,,ii #aadth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #afaa ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,june #ah1 #bjae,mr4 ,thune 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,nelson1 ,mr4 ,rubio1 ,mr4 ,booker1 and ,mr4 ,sullivan7 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 #bjaf and #bjag1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjae4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,,title ,i--,authorizations ,sec4 #aja4 ,authorizations4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,conforming amendments4 ,,title ,,ii--,coast ,guard ,sec4 #bja4 ,vice ,commandant4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,vice admirals4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,professional development4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,senior enlisted member continuation boards4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,coast ,guard member pay4 ,sec4 #bjf4 ,recall4 ,sec4 #bjg4 ,exchange of medical goods and services4 ,sec4 #bjh4 ,coast ,guard remission of indebtedness4 ,sec4 #bji4 ,coast ,guard communities4 ,sec4 #baj4 ,major acquisition programs4 ,sec4 #baa4 ,major acquisitions assessment4 ,sec4 #bab4 ,polar ,icebreakers4 ,sec4 #bac4 ,participation of the ,coast ,guard ,academy in ,federal1 ,state1 or other educational research grants4 ,sec4 #bad4 ,venue4 ,sec4 #bae4 ,national ,coast ,guard ,museum4 ,sec4 #baf4 ,investigations4 ,sec4 #bag4 ,technical and clerical amendments to title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,,title ,,iii--,shipping and ,navigation ,sec4 #cja4 ,whistleblower protections4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,maritime drug law enforcement4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,carriage of liquid dangerous cargo4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,maritime transportation of hazardous material4 ,sec4 #cje4 ,recreational vessel operator education4 ,sec4 #cjf4 ,nondisclosure of certain information4 ,sec4 #cjg4 ,higher volume port area regulatory definition change4 ,sec4 #cjh4 ,recognition of port security assessments conducted by other entities4 ,sec4 #cji4 ,model years for recreational vessels4 ,sec4 #caj4 ,recreational vessel engine weights4 ,sec4 #caa4 ,vessel replacement4 ,sec4 #cab4 ,fishing vessel and fish tender vessel certification4 ,sec4 #cac4 ,title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 technical corrections4 ,,title ,,iv--,federal ,maritime ,commission ,sec4 #dja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,duties of the chairman4 ,,title ,v--,sportfish restoration and recreational boating safety reauthorization ,sec4 #eja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #ejc4 ,division of annual appropriations4 ,sec4 #ejd4 ,extension of exception to limitation on transfers to fund4 ,sec4 #eje4 ,recreational boating safety allocations4 ,sec4 #ejf4 ,recreational boating safety4 ,sec4 #ejg4 ,national ,boating ,safety ,advisory ,council4 ,sec4 #ejh4 ,plan evaluation4 ,sec4 #eji4 ,report to ,congress4 ,,title ,,vi--,conveyance of ,coast ,guard property ,subtitle ,a--,conveyance of ,coast ,guard property in ,point ,spencer1 ,alaska ,sec4 #fja4 ,findings4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #fjc4 ,authority to convey land in ,point ,spencer4 ,sec4 #fjd4 ,port ,coordination ,advisory ,council for ,point ,spencer4 ,sec4 #fje4 ,waiver4 ,subtitle ,b--,other conveyance of ,coast ,guard property ,sec4 #faa4 ,conveyance of ,coast ,guard property in ,point ,reyes ,station1 ,california4 ,sec4 #fab4 ,conveyance of ,coast ,guard property in ,tok1 ,alaska4 ,,title ,,vii--,miscellaneous ,sec4 #gja4 ,interagency ,coordinating ,committee on ,oil ,pollution ,research4 ,sec4 #gjb4 ,accident and incident notification4 ,sec4 #gjc4 ,technical corrections relating to bridges4 ,sec4 #gjd4 ,international port and facility inspection coordination4 ,sec4 #gje4 ,reports4 ,sec4 #gjf4 ,safe vessel operation in the ,great ,lakes4 ,sec4 #gjg4 ,coastwise endorsement4 ,sec4 #gjh4 ,international ,ice ,patrol4 ,i ,authorizations #aja4 ,authorizations 7a7 ,in general ,title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,,iii ,coast ,guard ,authorizations and ,reports to ,congress ,chap4,sec4#bg4;,authorizations#bgja #bi4,reports#bija #bg ,authorizations ,sec4#bgjb4 ,authorization of appropriations4#bgjd4 ,authorized levels of military strength and training4 #bgjb4 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years #bjaf and #bjag for necessary expenses of the ,coast ,guard as follows3 7#a7 ,for the operation and maintenance of the ,coast ,guard1 not otherwise provided for-- 7,a7 #f1iha1jcf1jjj for fiscal year #bjaf2 and 7,b7 #f1iha1jcf1jjj for fiscal year #bjag4 7#b7 ,for the acquisition1 construction1 renovation1 and improvement of aids to navigation1 shore facilities1 vessels1 and aircraft1 including equipment related thereto1 and for maintenance1 rehabilitation1 lease1 and operation of facilities and equipment-- 7,a7 #a1edf1ddh1jjj for fiscal year #bjaf2 and 7,b7 #a1edf1ddh1jjj for fiscal year #bjag4 7#c7 ,for the ,coast ,guard ,reserve program1 including operations and maintenance of the program1 personnel and training costs1 equipment1 and services-- 7,a7 #adj1jaf1jjj for fiscal year #bjaf2 and 7,b7 #adj1jaf1jjj for fiscal year #bjag4 7#d7 ,for the environmental compliance and restoration functions of the ,coast ,guard under chapter #ai of this title-- 7,a7 #af1gja1jjj for fiscal year #bjaf2 and 7,b7 #af1gja1jjj for fiscal year #bjag4 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 and for maintenance1 rehabilitation1 lease1 and operation of facilities and equipment-- 7,a7 #ai1hij1jjj for fiscal year #bjaf2 and 7,b7 #ai1hij1jjj for fiscal year #bjag4 #bgjd4 ,authorized levels of military strength and training 7a7 ,active duty strength ,the ,coast ,guard is authorized an end-of-year strength for active duty personnel of #dc1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjaf and #bjag4 7b7 ,military training student loads ,the ,coast ,guard is authorized average military training student loads for each of fiscal years #bjaf and #bjag 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 #bi ,reports ,sec4 4 7b7 ,requirement for prior authorization of appropriations ,section #ffb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating such section as section #bgja2 7#b7 by transferring such section to appear before section #bgjb of such title 7as added by subsection 7a7 of this section72 and 7#c7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,for the operation and maintenance of the ,coast ,guard1 not otherwise provided for4 7#b7 ,for the acquisition1 construction1 renovation1 and improvement of aids to navigation1 shore facilities1 vessels1 and aircraft1 including equipment related thereto1 and for maintenance1 rehabilitation1 lease1 and operation of facilities and equipment4 7#c7 ,for the ,coast ,guard ,reserve program1 including operations and maintenance of the program1 personnel and training costs1 equipment1 and services4 7#d7 ,for the environmental compliance and restoration functions of the ,coast ,guard under chapter #ai of this title4 7#e7 ,for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation of technologies1 materials1 and human factors directly related to improving the performance of the ,coast ,guard4 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 ,program4 4 7c7 ,authorization of personnel end strengths ,section #ffa of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating such section as section #bgjc2 and 7#b7 by transferring such section to appear before section #bgjd of such title 7as added by subsection 7a7 of this section74 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,transmission of annual ,coast ,guard authorization request ,section #ffb;a of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating such section as section #bija2 7,b7 by transferring such section to appear as the first section in chapter #bi of such title 7as added by subsection 7a7 of this section72 and 7,c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking described in section #ffa and inserting described in section #bgjc2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking described in section #ffb and inserting described in section #bgja4 7#b7 ,capital investment plan ,section #ffc of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating such section as section #bijb2 and 7,b7 by transferring such section to appear after section #bija of such title 7as so redesignated and transferred by paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection74 7#c7 ,major acquisitions ,section #efi;a of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating such section as section #bijc2 7,b7 by transferring such section to appear after section #bijb of such title 7as so redesignated and transferred by paragraph 7#b7 of this subsection72 and 7,c7 in subsection 7c77#b7 by striking of this subchapter4 7e7 ,additional submissions ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives-- 7#a7 each plan required under section #bijd of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section2 7#b7 each plan required under section #bijc7;e7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #bjf of this ,act2 7#c7 each plan required under section #bijb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as redesignated by subsection 7d7 of this section2 and 7#d7 each mission need statement required under section #efi of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ajb4 ,conforming amendments 7a7 ,analysis for title #ad ,the analysis for title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding after the item relating to part ,,ii the following3 ,,iii4,coast ,guard ,authorizations and ,reports to ,congress#bgja 4 7b7 ,analysis for chapter #ae ,the analysis for chapter #ae of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #efi;a4 7c7 ,analysis for chapter #ag ,the analysis for chapter #ag of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the items relating to sections #ffa1 #ffb1 #ffb;a1 and #ffc4 7d7 ,analysis for chapter #bg ,the analysis for chapter #bg of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #aja7;a7 of this ,act1 is amended by inserting-- 7#a7 before the item relating to section #bgjb the following3 #bgja4 ,requirement for prior authorization of appropriations4 2 and 7#b7 before the item relating to section #bgjd the following3 #bgjc4 ,authorization of personnel end strengths4 4 7e7 ,analysis for chapter #bi ,the analysis for chapter #bi of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #aja7;a7 of this ,act1 is amended by adding after ,sec4 the following3 #bija4 ,transmission of annual ,coast ,guard authorization request4#bijb4 ,capital investment plan4#bijc4 ,major acquisitions4 4 7f7 ,mission need statement ,section #efi7;b7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking in section #efi;a7e7 and inserting in section #bijc2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking under section #ffc7;a77#a7 and inserting under section #bijb7;a77#a74 ,,ii ,coast ,guard #bja4 ,vice ,commandant 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #c of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #da1 by striking an admiral1 and inserting admirals22 7#b7 in section #dg1 by striking vice admiral in the fourth sentence and inserting admiral2 and 7#c7 in section #ea-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking inserting admiral or before vice admiral12 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting admiral or before vice admiral1 both places it appears2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7c71 by inserting admiral or before vice admiral14 7b7 ,treatment of incumbent2 transition ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the officer who1 on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 is serving as ,vice ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard-- 7#a7 shall continue to serve as ,vice ,commandant2 7#b7 shall have the grade of admiral with pay and allowances of that grade2 and 7#c7 shall not be required to be reappointed by reason of the enactment of this ,act4 #bjb4 ,vice admirals ,section #ej of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following new paragraph 7#a73 7#a7 ,the ,president may-- 7,a7 designate1 within the ,coast ,guard1 no more than #e positions of importance and responsibility that shall be held by officers who1 while so serving1 shall have the grade of vice admiral1 with the pay and allowances of that grade1 and shall perform such duties as the ,commandant may prescribe 7and if the ,president designates #e such positions1 #a position shall be the ,chief of ,staff of the ,coast ,guard72 and 7,b7 designate within the ,executive branch1 other than within the ,coast ,guard1 positions of importance and responsibility that shall be held by officers who1 while so serving1 shall have the grade of vice admiral1 with the pay and allowances of that grade4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a71 by striking under paragraph 7#a7 and inserting under paragraph 7#a77;,a72 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,d72 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following3 7,c7 at the discretion of the ,secretary1 while awaiting orders after being relieved from the position1 beginning on the day the officer is relieved from the position1 but not for more than #fj days2 and 4 #bjc4 ,professional development 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that toxic leadership can have an adverse effect on subordinates and the service1 and result in degraded mission performance and the ,coast ,guard should develop policies consistent with those of the ,department of ,defense to prevent1 identify1 and correct toxic leadership4 7b7 ,report on leadership development 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #aa of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding after section #dbh the following3 #dbi4 ,multirater assessment of certain personnel 7a7 ,multirater assessment of certain personnel 7#a7 ,in general ,commencing not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjae1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall develop and implement a plan to conduct every two years a multirater assessment for each of the following3 7,a7 ,each flag officer of the ,coast ,guard4 7,b7 ,each member of the ,senior ,executive ,staff of the ,coast ,guard4 7,c7 ,each officer of the ,coast ,guard nominated for promotion to the grade of captain4 7#b7 ,post-assessment elements ,following an assessment of an individual pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the individual shall be provided appropriate post-assessment counseling and leadership coaching4 7b7 ,report on leadership development ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjae1 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 report on the feasibility of including a multirater assessment as part of the personnel development programs of the ,coast ,guard4 ,the report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the feasibility of-- 7,a7 all officers 7other than officers covered by subsection 7a77 completing a multirater assessment2 7,b7 all members 7other than officers covered by subsection 7a77 in command positions completing a multirater assessment2 7,c7 all enlisted members in a supervisory position completing a multirater assessment2 and 7,d7 members completing periodic multirater assessments4 7#b7 ,such recommendations as the ,commandant considers appropriate for the implementation or expansion of a multirater assessment in the personnel development programs of the ,coast ,guard4 7#c7 ,an overview of each of the current leadership development courses of the ,coast ,guard1 an assessment of the feasibility of the expansion of any such course1 and a description of the resources1 if any1 required to expand such courses4 7#d7 ,an assessment on the state of leadership training in the ,coast ,guard1 and recommendations on the implementation of a policy to combat toxic leadership including-- 7,a7 a description of methods that will be used by the ,coast ,guard to identify1 monitor1 and counsel individuals who may be identified as toxic leaders2 7,b7 the implementation of toxic leadership recognition training 7in self and others72 7,c7 the establishment of procedures for the administrative separation of toxic leaders2 and 7,d7 a description of the resources needed to implement this section4 7c7 ,multirater assessment defined ,in this section1 the term multirater assessment means a review that seeks opinion from members senior to the reviewee and the peers and subordinates of the reviewee4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #aa of such title is amended by inserting after the item related to section #dbh the following new item3 ,sec4 #dbi4 ,multirater assessment of certain personnel4 4 7c7 ,training course on workings of ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #c of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #fj4 ,training course on workings of ,congress 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjae1 the ,commandant1 in consultation with the civilian and permanent commissioned teaching staff of the ,department of ,humanities at the ,coast ,guard ,academy and such other individuals and organizations as the ,commandant considers appropriate1 shall develop an annual training course for all ,coast ,guard flag officers newly appointed or assigned to billets in the ,national ,capital ,region and all ,coast ,guard senior executive service personnel employed in the ,national ,capital ,region to educate them on the workings of ,congress4 7b7 ,course subject matter ,the training course required by this section shall cover a variety of subjects related to ,congress and the ,federal legislative process1 including-- 7#a7 the history and structure of ,congress and the committee systems of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 including the functions and responsibilities of the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 7#b7 the documents used by ,congress1 including bills1 resolutions1 committee reports1 and conference reports1 and the purposes they serve2 7#c7 the legislative processes of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 including similarities and differences between the two processes2 7#d7 the roles of ,members of ,congress and congressional staff in the legislative process2 7#e7 the congressional budget process2 7#f7 the congressional authorization-appropriation process2 7#g7 the ,senate advice and consent process for presidential nominees2 7#h7 the ,senate advice and consent process for treaty ratification2 7#i7 the concept and underlying purposes of congressional oversight2 and 7#aj7 best practices that promote effective and successful interactions with ,congress4 7c7 ,lecturers and panelists 7#a7 ,outside experts ,the ,commandant shall ensure that not less than #fj percent of the lecturers1 panelists1 and other individuals providing education and instruction as part of the training course required by this section are experts on ,congress and the ,federal legislative process who are not employed by the executive branch of the ,federal ,government1 such as the ,congressional ,research ,service4 7#b7 ,authority ,to accept pro bono services ,in satisfying the requirement under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commandant shall seek1 and is authorized to accept1 educational and instructional services of lecturers1 panelists1 and other individuals and organizations provided to the ,coast ,guard on a pro bono basis4 7d7 ,completion of required training 7#a7 ,current flag officers and employees ,a ,coast ,guard flag officer appointed or assigned to a billet in the ,national ,capital ,region on the date of the enactment of this section1 and a ,coast ,guard senior executive service employee employed in the ,national ,capital ,region on the date of the enactment of this section1 shall complete a training course that meets the requirements of this section within #fj days of the date on which the ,commandant completes the development of the training course4 7#b7 ,new flag officers and employees ,a ,coast ,guard flag officer who is newly appointed or assigned to a billet in the ,national ,capital ,region1 and a ,coast ,guard senior executive service employee who is newly employed in the ,national ,capital ,region1 shall complete a training course that meets the requirements of this section not later than #fj days after reporting for duty4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #d of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #fj4 ,training course on workings of ,congress4 4 #bjd4 ,senior enlisted member continuation boards 7a7 ,in general ,section #ceg of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsections 7a7 through 7h7 and subsection 7j72 7#b7 in subsection 7i71 by striking 7i74 7b7 ,conforming and clerical amendments 7#a7 ,heading amendment ,the heading of such section is amended to read as follows3 #ceg4 ,retirement of enlisted members3 increase in retired pay 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #aa of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #ceg and inserting the following new item3 #ceg4 ,retirement of enlisted members3 increase in retired pay4 4 #bje4 ,coast ,guard member pay 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the 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 alternative methods for notifying members of the ,coast ,guard of their monthly earnings4 ,the report shall include-- 7#a7 an assessment of the feasibility of providing members a monthly notification of their earnings1 categorized by pay and allowance type2 and 7#b7 a description and assessment of mechanisms that may be used to provide members with notification of their earnings1 categorized by pay and allowance type4 7b7 ,annual audit of pay and allowances of members undergoing permanent change of station 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #ac of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #eai4 ,annual audit of pay and allowances of members undergoing permanent change of station ,the ,commandant shall conduct each calendar year an audit of member pay and allowances for the members who transferred to new units during such calendar year4 ,the audit for a calendar year shall be completed by the end of the calendar year4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ac of such title is amended adding at the end the following new item3 #eai4 ,annual audit of pay and allowances of members undergoing permanent change of station4 4 #bjf4 ,recall 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #aa of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #dba the following new section3 #dba4 ,involuntary recall to active duty ,the ,commandant may recall a retired member of the ,coast ,guard who is subject to section #hjb of title #aj and order that member to active duty1 without the member's consent1 for the purpose of any of the following3 7#a7 ,a preliminary hearing under section #hcb of title #aj4 7#b7 ,trial by court-martial under chapter #dg of title #aj4 7#c7 ,nonjudicial punishment under section #hae of title #aj4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #aa of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #dba the following new item3 #dba;a4 ,involuntary recall to active duty4 4 #bjg4 ,exchange of medical goods and services ,notwithstanding section #ajhe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall1 in lieu of reimbursement1 transfer1 from amounts appropriated for the operating expenses of the ,coast ,guard1 an amount1 determined by the ,department of ,defense ,board of ,actuaries established pursuant to section #ahc of title #aj ,united ,states ,code1 that represents the value of care that the ,department of ,defense or a military department1 during the fiscal year in which funds are made available1 provides to a member or former member of the ,coast ,guard 7or a dependent of such member or former member74 #bjh4 ,coast ,guard remission of indebtedness 7a7 ,expansion of authority ,to remit indebtedness ,section #dfa of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #dfa4 ,remission of indebtedness ,the ,secretary may have remitted or cancelled any part of a person's indebtedness to the ,united ,states or any instrumentality of the ,united ,states if-- 7#a7 the indebtedness was incurred while the person served on active duty as a member of the ,coast ,guard2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary determines that remitting or cancelling the indebtedness is in the best interest of the ,united ,states4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ad of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #dfa and inserting the following new item3 #dfa4 ,remission of indebtedness4 4 #bji4 ,coast ,guard communities ,section #dji of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #aiih 7#ad ,u4,s4,c4 #fci note7 is amended by striking #ij days in the second sentence and inserting #cj days4 #baj4 ,major acquisition programs ,section #efi;a of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7f72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following new subsection 7e73 7e7 ,quarterly reports on risks of programs 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ae days after the end of each fiscal year quarter1 the ,commandant shall submit to the committees of ,congress specified in subsection 7a7 a report setting forth a current assessment of the risks associated with all current major acquisition programs4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report under this subsection shall set forth1 for each current major acquisition program1 the following3 7,a7 ,the top five current risks to such program4 7,b7 ,any failure of such program to demonstrate a key performance parameter or threshold during operational test and evaluation conducted during the fiscal year quarter preceding such report4 7,c7 ,whether there has been any decision during such fiscal year quarter to order full rate production before all key performance parameters or thresholds are met4 7,d7 ,whether there has been any breach of major acquisition program cost 7as defined by the ,major ,systems ,acquisition ,manual7 during such fiscal year quarter4 7,e7 ,whether there has been any breach of major acquisition program schedule 7as so defined7 during such fiscal year quarter4 4 #baa4 ,major acquisitions assessment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the 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 assesses the effect of any new major acquisition on the stated ,program of ,record and the ,capital ,investment ,plan of the ,coast ,guard4 ,the report shall include life-cycle funding requirements1 an assessment of impact on delivery dates of current acquisitions projects and programs1 an assessment of impact on planned construction or improvement projects1 and recommendations on funding levels necessary to simultaneously support any proposed and current acquisitions projects and programs4 #bab4 ,polar ,icebreakers 7a7 ,classification of ,polar ,icebreakers ,section #egc7;c7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a71 by inserting or ,polar ,icebreaker after ,national ,security ,cutter2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting or ,polar ,icebreaker after ,national ,security ,cutter4 7b7 ,incremental funding authority for ,polar ,class ,icebreakers ,in fiscal year #bjaf and each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard is granted the authority to enter into a contract or contracts for the acquisition of ,polar ,icebreakers and associated equipment using incremental funding4 7c7 ,polar ,sea materiel condition assessment and service life extension decision ,section #bbb of the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-bac2 #abf ,stat4 #aefj7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjae1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall-- 7#a7 complete a materiel condition assessment with respect to the ,polar ,sea2 7#b7 make a determination whether it is cost effective to reactivate the ,polar ,sea when compared with other options to provide icebreaking services as part of a strategy to maintain polar icebreaking services2 and 7#c7 submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representative and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate-- 7,a7 the assessment required under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 written notification of the determination required under paragraph 7#b74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7 by striking analysis and inserting written notification2 7#c7 by striking subsection 7c72 7#d7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 through 7h7 as subsections 7c7 through 7g71 respectively2 7#e7 in subsection 7c7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#d7 of this section7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking based on the analysis required2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by striking analysis and inserting written notification2 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,decommissioning ,if the ,secretary makes a determination under subsection 7a7 that it is not cost effective to reactivate the ,polar ,sea1 then1 not later than #ahj days after written notification of that determination is submitted under that subsection1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard may decommission the ,polar ,sea4 2 and 7,c7 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,result of no determination ,if the ,secretary does not make a determination under subsection 7a7 regarding whether it is cost effective to reactivate the ,polar ,sea1 then the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard may decommission the ,polar ,sea4 2 7#f7 in subsection 7d77#a7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#d7 of this section7 by striking analysis and inserting written notification2 and 7#g7 in subsection 7e7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#d7 of this section7 by striking in subsection 7d7 and inserting in subsection 7c74 #bac4 ,participation of the ,coast ,guard ,academy in ,federal1 ,state1 or other educational research grants ,section #aif of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7a7 ,in general4-- before ,notwithstanding2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,authority 7#a7 ,contract or cooperative agreement ,notwithstanding chapter #fc of title #ca and chapter #acg of title #aj1 the ,commandant may enter into a contract or cooperative agreement with a nonprofit organization1 described under section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of that ,code1 that the ,coast ,guard ,academy ,alumni ,association may establish for the purpose of supporting academic research and applying for and administering ,federal1 ,state1 or other educational research grants on behalf of the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law or policy to the contrary1 the ,commandant may enter such contract or cooperative agreement on a sole source basis4 7#b7 ,lease or license ,the ,commandant may enter into a lease or license with a nonprofit organization1 described under section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of that ,code1 that the ,coast ,guard ,academy ,alumni ,association may establish for the purpose of supporting academic research and applying for and administering ,federal1 ,state1 or other educational research grants on behalf of the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 7c7 ,use of ,coast ,guard personal property ,the ,commandant may allow a nonprofit organization1 described under section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of that ,code1 that the ,coast ,guard ,academy ,alumni ,association may establish to use1 at no cost1 personal property of the ,coast ,guard to assist the non-profit organization in supporting academic research and applying for and administering ,federal1 ,state1 or other educational research grants on behalf of the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 7d7 ,acceptance of support 7#a7 ,support received from a #eja7;c77#c7 nonprofit organization ,notwithstanding section #ic of this title1 the ,commandant may accept funds1 supplies1 and services from a nonprofit organization1 described under section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of that ,code1 that the ,coast ,guard ,academy ,alumni ,association may establish for the support of academic research and applying for and administering ,federal1 ,state1 or other educational research grants on behalf of the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 ,for purposes of this subsection1 employees or personnel of such nonprofit organization shall not be employees of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,limitation ,the ,commandant shall ensure that contributions under this subsection do not reflect unfavorably on the ability of the ,coast ,guard1 any of its employees1 or any member of the armed forces to carry out any responsibility or duty in a fair and objective manner1 or compromise the integrity or appearance of integrity of any program of the ,coast ,guard1 or any individual involved in such a program4 7e7 ,retention and use of funds ,funds received under this section may be retained for use in support of academic research and applying for and administering ,federal1 ,state1 or other educational research grants on behalf of the ,coast ,guard ,academy and shall remain available until expended4 7f7 ,conditions ,the authority provided in this section with respect to a nonprofit organization1 described under section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of that ,code1 that the ,coast ,guard ,academy ,alumni ,association may establish is valid only so long as such nonprofit organization continues to-- 7#a7 qualify as a nonprofit organization1 described under section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of that ,code1 and operates in accordance with this section1 the laws of the ,state of ,connecticut1 and the constitution and bylaws of the nonprofit organization2 and 7#b7 operate exclusively to support academic research and applying for and administering ,federal1 ,state1 or other educational research grants on behalf of the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 4 #bad4 ,venue ,section #caa7;d7 of the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfa7;d77 is amended by striking the second sentence and inserting ,in the case of ,hawaii or any possession of the ,united ,states in the ,pacific ,ocean1 the appropriate court is the ,united ,states ,district ,court for the ,district of ,hawaii1 except that in the case of ,guam and ,wake ,island1 the appropriate court is the ,united ,states ,district ,court for the ,district of ,guam1 and in the case of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 the appropriate court is the ,united ,states ,district ,court for the ,district of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands44 #bae4 ,national ,coast ,guard ,museum ,section #ih of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 and 7d7 as subsections 7b7 and 7c71 respectively4 #baf4 ,investigations 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #aa of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #bjc7;b71 is further amended by adding after section #dbi the following3 #dcj4 ,investigations of ,flag ,officers and ,senior ,executive ,service ,the ,commandant shall consult with the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense anytime a report of allegations of misconduct are made against senior officials4 ,investigations into allegations of senior official misconduct shall be consistent with ,department of ,defense policies4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #aa of such title1 as amended by section #bjc7;b71 is further amended by inserting after the item related to section #dbi the following new item3 ,sec4 #dcj4 ,investigations of ,flag ,officers and ,senior ,executive ,service4 4 #bag4 ,technical and clerical amendments to title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code ,title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the table of chapters at the beginning of part ,i1 by striking ,coast ,guard in the item relating to chapter #ai2 7#b7 in section #df7;a71 by striking subsection and inserting section2 7#c7 in section #dg1 by striking the section heading and inserting the following new section heading3 #dg4 ,vice ,commandant2 appointment 2 7#d7 in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #i1 by striking ,safety in the item relating to section #aii and inserting safety2 7#e7 in section #dbg7;b77#b71 by striking this chapter and inserting chapter #fa of title #aj2 7#f7 in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ae1 by striking ,sec4 that follows the heading for subchapter ,,ii2 7#g7 in section #eha7e77;,b71 by striking #cjj1jjj1jjjj1 and inserting #cjj1jjj1jjj12 7#h7 in section #fcg7;c77#c71 by inserting it is before any in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a72 7#i7 in section #fda7;d77#c71 by striking ,guard1 installation and inserting ,guard installation2 7#aj7 in section #fia7;c77#c71 by striking state and inserting ,state2 7#aa7 in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ba-- 7,a7 by striking reserve in the item relating to section #gji and inserting ,reserve2 and 7,b7 by striking from active in the item relating to section #gdj and inserting from an active2 7#ab7 in section #gdb7;c71 by striking subsection 7a7and and inserting subsections 7a7 and2 7#ac7 in section #hba7;b77#a71 by striking #bf and inserting #aga2 and 7#ad7 in section #hbc;a7b77#a71 by striking #bf and inserting #aga4 ,,iii ,shipping and ,navigation #cja4 ,whistleblower protections ,subparagraph 7,a7 of section #baad7;a77#a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7,a7 the seaman in good faith has reported or is about to report to the ,coast ,guard1 another appropriate ,federal department or agency1 the vessel owner1 the vessel operator1 or the seaman's employer that the seaman believes that a violation of a maritime safety or maritime environmental protection law or regulation prescribed under that law or regulation has occurred2 4 #cjb4 ,maritime drug law enforcement 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #gje of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #gjeji4 ,destruction of evidence during maritime counter-drug operations 7a7 ,in general ,whoever1 while on board a vessel used to commit1 or to facilitate the commission of1 an offense under section #gjejc of this title1 knowingly or intentionally destroys 7including jettisoning any item or scuttling1 burning1 or hastily cleaning a vessel71 or attempts or conspires to destroy1 property that is subject to forfeiture under section #eaa7;a7 of the ,comprehensive ,drug ,abuse ,prevention and ,control ,act of #aigj 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hha7;a77 shall be fined in accordance with section #cega of title #ah1 imprisoned not more than #ae years1 or both4 7b7 ,prima facie evidence of violation ,practices commonly recognized as smuggling tactics may provide prima facie evidence of intent to use a vessel to commit1 or to facilitate the commission of1 an offense under section #gjejc of this title1 even in the absence of controlled substances aboard the vessel4 ,the following indicia1 among others1 may be considered1 in the totality of the circumstances1 to be prima facie evidence that a vessel is intended to be used to commit1 or to facilitate the commission of1 such an offense3 7#a7 ,the construction or adaptation of the vessel in a manner that facilitates smuggling1 including-- 7,a7 the configuration of the vessel to ride low in the water or present a low hull profile to avoid being detected visually or by radar2 7,b7 the presence of any compartment or equipment that is built or fitted out for smuggling1 not including items such as a safe or lock-box reasonably used for the storage of personal valuables2 7,c7 the presence of an auxiliary tank not installed in accordance with applicable law or installed in such a manner as to enhance the vessel's smuggling capability2 7,d7 the presence of engines that are excessively overpowered in relation to the design and size of the vessel2 7,e7 the presence of materials used to reduce or alter the heat or radar signature of the vessel and avoid detection2 7,f7 the presence of a camouflaging paint scheme1 or of materials used to camouflage the vessel1 to avoid detection2 or 7,g7 the display of false vessel registration numbers1 false indicia of vessel nationality1 false vessel name1 or false vessel homeport4 7#b7 ,the presence or absence of equipment1 personnel1 or cargo inconsistent with the type or declared purpose of the vessel4 7#c7 ,the presence of excessive fuel1 lube oil1 food1 water1 or spare parts1 inconsistent with legitimate vessel operation1 inconsistent with the construction or equipment of the vessel1 or inconsistent with the character of the vessel's stated purpose4 7#d7 ,the operation of the vessel without lights during times lights are required to be displayed under applicable law or regulation and in a manner of navigation consistent with smuggling tactics used to avoid detection by law enforcement authorities4 7#e7 ,the failure of the vessel to stop or respond or heave to when hailed by government authority1 especially where the vessel conducts evasive maneuvering when hailed4 7#f7 ,the declaration to government authority of false information about the vessel1 crew1 or voyage or the failure to identify the vessel by name or country of registration when requested to do so by government authority4 7#g7 ,the presence of controlled substance residue on the vessel1 on an item aboard the vessel1 or on an individual aboard the vessel1 of a quantity or other nature that reasonably indicates manufacturing or distribution activity4 7#h7 ,the use of petroleum products or other substances on the vessel to foil the detection of controlled substance residue4 7#i7 ,the presence of a controlled substance in the water in the vicinity of the vessel1 where given the currents1 weather conditions1 and course and speed of the vessel1 the quantity or other nature is such that it reasonably indicates that the controlled substance was transported in the subject vessel4 7c7 ,extension beyond territorial jurisdiction ,subsection 7a7 applies even though the act is committed outside the territorial jurisdiction of the ,united ,states4 #gjeaj4 ,maritime bulk cash smuggling 7a7 ,criminal offense ,whoever1 while aboard a vessel used to commit1 or to facilitate the commission of1 an offense under section #gjejc of this title1 or whoever1 while aboard a vessel outfitted for smuggling1 knowingly conceals1 attempts to conceal1 or conspires to conceal more than #ajj1jjj in currency or other monetary instruments on the person of such individual or in any conveyance1 article of luggage1 merchandise1 or other container1 or compartment of or aboard such vessel shall be fined in accordance with section #cega of title #ah1 imprisoned not more than #ae years1 or both4 7b7 ,prima facie evidence of violation ,practices commonly recognized as smuggling tactics may provide prima facie evidence of intent to use a vessel to commit1 or to facilitate the commission of1 an offense under section #gjejc of this title or prima facie evidence of a vessel outfitted for smuggling1 even in the absence of controlled substances aboard the vessel4 ,the following indicia1 among others1 may be considered1 in the totality of the circumstances1 to be prima facie evidence that a vessel is intended to be used to commit1 or to facilitate the commission of1 such an offense or is outfitted for smuggling3 7#a7 ,the construction or adaptation of the vessel in a manner that facilitates smuggling1 including-- 7,a7 the configuration of the vessel to ride low in the water or present a low hull profile to avoid being detected visually or by radar2 7,b7 the presence of any compartment or equipment that is built or fitted out for smuggling1 not including items such as a safe or lock-box reasonably used for the storage of personal valuables2 7,c7 the presence of an auxiliary tank not installed in accordance with applicable law or installed in such a manner as to enhance the vessel's smuggling capability2 7,d7 the presence of engines that are excessively overpowered in relation to the design and size of the vessel2 7,e7 the presence of materials used to reduce or alter the heat or radar signature of the vessel and avoid detection2 7,f7 the presence of a camouflaging paint scheme1 or of materials used to camouflage the vessel1 to avoid detection2 or 7,g7 the display of false vessel registration numbers1 false indicia of vessel nationality1 false vessel name1 or false vessel homeport4 7#b7 ,the presence or absence of equipment1 personnel1 or cargo inconsistent with the type or declared purpose of the vessel4 7#c7 ,the presence of excessive fuel1 lube oil1 food1 water1 or spare parts1 inconsistent with legitimate vessel operation1 inconsistent with the construction or equipment of the vessel1 or inconsistent with the character of the vessel's stated purpose4 7#d7 ,the operation of the vessel without lights during times lights are required to be displayed under applicable law or regulation and in a manner of navigation consistent with smuggling tactics used to avoid detection by law enforcement authorities4 7#e7 ,the failure of the vessel to stop or respond or heave to when hailed by government authority1 especially where the vessel conducts evasive maneuvering when hailed4 7#f7 ,the declaration to government authority of false information about the vessel1 crew1 or voyage or the failure to identify the vessel by name or country of registration when requested to do so by government authority4 7c7 ,forfeiture 7#a7 ,criminal forfeiture ,the court in imposing sentence for any violation of subsection 7a71 or any attempt or conspiracy to commit such violation1 shall order the defendant to forfeit all property1 real or personal1 involved in the offence and any property traceable thereto4 ,forfeitures under this paragraph shall be governed by the procedures established in section #dac of the ,controlled ,substances ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hec74 7#b7 ,civil forfeiture ,any property1 real or personal1 involved in a violation of subsection 7a71 or the attempt or a conspiracy to commit such violation1 and any property1 real or personal1 traceable to such violation or conspiracy1 may be seized and forfeited to the ,united ,states4 ,forfeitures under this paragraph shall be governed by the procedures governing civil forfeitures in money laundering cases pursuant to section #iha7;a77#a77;,a7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,extension beyond territorial jurisdiction ,subsection 7a7 applies even though the act is committed outside the territorial jurisdiction of the ,united ,states4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #gje of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #gjeji4 ,destruction of evidence during maritime counter-drug operations4#gjeaj4 ,maritime bulk cash smuggling4 4 #cjc4 ,carriage of liquid dangerous cargo ,section #cgjb7;c7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7c7 7#a7 ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 this chapter does not apply to a fishing or fish tender vessel of not more than #ejj gross tons as measured under section #adejb of this title1 or an alternate tonnage measured under section #adcjb of this title as prescribed by the ,secretary under section #adajd of this title when engaged only in the fishing industry4 7#b7 ,a vessel described in paragraph 7#a7 is subject to regulation by the ,secretary under this chapter if the vessel is carrying flammable or combustible liquid cargoes in bulk4 4 #cjd4 ,maritime transportation of hazardous material 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ea of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eabi4 ,maritime transportation of hazardous material ,for the purposes of enforcing this chapter1 the ,secretary and the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall establish policies and practices to ensure that the authorities set forth in this chapter are enforced in the same manner and to the same extent1 and the civil and criminal penalties are assessed or recommended in the same manner and to the same extent4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #eabi4 ,maritime ,transportation of ,hazardous ,material4 4 #cje4 ,recreational vessel operator education 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #aca of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #acaaa4 ,recreational vessel operator education 7a7 ,authority ,to ,develop ,model ,curriculum ,the ,secretary may develop and propose a model for a national recreational vessel training curriculum and education standards for operators of recreational vessels equipped with propulsion machinery of any kind4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the model curriculum developed under subsection 7a7 is to promote uniformity of boating safety awareness and education and improve reciprocity of recreational vessel operator certificates and licenses among the ,states4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #acaaa4 ,recreational vessel operator education4 4 #cjf4 ,nondisclosure of certain information 7a7 ,inapplicability of disclosure requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,the requirement to make information available under section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to-- 7,a7 a question from any examination for a merchant seamen license1 certificate1 or document that the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating is authorized to issue pursuant to title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 the answer to such question1 including any correct or incorrect answer that may be presented with such question2 and 7,c7 any quality or characteristic of such question1 including-- 7i7 the manner in which such question has been1 is1 or may be selected for an examination2 7ii7 the frequency of such selection2 and 7iii7 the frequency that an examinee correctly or incorrectly answered such question4 7#b7 ,statutory construction ,this section constitutes a specific exemption within the meaning of section #eeb7;b77#c7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,authority ,to ,release ,certain ,exam ,questions ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating is authorized1 for the purpose of exam preparation by the general public1 to release an exam question and answer that the ,secretary has retired1 is not presently on or part of an exam1 or that the ,secretary determines is appropriate for release4 7c7 ,examinations for merchant seaman licenses1 certificates1 and documents 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #ga of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #gaaf4 ,examinations for merchant seaman licenses1 certificates1 and documents 7a7 ,requirement for sample exams ,the ,secretary shall develop a sample merchant mariner exam and outline of merchant mariner exam topics on an annual basis4 7b7 ,public availability ,each sample exam and outline of topics developed under subsection 7a7 shall be readily available to the public4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #gaaf4 ,examinations for merchant seaman licenses1 certificates1 and documents4 4 7d7 ,disclosure to ,congress ,nothing in this section may be construed to authorize the withholding of information from an appropriate inspector general or the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 #cjg4 ,higher volume port area regulatory definition change 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7a7 of section #gaj of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-bha2 #abd ,stat4 #bihf7 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,higher volume ports 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the requirements of subparts ,d1 ,f1 and ,g of part #aee of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 that apply to the higher volume port area for the ,strait of ,juan de ,fuca at ,port ,angeles1 ,washington 7including any water area within #ej nautical miles seaward71 to and including ,puget ,sound1 shall be deemed to apply1 in the same manner1 and to the same extent1 to the ,strait of ,juan de ,fuca at ,cape ,flattery1 ,washington 7including any water area within #ej nautical miles seaward71 to and including ,puget ,sound4 7#b7 ,effective date ,this subsection shall take effect on the date of the enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjae4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,subsection 7b7 of such section is amended by striking the modification of the higher volume port area definition required by subsection 7a74 and inserting higher volume port requirements made applicable under subsection 7a744 #cjh4 ,recognition of port security assessments conducted by other entities ,section #gjajh of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,recognition of assessment conducted by other entities 7#a7 ,certification and treatment of assessments ,for the purposes of this section and section #gjaji1 the ,secretary may treat an assessment that a foreign government 7including1 for the purposes of this subsection1 an entity of or operating under the auspices of the ,european ,union7 or international organization has conducted as an assessment that the ,secretary has conducted for the purposes of subsection 7a71 provided that the ,secretary certifies that the foreign government or international organization has-- 7,a7 conducted the assessment in accordance with subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 provided the ,secretary with sufficient information pertaining to its assessment 7including1 but not limited to1 information on the outcome of the assessment74 7#b7 ,authorization to enter into an agreement ,for the purposes of this section and section #gjaji1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 may enter into an agreement with a foreign government 7including1 for the purposes of this subsection1 an entity of or operating under the auspices of the ,european ,union7 or international organization1 under which parties to the agreement-- 7,a7 conduct an assessment1 required under subsection 7a72 7,b7 share information pertaining to such assessment 7including1 but not limited to1 information on the outcome of the assessment72 or 7,c7 both4 7#c7 ,limitations ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to-- 7,a7 require the ,secretary to recognize an assessment that a foreign government or an international organization has conducted2 or 7,b7 limit the discretion or ability of the ,secretary to conduct an assessment under this section4 4 #cji4 ,model years for recreational vessels 7a7 ,in general ,section #dcjb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 7#a7 ,if in prescribing regulations under this section the ,secretary establishes a model year for recreational vessels and associated equipment1 such model year shall1 except as provided in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 begin on ,june #a of a year and end on ,july #ca of the following year2 and 7,b7 be designated by the year in which it ends4 7#b7 ,upon the request of a recreational vessel manufacturer to which this chapter applies1 the ,secretary may alter a model year for a model of recreational vessel of the manufacturer and associated equipment1 by no more than #f months from the model year described in paragraph 7#a74 4 7b7 ,application ,the amendment made by subsection shall only apply with respect to recreational vessels and associated equipment constructed or manufactured1 respectively1 on or after ,june #a1 #bjae4 7c7 ,guidance ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall publish guidance to implement subsection 7e77#b7 of section #dcjb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 #caj4 ,recreational vessel engine weights ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall issue regulations amending table #d to subpart ,h of part #ahc of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7related to ,weights 7,pounds7 of ,outboard ,motor and ,related ,equipment for ,various ,boat ,horsepower ,ratings7 as appropriate to reflect ,standard #cj-,outboard ,engine and ,related ,equipment ,weights published by the ,american ,boat and ,yacht ,council1 as in effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #caa4 ,vessel replacement 7a7 ,loans and guarantees ,chapter #ecg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #ecgja-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#h7 through 7#ad7 as paragraphs 7#i7 through 7#ae71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#g7 the following3 7#h7 ,historical uses ,the term historical uses includes-- 7,a7 refurbishing1 repairing1 rebuilding1 or replacing equipment on a fishing vessel1 without materially increasing harvesting capacity2 7,b7 purchasing a used fishing vessel2 7,c7 purchasing1 constructing1 expanding1 or reconditioning a fishery facility2 7,d7 refinancing existing debt2 7,e7 reducing fishing capacity2 and 7,f7 making upgrades to a fishing vessel1 including upgrades in technology1 gear1 or equipment1 that improve-- 7i7 collection and reporting of fishery-dependent data2 7ii7 bycatch reduction or avoidance2 7iii7 gear selectivity2 7iv7 adverse impacts caused by fishing gear2 or 7v7 safety4 2 and 7#b7 in section #ecgjb7;b71 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,minimum obligations available for historic uses ,of the direct loan obligations issued by the ,secretary under this chapter1 the ,secretary shall make a minimum of #ei1jjj1jjj available each fiscal year for historic uses4 7#d7 ,use of obligations in limited access fisheries ,in addition to the other eligible purposes and uses of direct loan obligations provided for in this chapter1 the ,secretary is authorized to issue direct loan obligations for the purpose of-- 7,a7 financing the construction or reconstruction of a fishing vessel in a fishery managed under a limited access system2 or 7,b7 financing the purchase of harvesting rights in a fishery that is federally managed under a limited access system4 4 7b7 ,limitation on application to certain fishing vessels of prohibition under vessel construction program ,section #cjb7;b77#b7 of the ,fisheries ,financing ,act 7title ,,iii of ,public ,law #ajd-big2 #df ,u4,s4,c4 #ecgjf note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the second sentence-- 7,a7 by striking or in and inserting 1 in2 and 7,b7 by inserting before the period the following3 1 in fisheries that are under the jurisdiction of the ,north ,pacific ,fishery ,management ,council and managed under a fishery management plan issued under the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahja et seq471 or in the ,pacific whiting fishery that is under the jurisdiction of the ,pacific ,fishery ,management ,council and managed under a fishery management plan issued under that ,act2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 ,any fishing vessel operated in fisheries under the jurisdiction of the ,north ,pacific ,fishery ,management ,council and managed under a fishery management plan issued under the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahja et seq471 or in the ,pacific whiting fishery under the jurisdiction of the ,pacific ,fishery ,management ,council and managed under a fishery management plan issued under that ,act1 and that is replaced by a vessel that is constructed or rebuilt with a loan or loan guarantee provided by the ,federal ,government may not be used to harvest fish in any fishery under the jurisdiction of any ,regional ,fishery ,management ,council1 other than a fishery under the jurisdiction of the ,north ,pacific ,fishery ,management ,council or the ,pacific ,fishery ,management ,council4 4 #cab4 ,fishing vessel and fish tender vessel certification ,section #dejc7;c7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by designating the existing matter as paragraph 7#a72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,this section does not apply to a fishing or fish tender vessel to which section #dejb7;b7 of this title applies1 if-- 7,a7 the vessel is at least #ej feet overall in length1 and not more than #aij feet overall in length2 7,b7 the vessel is built after ,january #a1 #bjaf2 7,c7 the vessel is designed by a registered professional engineer1 and the design incorporates standards equivalent to those prescribed by a classification society designated under section #ccaf of this title or another qualified organization approved by the ,secretary2 7,d7 construction of such vessel is overseen and certified as being in accordance with its design by a marine surveyor of an organization accepted by the ,secretary2 and 7,e7 the vessel-- 7i7 completes a stability test performed by a qualified individual2 7ii7 has written stability and loading instructions from a qualified individual that are provided to the owner or operator2 and 7iii7 has an assigned loading mark4 7#c7 ,the person who owns a vessel meeting the requirements of paragraph 7#b7 shall-- 7,a7 not modify or substantially change such vessel unless such modification or change is reviewed and approved by a registered professional engineer prior to beginning any modification or change2 7,b7 complete a condition survey at least biennially to the satisfaction of a marine surveyor of an organization accepted by the ,secretary2 7,c7 complete an out-of-water survey at least once every five years to the satisfaction of a certified marine surveyor of an organization accepted by the ,secretary2 7,d7 update the requirements specified in paragraph 7#b77;,e7 once every five years or at the time of a modification or substantial change to such vessel2 and 7,e7 for the life of the vessel1 maintain records to demonstrate compliance with this subsection1 and make such records readily available for inspection by an official authorized to enforce this chapter4 4 #cac4 ,title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 technical corrections ,title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #ajc1 by striking 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #aea74 and inserting 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #aea7;b7742 7#b7 in section #baah-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking title1 and inserting subtitle12 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking title and inserting subtitle2 7#c7 in the analysis for chapter #ce-- 7,a7 by adding a period at the end of the item relating to section #cejg2 and 7,b7 by adding a period at the end of the item relating to section #cejh2 7#d7 in section #cgae7;a77#b71 by striking and at the end2 7#e7 in section #dejf1 by striking 7a72 7#f7 in section #hajc7;b77#a77;,a77iii71 by striking ,academy4 and inserting ,academy2 and2 7#g7 in the analysis for chapter #gja-- 7,a7 by adding a period at the end of the item relating to section #gjajg;,a2 7,b7 in the item relating to section #gjaab1 by striking security advisory committee4 and inserting ,security ,advisory ,committee42 and 7,c7 in the item relating to section #gjabb1 by striking watch program4 and inserting ,watch ,program42 7#h7 in section #gjaje7;c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b77xv7-- 7i7 by striking #ah1 popularly and inserting #ah 7popularly2 and 7ii7 by striking ,act and inserting ,act72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking 7,d7 paragraph and inserting 7,d7 of paragraph2 7#i7 in section #gjajg-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7b77#b71 by striking #eaba7;j77#h771 and inserting #eaif7;j77#h7712 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7m77#c77;,c77iii71 by striking that is and inserting that the applicant2 7#aj7 in section #gjabb1 in the section header1 by striking watch program and inserting ,watch ,program2 and 7#aa7 in the analysis for chapter #gje1 by adding a period at the end of the item relating to section #gjejh4 ,,iv ,federal ,maritime ,commission #dja4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #c of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cjh4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,federal ,maritime ,commission #bd1gjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjaf and #bjag for the activities of the ,commission authorized under this chapter and subtitle ,,iv4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #c of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cjh4 ,authorization of appropriations4 4 #djb4 ,duties of the chairman ,section #cja7;c77#c77;,a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7ii7 by striking units1 but only after consultation with the other ,commissioners2 and inserting units 7with such appointments subject to the approval of the ,commission722 7#b7 in clause 7iv7 by striking and at the end2 7#c7 in clause 7v7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7vi7 prepare and submit to the ,president and ,congress requests for appropriations for the ,commission 7with such requests subject to the approval of the ,commission74 4 ,v ,sportfish restoration and recreational boating safety reauthorization #eja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,sport ,fish ,restoration and ,recreational ,boating ,safety ,act4 #ejb4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #c of the ,dingell-,johnson ,sport ,fish ,restoration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ggg;b7 is amended by striking #eg percent and inserting #eg4db percent4 #ejc4 ,division of annual appropriations 7a7 ,in general ,section #d of the ,dingell-,johnson ,sport ,fish ,restoration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ggg;c7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjad and for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjad1 and ending on ,may #ca1 #bjae1 and inserting #bjbc12 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #ah4e percent and inserting #ah4ed percent2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #ah4e percent and inserting #ah4jd percent2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c71 by adding at the end ,not more than #be percent of such amount may be used for capital improvement and infrastructure projects to support facilities that meet ,state requirements for minimizing the introduction of pollutants into the waterways42 7#b7 by amending the heading in subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 ,set-,asides4--2 7#c7 in subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #bjad1 and for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjad1 and ending on ,may #ca1 #bjae1 and inserting #bjbc12 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking clauses 7i71 7ii71 and 7iii71 and inserting the following3 7i7 for each of the fiscal years #bjaf through #bjbc1 #a4hdfh percent of total annual collections under this ,act for such fiscal year2 and 7ii7 not withstanding clause 7i71 an amount that is less than or equal to #ab1bii1jjj4 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,set-aside for boating safety 7i7 ,in general ,from the annual appropriation made in accordance with section #c1 for each fiscal year through #bjbc1 the ,secretary shall transfer to the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating-- 7,i7 7aa7 #j4cdce percent of total annual collections under this ,act to pay the costs of investigations1 personnel1 and activities related to administering those programs under section #d7;a77#b7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ggg;c7a77#b772 and 7bb7 notwithstanding item 7aa71 an amount that is less than or equal to #b1cjj1jjj2 and 7,,ii7 #a1ejj1jjj shall be made available for the ,national ,recreational ,boating ,survey1 that shall be available until expended and may be awarded as a contract or grant by the ,secretary4 7ii7 ,limitation ,the amounts specified in clause 7i7 for a fiscal year may not be included in the amount of the annual appropriation distributed under subsection 7a7 of this section for the fiscal year4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking under paragraph 7#a7 shall remain available for obligation for use under that paragraph and inserting under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall remain available for obligation for use under paragraph 7#a77;,a72 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by striking under paragraph 7#a7 and inserting under paragraph 7#a77;,b72 and 7ii7 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting subsection 7c72 7#e7 in subsection 7c71 by striking #eg percent and inserting #eg4db percent2 7#f7 in subsection 7d71 by striking ,so much of any sum not allocated and inserting ,except as otherwise provided in this section1 so much of any sum not allocated2 and 7#g7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking those subsections and inserting those paragraphs2 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,maximum amount ,for fiscal year #bjaf1 the ,secretary of the ,interior may use not more than #a1bjj1jjj in accordance with paragraph 7#a74 ,for each fiscal year thereafter1 the maximum amount that the ,secretary of the ,interior may use in accordance with paragraph 7#a7 shall be determined under paragraph 7#c74 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,annual adjusted maximum amount ,the maximum amount referred to in paragraph 7#b7 for fiscal year #bjaf and each fiscal year thereafter shall be the sum of-- 7,a7 the available maximum amount for the preceding fiscal year2 and 7,b7 the amount determined by multiplying-- 7i7 the available maximum amount for the preceding fiscal year2 and 7ii7 the change1 relative to the preceding fiscal year1 in the ,consumer ,price ,index for ,all ,urban ,consumers published by the ,department of ,labor4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #i of the ,dingell-,johnson ,sport ,fish ,restoration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ggg;h7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking section #d7;b7 and inserting section #d7;b77#a77;,b72 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking section #d7;b7 and inserting section #d7;b77#a77;,b74 #ejd4 ,extension of exception to limitation on transfers to fund ,section #iejd7;d77#b7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by striking ,june #a1 #bjae1 and inserting ,october #a1 #bjbc14 #eje4 ,recreational boating safety allocations ,section #acajd of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsection 7c74 #ejf4 ,recreational boating safety ,section #acajg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking 7#a7 ,subject to paragraph 7#b7 and subsection 7c71 and inserting ,subject to subsection 7c712 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking title1 and all that follows through the end and inserting 8title-- 7,a7 including the funding of the ,national ,boating ,safety ,advisory ,council established under section #acaaj of this title and the authorized activities of the ,council1 including travel for the council2 and 7,b7 of the funds referred to in paragraph 7#a71 not less than #b1ejj1jjj shall be available to the ,secretary only to ensure compliance with chapter #dc of this title4 4 #ejg4 ,national ,boating ,safety ,advisory ,council ,section #acaaj7;e7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bjbj and inserting #bjbc4 #ejh4 ,plan evaluation ,section #cjc7;b77#g7 of the ,coastal ,wetlands ,planning1 ,protection and ,restoration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cieb7;b77#g77 is amended by inserting and improvements made to the quality of fish and wildlife habitat conditions after enhancing coastal wetlands4 #eji4 ,report to ,congress ,the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service shall annually evaluate and report on the administrative services of such ,service for the trust fund to the ,states and the sportfishing community1 including the following categories of information3 7#a7 ,the percent of grant actions completed within #de days of receipt1 average number of days to process new grants1 and average number of days to process grant amendments4 7#b7 ,which wildlife and sport fish restoration policies are currently being updated1 the start time for each update1 and the anticipated completion time4 7#c7 ,the number of ,federal assistance workshops held with ,states and such ,service in efforts to communicate fiscal policies and procedures with the ,state agencies4 7#d7 ,the response time to ,states based on initial notification or assistance requests initiated by a ,state4 7#e7 ,the number of ,states with unresolved reconciliation of land records and number of corrective action plans with open actions4 7#f7 ,the number of employees of such ,service with grants management training and outstanding training requirements and the percent of ,state fish and wildlife staff to have received training from ,wildlife and ,sport ,fish ,restoration ,fund ,program of such ,service4 7#g7 ,the number of full-time equivalents contributing to grant processing and related grant management in each region4 7#h7 ,the number of in-field state project reviews and site visits by the ,wildlife and ,sport ,fish ,restoration ,fund ,program4 7#i7 ,the number of audits per year originating from such ,service and response time to related actions and correspondence4 ,,vi ,conveyance of ,coast ,guard property ,a ,conveyance of ,coast ,guard property in ,point ,spencer1 ,alaska #fja4 ,findings ,congress finds as follows3 7#a7 ,major shipping traffic is increasing through the ,bering ,strait1 the ,bering and ,chukchi ,seas1 and the ,arctic ,ocean and will continue to increase whether or not development of the outer ,continental ,shelf of the ,united ,states is undertaken in the future and will increase further if such outer ,continental ,shelf development is undertaken4 7#b7 ,there is a compelling national1 ,state1 ,alaska ,native1 and private sector need for permanent infrastructure development and for a presence in the ,arctic region of ,alaska by appropriate agencies of the ,federal ,government1 particularly in proximity to the ,bering ,strait1 to support and facilitate search and rescue1 shipping safety1 economic development1 oil spill prevention and response1 protection of ,alaska ,native archaeological and cultural resources1 port of refuge1 ,arctic research1 and maritime law enforcement on the ,bering ,sea1 the ,chukchi ,sea1 and the ,arctic ,ocean4 7#c7 ,the ,united ,states owns a parcel of land1 known as ,point ,spencer1 located between the ,bering ,strait and ,port ,clarence and adjacent to some of the best potential deepwater port sites on the coast of ,alaska in the ,arctic4 7#d7 ,prudent and effective use of ,point ,spencer may be best achieved through marshaling the energy1 resources1 and leadership of the public and private sectors4 7#e7 ,it is in the national interest to develop infrastructure at ,point ,spencer that would aid the ,coast ,guard in performing its statutory duties and functions in the ,arctic on a more permanent basis and to allow for public and private sector development of facilities and other infrastructure to support purposes that are of benefit to the ,united ,states4 #fjb4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,arctic ,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 7#b7 ,,bsnc ,the term ,,bsnc means the ,bering ,straits ,native ,corporation authorized under section #g of the ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlement ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afjf74 7#c7 ,council ,the term ,council means the ,port ,coordination ,advisory ,council established under section #fjd7;a74 7#d7 ,plan ,the term ,plan means the ,port ,management ,coordination ,plan developed under section #fjd7;c74 7#e7 ,point spencer ,the term ,point ,spencer means the land known as ,point ,spencer located between the ,bering ,strait and ,port ,clarence and withdrawn by ,public ,land ,order #bfej 7published in the ,federal ,register on ,april #ab1 #aifb71 and located in ,townships #b1 #c1 and #d ,south1 ,range #dj ,west1 ,kateel ,river ,meridian1 ,alaska4 7#f7 ,secretary ,except as otherwise specifically provided1 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating4 7#g7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,alaska4 7#h7 ,tract ,the term ,tract means ,tract #a1 ,tract #b1 ,tract #c1 ,tract #d1 ,tract #e1 or ,tract #f1 as appropriate4 7#i7 ,tracts #a1 #b1 #c1 #d1 #e1 and #f ,the terms ,tract #a1 ,tract #b1 ,tract #c1 ,tract #d1 ,tract #e1 and ,tract #f each mean the land generally depicted as ,tract #a1 ,tract #b1 ,tract #c1 ,tract #d1 ,tract #e1 or ,tract #f1 respectively1 and generally depicted as such ,tract on the map entitled the ,point ,spencer ,land ,retention and ,conveyance ,map1 dated ,january #bjae1 and on file with the ,department of ,homeland ,security and the ,department of the ,interior4 #fjc4 ,authority to convey land in ,point ,spencer 7a7 ,authority ,to ,convey ,tracts #a1 #c1 and #d ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall convey1 subject to valid existing rights1 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the surface and subsurface estates of ,tract #a1 ,tract #c1 and ,tract #d in accordance with subsection 7d7 if the ,secretary notifies the ,secretary of the ,interior that the ,coast ,guard no longer needs to retain jurisdiction over any portion of ,tract #a1 ,tract #c1 or ,tract #d and the requirements of subsection 7f7 are met for each such ,tract to be conveyed4 7b7 ,authority ,to ,convey ,tracts #b and #e ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall convey1 subject to valid existing rights1 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the surface and subsurface estates of ,tract #b and ,tract #e in accordance with subsection 7d7 if the requirements of subsection 7f7 are met for each such ,tract to be conveyed4 7c7 ,authority ,to ,transfer ,tract #f ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall convey1 subject to valid existing rights1 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the surface and subsurface estates of ,tract #f in accordance with subsection 7e7 if the requirements of subsection 7f7 are met4 7d7 ,order of ,offer ,to ,convey ,tract #a1 #b1 #c1 #d1 or #e 7#a7 ,determination and offer 7,a7 ,tract #a1 #c1 or #d ,if the ,secretary makes the determination under subsection 7a7 and the requirements of subsection 7f7 are met for ,tract #a1 #c1 or #d1 or a portion of such ,tract1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall offer such ,tract or portion of such ,tract for conveyance to ,,bsnc under the ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlement ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq474 7,b7 ,tract #b or #e ,if the requirements of subsection 7f7 are met for ,tract #b or ,tract #e1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall offer such ,tract for conveyance to ,,bsnc under the ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlement ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq474 7#b7 ,offer to ,,bsnc 7,a7 ,acceptance by ,,bsnc ,if ,,bsnc chooses to accept an offer of conveyance of a ,tract under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall consider such ,tract as within ,,bsnc's entitlement under section #ad7;h77#h7 of the ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlement ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afac7;h77#h77 and shall convey such ,tract to ,,bsnc4 7,b7 ,decline by ,,bsnc ,if ,,bsnc declines to accept an offer of conveyance of a ,tract under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall offer such ,tract for conveyance to the ,state under the ,act of ,july #g1 #aieh 7commonly known as the ,alaska ,statehood ,act7 7#dh ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #ba2 ,public ,law #he-ejh74 7#c7 ,offer to ,state 7,a7 ,acceptance by ,state ,if the ,state chooses to accept an offer of conveyance of a ,tract under paragraph 7#b77;,b71 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall consider such ,tract as within the ,state's entitlement under the ,act of ,july #g1 #aieh 7commonly known as the ,alaska ,statehood ,act7 7#dh ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #ba2 ,public ,law #he-ejh7 and shall convey such ,tract to the ,state4 7,b7 ,decline by ,state ,if the ,state declines to accept an offer of conveyance of a ,tract offered under paragraph 7#b77;,b71 such ,tract shall be disposed of pursuant to applicable public land laws4 7e7 ,order of ,offer ,to ,convey ,tract #f 7#a7 ,offer ,if the requirements under subsection 7f7 are met for ,tract #f1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall offer such ,tract for conveyance to the ,state4 7#b7 ,offer to ,state 7,a7 ,acceptance by ,state ,if the ,state chooses to accept an offer of conveyance of ,tract #f under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall consider ,tract #f as within the ,state's entitlement under the ,act of ,july #g1 #aieh 7commonly known as the ,alaska ,statehood ,act7 7#dh ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #ba2 ,public ,law #he-ejh7 and shall convey ,tract #f to the ,state4 7,b7 ,decline by ,state ,if the ,state declines to accept an offer of conveyance of ,tract #f under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall offer ,tract #f for conveyance to ,,bsnc under the ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlement ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq474 7#c7 ,offer to ,,bsnc 7,a7 ,acceptance by ,,bsnc 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7ii71 if ,,bsnc chooses to accept an offer of conveyance of ,tract #f under paragraph 7#b77;,b71 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall consider ,tract #f as within ,,bsnc's entitlement under section #ad7;h77#h7 of the ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlement ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afac7;h77#h77 and shall convey ,tract #f to ,,bsnc4 7ii7 ,lease by the ,state ,the conveyance of ,tract #f to ,,bsnc shall be subject to ,,bsnc negotiating a lease of ,tract #f to the ,state at no cost to the ,state1 if the ,state requests such a lease4 7,b7 ,decline by ,,bsnc ,if ,,bsnc declines to accept an offer of conveyance of ,tract #f under paragraph 7#b77;,b71 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall dispose of ,tract #f pursuant to the applicable public land laws4 7f7 ,terms of conveyance 7#a7 ,environmental compliance 7,a7 ,tract #a1 #b1 #c1 #d1 #e1 or #f 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall not convey ,tract #a1 ,tract #b1 ,tract #c1 ,tract #d1 ,tract #e1 or ,tract #f under this section until-- 7,i7 the ,secretary certifies that the applicable requirements under section #abj7;h7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifbj7;h77 and other applicable environmental laws have been satisfied for land in such ,tract2 or 7,,ii7 the ,board of ,directors of ,,bsnc adopts and submits to the ,secretary of the ,interior a resolution stating that ,,bsnc is willing to accept ,tract #a1 ,tract #b1 ,tract #c1 ,tract #d1 ,tract #e1 or ,tract #f1 as appropriate1 as is at the time of such conveyance1 based on known contamination4 7ii7 ,as is ,in this subparagraph1 the term as is means the physical condition of ,tract #a1 ,tract #b1 ,tract #c1 ,tract #d1 ,tract #e1 or ,tract #f1 as appropriate1 at the time of the conveyance of such ,tract1 including with respect to any known contamination by hazardous materials or substances4 7,b7 ,land to be conveyed to the ,state or ,,bsnc 7i7 ,environmental compliance ,to the extent cleanup and remediation of hazardous substances on land in a ,tract to be conveyed to the ,state or to ,,bsnc are required by existing law1 all environmental compliance activities pursuant to section #abj7;h7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifbj7;h77 and other applicable environmental laws shall be satisfied4 7ii7 ,monitoring of known contamination ,notwithstanding section #abj7;h7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj and other applicable environmental laws1 any known contamination in a ,tract to be conveyed that does not pose an immediate or long-term health or environmental risk may be routinely monitored and managed by the ,state or ,,bsnc1 as applicable1 through institutional controls in accordance with the laws of the ,state4 7iii7 ,later found contamination ,if preexisting contamination from hazardous materials and substances are found to be present in a ,tract after the date the ,tract is conveyed to the ,state or ,,bsnc1 responsibility for cleanup and remediation of such contamination shall continue to be governed by section #abj7;h77#c7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifbj7;h77#c771 applicable provisions of chapter #ai of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 and applicable laws of the ,state4 7,c7 ,land to be retained by the coast guard ,with respect to land in ,tract #a1 ,tract #c1 or ,tract #d to be retained by the ,coast ,guard1 nothing in this section may be construed to limit the obligation of the ,coast ,guard to comply with applicable environmental law1 including section #abj7;h7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifbj7;h774 7#b7 ,airstrip use 7,a7 ,use by ,coast ,guard ,all conveyances under this section shall be subject to-- 7i7 an easement granting unlimited use of all existing and future landing pads1 airstrips1 runways1 and taxiways that are located on such ,tract conveyed1 at no cost to the ,coast ,guard2 and 7ii7 the right to access such landing pads1 airstrips1 runways1 and taxiways1 at no cost to the ,coast ,guard4 7,b7 ,use by ,state 7i7 ,in general ,for any ,tract conveyed to ,,bsnc under this section1 ,,bsnc shall provide to the ,state1 if requested and pursuant to negotiated terms with the ,state1 for no compensation-- 7,i7 an easement over all existing and future airstrips1 runways1 and taxiways located on such ,tract2 and 7,,ii7 a right of access to and from such airstrips1 runways1 and taxiways4 7ii7 ,right of access ,if the ,state requests a right of access for a road from the airstrip to the southern tip of ,point ,spencer1 the location of such right of access shall be determined by the ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary and ,,bsnc1 so that such access is compatible with other existing or planned infrastructure development at ,point ,spencer4 7#c7 ,relationship to ,public ,land ,order #bfej 7,a7 ,tracts not conveyed ,any ,tract that is not conveyed under this section shall remain withdrawn pursuant to ,public ,land ,order #bfej 7published in the ,federal ,register on ,april #ab1 #aifb74 7,b7 ,tracts conveyed ,for any ,tract conveyed under this section1 ,public ,land ,order #bfej shall automatically terminate upon issuance of a conveyance document for such ,tract4 7#d7 ,archeological and cultural resources ,conveyance of any ,tract under this section shall not affect criminal jurisdiction and responsibilities regarding the potential theft or vandalism of archeological or cultural resources located in or on such tracts4 7#e7 ,personal property 7,a7 ,cash sales authorized ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security is authorized to make cash sales of personal property that is located on ,tract #d to ,,bsnc or to the ,state4 7,b7 ,value ,the total value of the personal property referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be deemed to be #e1ehj1jjj4 7,c7 ,proceeds ,pursuant to section #eei of the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,appropriations ,act1 #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hc2 #abc ,stat4 #bahj71 the proceeds from the sale of ,coast ,guard property referred to in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 shall be deposited as offsetting collections into the ,coast ,guard ,environmental ,compliance and ,restoration ,account2 7ii7 shall be available without further appropriation for environmental compliance and restoration activities associated with any tract conveyed or to be conveyed under this ,act2 and 7iii7 shall remain available until expended4 7,d7 ,unexpended balances ,if unexpended balances remain in the ,coast ,guard ,environmental ,compliance and ,restoration ,account after the completion of the activities described in subparagraph 7,c77ii71 such balances may be expended for any other environmental compliance and restoration activities of the ,coast ,guard4 7g7 ,maps and legal descriptions 7#a7 ,preparation of maps and legal description ,as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall prepare maps and legal descriptions of ,tract #a1 ,tract #b1 ,tract #c1 ,tract #d1 ,tract #e1 and ,tract #f4 ,in doing so1 the ,secretary of the ,interior may use metes and bounds legal descriptions based upon the official survey plats of ,point ,spencer accepted on ,december #f1 #aigh4 7#b7 ,legal effect ,the maps and legal descriptions shall have the same force and effect as if the maps and legal descriptions were included in this ,act1 except that the ,secretary of the ,interior may correct any clerical and typographical errors in the maps and legal descriptions4 7#c7 ,availability ,copies of the maps and legal descriptions shall be available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of-- 7,a7 the ,bureau of ,land ,management2 and 7,b7 the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard4 7#d7 ,survey ,not later than #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall survey ,tracts conveyed and patent the ,tracts in accordance with the official plats of survey4 7h7 ,public access easements ,no public access easements may be reserved to the ,united ,states under section #ag7;b7 of the ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlement ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afaf7;b77 with respect to the land conveyed under this ,act4 #fjd4 ,port ,coordination ,advisory ,council for ,point ,spencer 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established the ,port ,coordination ,advisory ,council for the ,port of ,point ,spencer4 7b7 ,membership ,the ,council shall consist of a representative appointed by each of the following3 7#a7 ,the ,state4 7#b7 ,,bsnc4 7c7 ,duties ,the duties of the ,council are as follows3 7#a7 ,to develop a ,port ,management ,coordination ,plan to help coordinate infrastructure development and operations at the ,port of ,point ,spencer1 that includes plans for-- 7,a7 construction2 7,b7 funding eligibility2 7,c7 land use planning and development2 and 7,d7 public interest use and access1 emergency preparedness1 law enforcement1 protection of ,alaska ,native archaeological and cultural resources1 and other matters that are necessary for public and private entities to function in proximity together in a remote location4 7#b7 ,update the ,plan annually for the first #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act and biennially thereafter4 7#c7 ,facilitate coordination among stakeholders at ,point ,spencer1 including the ,coast ,guard1 on the development and use of the land and coastline as such development relates to activities at the ,port of ,point ,spencer4 7#d7 ,assess the need1 benefits1 efficacy1 and desirability of establishing in the future a port authority at ,point ,spencer under ,state law and act upon that assessment1 as appropriate1 including taking steps for the potential formation of such a port authority4 7d7 ,plan ,the ,plan shall be developed and implemented by the ,council in such a manner so as to facilitate and support1 and not interfere with nor impede1 the statutory missions1 duties1 and operations of the ,coast ,guard in the ,arctic4 7e7 ,costs ,operations and management costs for airstrips1 runways1 and taxiways at ,point ,spencer shall be determined pursuant to provisions of the ,plan1 as negotiated by the ,council4 #fje4 ,waiver ,section #bbi of the ,howard ,coble ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-bha2 #abh ,stat4 #cjdj7 shall not be construed to prohibit any transfer or conveyance of lands under to this ,act or any actions that involve the dismantling or disposal of infrastructure that supported the former ,,loran system that are associated with the transfer or conveyance of lands under this subtitle4 ,b ,other conveyance of ,coast ,guard property #faa4 ,conveyance of ,coast ,guard property in ,point ,reyes ,station1 ,california 7a7 ,conveyance 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard may convey to the ,county of ,marin all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the covered property-- 7,a7 for fair market value1 provided for in paragraph 7#b72 7,b7 subject to the conditions required by this section2 and 7,c7 subject to any other term or condition that the ,commandant considers appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,fair market value ,the fair market value of the covered property shall be-- 7,a7 determined by a real estate appraiser1 who has been selected by the ,county and is licensed to practice in ,california2 and 7,b7 approved by the ,commandant1 who shall base such approval on considerations of equity and fairness1 including the use required under this section of the covered property4 7#c7 ,proceeds ,the ,commandant shall deposit the proceeds from a conveyance under paragraph 7#a7 in the ,coast ,guard ,housing ,fund established by section #fhg of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,condition of conveyance ,as a condition of any conveyance of covered property under this section1 the ,commandant shall require that all right1 title1 and interest in and to the covered property revert to the ,united ,states if the covered property or any part thereof ceases to be used for affordable housing1 as defined by the ,county and the ,commandant at conveyance1 or to provide a public benefit approved by the ,county4 7c7 ,rules of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to affect or limit the application of or obligation to comply with any environmental law1 including section #abj7;h7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifbj7;h774 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,commandant ,the term ,commandant means the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard4 7#b7 ,county ,the term ,county means the ,county of ,marin1 ,california4 7#c7 ,covered property ,the term covered property means the #cb acres of ,federal land 7including all buildings1 structures1 utilities1 and miscellaneous facilities on the land7 that are located in ,point ,reyes ,station in the ,county of ,marin1 ,california1 and that are under the administrative control of the ,coast ,guard and identified by the ,coast ,guard as ,,camspac ,housing4 7e7 ,expiration ,the authority to convey the covered property under this section shall expire on the date that is four years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #fab4 ,conveyance of ,coast ,guard property in ,tok1 ,alaska 7a7 ,conveyance authorized ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard may convey all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the covered property1 upon payment to the ,united ,states of the fair market value of the covered property4 7b7 ,right of first refusal ,the ,tanana ,chiefs' ,conference shall have the right of first refusal with respect to purchase of the covered property under this section4 7c7 ,survey ,the exact acreage and legal description of the covered property shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the ,commandant4 7d7 ,fair market value ,the fair market value of the covered property shall be-- 7#a7 determined by appraisal2 and 7#b7 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 this section 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 this section as the ,commandant considers appropriate and reasonable to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7g7 ,deposit of proceeds ,any proceeds received by the ,united ,states from a conveyance under this section shall be deposited in the ,coast ,guard ,housing ,fund established under section #fhg of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code4 7h7 ,covered property defined 7#a7 ,in general ,in this section1 the term covered property means the approximately #c4be acres of real property 7including all improvements located on the property7 that are-- 7,a7 located in ,tok1 ,alaska2 7,b7 under the administrative control of the ,coast ,guard2 and 7,c7 described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,description ,the property described in this paragraph is the following3 7,a7 ,lots #aa1 #ab1 and #ac1 block ,g1 ,second ,addition to ,hartsell ,subdivision1 ,section #bj1 ,township #ah ,north1 ,range #ac ,east1 ,copper ,river ,meridian1 ,alaska as appears by ,plat ,no4 #gb-ci filed in the ,office of the ,recorder for the ,fairbanks ,recording ,district of ,alaska1 bearing seal dated #be ,september #aigb1 all containing approximately #a4be ,acres and commonly known as #b-,,plex - ,jackie ,circle1 ,units ,a and ,b4 7,b7 ,beginning at a point being the ,,se corner of the ,,se #ad of the ,,se #ad ,section #bd1 ,township #ah ,north1 ,range #ab ,east1 ,copper ,river ,meridian1 ,alaska2 thence running westerly along the south line of said ,,se #ad of the ,,ne #ad #bfj feet2 thence northerly parallel to the east line of said ,,se #ad of the ,,ne #ad #cce feet2 thence easterly parallel to the south line #bfj feet2 then south #cce feet along the east boundary of ,section #bd to the point of beginning2 all containing approximately #b4j acres and commonly known as #d-,,plex - ,west ,c and ,willow1 ,units ,a1 ,b1 ,c1 and ,d4 ,,vii ,miscellaneous #gja4 ,interagency ,coordinating ,committee on ,oil ,pollution ,research 7a7 ,in general ,section #gjja7;a7 of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgfa7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by striking ,minerals ,management ,service and inserting ,bureau of ,safety and ,environmental ,enforcement1 the ,bureau of ,ocean ,energy ,management12 and 7,b7 by inserting the ,united ,states ,arctic ,research ,commission1 after ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration12 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,vice chairperson ,a representative of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 a representative of the ,bureau of ,safety and ,environmental ,enforcement1 and a representative of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall serve1 on a rotating basis1 as vice chairperson of the ,committee4 4 7b7 ,technical amendments ,section #gjja of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgfa7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,department of ,transportation and inserting department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#h77;,a71 by striking 7#aihi7 and inserting 7#bjaj74 #gjb4 ,accident and incident notification ,section #i of the ,pipeline ,safety1 ,regulatory ,certainty1 and ,job ,creation ,act of #bjaa 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #fjaag note2 ,public ,law #aab-ij7 is amended by striking subsection 7c71 and that subsection shall be deemed not to have been enacted4 #gjc4 ,technical corrections relating to bridges 7a7 ,act of ,march #c1 #ahii ,the ,act of ,march #c1 #ahii 7commonly known as the ,rivers and ,harbors ,appropriation ,act of #ahii71 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #i 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dja71 by striking ,secretary of ,transportation each place it appears and inserting ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating2 7#b7 in section #ab 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #djf7-- 7,a7 by striking the section designation and all that follows through the first sentence and inserting the following3 #ab4 ,penalty for wrongful construction2 removal of structures 7a7 ,penalty for wrongful construction ,each individual or entity that violates an applicable provision of section #i1 #aj1 or #aa1 or any rule or regulation promulgated by the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating pursuant to section #i or the ,secretary of the ,army pursuant to section #aa1 shall be-- 7#a7 guilty of a misdemeanor2 and 7#b7 on conviction1 punished by1 at the discretion of the applicable court-- 7,a7 a fine of not less than #ejj nor more than #b1ejj2 7,b7 imprisonment 7in the case of an individual7 for not more than #a year2 or 7,c7 both the punishments described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b74 2 and 7,b7 in the second sentence-- 7i7 by striking ,and further1 the removal and inserting the following3 7b7 ,removal of structures ,the removal 2 and 7ii7 by striking the provisions of and all that follows through exercising and inserting a provision described in subsection 7a7 may be enforced by the injunction of any district court exercising2 and 7#c7 in subsections 7a7 and 7c7 of section #ah 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ejb71 by striking ,secretary of ,transportation each place it appears and inserting ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating4 7b7 ,act of ,march #bc1 #aijf ,the ,act of ,march #bc1 #aijf 7commonly known as the ,bridge ,act of #aijf71 is amended-- 7#a7 in the first section 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dia71 by striking ,secretary of ,transportation and inserting ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating2 7#b7 in section #d 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #did71 by striking ,secretary of ,homeland ,security each place it appears and inserting ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating2 and 7#c7 in section #e 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #die71 by striking ,secretary of ,transportation each place it appears and inserting ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating4 7c7 ,act of ,august #ah1 #ahid ,section #e of the ,act of ,august #ah1 #ahid 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dii71 is amended by striking ,secretary of ,transportation each place it appears and inserting ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating4 7d7 ,act of ,june #ba1 #aidj ,the ,act of ,june #ba1 #aidj 7commonly known as the ,truman-,hobbs ,act71 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #a 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #eaa71 by striking ,secretary of ,transportation and inserting ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating2 7#b7 in section #c 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #eac7-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by striking hearing and inserting meeting2 7,b7 in the first sentence-- 7i7 by striking hearing and inserting meeting2 and 7ii7 by striking evidence and inserting supporting data2 and 7,c7 in the second sentence1 by striking hearing and inserting a meeting2 7#c7 in section #d 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ead71 by striking ,secretary of ,transportation and inserting ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating2 7#d7 in section #g 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #eag71 by striking ,secretary of ,transportation each place it appears and inserting ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating2 and 7#e7 in section #ac 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ebc71 in the proviso1 by striking ,secretary of ,transportation and inserting ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating4 7e7 ,act of ,july #af1 #aieb ,section #c of the ,act of ,july #af1 #aieb 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ebd71 is amended by striking hearings and inserting meetings4 7f7 ,general ,bridge ,act of #aidf ,the ,general ,bridge ,act #aidf is amended-- 7#a7 in section #ejb7;b7 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ebe7;b771 by striking ,secretary of ,transportation and inserting ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating2 and 7#b7 in section #eaj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ecc71 by striking ,secretary of ,transportation each place it appears and inserting ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating4 7g7 ,international ,bridge ,act of #aigb ,the ,international ,bridge ,act of #aigb is amended-- 7#a7 in section #e 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ece;c71 by striking ,secretary of ,transportation and inserting ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating2 7#b7 in section #h 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ece;e7-- 7,a7 by striking ,secretary of ,transportation each place it appears and inserting the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 in the second sentence1 by striking 1 and the provisions of section #f of this ,act shall not apply2 and 7#c7 by striking section #aa 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ece;h74 #gjd4 ,international port and facility inspection coordination ,section #hbe7;a7 of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ide note2 ,public ,law #aaa-bha7 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7#a7 by striking the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating and inserting ,homeland ,security2 and 7#b7 by striking they are integrated and conducted by the ,coast ,guard and inserting the assessments are coordinated between the ,coast ,guard and ,customs and ,border ,protection4 #gje4 ,reports 7a7 ,distant water tuna fleet ,section #dba7;d7 of the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-bda2 #df ,u4,s4,c4 #hajc note7 is amended by striking ,on ,march #a1 #bjjg1 and annually thereafter and inserting ,not later than ,july #a of each year14 7b7 ,elimination of reports 7#a7 ,annual updates on limits to liability ,section #fjc7;c77#c7 of the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjjf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgjd note7 is amended by striking on an annual basis4 and inserting not later than ,january #cj of the year following each year in which an oil discharge from a vessel or nonvessel source that results or is likely to result in removal costs and damages 7as those terms are defined in section #ajja of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgja77 that exceed liability limits established under section #ajjd of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgjd744 7#b7 ,international ,bridge ,act of #aigb ,the ,international ,bridge ,act of #aigb is amended by striking section #aa 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ece;h74 #gjf4 ,safe vessel operation in the ,great ,lakes ,the ,howard ,coble ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-bha7 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #faj1 by-- 7,a7 striking the section enumerator and heading and inserting the following3 #faj4 ,safe vessel operation in the ,great ,lakes 2 7,b7 striking existing boundaries and any future expanded boundaries of the ,thunder ,bay ,national ,marine ,sanctuary and ,underwater ,preserve and inserting boundaries of any ,national ,marine ,sanctuary that preserves shipwrecks or maritime heritage in the ,great ,lakes2 and 7,c7 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 1 unless the designation documents for such ,sanctuary do not allow taking up or discharging ballast water in such ,sanctuary2 and 7#b7 in the table of contents in section #b1 by striking the item relating to section #faj and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #faj4 ,safe vessel operation in the ,great ,lakes4 4 #gjg4 ,coastwise endorsement ,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 ,,rondys 7,o4,n4 #biajhe74 #gjh4 ,international ,ice ,patrol 7a7 ,requirement for report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the 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 describes the current operations to perform the ,international ,ice ,patrol mission and on alternatives for carrying out that mission1 including satellite surveillance technology4 7b7 ,alternatives ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include whether an alternative-- 7#a7 provides timely data on ice conditions with the highest possible resolution and accuracy2 7#b7 is able to operate in all weather conditions or any time of day2 and 7#c7 is more cost effective than the cost of current operations4