,,ii #aacth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #baca ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,march #ac1 #bjad,mr4 ,begich 7for himself and ,ms4 ,cantwell7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation ,a ,,bill ,to amend the statutory authorities of the ,coast ,guard to strengthen ,coast ,guard prevention and response capabilities in the ,arctic1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,coast ,guard ,arctic ,preparedness ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,secretary defined4,,title ,i--,prevention,sec4 #aja4 ,clarification of ,coast ,guard ice operations mission4,sec4 #ajb4 ,reactivation of ,polar ,sea4,sec4 #ajc4 ,competitive bidding in heavy polar icebreaker design and construction4,sec4 #ajd4 ,vessel requirements for notices of arrival and departure and automatic identification system4,sec4 #aje4 ,improved safety information for vessels4,sec4 #ajf4 ,recovery of travel and subsistence costs for prevention services4,,title ,,ii--,preparedness and response,sec4 #bja4 ,commandant2 appointment4,sec4 #bjb4 ,active duty for emergency augmentation of regular forces4,sec4 #bjc4 ,acquisition workforce expedited hiring authority4,sec4 #bjd4 ,transmission of annual ,coast ,guard authorization request4,sec4 #bje4 ,interagency ,arctic fusion center4,sec4 #bjf4 ,enhanced national response capability4,sec4 #bjg4 ,forward operating facilities4,sec4 #bjh4 ,prompt intergovernmental notice of marine casualties4,sec4 #bji4 ,prompt publication of oil spill information4,sec4 #baj4 ,coast ,guard centers of expertise4,sec4 #baa4 ,research1 development1 testing1 and evaluation4,sec4 #bab4 ,area contingency plans4,sec4 #bac4 ,coast ,guard response plan requirements4,sec4 #bad4 ,protection and fair treatment of seafarers4,,title ,,iii--,miscellaneous,sec4 #cja4 ,waiver4,sec4 #cjb4 ,transportation of oil from ,arctic outer continental shelf lands4,sec4 #cjc4 ,lease of tidelands and submerged lands under control of the ,coast ,guard4,sec4 #cjd4 ,inflationary adjustment for regional citizens' advisory council4,sec4 #cje4 ,coast ,guard cutters classification by the ,american ,bureau of ,shipping4,sec4 #cjf4 ,updates to fines and penalties4,sec4 #cjg4 ,technical amendment2 ,coast ,guard ,academy charges and fees for attendance4 #b4 ,secretary defined ,in this ,act1 except as otherwise specifically provided1 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating4 ,i ,prevention #aja4 ,clarification of ,coast ,guard ice operations mission 7a7 ,coast ,guard provision of ,federal icebreaking services ,chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #hf the following3 #hg4 ,provision of icebreaking services 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 except as provided in subsection 7b71 the ,coast ,guard shall be the sole supplier of icebreaking services1 on an advance payment or reimbursable basis1 to each ,federal agency that requires icebreaking services4 7b7 ,exception ,in the event that a ,federal agency requires icebreaking services and the ,coast ,guard is unable to provide the services1 the ,federal agency may acquire icebreaking services from another entity4 4 7b7 ,priority of ,coast ,guard missions in polar regions 7#a7 ,section #aaj ,section #aaj7;b77#b7 of the ,arctic ,research and ,policy ,act of #aihd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #daji7;b77#b77 is amended-- 7,a7 by inserting to execute the statutory missions of the ,coast ,guard and after needed2 and 7,b7 by inserting and all budget authority related to such operations after projects14 7#b7 ,section #cab ,section #cab7;c7 of the ,antarctic ,marine ,living ,resources ,convention ,act of #aihd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bdda7;c77 is amended by inserting to execute the statutory missions of the ,coast ,guard and after needed4 7c7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents for chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #hf the following3 #hg4 ,provision of icebreaking services4 4 #ajb4 ,reactivation of ,polar ,sea 7a7 ,in general ,section #bbb of the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjab 7#abf ,stat4 #aefj71 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7d7 to read as follows3 7d7 ,reactivation of ,polar ,sea 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 develop a service life extension plan for the reactivation of the ,polar ,sea1 including a timetable for that reactivation2 and 7,b7 initiate reactivating and extending the service life of the ,polar ,sea for #g to #aj years1 in accordance with the service life extension plan under subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,utilization of existing resources ,in the development of the service life extension plan under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 the ,secretary shall utilize to the greatest extent practicable recent plans1 studies1 assessments1 and analyses regarding the ,coast ,guard's icebreakers and high latitude mission needs and operating requirements4 7#c7 ,submission ,the ,secretary shall submit the service life extension plan under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives not later than #cj days after the date of its completion4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by striking ,except as provided in subsection 7d71 the and inserting ,the2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting unless it is necessary for purposes of the service life extension plan under subsection 7d71 before transfer4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjae to the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating such sums as may be necessary to reactivate and extend the service life of the ,coast ,guard ,cutter ,polar ,sea 7,,wagb #aa7 for #g to #aj years4 #ajc4 ,competitive bidding in heavy polar icebreaker design and construction ,notwithstanding the requirement of section #ccaf7;a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code regarding classification services for vessels owned by the ,united ,states ,government1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard1 consistent with the requirements of chapter #ae of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 and other applicable ,federal law1 as a part of any project or program established for the acquisition of #a or more new heavy polar icebreakers for the ,coast ,guard1 may solicit bids and proposals and enter into contracts that include the provision of classification services by any classification society to which the ,secretary has delegated the authority to provide those services for vessels not owned by the ,united ,states ,government4 #ajd4 ,vessel requirements for notices of arrival and departure and automatic identification system 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall publish a final rule implementing the proposed rule ,vessel ,requirements for ,notices of ,arrival and ,departure1 and ,automatic ,identification ,system 7#gc ,fed4 ,reg4 #gfbie74 7b7 ,rule of construction ,the ,secretary shall ensure1 with respect to a final rule issued under subsection 7a71 that any notice of arrival or notice of departure requirement in the final rule applies to vessels in a manner consistent with the regulations promulgated under section #aji7;a7 of the ,security and ,accountability for ,every ,port ,act of #bjjf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abbc note7 and with section #gjd of the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjab 7#abf ,stat4 #aehj74 #aje4 ,improved safety information for vessels ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a permitting process by which an operator of a marine exchange or other non-,federal vessel traffic information service may apply for permission to use the automatic identification system to transmit weather1 ice1 and other important navigation safety information to vessels4 #ajf4 ,recovery of travel and subsistence costs for prevention services 7a7 ,title #df1 ,united ,states ,code ,section #baaj of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c71 by inserting appropriate travel and subsistence costs incurred providing a service or thing of value under this subtitle and after recover2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by inserting at the end the following3 7#c7 ,amounts received as reimbursement for appropriate travel and subsistence costs incurred providing a service or thing of value under this section may be credited to the account from which expended4 7#d7 ,reimbursement for services provided under this section may include in kind reimbursement for transportation1 travel1 and subsistence4 4 7b7 ,title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code ,section #ffd of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c71 by inserting appropriate travel and subsistence costs incurred by the ,coast ,guard in providing a service or thing of value1 after for the fee or charge the2 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 by inserting and1 as appropriate1 for travel and subsistence costs incurred when providing a service or thing of value after charge2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,reimbursement for services provided by the ,coast ,guard may include in-kind reimbursement for transportation1 travel1 and subsistence4 4 ,,ii ,preparedness and response #bja4 ,commandant2 appointment ,section #dd of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the first sentence the following3 ,the term of an appointment1 and any reappointment1 shall begin on ,june #a of the current year and end four years later on ,may #ca1 except that1 in the event of death1 retirement1 resignation1 or reassignment1 or when the needs of the ,service demand1 the ,secretary may alter the date on which the term begins or ends44 #bjb4 ,active duty for emergency augmentation of regular forces ,section #gab7;a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking another and inserting any other2 7#b7 by striking prevention of and inserting prevention of-- 2 7#c7 by inserting 7#a7 before an imminent and indenting accordingly2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#a71 as redesignated1 by striking unit4 and inserting unit2 and2 and 7#e7 by inserting at the end the following3 7#b7 a major disaster or emergency 7as defined in section #ajb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eabb771 or a discharge 7as defined in section #caa7;a7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7;a777 that the ,commandant has classified as a spill of national significance under the ,national ,oil and ,hazardous ,substances ,pollution ,contingency ,plan 7part #cjj of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations71 the ,secretary may1 without the consent of the member affected1 order to active duty for a continuous period of not more than #abj days an organized training unit of the ,coast ,guard ,ready ,reserve1 a member thereof1 or a member not assigned to a unit organized to serve as a unit4 4 #bjc4 ,acquisition workforce expedited hiring authority ,section #djd7;b7 of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#abd ,stat4 #biea71 as amended by section #bah of the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjab 7#abf ,stat4 #aeeh71 is amended by striking #bjae and inserting #bjag4 #bjd4 ,transmission of annual ,coast ,guard authorization request 7a7 ,in general ,title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is 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 request for a fiscal year pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a ,coast ,guard authorization request with respect to that fiscal year4 7b7 ,coast ,guard authorization request defined ,in this section1 the term ,coast ,guard authorization request means proposed legislation that1 with respect to the ,coast ,guard for the relevant fiscal year1 includes-- 7#a7 recommended end-of-year strengths for active duty personnel and military training student loads for that fiscal year1 as described in section #ffa2 7#b7 recommended authorizations of appropriations for that fiscal year1 including with respect to matters described in section #ffb2 and 7#c7 any other matter the ,secretary considers appropriate for inclusion in a ,coast ,guard authorization bill4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents 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 #bje4 ,interagency ,arctic fusion center 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #g of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aed4 ,interagency ,arctic fusion center 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to establish an interagency ,arctic fusion center 7referred to in this section as the ,center74 ,the ,commandant shall operate the ,center4 7#b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,center shall be to improve maritime domain awareness in the ,arctic-- 7,a7 by promoting interagency cooperation and coordination2 7,b7 by employing joint1 interagency1 and international capabilities2 and 7,c7 by facilitating the sharing of information1 intelligence1 and data related to the ,arctic maritime domain between the participating agencies and departments under paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,participating agencies and departments ,the ,center shall coordinate the participation by and sharing of information1 intelligence1 and data related to the ,arctic maritime domain between the following3 7,a7 the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 7,b7 the ,department of ,defense2 7,c7 the ,department of ,transportation2 7,d7 the ,department of ,state2 7,e7 the ,department of the ,interior2 7,f7 the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration2 7,g7 the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration2 7,h7 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 and 7,i7 the ,national ,science ,foundation4 7b7 ,organization 7#a7 ,staffing and other resources ,the ,secretary and the head of an agency or department under subsection 7a77#c7 may-- 7,a7 by agreement1 on a reimbursable basis or otherwise1 provide permanent representation to the ,center2 7,b7 by agreement1 on a reimbursable basis or otherwise1 share personnel1 services1 equipment 7including aircraft and vessels71 and facilities with the ,center for the purpose under subsection 7a77#b72 and 7,c7 to the extent possible1 and consistent with applicable law1 extend the authorities provided under their enabling statutes to the other participating departments and agencies in furtherance of the purpose under subsection 7a77#b74 7#b7 ,budget ,the ,secretary and the head of each participating agency and department under subsection 7a77#c71 at their discretion1 may develop interagency plans and budgets and engage in interagency financing to establish and maintain the ,center4 7c7 ,information sharing 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary and the head of each participating agency and department under subsection 7a77#c71 to the maximum extent permissible under law1 shall share through the ,center all applicable information1 intelligence1 and data related to maritime domain awareness in the ,arctic4 7#b7 ,collection and use ,subject to applicable confidentiality and privacy laws1 the ,secretary1 through the ,center1 shall oversee and coordinate the collection1 storage1 analysis1 and use of all applicable information1 intelligence1 and data shared under paragraph 7#a74 7d7 #e-,year strategic plan ,not later than #ahj days after the date that the ,center is established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall develop a #e-year strategic plan to guide interagency and international intergovernmental cooperation and coordination for the purpose of improving maritime domain awareness in the ,arctic4 ,the ,secretary shall update the plan at least once every #e years thereafter4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 ,arctic ,the term ,arctic has the meaning given the term in section #aab of the ,arctic ,research and ,policy ,act of #aihd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #daaa74 7#b7 ,maritime domain awareness ,the term maritime domain awareness means the effective understanding of anything associated with the maritime domain that could impact the safety1 security1 economy1 or environment of the ,united ,states4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents for chapter #g of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aec the following3 #aed4 ,interagency ,arctic fusion center4 4 #bjf4 ,enhanced national response capability 7a7 ,in general ,section #caa of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#bc7-- 7,a7 by striking ,unit each place it appears and inserting ,functions2 and 7,b7 by striking established and inserting maintained2 7#b7 in subsection 7j77#b71 by striking ,national response unit through acting through the ,national ,response ,unit and inserting the following3 ,national response functions ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating-- 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7j77#d77;,c77vi71 by striking 1 and into operating procedures of the ,national ,response ,unit4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #dbjb7;b7 of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 respectively4 #bjg4 ,forward operating facilities ,the ,secretary is authorized to construct or lease hangar1 berthing1 and messing facilities in the ,arctic ,region and ,bering ,sea-,aleutian ,islands operating area4 ,the facilities shall-- 7#a7 support aircraft maintenance1 including exhaust ventilation1 heat1 engine wash system1 head facilities1 fuel1 ground support services1 and electrical power2 7#b7 provide shelter for both current helicopter assets and those projected to be located at ,air ,station ,kodiak1 ,alaska1 for at least #bj years2 and 7#c7 provide berthing and messing facilities for maintenance and aircrew personnel4 #bjh4 ,prompt intergovernmental notice of marine casualties ,section #faja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,notice to ,state and tribal governments 7#a7 ,requirement to notify ,not later than #a hour after receiving a report of a marine casualty under this section1 the ,secretary shall forward the report to the designated official of-- 7,a7 each appropriate ,state agency of a ,state2 and 7,b7 each tribal government of an ,indian tribe 7as defined in section #ajb of the ,federally ,recognized ,indian ,tribe ,list ,act of #aiid 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dgi;a77 that has jurisdiction concurrent with the ,united ,states or is adjacent to waters in which the marine casualty occurred4 7#b7 ,designated official ,each ,state and tribal government referred to in paragraph 7#a7 shall identify for the ,secretary the designated official to receive a report under paragraph 7#a74 4 #bji4 ,prompt publication of oil spill information 7a7 ,in general ,in any response to an oil spill in which the ,coast ,guard serves as the ,federal on-scene coordinator leading a unified command1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall publish1 on a publicly accessible website1 all written incident action plans prepared and approved as a part of the response to the oil spill4 7b7 ,timeliness and duration ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall-- 7#a7 publish each incident action plan under subsection 7a7 promptly after the incident action plan is approved for implementation by the unified command1 but not later than #ab hours after the beginning of the operational period for which the plan is prepared2 and 7#b7 ensure that each incident action plan under subsection 7a7 remains publicly accessible on the website under subsection 7a7 for the duration of the response to the applicable oil spill4 7c7 ,redaction of personal information ,the ,commandant may redact information from an incident action plans published under subsection 7a7 to the extent necessary to comply with applicable privacy laws and other laws regarding the protection of personal information4 #baj4 ,coast ,guard centers of expertise ,section #eh7;b7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,missions ,a center shall-- 7#a7 promote1 facilitate1 and conduct education1 training1 and research programs2 7#b7 develop and maintain a repository of information on operations1 practices1 and resources2 and 7#c7 perform and support any mission of the ,coast ,guard that the ,commandant may specify4 4 #baa4 ,research1 development1 testing1 and evaluation ,section #ic of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#d71 by striking agencies and with private agencies2 and inserting agencies1 private agencies1 and1 through the ,secretary with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 with foreign government agencies2 and2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,equipment1 technology1 and techniques ,for the purposes of subsection 7a77#d71 the ,commandant is authorized to possess1 use1 and consume any personal property or materials of another government agency or a private agency1 or a foreign government agency1 subject to the conditions regarding foreign government agencies imposed by that subsection1 for the purpose of conducting research1 development1 testing1 evaluation1 and demonstration of equipment1 technology1 or a technique4 4 #bab4 ,area contingency plans ,section #caa7;j77#d7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7;j77#d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 1 and of tribal governments of ,indian tribes 7as defined in section #ajb of the ,federally ,recognized ,indian ,tribe ,list ,act of #aiid 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dbi;a77 after and local agencies2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii7-- 7,a7 by striking and local and inserting 1 local1 and tribal2 and 7,b7 by striking wildlife2 and inserting wildlife1 including advance planning with respect to the closing and reopening of fishing grounds following a discharge22 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,b77iii71 by striking and local and inserting 1 local1 and tribal2 and 7#d7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,a7 in clause 7iv71 by inserting and tribal governments of ,indian tribes after local agencies12 7,b7 by redesignating clauses 7vii7 and 7viii7 as clauses 7viii7 and 7ix71 respectively2 and 7,c7 by inserting after clause 7vi7 the following3 7vii7 develop a framework for advance planning and decisionmaking with respect to the closing and reopening of fishing grounds following a discharge1 including protocols and standards for the closing and reopening of fishing areas2 4 #bac4 ,coast ,guard response plan requirements 7a7 ,response plan updates 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall require that a response plan that is approved by the ,coast ,guard be updated at least once every #e years4 7#b7 ,best commercially available technology ,each update under paragraph 7#a7 shall incorporate the best commercially available technology and methods to contain and remove1 to the maximum extent practicable1 a worst case discharge1 including a discharge resulting from fire or explosion1 and to mitigate or prevent a substantial threat of such a discharge4 7#c7 ,technology standards ,the ,secretary may establish requirements and guidance for utilizing the best commercially available technology and methods4 ,the technology and methods shall be based on measurable standards and capabilities1 and planning criteria1 whenever practicable4 7b7 ,vessel response plan contents ,the ,secretary shall require that each vessel response plan prepared for a mobile offshore drilling unit include information from the facility response plan prepared for the mobile offshore drilling unit regarding the planned response to a worst case discharge1 and to a threat of such a discharge4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,mobile offshore drilling unit ,the term mobile offshore drilling unit has the meaning given the term in section #ajja7ah7 of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgja7ah774 7#b7 ,response plan ,the term response plan means a response plan prepared under section #caa7;j7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7;j774 7#c7 ,worst case discharge ,the term worst case discharge has the meaning given the term under section #caa7;a7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7;a774 #bad4 ,protection and fair treatment of seafarers 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #aaa of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aaaac4 ,protection and fair treatment of seafarers 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section shall be to ensure the protection and fair treatment of seafarers4 7b7 ,special fund 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,treasury a special fund known as the ,support of ,seafarers ,fund4 7#b7 ,use of amounts in fund ,the amounts deposited into the ,fund shall be available to the ,secretary1 without fiscal year limitation-- 7,a7 to pay necessary support under subsection 7c77#a72 and 7,b7 to reimburse a shipowner for necessary support under subsection 7c77#b74 7#c7 ,amounts credited to fund ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,fund may receive-- 7,a7 any moneys ordered to be paid to the ,fund in the form of community service under section #h;,b#a4c of the ,united ,states ,sentencing ,guidelines ,manual or to the extent permitted under paragraph 7#d72 and 7,b7 amounts reimbursed or recovered under subsection 7e74 7#d7 ,prerequisite for community service credits ,the ,fund may receive credits under paragraph 7#c77;,a7 if the unobligated balance of the ,fund is less than #e1jjj1jjj4 7#e7 ,authorization of appropriation ,there is authorized to be appropriated1 from the ,fund1 for each fiscal year such sums as may be necessary for the purposes set forth in paragraph 7#b74 7#f7 ,report required 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress1 concurrent with the ,president's budget submission for a given fiscal year1 a report that describes-- 7i7 the amounts credited to the ,fund under paragraph 7#c7 for the preceding fiscal year2 7ii7 in detail1 the activities for which amounts were charged2 and 7iii7 the projected level of expenditures from the ,fund for the upcoming fiscal year1 based on-- 7,i7 on-going activities2 and 7,,ii7 new cases1 derived from historic data4 7,b7 ,exception ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply to obligations during the first fiscal year during which amounts are credited to the ,fund4 7#g7 ,fund manager ,the ,secretary shall designate a ,fund manager who shall-- 7,a7 ensure the visibility and accountability of transactions utilizing the ,fund2 7,b7 prepare the report under paragraph 7#f72 7,c7 monitor the unobligated balance of the ,fund2 and 7,d7 provide notice to the ,secretary and the ,attorney ,general whenever the unobligated balance of the ,fund is less than #e1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,authority ,the ,secretary may-- 7#a7 pay1 from amounts appropriated from the ,fund1 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 any treaty1 law1 or regulation by the ,coast ,guard2 and 7,b7 a seafarer that the ,secretary determines was abandoned in the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 reimburse1 from amounts appropriated from the ,fund1 a shipowner 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 any treaty1 law1 or regulation by the ,coast ,guard1 for the costs of necessary support if the ,secretary determines that reimbursement is necessary to avoid serious injustice4 7d7 ,limitation ,nothing in this section shall be construed-- 7#a7 to create a right1 benefit1 or entitlement to necessary support2 or 7#b7 to compel the ,secretary to pay or reimburse the cost of necessary support4 7e7 ,reimbursement2 recovery 7#a7 ,in general ,a shipowner shall reimburse the ,fund an amount equal to the total amount paid from the ,fund for necessary support of a seafarer plus a surcharge of #be percent of the total amount if-- 7,a7 the shipowner-- 7i7 during the course of an investigation1 reporting1 documentation1 or adjudication of any matter 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 receives a criminal penalty2 or 7,b7 the shipowner1 under any circumstance1 abandons a seafarer in the ,united ,states1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,enforcement ,if a shipowner fails to reimburse the ,fund under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 proceed in rem against any vessel of the shipowner 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 any vessel of the shipowner wherever the vessel is found4 7#c7 ,remedy ,a vessel may obtain clearance from the ,secretary after it is withheld or revoked under paragraph 7#b77;,b7 if the shipowner reimburses the ,fund the amount required under paragraph 7#a74 7f7 ,bond and surety 7#a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary may require a bond or a surety satisfactory as an alternative to withholding or revoking clearance under subsection 7e7 if1 in the opinion of the ,secretary1 the bond or surety satisfactory is necessary to facilitate an investigation1 reporting1 documentation1 or adjudication of any matter that is related to the administration or enforcement of any treaty1 law1 or regulation by the ,coast ,guard4 7#b7 ,surety corporations ,a surety corporation may provide a bond or surety satisfactory under paragraph 7#a7 if the surety corporation is authorized by the ,secretary of the ,treasury under section #icje of title #ca to provide surety bonds under section #icjd of title #ca4 7#c7 ,application ,the authority to require a bond or surety satisfactory or to request the withholding or revocation of the clearance under subsection 7e7 applies to any investigation1 reporting1 documentation1 or adjudication of any matter that is related to the administration or enforcement of any treaty1 law1 or regulation by the ,coast ,guard4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,abandons2 abandoned ,the term abandons or abandoned means-- 7,a7 a shipowner's unilateral severance of ties with a seafarer2 or 7,b7 a shipowner's failure to provide necessary support of a seafarer4 7#b7 ,fund ,the term ,fund means the ,support of ,seafarers ,fund established under this section4 7#c7 ,necessary support ,the term necessary support means normal wages1 lodging1 subsistence1 clothing1 medical care 7including hospitalization71 repatriation1 and any other expense the ,secretary considers 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 the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states4 ,a seafarer is a claimant for the purposes of section #cjeji of this title4 7#e7 ,shipowner ,the term shipowner means an individual or entity that owns1 has an ownership interest in1 or operates a vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states4 7#f7 ,vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states ,the term vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states has the meaning given the term in section #gjejb7;c71 except that it excludes-- 7,a7 a vessel-- 7i7 that is owned by the ,united ,states1 a ,state or political subdivision thereof1 or a foreign nation2 and 7ii7 that is not engaged in commerce2 and 7,b7 a bareboat-- 7i7 that is chartered and operated by the ,united ,states1 a ,state or political subdivision thereof1 or a foreign nation2 and 7ii7 that is not engaged in commerce4 7h7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary may prescribe regulations to implement this section4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents for chapter #aaa of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aaaab the following3 #aaaac4 ,protection and fair treatment of seafarers4 4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,support of ,seafarers ,fund #a1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad and #bjae4 ,,iii ,miscellaneous #cja4 ,waiver ,notwithstanding sections #abaab and #abacb and chapter #eea of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary may issue a certificate of documentation with a coastwise endorsement for the ,f_/,v ,,western ,,challenger 7,,imo number #echhajh74 #cjb4 ,transportation of oil from ,arctic outer continental shelf lands ,section #e of the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #accd7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7k7 ,oil transportation in ,arctic waters ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 require that oil produced from ,federal leases in ,arctic waters in the ,chukchi ,sea planning area1 ,beaufort ,sea planning area1 or ,hope ,basin planning area be transported by pipeline to onshore facilities2 and 7#b7 provide for1 and issue appropriate permits for1 the transportation of oil from ,federal leases in ,arctic waters in preproduction phases 7including exploration7 by means other than pipeline4 4 #cjc4 ,lease of tidelands and submerged lands under control of the ,coast ,guard ,section #ic of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #baa of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,lease of tidelands and submerged lands 7#a7 ,exception from maximum lease term ,notwithstanding subsection 7a77#ac71 a lease described in paragraph 7#b7 may be for such term in excess of #e years as the ,commandant considers appropriate4 7#b7 ,lease described ,a lease referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is a lease of the following3 7,a7 ,tidelands under the control of the ,coast ,guard4 7,b7 ,submerged lands under the control of the ,coast ,guard4 4 #cjd4 ,inflationary adjustment for regional citizens' advisory council ,section #ejjb7k77#c7 of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgcb7k77#c77 is amended by striking more than #a1jjj1jjj and inserting less than #a1djj1jjj4 #cje4 ,coast ,guard cutters classification by the ,american ,bureau of ,shipping ,section #egc7;c77#c7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7,a7 ,in general4--2 and 7#b7 by striking before final acceptance after ,shipping4 #cjf4 ,updates to fines and penalties 7a7 ,aids to navigation and false distress messages ,chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #hc1 by striking #ajj and inserting #a1ejj2 7#b7 in section #hd1 by striking #ejj and inserting #e1jjj2 7#c7 in section #he1 by striking #ajj and inserting #a1ejj2 and 7#d7 in section #hh7;c77#b71 by striking #e1jjj and inserting #aj1jjj4 7b7 ,coast ,guard ensigns and pennants ,section #fch7;b7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #e1jjj and inserting #ej1jjj4 7c7 ,unauthorized use of words ,coast ,guard ,section #fci of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #a1jjj and inserting #aj1jjj4 #cjg4 ,technical amendment2 ,coast ,guard ,academy charges and fees for attendance ,section #aig7;b7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking of ,homeland ,security4