#aacth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #bddd ,,an ,,act ,to authorize appropriations for the ,coast ,guard for fiscal year #bjae1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,howard ,coble ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjad4 #b4 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is the following3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4,sec4 #b4 ,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 ,commandant2 appointment4,sec4 #bjc4 ,prevention and response workforces4,sec4 #bjd4 ,centers of expertise4,sec4 #bje4 ,penalties4,sec4 #bjf4 ,agreements4,sec4 #bjg4 ,tuition assistance program coverage of textbooks and other educational materials4,sec4 #bjh4 ,coast ,guard housing4,sec4 #bji4 ,lease authority4,sec4 #baj4 ,notification of certain determinations4,sec4 #baa4 ,annual ,board of ,visitors4,sec4 #bab4 ,flag officers4,sec4 #bac4 ,repeal of limitation on medals of honor4,sec4 #bad4 ,coast ,guard family support and child care4,sec4 #bae4 ,mission need statement4,sec4 #baf4 ,transmission of annual ,coast ,guard authorization request4,sec4 #bag4 ,inventory of real property4,sec4 #bah4 ,retired service members and dependents serving on advisory committees4,sec4 #bai4 ,active duty for emergency augmentation of regular forces4,sec4 #bbj4 ,acquisition workforce expedited hiring authority4,sec4 #bba4 ,coast ,guard administrative savings4,sec4 #bbb4 ,technical corrections to title #ad4,sec4 #bbc4 ,multiyear procurement authority for ,offshore ,patrol ,cutters4,sec4 #bbd4 ,maintaining ,medium ,endurance ,cutter mission capability4,sec4 #bbe4 ,aviation capability4,sec4 #bbf4 ,gaps in writings on ,coast ,guard history4,sec4 #bbg4 ,officer evaluation reports4,sec4 #bbh4 ,improved safety information for vessels4,sec4 #bbi4 ,e-,,loran4,sec4 #bcj4 ,analysis of resource deficiencies with respect to maritime border security4,sec4 #bca4 ,modernization of ,national ,distress and ,response ,system4,sec4 #bcb4 ,report reconciling maintenance and operational priorities on the ,missouri ,river4,sec4 #bcc4 ,maritime ,search and ,rescue ,assistance ,policy assessment4,,title ,,iii--,shipping and ,navigation,sec4 #cja4 ,repeal4,sec4 #cjb4 ,donation of historical property4,sec4 #cjc4 ,small shipyards4,sec4 #cjd4 ,drug testing reporting4,sec4 #cje4 ,opportunities for sea service veterans4,sec4 #cjf4 ,clarification of high-risk waters4,sec4 #cjg4 ,technical corrections4,sec4 #cjh4 ,report4,sec4 #cji4 ,fishing safety grant programs4,sec4 #caj4 ,establishment of ,merchant ,marine ,personnel ,advisory ,committee4,sec4 #caa4 ,travel and subsistence4,sec4 #cab4 ,prompt intergovernmental notice of marine casualties4,sec4 #cac4 ,area ,contingency ,plans4,sec4 #cad4 ,international ice patrol reform4,sec4 #cae4 ,offshore supply vessel third-party inspection4,sec4 #caf4 ,watches4,sec4 #cag4 ,coast ,guard response plan requirements4,sec4 #cah4 ,regional ,citizens' ,advisory ,council4,sec4 #cai4 ,uninspected passenger vessels in the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands4,sec4 #cbj4 ,treatment of abandoned seafarers4,sec4 #cba4 ,website4,sec4 #cbb4 ,coast ,guard regulations4,,title ,,iv--,federal ,maritime ,commission,sec4 #dja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #djb4 ,award of reparations4,sec4 #djc4 ,terms of ,commissioners4,,title ,v--,arctic ,maritime ,transportation,sec4 #eja4 ,arctic maritime transportation4,sec4 #ejb4 ,arctic maritime domain awareness4,sec4 #ejc4 ,,imo ,polar ,code negotiations4,sec4 #ejd4 ,forward operating facilities4,sec4 #eje4 ,icebreakers4,sec4 #ejf4 ,icebreaking in polar regions4,,title ,,vi--,miscellaneous,sec4 #fja4 ,distant water tuna fleet4,sec4 #fjb4 ,extension of moratorium4,sec4 #fjc4 ,national maritime strategy4,sec4 #fjd4 ,waivers4,sec4 #fje4 ,competition by ,united ,states flag vessels4,sec4 #fjf4 ,vessel requirements for notices of arrival and departure and automatic identification system4,sec4 #fjg4 ,conveyance of ,coast ,guard property in ,rochester1 ,new ,york4,sec4 #fjh4 ,conveyance of certain property in ,gig ,harbor1 ,washington4,sec4 #fji4 ,vessel determination4,sec4 #faj4 ,safe vessel operation in ,thunder ,bay4,sec4 #faa4 ,parking facilities4 ,i ,authorization #aja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjae for necessary expenses of the ,coast ,guard as follows3 7#a7 ,for the operation and maintenance of the ,coast ,guard1 #f1iha1jcf1jjj4 7#b7 ,for the acquisition1 construction1 rebuilding1 and improvement of aids to navigation1 shore and offshore facilities1 vessels1 and aircraft1 including equipment related thereto1 #a1edf1ddh1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 7#c7 ,for the ,coast ,guard ,reserve program1 including personnel and training costs1 equipment1 and services1 #adj1jaf1jjj4 7#d7 ,for environmental compliance and restoration of ,coast ,guard vessels1 aircraft1 and facilities 7other than parts and equipment associated with operation and maintenance71 #af1gja1jjj1 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 readiness1 #ai1hij1jjj4 7#f7 ,for alteration or removal of bridges over navigable waters of the ,united ,states constituting obstructions to navigation1 and for personnel and administrative costs associated with the ,alteration of ,bridges ,program1 #af1jjj1jjj4 #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 fiscal year #bjae4 7b7 ,military training student loads ,the ,coast ,guard is authorized average military training student loads for fiscal year #bjae 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 #f1ijj4 #bjb4 ,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 appropriate year and end on ,may #ca of the appropriate year1 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 a term begins or ends if the alteration does not result in the term exceeding a period of #d years44 #bjc4 ,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 #bjd4 ,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 shall-- 7#a7 promote1 facilitate1 and conduct-- 7,a7 education2 7,b7 training2 and 7,c7 activities authorized under section #ic7;a77#d72 7#b7 be a repository of information on operations1 practices1 and resources related to the mission for which the center was established2 and 7#c7 perform and support the mission for which the center was established4 4 #bje4 ,penalties 7a7 ,aids to navigation and false distress messages ,chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #hc by striking #ajj and inserting #a1ejj2 7#b7 in section #hd by striking #ejj and inserting #a1ejj2 7#c7 in section #he by striking #ajj and inserting #a1ejj2 and 7#d7 in section #hh7;c77#b7 by striking #e1jjj and inserting #aj1jjj4 7b7 ,unauthorized use of words ,coast ,guard ,section #fci of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #a1jjj and inserting #aj1jjj4 #bjf4 ,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 as amended by this ,act1 is further 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-- 7,a7 ,federal entities2 7,b7 other public or private entities in the ,united ,states1 including academic entities2 and 7,c7 foreign governments with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state2 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 such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ajb4 ,agreements4 4 #bjg4 ,tuition assistance program coverage of textbooks and other educational materials ,section #ic7;a77#g7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting and the textbooks1 manuals1 and other materials required as part of such training or course of instruction after correspondence courses4 #bjh4 ,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 #bji4 ,lease authority ,section #ic of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,leasing of ,tidelands and ,submerged ,lands 7#a7 ,authority ,the ,commandant may lease under subsection 7a77#ac7 submerged lands and tidelands under the control of the ,coast ,guard without regard to the limitation under that subsection with respect to lease duration4 7#b7 ,limitation ,the ,commandant may lease submerged lands and tidelands under paragraph 7#a7 only if-- 7,a7 lease payments are-- 7i7 received exclusively in the form of cash2 7ii7 equal to the fair market value of the use of the leased submerged lands or tidelands for the period during which such lands are leased1 as determined by the ,commandant2 and 7iii7 deposited in the fund established under section #fhg2 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 4 #baj4 ,notification of certain 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 ,notification of certain determinations 7a7 ,in general ,at least #ij days prior to making a final determination that a waterway1 or a portion thereof1 is navigable for purposes of the jurisdiction of the ,coast ,guard1 the ,commandant shall provide notification regarding the proposed determination to-- 7#a7 the ,governor of each ,state in which such waterway1 or portion thereof1 is located2 7#b7 the public2 and 7#c7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,content requirement ,each notification provided under subsection 7a7 to an entity specified in paragraph 7#c7 of that subsection shall include-- 7#a7 an analysis of whether vessels operating on the waterway1 or portion thereof1 subject to the proposed determination are subject to inspection or similar regulation by ,state or local officials2 7#b7 an analysis of whether operators of commercial vessels on such waterway1 or portion thereof1 are subject to licensing or similar regulation by ,state or local officials2 and 7#c7 an estimate of the annual costs that the ,coast ,guard may incur in conducting operations on such waterway1 or portion thereof4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for such chapter1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ajc4 ,notification of certain determinations4 4 #baa4 ,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 #bab4 ,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 #bac4 ,repeal of limitation on medals of honor ,section #did of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking 8medal of honor10 each place it appears4 #bad4 ,coast ,guard family support and child care 7a7 ,in general ,title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by inserting after chapter #ac the following3 #ad ,coast ,guard family support and child care ,subchapter ,i--,general provisions,sec4#eca4 ,work-life policies and programs4#ecb4 ,surveys of ,coast ,guard families4,subchapter ,,ii--,coast ,guard family support#edb4 ,education and training opportunities for ,coast ,guard spouses4#edc4 ,youth sponsorship initiatives4,subchapter ,,iii--,coast ,guard child care#eea4 ,definitions4#eec4 ,child development center standards and inspections4#eed4 ,child development center employees4#eee4 ,parent partnerships with child development centers4 ,i ,general provisions #eca4 ,work-life policies and programs ,the ,commandant is authorized-- 7#a7 to establish an office for the purpose of developing1 promulgating1 and coordinating policies1 programs1 and activities related to the families of ,coast ,guard members2 7#b7 to implement and oversee policies1 programs1 and activities described in paragraph 7#a7 as the ,commandant considers necessary2 and 7#c7 to perform such other duties as the ,commandant considers necessary4 #ecb4 ,surveys of ,coast ,guard families 7a7 ,authority ,the ,commandant1 in order to determine the effectiveness of ,federal policies1 programs1 and activities related to the families of ,coast ,guard members1 may survey-- 7#a7 any ,coast ,guard member2 7#b7 any retired ,coast ,guard member2 7#c7 the immediate family of any ,coast ,guard member or retired ,coast ,guard member2 and 7#d7 any survivor of a deceased ,coast ,guard member4 7b7 ,voluntary participation ,participation in any survey conducted under subsection 7a7 shall be voluntary4 7c7 ,federal recordkeeping ,each person surveyed under subsection 7a7 shall be considered an employee of the ,united ,states for purposes of section #cejb7c77;,a77i7 of title #dd4 ,,ii ,coast ,guard family support #edb4 ,education and training opportunities for ,coast ,guard spouses 7a7 ,tuition assistance ,the ,commandant may provide1 subject to the availability of appropriations1 tuition assistance to an eligible spouse to facilitate the acquisition of-- 7#a7 education and training required for a degree or credential at an accredited college1 university1 or technical school in the ,united ,states that expands employment and portable career opportunities for the spouse2 or 7#b7 education prerequisites and a professional license or credential required1 by a government or government-sanctioned licensing body1 for an occupation that expands employment and portable career opportunities for the spouse4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,eligible spouse 7,a7 ,in general ,the term eligible spouse means the spouse of a member of the ,coast ,guard who is serving on active duty and includes a spouse who receives transitional compensation under section #ajei of title #aj4 7,b7 ,exclusion ,the term eligible spouse does not include a person who-- 7i7 is married to1 but legally separated from1 a member of the ,coast ,guard under a court order or statute of any ,state or territorial possession of the ,united ,states2 or 7ii7 is eligible for tuition assistance as a member of the ,armed ,forces4 7#b7 ,portable career ,the term portable career includes an occupation that requires education1 training1 or both that results in a credential that is recognized by an industry1 profession1 or specific type of business4 #edc4 ,youth sponsorship initiatives 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant is authorized to establish1 within any ,coast ,guard unit1 an initiative to help integrate into new surroundings the dependent children of members of the ,coast ,guard who received permanent change of station orders4 7b7 ,description of initiative ,an initiative established under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 provide for the involvement of a dependent child of a member of the ,coast ,guard in the dependent child's new ,coast ,guard community2 and 7#b7 primarily focus on preteen and teenaged children4 7c7 ,authority ,in carrying out an initiative under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant may-- 7#a7 provide to a dependent child of a member of the ,coast ,guard information on youth programs and activities available in the dependent child's new ,coast ,guard community2 and 7#b7 enter into agreements with nonprofit entities to provide youth programs and activities to such child4 ,,iii ,coast ,guard child care #eea4 ,definitions ,in this subchapter1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,child abuse and neglect ,the term child abuse and neglect has the meaning given that term in section #c of the ,child ,abuse ,prevention and ,treatment ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaja note74 7#b7 ,child development center employee ,the term child development center employee means a civilian employee of the ,coast ,guard who is employed to work in a ,coast ,guard child development center without regard to whether the employee is paid from appropriated or nonappropriated funds4 7#c7 ,coast ,guard child development center ,the term ,coast ,guard child development center means a facility on ,coast ,guard property or on property under the jurisdiction of the commander of a ,coast ,guard unit at which child care services are provided for members of the ,coast ,guard4 7#d7 ,competitive service position ,the term competitive service position means a position in the competitive service 7as defined in section #bajb of title #e74 7#e7 ,family home daycare ,the term family home daycare means home-based child care services provided for a member of the ,coast ,guard by an individual who-- 7,a7 is certified by the ,commandant as qualified to provide home-based child care services2 and 7,b7 provides home-based child care services on a regular basis in exchange for monetary compensation4 #eec4 ,child development center standards and inspections 7a7 ,standards ,the ,commandant shall require each ,coast ,guard child development center to meet standards that the ,commandant considers appropriate to ensure the health1 safety1 and welfare of the children and employees at the center4 7b7 ,inspections ,the ,commandant shall provide for regular and unannounced inspections of each ,coast ,guard child development center to ensure compliance with this section4 7c7 ,national reporting 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall maintain and publicize a means by which an individual can report1 with respect to a ,coast ,guard child development center or a family home daycare-- 7,a7 any suspected violation of-- 7i7 standards established under subsection 7a72 or 7ii7 any other applicable law or standard2 7,b7 suspected child abuse or neglect2 or 7,c7 any other deficiency4 7#b7 ,anonymous reporting ,the ,commandant shall ensure that an individual making a report pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 may do so anonymously if so desired by the individual4 7#c7 ,procedures ,the ,commandant shall establish procedures for investigating reports made pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 #eed4 ,child development center employees 7a7 ,training 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall establish a training program for ,coast ,guard child development center employees and satisfactory completion of the training program shall be a condition of employment for each employee of a ,coast ,guard child development center4 7#b7 ,timing for new hires ,the ,commandant shall require each employee of a ,coast ,guard child development center to complete the training program established under paragraph 7#a7 not later than #f months after the date on which the employee is hired4 7#c7 ,minimum requirements ,the training program established under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 instruction with respect to-- 7,a7 early childhood development2 7,b7 activities and disciplinary techniques appropriate to children of different ages2 7,c7 child abuse and neglect prevention and detection2 and 7,d7 cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other emergency medical procedures4 7#d7 ,use of ,department of ,defense programs ,the ,commandant may use ,department of ,defense training programs1 on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis1 for purposes of this subsection4 7b7 ,training and curriculum specialists 7#a7 ,specialist required ,the ,commandant shall require that at least #a employee at each ,coast ,guard child development center be a specialist in training and curriculum development with appropriate credentials and experience4 7#b7 ,duties ,the duties of the specialist described in paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 special teaching activities2 7,b7 daily oversight and instruction of other child care employees2 7,c7 daily assistance in the preparation of lesson plans2 7,d7 assisting with child abuse and neglect prevention and detection2 and 7,e7 advising the director of the center on the performance of the other child care employees4 7#c7 ,competitive service ,each specialist described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be an employee in a competitive service position4 #eee4 ,parent partnerships with child development centers 7a7 ,parent boards 7#a7 ,formation ,the ,commandant shall require that there be formed at each ,coast ,guard child development center a board of parents1 to be composed of parents of children attending the center4 7#b7 ,functions ,each board of parents formed under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 meet periodically with the staff of the center at which the board is formed and the commander of the unit served by the center1 for the purpose of discussing problems and concerns2 and 7,b7 be responsible1 together with the staff of the center1 for coordinating any parent participation initiative established under subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,,faca ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 does not apply to a board of parents formed under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,parent participation initiative ,the ,commandant is authorized to establish a parent participation initiative at each ,coast ,guard child development center to encourage and facilitate parent participation in educational and related activities at the center4 4 7b7 ,transfer of provisions 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,reimbursement for adoption expenses ,section #ead of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is redesignated as section #eda and transferred to appear before section #edb of such title1 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section4 7,b7 ,child development services ,section #eae of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code-- 7i7 is redesignated as section #eeb and transferred to appear after section #eea of such title1 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section2 and 7ii7 is amended-- 7,i7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,b7 by inserting and whether a family is participating in an initiative established under section #eee7;b7 after family income2 7,,ii7 by striking subsections 7c7 and 7e72 and 7,,iii7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7c74 7,c7 ,dependent school children ,section #feg of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code-- 7i7 is redesignated as section #edd and transferred to appear after section #edc of such title1 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section2 and 7ii7 is amended in subsection 7a7 by striking ,except as otherwise and all that follows through the ,secretary may and inserting ,the ,secretary may4 7#b7 ,conforming amendments 7,a7 ,part ,i ,the analysis for part ,i of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter #ac the following3 #ad4;,coast ,guard ,family ,support and ,child ,care#eca 4 7,b7 ,chapter #ac ,the analysis for chapter #ac of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7i7 by striking the item relating to section #ead2 and 7ii7 by striking the item relating to section #eae4 7,c7 ,chapter #ad ,the analysis for chapter #ad of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section1 is amended by inserting-- 7i7 before the item relating to section #edb the following3 #eda4 ,reimbursement for adoption expenses4 2 7ii7 after the item relating to section #eea the following3 #eeb4 ,child development services4 2 and 7iii7 after the item relating to section #edc the following3 #edd4 ,dependent school children4 4 7,d7 ,chapter #ag ,the analysis for chapter #ag of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #feg4 7c7 ,commandant2 general powers ,section #ic7;a77#g7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by inserting 81 and to eligible spouses as defined under section #edb10 after 8,coast ,guard04 7d7 ,sense of ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,it is the sense of ,congress that the amount of funds appropriated for a fiscal year for operating expenses related to ,coast ,guard child development services should not be less than the amount of the child development center fee receipts estimated to be collected by the ,coast ,guard during that fiscal year4 7#b7 ,child development center fee receipts defined ,in this subsection1 the term child development center fee receipts means fees paid by members of the ,coast ,guard for child care services provided at ,coast ,guard child development centers4 #bae4 ,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 #baf4 ,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 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ffb the following3 #ffb;a4 ,transmission of annual ,coast ,guard authorization request4 4 #bag4 ,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 #bjae1 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 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#d7 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 the control of such property4 7c7 ,recommendations to ,congress ,not later than ,march #cj1 #bjaf1 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 property2 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 such chapter1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #fgi4 ,inventory of real property4 4 #bah4 ,retired service members and dependents serving on advisory committees 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ag of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #fhj4 ,retired service members and dependents serving on advisory committees ,a committee that-- 7#a7 advises or assists the ,coast ,guard with respect to a function that affects a member of the ,coast ,guard or a dependent of such a member2 and 7#b7 includes in its membership a retired ,coast ,guard member or a dependent of such a retired member2 shall not be considered an advisory committee under the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 solely because of such membership4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for such chapter1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by inserting after the item relating to section #fgi the following3 #fhj4 ,retired service members and dependents serving on advisory committees4 4 #bai4 ,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 #bbj4 ,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 #bba4 ,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 #bjad404 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 #bbb4 ,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 and 7#b7 in section #aig7;b7 by striking of ,homeland ,security4 #bbc4 ,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 #bbd4 ,maintaining ,medium ,endurance ,cutter mission capability ,not later than #abj 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 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 #bbe4 ,aviation capability 7a7 ,in general ,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 7b7 ,prohibition 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,coast ,guard may not-- 7,a7 close a ,coast ,guard air facility that was in operation on ,november #cj1 #bjad2 or 7,b7 retire1 transfer1 relocate1 or deploy an aviation asset from an air facility described in subparagraph 7,a7 for the purpose of closing such facility4 7#b7 ,sunset ,this subsection is repealed effective ,january #a1 #bjaf4 #bbf4 ,gaps in writings on ,coast ,guard history ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard 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 report on any gaps that exist in writings on the history of the ,coast ,guard4 ,the report shall address1 at a minimum1 operations1 broad topics1 and biographies with respect to the ,coast ,guard4 #bbg4 ,officer evaluation reports 7a7 ,assessment required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall provide to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a written assessment of the ,coast ,guard's officer evaluation reporting system4 7b7 ,contents of assessment ,the assessment required under subsection 7a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 an analysis of-- 7#a7 the extent to which the ,coast ,guard's officer evaluation reports differ in length1 form1 and content from the officer fitness reports used by the ,navy and other branches of the ,armed ,forces2 7#b7 the extent to which differences determined pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 are the result of inherent differences between-- 7,a7 the ,coast ,guard and the ,navy2 and 7,b7 the ,coast ,guard and other branches of the ,armed ,forces2 7#c7 the feasibility of more closely aligning and conforming the ,coast ,guard's officer evaluation reports with the officer fitness reports of the ,navy and other branches of the ,armed ,forces2 and 7#d7 the costs and benefits of the alignment and conformity described in paragraph 7#c71 including with respect to-- 7,a7 ,coast ,guard administrative efficiency2 7,b7 fairness and equity for ,coast ,guard officers2 and 7,c7 carrying out the ,coast ,guard's statutory mission of defense readiness1 including when operating as a service in the ,navy4 #bbh4 ,improved safety information for vessels ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall establish a process that allows an operator of a marine exchange or other non-,federal vessel traffic information service to use the automatic identification system to transmit weather1 ice1 and other important navigation safety information to vessels4 #bbi4 ,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 navigation1 and timing system1 including an enhanced ,,loran system1 to provide redundant capability in the event ,,gps signals are disrupted4 #bcj4 ,analysis of resource deficiencies with respect to maritime border security 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall provide to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives a report describing any ,coast ,guard resource deficiencies related to-- 7#a7 securing maritime borders with respect to the ,great ,lakes and the coastal areas of the ,southeastern and ,southwestern ,united ,states1 including with respect to ,florida1 ,california1 ,puerto ,rico1 and the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands2 7#b7 patrolling and monitoring maritime approaches to the areas described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 patrolling and monitoring relevant portions of the ,western ,hemisphere ,drug ,transit ,zone4 7b7 ,scope ,in preparing the report under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant shall consider1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 the ,coast ,guard's statutory missions with respect to migrant interdiction1 drug interdiction1 defense readiness1 living marine resources1 and ports1 waterways1 and coastal security2 7#b7 whether ,coast ,guard missions are being executed to meet national performance targets set under the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy2 7#c7 the number and types of cutters and other vessels required to effectively execute ,coast ,guard missions2 7#d7 the number and types of aircraft1 including unmanned aircraft1 required to effectively execute ,coast ,guard missions2 7#e7 the number of assets that require upgraded sensor and communications systems to effectively execute ,coast ,guard missions2 7#f7 the ,deployable ,specialized ,forces required to effectively execute ,coast ,guard missions2 and 7#g7 whether additional shoreside facilities are required to accommodate ,coast ,guard personnel and assets in support of ,coast ,guard missions4 #bca4 ,modernization of ,national ,distress and ,response ,system 7a7 ,report ,not later than #fj 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 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 #bcb4 ,report reconciling maintenance and operational priorities on the ,missouri ,river ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard 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 report that outlines a course of action to reconcile general maintenance priorities for cutters with operational priorities on the ,missouri ,river4 #bcc4 ,maritime ,search and ,rescue ,assistance ,policy assessment 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall assess the ,maritime ,search and ,rescue ,assistance ,policy as it relates to ,state and local responders4 7b7 ,scope ,the assessment under subsection 7a7 shall consider1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 the extent to which ,coast ,guard search and rescue coordinators have entered into domestic search and rescue agreements with ,state and local responders under the ,national ,search and ,rescue ,plan2 7#b7 whether the domestic search and rescue agreements include the ,maritime ,search and ,rescue ,assistance ,policy2 and 7#c7 the extent to which ,coast ,guard sectors coordinate with #iaa emergency centers1 including ensuring the dissemination of appropriate maritime distress check-sheets4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall submit a report on the assessment under subsection 7a7 to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 ,,iii ,shipping and ,navigation #cja4 ,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 #cjb4 ,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 agrees 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 #cjc4 ,small shipyards ,section #edaja7;i7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bjji through #bjac and inserting #bjae through #bjag4 #cjd4 ,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 #cje4 ,opportunities for sea service veterans 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 is 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 is 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 7d7 ,merchant ,marine ,post-,service ,career ,opportunities ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall take steps to promote better awareness1 on an ongoing basis1 among ,coast ,guard personnel regarding post-service use of ,coast ,guard training1 education1 and practical experience in satisfaction of requirements for merchant mariner credentials under section #aa4bac of title #df1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #cjf4 ,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 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 begins1 if the ,secretary of ,transportation-- 7,a7 determines that an act of piracy occurred in the #ab-month period preceding the date the voyage begins2 or 7,b7 in such period1 issued an advisory warning that an act of piracy is possible in such waters4 4 #cjg4 ,technical corrections 7a7 ,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 7b7 ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjjf ,section #cjd7;a7 of the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-bda2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #aejc note7 is amended by inserting and from before the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,deepwater ,port ,act of #aigd ,section #d7;i7 of the ,deepwater ,port ,act of #aigd 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #aejc7;i77 is amended by inserting or that will supply after be supplied with4 #cjh4 ,report ,not later than #a year 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 on and after such date1 on vessels documented under the laws of the ,united ,states and constructed in the ,united ,states4 #cji4 ,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 through #bjag4 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 through #bjag4 #caj4 ,establishment of ,merchant ,marine ,personnel ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,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 ,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 ,subject to paragraph 7#c71 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 7#c7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall consult with the ,secretary of ,transportation in making an appointment under paragraph 7#b77;,b77i77,,ii74 7c7 ,chairman and ,vice ,chairman ,the ,secretary shall designate one member of the ,committee as the ,chairman and one member of the ,committee 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 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following3 #hajh4 ,merchant ,marine ,personnel ,advisory ,committee4 4 #caa4 ,travel and subsistence 7a7 ,title #df1 ,united ,states ,code ,section #baaj of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 7#a7 ,in addition to the collection of fees and charges established under subsection 7a71 in providing a service or thing of value under this subtitle the ,secretary may accept in-kind transportation1 travel1 and subsistence4 7#b7 ,the value of in-kind transportation1 travel1 and subsistence accepted under this paragraph may not exceed applicable per diem rates set forth in regulations prescribed under section #dfd of title #cg4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking subsections 7a7 and 7b71 and inserting subsection 7a714 7b7 ,title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code ,section #ffd of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by redesignating subsections 7e7 though 7g7 as subsections 7f7 through 7h71 respectively1 and by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following3 7e7 7#a7 ,in addition to the collection of fees and charges established under this section1 in the provision of a service or thing of value by the ,coast ,guard the ,secretary may accept in-kind transportation1 travel1 and subsistence4 7#b7 ,the value of in-kind transportation1 travel1 and subsistence accepted under this paragraph may not exceed applicable per diem rates set forth in regulations prescribed under section #dfd of title #cg4 4 7c7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating may not accept in-kind transportation1 travel1 or subsistence under section #ffd7;e7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 or section #baaj7;d77#d7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this section1 until the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard-- 7#a7 amends the ,standards of ,ethical ,conduct for members and employees of the ,coast ,guard to include regulations governing the acceptance of in-kind reimbursements2 and 7#b7 notifies the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives of the amendments made under paragraph 7#a74 #cab4 ,prompt intergovernmental notice of marine casualties ,section #faja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,notice to ,state and tribal governments ,not later than #bd hours after receiving a notice of a major marine casualty under this section1 the ,secretary shall notify each ,state or federally recognized ,indian tribe that is1 or may reasonably be expected to be1 affected by such marine casualty4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 by striking 7#a72 and 7,b7 by redesignating subsection 7h77#b7 as subsection 7i7 of section #faja1 and in such subsection-- 7i7 by striking paragraph1 and inserting section12 and 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 as paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d72 and 7#c7 by redesignating the last subsection as subsection 7j74 #cac4 ,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 striking qualified personnel of ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies4 and inserting 8qualified-- 7i7 personnel of ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies2 and 7ii7 members of federally recognized ,indian tribes1 where applicable4 2 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 areas 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 striking and ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies and inserting 1 ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies1 and tribal governments2 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 include a framework for advance planning and decisionmaking with respect to the closing and reopening of fishing areas following a discharge1 including protocols and standards for the closing and reopening of fishing areas2 4 #cad4 ,international ice patrol reform 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #hjc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #hjcja1 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 2 7#b7 in section #hjcjb-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,an ice patrol vessel and inserting ,the ice patrol2 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking ,an ice patrol vessel and inserting ,the ice patrol2 and 7,c7 in the first sentence of subsection 7d71 by striking vessels and inserting aircraft2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 #hjcjd4 ,limitation on ice patrol data ,notwithstanding sections #hjcja and #hjcjb1 data collected by an ice patrol conducted by the ,coast ,guard under this chapter may not be disseminated to a vessel unless such vessel is-- 7#a7 documented under the laws of the ,united ,states2 or 7#b7 documented under the laws of a foreign country that made the payment or contribution required under section #hjcja7;b7 for the year preceding the year in which the data is collected4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following3 #hjcjd4 ,limitation on ice patrol data4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,this section shall take effect on ,january #a1 #bjag4 #cae4 ,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 ,howard ,coble ,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 #caf4 ,watches ,section #hajd of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d71 by striking coal passers1 firemen1 oilers1 and water tenders and inserting and oilers2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7g77#a71 by striking 7except the coal passers1 firemen1 oilers1 and water tenders74 #cag4 ,coast ,guard response plan requirements 7a7 ,vessel response plan contents ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall require that each vessel response plan prepared for a mobile offshore drilling unit includes 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 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,mobile offshore drilling unit ,the term mobile offshore drilling unit has the meaning given that term in section #ajja of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgja74 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 that term under section #caa7;a7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7;a774 7c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to require the ,coast ,guard to review or approve a facility response plan for a mobile offshore drilling unit4 #cah4 ,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 not more than #a1jjj1jjj and inserting not less than #a1djj1jjj4 #cai4 ,uninspected passenger vessels in the ,united ,states ,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 7#a7 ,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 with1 as applicable to the vessel-- 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 7#b7 ,if the ,secretary establishes standards to carry out this subsection-- 7,a7 such standards shall be identical to those established in the ,codes of ,practice referred to in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 on any dates before the date on which such standards are in effect1 the ,codes of ,practice referred to in paragraph 7#a7 shall apply with respect to the vessels referred to in paragraph 7#a74 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 #cbj4 ,treatment of abandoned seafarers 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #aaa of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aaaac4 ,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 ,authorized uses ,amounts in the ,fund may be appropriated to the ,secretary for use-- 7,a7 to pay necessary support of a seafarer-- 7i7 who-- 7,i7 was paroled into the ,united ,states under section #bab7;d77#e7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahb7;d77#e771 or for whom the ,secretary has requested parole under such section2 and 7,,ii7 is involved in an investigation1 reporting1 documentation1 or adjudication of any matter that is related to the administration or enforcement of law by the ,coast ,guard2 or 7ii7 who-- 7,i7 is physically present in the ,united ,states2 7,,ii7 the ,secretary determines was abandoned in the ,united ,states2 and 7,,iii7 has not applied for asylum under the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja et seq472 and 7,b7 to reimburse a vessel owner or operator for the costs of 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 law by the ,coast ,guard1 if-- 7i7 the vessel owner or operator is not convicted of a criminal offense related to such matter2 or 7ii7 the ,secretary determines that reimbursement is appropriate4 7#c7 ,crediting of amounts to fund 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 there shall be credited to the ,fund the following3 7i7 ,penalties deposited in the ,fund under section #i of the ,act to ,prevent ,pollution from ,ships 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #aijh74 7ii7 ,amounts reimbursed or recovered under subsection 7c74 7,b7 ,limitation ,amounts may be credited to the ,fund under subparagraph 7,a7 only if the unobligated balance of the ,fund is less than #e1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,report required ,on the date on which the ,president submits each 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 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 ,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 7c7 ,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#a7 within #fj days after receiving a written1 itemized description of reimbursable expenses and a demand for payment1 the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 proceed in rem against the vessel on which the 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 for the vessel and any other vessel operated by the same operator 7as that term is defined in section #b7i77;a7 of the ,act to ,prevent ,pollution from ,ships 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #aija7i77;a77 as the vessel on which the seafarer served4 7#c7 ,obtaining clearance ,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 responsibility1 sufficient to meet the amount required to be reimbursed under paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,notification required ,the ,secretary shall notify the vessel at least #gb hours before taking any action under paragraph 7#b77;,b74 7d7 ,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 or 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 crew member who is employed or engaged in any capacity on board a vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states4 7#e7 ,vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states ,the term vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states has the meaning given that term in section #gjejb7;c71 except that it does not include a vessel that is-- 7,a7 owned1 or operated under a bareboat charter1 by the ,united ,states1 a ,state or political subdivision thereof1 or a foreign nation2 and 7,b7 not engaged in commerce4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aaaac4 ,treatment of abandoned seafarers4 4 7c7 ,conforming amendment ,section #i of the ,act to ,prevent ,pollution from ,ships 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #aijh7 is amended 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 #aaaac of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 #cba4 ,website 7a7 ,reports to ,secretary of ,transportation2 incidents and details ,section #cejg7;g77#c77;,a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7ii7 by striking the incident to an ,internet based portal maintained by the ,secretary and inserting each incident specified in clause 7i7 to the ,internet website maintained by the ,secretary of ,transportation under paragraph 7#d77;,a72 and 7#b7 in clause 7iii7 by striking based portal maintained by the ,secretary and inserting website maintained by the ,secretary of ,transportation under paragraph 7#d77;,a74 7b7 ,availability of incident data on ,internet ,section #cejg7;g77#d7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,website 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall maintain a statistical compilation of all incidents on board a cruise vessel specified in paragraph 7#c77;,a77i7 on an ,internet website that provides a numerical accounting of the missing persons and alleged crimes reported under that paragraph without regard to the investigative status of the incident4 7ii7 ,updates and other requirements ,the compilation under clause 7i7 shall-- 7,i7 be updated not less frequently than quarterly2 7,,ii7 be able to be sorted by cruise line2 7,,iii7 identify each cruise line by name2 7,,iv7 identify each crime or alleged crime committed or allegedly committed by a passenger or crewmember2 7,v7 identify the number of individuals alleged overboard2 and 7,,vi7 include the approximate number of passengers and crew carried by each cruise line during each quarterly reporting period4 7iii7 ,user-friendly format ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall ensure that the compilation1 data1 and any other information provided on the ,internet website maintained under this subparagraph are in a user-friendly format4 ,the ,secretary shall1 to the greatest extent practicable1 use existing commercial off the shelf technology to transfer and establish the website1 and shall not independently develop software1 or acquire new hardware in operating the site4 2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking ,secretary and inserting ,secretary of ,transportation4 #cbb4 ,coast ,guard regulations 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating 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 an analysis of the ,coast ,guard's proposed promulgation of safety and environmental management system requirements for vessels engaged in ,outer ,continental ,shelf activities4 ,the analysis shall include-- 7#a7 a discussion of any new operational1 management1 design and construction1 financial1 and other mandates that would be imposed on vessel owners and operators2 7#b7 an estimate of all associated direct and indirect operational1 management1 personnel1 training1 vessel design and construction1 record keeping1 and other costs2 7#c7 an identification and justification of any of such proposed requirements that exceed those in international conventions applicable to the design1 construction1 operation1 and management of vessels engaging in ,united ,states ,outer ,continental ,shelf activities2 and 7#d7 an identification of exemptions to the proposed requirements1 that are based upon vessel classification1 tonnage1 offshore activity or function1 alternative certifications1 or any other appropriate criteria4 7b7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary may not issue proposed regulations relating to safety and environmental management system requirements for vessels on the ,united ,states ,outer ,continental ,shelf for which noticed was published on ,september #aj1 #bjac 7#gh ,fed4 ,reg4 #eebcj7 earlier than #f months after the submittal of the analysis required by subsection 7a74 ,,iv ,federal ,maritime ,commission #dja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,federal ,maritime ,commission #bd1gjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjae4 #djb4 ,award of reparations ,section #dacje of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking 1 plus reasonable attorney fees2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,attorney fees ,in any action brought under section #dacja1 the prevailing party may be awarded reasonable attorney fees4 4 #djc4 ,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 the enactment of this ,act4 ,v ,arctic ,maritime ,transportation #eja4 ,arctic maritime transportation 7a7 ,arctic maritime transportation ,chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #hi the following3 #ij4 ,arctic maritime transportation 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to ensure safe and secure maritime shipping in the ,arctic including the availability of aids to navigation1 vessel escorts1 spill response capability1 and maritime search and rescue in the ,arctic4 7b7 ,international ,maritime ,organization ,agreements ,to carry out the purpose of this section1 the ,secretary is encouraged to enter into negotiations through the ,international ,maritime ,organization to conclude and execute agreements to promote coordinated action among the ,united ,states1 ,russia1 ,canada1 ,iceland1 ,norway1 and ,denmark and other seafaring and ,arctic nations to ensure1 in the ,arctic-- 7#a7 placement and maintenance of aids to navigation2 7#b7 appropriate marine safety1 tug1 and salvage capabilities2 7#c7 oil spill prevention and response capability2 7#d7 maritime domain awareness1 including long-range vessel tracking2 and 7#e7 search and rescue4 7c7 ,coordination by ,committee on the ,maritime ,transportation ,system ,the ,committee on the ,maritime ,transportation ,system established under section #eeeja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall coordinate the establishment of domestic transportation policies in the ,arctic necessary to carry out the purpose of this section4 7d7 ,agreements and contracts ,the ,secretary may1 subject to the availability of appropriations1 enter into cooperative agreements1 contracts1 or other agreements with1 or make grants to1 individuals and governments to carry out the purpose of this section or any agreements established under subsection 7b74 7e7 ,icebreaking ,the ,secretary shall promote safe maritime navigation by means of icebreaking where necessary1 feasible1 and effective to carry out the purposes of this section4 7f7 ,arctic definition ,in this section1 the term ,arctic has the meaning given such term in section #aab of the ,arctic ,research and ,policy ,act of #aihd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #daaa74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #hi the following3 #ij4 ,arctic maritime transportation 4 7c7 ,conforming amendment ,section #cjg of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-bha2 #ad ,u4,s4,c4 #ib note7 is repealed4 #ejb4 ,arctic maritime domain awareness 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #g of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aed4 ,arctic maritime domain awareness 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall 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 ,coast ,guard and departments and agencies listed in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,coordination ,the ,commandant shall seek to coordinate the collection1 sharing1 and use of information1 intelligence1 and data related to the ,arctic maritime domain between the ,coast ,guard and the following3 7#a7 ,the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7#b7 ,the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,the ,department of ,transportation4 7#d7 ,the ,department of ,state4 7#e7 ,the ,department of the ,interior4 7#f7 ,the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration4 7#g7 ,the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 7#h7 ,the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#i7 ,the ,national ,science ,foundation4 7#aj7 ,the ,arctic ,research ,commission4 7#aa7 ,any ,federal agency or commission or ,state the ,commandant determines is appropriate4 7c7 ,cooperation ,the ,commandant and the head of a department or agency listed in subsection 7b7 may by agreement1 on a reimbursable basis or otherwise1 share personnel1 services1 equipment1 and facilities to carry out the requirements of this section4 7d7 #e-year strategic plan ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjaf and every #e years thereafter1 the ,commandant 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 #e-year strategic plan to guide interagency and international intergovernmental cooperation and coordination for the purpose of improving maritime domain awareness in the ,arctic 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section the term ,arctic has the meaning given that term in section #aab of the ,arctic ,research and ,policy ,act of #aihd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #daaa74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aec the following3 #aed4 ,arctic maritime domain awareness4 4 #ejc4 ,,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 #ejd4 ,forward operating facilities ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating may construct facilities in the ,arctic 7as that term is defined in section #aab of the ,arctic ,research and ,policy ,act of #aihd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #daaa74 ,the facilities shall-- 7#a7 support aircraft maintenance1 including exhaust ventilation1 heat1 an engine wash system1 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 include accommodations for personnel4 #eje4 ,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 the enactment of ,howard ,coble ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjad1 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 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 #bjbd2 7,b7 a strategy to meet the ,coast ,guard's ,arctic ice operations needs through ,september #cj1 #bjej2 and 7,c7 a strategy to meet the ,coast ,guard's ,antarctic ice operations needs through ,september #cj1 #bjej 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 ,cutter ,polar ,sea ,upon the submission of a service life extension plan in accordance with section #bbb7;d77#a77;,c7 of the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-bac2 #abf ,stat4 #aefj71 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating may use funds authorized under section #aja of this ,act to conduct a service life extension of #g to #aj years for the ,coast ,guard ,cutter ,polar ,sea 7,,wagb #aa7 in accordance with such plan4 7c7 ,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 solely 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 solely 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 #ejf4 ,icebreaking in polar regions 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #hf the following3 #hg4 ,icebreaking in polar regions ,the ,president shall facilitate planning for the design1 procurement1 maintenance1 deployment1 and operation of icebreakers as needed to support the statutory missions of the ,coast ,guard in the polar regions by allocating all funds to support icebreaking operations in such regions1 except for recurring incremental costs associated with specific projects1 to the ,coast ,guard4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #hf the following3 #hg4 ,icebreaking in polar regions4 4 ,,vi ,miscellaneous #fja4 ,distant water tuna fleet ,section #dba of the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjjf 7#df ,u4,s4,c4 #hajc note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsections 7c7 and 7e72 and 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 and 7f7 as subsections 7c7 and 7d71 respectively4 #fjb4 ,extension of moratorium ,section #b7;a7 of ,public ,law #aaj-bii 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acdb note7 is amended by striking #bjad and inserting #bjag4 #fjc4 ,national maritime strategy 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the 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 international transportation markets2 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 ensure 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 routes1 including 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 #fjd4 ,waivers 7a7 ,john ,craig 7#a7 ,in general ,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 7#b7 ,application ,paragraph 7#a7 shall apply on and after the date on which the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating determines that a licensing requirement has been established under ,kentucky ,state law that applies to an operator of the vessel ,john ,craig4 7b7 ,f_/,v ,western ,challenger ,notwithstanding section #abacb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating may issue a certificate of documentation with a coastwise endorsement for the ,f_/,v ,western ,challenger 7,,imo number #echhajh74 #fje4 ,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 and that impact the ability of vessels documented under the laws of the ,united ,states to effectively compete in international transportation markets4 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 to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate the assessment required under such subsection4 #fjf4 ,vessel requirements for notices of arrival and departure and automatic identification system ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating 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 the status of the final rule that relates to the notice of proposed rulemaking titled ,vessel ,requirements for ,notices of ,arrival and ,departure1 and ,automatic ,identification ,system and published in the ,federal ,register on ,december #af1 #bjjh 7#gc ,fed4 ,reg4 #gfbie74 #fjg4 ,conveyance of ,coast ,guard property in ,rochester1 ,new ,york 7a7 ,conveyance authorized ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard is authorized to convey1 at fair market value1 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to a parcel of real property1 consisting of approximately #j4b acres1 that is under the administrative control of the ,coast ,guard and located at #ebg ,river ,street in ,rochester1 ,new ,york4 7b7 ,right of first refusal ,the ,city of ,rochester1 ,new ,york1 shall have the right of first refusal with respect to the purchase1 at fair market value1 of the real property described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,survey ,the exact acreage and legal description of the property described in subsection 7a7 shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the ,commandant4 7d7 ,fair market value ,the fair market value of the property described in subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 be determined by appraisal2 and 7#b7 be subject to the approval of the ,commandant4 7e7 ,costs of conveyance ,the responsibility for all reasonable and necessary costs1 including real estate transaction and environmental documentation costs1 associated with a conveyance under subsection 7a7 shall be determined by the ,commandant and the purchaser4 7f7 ,additional terms and conditions ,the ,commandant may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with a conveyance under subsection 7a7 as the ,commandant considers appropriate and reasonable to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7g7 ,deposit of proceeds ,any proceeds from a conveyance under subsection 7a7 shall be deposited in the fund established under section #fhg of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code4 #fjh4 ,conveyance of certain property in ,gig ,harbor1 ,washington 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,city ,the term ,city means the city of ,gig ,harbor1 ,washington4 7#b7 ,property ,the term ,property means the parcel of real property1 together with any improvements thereon1 consisting of approximately #j4hf acres of fast lands commonly identified as tract #fe of lot #a of section #h1 township #ba north1 range #b east1 ,willamette ,meridian1 on the north side of the entrance of ,gig ,harbor1 narrows of ,puget ,sound1 ,washington4 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term 8,secretary0 means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7b7 ,conveyance 7#a7 ,authority to convey ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating relinquishes the reservation of the ,property for lighthouse purposes1 at the request of the ,city and subject to the requirements of this section1 the ,secretary shall convey to the ,city all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the ,property1 notwithstanding the land use planning requirements of sections #bjb and #bjc of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agab1 #agac74 7#b7 ,terms of conveyance ,a conveyance made under paragraph 7#a7 shall be made-- 7,a7 subject to valid existing rights2 7,b7 at the fair market value as described in subsection 7c72 and 7,c7 subject to any other condition that the ,secretary may consider appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,costs ,the ,city shall pay any transaction or administrative costs associated with a conveyance under paragraph 7#a71 including the costs of the appraisal1 title searches1 maps1 and boundary and cadastral surveys4 7#d7 ,conveyance is not a major ,federal action ,a conveyance under paragraph 7#a7 shall not be considered a major ,federal action for purposes of section #ajb7b7 of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dccb7b774 7c7 ,fair market value 7#a7 ,determination ,the fair market value of the ,property shall be-- 7,a7 determined by an appraisal conducted by an independent appraiser selected by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 approved by the ,secretary in accordance with paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,requirements ,an appraisal conducted under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 be conducted in accordance with nationally recognized appraisal standards1 including-- 7i7 the ,uniform ,appraisal ,standards for ,federal ,land ,acquisitions2 and 7ii7 the ,uniform ,standards of ,professional ,appraisal ,practice2 and 7,b7 shall reflect the equitable considerations described in paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,equitable considerations ,in approving the fair market value of the ,property under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall take into consideration matters of equity and fairness1 including the ,city's past and current lease of the ,property1 any maintenance or improvements by the ,city to the ,property1 and such other factors as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7d7 ,revocation2 reversion ,effective on and after the date on which a conveyance of the ,property is made under subsection 7b77#a7-- 7#a7 ,executive ,order #cebh1 dated ,august #i1 #aiba1 is revoked2 and 7#b7 the use of the tide and shore lands belonging to the ,state of ,washington and adjoining and bordering the ,property1 that were granted to the ,government of the ,united ,states pursuant to the ,act of the ,legislature1 ,state of ,washington1 approved ,march #ac1 #aiji1 the same being chapter #aaj of the ,session ,laws of #aiji1 shall revert to the ,state of ,washington4 #fji4 ,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 #faj4 ,safe vessel operation in ,thunder ,bay ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating and the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency may not prohibit a vessel operating within the existing boundaries and any future expanded boundaries of the ,thunder ,bay ,national ,marine ,sanctuary and ,underwater ,preserve from taking up or discharging ballast water to allow for safe and efficient vessel operation if the uptake or discharge meets all ,federal and ,state ballast water management requirements that would apply if the area were not a marine sanctuary4 #faa4 ,parking facilities 7a7 ,allocation and assignment 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to the requirements of this section1 the ,administrator of ,general ,services1 in coordination with the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard1 shall allocate and assign the spaces in parking facilities at the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,st4 ,elizabeths ,campus to allow any member or employee of the ,coast ,guard1 who is assigned to the ,campus1 to use such spaces4 7#b7 ,timing ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 and in addition to the parking spaces allocated and assigned to ,coast ,guard members and employees in fiscal year #bjad1 the ,administrator shall allocate and assign not less than-- 7,a7 #cjj parking spaces not later than ,september #cj1 #bjae2 7,b7 #gjj parking spaces not later than ,september #cj1 #bjaf2 and 7,c7 #a1jdb parking spaces not later than ,september #cj1 #bjag4 7b7 ,transportation management report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and each fiscal year thereafter in which spaces are allocated and assigned under subsection 7a77#b71 the ,administrator shall provide to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on-- 7#a7 the impact of assigning and allocating parking spaces under subsection 7a7 on the congestion of roads connecting the ,st4 ,elizabeths ,campus to the portions of ,suitland ,parkway and ,i-#bie located in the ,anacostia section of the ,district of ,columbia2 and 7#b7 progress made toward completion of essential transportation improvements identified in the ,transportation ,management ,program for the ,st4 ,elizabeths ,campus4 7c7 ,reallocation ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 the ,administrator may revise the allocation and assignment of spaces to members and employees of the ,coast ,guard made under subsection 7a7 as necessary to accommodate employees of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 other than the ,coast ,guard1 when such employees are assigned to the ,st4 ,elizabeths ,campus4 ,passed the ,senate ,december #aj1 #bjad4,secretary