#aacth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #djje ,,an ,,act ,to authorize appropriations for the ,coast ,guard for fiscal years #bjae and #bjaf1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjad4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,title ,i--,authorization ,sec4 #aja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,authorized levels of military strength and training4 ,title ,,ii--,coast ,guard ,sec4 #bja4 ,commissioned officers4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,prevention and response workforces4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,centers of expertise4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,agreements4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,coast ,guard housing4 ,sec4 #bjf4 ,determinations4 ,sec4 #bjg4 ,annual ,board of ,visitors4 ,sec4 #bjh4 ,repeal of limitation on medals of honor4 ,sec4 #bji4 ,mission need statement4 ,sec4 #baj4 ,transmission of annual ,coast ,guard authorization request4 ,sec4 #baa4 ,inventory of real property4 ,sec4 #bab4 ,active duty for emergency augmentation of regular forces4 ,sec4 #bac4 ,acquisition workforce expedited hiring authority4 ,sec4 #bad4 ,icebreakers4 ,sec4 #bae4 ,multiyear procurement authority for ,offshore ,patrol ,cutters4 ,sec4 #baf4 ,maintaining ,medium ,endurance ,cutter mission capability4 ,sec4 #bag4 ,coast ,guard administrative savings4 ,sec4 #bah4 ,technical corrections to title #ad4 ,sec4 #bai4 ,flag officers4 ,sec4 #bbj4 ,aviation capability in the ,great ,lakes region4 ,sec4 #bba4 ,e-,,loran4 ,title ,,iii--,shipping and ,navigation ,sec4 #cja4 ,treatment of fishing permits4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,international ice patrol reform4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,repeal4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,donation of historical property4 ,sec4 #cje4 ,small shipyards4 ,sec4 #cjf4 ,drug testing reporting4 ,sec4 #cjg4 ,recourse for noncitizens4 ,sec4 #cjh4 ,penalty wages4 ,sec4 #cji4 ,crediting time in the sea services4 ,sec4 #caj4 ,treatment of abandoned seafarers4 ,sec4 #caa4 ,clarification of high-risk waters4 ,sec4 #cab4 ,uninspected passenger vessels in the ,virgin ,islands4 ,sec4 #cac4 ,offshore supply vessel third-party inspection4 ,sec4 #cad4 ,survival craft4 ,sec4 #cae4 ,technical correction to title #df4 ,sec4 #caf4 ,enforcement4 ,sec4 #cag4 ,severe marine debris events4 ,sec4 #cah4 ,minimum tonnage4 ,sec4 #cai4 ,merchant ,marine ,personnel ,advisory ,committee4 ,sec4 #cbj4 ,report on effect of ,,lng export carriage requirements on job creation in the ,united ,states maritime industry4 ,title ,,iv--,federal ,maritime ,commission ,sec4 #dja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,terms of ,commissioners4 ,title ,v--,commercial ,vessel ,discharge ,reform ,sec4 #eja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,discharges incidental to the normal operation of certain vessels4 ,title ,,vi--,miscellaneous ,sec4 #fja4 ,distant water tuna fleet4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,vessel determination4 ,sec4 #fjc4 ,lease authority4 ,sec4 #fjd4 ,national maritime strategy4 ,sec4 #fje4 ,,imo ,polar ,code negotiations4 ,sec4 #fjf4 ,valley ,view ,ferry4 ,sec4 #fjg4 ,competition by ,united ,states flag vessels4 ,sec4 #fjh4 ,survey4 ,sec4 #fji4 ,fishing safety grant programs4 ,i ,authorization #aja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years #bjae and #bjaf for necessary expenses of the ,coast ,guard as follows3 7#a7 ,for the operation and maintenance of the ,coast ,guard-- 7,a7 #f1iha1jcf1jjj for fiscal year #bjae2 and 7,b7 #f1iha1jcf1jjj for fiscal year #bjaf4 7#b7 ,for the acquisition1 construction1 rebuilding1 and improvement of aids to navigation1 shore and offshore facilities1 vessels1 and aircraft1 including equipment related thereto-- 7,a7 #a1edf1ddh1jjj for fiscal year #bjae2 and 7,b7 #a1edf1ddh1jjj for fiscal year #bjaf2 to remain available until expended4 7#c7 ,for the ,coast ,guard ,reserve program1 including personnel and training costs1 equipment1 and services-- 7,a7 #adj1jaf1jjj for fiscal year #bjae2 and 7,b7 #adj1jaf1jjj for fiscal year #bjaf4 7#d7 ,for environmental compliance and restoration of ,coast ,guard vessels1 aircraft1 and facilities 7other than parts and equipment associated with operation and maintenance7-- 7,a7 #af1gja1jjj for fiscal year #bjae2 and 7,b7 #af1gja1jjj for fiscal year #bjaf2 to remain available until expended4 7#e7 ,to the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation of technologies1 materials1 and human factors directly related to improving the performance of the ,coast ,guard's mission with respect to search and rescue1 aids to navigation1 marine safety1 marine environmental protection1 enforcement of laws and treaties1 ice operations1 oceanographic research1 and defense readiness-- 7,a7 #ai1hij1jjj for fiscal year #bjae2 and 7,b7 #ai1hij1jjj for fiscal year #bjaf4 #ajb4 ,authorized levels of military strength and training 7a7 ,active duty strength ,the ,coast ,guard is authorized an end-of-year strength for active duty personnel of #dc1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjae and #bjaf4 7b7 ,military training student loads ,the ,coast ,guard is authorized average military training student loads for each of fiscal years #bjae and #bjaf as follows3 7#a7 ,for recruit and special training1 #b1ejj student years4 7#b7 ,for flight training1 #afe student years4 7#c7 ,for professional training in military and civilian institutions1 #cej student years4 7#d7 ,for officer acquisition1 #a1bjj student years4 ,,ii ,coast ,guard #bja4 ,commissioned officers ,section #db7;a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #g1bjj and inserting #f1gjj4 #bjb4 ,prevention and response workforces ,section #eg of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking or at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 waterways operations manager shall have knowledge1 skill1 and practical experience with respect to marine transportation system management2 or 7#e7 port and facility safety and security specialist shall have knowledge1 skill1 and practical experience with respect to the safety1 security1 and environmental protection responsibilities associated with maritime ports and facilities4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7 by striking or marine safety engineer and inserting marine safety engineer1 waterways operations manager1 or port and facility safety and security specialist2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7f77#b7 by striking investigator or marine safety engineer4 and inserting investigator1 marine safety engineer1 waterways operations manager1 or port and facility safety and security specialist44 #bjc4 ,centers of expertise ,section #eh7;b7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,missions ,any center established under subsection 7a7 may-- 7#a7 promote1 facilitate1 and conduct-- 7,a7 education2 7,b7 training2 and 7,c7 activities authorized under section #ic7;a77#d72 and 7#b7 be a repository of information on operations1 practices1 and resources related to the mission for which the center was established4 4 #bjd4 ,agreements 7a7 ,in general ,section #ic7;a77#d7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 1 investigate and inserting and investigate2 and 7#b7 by striking 1 and cooperate and coordinate such activities with other ,government agencies and with private agencies4 7b7 ,authority ,chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ajb4 ,agreements 7a7 ,in general ,in carrying out section #ic7;a77#d71 the ,commandant may-- 7#a7 enter into cooperative agreements1 contracts1 and other agreements with ,federal entities and other public or private entities1 including academic entities2 and 7#b7 impose on and collect from an entity subject to an agreement or contract under paragraph 7#a7 a fee to assist with expenses incurred in carrying out such section4 7b7 ,deposit and use of fees ,fees collected under this section shall be deposited in the general fund of the ,treasury as offsetting receipts4 ,the fees may be used1 to the extent provided in advance in an appropriation law1 only to carry out activities under section #ic7;a77#d74 4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ajb4 ,agreements4 4 #bje4 ,coast ,guard housing 7a7 ,commandant2 general powers ,section #ic7;a77#ac7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the ,treasury and inserting the fund established under section #fhg4 7b7 ,lighthouse property ,section #fgb;a7b7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the ,treasury and inserting the fund established under section #fhg4 7c7 ,conforming amendment ,section #fhg7;b7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,monies received under section #ic7;a77#ac74 7#e7 ,amounts received under section #fgb;a7b74 4 #bjf4 ,determinations 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ajc4 ,determinations ,the ,secretary may only make a determination that a waterway1 or any portion thereof1 is navigable for purposes of the jurisdiction of the ,coast ,guard through a rulemaking that is conducted in a manner consistent with subchapter ,,ii of chapter #e of title #e4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ajc4 ,determinations4 4 #bjg4 ,annual ,board of ,visitors ,section #aid of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #aid4 ,annual ,board of ,visitors 7a7 ,in general ,a ,board of ,visitors to the ,coast ,guard ,academy is established to review and make recommendations on the operation of the ,academy4 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,the membership of the ,board shall consist of the following3 7,a7 ,the chairman of the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 or the chairman's designee4 7,b7 ,the chairman of the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 or the chairman's designee4 7,c7 #c ,members of the ,senate designated by the ,vice ,president4 7,d7 #d ,members of the ,house of ,representatives designated by the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,e7 #f individuals designated by the ,president4 7#b7 ,length of service 7,a7 ,members of ,congress ,a ,member of ,congress designated under subparagraph 7,c7 or 7,d7 of paragraph 7#a7 as a member of the ,board shall be designated as a member in the ,first ,session of a ,congress and serve for the duration of that ,congress4 7,b7 ,individuals designated by the ,president ,each individual designated by the ,president under subparagraph 7,e7 of paragraph 7#a7 shall serve as a member of the ,board for #c years1 except that any such member whose term of office has expired shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed4 7#c7 ,death or resignation of a member ,if a member of the ,board dies or resigns1 a successor shall be designated for any unexpired portion of the term of the member by the official who designated the member4 7c7 ,academy visits 7#a7 ,annual visit ,the ,board shall visit the ,academy annually to review the operation of the ,academy4 7#b7 ,additional visits ,with the approval of the ,secretary1 the ,board or individual members of the ,board may make other visits to the ,academy in connection with the duties of the ,board or to consult with the ,superintendent of the ,academy4 7d7 ,scope of review ,the ,board shall review1 with respect to the ,academy-- 7#a7 the state of morale and discipline2 7#b7 the curriculum2 7#c7 instruction2 7#d7 physical equipment2 7#e7 fiscal affairs2 and 7#f7 other matters relating to the ,academy that the ,board determines appropriate4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #fj days after the date of an annual visit of the ,board under subsection 7c77#a71 the ,board shall submit to the ,secretary1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the actions of the ,board during such visit and the recommendations of the ,board pertaining to the ,academy4 7f7 ,advisors ,if approved by the ,secretary1 the ,board may consult with advisors in carrying out this section4 7g7 ,reimbursement ,each member of the ,board and each adviser consulted by the ,board under subsection 7f7 shall be reimbursed1 to the extent permitted by law1 by the ,coast ,guard for actual expenses incurred while engaged in duties as a member or adviser4 4 #bjh4 ,repeal of limitation on medals of honor ,section #did of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking 8medal of honor10 each place that it appears4 #bji4 ,mission need statement 7a7 ,in general ,section #efi of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #efi4 ,mission need statement 7a7 ,in general ,on the date on which the ,president submits to ,congress a budget for fiscal year #bjaf under section #aaje of title #ca1 on the date on which the ,president submits to ,congress a budget for fiscal year #bjai under such section1 and every #d years thereafter1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate an integrated major acquisition mission need statement4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,integrated major acquisition mission need statement ,the term integrated major acquisition mission need statement means a document that-- 7,a7 identifies current and projected gaps in ,coast ,guard mission capabilities using mission hour targets2 7,b7 explains how each major acquisition program addresses gaps identified under subparagraph 7,a7 if funded at the levels provided for such program in the most recently submitted capital investment plan2 and 7,c7 describes the missions the ,coast ,guard will not be able to achieve1 by fiscal year1 for each gap identified under subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,major acquisition program ,the term major acquisition program has the meaning given that term in section #efi;a7e74 7#c7 ,capital investment plan ,the term capital investment plan means the plan required under section #ffc7;a77#a74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ae of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #efi and inserting the following3 #efi4 ,mission need statement4 4 #baj4 ,transmission of annual ,coast ,guard authorization request 7a7 ,in general ,title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by inserting after section #ffb the following3 #ffb;a4 ,transmission of annual ,coast ,guard authorization request 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,president submits to ,congress a budget for a fiscal year pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a ,coast ,guard authorization request with respect to such fiscal year4 7b7 ,coast ,guard authorization request defined ,in this section1 the term ,coast ,guard authorization request means a proposal for legislation that1 with respect to the ,coast ,guard for the relevant fiscal year-- 7#a7 recommends end strengths for personnel for that fiscal year1 as described in section #ffa2 7#b7 recommends authorizations of appropriations for that fiscal year1 including with respect to matters described in section #ffb2 and 7#c7 addresses any other matter that the ,secretary determines is appropriate for inclusion in a ,coast ,guard authorization bill4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ag of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ffb the following3 #ffb;a4 ,transmission of annual ,coast ,guard authorization request4 4 #baa4 ,inventory of real property 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ag of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #fgi4 ,inventory of real property 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjad1 the ,commandant shall establish an inventory of all real property1 including submerged lands1 under the control of the ,coast ,guard1 which shall include-- 7#a7 the size1 the location1 and any other appropriate description of each unit of such property2 7#b7 an assessment of the physical condition of each unit of such property1 excluding lands2 7#c7 an estimate of the fair market value of each unit of such property2 7#d7 a determination of whether each unit of such property should be-- 7,a7 retained to fulfill a current or projected ,coast ,guard mission requirement2 or 7,b7 subject to divestiture2 and 7#e7 other information the ,commandant considers appropriate4 7b7 ,inventory maintenance ,the ,commandant shall-- 7#a7 maintain the inventory required under subsection 7a7 on an ongoing basis2 and 7#b7 update information on each unit of real property included in such inventory not later than #cj days after any change relating to such property4 7c7 ,recommendations to ,congress ,not later than ,march #cj1 #bjae1 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report that includes-- 7#a7 a list of all real property under the control of the ,coast ,guard and the location of such property by property type2 7#b7 recommendations for divestiture with respect to any units of such property1 including an estimate of-- 7,a7 the fair market value of any property recommended for divestiture2 and 7,b7 the costs or savings associated with divestiture2 and 7#c7 recommendations for consolidating any units of such property1 including-- 7,a7 an estimate of the costs or savings associated with each recommended consolidation2 and 7,b7 a discussion of the impact that such consolidation would have on ,coast ,guard mission effectiveness4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ag of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #fgi4 ,inventory of real property4 4 #bab4 ,active duty for emergency augmentation of regular forces ,section #gab7;a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking not more than #fj days in any #d-month period and4 #bac4 ,acquisition workforce expedited hiring authority ,section #djd7;b7 of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-bha2 #abd ,stat4 #biea7 is amended by striking #bjae and inserting #bjag4 #bad4 ,icebreakers 7a7 ,coast ,guard ,polar ,icebreakers ,section #bbb of the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-bac2 #abf ,stat4 #aefj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d77#b7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading by striking 2 bridging strategy2 and 7,b7 by striking ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard may decommission the ,polar ,sea42 7#b7 by adding at the end of subsection 7d7 the following3 7#c7 ,result of no determination ,if in the analysis submitted under this section the ,secretary does not make a determination under subsection 7a77#e7 regarding whether it is cost-effective to reactivate the ,polar ,sea1 then-- 7,a7 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard may decommission the ,polar ,sea2 or 7,b7 the ,secretary may make such determination1 not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 and take actions in accordance with this subsection as though such determination was made in the analysis previously submitted4 2 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7e71 7f71 and 7g7 as subsections 7f71 7g71 and 7h71 respectively2 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following3 7e7 ,strategies 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the analysis required under subsection 7a7 is submitted1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate-- 7,a7 a strategy to meet the ,coast ,guard's ,arctic ice operations needs through ,september #cj1 #bjej2 and 7,b7 unless the ,secretary makes a determination under this section that it is cost-effective to reactivate the ,polar ,sea1 a bridging strategy for maintaining the ,coast ,guard's polar icebreaking services until at least ,september #cj1 #bjbd4 7#b7 ,requirement ,the strategies required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include a business case analysis comparing the leasing and purchasing of icebreakers to maintain the needs and services described in that paragraph4 4 7b7 ,limitation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating may not expend amounts appropriated for the ,coast ,guard for any of fiscal years #bjae through #bjbd1 for-- 7,a7 design activities related to a capability of a ,polar-,class ,icebreaker that is based on an operational requirement of another ,federal department or agency1 except for amounts appropriated for design activities for a fiscal year before fiscal year #bjaf2 or 7,b7 long-lead-time materials1 production1 or post-delivery activities related to such a capability4 7#b7 ,other amounts ,amounts made available to the ,secretary under an agreement with another ,federal department or agency and expended on a capability of a ,polar-,class ,icebreaker that is based on an operational requirement of that or another ,federal department or agency shall not be treated as amounts expended by the ,secretary for purposes of the limitation established under paragraph 7#a74 #bae4 ,multiyear procurement authority for ,offshore ,patrol ,cutters ,in fiscal year #bjae and each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating may enter into1 in accordance with section #bcjf;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 multiyear contracts for the procurement of ,offshore ,patrol ,cutters and associated equipment4 #baf4 ,maintaining ,medium ,endurance ,cutter mission capability ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 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 ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report that includes-- 7#a7 a schedule and plan for decommissioning1 not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbi1 each of the #baj-;foot1 ,reliance-,class ,cutters operated by the ,coast ,guard on the date of enactment of this ,act2 7#b7 a schedule and plan for enhancing the maintenance or extending the service life of each of the #bgj-;foot1 ,famous-,class ,cutters operated by the ,coast ,guard on the date of enactment of this ,act-- 7,a7 to maintain the capability of the ,coast ,guard to carry out sea-going missions with respect to such ,cutters at the level of capability existing on ,september #cj1 #bjac2 and 7,b7 for the period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act and ending on the date on which the final ,offshore ,patrol ,cutter is scheduled and planned to be commissioned under paragraph 7#d72 7#c7 an identification of the number of ,offshore ,patrol ,cutters capable of sea state #e operations that1 if #h ,national ,security ,cutters are commissioned1 are necessary to return the sea state #e operating capability of the ,coast ,guard to the level of capability that existed prior to the decommissioning of the first ,high ,endurance ,cutter in fiscal year #bjaa2 7#d7 a schedule and plan for commissioning the number of ,offshore ,patrol ,cutters identified under paragraph 7#c72 and 7#e7 a schedule and plan for commissioning1 not later than ,september #cj1 #bjcd1 a number of ,offshore ,patrol ,cutters not capable of sea state #e operations that is equal to-- 7,a7 #be2 less 7,b7 the number of ,offshore ,patrol ,cutters identified under paragraph 7#c74 #bag4 ,coast ,guard administrative savings 7a7 ,elimination of outdated and duplicative reports 7#a7 ,marine industry training ,section #ei of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking 7a7 ,in general4--,the ,commandant and inserting ,the ,commandant2 and 7,b7 by striking subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,operations and expenditures ,section #fea of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the item relating to such section in the analysis for chapter #ag of such title1 are repealed4 7#c7 ,drug interdiction ,section #ajc of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #aiif 7#ad ,u4,s4,c4 #hi note71 and the item relating to that section in the table of contents in section #b of that ,act1 are repealed4 7#d7 ,national defense ,section #dbf of the ,maritime ,transportation ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#ad ,u4,s4,c4 #b note71 and the item relating to that section in the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of that ,act1 are repealed4 7#e7 ,living marine resources ,section #d7;b7 of the ,cruise ,vessel ,security and ,safety ,act of #bjaj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahbh note7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 8,no report shall be required under this subsection1 including that no report shall be required under section #bbd of the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjjd or section #hjd of the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjjf1 for fiscal years beginning after fiscal year #bjac404 7b7 ,consolidation and reform of reporting requirements 7#a7 ,marine safety 7,a7 ,in general ,section #baaf7;d77#b77;,b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7,b7 on the program's mission performance in achieving numerical measurable goals established under subsection 7b71 including-- 7i7 the number of civilian and military ,coast ,guard personnel assigned to marine safety positions2 and 7ii7 an identification of marine safety positions that are understaffed to meet the workload required to accomplish each activity included in the strategy and plans under subsection 7a72 and 4 7,b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #eg of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended-- 7i7 by striking subsection 7e72 and 7ii7 by redesignating subsections 7f71 7g71 and 7h7 as subsections 7e71 7f71 and 7g7 respectively4 7#b7 ,minor construction ,section #fef7;d77#b7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,report ,not later than the date on which the ,president submits to ,congress a budget under section #aaje of title #ca each year1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report describing each project carried out under paragraph 7#a71 in the most recently concluded fiscal year1 for which the amount expended under such paragraph for such project was more than #a1jjj1jjj4 ,if no such project was carried out during a fiscal year1 no report under this paragraph shall be required with respect to that fiscal year4 4 7#c7 ,rescue #ba ,section #cdf of the ,maritime ,transportation ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#ad ,u4,s4,c4 #hh note7 is amended to read as follows3 #cdf4 ,modernization of ,national ,distress and ,response ,system 7a7 ,report ,not later than ,march #cj1 #bjad1 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 ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the implementation of the ,rescue #ba project in ,alaska and in ,coast ,guard sectors ,upper ,mississippi ,river1 ,lower ,mississippi ,river1 and ,ohio ,river ,valley4 7b7 ,contents ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 describe what improvements are being made to the distress response system in the areas specified in subsection 7a71 including information on which areas will receive digital selective calling and direction finding capability2 7#b7 describe the impediments to installing digital selective calling and direction finding capability in areas where such technology will not be installed2 7#c7 identify locations in the areas specified in subsection 7a7 where communication gaps will continue to present a risk to mariners after completion of the ,rescue #ba project2 7#d7 include a list of all reported marine accidents1 casualties1 and fatalities occurring in the locations identified under paragraph 7#c7 since #aiij2 and 7#e7 provide an estimate of the costs associated with installing the technology necessary to close communication gaps in the locations identified under paragraph 7#c74 4 #bah4 ,technical corrections to title #ad ,title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended-- 7#a7 in section #ic7;b77#a7 by striking ,notwithstanding subsection 7a77#ad7 and inserting ,notwithstanding subsection 7a77#ac72 7#b7 in section #aig7;b7 by striking of ,homeland ,security2 and 7#c7 in section #egc7;c77#c77;,a7 by inserting and shall maintain such cutter in such class before the period at the end4 #bai4 ,flag officers 7a7 ,in general ,title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bie the following3 #bif4 ,flag officers ,during any period in which the ,coast ,guard is not operating as a service in the ,navy1 section #abaf7;d7 of title #aj does not apply with respect to flag officers of the ,coast ,guard4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #aa of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bie the following3 #bif4 ,flag officers4 4 #bbj4 ,aviation capability in the ,great ,lakes region ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating may-- 7#a7 request and accept through a direct military-to-military transfer under section #bega of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 such ,h-#fj helicopters as may be necessary to establish a year-round operational capability in the ,coast ,guard's ,ninth ,district2 and 7#b7 use funds provided under section #aja of this ,act to convert such helicopters to ,coast ,guard ,,mh-#fj,t configuration4 #bba4 ,e-,,loran 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating may not carry out activities related to the dismantling or disposal of infrastructure that supported the former ,,loran system until the later of-- 7#a7 the date that is #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act2 or 7#b7 the date on which the ,secretary provides to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate notice of a determination by the ,secretary that such infrastructure is not required to provide a positioning1 navigation1 and timing system to provide redundant capability in the event ,,gps signals are disrupted4 7b7 ,exception ,subsection 7a7 does not apply to activities necessary for the safety of human life4 7c7 ,agreements ,the ,secretary may enter into cooperative agreements1 contracts1 and other agreements with ,federal entities and other public or private entities1 including academic entities1 to develop a positioning1 timing1 and navigation system1 including an enhanced ,,loran system1 to provide redundant capability in the event ,,gps signals are disrupted4 ,,iii ,shipping and ,navigation #cja4 ,treatment of fishing permits 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #cac of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cacaj4 ,treatment of fishing permits 7a7 ,limitation on maritime liens ,this chapter-- 7#a7 does not establish a maritime lien on a fishing permit2 and 7#b7 does not authorize any civil action to enforce a maritime lien on a fishing permit4 7b7 ,treatment of fishing permits under ,state and ,federal law ,a fishing permit-- 7#a7 is governed solely by the ,state or ,federal law under which it is issued2 and 7#b7 shall not be treated as part of a vessel1 or as an appurtenance or intangible of a vessel1 for any purpose under ,federal law4 7c7 ,authority of ,secretary of ,commerce not affected ,nothing in this section shall be construed as imposing any limitation upon the authority of the ,secretary of ,commerce-- 7#a7 to modify1 suspend1 revoke1 or impose a sanction on any fishing permit issued by the ,secretary of ,commerce2 or 7#b7 to bring a civil action to enforce such a modification1 suspension1 revocation1 or sanction4 7d7 ,fishing permit defined ,in this section the term fishing permit means any authorization of a person or vessel to engage in fishing that is issued under ,state or ,federal law4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #cacji the following3 #cacaj4 ,treatment of fishing permits4 4 #cjb4 ,international ice patrol reform 7a7 ,in general ,section #hjcja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,payments ,payments received pursuant to subsection 7b77#a7 shall be credited to the appropriation for operating expenses of the ,coast ,guard4 7d7 ,limitation 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,coast ,guard vessel or aircraft may not be used to carry out an agreement under subsection 7a7 in fiscal year #bjae and any fiscal year thereafter unless payments are received by the ,united ,states ,government pursuant to subsection 7b77#a7 in the preceding fiscal year in a total amount that is not less than difference between-- 7,a7 the cost incurred by the ,coast ,guard in maintaining the services2 minus 7,b7 the amount of the proportionate share of the expense generated by vessels documented under the laws of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,exception ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 ,coast ,guard aircraft may be used to carry out an agreement under subsection 7a7 if the ,president determines it necessary in the interest of national security4 7#c7 ,notification ,the ,president shall notify the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate of a determination made under paragraph 7#b7 within #ae days after such determination4 4 7b7 ,repeal ,section #hjcjb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the item relating to such section in the analysis for chapter #hjc of such title1 are repealed on ,october #a1 #bjad4 #cjc4 ,repeal ,chapter #eee of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by repealing section #eeeja2 7#b7 by redesignating section #eeejb as section #eeeja2 and 7#c7 in the analysis by striking the items relating to sections #eeeja and #eeejb and inserting the following3 #eeeja4 ,united ,states ,committee on the ,marine ,transportation ,system4 4 #cjd4 ,donation of historical property ,section #eaajc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,donation for historical purposes 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may convey the right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states ,government in any property administered by the ,maritime ,administration1 except real estate or vessels1 if-- 7,a7 the ,secretary determines that such property is not needed by the ,maritime ,administration2 and 7,b7 the recipient-- 7i7 is a nonprofit organization1 a ,state1 or a political subdivision of a ,state2 7ii7 agrees to hold the ,government harmless for any claims arising from exposure to hazardous materials1 including asbestos1 polychlorinated biphenyls1 or lead paint1 after conveyance of the property2 7iii7 provides a description and explanation of the intended use of the property to the ,secretary for approval2 7iv7 has provided to the ,secretary proof1 as determined by the ,secretary1 of resources sufficient to accomplish the intended use provided under clause 7iii7 and to maintain the property2 7v7 agrees that when the recipient no longer requires the property1 the recipient shall-- 7,i7 return the property to the ,secretary1 at the recipient's expense and in the same condition as received except for ordinary wear and tear2 or 7,,ii7 subject to the approval of the ,secretary1 retain1 sell1 or otherwise dispose of the property in a manner consistent with applicable law2 and 7vi7 agree to any additional terms the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#b7 ,reversion ,the ,secretary shall include in any conveyance under this subsection terms under which all right1 title1 and interest conveyed by the ,secretary shall revert to the ,government if the ,secretary determines the property has been used other than as approved by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a77;,b77iii74 4 #cje4 ,small shipyards ,section #edaja7;i7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bjji through #bjac and inserting #bjae and #bjaf4 #cjf4 ,drug testing reporting ,section #ggjf of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting an applicant for employment by a ,federal agency1 after ,federal agency12 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by-- 7,a7 inserting or an applicant for employment by a ,federal agency after an employee2 and 7,b7 striking the employee4 and inserting the employee or the applicant44 #cjg4 ,recourse for noncitizens ,section #cjajd of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7a7 ,in ,general4-- before the first sentence2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7b7 ,restriction on recovery for nonresident aliens employed on foreign passenger vessels ,a claim for damages or expenses relating to personal injury1 illness1 or death of a seaman who is a citizen of a foreign nation1 arising during or from the engagement of the seaman by or for a passenger vessel duly registered under the laws of a foreign nation1 may not be brought under the laws of the ,united ,states if-- 7#a7 such seaman was not a permanent resident alien of the ,united ,states at the time the claim arose2 7#b7 the injury1 illness1 or death arose outside the territorial waters of the ,united ,states2 and 7#c7 the seaman or the seaman's personal representative has or had a right to seek compensation for the injury1 illness1 or death in1 or under the laws of-- 7,a7 the nation in which the vessel was registered at the time the claim arose2 or 7,b7 the nation in which the seaman maintained citizenship or residency at the time the claim arose4 4 #cjh4 ,penalty wages 7a7 ,foreign and intercoastal voyages ,section #ajcac7;g7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking all claims in a class action suit by seamen and inserting each claim by a seaman2 and 7,b7 by striking the seamen and inserting the seaman2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by striking class action2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking 1 by a seaman who is a claimant in the suit1 and inserting by the seaman4 7b7 ,coastwise voyages ,section #ajejd7;c7 of such title is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking all claims in a class action suit by seamen and inserting each claim by a seaman2 and 7,b7 by striking the seamen and inserting the seaman2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by striking class action2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking 1 by a seaman who is a claimant in the suit1 and inserting by the seaman4 #cji4 ,crediting time in the sea services 7a7 ,endorsements for veterans ,section #gaja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,the ,secretary may issue a license under this section in a class under subsection 7c7 to an applicant that-- 7#a7 has at least #c months of qualifying service on vessels of the uniformed services 7as that term is defined in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj7 of appropriate tonnage or horsepower within the #g-year period immediately preceding the date of application2 and 7#b7 satisfies all other requirements for such a license4 4 7b7 ,sea service letters 7#a7 ,in general ,title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by inserting after section #dbg the following3 #dbh4 ,sea service letters 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide a sea service letter to a member or former member of the ,coast ,guard who-- 7#a7 accumulated sea service on a vessel of the armed forces 7as such term is defined in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj72 and 7#b7 requests such letter4 7b7 ,deadline ,not later than #cj days after receiving a request for a sea service letter from a member or former member of the ,coast ,guard under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall provide such letter to such member or former member if such member or former member satisfies the requirement under subsection 7a77#a74 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #aa of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by inserting after the item relating to section #dbg the following3 #dbh4 ,sea service letters4 4 7c7 ,crediting of ,united ,states ,armed ,forces service1 training1 and qualifications 7#a7 ,maximizing creditability ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 in implementing ,united ,states merchant mariner license1 certification1 and document laws and the ,international ,convention on ,standards of ,training1 ,certification and ,watchkeeping for ,seafarers1 #aigh1 shall maximize the extent to which ,united ,states ,armed ,forces service1 training1 and qualifications are creditable toward meeting the requirements of such laws and such ,convention4 7#b7 ,notification ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall notify the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the steps taken to implement this subsection4 #caj4 ,treatment of abandoned seafarers 7a7 ,in ,general ,the ,act to ,prevent ,pollution from ,ships 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #aija et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by adding at the end the following3 #ah4 ,treatment of abandoned seafarers 7a7 ,abandoned seafarers fund 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,treasury a separate account to be known as the ,abandoned ,seafarers ,fund4 7#b7 ,crediting of amounts to fund 7,a7 ,in general ,there shall be credited to the ,fund the following3 7i7 ,penalties deposited in the ,fund under section #i1 except as provided in subparagraph 7,b74 7ii7 ,amounts reimbursed or recovered under subsection 7d74 7,b7 ,limitation ,amounts may be credited to the ,fund under subparagraph 7,a77i7 only if the unobligated balance of the ,fund is less than #b1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,report required ,on the date on which the ,president submits each budget for a fiscal year pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report that describes-- 7,a7 the amounts credited to the ,fund under paragraph 7#b7 for the preceding fiscal year2 and 7,b7 amounts in the ,fund that were expended for the preceding fiscal year4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations from fund ,amounts in the ,fund may be appropriated to the ,secretary for use to-- 7#a7 pay necessary support of-- 7,a7 a seafarer that-- 7i7 enters1 remains1 or is paroled into the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 is involved in an investigation1 reporting1 documentation1 or adjudication of any matter that is related to the administration or enforcement of this ,act by the ,coast ,guard2 and 7,b7 a seafarer that the ,secretary determines was abandoned in the ,united ,states and has not applied for asylum under section #bjh or #bce of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaeh1 #abbe72 and 7#b7 reimburse a vessel owner or operator that has provided necessary support of a seafarer who has been paroled into the ,united ,states to facilitate an investigation1 reporting1 documentation1 or adjudication of any matter that is related to the administration or enforcement of this ,act by the ,coast ,guard1 for the costs of such necessary support4 7c7 ,limitation ,nothing in this section shall be construed-- 7#a7 to create a private right of action or any other right1 benefit1 or entitlement to necessary support for any person2 or 7#b7 to compel the ,secretary to pay or reimburse the cost of necessary support4 7d7 ,reimbursement2 recovery 7#a7 ,in general ,a vessel owner or operator shall reimburse the ,fund an amount equal to the total amount paid from the ,fund for necessary support of a seafarer1 if-- 7,a7 the vessel owner or operator-- 7i7 during the course of an investigation1 reporting1 documentation1 or adjudication of any matter under this ,act that the ,coast ,guard referred to a ,united ,states attorney or the ,attorney ,general1 fails to provide necessary support of a seafarer who was paroled into the ,united ,states to facilitate the investigation1 reporting1 documentation1 or adjudication2 and 7ii7 subsequently is-- 7,i7 convicted of a criminal offense related to such matter2 or 7,,ii7 required to reimburse the ,fund pursuant to a court order or negotiated settlement related to such matter2 or 7,b7 the vessel owner or operator abandons a seafarer in the ,united ,states1 as determined by the ,secretary based on substantial evidence4 7#b7 ,enforcement ,if a vessel owner or operator fails to reimburse the ,fund under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 proceed in rem against the vessel on which the affected seafarer served in the ,federal district court for the district in which the vessel is found2 and 7,b7 withhold or revoke the clearance required under section #fjaje of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the vessel4 7#c7 ,remedy ,a vessel may obtain clearance from the ,secretary after it is withheld or revoked under paragraph 7#b77;,b7 if the vessel owner or operator-- 7,a7 reimburses the ,fund the amount required under paragraph 7#a72 or 7,b7 provides a bond1 or other evidence of financial responsibility sufficient to meet the amount required to be reimbursed under paragraph 7#a74 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,abandons2 abandoned ,each of the terms abandons and abandoned means-- 7,a7 a vessel owner's or operator's unilateral severance of ties with a seafarer2 and 7,b7 a vessel owner's or operator's failure to provide necessary support of a seafarer4 7#b7 ,fund ,the term ,fund means the ,abandoned ,seafarers ,fund established under this section4 7#c7 ,necessary support ,the term necessary support means normal wages and expenses the ,secretary considers reasonable for lodging1 subsistence1 clothing1 medical care 7including hospitalization71 repatriation1 and any other support the ,secretary considers to be appropriate4 7#d7 ,seafarer ,the term seafarer means an alien crewman who is employed or engaged in any capacity on board a vessel subject to this ,act4 2 and 7#b7 in section #i1 by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,any penalty collected under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 that is not paid under that subsection to the person giving information leading to the conviction or assessment of such penalties shall be deposited in the ,abandoned ,seafarers ,fund established under section #ah1 subject to the limitation in subsection 7a77#b77;,b7 of such section4 4 #caa4 ,clarification of high-risk waters ,section #eecje7;e7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking provide armed personnel aboard and inserting reimburse1 subject to the availability of appropriations1 the owners or operators of2 and 7,b7 by inserting for the cost of providing armed personnel aboard such vessels before if2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,in this subsection1 the term high-risk waters means waters-- 7,a7 so designated by the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard in the maritime security directive issued by the ,commandant and in effect on the date on which an applicable voyage begins2 and 7,b7 in which the ,secretary of ,transportation determines an act of piracy is likely to occur based on documented acts of piracy that occurred in such waters during the #ab-month period preceding the date on which an applicable voyage begins4 4 #cab4 ,uninspected passenger vessels in the ,virgin ,islands 7a7 ,in general ,section #daje of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,in applying this title with respect to an uninspected vessel of less than #bd meters overall in length that carries passengers to or from a port in the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 the ,secretary shall substitute #ab passengers for #f passengers each place it appears in section #baja7db7 if the ,secretary determines that the vessel complies with-- 7#a7 the ,code of ,practice for the ,safety of ,small ,commercial ,motor ,vessels 7commonly referred to as the ,yellow ,code71 as published by the ,u4,k4 ,maritime and ,coastguard ,agency and in effect on ,january #a1 #bjad2 or 7#b7 the ,code of ,practice for the ,safety of ,small ,commercial ,sailing ,vessels 7commonly referred to as the ,blue ,code71 as published by such agency and in effect on such date4 4 7b7 ,technical correction ,section #daje7;c7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as redesignated by subsection 7a77#a7 of this section1 is amended by striking ,within twenty-four months of the date of enactment of this subsection1 the and inserting ,the4 #cac4 ,offshore supply vessel third-party inspection ,section #ccaf of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7g71 and by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following3 7f7 7#a7 ,upon request of an owner or operator of an offshore supply vessel1 the ,secretary shall delegate the authorities set forth in paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7b7 with respect to such vessel to a classification society to which a delegation is authorized under that paragraph4 ,a delegation by the ,secretary under this subsection shall be used for any vessel inspection and examination function carried out by the ,secretary1 including the issuance of certificates of inspection and all other related documents4 7#b7 ,if the ,secretary determines that a certificate of inspection or related document issued under authority delegated under paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection with respect to a vessel has reduced the operational safety of that vessel1 the ,secretary may terminate the certificate or document1 respectively4 7#c7 ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjad1 and for each year of the subsequent #b-year period1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report describing-- 7,a7 the number of vessels for which a delegation was made under paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 any savings in personnel and operational costs incurred by the ,coast ,guard that resulted from the delegations2 and 7,c7 based on measurable marine casualty and other data1 any impacts of the delegations on the operational safety of vessels for which the delegations were made1 and on the crew on those vessels4 4 #cad4 ,survival craft 7a7 ,in general ,section #cajd of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #cajd4 ,survival craft 7a7 ,requirement to ,equip ,the ,secretary shall require that a passenger vessel be equipped with survival craft that ensures that no part of an individual is immersed in water1 if-- 7#a7 such vessel is built or undergoes a major conversion after ,january #a1 #bjaf2 and 7#b7 operates in cold waters as determined by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,higher ,standard of ,safety ,the ,secretary may revise part #aag or part #ahj of title #df1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as in effect before ,january #a1 #bjaf1 if such revision provides a higher standard of safety than is provided by the regulations in effect on or before the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjad4 7c7 ,innovative and ,novel ,designs ,the ,secretary may1 in lieu of the requirements set out in part #aag or part #ahj of title #df1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as in effect on the date of the enactment of the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjad1 allow a passenger vessel to be equipped with a life saving appliance or arrangement of an innovative or novel design that-- 7#a7 ensures no part of an individual is immersed in water2 and 7#b7 provides an equal or higher standard of safety than is provided by such requirements as in effect before such date of enactment4 7d7 ,built ,defined ,in this section1 the term built has the meaning that term has under section #dejc7;e74 4 7b7 ,review2 revision of regulations 7#a7 ,review ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjae1 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 ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a review of-- 7,a7 the number of casualties for individuals with disabilities1 children1 and the elderly as a result of immersion in water1 reported to the ,coast ,guard over the preceding #cj-year period1 by vessel type and area of operation2 7,b7 the risks to individuals with disabilities1 children1 and the elderly as a result of immersion in water1 by passenger vessel type and area of operation2 7,c7 the effect that carriage of survival craft that ensure that no part of an individual is immersed in water has on-- 7i7 passenger vessel safety1 including stability and safe navigation2 7ii7 improving the survivability of individuals1 including individuals with disabilities1 children1 and the elderly2 and 7iii7 the costs1 the incremental cost difference to vessel operators1 and the cost effectiveness of requiring the carriage of such survival craft to address the risks to individuals with disabilities1 children1 and the elderly2 7,d7 the efficacy of alternative safety systems1 devices1 or measures in improving survivability of individuals with disabilities1 children1 and the elderly2 and 7,e7 the number of small businesses and nonprofit vessel operators that would be affected by requiring the carriage of such survival craft on passenger vessels to address the risks to individuals with disabilities1 children1 and the elderly4 7#b7 ,revision ,based on the review conducted under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may revise regulations concerning the carriage of survival craft pursuant to section #cajd7;c7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 #cae4 ,technical correction to title #df ,section #baaf7;b77#a77;,d7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #ic7;c7 and inserting section #ic7;c7 of title #ad4 #caf4 ,enforcement 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,determination of covered programs ,section #eecje7;d7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall annually review programs administered by other departments and agencies and determine whether each such program is subject to the requirements of this section4 2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#e71 and by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,the ,secretary shall have the sole responsibility to make determinations described in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,a determination made by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a7 regarding a program shall remain in effect until the ,secretary determines that such program is no longer subject to the requirements of this section4 7#d7 ,each department or agency administering a program determined by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a7 to be subject to the requirements of this section shall administer such program in accordance with this section and any rules or guidance issued by the ,secretary4 ,the issuance of such rules or guidance is not a prerequisite to the issuance of final determinations under paragraph 7#a74 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e77;,a71 as so redesignated1 by striking section2 and inserting section1 to determine compliance with the requirements of this section22 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,on the date on which the ,president submits to ,congress a budget pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report that-- 7,a7 lists the programs determined under paragraph 7#a7 to be subject to the requirements of this section2 and 7,b7 describes the results of the most recent annual review required by paragraph 7#e77;,a71 including identification of the departments and agencies that transported cargo in violation of this section and any action the ,secretary took under paragraph 7#e7 with respect to each violation4 4 7#b7 ,deadline for first review ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall complete the first review and make the determinations required under the amendment made by paragraph 7#a77;,a7 by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjae4 7b7 ,rulemaking 7#a7 ,authority ,section #eecje7;d7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 ,the ,secretary may prescribe rules1 including interim rules1 necessary to carry out paragraph 7#e74 ,an interim rule prescribed under this paragraph shall remain in effect until superseded by a final rule4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ceaa7;c7 of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7#df ,u4,s4,c4 #eecje note7 is repealed4 #cag4 ,severe marine debris events 7a7 ,,noaa ,marine ,debris ,program ,section #c of the ,marine ,debris ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #aieb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading by striking and contracts and inserting contracts1 and other agreements2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,to carry out the purposes set forth in section #b1 the ,administrator1 acting through the ,program1 may-- 7,a7 enter into cooperative agreements1 contracts1 and other agreements with ,federal agencies1 ,states1 local governments1 regional agencies1 interstate agencies1 and other entities1 including agreements to use the personnel1 services1 equipment1 or facilities of such entities on a reimbursable or non-reimbursable basis2 and 7,b7 make grants to-- 7i7 ,state1 local1 and tribal governments2 and 7ii7 institutions of higher education1 nonprofit organizations1 and commercial organizations with the expertise or responsibility to identify1 determine sources of1 assess1 prevent1 reduce1 and remove marine debris4 2 and 7,c7 by striking paragraphs 7#d71 7#e71 and 7#f7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,grants 7,a7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible for a grant under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 an entity specified in that paragraph shall submit to the ,administrator a marine debris project proposal4 7,b7 ,review and approval ,the ,administrator shall-- 7i7 review each marine debris project proposal submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 to determine if the proposal meets grant criteria established by the ,administrator and supports the purposes set forth in section #b2 7ii7 after considering any written comments and recommendations with respect to the review conducted under clause 7i71 approve or disapprove a grant for the proposal2 and 7iii7 provide notification of that approval or disapproval to the entity that submitted the proposal4 7,c7 ,reporting ,each entity receiving a grant under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall provide reports to the ,administrator as required by the ,administrator4 ,each report provided shall include all information determined necessary by the ,administrator for evaluating the progress and success of the project for which the grant was provided and describe the impact of the grant on the identification1 determination of sources1 assessment1 prevention1 reduction1 or removal of marine debris4 7,d7 ,training ,the ,administrator may require a recipient of a grant under this subsection to provide training to persons engaged in marine debris response efforts funded by such grant with respect to the potential impacts of marine debris1 including nonindigenous species related to the debris1 on the economy of the ,united ,states1 the marine environment1 and navigation safety4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,severe marine debris events 7#a7 ,grant preference ,in evaluating proposals for grants under subsection 7c71 the ,administrator may give preference in approving grants to proposals that address a severe marine debris event4 7#b7 ,request for a declaration 7,a7 ,in general ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 the ,governor of a ,state may request that the ,administrator declare a severe marine debris event in such ,state or a region that includes such ,state4 7,b7 ,response to requests ,not later than #cj days after the ,administrator receives a request under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,administrator shall either-- 7i7 declare a severe marine debris event with respect to the request2 or 7ii7 submit a response to the ,governor who submitted the request1 explaining why the ,administrator has not declared a severe marine debris event with respect to the request4 4 7b7 ,definitions ,section #g of the ,marine ,debris ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #aief7 is amended-- 7#a7 by moving paragraph 7#e7 to appear before paragraph 7#f72 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#e71 7#f71 and 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#f71 7#g71 and 7#h71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following3 7#e7 ,nonindigenous species ,the term nonindigenous species has the meaning given that term in section #ajjc of the ,nonindigenous ,aquatic ,nuisance ,prevention and ,control ,act of #aiij 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgjb74 4 7c7 ,severe marine debris event determination 7#a7 ,authority to provide funds 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration may provide funds to an eligible entity impacted by the covered severe marine debris event to assist such entity with the costs of any activity carried out to address the effects of such event4 7,b7 ,funding ,the ,administrator may provide funds under subparagraph 7,a7 using any funds provided by the ,government of ,japan for activities to address the effects of the covered severe marine debris event4 7,c7 ,definitions ,in this subsection1 the following definitions apply3 7i7 ,covered severe marine debris event ,the term covered severe marine debris event means the events1 including marine debris1 resulting from the ,march #bjaa ,tohoku earthquake and subsequent tsunami4 7ii7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means any ,state 7as defined in section #g of the ,marine ,debris ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #aief771 local1 or tribal government4 7#b7 ,repeal ,the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-bac7 is amended-- 7,a7 in the table of contents in section #a7;b7 by striking the item relating to section #fji2 and 7,b7 by striking section #fji4 #cah4 ,minimum tonnage ,section #eecje of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,minimum tonnage ,with respect to commodities transported under the activities specified in section #eecad7;b71 the percentage specified in subsection 7b7 of this section shall be treated as #ge percent4 4 #cai4 ,merchant ,marine ,personnel ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,establishment of advisory committee 7#a7 ,establishment ,chapter #ha of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #hajh4 ,merchant ,marine ,personnel ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a ,merchant ,marine ,personnel ,advisory ,committee 7in this section referred to as the ,committee74 ,the ,committee-- 7#a7 shall act solely in an advisory capacity to the ,secretary through the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard on matters relating to personnel in the ,united ,states merchant marine1 including training1 qualifications1 certification1 documentation1 and fitness standards1 and other matters as assigned by the ,commandant2 7#b7 shall review and comment on proposed ,coast ,guard regulations and policies relating to personnel in the ,united ,states merchant marine1 including training1 qualifications1 certification1 documentation1 and fitness standards2 7#c7 may be given special assignments by the ,secretary and may conduct studies1 inquiries1 workshops1 and fact finding in consultation with individuals and groups in the private sector and with ,state or local governments2 7#d7 shall advise1 consult with1 and make recommendations reflecting its independent judgment to the ,secretary2 7#e7 shall meet not less than twice each year2 and 7#f7 may make available to the ,congress recommendations that the ,committee makes to the ,secretary4 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,committee shall consist of not more than #ai members who are appointed by and serve terms of a duration determined by the ,secretary4 ,before filling a position on the ,committee1 the ,secretary shall publish a notice in the ,federal ,register soliciting nominations for membership on the ,committee4 7#b7 ,required members ,the ,secretary shall appoint as members of the ,committee-- 7,a7 #i ,united ,states citizens with active licenses or certificates issued under chapter #ga or merchant mariner documents issued under chapter #gc1 including-- 7i7 #c deck officers who represent the viewpoint of merchant marine deck officers1 of whom-- 7,i7 #b shall be licensed for oceans any gross tons2 7,,ii7 #a shall be licensed for inland river route with a limited or unlimited tonnage2 7,,iii7 #b shall have a master's license or a master of towing vessels license2 7,,iv7 #a shall have significant tanker experience2 and 7,v7 to the extent practicable-- 7aa7 #a shall represent the viewpoint of labor2 and 7bb7 another shall represent a management perspective2 7ii7 #c engineering officers who represent the viewpoint of merchant marine engineering officers1 of whom-- 7,i7 #b shall be licensed as chief engineer any horsepower2 7,,ii7 #a shall be licensed as either a limited chief engineer or a designated duty engineer2 and 7,,iii7 to the extent practicable-- 7aa7 #a shall represent a labor viewpoint2 and 7bb7 another shall represent a management perspective2 7iii7 #b unlicensed seamen1 of whom-- 7,i7 #a shall represent the viewpoint of able-bodied seamen2 and 7,,ii7 another shall represent the viewpoint of qualified members of the engine department2 and 7iv7 #a pilot who represents the viewpoint of merchant marine pilots2 7,b7 #f marine educators1 including-- 7i7 #c marine educators who represent the viewpoint of maritime academies1 including-- 7,i7 #b who represent the viewpoint of ,state maritime academies and are jointly recommended by such ,state maritime academies2 and 7,,ii7 #a who represents either the viewpoint of the ,state maritime academies or the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy2 and 7ii7 #c marine educators who represent the viewpoint of other maritime training institutions1 #a of whom shall represent the viewpoint of the small vessel industry2 7,c7 #b individuals who represent the viewpoint of shipping companies employed in ship operation management2 and 7,d7 #b members who are appointed from the general public4 7c7 ,chairman and vice chairman ,the ,committee shall elect one of its members as the ,chairman and one of its members as the ,vice ,chairman4 ,the ,vice ,chairman shall act as ,chairman in the absence or incapacity of the ,chairman1 or in the event of a vacancy in the office of the ,chairman4 7d7 ,subcommittees ,the ,committee may establish and disestablish subcommittees and working groups for any purpose consistent with this section1 subject to conditions imposed by the ,committee4 ,members of the ,committee and additional persons drawn from the general public may be assigned to such subcommittees and working groups4 ,only ,committee members may chair subcommittee or working groups4 7e7 ,termination ,the ,committee shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbj4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following3 #hajh4 ,merchant ,marine ,personnel ,advisory ,committee4 4 7b7 ,competitiveness of the ,u4,s4 merchant marine 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,merchant ,marine ,personnel ,advisory ,committee established under the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall-- 7,a7 review-- 7i7 the merchant mariner licensing1 certification1 and documentation programs and ,,stcw ,convention implementation programs of the #c flag-states2 and 7ii7 ,state maritime academy problems regarding implementation of the ,,stcw ,convention2 and 7,b7 report to the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard-- 7i7 a description of each specific provision for which ,united ,states merchant mariner license1 certification1 and document and ,,stcw ,convention implementation requirements are more stringent than the requirements of such flag-state programs1 and a recommendation of whether such ,united ,states provision should be retained1 modified1 or eliminated2 7ii7 a description of which ,united ,states merchant mariner license1 certification1 and document evaluation requirements must be complied with separately from similar ,,stcw ,convention evaluation requirements1 any statutory requirement for such separate compliance1 and steps that can be taken by the ,coast ,guard or by the ,congress to minimize such redundant requirements2 and 7iii7 a description of problems ,state maritime academies are having in implementing the ,,stcw ,convention and recommendations on how to address such problems4 7#c7 ,report to ,congress ,within #f months from the date the ,commandant receives the report under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the ,commandant shall forward to the ,congress a copy of the report with recommendations for actions to implement the report's recommendations4 7#d7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 #c flag states ,the term #c flag states means the #c countries that are parties to the ,annex to the ,international ,maritime ,organization ,maritime ,safety ,committee ,circular ,,msc4#a_/;,circ4#aafc_/,rev4#h dated ,january #g1 #bjac1 and1 of all such countries1 have the greatest vessel tonnage documented under the laws of each respective country4 7,b7 ,,stcw convention ,the term ,,stcw ,convention means the amendments to the ,international ,convention on ,standards of ,training1 ,certification and ,watchkeeping for ,seafarers1 #aigh that entered into force on ,january #a1 #bjab4 #cbj4 ,report on effect of ,,lng export carriage requirements on job creation in the ,united ,states maritime industry ,no later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the number of jobs1 including vessel construction and vessel operating jobs1 that would be created in the ,united ,states maritime industry each year in #bjae through #bjbe if liquified natural gas exported from the ,united ,states were required to be carried-- 7#a7 before ,december #ca1 #bjah1 on vessels documented under the laws of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 after such date1 on vessels documented under the laws of the ,united ,states and constructed in the ,united ,states4 ,,iv ,federal ,maritime ,commission #dja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,federal ,maritime ,commission #bd1gjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjae and #bjaf4 #djb4 ,terms of ,commissioners 7a7 ,in general ,section #cja7;b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,terms ,the term of each ,commissioner is #e years4 ,when the term of a ,commissioner ends1 the ,commissioner may continue to serve until a successor is appointed and qualified1 but for a period not to exceed one year4 ,except as provided in paragraph 7#c71 no individual may serve more than #b terms4 2 and 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#e71 and inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,vacancies ,a vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment4 ,an individual appointed to fill a vacancy is appointed only for the unexpired term of the individual being succeeded4 ,an individual appointed to fill a vacancy may serve #b terms in addition to the remainder of the term for which the predecessor of that individual was appointed4 7#d7 ,conflicts of interest 7,a7 ,limitation on relationships with regulated entities ,a ,commissioner may not have a pecuniary interest in1 hold an official relation to1 or own stocks or bonds of any entity the ,commission regulates under chapter #dja of this title4 7,b7 ,limitation on other activities ,a ,commissioner may not engage in another business1 vocation1 or employment4 4 7b7 ,applicability ,the amendment made by subsection 7a77#a7 does not apply with respect to a ,commissioner of the ,federal ,maritime ,commission appointed and confirmed by the ,senate before the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,v ,commercial ,vessel ,discharge ,reform #eja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,commercial ,vessel ,discharge ,reform ,act of #bjad4 #ejb4 ,discharges incidental to the normal operation of certain vessels ,section #b7;a7 of ,public ,law #aaj-bii 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acdb note7 is amended by striking during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on ,december #ah1 #bjad14 ,,vi ,miscellaneous #fja4 ,distant water tuna fleet ,section #dba of the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-bda2 #abj ,stat4 #edg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,in general ,subsection 7a7 only applies to a foreign citizen who holds a credential to serve as an officer on a fishing vessel or vessel of similar tonnage4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,an equivalent credential and inserting ,a credential2 and 7#b7 by striking subsections 7c71 7e71 and 7f7 and redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7c74 #fjb4 ,vessel determination ,the vessel assigned ,united ,states official number #abjecff is deemed a new vessel effective on the date of delivery of the vessel after ,january #a1 #bjab1 from a privately owned ,united ,states shipyard1 if no encumbrances are on record with the ,coast ,guard at the time of the issuance of the new certificate of documentation for the vessel4 #fjc4 ,lease authority 7a7 ,authority ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard may lease under section #ic7;a77#ac7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 submerged lands and tidelands under the control of the ,coast ,guard without regard to the limitation under that section with respect to lease duration4 7b7 ,limitation ,the ,commandant may lease submerged lands and tidelands under subsection 7a7 only if-- 7#a7 lease payments are-- 7,a7 received exclusively in the form of cash2 7,b7 equal to the fair market value of the leased submerged lands or tidelands1 as determined by the ,commandant2 and 7,c7 deposited in the fund established under section #fhg of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 the lease does not provide authority to or commit the ,coast ,guard to use or support any improvements to such submerged lands or tidelands1 or obtain goods or services from the lessee4 #fjd4 ,national maritime strategy 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a national maritime strategy4 7b7 ,contents ,the strategy required under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 identify-- 7,a7 ,federal regulations and policies that reduce the competitiveness of ,united ,states flag vessels in the international trade2 and 7,b7 the impact of reduced cargo flow due to reductions in the number of members of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces stationed or deployed outside of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 include recommendations to-- 7,a7 make ,united ,states flag vessels more competitive in shipping routes between ,united ,states and foreign ports2 7,b7 increase the use of ,united ,states flag vessels to carry cargo imported to and exported from the ,united ,states2 7,c7 assure compliance by ,federal agencies with chapter #eec of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,d7 increase the use of third-party inspection and certification authorities to inspect and certify vessels2 7,e7 increase the use of short sea transportation routes designated under section #eefja7;c7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 to enhance intermodal freight movements2 and 7,f7 enhance ,united ,states shipbuilding capability4 #fje4 ,,imo ,polar ,code negotiations ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and thereafter with the submission of the budget proposal submitted for each of fiscal years #bjaf1 #bjag1 and #bjah under section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 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 ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 a report on-- 7#a7 the status of the negotiations at the ,international ,maritime ,organization regarding the establishment of a draft international code of safety for ships operating in polar waters1 popularly known as the ,polar ,code1 and any amendments proposed by such a code to be made to the ,international ,convention for the ,safety of ,life at ,sea and the ,international ,convention for the ,prevention of ,pollution from ,ships2 7#b7 the coming into effect of such a code and such amendments for nations that are parties to those conventions2 7#c7 impacts1 for coastal communities located in the ,arctic 7as that term is defined in the section #aab of the ,arctic ,research and ,policy ,act of #aihd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #daaa77 of such a code or such amendments1 on-- 7,a7 the costs of delivering fuel and freight2 and 7,b7 the safety of maritime transportation2 and 7#d7 actions the ,secretary must take to implement the requirements of such a code and such amendments4 #fjf4 ,valley ,view ,ferry 7a7 ,exemption ,section #hijb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to the vessel ,john ,craig 7,united ,states official number ,d#aaajfac7 when such vessel is operating on the portion of the ,kentucky ,river1 ,kentucky1 located at approximately mile point #aeh1 in ,pool ,number #i1 between ,lock and ,dam ,number #i and ,lock and ,dam ,number #aj4 7b7 ,application ,subsection 7a7 shall apply on and after the date on which the ,secretary determines that a licensing requirement has been established under ,kentucky ,state law that applies to an operator of the vessel ,john ,craig4 #fjg4 ,competition by ,united ,states flag vessels 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall enter into an arrangement with the ,national ,academy of ,sciences to conduct an assessment of authorities under subtitle ,,ii of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 that have been delegated to the ,coast ,guard that impact the ability of vessels documented under the laws of the ,united ,states to effectively compete in the carriage of merchandise and passengers in the international trade4 7b7 ,review of differences with ,,imo standards ,the assessment under subsection 7a7 shall include a review of differences between ,united ,states laws1 policies1 regulations1 and guidance governing the inspection of vessels documented under the laws of the ,united ,states and standards set by the ,international ,maritime ,organization governing the inspection of vessels4 7c7 ,deadline ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,commandant enters into an arrangement with the ,national ,academy of ,sciences under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant shall submit the assessment required under such subsection to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 #fjh4 ,survey ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a survey of the parcel of real property under the administrative control of the ,coast ,guard1 consisting of approximately #a4ie acres 7measured at the mean low-water mark7 located at the entrance to ,gig ,harbor1 ,washington1 and commonly known as the ,gig ,harbor ,sand ,spit ,area4 #fji4 ,fishing safety grant programs 7a7 ,fishing safety training grant program ,section #dejb7;i77#d7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bjaj through #bjad and inserting #bjae and #bjaf4 7b7 ,fishing safety research grant program ,section #dejb7;j77#d7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bjaj through #bjad and inserting #bjae and #bjaf4 ,passed the ,house of ,representatives ,april #a1 #bjad4;,clerk4