,,ii #aacth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #bddd ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,june #e1 #bjad,mr4 ,begich 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,rockefeller1 ,mr4 ,rubio1 ,mr4 ,thune1 and ,ms4 ,cantwell7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation ,a ,,bill ,to authorize appropriations for the ,coast ,guard for fiscal years #bjae through #bjaf1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,years #bjae and #bjaf4 7b7 ,table of ,contents ,the table of contents of this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,,title ,i--,authorization ,sec4 #aja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,authorized levels of military strength and training4 ,,title ,,ii--,organization ,sec4 #bja4 ,commandant2 appointment4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,prevention and response workforces4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,clarification of ,coast ,guard ice operations mission4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,coast ,guard centers of expertise4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,research1 development1 testing1 and evaluation4 ,sec4 #bjf4 ,arctic maritime domain awareness4 ,sec4 #bjg4 ,annual ,board of ,visitors4 ,,title ,,iii--,personnel ,sec4 #cja4 ,flag officers2 determination of unfitness4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,acquisition workforce expedited hiring authority4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,post-service maritime employment opportunities4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,coast ,guard remission of indebtedness4 ,sec4 #cje4 ,coast ,guard family support and child care4 ,sec4 #cjf4 ,active duty for emergency augmentation of regular forces4 ,sec4 #cjg4 ,expedited reimbursement for medical goods and services4 ,,title ,,iv--,administration ,sec4 #dja4 ,transmission of annual ,coast ,guard authorization request4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,recovery of travel and subsistence costs for prevention services4 ,sec4 #djc4 ,retired servicemembers and family members serving on advisory committees4 ,sec4 #djd4 ,housing choices for ,coast ,guard families with special medical needs4 ,sec4 #dje4 ,authority to construct ,coast ,guard child development center facilities4 ,sec4 #djf4 ,heavy polar icebreaker design and construction4 ,sec4 #djg4 ,forward operating facilities4 ,sec4 #djh4 ,enhanced national response capability4 ,sec4 #dji4 ,updates to fines and penalties4 ,sec4 #daj4 ,technical amendment2 ,coast ,guard ,academy charges and fees for attendance4 ,,title ,v--,shipping and navigation ,sec4 #eja4 ,prompt intergovernmental notice of marine casualties4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,drug testing reporting4 ,sec4 #ejc4 ,protection and fair treatment of seafarers4 ,sec4 #ejd4 ,vessel requirements for notices of arrival and departure and automatic identification system4 ,sec4 #eje4 ,improved safety information for vessels4 ,sec4 #ejf4 ,prompt publication of oil spill information4 ,sec4 #ejg4 ,area contingency plans4 ,sec4 #ejh4 ,coast ,guard response plan requirements4 ,,title ,,vi--,miscellaneous ,sec4 #fja4 ,waivers4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,inflationary adjustment for ,regional ,citizens' ,advisory ,council4 ,i ,authorization #aja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years #bjae and #bjaf for necessary expenses of the ,coast ,guard as follows3 7#a7 ,for the operation and maintenance of the ,coast ,guard1 #f1iha1jcf1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjae and #bjaf1 of which #bd1ejj1jjj is authorized each fiscal year to be derived from the ,oil ,spill ,liability ,trust ,fund to carry out the purposes of section #ajab7;a77#e7 of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgab7;a77#e774 7#b7 ,for the acquisition1 construction1 rebuilding1 and improvement of aids to navigation1 shore and offshore facilities1 vessels1 and aircraft1 including equipment related thereto1 #a1ede1cab1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjae and #bjaf to remain available until expended1 of which-- 7,a7 #bj1jjj1jjj is authorized each fiscal year to be derived from the ,oil ,spill ,liability ,trust ,fund to carry out the purposes of section #ajab7;a77#e7 of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgab7;a77#e772 and 7,b7 #ee1jjj1jjj is authorized each fiscal year for a service life extension of #g to #aj years for the ,coast ,guard ,cutter ,,polar ,,sea 7,,wagb #aa74 7#c7 ,for operation and maintenance of the ,coast ,guard ,reserve program1 including personnel and training costs1 equipment1 and services1 #adj1jaf1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjae and #bjaf4 7#d7 ,for research1 development1 testing1 and evaluation of technologies1 materials1 and human factors directly related to improving the performance of the ,coast ,guard's mission in support of search and rescue1 aids to navigation1 marine safety1 marine environmental protection1 enforcement of laws and treaties1 ice operations1 and defense readiness1 #ai1hij1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjae and #bjaf4 7#e7 ,for retired pay 7including the payment of obligations otherwise chargeable to lapsed appropriations for this purpose71 payments under the ,retired ,serviceman's ,family ,protection and ,survivor ,benefit ,plans1 and payments for medical and dental care of retired personnel and their dependents under chapter #ee or title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 #a1dfj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjae and #bjaf1 to remain available until expended4 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 #af1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjae and #bjaf4 7#g7 ,for environmental compliance and restoration functions under chapter #ai of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 #af1gja1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjae and #bjaf1 to remain available until expended4 #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 #dg1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjae and #bjaf4 7b7 ,military training student loads ,the ,coast ,guard is authorized average military training student loads for each of fiscal years #bjae and #bjaf as follows3 7#a7 ,for recruit and special training1 #b1ejj student years4 7#b7 ,for flight training1 #afe student years4 7#c7 ,for professional training in military and civilian institutions1 #cej student years4 7#d7 ,for officer acquisition1 #a1bjj student years4 ,,ii ,organization #bja4 ,commandant2 appointment ,section #dd of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the first sentence the following3 ,the term of an appointment1 and any reappointment1 shall begin on ,june #a of the current year and end #d years later on ,may #ca1 except that1 in the event of death1 retirement1 resignation1 or reassignment1 or when the needs of the ,service demand1 the ,secretary may alter the date on which the term begins or ends as long as the term is no longer than #d years44 #bjb4 ,prevention and response workforces ,section #eg of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking or at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 waterways operations manager shall have knowledge1 skill1 and practical experience with respect to marine transportation system management2 or 7#e7 port and facility safety and security specialist shall have knowledge1 skill1 and practical experience with respect to the safety1 security1 and environmental protection responsibilities associated with maritime ports and facilities4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7 by striking or marine safety engineer and inserting marine safety engineer1 waterways operations manager1 or port and facility safety and security specialist2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7f77#b7 by striking investigator or marine safety engineer4 and inserting investigator1 marine safety engineer1 waterways operations manager1 or port and facility safety and security specialist44 #bjc4 ,clarification of ,coast ,guard ice operations mission 7a7 ,coast ,guard provision of ,federal icebreaking services ,chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #hf the following3 #hg4 ,provision of icebreaking services 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 except as provided in subsection 7b71 the ,coast ,guard shall be the sole supplier of icebreaking services1 on an advance payment or reimbursable basis1 to each ,federal agency that requires icebreaking services4 7b7 ,exception ,in the event that a ,federal agency requires icebreaking services and the ,coast ,guard is unable to provide the services1 the ,federal agency may acquire icebreaking services from another entity4 4 7b7 ,priority of ,coast ,guard missions in polar regions 7#a7 ,section #aaj ,section #aaj7;b77#b7 of the ,arctic ,research and ,policy ,act of #aihd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #daji7;b77#b77 is amended-- 7,a7 by inserting to execute the statutory missions of the ,coast ,guard and after needed2 and 7,b7 by inserting and all budget authority related to such operations after projects14 7#b7 ,section #cab ,section #cab7;c7 of the ,antarctic ,marine ,living ,resources ,convention ,act of #aihd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bdda7;c77 is amended by inserting to execute the statutory missions of the ,coast ,guard and after needed4 7c7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents for chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #hf the following3 #hg4 ,provision of icebreaking services4 4 #bjd4 ,coast ,guard centers of expertise ,section #eh7;b7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,missions ,a center shall-- 7#a7 promote1 facilitate1 and conduct education1 training1 and research programs2 7#b7 develop and maintain a repository of information on operations1 practices1 and resources2 and 7#c7 perform and support any mission of the ,coast ,guard that the ,commandant may specify4 4 #bje4 ,research1 development1 testing1 and evaluation 7a7 ,research1 development1 testing1 and evaluation ,section #ic of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#d71 by striking agencies and with private agencies2 and inserting agencies1 private agencies1 and1 through the ,secretary with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 with foreign government agencies22 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,equipment1 technology1 and techniques ,for the purposes of subsection 7a77#d71 the ,commandant is authorized to possess1 use1 and consume any personal property or materials of another government agency or a private agency1 or a foreign government agency1 subject to the conditions regarding foreign government agencies imposed by that subsection1 for the purpose of conducting research1 development1 testing1 evaluation1 and demonstration of equipment1 technology1 or a technique4 4 7b7 ,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 those textbooks1 manuals1 and other materials required as a part of such training or courses of instruction after correspondence courses14 7c7 ,lease of tidelands and submerged lands under control of the ,coast ,guard ,section #ic of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7a7 of this section1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,lease of tidelands and submerged lands 7#a7 ,exception from maximum lease term ,notwithstanding subsection 7a77#ac71 a lease described in paragraph 7#b7 may be for such term in excess of #e years as the ,commandant considers appropriate4 7#b7 ,lease described ,a lease referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is a lease of the following3 7,a7 ,tidelands under the control of the ,coast ,guard4 7,b7 ,submerged lands under the control of the ,coast ,guard4 4 #bjf4 ,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 ,interagency ,arctic ,maritime ,domain ,awareness ,committee 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to establish an ,interagency ,arctic ,maritime ,domain ,awareness ,committee 7referred to in this section as the ,committee74 ,the ,commandant shall chair the ,committee4 7#b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,committee shall be to improve maritime domain awareness in the ,arctic-- 7,a7 by promoting interagency cooperation and coordination2 7,b7 by employing joint1 interagency1 and international capabilities2 and 7,c7 by facilitating the sharing of information1 intelligence1 and data related to the ,arctic maritime domain between the participating agencies and departments under paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,participating agencies and departments ,the ,committee shall coordinate the participation by and sharing of information1 intelligence1 and data related to the ,arctic maritime domain between the following3 7,a7 the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 7,b7 the ,department of ,defense2 7,c7 the ,department of ,transportation2 7,d7 the ,department of ,state2 7,e7 the ,department of the ,interior2 7,f7 the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration2 7,g7 the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration2 7,h7 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 and 7,i7 the ,national ,science ,foundation4 7b7 ,organization ,the ,secretary and the head of an agency or a department under subsection 7a77#c7 may-- 7#a7 by agreement1 on a reimbursable basis or otherwise1 provide representation on the ,committee2 7#b7 by agreement1 on a reimbursable basis or otherwise1 share personnel1 services1 equipment1 and facilities with the ,committee for the purpose under subsection 7a77#b72 and 7#c7 to the extent possible1 and consistent with applicable law1 extend the authorities provided under their enabling statutes to the other participating departments and agencies in furtherance of the purpose under subsection 7a77#b74 7c7 ,information sharing 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary and the head of each participating agency and department under subsection 7a77#c71 to the maximum extent permissible under law1 shall share through the ,committee all applicable information1 intelligence1 and data related to maritime domain awareness in the ,arctic4 7#b7 ,collection and use ,subject to applicable confidentiality and privacy laws1 the ,secretary1 through the ,committee1 shall oversee and coordinate the collection1 storage1 analysis1 and use of all applicable information1 intelligence1 and data shared under paragraph 7#a74 7d7 #e-,year strategic plan ,not later than #ahj days after the date that the ,committee is established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall develop a #e-year strategic plan to guide interagency and international intergovernmental cooperation and coordination for the purpose of improving maritime domain awareness in the ,arctic4 ,the ,secretary shall update the plan periodically4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 ,arctic ,the term ,arctic has the meaning given the term in section #aab of the ,arctic ,research and ,policy ,act of #aihd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #daaa74 7#b7 ,maritime domain awareness ,the term maritime domain awareness means the effective understanding of anything associated with the maritime domain that could impact the safety1 security1 economy1 or environment of the ,united ,states4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents for chapter #g of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aec the following3 #aed4 ,interagency ,arctic ,maritime ,domain ,awareness ,committee4 4 #bjg4 ,annual ,board of ,visitors ,section #aid of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #aid4 ,annual ,board of ,visitors 7a7 ,in general ,a ,board of ,visitors to the ,coast ,guard ,academy is established to review and make recommendations on the operation of the ,academy4 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,the membership of the ,board shall consist of the following3 7,a7 ,the chairman of the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 or the chairman's designee4 7,b7 ,the chairman of the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 or the chairman's designee4 7,c7 #c ,members of the ,senate designated by the ,vice ,president4 7,d7 #d ,members of the ,house of ,representatives designated by the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,e7 #f individuals designated by the ,president4 7#b7 ,length of service 7,a7 ,members of ,congress ,a ,member of ,congress designated under subparagraph 7,c7 or 7,d7 of paragraph 7#a7 as a member of the ,board shall be designated as a member in the first session of a ,congress and serve for the duration of that ,congress4 7,b7 ,individuals designated by the ,president ,each individual designated by the ,president under subparagraph 7,e7 of paragraph 7#a7 shall serve as a member of the ,board for #c years1 except that any such member whose term of office has expired shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed4 7#c7 ,death or resignation of a member ,if a member of the ,board dies or resigns1 a successor shall be designated for any unexpired portion of the term of the member by the official who designated the member4 7c7 ,academy visits 7#a7 ,annual visit ,the ,board shall visit the ,academy annually to review the operation of the ,academy4 7#b7 ,additional visits ,with the approval of the ,secretary1 the ,board or individual members of the ,board may make other visits to the ,academy in connection with the duties of the ,board or to consult with the ,superintendent of the ,academy4 7d7 ,scope of review ,the ,board shall review1 with respect to the ,academy-- 7#a7 the state of morale and discipline2 7#b7 the curriculum2 7#c7 the instruction2 7#d7 the physical equipment2 7#e7 the 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 an adviser4 4 ,,iii ,personnel #cja4 ,flag officers2 determination of unfitness 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,d of chapter #aa of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #caf4 ,flag officers2 determination of unfitness ,when the ,coast ,guard is not operating as a service in the ,navy-- 7#a7 section #abaf7;d7 of title #aj shall not apply with respect to any member who is a flag officer being processed for retirement by reason of age or length of service2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary may1 with respect to any member who is a flag officer being processed for retirement by reason of age or length of service-- 7,a7 retire such member under section #abja of title #aj2 7,b7 place such member on the temporary disability retired list under section #abjb of title #aj2 or 7,c7 separate such member from the ,coast ,guard under section #abjc of title #aj2 by reason of unfitness to perform the duties of the flag officer's office1 grade1 rank1 or rating without approval by the ,secretary of ,defense or the recommendation of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,health ,affairs4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents for subchapter ,d of chapter #aa of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end1 the following3 #caf4 ,flag officers2 determination of unfitness4 4 #cjb4 ,acquisition workforce expedited hiring authority ,section #djd7;b7 of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#abd ,stat4 #biea71 as amended by section #bah of the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjab 7#abf ,stat4 #aeeh71 is amended by striking #bjae and inserting #bjag4 #cjc4 ,post-service maritime employment opportunities 7a7 ,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 as qualifying experience in satisfaction of requirements for merchant mariner credentials under section #aa4bac of title #df1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7b7 ,timely provision of sea service letters ,chapter #aa of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #dbg the following3 #dbh4 ,timely provision of sea service letters ,a member of the ,coast ,guard who will retire or separate from the ,service and who is eligible to receive a sea service letter shall be provided such sea service letter1 at the member's request1 not later than #ij days after making such request4 4 7c7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents for chapter #aa of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #dbg the following3 #dbh4 ,timely provision of sea service letters4 4 #cjd4 ,coast ,guard remission of indebtedness 7a7 ,in general ,section #dfa of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #dfa4 ,remission of indebtedness ,the ,secretary or the ,secretary's designee may have remitted or cancelled any part of an individual's indebtedness to the ,united ,states or any instrumentality of the ,united ,states if-- 7#a7 the indebtedness was incurred while the individual served on active duty as a member of the ,coast ,guard2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary or the ,secretary's designee considers remitting or cancelling any part of the indebtedness to be in the best interest of the ,united ,states4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents for chapter #ac of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #dfa and inserting the following3 #dfa4 ,remission of indebtedness4 4 #cje4 ,coast ,guard family support and child care 7a7 ,section redesignations 7#a7 ,reimbursement for adoption expenses ,chapter #ac of part ,i of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by redesignating section #ead as section #eda4 7#b7 ,child development services ,chapter #ac of part ,i of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by redesignating section #eae as section #eeb4 7b7 ,general provisions ,part ,i of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting before section #eda1 as redesignated1 the following3 #ad ,coast ,guard family support and child care authorities ,a ,general provisions #eca4 ,work-life policies and programs ,the ,commandant is authorized-- 7#a7 to establish a program for the purpose of developing and promulgating policies that promote or support the well-being of ,coast ,guard active duty1 reserve1 and civilian personnel1 and their families2 7#b7 to implement and oversee the policies under paragraph 7#a7 as the ,commandant considers necessary2 and 7#c7 to perform such other duties as the ,commandant considers necessary to promote or support the well-being of ,coast ,guard active duty1 reserve1 and civilian personnel1 and their families4 #ecb4 ,surveys of ,coast ,guard families 7a7 ,authority ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,commandant1 in order to determine the effectiveness of ,federal programs that promote or support the well-being of ,coast ,guard active duty1 reserve1 and civilian personnel1 and their families1 may survey-- 7#a7 any ,coast ,guard active duty1 reserve1 or civilian personnel2 7#b7 any retired ,coast ,guard member or civilian personnel2 7#c7 the immediate family of any member or personnel described under paragraph 7#a7 or paragraph 7#b72 and 7#d7 any survivor of a deceased member4 7b7 ,voluntary participation ,participation in any survey conducted under this section shall be voluntary4 7c7 ,federal recordkeeping ,with respect to a survey authorized under subsection 7a7 that includes a person referred to in that subsection who is not an employee of the ,united ,states or is not otherwise considered an employee of the ,united ,states for the purposes of section #cejb7c77;,a77i7 of title #dd1 the person shall be considered an employee of the ,united ,states for the purposes of that section4 ,b ,coast guard family support 4 7c7 ,coast ,guard family support ,part ,i of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #eda1 as redesignated1 the following3 #edb4 ,education and training opportunities for ,coast ,guard spouses 7a7 ,tuition assistance2 education and training ,the ,commandant may provide1 subject to the availability of appropriations1 tuition assistance to an eligible spouse of a member of the ,coast ,guard in achieving-- 7#a7 the education and training required for a degree or credential1 that expands employment and portable career opportunities for the spouse1 at an accredited college1 university1 or technical school in the ,united ,states2 or 7#b7 the education prerequisites and professional licensure or credentialing required by a government or government-sanctioned licensing body for an occupation that expands employment and portable career opportunities for the spouse4 7b7 ,definitions ,for the purposes of this section-- 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 duty1 including a spouse who receives transitional support in the case of such a member who is discharged due to domestic violence4 7,b7 ,exclusions ,the term eligible spouse does not include-- 7i7 a person who is married to1 but legally separated from1 a member of the ,coast ,guard under court order or statute of any ,state or territorial possession of the ,united ,states2 or 7ii7 a person who is eligible for tuition assistance as a member of the armed forces4 7#b7 ,portable career opportunities ,the term portable career opportunities includes an occupation requiring education1 training1 or both1 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 communities the dependent children of members of the ,coast ,guard when the members receive permanent change of station orders4 7b7 ,description of initiative ,a youth sponsorship initiative under this section shall-- 7#a7 apply to a dependent child who resides in the new community due to a permanent change of station order2 7#b7 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#c7 primarily focus on children in their preteen and teenage years4 4 7d7 ,coast ,guard child care 7#a7 ,in general2 definitions ,part ,i of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting before section #eeb1 as redesignated1 the following3 ,c ,coast ,guard child care #eea4 ,definitions ,in this subchapter3 7#a7 ,child abuse and neglect ,the term child abuse and neglect has the meaning given the 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 regardless of whether the employee is paid from appropriated or nonappropriated funds4 7#c7 ,coast ,guard child development center 7,a7 ,in general ,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 unit1 at which child care services are provided for members of the ,coast ,guard4 7,b7 ,exclusions ,the term ,coast ,guard child development center does not include a child care services facility for which space is allotted under section #eij of title #dj4 7#d7 ,competitive service position ,the term competitive service position means a position in the competitive service 7as defined in section #bajb7;a77#a7 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 4 7#b7 ,child development services 7,a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of the ,congress that the amount of appropriated funds available during a fiscal year for operating expenses for ,coast ,guard child development services should be1 at a minimum1 not less than the amount of child development center fee receipts that are estimated to be collected by the ,coast ,guard during that fiscal year4 ,in this subparagraph1 the term child development center fee receipts means those nonappropriated funds derived from fees paid by members of the ,coast ,guard for child care services provided at ,coast ,guard child development centers4 7,b7 ,headings ,section #eeb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as redesignated1 is amended-- 7i7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting ,in general4-- before ,the ,commandant2 7ii7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by inserting ,funding for child development services4-- before ,the ,commandant2 7iii7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,a71 by inserting ,parent fees4-- before ,the ,commandant2 7iv7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,b71 by inserting ,waiver authority4-- before ,fees to be charged2 and 7v7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,c71 by inserting ,fee collection and use4-- before ,the ,commandant4 7#c7 ,child development center standards and inspections ,part ,i of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in section #eeb1 as redesignated-- 7i7 by striking subsections 7c7 and 7e72 and 7ii7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7c72 and 7,b7 by adding after section #eeb1 as redesignated1 the following3 #eec4 ,child development center standards and inspections 7a7 ,early childhood development standards ,the ,commandant shall require that each child development center meets applicable health and safety standards4 7b7 ,safety standards ,the ,commandant shall require that each child development center under this subchapter meets such safety standards as the ,commandant considers appropriate to ensure the health1 safety1 and welfare of the children and employees at the child development center4 7c7 ,inspections ,the ,commandant shall provide for regular and unannounced inspections of each child development center under this subchapter to ensure compliance with this section4 7d7 ,national reporting 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall maintain and publicize a means by which an individual can report-- 7,a7 any suspected violation of-- 7i7 standards of operation2 7ii7 health or safety standards2 or 7iii7 other law or standards2 7,b7 any suspected child abuse or neglect2 or 7,c7 any other deficiency at a ,coast ,guard child development center or in family home daycare4 7#b7 ,anonymous reporting ,the ,commandant shall ensure that a report under paragraph 7#a7 can be made anonymously if so desired by the individual making the report4 7#c7 ,procedures ,the ,commandant shall establish procedures for investigating a report under paragraph 7#a74 4 7#d7 ,additional child care provisions ,part ,i is amended by adding after section #eec the following3 #eed4 ,child development center employees 7a7 ,training 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall prescribe a training program for ,coast ,guard child development center employees4 ,satisfactory completion of the training program shall be a condition of employment for an employee of a ,coast ,guard child development center4 ,the ,commandant shall require each employee complete the training program not later than #f months after the date that the employee is employed as a ,coast ,guard child development center employee4 7#b7 ,minimum requirements ,the training program shall include1 at a minimum1 instruction in the following3 7,a7 ,early childhood development4 7,b7 ,activities and disciplinary techniques appropriate to children of different ages4 7,c7 ,child abuse and neglect prevention and detection4 7,d7 ,cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other emergency medical procedures4 7#c7 ,use of department of defense programs ,the ,commandant may use ,department of ,defense training programs on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis1 for purposes of complying with the requirements 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 employee under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,special teaching activities at the ,coast ,guard child development center4 7,b7 ,daily oversight and instruction of other child care employees at the ,coast ,guard child development center4 7,c7 ,daily assistance in the preparation of lesson plans4 7,d7 ,assisting with child abuse and neglect prevention and detection at the ,coast ,guard child development center4 7,e7 ,advising the director of the ,coast ,guard child development center on the performance of the other child care employees4 7#c7 ,competitive service ,each employee under 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 parent board shall-- 7,a7 meet periodically with the staff and the commander of the unit served by the center at which the parent board is formed1 for the purpose of discussing problems and concerns2 and 7,b7 be responsible1 together with the staff of that center1 for coordinating the parent participation initiative required under subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,,faca ,a board of parents under this subsection shall not be subject to the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app474 7b7 ,parent participation initiative 7#a7 ,in general ,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 7#b7 ,fee reduction authority ,the ,commandant1 in the case of a parent who participates in an initiative adopted under paragraph 7#a71 may establish fees at a lower rate than charged under section #eeb7;b77#b77;,a7 for that parent4 4 7e7 ,commandant2 general powers ,section #ic7;a77#g7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #bje of this ,act1 is further amended by inserting 1 and to eligible spouses under section #edb1 after ,coast ,guard4 7f7 ,technical and conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #feb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiic 7#ad ,u4,s4,c4 #ead note7 is amended by striking section #ead each place it appears and inserting section #eda4 7#b7 ,the table of contents for part ,i of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking the item relating to section #ead2 7,b7 by striking the item relating to section #eae2 and 7,c7 by adding after the item relating to section #eah the following3 ,chapter #ad4 ,coast ,guard ,family ,support and ,child ,care ,authorities,subchapter ,a4 ,general provisions#eca4 ,work-life policies and programs4#ecb4 ,surveys of ,coast ,guard families,subchapter ,b4 ,coast ,guard family support#eda4 ,reimbursement for adoption expenses4#edb4 ,education and training opportunities for ,coast ,guard spouses4#edc4 ,youth sponsorship initiatives4,subchapter ,c4 ,coast ,guard child care#eea4 ,definitions4#eeb4 ,child development services4#eec4 ,child development center standards and inspections4#eed4 ,child development center employees4#eee4 ,parent partnerships with child development centers4 4 #cjf4 ,active duty for emergency augmentation of regular forces ,section #gab7;a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking another and inserting any other2 7#b7 by striking prevention of and inserting prevention of-- 2 7#c7 by inserting 7#a7 before an imminent and indenting accordingly2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#a71 as redesignated1 by striking unit4 and inserting unit2 and2 and 7#e7 by inserting at the end the following3 7#b7 a major disaster or emergency 7as defined in section #ajb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eabb771 or a discharge 7as defined in section #caa7;a7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7;a777 that the ,commandant has classified as a spill of national significance under the ,national ,oil and ,hazardous ,substances ,pollution ,contingency ,plan 7part #cjj of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations71 the ,secretary may1 without the consent of the member affected1 order to active duty for a continuous period of not more than #abj days an organized training unit of the ,coast ,guard ,ready ,reserve1 a member thereof1 or a member not assigned to a unit organized to serve as a unit4 4 #cjg4 ,expedited reimbursement for medical goods and services ,notwithstanding section #ajhe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other requirements under chapter #ee of that title providing for the reimbursement of inpatient or outpatient medical or dental care that the ,department of ,defense or a military department has provided to a member or former member of the ,coast ,guard or a dependent thereof1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 in lieu of such reimbursement1 shall transfer from funds appropriated for the operating expenses of the ,coast ,guard an amount determined by the ,board of ,actuaries to represent the value of care that the ,department of ,defense or a military department shall provide1 during the fiscal year in which funds are made available1 to a member or former member of the ,coast ,guard or a dependent thereof4 ,,iv ,administration #dja4 ,transmission of annual ,coast ,guard authorization request 7a7 ,in general ,title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #ffb the following3 #ffb;a4 ,transmission of annual ,coast ,guard authorization request 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,president submits to ,congress a budget request for a fiscal year pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a ,coast ,guard authorization request with respect to that fiscal year4 7b7 ,coast ,guard authorization request defined ,in this section1 the term ,coast ,guard authorization request means proposed legislation that1 with respect to the ,coast ,guard for the relevant fiscal year1 includes-- 7#a7 recommended end-of-year strengths for active duty personnel and military training student loads for that fiscal year1 as described in section #ffa2 7#b7 recommended authorizations of appropriations for that fiscal year1 including with respect to matters described in section #ffb2 and 7#c7 any other matter the ,secretary considers appropriate for inclusion in a ,coast ,guard authorization bill4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents for chapter #ag of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ffb the following3 #ffb;a4 ,transmission of annual ,coast ,guard authorization request4 4 #djb4 ,recovery of travel and subsistence costs for prevention services 7a7 ,title #df1 ,united ,states ,code ,section #baaj of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c71 by inserting appropriate travel and subsistence costs incurred providing a service or thing of value under this subtitle and after recover2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by inserting at the end the following3 7#c7 ,amounts received as reimbursement for appropriate travel and subsistence costs incurred providing a service or thing of value under this section may be credited to the account from which expended4 7#d7 ,reimbursement for services provided under this section may include in kind reimbursement for transportation1 travel1 and subsistence4 4 7b7 ,title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code ,section #ffd of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c71 by inserting appropriate travel and subsistence costs incurred by the ,coast ,guard in providing a service or thing of value1 after for the fee or charge the2 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 by inserting and1 as appropriate1 for travel and subsistence costs incurred when providing a service or thing of value after charge2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,reimbursement for services provided by the ,coast ,guard may include in-kind reimbursement for transportation1 travel1 and subsistence4 4 #djc4 ,retired servicemembers and family members serving on advisory committees 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ag of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #fgi4 ,retired servicemembers and family members serving on advisory committees ,a committee within the ,coast ,guard that advises or assists the ,coast ,guard in the performance of any function that affects members of military families and includes in its membership a retired ,coast ,guard member or a member of a military family 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 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents for chapter #ag of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #fgh the following3 #fgi4 ,retired servicemembers and family members serving on advisory committees4 4 #djd4 ,housing choices for ,coast ,guard families with special medical needs 7a7 ,section redesignations ,chapter #ah of part ,i of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating section #fhe as section #fhb2 7#b7 by redesignating section #fhg as section #fhc2 and 7#c7 by redesignating section #fhh as section #fhd4 7b7 ,housing choices for ,coast ,guard families with special medical needs ,chapter #ah of part ,i of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7a7 of this section1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #fhe4 ,housing choices for ,coast ,guard families with special medical needs ,the remoteness or driving distance from a hospital of an area shall not be the basis1 in policy1 for preventing a member of the ,coast ,guard with a dependent with special medical needs1 such as diabetes1 asthma1 or moderate disabilities1 from requesting and being granted assignment to a particular area1 unless the ,commandant has determined that such needs cannot be sufficiently met with appropriate services while residing in that area4 4 7c7 ,technical and conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #fhb7;b7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as redesignated1 is amended by striking section #fhg and inserting section #fhc4 7#b7 ,the table of contents for part ,i of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking the item relating to section #fhe2 7,b7 by striking the item relating to section #fhg2 7,c7 by striking the item relating to section #fhh2 and 7,d7 by adding after the item relating to section #fha the following3 #fhb4 ,conveyance of real property4#fhc4 ,coast ,guard ,housing ,fund4#fhd4 ,reports4#fhe4 ,housing choices for ,coast ,guard families with special medical needs4 4 #dje4 ,authority to construct ,coast ,guard child development center facilities 7a7 ,general authority ,section #fha of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking housing or military unaccompanied housing1 and inserting housing1 military unaccompanied housing1 or ,coast ,guard child development center facilities12 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,coast ,guard child development center facilities4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking housing or military unaccompanied housing and inserting housing1 military unaccompanied housing1 or ,coast ,guard child development center facilities4 7b7 ,conveyance of real property ,section #fhb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as redesignated under section #djd of this ,act1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking housing and military unaccompanied housing and inserting housing1 military unaccompanied housing1 and ,coast ,guard child development center facilities2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking housing and military unaccompanied housing and inserting housing1 military unaccompanied housing1 and ,coast ,guard child development center facilities2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by striking housing or military unaccompanied housing and inserting housing1 military unaccompanied housing1 or ,coast ,guard child development center facilities4 7c7 ,coast ,guard housing fund ,section #fhc of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as redesignated under section #djd of this ,act1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by striking housing or military unaccompanied housing and inserting housing1 military unaccompanied housing1 or ,coast ,guard child development center facilities2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#c71 by striking housing and military unaccompanied housing and inserting housing1 military unaccompanied housing1 and ,coast ,guard child development center facilities2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking housing and military unaccompanied housing and inserting housing1 military unaccompanied housing1 and ,coast ,guard child development center facilities4 7d7 ,definitions ,section #fhj of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#f71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b71 as redesignated1 the following3 7#a7 ,the term ,coast ,guard child development center facilities means buildings and ancillary supporting facilities constructed and maintained by the ,coast ,guard to provide child care services for members of the ,coast ,guard4 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b71 as redesignated1 by striking housing and military unaccompanied housing and inserting housing1 military unaccompanied housing1 and ,coast ,guard child development center facilities2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#c71 as redesignated1 by striking housing and military unaccompanied housing and inserting housing1 military unaccompanied housing1 and ,coast ,guard child development center facilities4 #djf4 ,heavy polar icebreaker design and construction 7a7 ,competitive bidding authority ,notwithstanding the requirement of section #ccaf7;a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code regarding classification services for vessels owned by the ,united ,states ,government1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard1 consistent with the requirements of chapter #ae of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 and other applicable ,federal law1 as a part of any project or program established for the acquisition of #a or more new heavy polar icebreakers for the ,coast ,guard1 may solicit bids and proposals and enter into contracts that include the provision of classification services by any classification society to which the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating has delegated the authority to provide those services for vessels not owned by the ,united ,states ,government4 7b7 ,limitation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating may not expend amounts appropriated for the ,coast ,guard for any of fiscal years #bjae through #bjbd1 for-- 7,a7 design activities related to a capability of a ,polar-,class ,icebreaker that is based 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 #djg4 ,forward operating facilities ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating is authorized to construct or lease hangar1 berthing1 and messing facilities in the ,arctic ,region and ,bering ,sea-,aleutian ,islands operating area4 ,the facilities shall-- 7#a7 support aircraft maintenance1 including exhaust ventilation1 heat1 engine wash system1 head facilities1 fuel1 ground support services1 and electrical power2 7#b7 provide shelter for both current helicopter assets and those projected to be located at ,air ,station ,kodiak1 ,alaska1 for at least #bj years2 and 7#c7 provide berthing and messing facilities for maintenance and aircrew personnel4 #djh4 ,enhanced national response capability 7a7 ,in general ,section #caa of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#bc7-- 7,a7 by striking ,unit each place it appears and inserting ,functions2 and 7,b7 by striking established and inserting maintained2 7#b7 in subsection 7j77#b71 by striking ,national response unit through acting through the ,national ,response ,unit and inserting the following3 ,national response functions ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating-- 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7j77#d77;,c77vi71 by striking 1 and into operating procedures of the ,national ,response ,unit4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #dbjb7;b7 of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 respectively4 #dji4 ,updates to fines and penalties 7a7 ,aids to navigation and false distress messages ,chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #hc1 by striking #ajj and inserting #a1ejj2 7#b7 in section #hd1 by striking #ejj and inserting #e1jjj2 7#c7 in section #he1 by striking #ajj and inserting #a1ejj2 and 7#d7 in section #hh7;c77#b71 by striking #e1jjj and inserting #aj1jjj4 7b7 ,coast ,guard ensigns and pennants ,section #fch7;b7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #e1jjj and inserting #ej1jjj4 7c7 ,unauthorized use of words ,coast ,guard ,section #fci of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #a1jjj and inserting #aj1jjj4 #daj4 ,technical amendment2 ,coast ,guard ,academy charges and fees for attendance ,section #aig7;b7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking of ,homeland ,security4 ,v ,shipping and navigation #eja4 ,prompt intergovernmental notice of marine casualties ,section #faja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,notice to ,state and tribal governments 7#a7 ,requirement to notify ,not later than #bd hours after receiving notice of a reportable marine casualty under this section1 the ,secretary shall report the marine casualty to the designated official of-- 7,a7 each appropriate ,state agency of a ,state2 and 7,b7 each tribal government of an ,indian tribe 7as defined in section #ajb of the ,federally ,recognized ,indian ,tribe ,list ,act of #aiid 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dgi;a77 that has jurisdiction concurrent with the ,united ,states or is adjacent to waters in which the marine casualty occurred4 7#b7 ,designated official ,each ,state and tribal government referred to in paragraph 7#a7 shall identify for the ,secretary the designated official to receive a report under paragraph 7#a74 4 #ejb4 ,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 #ejc4 ,protection and fair treatment of seafarers 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #aaa of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aaaac4 ,protection and fair treatment of seafarers 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section shall be to ensure the protection and fair treatment of seafarers4 7b7 ,special fund 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,treasury a special fund known as the ,support of ,seafarers ,fund4 7#b7 ,use of amounts in fund ,the amounts deposited into the ,fund shall be available to the ,secretary1 without fiscal year limitation-- 7,a7 to pay necessary support under subsection 7c77#a72 and 7,b7 to reimburse a shipowner for necessary support for the duration of a seafarer's involvement in an investigation under subsection 7c77#b74 7#c7 ,amounts credited to fund ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,fund may receive-- 7,a7 any moneys ordered to be paid to the ,fund in the form of community service under section #h;,b#a4c of the ,united ,states ,sentencing ,guidelines ,manual or to the extent permitted under paragraph 7#d72 and 7,b7 amounts reimbursed or recovered under subsection 7e74 7#d7 ,prerequisite for community service credits ,the ,fund may receive credits under paragraph 7#c77;,a7 if the unobligated balance of the ,fund is less than #e1jjj1jjj4 7#e7 ,authorization of appropriation ,there is authorized to be appropriated1 from the ,fund1 for each fiscal year such sums as may be necessary for the purposes set forth in paragraph 7#b74 7#f7 ,report required 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress1 concurrent with the ,president's budget submission for a given fiscal year1 a report that describes-- 7i7 the amounts credited to the ,fund under paragraph 7#c7 for the preceding fiscal year2 7ii7 in detail1 the activities for which amounts were charged2 and 7iii7 the projected level of expenditures from the ,fund for the upcoming fiscal year1 based on-- 7,i7 on-going activities2 and 7,,ii7 new cases1 derived from historic data4 7,b7 ,exception ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply to obligations during the first fiscal year during which amounts are credited to the ,fund4 7#g7 ,fund manager ,the ,secretary shall designate a ,fund manager who shall-- 7,a7 ensure the visibility and accountability of transactions utilizing the ,fund2 7,b7 prepare the report under paragraph 7#f72 7,c7 monitor the unobligated balance of the ,fund2 and 7,d7 provide notice to the ,secretary and the ,attorney ,general whenever the unobligated balance of the ,fund is less than #e1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,authority ,the ,secretary may-- 7#a7 pay1 from amounts appropriated from the ,fund1 necessary support of-- 7,a7 a seafarer that-- 7i7 enters1 remains1 or is paroled into the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 is involved in an investigation1 reporting1 documentation1 or adjudication of any matter that is related to the administration or enforcement of any treaty1 law1 or regulation by the ,coast ,guard2 and 7,b7 a seafarer that the ,secretary determines was abandoned in the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 reimburse1 from amounts appropriated from the ,fund1 a shipowner that has provided necessary support of a seafarer who has been paroled into the ,united ,states to facilitate an investigation1 reporting1 documentation1 or adjudication of any matter that is related to the administration or enforcement of any treaty1 law1 or regulation by the ,coast ,guard1 for the costs of necessary support if the ,secretary determines that reimbursement is necessary to avoid serious injustice4 7d7 ,limitation ,nothing in this section shall be construed-- 7#a7 to create a right1 benefit1 or entitlement to necessary support2 or 7#b7 to compel the ,secretary to pay or reimburse the cost of necessary support4 7e7 ,reimbursement2 recovery 7#a7 ,in general ,a shipowner shall reimburse the ,fund an amount equal to the total amount paid from the ,fund for necessary support of a seafarer plus a surcharge of #be percent of the total amount if-- 7,a7 the shipowner-- 7i7 during the course of an investigation1 reporting1 documentation1 or adjudication of any matter that the ,coast ,guard referred to a ,united ,states ,attorney or the ,attorney ,general1 fails to provide necessary support of a seafarer who was paroled into the ,united ,states to facilitate the investigation1 reporting1 documentation1 or adjudication2 and 7ii7 subsequently receives a criminal penalty2 or 7,b7 the shipowner1 under any circumstance1 abandons a seafarer in the ,united ,states1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,enforcement ,if a shipowner fails to reimburse the ,fund under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 proceed in rem against the vessel on which the affected seafarer served in the ,federal district court for the district in which the vessel is found2 and 7,b7 withhold or revoke the clearance required under section #fjaje of any vessel of the shipowner wherever the vessel is found4 7#c7 ,remedy ,a vessel may obtain clearance from the ,secretary after it is withheld or revoked under paragraph 7#b77;,b7 if the shipowner reimburses the ,fund the amount required under paragraph 7#a74 7f7 ,bond and surety 7#a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary may require a bond or a surety satisfactory as an alternative to withholding or revoking clearance under subsection 7e7 if1 in the opinion of the ,secretary1 the bond or surety satisfactory is necessary to facilitate an investigation1 reporting1 documentation1 or adjudication of any matter that is related to the administration or enforcement of any treaty1 law1 or regulation by the ,coast ,guard4 7#b7 ,surety corporations ,a surety corporation may provide a bond or surety satisfactory under paragraph 7#a7 if the surety corporation is authorized by the ,secretary of the ,treasury under section #icje of title #ca to provide surety bonds under section #icjd of title #ca4 7#c7 ,application ,the authority to require a bond or surety satisfactory or to request the withholding or revocation of the clearance under subsection 7e7 applies to any investigation1 reporting1 documentation1 or adjudication of any matter that is related to the administration or enforcement of any treaty1 law1 or regulation by the ,coast ,guard4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,abandons2 abandoned ,the term abandons or abandoned means-- 7,a7 a shipowner's unilateral severance of ties with a seafarer2 or 7,b7 a shipowner's failure to provide necessary support of a seafarer4 7#b7 ,fund ,the term ,fund means the ,support of ,seafarers ,fund established under this section4 7#c7 ,necessary support ,the term necessary support means normal wages1 lodging1 subsistence1 clothing1 medical care 7including hospitalization71 repatriation1 and any other expense the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#d7 ,seafarer ,the term seafarer means an alien crewman who is employed or engaged in any capacity on board a vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states4 ,a seafarer is a claimant for the purposes of section #cjeji of this title4 7#e7 ,shipowner ,the term shipowner means an individual or entity that owns1 has an ownership interest in1 or operates a vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states4 7#f7 ,vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states ,the term vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states has the meaning given the term in section #gjejb7;c71 except that it excludes-- 7,a7 a vessel-- 7i7 that is owned by the ,united ,states1 a ,state or political subdivision thereof1 or a foreign nation2 and 7ii7 that is not engaged in commerce2 and 7,b7 a bareboat-- 7i7 that is chartered and operated by the ,united ,states1 a ,state or political subdivision thereof1 or a foreign nation2 and 7ii7 that is not engaged in commerce4 7h7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary may prescribe regulations to implement this section4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents for chapter #aaa of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aaaab the following3 #aaaac4 ,protection and fair treatment of seafarers4 4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,support of ,seafarers ,fund #a1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjae and #bjaf4 #ejd4 ,vessel requirements for notices of arrival and departure and automatic identification system 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall publish a final rule implementing the proposed rule ,vessel ,requirements for ,notices of ,arrival and ,departure1 and ,automatic ,identification ,system 7#gc ,fed4 ,reg4 #gfbie74 7b7 ,rule of construction ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall ensure1 with respect to a final rule issued under subsection 7a71 that any notice of arrival or notice of departure requirement in the final rule applies to vessels in a manner consistent with the regulations promulgated under section #aji7;a7 of the ,security and ,accountability for ,every ,port ,act of #bjjf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abbc note7 and with section #gjd of the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjab 7#abf ,stat4 #aehj74 #eje4 ,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 permitting process by which an operator of a marine exchange or other non-,federal vessel traffic information service may apply for permission to use the automatic identification system to transmit weather1 ice1 and other important navigation safety information to vessels4 #ejf4 ,prompt publication of oil spill information 7a7 ,in general ,in any response to an oil spill in which the ,coast ,guard serves as the ,federal on-scene coordinator leading a unified command1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall publish1 on a publicly accessible website1 all written incident action plans prepared and approved as a part of the response to the oil spill4 7b7 ,timeliness and duration ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall-- 7#a7 publish each incident action plan under subsection 7a7 promptly after the incident action plan is approved for implementation by the unified command1 but not later than #ab hours after the beginning of the operational period for which the plan is prepared2 and 7#b7 ensure that each incident action plan under subsection 7a7 remains publicly accessible on the website under subsection 7a7 for the duration of the response to the applicable oil spill4 7c7 ,redaction of personal information ,the ,commandant may redact information from an incident action plans published under subsection 7a7 to the extent necessary to comply with applicable privacy laws and other laws regarding the protection of personal information4 #ejg4 ,area contingency plans ,section #caa7;j77#d7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7;j77#d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 1 and of tribal governments of ,indian tribes 7as defined in section #ajb of the ,federally ,recognized ,indian ,tribe ,list ,act of #aiid 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dgi;a77 after and local agencies2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii7-- 7,a7 by striking and local and inserting 1 local1 and tribal2 and 7,b7 by striking wildlife2 and inserting wildlife1 including advance planning with respect to the closing and reopening of fishing grounds following a discharge22 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,b77iii71 by striking and local and inserting 1 local1 and tribal2 and 7#d7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,a7 in clause 7iv71 by inserting and tribal governments of ,indian tribes after local agencies12 7,b7 by redesignating clauses 7vii7 and 7viii7 as clauses 7viii7 and 7ix71 respectively2 and 7,c7 by inserting after clause 7vi7 the following3 7vii7 develop a framework for advance planning and decisionmaking with respect to the closing and reopening of fishing grounds following a discharge1 including protocols and standards for the closing and reopening of fishing areas2 4 #ejh4 ,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 include information from the facility response plan prepared for the mobile offshore drilling unit regarding the planned response to a worst case discharge1 and to a threat of such a discharge4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,mobile offshore drilling unit ,the term mobile offshore drilling unit has the meaning given the 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 the 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 ,,vi ,miscellaneous #fja4 ,waivers 7a7 ,f_/,v ,western ,challenger ,notwithstanding sections #abaab and #abacb and chapter #eea of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating may issue a license under chapter #aba for the ,f_/,v ,,western ,,challenger 7,,imo number #echhajh74 7b7 ,john ,craig 7#a7 ,exemption ,section #hijb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to the vessel ,,john ,,craig 7,united ,states official number #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 ,the exemption under 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 #fjb4 ,inflationary adjustment for ,regional ,citizens' ,advisory ,council ,section #ejjb7k77#c7 of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgcb7k77#c77 is amended by striking not more than #a1jjj1jjj and inserting not less than #a1djj1jjj4