,,ii #aacth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #acdj ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,july #bc1 #bjac ,mr4 ,rockefeller 7for himself and ,mr4 ,blumenthal7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation ,a ,,bill ,to improve passenger vessel security and safety1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 references 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,cruise ,passenger ,protection ,act4 7b7 ,references to title #df1 ,united ,states ,code ,except as otherwise expressly provided1 wherever in this ,act an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to1 or repeal of1 a section or other provision1 the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 #b4 ,cruise vessel subchapter ,chapter #ce is amended3 7#a7 by inserting before section #ceja the following3 ,i ,general provisions 2 7#b7 by inserting before section #cejg the following3 ,,ii ,cruise vessels 2 and 7#c7 by redesignating sections #cejg and #cejh as sections #cebc and #cebd1 respectively4 #c4 ,application ,chapter #ce1 as amended by section #b of this ,act1 is further amended by inserting before section #cebc the following3 #ceba4 ,application 7a7 ,in general ,this subchapter applies to a passenger vessel 7as defined in section #baja7bb77 that-- 7#a7 is authorized to carry at least #bej passengers2 7#b7 has on board sleeping facilities for each passenger2 7#c7 is on a voyage that embarks or disembarks passengers in the ,united ,states2 and 7#d7 is not engaged on a coastwise voyage4 7b7 ,federal and ,state vessels ,this subchapter does not apply to a vessel of the ,united ,states operated by the ,federal ,government or a vessel owned and operated by a ,state4 4 #d4 ,definitions ,chapter #ce1 as amended by section #c of this ,act1 is further amended by inserting after section #ceba the following3 #cebb4 ,definitions ,in this subchapter3 7#a7 ,commandant ,the term ,commandant means the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard4 7#b7 ,owner ,the term owner means the owner1 charterer1 managing operator1 master1 or other individual in charge of a vessel4 7#c7 ,secretary ,except as otherwise expressly provided1 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating4 4 #e4 ,passenger vessel consumer service improvements 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ce1 as amended by section #b of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #cebe4 ,passenger vessel consumer service improvements 7a7 ,passage contracts 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,cruise ,passenger ,protection ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall develop standards for use by an owner of a passenger vessel to provide a prospective passenger with a summary that highlights key terms in the passage contract upfront and before they are binding4 ,in developing the standards1 the ,secretary of ,transportation may consult with other ,federal agencies1 persons with expertise on admiralty and maritime law1 consumer advocates1 industry representatives1 and such other persons as the ,secretary of ,transportation considers necessary4 7#b7 ,recommendations ,the standards shall include recommendations regarding the following3 7,a7 ,appearance ,the standards shall recommend style1 formatting1 and placement that ensures that the summary is conspicuous4 7,b7 ,language ,the standards shall recommend terminology that ensures that the summary is clear1 unambiguous1 unmistakable1 and1 to the greatest extent possible1 uniform1 concise1 and not complex4 7#c7 ,periodic review ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall periodically review and update1 as appropriate1 the standards4 7#d7 ,requirements ,not later than #ahj days after the date that the standards are developed1 an owner of a passenger vessel shall-- 7,a7 provide each prospective passenger with a summary in accordance with those standards2 7,b7 include a prominently accessible link to the summary on each ,internet website that the owner maintains for prospective passengers to purchase or book passage on the passenger vessel2 and 7,c7 include the summary in any promotional literature or advertising1 through any medium of communication in the ,united ,states offering passage or soliciting passengers for ocean voyages anywhere in the world1 that the ,secretary of ,transportation considers necessary to adequately notify a prospective passenger of the key terms in the passage contract before they are binding4 7#e7 ,preemption ,the standards developed under this subsection shall preempt any related ,state standards that require a summary that provides less information to a prospective passenger than that required to be provided under this subsection1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7b7 ,consumer complaints 7#a7 ,toll-free hotline2 ,internet website link ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall-- 7,a7 establish a consumer complaints toll-free hotline telephone number for passenger use2 7,b7 establish a consumer complaints link for passenger use on the ,internet website under section #cebf7;i72 and 7,c7 notify the public of-- 7i7 the telephone number under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 the ,internet website under section #cebf7;i74 7#b7 ,website ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall maintain a statistical compilation of all consumer complaints on the ,internet website under section #cebf7;i7 that provides a numerical accounting of each category of consumer complaint4 ,the data shall be updated not less frequently than quarterly1 be aggregated by passenger vessel1 and identify each passenger vessel by name4 7#c7 ,investigations of consumer complaints ,the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in coordination with other relevant ,federal agencies1 may investigate consumer complaints from passengers1 including-- 7,a7 cancellations1 delays1 and port skipping2 7,b7 lost1 damaged1 and delayed baggage2 7,c7 conditions on board the passenger vessel2 7,d7 problems in obtaining refunds for unused or lost tickets or fare adjustments2 7,e7 incorrect or incomplete information about fares1 discount fare conditions and availability1 overcharges1 and fare increases2 7,f7 deceptive or misleading advertising2 and 7,g7 compliance with ,federal regulations4 7#d7 ,referral to ,federal agency ,the ,secretary of ,transportation may refer any complaint received under this subsection to the ,attorney ,general or relevant ,federal agency for action1 as appropriate4 7#e7 ,notice to passengers4 7,a7 ,internet websites ,each owner of a passenger vessel shall include in a conspicuous location on each ,internet website that the owner of a passenger vessel maintains for passengers to purchase or book passage on a passenger vessel-- 7i7 the telephone number under paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 any other information necessary for a passenger to submit a consumer complaint for resolution4 7,b7 ,boarding documentation ,the owner of a passenger vessel shall include the telephone number and ,internet address for consumer complaints under paragraph 7#a7 on-- 7i7 any promotional literature or advertising1 through any medium of communication in the ,united ,states offering passage or soliciting passengers for ocean voyages on passenger vessels1 that the ,secretary of ,transportation considers necessary to adequately notify a prospective passenger of the telephone number and ,internet address2 and 7ii7 any electronic confirmation of the purchase of passage on a passenger vessel4 7c7 ,penalties 7#a7 ,civil penalty ,the ,secretary of ,transportation may impose on any person that violates this section or a regulation under this section a civil penalty of not more than #be1jjj for each day during which the violation continues1 except that the maximum penalty for a continuing violation is #ej1jjj4 7#b7 ,criminal penalty ,any person that willfully violates this section or a regulation under this section shall be fined not more than #bej1jjj or imprisoned not more than #a year1 or both4 7d7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue such regulations as are necessary to implement this section4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,key terms ,the term key terms includes terms related to undisclosed costs and fees1 indemnification1 waivers1 limitations on liability1 notice of claim and actions1 time limitations1 arbitration1 forum1 and jurisdiction4 7#b7 ,passage contract ,the term passage contract means a binding agreement for passage on a passenger vessel4 7#c7 ,passenger ,the term passenger means a citizen of the ,united ,states carried on a passenger vessel4 7#d7 ,passenger vessel ,the term passenger vessel means a passenger vessel 7as defined in section #baja7 to which this subchapter applies4 4 7b7 ,bill of rights ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,cruise ,passenger ,protection ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall determine whether any of the enumerated rights in the international cruise line passenger bill of rights1 that was adopted by the members of the ,cruise ,lines ,international ,association1 are enforceable under ,federal law4 ,the ,secretary shall include in the standards developed under section #cebe7;a7 of title #df ,united ,states ,code1 a statement informing a prospective passenger-- 7#a7 that the bill of rights is legally enforceable and that the passenger has a private right of action to enforce the bill of rights2 and 7#b7 of any legal action that a prospective passenger may take to enforce the bill of rights4 7c7 ,advisory ,committee for ,passenger ,vessel ,consumer ,protection 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation 7referred to in this subsection as the ,secretary7 shall establish an advisory committee for passenger vessel consumer protection to advise the ,secretary in carrying out activities relating to passenger vessel customer service improvements4 7#b7 ,membership ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall appoint the members of the advisory committee1 which shall be comprised of #a representative each of-- 7,a7 owners of passenger vessels2 7,b7 international industry-related associations2 7,c7 ,state or local governments with expertise in consumer protection matters2 7,d7 nonprofit public interest groups with expertise in consumer protection matters2 7,e7 nonprofit public interest groups with expertise in victim assistance2 and 7,f7 relevant ,federal agencies1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7#c7 ,vacancies ,a vacancy in the advisory committee shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made4 7#d7 ,travel expenses ,members of the advisory committee shall serve without pay1 but shall receive travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 in accordance with subchapter ,i of chapter #eg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,chair ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall designate1 from among the individuals appointed under paragraph 7#b71 an individual to serve as chair of the advisory committee4 7#f7 ,duties ,the duties of the advisory committee shall include-- 7,a7 evaluating existing passenger vessel consumer protection programs or services2 7,b7 recommending improvements to the programs or services under subparagraph 7,a71 as necessary2 7,c7 recommending additional passenger vessel consumer protection programs or services1 as necessary2 and 7,d7 recommending to the ,secretary key terms in a passage contract that should be highlighted upfront1 such as-- 7i7 products and services available on board the passenger vessel for an undisclosed cost or fee or otherwise are not included in the price of passage2 7ii7 the country under which the passenger vessel is registered or flagged2 7iii7 if the passenger vessel leaves the admiralty and maritime jurisdiction of the ,united ,states1 a passenger may be subject to the law of a foreign country2 7iv7 the passenger vessel may not accept responsibility for any health care services provided to a passenger by medical staff on board the passenger vessel2 7v7 the maximum amount an owner of a passenger vessel will reimburse a passenger for lost or stolen property while on board the passenger vessel2 and 7vi7 where to file a notice of claim or initiate any legal action against the owner of the passenger vessel4 7#g7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than ,february #a of each of the first #b calendar years beginning after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall transmit to ,congress a report containing-- 7,a7 the recommendations made by the advisory committee during the preceding calendar year2 and 7,b7 an explanation of whether and how the industry has implemented each recommendation and1 for each recommendation not implemented1 the industry's reason for not implementing the recommendation4 7#h7 ,definition of passenger vessel ,in this subsection1 the term passenger vessel has the meaning given the term in section #cebe of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 #f4 ,crime reporting and public notice 7a7 ,availability of log book and entries to ,,fbi and other investigators ,section #cebc7;g77#a71 as redesignated under section #b of this ,act1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking in a centralized location readily accessible to law enforcement personnel12 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking make such log book available and inserting make the log book and all entries therein available1 whether the log book and entries are maintained on board the vessel or at a centralized location off the vessel1 4 7b7 ,deadline ,to notify ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation regarding certain incidents ,section #cebc7;g77#c77;,a77i71 as redesignated under section #b of this ,act1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking shall contact and inserting subject to subparagraph 7,c71 shall contact2 and 7#b7 by striking after the occurrence on board the vessel of an incident involving and inserting 1 but not later than #d hours1 after an employee of the vessel is notified of an incident on board the vessel allegedly involving4 7c7 ,reports before departure ,section #cebc7;g77#c71 as redesignated under section #b of this ,act1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,reports before departure ,if an employee of a vessel to which this subchapter applies is notified of an incident under subparagraph 7,a77i7 while the vessel is within the admiralty and maritime jurisdiction of the ,united ,states and en route to a ,united ,states port or at a ,united ,states port1 the owner of the vessel 7or the owner's designee7 shall contact the nearest ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation ,field ,office or ,legal ,attache not later than the time specified under subparagraph 7,a77i7 or before the vessel departs port1 whichever is earlier4 4 7d7 ,reports to ,united ,states consulates ,section #cebc7;g77#c71 as amended by section #f7;c7 of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,reports to ,united ,states consulates ,if an incident under subparagraph 7,a77i7 allegedly involves an offense by or against a ,united ,states national1 in addition to contacting the nearest ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation ,field ,office or ,legal ,attache under that subparagraph1 the owner of a vessel to which this subchapter applies 7or the owner's designee7 shall contact the ,united ,states consulate at the next port of call not later than the time specified under subparagraph 7,a77i74 4 7e7 ,reports to ,secretary of ,transportation2 incidents and details ,section #cebc7;g77#c77;,a71 as redesignated under section #b of this ,act1 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7ii71 by striking the incident to an ,internet based portal maintained by the ,secretary and inserting each incident under clause 7i71 including the details under paragraph 7#b71 to the ,internet based portal maintained by the ,secretary of ,transportation under section #cebf7;i72 and 7#b7 in clause 7iii71 by striking by the ,secretary and inserting by the ,secretary of ,transportation under section #cebf7;i74 7f7 ,availability of security guide via ,internet ,section #cebc7;c77#a71 as redesignated under section #b of this ,act1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by striking a guide 7referred to in this subsection as the security guide and inserting a security guide2 and 7,b7 by striking ,english1 which and inserting ,english1 that2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking on the website of the vessel owner and inserting via a prominently accessible link on each ,internet website that the cruise line maintains for passengers to purchase or book cruises on any vessel that the cruise line owns or operates1 and to which this subchapter applies4 #g4 ,crime prevention1 documentation1 and response requirements 7a7 ,maintenance and placement of video surveillance equipment ,section #cebc7;b77#a71 as redesignated under section #b of this ,act1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7,a7 ,in ,general4-- before ,the owner and resetting the text accordingly2 7#b7 by striking 1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end1 the following3 7,b7 ,placement of video surveillance equipment ,with regard to the placement of video surveillance equipment on a vessel under subparagraph 7,a71 the owner shall-- 7i7 place video surveillance equipment in each passenger common area where a person has no reasonable expectation of privacy2 7ii7 place video surveillance equipment in other areas where a person has no reasonable expectation of privacy2 and 7iii7 place video surveillance equipment in each area identified under clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 in a manner that provides optimum surveillance of that area4 4 7b7 ,access to video records ,section #cebc7;b71 as redesignated under section #b of this ,act1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 as redesignated-- 7,a7 by inserting 7,a7 ,law enforcement4-- before ,the owner and resetting the text accordingly2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end1 the following3 7,b7 ,civil actions ,the owner of a vessel to which this subchapter applies shall provide to any individual or the individual's legal representative1 upon written request1 a copy of all records of video surveillance-- 7i7 in which the individual is a subject of the video surveillance2 and 7ii7 that may provide evidence in a civil action4 7,c7 ,limited access ,except as provided under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 the owner of a vessel to which this subchapter applies shall ensure that access to records of video surveillance is limited to the purposes under this section4 4 7c7 ,notice of video surveillance ,section #cebc7;b71 as amended by section #g7;b7 of this ,act1 is further amended by inserting before paragraph 7#c71 the following3 7#b7 ,notice of video surveillance ,the owner of a vessel to which this subchapter applies shall provide clear and conspicuous signs on board the vessel notifying the public of the presence of video surveillance equipment4 4 7d7 ,retention requirements ,section #cebc7;b71 as amended by section #g7;c7 of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end1 the following3 7#d7 ,retention requirements 7,a7 ,in general ,the owner of a vessel to which this subchapter applies shall retain all records of video surveillance for a voyage for not less than #cj days after the completion of the voyage4 ,if an incident described in subsection 7g77#c77;,a77i7 is alleged and reported to law enforcement1 all records of video surveillance from the voyage that the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation determines are relevant shall-- 7i7 be provided to the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation2 and 7ii7 be preserved by the vessel owner for not less than #e years from the date of the alleged incident4 7,b7 ,interim standards ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,cruise ,passenger ,protection ,act1 the ,commandant1 in consultation with the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 shall promulgate interim standards for the retention of records of video surveillance4 7,c7 ,final standards ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,cruise ,passenger ,protection ,act1 the ,commandant1 in consultation with the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 shall promulgate final standards for the retention of records of video surveillance4 7,d7 ,considerations ,in promulgating standards under subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 the ,commandant shall-- 7i7 consider factors that would aid in the investigation of serious crimes1 including crimes that go unreported until after the completion of a voyage2 7ii7 consider the different types of video surveillance systems and storage requirements in creating standards both for vessels currently in operation and for vessels newly built2 7iii7 consider privacy1 including standards for permissible access to and monitoring and use of the records of video surveillance2 and 7iv7 consider technological advancements1 including requirements to update technology4 4 7e7 ,authority ,to provide assistance to victims of crimes on board passenger vessels ,chapter #ce1 as amended by section #e of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #cebf4 ,assistance to victims of crimes on board certain passenger vessels 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to provide to a passenger who is an alleged victim of an incident described under section #cebc7;g77#c77;,a77i7-- 7#a7 a written summary of rights2 7#b7 a primary point of contact within the ,federal ,government2 and 7#c7 a means of obtaining immediate1 free1 and confidential support services4 7b7 ,director of victim support services 7#a7 ,interim designation ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall designate an interim director of victim support services4 ,the interim director shall be an employee of the ,department of ,transportation and shall serve in the position until a final designation is made under paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,final designation ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,cruise ,passenger ,protection ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with the ,department of ,justice and other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall-- 7,a7 designate an employee of the ,federal ,government to serve as the director of victim support services under this section2 and 7,b7 determine an effective way to publicize the toll-free telephone number under subsection 7c7 and the availability of support services4 7#c7 ,responsibilities ,the director of victim support services shall-- 7,a7 be responsible for acting as a primary point of contact within the ,federal ,government for the passenger described in subsection 7a72 7,b7 coordinate with #a or more non-profit organizations or other entities that can provide the types of support services described under subsection 7d72 7,c7 establish a process for the passenger described in subsection 7a7 to obtain the appropriate types of support services described under subsection 7d72 7,d7 recommend a process for the passenger described in subsection 7a7 to obtain an appropriate continuum of care2 7,e7 recommend a process for the passenger described in subsection 7a7 to obtain information on the status of any related criminal investigation2 7,f7 develop guidance1 consistent with the purpose of this section1 for the security guide under section #cebc7;c77#a71 including a process to ensure that an owner of a passenger vessel provides a copy of the security guide to a passenger immediately after the vessel is notified that the passenger is an alleged victim of an incident described under subsection 7g77#c77;,a77i72 7,g7 periodically update that guidance1 as necessary2 and 7,h7 be the primary liaison between the passenger described in subsection 7a7 and-- 7i7 the owner of the passenger vessel2 7ii7 any relevant ,federal agency2 7iii7 any relevant ,united ,states embassy or ,united ,states consulate2 and 7iv7 any other person that the director of victim support services considers necessary to carry out the purpose of this section4 7c7 ,toll-,free telephone number ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a toll-free telephone number1 available #bd hours each day1 that a passenger described in subsection 7a7 can call to initiate the process under subsection 7b77#c77;,c74 7d7 ,support services ,the director of victim support services shall determine the types of support services that a passenger described in subsection 7a7 can obtain1 such as-- 7#a7 directions on how to report an incident described under section #cebc7;g77#c77;,a77i7 to appropriate authorities2 7#b7 an explanation of or assistance completing necessary forms to report an incident described under section #cebc7;g77#c77;,a77i72 7#c7 an explanation of how or assistance to obtain support services under this section2 7#d7 arranging1 if appropriate1 for mental health and counseling services2 7#e7 arranging1 if possible1 for education regarding and advocacy during applicable criminal justice proceedings2 and 7#f7 communicating with that passenger as to the roles of the organization1 government agencies1 and the owner of the passenger vessel involved with respect to the incident and the post-incident activities4 7e7 ,summary of rights ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,cruise ,passenger ,protection ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with the ,department of ,justice1 other relevant ,federal agencies1 non-profit public interest groups with expertise in victim assistance1 and such other persons that the ,secretary of ,transportation considers necessary1 shall-- 7#a7 determine what rights a passenger described in subsection 7a7 may have under law1 such as the right to contact the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation to report the crime1 the right to contact the director of victim support services1 and the right to speak confidentially to ,federal law enforcement1 the director of victim support services1 and any other third-party victim advocate without any representative or employee of the passenger vessel present2 7#b7 develop a written summary of those rights2 and 7#c7 establish a process for a passenger described in subsection 7a7 to receive the written summary of rights as soon as practicable after an alleged incident described under section #cebc7;g77#c77;,a77i74 7f7 ,guardians and relatives ,if a passenger described in subsection 7a7 is deceased or is a minor1 or under such other circumstances that the director of victim support services considers necessary1 the director may provide support services under this section to a guardian or relative of that passenger4 7g7 ,use of passenger vessel resources ,as appropriate1 the resources of the passenger vessel should be used to the greatest extent possible to carry out the purpose under this section4 7h7 ,statutory construction ,nothing in this section may be construed as limiting the obligations that an owner of a passenger vessel may have in providing assistance to a passenger who is an alleged victim of an incident described under section #cebc7;g77#c77;,a77i74 7i7 ,availability of incident data via ,internet 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall maintain a statistical compilation of all incidents described in section #cebc7;g77#c77;,a7 on an ,internet website that provides a numerical accounting of the missing persons and alleged crimes duly recorded in each report filed under paragraph 7#c7 of that section4 ,each such incident shall be included in the statistical compilation irrespective of its investigative status4 ,the data shall be updated not less frequently than quarterly1 be aggregated by cruise line1 identify each cruise line by name1 identify each crime and alleged crime as to whether it was committed or allegedly committed by a passenger 7as defined in section #baja7 or crew member1 identify each crime and alleged crime as to whether it was committed or allegedly committed against a minor1 and identify the number of alleged individuals overboard4 ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall ensure that the compilation1 data1 and any other information provided on the ,internet website is in a user-friendly format4 7#b7 ,access to website ,each owner of a passenger vessel shall include a prominently accessible link to the ,internet website maintained by the ,secretary of ,transportation under paragraph 7#a7 on each ,internet website that the owner maintains for prospective passengers to purchase or book passage on the passenger vessel4 7j7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue such regulations as are necessary to implement this section4 7k7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,passenger ,except as expressly provided otherwise1 the term passenger means a citizen of the ,united ,states carried on a passenger vessel without regard to whether the individual purchased passage on the passenger vessel or is employed by the owner of the passenger vessel4 7#b7 ,passenger vessel ,the term passenger vessel means a passenger vessel 7as defined in section #baja7 to which this subchapter applies4 4 7f7 ,study ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 ,attorney ,general1 and heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of having an individual on board each passenger vessel 7as defined in section #cebf of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code7 to provide victim support services1 including the support services under section #cebf7;d7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 and related safety and security services1 and shall report the findings to ,congress4 ,the study shall include consideration of the cost1 the benefit to passengers1 jurisdiction1 and logistics4 7g7 ,criminal activity prevention and response guide ,section #cebc7;c77#a71 as amended by section #f7;f7 of this ,act1 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating clause 7ii7 as clause 7vi72 7,b7 by inserting after clause 7i71 the following3 7ii7 describes the availability of support services under section #cebf1 including any contact information provided by the ,secretary of ,transportation or director of victim support services under that section2 7iii7 includes the summary of rights under section #cebf2 7iv7 includes the summary under section #cebe7;a72 7v7 includes the toll-free hotline telephone number and consumer complaints ,internet website link under section #cebe7;b72 2 7,c7 by inserting and at the end of clause 7vi71 as redesignated2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7vii7 includes such other information as the ,secretary of ,transportation recommends under section #cebf7;b77#c77;,f72 2 and 7#b7 by amending subparagraph 7,b7 to read as follows3 7,b7 provide a copy of the security guide to-- 7i7 the ,secretary of ,transportation for review2 7ii7 the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation for comment2 and 7iii7 a passenger immediately after the vessel is notified that the passenger is an alleged victim of an incident described under subsection 7g77#c77;,a77i72 and 4 7h7 ,minimum number of medical staff ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall determine and require1 by regulation1 a minimum number of medical staff1 and appropriate qualifications1 under section #cebc7;d77#c7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 that should be available on a vessel per #a1jjj passengers4 7i7 ,maintenance of supplies ,to prevent sexually transmitted diseases ,section #cebc7;d77#a71 as redesignated by section #b of this ,act1 is amended by inserting 7taking into consideration the length of the voyage and the number of passengers and crewmembers that the vessel can accommodate7 after a sexual assault4 7j7 ,sexual assault2 contact information ,section #cebc7;d77#e77;,a71 as redesignated by section #b of this ,act1 is amended by striking the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard14 7k7 ,sexual assault2 private telephone line ,section #cebc7;d77#e77;,b71 as redesignated by section #b of this ,act1 is amended by inserting under section #cebf or after the information and support services available4 7l7 ,crime scene preservation training2 certification of organizations by ,,marad ,section #cebd7;a71 as redesignated by section #b of this ,act1 is amended by striking may certify and inserting shall certify4 7m7 ,crew access to passenger staterooms2 procedures and restrictions ,section #cebc7;f71 as redesignated by section #b of this ,act1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking and at the end subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 a system that electronically records the date1 time1 and identity of each crew member accessing each passenger stateroom2 and 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking are fully and properly implemented and periodically reviewed4 and inserting are fully and properly implemented1 reviewed annually1 and updated as necessary44 #h4 ,passenger vessel security and safety requirements 7a7 ,vessel design1 equipment1 construction1 and retrofitting requirements ,section #cebc7;a71 as redesignated by section #b of this ,act1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking to which this subsection applies and inserting to which this subchapter applies2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking ,the vessel and inserting ,each exterior deck of a vessel2 and 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting unless the height requirement would interfere with the deployment of a lifesaving device or other emergency equipment as identified by the ,commandant42 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking entry doors that include peep holes or other means of visual identification4 and inserting an entry door that includes a peep hole or other means of visual identification that provides an unobstructed view of the area outside the stateroom or crew cabin4 ,for purposes of this subparagraph1 the addition of an optional privacy cover on the interior side of the entry shall not in and of itself constitute an obstruction42 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,waivers2 record of waivers ,the ,secretary-- 7,a7 may waive a requirement under paragraph 7#a7 as the ,secretary determines necessary2 and 7,b7 shall maintain a record of each waiver under subparagraph 7,a74 4 7b7 ,definition of exterior deck ,section #cebc7l71 as redesignated by section #b of this ,act1 is amended to read as follows-- 7l7 ,definition of exterior deck ,in this section1 the term exterior deck means any exterior weather deck on which a passenger may be present1 including passenger stateroom balconies1 exterior promenades on passenger decks1 muster stations1 and similar exterior weather deck areas4 4 #i4 ,enforcement 7a7 ,information sharing 7#a7 ,in general ,to the extent not prohibited by other law1 the head of a designated agency shall make available to another head of a designated agency any information necessary to carry out the provisions of subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ce of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,the provision by the head of a designated agency of any information under this subsection to another head of a designated agency shall not constitute a waiver1 or otherwise effect1 any privilege any agency or person may claim with respect to that information under ,federal or ,state law4 7#b7 ,definition of head of a designated agency ,in this subsection1 the term head of a designated agency means the ,secretary of ,transportation1 ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 or ,attorney ,general4 7b7 ,passenger vessel security and safety requirements2 denial of entry ,section #cebc7;h71 as redesignated by section #b of this ,act1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 7#b7 by striking ,enforcement4-- in the heading and inserting ,penalties4--2 7#c7 by striking 7#a7 ,penalties4-- through 7,a7 ,civil penalty4-- and inserting 7#a7 ,civil penalty4--2 and 7#d7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as paragraph 7#b74 7c7 ,crime scene preservation training2 denial of entry ,section #cebc7;f71 as redesignated by section #b of this ,act1 is repealed4 7d7 ,enforcement ,chapter #ce1 as amended by section #g of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #cebg4 ,refusal of clearance2 denial of entry 7a7 ,clearance ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security may withhold or revoke the clearance required under section #fjaje of any vessel of the owner of a vessel to which this subchapter applies1 wherever the vessel is found1 if the owner of the vessel-- 7#a7 commits an act or omission for which a penalty may be imposed under this subchapter2 or 7#b7 fails to pay a penalty imposed on the owner under this subchapter4 7b7 ,denial of entry ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating may deny entry into the ,united ,states to a vessel to which this subchapter applies if the owner of the vessel-- 7#a7 commits an act or omission for which a penalty may be imposed under this subchapter2 or 7#b7 fails to pay a penalty imposed on the owner under this subchapter4 4 #aj4 ,technical and conforming amendments 7a7 ,application 7#a7 ,section #cebc1 as redesignated by section #b of this ,act1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7k72 and 7,b7 by redesignating subsection 7l71 as amended by section #h of this ,act1 as subsection 7k74 7#b7 ,section #cebc1 as redesignated by section #b of this ,act1 is amended by striking to which this section applies each place it appears and inserting to which this subchapter applies4 7#c7 ,section #cebd1 as redesignated by section #b of this ,act1 is amended by striking to which this section applies each place it appears and inserting to which this subchapter applies4 7b7 ,availability of incident data via ,internet ,section #cebc7;g77#d71 as redesignated under section #b of this ,act1 is repealed4 7c7 ,elapsed effective dates ,section #cebc7;a71 as amended by section #h of this ,act1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 and 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#c74 7d7 ,procedures ,section #cebc7;i71 as redesignated by section #b of this ,act1 is amended by striking ,within #f months after the date of enactment of the ,cruise ,vessel ,security and ,safety ,act of #bjaj1 the and inserting ,the4 7e7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for chapter #ce is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting before the item relating to section #ceja the following3 ,subchapter ,i4 ,general provisions 2 7#b7 by striking the item relating to section #cejg and inserting the following3 #cebc4 ,passenger vessel security and safety requirements4 2 7#c7 by striking the item relating to section #cejh and inserting the following3 #cebd4 ,crime scene preservation training for passenger vessel crewmembers4 2 7#d7 by inserting after the item relating to section #cejf the following3 ,subchapter ,,ii4 ,cruise vessels 2 7#e7 by inserting before the item relating to section #cebc1 the following3 #ceba4 ,application4 #cebb4 ,definitions4 2 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following3 #cebe4 ,passenger vessel consumer service improvements4 #cebf4 ,assistance to victims of crimes on board certain passenger vessels4 #cebg4 ,refusal of clearance2 denial of entry4 4 #aa4 ,budget compliance ,the budgetary effects of this ,act1 for the purpose of complying with the ,statutory ,pay-,as-,you-,go ,act of #bjaj1 shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ,budgetary ,effects of ,,paygo ,legislation for this ,act1 submitted for printing in the ,congressional ,record by the ,chairman of the ,senate ,budget ,committee1 provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage4