
                  ``(H) communicates the risks of injury to large 
                whales to ocean users in a way that is most likely to 
                result in informed decision making regarding the 
                mitigation of those risks.
          ``(2) National security considerations.--All monitoring 
        methods, technologies, and protocols under this section shall 
        be consistent with national security considerations and 
        interests.
          ``(3) Access to data.--The Administrator shall provide access 
        to data generated by the monitoring system deployed under 
        paragraph (1) for purposes of scientific research and 
        evaluation, and public awareness and education, including 
        through the NOAA Right Whale Sighting Advisory System and 
        WhaleMap or other successive public web portals, subject to 
        review for national security considerations.
  ``(d) Mitigation Protocols.--The Administrator, in consultation with 
the Commandant, and with input from affected stakeholders, develop and 
deploy mitigation protocols that make use of the near real-time 
monitoring system deployed under subsection (c) to direct sector-
specific mitigation measures that avoid and significantly reduce risk 
of serious injury and mortality to North Atlantic right whales.
  ``(e) Reporting.--
          ``(1) Preliminary report.--Not later than 2 years after the 
        date of the enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 
        2022, the Administrator, in consultation with the Commandant, 
        shall submit to the appropriate Congressional Committees and 
        make available to the public a preliminary report which shall 
        include--
                  ``(A) a description of the monitoring methods and 
                technology in use or planned for deployment;
                  ``(B) analyses of the efficacy of the methods and 
                technology in use or planned for deployment for 
                detecting North Atlantic right whales;
                  ``(C) how the monitoring system is directly informing 
                and improving North American right whale management, 
                health, and survival;
                  ``(D) a prioritized identification of technology or 
                research gaps;
                  ``(E) a plan to communicate the risks of injury to 
                large whales to ocean users in a way that is most 
                likely to result in informed decision making regarding 
                the mitigation of those risks; and
                  ``(F) additional information, as appropriate.
          ``(2) Final report.--Not later than 6 years after the date of 
        the enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022, the 
        Administrator, in consultation with the Commandant, shall 
        submit to the appropriate congressional committees and make 
        available to the public a final report, addressing the 
        components in subparagraph (A) and including--
                  ``(A) an assessment of the benefits and efficacy of 
                the near real-time monitoring and mitigation program;
                  ``(B) a strategic plan to expand the pilot program to 
                provide near real-time monitoring and mitigation 
                measures;
                          ``(i) to additional large whale species of 
                        concern for which such measures would reduce 
                        risk of serious injury or death; and
                          ``(ii) in important feeding, breeding, 
                        calving, rearing, or migratory habitats of 
                        whales that co-occur with areas of high risk of 
                        mortality or serious injury of such whales from 
                        vessel strikes or disturbance;
                  ``(C) a prioritized plan for acquisition, deployment, 
                and maintenance of monitoring technologies;
                  ``(D) the locations or species for which the plan 
                would apply; and
                  ``(E) a budget and description of funds necessary to 
                carry out the strategic plan.
  ``(f) Additional Authority.--The Administrator may make grants enter 
into contracts, leases, or cooperative agreements as may be necessary 
to carry out the purposes of this section on such terms as the 
Administrator considers appropriate, consistent with Federal 
acquisition regulations.
  ``(g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be 
appropriated to the Administrator to carry out this section $17,000,000 
for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.
  ``(h) Definitions.--In this section and section 50701:
          ``(1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term 
        `appropriate congressional committees' means the Committee 
        Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
        Transportation of the Senate.
          ``(2) Core foraging habitats.--The term `core foraging 
        habitats' means areas with biological and physical 
        oceanographic features that aggregate Calanus finmarchicus and 
        where North Atlantic right whales foraging aggregations have 
        been well documented.
          ``(3) Near real-time.--The term `near real-time' means 
        detected activity that is visual, acoustic, or in any other 
        form, of North Atlantic right whales that are transmitted and 
        reported as soon as technically feasible after such detected 
        activity has occurred.
          ``(4) Large whale.--The term `large whale' means all 
        Mysticeti species and species within the genera Physeter and 
        Orcinus.''.
          (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of chapters for subtitle V 
        of title 46, United States Code is amended by adding after the 
        item related to chapter 505 the following:

``507. Monitoring and Mitigation............................   50701''.

SEC. 419. MANNING AND CREWING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN VESSELS, 
                    VEHICLES, AND STRUCTURES.

  (a) Authorization of Limited Exemptions From Manning and Crew 
Requirement.--Chapter 81 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by 
adding at the end the following:

``Sec. 8108. Exemptions from manning and crew requirements

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

``8108. Exemptions from manning and crew requirements.''.

 TITLE V--SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE

SEC. 501. DEFINITIONS.

  (a) In General.--Section 2101 of title 46, United States Code, is 
amended--
          (1) by redesignating paragraphs (45) through (54) as 
        paragraphs (47) through (56), respectively; and
          (2) by inserting after paragraph (44) the following:
          ``(45) `sexual assault' means any form of abuse or contact as 
        defined in chapter 109A of title 18, or a substantially similar 
        State, local, or Tribal offense.
          ``(46) `sexual harassment' means--
                  ``(A) conduct that--
                          ``(i) involves unwelcome sexual advances, 
                        requests for sexual favors, or deliberate or 
                        repeated offensive comments or gestures of a 
                        sexual nature if any--
                                  ``(I) submission to such conduct is 
                                made either explicitly or implicitly a 
                                term or condition of employment, pay, 
                                career, benefits, or entitlements of 
                                the individual;
                                  ``(II) submission to, or rejection, 
                                of such conduct by an individual is 
                                used as a basis for decisions affecting 
                                that individual's job, pay, career, 
                                benefits, or entitlements;
                                  ``(III) such conduct has the purpose 
                                or effect of unreasonably interfering 
                                with an individual's work performance 
                                or creates an intimidating, hostile, or 
                                offensive work environment; or
                                  ``(IV) conduct may have been by an 
                                individual's supervisor, a supervisor 
                                in another area, a co-worker, or 
                                another credentialed mariner; and
                          ``(ii) is so severe or pervasive that a 
                        reasonable person would perceive, and the 
                        victim does perceive, the environment as 
                        hostile or offensive;
                  ``(B) any use or condonation associated with first-
                hand or personal knowledge, by any individual in a 
                supervisory or command position, of any form of sexual 
                behavior to control, influence, or affect the career, 
                pay, benefits, entitlements, or employment of a 
                subordinate; and
                  ``(C) any deliberate or repeated unwelcome verbal 
                comment or gesture of a sexual nature by any fellow 
                employee of the complainant.''.
  (b) Report.--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 report describing any changes the 
Commandant may propose to the definitions added by the amendments in 
subsection (a).

SEC. 502. CONVICTED SEX OFFENDER AS GROUNDS FOR DENIAL.

  (a) In General.--Chapter 75 of title 46, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following:

``Sec. 7511. Convicted sex offender as grounds for denial

  ``(a) Sexual Abuse.--A license, certificate of registry, or merchant 
mariner's document authorized to be issued under this part shall be 
denied to an individual who has been convicted of a sexual offense 
prohibited under chapter 109A of title 18, except for subsection (b) of 
section 2244 of title 18, or a substantially similar State, local, or 
Tribal offense.
  ``(b) Abusive Sexual Contact.--A license, certificate of registry, or 
merchant mariner's document authorized to be issued under this part may 
be denied to an individual who within 5 years before applying for the 
license, certificate, or document, has been convicted of a sexual 
offense prohibited under subsection (b) of section 2244 of title 18, or 
a substantially similar State, local, or Tribal offense.''.
  (b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 75 of title 46, 
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

``7511. Convicted sex offender as grounds for denial.''.

SEC. 503. SEXUAL HARASSMENT OR SEXUAL ASSAULT AS GROUNDS FOR SUSPENSION 
                    OR REVOCATION.

  (a) In General.--Chapter 77 of title 46, United States Code, is 
amended by inserting after section 7704 the following:

``Sec. 7704a. Sexual harassment or sexual assault as grounds for 
                    suspension or revocation

  ``(a) Sexual Harassment.--If it is shown at a hearing under this 
chapter that a holder of a license, certificate of registry, or 
merchant mariner's document issued under this part, within 5 years 
before the beginning of the suspension and revocation proceedings, is 
the subject of an official finding of sexual harassment, then the 
license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document may be 
suspended or revoked.
  ``(b) Sexual Assault.--If it is shown at a hearing under this chapter 
that a holder of a license, certificate of registry, or merchant 
mariner's document issued under this part, within 10 years before the 
beginning of the suspension and revocation proceedings, is the subject 
of an official finding of sexual assault, then the license, certificate 
of registry, or merchant mariner's document shall be revoked.
  ``(c) Official Finding.--
          ``(1) In general.--In this section, the term `official 
        finding' means--
                  ``(A) a legal proceeding or agency finding or 
                decision that determines the individual committed 
                sexual harassment or sexual assault in violation of any 
                Federal, State, local, or Tribal law or regulation; or
                  ``(B) a determination after an investigation by the 
                Coast Guard that, by a preponderance of the evidence, 
                the individual committed sexual harassment or sexual 
                assault if the investigation affords appropriate due 
                process rights to the subject of the investigation.
          ``(2) Investigation by the coast guard.--An investigation by 
        the Coast Guard under paragraph (1)(B) shall include, at a 
        minimum, evaluation of the following materials that, upon 
        request, shall be provided to the Coast Guard:
                  ``(A) Any inquiry or determination made by the 
                employer or former employer of the individual as to 
                whether the individual committed sexual harassment or 
                sexual assault.
                  ``(B) Any investigative materials, documents, 
                records, or files in the possession of an employer or 
                former employer of the individual that are related to 
                the claim of sexual harassment or sexual assault by the 
                individual.
          ``(3) Administrative law judge review.--
                  ``(A) Coast guard investigation.--A determination 
                under paragraph (1)(B) shall be reviewed and affirmed 
                by an administrative law judge within the same 
                proceeding as any suspension or revocation of a 
                license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's 
                document under subsection (a) or (b).
                  ``(B) Legal proceeding.--A determination under 
                paragraph (1)(A) that an individual committed sexual 
                harassment or sexual assault is conclusive in 
                suspension and revocation proceedings.''.
  (b) Clerical Amendment.--The chapter analysis of chapter 77 of title 
46, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating 
to section 7704 the following:

``7704a. Sexual harassment or sexual assault as grounds for suspension 
or revocation.''.

SEC. 504. ACCOMMODATION; NOTICES.

  Section 11101 of title 46, United States Code, is amended--
          (1) in subsection (a)(3), by striking ``and'' at the end;
          (2) in subsection (a)(4), by striking the period at the end 
        and inserting ``; and'';
          (3) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following:
          ``(5) each crew berthing area shall be equipped with 
        information regarding--
                  ``(A) vessel owner or company policies prohibiting 
                sexual assault and sexual harassment, retaliation, and 
                drug and alcohol usage; and
                  ``(B) procedures and resources to report crimes, 
                including sexual assault and sexual harassment, 
                including information--
                          ``(i) on the contact information, website 
                        address, and mobile application to the Coast 
                        Guard Investigative Services for reporting of 
                        crimes and the Coast Guard National Command 
                        Center;
                          ``(ii) on vessel owner or company procedures 
                        to report violations of company policy and 
                        access resources;
                          ``(iii) on resources provided by outside 
                        organizations such as sexual assault hotlines 
                        and counseling;
                          ``(iv) on the retention period for 
                        surveillance video recording after an incident 
                        of sexual harassment or sexual assault is 
                        reported; and
                          ``(v) additional items specified in 
                        regulations issued by, and at the discretion 
                        of, the Secretary of the department in which 
                        the Coast Guard is operating.''; and
          (4) in subsection (d), by adding at the end the following: 
        ``In each washing space in a visible location there shall be 
        information regarding procedures and resources to report crimes 
        upon the vessel, including sexual assault and sexual 
        harassment, and vessel owner or company policies prohibiting 
        sexual assault and sexual harassment, retaliation, and drug and 
        alcohol usage.''.

SEC. 505. PROTECTION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION.

  Section 2114(a)(1) of title 46, United States Code, is amended--
          (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (G) as 
        subparagraphs (C) through (H), respectively; and
          (2) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following:
          ``(B) the seaman in good faith has reported or is about to 
        report to the vessel owner, Coast Guard or other appropriate 
        Federal agency or department sexual harassment or sexual 
        assault against the seaman or knowledge of sexual harassment or 
        sexual assault against another seaman;''.

SEC. 506. ALCOHOL PROHIBITION.

  (a) Regulations.--
          (1) In general.--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, taking into account the 
        safety and security of every individual on documented vessels, 
        issue such regulations as are necessary relating to alcohol 
        consumption on documented vessels, according to the following 
        requirements:
                  (A) The Secretary shall determine safe levels of 
                alcohol consumption by crewmembers aboard documented 
                vessels engaged in commercial service.
                  (B) If the Secretary determines there is no alcohol 
                policy that can be implemented to ensure a safe 
                environment for crew and passengers, the Secretary 
                shall implement a prohibition on possession and 
                consumption of alcohol by crewmembers while aboard a 
                vessel, except when possession is associated with the 
                commercial sale or gift to non-crew members aboard the 
                vessel.
          (2) Immunity from civil liability.--Any crewmember who 
        reports an incident of sexual assault or sexual harassment that 
        is directly related to a violation of the regulations issued 
        under paragraph (1) is immune from civil liability for any 
        related violation of such regulations.

SEC. 507. SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS.

  (a) In General.--Part B of subtitle II of title 46, United States 
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

       ``CHAPTER 49--OCEANGOING NON-PASSENGER COMMERCIAL VESSELS

``Sec.
``4901. Surveillance requirements.

``Sec. 4901. Surveillance requirements

  ``(a) In General.--A vessel engaged in commercial service that does 
not carry passengers, shall maintain a video surveillance system.
  ``(b) Applicability.--The requirements in this section shall apply 
to--
          ``(1) documented vessels with overnight accommodations for at 
        least 10 persons on board--
                  ``(A) is on a voyage of at least 600 miles and 
                crosses seaward of the Boundary Line; or
                  ``(B) is at least 24 meters (79 feet) in overall 
                length and required to have a load line under chapter 
                51;
          ``(2) documented vessels of at least 500 gross tons as 
        measured under section 14502, or an alternate tonnage measured 
        under section 14302 as prescribed by the Secretary under 
        section 14104 on an international voyage; and
          ``(3) vessels with overnight accommodations for at least 10 
        persons on board that are operating for no less than 72 hours 
        on waters superjacent to the Outer Continental Shelf.
  ``(c) Placement of Video and Audio Surveillance Equipment.--
          ``(1) In general.--The owner of a vessel to which this 
        section applies shall install video and audio surveillance 
        equipment aboard the vessel not later than 2 years after 
        enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022, or 
        during the next scheduled drydock, whichever is later.
          ``(2) Locations.--Video and audio surveillance equipment 
        shall be placed in passageways on to which doors from 
        staterooms open. Such equipment shall be placed in a manner 
        ensuring the visibility of every door in each such passageway.
  ``(d) Notice of Video and Audio Surveillance.--The owner of a vessel 
to which this section applies shall provide clear and conspicuous signs 
on board the vessel notifying the crew of the presence of video and 
audio surveillance equipment.
  ``(e) Access to Video and Audio Records.--
          ``(1) In general.--The owner of a vessel to which this 
        section applies shall provide to any Federal, state, or other 
        law enforcement official performing official duties in the 
        course and scope of a criminal or marine safety investigation, 
        upon request, a copy of all records of video and audio 
        surveillance that the official believes is relevant to the 
        investigation.
          ``(2) Civil actions.--Except as proscribed by law enforcement 
        authorities or court order, the owner of a vessel to which this 
        section applies shall, upon written request, provide to any 
        individual or the individual's legal representative a copy of 
        all records of video and audio surveillance--
                  ``(A) in which the individual is a subject of the 
                video and audio surveillance;
                  ``(B) the request is in conjunction with a legal 
                proceeding or investigation; and
                  ``(C) that may provide evidence of any sexual 
                harassment or sexual assault incident in a civil 
                action.
          ``(3) Limited access.--The owner of a vessel to which this 
        section applies shall ensure that access to records of video 
        and audio surveillance is limited to the purposes described in 
        this paragraph and not used as part of a labor action against a 
        crew member or employment dispute unless used in a criminal or 
        civil action.
  ``(f) Retention Requirements.--The owner of a vessel to which this 
section applies shall retain all records of audio and video 
surveillance for not less than 150 days after the footage is obtained. 
Any video and audio surveillance found to be associated with an alleged 
incident should be preserved for not less than 4 years from the date of 
the alleged incident. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Coast 
Guard are authorized access to all records of video and audio 
surveillance relevant to an investigation into criminal conduct.
  ``(g) Definition.--In this section, the term `owner' means the owner, 
charterer, managing operator, master, or other individual in charge of 
a vessel.
  ``(h) Exemption.--Fishing vessels, fish processing vessels, and fish 
tender vessels are exempt from this section.''.
  (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of chapters for subtitle II of 
title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding after the item 
related to chapter 47 the following:

``49. Oceangoing Non-Passenger Commercial Vessels...........    4901''.

SEC. 508. MASTER KEY CONTROL.

  (a) In General.--Chapter 31 of title 46, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following:

``Sec. 3106. Master key control system

  ``(a) In General.--The owner of a vessel subject to inspection under 
section 3301 shall--
          ``(1) ensure that such vessel is equipped with a vessel 
        master key control system, manual or electronic, which provides 
        controlled access to all copies of the vessel's master key of 
        which access shall only be available to the individuals 
        described in paragraph (2);
          ``(2) establish a list of all crew, identified by position, 
        allowed to access and use the master key and maintain such list 
        upon the vessel, within owner records and included in the 
        vessel safety management system;
          ``(3) record in a log book, located in a centralized location 
        that is readily accessible to law enforcement personnel, 
        information on all access and use of the vessel's master key; 
        and
          ``(4) make the list under paragraph (2) and the log book 
        under paragraph (3) available upon request to any agent of the 
        Federal Bureau of Investigation, any member of the Coast Guard, 
        and any law enforcement officer performing official duties in 
        the course and scope of an investigation.
  ``(b) Prohibited Use.--Crew not included on the list described in 
subsection (a)(2) shall not have access to or use the master key unless 
in an emergency and shall immediately notify the master and owner of 
the vessel following use of such key.
  ``(c) Requirements for Log Book.--The log book described in 
subsection (a)(3)--
          ``(1) may be--
                  ``(A) electronic; and
                  ``(B) included in the vessel safety management 
                system; and
          ``(2) shall include--
                  ``(A) dates and times of access;
                  ``(B) the room or location accessed; and
                  ``(C) the name and rank of the crew member that used 
                the master key.
  ``(d) Penalty.--Any crew member who uses the master key without 
having been granted access pursuant to subsection (a)(2) shall be 
liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more 
than $1,000 and may be subject to suspension or revocation under 
section 7703.
  ``(e) Exemption.--This section shall not apply to vessels subject to 
section 3507(f).''.
  (b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 31 of title 46, 
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

``3106. Master key control system.''.

SEC. 509. SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS.

  Section 3203 of title 46, United States Code, is amended--
          (1) in subsection (a)--
                  (A) by redesignating paragraphs (5) and (6) as 
                paragraphs (7) and (8); and
                  (B) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following:
          ``(5) with respect to sexual harassment and sexual assault, 
        procedures for, and annual training requirements for all 
        shipboard personnel on--
                  ``(A) prevention;
                  ``(B) bystander intervention;
                  ``(C) reporting;
                  ``(D) response; and
                  ``(E) investigation;
          ``(6) the log book required under section 3106;'';
          (2) by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as subsections 
        (c) and (d), respectively; and
          (3) by inserting after subsection (a) the following:
  ``(b) Procedures and Training Requirements.--In prescribing 
regulations for the procedures and training requirements described in 
subsection (a)(5), such procedures and requirements shall be consistent 
with the requirements to report sexual harassment or sexual assault 
under section 10104.''.

SEC. 510. REQUIREMENT TO REPORT SEXUAL ASSAULT AND HARASSMENT.

  Section 10104 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking 
subsections (a) and (b) and inserting the following:
  ``(a) Mandatory Reporting by Crew Member.--
          ``(1) In general.--A crew member of a documented vessel shall 
        report to the Secretary any complaint or incident of sexual 
        harassment or sexual assault of which the crewmember has first-
        hand or personal knowledge.
          ``(2) Penalty.--A crew member with first-hand or personal 
        knowledge of a sexual assault or sexual harassment incident on 
        a documented vessel who knowingly fails to report in compliance 
        with paragraph (a)(1) is liable to the United States Government 
        for a civil penalty of not more than $5,000.
          ``(3) Amnesty.--A crew member who fails to make the required 
        reporting under paragraph (1) shall not be subject to the 
        penalty described in paragraph (2) if the complaint is shared 
        in confidence with the crew member directly from the assaulted 
        individual or the crew member is a victim advocate as defined 
        in section 40002(a) of the Violent Crime Control and Law 
        Enforcement Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12291(a)).
  ``(b) Mandatory Reporting by Vessel Owner.--
          ``(1) In general.--A vessel owner or managing operator of a 
        documented vessel or the employer of a seafarer on that vessel 
        shall report to the Secretary any complaint or incident of 
        harassment, sexual harassment, or sexual assault in violation 
        of employer policy or law, of which such vessel owner or 
        managing operator of a vessel engaged in commercial service, or 
        the employer of the seafarer is made aware. Such reporting 
        shall include results of any investigation into the incident, 
        if applicable, and any action taken against the offending 
        crewmember.
          ``(2) Penalty.--A vessel owner or managing operator of a 
        vessel engaged in commercial service, or the employer of a 
        seafarer on that vessel who knowingly fails to report in 
        compliance with paragraph (1) is liable to the United States 
        Government for a civil penalty of not more than $25,000.
  ``(c) Reporting Procedures.--
          ``(1) A report required under subsection (a) shall be made as 
        soon as practicable, but no later than 10 days after the 
        individual develops first-hand or personal knowledge of the 
        sexual assault or sexual harassment incident to the Coast Guard 
        National Command Center by the fastest telecommunication 
        channel available.
          ``(2) A report required under subsection (b) shall be made 
        immediately after the vessel owner, managing operator, or 
        employer of the seafarer gains knowledge of a sexual assault or 
        sexual harassment incident by the fastest telecommunication 
        channel available, and such report shall be made to the Coast 
        Guard National Command Center--
                  ``(A) the nearest Coast Guard Captain of the Port; or
                  ``(B) the appropriate officer or agency of the 
                government of the country in whose waters the incident 
                occurs.
          ``(3) A report required under subsections (a) and (b) shall 
        include, to the best of the reporter's knowledge--
                  ``(A) the name, official position or role in relation 
                to the vessel, and contact information of the 
                individual making the report;
                  ``(B) the name and official number of the documented 
                vessel;
                  ``(C) the time and date of the incident;
                  ``(D) the geographic position or location of the 
                vessel when the incident occurred; and
                  ``(E) a brief description of the alleged sexual 
                harassment or sexual assault being reported.
          ``(4) After receipt of the report made under this subsection, 
        the Coast Guard will collect information related to the 
        identity of each alleged victim, alleged perpetrator, and 
        witness through means designed to protect, to the extent 
        practicable, the personal identifiable information of such 
        individuals.
  ``(d) Regulations.--The requirements of this section are effective as 
of the date of enactment of Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022. The 
Secretary may issue additional regulations to implement the 
requirements of this section.''.

SEC. 511. CIVIL ACTIONS FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH OF SEAMEN.

  (a) Personal Injury to or Death of Seamen.--Section 30104(a) of title 
46, United States Code, as so designated by section 405(a)(1), is 
amended by inserting ``, including an injury resulting from sexual 
assault or sexual harassment,'' after ``in the course of employment''.
  (b) Time Limit on Bringing Maritime Action.--Section 30106 of title 
46, United States Code, is amended--
          (1) in the section heading by striking ``for personal injury 
        or death'';
          (2) by striking ``Except as otherwise'' and inserting the 
        following:
  ``(a) In General.--Except as otherwise''; and
          (3) by adding at the end the following:
  ``(b) Extension for Sexual Offense.--A civil action under subsection 
(a) arising out of a maritime tort for a claim of sexual harassment or 
sexual assault shall be brought not more than 5 years after the cause 
of action for a claim of sexual harassment or sexual assault arose.''.
  (c) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 301 of title 46, 
United States Code, is amended by striking the item related to section 
30106 and inserting the following:

``30106. Time limit on bringing maritime action.''.

SEC. 512. ADMINISTRATION OF SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC EXAMINATION KITS.

  (a) In General.--Chapter 5 of title 14, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following:

``Sec. 564. Administration of sexual assault forensic examination kits

  ``(a) Requirement.--A Coast Guard vessel that embarks on a covered 
voyage shall be--
          ``(1) equipped with no less than 2 sexual assault and 
        forensic examination kits; and
          ``(2) staffed with at least 1 medical professional qualified 
        and trained to administer such kits.
  ``(b) Covered Voyage Defined.--In this section, the term `covered 
voyage' means a prescheduled voyage of a Coast Guard vessel that, at 
any point during such voyage--
          ``(1) would require the vessel to travel 5 consecutive days 
        or longer at 20 knots per hour to reach a land-based or afloat 
        medical facility; and
          ``(2) aeromedical evacuation will be unavailable during the 
        travel period referenced in paragraph (1).''.
  (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 5 of title 
14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

``564. Administration of sexual assault forensic examination kits.''.

       TITLE VI--TECHNICAL, CONFORMING, AND CLARIFYING AMENDMENTS

SEC. 601. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.

  (a) Section 319(b) of title 14, United States Code, is amended by 
striking ``section 331 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 
(49 U.S.C. 40101 note)'' and inserting ``section 44801 of title 49''.
  (b) Section 1156(c) of title 14, United States Code, is amended by 
striking ``section 331 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 
(49 U.S.C. 40101 note)'' and inserting ``section 44801 of title 49''.

SEC. 602. TRANSPORTATION WORKER IDENTIFICATION CREDENTIAL TECHNICAL 
                    AMENDMENTS.

  (a) In General.--Section 70105 of title 46, United States Code, is 
amended--
          (1) in the section heading by striking ``security cards'' and 
        inserting ``worker identification credentials'';
          (2) by striking ``transportation security card'' each place 
        it appears and inserting ``transportation worker identification 
        credential'';
          (3) by striking ``transportation security cards'' each place 
        it appears and inserting ``transportation worker identification 
        credentials'';
          (4) by striking ``card'' each place it appears and inserting 
        ``credential''
          (5) in the heading for subsection (b) by striking ``Cards'' 
        and inserting ``Credentials'';
          (6) by striking subsection (i) and redesignating subsections 
        (j) and (k) as subsections (i) and (j), respectively;
          (7) by striking subsection (l) and redesignating subsections 
        (m) through (q) as subsections (k) through (o), respectively;
          (8) in subsection (j), as so redesignated--
                  (A) in the subsection heading by striking ``Security 
                Card'' and inserting ``Worker Identification 
                Credential''; and
                  (B) in the heading for paragraph (2) by striking 
                ``security cards'' and inserting ``worker 
                identification credential'';
          (9) in subsection (k)(1), as so redesignated, by striking 
        ``subsection (k)(3)'' and inserting ``subsection (j)(3)''; and
          (10) in subsection (o), as so redesignated--
                  (A) in the subsection heading by striking ``Security 
                Card'' and inserting ``Worker Identification 
                Credential'';
                  (B) in paragraph (1)--
                          (i) by striking ``subsection (k)(3)'' and 
                        inserting ``subsection (j)(3)''; and
                          (ii) by striking ``This plan shall'' and 
                        inserting ``Such receipt and activation 
                        shall''; and
                  (C) in paragraph (2) by striking ``on-site activation 
                capability'' and inserting ``on-site receipt and 
                activation of transportation worker identification 
                credentials''.
  (b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 701 of title 46, 
United States Code, is amended by striking the item related to section 
70105 and inserting the following:

``70105. Transportation worker identification credentials.''.

SEC. 603. REINSTATEMENT.

  (a) Reinstatement.--The text of section 12(a) of the Act of June 21, 
1940 (33 U.S.C. 522(a)), popularly known as the Truman-Hobbs Act, is--
          (1) reinstated as it appeared on the day before the date of 
        enactment of section 8507(b) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry 
        National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public 
        Law 116-283); and
          (2) redesignated as the sole text of section 12 of the Act of 
        June 21, 1940 (33 U.S.C. 522).
  (b) Effective Date.--The provision reinstated by subsection (a) shall 
be treated as if such section 8507(b) had never taken effect.
  (c) Conforming Amendment.--The provision reinstated under subsection 
(a) is amended by striking ``, except to the extent provided in this 
section''.

                         Purpose of Legislation

    The purpose of H.R. 6865, as amended, is to authorize $12.8 
billion in discretionary funding for the United States Coast 
Guard (hereinafter Coast Guard or Service) in fiscal year 2022 
and $13.9 billion in fiscal year 2023, setting aside $585 
million for improvements to Coast Guard shoreside 
infrastructure and facilities. The bill also authorizes $510 
million for the acquisition of a twelfth National Security 
Cutter and three Fast Response Cutters, $350 million for the 
acquisition of a Great Lakes icebreaker in fiscal year 2022, 
and $20 million in fiscal year 2023 for icebreaking cutters for 
operation in the Great Lakes, Northeastern United States, and 
the Arctic. The bill reauthorizes the end-of-year strength of 
44,500 active-duty personnel and gradually increases the number 
of commissioned officers on the active-duty promotion list to 
7,400 by fiscal year 2025. Further, H.R. 6865, as amended, 
allows the Secretary of Homeland Security to increase the 
authorized end strength of the Coast Guard Selected Reserves by 
up to 3 percent and the Commandant by up to 2 percent of the 
existing end strength per fiscal year. Finally, the bill makes 
reforms to Coast Guard authorities and laws governing shipping 
and navigation.

                  Background and Need for Legislation


Coast Guard

    The Coast Guard was established on January 28, 1915, 
through the consolidation of the Revenue Cutter Service 
(established in 1790) and the Lifesaving Service (established 
in 1848). The Coast Guard later assumed the duties of three 
other agencies: the Lighthouse Service (established in 1789), 
the Steamboat Inspection Service (established in 1838), and the 
Bureau of Navigation (established in 1884).
    Under Section 102 of Title 14, United States Code, the 
Coast Guard has primary responsibility to enforce or assist in 
the enforcement of all applicable federal laws in, under, and 
over the high seas and waters subject to the jurisdiction of 
the United States; to ensure safety of life and property at 
sea; to protect the marine environment; to carry out 
icebreaking activities; and to ensure the safety and security 
of vessels, ports, waterways, and related facilities.
    As one of the six Armed Services, the Coast Guard also 
maintains defense readiness and may be called upon to operate 
as a specialized service in the Navy upon the declaration of 
war or when the President directs. The Coast Guard is composed 
of approximately 40,000 active-duty military members, 6,200 
reservists, and 8,700 civilian employees. The Coast Guard, or 
its predecessors, have defended the nation in every war since 
1790.
    In fiscal year 2020, the Coast Guard responded to over 
16,800 search and rescue cases, saving nearly 4,300 lives. 
Additionally, the Coast Guard conducted over 7,900 boardings of 
vessels entering American ports, screened nearly 103,000 
commercial vessels entering American ports for potential 
security threats, maintained over 45,000 aids to navigation, 
and detained 456 suspected smugglers carrying 318,340 pounds of 
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    H.R. 6865, as amended, authorizes the Coast Guard for the 
next two years at fiscally responsible levels to continue 
carrying out these missions, with the aid of additional afloat 
assets, and targeted funding to improve the Coast Guard's 
crumbling shoreside infrastructure and facilities.
    Pursuant to section 8101 of the Elijah E. Cummings Coast 
Guard Authorization Act of 2020 (Public Law 116-283), Coast 
Guard operational activities were authorized at $8.39 billion 
for fiscal year 2021. H.R. 6865, as amended, authorizes an 11 
percent increase for Coast Guard operational activities at 
$9.28 billion in fiscal year 2022 and $10.21 billion in fiscal 
year 2023.

Investments in the Coast Guard

    The Coast Guard has endured chronic underfunding for many 
years. As the Commandant of the Coast Guard, Admiral Karl 
Schultz, remarked, ``Every mission begins and ends at a Coast 
Guard facility.''\2\ Yet, every day the men and women of the 
Coast Guard are forced to work out of crumbling facilities. The 
Coast Guard's sole accession point for its enlisted workforce, 
Training Center Cape May in Cape May, New Jersey, houses 
recruits in antiquated barracks facing rapid deterioration. The 
impacts from extreme weather events have only exacerbated the 
vulnerability of Coast Guard mission critical infrastructure. 
The Coast Guard has an estimated $3 billion backlog in deferred 
or overdue maintenance, repair, and recapitalization work for 
its housing and shoreside infrastructure. The Government 
Accountability Office (GAO) found that nearly 45 percent of the 
Service's shore infrastructure assets are beyond their 65-year 
service life.\3\ Given the sheer number of structures past 
their projected service life and their location in salt air, 
high wind, and marine environments, facilities have fallen into 
disrepair and are in critical condition, pose public health 
hazards, or have been condemned altogether. The Coast Guard 
owns or leases more than 20,000 shore facilities, such as 
piers, docks, boat stations, air stations, and housing units at 
more than 2,700 locations. Without adequate funding, excessive 
deterioration of these facilities jeopardizes Coast Guard 
mission readiness and operational capability. Admiral Schultz 
noted, ``Every day we continue to operate with antiquated 
infrastructure, it gets harder to protect our modern maritime 
economy, harder to save those in peril, harder to attract 
talented men and women into our ranks and, ultimately, harder 
to defend the nation.''\4\ H.R. 6865, as amended, begins to 
chip away at the excessive $3 billion infrastructure backlog by 
authorizing $350 million for each fiscal year (2022 and 2023) 
to improve Coast Guard shoreside infrastructure, the minimum 
amount estimated to be necessary to mitigate further increases 
in the maintenance and construction backlog.
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    \2\Mike Gooding, ``USCG Commandant says infrastructure `antiquated' 
and `crumbling','' 13NewsNow, February 20, 2020, available at https://
www.13newsnow.com/article/news/national/military-news/uscg-commandant-
says-infrastructure-antiquated-and-crumbling/291-80c90197-1e82-4ecd-
92f7-c6a9b07f954a.
    \3\GAO. Coast Guard Shore Infrastructure. Applying Leading 
Practices Could Help Better Manage Project Backlogs of At Least $2.6 
Billion. GAO-19-82. https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-19-82.pdf.
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    Additionally, H.R. 6865, as amended, dedicates $175 million 
to repair the facilities at the Coast Guard Yard (hereafter, 
the Yard) in Baltimore, Maryland. For over a century, Coast 
Guard vessels have been built, repaired, and renovated in the 
Yard. As one of only five remaining public shipyards in the 
United States, the Yard provides a unique capability to support 
the Coast Guard and the National Fleet, including the National 
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Navy, the Army, and 
other government agencies. It is an essential component of the 
core industrial base and fleet support operations of the Coast 
Guard with a primary mission of renovating, maintaining, and 
repairing Coast Guard vessels. Nearly all of the waterfront and 
utility infrastructure was built during World War II, as a 
result, the Yard is currently experiencing rapid and widespread 
failure of critical infrastructure. Moreover, the Coast Guard's 
recapitalization of its surface fleet makes the Yard incapable 
of organically servicing every class of cutters now in the 
Coast Guard fleet, warranting investment to its infrastructure.
    H.R. 6865, as amended, also calls for the Coast Guard to 
begin including a dedicated line item in its budget submission 
for expenditures related to supporting defense missions and 
activities. The Coast Guard receives significantly less funding 
than that of its sister services and currently, the Committee, 
as the oversight authority, has no visibility into the extent 
of expenses the Coast Guard incurs through supporting the 
Department of Defense's (hereafter, DoD) national security 
operations and activities. Its statutory designation as an 
Armed Force compels the Coast Guard to exercise defense 
readiness, but the Service also has law enforcement, marine 
safety, environmental stewardship, and port security functions 
to perform. An appropriate accounting is necessary to give the 
Committee a lens into the monetary contributions the Coast 
Guard makes to DoD missions.
    Acknowledging that the Coast Guard's greatest assets are 
its people, H.R. 6865, as amended, includes legislation to 
allow the Commandant to retain officers above grade O-2 who 
possess a critical skill or specialty needed for the Service. 
This grants the Coast Guard the same authority as the DoD so 
that members providing a critical and unique skill to the 
Service are not forced into retirement. Further, it adds 500 
more commissioned officers to the active-duty promotion list 
over the next three years. As the Coast Guard prepares for 
expanded mission activities in the polar regions and the cyber 
domain, and edges closer to replacing its legacy fleet, the 
Committee finds that an increase in officer billets is 
necessary. The Committee also believes the health, including 
mental health, of each member of the Coast Guard is paramount, 
not only for national security objectives, but also because the 
Committee has a sincere interest in taking care of the nation's 
military servicemembers. Coast Guard members perform high risk, 
stressful duties in the face of perilous, and often, 
demoralizing conditions. When the pressure becomes 
exceptionally overwhelming, they risk behavioral or mental 
health conditions that could jeopardize their continued service 
on active duty with the threat of a medical separation. The 
Committee recognizes that individuals who receive treatment for 
behavioral health conditions experience improved concentration, 
enhanced creativity, reduced absenteeism, increased 
productivity, and better overall performance. It is the 
Committee's position that after treatment, many members of the 
Coast Guard should be allowed to resume service in the Coast 
Guard if they are able to do so without persistent duty 
modifications and do not pose a risk to themselves or other 
members of the Coast Guard. Included in H.R. 6865, as amended, 
is a provision to address this concern so that the Coast Guard 
implements a behavioral health policy that is on par with 
comparable DoD policy. This provision was originally proposed 
by the late Congressman Don Young.
    The Committee recognizes that the Coast Guard has struggled 
with diversifying its workforce despite well intentioned 
efforts. Historically, the Service has included low proportions 
of people from underrepresented groups (women and members of 
racial and ethnic minority groups) compared to the country's 
overall population numbers for these same groups. A study 
conducted by the RAND Corporation revealed that representation 
from these groups declines as rank increases, ``ultimately 
resulting in a less diverse senior leadership.''\5\ For 
instance, although women make up 33 percent of the O-1 officer 
rank, they are just 11 percent of the O-6 rank, and 14 percent 
of flag officers (rank of Rear Admiral and above). Furthermore, 
the study identified that black officers had higher rates of 
separation than white officers due to not being selected for 
promotion. This bill mandates implementation of the 
recommendations made in the RAND report titled ``Improving the 
Representation of Women and Racial/Ethnic Minorities Among U.S. 
Coast Guard Active-Duty Members'' with which the Commandant 
concurs.\6\ The Committee believes recommendations such as 
developing a long-term strategic plan for outreach to, and the 
deliberate career development of, underrepresented minority 
groups could go a long way in achieving a more diverse Coast 
Guard in the future.
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    \5\RAND Corporation. Improving the Representation of Women and 
Racial/Ethnic Minorities Among U.S. Coast Guard Active-Duty Members. 
RR-A362-2. https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA362-2.html.
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Maritime Transportation

    The maritime transportation system (hereinafter, MTS) is a 
key contributor to commerce and essential to the economic 
health and prosperity of the United States. The past two years 
demonstrated the fragility of not only the U.S. supply chain, 
but the supply chain worldwide. Modernizing the operations of 
the MTS is more important than ever in the wake of the global 
COVID-19 pandemic and its associated supply chain crisis, and 
following calls to decarbonize the shipping industry within the 
next 30 years. The Committee is committed to supporting the MTS 
and growing our shipbuilding industry. In this regard, the bill 
expands eligibility for the Federal Ship Financing Program 
(Title XI) to include any retrofitting, repair, or similar work 
in shipyards located in the United States for U.S. flagged 
vessels. It also broadens eligibility for the Capital 
Construction Fund to include passenger ferries so that they can 
start benefiting from this special tax-exempt domestic 
shipbuilding program.
    H.R. 6865, as amended, further supports U.S. maritime 
industry by ensuring that all vessels operating in the United 
States' territorial waters are manned by either U.S. crew or 
crew of the nation of which the vessel is flagged. As the 
nation aspires to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and 
invest in more renewable forms of energy, such as wind or 
solar, the Committee is keenly interested in protecting 
American workers involved in the installation and maintenance 
of offshore infrastructure. The Biden Administration seeks to 
deploy 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030.\7\ This 
initiative necessitates increasing offshore wind supply vessels 
to manage and work the offshore wind projects. The Outer 
Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1301, et seq.) requires 
vessels operating in the Outer Continental Shelf to be manned 
by U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens, or if the vessel 
is foreign owned, by U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens 
or by crew allowed under the flag state's national manning 
plan. However, it is the Committee's position that such an 
exemption poses a risk to energy independence and national and 
economic security and harms our merchant marine workforce. By 
requiring that foreign flagged vessels operating in U.S. waters 
be manned by U.S. crew or crew of the flag nation, H.R. 6865, 
as amended, will level the playing field for American mariners 
in U.S. waters.
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    \7\The White House, Office of the Press Secretary. FACT SHEET: 
Biden Administration Jumpstarts Offshore Wind Energy Projects to Create 
Jobs. March 29, 2021. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/
statements-releases/2021/03/29/fact-sheet-biden-administration-
jumpstarts-offshore-wind-energy-projects-to-create-jobs/.
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    The Committee closely monitored the oil spill on the 
California coastline near Long Beach in the fall of 2021. The 
San Pedro Bay Pipeline, a 17-mile long and 16-inch thick 
pipeline that begins at Elly Platform, released an estimated 
24,696 gallons of crude oil into the Pacific Ocean.\8\ Oil 
spills are notoriously detrimental to the environment, animal 
habitats, marine life, and to the health, safety, and economy 
of the local communities impacted by the spill. Cleanup efforts 
for this oil spill resulted in a total of 9,000 gallons of oil 
recovered on water, 478,000 pounds of oil/sand debris recovered 
onshore, 110 cumulative miles of shoreline cleaned, and 24 
oiled birds cleaned and released to their natural habitat. An 
initial assessment determined the spill originated from a 13-
inch crack discovered in the pipeline by a remotely operated 
vehicle. Although still under investigation, the crack is 
believed to have been caused by a vessel anchor strike during a 
heavy weather event that impacted the San Pedro Shelf 
approximately 10 months earlier.\9\ Committed to safeguarding 
our shorelines from another oil spill catastrophe, the 
Committee revised the vessel anchoring laws in H.R. 6865, as 
amended, so that vessels are proscribed from anchoring within a 
specified distance to an undersea pipeline or cable unless 
permitted by the Captain of the Port and must maintain anchor 
alarms that will notify the vessel operator if its anchor 
starts drifting.
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    \8\California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Pipeline P00547. 
https://wildlife.ca.gov/OSPR/NRDA/Pipeline-P00547.
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Vessel Safety

    Recent maritime casualties have led to calls for reform to 
the small passenger vessel safety regime. On September 2, 2019, 
34 lives were lost when the small passenger vessel MV 
CONCEPTION dive boat caught fire and eventually sank off the 
coast of Santa Cruz Island, California. An investigation and 
report provided by the National Transportation Safety Board 
(hereafter, NTSB) could not identify the exact cause of the 
ignition source for the fire but attributed the maritime 
disaster to the failure to implement a number of safety 
precautions, the implementation of any one of which could have 
prevented or mitigated loss of life.\10\ It was one of the 
deadliest maritime incidents in modern history. The NTSB issued 
several safety recommendations related to small passenger 
vessels, and at the direction of the Elijah E. Cummings Coast 
Guard Authorization Act of 2020, the Coast Guard promulgated 
interim regulations on fire safety for such vessels. Families 
of the victims attempting to recover for their loss found such 
claims were subject to the Limitation of Liability Act of 1851 
(46 U.S.C. 30501, et seq.) which limits recovery of damages 
from liable vessel owners to the value of the vessel post-
accident. In this case, dive boat CONCEPTION was valued at a 
total loss after the fire, leaving the families with no 
potential recompense from the owners. To ensure future victims 
have an avenue for recovery in similar incidents, H.R. 6865, as 
amended, eliminates the exemption from the Limitation of 
Liability Act for certain small passenger vessels.
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    \10\NTSB. Fire Aboard Small Passenger Vessel Conception. October 
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    Furthermore, H.R. 6865, as amended, instructs the Coast 
Guard to implement safety requirements for DUKW-type amphibious 
passenger vessels to prevent future accidents like the 2018 
sinking of the Stretch Duck 7 in Table Rock Lake, Branson, 
Missouri where 17 lives were lost, including four children. All 
victims drowned after a violent windstorm capsized the 33-foot 
long, modified WWII vessel causing it to sink. Although the 
National Weather Service had issued a severe thunderstorm 
warning for the area, the vessel embarked on the waterborne 
portion of a two-part tour. Within five minutes of entering the 
water the storm intensified, generating waves reportedly as 
much as five feet high and wind gusts recorded at 73 mph. 
Passengers scrambled to don life jackets and escape over the 
side of the vessel, but found themselves trapped by the large 
canopy that hung overhead. Just four minutes after the storm 
began, the vessel sank. Two other DUKW boat casualty incidents 
in the U.S., the Miss Majestic in 1999 and DUKW 34 in 2010 
claimed the lives of 15 passengers. Both were of similar design 
to the Stretch Duck 7 and both sank very rapidly after taking 
on water. DUKW boats are specifically designed to operate on 
land and water. This design, however, makes them inherently 
hazardous as they are at a greater risk of sinking and sinking 
more rapidly than other more modern small passenger vessels. 
Studies conducted by the National Academy of Sciences 
(hereafter, NAS) and NTSB assessed the overall safety of DUKW 
boats and provided recommendations to enhance the safe 
operation of these amphibious passenger vessels in water.\11\ 
Both reports recognized the dangers of canopies installed on 
these vessels and the lack of reserve buoyancy, both of which 
were major contributors to the fatalities in all three DUKW 
boat incidents. H.R. 6865, as amended, compels promulgation of 
regulations based on the safety recommendations prescribed by 
NAS and NTSB, such as installation of mechanisms to ensure the 
vessels remain afloat and upright in the event of flooding, 
notation in the vessel's logbook of the National Weather 
Service forecast before entering the water, and removal or 
modification of canopies so that it does not restrict egress by 
passengers in the event of flooding.
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    \11\See National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine. 
Options for Improving the Safety of DUKW Type Amphibious Vessels. 
https://www.nap.edu/catalog/26447/options-for-improving-the-safety-of-
dukw-type-amphibious-vessels; NTSB. Sinking of Amphibious Passenger 
Vessel Stretch Duck. https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/Pages/
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Sexual Assault

    In October 2021, Midshipman X, a member of the U.S. 
Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Class of 2022, shocked the 
maritime industry after publishing a blog post on the Maritime 
Legal Aid & Advocacy website of her first-hand detailed account 
of being forcibly raped aboard a Maersk vessel during Sea Year 
in 2019.\12\ In conjunction with other allegations and cases in 
which the USMMA settled sexual assault claims, this raised 
concerns about the need for systemic maritime industry 
mechanisms for reporting and investigating claims of sexual 
assault and sexual harassment, as well as mechanisms for 
punishing offenders.
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    \12\Maritime Legal Aid & Advocacy. I Was a 19-Year-Old Virgin When 
I Was Raped by a 60+ Year-Old 1st Engineer Aboard a Maersk Ship During 
Sea Year. I Know Several Other Current USMMA Students Who Were Also 
Raped During Sea Year. https://www.maritimelegalaid.com/blog/i-was-
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    The Sea Year program is an educational partnership between 
the USMMA and several U.S. flag ocean carriers. Cadets spend 
approximately 135 days at sea during their sophomore year and 
265 days during their junior year. According to the USMMA, the 
program is essential to learning self-reliance, self-
discipline, and self-confidence. However, the program has come 
under scrutiny in the past and was suspended in 2016 following 
several incidents of sexual assault and sexual harassment 
(SASH). When the program was reinstated in 2017, the Department 
of Transportation instituted various reforms including a zero-
tolerance policy for SASH, new policies on shipboard behavior, 
better reporting opportunities, and a certification process for 
the participating operators.
    When Midshipmen X's story became public, the Committee 
recognized that directives solely focused on the safety of 
cadets during Sea Year were insufficient to address industry-
wide SASH issues. The Committee heard directly from victims and 
advocacy groups and found each account of sexual abuse 
disturbing and disheartening. Every mariner deserves to feel 
safe while at sea. H.R. 6865, as amended, bans individuals 
convicted of sexual assault from receiving a merchant mariner 
credential and revokes the credentials of those convicted of 
sexual assault in the previous ten years. H.R. 6865, as 
amended, also requires vessels to have a master key control 
system. The bill also requires the installation of surveillance 
cameras on passageways showing stateroom doors and grants law 
enforcement and victims of SASH access to the video footage. 
H.R. 6865, as amended, also incorporates new reporting mandates 
for crew members and vessel owners so that the Coast Guard is 
alerted to a SASH incident on a U.S.-flagged vessel and may use 
the information to potentially take action on a mariner's 
credential where a pattern of sexual abuse is established. 
Given the role alcohol may play in incidents of SASH, H.R. 
6865, as amended, also directs the Coast Guard to issue 
regulations on minimum safe alcohol consumption levels while 
out at sea. The bill allows owners and operators to set more 
stringent standards.
    Finally, the bill establishes requirements for Coast Guard 
cutters to maintain sexual assault forensic examination (SAFE) 
kits when underway on a pre-scheduled voyage that will not have 
access to advanced medical care for a period of at least five 
consecutive days. The Committee's concern is that victims of a 
sexual assault while out at sea may elect, but not have access 
to this vital evidentiary preservation kit due to the inherent 
limitations of being underway. SAFE kits have a prescriptive 
window of time when they can be performed to be viable. Outside 
that window they lose efficacy, and any potential evidentiary 
benefits should law enforcement authorities decide to 
prosecute. The Committee learned that at least some Coast Guard 
cutters will encounter voyages where access to medical 
evacuation (for which victims of sexual assault qualify in the 
Coast Guard) or a land-based medical facility is unavailable 
for five to seven days.\13\
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                                Hearings

    For the purposes of rule XIII, clause 3(c)(6)(A) of the 
117th Congress, the following hearings were used to develop or 
consider H.R. 6865:
    On July 21, 2021, the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and 
Maritime Transportation held a hearing titled ``Review of 
Fiscal Year 2022 Budget for the Coast Guard and Maritime 
Transportation Programs.'' The Subcommittee received testimony 
from ADM Karl L. Schultz, Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, 
Department of Homeland Security; Hon. Daniel B. Maffei, 
Chairman, Federal Maritime Commission; Jason M. Vanderhaden, 
Master Chief Petty Officer, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of 
Homeland Security; and Ms. Lucinda Lessley, Acting 
Administrator, Maritime Administration. This hearing provided 
Members an opportunity to examine the President's fiscal year 
2022 budget requests for the Coast Guard and Maritime 
Transportation Programs.
    On October 20, 2021, the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and 
Maritime Transportation held a hearing titled ``Achieving 
Mission Balance: Positioning the Coast Guard for the Future.'' 
The Subcommittee received testimony from Vice Adm. Scott A. 
Buschman, Deputy Commandant for Operations, U.S. Coast Guard, 
Department of Homeland Security. This hearing examined how the 
U.S. Coast Guard allocates hours and resources among its 
multiple statutory missions, as well as how the Coast Guard 
measures mission performance.
    On November 16, 2021, the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and 
Maritime Transportation held a hearing titled ``Rebuilding 
Coast Guard Infrastructure to Sustain and Enhance Mission 
Capability.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from the U.S. 
Coast Guard and the U.S. Government Accountability Office 
(GAO). The hearing examined the need to invest in and provide 
oversight of shoreside infrastructure, information technology 
(IT), and data infrastructure support for the U.S. Coast Guard 
to carry out its missions efficiently and without interruptions 
resulting from chronic underfunding and obsolescence of the 
Service's physical and technology assets, technological change, 
data gaps, or natural/environmental hazards.

                 Legislative History and Consideration

    H.R. 6865 was introduced on February 28, 2022, by Mr. 
DeFazio of Oregon, Mr. Graves of Missouri, Mr. Carbajal of 
California, and Mr. Gibbs of Ohio and referred to the Committee 
on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, 
H.R. 6865 was referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and 
Maritime Transportation.
    The Chair discharged the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and 
Maritime Transportation from further consideration of H.R. 6865 
on March 2, 2022.
    The Committee considered H.R. 6865 on March 2, 2022, and 
ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a 
favorable recommendation, amended, by voice vote.
    The following amendments were offered:
    A manager's amendment offered by Mr. DeFazio (#1); was 
AGREED TO by voice vote.
    An amendment offered by Mr. Gibbs (#2); At the end of 
subtitle B of title IV, add Sec.__. ``Responsible Party''; was 
WITHDRAWN.
    An amendment offered by Mr. Van Drew (#3); At the end of 
subtitle A of title III, add Sec.__. ``Implementation of 
Designation''; was NOT AGREED TO by voice vote.
    An amendment offered by Mr. Larsen (#4); At the end of 
title IV, add Sec. 413. ``Assistance Related to Marine 
Mammals''; was AGREED TO by voice vote.
    An amendment offered by Mr. Perry (#5); At the end of 
subtitle A of title III, add Sec.__. ``Exemption from Coastwise 
Laws for Vessels Transporting Liquefied Natural Gas''; was NOT 
AGREED TO by voice vote.
    An amendment offered by Mr. Graves of Louisiana (#6); At 
the end of title IV, add Sec.__. ``Manning and Crewing 
Requirements for Certain Vessels, Vehicles, and Structures''; 
was AGREED TO by a record vote of 59 yeas and 2 nays (Roll Call 
Vote No. 86).
    An amendment offered by Mr. Perry (#7); At the end of title 
IV, add Sec.__. ``Prohibition on Use of Funds for Electric 
Vehicles and Infrastructure''; was NOT AGREED TO by voice vote.
    An amendment offered by Mr. Graves of Louisiana (#8); At 
the end of subtitle B of title III, add Sec.__. ``Risk-Based 
Inspections''; was WITHDRAWN.

                            Committee Votes

    Clause 3(b) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of 
Representatives requires each committee report to include the 
total number of votes cast for and against on each record vote 
on a motion to report and on any amendment offered to the 
measure or matter, and the names of those members voting for 
and against.

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Roll Call Vote No. 86

    On: Agreeing to Amendment #6 offered by Mr. Graves of 
Louisiana
    Agreed to: 59 yeas and 2 nays.

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       Majority Members            Vote         Members          Vote
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Mr. DeFazio..................          Yea  Mr. Graves of            Yea
                                             MO.
Ms. Norton...................          Yea  Mr. Young......          Yea
Ms. Johnson of TX............          Yea  Mr. Crawford...          Yea
Mr. Larsen of WA.............  ...........  Mr. Gibbs......          Yea
Mrs. Napolitano..............          Yea  Mr. Webster....          Yea
Mr. Cohen....................          Yea  Mr. Massie.....          Nay
Mr. Sires....................          Yea  Mr. Perry......  ...........
Mr. Garamendi................          Yea  Mr. Rodney               Yea
                                             Davis of IL.
Mr. Johnson of GA............          Yea  Mr. Katko......  ...........
Mr. Carson...................          Yea  Mr. Babin......          Yea
Ms. Titus....................          Yea  Mr. Graves of            Yea
                                             LA.
Mr. Maloney of NY............          Yea  Mr. Rouzer.....          Yea
Mr. Huffman..................          Yea  Mr. Bost.......          Yea
Ms. Brownley.................          Yea  Mr. Weber of TX          Yea
Ms. Wilson of FL.............          Yea  Mr. LaMalfa....          Yea
Mr. Payne....................          Yea  Mr. Westerman..          Yea
Mr. Lowenthal................          Yea  Mr. Mast.......  ...........
Mr. DeSaulnier...............          Yea  Mr. Gallagher..  ...........
Mr. Lynch....................          Yea  Mr. Fitzpatrick          Yea
Mr. Carbajal.................          Yea  Miss Gonzalez-           Yea
                                             Colon.
Mr. Brown....................  ...........  Mr. Balderson..          Yea
Mr. Malinowski...............          Yea  Mr. Stauber....          Yea
Mr. Stanton..................          Yea  Mr. Burchett...          Yea
Mr. Allred...................          Yea  Mr. Johnson of           Yea
                                             SD.
Ms. Davids of KS.............          Yea  Mr. Van Drew...          Yea
Mr. Garcia of IL.............          Yea  Mr. Guest......          Yea
Mr. Delgado..................          Yea  Mr. Nehls......  ...........
Mr. Pappas...................          Yea  Ms. Mace.......          Yea
Mr. Lamb.....................          Yea  Ms. Malliotakis          Yea
Mr. Moulton..................          Yea  Ms. Van Duyne..          Yea
Mr. Auchincloss..............          Nay  Mr. Gimenez....  ...........
Ms. Bourdeaux................          Yea  Mrs. Steel.....          Yea
Mr. Kahele...................          Yea
Ms. Strickland...............          Yea
Ms. Williams of GA...........          Yea
Ms. Newman...................          Yea
Mr. Carter of LA.............          Yea
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                      Committee Oversight Findings

    With respect to the requirements of clause 3(c)(1) of rule 
XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the 
Committee's oversight findings and recommendations are 
reflected in this report.

               New Budget Authority and Tax Expenditures

    With respect to the requirements of clause 3(c)(2) of rule 
XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives and section 
308(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and with respect 
to requirements of clause (3)(c)(3) of rule XIII of the Rules 
of the House of Representatives and section 402 of the 
Congressional Budget Act of 1974, the Committee has requested 
but not received a cost estimate for this bill from the 
Director of Congressional Budget Office. The Committee has 
requested but not received from the Director of the 
Congressional Budget Office a statement as to whether this bill 
contains any new budget authority, spending authority, credit 
authority, or an increase or decrease in revenues or tax 
expenditures. The Chairman of the Committee shall cause such 
estimate and statement to be printed in the Congressional 
Record upon its receipt by the Committee.

               Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate

    With respect to the requirement of clause 3(c)(3) of rule 
XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, a cost 
estimate provided by the Congressional Budget Office pursuant 
to section 402 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 was not 
made available to the Committee in time for the filing of this 
report. The Chairman of the Committee shall cause such estimate 
to be printed in the Congressional Record upon its receipt by 
the Committee.

                    Performance Goals and Objectives

    With respect to the requirement of clause 3(c)(4) of rule 
XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the 
performance goal and objective of this legislation is to 
reauthorize the Coast Guard in support of its missions.

                    Duplication of Federal Programs

    Pursuant to clause 3(c)(5) of rule XIII of the Rules of the 
House of Representatives, the Committee finds that no provision 
of H.R. 6865 establishes or reauthorizes a program of the 
federal government known to be duplicative of another federal 
program, a program that was included in any report from the 
Government Accountability Office to Congress pursuant to 
section 21 of Public Law 111-139, or a program related to a 
program identified in the most recent Catalog of Federal 
Domestic Assistance.

   Congressional Earmarks, Limited Tax Benefits, and Limited Tariff 
                                Benefits

    In compliance with clause 9 of rule XXI of the Rules of the 
House of Representatives, this bill, as reported, contains no 
congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff 
benefits as defined in clause 9(e), 9(f), or 9(g) of the rule 
XXI.

                       Federal Mandates Statement

    An estimate of federal mandates prepared by the Director of 
the Congressional Budget Office pursuant to section 423 of the 
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act was not made available to the 
Committee in time for the filing of this report. The Chairman 
of the Committee shall cause such estimate to be printed in the 
Congressional Record upon its receipt by the Committee.

                        Preemption Clarification

    Section 423 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 
requires the report of any Committee on a bill or joint 
resolution to include a statement on the extent to which the 
bill or joint resolution is intended to preempt state, local, 
or tribal law. The Committee finds that H.R. 6865 does not 
preempt any state, local, or tribal law.

                      Advisory Committee Statement

    No advisory committees within the meaning of section 5(b) 
of the Federal Advisory Committee Act were created by this 
legislation.

                  Applicability to Legislative Branch

    The Committee finds that the legislation does not relate to 
the terms and conditions of employment or access to public 
services or accommodations within the meaning of section 
102(b)(3) of the Congressional Accountability Act (Public Law 
104-1).

             Section-by-Section Analysis of the Legislation


Section 1. Short title; Table of Contents

    This section provides that the act may be cited as the 
``Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022.''

                        Title I--Authorizations


Section 101. Authorizations of appropriations

    This section amends Section 4902 of title 14, United States 
Code, to authorize appropriations of $12.8 billion for fiscal 
year 2022 and $13.9 billion for fiscal year 2023 for the Coast 
Guard.

Section 102. Authorized levels of military strength and training

    This section amends Section 4904 of title 14, United States 
Code, to reauthorize the same levels of military strength and 
training of 44,500 for fiscal years 2022 and 2023.

Section 103. Shoreside infrastructure and facilities

    Of the amounts authorized under section 101, this section 
authorizes $585 million to the Coast Guard for both fiscal year 
2022 and 2023 to fund the acquisition, construction, 
rebuilding, or improvement of Coast Guard shoreside 
infrastructure facilities, including $175 million to improve 
facilities at the Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore, Maryland, $60 
million for the recapitalization of the barracks at the United 
States Coast Guard Training Center Cape May in Cape May, New 
Jersey, and $1.2 million for repairs to the Coast Guard 
Station, New York, waterfront.

Section 104. Availability of amounts for acquisition of additional 
        cutters

    Of the amounts authorized under section 101, this section 
authorizes $300 million to the Coast Guard for both fiscal year 
2022 and 2023 for the acquisition of a 12th National Security 
Cutter and $210 million for the acquisition of three Fast 
Response Cutters (at least one of which will be used for drug 
and migrant interdiction in the Caribbean Basin and the Gulf of 
Mexico). This section also authorizes $350 million for fiscal 
year 2022 for the acquisition of a Great Lakes cutter, and an 
additional $20 million for fiscal year 2023 for icebreaking 
cutters for operation in the Northeast, Arctic, and Great 
Lakes.

                         Title II--Coast Guard


                 Subtitle A--Military Personnel Matters


Section 201. Authorized strength

    This section amends Section 3702 of title 14, United States 
Code, to allow the Secretary to increase the authorized end 
strength of the Coast Guard Selected Reserves to not more than 
three percent of the current end strength per fiscal year. This 
section also allows the Commandant to increase the end strength 
of the Reserves to not more than two percent of the authorized 
end strength upon finding that the increase is necessary to 
enhance manning and readiness in essential units, critical 
specialties, or ratings.

Section 202. Continuation of officers with certain critical skills on 
        active duty

    This section amends Chapter 21 of title 14, United States 
Code, to allow the Commandant to designate any officer above 
grade O-2 to remain on active duty (after date of retirement) 
if the officer possesses a critical skill or specialty for the 
service.

Section 203. Number and distribution of officers on active-duty 
        promotion list

    This section gradually increases the number of commissioned 
officers on the active-duty promotion list to 7,400 by fiscal 
year 2025 and institutes a reporting requirement if the number 
allotted is exceeded. This section also institutes a reporting 
requirement for the number of officers serving at other federal 
entities on a reimbursable basis that are not included on the 
active-duty promotion list.

Section 204. Coast Guard behavioral health policy

    This section directs the Coast Guard to implement a 
behavioral health policy that is in parity with the Department 
of Defense.

Section 205. Improving representation of women and of racial and ethnic 
        minorities among Coast Guard active-duty members

    This section directs the Coast Guard to identify 
recommendations in the Coast Guard-commissioned RAND report 
entitled ``Improving the Representation of Women and Racial/
Ethnic Minorities Among U.S. Coast Guard Active-Duty Members'' 
and submit a report to Congress on actions taken to implement 
such recommendations. This section also requires the Coast 
Guard to update its curriculum and training materials to 
reflect the implementation of such recommendations.

                    Subtitle B--Operational Matters


Section 206. Pilot project for enhancing Coast Guard vessel readiness 
        through condition-based maintenance

    This section directs the Coast Guard to conduct a pilot 
project to enhance vessel readiness using commercially 
developed condition-based program standards (e.g., install 
instrumentation that produces active maintenance alerts, deploy 
artificial intelligence) and submit an interim report on the 
progress of the pilot project within six months of enactment of 
this Act.

Section 207. Unmanned systems strategy

    This section directs the Coast Guard to submit a report to 
Congress detailing its strategy on implementing unmanned 
systems across the Service. This section also directs the Coast 
Guard's Blue Technology Center of Expertise to conduct a pilot 
project on retrofitting an existing Coast Guard small boat with 
commercially available autonomous control and computer vision 
technology.

Section 208. Budgeting of Coast Guard relating to certain operations

    This section amends Chapter 51 of title 14, United States 
Code, to mandate the inclusion of a description of all expenses 
incurred during the performance and execution of Department of 
Defense readiness mission activities in the Coast Guard's 
annual budget submission.

Section 209. Report on San Diego maritime domain awareness

    This section directs the Coast Guard to submit a report to 
Congress giving an overview of the maritime domain awareness in 
the Coast Guard sector responsible for San Diego, California, 
with the aim of estimating the volume of traffic engaged in 
illicit maritime activity during fiscal years 2020-2022 to 
assess the needs of Coast Guard Sector San Diego.

Section 210. Great Lakes winter shipping

    This section mandates a two-stage report analyzing the 
current capabilities of the Great Lakes icebreaking program, 
including recommendations and an implementation plan to improve 
operations. The section provides for a pilot program to include 
data collected on commercial voyages, failed voyages due to 
lack of icebreaking, time periods of icebreaking assistance, 
and the percentage of hours that Great Lakes ice-covered 
waterways are accessible.

Section 211. Center of expertise for Great Lakes oil spill search and 
        response

    This section amends Section 807 of the Coast Guard 
Authorization Act of 2018 (14 U.S.C. 313) to include the St. 
Lawrence River and other river systems in the scope of the 
functions of the Center of Expertise for Great Lakes Oil Spill 
Preparedness and Response.

Section 212. Study on laydown of Coast Guard cutters

    This section requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to 
conduct a study on the laydown of Coast Guard Fast Response 
Cutters to assess Coast Guard mission readiness and to identify 
areas of need for asset coverage.

                       Subtitle C--Other Matters


Section 213. Responses of Commandant of the Coast Guard to safety 
        recommendations

    This section requires the Coast Guard to respond, in 
writing, to each National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) 
recommendation with one of three potential answers: concur, 
partially concur, or does not concur.

Section 214. Conveyance of Coast Guard vessels for public purposes

    This section codifies Section 914 of the Coast Guard 
Authorization Act of 2010 regarding the conveyance of Coast 
Guard vessels and amends the section to authorize the 
Administrator of the General Services Administration to 
facilitate the transfer of assets directly from the Coast Guard 
to an eligible entity for public purposes upon the Commandant's 
request.

Section 215. Acquisition life-cycle cost estimates

    This section amends Section 1132 of title 14, United States 
Code, to modify the process of conducting life-cycle 
acquisition project or program cost estimates and assessments.

Section 216. National Coast Guard Museum funding plan

    This section amends section 316 of title 14, United States 
Code, to remove the Department of Homeland Security Inspector 
General from conducting the certification of the National Coast 
Guard Museum funding plan and allow a third party to undertake 
the review.

Section 217. Report on Coast Guard explosive ordinance disposal

    This section requires the Coast Guard to submit a report to 
Congress on the viability of establishing an explosive ordnance 
disposal program in the Coast Guard, considering where such a 
program would fit within the organizational structure of the 
Coast Guard, what vehicles and dive craft would be required for 
the transportation of explosive ordnance disposal elements, how 
the program would support the Department of Homeland Security, 
Department of Justice, and Department of Defense, and initial 
and annual budget justification estimates.

Section 218. Pribilof Island transition completion actions

    This section extends the timeline specified under section 
524 of the Pribilof Island Transition Completion Act of 2016 
(Public Law 114-120), and requires the Secretary of the 
department in which the Coast Guard is operating to submit a 
report to Congress detailing the personnel and equipment 
deployed to St. Paul Island, Alaska, as required by section 524 
of the Act, the status of an aircraft hangar leasing agreement 
and associated costs of repairing the hangar to support a Coast 
Guard aircraft, and plans for the fuel tank currently located 
on St. Paul Island, Alaska.

Section 219. Notification of communication outages

    This section requires the Coast Guard to submit a report to 
Congress detailing a plan to notify mariners of radio outages 
for towers owned and operated by the Coast Guard in District 17 
and identifying technology gaps necessary to implement such 
plan.

                          Title III--Maritime


                          Subtitle A--Shipping


Section 301. Nonoperating individual

    This section amends section 8313 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act of 2021 by extending the moratorium on 
enforcement of section 8701 of title 46, United States Code, 
with respect to persons on board merchant vessels who are not 
passengers, but also are not necessary for the navigation or 
safety of the vessel, to January 1, 2025.

Section 302. Oceanographic research vessels

    This section requires the Secretary of Transportation to 
submit a report on the number of oceanographic research vessels 
that have operated in U.S. waters over the past ten years.

Section 303. Atlantic coast port access routes briefing

    This section requires the Coast Guard to provide monthly 
briefings to Congress on the progress made to execute the 
requirements in section 70003 of title 46, United States Code, 
with respect to the Atlantic Coast Port Access Route until such 
requirements are complete.

                       Subtitle B--Vessel Safety


Section 304. Fishing vessel safety

    This section amends chapter 45 of title 46, United States 
Code, by allowing dockside exams for older fishing vessels as 
frequently as every two years and repealing the never-
implemented Alternative Safety Compliance Program for such 
vessels.

Section 305. Requirements for DUKW-type amphibious passenger vessels

    This section requires the Coast Guard to implement 
regulations recommended in the National Academies of Sciences, 
Engineering, and Medicine report on Options for Improving the 
Safety of DUKW Type Amphibious Vessels and the NTSB Safety 
Recommendation Reports on the Amphibious Passenger Vessel 
incidents in Table Rock, Missouri, Hot Springs, Arkansas, and 
Seattle, Washington, related to the safety of DUKW-type 
amphibious passenger vessels, popularly marketed as Duck boats.

Section 306. Exoneration and limitation of liability for small 
        passenger vessels

    This section amends chapter 305 of title 46, United States 
Code, to exempt certain small passenger vessels from the 
Limitation of Liability Act and allow individuals injured on 
small passenger vessels to recover financial damages greater 
than the value of the vessel.

Section 307. Automatic identification system requirements

    This section amends section 70114 of title 46, United 
States Code, to require fishing vessels over 65 feet in length 
be equipped with and operate an automatic identification system 
(AIS) and authorizes $5 million to the Secretary of Commerce 
for fiscal year 2022 to purchase AIS for fishing vessels more 
than 50 feet in length.

                    Subtitle C--Shipbuilding Program


Section 308. Loans for retrofitting to qualify as a vessel of the 
        United States

    This section amends section 53706 of title 46, United 
States Code, to expand eligibility for a loan guarantee to 
include retrofitting, repair, or similar work in shipyards in 
the United States for worked required to allow the vessel to 
become a vessel of the United States, be issued a coastwise 
endorsement, or to convert civilian U.S. flagged vessels to a 
more useful military configuration.

Section 309. Qualified vessel

    This section amends section 53501 of title 46, United 
States Code, to include certain passenger ferries, passenger 
vessels, and small passenger vessels with 50 or more passengers 
under the definition of qualified vessel and eligible vessel 
under the Capital Construction Fund.

Section 310. Establishing a capital construction fund

    This section amends section 53503 of title 46, United 
States Code, to allow short sea transportation on certain 
passenger ferries, passenger vessels, and small passenger 
vessels with 50 or more passengers as an allowable use under 
which to establish a capital construction fund.

                        Title IV--Miscellaneous


                         Subtitle A--Navigation


Section 401. Restriction on changing salvors

    This section amends section 311 of the Federal Water 
Pollution Act (33 U.S.C. 1321) by prohibiting the vessel owner/
operator from changing salvors designated in vessel response 
plans as long as those salvors satisfy the Coast Guard 
requirements in accordance with the National Contingency Plan. 
This section further requires that the Coast Guard submit a 
report to Congress should the Coast Guard authorize a deviation 
from the salvor designated in the vessel response plan.

Section 402. Towing vessel inspection fees

    The section prohibits the Secretary of the department in 
which the Coast Guard is operating from charging an inspection 
fee for towing vessels required to have a Certificate of 
Inspection until review and promulgation of regulations 
established under section 815 of the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard 
Authorization Act of 2018 take effect.

Section 403. Providing requirements for vessels anchored in established 
        anchorage grounds

    This section amends section 70006 of title 46, United 
States Code, to clarify existing Coast Guard authority to 
establish anchorage grounds for vessels in navigable waters 
taking into account navigational safety, protection of the 
marine environment, undersea pipelines and cables, and national 
security matters. This section also includes new requirements 
for vessels to maintain anchor alarms and comply with 
directions and orders from the Captain of Port.

Section 404. Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force

    This section adds the Directors of the National Park 
Service and the Bureau of Land Management, and the Commissioner 
of Reclamation to the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force and 
allows the Task Force to provide technical assistance to 
agencies involved in vessel inspections or decontamination. 
This section also Institutes a 90-day deadline for the Task 
Force to submit recommendations for legislative or regulatory 
changes to eliminate gaps in authorities between members of the 
Task Force to manage and control the movement of aquatic 
nuisance species into or out of United States' territorial 
waters.

Section 405. Limitation on recovery for certain injuries incurred in 
        aquaculture activities

    This section amends section 30104 of title 46, United 
States Code, to limit recovery for injuries sustained by an 
aquaculture worker if state workers' compensation is available 
to such individual; and to limit recovery to individuals who, 
at the time of injury, were engaged in aquaculture activities 
in a place where the individual had lawful access.

                       Subtitle B--Other Matters


Section 406. Information on type approval certificates

    This section creates a new section under Title IX of the 
Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018 which 
directs the Coast Guard to make available to states, upon 
request, information pertaining to Ballast Water Management 
Systems with an approved ``Type Approval Certificate'' by the 
Coast Guard pursuant to 46 CFR Subpart 162.060 et seq, 
including the third-party data that was reviewed and forms the 
basis for the type approval.

Section 407. Passenger vessel security and safety requirements

    This section amends section 3507 of title 46, United States 
Code, to clarify that vessels with overnight accommodations for 
250 or more passengers are subject to the safety requirements 
under such section.

Section 408. Cargo waiting time reduction

    This section directs the existing Supply Chain Disruptions 
task force to evaluate and quantify the economic and 
environmental impact of cargo backlogs. This section also 
requires the Coast Guard to report to Congress on the status of 
vessel compliance with chapter 700 of title 46, United States 
Code, and the status of the investigation into the cause of the 
oil spill that occurred in October 2021 in the waters over the 
San Pedro Shelf.

Section 409. Limited indemnity provisions in standby oil spill response 
        contracts

    This section indemnifies an oil spill response contractor 
up to $50,000 for liabilities and expenses incidental to the 
containment or removal of oil arising out of the performance of 
the contract unless the contractor is negligent or commits 
misconduct.

Section 410. Port Coordination Council for Point Spencer

    This section amends Section 541 of Public Law 114-120 to 
provide for additional members and duties of the Port 
Coordination Council for Point Spencer. It also authorizes $5 
million for each of fiscal years 2023-2025 for oil spill 
prevention and response infrastructure at Point Spencer.

Section 411. Alaska oil spill planning criteria

    This section amends section 311 of the Federal Water 
Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321) to require the President 
to establish alternate planning criteria to address oil spill 
response within the area of responsibility of Coast Guard 
Sector Anchorage.

Section 412. Nonapplicability

    This section exempts the passenger vessel American Queen 
(U.S. Coast Guard Official Number 1030765) and any other 
passenger vessel that began construction before the date of 
enactment of this Act from the requirements under sections 
2507(d), 3507(e), 3508, and 3509 of title 46, United States 
Code, when the vessel is operating inside the boundary line.

Section 413. Report on enforcement of coastwise laws

    This section directs the Coast Guard to submit a report 
describing any changes to the enforcement of chapters 121 and 
551 of title 46, United States Code, as a result of the 
amendments made by section 9503 of the William M. (Mac) 
Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act 2021 (Public Law 
116-283).

Section 414. Land conveyance, Sharpe Army Depot, Lathrop, California

    This section directs the Administrator of the Maritime 
Administration to complete the land conveyance required under 
section 2833 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National 
Defense Authorization Act 2021 (Public Law 116-283).

Section 415. Center of Expertise for Marine Environmental Response

    This section directs the Coast Guard to establish a Center 
of Expertise for Marine Environmental Response.

Section 416. Prohibition on entry and operation.

    This section prohibits vessels owned or operated by a 
Russian national or operated by the Russian Government from 
entering, operating, or transferring cargo in the navigable 
waters, ports, or places of jurisdiction of the United States 
while Executive Order 14065 (Blocking Property of Certain 
Persons and Prohibiting Certain Transactions with Respect to 
Continued Russia Efforts to Undermine the Sovereignty and 
Territorial integrity of Ukraine) is in effect. This section 
also prescribes specific noticing requirements and publication 
in the Federal Register of a list of registered foreign vessels 
subject to the prohibition.

Section 417. St. Lucie River railroad bridge.

    This section directs the Coast Guard to implement 
recommendations for the St. Lucie River railroad bridge made by 
the Coast Guard in the document titled, ``Waterways Analysis 
and Management System for Intracoastal Waterway Miles 925 005 
(WAMS #07301).''

Section 418. Assistance related to marine mammals

    This section amends section 50307 of title 46, United 
States Code, to add vessel noise reduction technology as 
eligible under the Maritime Environmental and Technical 
Assistance program and adds section 54102 to Chapter 541 of 
title 46, United States Code, to establish a grant program to 
mitigate vessel hazards such as impacts and noise on marine 
mammals. This section also adds Chapter 507 to Subtitle V, Part 
A of title 46, United States Code, to direct the Maritime 
Administration to deploy a real-time monitoring program for 
large whales as informed by a pilot project focusing on the 
North Atlantic Right Whale.

Section 419. Manning and crewing requirements for certain vessels, 
        vehicles, and structures

    This section establishes section 8109, ``Exemptions from 
manning and crew requirements'' to Chapter 81 of title 46, 
United States Code, to allow foreign flagged vessels to operate 
in the Outer Continental Shelf if manned by either United 
States crew, or crew of the nation of which the vessel is 
flagged.

 Title V--Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response


Section 501. Definitions

    This section amends section 2101 of title 46, United States 
Code, to define the terms ``sexual harassment'' and ``sexual 
assault''.

Section 502. Convicted sex offender as grounds for denial

    This section clarifies the ability of the Coast Guard to 
deny a license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's 
document to an individual who has been convicted of sexual 
assault or sexual harassment (SASH) within the previous five 
years.

Section 503. Sexual harassment or sexual assault as grounds for 
        suspension or revocation

    This section requires the Coast Guard to revoke a license, 
certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document to an 
individual who has been convicted of sexual assault within the 
previous ten years, and it clarifies the ability of the Coast 
Guard to revoke or suspend such credentials to an individual 
who has been convicted of sexual harassment within the last 
five years.

Section 504. Accommodations; notices

    This section amends section 11101 of title 46, United 
States Code, to require U.S. vessels to include information in 
each crew sleeping area and bathroom on the SASH and drug and 
alcohol policies of the vessels' owner and operator and 
directions on how to report SASH and drug and alcohol 
incidents.

Section 505. Protection against discrimination

    This section amends section 2114 of title 46, United States 
Code, to protect victims and witnesses who report or intend to 
report SASH incidents from discrimination.

Section 506. Alcohol prohibition

    This section directs the Coast Guard to promulgate 
regulations related to crew consumption and possession of 
alcohol. It also includes an amnesty provision so that the 
violation of the alcohol policy does not impede the reporting 
of SASH incidents.

Section 507. Surveillance requirements

    This section mandates that non-passenger carrying, ocean-
going, commercial vessels install a video surveillance system 
with audio capability in areas adjacent to bedrooms and limit 
access of footage to law enforcement officials and victims of 
SASH.

Section 508. Master key control

    This section requires that vessel owners, with the 
exception of cruise vessels subject to section 3507 of title 
46, United States Code, implement a master key control system 
to limit access to the vessel's master key, maintain a logbook 
capturing all access and use of the vessel's master key, and 
make the logbook available to law enforcement officials upon 
request.

Section 509. Safety management systems

    This section amends section 3203 of title 46 to require 
company SASH policies be included in the vessel's safety 
management system.

Section 510. Requirement to report sexual assault and harassment

    This section amends 10104 of title 46, United States Code, 
to create new reporting mandates and procedures for crew and 
vessel owners to report SASH incidents to the Coast Guard and 
outlines the reporting procedure.

Section 511. Civil actions for personal injury or death of seamen

    This section amends sections 30104 and 30106 of title 46. 
United States Code, to extend the current statute of 
limitations for civil cases under title 46 to five years for 
instances of SASH and clarifies that a private right of action 
for maritime SASH claims exists.

Section 512. Administration of sexual assault forensic examination kits

    This section adds section 563, ``Administration of sexual 
assault forensic examination kits'' to Chapter 5 of title 14, 
United States Code, to require that Coast Guard vessels that 
are scheduled to be without access to a land-based or afloat 
medical facility be equipped with at least two sexual assault 
and forensic examination kits and at least one medical 
professional qualified and trained to administer such kits.

       Title VI--Technical, Conforming and Clarifying Amendments


Section 601. Technical corrections

    This section amends section 319(b) of title 14, United 
States Code, by striking ``section 331 of the FAA Modernization 
and Reform Act of 2012 (49 U.S.C. 40101 note)'' and inserting 
``section 44801 of title 49''. This section also amends section 
1156(c) of title 14, United States Code, by striking ``section 
331 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (49 U.S.C. 
40101 note)'' and inserting ``section 44801 of title 49''.

Section 602. Transportation worker identification credential technical 
        amendments

    This section amends section 70105 of title 46, United 
States Code, by changing ``security cards'' to ``worker 
identification credentials''.

Section 603. Reinstatement

    This section reinstates the text of section 12(a) of the 
Act of June 21, 1940, (33 U.S.C. 522(a)), popularly known as 
the Truman-Hobbs Act, as it appeared on the day before the 
enactment of section 8507(b) of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) and 
redesignates it as the sole text of section 12 of the Act of 
June 21, 1940 (33 U.S.C. 522).

         Changes in Existing Law Made by the Bill, as Reported

    In compliance with clause 3(e) of rule XIII of the Rules of 
the House of Representatives, changes in existing law made by 
the bill, as reported, are shown as follows (existing law 
proposed to be omitted is enclosed in black brackets, new 
matter is printed in italic, existing law in which no change is 
proposed is shown in roman):

         Changes in Existing Law Made by the Bill, as Reported

  In compliance with clause 3(e) of rule XIII of the Rules of 
the House of Representatives, changes in existing law made by 
the bill, as reported, are shown as follows (existing law 
proposed to be omitted is enclosed in black brackets, new 
matter is printed in italics, and existing law in which no 
change is proposed is shown in roman):

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SUBTITLE I--ESTABLISHMENT, POWERS, DUTIES, AND ADMINISTRATION

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CHAPTER 3--COMPOSITION AND ORGANIZATION

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Sec. 316. National Coast Guard Museum

  (a) Establishment.--The Commandant may establish, accept, 
operate, maintain and support the Museum, on lands which will 
be federally owned and administered by the Coast Guard, and are 
located in New London, Connecticut.
  (b) Use of Funds.--
          (1) The Secretary shall not expend any funds 
        appropriated to the Coast Guard on the construction of 
        any museum established under this section.
          (2) Subject to the availability of appropriations, 
        the Secretary may expend funds appropriated to the 
        Coast Guard on the engineering and design of a Museum.
          (3) The priority for the use of funds appropriated to 
        the Coast Guard shall be to preserve, protect, and 
        display historic Coast Guard artifacts, including the 
        design, fabrication, and installation of exhibits or 
        displays in which such artifacts are included.
  (c) Funding Plan.--Not later than 2 years after the date of 
the enactment of the Elijah E. Cummings Coast Guard 
Authorization Act of 2020 and at least 90 days before the date 
on which the Commandant accepts the Museum under subsection 
(f), the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives a plan for constructing, operating, and 
maintaining such Museum, including--
          (1) estimated planning, engineering, design, 
        construction, operation, and maintenance costs;
          (2) the extent to which appropriated, 
        nonappropriated, and non-Federal funds will be used for 
        such purposes, including the extent to which there is 
        any shortfall in funding for engineering, design, or 
        construction;
          (3) an explanation of any environmental remediation 
        issues related to the land associated with the Museum; 
        and
          (4) a certification by [the Inspector General of the 
        department in which the Coast Guard is operating] a 
        third party entity qualified to undertake such a 
        certification process that the estimates provided 
        pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) are reasonable and 
        realistic.
  (d) Construction.--
          (1) The Association may construct the Museum 
        described in subsection (a).
          (2) The Museum shall be designed and constructed in 
        compliance with the International Building Code 2018, 
        and construction performed on Federal land under this 
        section shall be exempt from State and local 
        requirements for building or demolition permits.
  (e) Agreements.--Under such terms and conditions as the 
Commandant considers appropriate, notwithstanding section 504, 
and until the Commandant accepts the Museum under subsection 
(f), the Commandant may--
          (1) license Federal land to the Association for the 
        purpose of constructing the Museum described in 
        subsection (a); and
          (2)(A) at a nominal charge, lease the Museum from the 
        Association for activities and operations related to 
        the Museum; and
          (B) authorize the Association to generate revenue 
        from the use of the Museum.
  (f) Acceptance.--Not earlier than 90 days after the 
Commandant submits the plan under subsection (c), the 
Commandant shall accept the Museum from the Association and all 
right, title, and interest in and to the Museum shall vest in 
the United States when--
          (1) the Association demonstrates, in a manner 
        acceptable to the Commandant, that the Museum meets the 
        design and construction requirements of subsection (d); 
        and
          (2) all financial obligations of the Association 
        incident to the National Coast Guard Museum have been 
        satisfied.
  (g) Services.--The Commandant may solicit from the 
Association and accept services from nonprofit entities, 
including services related to activities for construction of 
the Museum.
  (h) Authority.--The Commandant may not establish a Museum 
except as set forth in this section.
  (i) Definitions.--In this section:
          (1) Museum.--The term ``Museum'' means the National 
        Coast Guard Museum.
          (2) Association.--The term ``Association'' means the 
        National Coast Guard Museum Association.

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Sec. 319. Land-based unmanned aircraft system program

  (a) In General.--Subject to the availability of 
appropriations, the Secretary shall establish a land-based 
unmanned aircraft system program under the control of the 
Commandant.
  (b) Unmanned Aircraft System Defined.--In this section, the 
term ``unmanned aircraft system'' has the meaning given that 
term in [section 331 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 
2012 (49 U.S.C. 40101 note)] section 44801 of title 49.
  (c) Funding for Certain Enhanced Capabilities.--In each of 
fiscal years 2020 and 2021, the Commandant may provide 
additional funding of $5,000,000 for additional long-range 
maritime patrol aircraft, acquired through full and open 
competition.

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                    CHAPTER 5--FUNCTIONS AND POWERS


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                     CHAPTER 5--FUNCTIONS AND POWERS

                      SUBCHAPTER I--GENERAL POWERS

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                      SUBCHAPTER IV--MISCELLANEOUS

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SUBCHAPTER I--GENERAL POWERS

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Sec. 509. CONVEYANCE OF COAST GUARD VESSELS FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES.

  (a) In General.--At the request of the Commandant, the 
Administrator of the General Services Administration may 
transfer ownership of a Coast Guard vessel or aircraft to an 
eligible entity for use for educational, cultural, historical, 
charitable, recreational, or other public purposes if such 
transfer is authorized by law.
  (b) Conditions of Conveyance.--The General Services 
Administration may not convey a vessel or aircraft to an 
eligible entity as authorized by law unless the eligible entity 
agrees--
          (1) to provide the documentation needed by the 
        General Services Administration to process a request 
        for aircraft or vessels as if such a request were being 
        processed under section 102.37.225 of title 41, Code of 
        Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date of 
        enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2021;
          (2) to comply with the special terms, conditions, and 
        restrictions imposed on aircraft and vessels under 
        section 102.37.460 of such title, as in effect on the 
        date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act 
        of 2021;
          (3) to make the vessel available to the United States 
        Government if it is needed for use by the Commandant of 
        the Coast Guard in time of war or a national emergency; 
        and
          (4) to hold the United States Government harmless for 
        any claims arising from exposure to hazardous 
        materials, including asbestos and polychlorinated 
        biphenyls, that occurs after conveyance of the vessel, 
        except for claims arising from use of the vessel by the 
        United States Government under paragraph (3).
  (c) Other Obligations Unaffected.--Nothing in this section 
amends or affects any obligation of the Coast Guard or any 
other person under the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. 
2601 et seq.) or any other law regarding use or disposal of 
hazardous materials including asbestos and polychlorinated 
biphenyls.
  (d) Eligible Entity Defined.--In this section, the term 
``eligible entity'' means a State or local government, 
nonprofit corporation, educational agency, community 
development organization, or other entity that agrees to comply 
with the conditions established under this section.

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SUBCHAPTER IV--MISCELLANEOUS

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Sec. 564. Administration of sexual assault forensic examination kits

  (a) Requirement.--A Coast Guard vessel that embarks on a 
covered voyage shall be--
          (1) equipped with no less than 2 sexual assault and 
        forensic examination kits; and
          (2) staffed with at least 1 medical professional 
        qualified and trained to administer such kits.
  (b) Covered Voyage Defined.--In this section, the term 
``covered voyage'' means a prescheduled voyage of a Coast Guard 
vessel that, at any point during such voyage--
          (1) would require the vessel to travel 5 consecutive 
        days or longer at 20 knots per hour to reach a land-
        based or afloat medical facility; and
          (2) aeromedical evacuation will be unavailable during 
        the travel period referenced in paragraph (1).

                         CHAPTER 7--COOPERATION


Sec.
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721. Responses to safety recommendations.

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Sec. 721. Responses to safety recommendations

  (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the submission 
to the Commandant of the Coast Guard of a recommendation by the 
National Transportation Safety Board relating to transportation 
safety, the Commandant shall submit to the Board a written 
response to each recommendation, which shall include whether 
the Commandant--
          (1) concurs with the recommendation;
          (2) partially concurs with the recommendation; or
          (3) does not concur with the recommendation.
  (b) Explanation of Concurrence.--A response under subsection 
(a) shall include--
          (1) with respect to a recommendation to which the 
        Commandant concurs, an explanation of the actions the 
        Commandant intends to take to implement such 
        recommendation;
          (2) with respect to a recommendation to which the 
        Commandant partially concurs, an explanation of the 
        actions the Commandant intends to take to implement the 
        portion of such recommendation with which the 
        Commandant partially concurs; and
          (3) with respect to a recommendation to which the 
        Commandant does not concur, the reasons why the 
        Commandant does not concur with such recommendation.
  (c) Failure to Respond.--If the Board has not received the 
written response required under subsection (a) by the end of 
the time period described in such subsection, the Board shall 
notify the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of 
the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation of the Senate that such response 
has not been received.

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CHAPTER 11--ACQUISITIONS

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SUBCHAPTER II--IMPROVED ACQUISITION PROCESS AND PROCEDURES

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Sec. 1132. Acquisition

  (a) In General.--The Commandant may not establish a Level 1 
or Level 2 acquisition project or program until the 
Commandant--
          (1) clearly defines the operational requirements for 
        the project or program;
          (2) establishes the feasibility of alternatives;
          (3) develops an acquisition project or program 
        baseline;
          (4) produces a life-cycle cost estimate; and
          (5) assesses the relative merits of alternatives to 
        determine a preferred solution in accordance with the 
        requirements of this section.
  (b) Submission Required Before Proceeding.--Any Coast Guard 
Level 1 or Level 2 acquisition project or program may not begin 
to obtain any capability or asset or proceed beyond that phase 
of its development that entails approving the supporting 
acquisition until the Commandant submits to the appropriate 
congressional committees the following:
          (1) The key performance parameters, the key system 
        attributes, and the operational performance attributes 
        of the capability or asset to be acquired under the 
        proposed acquisition project or program.
          (2) A detailed list of the systems or other 
        capabilities with which the capability or asset to be 
        acquired is intended to be interoperable, including an 
        explanation of the attributes of interoperability.
          (3) The anticipated acquisition project or program 
        baseline and acquisition unit cost for the capability 
        or asset to be acquired under the project or program.
          (4) A detailed schedule for the acquisition process 
        showing when all capability and asset acquisitions are 
        to be completed and when all acquired capabilities and 
        assets are to be initially and fully deployed.
  (c) Analysis of Alternatives.--
          (1) In general.--The Coast Guard may not acquire an 
        experimental or technically immature capability or 
        asset or implement a Level 1 or Level 2 acquisition 
        project or program, unless it has prepared an analysis 
        of alternatives for the capability or asset to be 
        acquired in the concept and technology development 
        phase of the acquisition process for the capability or 
        asset.
          (2) Requirements.--The analysis of alternatives shall 
        be prepared by a federally funded research and 
        development center, a qualified entity of the 
        Department of Defense, or a similar independent third-
        party entity that has appropriate acquisition expertise 
        and has no financial interest in any part of the 
        acquisition project or program that is the subject of 
        the analysis. At a minimum, the analysis of 
        alternatives shall include--
                  (A) an assessment of the technical maturity 
                of the capability or asset, and technical and 
                other risks;
                  (B) an examination of capability, 
                interoperability, and other advantages and 
                disadvantages;
                  (C) an evaluation of whether different 
                combinations or quantities of specific assets 
                or capabilities could meet the Coast Guard's 
                overall performance needs;
                  (D) a discussion of key assumptions and 
                variables, and sensitivity to change in such 
                assumptions and variables;
                  (E) when an alternative is an existing 
                capability, asset, or prototype, an evaluation 
                of relevant safety and performance records and 
                costs;
                  (F) a calculation of life-cycle costs 
                including--
                          (i) an examination of likely research 
                        and development costs and the levels of 
                        uncertainty associated with such 
                        estimated costs;
                          (ii) an examination of likely 
                        production and deployment costs and the 
                        levels of uncertainty associated with 
                        such estimated costs;
                          (iii) an examination of likely 
                        operating and support costs and the 
                        levels of uncertainty associated with 
                        such estimated costs;
                          (iv) if they are likely to be 
                        significant, an examination of likely 
                        disposal costs and the levels of 
                        uncertainty associated with such 
                        estimated costs; and
                          (v) such additional measures as the 
                        Commandant or the Secretary of the 
                        department in which the Coast Guard is 
                        operating determines to be necessary 
                        for appropriate evaluation of the 
                        capability or asset; and
                  (G) the business case for each viable 
                alternative.
  (d) Test and Evaluation Master Plan.--
          (1) In general.--For any Level 1 or Level 2 
        acquisition project or program the Chief Acquisition 
        Officer must approve a test and evaluation master plan 
        specific to the acquisition project or program for the 
        capability, asset, or subsystems of the capability or 
        asset and intended to minimize technical, cost, and 
        schedule risk as early as practicable in the 
        development of the project or program.
          (2) Test and evaluation strategy.--The master plan 
        shall--
                  (A) set forth an integrated test and 
                evaluation strategy that will verify that 
                capability-level or asset-level and subsystem-
                level design and development, including 
                performance and supportability, have been 
                sufficiently proven before the capability, 
                asset, or subsystem of the capability or asset 
                is approved for production; and
                  (B) require that adequate developmental tests 
                and evaluations and operational tests and 
                evaluations established under subparagraph (A) 
                are performed to inform production decisions.
          (3) Other components of the master plan.--At a 
        minimum, the master plan shall identify--
                  (A) the key performance parameters to be 
                resolved through the integrated test and 
                evaluation strategy;
                  (B) the performance data to be used to 
                determine whether the key performance 
                parameters have been resolved;
                  (C) critical operational issues to be 
                assessed in addition to the key performance 
                parameters;
                  (D) the results during test and evaluation 
                that will be required to demonstrate that a 
                capability, asset, or subsystem meets 
                performance requirements;
                  (E) specific development test and evaluation 
                phases and the scope of each phase;
                  (F) modeling and simulation activities to be 
                performed, if any, and the scope of such 
                activities;
                  (G) early operational assessments to be 
                performed, if any, and the scope of such 
                assessments;
                  (H) operational test and evaluation phases;
                  (I) an estimate of the resources, including 
                funds, that will be required for all test, 
                evaluation, assessment, modeling, and 
                simulation activities; and
                  (J) the Government entity or independent 
                entity that will perform the test, evaluation, 
                assessment, modeling, and simulation 
                activities.
          (4) Update.--The Chief Acquisition Officer must 
        approve an updated master plan whenever there is a 
        revision to project or program test and evaluation 
        strategy, scope, or phasing.
          (5) Limitation.--The Coast Guard may not--
                  (A) proceed beyond that phase of the 
                acquisition process that entails approving the 
                supporting acquisition of a capability or asset 
                before the master plan is approved by the Chief 
                Acquisition Officer; or
                  (B) award any production contract for a 
                capability, asset, or subsystem for which a 
                master plan is required under this subsection 
                before the master plan is approved by the Chief 
                Acquisition Officer.
  (e) Life-Cycle Cost Estimates.--
          (1) In general.--The Commandant shall implement 
        mechanisms to ensure the development and regular 
        updating of life-cycle cost estimates for each 
        acquisition with a total acquisition cost that equals 
        or exceeds $10,000,000 and an expected service life of 
        10 or more years, and to ensure that these estimates 
        are considered in decisions to develop or produce new 
        or enhanced capabilities and assets.
          [(2) Types of estimates.--In addition to life-cycle 
        cost estimates that may be developed by acquisition 
        program offices, the Commandant shall require that an 
        independent life-cycle cost estimate be developed for 
        each Level 1 or Level 2 acquisition project or program.
          [(3) Required updates.--For each Level 1 or Level 2 
        acquisition project or program the Commandant shall 
        require that life-cycle cost estimates shall be updated 
        before each milestone decision is concluded and the 
        project or program enters a new acquisition phase.]
          (2) Types of estimates.--For each Level 1 or Level 2 
        acquisition project or program, in addition to life-
        cycle cost estimates developed under paragraph (1), the 
        Commandant shall require that--
                  (A) such life-cycle cost estimates be updated 
                before--
                  (i) each milestone decision is concluded; and
                  (ii) the project or program enters a new 
                acquisition phase; and
                  (B) an independent cost estimate or 
                independent cost assessment, as appropriate, be 
                developed to validate such life-cycle cost 
                estimates developed under paragraph (1).

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SUBCHAPTER III--PROCUREMENT

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Sec. 1156. Limitation on unmanned aircraft systems

  (a) In General.--During any fiscal year for which funds are 
appropriated for the design or construction of an Offshore 
Patrol Cutter, the Commandant--
          (1) may not award a contract for design of an 
        unmanned aircraft system for use by the Coast Guard; 
        and
          (2) may lease, acquire, or acquire the services of an 
        unmanned aircraft system only if such system--
                  (A) has been part of a program of record of, 
                procured by, or used by a Federal entity (or 
                funds for research, development, test, and 
                evaluation have been received from a Federal 
                entity with regard to such system) before the 
                date on which the Commandant leases, acquires, 
                or acquires the services of the system; and
                  (B) is leased, acquired, or utilized by the 
                Commandant through an agreement with a Federal 
                entity, unless such an agreement is not 
                practicable or would be less cost-effective 
                than an independent contract action by the 
                Coast Guard.
  (b) Small Unmanned Aircraft Exemption.--Subsection (a)(2) 
does not apply to small unmanned aircraft.
  (c) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``small unmanned 
aircraft'' and ``unmanned aircraft system'' have the meanings 
given those terms in [section 331 of the FAA Modernization and 
Reform Act of 2012 (49 U.S.C. 40101 note)] section 44801 of 
title 49.

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SUBTITLE II--PERSONNEL

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                    CHAPTER 21--PERSONNEL; OFFICERS


Sec.
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   SUBCHAPTER II--DISCHARGES; RETIREMENTS; REVOCATION OF COMMISSIONS; 
                          SEPARATION FOR CAUSE

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2166. Continuation on active duty; Coast Guard officers with certain 
          critical skills.
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SUBCHAPTER I--APPOINTMENT AND PROMOTION

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Sec. 2103. Number and distribution of commissioned officers on active 
                    duty promotion list

  [(a) Maximum Total Number.--The total number of Coast Guard 
commissioned officers on the active duty promotion list, 
excluding warrant officers, shall not exceed 6,900; except that 
the Commandant may temporarily increase that number by up to 2 
percent for no more than 60 days following the date of the 
commissioning of a Coast Guard Academy class.]
  (a) Maximum Total Number.--
          (1) In general.--The total number of Coast Guard 
        commissioned officers on the active duty promotion 
        list, excluding warrant officers, shall not exceed--
                  (A) 7,100 in fiscal year 2022;
                  (B) 7,200 in fiscal year 2023;
                  (C) 7,300 in fiscal year 2024; and
                  (D) 7,400 in fiscal year 2025 and each 
                subsequent fiscal year.
          (2) Temporary increase.--Notwithstanding paragraph 
        (1), the Commandant may temporarily increase the total 
        number of commissioned officers permitted under such 
        paragraph by up to 2 percent for no more than 60 days 
        following the date of the commissioning of a Coast 
        Guard Academy class.
          (3) Notification.--Not later than 30 days after 
        exceeding the total number of commissioned officers 
        permitted under paragraph (1), and each 30 days 
        thereafter until the total number of commissioned 
        officers no longer exceeds the number of such officers 
        permitted under paragraph (1), the Commandant 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 number of officers on the active duty 
        promotion list on the last day of the preceding 30-day 
        period.
  (b) Distribution Percentages by Grade.--
          (1) Required.--The total number of commissioned 
        officers authorized by this section shall be 
        distributed in grade in the following percentages: 
        0.375 percent for rear admiral; 0.375 percent for rear 
        admiral (lower half); 6.0 percent for captain; 15.0 
        percent for commander; and 22.0 percent for lieutenant 
        commander.
          (2) Discretionary.--The Secretary shall prescribe the 
        percentages applicable to the grades of lieutenant, 
        lieutenant (junior grade), and ensign.
          (3) Authority of secretary to reduce percentage.--The 
        Secretary--
                  (A) may reduce, as the needs of the Coast 
                Guard require, any of the percentages set forth 
                in paragraph (1); and
                  (B) shall apply that total percentage 
                reduction to any other lower grade or 
                combination of lower grades.
  (c) Computations.--
          (1) In general.--The Secretary shall compute, at 
        least once each year, the total number of commissioned 
        officers authorized to serve in each grade by applying 
        the grade distribution percentages established by or 
        under this section to the total number of commissioned 
        officers listed on the current active duty promotion 
        list.
          (2) Rounding fractions.--Subject to subsection (a), 
        in making the computations under paragraph (1), any 
        fraction shall be rounded to the nearest whole number.
          (3) Treatment of officers serving outside coast 
        guard.--The number of commissioned officers on the 
        active duty promotion list below the rank of vice 
        admiral serving with other Federal departments or 
        agencies on a reimbursable basis or excluded under 
        section 324(d) of title 49 shall not be counted against 
        the total number of commissioned officers authorized to 
        serve in each grade.
  (d) Use of Numbers; Temporary Increases.--The numbers 
resulting from computations under subsection (c) shall be, for 
all purposes, the authorized number in each grade; except that 
the authorized number for a grade is temporarily increased 
during the period between one computation and the next by the 
number of officers originally appointed in that grade during 
that period and the number of officers of that grade for whom 
vacancies exist in the next higher grade but whose promotion 
has been delayed for any reason.
  (e) Officers Serving Coast Guard Academy and Reserve.--The 
number of officers authorized to be serving on active duty in 
each grade of the permanent commissioned teaching staff of the 
Coast Guard Academy and of the Reserve serving in connection 
with organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing, or 
training the reserve components shall be prescribed by the 
Secretary.

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  SUBCHAPTER II--DISCHARGES; RETIREMENTS; REVOCATION OF COMMISSIONS; 
SEPARATION FOR CAUSE

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Sec. 2166. Continuation on active duty; Coast Guard officers with 
                    certain critical skills

  (a) In General.--The Commandant may authorize an officer in a 
grade above grade O-2 to remain on active duty after the date 
otherwise provided for the retirement of such officer in 
section 2154 of this title, if the officer possesses a critical 
skill, or specialty, or is in a career field designated 
pursuant to subsection (b).
  (b) Critical Skills, Specialty, or Career Field.--The 
Commandant shall designate any critical skill, specialty, or 
career field eligible for continuation on active duty as 
provided in subsection (a).
  (c) Duration of Continuation.--An officer continued on active 
duty pursuant to this section shall, if not earlier retired, be 
retired on the first day of the month after the month in which 
the officer completes 40 years of active service.
  (d) Policy.--The Commandant shall carry out this section by 
prescribing policy which shall specify the criteria to be used 
in designating any critical skill, specialty, or career field 
for purposes of subsection (b).

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SUBTITLE III--COAST GUARD RESERVE AND AUXILIARY

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CHAPTER 37--COAST GUARD RESERVE

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SUBCHAPTER I--ADMINISTRATION

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Sec. 3702. Authorized strength

  (a) The President shall prescribe the authorized strength of 
the Coast Guard Reserve if not otherwise prescribed by law.
  (b) Subject to the authorized strength of the Coast Guard 
Reserve, the Secretary shall determine, at least annually, the 
authorized strength in numbers in each grade necessary to 
provide for mobilization requirements. Without the consent of 
the member concerned, a member of the Reserve may not be 
reduced in grade because of the Secretary's determination.
  (c) The Secretary may vary the authorized end strength of the 
Coast Guard Selected Reserves for a fiscal year by a number 
equal to not more than 3 percent of such end strength upon a 
determination by the Secretary that varying such authorized end 
strength is in the national interest.
  (d) The Commandant may increase the authorized end strength 
of the Coast Guard Selected Reserves by a number equal to not 
more than 2 percent of such authorized end strength upon a 
determination by the Commandant that such increase would 
enhance manning and readiness in essential units or in critical 
specialties or ratings.

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SUBTITLE IV--COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATIONS AND REPORTS TO CONGRESS

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CHAPTER 49--AUTHORIZATIONS

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Sec. 4902. Authorizations of appropriations

  Funds are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal [years 
2020 and 2021] years 2022 and 2023 for necessary expenses of 
the Coast Guard as follows:
          (1)(A) For the operation and maintenance of the Coast 
        Guard, not otherwise provided for--
                  (i) [$8,151,620,850 for fiscal year 2020] 
                $9,282,360,000 for fiscal year 2022; and
                  (ii) [$8,396,169,475 for fiscal year 2021] 
                $10,210,596,000 for fiscal year 2023.
          (B) Of the amount authorized under subparagraph 
        (A)(i), [$17,035,000] $17,723,520 shall be for 
        environmental compliance and restoration.
          (C) Of the amount authorized under subparagraph, 
        (A)(ii) [$17,376,000] $18,077,990 shall be for 
        environmental compliance and restoration.
          (2)(A) For the procurement, construction, renovation, 
        and improvement of aids to navigation, shore 
        facilities, vessels, aircraft, and systems, including 
        equipment related thereto, and for maintenance, 
        rehabilitation, lease, and operation of facilities and 
        equipment--
                  (i) [$2,794,745,000 for fiscal year 2020] 
                $3,312,114,000 for fiscal year 2022; and
                  (ii) [$3,312,114,000 for fiscal year 2021] 
                $3,477,600,000 for fiscal year 2023.
          (B) Of the amounts authorized under subparagraph (A), 
        the following amounts shall be for the alteration of 
        bridges:
                  (i) [$10,000,000 for fiscal year 2020] 
                $20,400,000 for fiscal year 2022; and
                  (ii) [$20,000,000 for fiscal year 2021] 
                $20,808,000 for fiscal year 2023.
          (3) To the Commandant for research, development, 
        test, and evaluation of technologies, materials, and 
        human factors directly related to improving the 
        performance of the Coast Guard's mission with respect 
        to search and rescue, aids to navigation, marine 
        safety, marine environmental protection, enforcement of 
        laws and treaties, ice operations, oceanographic 
        research, and defense readiness, and for maintenance, 
        rehabilitation, lease, and operation of facilities and 
        equipment--
                  (A) [$13,834,000 for fiscal year 2020] 
                $14,393,220 for fiscal year 2022; and
                  (B) [$14,111,000 for fiscal year 2021] 
                $14,681,084 for fiscal year 2023.
          (4) For the Coast Guard's Medicare-eligible retiree 
        health care fund contribution to the Department of 
        Defense--
                  (A) [$205,107,000 for fiscal year 2020] 
                $213,393,180 for fiscal year 2022; and
                  (B) [$209,209,000 for fiscal year 2021] 
                $217,661,044 for fiscal year 2023.

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Sec. 4904. Authorized levels of military strength and training

  (a) Active Duty Strength.--The Coast Guard is authorized an 
end-of-year strength for active duty personnel of 44,500 for 
each of [fiscal years 2020 and 2021] fiscal years 2022 and 
2023.
  (b) Military Training Student Loads.--The Coast Guard is 
authorized average military training student loads for each of 
[fiscal years 2020 and 2021] fiscal years 2022 and 2023 as 
follows:
          (1) For recruit and special training, 2,500 student 
        years.
          (2) For flight training, 165 student years.
          (3) For professional training in military and 
        civilian institutions, 350 student years.
          (4) For officer acquisition, 1,200 student years.

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                          CHAPTER 51--REPORTS


Sec.
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5113. Officers not on active duty promotion list.
5114. Expenses of performing and executing defense readiness mission 
          activities.

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Sec. 5113. Officers not on active duty promotion list

  Not later than 60 days after the date on which the President 
submits to Congress a budget pursuant to section 1105 of title 
31, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate the number of Coast Guard officers 
serving at other Federal entities on a reimbursable basis but 
not on the active duty promotion list.

Sec. 5114. Expenses of performing and executing defense readiness 
                    mission activities

  The Commandant of the Coast Guard shall include in the annual 
budget submission of the President under section 1105(a) of 
title 31, a dedicated budget line item that adequately 
represents a calculation of the annual costs and expenditures 
of performing and executing all defense readiness mission 
activities, including--
          (1) all expenses related to the Coast Guard's 
        coordination, training, and execution of defense 
        readiness mission activities in the Coast Guard's 
        capacity as an Armed Force (as such term is defined in 
        section 101 of title 10) in support of Department of 
        Defense national security operations and activities or 
        for any other military department or defense agency (as 
        such terms are defined in such section);
          (2) costs associated with Coast Guard detachments 
        assigned in support of the Coast Guard's defense 
        readiness mission; and
          (3) any other expenses, costs, or matters the 
        Commandant determines appropriate or otherwise of 
        interest to Congress.

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  WILLIAM M. (MAC) THORNBERRY NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR 
                            FISCAL YEAR 2021




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DIVISION G--ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2020

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TITLE LVXXXI--AUTHORIZATIONS

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SEC. 8105. PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR POLAR SECURITY CUTTERS.

  (a) Funding.--Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated 
by--
          (1) section 4902(2)(A)(i) of title 14, United States 
        Code, as amended by section 8101 of this division, 
        $135,000,000 for fiscal year 2020; and
          (2) section 4902(2)(A)(ii) of title 14, United States 
        Code, as amended by section 8101 of this division, 
        $610,000,000 for fiscal year 2021,is authorized for 
        construction of a Polar Security Cutter.
  [(b) Prohibition on Contracts or Use of Funds for Development 
of Common Hull Design.--Notwithstanding any other provision of 
law, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard 
is operating may not enter into any contract for, and no funds 
shall be obligated or expended on, the development of a common 
hull design for medium Polar Security Cutters and Great Lakes 
icebreakers.]
  (b) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of 
enactment of this subsection, the Commandant shall submit to 
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
of the House of Representatives a report on the operational 
benefits and limitations of a common hull design for 
icebreaking cutters for operation in the Great Lakes, the 
Northeastern United States, and the Arctic, as appropriate, 
that are at least as capable as the Coast Guard 140-foot 
icebreaking tugs.

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TITLE LVXXXIII--MARITIME

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Subtitle B--Shipping

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SEC. 8313. NON-OPERATING INDIVIDUAL.

  (a) In General.--The Secretary of the department in which the 
Coast Guard is operating shall not enforce section 8701 of 
title 46, United States Code, with respect to the following:
          (1) A vessel with respect to individuals, other than 
        crew members required by the Certificate of Inspection 
        or to ensure the safe navigation of the vessel and not 
        a member of the steward's department, engaged on board 
        for the sole purpose of carrying out spill response 
        activities, salvage, marine firefighting, or commercial 
        diving business or functions from or on any vessel, 
        including marine firefighters, spill response 
        personnel, salvage personnel, and commercial divers and 
        diving support personnel.
          (2) An offshore supply vessel, an industrial vessel 
        (as such term is defined in section 90.10-16 of title 
        46, Code of Federal Regulations), or other similarly 
        engaged vessel with respect to persons engaged in the 
        business of the ship on board the vessel--
                  (A) for--
                          (i) supporting or executing the 
                        industrial business or function of the 
                        vessel;
                          (ii) brief periods to conduct surveys 
                        or investigations, assess crew 
                        competence, conduct vessel trials, 
                        provide extraordinary security 
                        resources, or similar tasks not 
                        traditionally performed by the vessel 
                        crew; or
                          (iii) performing maintenance tasks on 
                        equipment under warranty, or on 
                        equipment not owned by the vessel 
                        owner, or maintenance beyond the 
                        capability of the vessel crew to 
                        perform; and
                  (B) not the master or crew members required 
                by the certificate of inspection and not a 
                member of the steward's department.
  (b) Sunset.--The prohibition in subsection (a) shall 
terminate on [the date that is 2 years after the date of the 
enactment of this Act] January 1, 2025.
  (c) Report.--
          (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the 
        date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall 
        submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
        Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on 
        Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives a report detailing recommendations to 
        ensure that personnel working on a vessel who perform 
        work or operate equipment on such vessel not related to 
        the operation of the vessel itself undergo a background 
        check and the appropriate training necessary to ensure 
        personnel safety and the safety of the vessel's crew.
          (2) Contents.--The report required under paragraph 
        (1) shall include, at a minimum, a discussion of--
                  (A) options and recommendations for ensuring 
                that the individuals covered by subsection (a) 
                are appropriately screened to mitigate security 
                and safety risks, including to detect substance 
                abuse;
                  (B) communication and collaboration between 
                the Coast Guard, the department in which the 
                Coast Guard is operating, and relevant 
                stakeholders regarding the development of 
                processes and requirements for conducting 
                background checks and ensuring such individuals 
                receive basic safety familiarization and basic 
                safety training approved by the Coast Guard;
                  (C) any identified legislative changes 
                necessary to implement effective training and 
                screening requirements for individuals covered 
                by subsection (a); and
                  (D) the timeline and milestones for 
                implementing such requirements.

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          FRANK LOBIONDO COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2018




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SEC. 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS.

  The table of contents of this Act is as follows:

Sec. 1. Short title.
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                TITLE IX--VESSEL INCIDENTAL DISCHARGE ACT

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Sec. 904. Information on type approval certificates.

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SEC. 807. CENTER OF EXPERTISE FOR GREAT LAKES OIL SPILL SEARCH AND 
                    RESPONSE.

  (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall 
establish a Center of Expertise for Great Lakes Oil Spill 
Preparedness and Response (referred to in this section as the 
``Center of Expertise'') in accordance with section 313 of 
title 14, United States Code, as amended by this Act.
  (b) Location.--The Center of Expertise shall be located in 
close proximity to--
          (1) critical crude oil transportation infrastructure 
        on and connecting the Great Lakes, such as submerged 
        pipelines and high-traffic navigation locks; and
          (2) an institution of higher education with adequate 
        aquatic research laboratory facilities and capabilities 
        and expertise in Great Lakes aquatic ecology, 
        environmental chemistry, fish and wildlife, and water 
        resources.
  (c) Functions.--The Center of Expertise shall--
          (1) monitor and assess, on an ongoing basis, the 
        current state of knowledge regarding freshwater oil 
        spill response technologies and the behavior and 
        effects of oil spills in the Great Lakes;
          (2) identify any significant gaps in Great Lakes oil 
        spill research, including an assessment of major 
        scientific or technological deficiencies in responses 
        to past spills in the Great Lakes and other freshwater 
        bodies, and seek to fill those gaps;
          (3) conduct research, development, testing, and 
        evaluation for freshwater oil spill response equipment, 
        technologies, and techniques to mitigate and respond to 
        oil spills in the Great Lakes;
          (4) educate and train Federal, State, and local first 
        responders located in Coast Guard District 9 in--
                  (A) the incident command system structure;
                  (B) Great Lakes oil spill response techniques 
                and strategies; and
                  (C) public affairs; and
          (5) work with academic and private sector response 
        training centers to develop and standardize maritime 
        oil spill response training and techniques for use on 
        the Great Lakes.
  [(d) Definition.--In this section, the term ``Great Lakes'' 
means Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, and 
Lake Ontario.]
  (d) Definition.--In this section, the term ``Great Lakes'' 
means--
          (1) Lake Ontario;
          (2) Lake Erie;
          (3) Lake Huron (including Lake St. Clair);
          (4) Lake Michigan;
          (5) Lake Superior; and
          (6) the connecting channels (including the following 
        rivers and tributaries of such rivers: Saint Mary's 
        River, Saint Clair River, Detroit River, Niagara River, 
        Illinois River, Chicago River, Fox River, Grand River, 
        St. Joseph River, St. Louis River, Menominee River, 
        Muskegon River, Kalamazoo River, and Saint Lawrence 
        River to the Canadian border).

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SEC. 904. INFORMATION ON TYPE APPROVAL CERTIFICATES.

  The Commandant of the Coast Guard shall, upon request by any 
State, the District of Columbia, or territory of the United 
States, provide all data possessed by the Coast Guard 
pertaining to challenge water quality characteristics, 
challenge water biological organism concentrations, post-
treatment water quality characteristics, and post-treatment 
biological organism concentrations data for a ballast water 
management system with a type approval certificate approved by 
the Coast Guard pursuant to subpart 162.060 of title 46, Code 
of Federal Regulations.

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                 COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2010


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS

  (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Coast Guard 
Authorization Act of 2010''.
  (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is 
as follows:

Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
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                   TITLE IX--MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

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[Sec. 914. Conveyance of Coast Guard vessels for public purposes.]

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[SEC. 914. CONVEYANCE OF COAST GUARD VESSELS FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES.

  [(a) In General.--Whenever the transfer of ownership of a 
Coast Guard vessel or aircraft to an eligible entity for use 
for educational, cultural, historical, charitable, 
recreational, or other public purposes is authorized by law or 
declared excess by the Commandant, the Coast Guard shall 
transfer the vessel or aircraft to the General Services 
Administration for conveyance to the eligible entity.
  [(b) Conditions of Conveyance.--The General Services 
Administration may not convey a vessel or aircraft to an 
eligible entity as authorized by law unless the eligible entity 
agrees--
          [(1) to provide the documentation needed by the 
        General Services Administration to process a request 
        for aircraft or vessels under section 102.37.225 of 
        title 41, Code of Federal Regulations;
          [(2) to comply with the special terms, conditions, 
        and restrictions imposed on aircraft and vessels under 
        section 102.37.460 of such title;
          [(3) to make the vessel available to the United 
        States Government if it is needed for use by the 
        Commandant of the Coast Guard in time of war or a 
        national emergency; and
          [(4) to hold the United States Government harmless 
        for any claims arising from exposure to hazardous 
        materials, including asbestos and polychlorinated 
        biphenyls, that occurs after conveyance of the vessel, 
        except for claims arising from use of the vessel by the 
        United States Government under paragraph (3).
  [(c) Other Obligations Unaffected.--Nothing in this section 
amends or affects any obligation of the Coast Guard or any 
other person under the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. 
2601 et seq.) or any other law regarding use or disposal of 
hazardous materials including asbestos and polychlorinated 
biphenyls.
  [(d) Eligible Entity Defined.--In this section, the term 
``eligible entity'' means a State or local government, 
nonprofit corporation, educational agency, community 
development organization, or other entity that agrees to comply 
with the conditions established under this section.]

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           PRIBILOF ISLAND TRANSITION COMPLETION ACT OF 2016




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TITLE V--CONVEYANCES

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Subtitle B--Pribilof Islands

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SEC. 524. TRANSFER, USE, AND DISPOSAL OF TRACT 43.

  (a) Transfer.--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--
          (1) terminate the license; and
          (2) transfer tract 43 to the Secretary of the 
        department in which the Coast Guard is operating.
  (b) Determination, Transfer, and Conveyance.--
          (1) In general.--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--
                  (A) lands and improvements in tract 43 that 
                are not necessary to carry out Coast Guard 
                communications and search and rescue 
                activities; and
                  (B) the smallest practicable tract enclosing 
                lands and improvements in tract 43 that are 
                necessary to carry out such communications and 
                activities.
          (2) Surveys, maps, descriptions, and plan.--
                  (A) Lands and improvements not necessary to 
                coast guard activities.--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.
                  (B) Lands and improvements necessary to coast 
                guard activities.--The determination under 
                paragraph (1)(B) shall include with respect to 
                the lands and improvements to which the 
                determination applies--
                          (i) 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;
                          (ii) 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
                          (iii) a plan to maintain existing 
                        facilities in useable condition, or 
                        demolish or replace those facilities, 
                        including a cost estimate for carrying 
                        out such plan.
          (3) Conveyance.--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.
          (4) Failure to provide determination.--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.
          (5) Failure to implement use and occupancy.--If the 
        use and occupancy described in paragraph (2)(B)(ii) 
        have not been fully implemented within [5 years] 6 
        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.
  (c) Further Determination and Conveyance.--
          (1) In general.--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--
                  (A) review the determination made under 
                subsection (b)(1)(B); and
                  (B) 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.
          (2) Report of determination.--When a determination is 
        made under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall report 
        the determination to--
                  (A) the Committee on Transportation and 
                Infrastructure of the House of Representatives;
                  (B) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
                Transportation of the Senate; and
                  (C) the Alaska Native Village Corporation for 
                St. Paul Island.
          (3) Election to receive.--Not later than [60 days] 
        120 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.).
          (4) Conveyance.--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.
          (5) Other disposal.--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.
  (d) CERCLA Not Affected.--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)).
  (e) Reports.--
          (1) Remediation of contaminated soil.--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--
                  (A) efforts taken to remediate contaminated 
                soils on tract 43 and tract 39; and
                  (B) a schedule for the completion of 
                remediation of contaminated soils on tract 43 
                and tract 39.
          (2) Number of coast guard personnel who carried out 
        coast guard missions.--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.
  (f) Redundant Capability.--
          (1) Rule of construction.--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.
          (2) Redundant capability.--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--
                  (A) operate, maintain, keep, locate, inspect, 
                repair, and replace such equipment; and
                  (B) 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.
  (g) Federal Use.--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.
  (h) High Frequency Communications.--
          (1) Restriction.--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--
                  (A) 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
                  (B) 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.
          (2) Exception.--A person may engage in operations or 
        maintenance otherwise prohibited by paragraph (1) with 
        the concurrence of the Secretary.
  (i) Definitions.--For purposes of this section:
          (1) License.--The term ``license'' means the 
        agreement dated January 9, 2006, entitled ``License 
        Agreement Between The Department of Homeland Security, 
        United States Coast Guard, and The Department of 
        Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
        Administration''.
          (2) Tract 39.--The term ``tract 39'' 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.
          (3) Tract 43.--The term ``tract 43'' 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.
          (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the 
        Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is 
        operating.

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                      TITLE 46, UNITED STATES CODE




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SUBTITLE II--VESSELS AND SEAMEN

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              Part B--Inspection and Regulation of Vessels

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4901Oceangoing Non-Passenger Commercial Vessels.......................

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PART A--GENERAL PROVISIONS

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CHAPTER 21--GENERAL

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Sec. 2101. General definitions

  In this subtitle--
          (1) ``associated equipment''--
                  (A) means--
                          (i) a system, accessory, component, 
                        or appurtenance of a recreational 
                        vessel; or
                          (ii) a marine safety article intended 
                        for use on board a recreational vessel; 
                        but
                  (B) with the exception of emergency locator 
                beacons for recreational vessels operating 
                beyond 3 nautical miles from the baselines from 
                which the territorial sea of the United States 
                is measured or beyond 3 nautical miles from the 
                coastline of the Great Lakes, does not include 
                radio equipment.
          (2) ``Coast Guard'' means the organization 
        established and continued under section 1 of title 14.
          (3) ``Commandant'' means the Commandant of the Coast 
        Guard.
          (4) ``commercial service'' includes any type of trade 
        or business involving the transportation of goods or 
        individuals, except service performed by a combatant 
        vessel.
          (5) ``consideration'' means an economic benefit, 
        inducement, right, or profit including pecuniary 
        payment accruing to an individual, person, or entity, 
        but not including a voluntary sharing of the actual 
        expenses of the voyage, by monetary contribution or 
        donation of fuel, food, beverage, or other supplies.
          (6) ``crude oil'' means a liquid hydrocarbon mixture 
        occurring naturally in the earth, whether or not 
        treated to render it suitable for transportation, and 
        includes crude oil from which certain distillate 
        fractions may have been removed, and crude oil to which 
        certain distillate fractions may have been added.
          (7) ``crude oil tanker'' means a tanker engaged in 
        the trade of carrying crude oil.
          (8) ``dangerous drug'' means a narcotic drug, a 
        controlled substance, or a controlled substance analog 
        (as defined in section 102 of the Comprehensive Drug 
        Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 (21 U.S.C. 
        802)).
          (9) ``discharge'', when referring to a substance 
        discharged from a vessel, includes spilling, leaking, 
        pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, or dumping, 
        however caused.
          (10) ``ferry'' means a vessel that is used on a 
        regular schedule--
                  (A) to provide transportation only between 
                places that are not more than 300 miles apart; 
                and
                  (B) to transport only--
                          (i) passengers; or
                          (ii) vehicles, or railroad cars, that 
                        are being used, or have been used, in 
                        transporting passengers or goods.
          (11) ``fish'' means finfish, mollusks, crustaceans, 
        and all other forms of marine animal and plant life, 
        except marine mammals and birds.
          (12) ``fishing vessel'' means a vessel that 
        commercially engages in the catching, taking, or 
        harvesting of fish or an activity that can reasonably 
        be expected to result in the catching, taking, or 
        harvesting of fish.
          (13) ``fish processing vessel'' means a vessel that 
        commercially prepares fish or fish products other than 
        by gutting, decapitating, gilling, skinning, shucking, 
        icing, freezing, or brine chilling.
          (14) ``fish tender vessel'' means a vessel that 
        commercially supplies, stores, refrigerates, or 
        transports fish, fish products, or materials directly 
        related to fishing or the preparation of fish to or 
        from a fishing, fish processing, or fish tender vessel 
        or a fish processing facility.
          (15) ``freight vessel'' means a motor vessel of more 
        than 15 gross tons as measured under section 14502 of 
        this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under 
        section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the 
        Secretary under section 14104 of this title that 
        carries freight for hire, except an oceanographic 
        research vessel or an offshore supply vessel.
          (16) ``Great Lakes barge'' means a non-self-propelled 
        vessel of at least 3,500 gross tons as measured under 
        section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage 
        measured under section 14302 of this title as 
        prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this 
        title operating on the Great Lakes.
          (17) ``hazardous material'' means a liquid material 
        or substance that is--
                  (A) flammable or combustible;
                  (B) designated a hazardous substance under 
                section 311(b) of the Federal Water Pollution 
                Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321); or
                  (C) designated a hazardous material under 
                section 5103(a) of title 49.
          (18) ``major conversion'' means a conversion of a 
        vessel that--
                  (A) substantially changes the dimensions or 
                carrying capacity of the vessel;
                  (B) changes the type of the vessel;
                  (C) substantially prolongs the life of the 
                vessel; or
                  (D) otherwise so changes the vessel that it 
                is essentially a new vessel, as decided by the 
                Secretary.
          (19) ``marine environment'' means--
                  (A) the navigable waters of the United States 
                and the land and resources in and under those 
                waters;
                  (B) the waters and fishery resources of an 
                area over which the United States asserts 
                exclusive fishery management authority;
                  (C) the seabed and subsoil of the outer 
                Continental Shelf of the United States, the 
                resources of the Shelf, and the waters 
                superjacent to the Shelf; and
                  (D) the recreational, economic, and scenic 
                values of the waters and resources referred to 
                in subclauses (A)-(C) of this clause.
          (20) ``mobile offshore drilling unit'' means a vessel 
        capable of engaging in drilling operations for the 
        exploration or exploitation of subsea resources.
          (21) ``motor vessel'' means a vessel propelled by 
        machinery other than steam.
          (22) ``nautical school vessel'' means a vessel 
        operated by or in connection with a nautical school or 
        an educational institution under section 558 of title 
        40.
          (23) ``navigable waters of the United States'' 
        includes all waters of the territorial sea of the 
        United States as described in Presidential Proclamation 
        No. 5928 of December 27, 1988.
          (24) ``oceanographic research vessel'' means a vessel 
        that the Secretary finds is being employed only in 
        instruction in oceanography or limnology, or both, or 
        only in oceanographic or limnological research, 
        including studies about the sea such as seismic, 
        gravity meter, and magnetic exploration and other 
        marine geophysical or geological surveys, atmospheric 
        research, and biological research.
          (25) ``offshore supply vessel'' means a motor vessel 
        that regularly carries goods, supplies, individuals in 
        addition to the crew, or equipment in support of 
        exploration, exploitation, or production of offshore 
        mineral or energy resources.
          (26) ``oil'' includes oil of any type or in any form, 
        including petroleum, fuel oil, sludge, oil refuse, and 
        oil mixed with wastes except dredged spoil.
          (27) ``oil spill response vessel'' means a vessel 
        that is designated in its certificate of inspection as 
        such a vessel, or that is adapted to respond to a 
        discharge of oil or a hazardous material.
          (28) ``overall in length'' means--
                  (A) for a foreign vessel or a vessel engaged 
                on a foreign voyage, the greater of--
                          (i) 96 percent of the length on a 
                        waterline at 85 percent of the least 
                        molded depth measured from the top of 
                        the keel (or on a vessel designed with 
                        a rake of keel, on a waterline parallel 
                        to the designed waterline); or
                          (ii) the length from the fore side of 
                        the stem to the axis of the rudder 
                        stock on that waterline; and
                  (B) for any other vessel, the horizontal 
                distance of the hull between the foremost part 
                of the stem and the aftermost part of the 
                stern, excluding fittings and attachments.
          (29) ``passenger''--
                  (A) means an individual carried on the vessel 
                except--
                          (i) the owner or an individual 
                        representative of the owner or, in the 
                        case of a vessel under charter, an 
                        individual charterer or individual 
                        representative of the charterer;
                          (ii) the master; or
                          (iii) a member of the crew engaged in 
                        the business of the vessel who has not 
                        contributed consideration for carriage 
                        and who is paid for on board services;
                  (B) on an offshore supply vessel, means an 
                individual carried on the vessel except--
                          (i) an individual included in clause 
                        (i), (ii), or (iii) of subparagraph (A) 
                        of this paragraph;
                          (ii) an employee of the owner, or of 
                        a subcontractor to the owner, engaged 
                        in the business of the owner;
                          (iii) an employee of the charterer, 
                        or of a subcontractor to the charterer, 
                        engaged in the business of the 
                        charterer; or
                          (iv) an individual employed in a 
                        phase of exploration, exploitation, or 
                        production of offshore mineral or 
                        energy resources served by the vessel;
                  (C) on a fishing vessel, fish processing 
                vessel, or fish tender vessel, means an 
                individual carried on the vessel except--
                          (i) an individual included in clause 
                        (i), (ii), or (iii) of subparagraph (A) 
                        of this paragraph;
                          (ii) a managing operator;
                          (iii) an employee of the owner, or of 
                        a subcontractor to the owner, engaged 
                        in the business of the owner;
                          (iv) an employee of the charterer, or 
                        of a subcontractor to the charterer, 
                        engaged in the business of the 
                        charterer; or
                          (v) an observer or sea sampler on 
                        board the vessel pursuant to a 
                        requirement of State or Federal law; or
                  (D) on a sailing school vessel, means an 
                individual carried on the vessel except--
                          (i) an individual included in clause 
                        (i), (ii), or (iii) of subparagraph (A) 
                        of this paragraph;
                          (ii) an employee of the owner of the 
                        vessel engaged in the business of the 
                        owner, except when the vessel is 
                        operating under a demise charter;
                          (iii) an employee of the demise 
                        charterer of the vessel engaged in the 
                        business of the demise charterer; or
                          (iv) a sailing school instructor or 
                        sailing school student.
          (30) ``passenger for hire'' means a passenger for 
        whom consideration is contributed as a condition of 
        carriage on the vessel, whether directly or indirectly 
        flowing to the owner, charterer, operator, agent, or 
        any other person having an interest in the vessel.
          (31) ``passenger vessel'' means a vessel of at least 
        100 gross tons as measured under section 14502 of this 
        title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 
        14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary 
        under section 14104 of this title--
                  (A) carrying more than 12 passengers, 
                including at least one passenger for hire;
                  (B) that is chartered and carrying more than 
                12 passengers;
                  (C) that is a submersible vessel carrying at 
                least one passenger for hire; or
                  (D) that is a ferry carrying a passenger.
          (32) ``product carrier'' means a tanker engaged in 
        the trade of carrying oil except crude oil.
          (33) ``public vessel'' means a vessel that--
                  (A) is owned, or demise chartered, and 
                operated by the United States Government or a 
                government of a foreign country; and
                  (B) is not engaged in commercial service.
          (34) ``recreational vessel'' means a vessel--
                  (A) being manufactured or operated primarily 
                for pleasure; or
                  (B) leased, rented, or chartered to another 
                for the latter's pleasure.
          (35) ``recreational vessel manufacturer'' means a 
        person engaged in the manufacturing, construction, 
        assembly, or importation of recreational vessels, 
        components, or associated equipment.
          (36) ``riding gang member'' means an individual who--
                  (A) has not been issued a merchant mariner 
                document under chapter 73;
                  (B) does not perform--
                          (i) watchstanding, automated engine 
                        room duty watch, or personnel safety 
                        functions; or
                          (ii) cargo handling functions, 
                        including any activity relating to the 
                        loading or unloading of cargo, the 
                        operation of cargo-related equipment 
                        (whether or not integral to the 
                        vessel), and the handling of mooring 
                        lines on the dock when the vessel is 
                        made fast or let go;
                  (C) does not serve as part of the crew 
                complement required under section 8101;
                  (D) is not a member of the steward's 
                department; and
                  (E) is not a citizen or temporary or 
                permanent resident of a country designated by 
                the United States as a sponsor of terrorism or 
                any other country that the Secretary, in 
                consultation with the Secretary of State and 
                the heads of other appropriate United States 
                agencies, determines to be a security threat to 
                the United States.
          (37) ``sailing instruction'' means teaching, 
        research, and practical experience in operating vessels 
        propelled primarily by sail and may include--
                  (A) any subject related to that operation and 
                to the sea, including seamanship, navigation, 
                oceanography, other nautical and marine 
                sciences, and maritime history and literature; 
                and
                  (B) only when in conjunction with a subject 
                referred to in subclause (A) of this clause, 
                instruction in mathematics and language arts 
                skills to sailing school students having 
                learning disabilities.
          (38) ``sailing school instructor'' means an 
        individual who is on board a sailing school vessel to 
        provide sailing instruction, but does not include an 
        operator or crewmember who is among those required to 
        be on board the vessel to meet a requirement 
        established under part F of this subtitle.
          (39) ``sailing school student'' means an individual 
        who is on board a sailing school vessel to receive 
        sailing instruction.
          (40) ``sailing school vessel'' means a vessel--
                  (A) that is less than 500 gross tons as 
                measured under section 14502 of this title, or 
                an alternate tonnage measured under section 
                14302 of this title as prescribed by the 
                Secretary under section 14104 of this title;
                  (B) carrying more than 6 individuals who are 
                sailing school instructors or sailing school 
                students;
                  (C) principally equipped for propulsion by 
                sail, even if the vessel has an auxiliary means 
                of propulsion; and
                  (D) owned or demise chartered, and operated 
                by an organization described in section 
                501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
                (26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3)) and exempt from tax under 
                section 501(a) of that Code, or by a State or 
                political subdivision of a State, during times 
                that the vessel is operated by the 
                organization, State, or political subdivision 
                only for sailing instruction.
          (41)(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), ``scientific 
        personnel'' means individuals on board an oceanographic 
        research vessel only to engage in scientific research, 
        or to instruct or receive instruction in oceanography 
        or limnology.
          (B)(i) Such term includes an individual who is on 
        board an oceanographic research vessel only to--
                  (I) engage in scientific research;
                  (II) instruct in oceanography or limnology; 
                or
                  (III) receive instruction in oceanography or 
                limnology.
          (ii) For purposes of clause (i), the age of an 
        individual may not be considered in determining whether 
        the individual is described in such clause.
          (42) ``seagoing barge'' means a non-self-propelled 
        vessel of at least 100 gross tons as measured under 
        section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage 
        measured under section 14302 of this title as 
        prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this 
        title making voyages beyond the Boundary Line.
          (43) ``seagoing motor vessel'' means a motor vessel 
        of at least 300 gross tons as measured under section 
        14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured 
        under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the 
        Secretary under section 14104 of this title making 
        voyages beyond the Boundary Line.
          (44) ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the 
        department in which the Coast Guard is operating.
          (45) ``sexual assault'' means any form of abuse or 
        contact as defined in chapter 109A of title 18, or a 
        substantially similar State, local, or Tribal offense.
          (46) ``sexual harassment'' means--
                  (A) conduct that--
                          (i) involves unwelcome sexual 
                        advances, requests for sexual favors, 
                        or deliberate or repeated offensive 
                        comments or gestures of a sexual nature 
                        if any--
                                  (I) submission to such 
                                conduct is made either 
                                explicitly or implicitly a term 
                                or condition of employment, 
                                pay, career, benefits, or 
                                entitlements of the individual;
                                  (II) submission to, or 
                                rejection, of such conduct by 
                                an individual is used as a 
                                basis for decisions affecting 
                                that individual's job, pay, 
                                career, benefits, or 
                                entitlements;
                                  (III) such conduct has the 
                                purpose or effect of 
                                unreasonably interfering with 
                                an individual's work 
                                performance or creates an 
                                intimidating, hostile, or 
                                offensive work environment; or
                                  (IV) conduct may have been by 
                                an individual's supervisor, a 
                                supervisor in another area, a 
                                co-worker, or another 
                                credentialed mariner; and
                          (ii) is so severe or pervasive that a 
                        reasonable person would perceive, and 
                        the victim does perceive, the 
                        environment as hostile or offensive;
                  (B) any use or condonation associated with 
                first-hand or personal knowledge, by any 
                individual in a supervisory or command 
                position, of any form of sexual behavior to 
                control, influence, or affect the career, pay, 
                benefits, entitlements, or employment of a 
                subordinate; and
                  (C) any deliberate or repeated unwelcome 
                verbal comment or gesture of a sexual nature by 
                any fellow employee of the complainant.
          [(45)] (47) ``small passenger vessel'' means a wing-
        in-ground craft, regardless of tonnage, carrying at 
        least one passenger for hire, and a vessel of less than 
        100 gross tons as measured under section 14502 of this 
        title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 
        14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary 
        under section 14104 of this title--
                  (A) carrying more than 6 passengers, 
                including at least one passenger for hire;
                  (B) that is chartered with the crew provided 
                or specified by the owner or the owner's 
                representative and carrying more than 6 
                passengers;
                  (C) that is chartered with no crew provided 
                or specified by the owner or the owner's 
                representative and carrying more than 12 
                passengers;
                  (D) that is a submersible vessel carrying at 
                least one passenger for hire; or
                  (E) that is a ferry carrying more than 6 
                passengers.
          [(46)] (48) ``steam vessel'' means a vessel propelled 
        in whole or in part by steam, except a recreational 
        vessel of not more than 40 feet in length.
          [(47)] (49) ``submersible vessel'' means a vessel 
        that is capable of operating below the surface of the 
        water.
          [(48)] (50) ``tanker'' means a self-propelled tank 
        vessel constructed or adapted primarily to carry oil or 
        hazardous material in bulk in the cargo spaces.
          [(49)] (51) ``tank vessel'' means a vessel that is 
        constructed or adapted to carry, or that carries, oil 
        or hazardous material in bulk as cargo or cargo 
        residue, and that--
                  (A) is a vessel of the United States;
                  (B) operates on the navigable waters of the 
                United States; or
                  (C) transfers oil or hazardous material in a 
                port or place subject to the jurisdiction of 
                the United States.
          [(50)] (52) ``towing vessel'' means a commercial 
        vessel engaged in or intending to engage in the service 
        of pulling, pushing, or hauling along side, or any 
        combination of pulling, pushing, or hauling along side.
          [(51)] (53) ``uninspected passenger vessel'' means an 
        uninspected vessel--
                  (A) of at least 100 gross tons as measured 
                under section 14502 of this title, or an 
                alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 
                of this title as prescribed by the Secretary 
                under section 14104 of this title--
                          (i) carrying not more than 12 
                        passengers, including at least one 
                        passenger for hire; or
                          (ii) that is chartered with the crew 
                        provided or specified by the owner or 
                        the owner's representative and carrying 
                        not more than 12 passengers; and
                  (B) of less than 100 gross tons as measured 
                under section 14502 of this title, or an 
                alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 
                of this title as prescribed by the Secretary 
                under section 14104 of this title--
                          (i) carrying not more than 6 
                        passengers, including at least one 
                        passenger for hire; or
                          (ii) that is chartered with the crew 
                        provided or specified by the owner or 
                        the owner's representative and carrying 
                        not more than 6 passengers.
          [(52)] (54) ``uninspected vessel'' means a vessel not 
        subject to inspection under section 3301 of this title 
        that is not a recreational vessel.
          [(53)] (55) ``vessel of war'' means a vessel--
                  (A) belonging to the armed forces of a 
                country;
                  (B) bearing the external marks distinguishing 
                vessels of war of that country;
                  (C) under the command of an officer 
                commissioned by the government of that country 
                and whose name appears in the appropriate 
                service list or its equivalent; and
                  (D) staffed by a crew under regular armed 
                forces discipline.
          [(54)] (56) ``wing-in-ground craft'' means a vessel 
        that is capable of operating completely above the 
        surface of the water on a dynamic air cushion created 
        by aerodynamic lift due to the ground effect between 
        the vessel and the water's surface.

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Sec. 2114. Protection of seamen against discrimination

  (a)(1) A person may not discharge or in any manner 
discriminate against a seaman because--
          (A) the seaman in good faith has reported or is about 
        to report to the Coast Guard or other appropriate 
        Federal agency or department that the seaman believes 
        that a violation of a maritime safety law or regulation 
        prescribed under that law or regulation has occurred;
          (B) the seaman in good faith has reported or is about 
        to report to the vessel owner, Coast Guard or other 
        appropriate Federal agency or department sexual 
        harassment or sexual assault against the seaman or 
        knowledge of sexual harassment or sexual assault 
        against another seaman;
          [(B)] (C) the seaman has refused to perform duties 
        ordered by the seaman's employer because the seaman has 
        a reasonable apprehension or expectation that 
        performing such duties would result in serious injury 
        to the seaman, other seamen, or the public;
          [(C)] (D) the seaman testified in a proceeding 
        brought to enforce a maritime safety law or regulation 
        prescribed under that law;
          [(D)] (E) the seaman notified, or attempted to 
        notify, the vessel owner or the Secretary of a work-
        related personal injury or work-related illness of a 
        seaman;
          [(E)] (F) the seaman cooperated with a safety 
        investigation by the Secretary or the National 
        Transportation Safety Board;
          [(F)] (G) the seaman furnished information to the 
        Secretary, the National Transportation Safety Board, or 
        any other public official as to the facts relating to 
        any marine casualty resulting in injury or death to an 
        individual or damage to property occurring in 
        connection with vessel transportation; or
          [(G)] (H) the seaman accurately reported hours of 
        duty under this part.
  (2) The circumstances causing a seaman's apprehension of 
serious injury under paragraph (1)(B) must be of such a nature 
that a reasonable person, under similar circumstances, would 
conclude that there is a real danger of an injury or serious 
impairment of health resulting from the performance of duties 
as ordered by the seaman's employer.
  (3) To qualify for protection against the seaman's employer 
under paragraph (1)(B), the employee must have sought from the 
employer, and been unable to obtain, correction of the unsafe 
condition.
  (b) A seaman alleging discharge or discrimination in 
violation of subsection (a) of this section, or another person 
at the seaman's request, may file a complaint with respect to 
such allegation in the same manner as a complaint may be filed 
under subsection (b) of section 31105 of title 49. Such 
complaint shall be subject to the procedures, requirements, and 
rights described in that section, including with respect to the 
right to file an objection, the right of a person to file for a 
petition for review under subsection (c) of that section, and 
the requirement to bring a civil action under subsection (d) of 
that section.

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PART B--INSPECTION AND REGULATION OF VESSELS

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                          CHAPTER 31--GENERAL


Sec.
3101. Authority to suspend inspection.
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3106. Master key control system.

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Sec. 3106. Master key control system

  (a) In General.--The owner of a vessel subject to inspection 
under section 3301 shall--
          (1) ensure that such vessel is equipped with a vessel 
        master key control system, manual or electronic, which 
        provides controlled access to all copies of the 
        vessel's master key of which access shall only be 
        available to the individuals described in paragraph 
        (2);
          (2) establish a list of all crew, identified by 
        position, allowed to access and use the master key and 
        maintain such list upon the vessel, within owner 
        records and included in the vessel safety management 
        system;
          (3) record in a log book, located in a centralized 
        location that is readily accessible to law enforcement 
        personnel, information on all access and use of the 
        vessel's master key; and
          (4) make the list under paragraph (2) and the log 
        book under paragraph (3) available upon request to any 
        agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, any 
        member of the Coast Guard, and any law enforcement 
        officer performing official duties in the course and 
        scope of an investigation.
  (b) Prohibited Use.--Crew not included on the list described 
in subsection (a)(2) shall not have access to or use the master 
key unless in an emergency and shall immediately notify the 
master and owner of the vessel following use of such key.
  (c) Requirements for Log Book.--The log book described in 
subsection (a)(3)--
          (1) may be--
                  (A) electronic; and
                  (B) included in the vessel safety management 
                system; and
          (2) shall include--
                  (A) dates and times of access;
                  (B) the room or location accessed; and
                  (C) the name and rank of the crew member that 
                used the master key.
  (d) Penalty.--Any crew member who uses the master key without 
having been granted access pursuant to subsection (a)(2) shall 
be liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty 
of not more than $1,000 and may be subject to suspension or 
revocation under section 7703.
  (e) Exemption.--This section shall not apply to vessels 
subject to section 3507(f).

CHAPTER 32--MANAGEMENT OF VESSELS

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Sec. 3203. Safety management system

  (a) In General.--The Secretary shall prescribe regulations 
which establish a safety management system for responsible 
persons and vessels to which this chapter applies (including, 
for purposes of this section, all covered small passenger 
vessels, as defined in section 3306(n)(5)), including--
          (1) a safety and environmental protection policy;
          (2) instructions and procedures to ensure safe 
        operation of those vessels and protection of the 
        environment in compliance with international and United 
        States law;
          (3) defined levels of authority and lines of 
        communications between, and among, personnel on shore 
        and on the vessel;
          (4) procedures for reporting accidents and 
        nonconformities with this chapter;
          (5) with respect to sexual harassment and sexual 
        assault, procedures for, and annual training 
        requirements for all shipboard personnel on--
                  (A) prevention;
                  (B) bystander intervention;
                  (C) reporting;
                  (D) response; and
                  (E) investigation;
          (6) the log book required under section 3106;
          [(5)] (7) procedures for preparing for and responding 
        to emergency situations; and
          [(6)] (8) procedures for internal audits and 
        management reviews of the system.
  (b) Procedures and Training Requirements.--In prescribing 
regulations for the procedures and training requirements 
described in subsection (a)(5), such procedures and 
requirements shall be consistent with the requirements to 
report sexual harassment or sexual assault under section 10104.
  [(b)] (c) Compliance With Code.--Regulations prescribed under 
this section shall be consistent with the International Safety 
Management Code with respect to vessels to which this chapter 
applies under section 3202(a) of this title.
  [(c)] (d) In prescribing regulations for passenger vessels 
and small passenger vessels, the Secretary shall consider--
          (1) the characteristics, methods of operation, and 
        nature of the service of these vessels; and
          (2) with respect to vessels that are ferries, the 
        sizes of the ferry systems within which the vessels 
        operate.

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CHAPTER 35--CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS

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Sec. 3507. Passenger vessel security and safety requirements

  (a) Vessel Design, Equipment, Construction, and Retrofitting 
Requirements.--
          (1) In general.--Each vessel to which this subsection 
        applies shall comply with the following design and 
        construction standards:
                  (A) The vessel shall be equipped with ship 
                rails that are located not less than 42 inches 
                above the cabin deck.
                  (B) Each passenger stateroom and crew cabin 
                shall be equipped with entry doors that include 
                peep holes or other means of visual 
                identification.
                  (C) For any vessel the keel of which is laid 
                after the date of enactment of the Cruise 
                Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2010, each 
                passenger stateroom and crew cabin shall be 
                equipped with--
                          (i) security latches; and
                          (ii) time-sensitive key technology.
                  (D) The vessel shall integrate technology 
                that can be used for capturing images of 
                passengers or detecting passengers who have 
                fallen overboard, to the extent that such 
                technology is available.
                  (E) The vessel shall be equipped with a 
                sufficient number of operable acoustic hailing 
                or other such warning devices to provide 
                communication capability around the entire 
                vessel when operating in high risk areas (as 
                defined by the United States Coast Guard).
          (2) Fire safety codes.--In administering the 
        requirements of paragraph (1)(C), the Secretary shall 
        take into consideration fire safety and other 
        applicable emergency requirements established by the 
        U.S. Coast Guard and under international law, as 
        appropriate.
  (b) Video Recording.--
          (1) Requirement to maintain surveillance.--
                  (A) In general.--The owner of a vessel to 
                which this section applies shall maintain a 
                video surveillance system to assist in 
                documenting crimes on the vessel and in 
                providing evidence for the prosecution of such 
                crimes.
                  (B) Placement of video surveillance 
                equipment.--
                          (i) In general.--Not later than 18 
                        months after the date of the enactment 
                        of the Elijah E. Cummings Coast Guard 
                        Authorization Act of 2020, the 
                        Commandant in consultation with other 
                        relevant Federal agencies or entities 
                        as determined by the Commandant, shall 
                        establish guidance for performance of 
                        the risk assessment described in 
                        paragraph (2) regarding the appropriate 
                        placement of video surveillance 
                        equipment in passenger and crew common 
                        areas where there is no reasonable 
                        expectation of privacy.
                          (ii) Risk assessment.--Not later than 
                        1 year after the Commandant establishes 
                        the guidance described in paragraph 
                        (1), the owner shall conduct the risk 
                        assessment required under paragraph (1) 
                        and shall--
                                  (I) evaluate the placement of 
                                video surveillance equipment to 
                                deter, prevent, and record a 
                                sexual assault aboard the 
                                vessel considering factors such 
                                as: ship layout and design, 
                                itinerary, crew complement, 
                                number of passengers, passenger 
                                demographics, and historical 
                                data on the type and location 
                                of prior sexual assault 
                                incident allegations;
                                  (II) incorporate to the 
                                maximum extent practicable the 
                                video surveillance guidance 
                                established by the Commandant 
                                regarding the appropriate 
                                placement of video surveillance 
                                equipment;
                                  (III) arrange for the risk 
                                assessment to be conducted by 
                                an independent third party with 
                                expertise in the use and 
                                placement of camera 
                                surveillance to deter, prevent 
                                and record criminal behavior; 
                                and
                                  (IV) the independent third 
                                party referred to in paragraph 
                                (C) shall be a company that has 
                                been accepted by a 
                                classification society that is 
                                a member of the International 
                                Association of Classification 
                                Societies (hereinafter referred 
                                to as ``IACS'') or another 
                                classification society 
                                recognized by the Secretary as 
                                meeting acceptable standards 
                                for such a society pursuant to 
                                section 3316(b).
                  (C) Surveillance plan.--Not later than 180 
                days after completion of the risk assessment 
                conducted under subparagraph (B)(ii), the owner 
                of a vessel shall develop a plan to install 
                video surveillance equipment in places 
                determined to be appropriate in accordance with 
                the results of the risk assessment conducted 
                under subparagraph (B)(ii), except in areas 
                where a person has a reasonable expectation of 
                privacy. Such plan shall be evaluated and 
                approved by an independent third party with 
                expertise in the use and placement of camera 
                surveillance to deter, prevent and record 
                criminal behavior that has been accepted as set 
                forth in paragraph (2)(D).
                  (D) Installation.--The owner of a vessel to 
                which this section applies shall, consistent 
                with the surveillance plan approved under 
                subparagraph (C), install appropriate video 
                surveillance equipment aboard the vessel not 
                later than 2 years after approval of the plan, 
                or during the next scheduled drydock, whichever 
                is later.
                  (E) Attestation.--At the time of initial 
                installation under subparagraph (D), the vessel 
                owner shall obtain written attestations from--
                          (i) an IACS classification society 
                        that the video surveillance equipment 
                        is installed in accordance with the 
                        surveillance plan required under 
                        subparagraph (C); and
                          (ii) the company security officer 
                        that the surveillance equipment and 
                        associated systems are operational, 
                        which attestation shall be obtained 
                        each year thereafter.
                  (F) Updates.--The vessel owner shall ensure 
                the risk assessment described in subparagraph 
                (B)(ii) and installation plan in subparagraph 
                (C) are updated not later than 5 years after 
                the initial installation conducted under 
                subparagraph (D), and every 5 years thereafter. 
                The updated assessment and plan shall be 
                approved by an independent third party with 
                expertise in the use and placement of camera 
                surveillance to deter, prevent, and record 
                criminal behavior that has been accepted by an 
                IACS classification society. The vessel owner 
                shall implement the updated installation plan 
                not later than 180 days after approval.
                  (G) Availability.--Each risk assessment, 
                installation plan and attestation shall be 
                protected from disclosure under the Freedom of 
                Information Act, section 552 of title 5 but 
                shall be available to the Coast Guard--
                          (i) upon request, and
                          (ii) at the time of the certificate 
                        of compliance or certificate of 
                        inspection examination.
                  (H) Definitions.--For purposes of this 
                section a ``ship security officer'' is an 
                individual that, with the master's approval, 
                has full responsibility for vessel security 
                consistent with the International Ship and Port 
                Facility Security Code.
          (2) Notice of video surveillance.--The owner of a 
        vessel to which this section applies shall provide 
        clear and conspicuous signs on board the vessel 
        notifying the public of the presence of video 
        surveillance equipment.
          (3) Access to video records.--
                  (A) Law enforcement.--The owner of a vessel 
                to which this section applies shall provide to 
                any law enforcement official performing 
                official duties in the course and scope of an 
                investigation, upon request, a copy of all 
                records of video surveillance that the official 
                believes may provide evidence of a crime 
                reported to law enforcement officials.
                  (B) Civil actions.--Except as proscribed by 
                law enforcement authorities or court order, the 
                owner of a vessel to which this section applies 
                shall, upon written request, provide to any 
                individual or the individual's legal 
                representative a copy of all records of video 
                surveillance--
                          (i) in which the individual is a 
                        subject of the video surveillance; and
                          (ii) that may provide evidence of any 
                        sexual assault incident in a civil 
                        action.
                  (C) Limited access.--The owner of a vessel to 
                which this section applies shall ensure that 
                access to records of video surveillance is 
                limited to the purposes described in this 
                paragraph.
          (4) Retention requirements.--The owner of a vessel to 
        which this section applies shall retain all records of 
        video surveillance for not less than 20 days after the 
        footage is obtained. The vessel owner shall include a 
        statement in the security guide required by subsection 
        (c)(1)(A) that the vessel owner is required by law to 
        retain video surveillance footage for the period 
        specified in this paragraph. If an incident described 
        in subsection (g)(3)(A)(i) is alleged and reported to 
        law enforcement, all records of video surveillance from 
        the voyage that the Federal Bureau of Investigation 
        determines are relevant shall--
                  (A) be provided to the Federal Bureau of 
                Investigation; and
                  (B) be preserved by the vessel owner for not 
                less than 4 years from the date of the alleged 
                incident.
  (c) Safety Information.--
          (1) Criminal Activity Prevention and Response 
        Guide.--The owner of a vessel to which this section 
        applies (or the owner's designee) shall--
                  (A) have available for each passenger a guide 
                (referred to in this subsection as the 
                ``security guide''), written in commonly 
                understood English, which--
                          (i) provides a description of medical 
                        and security personnel designated on 
                        board to prevent and respond to 
                        criminal and medical situations with 24 
                        hour contact instructions;
                          (ii) describes the jurisdictional 
                        authority applicable, and the law 
                        enforcement processes available, with 
                        respect to the reporting of homicide, 
                        suspicious death, a missing United 
                        States national, kidnapping, assault 
                        with serious bodily injury, any offense 
                        to which section 2241, 2242, 2243, or 
                        2244(a) or (c) of title 18 applies, 
                        firing or tampering with the vessel, or 
                        theft of money or property in excess of 
                        $10,000, together with contact 
                        information for the appropriate law 
                        enforcement authorities for missing 
                        persons or reportable crimes which 
                        arise--
                                  (I) in the territorial waters 
                                of the United States;
                                  (II) on the high seas; or
                                  (III) in any country to be 
                                visited on the voyage;
                  (B) provide a copy of the security guide to 
                the Federal Bureau of Investigation for 
                comment; and
                  (C) publicize the security guide on the 
                website of the vessel owner.
          (2) Embassy and consulate locations.--The owner of a 
        vessel to which this section applies shall provide in 
        each passenger stateroom, and post in a location 
        readily accessible to all crew and in other places 
        specified by the Secretary, information regarding the 
        locations of the United States embassy and each 
        consulate of the United States for each country the 
        vessel will visit during the course of the voyage.
  (d) Sexual Assault.--The owner of a vessel to which this 
section applies shall--
          (1) maintain on the vessel adequate, in-date supplies 
        of anti-retroviral medications and other medications 
        designed to prevent sexually transmitted diseases after 
        a sexual assault;
          (2) maintain on the vessel equipment and materials 
        for performing a medical examination in sexual assault 
        cases to evaluate the patient for trauma, provide 
        medical care, and preserve relevant medical evidence;
          (3) make available on the vessel at all times medical 
        staff who have undergone a credentialing process to 
        verify that he or she--
                  (A) possesses a current physician's or 
                registered nurse's license and--
                          (i) has at least 3 years of post-
                        graduate or post-registration clinical 
                        practice in general and emergency 
                        medicine; or
                          (ii) holds board certification in 
                        emergency medicine, family practice 
                        medicine, or internal medicine;
                  (B) is able to provide assistance in the 
                event of an alleged sexual assault, has 
                received training in conducting forensic sexual 
                assault examination, and is able to promptly 
                perform such an examination upon request and 
                provide proper medical treatment of a victim, 
                including administration of anti-retroviral 
                medications and other medications that may 
                prevent the transmission of human 
                immunodeficiency virus and other sexually 
                transmitted diseases; and
                  (C) meets guidelines established by the 
                American College of Emergency Physicians 
                relating to the treatment and care of victims 
                of sexual assault;
          (4) prepare, provide to the patient, and maintain 
        written documentation of the findings of such 
        examination that is signed by the patient; and
          (5) provide the patient free and immediate access 
        to--
                  (A) contact information for local law 
                enforcement, the Federal Bureau of 
                Investigation, the United States Coast Guard, 
                the nearest United States consulate or embassy, 
                and the National Sexual Assault Hotline program 
                or other third party victim advocacy hotline 
                service; and
                  (B) a private telephone line and Internet-
                accessible computer terminal by which the 
                individual may confidentially access law 
                enforcement officials, an attorney, and the 
                information and support services available 
                through the National Sexual Assault Hotline 
                program or other third party victim advocacy 
                hotline service.
  (e) Confidentiality of Sexual Assault Examination and Support 
Information.--The master or other individual in charge of a 
vessel to which this section applies shall--
          (1) treat all information concerning an examination 
        under subsection (d) confidential, so that no medical 
        information may be released to the cruise line or other 
        owner of the vessel or any legal representative thereof 
        without the prior knowledge and approval in writing of 
        the patient, or, if the patient is unable to provide 
        written authorization, the patient's next-of-kin, 
        except that nothing in this paragraph prohibits the 
        release of--
                  (A) information, other than medical findings, 
                necessary for the owner or master of the vessel 
                to comply with the provisions of subsection (g) 
                or other applicable incident reporting laws;
                  (B) information to secure the safety of 
                passengers or crew on board the vessel; or
                  (C) any information to law enforcement 
                officials performing official duties in the 
                course and scope of an investigation; and
          (2) treat any information derived from, or obtained 
        in connection with, post-assault counseling or other 
        supportive services as confidential, so no such 
        information may be released to the cruise line or any 
        legal representative thereof without the prior 
        knowledge and approval in writing of the patient, or, 
        if the patient is unable to provide written 
        authorization, the patient's next-of-kin.
  (f) Crew Access to Passenger Staterooms.--The owner of a 
vessel to which this section applies shall--
          (1) establish and implement procedures and 
        restrictions concerning--
                  (A) which crewmembers have access to 
                passenger staterooms; and
                  (B) the periods during which they have that 
                access; and
          (2) ensure that the procedures and restrictions are 
        fully and properly implemented and periodically 
        reviewed.
  (g) Log Book and Reporting Requirements.--
          (1) In general.--The owner of a vessel to which this 
        section applies shall--
                  (A) record in a log book, either 
                electronically or otherwise, in a centralized 
                location readily accessible to law enforcement 
                personnel, a report on--
                          (i) all complaints of crimes 
                        described in paragraph (3)(A)(i),
                          (ii) all complaints of theft of 
                        property valued in excess of $1,000, 
                        and
                          (iii) all complaints of other crimes,
                committed on any voyage that embarks or 
                disembarks passengers in the United States; and
                  (B) make such log book available upon request 
                to any agent of the Federal Bureau of 
                Investigation, any member of the United States 
                Coast Guard, and any law enforcement officer 
                performing official duties in the course and 
                scope of an investigation.
          (2) Details required.--The information recorded under 
        paragraph (1) shall include, at a minimum--
                  (A) the vessel operator;
                  (B) the name of the cruise line;
                  (C) the flag under which the vessel was 
                operating at the time the reported incident 
                occurred;
                  (D) the age and gender of the victim and the 
                accused assailant;
                  (E) the nature of the alleged crime or 
                complaint, as applicable, including whether the 
                alleged perpetrator was a passenger or a 
                crewmember;
                  (F) the vessel's position at the time of the 
                incident, if known, or the position of the 
                vessel at the time of the initial report;
                  (G) the time, date, and method of the initial 
                report and the law enforcement authority to 
                which the initial report was made;
                  (H) the time and date the incident occurred, 
                if known;
                  (I) the total number of passengers and the 
                total number of crew members on the voyage; and
                  (J) the case number or other identifier 
                provided by the law enforcement authority to 
                which the initial report was made.
          (3) Requirement to report crimes and other 
        information.--
                  (A) In general.--The owner of a vessel to 
                which this section applies (or the owner's 
                designee)--
                          (i) shall contact the nearest Federal 
                        Bureau of Investigation Field Office or 
                        Legal Attache by telephone as soon as 
                        possible after the occurrence on board 
                        the vessel of an incident involving 
                        homicide, suspicious death, a missing 
                        United States national, kidnapping, 
                        assault with serious bodily injury, any 
                        offense to which section 2241, 2242, 
                        2243, or 2244(a) or (c) of title 18 
                        applies, firing or tampering with the 
                        vessel, or theft of money or property 
                        in excess of $10,000 to report the 
                        incident;
                          (ii) shall furnish a written report 
                        of each incident specified in clause 
                        (i) to the Internet website maintained 
                        by the Secretary of Transportation 
                        under paragraph (4)(A);
                          (iii) may report any serious incident 
                        that does not meet the reporting 
                        requirements of clause (i) and that 
                        does not require immediate attention by 
                        the Federal Bureau of Investigation via 
                        the Internet website maintained by the 
                        Secretary of Transportation under 
                        paragraph (4)(A); and
                          (iv) may report any other criminal 
                        incident involving passengers or 
                        crewmembers, or both, to the proper 
                        State or local government law 
                        enforcement authority.
                  (B) Incidents to which subparagraph (A) 
                applies.--Subparagraph (A) applies to an 
                incident involving criminal activity if--
                          (i) the vessel, regardless of 
                        registry, is owned, in whole or in 
                        part, by a United States person, 
                        regardless of the nationality of the 
                        victim or perpetrator, and the incident 
                        occurs when the vessel is within the 
                        admiralty and maritime jurisdiction of 
                        the United States and outside the 
                        jurisdiction of any State;
                          (ii) the incident concerns an offense 
                        by or against a United States national 
                        committed outside the jurisdiction of 
                        any nation;
                          (iii) the incident occurs in the 
                        Territorial Sea of the United States, 
                        regardless of the nationality of the 
                        vessel, the victim, or the perpetrator; 
                        or
                          (iv) the incident concerns a victim 
                        or perpetrator who is a United States 
                        national on a vessel during a voyage 
                        that departed from or will arrive at a 
                        United States port.
          (4) Availability of incident data via internet.--
                  (A) Website.--
                          (i) In general.--The Secretary of 
                        Transportation shall maintain a 
                        statistical compilation of all 
                        incidents on board a cruise vessel 
                        specified in paragraph (3)(A)(i) on an 
                        Internet website that provides a 
                        numerical accounting of the missing 
                        persons and alleged crimes reported 
                        under that paragraph without regard to 
                        the investigative status of the 
                        incident.
                          (ii) Updates and other 
                        requirements.--The compilation under 
                        clause (i) shall--
                                  (I) be updated not less 
                                frequently than quarterly;
                                  (II) be able to be sorted by 
                                cruise line;
                                  (III) identify each cruise 
                                line by name;
                                  (IV) identify each crime or 
                                alleged crime committed or 
                                allegedly committed by a 
                                passenger or crewmember;
                                  (V) identify the number of 
                                individuals alleged overboard; 
                                and
                                  (VI) include the approximate 
                                number of passengers and crew 
                                carried by each cruise line 
                                during each quarterly reporting 
                                period.
                          (iii) User-friendly format.--The 
                        Secretary of Transportation shall 
                        ensure that the compilation, data, and 
                        any other information provided on the 
                        Internet website maintained under this 
                        subparagraph are in a user-friendly 
                        format. The Secretary shall, to the 
                        greatest extent practicable, use 
                        existing commercial off the shelf 
                        technology to transfer and establish 
                        the website, and shall not 
                        independently develop software, or 
                        acquire new hardware in operating the 
                        site.
                  (B) Access to website.--Each cruise line 
                taking on or discharging passengers in the 
                United States shall include a link on its 
                Internet website to the website maintained by 
                the Secretary of Transportation under 
                subparagraph (A).
  (h) Enforcement.--
          (1) Penalties.--
                  (A) Civil penalty.--Any person that violates 
                this section or a regulation under this section 
                shall be liable for a civil penalty of not more 
                than $25,000 for each day during which the 
                violation continues, except that the maximum 
                penalty for a continuing violation is $50,000.
                  (B) Criminal penalty.--Any person that 
                willfully violates this section or a regulation 
                under this section shall be fined not more than 
                $250,000 or imprisoned not more than 1 year, or 
                both.
          (2) Denial of entry.--The Secretary may deny entry 
        into the United States to a vessel to which this 
        section applies if the owner of the vessel--
                  (A) commits an act or omission for which a 
                penalty may be imposed under this subsection; 
                or
                  (B) fails to pay a penalty imposed on the 
                owner under this subsection.
  (i) Procedures.--The Secretary shall maintain guidelines, 
training curricula, and inspection and certification procedures 
necessary to carry out the requirements of this section.
  (j) Regulations.--The Secretary and the Commandant shall each 
issue such regulations as are necessary to implement this 
section.
  (k) Application.--
          (1) In general.--This section and section 3508 apply 
        to a passenger vessel (as defined in section 2101(31)) 
        that--
                  (A) is authorized to carry [at least 250] 250 
                or more passengers;
                  [(B) has onboard sleeping facilities for each 
                passenger; and]
                  (B) has overnight accommodations for 250 or 
                more passengers; and
                  (C) is on a voyage that embarks or disembarks 
                passengers in the United States.
          (2) Federal and state vessels.--This section and 
        section 3508 do not apply to a vessel of the United 
        States operated by the Federal Government or a vessel 
        owned and operated by a State.
  (l) Definition.--In this section and section 3508, the term 
``owner'' means the owner, charterer, managing operator, 
master, or other individual in charge of a vessel.

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      CHAPTER 45--UNINSPECTED COMMERCIAL FISHING INDUSTRY VESSELS


Sec.
4501. Application.
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[4503a. Alternate safety compliance program.]


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Sec. 4502. Safety standards

  (a) The Secretary shall prescribe regulations which require 
that each vessel to which this chapter applies shall be 
equipped with--
          (1) readily accessible fire extinguishers capable of 
        promptly and effectively extinguishing a flammable or 
        combustible liquid fuel fire;
          (2) at least one readily accessible life preserver or 
        other lifesaving device for each individual on board;
          (3) an efficient flame arrestor, backfire trap, or 
        other similar device on the carburetors of each inboard 
        engine which uses gasoline as fuel;
          (4) the means to properly and efficiently ventilate 
        enclosed spaces, including engine and fuel tank 
        compartments, so as to remove explosive or flammable 
        gases;
          (5) visual distress signals;
          (6) other equipment required to minimize the risk of 
        injury to the crew during vessel operations, if the 
        Secretary determines that a risk of serious injury 
        exists that can be eliminated or mitigated by that 
        equipment; and
          (7) a placard as required by regulations prescribed 
        under section 10603(b) of this title.
  (b)(1) In addition to the requirements of subsection (a) of 
this section, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations 
requiring the installation, maintenance, and use of the 
equipment in paragraph (2) of this subsection for vessels to 
which this chapter applies that--
          (A) operate beyond 3 nautical miles from the baseline 
        from which the territorial sea of the United States is 
        measured or beyond 3 nautical miles from the coastline 
        of the Great Lakes;
          (B) operate with more than 16 individuals on board; 
        or
          (C) in the case of a fish tender vessel, engage in 
        the Aleutian trade.
  (2) The equipment to be required is as follows:
          (A) alerting and locating equipment, including 
        emergency position indicating radio beacons;
          (B) subject to paragraph (3), a survival craft that 
        ensures that no part of an individual is immersed in 
        water sufficient to accommodate all individuals on 
        board;
          (C) at least one readily accessible immersion suit 
        for each individual on board that vessel when operating 
        on the waters described in section 3102 of this title;
          (D) marine radio communications equipment sufficient 
        to effectively communicate with land-based search and 
        rescue facilities;
          (E) navigation equipment, including compasses, 
        nautical charts, and publications;
          (F) first aid equipment and medical supplies 
        sufficient for the size and area of operation of the 
        vessel; and
          (G) ground tackle sufficient for the vessel.
  (3) Except for a nonapplicable vessel, an auxiliary craft 
shall satisfy the equipment requirement under paragraph (2)(B) 
if such craft is--
          (A) necessary for normal fishing operations;
          (B) readily accessible during an emergency; and
          (C) capable, in accordance with the Coast Guard 
        capacity rating, when applicable, of safely holding all 
        individuals on board the vessel to which the craft 
        functions as an auxiliary.
  (c)(1) In addition to the requirements described in 
subsections (a) and (b) of this section, the Secretary may 
prescribe regulations establishing the standards in paragraph 
(2) of this subsection for vessels to which this chapter 
applies that--
          (A)(i) were built after December 31, 1988, or undergo 
        a major conversion completed after that date; and
          (ii) operate with more than 16 individuals on board; 
        or
          (B) in the case of a fish tender vessel, engage in 
        the Aleutian trade.
  (2) The standards shall be minimum safety standards, 
including standards relating to--
          (A) navigation equipment, including radars and 
        fathometers;
          (B) lifesaving equipment, immersion suits, signaling 
        devices, bilge pumps, bilge alarms, life rails, and 
        grab rails;
          (C) fire protection and firefighting equipment, 
        including fire alarms and portable and semiportable 
        fire extinguishing equipment;
          (D) use and installation of insulation material;
          (E) storage methods for flammable or combustible 
        material; and
          (F) fuel, ventilation, and electrical systems.
  (d)(1) The Secretary shall prescribe regulations for the 
operating stability of a vessel to which this chapter applies--
          (A) that was built after December 31, 1989; or
          (B) the physical characteristics of which are 
        substantially altered after December 31, 1989, in a 
        manner that affects the vessel's operating stability.
  (2) The Secretary may accept, as evidence of compliance with 
this subsection, a certification of compliance issued by the 
person providing insurance for the vessel or by another 
qualified person approved by the Secretary.
  (e) In prescribing regulations under this chapter, the 
Secretary--
          (1) shall consider the specialized nature and 
        economics of the operations and the character, design, 
        and construction of the vessel; and
          (2) may not require the alteration of a vessel or 
        associated equipment that was constructed or 
        manufactured before the effective date of the 
        regulation.
  (f) To ensure compliance with the requirements of this 
chapter, the Secretary--
          (1) shall require the individual in charge of a 
        vessel described in subsection (b) to keep a record of 
        equipment maintenance, and required instruction and 
        drills;
          (2) shall examine at dockside a vessel described in 
        subsection (b) at least once every 5 years, but may 
        require an exam at dockside every 2 years for [certain 
        vessels described in subsection (b) if requested by the 
        owner or operator; and] vessels described in subsection 
        (b) if--
                  (A) requested by an owner or operator; or 
                  (B) the vessel is--
                          (i) at least 50 feet overall in 
                        length; 
                          (ii) built before July 1, 2013; and 
                          (iii) 25 years of age or older; and 
          (3) shall issue a certificate of compliance to a 
        vessel meeting the requirements of this chapter and 
        satisfying the requirements in paragraph (2).
  (g)(1) The individual in charge of a vessel described in 
subsection (b) must pass a training program approved by the 
Secretary that meets the requirements in paragraph (2) of this 
subsection and hold a valid certificate issued under that 
program.
  (2) The training program shall--
          (A) be based on professional knowledge and skill 
        obtained through sea service and hands-on training, 
        including training in seamanship, stability, collision 
        prevention, navigation, fire fighting and prevention, 
        damage control, personal survival, emergency medical 
        care, emergency drills, and weather;
          (B) require an individual to demonstrate ability to 
        communicate in an emergency situation and understand 
        information found in navigation publications;
          (C) recognize and give credit for recent past 
        experience in fishing vessel operation; and
          (D) provide for issuance of a certificate to an 
        individual that has successfully completed the program.
  (3) The Secretary shall prescribe regulations implementing 
this subsection. The regulations shall require that individuals 
who are issued a certificate under paragraph (2)(D) must 
complete refresher training at least once every 5 years as a 
condition of maintaining the validity of the certificate.
  (4) The Secretary shall establish an electronic database 
listing the names of individuals who have participated in and 
received a certificate confirming successful completion of a 
training program approved by the Secretary under this section.
  (h) A vessel to which this chapter applies shall be 
constructed in a manner that provides a level of safety 
equivalent to the minimum safety standards the Secretary may 
establish for recreational vessels under section 4302, if--
          (1) subsection (b) of this section applies to the 
        vessel;
          (2) the vessel is less than 50 feet overall in 
        length; and
          (3) the vessel is built after January 1, 2010.
  (i)(1) The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall 
establish a Fishing Safety Training Grants Program to provide 
funding to municipalities, port authorities, other appropriate 
public entities, not-for-profit organizations, and other 
qualified persons that provide commercial fishing safety 
training--
          (A) to conduct fishing vessel safety training for 
        vessel operators and crewmembers that--
                  (i) in the case of vessel operators, meets 
                the requirements of subsection (g); and
                  (ii) in the case of crewmembers, meets the 
                requirements of subsection (g)(2)(A), such 
                requirements of subsection (g)(2)(B) as are 
                appropriate for crewmembers, and the 
                requirements of subsections (g)(2)(D), (g)(3), 
                and (g)(4); and
          (B) for purchase of safety equipment and training 
        aids for use in those fishing vessel safety training 
        programs.
  (2) The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in 
consultation with and based on criteria established by the 
Commandant of the Coast Guard shall award grants under this 
subsection on a competitive basis.
  (3) The Federal share of the cost of any activity carried out 
with a grant under this subsection shall not exceed 75 percent.
  (4) There is authorized to be appropriated $3,000,000 for 
each of fiscal years 2018 through 2021 for grants under this 
subsection.
  (j)(1) The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall 
establish a Fishing Safety Research Grant Program to provide 
funding to individuals in academia, members of non-profit 
organizations and businesses involved in fishing and maritime 
matters, and other persons with expertise in fishing safety, to 
conduct research on methods of improving the safety of the 
commercial fishing industry, including vessel design, emergency 
and survival equipment, enhancement of vessel monitoring 
systems, communications devices, de-icing technology, and 
severe weather detection.
  (2) The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in 
consultation with and based on criteria established by the 
Commandant of the Coast Guard, shall award grants under this 
subsection on a competitive basis.
  (3) The Federal share of the cost of any activity carried out 
with a grant under this subsection shall not exceed 75 percent.
  (4) There is authorized to be appropriated $3,000,000 for 
each of fiscal years 2018 through 2021 for activities under 
this subsection.
  (k) For the purposes of this section, the term ``auxiliary 
craft'' means a vessel that is carried onboard a fishing vessel 
and is normally used to support fishing operations.

Sec. 4503. Fishing, fish tender, and fish processing vessel 
                    certification

  (a) A vessel to which this subsection applies may not be 
operated unless the vessel--
          (1) meets all survey and classification requirements 
        prescribed by the American Bureau of Shipping or 
        another similarly qualified organization approved by 
        the Secretary; and
          (2) has on board a certificate issued by the American 
        Bureau of Shipping or that other organization 
        evidencing compliance with this subsection.
  (b) [Except as provided in section 4503a, subsection (a)] 
Subsection (a) applies to a fish processing vessel to which 
this chapter applies that--
          (1) is built after July 27, 1990; or
          (2) undergoes a major conversion completed after that 
        date.
  (c)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), subsection (a) 
applies to a vessel to which section 4502(b) of this title 
applies that is at least 50 feet overall in length and is built 
after July 1, 2013.
  (2) 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--
          (A) is at least 50 feet overall in length, and not 
        more than 180 feet overall in length as listed on the 
        vessel's certificate of documentation or certificate of 
        number; and
          (B)(i) is built after the date of the enactment of 
        the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2016; and
          (ii) complies with--
                  (I) the requirements described in subsection 
                (d); or
                  (II) the alternative requirements established 
                by the Secretary under subsection (e).
  (d) The requirements referred to in subsection 
(c)(2)(B)(ii)(I) are the following:
          (1) 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.
          (2) 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.
          (3) The vessel--
                  (A) completes a stability test performed by a 
                qualified individual;
                  (B) has written stability and loading 
                instructions from a qualified individual that 
                are provided to the owner or operator; and
                  (C) has an assigned loading mark.
          (4) 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.
          (5) 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.
          (6) 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.
          (7) 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.
          (8) 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.
  (e)(1) 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 (d) 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 (d).
  (2) If the report required under this subsection includes a 
determination that the safety requirements under subsection (d) 
are not adequate or that additional safety measures are 
necessary, then 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 (d).
  (3) The alternative safety compliance program established 
under this subsection shall include requirements for--
          (A) vessel construction;
          (B) a vessel stability test;
          (C) vessel stability and loading instructions;
          (D) an assigned vessel loading mark;
          (E) a vessel condition survey at least twice in 5 
        years, not to exceed 3 years between surveys;
          (F) an out-of-water vessel survey at least once every 
        5 years;
          (G) maintenance of records to demonstrate compliance 
        with the program, and the availability of such records 
        for inspection; and
          (H) such other aspects of vessel safety as the 
        Secretary considers appropriate.
  (f)(1) For purposes of this section and section 4503a, the 
term ``built'' means, with respect to a vessel, that the 
vessel's construction has reached any of the following stages:
          (A) The vessel's keel is laid.
          (B) Construction identifiable with the vessel has 
        begun and assembly of that vessel has commenced 
        comprising of at least 50 metric tons or one percent of 
        the estimated mass of all structural material, 
        whichever is less.
  (2) In the case of a vessel greater than 79 feet overall in 
length, for purposes of paragraph (1)(A) a keel is deemed to be 
laid when a marine surveyor affirms that a structure adequate 
for serving as a keel for such vessel is in place and 
identified for use in the construction of such vessel.

[Sec. 4503a. Alternate safety compliance program

  [(a) Subject to subsection (c), beginning on the date that is 
3 years after the date that the Secretary prescribes an 
alternate safety compliance program, a fishing vessel, fish 
processing vessel, or fish tender vessel to which section 
4502(b) of this title applies shall comply with such an 
alternate safety compliance program, if the vessel--
          [(1) is at least 50 feet overall in length;
          [(2) is built before July 1, 2013; and
          [(3) is 25 years of age or older.
  [(b) A fishing vessel, fish processing vessel, or fish tender 
vessel built before July 1, 2013, that undergoes a major 
conversion completed after the later of July 1, 2013, or the 
date the Secretary prescribes an alternate safety compliance 
program under subsection (a), shall comply with such an 
alternate safety compliance program.
  [(c) For purposes of subsection (a), a separate alternate 
safety compliance program may be developed for a specific 
region or specific fishery.
  [(d) Notwithstanding subsection (a), vessels owned by a 
person that owns more than 30 vessels subject to that 
subsection are not required to meet the alternate safety 
compliance requirements of that subsection until January 1, 
2030, if that owner enters into a compliance agreement with the 
Secretary that provides for a fixed schedule for all of the 
vessels owned by that person to meet requirements of that 
subsection by that date and the vessel owner is meeting that 
schedule.
  [(e) A fishing vessel, fish processing vessel, or fish tender 
vessel to which section 4502(b) of this title applies that was 
classed before July 1, 2012 is not eligible to participate in 
an alternative safety compliance program prescribed under 
subsection (a) and, shall--
          [(1) remain subject to the requirements of a 
        classification society approved by the Secretary; and
          [(2) have on board a certificate from that society.
  [(f) For the purposes of this section, the term ``built'' has 
the meaning given that term in section 4503(f).]

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        CHAPTER 49--OCEANGOING NON-PASSENGER COMMERCIAL VESSELS

Sec.
4901. Surveillance requirements.

Sec. 4901. Surveillance requirements

  (a) In General.--A vessel engaged in commercial service that 
does not carry passengers, shall maintain a video surveillance 
system.
  (b) Applicability.--The requirements in this section shall 
apply to--
          (1) documented vessels with overnight accommodations 
        for at least 10 persons on board--
                  (A) is on a voyage of at least 600 miles and 
                crosses seaward of the Boundary Line; or
                  (B) is at least 24 meters (79 feet) in 
                overall length and required to have a load line 
                under chapter 51;
          (2) documented vessels of at least 500 gross tons as 
        measured under section 14502, or an alternate tonnage 
        measured under section 14302 as prescribed by the 
        Secretary under section 14104 on an international 
        voyage; and
          (3) vessels with overnight accommodations for at 
        least 10 persons on board that are operating for no 
        less than 72 hours on waters superjacent to the Outer 
        Continental Shelf.
  (c) Placement of Video and Audio Surveillance Equipment.--
          (1) In general.--The owner of a vessel to which this 
        section applies shall install video and audio 
        surveillance equipment aboard the vessel not later than 
        2 years after enactment of the Coast Guard 
        Authorization Act of 2022, or during the next scheduled 
        drydock, whichever is later.
          (2) Locations.--Video and audio surveillance 
        equipment shall be placed in passageways on to which 
        doors from staterooms open. Such equipment shall be 
        placed in a manner ensuring the visibility of every 
        door in each such passageway.
  (d) Notice of Video and Audio Surveillance.--The owner of a 
vessel to which this section applies shall provide clear and 
conspicuous signs on board the vessel notifying the crew of the 
presence of video and audio surveillance equipment.
  (e) Access to Video and Audio Records.--
          (1) In general.--The owner of a vessel to which this 
        section applies shall provide to any Federal, state, or 
        other law enforcement official performing official 
        duties in the course and scope of a criminal or marine 
        safety investigation, upon request, a copy of all 
        records of video and audio surveillance that the 
        official believes is relevant to the investigation.
          (2) Civil actions.--Except as proscribed by law 
        enforcement authorities or court order, the owner of a 
        vessel to which this section applies shall, upon 
        written request, provide to any individual or the 
        individual's legal representative a copy of all records 
        of video and audio surveillance--
                  (A) in which the individual is a subject of 
                the video and audio surveillance;
                  (B) the request is in conjunction with a 
                legal proceeding or investigation; and
                  (C) that may provide evidence of any sexual 
                harassment or sexual assault incident in a 
                civil action.
          (3) Limited access.--The owner of a vessel to which 
        this section applies shall ensure that access to 
        records of video and audio surveillance is limited to 
        the purposes described in this paragraph and not used 
        as part of a labor action against a crew member or 
        employment dispute unless used in a criminal or civil 
        action.
  (f) Retention Requirements.--The owner of a vessel to which 
this section applies shall retain all records of audio and 
video surveillance for not less than 150 days after the footage 
is obtained. Any video and audio surveillance found to be 
associated with an alleged incident should be preserved for not 
less than 4 years from the date of the alleged incident. The 
Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Coast Guard are 
authorized access to all records of video and audio 
surveillance relevant to an investigation into criminal 
conduct.
  (g) Definition.--In this section, the term ``owner'' means 
the owner, charterer, managing operator, master, or other 
individual in charge of a vessel.
  (h) Exemption.--Fishing vessels, fish processing vessels, and 
fish tender vessels are exempt from this section.

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PART E--MERCHANT SEAMEN LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND DOCUMENTS

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   CHAPTER 75--GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR LICENSING, CERTIFICATION, AND 
                             DOCUMENTATION


Sec.
7501. Duplicates.
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7511. Convicted sex offender as grounds for denial.

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Sec. 7511. Convicted sex offender as grounds for denial

  (a) Sexual Abuse.--A license, certificate of registry, or 
merchant mariner's document authorized to be issued under this 
part shall be denied to an individual who has been convicted of 
a sexual offense prohibited under chapter 109A of title 18, 
except for subsection (b) of section 2244 of title 18, or a 
substantially similar State, local, or Tribal offense.
  (b) Abusive Sexual Contact.--A license, certificate of 
registry, or merchant mariner's document authorized to be 
issued under this part may be denied to an individual who 
within 5 years before applying for the license, certificate, or 
document, has been convicted of a sexual offense prohibited 
under subsection (b) of section 2244 of title 18, or a 
substantially similar State, local, or Tribal offense.

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                 CHAPTER 77--SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION


Sec.
7701. General.
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7704a. Sexual harassment or sexual assault as grounds for suspension or 
          revocation.

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Sec. 7704a. Sexual harassment or sexual assault as grounds for 
                    suspension or revocation

  (a) Sexual Harassment.--If it is shown at a hearing under 
this chapter that a holder of a license, certificate of 
registry, or merchant mariner's document issued under this 
part, within 5 years before the beginning of the suspension and 
revocation proceedings, is the subject of an official finding 
of sexual harassment, then the license, certificate of 
registry, or merchant mariner's document may be suspended or 
revoked.
  (b) Sexual Assault.--If it is shown at a hearing under this 
chapter that a holder of a license, certificate of registry, or 
merchant mariner's document issued under this part, within 10 
years before the beginning of the suspension and revocation 
proceedings, is the subject of an official finding of sexual 
assault, then the license, certificate of registry, or merchant 
mariner's document shall be revoked.
  (c) Official Finding.--
          (1) In general.--In this section, the term ``official 
        finding'' means--
                  (A) a legal proceeding or agency finding or 
                decision that determines the individual 
                committed sexual harassment or sexual assault 
                in violation of any Federal, State, local, or 
                Tribal law or regulation; or
                  (B) a determination after an investigation by 
                the Coast Guard that, by a preponderance of the 
                evidence, the individual committed sexual 
                harassment or sexual assault if the 
                investigation affords appropriate due process 
                rights to the subject of the investigation.
          (2) Investigation by the coast guard.--An 
        investigation by the Coast Guard under paragraph (1)(B) 
        shall include, at a minimum, evaluation of the 
        following materials that, upon request, shall be 
        provided to the Coast Guard:
                  (A) Any inquiry or determination made by the 
                employer or former employer of the individual 
                as to whether the individual committed sexual 
                harassment or sexual assault.
                  (B) Any investigative materials, documents, 
                records, or files in the possession of an 
                employer or former employer of the individual 
                that are related to the claim of sexual 
                harassment or sexual assault by the individual.
          (3) Administrative law judge review.--
                  (A) Coast guard investigation.--A 
                determination under paragraph (1)(B) shall be 
                reviewed and affirmed by an administrative law 
                judge within the same proceeding as any 
                suspension or revocation of a license, 
                certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's 
                document under subsection (a) or (b).
                  (B) Legal proceeding.--A determination under 
                paragraph (1)(A) that an individual committed 
                sexual harassment or sexual assault is 
                conclusive in suspension and revocation 
                proceedings.

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PART F--MANNING OF VESSELS

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                          CHAPTER 81--GENERAL


Sec.
8101. Complement of inspected vessels.
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8108. Exemptions from manning and crew requirements.

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Sec. 8108. Exemptions from manning and crew requirements

  (a) In General.--The Secretary may provide an exemption 
described in subsection (b) to the owner or operator of a 
covered facility if each individual who is manning or crewing 
the covered facility is--
          (1) a citizen of the United States;
          (2) an alien lawfully admitted to the United States 
        for permanent residence; or
          (3) a citizen of the nation under the laws of which 
        the vessel is documented.
  (b) Requirements for Eligibility for Exemption.--An exemption 
under this subsection is an exemption from the regulations 
established pursuant to section 302(a)(3) of the Outer 
Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1356(a)(3)).
  (c) Limitations.--An exemption under this section--
          (1) shall provide that the number of individuals 
        manning or crewing the covered facility who are 
        described in paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a) 
        may not exceed two and one- half times the number of 
        individuals required to man or crew the covered 
        facility under the laws of the nation under the laws of 
        which the covered facility is documented; and
          (2) shall be effective for not more than 12 months, 
        but may be renewed by application to and approval by 
        the Secretary.
  (d) Application.--To be eligible for an exemption or a 
renewal of an exemption under this section, the owner or 
operator of a covered facility shall apply to the Secretary 
with an application that includes a sworn statement by the 
applicant of all information required for the issuance of the 
exemption.
  (e) Revocation.--
          (1) In general.--The Secretary--
                  (A) may revoke an exemption for a covered 
                facility under this section if the Secretary 
                determines that information provided in the 
                application for the exemption was false or 
                incomplete, or is no longer true or complete; 
                and
                  (B) shall immediately revoke such an 
                exemption if the Secretary determines that the 
                covered facility, in the effective period of 
                the exemption, was manned or crewed in a manner 
                not authorized by the exemption.
          (2) Notice required.--The Secretary shall provides 
        notice of a determination under subparagraph (A) or (B) 
        of paragraph (1) to the owner or operator of the 
        covered facility.
  (f) Review of Compliance.--The Secretary shall periodically, 
but not less than once annually, inspect each covered facility 
that operates under an exemption under this section to verify 
the owner or operator of the covered facility's compliance with 
the exemption. During an inspection under this subsection, the 
Secretary shall require all crew members serving under the 
exemption to hold a valid transportation security card issued 
under section 70105.
  (g) Penalty.--In addition to revocation under subsection (e), 
the Secretary may impose on the owner or operator of a covered 
facility a civil penalty of $10,000 per day for each day the 
covered facility--
          (1) is manned or crewed in violation of an exemption 
        under this subsection; or
          (2) operated under an exemption under this subsection 
        that the Secretary determines was not validly obtained.
  (h) Notification of Secretary of State.--The Secretary shall 
notify the Secretary of State of each exemption issued under 
this section, including the effective period of the exemption.
  (i) Definitions.--In this section:
          (1) Covered facility.--The term ``covered facility'' 
        means any vessel, rig, platform, or other vehicle or 
        structure, over 50 percent of which is owned by 
        citizens of a foreign nation or with respect to which 
        the citizens of a foreign nation have the right 
        effectively to control, except to the extent and to the 
        degree that the President determines that the 
        government of such foreign nation or any of its 
        political subdivisions has implemented, by statute, 
        regulation, policy, or practice, a national manning 
        requirement for equipment engaged in the exploring for, 
        developing, or producing resources, including non-
        mineral energy resources in its offshore areas.
          (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the 
        Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is 
        operating.

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PART G--MERCHANT SEAMEN PROTECTION AND RELIEF

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CHAPTER 101--GENERAL

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Sec. 10104. Requirement to report sexual offenses

  [(a) A master or other individual in charge of a documented 
vessel shall report to the Secretary a complaint of a sexual 
offense prohibited under chapter 109A of title 18, United 
States Code.
  [(b) A master or other individual in charge of a documented 
vessel who knowingly fails to report in compliance with this 
section is liable to the United States Government for a civil 
penalty of not more than $5,000.]
  (a) Mandatory Reporting by Crew Member.--
          (1) In general.--A crew member of a documented vessel 
        shall report to the Secretary any complaint or incident 
        of sexual harassment or sexual assault of which the 
        crewmember has first-hand or personal knowledge.
          (2) Penalty.--A crew member with first-hand or 
        personal knowledge of a sexual assault or sexual 
        harassment incident on a documented vessel who 
        knowingly fails to report in compliance with paragraph 
        (a)(1) is liable to the United States Government for a 
        civil penalty of not more than $5,000.
          (3) Amnesty.--A crew member who fails to make the 
        required reporting under paragraph (1) shall not be 
        subject to the penalty described in paragraph (2) if 
        the complaint is shared in confidence with the crew 
        member directly from the assaulted individual or the 
        crew member is a victim advocate as defined in section 
        40002(a) of the Violent Crime Control and Law 
        Enforcement Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12291(a)).
  (b) Mandatory Reporting by Vessel Owner.--
          (1) In general.--A vessel owner or managing operator 
        of a documented vessel or the employer of a seafarer on 
        that vessel shall report to the Secretary any complaint 
        or incident of harassment, sexual harassment, or sexual 
        assault in violation of employer policy or law, of 
        which such vessel owner or managing operator of a 
        vessel engaged in commercial service, or the employer 
        of the seafarer is made aware. Such reporting shall 
        include results of any investigation into the incident, 
        if applicable, and any action taken against the 
        offending crewmember.
          (2) Penalty.--A vessel owner or managing operator of 
        a vessel engaged in commercial service, or the employer 
        of a seafarer on that vessel who knowingly fails to 
        report in compliance with paragraph (1) is liable to 
        the United States Government for a civil penalty of not 
        more than $25,000.
  (c) Reporting Procedures.--
          (1) A report required under subsection (a) shall be 
        made as soon as practicable, but no later than 10 days 
        after the individual develops first-hand or personal 
        knowledge of the sexual assault or sexual harassment 
        incident to the Coast Guard National Command Center by 
        the fastest telecommunication channel available.
          (2) A report required under subsection (b) shall be 
        made immediately after the vessel owner, managing 
        operator, or employer of the seafarer gains knowledge 
        of a sexual assault or sexual harassment incident by 
        the fastest telecommunication channel available, and 
        such report shall be made to the Coast Guard National 
        Command Center--
                  (A) the nearest Coast Guard Captain of the 
                Port; or
                  (B) the appropriate officer or agency of the 
                government of the country in whose waters the 
                incident occurs.
          (3) A report required under subsections (a) and (b) 
        shall include, to the best of the reporter's 
        knowledge--
                  (A) the name, official position or role in 
                relation to the vessel, and contact information 
                of the individual making the report;
                  (B) the name and official number of the 
                documented vessel;
                  (C) the time and date of the incident;
                  (D) the geographic position or location of 
                the vessel when the incident occurred; and
                  (E) a brief description of the alleged sexual 
                harassment or sexual assault being reported.
          (4) After receipt of the report made under this 
        subsection, the Coast Guard will collect information 
        related to the identity of each alleged victim, alleged 
        perpetrator, and witness through means designed to 
        protect, to the extent practicable, the personal 
        identifiable information of such individuals.
  (d) Regulations.--The requirements of this section are 
effective as of the date of enactment of Coast Guard 
Authorization Act of 2022. The Secretary may issue additional 
regulations to implement the requirements of this section.

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CHAPTER 111--PROTECTION AND RELIEF

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Sec. 11101. Accommodations for seamen

  (a) On a merchant vessel of the United States the 
construction of which began after March 4, 1915 (except a 
yacht, pilot vessel, or vessel of less than 100 gross tons as 
measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate 
tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as 
prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this 
title)--
          (1) each place appropriated to the crew of the vessel 
        shall have a space of at least 120 cubic feet and at 
        least 16 square feet, measured on the floor or deck of 
        that place, for each seaman or apprentice lodged in the 
        vessel;
          (2) each seaman shall have a separate berth and not 
        more than one berth shall be placed one above another;
          (3) the place or berth shall be securely constructed, 
        properly lighted, drained, heated, and ventilated, 
        properly protected from weather and sea, and, as far as 
        practicable, properly shut off and protected from the 
        effluvium of cargo or bilge water; [and]
          (4) crew space shall be kept free from goods or 
        stores that are not the personal property of the crew 
        occupying the place in use during the voyage[.]; and
          (5) each crew berthing area shall be equipped with 
        information regarding--
                  (A) vessel owner or company policies 
                prohibiting sexual assault and sexual 
                harassment, retaliation, and drug and alcohol 
                usage; and
                  (B) procedures and resources to report 
                crimes, including sexual assault and sexual 
                harassment, including information--
                          (i) on the contact information, 
                        website address, and mobile application 
                        to the Coast Guard Investigative 
                        Services for reporting of crimes and 
                        the Coast Guard National Command 
                        Center;
                          (ii) on vessel owner or company 
                        procedures to report violations of 
                        company policy and access resources;
                          (iii) on resources provided by 
                        outside organizations such as sexual 
                        assault hotlines and counseling;
                          (iv) on the retention period for 
                        surveillance video recording after an 
                        incident of sexual harassment or sexual 
                        assault is reported; and
                          (v) additional items specified in 
                        regulations issued by, and at the 
                        discretion of, the Secretary of the 
                        department in which the Coast Guard is 
                        operating.
  (b) In addition to the requirements of subsection (a) of this 
section, a merchant vessel of the United States that in the 
ordinary course of trade makes a voyage of more than 3 days' 
duration between ports and carries a crew of at least 12 seamen 
shall have a hospital compartment, suitably separated from 
other spaces. The compartment shall have at least one bunk for 
each 12 seamen constituting the crew (but not more than 6 bunks 
may be required).
  (c) A steam vessel of the United States operating on the 
Mississippi River or its tributaries shall provide, under the 
direction and approval of the Secretary, an appropriate place 
for the crew that shall conform to the requirements of this 
section, as far as they apply to the steam vessel, by providing 
a properly heated sleeping room in the engineroom of the steam 
vessel properly protected from the cold, wind, and rain by 
means of suitable awnings or screens on either side of the 
guards or sides and forward, reaching from the boiler deck to 
the lower or main deck.
  (d) A merchant vessel of the United States, the construction 
of which began after March 4, 1915, having more than 10 seamen 
on deck, shall have at least one lighted, clean, and properly 
heated and ventilated washing place. There shall be provided at 
least one washing outfit for each 2 seamen of the watch. A 
separate washing place shall be provided for the fireroom and 
engineroom seamen, if their number is more than 10, that shall 
be large enough to accommodate at least one-sixth of them at 
the same time, and have a hot and cold water supply and a 
sufficient number of washbasins, sinks, and shower baths. In 
each washing space in a visible location there shall be 
information regarding procedures and resources to report crimes 
upon the vessel, including sexual assault and sexual 
harassment, and vessel owner or company policies prohibiting 
sexual assault and sexual harassment, retaliation, and drug and 
alcohol usage.
  (e) Forecastles shall be fumigated at intervals provided by 
regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Health and Human 
Services, with the approval of the Secretary, and shall have at 
least 2 exits, one of which may be used in emergencies.
  (f) The owner, charterer, managing operator, agent, master, 
or licensed individual of a vessel not complying with this 
section is liable to the United States Government for a civil 
penalty of at least $50 but not more than $500.

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PART J--MEASUREMENT OF VESSELS

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CHAPTER 143--CONVENTION MEASUREMENT

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Sec. 14305. Optional regulatory measurement

  (a) On request of the owner of a vessel measured under this 
chapter that is of United States registry or nationality, or a 
vessel operated under the authority of the United States, the 
Secretary also shall measure the vessel under chapter 145 of 
this title. The tonnages determined under that chapter shall be 
used in applying--
          (1) parts A, B, C, E, F, and G of this subtitle and 
        section 12116 of this title;
          (2) section 3(d)(3) of the Longshore and Harbor 
        Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 903(d)(3));
          (3) section 4 of the Bridge to Bridge Radiotelephone 
        Act (33 U.S.C. 1203(a));
          (4) section 4(a)(3) of the Ports and Waterways Safety 
        Act (33 U.S.C. 1223(a)(3));
          (5) [section 30506] section 30524 of this title;
          (6) sections 12118 and 12132 of this title;
          (7) section 12139(b) of this title;
          (8) sections 351, 352, 355, and 356 of the Ship Radio 
        Act (47 U.S.C. 351, 352, 354, and 354a);
          (9) section 403 of the Commercial Fishing Industry 
        Vessel Act (46 U.S.C. 3302 note);
          (10) the Officers' Competency Certificates 
        Convention, 1936, and section 8304 of this title;
          (11) the International Convention for the Safety of 
        Life at Sea as provided by IMCO Resolution A.494 (XII) 
        of November 19, 1981;
          (12) the International Convention on Standards of 
        Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for 
        Seafarers, 1978, as provided by IMO Resolution A.540 
        (XIII) of November 17, 1983;
          (13) the International Convention for the Prevention 
        of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the 
        Protocol of 1978 Relating to the International 
        Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 
        1973, as provided by IMO Resolution A.541 (XIII) of 
        November 17, 1983;
          (14) provisions of law establishing the threshold 
        tonnage levels at which evidence of financial 
        responsibility must be demonstrated; or
          (15) unless otherwise provided by law, any other law 
        of the United States in effect before July 19, 1994, 
        and not listed by the Secretary under section 14302(c) 
        of this title.
  (b) As long as the owner of a vessel has a request in effect 
under subsection (a) of this section, the tonnages determined 
under that request shall be used in applying the other 
provisions of law described in subsection (a) to that vessel.

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SUBTITLE III--MARITIME LIABILITY

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               CHAPTER 301--GENERAL LIABILITY PROVISIONS


Sec.
30101. Extension of jurisdiction to cases of damage or injury on land.
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[30106. Time limit on bringing maritime action for personal injury or 
          death.]
30106. Time limit on bringing maritime action.

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Sec. 30104. Personal injury to or death of seamen

   (a)  In General._A seaman injured in the course of 
employment, including an injury resulting from sexual assault 
or sexual harassment, or, if the seaman dies from the injury, 
the personal representative of the seaman may elect to bring a 
civil action at law, with the right of trial by jury, against 
the employer. Laws of the United States regulating recovery for 
personal injury to, or death of, a railway employee apply to an 
action under this section.
  (b) Limitation on Recovery by Aquaculture Workers.--
          (1) In general.--For purposes of subsection (a), the 
        term ``seaman'' does not include an individual who--
                  (A) is an aquaculture worker if State 
                workers' compensation is available to such 
                individual; and
                  (B) was, at the time of injury, engaged in 
                aquaculture in a place where such individual 
                had lawful access.
          (2) Aquaculture worker defined.--In this subsection, 
        the term ``aquaculture worker'' means an individual 
        who--
                  (A) is employed by a commercial enterprise 
                that is involved in the controlled cultivation 
                and harvest of aquatic plants and animals, 
                including--
                          (i) the cleaning, processing, or 
                        canning of fish and fish products;
                          (ii) the cultivation and harvesting 
                        of shellfish; and
                          (iii) the controlled growing and 
                        harvesting of other aquatic species;
                  (B) does not hold a license issued under 
                section 7101(c); and
                  (C) is not required to hold a merchant 
                mariner credential under part F of subtitle II.

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Sec. 30106. Time limit on bringing maritime action [for personal injury 
                    or death]

   [Except as otherwise] (a)  In General._Except as otherwise  
provided by law, a civil action for damages for personal injury 
or death arising out of a maritime tort must be brought within 
3 years after the cause of action arose.
  (b) Extension for Sexual Offense.--A civil action under 
subsection (a) arising out of a maritime tort for a claim of 
sexual harassment or sexual assault shall be brought not more 
than 5 years after the cause of action for a claim of sexual 
harassment or sexual assault arose.

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          CHAPTER 305--EXONERATION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY


Sec.

                    SUBCHAPTER I--General provisions

[30501. Definition.]
30501. Definitions.
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         SUBCHAPTER II--Exoneration and limitation of liability

[30503] 30521. Declaration of nature and value of goods.
[30504] 30522. Loss by fire.
[30505] 30523. General limit of liability.
[30506] 30524. Limit of liability for personal injury or death.
[30507] 30525. Apportionment of losses.
[30508] 30526. Provisions requiring notice of claim or limiting time for 
          bringing action.
[30509] 30527. Provisions limiting liability for personal injury or 
          death.
[30510] 30528. Vicarious liability for medical malpractice with regard 
          to crew.
[30511] 30529. Action by owner for limitation.
[30512] 30530. Liability as master, officer, or seaman not affected.

                    Subchapter I--General Provisions

[Sec. 30501. Definition

  [In this chapter, the term ``owner'' includes a charterer 
that mans, supplies, and navigates a vessel at the charterer's 
own expense or by the charterer's own procurement.]

Sec. 30501. Definitions

  In this chapter:
          (1) Covered small passenger vessel.--The term 
        ``covered small passenger vessel''--
                  (A) means a small passenger vessel, as 
                defined in section 2101 that is--
                          (i) not a wing-in-ground craft; and
                          (ii) carrying--
                                  (I) not more than 49 
                                passengers on an overnight 
                                domestic voyage; and
                                  (II) not more than 150 
                                passengers on any voyage that 
                                is not an overnight domestic 
                                voyage; and
                  (B) includes any wooden vessel constructed 
                prior to March 11, 1996, carrying at least 1 
                passenger for hire.
          (2) Owner.--The term ``owner'' includes a charterer 
        that mans, supplies, and navigates a vessel at the 
        charterer's own expense or by the charterer's own 
        procurement.

Sec. 30502. Application

  Except as to covered small passenger vessels, and as 
otherwise provided, this chapter (except section 30503) applies 
to seagoing vessels and vessels used on lakes or rivers or in 
inland navigation, including canal boats, barges, and lighters.

         Subchapter II--Exoneration and Limitation of Liability

Sec. [30503.]  30521. Declaration of nature and value of goods

  (a) In General.--If a shipper of an item named in subsection 
(b), contained in a parcel, package, or trunk, loads the item 
as freight or baggage on a vessel, without at the time of 
loading giving to the person receiving the item a written 
notice of the true character and value of the item and having 
that information entered on the bill of lading, the owner and 
master of the vessel are not liable as carriers. The owner and 
master are not liable beyond the value entered on the bill of 
lading.
  (b) Items.--The items referred to in subsection (a) are 
precious metals, gold or silver plated articles, precious 
stones, jewelry, trinkets, watches, clocks, glass, china, 
coins, bills, securities, printings, engravings, pictures, 
stamps, maps, papers, silks, furs, lace, and similar items of 
high value and small size.

Sec. [30504.]  30522. Loss by fire

  The owner of a vessel is not liable for loss or damage to 
merchandise on the vessel caused by a fire on the vessel unless 
the fire resulted from the design or neglect of the owner.

Sec. [30505.]  30523. General limit of liability

  (a) In General.--Except as provided in [section 30506] 
section 30524 of this title, the liability of the owner of a 
vessel for any claim, debt, or liability described in 
subsection (b) shall not exceed the value of the vessel and 
pending freight. If the vessel has more than one owner, the 
proportionate share of the liability of any one owner shall not 
exceed that owner's proportionate interest in the vessel and 
pending freight.
  (b) Claims Subject to Limitation.--Unless otherwise excluded 
by law, claims, debts, and liabilities subject to limitation 
under subsection (a) are those arising from any embezzlement, 
loss, or destruction of any property, goods, or merchandise 
shipped or put on board the vessel, any loss, damage, or injury 
by collision, or any act, matter, or thing, loss, damage, or 
forfeiture, done, occasioned, or incurred, without the privity 
or knowledge of the owner.
  (c) Wages.--Subsection (a) does not apply to a claim for 
wages.

Sec. [30506.]  30524. Limit of liability for personal injury or death

  (a) Application.--This section applies only to seagoing 
vessels, but does not apply to pleasure yachts, tugs, towboats, 
towing vessels, tank vessels, fishing vessels, fish tender 
vessels, canal boats, scows, car floats, barges, lighters, or 
nondescript vessels.
  (b) Minimum Liability.--If the amount of the vessel owner's 
liability determined under [section 30505] section 30523 of 
this title is insufficient to pay all losses in full, and the 
portion available to pay claims for personal injury or death is 
less than $420 times the tonnage of the vessel, that portion 
shall be increased to $420 times the tonnage of the vessel. 
That portion may be used only to pay claims for personal injury 
or death.
  (c) Calculation of Tonnage.--Under subsection (b), the 
tonnage of a self-propelled vessel is the gross tonnage without 
deduction for engine room, and the tonnage of a sailing vessel 
is the tonnage for documentation. However, space for the use of 
seamen is excluded.
  (d) Claims Arising on Distinct Occasions.--Separate limits of 
liability apply to claims for personal injury or death arising 
on distinct occasions.
  (e) Privity or Knowledge.--In a claim for personal injury or 
death, the privity or knowledge of the master or the owner's 
superintendent or managing agent, at or before the beginning of 
each voyage, is imputed to the owner.

Sec. [30507.]  30525. Apportionment of losses

  If the amounts determined under [sections 30505 and 30506] 
sections 30523 and 30524 of this title are insufficient to pay 
all claims--
          (1) all claimants shall be paid in proportion to 
        their respective losses out of the amount determined 
        under [section 30505] section 30523 of this title; and
          (2) personal injury and death claimants, if any, 
        shall be paid an additional amount in proportion to 
        their respective losses out of the additional amount 
        determined under [section 30506(b)] section 30524(b) of 
        this title.

Sec. [30508.]  30526. Provisions requiring notice of claim or limiting 
                    time for bringing action

  (a) Application.--This section applies only to seagoing 
vessels and covered small passenger vessels, but does not apply 
to pleasure yachts, tugs, towboats, towing vessels, tank 
vessels, fishing vessels, fish tender vessels, canal boats, 
scows, car floats, barges, lighters, or nondescript vessels.
  (b) Minimum Time Limits.--The owner, master, manager, or 
agent of a vessel transporting passengers or property between 
ports in the United States, or between a port in the United 
States and a port in a foreign country, may not limit by 
regulation, contract, or otherwise the period for--
          (1) giving notice of, or filing a claim for, personal 
        injury or death to less than [6 months] 2 years after 
        the date of the injury or death; or
          (2) bringing a civil action for personal injury or 
        death to less than [one year] 2 years after the date of 
        the injury or death.
  (c) Effect of Failure To Give Notice.--When notice of a claim 
for personal injury or death is required by a contract, the 
failure to give the notice is not a bar to recovery if--
          (1) the court finds that the owner, master, or agent 
        of the vessel had knowledge of the injury or death and 
        the owner has not been prejudiced by the failure;
          (2) the court finds there was a satisfactory reason 
        why the notice could not have been given; or
          (3) the owner of the vessel fails to object to the 
        failure to give the notice.
  (d) Tolling of Period To Give Notice.--If a claimant is a 
minor or mental incompetent, or if a claim is for wrongful 
death, any period provided by a contract for giving notice of 
the claim is tolled until the earlier of--
          (1) the date a legal representative is appointed for 
        the minor, incompetent, or decedent's estate; or
          (2) 3 years after the injury or death.

Sec. [30509.]  30527. Provisions limiting liability for personal injury 
                    or death

  (a) Prohibition.--
          (1) In general.--The owner, master, manager, or agent 
        of a vessel transporting passengers between ports in 
        the United States, or between a port in the United 
        States and a port in a foreign country, may not include 
        in a regulation or contract a provision limiting--
                  (A) the liability of the owner, master, or 
                agent for personal injury or death caused by 
                the negligence or fault of the owner or the 
                owner's employees or agents; or
                  (B) the right of a claimant for personal 
                injury or death to a trial by court of 
                competent jurisdiction.
          (2) Voidness.--A provision described in paragraph (1) 
        is void.
  (b) Emotional Distress, Mental Suffering, and Psychological 
Injury.--
          (1) In general.--Subsection (a) does not prohibit a 
        provision in a contract or in ticket conditions of 
        carriage with a passenger that relieves an owner, 
        master, manager, agent, operator, or crewmember of a 
        vessel from liability for infliction of emotional 
        distress, mental suffering, or psychological injury so 
        long as the provision does not limit such liability 
        when the emotional distress, mental suffering, or 
        psychological injury is--
                  (A) the result of physical injury to the 
                claimant caused by the negligence or fault of a 
                crewmember or the owner, master, manager, 
                agent, or operator;
                  (B) the result of the claimant having been at 
                actual risk of physical injury, and the risk 
                was caused by the negligence or fault of a 
                crewmember or the owner, master, manager, 
                agent, or operator; or
                  (C) intentionally inflicted by a crewmember 
                or the owner, master, manager, agent, or 
                operator.
          (2) Sexual offenses.--This subsection does not limit 
        the liability of a crewmember or the owner, master, 
        manager, agent, or operator of a vessel in a case 
        involving sexual harassment, sexual assault, or rape.

Sec. [30510.]  30528. Vicarious liability for medical malpractice with 
                    regard to crew

  In a civil action by any person in which the owner or 
operator of a vessel or employer of a crewmember is claimed to 
have vicarious liability for medical malpractice with regard to 
a crewmember occurring at a shoreside facility, and to the 
extent the damages resulted from the conduct of any shoreside 
doctor, hospital, medical facility, or other health care 
provider, the owner, operator, or employer is entitled to rely 
on any statutory limitations of liability applicable to the 
doctor, hospital, medical facility, or other health care 
provider in the State of the United States in which the 
shoreside medical care was provided.

Sec. [30511.]  30529. Action by owner for limitation

  (a) In General.--The owner of a vessel may bring a civil 
action in a district court of the United States for limitation 
of liability under this chapter. The action must be brought 
within 6 months after a claimant gives the owner written notice 
of a claim.
  (b) Creation of Fund.--When the action is brought, the owner 
(at the owner's option) shall--
          (1) deposit with the court, for the benefit of 
        claimants--
                  (A) an amount equal to the value of the 
                owner's interest in the vessel and pending 
                freight, or approved security; and
                  (B) an amount, or approved security, that the 
                court may fix from time to time as necessary to 
                carry out this chapter; or
          (2) transfer to a trustee appointed by the court, for 
        the benefit of claimants--
                  (A) the owner's interest in the vessel and 
                pending freight; and
                  (B) an amount, or approved security, that the 
                court may fix from time to time as necessary to 
                carry out this chapter.
  (c) Cessation of Other Actions.--When an action has been 
brought under this section and the owner has complied with 
subsection (b), all claims and proceedings against the owner 
related to the matter in question shall cease.

Sec. [30512.]  30530. Liability as master, officer, or seaman not 
                    affected

  This chapter does not affect the liability of an individual 
as a master, officer, or seaman, even though the individual is 
also an owner of the vessel.

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                      SUBTITLE V--MERCHANT MARINE

                             Part A--General

Chapter                                                             Sec.
      Policy, Studies, and Reports.................................50101
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PART A--GENERAL

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CHAPTER 503--ADMINISTRATIVE

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Sec. 50307. Maritime environmental and technical assistance program

  (a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation, acting 
through the Maritime Administrator, shall engage in the study, 
research, development, assessment, and deployment of emerging 
marine technologies and practices related to the maritime 
transportation system through the use of public vessels under 
the control of the Maritime Administration or private vessels 
under United States registry, and through partnerships and 
cooperative efforts with academic, public, private, and 
nongovernmental entities and facilities.
  (b) Components.--Under this section, the Secretary of 
Transportation shall identify, study, evaluate, test, 
demonstrate, or improve emerging marine technologies and 
practices to improve--
          (1) environmental performance to meet United States 
        Federal and international standards and guidelines, 
        including--
                  (A) reducing air emissions, water emissions, 
                or other ship discharges;
                  (B) increasing fuel economy or the use of 
                alternative fuels and alternative energy 
                (including the use of shore power); or
                  (C) controlling aquatic invasive species; or
                  (D) reducing propeller cavitation; [and]
          (2) the efficiency and safety of domestic maritime 
        industries[.]; and
          (3) technologies that quantifiably reduce underwater 
        noise from marine vessels, including noise produced 
        incidental to the propulsion of marine vessels.
  (c) Coordination.--Coordination under subsection (b)(2) may 
include--
          (1) activities that are associated with the 
        development or approval of validation and testing 
        regimes; and
          (2) certification or validation of emerging 
        technologies or practices that demonstrate significant 
        environmental or other benefits to domestic maritime 
        industries.
  (d) Assistance.--The Secretary of Transportation may accept 
gifts, or enter into cooperative agreements, contracts, or 
other agreements with academic, public, private, and 
nongovernmental entities and facilities to carry out the 
activities authorized under subsection (a).
  (e) Uses.--The results of activities conducted under 
subsection (b)(1) shall be used to inform--
          (1) the policy decisions of the United States related 
        to domestic regulations; and
          (2) the position of the United States on matters 
        before the International Maritime Organization.
  (f) Limitations on the Use of Funds.--Not more than three 
percent of the funds appropriated to carry out this section may 
be used for administrative purposes.

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                 CHAPTER 507--MONITORING AND MITIGATION

Sec.
50701. Near real-time monitoring and mitigation program for large 
          whales.
50702. Pilot project.

Sec. 50701. Near real-time monitoring and mitigation program for large 
                    whales

  (a) Establishment.--The Administrator of the Maritime 
Administration, in consultation with the Commandant of the 
Coast Guard, shall design and deploy a near real-time large 
whale monitoring and mitigation program (in this section 
referred to as the Program) informed by the technologies, 
monitoring methods, and mitigation protocols developed pursuant 
to the pilot program required under section 50702.
  (b) Purpose.--The purpose of the Program will be to reduce 
the risk to large whales of vessel collisions and to minimize 
other impacts.
  (c) Requirements.--In designing and deploying the Program, 
the Administrator shall--
          (1) prioritize species of large whales for which 
        vessel collision impacts are of particular concern;
          (2) prioritize areas where such vessel impacts are of 
        particular concern;
          (3) develop technologies capable of detecting and 
        alerting individuals and enforcement agencies of the 
        probable location of large whales on a near real-time 
        basis, to include real time data whenever possible;
          (4) inform sector-specific mitigation protocols to 
        effectively reduce takes of large whales; and
          (5) integrate technology improvements as such 
        improvements become available.
  (d) Authority.--The Administrator may make grants or enter 
into and contracts, leases, or cooperative agreements as may be 
necessary to carry out the purposes of this section on such 
terms as the Administrator considers appropriate, consistent 
with Federal acquisition regulations.

Sec. 50702. Pilot project

  (a) Establishment.--The Administrator of the Maritime 
Administration shall carry out a pilot monitoring and 
mitigation project for North Atlantic right whales (in this 
section referred to as the ``Pilot Program'') for purposes of 
informing a cost-effective, efficient, and results-oriented 
near real-time monitoring and mitigation program for large 
whales under 50701.
  (b) Pilot Project Requirements.--In carrying out the pilot 
program, the Administrator, in coordination with the Commandant 
of the Coast Guard, using best available scientific 
information, shall identify and ensure coverage of--
          (1) core foraging habitats of North Atlantic right 
        whales, including--
                  (A) the South of the Islands core foraging 
                habitat;
                  (B) the Cape Cod Bay Area core foraging 
                habitat;
                  (C) the Great South Channel core foraging 
                habitat; and
                  (D) the Gulf of Maine; and
          (2) important feeding, breeding, calving, rearing, or 
        migratory habitats of North Atlantic right whales that 
        co-occur with areas of high risk of mortality, serious 
        injury, or other impacts to such whales, including from 
        vessels or vessel strikes.
  (c) Pilot Project Components.--
          (1) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the 
        date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act 
        of 2022, the Administrator, in consultation with the 
        Commandant, Tribal governments, and with input from 
        affected stakeholders, shall design and deploy a near 
        real-time monitoring system for North Atlantic right 
        whales that--
                  (A) comprises the best available detection 
                and survey technologies to detect North 
                Atlantic right whales within core foraging 
                habitats;
                  (B) uses dynamic habitat suitability models 
                to inform the likelihood of North Atlantic 
                right whale occurrence in core foraging habitat 
                at any given time;
                  (C) coordinates with the Integrated Ocean 
                Observing System and Coast Guard vessel traffic 
                service centers, and may coordinate with 
                Regional Ocean Partnerships to leverage 
                monitoring assets;
                  (D) integrates historical data;
                  (E) integrates new near real-time monitoring 
                methods and technologies as they become 
                available;
                  (F) accurately verifies and rapidly 
                communicates detection data;
                  (G) creates standards for allowing ocean 
                users to contribute data to the monitoring 
                system using comparable near real-time 
                monitoring methods and technologies; and
                  (H) communicates the risks of injury to large 
                whales to ocean users in a way that is most 
                likely to result in informed decision making 
                regarding the mitigation of those risks.
          (2) National security considerations.--All monitoring 
        methods, technologies, and protocols under this section 
        shall be consistent with national security 
        considerations and interests.
          (3) Access to data.--The Administrator shall provide 
        access to data generated by the monitoring system 
        deployed under paragraph (1) for purposes of scientific 
        research and evaluation, and public awareness and 
        education, including through the NOAA Right Whale 
        Sighting Advisory System and WhaleMap or other 
        successive public web portals, subject to review for 
        national security considerations.
  (d) Mitigation Protocols.--The Administrator, in consultation 
with the Commandant, and with input from affected stakeholders, 
develop and deploy mitigation protocols that make use of the 
near real-time monitoring system deployed under subsection (c) 
to direct sector-specific mitigation measures that avoid and 
significantly reduce risk of serious injury and mortality to 
North Atlantic right whales.
  (e) Reporting.--
          (1) Preliminary report.--Not later than 2 years after 
        the date of the enactment of the Coast Guard 
        Authorization Act of 2022, the Administrator, in 
        consultation with the Commandant, shall submit to the 
        appropriate Congressional Committees and make available 
        to the public a preliminary report which shall 
        include--
                  (A) a description of the monitoring methods 
                and technology in use or planned for 
                deployment;
                  (B) analyses of the efficacy of the methods 
                and technology in use or planned for deployment 
                for detecting North Atlantic right whales;
                  (C) how the monitoring system is directly 
                informing and improving North American right 
                whale management, health, and survival;
                  (D) a prioritized identification of 
                technology or research gaps;
                  (E) a plan to communicate the risks of injury 
                to large whales to ocean users in a way that is 
                most likely to result in informed decision 
                making regarding the mitigation of those risks; 
                and
                  (F) additional information, as appropriate.
          (2) Final report.--Not later than 6 years after the 
        date of the enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization 
        Act of 2022, the Administrator, in consultation with 
        the Commandant, shall submit to the appropriate 
        congressional committees and make available to the 
        public a final report, addressing the components in 
        subparagraph (A) and including--
                  (A) an assessment of the benefits and 
                efficacy of the near real-time monitoring and 
                mitigation program;
                  (B) a strategic plan to expand the pilot 
                program to provide near real-time monitoring 
                and mitigation measures;
                          (i) to additional large whale species 
                        of concern for which such measures 
                        would reduce risk of serious injury or 
                        death; and
                          (ii) in important feeding, breeding, 
                        calving, rearing, or migratory habitats 
                        of whales that co-occur with areas of 
                        high risk of mortality or serious 
                        injury of such whales from vessel 
                        strikes or disturbance;
                  (C) a prioritized plan for acquisition, 
                deployment, and maintenance of monitoring 
                technologies;
                  (D) the locations or species for which the 
                plan would apply; and
                  (E) a budget and description of funds 
                necessary to carry out the strategic plan.
  (f) Additional Authority.--The Administrator may make grants 
enter into contracts, leases, or cooperative agreements as may 
be necessary to carry out the purposes of this section on such 
terms as the Administrator considers appropriate, consistent 
with Federal acquisition regulations.
  (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to 
be appropriated to the Administrator to carry out this section 
$17,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.
  (h) Definitions.--In this section and section 50701:
          (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term 
        ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the 
        Committee Transportation and Infrastructure of the 
        House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, 
        Science, and Transportation of the Senate.
          (2) Core foraging habitats.--The term ``core foraging 
        habitats'' means areas with biological and physical 
        oceanographic features that aggregate Calanus 
        finmarchicus and where North Atlantic right whales 
        foraging aggregations have been well documented.
          (3) Near real-time.--The term ``near real-time'' 
        means detected activity that is visual, acoustic, or in 
        any other form, of North Atlantic right whales that are 
        transmitted and reported as soon as technically 
        feasible after such detected activity has occurred.
          (4) Large whale.--The term ``large whale'' means all 
        Mysticeti species and species within the genera 
        Physeter and Orcinus.

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PART C--FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

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CHAPTER 535--CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUNDS

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Sec. 53501. Definitions

  In this chapter:
          (1) Agreement vessel.--The term ``agreement vessel'' 
        means--
                  (A) an eligible vessel or a qualified vessel 
                that is subject to an agreement under this 
                chapter; and
                  (B) a barge or container that is part of the 
                complement of a vessel described in 
                subparagraph (A) if provided for in the 
                agreement.
          (2) Eligible vessel.--The term ``eligible vessel'' 
        means--
                  (A) a vessel--
                          (i) constructed in the United States 
                        (and, if reconstructed, reconstructed 
                        in the United States), constructed 
                        outside the United States but 
                        documented under the laws of the United 
                        States on April 15, 1970, or 
                        constructed outside the United States 
                        for use in the United States foreign 
                        trade pursuant to a contract made 
                        before April 15, 1970;
                          (ii) documented under the laws of the 
                        United States; and
                          (iii) operated in the foreign or 
                        domestic trade of the United States or 
                        in the fisheries of the United States; 
                        [and]
                  (B) a commercial fishing vessel--
                          (i) constructed in the United States 
                        and, if reconstructed, reconstructed in 
                        the United States;
                          (ii) of at least 2 net tons but less 
                        than 5 net tons;
                          (iii) owned by a citizen of the 
                        United States;
                          (iv) having its home port in the 
                        United States; and
                          (v) operated in the commercial 
                        fisheries of the United States[.];
                  (C) a ferry, as such term is defined in 
                section 2101; and
                  (D) a passenger vessel or small passenger 
                vessel, as such terms are defined in section 
                2101, that has a passenger capacity of 50 
                passengers or greater.
          (3) Joint regulations.--The term ``joint 
        regulations'' means regulations prescribed jointly by 
        the Secretary and the Secretary of the Treasury under 
        section 53502(b) of this title.
          (4) Noncontiguous trade.--The term ``noncontiguous 
        trade'' means--
                  (A) trade between--
                          (i) one of the contiguous 48 States; 
                        and
                          (ii) Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or 
                        an insular territory or possession of 
                        the United States; and
                  (B) trade between--
                          (i) a place in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto 
                        Rico, or an insular territory or 
                        possession of the United States; and
                          (ii) another place in Alaska, Hawaii, 
                        Puerto Rico, or an insular territory or 
                        possession of the United States.
          (5) Qualified vessel.--The term ``qualified vessel'' 
        means--
                  (A) a vessel--
                          (i) constructed in the United States 
                        (and, if reconstructed, reconstructed 
                        in the United States), constructed 
                        outside the United States but 
                        documented under the laws of the United 
                        States on April 15, 1970, or 
                        constructed outside the United States 
                        for use in the United States foreign 
                        trade pursuant to a contract made 
                        before April 15, 1970;
                          (ii) documented under the laws of the 
                        United States; and
                          (iii) agreed, between the Secretary 
                        and the person maintaining the capital 
                        construction fund established under 
                        section 53503 of this title, to be 
                        operated in the United States foreign, 
                        Great Lakes, noncontiguous domestic, or 
                        short sea transportation trade or in 
                        the fisheries of the United States; 
                        [and]
                  (B) a commercial fishing vessel--
                          (i) constructed in the United States 
                        and, if reconstructed, reconstructed in 
                        the United States;
                          (ii) of at least 2 net tons but less 
                        than 5 net tons;
                          (iii) owned by a citizen of the 
                        United States;
                          (iv) having its home port in the 
                        United States; and
                          (v) operated in the commercial 
                        fisheries of the United States[.];
                  (C) a ferry, as such term is defined in 
                section 2101; and
                  (D) a passenger vessel or small passenger 
                vessel, as such terms are defined in section 
                2101, that has a passenger capacity of 50 
                passengers or greater.
          (6) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means--
                  (A) the Secretary of Commerce with respect to 
                an eligible vessel or a qualified vessel 
                operated or to be operated in the fisheries of 
                the United States; and
                  (B) the Secretary of Transportation with 
                respect to other vessels.
          (7) Short sea transportation trade.--The term ``short 
        sea transportation trade'' means the carriage by vessel 
        of cargo--
                  (A) that is--
                          (i) contained in intermodal cargo 
                        containers and loaded by crane on the 
                        vessel; or
                          (ii) loaded on the vessel by means of 
                        wheeled technology; and
                  (B) that is--
                          (i) loaded at a port in the United 
                        States and unloaded either at another 
                        port in the United States or at a port 
                        in Canada located in the Great Lakes 
                        Saint Lawrence Seaway System; or
                          (ii) loaded at a port in Canada 
                        located in the Great Lakes Saint 
                        Lawrence Seaway System and unloaded at 
                        a port in the United States.
          (8) United states foreign trade.--The term ``United 
        States foreign trade'' includes those areas in domestic 
        trade in which a vessel built with a construction-
        differential subsidy is allowed to operate under the 
        first sentence of section 506 of the Merchant Marine 
        Act, 1936.
          (9) Vessel.--The term ``vessel'' includes--
                  (A) cargo handling equipment that the 
                Secretary determines is intended for use 
                primarily on the vessel; and
                  (B) an ocean-going towing vessel, an ocean-
                going barge, or a comparable towing vessel or 
                barge operated on the Great Lakes.

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Sec. 53503. Establishing a capital construction fund

  (a) In General.--A citizen of the United States owning or 
leasing an eligible vessel may make an agreement with the 
Secretary under this chapter to establish a capital 
construction fund for the vessel.
  (b) Allowable Purpose.--The purpose of the agreement shall be 
to provide replacement vessels, additional vessels, or 
reconstructed vessels, built in the United States and 
documented under the laws of the United States, for operation 
in the United States foreign, Great Lakes, noncontiguous 
domestic, or short sea transportation (including transportation 
on a ferry, passenger vessel, or small passenger vessel, as 
such terms are defined in section 2101, that has a passenger 
capacity of 50 passengers or greater) trade or in the fisheries 
of the United States.

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CHAPTER 537--LOANS AND GUARANTEES

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SUBCHAPTER I--GENERAL

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Sec. 53706. Eligible purposes of obligations

  (a) In General.--To be eligible for a guarantee under this 
chapter, an obligation must aid in any of the following:
          (1)(A) Financing (including reimbursement of an 
        obligor for expenditures previously made for) the 
        construction, reconstruction, or reconditioning of a 
        vessel designed principally for research, or for 
        commercial use--
                  (i) in the coastwise or intercoastal trade;
                  (ii) on the Great Lakes, or on bays, sounds, 
                rivers, harbors, or inland lakes of the United 
                States;
                  (iii) in foreign trade as defined in section 
                109(b) of this title;
                  (iv) as an ocean thermal energy conversion 
                facility or plantship; or
                  (v) as a floating drydock in the 
                construction, reconstruction, reconditioning, 
                or repair of vessels.
          (B) A guarantee under subparagraph (A) may not be 
        made more than one year after delivery of the vessel 
        (or redelivery if the vessel was reconstructed or 
        reconditioned) unless the proceeds of the obligation 
        are used to finance the construction, reconstruction, 
        or reconditioning of a vessel or of facilities or 
        equipment related to marine operations.
          (2) Financing (including reimbursement of an obligor 
        for expenditures previously made for) the construction, 
        reconstruction, reconditioning, or purchase of a vessel 
        owned by citizens of the United States and designed 
        principally for research, or for commercial use in the 
        fishing industry.
          (3) Financing the purchase, reconstruction, or 
        reconditioning of a vessel or fishery facility--
                  (A) for which an obligation was guaranteed 
                under this chapter; and
                  (B) that, under subchapter II of this 
                chapter--
                          (i) is a vessel or fishery facility 
                        for which an obligation was accelerated 
                        and paid;
                          (ii) was acquired by the Federal Ship 
                        Financing Fund or successor account 
                        under section 53717 of this title; or
                          (iii) was sold at foreclosure begun 
                        or intervened in by the Secretary or 
                        Administrator.
          (4) Financing any part of the repayment to the United 
        States Government of any amount of a construction-
        differential subsidy paid for a vessel.
          (5) Refinancing an existing obligation (regardless of 
        whether guaranteed under this chapter) issued for a 
        purpose described in paragraphs (1)-(4), including a 
        short-term obligation incurred to obtain temporary 
        funds with the intention of refinancing.
          (6) Financing or refinancing (including reimbursement 
        of an obligor for expenditures previously made for) the 
        construction, reconstruction, reconditioning, or 
        purchase of a fishery facility.
          (7) Financing or refinancing--
                  (A) the purchase of individual fishing quotas 
                in accordance with section 303(d)(4) of the 
                Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and 
                Management Act (including the reimbursement of 
                obligors for expenditures previously made for 
                such a purchase);
                  (B) activities that assist in the transition 
                to reduced fishing capacity; or
                  (C) technologies or upgrades designed to 
                improve collection and reporting of fishery-
                dependent data, to reduce bycatch, to improve 
                selectivity or reduce adverse impacts of 
                fishing gear, or to improve safety.
          (8) Financing (including reimbursement of an obligor 
        for expenditures previously made for) the 
        reconstruction, reconditioning, retrofitting, repair, 
        or similar work in a shipyard located in the United 
        States--
                  (A) required for the vessel to be a vessel of 
                the United States;
                  (B) required for the vessel to be issued a 
                coastwise endorsement under chapter 121;
                  (C) to convert a civilian vessel of the 
                United States to a more useful military 
                configuration;
                  (D) for any vessel under contract to the 
                Federal Government; or
                  (E) for any vessel participating in--
                          (i) the Maritime Security Program or 
                        the Emergency Preparedness Program 
                        under chapter 531;
                          (ii) the Cable Security Fleet under 
                        chapter 532;
                          (iii) the Tanker Security Fleet under 
                        chapter 534; or
                          (iv) the National Defense Reserve 
                        Fleet under section 57100.
  (b) Non-Vessels Treated as Vessels.--An obligation guaranteed 
under subsection (a)(6) or (7) shall be treated, for purposes 
of this chapter, in the same manner and to the same extent as 
an obligation that aids in financing the construction, 
reconstruction, reconditioning, or purchase of a vessel, except 
with respect to provisions that by their nature can only be 
applied to vessels.
  (c) Priorities for Certain Vessels.--
          (1) Vessels.--In guaranteeing or making a commitment 
        to guarantee an obligation under this chapter, the 
        Administrator shall give priority to--
                  (A) a vessel that is otherwise eligible for a 
                guarantee and is constructed with assistance 
                under subtitle D of the Maritime Security Act 
                of 2003 (46 U.S.C. 53101 note);
                  (B) after applying subparagraph (A), a vessel 
                that is otherwise eligible for a guarantee and 
                that the Secretary of Defense determines--
                          (i) is suitable for service as a 
                        naval auxiliary in time of war or 
                        national emergency; and
                          (ii) meets a shortfall in sealift 
                        capacity or capability; and
                  (C) after applying subparagraphs (A) and (B), 
                Vessels of National Interest.
          (2) Time for determination.--The Secretary of Defense 
        shall determine whether a vessel satisfies paragraph 
        (1)(B) not later than 30 days after receipt of a 
        request from the Administrator for such a 
        determination.

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                       CHAPTER 541--MISCELLANEOUS


Sec
54101. Assistance for small shipyards.
54102. Assistance to reduce impacts of vessel strikes and noise on 
          marine mammals.

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Sec. 54102. Assistance to reduce impacts of vessel strikes and noise on 
                    marine mammals

  (a) In General.--The Administrator of the Maritime 
Administration, in coordination with the Secretary of the 
department in which the Coast Guard is operating, may make 
grants to, or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements 
with, academic, public, private, and nongovernmental entities 
to develop and implement mitigation measures that will lead to 
a quantifiable reduction in--
          (1) impacts to marine mammals from vessels; and
          (2) underwater noise from vessels, including noise 
        produced incidental to the propulsion of vessels.
  (b) Eligible Use.--Assistance under this section may be used 
to develop, assess, and carry out activities that reduce 
threats to marine mammals by--
          (1) reducing--
                  (A) stressors related to vessel traffic; and
                  (B) vessel strike mortality, and serious 
                injury; or
          (2) monitoring--
                  (A) sound; and
                  (B) vessel interactions with marine mammals.
  (c) Priority.--The Administrator shall prioritize assistance 
under this section for projects that--
          (1) is based on the best available science on methods 
        to reduce threats related to vessels traffic;
          (2) collect data on the reduction of such threats;
          (3) reduce--
                  (A) disturbances from vessel presence;
                  (B) mortality risk; or
                  (C) serious injury from vessel strikes; or
          (4) conduct risk assessments, or tracks progress 
        toward threat reduction.
  (d) Briefing.--The Administrator shall provide to the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives, and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate, an annual briefing that includes 
the following:
          (1) The name and location of each entity receiving a 
        grant under this section.
          (2) The amount of each such grant.
          (3) A description of the activities carried out with 
        assistance provided under this section.
          (4) An estimate of the impact that a project carried 
        out with such assistance has on the reduction of 
        threats to marine mammals.
  (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to 
be appropriated to the Administrator to carry out this section 
$10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, to 
remain available until expended.

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SUBTITLE VII--SECURITY AND DRUG ENFORCEMENT

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                CHAPTER 700--PORTS AND WATERWAYS SAFETY


                     SUBCHAPTER I--VESSEL OPERATIONS

Sec.
70001. Vessel traffic services.
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[70006. Establishment by the Secretary of the department in which the 
          Coast Guard is operating of anchorage grounds and regulations 
          generally.]
70006. Anchorage grounds.
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SUBCHAPTER I--VESSEL OPERATIONS

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[Sec. 70006. Establishment by Secretary of the department in which the 
                    Coast Guard is operating of anchorage grounds and 
                    regulations generally

  [(a) In General.--The Secretary of Homeland Security is 
authorized, empowered, and directed to define and establish 
anchorage grounds for vessels in all harbors, rivers, bays, and 
other navigable waters of the United States whenever it is 
manifest to the said Secretary that the maritime or commercial 
interests of the United States require such anchorage grounds 
for safe navigation and the establishment of such anchorage 
grounds shall have been recommended by the Chief of Engineers, 
and to adopt suitable rules and regulations in relation 
thereto; and such rules and regulations shall be enforced by 
the Coast Guard under the direction of the Secretary of 
Transportation: Provided, That at ports or places where there 
is no Coast Guard vessel available such rules and regulations 
may be enforced by the Chief of Engineers under the direction 
of the Secretary of Homeland Security. In the event of the 
violation of any such rules and regulations by the owner, 
master, or person in charge of any vessel, such owner, master, 
or person in charge of such vessel shall be liable to a penalty 
of up to $10,000. Each day during which a violation continues 
shall constitute a separate violation. The said vessel may be 
holden for the payment of such penalty, and may be seized and 
proceeded against summarily by libel for the recovery of the 
same in any United States district court for the district 
within which such vessel may be and in the name of the officer 
designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security.
  [(b) Definition.--As used in this section ``navigable waters 
of the United States'' includes all waters of the territorial 
sea of the United States as described in Presidential 
Proclamation No. 5928 of December 27, 1988.]

Sec. 70006. Anchorage grounds

  (a) Anchorage Grounds.--
          (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of the department 
        in which the Coast Guard is operating shall define and 
        establish anchorage grounds in the navigable waters of 
        the United States for vessels operating in such waters.
          (2) Relevant factors for establishment.--In carrying 
        out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall take into 
        account all relevant factors concerning navigational 
        safety, protection of the marine environment, proximity 
        to undersea pipelines and cables, safe and efficient 
        use of Marine Transportation System, and national 
        security.
  (b) Vessel Requirements.--Vessels, of certain sizes or type 
determined by the Secretary, shall--
          (1) set and maintain an anchor alarm for the duration 
        of an anchorage;
          (2) comply with any directions or orders issued by 
        the Captain of the Port; and
          (3) comply with any applicable anchorage regulations.
  (c) Prohibitions.--A vessel may not--
          (1) anchor in any Federal navigation channel unless 
        authorized or directed to by the Captain of the Port;
          (2) anchor in near proximity, within distances 
        determined by the Coast Guard, to an undersea pipeline 
        or cable, unless authorized or directed to by the 
        Captain of the Port; and
          (3) anchor or remain anchored in an anchorage ground 
        during any period in which the Captain of the Port 
        orders closure of the anchorage ground due to inclement 
        weather, navigational hazard, a threat to the 
        environment, or other safety or security concern.
  (d) Safety Exception.--Nothing in this section shall be 
construed to prevent a vessel from taking actions necessary to 
maintain the safety of the vessel or to prevent the loss of 
life or property.

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                       CHAPTER 701--PORT SECURITY


                          SUBCHAPTER I--GENERAL

Sec.
70101. Definitions.
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[70105. Transportation security cards.]
70105. Transportation worker identification credentials.
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SUBCHAPTER I--GENERAL

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Sec. 70105. Transportation [security cards]  worker identification 
                    credentials

  (a) Prohibition.--(1) The Secretary shall prescribe 
regulations to prevent an individual from entering an area of a 
vessel or facility that is designated as a secure area by the 
Secretary for purposes of a security plan for the vessel or 
facility that is approved by the Secretary under section 70103 
of this title unless the individual--
          (A) holds a [transportation security card] 
        transportation worker identification credential issued 
        under this section and is authorized to be in the area 
        in accordance with the plan; or
          (B) is accompanied by another individual who holds a 
        [transportation security card] transportation worker 
        identification credential issued under this section and 
        is authorized to be in the area in accordance with the 
        plan.
  (2) A person shall not admit an individual into such a secure 
area unless the entry of the individual into the area is in 
compliance with paragraph (1).
  (b) Issuance of [Cards] Credentials.--(1) The Secretary shall 
issue a biometric [transportation security card] transportation 
worker identification credential to an individual specified in 
paragraph (2), unless the Secretary determines under subsection 
(c) that the individual poses a security risk warranting denial 
of the [card] credential.
  (2) This subsection applies to--
          (A) an individual allowed unescorted access to a 
        secure area designated in a vessel or facility security 
        plan approved under section 70103 of this title;
          (B) an individual issued a license, certificate of 
        registry, or merchant mariners document under part E of 
        subtitle II of this title allowed unescorted access to 
        a secure area designated in a vessel security plan 
        approved under section 70103 of this title;
          (C) a vessel pilot;
          (D) an individual engaged on a towing vessel that 
        pushes, pulls, or hauls alongside a tank vessel allowed 
        unescorted access to a secure area designated in a 
        vessel security plan approved under section 70103 of 
        this title;
          (E) an individual with access to security sensitive 
        information as determined by the Secretary;
          (F) other individuals engaged in port security 
        activities as determined by the Secretary;
          (G) a member of the Armed Forces who--
                  (i) is undergoing separation, discharge, or 
                release from the Armed Forces under honorable 
                conditions;
                  (ii) applies for a [transportation security 
                card] transportation worker identification 
                credential; and
                  (iii) is otherwise eligible for such a [card] 
                credential; and
          (H) other individuals as determined appropriate by 
        the Secretary including individuals employed at a port 
        not otherwise covered by this subsection.
  (3) The Secretary may extend for up to one year the 
expiration of a biometric [transportation security card] 
transportation worker identification credential required by 
this section to align the expiration with the expiration of a 
license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner document 
required under chapter 71 or 73.
  (c) Determination of Terrorism Security Risk.--
          (1) Disqualifications.--
                  (A) Permanent disqualifying criminal 
                offenses.--Except as provided under paragraph 
                (2), an individual is permanently disqualified 
                from being issued a biometric [transportation 
                security card] transportation worker 
                identification credential under subsection (b) 
                if the individual has been convicted, or found 
                not guilty by reason of insanity, in a civilian 
                or military jurisdiction of any of the 
                following felonies:
                          (i) Espionage or conspiracy to commit 
                        espionage.
                          (ii) Sedition or conspiracy to commit 
                        sedition.
                          (iii) Treason or conspiracy to commit 
                        treason.
                          (iv) A Federal crime of terrorism (as 
                        defined in section 2332b(g) of title 
                        18), a crime under a comparable State 
                        law, or conspiracy to commit such 
                        crime.
                          (v) A crime involving a 
                        transportation security incident.
                          (vi) Improper transportation of a 
                        hazardous material in violation of 
                        section 5104(b) of title 49, or a 
                        comparable State law.
                          (vii) Unlawful possession, use, sale, 
                        distribution, manufacture, purchase, 
                        receipt, transfer, shipment, 
                        transportation, delivery, import, 
                        export, or storage of, or dealing in, 
                        an explosive or explosive device. In 
                        this clause, an explosive or explosive 
                        device includes--
                                  (I) an explosive (as defined 
                                in sections 232(5) and 844(j) 
                                of title 18);
                                  (II) explosive materials (as 
                                defined in subsections (c) 
                                through (f) of section 841 of 
                                title 18); and
                                  (III) a destructive device 
                                (as defined in 921(a)(4) of 
                                title 18 or section 5845(f) of 
                                the Internal Revenue Code of 
                                1986).
                          (viii) Murder.
                          (ix) Making any threat, or 
                        maliciously conveying false information 
                        knowing the same to be false, 
                        concerning the deliverance, placement, 
                        or detonation of an explosive or other 
                        lethal device in or against a place of 
                        public use, a State or other government 
                        facility, a public transportation 
                        system, or an infrastructure facility.
                          (x) A violation of chapter 96 of 
                        title 18, popularly known as the 
                        Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt 
                        Organizations Act, or a comparable 
                        State law, if one of the predicate acts 
                        found by a jury or admitted by the 
                        defendant consists of one of the crimes 
                        listed in this subparagraph.
                          (xi) Attempt to commit any of the 
                        crimes listed in clauses (i) through 
                        (iv).
                          (xii) Conspiracy or attempt to commit 
                        any of the crimes described in clauses 
                        (v) through (x).
                  (B) Interim disqualifying criminal 
                offenses.--Except as provided under paragraph 
                (2), an individual is disqualified from being 
                issued a biometric [transportation security 
                card] transportation worker identification 
                credential under subsection (b) if the 
                individual has been convicted, or found not 
                guilty by reason of insanity, during the 7-year 
                period ending on the date on which the 
                individual applies for such [card] credential, 
                or was released from incarceration during the 
                5-year period ending on the date on which the 
                individual applies for such [card] credential, 
                of any of the following felonies:
                          (i) Unlawful possession, use, sale, 
                        manufacture, purchase, distribution, 
                        receipt, transfer, shipment, 
                        transportation, delivery, import, 
                        export, or storage of, or dealing in, a 
                        firearm or other weapon. In this 
                        clause, a firearm or other weapon 
                        includes--
                                  (I) firearms (as defined in 
                                section 921(a)(3) of title 18 
                                or section 5845(a) of the 
                                Internal Revenue Code of 1986); 
                                and
                                  (II) items contained on the 
                                U.S. Munitions Import List 
                                under section 447.21 of title 
                                27, Code of Federal 
                                Regulations.
                          (ii) Extortion.
                          (iii) Dishonesty, fraud, or 
                        misrepresentation, including identity 
                        fraud and money laundering if the money 
                        laundering is related to a crime 
                        described in this subparagraph or 
                        subparagraph (A). In this clause, 
                        welfare fraud and passing bad checks do 
                        not constitute dishonesty, fraud, or 
                        misrepresentation.
                          (iv) Bribery.
                          (v) Smuggling.
                          (vi) Immigration violations.
                          (vii) Distribution of, possession 
                        with intent to distribute, or 
                        importation of a controlled substance.
                          (viii) Arson.
                          (ix) Kidnaping or hostage taking.
                          (x) Rape or aggravated sexual abuse.
                          (xi) Assault with intent to kill.
                          (xii) Robbery.
                          (xiii) Conspiracy or attempt to 
                        commit any of the crimes listed in this 
                        subparagraph.
                          (xiv) Fraudulent entry into a seaport 
                        in violation of section 1036 of title 
                        18, or a comparable State law.
                          (xv) A violation of the chapter 96 of 
                        title 18 (popularly known as the 
                        Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt 
                        Organizations Act) or a comparable 
                        State law, other than any of the 
                        violations listed in subparagraph 
                        (A)(x).
                  (C) Under want, warrant, or indictment.--An 
                applicant who is wanted, or under indictment, 
                in any civilian or military jurisdiction for a 
                felony listed in paragraph (1)(A), is 
                disqualified from being issued a biometric 
                [transportation security card] transportation 
                worker identification credential under 
                subsection (b) until the want or warrant is 
                released or the indictment is dismissed.
                  (D) Other potential disqualifications.--
                Except as provided under subparagraphs (A) 
                through (C), an individual may not be denied a 
                [transportation security card] transportation 
                worker identification credential under 
                subsection (b) unless the Secretary determines 
                that individual--
                          (i) has been convicted within the 
                        preceding 7-year period of a felony or 
                        found not guilty by reason of insanity 
                        of a felony--
                                  (I) that the Secretary 
                                believes could cause the 
                                individual to be a terrorism 
                                security risk to the United 
                                States; or
                                  (II) for causing a severe 
                                transportation security 
                                incident;
                          (ii) has been released from 
                        incarceration within the preceding 5-
                        year period for committing a felony 
                        described in clause (i);
                          (iii) may be denied admission to the 
                        United States or removed from the 
                        United States under the Immigration and 
                        Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et 
                        seq.); or
                          (iv) otherwise poses a terrorism 
                        security risk to the United States.
                  (E) Modification of listed offenses.--The 
                Secretary may, by rulemaking, add to or modify 
                the list of disqualifying crimes described in 
                paragraph (1)(B).
          (2) The Secretary shall prescribe regulations that 
        establish a waiver process for issuing a 
        [transportation security card] transportation worker 
        identification credential to an individual found to be 
        otherwise ineligible for such a [card] credential under 
        subparagraph (A), (B), or (D) of paragraph (1). In 
        deciding to issue a [card] credential to such an 
        individual, the Secretary shall--
                  (A) give consideration to the circumstances 
                of any disqualifying act or offense, 
                restitution made by the individual, Federal and 
                State mitigation remedies, and other factors 
                from which it may be concluded that the 
                individual does not pose a terrorism risk 
                warranting denial of the [card] credential; and
                  (B) issue a waiver to an individual without 
                regard to whether that individual would 
                otherwise be disqualified if the individual's 
                employer establishes alternate security 
                arrangements acceptable to the Secretary.
          (3) Denial of waiver review.--
                  (A) In general.--The Secretary shall 
                establish a review process before an 
                administrative law judge for individuals denied 
                a waiver under paragraph (2).
                  (B) Scope of review.--In conducting a review 
                under the process established pursuant to 
                subparagraph (A), the administrative law judge 
                shall be governed by the standards of section 
                706 of title 5. The substantial evidence 
                standard in section 706(2)(E) of title 5 shall 
                apply whether or not there has been an agency 
                hearing. The judge shall review all facts on 
                the record of the agency.
                  (C) Classified evidence.--The Secretary, in 
                consultation with the Director of National 
                Intelligence, shall issue regulations to 
                establish procedures by which the Secretary, as 
                part of a review conducted under this 
                paragraph, may provide to the individual 
                adversely affected by the determination an 
                unclassified summary of classified evidence 
                upon which the denial of a waiver by the 
                Secretary was based.
                  (D) Review of classified evidence by 
                administrative law judge.--
                          (i) Review.--As part of a review 
                        conducted under this section, if the 
                        decision of the Secretary was based on 
                        classified information (as defined in 
                        section 1(a) of the Classified 
                        Information Procedures Act (18 U.S.C. 
                        App.)), such information may be 
                        submitted by the Secretary to the 
                        reviewing administrative law judge, 
                        pursuant to appropriate security 
                        procedures, and shall be reviewed by 
                        the administrative law judge ex parte 
                        and in camera.
                          (ii) Security clearances.--Pursuant 
                        to existing procedures and 
                        requirements, the Secretary, in 
                        coordination (as necessary) with the 
                        heads of other affected departments or 
                        agencies, shall ensure that 
                        administrative law judges reviewing 
                        negative waiver decisions of the 
                        Secretary under this paragraph possess 
                        security clearances appropriate for 
                        such review.
                          (iii) Unclassified summaries of 
                        classified evidence.--As part of a 
                        review conducted under this paragraph 
                        and upon the request of the individual 
                        adversely affected by the decision of 
                        the Secretary not to grant a waiver, 
                        the Secretary shall provide to the 
                        individual and reviewing administrative 
                        law judge, consistent with the 
                        procedures established under clause 
                        (i), an unclassified summary of any 
                        classified information upon which the 
                        decision of the Secretary was based.
                  (E) New evidence.--The Secretary shall 
                establish a process under which an individual 
                may submit a new request for a waiver, 
                notwithstanding confirmation by the 
                administrative law judge of the Secretary's 
                initial denial of the waiver, if the request is 
                supported by substantial evidence that was not 
                available to the Secretary at the time the 
                initial waiver request was denied.
          (4) The Secretary shall establish an appeals process 
        under this section for individuals found to be 
        ineligible for a [transportation security card] 
        transportation worker identification credential that 
        includes notice and an opportunity for a hearing.
          (5) Upon application, the Secretary may issue a 
        [transportation security card] transportation worker 
        identification credential to an individual if the 
        Secretary has previously determined, under section 
        5103a of title 49, that the individual does not pose a 
        security risk.
  (d) Background Records Check.--(1) On request of the 
Secretary, the Attorney General shall--
          (A) conduct a background records check regarding the 
        individual; and
          (B) upon completing the background records check, 
        notify the Secretary of the completion and results of 
        the background records check.
  (2) A background records check regarding an individual under 
this subsection shall consist of the following:
          (A) A check of the relevant criminal history 
        databases.
          (B) In the case of an alien, a check of the relevant 
        databases to determine the status of the alien under 
        the immigration laws of the United States.
          (C) As appropriate, a check of the relevant 
        international databases or other appropriate means.
          (D) Review of any other national security-related 
        information or database identified by the Attorney 
        General for purposes of such a background records 
        check.
  (e) Restrictions on Use and Maintenance of Information.--(1) 
Information obtained by the Attorney General or the Secretary 
under this section may not be made available to the public, 
including the individual's employer.
  (2) Any information constituting grounds for denial of a 
[transportation security card] transportation worker 
identification credential under this section shall be 
maintained confidentially by the Secretary and may be used only 
for making determinations under this section. The Secretary may 
share any such information with other Federal law enforcement 
agencies. An individual's employer may only be informed of 
whether or not the individual has been issued the [card] 
credential under this section.
  (f) Definition.--In this section, the term ``alien'' has the 
meaning given the term in section 101(a)(3) of the Immigration 
and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(3)).
  (g) Applications for Merchant Mariners' Documents.--The 
Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for the Transportation 
Security Administration and the Commandant of the Coast Guard 
shall--
          (1) develop and, no later than 2 years after the date 
        of enactment of the Elijah E. Cummings Coast Guard 
        Authorization Act of 2020, implement a joint 
        application for merchant mariner's documents under 
        chapter 73 and for a [transportation security card] 
        transportation worker identification credential issued 
        under this section; and
          (2) upon receipt of a joint application developed 
        under paragraph (1) concurrently process an application 
        from an individual for merchant mariner's documents 
        under chapter 73 and an application from such 
        individual for a [transportation security card] 
        transportation worker identification credential under 
        this section.
  (h) Fees.--The Secretary shall ensure that the fees charged 
each individual applying for a [transportation security card] 
transportation worker identification credential under this 
section who has passed a background check under section 
5103a(d) of title 49, United States Code, and who has a current 
hazardous materials endorsement in accordance with section 1572 
of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, and each individual 
with a current merchant mariners' document who has passed a 
criminal background check under section 7302(d)--
          (1) are for costs associated with the issuance, 
        production, and management of the [transportation 
        security card] transportation worker identification 
        credential, as determined by the Secretary; and
          (2) do not include costs associated with performing a 
        background check for that individual, except for any 
        incremental costs in the event that the scope of such 
        background checks diverge.
  [(i) Implementation Schedule.--In implementing the 
transportation security card program under this section, the 
Secretary shall--
          [(1) establish a priority for each United States port 
        based on risk, including vulnerabilities assessed under 
        section 70102; and
          [(2) implement the program, based upon such risk and 
        other factors as determined by the Secretary, at all 
        facilities regulated under this chapter at--
                  [(A) the 10 United States ports that the 
                Secretary designates top priority not later 
                than July 1, 2007;
                  [(B) the 40 United States ports that are next 
                in order of priority to the ports described in 
                subparagraph (A) not later than January 1, 
                2008; and
                  [(C) all other United States ports not later 
                than January 1, 2009.]
  [(j)] (i) Priority Processing for Separating Service 
Members.--(1) The Secretary and the Secretary of Defense shall 
enter into a memorandum of understanding regarding the 
submission and processing of applications for [transportation 
security cards] transportation worker identification 
credentials under subsection (b)(2)(G).
  (2) Not later than 30 days after the submission of such an 
application by an individual who is eligible to submit such an 
application, the Secretary shall process and approve or deny 
the application unless an appeal or waiver applies or further 
application documentation is necessary.
  [(k)] (j) Deployment of Transportation [Security Card] Worker 
Identification Credential Readers.--
          (1) Pilot program.--
                  (A) In general.--The Secretary shall conduct 
                a pilot program to test the business processes, 
                technology, and operational impacts required to 
                deploy [transportation security card] 
                transportation worker identification credential 
                readers at secure areas of the marine 
                transportation system.
                  (B) Geographic locations.--The pilot program 
                shall take place at not fewer than 5 distinct 
                geographic locations, to include vessels and 
                facilities in a variety of environmental 
                settings.
                  (C) Commencement.--The pilot program shall 
                commence not later than 180 days after the date 
                of the enactment of the SAFE Port Act.
          (2) Correlation with transportation [security cards] 
        worker identification credentials.--
                  (A) In general.--The pilot program described 
                in paragraph (1) shall be conducted 
                concurrently with the issuance of the 
                [transportation security cards] transportation 
                worker identification credentials described in 
                subsection (b) to ensure [card] credential and 
                [card] credential reader interoperability.
                  (B) Fee.--An individual charged a fee for a 
                [transportation security card] transportation 
                worker identification credential issued under 
                this section may not be charged an additional 
                fee if the Secretary determines different 
                [transportation security cards] transportation 
                worker identification credentials are needed 
                based on the results of the pilot program 
                described in paragraph (1) or for other reasons 
                related to the technology requirements for the 
                [transportation security card] transportation 
                worker identification credential program.
          (3) Regulations.--Not later than 2 years after the 
        commencement of the pilot program under paragraph 
        (1)(C), the Secretary, after a notice and comment 
        period that includes at least 1 public hearing, shall 
        promulgate final regulations that require the 
        deployment of [transportation security card] 
        transportation worker identification credential readers 
        that are consistent with the findings of the pilot 
        program and build upon the regulations prescribed under 
        subsection (a).
          (4) Report.--Not later than 120 days before the 
        promulgation of regulations under paragraph (3), the 
        Secretary shall submit a comprehensive report to the 
        appropriate congressional committees (as defined in 
        section 2(1) of SAFE Port Act) that includes--
                  (A) the findings of the pilot program with 
                respect to technical and operational impacts of 
                implementing a [transportation security card] 
                transportation worker identification credential 
                reader system;
                  (B) any actions that may be necessary to 
                ensure that all vessels and facilities to which 
                this section applies are able to comply with 
                such regulations; and
                  (C) an analysis of the viability of equipment 
                under the extreme weather conditions of the 
                marine environment.
  [(l) Progress Reports.--Not later than 6 months after the 
date of the enactment of the SAFE Port Act, and every 6 months 
thereafter until the requirements under this section are fully 
implemented, the Secretary shall submit a report on progress 
being made in implementing such requirements to the appropriate 
congressional committees (as defined in section 2(1) of the 
SAFE Port Act).]
  [(m)] (k) Limitation.--The Secretary may not require the 
placement of an electronic reader for [transportation security 
cards] transportation worker identification credentials on a 
vessel unless--
          (1) the vessel has more individuals on the crew that 
        are required to have a [transportation security card] 
        transportation worker identification credential than 
        the number the Secretary determines, by regulation 
        issued under [subsection (k)(3)] subsection (j)(3), 
        warrants such a reader; or
          (2) the Secretary determines that the vessel is at 
        risk of a severe transportation security incident.
  [(n)] (l) The Secretary may use a secondary authentication 
system to verify the identification of individuals using 
[transportation security cards] transportation worker 
identification credentials when the individual's fingerprints 
are not able to be taken or read.
  [(o)] (m) Escorting.--The Secretary shall coordinate with 
owners and operators subject to this section to allow any 
individual who has a pending application for a [transportation 
security card] transportation worker identification credential 
under this section or is waiting for reissuance of such [card] 
credential, including any individual whose [card] credential 
has been lost or stolen, and who needs to perform work in a 
secure or restricted area to have access to such area for that 
purpose through escorting of such individual in accordance with 
subsection (a)(1)(B) by another individual who holds a 
[transportation security card] transportation worker 
identification credential. Nothing in this subsection shall be 
construed as requiring or compelling an owner or operator to 
provide escorted access.
  [(p)] (n) Processing Time.--The Secretary shall review an 
initial [transportation security card] transportation worker 
identification credential application and respond to the 
applicant, as appropriate, including the mailing of an Initial 
Determination of Threat Assessment letter, within 30 days after 
receipt of the initial application. The Secretary shall, to the 
greatest extent practicable, review appeal and waiver requests 
submitted by a [transportation security card] transportation 
worker identification credential applicant, and send a written 
decision or request for additional information required for the 
appeal or waiver determination, within 30 days after receipt of 
the applicant's appeal or waiver written request. For an 
applicant that is required to submit additional information for 
an appeal or waiver determination, the Secretary shall send a 
written decision, to the greatest extent practicable, within 30 
days after receipt of all requested information.
  [(q)] (o) Receipt and Activation of Transportation [Security 
Card] Worker Identification Credential.--
          (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the 
        date of publication of final regulations required by 
        [subsection (k)(3)] subsection (j)(3) of this section 
        the Secretary shall develop a plan to permit the 
        receipt and activation of [transportation security 
        cards] transportation worker identification credentials 
        at any vessel or facility described in subsection (a) 
        of this section that desires to implement this 
        capability. [This plan shall] Such receipt and 
        activation shall comply, to the extent possible, with 
        all appropriate requirements of Federal standards for 
        personal identity verification and credential.
          (2) Limitation.--The Secretary may not require any 
        such vessel or facility to provide [on-site activation 
        capability] on-site receipt and activation of 
        transportation worker identification credentials.

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Sec. 70114. Automatic identification systems

  (a) System Requirements.--(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the 
following vessels[, while operating on the navigable waters of 
the United States,] shall be equipped with and operate an 
automatic identification system under regulations prescribed by 
the Secretary:
          (A) While operating on the navigable waters of the 
        United States:
                  [(A)] (i) A self-propelled commercial vessel 
                of at least 65 feet overall in length.
                  [(B)] (ii) A vessel carrying more than a 
                number of passengers for hire determined by the 
                Secretary.
                  [(C)] (iii) A towing vessel of more than 26 
                feet overall in length and 600 horsepower.
                  [(D)] (iv) Any other vessel for which the 
                Secretary decides that an automatic 
                identification system is necessary for the safe 
                navigation of the vessel.
          (B) A vessel of the United States that is more than 
        65 feet overall in length, while engaged in fishing, 
        fish processing, or fish tendering operations on the 
        navigable waters of the United States or in the United 
        States exclusive economic zone.
  (2) The Secretary may--
          (A) exempt a vessel from paragraph (1) if the 
        Secretary finds that an automatic identification system 
        is not necessary for the safe navigation of the vessel 
        on the waters on which the vessel operates; and
          (B) waive the application of paragraph (1) with 
        respect to operation of vessels on navigable waters of 
        the United States specified by the Secretary if the 
        Secretary finds that automatic identification systems 
        are not needed for safe navigation on those waters.
  (b) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe regulations 
implementing subsection (a), including requirements for the 
operation and maintenance of the automatic identification 
systems required under subsection (a).

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TITLE III--STANDARDS AND ENFORCEMENT

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                 oil and hazardous substance liability

  Sec. 311. (a) For the purpose of this section, the term--
          (1) ``oil'' means oil of any kind or in any form, 
        including, but not limited to, petroleum, fuel oil, 
        sludge, oil refuse, and oil mixed with wastes other 
        than dredged spoil;
          (2) ``discharge'' includes, but is not limited to, 
        any spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, 
        emptying or dumping, but excludes (A) discharges in 
        compliance with a permit under section 402 of this Act, 
        (B) discharges resulting from circumstances identified 
        and reviewed and made a part of the public record with 
        respect to a permit issued or modified under section 
        402 of this Act, and subject to a condition in such 
        permit,,(C) continuous or anticipated intermittent 
        discharges from a point source, identified in a permit 
        or permit application under section 402 of this Act, 
        which are caused by events occurring within the scope 
        of relevant operating or treatment systems, and (D) 
        discharges incidental to mechanical removal authorized 
        by the President under subsection (c) of this section;
          (3) ``vessel'' means every description of watercraft 
        or other artificial contrivance used, or capable of 
        being used, as a means of transportation on water other 
        than a public vessel;
          (4) ``public vessel'' means a vessel owned or 
        bareboat-chartered and operated by the United States, 
        or by a State or political subdivision thereof, or by a 
        foreign nation, except when such vessel is engaged in 
        commerce;
          (5) ``United States'' means the States, the District 
        of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the 
        Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, 
        American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, and the Trust 
        Territory of the Pacific Islands;
          (6) ``owner or operator'' means (A) in the case of a 
        vessel, any person owning, operating, or chartering by 
        demise, such vessel, and (B) in the case of an onshore 
        facility, and an offshore facility, any person owning 
        or operating such onshore facility or offshore 
        facility, and (C) in the case of any abandoned offshore 
        facility, the person who owned or operated such 
        facility immediately prior to such abandonment;
          (7) ``person'' includes an individual, firm, 
        corporation, association, and a partnership;
          (8) ``remove'' or ``removal'' refers to containment 
        and removal of the oil or hazardous substances from the 
        water and shorelines or the taking of such other 
        actions as may be necessary to prevent, minimize, or 
        mitigate damage to the public health or welfare, 
        including, but not limited to, fish, shellfish, 
        wildlife, and public and private property, shorelines, 
        and beaches;
          (9) ``contiguous zone'' means the entire zone 
        established or to be established by the United States 
        under article 24 of the Convention on the Territorial 
        Sea and the Contiguous Zone;
          (10) ``onshore facility'' means any facility 
        (including, but not limited to, motor vehicles and 
        rolling stock) of any kind located in, on, or under, 
        any land within the United States other than submerged 
        land;
          (11) ``offshore facility'' means any facility of any 
        kind located in, on, or under, any of the navigable 
        waters of the United States, any facility of any kind 
        which is subject to the jurisdiction of the United 
        States and is located in, on, or under any other 
        waters, other than a vessel or a public vessel, and, 
        for the purposes of applying subsections (b), (c), (e), 
        and (o), any foreign offshore unit (as defined in 
        section 1001 of the Oil Pollution Act) or any other 
        facility located seaward of the exclusive economic 
        zone;
          (12) ``act of God'' means an act occasioned by an 
        unanticipated grave natural disaster;
          (13) ``barrel'' means 42 United States gallons at 60 
        degrees Fahrenheit;
          (14) ``hazardous substance'' means any substance 
        designated pursuant to subsection (b)(2) of this 
        section;
          (15) ``inland oil barge'' means a non-self-propelled 
        vessel carrying oil in bulk as cargo and certificated 
        to operate only in the inland waters of the United 
        States, while operating in such waters;
          (16) ``inland waters of the United States'' means 
        those waters of the United States lying inside the 
        baseline from which the territorial sea is measured and 
        those waters outside such baseline which are a part of 
        the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway;
          (17) ``otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the 
        United States'' means subject to the jurisdiction of 
        the United States by virtue of United States 
        citizenship, United States vessel documentation or 
        numbering, or as provided for by international 
        agreement to which the United States is a party;
          (18) ``Area Committee'' means an Area Committee 
        established under subsection (j);
          (19) ``Area Contingency Plan'' means an Area 
        Contingency Plan prepared under subsection (j);
          (20) ``Coast Guard District Response Group'' means a 
        Coast Guard District Response Group established under 
        subsection (j);
          (21) ``Federal On-Scene Coordinator'' means a Federal 
        On-Scene Coordinator designated in the National 
        Contingency Plan;
          (22) ``National Contingency Plan'' means the National 
        Contingency Plan prepared and published under 
        subsection (d);
          (23) ``National Response Unit'' means the National 
        Response Unit established under subsection (j);
          (24) ``worst case discharge'' means--
                  (A) in the case of a vessel, a discharge in 
                adverse weather conditions of its entire cargo; 
                and
                  (B) in the case of an offshore facility or 
                onshore facility, the largest foreseeable 
                discharge in adverse weather conditions;
          (25) ``removal costs'' means--
                  (A) the costs of removal of oil or a 
                hazardous substance that are incurred after it 
                is discharged; and
                  (B) in any case in which there is a 
                substantial threat of a discharge of oil or a 
                hazardous substance, the costs to prevent, 
                minimize, or mitigate that threat;
          (26) ``nontank vessel'' means a self-propelled vessel 
        that--
                  (A) is at least 400 gross tons as measured 
                under section 14302 of title 46, United States 
                Code, or, for vessels not measured under that 
                section, as measured under section 14502 of 
                that title;
                  (B) is not a tank vessel;
                  (C) carries oil of any kind as fuel for main 
                propulsion; and
                  (D) operates on the navigable waters of the 
                United States, as defined in section 2101(23) 
                of that title;
          (27) the term ``best available science'' means 
        science that--
                  (A) maximizes the quality, objectivity, and 
                integrity of information, including statistical 
                information;
                  (B) uses peer-reviewed and publicly available 
                data; and
                  (C) clearly documents and communicates risks 
                and uncertainties in the scientific basis for 
                such projects;
          (28) the term ``Chairperson'' means the Chairperson 
        of the Council;
          (29) the term ``coastal political subdivision'' means 
        any local political jurisdiction that is immediately 
        below the State level of government, including a 
        county, parish, or borough, with a coastline that is 
        contiguous with any portion of the United States Gulf 
        of Mexico;
          (30) the term ``Comprehensive Plan'' means the 
        comprehensive plan developed by the Council pursuant to 
        subsection (t);
          (31) the term ``Council'' means the Gulf Coast 
        Ecosystem Restoration Council established pursuant to 
        subsection (t);
          (32) the term ``Deepwater Horizon oil spill'' means 
        the blowout and explosion of the mobile offshore 
        drilling unit Deepwater Horizon that occurred on April 
        20, 2010, and resulting hydrocarbon releases into the 
        environment;
          (33) the term ``Gulf Coast region'' means--
                  (A) in the Gulf Coast States, the coastal 
                zones (as that term is defined in section 304 
                of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 
                U.S.C. 1453)), except that, in this section, 
                the term ``coastal zones'' includes land within 
                the coastal zones that is held in trust by, or 
                the use of which is by law subject solely to 
                the discretion of, the Federal Government or 
                officers or agents of the Federal Government)) 
                that border the Gulf of Mexico;
                  (B) any adjacent land, water, and watersheds, 
                that are within 25 miles of the coastal zones 
                described in subparagraph (A) of the Gulf Coast 
                States; and
                  (C) all Federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico;
          (34) the term ``Gulf Coast State'' means any of the 
        States of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and 
        Texas; and
          (35) the term ``Trust Fund'' means the Gulf Coast 
        Restoration Trust Fund established pursuant to section 
        1602 of the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, 
        Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the 
        Gulf Coast States Act of 2012.
  (b)(1) The Congress hereby declares that it is the policy of 
the United States that there should be no discharges of oil or 
hazardous substances into or upon the navigable waters of the 
United States, adjoining shorelines, or into or upon the waters 
of the contiguous zone, or in connection with activities under 
the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act or the Deepwater Port Act 
of 1974, or which may affect natural resources belonging to, 
appertaining to, or under the exclusive management authority of 
the United States (including resources under the Fishery 
Conservation and Management Act of 1976).
  (2)(A) The Administrator shall develop, promulgate, and 
revise as may be appropriate, regulations designating as 
hazardous substances, other than oil as defined in this 
section, such elements and compounds which, when discharged in 
any quantity into or upon the navigable waters of the United 
States or adjoining shorelines or the waters of the contiguous 
zone or in connection with activities under the Outer 
Continental Shelf Lands Act or the Deepwater Port Act of 1974, 
or which may affect natural resources belonging to, 
appertaining to, or under the exclusive management authority of 
the United States (including resources under the Fishery 
Conservation and Management Act of 1976), present an imminent 
and substantial danger to the public health or welfare, 
including, but not limited to, fish, shellfish, wildlife, 
shorelines, and beaches.
  (B) The Administrator shall within 18 months after the date 
of enactment of this paragraph, conduct a study and report to 
the Congress on methods, mechanisms, and procedures to create 
incentives to achieve a higher standard of care in all aspects 
of the management and movement of hazardous substances on the 
part of owners, operators, or persons in charge of onshore 
facilities, offshore facilities, or vessels. The Administrator 
shall include in such study (1) limits of liability, (2) 
liability for third party damages, (3) penalties and fees, (4) 
spill prevention plans, (5) current practices in the insurance 
and banking industries, and (6) whether the penalty enacted in 
subclause (bb) of clause (iii) of subparagraph (B) of 
subsection (b)(2) of section 311 of Public Law 92-500 should be 
enacted.
  (3) The discharge of oil or hazardous substances (i) into or 
upon the navigable waters of the United States, adjoining 
shorelines, or into or upon the waters of the contiguous zone, 
or (ii) in connection with activities under the Outer 
Continental Shelf Lands Act or the Deepwater Port Act of 1974, 
or which may affect natural resources belonging to, 
appertaining to, or under the exclusive management authority of 
the United States (including resources under the Fishery 
Conservation and Management Act of 1976), in such quantities as 
may be harmful as determined by the President under paragraph 
(4) of this subsection, is prohibited, except (A) in the case 
of such discharges into the waters of the contiguous zone or 
which may affect natural resources belonging to, appertaining 
to, or under the exclusive management authority of the United 
States (including resources under the Fishery Conservation and 
Management Act of 1976), where permitted under the Protocol of 
1978 Relating to the International Convention for the 
Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, and (B) where 
permitted in quantities and at times and locations or under 
such circumstances or conditions as the President may, by 
regulation, determine not to be harmful. Any regulations issued 
under this subsection shall be consistent with maritime safety 
and with marine and navigation laws and regulations and 
applicable water quality standards.
  (4) The President shall by regulation determine for the 
purposes of this section those quantities of oil and any 
hazardous substances the discharge of which may be harmful to 
the public health or welfare or the environment of the United 
States, including but not limited to fish, shellfish, wildlife, 
and public and private property, shorelines, and beaches.
  (5) Any person in charge of a vessel or of an onshore 
facility or an offshore facility shall, as soon as he has 
knowledge of any discharge of oil or a hazardous substance from 
such vessel or facility in violation of paragraph (3) of this 
subsection, immediately notify the appropriate agency of the 
United States Government of such discharge. The Federal agency 
shall immediately notify the appropriate State agency of any 
State which is, or may reasonably be expected to be, affected 
by the discharge of oil or a hazardous substance. Any such 
person (A) in charge of a vessel from which oil or a hazardous 
substance is discharged in violation of paragraph (3)(i) of 
this subsection, or (B) in charge of a vessel from which oil or 
a hazardous substance is discharged in violation of paragraph 
(3)(ii) of this subsection and who is otherwise subject to the 
jurisdiction of the United States at the time of the discharge, 
or (C) in charge of an onshore facility or an offshore 
facility, who fails to notify immediately such agency of such 
discharge shall, upon conviction, be fined in accordance with 
title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned for not more than 5 
years, or both. Notification received pursuant to this 
paragraph shall not be used against any such natural person in 
any criminal case, except a prosecution for perjury or for 
giving a false statement.
          (6) Administrative penalties.--
                  (A) Violations.--Any owner, operator, or 
                person in charge of any vessel, onshore 
                facility, or offshore facility--
                          (i) from which oil or a hazardous 
                        substance is discharged in violation of 
                        paragraph (3), or
                          (ii) who fails or refuses to comply 
                        with any regulation issued under 
                        subsection (j) to which that owner, 
                        operator, or person in charge is 
                        subject,
                may be assessed a class I or class II civil 
                penalty by the Secretary of the department in 
                which the Coast Guard is operating, the 
                Secretary of Transportation, or the 
                Administrator.
                  (B) Classes of penalties.--
                          (i) Class i.--The amount of a class I 
                        civil penalty under subparagraph (A) 
                        may not exceed $10,000 per violation, 
                        except that the maximum amount of any 
                        class I civil penalty under this 
                        subparagraph shall not exceed $25,000. 
                        Before assessing a civil penalty under 
                        this clause, the Administrator or 
                        Secretary, as the case may be, shall 
                        give to the person to be assessed such 
                        penalty written notice of the 
                        Administrator's or Secretary's proposal 
                        to assess the penalty and the 
                        opportunity to request, within 30 days 
                        of the date the notice is received by 
                        such person, a hearing on the proposed 
                        penalty. Such hearing shall not be 
                        subject to section 554 or 556 of title 
                        5, United States Code, but shall 
                        provide a reasonable opportunity to be 
                        heard and to present evidence.
                          (ii) Class ii.--The amount of a class 
                        II civil penalty under subparagraph (A) 
                        may not exceed $10,000 per day for each 
                        day during which the violation 
                        continues; except that the maximum 
                        amount of any class II civil penalty 
                        under this subparagraph shall not 
                        exceed $125,000. Except as otherwise 
                        provided in this subsection, a class II 
                        civil penalty shall be assessed and 
                        collected in the same manner, and 
                        subject to the same provisions, as in 
                        the case of civil penalties assessed 
                        and collected after notice and 
                        opportunity for a hearing on the record 
                        in accordance with section 554 of title 
                        5, United States Code. The 
                        Administrator and Secretary may issue 
                        rules for discovery procedures for 
                        hearings under this paragraph.
                  (C) Rights of interested persons.--
                          (i) Public notice.--Before issuing an 
                        order assessing a class II civil 
                        penalty under this paragraph the 
                        Administrator or Secretary, as the case 
                        may be, shall provide public notice of 
                        and reasonable opportunity to comment 
                        on the proposed issuance of such order.
                          (ii) Presentation of evidence.--Any 
                        person who comments on a proposed 
                        assessment of a class II civil penalty 
                        under this paragraph shall be given 
                        notice of any hearing held under this 
                        paragraph and of the order assessing 
                        such penalty. In any hearing held under 
                        this paragraph, such person shall have 
                        a reasonable opportunity to be heard 
                        and to present evidence.
                          (iii) Rights of interested persons to 
                        a hearing.--If no hearing is held under 
                        subparagraph (B) before issuance of an 
                        order assessing a class II civil 
                        penalty under this paragraph, any 
                        person who commented on the proposed 
                        assessment may petition, within 30 days 
                        after the issuance of such order, the 
                        Administrator or Secretary, as the case 
                        may be, to set aside such order and to 
                        provide a hearing on the penalty. If 
                        the evidence presented by the 
                        petitioner in support of the petition 
                        is material and was not considered in 
                        the issuance of the order, the 
                        Administrator or Secretary shall 
                        immediately set aside such order and 
                        provide a hearing in accordance with 
                        subparagraph (B)(ii). If the 
                        Administrator or Secretary denies a 
                        hearing under this clause, the 
                        Administrator or Secretary shall 
                        provide to the petitioner, and publish 
                        in the Federal Register, notice of and 
                        the reasons for such denial.
                  (D) Finality of order.--An order assessing a 
                class II civil penalty under this paragraph 
                shall become final 30 days after its issuance 
                unless a petition for judicial review is filed 
                under subparagraph (G) or a hearing is 
                requested under subparagraph (C)(iii). If such 
                a hearing is denied, such order shall become 
                final 30 days after such denial.
                  (E) Effect of order.--Action taken by the 
                Administrator or Secretary, as the case may be, 
                under this paragraph shall not affect or limit 
                the Administrator's or Secretary's authority to 
                enforce any provision of this Act; except that 
                any violation--
                          (i) with respect to which the 
                        Administrator or Secretary has 
                        commenced and is diligently prosecuting 
                        an action to assess a class II civil 
                        penalty under this paragraph, or
                          (ii) for which the Administrator or 
                        Secretary has issued a final order 
                        assessing a class II civil penalty not 
                        subject to further judicial review and 
                        the violator has paid a penalty 
                        assessed under this paragraph,
                shall not be the subject of a civil penalty 
                action under section 309(d), 309(g), or 505 of 
                this Act or under paragraph (7).
                  (F) Effect of action on compliance.--No 
                action by the Administrator or Secretary under 
                this paragraph shall affect any person's 
                obligation to comply with any section of this 
                Act.
                  (G) Judicial review.--Any person against whom 
                a civil penalty is assessed under this 
                paragraph or who commented on the proposed 
                assessment of such penalty in accordance with 
                subparagraph (C) may obtain review of such 
                assessment--
                          (i) in the case of assessment of a 
                        class I civil penalty, in the United 
                        States District Court for the District 
                        of Columbia or in the district in which 
                        the violation is alleged to have 
                        occurred, or
                          (ii) in the case of assessment of a 
                        class II civil penalty, in United 
                        States Court of Appeals for the 
                        District of Columbia Circuit or for any 
                        other circuit in which such person 
                        resides or transacts business,
                by filing a notice of appeal in such court 
                within the 30-day period beginning on the date 
                the civil penalty order is issued and by 
                simultaneously sending a copy of such notice by 
                certified mail to the Administrator or 
                Secretary, as the case may be, and the Attorney 
                General. The Administrator or Secretary shall 
                promptly file in such court a certified copy of 
                the record on which the order was issued. Such 
                court shall not set aside or remand such order 
                unless there is not substantial evidence in the 
                record, taken as a whole, to support the 
                finding of a violation or unless the 
                Administrator's or Secretary's assessment of 
                the penalty constitutes an abuse of discretion 
                and shall not impose additional civil penalties 
                for the same violation unless the 
                Administrator's or Secretary's assessment of 
                the penalty constitutes an abuse of discretion.
                  (H) Collection.--If any person fails to pay 
                an assessment of a civil penalty--
                          (i) after the assessment has become 
                        final, or
                          (ii) after a court in an action 
                        brought under subparagraph (G) has 
                        entered a final judgment in favor of 
                        the Administrator or Secretary, as the 
                        case may be,
                the Administrator or Secretary shall request 
                the Attorney General to bring a civil action in 
                an appropriate district court to recover the 
                amount assessed (plus interest at currently 
                prevailing rates from the date of the final 
                order or the date of the final judgment, as the 
                case may be). In such an action, the validity, 
                amount, and appropriateness of such penalty 
                shall not be subject to review. Any person who 
                fails to pay on a timely basis the amount of an 
                assessment of a civil penalty as described in 
                the first sentence of this subparagraph shall 
                be required to pay, in addition to such amount 
                and interest, attorneys fees and costs for 
                collection proceedings and a quarterly 
                nonpayment penalty for each quarter during 
                which such failure to pay persists. Such 
                nonpayment penalty shall be in an amount equal 
                to 20 percent of the aggregate amount of such 
                person's penalties and nonpayment penalties 
                which are unpaid as of the beginning of such 
                quarter.
                  (I) Subpoenas.--The Administrator or 
                Secretary, as the case may be, may issue 
                subpoenas for the attendance and testimony of 
                witnesses and the production of relevant 
                papers, books, or documents in connection with 
                hearings under this paragraph. In case of 
                contumacy or refusal to obey a subpoena issued 
                pursuant to this subparagraph and served upon 
                any person, the district court of the United 
                States for any district in which such person is 
                found, resides, or transacts business, upon 
                application by the United States and after 
                notice to such person, shall have jurisdiction 
                to issue an order requiring such person to 
                appear and give testimony before the 
                administrative law judge or to appear and 
                produce documents before the administrative law 
                judge, or both, and any failure to obey such 
                order of the court may be punished by such 
                court as a contempt thereof.
          (7) Civil penalty action.--
                  (A) Discharge, generally.--Any person who is 
                the owner, operator, or person in charge of any 
                vessel, onshore facility, or offshore facility 
                from which oil or a hazardous substance is 
                discharged in violation of paragraph (3), shall 
                be subject to a civil penalty in an amount up 
                to $25,000 per day of violation or an amount up 
                to $1,000 per barrel of oil or unit of 
                reportable quantity of hazardous substances 
                discharged.
                  (B) Failure to remove or comply.--Any person 
                described in subparagraph (A) who, without 
                sufficient cause--
                          (i) fails to properly carry out 
                        removal of the discharge under an order 
                        of the President pursuant to subsection 
                        (c); or
                          (ii) fails to comply with an order 
                        pursuant to subsection (e)(1)(B);
                shall be subject to a civil penalty in an 
                amount up to $25,000 per day of violation or an 
                amount up to 3 times the costs incurred by the 
                Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund as a result of 
                such failure.
                  (C) Failure to comply with regulation.--Any 
                person who fails or refuses to comply with any 
                regulation issued under subsection (j) shall be 
                subject to a civil penalty in an amount up to 
                $25,000 per day of violation.
                  (D) Gross negligence.--In any case in which a 
                violation of paragraph (3) was the result of 
                gross negligence or willful misconduct of a 
                person described in subparagraph (A), the 
                person shall be subject to a civil penalty of 
                not less than $100,000, and not more than 
                $3,000 per barrel of oil or unit of reportable 
                quantity of hazardous substance discharged.
                  (E) Jurisdiction.--An action to impose a 
                civil penalty under this paragraph may be 
                brought in the district court of the United 
                States for the district in which the defendant 
                is located, resides, or is doing business, and 
                such court shall have jurisdiction to assess 
                such penalty.
                  (F) Limitation.--A person is not liable for a 
                civil penalty under this paragraph for a 
                discharge if the person has been assessed a 
                civil penalty under paragraph (6) for the 
                discharge.
          (8) Determination of amount.--In determining the 
        amount of a civil penalty under paragraphs (6) and (7), 
        the Administrator, Secretary, or the court, as the case 
        may be, shall consider the seriousness of the violation 
        or violations, the economic benefit to the violator, if 
        any, resulting from the violation, the degree of 
        culpability involved, any other penalty for the same 
        incident, any history of prior violations, the nature, 
        extent, and degree of success of any efforts of the 
        violator to minimize or mitigate the effects of the 
        discharge, the economic impact of the penalty on the 
        violator, and any other matters as justice may require.
          (9) Mitigation of damage.--In addition to 
        establishing a penalty for the discharge of oil or a 
        hazardous substance, the Administrator or the Secretary 
        of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating 
        may act to mitigate the damage to the public health or 
        welfare caused by such discharge. The cost of such 
        mitigation shall be deemed a cost incurred under 
        subsection (c) of this section for the removal of such 
        substance by the United States Government.
          (10) Recovery of removal costs.--Any costs of removal 
        incurred in connection with a discharge excluded by 
        subsection (a)(2)(C) of this section shall be 
        recoverable from the owner or operator of the source of 
        the discharge in an action brought under section 309(b) 
        of this Act.
          (11) Limitation.--Civil penalties shall not be 
        assessed under both this section and section 309 for 
        the same discharge.
  (12) Withholding Clearance.--If any owner, operator, or 
person in charge of a vessel is liable for a civil penalty 
under this subsection, or if reasonable cause exists to believe 
that the owner, operator, or person in charge may be subject to 
a civil penalty under this subsection, the Secretary of the 
Treasury, upon the request of the Secretary of the department 
in which the Coast Guard is operating or the Administrator, 
shall with respect to such vessel refuse or revoke--
          (A) the clearance required by section 4197 of the 
        Revised Statutes of the United States (46 U.S.C. App. 
        91);
          (B) a permit to proceed under section 4367 of the 
        Revised Statutes of the United States (46 U.S.C. App. 
        313); and
          (C) a permit to depart required under section 443 of 
        the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1443);
as applicable. Clearance or a permit refused or revoked under 
this paragraph may be granted upon the filing of a bond or 
other surety satisfactory to the Secretary of the department in 
which the Coast Guard is operating or the Administrator.
  (c) Federal Removal Authority.--
          (1) General removal requirement.--(A) The President 
        shall, in accordance with the National Contingency Plan 
        and any appropriate Area Contingency Plan, ensure 
        effective and immediate removal of a discharge, and 
        mitigation or prevention of a substantial threat of a 
        discharge, of oil or a hazardous substance--
                  (i) into or on the navigable waters;
                  (ii) on the adjoining shorelines to the 
                navigable waters;
                  (iii) into or on the waters of the exclusive 
                economic zone; or
                  (iv) that may affect natural resources 
                belonging to, appertaining to, or under the 
                exclusive management authority of the United 
                States.
          (B) In carrying out this paragraph, the President 
        may--
                  (i) remove or arrange for the removal of a 
                discharge, and mitigate or prevent a 
                substantial threat of a discharge, at any time;
                  (ii) direct or monitor all Federal, State, 
                and private actions to remove a discharge; and
                  (iii) remove and, if necessary, destroy a 
                vessel discharging, or threatening to 
                discharge, by whatever means are available.
          (2) Discharge posing substantial threat to public 
        health or welfare.--(A) If a discharge, or a 
        substantial threat of a discharge, of oil or a 
        hazardous substance from a vessel, offshore facility, 
        or onshore facility is of such a size or character as 
        to be a substantial threat to the public health or 
        welfare of the United States (including but not limited 
        to fish, shellfish, wildlife, other natural resources, 
        and the public and private beaches and shorelines of 
        the United States), the President shall direct all 
        Federal, State, and private actions to remove the 
        discharge or to mitigate or prevent the threat of the 
        discharge.
          (B) In carrying out this paragraph, the President 
        may, without regard to any other provision of law 
        governing contracting procedures or employment of 
        personnel by the Federal Government--
                  (i) remove or arrange for the removal of the 
                discharge, or mitigate or prevent the 
                substantial threat of the discharge; and
                  (ii) remove and, if necessary, destroy a 
                vessel discharging, or threatening to 
                discharge, by whatever means are available.
          (3) Actions in accordance with national contingency 
        plan.--(A) Each Federal agency, State, owner or 
        operator, or other person participating in efforts 
        under this subsection shall act in accordance with the 
        National Contingency Plan or as directed by the 
        President.
          (B) An owner or operator participating in efforts 
        under this subsection shall act in accordance with the 
        National Contingency Plan and the applicable response 
        plan required under subsection (j), or as directed by 
        the President, except that the owner or operator may 
        deviate from the applicable response plan if the 
        President or the Federal On-Scene Coordinator 
        determines that deviation from the response plan would 
        provide for a more expeditious or effective response to 
        the spill or mitigation of its environmental effects.
          (C) An owner or operator may not change salvors as 
        part of a deviation under subparagraph (B) in cases in 
        which the original salvor satisfies the Coast Guard 
        requirements in accordance with the National 
        Contingency Plan and the applicable response plan 
        required under subsection (j).
          (D) In any case in which the Coast Guard authorizes a 
        deviation from the salvor as part of a deviation under 
        subparagraph (B) from the applicable response plan 
        required under subsection (j), the Commandant shall 
        submit to the Committee on Transportation and 
        Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the 
        Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of 
        the Senate a report describing the deviation and the 
        reasons for such deviation.
          (4) Exemption from liability.--(A) A person is not 
        liable for removal costs or damages which result from 
        actions taken or omitted to be taken in the course of 
        rendering care, assistance, or advice consistent with 
        the National Contingency Plan or as otherwise directed 
        by the President relating to a discharge or a 
        substantial threat of a discharge of oil or a hazardous 
        substance.
          (B) Subparagraph (A) does not apply--
                  (i) to a responsible party;
                  (ii) to a response under the Comprehensive 
                Environmental Response, Compensation, and 
                Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.);
                  (iii) with respect to personal injury or 
                wrongful death; or
                  (iv) if the person is grossly negligent or 
                engages in willful misconduct.
          (C) A responsible party is liable for any removal 
        costs and damages that another person is relieved of 
        under subparagraph (A).
          (5) Obligation and liability of owner or operator not 
        affected.--Nothing in this subsection affects--
                  (A) the obligation of an owner or operator to 
                respond immediately to a discharge, or the 
                threat of a discharge, of oil; or
                  (B) the liability of a responsible party 
                under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990.
          (6) Responsible party defined.--For purposes of this 
        subsection, the term ``responsible party'' has the 
        meaning given that term under section 1001 of the Oil 
        Pollution Act of 1990.
  (d) National Contingency Plan.--
          (1) Preparation by president.--The President shall 
        prepare and publish a National Contingency Plan for 
        removal of oil and hazardous substances pursuant to 
        this section.
          (2) Contents.--The National Contingency Plan shall 
        provide for efficient, coordinated, and effective 
        action to minimize damage from oil and hazardous 
        substance discharges, including containment, dispersal, 
        and removal of oil and hazardous substances, and shall 
        include, but not be limited to, the following:
                  (A) Assignment of duties and responsibilities 
                among Federal departments and agencies in 
                coordination with State and local agencies and 
                port authorities including, but not limited to, 
                water pollution control and conservation and 
                trusteeship of natural resources (including 
                conservation of fish and wildlife).
                  (B) Identification, procurement, maintenance, 
                and storage of equipment and supplies.
                  (C) Establishment or designation of Coast 
                Guard strike teams, consisting of--
                          (i) personnel who shall be trained, 
                        prepared, and available to provide 
                        necessary services to carry out the 
                        National Contingency Plan;
                          (ii) adequate oil and hazardous 
                        substance pollution control equipment 
                        and material; and
                          (iii) a detailed oil and hazardous 
                        substance pollution and prevention 
                        plan, including measures to protect 
                        fisheries and wildlife.
                  (D) A system of surveillance and notice 
                designed to safeguard against as well as ensure 
                earliest possible notice of discharges of oil 
                and hazardous substances and imminent threats 
                of such discharges to the appropriate State and 
                Federal agencies.
                  (E) Establishment of a national center to 
                provide coordination and direction for 
                operations in carrying out the Plan.
                  (F) Procedures and techniques to be employed 
                in identifying, containing, dispersing, and 
                removing oil and hazardous substances.
                  (G) A schedule, prepared in cooperation with 
                the States, identifying--
                          (i) dispersants, other chemicals, and 
                        other spill mitigating devices and 
                        substances, if any, that may be used in 
                        carrying out the Plan,
                          (ii) the waters in which such 
                        dispersants, other chemicals, and other 
                        spill mitigating devices and substances 
                        may be used, and
                          (iii) the quantities of such 
                        dispersant, other chemicals, or other 
                        spill mitigating device or substance 
                        which can be used safely in such 
                        waters,
                which schedule shall provide in the case of any 
                dispersant, chemical, spill mitigating device 
                or substance, or waters not specifically 
                identified in such schedule that the President, 
                or his delegate, may, on a case-by-case basis, 
                identify the dispersants, other chemicals, and 
                other spill mitigating devices and substances 
                which may be used, the waters in which they may 
                be used, and the quantities which can be used 
                safely in such waters.
                  (H) A system whereby the State or States 
                affected by a discharge of oil or hazardous 
                substance may act where necessary to remove 
                such discharge and such State or States may be 
                reimbursed in accordance with the Oil Pollution 
                Act of 1990, in the case of any discharge of 
                oil from a vessel or facility, for the 
                reasonable costs incurred for that removal, 
                from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund.
                  (I) Establishment of criteria and procedures 
                to ensure immediate and effective Federal 
                identification of, and response to, a 
                discharge, or the threat of a discharge, that 
                results in a substantial threat to the public 
                health or welfare of the United States, as 
                required under subsection (c)(2).
                  (J) Establishment of procedures and standards 
                for removing a worst case discharge of oil, and 
                for mitigating or preventing a substantial 
                threat of such a discharge.
                  (K) Designation of the Federal official who 
                shall be the Federal On-Scene Coordinator for 
                each area for which an Area Contingency Plan is 
                required to be prepared under subsection (j).
                  (L) Establishment of procedures for the 
                coordination of activities of--
                          (i) Coast Guard strike teams 
                        established under subparagraph (C);
                          (ii) Federal On-Scene Coordinators 
                        designated under subparagraph (K);
                          (iii) District Response Groups 
                        established under subsection (j); and
                          (iv) Area Committees established 
                        under subsection (j).
                  (M) A fish and wildlife response plan, 
                developed in consultation with the United 
                States Fish and Wildlife Service, the National 
                Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and 
                other interested parties (including State fish 
                and wildlife conservation officials), for the 
                immediate and effective protection, rescue, and 
                rehabilitation of, and the minimization of risk 
                of damage to, fish and wildlife resources and 
                their habitat that are harmed or that may be 
                jeopardized by a discharge.
          (3) Revisions and amendments.--The President may, 
        from time to time, as the President deems advisable, 
        revise or otherwise amend the National Contingency 
        Plan.
          (4) Actions in accordance with national contingency 
        plan.--After publication of the National Contingency 
        Plan, the removal of oil and hazardous substances and 
        actions to minimize damage from oil and hazardous 
        substance discharges shall, to the greatest extent 
        possible, be in accordance with the National 
        Contingency Plan.
  (e) Civil Enforcement.--
          (1) Orders protecting public health.--In addition to 
        any action taken by a State or local government, when 
        the President determines that there may be an imminent 
        and substantial threat to the public health or welfare 
        of the United States, including fish, shellfish, and 
        wildlife, public and private property, shorelines, 
        beaches, habitat, and other living and nonliving 
        natural resources under the jurisdiction or control of 
        the United States, because of an actual or threatened 
        discharge of oil or a hazardous substance from a vessel 
        or facility in violation of subsection (b), the 
        President may--
                  (A) require the Attorney General to secure 
                any relief from any person, including the owner 
                or operator of the vessel or facility, as may 
                be necessary to abate such endangerment; or
                  (B) after notice to the affected State, take 
                any other action under this section, including 
                issuing administrative orders, that may be 
                necessary to protect the public health and 
                welfare.
          (2) Jurisdiction of district courts.--The district 
        courts of the United States shall have jurisdiction to 
        grant any relief under this subsection that the public 
        interest and the equities of the case may require.
  (f)(1) Except where an owner or operator can prove that a 
discharge was caused solely by (A) an act of God, (B) an act of 
war, (C) negligence on the part of the United States 
Government, or (D) an act or omission of a third party without 
regard to whether any such act or omission was or was not 
negligent, or any combination of the foregoing clauses, such 
owner or operator of any vessel from which oil or a hazardous 
substance is discharged in violation of subsection (b)(3) of 
this section shall, notwithstanding any other provision of law, 
be liable to the United States Government for the actual costs 
incurred under subsection (c) for the removal of such oil or 
substance by the United States Government in an amount not to 
exceed, in the case of an inland oil barge $125 per gross ton 
of such barge, or $125,000, whichever is greater, and in the 
case of any other vessel, $150 per gross ton of such vessel 
(or, for a vessel carrying oil or hazardous substances as 
cargo, $250,000), whichever is greater, except that where the 
United States can show that such discharge was the result of 
willful negligence or willful misconduct within the privity and 
knowledge of the owner, such owner or operator shall be liable 
to the United States Government for the full amount of such 
costs. Such costs shall constitute a maritime lien on such 
vessel which may be recovered in an action in rem in the 
district court of the United States for any district within 
which any vessel may be found. The United States may also bring 
an action against the owner or operator of such vessel in any 
court of competent jurisdiction to recover such costs.
  (2) Except where an owner or operator of an onshore facility 
can prove that a discharge was caused solely by (A) an act of 
God, (B) an act of war, (C) negligence on the part of the 
United States Government, or (D) an act or omission of a third 
party without regard to whether any such act or omission was or 
was not negligent, or any combination of the foregoing clauses, 
such owner or operator of any such facility from which oil or a 
hazardous substance is discharged in violation of subsection 
(b)(3) of this section shall be liable to the United States 
Government for the actual costs incurred under subsection (c) 
for the removal of such oil or substance by the United States 
Government in an amount not to exceed $50,000,000, except that 
where the United States can show that such discharge was the 
result of willful negligence or willful misconduct within the 
privity and knowledge of the owner, such owner or operator 
shall be liable to the United States Government for the full 
amount of such costs. The United States may bring an action 
against the owner or operator of such facility in any court of 
competent jurisdiction to recover such costs. The Administrator 
is authorized, by regulation, after consultation with the 
Secretary of Commerce and the Small Business Administration, to 
establish reasonable and equitable classifications, of those 
onshore facilities having a total fixed storage capacity of 
1,000 barrels or less which he determines because of size, 
type, and location do not present a substantial risk of the 
discharge of oil or hazardous substance in violation of 
subsection (b)(3) of this section, and apply with respect to 
such classifications differing limits of liability which may be 
less than the amount contained in this paragraph.
  (3) Except where an owner or operator of an offshore facility 
can prove that a discharge was caused solely by (A) an act of 
God, (B) an act of war, (C) negligence on the part of the 
United States Government, or (D) an act or omission of a third 
party without regard to whether any such act or omission was or 
was not negligent, or any combination of the foregoing clauses, 
such owner or operator of any such facility from which oil or a 
hazardous substance is discharged in violation of subsection 
(b)(3) of this section shall, notwithstanding any other 
provision of law, be liable to the United States Government for 
the actual costs incurred under subsection (c) for the removal 
of such oil or substance by the United States Government in an 
amount not to exceed $50,000,000, except that where the United 
States can show that such discharge was the result of willful 
negligence or willful misconduct within the privity and 
knowledge of the owner, such owner or operator shall be liable 
to the United States Government for the full amount of such 
costs. The United States may bring an action against the owner 
or operator of such a facility in any court of competent 
jurisdiction to recover such costs.
  (4) The costs of removal of oil or a hazardous substance for 
which the owner or operator of a vessel or onshore or offshore 
facility is liable under subsection (f) of this section shall 
include any costs or expenses incurred by the Federal 
Government or any State government in the restoration or 
replacement of natural resources damaged or destroyed as a 
result of a discharge of oil or a hazardous substance in 
violation of subsection (b) of this section.
  (5) The President, or the authorized representative of any 
State, shall act on behalf of the public as trustee of the 
natural resources to recover for the costs of replacing or 
restoring such resources. Sums recovered shall be used to 
restore, rehabilitate, or acquire the equivalent of such 
natural resources by the appropriate agencies of the Federal 
Government, or the State government.
  (g) Where the owner or operator of a vessel (other than an 
inland oil barge) carrying oil or hazardous substances as cargo 
or an onshore or offshore facility which handles or stores oil 
or hazardous substances in bulk, from which oil or a hazardous 
substance is discharged in violation of subsection (b) of this 
section, alleges that such discharge was caused solely by an 
act or omission of a third party, such owner or operator shall 
pay to the United States Government the actual costs incurred 
under subsection (c) for removal of such oil or substance and 
shall be entitled by subrogation to all rights of the United 
States Government to recover such costs from such third party 
under this subsection. In any case where an owner or operator 
of a vessel, of an onshore facility, or of an offshore 
facility, from which oil or a hazardous substance is discharged 
in violation of subsection (b)(3) of this section, proves that 
such discharge of oil or hazardous substance was caused solely 
by an act or omission of a third party, or was caused solely by 
such an act or omission in combination with an act of God, an 
act of war, or negligence on the part of the United States 
Government, such third party shall, not withstanding any other 
provision of law, be liable to the United States Government for 
the actual costs incurred under subsection (c) for removal of 
such oil or substance by the United States Government, except 
where such third party can prove that such discharge was caused 
solely by (A) an act of God, (B) an act of war, (C) negligence 
on the part of the United States Government, or (D) an act or 
omission of another party without regard to whether such act or 
omission was or was not negligent, or any combination of the 
foregoing clauses. If such third party was the owner or 
operator of a vessel which caused the discharge of oil or a 
hazardous substance in violation of subsection (b)(3) of this 
section, the liability of such third party under this 
subsection shall not exceed, in the case of an inland oil barge 
$125 per gross ton of such barge, $125,000, whichever is 
greater, and in the case of any other vessel, $150 per gross 
ton of such vessel (or, for a vessel carrying oil or hazardous 
substances as cargo, $250,000), whichever is greater. In any 
other case the liability of such third party shall not exceed 
the limitation which would have been applicable to the owner or 
operator of the vessel or the onshore or offshore facility from 
which the discharge actually occurred if such owner or operator 
were liable. If the United States can show that the discharge 
of oil or a hazardous substance in violation of subsection 
(b)(3) of this section was the result of willful negligence or 
willful misconduct within the privity and knowledge of such 
third party, such third party shall be liable to the United 
States Government for the full amount of such removal costs. 
The United States may bring an action against the third party 
in any court of competent jurisdiction to recover such removal 
costs.
  (h) The liabilities established by this section shall in no 
way affect any rights which (1) the owner or operator of a 
vessel or of an onshore facility or an offshore facility may 
have against any third party whose acts may in any way have 
caused or contributed to such discharge, or (2) The United 
States Government may have against any third party whose 
actions may in any way have caused or contributed to the 
discharge of oil or hazardous substance.
  (i) In any case where an owner or operator of a vessel or an 
onshore facility or an offshore facility from which oil or a 
hazardous substance is discharged in violation of subsection 
(b)(3) of this section acts to remove such oil or substance in 
accordance with regulations promulgated pursuant to this 
section, such owner or operator shall be entitled to recover 
the reasonable costs incurred in such removal upon 
establishing, in a suit which may be brought against the United 
States Government in the United States Claims Court, that such 
discharge was caused solely by (A) an act of God, (B) an act of 
war, (C) negligence on the part of the United States 
Government, or (D) an act or omission of a third party without 
regard to whether such act or omission was or was not 
negligent, or of any combination of the foregoing clauses.
  (j) National Response System.--
          (1) In general.--Consistent with the National 
        Contingency Plan required by subsection (c)(2) of this 
        section, as soon as practicable after the effective 
        date of this section, and from time to time thereafter, 
        the President shall issue regulations consistent with 
        maritime safety and with marine and navigation laws (A) 
        establishing methods and procedures for removal of 
        discharged oil and hazardous substances, (B) 
        establishing criteria for the development and 
        implementation of local and regional oil and hazardous 
        substance removal contingency plans, (C) establishing 
        procedures, methods, and equipment and other 
        requirements for equipment to prevent discharges of oil 
        and hazardous substances from vessels and from onshore 
        facilities and offshore facilities, and to contain such 
        discharges, and (D) governing the inspection of vessels 
        carrying cargoes of oil and hazardous substances and 
        the inspection of such cargoes in order to reduce the 
        likelihood of discharges of oil from vessels in 
        violation of this section.
          (2) National response unit.--The Secretary of the 
        department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall 
        establish a National Response Unit at Elizabeth City, 
        North Carolina. The Secretary, acting through the 
        National Response Unit--
                  (A) shall compile and maintain a 
                comprehensive computer list of spill removal 
                resources, personnel, and equipment that is 
                available worldwide and within the areas 
                designated by the President pursuant to 
                paragraph (4), and of information regarding 
                previous spills, including data from 
                universities, research institutions, State 
                governments, and other nations, as appropriate, 
                which shall be disseminated as appropriate to 
                response groups and area committees, and which 
                shall be available to Federal and State 
                agencies and the public;
                  (B) shall provide technical assistance, 
                equipment, and other resources requested by a 
                Federal On-Scene Coordinator;
                  (C) shall coordinate use of private and 
                public personnel and equipment to remove a 
                worst case discharge, and to mitigate or 
                prevent a substantial threat of such a 
                discharge, from a vessel, offshore facility, or 
                onshore facility operating in or near an area 
                designated by the President pursuant to 
                paragraph (4);
                  (D) may provide technical assistance in the 
                preparation of Area Contingency Plans required 
                under paragraph (4);
                  (E) shall administer Coast Guard strike teams 
                established under the National Contingency 
                Plan;
                  (F) shall maintain on file all Area 
                Contingency Plans approved by the President 
                under this subsection; and
                  (G) shall review each of those plans that 
                affects its responsibilities under this 
                subsection.
          (3) Coast guard district response groups.--(A) The 
        Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is 
        operating shall establish in each Coast Guard district 
        a Coast Guard District Response Group.
          (B) Each Coast Guard District Response Group shall 
        consist of--
                  (i) the Coast Guard personnel and equipment, 
                including firefighting equipment, of each port 
                within the district;
                  (ii) additional prepositioned equipment; and
                  (iii) a district response advisory staff.
          (C) Coast Guard district response groups--
                  (i) shall provide technical assistance, 
                equipment, and other resources when required by 
                a Federal On-Scene Coordinator;
                  (ii) shall maintain all Coast Guard response 
                equipment within its district;
                  (iii) may provide technical assistance in the 
                preparation of Area Contingency Plans required 
                under paragraph (4); and
                  (iv) shall review each of those plans that 
                affect its area of geographic responsibility.
          (4) Area committees and area contingency plans.--(A) 
        There is established for each area designated by the 
        President an Area Committee comprised of members 
        appointed by the President from qualified--
                  (i) personnel of Federal, State, and local 
                agencies; and
                  (ii) members of federally recognized Indian 
                tribes, where applicable.
          (B) Each Area Committee, under the direction of the 
        Federal On-Scene Coordinator for its area, shall--
                  (i) prepare for its area the Area Contingency 
                Plan required under subparagraph (C);
                  (ii) work with State, local, and tribal 
                officials to enhance the contingency planning 
                of those officials and to assure preplanning of 
                joint response efforts, including appropriate 
                procedures for mechanical recovery, dispersal, 
                shoreline cleanup, protection of sensitive 
                environmental areas, and protection, rescue, 
                and rehabilitation of fisheries and wildlife, 
                including advance planning with respect to the 
                closing and reopening of fishing areas 
                following a discharge; and
                  (iii) work with State, local, and tribal 
                officials to expedite decisions for the use of 
                dispersants and other mitigating substances and 
                devices.
          (C) Each Area Committee shall prepare and submit to 
        the President for approval an Area Contingency Plan for 
        its area. The Area Contingency Plan shall--
                  (i) when implemented in conjunction with the 
                National Contingency Plan, be adequate to 
                remove a worst case discharge, and to mitigate 
                or prevent a substantial threat of such a 
                discharge, from a vessel, offshore facility, or 
                onshore facility operating in or near the area;
                  (ii) describe the area covered by the plan, 
                including the areas of special economic or 
                environmental importance that might be damaged 
                by a discharge;
                  (iii) describe in detail the responsibilities 
                of an owner or operator and of Federal, State, 
                and local agencies in removing a discharge, and 
                in mitigating or preventing a substantial 
                threat of a discharge;
                  (iv) list the equipment (including 
                firefighting equipment), dispersants or other 
                mitigating substances and devices, and 
                personnel available to an owner or operator, 
                Federal, State, and local agencies, and tribal 
                governments, to ensure an effective and 
                immediate removal of a discharge, and to ensure 
                mitigation or prevention of a substantial 
                threat of a discharge;
                  (v) compile a list of local scientists, both 
                inside and outside Federal Government service, 
                with expertise in the environmental effects of 
                spills of the types of oil typically 
                transported in the area, who may be contacted 
                to provide information or, where appropriate, 
                participate in meetings of the scientific 
                support team convened in response to a spill, 
                and describe the procedures to be followed for 
                obtaining an expedited decision regarding the 
                use of dispersants;
                  (vi) describe in detail how the plan is 
                integrated into other Area Contingency Plans 
                and vessel, offshore facility, and onshore 
                facility response plans approved under this 
                subsection, and into operating procedures of 
                the National Response Unit;
                  (vii) include a framework for advance 
                planning and decisionmaking with respect to the 
                closing and reopening of fishing areas 
                following a discharge, including protocols and 
                standards for the closing and reopening of 
                fishing areas;
                  (viii) include any other information the 
                President requires; and
                  (ix) be updated periodically by the Area 
                Committee.
          (D) The President shall--
                  (i) review and approve Area Contingency Plans 
                under this paragraph; and
                  (ii) periodically review Area Contingency 
                Plans so approved.
          (5) Tank vessel, nontank vessel, and facility 
        response plans.--(A)(i) The President shall issue 
        regulations which require an owner or operator of a 
        tank vessel or facility described in subparagraph (C) 
        to prepare and submit to the President a plan for 
        responding, to the maximum extent practicable, to a 
        worst case discharge, and to a substantial threat of 
        such a discharge, of oil or a hazardous substance.
          (ii) The President shall also issue regulations which 
        require an owner or operator of a nontank vessel to 
        prepare and submit to the President a plan for 
        responding, to the maximum extent practicable, to a 
        worst case discharge, and to a substantial threat of 
        such a discharge, of oil.
          (B) The Secretary of the Department in which the 
        Coast Guard is operating may issue regulations which 
        require an owner or operator of a tank vessel, a 
        nontank vessel, or a facility described in subparagraph 
        (C) that transfers noxious liquid substances in bulk to 
        or from a vessel to prepare and submit to the Secretary 
        a plan for responding, to the maximum extent 
        practicable, to a worst case discharge, and to a 
        substantial threat of such a discharge, of a noxious 
        liquid substance that is not designated as a hazardous 
        substance or regulated as oil in any other law or 
        regulation. For purposes of this paragraph, the term 
        ``noxious liquid substance'' has the same meaning when 
        that term is used in the MARPOL Protocol described in 
        section 2(a)(3) of the Act to Prevent Pollution from 
        Ships (33 U.S.C. 1901(a)(3)).
          (C) The tank vessels, nontank vessels, and facilities 
        referred to in subparagraphs (A) and (B) are the 
        following:
                  (i) A tank vessel, as defined under section 
                2101 of title 46, United States Code.
                  (ii) A nontank vessel.
                  (iii) An offshore facility.
                  (iv) An onshore facility that, because of its 
                location, could reasonably be expected to cause 
                substantial harm to the environment by 
                discharging into or on the navigable waters, 
                adjoining shorelines, or the exclusive economic 
                zone.
          (D) A response plan required under this paragraph 
        shall--
                  (i) be consistent with the requirements of 
                the National Contingency Plan and Area 
                Contingency Plans;
                  (ii) identify the qualified individual having 
                full authority to implement removal actions, 
                and require immediate communications between 
                that individual and the appropriate Federal 
                official and the persons providing personnel 
                and equipment pursuant to clause (iii);
                  (iii) identify, and ensure by contract or 
                other means approved by the President the 
                availability of, private personnel and 
                equipment necessary to remove to the maximum 
                extent practicable a worst case discharge 
                (including a discharge resulting from fire or 
                explosion), and to mitigate or prevent a 
                substantial threat of such a discharge;
                  (iv) describe the training, equipment 
                testing, periodic unannounced drills, and 
                response actions of persons on the vessel or at 
                the facility, to be carried out under the plan 
                to ensure the safety of the vessel or facility 
                and to mitigate or prevent the discharge, or 
                the substantial threat of a discharge;
                  (v) be updated periodically; and
                  (vi) be resubmitted for approval of each 
                significant change.
          (E) With respect to any response plan submitted under 
        this paragraph for an onshore facility that, because of 
        its location, could reasonably be expected to cause 
        significant and substantial harm to the environment by 
        discharging into or on the navigable waters or 
        adjoining shorelines or the exclusive economic zone, 
        and with respect to each response plan submitted under 
        this paragraph for a tank vessel, nontank vessel, or 
        offshore facility, the President shall--
                  (i) promptly review such response plan;
                  (ii) require amendments to any plan that does 
                not meet the requirements of this paragraph;
                  (iii) approve any plan that meets the 
                requirements of this paragraph;
                  (iv) review each plan periodically 
                thereafter; and
                  (v) in the case of a plan for a nontank 
                vessel, consider any applicable State-mandated 
                response plan in effect on the date of the 
                enactment of the Coast Guard and Maritime 
                Transportation Act of 2004 and ensure 
                consistency to the extent practicable.
          (F) A tank vessel, nontank vessel, offshore facility, 
        or onshore facility required to prepare a response plan 
        under this subsection may not handle, store, or 
        transport oil unless--
                  (i) in the case of a tank vessel, nontank 
                vessel, offshore facility, or onshore facility 
                for which a response plan is reviewed by the 
                President under subparagraph (E), the plan has 
                been approved by the President; and
                  (ii) the vessel or facility is operating in 
                compliance with the plan.
          (G) Notwithstanding subparagraph (E), the President 
        may authorize a tank vessel, nontank vessel, offshore 
        facility, or onshore facility to operate without a 
        response plan approved under this paragraph, until not 
        later than 2 years after the date of the submission to 
        the President of a plan for the tank vessel, nontank 
        vessel, or facility, if the owner or operator certifies 
        that the owner or operator has ensured by contract or 
        other means approved by the President the availability 
        of private personnel and equipment necessary to 
        respond, to the maximum extent practicable, to a worst 
        case discharge or a substantial threat of such a 
        discharge.
          (H) The owner or operator of a tank vessel, nontank 
        vessel, offshore facility, or onshore facility may not 
        claim as a defense to liability under title I of the 
        Oil Pollution Act of 1990 that the owner or operator 
        was acting in accordance with an approved response 
        plan.
          (I) The Secretary shall maintain, in the Vessel 
        Identification System established under chapter 125 of 
        title 46, United States Code, the dates of approval and 
        review of a response plan under this paragraph for each 
        tank vessel and nontank vessel that is a vessel of the 
        United States.
          (J)(i) Except as provided in clause (iv), in any case 
        in which the Secretary has determined that the national 
        planning criteria established pursuant to this 
        subsection are inappropriate for a vessel operating in 
        the area of responsibility of Coast Guard Sector 
        Anchorage, a response plan required under this 
        paragraph with respect to a discharge of oil for the 
        vessel shall comply with the planning criteria 
        established under clause (ii), which planning criteria 
        shall, with respect to a discharge of oil from the 
        vessel, supercede the national planning criteria and 
        apply in lieu of any alternative planning criteria 
        approved for vessels operating in such area.
          (ii) The President shall establish planning criteria 
        for a worst case discharge of oil, and a substantial 
        threat of such a discharge, within the area of 
        responsibility of Coast Guard Sector Anchorage, 
        including planning criteria for the following:
                  (I) Mechanical oil spill response resources 
                that are required to be located within such 
                area.
                  (II) Response times for mobilization of oil 
                spill response resources and arrival on the 
                scene of a worst case discharge of oil, or 
                substantial threat of such a discharge, 
                occurring within such area.
                  (III) Dedicated vessels for oil spill 
                response that are capable of operating in the 
                ocean environment and required to be located 
                within such area.
                  (IV) Ensuring the availability of at least 
                one oil spill removal organization that is 
                classified by the Coast Guard and that--
                          (aa) is capable of responding in all 
                        operating environments in such area;
                          (bb) provides vessel routing measures 
                        consistent with international routing 
                        measure deviation protocols;
                          (cc) maintains real-time continuous 
                        vessel tracking, monitoring, and 
                        engagement protocols with the ability 
                        to detect and address vessel operation 
                        anomalies;
                          (dd) has the capability to manage 
                        wildlife protection and rehabilitation;
                          (ee) controls oil spill response 
                        resources of dedicated and nondedicated 
                        resource providers within such area, 
                        through ownership, contracts, 
                        agreements, or other means approved by 
                        the President, sufficient to mobilize 
                        and sustain a response to a worst case 
                        discharge of oil and to contain, 
                        recover, and temporarily store 
                        discharged oil; and
                          (ff) has pre-positioned all of its 
                        oil spill response resources in 
                        strategic locations throughout such 
                        area in a manner that ensures the 
                        ability to support response personnel, 
                        marine operations, air cargo, or other 
                        related logistics infrastructure.
                  (V) Temporary storage capability using both 
                dedicated and non-dedicated assets located 
                within such area.
                  (VI) Non-mechanical oil spill response 
                resources, to be available under contracts, 
                agreements, or other means approved by the 
                President, capable of responding to both a 
                discharge of persistent oil and a discharge of 
                non-persistent oil, whether the discharged oil 
                was carried by a vessel as fuel or cargo.
                  (VII) With respect to tank barges carrying 
                non-persistent oil in bulk as cargo to be 
                delivered to communities within such area, oil 
                spill response resources that is required to be 
                carried on board.
                  (VIII) Ensuring that oil spill response 
                resources otherwise required to be included in 
                a response plan for purposes of compliance with 
                salvage and marine firefighting requirements 
                are not used to meet the requirements of this 
                subparagraph.
                  (IX) Specifying a minimum length of time that 
                approval of a response plan under this 
                subparagraph is valid.
          (iii) The President may approve a response plan for a 
        vessel under this subparagraph only if the owner or 
        operator of the vessel demonstrates the availability of 
        the oil spill response resources required to be 
        included in the response plan under the planning 
        criteria established under clause (ii).
          (iv) Nothing in this subparagraph affects--
                  (I) vessels operating within the area of 
                responsibility of the Coast Guard sector 
                responsible for Anchorage, Alaska, with primary 
                operations occurring within Cook Inlet, Alaska; 
                or
                  (II) the requirements applicable to tank 
                vessels subject to section 5005 of the Oil 
                Pollution Act of 1990 (33 U.S.C. 2735).
          (6) Equipment requirements and inspection.--The 
        President may require--
                  (A) periodic inspection of containment booms, 
                skimmers, vessels, and other major equipment 
                used to remove discharges; and
                  (B) vessels operating on navigable waters and 
                carrying oil or a hazardous substance in bulk 
                as cargo, and nontank vessels carrying oil of 
                any kind as fuel for main propulsion, to carry 
                appropriate removal equipment that employs the 
                best technology economically feasible and that 
                is compatible with the safe operation of the 
                vessel.
          (7) Area drills.--The President shall periodically 
        conduct drills of removal capability, without prior 
        notice, in areas for which Area Contingency Plans are 
        required under this subsection and under relevant tank 
        vessel, nontank vessel, and facility response plans. 
        The drills may include participation by Federal, State, 
        and local agencies, the owners and operators of vessels 
        and facilities in the area, and private industry. The 
        President may publish annual reports on these drills, 
        including assessments of the effectiveness of the plans 
        and a list of amendments made to improve plans.
          (8) United states government not liable.--The United 
        States Government is not liable for any damages arising 
        from its actions or omissions relating to any response 
        plan required by this section.
  
  (l) The President is authorized to delegate the 
administration of this section to the heads of those Federal 
departments, agencies, and instrumentalities which he 
determines to be appropriate. Each such department, agency, and 
instrumentality, in order to avoid duplication of effort, 
shall, whenever appropriate, utilize the personnel, services, 
and facilities of other Federal departments, agencies, and 
instrumentalities.
  (m) Administrative Provisions.--
          (1) For vessels.--Anyone authorized by the President 
        to enforce the provisions of this section with respect 
        to any vessel may, except as to public vessels--
                  (A) board and inspect any vessel upon the 
                navigable waters of the United States or the 
                waters of the contiguous zone,
                  (B) with or without a warrant, arrest any 
                person who in the presence or view of the 
                authorized person violates the provisions of 
                this section or any regulation issued 
                thereunder, and
                  (C) execute any warrant or other process 
                issued by an officer or court of competent 
                jurisdiction.
          (2) For facilities.--
                  (A) Recordkeeping.--Whenever required to 
                carry out the purposes of this section, the 
                Administrator, the Secretary of Transportation, 
                or the Secretary of the Department in which the 
                Coast Guard is operating shall require the 
                owner or operator of a facility to which this 
                section applies to establish and maintain such 
                records, make such reports, install, use, and 
                maintain such monitoring equipment and methods, 
                and provide such other information as the 
                Administrator, the Secretary of Transportation, 
                or Secretary, as the case may be, may require 
                to carry out the objectives of this section.
                  (B) Entry and inspection.--Whenever required 
                to carry out the purposes of this section, the 
                Administrator, the Secretary of Transportation, 
                or the Secretary of the Department in which the 
                Coast Guard is operating or an authorized 
                representative of the Administrator, the 
                Secretary of Transportation, or Secretary, upon 
                presentation of appropriate credentials, may--
                          (i) enter and inspect any facility to 
                        which this section applies, including 
                        any facility at which any records are 
                        required to be maintained under 
                        subparagraph (A); and
                          (ii) at reasonable times, have access 
                        to and copy any records, take samples, 
                        and inspect any monitoring equipment or 
                        methods required under subparagraph 
                        (A).
                  (C) Arrests and execution of warrants.--
                Anyone authorized by the Administrator or the 
                Secretary of the department in which the Coast 
                Guard is operating to enforce the provisions of 
                this section with respect to any facility may--
                          (i) with or without a warrant, arrest 
                        any person who violates the provisions 
                        of this section or any regulation 
                        issued thereunder in the presence or 
                        view of the person so authorized; and
                          (ii) execute any warrant or process 
                        issued by an officer or court of 
                        competent jurisdiction.
                  (D) Public access.--Any records, reports, or 
                information obtained under this paragraph shall 
                be subject to the same public access and 
                disclosure requirements which are applicable to 
                records, reports, and information obtained 
                pursuant to section 308.
  (n) The several district courts of the United States are 
invested with jurisdiction for any actions, other than actions 
pursuant to subsection (i)(1), arising under this section. In 
the case of Guam and the Trust Territory of the Pacific 
Islands, such actions may be brought in the district court of 
Guam, and in the case of the Virgin Islands such actions may be 
brought in the district court of the Virgin Islands. In the 
case of American Samoa and the Trust Territory of the Pacific 
Islands, such actions may be brought in the District Court of 
the United States for the District of Hawaii and such court 
shall have jurisdiction of such actions. In the case of the 
Canal Zone, such actions may be brought in the United States 
District Court for the District of the Canal Zone.
  (o)(1) Nothing in this section shall affect or modify in any 
way the obligations of any owner or operator of any vessel, or 
of any owner or operator of any onshore facility or offshore 
facility to any person or agency under any provision of law for 
damages to any publicly owned or privately owned property 
resulting from a discharge of any oil or hazardous substance or 
from the removal of any such oil or hazardous substance.
  (2) Nothing in this section shall be construed as preempting 
any State or political subdivision thereof from imposing any 
requirement or liability with respect to the discharge of oil 
or hazardous substance into any waters within such State, or 
with respect to any removal activities related to such 
discharge.
  (3) Nothing in this section shall be construed as affecting 
or modifying any other existing authority of any Federal 
department, agency, or instrumentality, relative to onshore or 
offshore facilities under this Act or any other provision of 
law, or to affect any State or local law not in conflict with 
this section.
  (q) The President is authorized to establish, with respect to 
any class or category of onshore or offshore facilities, a 
maximum limit of liability under subsections (f)(2) and (3) of 
this section of less than $50,000,000, but not less than, 
$8,000,000.
  (r) Nothing in this section shall be construed to impose, or 
authorize the imposition of, any limitation on liability under 
the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act or the Deepwater Port Act 
of 1974.
  (s) The Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund established under 
section 9509 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 
9509) shall be available to carry out subsections (b), (c), 
(d), (j), and (l) as those subsections apply to discharges, and 
substantial threats of discharges, of oil. Any amounts received 
by the United States under this section shall be deposited in 
the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund except as provided in 
subsection (t).
  (t) Gulf Coast Restoration and Recovery.--
          (1) State allocation and expenditures.--
                  (A) In general.--Of the total amounts made 
                available in any fiscal year from the Trust 
                Fund, 35 percent shall be available, in 
                accordance with the requirements of this 
                section, to the Gulf Coast States in equal 
                shares for expenditure for ecological and 
                economic restoration of the Gulf Coast region 
                in accordance with this subsection.
                  (B) Use of funds.--
                          (i) Eligible activities in the gulf 
                        coast region.--Subject to clause (iii), 
                        amounts provided to the Gulf Coast 
                        States under this subsection may only 
                        be used to carry out 1 or more of the 
                        following activities in the Gulf Coast 
                        region:
                                  (I) Restoration and 
                                protection of the natural 
                                resources, ecosystems, 
                                fisheries, marine and wildlife 
                                habitats, beaches, and coastal 
                                wetlands of the Gulf Coast 
                                region.
                                  (II) Mitigation of damage to 
                                fish, wildlife, and natural 
                                resources.
                                  (III) Implementation of a 
                                federally approved marine, 
                                coastal, or comprehensive 
                                conservation management plan, 
                                including fisheries monitoring.
                                  (IV) Workforce development 
                                and job creation.
                                  (V) Improvements to or on 
                                State parks located in coastal 
                                areas affected by the Deepwater 
                                Horizon oil spill.
                                  (VI) Infrastructure projects 
                                benefitting the economy or 
                                ecological resources, including 
                                port infrastructure.
                                  (VII) Coastal flood 
                                protection and related 
                                infrastructure.
                                  (VIII) Planning assistance.
                                  (IX) Administrative costs of 
                                complying with this subsection.
                          (ii) Activities to promote tourism 
                        and seafood in the gulf coast region.--
                        Amounts provided to the Gulf Coast 
                        States under this subsection may be 
                        used to carry out 1 or more of the 
                        following activities:
                                  (I) Promotion of tourism in 
                                the Gulf Coast Region, 
                                including recreational fishing.
                                  (II) Promotion of the 
                                consumption of seafood 
                                harvested from the Gulf Coast 
                                Region.
                          (iii) Limitation.--
                                  (I) In general.--Of the 
                                amounts received by a Gulf 
                                Coast State under this 
                                subsection, not more than 3 
                                percent may be used for 
                                administrative costs eligible 
                                under clause (i)(IX).
                                  (II) Claims for 
                                compensation.--Activities 
                                funded under this subsection 
                                may not be included in any 
                                claim for compensation paid out 
                                by the Oil Spill Liability 
                                Trust Fund after the date of 
                                enactment of this subsection.
                  (C) Coastal political subdivisions.--
                          (i) Distribution.--In the case of a 
                        State where the coastal zone includes 
                        the entire State--
                                  (I) 75 percent of funding 
                                shall be provided directly to 
                                the 8 disproportionately 
                                affected counties impacted by 
                                the Deepwater Horizon oil 
                                spill; and
                                  (II) 25 percent shall be 
                                provided directly to 
                                nondisproportionately impacted 
                                counties within the State.
                          (ii) Nondisproportionately impacted 
                        counties.--The total amounts made 
                        available to coastal political 
                        subdivisions in the State of Florida 
                        under clause (i)(II) shall be 
                        distributed according to the following 
                        weighted formula:
                                  (I) 34 percent based on the 
                                weighted average of the 
                                population of the county.
                                  (II) 33 percent based on the 
                                weighted average of the county 
                                per capita sales tax 
                                collections estimated for 
                                fiscal year 2012.
                                  (III) 33 percent based on the 
                                inverse proportion of the 
                                weighted average distance from 
                                the Deepwater Horizon oil rig 
                                to each of the nearest and 
                                farthest points of the 
                                shoreline.
                  (D) Louisiana.--
                          (i) In general.--Of the total amounts 
                        made available to the State of 
                        Louisiana under this paragraph:
                                  (I) 70 percent shall be 
                                provided directly to the State 
                                in accordance with this 
                                subsection.
                                  (II) 30 percent shall be 
                                provided directly to parishes 
                                in the coastal zone (as defined 
                                in section 304 of the Coastal 
                                Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 
                                U.S.C. 1453)) of the State of 
                                Louisiana according to the 
                                following weighted formula:
                                          (aa) 40 percent based 
                                        on the weighted average 
                                        of miles of the parish 
                                        shoreline oiled.
                                          (bb) 40 percent based 
                                        on the weighted average 
                                        of the population of 
                                        the parish.
                                          (cc) 20 percent based 
                                        on the weighted average 
                                        of the land mass of the 
                                        parish.
                          (ii) Conditions.--
                                  (I) Land use plan.--As a 
                                condition of receiving amounts 
                                allocated under this paragraph, 
                                the chief executive of the 
                                eligible parish shall certify 
                                to the Governor of the State 
                                that the parish has completed a 
                                comprehensive land use plan.
                                  (II) Other conditions.--A 
                                coastal political subdivision 
                                receiving funding under this 
                                paragraph shall meet all of the 
                                conditions in subparagraph (E).
                  (E) Conditions.--As a condition of receiving 
                amounts from the Trust Fund, a Gulf Coast 
                State, including the entities described in 
                subparagraph (F), or a coastal political 
                subdivision shall--
                          (i) agree to meet such conditions, 
                        including audit requirements, as the 
                        Secretary of the Treasury determines 
                        necessary to ensure that amounts 
                        disbursed from the Trust Fund will be 
                        used in accordance with this 
                        subsection;
                          (ii) certify in such form and in such 
                        manner as the Secretary of the Treasury 
                        determines necessary that the project 
                        or program for which the Gulf Coast 
                        State or coastal political subdivision 
                        is requesting amounts--
                                  (I) is designed to restore 
                                and protect the natural 
                                resources, ecosystems, 
                                fisheries, marine and wildlife 
                                habitats, beaches, coastal 
                                wetlands, or economy of the 
                                Gulf Coast;
                                  (II) carries out 1 or more of 
                                the activities described in 
                                clauses (i) and (ii) of 
                                subparagraph (B);
                                  (III) was selected based on 
                                meaningful input from the 
                                public, including broad-based 
                                participation from individuals, 
                                businesses, and nonprofit 
                                organizations; and
                                  (IV) in the case of a natural 
                                resource protection or 
                                restoration project, is based 
                                on the best available science;
                          (iii) certify that the project or 
                        program and the awarding of a contract 
                        for the expenditure of amounts received 
                        under this paragraph are consistent 
                        with the standard procurement rules and 
                        regulations governing a comparable 
                        project or program in that State, 
                        including all applicable competitive 
                        bidding and audit requirements; and
                          (iv) develop and submit a multiyear 
                        implementation plan for the use of such 
                        amounts, which may include milestones, 
                        projected completion of each activity, 
                        and a mechanism to evaluate the success 
                        of each activity in helping to restore 
                        and protect the Gulf Coast region 
                        impacted by the Deepwater Horizon oil 
                        spill.
                  (F) Approval by state entity, task force, or 
                agency.--The following Gulf Coast State 
                entities, task forces, or agencies shall carry 
                out the duties of a Gulf Coast State pursuant 
                to this paragraph:
                          (i) Alabama.--
                                  (I) In general.--In the State 
                                of Alabama, the Alabama Gulf 
                                Coast Recovery Council, which 
                                shall be comprised of only the 
                                following:
                                          (aa) The Governor of 
                                        Alabama, who shall also 
                                        serve as Chairperson 
                                        and preside over the 
                                        meetings of the Alabama 
                                        Gulf Coast Recovery 
                                        Council.
                                          (bb) The Director of 
                                        the Alabama State Port 
                                        Authority, who shall 
                                        also serve as Vice 
                                        Chairperson and preside 
                                        over the meetings of 
                                        the Alabama Gulf Coast 
                                        Recovery Council in the 
                                        absence of the 
                                        Chairperson.
                                          (cc) The Chairman of 
                                        the Baldwin County 
                                        Commission.
                                          (dd) The President of 
                                        the Mobile County 
                                        Commission.
                                          (ee) The Mayor of the 
                                        city of Bayou La Batre.
                                          (ff) The Mayor of the 
                                        town of Dauphin Island.
                                          (gg) The Mayor of the 
                                        city of Fairhope.
                                          (hh) The Mayor of the 
                                        city of Gulf Shores.
                                          (ii) The Mayor of the 
                                        city of Mobile.
                                          (jj) The Mayor of the 
                                        city of Orange Beach.
                                  (II) Vote.--Each member of 
                                the Alabama Gulf Coast Recovery 
                                Council shall be entitled to 1 
                                vote.
                                  (III) Majority vote.--All 
                                decisions of the Alabama Gulf 
                                Coast Recovery Council shall be 
                                made by majority vote.
                                  (IV) Limitation on 
                                administrative expenses.--
                                Administrative duties for the 
                                Alabama Gulf Coast Recovery 
                                Council may only be performed 
                                by public officials and 
                                employees that are subject to 
                                the ethics laws of the State of 
                                Alabama.
                          (ii) Louisiana.--In the State of 
                        Louisiana, the Coastal Protection and 
                        Restoration Authority of Louisiana.
                          (iii) Mississippi.--In the State of 
                        Mississippi, the Mississippi Department 
                        of Environmental Quality.
                          (iv) Texas.--In the State of Texas, 
                        the Office of the Governor or an 
                        appointee of the Office of the 
                        Governor.
                  (G) Compliance with eligible activities.--If 
                the Secretary of the Treasury determines that 
                an expenditure by a Gulf Coast State or coastal 
                political subdivision of amounts made available 
                under this subsection does not meet one of the 
                activities described in clauses (i) and (ii) of 
                subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall make no 
                additional amounts from the Trust Fund 
                available to that Gulf Coast State or coastal 
                political subdivision until such time as an 
                amount equal to the amount expended for the 
                unauthorized use--
                          (i) has been deposited by the Gulf 
                        Coast State or coastal political 
                        subdivision in the Trust Fund; or
                          (ii) has been authorized by the 
                        Secretary of the Treasury for 
                        expenditure by the Gulf Coast State or 
                        coastal political subdivision for a 
                        project or program that meets the 
                        requirements of this subsection.
                  (H) Compliance with conditions.--If the 
                Secretary of the Treasury determines that a 
                Gulf Coast State or coastal political 
                subdivision does not meet the requirements of 
                this paragraph, including the conditions of 
                subparagraph (E), where applicable, the 
                Secretary of the Treasury shall make no amounts 
                from the Trust Fund available to that Gulf 
                Coast State or coastal political subdivision 
                until all conditions of this paragraph are met.
                  (I) Public input.--In meeting any condition 
                of this paragraph, a Gulf Coast State may use 
                an appropriate procedure for public 
                consultation in that Gulf Coast State, 
                including consulting with one or more 
                established task forces or other entities, to 
                develop recommendations for proposed projects 
                and programs that would restore and protect the 
                natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, 
                marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, coastal 
                wetlands, and economy of the Gulf Coast.
                  (J) Previously approved projects and 
                programs.--A Gulf Coast State or coastal 
                political subdivision shall be considered to 
                have met the conditions of subparagraph (E) for 
                a specific project or program if, before the 
                date of enactment of the Resources and 
                Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist 
                Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the 
                Gulf Coast States Act of 2012--
                          (i) the Gulf Coast State or coastal 
                        political subdivision has established 
                        conditions for carrying out projects 
                        and programs that are substantively the 
                        same as the conditions described in 
                        subparagraph (E); and
                          (ii) the applicable project or 
                        program carries out 1 or more of the 
                        activities described in clauses (i) and 
                        (ii) of subparagraph (B).
                  (K) Local preference.--In awarding contracts 
                to carry out a project or program under this 
                paragraph, a Gulf Coast State or coastal 
                political subdivision may give a preference to 
                individuals and companies that reside in, are 
                headquartered in, or are principally engaged in 
                business in the State of project execution.
                  (L) Unused funds.--Funds allocated to a State 
                or coastal political subdivision under this 
                paragraph shall remain in the Trust Fund until 
                such time as the State or coastal political 
                subdivision develops and submits a plan 
                identifying uses for those funds in accordance 
                with subparagraph (E)(iv).
                  (M) Judicial review.--If the Secretary of the 
                Treasury determines that a Gulf Coast State or 
                coastal political subdivision does not meet the 
                requirements of this paragraph, including the 
                conditions of subparagraph (E), the Gulf Coast 
                State or coastal political subdivision may 
                obtain expedited judicial review within 90 days 
                after that decision in a district court of the 
                United States, of appropriate jurisdiction and 
                venue, that is located within the State seeking 
                the review.
                  (N) Cost-sharing.--
                          (i) In general.--A Gulf Coast State 
                        or coastal political subdivision may 
                        use, in whole or in part, amounts made 
                        available under this paragraph to that 
                        Gulf Coast State or coastal political 
                        subdivision to satisfy the non-Federal 
                        share of the cost of any project or 
                        program authorized by Federal law that 
                        is an eligible activity described in 
                        clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph 
                        (B).
                          (ii) Effect on other funds.--The use 
                        of funds made available from the Trust 
                        Fund to satisfy the non-Federal share 
                        of the cost of a project or program 
                        that meets the requirements of clause 
                        (i) shall not affect the priority in 
                        which other Federal funds are allocated 
                        or awarded.
          (2) Council establishment and allocation.--
                  (A) In general.--Of the total amount made 
                available in any fiscal year from the Trust 
                Fund, 30 percent shall be disbursed to the 
                Council to carry out the Comprehensive Plan.
                  (B) Council expenditures.--
                          (i) In general.--In accordance with 
                        this paragraph, the Council shall 
                        expend funds made available from the 
                        Trust Fund to undertake projects and 
                        programs, using the best available 
                        science, that would restore and protect 
                        the natural resources, ecosystems, 
                        fisheries, marine and wildlife 
                        habitats, beaches, coastal wetlands, 
                        and economy of the Gulf Coast.
                          (ii) Allocation and expenditure 
                        procedures.--The Secretary of the 
                        Treasury shall develop such conditions, 
                        including audit requirements, as the 
                        Secretary of the Treasury determines 
                        necessary to ensure that amounts 
                        disbursed from the Trust Fund to the 
                        Council to implement the Comprehensive 
                        Plan will be used in accordance with 
                        this paragraph.
                          (iii) Administrative expenses.--Of 
                        the amounts received by the Council 
                        under this paragraph, not more than 3 
                        percent may be used for administrative 
                        expenses, including staff.
                  (C) Gulf coast ecosystem restoration 
                council.--
                          (i) Establishment.--There is 
                        established as an independent entity in 
                        the Federal Government a council to be 
                        known as the ``Gulf Coast Ecosystem 
                        Restoration Council''.
                          (ii) Membership.--The Council shall 
                        consist of the following members, or in 
                        the case of a Federal agency, a 
                        designee at the level of the Assistant 
                        Secretary or the equivalent:
                                  (I) The Secretary of the 
                                Interior.
                                  (II) The Secretary of the 
                                Army.
                                  (III) The Secretary of 
                                Commerce.
                                  (IV) The Administrator of the 
                                Environmental Protection 
                                Agency.
                                  (V) The Secretary of 
                                Agriculture.
                                  (VI) The head of the 
                                department in which the Coast 
                                Guard is operating.
                                  (VII) The Governor of the 
                                State of Alabama.
                                  (VIII) The Governor of the 
                                State of Florida.
                                  (IX) The Governor of the 
                                State of Louisiana.
                                  (X) The Governor of the State 
                                of Mississippi.
                                  (XI) The Governor of the 
                                State of Texas.
                          (iii) Alternate.--A Governor 
                        appointed to the Council by the 
                        President may designate an alternate to 
                        represent the Governor on the Council 
                        and vote on behalf of the Governor.
                          (iv) Chairperson.--From among the 
                        Federal agency members of the Council, 
                        the representatives of States on the 
                        Council shall select, and the President 
                        shall appoint, 1 Federal member to 
                        serve as Chairperson of the Council.
                          (v) Presidential appointment.--All 
                        Council members shall be appointed by 
                        the President.
                          (vi) Council actions.--
                                  (I) In general.--The 
                                following actions by the 
                                Council shall require the 
                                affirmative vote of the 
                                Chairperson and a majority of 
                                the State members to be 
                                effective:
                                          (aa) Approval of a 
                                        Comprehensive Plan and 
                                        future revisions to a 
                                        Comprehensive Plan.
                                          (bb) Approval of 
                                        State plans pursuant to 
                                        paragraph (3)(B)(iv).
                                          (cc) Approval of 
                                        reports to Congress 
                                        pursuant to clause 
                                        (vii)(VII).
                                          (dd) Approval of 
                                        transfers pursuant to 
                                        subparagraph 
                                        (E)(ii)(I).
                                          (ee) Other 
                                        significant actions 
                                        determined by the 
                                        Council.
                                  (II) Quorum.--A majority of 
                                State members shall be required 
                                to be present for the Council 
                                to take any significant action.
                                  (III) Affirmative vote 
                                requirement considered met.--
                                For approval of State plans 
                                pursuant to paragraph 
                                (3)(B)(iv), the certification 
                                by a State member of the 
                                Council that the plan satisfies 
                                all requirements of clauses (i) 
                                and (ii) of paragraph (3)(B), 
                                when joined by an affirmative 
                                vote of the Federal Chairperson 
                                of the Council, shall be 
                                considered to satisfy the 
                                requirements for affirmative 
                                votes under subclause (I).
                                  (IV) Public transparency.--
                                Appropriate actions of the 
                                Council, including significant 
                                actions and associated 
                                deliberations, shall be made 
                                available to the public via 
                                electronic means prior to any 
                                vote.
                          (vii) Duties of council.--The Council 
                        shall--
                                  (I) develop the Comprehensive 
                                Plan and future revisions to 
                                the Comprehensive Plan;
                                  (II) identify as soon as 
                                practicable the projects that--
                                          (aa) have been 
                                        authorized prior to the 
                                        date of enactment of 
                                        this subsection but not 
                                        yet commenced; and
                                          (bb) if implemented 
                                        quickly, would restore 
                                        and protect the natural 
                                        resources, ecosystems, 
                                        fisheries, marine and 
                                        wildlife habitats, 
                                        beaches, barrier 
                                        islands, dunes, and 
                                        coastal wetlands of the 
                                        Gulf Coast region;
                                  (III) establish such other 1 
                                or more advisory committees as 
                                may be necessary to assist the 
                                Council, including a scientific 
                                advisory committee and a 
                                committee to advise the Council 
                                on public policy issues;
                                  (IV) collect and consider 
                                scientific and other research 
                                associated with restoration of 
                                the Gulf Coast ecosystem, 
                                including research, 
                                observation, and monitoring 
                                carried out pursuant to 
                                sections 1604 and 1605 of the 
                                Resources and Ecosystems 
                                Sustainability, Tourist 
                                Opportunities, and Revived 
                                Economies of the Gulf Coast 
                                States Act of 2012;
                                  (V) develop standard terms to 
                                include in contracts for 
                                projects and programs awarded 
                                pursuant to the Comprehensive 
                                Plan that provide a preference 
                                to individuals and companies 
                                that reside in, are 
                                headquartered in, or are 
                                principally engaged in business 
                                in a Gulf Coast State;
                                  (VI) prepare an integrated 
                                financial plan and 
                                recommendations for coordinated 
                                budget requests for the amounts 
                                proposed to be expended by the 
                                Federal agencies represented on 
                                the Council for projects and 
                                programs in the Gulf Coast 
                                States; and
                                  (VII) submit to Congress an 
                                annual report that--
                                          (aa) summarizes the 
                                        policies, strategies, 
                                        plans, and activities 
                                        for addressing the 
                                        restoration and 
                                        protection of the Gulf 
                                        Coast region;
                                          (bb) describes the 
                                        projects and programs 
                                        being implemented to 
                                        restore and protect the 
                                        Gulf Coast region, 
                                        including--
                                                  (AA) a list 
                                                of each project 
                                                and program;
                                                  (BB) an 
                                                identification 
                                                of the funding 
                                                provided to 
                                                projects and 
                                                programs 
                                                identified in 
                                                subitem (AA);
                                                  (CC) an 
                                                identification 
                                                of each 
                                                recipient for 
                                                funding 
                                                identified in 
                                                subitem (BB); 
                                                and
                                                  (DD) a 
                                                description of 
                                                the length of 
                                                time and 
                                                funding needed 
                                                to complete the 
                                                objectives of 
                                                each project 
                                                and program 
                                                identified in 
                                                subitem (AA);
                                          (cc) makes such 
                                        recommendations to 
                                        Congress for 
                                        modifications of 
                                        existing laws as the 
                                        Council determines 
                                        necessary to implement 
                                        the Comprehensive Plan;
                                          (dd) reports on the 
                                        progress on 
                                        implementation of each 
                                        project or program--
                                                  (AA) after 3 
                                                years of 
                                                ongoing 
                                                activity of the 
                                                project or 
                                                program, if 
                                                applicable; and
                                                  (BB) on 
                                                completion of 
                                                the project or 
                                                program;
                                          (ee) includes the 
                                        information required to 
                                        be submitted under 
                                        section 1605(c)(4) of 
                                        the Resources and 
                                        Ecosystems 
                                        Sustainability, Tourist 
                                        Opportunities, and 
                                        Revived Economies of 
                                        the Gulf Coast States 
                                        Act of 2012; and
                                          (ff) submits the 
                                        reports required under 
                                        item (dd) to--
                                                  (AA) the 
                                                Committee on 
                                                Science, Space, 
                                                and Technology, 
                                                the Committee 
                                                on Natural 
                                                Resources, the 
                                                Committee on 
                                                Transportation 
                                                and 
                                                Infrastructure, 
                                                and the 
                                                Committee on 
                                                Appropriations 
                                                of the House of 
                                                Representatives;
                                                 and
                                                  (BB) the 
                                                Committee on 
                                                Environment and 
                                                Public Works, 
                                                the Committee 
                                                on Commerce, 
                                                Science, and 
                                                Transportation, 
                                                the Committee 
                                                on Energy and 
                                                Natural 
                                                Resources, and 
                                                the Committee 
                                                on 
                                                Appropriations 
                                                of the Senate.
                          (viii) Application of federal 
                        advisory committee act.--The Council, 
                        or any other advisory committee 
                        established under this subparagraph, 
                        shall not be considered an advisory 
                        committee under the Federal Advisory 
                        Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).
                          (ix) Sunset.--The authority for the 
                        Council, and any other advisory 
                        committee established under this 
                        subparagraph, shall terminate on the 
                        date all funds in the Trust Fund have 
                        been expended.
                  (D) Comprehensive plan.--
                          (i) Proposed plan.--
                                  (I) In general.--Not later 
                                than 180 days after the date of 
                                enactment of the Resources and 
                                Ecosystems Sustainability, 
                                Tourist Opportunities, and 
                                Revived Economies of the Gulf 
                                Coast States Act of 2012, the 
                                Chairperson, on behalf of the 
                                Council and after appropriate 
                                public input, review, and 
                                comment, shall publish a 
                                proposed plan to restore and 
                                protect the natural resources, 
                                ecosystems, fisheries, marine 
                                and wildlife habitats, beaches, 
                                and coastal wetlands of the 
                                Gulf Coast region.
                                  (II) Inclusions.--The 
                                proposed plan described in 
                                subclause (I) shall include and 
                                incorporate the findings and 
                                information prepared by the 
                                President's Gulf Coast 
                                Restoration Task Force.
                          (ii) Publication.--
                                  (I) Initial plan.--Not later 
                                than 1 year after the date of 
                                enactment of the Resources and 
                                Ecosystems Sustainability, 
                                Tourist Opportunities, and 
                                Revived Economies of the Gulf 
                                Coast States Act of 2012 and 
                                after notice and opportunity 
                                for public comment, the 
                                Chairperson, on behalf of the 
                                Council and after approval by 
                                the Council, shall publish in 
                                the Federal Register the 
                                initial Comprehensive Plan to 
                                restore and protect the natural 
                                resources, ecosystems, 
                                fisheries, marine and wildlife 
                                habitats, beaches, and coastal 
                                wetlands of the Gulf Coast 
                                region.
                                  (II) Cooperation with gulf 
                                coast restoration task force.--
                                The Council shall develop the 
                                initial Comprehensive Plan in 
                                close coordination with the 
                                President's Gulf Coast 
                                Restoration Task Force.
                                  (III) Considerations.--In 
                                developing the initial 
                                Comprehensive Plan and 
                                subsequent updates, the Council 
                                shall consider all relevant 
                                findings, reports, or research 
                                prepared or funded under 
                                section 1604 or 1605 of the 
                                Resources and Ecosystems 
                                Sustainability, Tourist 
                                Opportunities, and Revived 
                                Economies of the Gulf Coast 
                                States Act of 2012.
                                  (IV) Contents.--The initial 
                                Comprehensive Plan shall 
                                include--
                                          (aa) such provisions 
                                        as are necessary to 
                                        fully incorporate in 
                                        the Comprehensive Plan 
                                        the strategy, projects, 
                                        and programs 
                                        recommended by the 
                                        President's Gulf Coast 
                                        Restoration Task Force;
                                          (bb) a list of any 
                                        project or program 
                                        authorized prior to the 
                                        date of enactment of 
                                        this subsection but not 
                                        yet commenced, the 
                                        completion of which 
                                        would further the 
                                        purposes and goals of 
                                        this subsection and of 
                                        the Resources and 
                                        Ecosystems 
                                        Sustainability, Tourist 
                                        Opportunities, and 
                                        Revived Economies of 
                                        the Gulf Coast States 
                                        Act of 2012;
                                          (cc) a description of 
                                        the manner in which 
                                        amounts from the Trust 
                                        Fund projected to be 
                                        made available to the 
                                        Council for the 
                                        succeeding 10 years 
                                        will be allocated; and
                                          (dd) subject to 
                                        available funding in 
                                        accordance with clause 
                                        (iii), a prioritized 
                                        list of specific 
                                        projects and programs 
                                        to be funded and 
                                        carried out during the 
                                        3-year period 
                                        immediately following 
                                        the date of publication 
                                        of the initial 
                                        Comprehensive Plan, 
                                        including a table that 
                                        illustrates the 
                                        distribution of 
                                        projects and programs 
                                        by the Gulf Coast 
                                        State.
                                  (V) Plan updates.--The 
                                Council shall update--
                                          (aa) the 
                                        Comprehensive Plan 
                                        every 5 years in a 
                                        manner comparable to 
                                        the manner established 
                                        in this subparagraph 
                                        for each 5-year period 
                                        for which amounts are 
                                        expected to be made 
                                        available to the Gulf 
                                        Coast States from the 
                                        Trust Fund; and
                                          (bb) the 3-year list 
                                        of projects and 
                                        programs described in 
                                        subclause (IV)(dd) 
                                        annually.
                          (iii) Restoration priorities.--Except 
                        for projects and programs described in 
                        clause (ii)(IV)(bb), in selecting 
                        projects and programs to include on the 
                        3-year list described in clause 
                        (ii)(IV)(dd), based on the best 
                        available science, the Council shall 
                        give highest priority to projects that 
                        address 1 or more of the following 
                        criteria:
                                  (I) Projects that are 
                                projected to make the greatest 
                                contribution to restoring and 
                                protecting the natural 
                                resources, ecosystems, 
                                fisheries, marine and wildlife 
                                habitats, beaches, and coastal 
                                wetlands of the Gulf Coast 
                                region, without regard to 
                                geographic location within the 
                                Gulf Coast region.
                                  (II) Large-scale projects and 
                                programs that are projected to 
                                substantially contribute to 
                                restoring and protecting the 
                                natural resources, ecosystems, 
                                fisheries, marine and wildlife 
                                habitats, beaches, and coastal 
                                wetlands of the Gulf Coast 
                                ecosystem.
                                  (III) Projects contained in 
                                existing Gulf Coast State 
                                comprehensive plans for the 
                                restoration and protection of 
                                natural resources, ecosystems, 
                                fisheries, marine and wildlife 
                                habitats, beaches, and coastal 
                                wetlands of the Gulf Coast 
                                region.
                                  (IV) Projects that restore 
                                long-term resiliency of the 
                                natural resources, ecosystems, 
                                fisheries, marine and wildlife 
                                habitats, beaches, and coastal 
                                wetlands most impacted by the 
                                Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
                  (E) Implementation.--
                          (i) In general.--The Council, acting 
                        through the Federal agencies 
                        represented on the Council and Gulf 
                        Coast States, shall expend funds made 
                        available from the Trust Fund to carry 
                        out projects and programs adopted in 
                        the Comprehensive Plan.
                          (ii) Administrative responsibility.--
                                  (I) In general.--Primary 
                                authority and responsibility 
                                for each project and program 
                                included in the Comprehensive 
                                Plan shall be assigned by the 
                                Council to a Gulf Coast State 
                                represented on the Council or a 
                                Federal agency.
                                  (II) Transfer of amounts.--
                                Amounts necessary to carry out 
                                each project or program 
                                included in the Comprehensive 
                                Plan shall be transferred by 
                                the Secretary of the Treasury 
                                from the Trust Fund to that 
                                Federal agency or Gulf Coast 
                                State as the project or program 
                                is implemented, subject to such 
                                conditions as the Secretary of 
                                the Treasury, in consultation 
                                with the Secretary of the 
                                Interior and the Secretary of 
                                Commerce, established pursuant 
                                to section 1602 of the 
                                Resources and Ecosystems 
                                Sustainability, Tourist 
                                Opportunities, and Revived 
                                Economies of the Gulf Coast 
                                States Act of 2012.
                                  (III) Limitation on 
                                transfers.--
                                          (aa) Grants to 
                                        nongovernmental 
                                        entities.--In the case 
                                        of funds transferred to 
                                        a Federal or State 
                                        agency under subclause 
                                        (II), the agency shall 
                                        not make 1 or more 
                                        grants or cooperative 
                                        agreements to a 
                                        nongovernmental entity 
                                        if the total amount 
                                        provided to the entity 
                                        would equal or exceed 
                                        10 percent of the total 
                                        amount provided to the 
                                        agency for that 
                                        particular project or 
                                        program, unless the 1 
                                        or more grants have 
                                        been reported in 
                                        accordance with item 
                                        (bb).
                                          (bb) Reporting of 
                                        grantees.--At least 30 
                                        days prior to making a 
                                        grant or entering into 
                                        a cooperative agreement 
                                        described in item (aa), 
                                        the name of each 
                                        grantee, including the 
                                        amount and purpose of 
                                        each grant or 
                                        cooperative agreement, 
                                        shall be published in 
                                        the Federal Register 
                                        and delivered to the 
                                        congressional 
                                        committees listed in 
                                        subparagraph 
                                        (C)(vii)(VII)(ff).
                                          (cc) Annual reporting 
                                        of grantees.--Annually, 
                                        the name of each 
                                        grantee, including the 
                                        amount and purposes of 
                                        each grant or 
                                        cooperative agreement, 
                                        shall be published in 
                                        the Federal Register 
                                        and delivered to 
                                        Congress as part of the 
                                        report submitted 
                                        pursuant to 
                                        subparagraph 
                                        (C)(vii)(VII).
                                  (IV) Project and program 
                                limitation.--The Council, a 
                                Federal agency, or a State may 
                                not carry out a project or 
                                program funded under this 
                                paragraph outside of the Gulf 
                                Coast region.
                  (F) Coordination.--The Council and the 
                Federal members of the Council may develop 
                memoranda of understanding establishing 
                integrated funding and implementation plans 
                among the member agencies and authorities.
          (3) Oil spill restoration impact allocation.--
                  (A) In general.--
                          (i) Disbursement.--Of the total 
                        amount made available from the Trust 
                        Fund, 30 percent shall be disbursed 
                        pursuant to the formula in clause (ii) 
                        to the Gulf Coast States on the 
                        approval of the plan described in 
                        subparagraph (B)(i).
                          (ii) Formula.--Subject to 
                        subparagraph (B), for each Gulf Coast 
                        State, the amount disbursed under this 
                        paragraph shall be based on a formula 
                        established by the Council by 
                        regulation that is based on a weighted 
                        average of the following criteria:
                                  (I) 40 percent based on the 
                                proportionate number of miles 
                                of shoreline in each Gulf Coast 
                                State that experienced oiling 
                                on or before April 10, 2011, 
                                compared to the total number of 
                                miles of shoreline that 
                                experienced oiling as a result 
                                of the Deepwater Horizon oil 
                                spill.
                                  (II) 40 percent based on the 
                                inverse proportion of the 
                                average distance from the 
                                mobile offshore drilling unit 
                                Deepwater Horizon at the time 
                                of the explosion to the nearest 
                                and farthest point of the 
                                shoreline that experienced 
                                oiling of each Gulf Coast 
                                State.
                                  (III) 20 percent based on the 
                                average population in the 2010 
                                decennial census of coastal 
                                counties bordering the Gulf of 
                                Mexico within each Gulf Coast 
                                State.
                          (iii) Minimum allocation.--The amount 
                        disbursed to a Gulf Coast State for 
                        each fiscal year under clause (ii) 
                        shall be at least 5 percent of the 
                        total amounts made available under this 
                        paragraph.
                  (B) Disbursement of funds.--
                          (i) In general.--The Council shall 
                        disburse amounts to the respective Gulf 
                        Coast States in accordance with the 
                        formula developed under subparagraph 
                        (A) for projects, programs, and 
                        activities that will improve the 
                        ecosystems or economy of the Gulf Coast 
                        region, subject to the condition that 
                        each Gulf Coast State submits a plan 
                        for the expenditure of amounts 
                        disbursed under this paragraph that 
                        meets the following criteria:
                                  (I) All projects, programs, 
                                and activities included in the 
                                plan are eligible activities 
                                pursuant to clauses (i) and 
                                (ii) of paragraph (1)(B).
                                  (II) The projects, programs, 
                                and activities included in the 
                                plan contribute to the overall 
                                economic and ecological 
                                recovery of the Gulf Coast.
                                  (III) The plan takes into 
                                consideration the Comprehensive 
                                Plan and is consistent with the 
                                goals and objectives of the 
                                Plan, as described in paragraph 
                                (2)(B)(i).
                          (ii) Funding.--
                                  (I) In general.--Except as 
                                provided in subclause (II), the 
                                plan described in clause (i) 
                                may use not more than 25 
                                percent of the funding made 
                                available for infrastructure 
                                projects eligible under 
                                subclauses (VI) and (VII) of 
                                paragraph (1)(B)(i).
                                  (II) Exception.--The plan 
                                described in clause (i) may 
                                propose to use more than 25 
                                percent of the funding made 
                                available for infrastructure 
                                projects eligible under 
                                subclauses (VI) and (VII) of 
                                paragraph (1)(B)(i) if the plan 
                                certifies that--
                                          (aa) ecosystem 
                                        restoration needs in 
                                        the State will be 
                                        addressed by the 
                                        projects in the 
                                        proposed plan; and
                                          (bb) additional 
                                        investment in 
                                        infrastructure is 
                                        required to mitigate 
                                        the impacts of the 
                                        Deepwater Horizon Oil 
                                        Spill to the ecosystem 
                                        or economy.
                          (iii) Development.--The plan 
                        described in clause (i) shall be 
                        developed by--
                                  (I) in the State of Alabama, 
                                the Alabama Gulf Coast Recovery 
                                Council established under 
                                paragraph (1)(F)(i);
                                  (II) in the State of Florida, 
                                a consortia of local political 
                                subdivisions that includes at a 
                                minimum 1 representative of 
                                each affected county;
                                  (III) in the State of 
                                Louisiana, the Coastal 
                                Protection and Restoration 
                                Authority of Louisiana;
                                  (IV) in the State of 
                                Mississippi, the Office of the 
                                Governor or an appointee of the 
                                Office of the Governor; and
                                  (V) in the State of Texas, 
                                the Office of the Governor or 
                                an appointee of the Office of 
                                the Governor.
                          (iv) Approval.--Not later than 60 
                        days after the date on which a plan is 
                        submitted under clause (i), the Council 
                        shall approve or disapprove the plan 
                        based on the conditions of clause (i).
                  (C) Disapproval.--If the Council disapproves 
                a plan pursuant to subparagraph (B)(iv), the 
                Council shall--
                          (i) provide the reasons for 
                        disapproval in writing; and
                          (ii) consult with the State to 
                        address any identified deficiencies 
                        with the State plan.
                  (D) Failure to submit adequate plan.--If a 
                State fails to submit an adequate plan under 
                this paragraph, any funds made available under 
                this paragraph shall remain in the Trust Fund 
                until such date as a plan is submitted and 
                approved pursuant to this paragraph.
                  (E) Judicial review.--If the Council fails to 
                approve or take action within 60 days on a 
                plan, as described in subparagraph (B)(iv), the 
                State may obtain expedited judicial review 
                within 90 days of that decision in a district 
                court of the United States, of appropriate 
                jurisdiction and venue, that is located within 
                the State seeking the review.
                  (F) Cost-sharing.--
                          (i) In general.--A Gulf Coast State 
                        or coastal political subdivision may 
                        use, in whole or in part, amounts made 
                        available to that Gulf Coast State or 
                        coastal political subdivision under 
                        this paragraph to satisfy the non-
                        Federal share of any project or program 
                        that--
                                  (I) is authorized by other 
                                Federal law; and
                                  (II) is an eligible activity 
                                described in clause (i) or (ii) 
                                of paragraph (1)(B).
                          (ii) Effect on other funds.--The use 
                        of funds made available from the Trust 
                        Fund under this paragraph to satisfy 
                        the non-Federal share of the cost of a 
                        project or program described in clause 
                        (i) shall not affect the priority in 
                        which other Federal funds are allocated 
                        or awarded.
          (4) Authorization of interest transfers.--Of the 
        total amount made available for any fiscal year from 
        the Trust Fund that is equal to the interest earned by 
        the Trust Fund and proceeds from investments made by 
        the Trust Fund in the preceding fiscal year--
                  (A) 50 percent shall be divided equally 
                between--
                          (i) the Gulf Coast Ecosystem 
                        Restoration Science, Observation, 
                        Monitoring, and Technology program 
                        authorized in section 1604 of the 
                        Resources and Ecosystems 
                        Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, 
                        and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast 
                        States Act of 2012; and
                          (ii) the centers of excellence 
                        research grants authorized in section 
                        1605 of that Act; and
                  (B) 50 percent shall be made available to the 
                Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council to 
                carry out the Comprehensive Plan pursuant to 
                paragraph (2).

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   NONINDIGENOUS AQUATIC NUISANCE PREVENTION AND CONTROL ACT OF 1990


            TITLE I--AQUATIC NUISANCE PREVENTION AND CONTROL

Subtitle A--General Provisions

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SEC. 1002. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.

  (a) Findings.--The Congress finds that--
          (1) the discharge of untreated water in the ballast 
        tanks of vessels and through other means results in 
        unintentional introductions of nonindigenous species to 
        fresh, brackish, and saltwater environments;
          (2) when environmental conditions are favorable, 
        nonindigenous species become established, may compete 
        with or prey upon native species of plants, fish, and 
        wildlife, may carry diseases or parasites that affect 
        native species, and may disrupt the aquatic environment 
        and economy of affected nearshore areas;
          (3) the zebra mussel was unintentionally introduced 
        into the Great Lakes and has infested--
                  (A) waters south of the Great Lakes, into a 
                good portion of the Mississippi River drainage;
                  (B) waters west of the Great Lakes, into the 
                Arkansas River in Oklahoma; and
                  (C) waters east of the Great Lakes, into the 
                Hudson River and Lake Champlain;
          (4) the potential economic disruption to communities 
        affected by the zebra mussel due to its colonization of 
        water pipes, boat hulls and other hard surfaces has 
        been estimated at $5,000,000,000 by the year 2000, and 
        the potential disruption to the diversity and abundance 
        of native fish and other species by the zebra mussel 
        and ruffe, round goby, and other nonindigenous species 
        could be severe;
          (5) the zebra mussel was discovered on Lake Champlain 
        during 1993 and the opportunity exists to act quickly 
        to establish zebra mussel controls before Lake 
        Champlain is further infested and management costs 
        escalate;
          (6) in 1992, the zebra mussel was discovered at the 
        northernmost reaches of the Chesapeake Bay watershed;
          (7) the zebra mussel poses an imminent risk of 
        invasion in the main waters of the Chesapeake Bay;
          (8) since the Chesapeake Bay is the largest recipient 
        of foreign ballast water on the East Coast, there is a 
        risk of further invasions of other nonindigenous 
        species;
          (9) the zebra mussel is only one example of thousands 
        of nonindigenous species that have become established 
        in waters of the United States and may be causing 
        economic and ecological degradation with respect to the 
        natural resources of waters of the United States;
          (10) since their introduction in the early 1980's in 
        ballast water discharges, ruffe--
                  (A) have caused severe declines in 
                populations of other species of fish in Duluth 
                Harbor (in Minnesota and Wisconsin);
                  (B) have spread to Lake Huron; and
                  (C) are likely to spread quickly to most 
                other waters in North America if action is not 
                taken promptly to control their spread;
          (11) examples of nonindigenous species that, as of 
        the date of enactment of the National Invasive Species 
        Act of 1996, infest coastal waters of the United States 
        and that have the potential for causing adverse 
        economic and ecological effects include--
                  (A) the mitten crab (Eriocher sinensis) that 
                has become established on the Pacific Coast;
                  (B) the green crab (Carcinus maenas) that has 
                become established in the coastal waters of the 
                Atlantic Ocean;
                  (C) the brown mussel (Perna perna) that has 
                become established along the Gulf of Mexico; 
                and
                  (D) certain shellfish pathogens;
          (12) many aquatic nuisance vegetation species, such 
        as Eurasian watermilfoil, hydrilla, water hyacinth, and 
        water chestnut, have been introduced to waters of the 
        United States from other parts of the world causing or 
        having a potential to cause adverse environmental, 
        ecological, and economic effects;
          (13) if preventive management measures are not taken 
        nationwide to prevent and control unintentionally 
        introduced nonindigenous aquatic species in a timely 
        manner, further introductions and infestations of 
        species that are as destructive as, or more destructive 
        than, the zebra mussel or the ruffe infestations may 
        occur;
          (14) once introduced into waters of the United 
        States, aquatic nuisance species are unintentionally 
        transported and introduced into inland lakes and rivers 
        by recreational boaters, commercial barge traffic, and 
        a variety of other pathways; and
          (15) resolving the problems associated with aquatic 
        nuisance species will require the participation and 
        cooperation of the Federal Government and State 
        governments, and investment in the development of 
        prevention technologies.
  (b) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are--
          (1) to prevent unintentional introduction and 
        dispersal of nonindigenous species into waters of the 
        United States through ballast water management and 
        other requirements;
          (2) to coordinate federally conducted, funded, or 
        authorized research, prevention control, information 
        dissemination and other activities regarding the zebra 
        mussel and other aquatic nuisance species;
          (3) to develop and carry out environmentally sound 
        control methods to prevent, monitor and control 
        unintentional introductions of nonindigenous species 
        from pathways other than ballast water exchange;
          (4) to understand and minimize economic and 
        ecological impacts of nonindigenous aquatic nuisance 
        species that become established, including the zebra 
        mussel; and
          (5) to establish a program of research and technology 
        development and assistance to States in the management 
        and removal of zebra mussels.

SEC. 1003. DEFINITIONS.

   As used in this Act, the term--
          (1) ``aquatic nuisance species'' means a 
        nonindigenous species that threatens the diversity or 
        abundance of native species or the ecological stability 
        of infested waters, or commercial, agricultural, 
        aquacultural or recreational activities dependent on 
        such waters;
          (2) ``Assistant Secretary'' means the Assistant 
        Secretary of the Army (Civil Works);
          (3) ``ballast water'' means any water and associated 
        sediments used to manipulate the trim and stability of 
        a vessel;
          (4) ``Director'' means the Director of the United 
        States Fish and Wildlife Service;
          (5) ``exclusive economic zone'' means the Exclusive 
        Economic Zone of the United States established by 
        Proclamation Number 5030, dated March 10, 1983, and the 
        equivalent zone of Canada;
          (6) ``environmentally sound'' methods, efforts, 
        actions or programs means methods, efforts, actions or 
        programs to prevent introductions or control 
        infestations of aquatic nuisance species that minimize 
        adverse impacts to the structure and function of an 
        ecosystem and adverse effects on non-target organisms 
        and ecosystems and emphasize integrated pest management 
        techniques and nonchemical measures;
          (7) ``Great Lakes'' means Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, 
        Lake Huron (including Lake St. Clair), Lake Michigan, 
        Lake Superior, and the connecting channels (Saint 
        Mary's River, Saint Clair River, Detroit River, Niagara 
        River, and Saint Lawrence River to the [Canandian] 
        Canadian Border), and includes all other bodies of 
        water within the drainage basin of such lakes and 
        connecting channels.
          (8) ``Great Lakes region'' means the 8 States that 
        border on the Great Lakes;
          (9) ``Indian tribe'' means any Indian tribe, band, 
        nation, or other organized group or community, 
        including any Alaska Native village or regional 
        corporation (as defined in or established pursuant to 
        the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 
        et seq.)) that is recognized as eligible for the 
        special programs and services provided by the United 
        States to Indians because of their status as Indians;
          (10) ``interstate organization'' means an entity--
                  (A) established by--
                          (i) an interstate compact that is 
                        approved by Congress;
                          (ii) a Federal statute; or
                          (iii) a treaty or other international 
                        agreement with respect to which the 
                        United States is a party; and
                  (B)(i) that represents 2 or more--
                          (I) States or political subdivisions 
                        thereof; or
                          (II) Indian tribes; or
                  (ii) that represents--
                          (I) 1 or more States or political 
                        subdivisions thereof; and
                          (II) 1 or more Indian tribes; or
                  (iii) that represents the Federal Government 
                and 1 or more foreign governments; and
                  (C) has jurisdiction over, serves as forum 
                for coordinating, or otherwise has a role or 
                responsibility for the management of, any land 
                or other natural resource;
          (11) ``nonindigenous species'' means any species or 
        other viable biological material that enters an 
        ecosystem beyond its historic range, including any such 
        organism transferred from one country into another;
          (12) ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the 
        department in which the Coast Guard is operating;
          (13) ``State'' means each of the several States, the 
        District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto 
        Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin 
        Islands of the United States;
          (14) ``recreational vessel'' has the meaning given 
        that term in section 502 of the Federal Water Pollution 
        Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1362);
          [(13)] (15) ``Task Force'' means the Aquatic Nuisance 
        Species Task Force established under section 1201 of 
        this Act;
          [(14)] (16) ``territorial sea'' means the belt of the 
        sea measured from the baseline of the United States 
        determined in accordance with international law, as set 
        forth in Presidential Proclamation Number 5928, dated 
        December 27, 1988;
          [(15)] (17) ``Under Secretary'' means the Under 
        Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere;
          [(16)] (18) ``waters of the United States'' means the 
        navigable waters and the territorial sea of the United 
        States; and
          [(17)] (19) ``unintentional introduction'' means an 
        introduction of nonindigenous species that occurs as 
        the result of activities other than the purposeful or 
        intentional introduction of the species involved, such 
        as the transport of nonindigenous species in ballast or 
        in water used to transport fish, mollusks or 
        crustaceans for aquaculture or other purposes.

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    Subtitle C--Prevention and Control of Aquatic Nuisance Species 
                               Dispersal

SEC. 1201. ESTABLISHMENT OF TASK FORCE.

  (a) Task Force.--There is hereby established an ``Aquatic 
Nuisance Species Task Force''.
  (b) Membership.--Membership of the Task Force shall consist 
of--
          (1) the Director;
          (2) the Under Secretary;
          (3) the Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
        Agency;
          (4) the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard;
          (5) the Assistant Secretary;
          (6) the Secretary of Agriculture; [and]
          (7) the Director of the National Park Service;
          (8) the Director of the Bureau of Land Management;
          (9) the Commissioner of Reclamation; and
          [(7)] (10) the head of any other Federal agency that 
        the chairpersons designated under subsection (d) deem 
        appropriate.
  (c) Ex Officio Members.--The chairpersons designated under 
subsection (d) shall invite representatives of the Great Lakes 
Commission, the Lake Champlain Basin Program, the Chesapeake 
Bay Program, the San Francisco Bay-Delta Estuary Program,and 
State agencies and other governmental entities to participate 
as ex officio members of the Task Force.
  (d) Chairpersons.--The Director and the Under Secretary shall 
serve as co-chairpersons of the Task Force and shall be jointly 
responsible, and are authorized to undertake such activities as 
may be necessary, for carrying out this subtitle in 
consultation and cooperation with the other members of the Task 
Force.
  (e) Memorandum of Understanding.--Within six months of the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Director and the Under 
Secretary shall develop a memorandum of understanding that 
describes the role of each in jointly carrying out this 
subtitle.
  (f) Coordination.--Each Task Force member shall coordinate 
any action to carry out this subtitle with any such action by 
other members of the Task Force, and regional, State and local 
entities.
  (g) Observers.--The chairpersons designated under subsection 
(d) may invite representatives of nongovernmental entities to 
participate as observers of the Task Force.

SEC. 1202. AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES PROGRAM.

  (a) In General.--The Task Force shall develop and implement a 
program for waters of the United States to prevent introduction 
and dispersal of aquatic nuisance species; to monitor, control 
and study such species; and to disseminate related information.
  (b) Content.--The program developed under subsection (a) 
shall--
          (1) identify the goals, priorities, and approaches 
        for aquatic nuisance species prevention, monitoring, 
        control, education and research to be conducted or 
        funded by the Federal Government;
          (2) describe the specific prevention, monitoring, 
        control, education and research activities to be 
        conducted by each Task Force member;
          (3) coordinate aquatic nuisance species programs and 
        activities of Task Force members and affected State 
        agencies;
          (4) describe the role of each Task Force member in 
        implementing the elements of the program as set forth 
        in this subtitle;
          (5) include recommendations for funding to implement 
        elements of the program; and
          (6) develop a demonstration program of prevention, 
        monitoring, control, education and research for the 
        zebra mussel, to be implemented in the Great Lakes and 
        any other waters infested, or likely to become infested 
        in the near future, by the zebra mussel.
  (c) Prevention.--
          (1) In general.--The Task Force shall establish and 
        implement measures, within the program developed under 
        subsection (a), to minimize the risk of introduction of 
        aquatic nuisance species to waters of the United 
        States, including--
                  (A) identification of pathways by which 
                aquatic organisms are introduced to waters of 
                the United States;
                  (B) assessment of the risk that an aquatic 
                organism carried by an identified pathway may 
                become an aquatic nuisance species; and
                  (C) evaluation of whether measures to prevent 
                introductions of aquatic nuisance species are 
                effective and environmentally sound.
          (2) Implementation.--Whenever the Task Force 
        determines that there is a substantial risk of 
        unintentional introduction of an aquatic nuisance 
        species by an identified pathway and that the adverse 
        consequences of such an introduction are likely to be 
        substantial, the Task Force shall, acting through the 
        appropriate Federal agency, and after an opportunity 
        for public comment, carry out cooperative, 
        environmentally sound efforts with regional, State and 
        local entities to minimize the risk of such an 
        introduction.
  (d) Monitoring.--The Task Force shall establish and implement 
monitoring measures, within the program developed under 
subsection (a), to--
          (1) detect unintentional introductions of aquatic 
        nuisance species;
          (2) determine the dispersal of aquatic nuisance 
        species after introduction; and
          (3) provide for the early detection and prevention of 
        infestations of aquatic nuisance species in unaffected 
        drainage basins.
  (e) Control.--
          (1) In general.--The Task Force may develop 
        cooperative efforts, within the program established 
        under subsection (a), to control established aquatic 
        nuisance species to minimize the risk of harm to the 
        environment and the public health and welfare. For 
        purposes of this Act, control efforts include 
        eradication of infestations, reductions of populations, 
        development of means of adapting human activities and 
        public facilities to accommodate infestations, and 
        prevention of the spread of aquatic nuisance species 
        from infested areas. Such control efforts shall be 
        developed in consultation with affected Federal 
        agencies, States, Indian Tribes, local governments, 
        interjurisdictional organizations, and other 
        appropriate entities. Control actions authorized by 
        this section shall be based on the best available 
        scientific information and shall be conducted in an 
        environmentally sound manner.
          (2) Decisions.--The Task Force or any other affected 
        agency or entity may recommend that the Task Force 
        initiate a control effort. In determining whether a 
        control program is warranted, the Task Force shall 
        evaluate the need for control (including the projected 
        consequences of no control and less than full control); 
        the technical and biological feasibility and cost-
        effectiveness of alternative control strategies and 
        actions; whether the benefits of control, including 
        costs avoided, exceed the costs of the program; the 
        risk of harm to non-target organisms and ecosystems, 
        public health and welfare; and such other 
        considerations the Task Force determines appropriate. 
        The Task Force shall also determine the nature and 
        extent of control of target aquatic nuisance species 
        that is feasible and desirable.
          (3) Programs.--If the Task Force determines in 
        accordance with paragraph (2) that control of an 
        aquatic nuisance species is warranted, the Task Force 
        shall develop a proposed control program to achieve the 
        target level of control. A notice summarizing the 
        proposed action and soliciting comments shall be 
        published in the Federal Register, in major newspapers 
        in the region affected, and in principal trade 
        publications of the industries affected. Within 180 
        days of proposing a control program, and after 
        consultation with affected governmental and other 
        appropriate entities and taking into consideration 
        other comments received, the Task Force shall complete 
        development of the proposed control program.
          (4) Technical assistance and recommendations.--The 
        Task Force may provide technical assistance and 
        recommendations for best practices to an agency or 
        entity engaged in vessel inspections or 
        decontaminations for the purpose of--
                  (A) effectively managing and controlling the 
                movement of aquatic nuisance species into, 
                within, or out of water of the United States; 
                and
                  (B) inspecting recreational vessels in a 
                manner that minimizes disruptions to public 
                access for boating and recreation in non-
                contaminated vessels.
          (5) Consultation.--In carrying out paragraph (4), 
        including the development of recommendations, the Task 
        Force may consult with--
                  (A) State fish and wildlife management 
                agencies;
                  (B) other State agencies that manage fishery 
                resources of the State or sustain fishery 
                habitat; and
                  (C) relevant nongovernmental entities.
  (f) Research.--
          (1) Priorities.--The Task Force shall, within the 
        program developed under subsection (a), conduct 
        research concerning--
                  (A) the environmental and economic risks and 
                impacts associated with the introduction of 
                aquatic nuisance species into the waters of the 
                United States;
                  (B) the principal pathways by which aquatic 
                nuisance species are introduced and dispersed;
                  (C) possible methods for the prevention, 
                monitoring and control of aquatic nuisance 
                species; and
                  (D) the assessment of the effectiveness of 
                prevention, monitoring and control methods.
          (2) Protocol.--Within 90 days of the date of 
        enactment of this Act, the Task Force shall establish 
        and follow a protocol to ensure that research 
        activities carried out under this subtitle do not 
        result in the introduction of aquatic nuisance species 
        to waters of the United States.
          (3) Grants for research.--The Task Force shall 
        allocate funds authorized under this Act for 
        competitive research grants to study all aspects of 
        aquatic nuisance species, which shall be administered 
        through the National Sea Grant College Program and the 
        Cooperative Fishery and Wildlife Research Units. Grants 
        shall be conditioned to ensure that any recipient of 
        funds follows the protocol established under paragraph 
        (2) of this subsection.
  (g) Technical Assistance.--The Task Force shall, within the 
program developed under subsection (a), provide technical 
assistance to State and local governments and persons to 
minimize the environmental, public health, and safety risks 
associated with aquatic nuisance species, including an early 
warning system for advance notice of possible infestations and 
appropriate responses.
  (h) Education.--The Task Force shall, with the program 
developed under subsection (a), establish and implement 
educational programs through Sea Grant Marine Advisory Services 
and any other available resources that it determines to be 
appropriate to inform the general public, State governments, 
governments of political subdivisions of States, and industrial 
and recreational users of aquatic resources in connection with 
matters concerning the identification of aquatic nuisance 
species, and control methods for such species, including the 
prevention of the further distribution of such species.
  (i) Zebra Mussel Demonstration Program.--
          (1) Zebra mussel.--
                  (A) In general.--The Task Force shall, within 
                the program developed under subsection (a), 
                undertake a program of prevention, monitoring, 
                control, education and research for the zebra 
                mussel to be implemented in the Great Lakes and 
                any other waters of the United States infested 
                or likely to become infested by the zebra 
                mussel, including--
                          (i) research and development 
                        concerning the species life history, 
                        environmental tolerances and impacts on 
                        fisheries and other ecosystem 
                        components, and the efficacy of control 
                        mechanisms and means of avoiding or 
                        minimizing impacts;
                          (ii) tracking the dispersal of the 
                        species and establishment of an early 
                        warning system to alert likely areas of 
                        future infestations;
                          (iii) development of control plans in 
                        coordination with regional, State and 
                        local entities; and
                          (iv) provision of technical 
                        assistance to regional, State and local 
                        entities to carry out this section.
                  (B) Public facility research and develop-
                ment.--The Assistant Secretary, in consultation 
                with the Task Force, shall develop a program of 
                research, technology development, and 
                demonstration for the environmentally sound 
                control of zebra mussels in and around public 
                facilities. The Assistant Secretary shall 
                collect and make available, through 
                publications and other appropriate means, 
                information pertaining to such control methods.
                  (C) Voluntary guidelines.--Not later than 1 
                year after the date of enactment of this 
                subparagraph, the Task Force shall develop and 
                submit to the Secretary voluntary guidelines 
                for controlling the spread of the zebra mussel 
                and, if appropriate, other aquatic nuisance 
                species through recreational activities, 
                including boating and fishing. Not later than 4 
                months after the date of such submission, and 
                after providing notice and an opportunity for 
                public comment, the Secretary shall issue 
                voluntary guidelines that are based on the 
                guidelines developed by the Task Force under 
                this subparagraph.
          (2) Dispersal containment analysis.--
                  (A) Research.--The Administrator of the 
                Environmental Protection Agency, in cooperation 
                with the National Science Foundation and the 
                Task Force, shall provide research grants on a 
                competitive basis for projects that--
                          (i) identify environmentally sound 
                        methods for controlling the dispersal 
                        of aquatic nuisance species, such as 
                        the zebra mussel; and
                          (ii) adhere to research protocols 
                        developed pursuant to subsection 
                        (f)(2).
                  (B) Authorization of appropriations.--There 
                are authorized to be appropriated to the 
                Environmental Protection Agency to carry out 
                this paragraph, $500,000.
          (3) Dispersal barrier demonstration.--
                  (A) In general.--The Assistant Secretary, in 
                consultation with the Task Force, shall 
                investigate and identify environmentally sound 
                methods for preventing and reducing the 
                dispersal of aquatic nuisance species between 
                the Great Lakes-Saint Lawrence drainage and the 
                Mississippi River drainage through the Chicago 
                River Ship and Sanitary Canal, including any of 
                those methods that could be incorporated into 
                the operation or construction of the lock 
                system of the Chicago River Ship and Sanitary 
                Canal.
                  (B) Report.--Not later than 18 months after 
                the date of enactment of this paragraph, the 
                Assistant Secretary shall issue a report to the 
                Congress that includes recommendations 
                concerning--
                          (i) which of the methods that are 
                        identified under the study conducted 
                        under this paragraph are most promising 
                        with respect to preventing and reducing 
                        the dispersal of aquatic nuisance 
                        species; and
                          (ii) ways to incorporate those 
                        methods into ongoing operations of the 
                        United States Army Corps of Engineers 
                        that are conducted at the Chicago River 
                        Ship and Sanitary Canal.
                  (C) Authorization of appropriations.--There 
                are authorized to be appropriated to the 
                Department of the Army such sums as are 
                necessary to carry out the dispersal barrier 
                demonstration project directed by this 
                paragraph.
          (4) Contributions.--To the extent allowable by law, 
        in carrying out the studies under paragraphs (2) and 
        (3), the Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
        Agency and the Secretary of the Army may enter into an 
        agreement with an interested party under which that 
        party provides in kind or monetary contributions for 
        the study.
          (5) Technical assistance.--The Great Lakes 
        Environmental Research Laboratory of the National 
        Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall provide 
        technical assistance to appropriate entities to assist 
        in the research conducted pursuant to this subsection.
  (j) Implementation.--
          (1) Regulations.--The Director, the Secretary, and 
        the Under Secretary may issue such rules and 
        regulations as may be necessary to implement this 
        section.
          (2) Participation of others.--The Task Force shall 
        provide opportunities for affected Federal agencies 
        which are not part of the Task Force, State and local 
        government agencies, and regional and other entities 
        with the necessary expertise to participate in control 
        programs. If these other agencies or entities have 
        sufficient authority or jurisdiction and expertise and 
        where this will be more efficient or effective, 
        responsibility for implementing all or a portion of a 
        control program may be delegated to such agencies or 
        entities.
  (k) Reports.--
          (1) Not later than 12 months after the date of 
        enactment of this Act, the Task Force shall submit a 
        report describing the program developed under 
        subsection (a), including the research protocol 
        required under subsection (f)(2), to the Congress.
          (2) On an annual basis after the submission of the 
        report under paragraph (1), the Task Force shall submit 
        a report to the Congress detailing progress in carrying 
        out this section.
          (3) Not later than 90 days after the date of 
        enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022, 
        the Task Force shall submit a report to Congress 
        recommending legislative, programmatic, or regulatory 
        changes to eliminate remaining gaps in authorities 
        between members of the Task Force to effectively manage 
        and control the movement of aquatic nuisance species.

SEC. 1203. REGIONAL COORDINATION.

  (a) Great Lakes Panel.--
          (1) In general.--Not later than 30 days following the 
        date of enactment of this Act, the Task Force shall 
        request that the Great Lakes Commission (established 
        under Article IV of the Great Lakes Compact to which 
        the Congress granted consent in the Act of July 24, 
        1968, P.L. 90-419) convene a panel of Great Lakes 
        region representatives from Federal, State and local 
        agencies and from private environmental and commercial 
        interests to--
                  (A) identify priorities for the Great Lakes 
                region with respect to aquatic nuisance 
                species;
                  (B) make recommendations to the Task Force 
                regarding programs to carry out section 1202(i) 
                of this Act;
                  (C) assist the Task Force in coordinating 
                Federal aquatic nuisance species program 
                activities in the Great Lakes region;
                  (D) coordinate, where possible, aquatic 
                nuisance species program activities in the 
                Great Lakes region that are not conducted 
                pursuant to this Act;
                  (E) provide advice to public and private 
                individuals and entities concerning methods of 
                controlling aquatic nuisance species; and
                  (F) submit annually a report to the Task 
                Force describing activities within the Great 
                Lakes region related to aquatic nuisance 
                species prevention, research, and control.
          (2) Consultation.--The Task Force shall request that 
        the Great Lakes Fishery Commission provide information 
        to the panel convened under this subsection on 
        technical and policy matters related to the 
        international fishery resources of the Great Lakes.
          (3) Canadian participation.--The panel convened under 
        this subsection is [encourage] encouraged to invite 
        representatives from the Federal, provincial or 
        territorial governments of Canada to participate as 
        observers.
  (b) Western Regional Panel.--Not later than 30 days after the 
date of enactment of the National Invasive Species Act of 1996, 
the Task Force shall request a Western regional panel, 
comprised of Western region representatives from Federal, 
State, and local agencies and from private environmental and 
commercial interests, to--
          (1) identify priorities for the Western region with 
        respect to aquatic nuisance species;
          (2) make recommendations to the Task Force regarding 
        an education, monitoring (including inspection), 
        prevention, and control program to prevent the spread 
        of the zebra mussel west of the 100th Meridian pursuant 
        to section 1202(i) of this Act;
          (3) coordinate, where possible, other aquatic 
        nuisance species program activities in the Western 
        region that are not conducted pursuant to this Act;
          (4) develop an emergency response strategy for 
        Federal, State, and local entities for stemming new 
        invasions of aquatic nuisance species in the region;
          (5) provide advice to public and private individuals 
        and entities concerning methods of preventing and 
        controlling aquatic nuisance species infestations; and
          (6) submit annually a report to the Task Force 
        describing activities within the Western region related 
        to aquatic nuisance species prevention, research, and 
        control.
  (c) Additional Regional Panels.--The Task Force shall--
          (1) encourage the development and use of regional 
        panels and other similar entities in regions in 
        addition to the Great Lakes and Western regions 
        (including providing financial assistance for the 
        development and use of such entities) to carry out, 
        with respect to those regions, activities that are 
        similar to the activities described in subsections (a) 
        and (b); and
          (2) cooperate with regional panels and similar 
        entities that carry out the activities described in 
        paragraph (1).

SEC. 1204. STATE AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES MANAGEMENT PLANS.

  (a) State or Interstate Invasive Species Management Plans.--
          (1) In general.--After providing notice and 
        opportunity for public comment, the Governor of each 
        State may prepare and submit, or the Governors of the 
        States and the governments of the Indian tribes 
        involved in an interstate organization, may jointly 
        prepare and submit--
                  (A) a comprehensive management plan to the 
                Task Force for approval which identifies those 
                areas or activities within the State or within 
                the interstate region involved, other than 
                those related to public facilities, for which 
                technical, enforcement, or financial assistance 
                (or any combination thereof) is needed to 
                eliminate or reduce the environmental, public 
                health, and safety risks associated with 
                aquatic nuisance species, particularly the 
                zebra mussel; and
                  (B) a public facility management plan to the 
                Assistant Secretary for approval which is 
                limited solely to identifying those public 
                facilities within the State or within the 
                interstate region involved for which technical 
                and financial assistance is needed to reduce 
                infestations of zebra mussels.
          (2) Content.--Each plan shall, to the extent 
        possible, identify the management practices and 
        measures that will be undertaken to reduce infestations 
        of aquatic nuisance species. Each plan shall--
                  (A) identify and describe State and local 
                programs for environmentally sound prevention 
                and control of the target aquatic nuisance 
                species;
                  (B) identify Federal activities that may be 
                needed for environmentally sound prevention and 
                control of aquatic nuisance species and a 
                description of the manner in which those 
                activities should be coordinated with State and 
                local government activities;
                  (C) identify any authority that the State (or 
                any State or Indian tribe involved in the 
                interstate organization) does not have at the 
                time of the development of the plan that may be 
                necessary for the State (or any State or Indian 
                tribe involved in the interstate organization) 
                to protect public health, property, and the 
                environment from harm by aquatic nuisance 
                species; and
                  (D) a schedule of implementing the plan, 
                including a schedule of annual objectives, and 
                enabling legislation.
          (3) Consultation.--
                  (A) In developing and implementing a 
                management plan, the State or interstate 
                organization should, to the maximum extent 
                practicable, involve local governments and 
                regional entities, Indian tribes, and public 
                and private organizations that have expertise 
                in the control of aquatic nuisance species.
                  (B) Upon the request of a State or the 
                appropriate official of an interstate 
                organization, the Task Force or the Assistant 
                Secretary, as appropriate under paragraph (1), 
                may provide technical assistance in developing 
                and implementing a management plan.
          (4) Plan approval.--Within 90 days after the 
        submission of a management plan, the Task Force or the 
        Assistant Secretary in consultation with the Task 
        Force, as appropriate under paragraph (1), shall review 
        the proposed plan and approve it if it meets the 
        requirements of this subsection or return the plan to 
        the Governor or the interstate organization with 
        recommended modifications.
  (b) Grant Program.--
          (1) State grants.--The Director may, at the 
        recommendation of the Task Force, make grants to States 
        with management plans approved under subsection (a) for 
        the implementation of those plans.
          (2) Application.--An application for a grant under 
        this subsection shall include an identification and 
        description of the best management practices and 
        measures which the State proposes to utilize in 
        implementing an approved management plan with any 
        Federal assistance to be provided under the grant.
          (3) Federal share.--
                  (A) The Federal share of the cost of each 
                comprehensive management plan implemented with 
                Federal assistance under this section in any 
                fiscal year shall not exceed 75 percent of the 
                cost incurred by the State in implementing such 
                management program and the non-Federal share of 
                such costs shall be provided from non-Federal 
                sources.
                  (B) The Federal share of the cost of each 
                public facility management plan implemented 
                with Federal assistance under this section in 
                any fiscal year shall not exceed 50 percent of 
                the cost incurred by the State in implementing 
                such management program and the non-Federal 
                share of such costs shall be provided from non-
                Federal sources.
          (4)  [Adminisrative] Administrative costs.--For the 
        purposes of this section, administrative costs for 
        activities and programs carried out with a grant in any 
        fiscal year shall not exceed 5 percent of the amount of 
        the grant in that year.
          (5) In-kind contributions.--In addition to cash 
        outlays and payments, in-kind contributions of property 
        or personnel services by non-Federal interests for 
        activities under this section may be used for the non-
        Federal share of the cost of those activities.
  (c) Enforcement Assistance.--Upon request of a State or 
Indian tribe, the Director or the Under Secretary, to the 
extent allowable by law and in a manner consistent with section 
141 of title 14, United States Code, may provide assistance to 
a State or Indian tribe in enforcing an approved State or 
interstate invasive species management plan.

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SEC. 1209. BROWN TREE SNAKE CONTROL PROGRAM.

  The Task Force shall, within the program developed under 
[subsection (a)] section 1202(a), undertake a comprehensive, 
environmentally sound program in coordination with regional, 
territorial, State and local entities to control the brown tree 
snake (Boiga irregularis) in Guam and other areas where the 
species is established outside of its historic range.

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                 COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2016




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TITLE V--CONVEYANCES

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Subtitle C--Conveyance of Coast Guard Property at Point Spencer, Alaska

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SEC. 541. PORT COORDINATION COUNCIL FOR POINT SPENCER.

  (a) Establishment.--There is established a Port Coordination 
Council for the Port of Point Spencer.
  (b) Membership.--The Council shall consist of a 
representative appointed by each of the following:
          [(1) The State.
          [(2) BSNC.]
          (1) BSNC (to serve as Council Chair).
          (2) The Secretary of Homeland Security.
          (3) An Oil Spill Response Organization that serves 
        the area in which such Port is located.
  (c) Duties.--The duties of the Council are as follows:
          (1) To develop a Port Management Coordination Plan to 
        help coordinate infrastructure development and 
        operations at the Port of Point Spencer, that includes 
        plans for--
                  (A) construction;
                  (B) funding eligibility; and
                  [(C) land use planning and development; and
                  [(D) public interest use and access, 
                emergency preparedness, law enforcement, 
                protection of Alaska Native archaeological and 
                cultural resources, and other matters that are 
                necessary for public and private entities to 
                function in proximity together in a remote 
                location.]
                  (C) land use planning and development on the 
                Bering Sea, the Chukchi Sea, and the Arctic 
                Ocean, in support of--
                          (i) search and rescue;
                          (ii) shipping safety;
                          (iii) economic development;
                          (iv) oil spill prevention and 
                        response;
                          (v) national security;
                          (vi) major marine casualties;
                          (vii) protection of Alaska Native 
                        archaeological and cultural resources; 
                        and
                          (viii) port of refuge, arctic 
                        research, and maritime law enforcement.
          (2) Update the Plan annually for the first 5 years 
        after the date of the enactment of this Act and 
        biennially thereafter.
          [(3) Facilitate coordination among BSNC, the State, 
        and the Coast Guard, on the development and use of the 
        land and coastline as such development relates to 
        activities at the Port of Point Spencer.]
          (3) 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.
          (4) 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.
  (d) Plan.--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.
  (e) Costs.--[Operations and management costs]
          (1) Determination of costs._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.
          (2) Funding.--To facilitate the mooring buoy system 
        in Port Clarence and to assist the Council in the 
        development of other oil spill prevention and response 
        infrastructure, including reactivating the airstrip at 
        Point Spencer with appropriate technology and safety 
        equipment in support of response operations, there is 
        authorized to be made available $5,000,000 for each of 
        fiscal years 2023 through 2025 from the interest 
        generated from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund.

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     ACT OF JUNE 21, 1940 (POPULARLY KNOWN AS THE TRUMAN-HOBBS ACT)


AN ACT To provide for the alteration of certain bridges over navigable 
waters of the United States, for the apportionment of the cost of such 
 alterations between the United States and the owners of such bridges, 
                        and for other purposes.




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[Note: Section 603 of H.R. 6865 (as reported) provides to 
retroactively restore section 12(a) of the Act of June 21, 
1940, redesignate as section 12 of such Act, and amend such 
section. Such section 12 (as so restored and amended) reads as 
follows:]

  Sec. 12. The first sentence of section 4 of the Act entitled 
``An Act to regulate the construction of bridges over navigable 
waters'', approved March 23, 1906 (U. S. C., 1934 edition, 
title 33, sec. 494), and section 18 of the Act entitled ``An 
Act making appropriations for the construction, repair, and 
preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors, and 
for other purposes'', approved March 3, 1899 (U. S. C., 1934 
edition, title 33, sec. 502), shall be inapplicable with 
respect to any bridge to which the provisions of this Act are 
applicable.

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