,,ib ,union ,calendar ,no4 #acb #aafth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #cdji ,report ,no4 #aaf-agb ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,june #ba1 #bjai ,mr4 ,de,fazio 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,graves of ,missouri1 ,mr4 ,sean ,patrick ,maloney of ,new ,york1 and ,mr4 ,gibbs7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure ,july #bc1 #bjai;,additional sponsors3 ,mr4 ,van ,drew1 ,miss ,gonzlez-,coln of ,puerto ,rico1 and ,mr4 ,cunningham ,july #bc1 #bjai ,reported with an amendment1 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union1 and ordered to be printed ,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic ,for text of introduced bill1 see copy of bill as introduced on ,june #ba1 #bjai ,a ,,bill ,to authorize appropriations for the ,coast ,guard1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjai4 #b4 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #b4 ,table of contents4 ,title ,i--,authorizations ,sec4 #aja4 ,authorizations of appropriations4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,authorized levels of military strength and training4 ,title ,,ii--,coast ,guard ,sec4 #bja4 ,grade on retirement4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,congressional affairs2 ,director4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,limitations on claims4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,authority for officers to opt out of promotion board consideration4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,temporary promotion authority for officers in certain grades with critical skills4 ,sec4 #bjf4 ,career intermission program4 ,sec4 #bjg4 ,major acquisitions2 operation and sustainment costs4 ,sec4 #bjh4 ,employment assistance4 ,sec4 #bji4 ,reports on gender diversity in the ,coast ,guard4 ,sec4 #baj4 ,disposition of infrastructure related to ,e-,,loran4 ,sec4 #baa4 ,positions of importance and responsibility4 ,sec4 #bab4 ,coast ,guard pay2 continuation4 ,sec4 #bac4 ,research projects2 transactions other than contracts and grants4 ,sec4 #bad4 ,acquisition workforce authorities4 ,sec4 #bae4 ,coast ,guard ,housing ,fund4 ,sec4 #baf4 ,report on ,coast ,guard defense readiness resources allocation4 ,sec4 #bag4 ,report on the feasibility of liquefied natural gas fueled vessels4 ,title ,,iii--,shipping ,sec4 #cja4 ,electronic charts2 equivalency4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,passenger vessel security and safety requirements2 application4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,non-operating individual4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,small passenger vessels and uninspected passenger vessels4 ,sec4 #cje4 ,installation vessels4 ,sec4 #cjf4 ,advisory committees4 ,sec4 #cjg4 ,expired maritime liens4 ,sec4 #cjh4 ,offshore navigation4 ,sec4 #cji4 ,training2 emergency response providers4 ,sec4 #caj4 ,aiming a laser pointer at a vessel4 ,sec4 #caa4 ,maritime transportation assessment4 ,sec4 #cab4 ,safety of special activities4 ,sec4 #cac4 ,engine cut-off switches2 use requirement4 ,sec4 #cad4 ,exemptions and equivalents4 ,sec4 #cae4 ,abandoned seafarers fund4 ,sec4 #caf4 ,ice patrol2 payments4 ,sec4 #cag4 ,security plans2 reviews4 ,sec4 #cah4 ,waiver of navigation and vessel inspection laws4 ,sec4 #cai4 ,requirement for small shipyard grantees4 ,sec4 #cbj4 ,independent study on the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy4 ,sec4 #cba4 ,centers of excellence for domestic maritime workforce training and education4 ,sec4 #cbb4 ,renewal of merchant mariner licenses and documents4 ,title ,,iv--,miscellaneous ,sec4 #dja4 ,coastwise trade4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,unmanned maritime systems4 ,sec4 #djc4 ,expedited transfer in cases of sexual assault2 dependents of members of the ,coast ,guard4 ,sec4 #djd4 ,towing vessels2 operation outside the boundary line4 ,sec4 #dje4 ,coast ,guard authorities study4 ,sec4 #djf4 ,cloud computing strategy4 ,sec4 #djg4 ,report on effects of climate change on ,coast ,guard4 ,sec4 #djh4 ,shore infrastructure4 ,sec4 #dji4 ,physical access control system report4 ,sec4 #daj4 ,coastwise endorsements4 ,sec4 #daa4 ,polar security cutter acquisition report4 ,sec4 #dab4 ,sense of the ,congress on the need for a new ,great ,lakes icebreaker4 ,sec4 #dac4 ,cargo preference study4 ,sec4 #dad4 ,insider ,threat program4 ,sec4 #dae4 ,fishing safety grants4 ,sec4 #daf4 ,plans for demonstration programs4 ,sec4 #dag4 ,waters deemed not navigable waters of the ,united ,states for certain purposes4 ,sec4 #dah4 ,coast ,guard housing2 status and authorities briefing4 ,sec4 #dai4 ,conveyance of ,coast ,guard property at ,point ,spencer1 ,alaska4 ,sec4 #dbj4 ,prohibition4 ,sec4 #dba4 ,certificate extensions4 ,sec4 #dbb4 ,homeland security rotational cybersecurity research program at the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 ,sec4 #dbc4 ,towing vessel inspection fees4 ,sec4 #dbd4 ,subrogated claims4 ,sec4 #dbe4 ,loan provisions under ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij4 ,sec4 #dbf4 ,liability limits4 ,sec4 #dbg4 ,report on drug interdiction in the ,caribbean basin4 ,sec4 #dbh4 ,voting ,requirement4 ,title ,v--,reorganization ,sec4 #eja4 ,uninspected commercial fishing industry vessels4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,transfers4 ,sec4 #ejc4 ,repeals4 ,title ,,vi--,technical1 ,conforming1 and ,clarifying ,amendments ,sec4 #fja4 ,maritime transportation system4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,references to persons and seamen4 ,sec4 #fjc4 ,common appropriation structure4 ,sec4 #fjd4 ,references to himself and his4 ,sec4 #fje4 ,references to motorboats and yachts4 ,sec4 #fjf4 ,miscellaneous technical corrections4 ,sec4 #fjg4 ,technical corrections relating to codification of ,ports and ,waterways ,safety ,act4 ,title ,,vii--,federal ,maritime ,commission ,sec4 #gja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #gjb4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,title ,,viii--,coast ,guard ,academy ,improvement ,act ,sec4 #hja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #hjb4 ,coast ,guard ,academy study4 ,sec4 #hjc4 ,annual report4 ,sec4 #hjd4 ,assessment of ,coast ,guard ,academy admission processes4 ,sec4 #hje4 ,coast ,guard ,academy minority outreach team program4 ,sec4 #hjf4 ,coast ,guard college student pre-commissioning initiative4 ,sec4 #hjg4 ,annual board of visitors4 ,i ,authorizations #aja4 ,authorizations of appropriations ,section #dijb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking year #bjai and inserting years #bjbj and #bjba2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking provided for1 #g1iad1aie1jjj for fiscal year #bjai4 and inserting provided for-- 7i7 #h1abb1iab1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 and 7ii7 #h1ech1cbd1jjj for fiscal year #bjba4 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking subparagraph 7,a7-- and inserting subparagraph 7,a77i71 #ag1jce1jjj shall be for environmental compliance and restoration42 7#d7 by striking paragraphs 7#a77;,b77i7 and 7#a77;,b77ii72 7#e7 in paragraph 7#a71 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,of the amount authorized under subparagraph 7,a77ii7 #ag1cgf1jjj shall be for environmental compliance and restoration4 2 7#f7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,for the procurement and inserting 7,a7 ,for the procurement2 7,b7 by striking and equipment1 #b1fid1gde1jjj for fiscal year #bjai4 and inserting and equipment-- 7i7 #b1gdh1fdj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 and 7ii7 #b1hjc1fac1jjj for fiscal year #bjba4 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,of the amounts authorized under subparagraph 7,a71 the following amounts shall be for the alteration of bridges3 7i7 #aj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 and 7ii7 #bj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba4 2 7#g7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking and equipment1 #bi1ada1jjj for fiscal year #bjai4 and inserting and equipment-- 7,a7 #ac1hcd1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 and 7,b7 #ad1aaa1jjj for fiscal year #bjba4 2 and 7#h7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,for the ,coast ,guard's ,medicare-eligible retiree health care fund contribution to the ,department of ,defense-- 7,a7 #bje1ajg1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 and 7,b7 #bji1bji1jjj for fiscal year #bjba4 4 #ajb4 ,authorized levels of military strength and training ,section #dijd of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking #dc1jjj for fiscal year #bjah and #dd1ejj for fiscal year #bjai and inserting #dd1ejj for each of fiscal years #bjbj and #bjba2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking fiscal years #bjah and #bjai and inserting fiscal years #bjbj and #bjba4 ,,ii ,coast ,guard #bja4 ,grade on retirement 7a7 ,commandant or ,vice ,commandant ,section #cjc of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsections 7a7 and 7b71 by striking ,a each place it appears and inserting ,subject to section #beja1 a2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking ,an and inserting ,subject to section #beja1 an4 7b7 ,other officers ,section #cjf of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,an officer each place it appears and inserting ,subject to section #beja1 an officer2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking his and inserting the officer's4 7c7 ,commissioned or warrant officer ,section #beja of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,any and inserting ,commissioned ,officer4-- 7#a7 ,in general ,any 2 7,b7 by striking him and inserting such officer2 7,c7 by striking his and inserting the officer's2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,conditional determination ,when an officer is under investigation for alleged misconduct at the time of retirement1 the ,secretary may conditionally determine the highest grade of satisfactory service of the officer pending completion of the investigation4 ,such grade is subject to resolution under subsection 7c77#b74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,any and inserting ,warrant ,officer4--,any2 7,b7 by striking him and inserting such warrant officer2 and 7,c7 by striking his and inserting the warrant officer's2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,retirement in next lower grade 7#a7 ,misconduct in lower grade ,in the case of an officer whom the ,secretary determines committed misconduct in a lower grade1 the ,secretary may determine the officer has not served satisfactorily in any grade equal to or higher than that lower grade4 7#b7 ,conditional determination ,a determination of the retired grade of an officer shall be resolved following a conditional determination under subsection 7a77#b7 or 7b77#b7 if the investigation of or personnel action against the officer or warrant officer1 as applicable1 results in adverse findings4 7#c7 ,retired pay2 recalculation ,if the retired grade of an officer is reduced1 the retired pay of the officer under chapter #ga of title #aj shall be recalculated1 and any modification of the retired pay of the officer shall go into effect on the effective date of the reduction in retired grade4 7d7 ,finality of retired grade determinations 7#a7 ,administrative finality ,except as otherwise provided by law1 a determination of the retired grade of an officer pursuant to this section is administratively final on the day the officer is retired1 and may not be reopened4 7#b7 ,reopening determination ,a determination of the retired grade of an officer may be reopened as follows3 7,a7 ,if the retirement or retired grade of the officer was procured by fraud4 7,b7 ,if substantial evidence comes to light after the retirement that could have led to a lower retired grade under this section if known by competent authority at the time of retirement4 7,c7 ,if a mistake of law or calculation was made in the determination of the retired grade4 7,d7 ,in the case of a retired grade following a conditional determination under subsection 7a77#b7 or 7b77#b71 if the investigation of or personnel action against the officer1 as applicable1 results in an adverse finding4 7,e7 ,if the ,secretary determines1 pursuant to regulations prescribed by the ,secretary1 that good cause exists to reopen the determination or certification4 7#c7 ,notification of reopening ,if a determination or certification of the retired grade of an officer is reopened1 the ,secretary-- 7,a7 shall notify the officer of the reopening2 and 7,b7 may not make an adverse determination on the retired grade of the officer until the officer has had a reasonable opportunity to respond regarding the basis of the reopening4 7#d7 ,retired pay2 recalculation ,if the retired grade of an officer is reduced through the reopening of the officer's or warrant officer's retired grade1 the retired pay of the officer under chapter #ga of title #aj shall be recalculated1 and any modification of the retired pay of the officer shall go into effect on the effective date of the reduction of the officer's retired grade4 4 #bjb4 ,congressional affairs2 ,director 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #c of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #cbj4 ,congressional affairs2 ,director ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall appoint a ,director of ,congressional ,affairs from among officers of the ,coast ,guard who are in a grade above captain4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #c of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #cbj4 ,congressional affairs2 ,director4 4 #bjc4 ,limitations on claims 7a7 ,admiralty claims ,section #icg of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in subsection 7a7 by striking #ajj1jjj and inserting #dbe1jjj4 7b7 ,claims for damage to property of the ,united ,states ,section #ich of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #ajj1jjj and inserting #dbe1jjj4 #bjd4 ,authority for officers to opt out of promotion board consideration 7a7 ,eligibility of officers for consideration for promotion ,section #baac of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 7#a7 ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 the ,commandant may provide that an officer may1 upon the officer's request and with the approval of the ,commandant1 be excluded from consideration by a selection board convened under section #bajf7;a74 7#b7 ,the ,commandant shall approve a request under paragraph 7#a7 only if-- 7,a7 the basis for the request is to allow the officer to complete a broadening assignment1 advanced education1 another assignment of significant value to the ,coast ,guard1 a career progression requirement delayed by the assignment or education1 or a qualifying personal or professional circumstance1 as determined by the ,commandant2 7,b7 the ,commandant determines the exclusion from consideration is in the best interest of the ,coast ,guard2 and 7,c7 the officer has not previously failed of selection for promotion to the grade for which the officer requests the exclusion from consideration4 4 7b7 ,eligibility of reserve officer for promotion ,section #cgdc of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #cgdc4 ,eligibility for promotion 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 a ,reserve officer is eligible for consideration for promotion and for promotion under this subchapter1 if that officer is in an active status4 7b7 ,exception ,a ,reserve officer who has been considered but not recommended for retention in an active status by a board convened under subsection #cgeb7;a7 of this title1 is not eligible for consideration for promotion4 7c7 ,request for exclusion 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant may provide that an officer may1 upon the officer's request and with the approval of the ,commandant1 be excluded from consideration by a selection board convened under section #cgdj7;b7 of this title to consider officers for promotion to the next higher grade4 7#b7 ,approval of request ,the ,commandant shall approve a request under paragraph 7#a7 only if-- 7,a7 the basis for the request is to allow an officer to complete a broadening assignment1 advanced education1 another assignment of significant value to the ,coast ,guard1 a career progression requirement delayed by the assignment or education1 or a qualifying personal or professional circumstance1 as determined by the ,commandant2 7,b7 the ,commandant determines the exclusion from consideration is in the best interest of the ,coast ,guard2 and 7,c7 the officer has not previously failed of selection for promotion to the grade for which the officer requests the exclusion from consideration4 4 #bje4 ,temporary promotion authority for officers in certain grades with critical skills 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of ,chapter #ba of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bacj4 ,promotion to certain grades for officers with critical skills3 captain1 commander1 lieutenant commander1 lieutenant 7a7 ,in general ,an officer in the grade of lieutenant 7junior grade71 lieutenant1 lieutenant commander1 or commander1 who is described in subsection 7b7 may be temporarily promoted to the grade of lieutenant1 lieutenant commander1 commander1 or captain under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary4 ,appointments under this section shall be made by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7b7 ,covered officers ,an officer described in this subsection is any officer in a grade specified in subsection 7a7 who-- 7#a7 has a skill in which the ,coast ,guard has a critical shortage of personnel 7as determined by the ,secretary72 and 7#b7 is serving in a position 7as determined by the ,secretary7 that-- 7,a7 is designated to be held by a lieutenant1 lieutenant commander1 commander1 or captain2 and 7,b7 requires that an officer serving in such position have the skill possessed by such officer4 7c7 ,preservation of position and status of officers appointed 7#a7 ,the temporary positions authorized under this section shall not be counted among or included in the list of positions on the active duty promotion list4 7#b7 ,an appointment under this section does not change the position on the active-duty list or the permanent1 probationary1 or acting status of the officer so appointed1 prejudice the officer in regard to other promotions or appointments1 or abridge the rights or benefits of the officer4 7d7 ,board recommendation required ,a temporary promotion under this section may be made only upon the recommendation of a board of officers convened by the ,secretary for the purpose of recommending officers for such promotions4 7e7 ,acceptance and effective date of appointment ,each appointment under this section1 unless expressly declined1 is1 without formal acceptance1 regarded as accepted on the date such appointment is made1 and a member so appointed is entitled to the pay and allowances of the grade of the temporary promotion under this section beginning on the date the appointment is made4 7f7 ,termination of appointment ,unless sooner terminated1 an appointment under this section terminates-- 7#a7 on the date the officer who received the appointment is promoted to the permanent grade of lieutenant1 lieutenant commander1 commander1 or captain2 7#b7 on the date the officer is detached from a position described in subsection 7b77#b71 unless the officer is on a promotion list to the permanent grade of lieutenant1 lieutenant commander1 commander1 or captain1 in which case the appointment terminates on the date the officer is promoted to that grade2 or 7#c7 when the appointment officer determines that the officer who received the appointment has engaged in misconduct or has displayed substandard performance4 7g7 ,limitation on number of eligible positions ,an appointment under this section may only be made for service in a position designated by the ,secretary for the purposes of this section4 ,the number of positions so designated may not exceed the following percentages of the respective grades3 7#a7 ,as lieutenant1 #j4e percent4 7#b7 ,as lieutenant commander1 #c4j percent4 7#c7 ,as commander1 #b4f percent4 7#d7 ,as captain1 #b4f percent4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for such subchapter is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bacj4 ,promotion to certain grades for officers with critical skills3 captain1 commander1 lieutenant commander1 lieutenant4 4 #bjf4 ,career intermission program 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #be of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bead4 ,career flexibility to enhance retention of members 7a7 ,programs authorized ,the ,commandant may carry out a program under which members of the ,coast ,guard may be inactivated from active service in order to meet personal or professional needs and returned to active service at the end of such period of inactivation from active service4 7b7 ,period of inactivation from active service2 effect of inactivation 7#a7 ,in general ,the period of inactivation from active service under a program under this section of a member participating in the program shall be such period as the ,commandant shall specify in the agreement of the member under subsection 7c71 except that such period may not exceed three years4 7#b7 ,exclusion from years of service ,any service by a ,reserve officer while participating in a program under this section shall be excluded from computation of the total years of service of that officer pursuant to section #adgjf7;a7 of title #aj4 7#c7 ,exclusion from retirement ,any period of participation of a member in a program under this section shall not count toward-- 7,a7 eligibility for retirement or transfer to the ,ready ,reserve under either chapter #ega or #abbc of title #aj2 or 7,b7 computation of retired or retainer pay under chapter #ga or #abbc of title #aj4 7c7 ,agreement ,each member of the ,coast ,guard who participates in a program under this section shall enter into a written agreement with the ,commandant under which that member shall agree as follows3 7#a7 ,to accept an appointment or enlist1 as applicable1 and serve in the ,coast ,guard ,ready ,reserve during the period of the inactivation of the member from active service under the program4 7#b7 ,to undergo during the period of the inactivation of the member from active service under the program such inactive service training as the ,commandant shall require in order to ensure that the member retains proficiency1 at a level determined by the ,commandant to be sufficient1 in the military skills1 professional qualifications1 and physical readiness of the member during the inactivation of the member from active service4 7#c7 ,following completion of the period of the inactivation of the member from active service under the program1 to serve two months as a member of the ,coast ,guard on active service for each month of the period of the inactivation of the member from active service under the program4 7d7 ,conditions of release ,the ,commandant shall prescribe regulations specifying the guidelines regarding the conditions of release that must be considered and addressed in the agreement required by subsection 7c74 ,at a minimum1 the ,commandant shall prescribe the procedures and standards to be used to instruct a member on the obligations to be assumed by the member under paragraph 7#b7 of such subsection while the member is released from active service4 7e7 ,order to active service ,under regulations prescribed by the ,commandant1 a member of the ,coast ,guard participating in a program under this section may1 in the discretion of the ,commandant1 be required to terminate participation in the program and be ordered to active service4 7f7 ,pay and allowances 7#a7 ,basic pay ,during each month of participation in a program under this section1 a member who participates in the program shall be paid basic pay in an amount equal to two-thirtieths of the amount of monthly basic pay to which the member would otherwise be entitled under section #bjd of title #cg as a member of the uniformed services on active service in the grade and years of service of the member when the member commences participation in the program4 7#b7 ,special or incentive pay or bonus 7,a7 ,prohibition ,a member who participates in such a program shall not1 while participating in the program1 be paid any special or incentive pay or bonus to which the member is otherwise entitled under an agreement under chapter #e of title #cg or section #aibe of this title that is in force when the member commences participation in the program4 7,b7 ,not treated as failure to perform services ,the inactivation from active service of a member participating in a program shall not be treated as a failure of the member to perform any period of service required of the member in connection with an agreement for a special or incentive pay or bonus under chapter #e of title #cg that is in force when the member commences participation in the program4 7#c7 ,return to active service 7,a7 ,special or incentive pay or bonus ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 upon the return of a member to active service after completion by the member of participation in a program-- 7i7 any agreement entered into by the member under chapter #e of title #cg for the payment of a special or incentive pay or bonus that was in force when the member commenced participation in the program shall be revived1 with the term of such agreement after revival being the period of the agreement remaining to run when the member commenced participation in the program2 and 7ii7 any special or incentive pay or bonus shall be payable to the member in accordance with the terms of the agreement concerned for the term specified in clause 7i74 7,b7 ,limitation 7i7 ,in general ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply to any special or incentive pay or bonus otherwise covered by that subparagraph with respect to a member if1 at the time of the return of the member to active service as described in that subparagraph-- 7,i7 such pay or bonus is no longer authorized by law2 or 7,,ii7 the member does not satisfy eligibility criteria for such pay or bonus as in effect at the time of the return of the member to active service4 7ii7 ,pay or bonus ceases being authorized ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall cease to apply to any special or incentive pay or bonus otherwise covered by that subparagraph with respect to a member if1 during the term of the revived agreement of the member under subparagraph 7,a77i71 such pay or bonus ceases being authorized by law4 7,c7 ,repayment ,a member who is ineligible for payment of a special or incentive pay or bonus otherwise covered by this paragraph by reason of subparagraph 7,b77i77,,ii7 shall be subject to the requirements for repayment of such pay or bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable agreement of the member under chapter #e of title #cg4 7,d7 ,required service is additional ,any service required of a member under an agreement covered by this paragraph after the member returns to active service as described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be in addition to any service required of the member under an agreement under subsection 7c74 7#d7 ,travel and transportation allowance 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 a member who participates in a program is entitled1 while participating in the program1 to the travel and transportation allowances authorized by section #dgd of title #cg for-- 7i7 travel performed from the residence of the member1 at the time of release from active service to participate in the program1 to the location in the ,united ,states designated by the member as the member's residence during the period of participation in the program2 and 7ii7 travel performed to the residence of the member upon return to active service at the end of the participation of the member in the program4 7,b7 ,single residence ,an allowance is payable under this paragraph only with respect to travel of a member to and from a single residence4 7#e7 ,leave balance ,a member who participates in a program is entitled to carry forward the leave balance existing as of the day on which the member begins participation and accumulated in accordance with section #gja of title #aj1 but not to exceed #fj days4 7g7 ,promotion 7#a7 ,officers 7,a7 ,in general ,an officer participating in a program under this section shall not1 while participating in the program1 be eligible for consideration for promotion under chapter #ba or #cg of this title4 7,b7 ,return to service ,upon the return of an officer to active service after completion by the officer of participation in a program-- 7i7 the ,commandant may adjust the date of rank of the officer in such manner as the ,commandant shall prescribe in regulations for purposes of this section2 and 7ii7 the officer shall be eligible for consideration for promotion when officers of the same competitive category1 grade1 and seniority are eligible for consideration for promotion4 7#b7 ,enlisted members ,an enlisted member participating in a program shall not be eligible for consideration for advancement during the period that-- 7,a7 begins on the date of the inactivation of the member from active service under the program2 and 7,b7 ends at such time after the return of the member to active service under the program that the member is treatable as eligible for promotion by reason of time in grade and such other requirements as the ,commandant shall prescribe in regulations for purposes of the program4 7h7 ,continued entitlements ,a member participating in a program under this section shall1 while participating in the program1 be treated as a member of the ,armed ,forces on active duty for a period of more than #cj days for purposes of-- 7#a7 the entitlement of the member and of the dependents of the member to medical and dental care under the provisions of chapter #ee of this title2 and 7#b7 retirement or separation for physical disability under the provisions of chapter #fa of title #aj and chapters #ba and #bc of this title4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #beac the following3 #bead4 ,career flexibility to enhance retention of members4 4 #bjg4 ,major acquisitions2 operation and sustainment costs ,section #eajc7;e77#c7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 as subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d7 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 operate and sustain the cutters and aircraft described under paragraph 7#b72 4 #bjh4 ,employment assistance 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #bg of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bgac4 ,employment assistance 7a7 ,in general ,in order to improve the accuracy and completeness of a certification or verification of job skills and experience required by section #aadc7;a77#a7 of title #aj1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 establish a database to record all training performed by members of the ,coast ,guard that may have application to employment in the civilian sector2 and 7#b7 make unclassified information regarding such information available to ,states and other potential employers referred to in section #aadc7;c7 of title #aj so that ,state and other entities may allow military training to satisfy licensing or certification requirements to engage in a civilian profession4 7b7 ,form of certification or verification ,the ,secretary shall ensure that a certification or verification of job skills and experience required by section #aadc7;a77#a7 of title #aj is rendered in such a way that ,states and other potential employers can confirm the accuracy and authenticity of the certification or verification4 7c7 ,requests by states ,a ,state may request that the ,secretary confirm the accuracy and authenticity of a certification or verification of jobs skills and experience provided under section #aadc7;c7 of title #aj4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bgab the following3 #bgac4 ,employment assistance4 4 #bji4 ,reports on gender diversity in the ,coast ,guard 7a7 ,action plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall-- 7,a7 determine which recommendations in the ,,rand gender diversity report can practicably be implemented to promote gender diversity in the ,coast ,guard2 and 7,b7 submit a report to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the actions the ,coast ,guard has taken or plans to take to implement such recommendations4 7#b7 ,definition ,in this subsection1 the term ,,rand diversity report means the ,,rand ,corporation's ,homeland ,security ,operational ,analysis ,center #bjai report entitled ,improving ,gender ,diversity in the ,u4,s4 ,coast ,guard3 ,identifying ,barriers to ,female ,retention4 7b7 ,recurring report ,chapter #ea of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eaji4 ,report on gender diversity in the ,coast ,guard 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #ae1 #bjbb1 and biennially thereafter1 the ,commandant shall submit a report on gender diversity in the ,coast ,guard to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7b7 ,contents ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall contain the following3 7#a7 ,gender diversity overview ,an overview of ,coast ,guard active duty and ,reserve members1 including the number of officers and enlisted members and the percentages of men and women in each4 7#b7 ,recruitment and retention 7,a7 ,an analysis of the changes in the recruitment and retention of women over the previous two years4 7,b7 ,a discussion of any changes to ,coast ,guard recruitment and retention over the previous two years that were aimed at increasing the recruitment and retention of female members4 7#c7 ,parental leave 7,a7 ,the number of men and women who took parental leave during each year covered by the report1 including the average length of such leave periods4 7,b7 ,a discussion of the ways in which the ,coast ,guard worked to mitigate the impacts of parental leave on ,coast ,guard operations and on the careers of the members taking such leave4 7#d7 ,limitations ,an analysis of current gender-based limitations on ,coast ,guard career opportunities1 including discussion of-- 7,a7 shipboard opportunities2 7,b7 opportunities to serve at remote units2 and 7,c7 any other limitations on the opportunities of female members4 7#e7 ,progress update ,an update on the ,coast ,guard's progress on the implementation of the action plan required under section #bji of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjai4 4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eaji4 ,report on gender diversity in the ,coast ,guard4 4 #baj4 ,disposition of infrastructure related to ,e-,,loran ,section #iad of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking date and inserting later of the date of the conveyance of the properties directed under section #ecc7;a7 of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-abj7 or the date2 and 7,b7 by striking determination by the ,secretary and inserting determination by the ,secretary of ,transportation under section #cab7;d7 of title #di2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,availability of proceeds ,the proceeds of such sales1 less the costs of sale incurred by the ,general ,services ,administration1 shall be deposited into the ,coast ,guard ,housing ,fund and1 without further appropriation1 shall be available until expended for uses authorized under section #bidf of this title4 4 #baa4 ,positions of importance and responsibility ,section #bajc7;c77#c7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking rear admiral 7lower half7 and inserting vice admiral4 #bab4 ,coast ,guard pay2 continuation 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,pay ,our ,coast ,guard ,parity ,act of #bjai4 7b7 ,findings ,the ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,the ,coast ,guard is a military service and a branch of the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states at all times regardless of whether it operates as a service in the ,department of ,homeland ,security or as a service in the ,navy4 7#b7 ,notwithstanding respective appropriations and except as otherwise provided in law1 members of the ,coast ,guard should receive treatment equitable to that of other members of the ,armed ,forces with regard to pay and benefits4 7c7 ,coast ,guard pay2 continuation 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #bg of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bghj4 ,pay2 continuation during lapse in appropriations 7a7 ,in general ,in the case of any period in which there is a ,coast ,guard-specific funding lapse1 there are appropriated such sums as may be necessary-- 7#a7 to provide pay and allowances to military members of the ,coast ,guard1 including the reserve component thereof1 who perform active service or inactive-duty training during such period2 7#b7 to provide pay and benefits to qualified civilian employees of the ,coast ,guard2 7#c7 to provide pay and benefits to qualified contract employees of the ,coast ,guard2 7#d7 to provide for-- 7,a7 the payment of a death gratuity under sections #adge through #adgg and #adhi of title #aj1 with respect to members of the ,coast ,guard2 7,b7 the payment or reimbursement of authorized funeral travel and travel related to the dignified transfer of remains and unit memorial services under section #dha;f of title #cg1 with respect to members of the ,coast ,guard2 and 7,c7 the temporary continuation of a basic allowance of housing for dependents of members of the ,coast ,guard dying on active duty1 as authorized by section #djc7l7 of title #cg2 and 7#e7 to provide for ,coast ,guard retired pay1 including the payment of obligations otherwise chargeable to lapsed appropriations for this purpose1 payments under the ,retired ,serviceman's ,family ,protection and ,survivor ,benefits ,plans1 payment for career status bonuses1 payment of continuation pay under section #cef of title #cg1 concurrent receipts1 combat-related special compensation1 and payments for medical care of retired personnel and their dependents under chapter #ee of title #aj4 7b7 ,coast ,guard-,specific funding lapse ,for purposes of this section1 a ,coast ,guard-specific funding lapse occurs in any case in which-- 7#a7 a general appropriation bill providing appropriations for the ,coast ,guard for a fiscal year is not enacted before the beginning of such fiscal year 7and no joint resolution making continuing appropriations for the ,coast ,guard is in effect72 and 7#b7 a general appropriation bill providing appropriations for the ,department of ,defense for such fiscal year is enacted before the beginning of such fiscal year 7or a joint resolution making continuing appropriations for the ,department of ,defense is in effect74 7c7 ,termination ,appropriations and funds made available and authority granted for any fiscal year for any purpose under subsection 7a7 shall be available until whichever of the following first occurs3 7#a7 ,the enactment into law of an appropriation 7including a continuing appropriation7 for such purpose4 7#b7 ,the enactment into law of an appropriation 7including a continuing appropriation7 for the ,coast ,guard without provision for such purpose4 7#c7 ,the termination of availability of appropriations for the ,department of ,defense4 7#d7 ,the date that is #ahj days after the beginning of the ,coast ,guard-specific funding lapse4 7d7 ,rate for operations2 applicability to appropriation acts ,appropriations made pursuant this section shall be available at a rate for operations and to the extent and in the manner that would be provided by the pertinent appropriations ,act4 7e7 ,charge to future appropriations ,expenditures made pursuant to this section shall be charged to the applicable appropriation1 fund1 or authorization whenever a bill in which such applicable appropriation1 fund1 or authorization is enacted into law4 7f7 ,apportionment ,appropriations and funds made available by or authority granted under this section may be used without regard to the time limitations for submission and approval of apportionments set forth in section #aeac of title #ca1 but nothing in this section may be construed to waive any other provision of law governing the apportionment of funds4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,qualified civilian employee ,the term qualified civilian employee means a civilian employee of the ,coast ,guard whom the ,commandant determines is-- 7,a7 providing support to members of the ,coast ,guard or another ,armed ,force2 or 7,b7 performing work as an excepted employee or an employee performing emergency work1 as those terms are defined by the ,office of ,personnel ,management4 7#b7 ,qualified contract employee of the ,coast ,guard ,the term qualified contract employee of the ,coast ,guard means an individual performing work under a contract whom the ,commandant determines is-- 7,a7 providing support to military members or qualified civilian employees of the ,coast ,guard or another ,armed ,force2 or 7,b7 required to perform work during a lapse in appropriations4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #bg of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bghj4 ,pay2 continuation during lapse in appropriations4 4 #bac4 ,research projects2 transactions other than contracts and grants 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #g of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #gbj4 ,research projects2 transactions other than contracts and grants 7a7 ,additional forms of transactions authorized ,the ,commandant may enter into transactions 7other than contracts1 cooperative agreements1 and grants7 in carrying out basic1 applied1 and advanced research projects4 ,the authority under this subsection is in addition to the authority provided in section #gag to use contracts1 cooperative agreements1 and grants in carrying out such projects4 7b7 ,advance payments ,the authority under subsection 7a7 may be exercised without regard to section #ccbd of title #ca4 7c7 ,recovery of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7d71 a cooperative agreement for performance of basic1 applied1 or advanced research authorized by section #gag1 and a transaction authorized by subsection 7a71 may include a clause that requires a person or other entity to make payments to the ,coast ,guard or any other department or agency of the ,federal ,government as a condition for receiving support under the agreement or transaction1 respectively4 7#b7 ,availability of funds ,the amount of any payment received by the ,federal ,government pursuant to a requirement imposed under paragraph 7#a7 may be credited1 to the extent authorized by the ,commandant1 to an appropriate appropriations account4 ,amounts so credited shall be merged with other funds in the account and shall be available for the same purposes and the same period for which other funds in such account are available4 7d7 ,conditions 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall ensure that-- 7,a7 to the extent that the ,commandant determines practicable1 no cooperative agreement containing a clause described in subsection 7c77#a71 and no transaction entered into under subsection 7a71 provides for research that duplicates research being conducted under existing programs carried out by the ,coast ,guard2 and 7,b7 to the extent that the ,commandant determines practicable1 the funds provided by the ,federal ,government under a cooperative agreement containing a clause described in subsection 7c77#a71 or under a transaction authorized by subsection 7a71 do not exceed the total amount provided by other parties to the cooperative agreement or other transaction1 respectively4 7#b7 ,other agreements not feasible ,a cooperative agreement containing a clause described in subsection 7c77#a71 or under a transaction authorized by subsection 7a71 may be used for a research project only if the use of a standard contract1 grant1 or cooperative agreement for such project is not feasible or appropriate4 7e7 ,education and training ,the ,commandant shall-- 7#a7 ensure that management1 technical1 and contracting personnel of the ,coast ,guard involved in the award or administration of transactions under this section or other innovative forms of contracting are afforded opportunities for adequate education and training2 and 7#b7 establish minimum levels and requirements for continuous and experiential learning for such personnel1 including levels and requirements for acquisition certification programs4 7f7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall prescribe regulations1 as necessary1 to carry out this section4 7g7 ,protection of certain information from disclosure 7#a7 ,in general ,disclosure of information described in paragraph 7#b7 is not required1 and may not be compelled1 under section #eeb of title #e for five years after the date on which the information is received by the ,coast ,guard4 7#b7 ,limitation 7,a7 ,in general ,paragraph 7#a7 applies to information described in subparagraph 7,b7 that is in the records of the ,coast ,guard only if the information was submitted to the ,coast ,guard in a competitive or noncompetitive process having the potential for resulting in an award1 to the party submitting the information1 of a cooperative agreement for performance of basic1 applied1 or advanced research authorized by section #gag or another transaction authorized by subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,information described ,the information referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 is the following3 7i7 ,a proposal1 proposal abstract1 and supporting documents4 7ii7 ,a business plan submitted on a confidential basis4 7iii7 ,technical information submitted on a confidential basis4 7h7 ,annual report ,on the date on which the ,president submits to ,congress a budget pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report describing each use of the authority provided under this section during the most recently completed fiscal year1 including details of each use consisting of-- 7#a7 the amount of each transaction2 7#b7 the entities or organizations involved2 7#c7 the product or service received2 and 7#d7 the research project for which the product or service was required4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #g of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #gbj4 ,research projects2 transactions other than contracts and grants4 4 #bad4 ,acquisition workforce authorities 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #aa of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by inserting after section #aaaj the following3 #aaaa4 ,acquisition workforce authorities 7a7 ,expedited hiring authority 7#a7 ,in general ,for the purposes of section #ccjd of title #e1 the ,commandant may-- 7,a7 designate any category of acquisition positions within the ,coast ,guard as shortage category positions2 and 7,b7 use the authorities in such section to recruit and appoint highly qualified persons directly to positions so designated4 7#b7 ,reports ,the ,commandant shall include in reports under section #aajb information described in that section regarding positions designated under this subsection4 7b7 ,reemployment authority 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 if an annuitant receiving an annuity from the ,civil ,service ,retirement and ,disability ,fund becomes employed in any category of acquisition positions designated by the ,commandant under subsection 7a71 the annuity of the annuitant so employed shall continue4 ,the annuitant so reemployed shall not be considered an employee for purposes of subchapter ,,iii of chapter #hc or chapter #hd of title #e4 7#b7 7,a7 ,election ,an annuitant retired under section #hccf7;d77#a7 or #hdad7;b77#a77;,a7 of title #e1 receiving an annuity from the ,civil ,service ,retirement and ,disability ,fund1 who becomes employed in any category of acquisition positions designated by the ,commandant under subsection 7a7 after date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjai1 may elect to be subject to section #hcdd or #hdfh of such title 7as the case may be74 7i7 ,deadline ,an election for coverage under this subsection shall be filed not later than #ij days after the ,commandant takes reasonable actions to notify an employee who may file an election4 7ii7 ,coverage ,if an employee files an election under this subsection1 coverage shall be effective beginning on the first day of the first applicable pay period beginning on or after the date of the filing of the election4 7,b7 ,application ,paragraph 7#a7 shall apply to an individual who is eligible to file an election under such subparagraph and does not file a timely election under clause 7i74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents of chapter #aa of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aaaj the following3 #aaaa4 ,acquisition workforce authorities4 4 #bae4 ,coast ,guard ,housing ,fund ,section #bidf of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and redesignating paragraph 7#a7 as paragraph 7#b72 7#b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 the following3 8 7#a7 ,amounts in the ,fund shall be available to the ,secretary without further appropriation and shall remain available until expended4 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,in such amounts as provided in appropriations ,acts1 and except and inserting ,except4 #baf4 ,report on ,coast ,guard defense readiness resources allocation 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 a report on the allocation of resources by the ,coast ,guard to support its defense readiness mission4 7b7 ,contents ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,funding levels allocated by the ,coast ,guard to support defense readiness missions for each of the past ten fiscal years4 7#b7 ,funding levels transferred or otherwise provided by the ,department of ,defense to the ,coast ,guard in support of the ,coast ,guard's defense readiness missions for each of the past ten fiscal years4 7#c7 ,the number of ,coast ,guard detachments assigned in support of the ,coast ,guard's defense readiness mission for each of the past ten fiscal years4 7c7 ,assessment ,in addition to the elements detailed in subsection 7b71 the report shall include an assessment of the impacts on the ,coast ,guard's non-defense mission readiness and operational capabilities due to the annual levels of reimbursement provided by the ,department of ,defense to compensate the ,coast ,guard for its expenses to fulfill its defense readiness mission4 #bag4 ,report on the feasibility of liquefied natural gas fueled vessels ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the following3 7#a7 ,the feasibility1 safety1 and cost effectiveness of using liquefied natural gas to fuel new ,coast ,guard vessels4 7#b7 ,the feasibility1 safety1 and cost effectiveness of converting existing vessels to run on liquefied natural gas fuels4 7#c7 ,the operational benefits of using liquefied natural gas to fuel ,coast ,guard vessels4 ,,iii ,shipping #cja4 ,electronic charts2 equivalency 7a7 ,requirements ,section #caje7;a77#a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 ,electronic charts in lieu of marine charts1 charts1 and maps ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the following vessels1 while operating on the navigable waters of the ,united ,states1 shall be equipped with and operate electronic navigational charts conforming to a standard acceptable to the ,secretary in lieu of any marine charts1 charts1 and maps required by titles #cc and #df1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as in effect on the date of the enactment of this paragraph3 7,a7 ,a self-propelled commercial vessel of at least #fe feet overall length4 7,b7 ,a vessel carrying more than a number of passengers for hire determined by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,a towing vessel of more than #bf feet in overall length and #fjj horsepower4 7,d7 ,any other vessel for which the ,secretary decides that electronic charts are necessary for the safe navigation of the vessel4 4 7b7 ,exemptions and waivers ,section #caje7;a77#b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking operates2 and and inserting operates22 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking those waters4 and inserting those waters2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 permit vessels that operate solely landward of the baseline from which the territorial sea of the ,united ,states is measured to utilize software-based1 platform-independent electronic chart systems that the ,secretary determines are capable of displaying electronic navigational charts with necessary scale and detail to ensure safe navigation for the intended voyage4 4 #cjb4 ,passenger vessel security and safety requirements2 application ,section #cejg7k77#a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by adding and after the semicolon at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking 2 and and inserting a period2 and 7#c7 by striking subparagraph 7,d74 #cjc4 ,non-operating individual 7a7 ,definition ,section #baja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after paragraph 7#bc7 the following3 7#bc;a7 non-operating individual means an individual who-- 7,a7 does not perform-- 7i7 with respect to the operation of a vessel1 watchstanding1 automated engine room duty watch1 navigation1 or personnel safety functions2 7ii7 with respect to the loading and unloading of merchandise1 cargo handling functions1 including any activity relating to the loading or unloading of cargo1 the operation of cargo-related equipment 7whether or not integral to the vessel71 and the handling of mooring lines on the dock when the vessel is made fast or let go2 7iii7 vessel maintenance1 including any repairs that can be performed by the vessel's crew or a riding gang2 or 7iv7 safety1 security1 or environmental protection activities directly related to the operation of the vessel and normally conducted by the vessel's crew2 7,b7 does not serve as part of the crew complement required under section #haja2 7,c7 does not serve as a riding gang member2 7,d7 is not a member of the steward's department2 7,e7 is not a citizen or temporary or permanent resident of a country designated by the ,united ,states as a sponsor of terrorism or any other country that the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state and the heads of other appropriate ,united ,states agencies1 determines to be a security threat to the ,united ,states2 7,f7 is not specifically exempted from the requirement to have a merchant mariner's document under section #hgja7;a72 7,g7 has not been convicted in any jurisdiction of an offense described in paragraph 7#b7 or 7#c7 of section #ggjc2 7,h7 whose license1 certificate of registry1 or merchant mariner's document has not been suspended or revoked under section #ggjd2 and 7,i7 who does not otherwise constitute a threat to the safety of the vessel4 4 7b7 ,citizenship and navy reserve requirements ,section #hajc7;j7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by-- 7#a7 striking ,riding ,gang ,member and inserting ,riding ,gang ,member or ,non-,operating ,individual2 and 7#b7 inserting or a non-operating individual before the period4 7c7 ,requirements relating to non-,operating individuals 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #ha of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating section #hajg as section #hajh2 and 7,b7 by inserting after section #hajf the following3 #hajg4 ,requirements relating to non-operating individuals 7a7 ,in general ,the owner or managing operator of a merchant vessel of the ,united ,states of at least #ajj gross tons as measured under section #adejb1 or an alternate tonnage measured under section #adcjb as prescribed by the ,secretary under section #adajd1 shall-- 7#a7 ensure that-- 7,a7 each non-operating individual on the vessel-- 7i7 is a ,united ,states citizen or an alien lawfully admitted to the ,united ,states for permanent residence2 or 7ii7 possesses a ,united ,states non-immigrant visa for individuals desiring to enter the ,united ,states temporarily for business1 employment-related and personal identifying information1 and any other documentation required by the ,secretary2 7,b7 all required documentation for such individual is kept on the vessel and available for inspection by the ,secretary2 and 7,c7 each non-operating individual is identified on the manifest2 7#b7 ensure that-- 7,a7 each non-operating individual possesses-- 7i7 a merchant mariner's document2 7ii7 a transportation worker identification credential under section #gjaje2 or 7iii7 a current security clearance issued by a ,federal agency2 or 7,b7 the employer of such an individual attests in a certificate to the owner or managing operator that-- 7i7 the background of such individual has been examined and found to be free of any credible information indicating a material risk to the security of the vessel1 the vessel's cargo1 the ports the vessel visits1 or other individuals onboard the vessel22 7ii7 such examination-- 7,i7 met the requirements of section #gjaje7;d77#b71 for persons described in paragraph 7#a77;,a77i7 of this subsection2 or 7,,ii7 consisted of a search of all information reasonably available to the owner or managing operator in the individual's country of citizenship and any other country in which the individual works1 receives employment referrals1 or resides1 for persons described in paragraph 7#a77;,a77ii7 of this subsection2 and 7iii7 the information derived from any such examination is made available to the ,secretary upon request2 7#c7 ensure that each non-operating individual of the vessel1 while on board the vessel1 is subject to the same random chemical testing and reporting regimes as crew members2 7#d7 ensure that each such individual employed on the vessel receives basic safety familiarization and basic safety training approved by the ,coast ,guard2 and 7#e7 ensure that every non-operating individual of the vessel is employed on board the vessel under conditions that meet or exceed the minimum international standards of all applicable international labor conventions to which the ,united ,states is a party1 including all of the merchant seamen protection and relief provided under ,united ,states law4 7b7 ,recordkeeping ,in addition to the requirements of subsection 7a71 the owner or managing operator of a vessel to which subsection 7a7 applies shall ensure that all information necessary to ensure compliance with this section1 as determined by the ,secretary1 is entered into the vessel's official logbook required by chapter #aac4 7c7 ,civil penalty ,a person 7including an individual7 violating this section is liable to the ,united ,states ,government for a civil penalty of #a1bej4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendments ,the analysis for chapter #ha of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #hajg and inserting the following3 #hajg4 ,requirements relating to non-operating individuals4 #hajh4 ,use of force against piracy4 4 7#c7 ,conforming amendments 7,a7 ,merchant mariners' documents required ,section #hgja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,this section does not apply to non-operating individuals4 4 7,b7 ,training for use of force against piracy ,section #eagje7d7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #df ,u4,s4,c4 #hajg note and inserting #df ,u4,s4,c4 #hajh note4 #cjd4 ,small passenger vessels and uninspected passenger vessels ,section #ababa of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 was built in the ,united ,states2 7,b7 was not built in the ,united ,states and is at least #c years old2 or 7,c7 if rebuilt1 was rebuilt-- 7i7 in the ,united ,states2 or 7ii7 outside the ,united ,states at least #c years before the certificate requested under subsection 7b7 would take effect4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting #abacb1 after #abaac14 #cje4 ,installation vessels 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #eea of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #eeabc4 ,installation vessels 7a7 ,initial determination of coastwise qualified vessel ,no later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall determine whether an installation vessel exists for which a coastwise endorsement has been issued under section #abaab4 7b7 ,application ,if the ,secretary of ,transportation determines under subsection 7a7 that no such coastwise qualified vessel exists1 then1 after the date on which such determination is made1 lifting operations between a vessel for which a coastwise endorsement has been issued under section #abaab and an installation vessel for which no such endorsement has been issued is not transportation of merchandise for the purposes of section #eeajb4 7c7 ,requests for determinations of coastwise qualified vessels 7#a7 ,in general ,after the date on which the determination is made under subsection 7a71 an installation vessel for which a coastwise endorsement has been issued under section #abaab1 the owner or operator of such installation vessel may seek a new determination from the ,secretary of ,transportation that an installation vessel for which a coastwise endorsement has been issued under section #abaab exists4 7#b7 ,application to non-qualified vessels ,if the ,secretary of ,transportation makes a determination under paragraph 7#a7 that a coastwise qualified vessel exists1 then-- 7,a7 the owner or operator of an installation vessel for which no coastwise endorsement has been issued under section #abaab shall seek a determination of the availability of a coastwise qualified vessel under paragraph 7#c7 before using such non-coastwise qualified vessel for the transportation of a platform jacket2 and 7,b7 after the date on which such determination is made1 the owner or operator of an installation vessel for which no coastwise endorsement has been issued under section #abaab shall not use such non-coastwise qualified vessel for the transportation of a platform jacket unless the ,secretary of ,transportation determines a coastwise qualified is not available under paragraph 7#d74 7#c7 ,criteria for determination of availability ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall determine a coastwise qualified vessel is not available if-- 7,a7 the owner or operator of a non-coastwise qualified vessel submits to the ,secretary of ,transportation an application for the use of a non-coastwise qualified installation vessel for transportation of a platform jacket under this section that includes all relevant information1 including engineering details and timing requirements1 and such application is submitted not less than #a year before the date such vessel is required for such use2 7,b7 the ,secretary provides the application made under subparagraph 7,a7 to the owner of each coastwise qualified vessel listed as an installation vessel in the inventory under section #abach7;c7 and promptly publishes in the ,federal ,register a notice-- 7i7 describing the project and the platform jacket involved2 7ii7 advising that all relevant information reasonably needed to assess the transportation and installation requirements for the platform jacket will be made available to an interested person on request2 and 7iii7 requesting that information on the availability of coastwise qualified vessels be submitted within a #de-;day period beginning on the date of such publication2 and 7,c7 7i7 within such #de-;day period no information is submitted to the ,secretary from owners or operators of coastwise qualified installation vessels to meet the requirements of the application required under paragraph 7,a72 or 7ii7 the owner or operator of a coastwise qualified installation vessel submits information to the ,secretary asserting that the owner or operator has a suitable coastwise qualified installation vessel available to meet the requirements of the application required under paragraph 7,a71 but the ,secretary determines1 within #ij days after the notice is first published1 that the coastwise qualified installation vessel is not suitable or reasonably available for the transportation4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,installation vessel ,the term installation vessel means a vessel using a crane suitable for offshore use that-- 7,a7 is used to install platform jackets2 7,b7 has a slewing or luffing capability2 7,c7 has a lifting capacity of at least #a1jjj metric tons2 and 7,d7 conducts lifting operations to construct or remove offshore facilities or subsea infrastructure or to install and uninstall component parts or materials from offshore facilities or subsea infrastructure4 7#b7 ,lifting operations ,the term lifting operations means the lifting of platform jackets by crane from the time that the lifting activity begins when unlading from a vessel or removing offshore facilities or subsea infrastructure until the time that the lifting activities are terminated for a particular unlading1 installation1 or removal of offshore facilities or subsea infrastructure4 7#c7 ,platform jacket ,the term platform jacket has the meaning given such term in section #eeajh7;a74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #eea of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eeabc4 ,installation vessels4 4 7c7 ,inventory ,section #abach7;b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking the period and inserting 1 and ,installation42 7#b7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall develop1 maintain1 and periodically update an inventory of vessels that are-- 7,a7 documented under this chapter2 7,b7 at least #bjj feet in length2 7,c7 have the capability to lay1 maintain1 or repair a submarine cable1 without regard to whether a particular vessel is classed as a cable ship or cable vessel2 and 7,d7 installation vessels within the meaning of such term in section #eeabc4 2 and 7#c7 by amending paragraph 7#b77;,b7 to read as follows3 7,b7 the abilities and limitations of the vessel with respect to-- 7i7 in the case of a vessel required to be inventoried under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 laying1 maintaining1 and repairing a submarine cable2 and 7ii7 in the case of a vessel required to be inventoried under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 installing platform jackets2 and 4 7d7 ,notice of modification or revocation ,no later than #cj days after the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 acting through the ,commissioner of ,customs and ,border ,protection1 shall issue a notice1 including an opportunity for public comment1 on the modification or revocation of ,letter ,rulings #ajaibe1 #ajhddb1 #aachda1 #aaddce1 #aaeahe1 #aaebah1 #aaecaa1 #aaedhg1 #aaeebb1 #aaegga1 #aaeich1 #aafjgh1 ,h#jjdbdb with respect to the application of the section #eeajb of title #df1 ,shipping1 ,united ,states ,code1 to certain offshore operations4 #cjf4 ,advisory committees 7a7 ,national ,offshore ,safety ,advisory ,committee2 representation ,section #aeajf7;c77#c7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking mineral and oil operations1 including geophysical services and inserting operations2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking exploration and recovery2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking engaged in diving services related to offshore construction1 inspection1 and maintenance and inserting providing diving services to the offshore industry2 7#d7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking engaged in safety and training services related to offshore exploration and construction and inserting providing safety and training services to the offshore industry2 7#e7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by striking engaged in pipelaying services related to offshore construction and inserting providing subsea engineering1 construction1 or remotely operated vehicle support to the offshore industry2 7#f7 in subparagraph 7,h71 by striking mineral and energy2 7#g7 in subparagraph 7,i71 by striking national environmental entities and inserting entities providing environmental protection1 compliance1 or response services to the offshore industry2 and 7#h7 in subparagraph 7,j71 by striking deepwater ports and inserting entities engaged in offshore oil exploration and production on the ,outer ,continental ,shelf adjacent to ,alaska4 7b7 ,advisory committees2 testimony ,section #aeaji7;j77#d7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,testimony ,the members of a committee shall be available to testify before appropriate committees of the ,congress with respect to the advice1 reports1 and recommendations submitted under paragraph 7#b74 4 7c7 ,national ,maritime ,transportation ,system ,advisory ,committee 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #eee of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eeejb4 ,national ,maritime ,transportation ,system ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established a ,national ,maritime ,transportation ,system ,advisory ,committee 7in this section referred to as the ,committee74 7b7 ,function ,the ,committee shall advise the ,secretary of ,transportation on matters relating to the ,united ,states maritime transportation system and its seamless integration with other segments of the transportation system1 including the viability of the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine4 7c7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,committee shall consist of #be members appointed by the ,secretary of ,transportation in accordance with this section and section #aeaji4 7#b7 ,expertise ,each member of the ,committee shall have particular expertise1 knowledge1 and experience in matters relating to the function of the ,committee4 7#c7 ,representation ,members of the ,committee shall be appointed as follows3 7,a7 ,at least #a member shall represent the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7,b7 ,at least #a member shall represent the ,department of ,commerce4 7,c7 ,at least #a member shall represent the ,army ,corps of ,engineers4 7,d7 ,at least #a member shall represent the ,coast ,guard4 7,e7 ,at least #a member shall represent ,customs and ,border ,protection4 7,f7 ,at least #a member shall represent ,state and local governmental entities4 7,g7 ,additional members shall represent private sector entities that reflect a cross-section of maritime industries1 including port and water stakeholders1 academia1 and labor4 7,h7 ,the ,secretary may appoint additional representatives from other ,federal agencies as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#d7 ,administration ,for purposes of section #aeaji-- 7,a7 the ,committee shall be treated as a committee established under chapter #aea2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall fulfill all duties and responsibilities and have all authorities of the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security with regard to the ,committee4 4 7#b7 ,treatment of existing committee ,notwithstanding any other provision of law-- 7,a7 an advisory committee substantially similar to the ,national ,maritime ,transportation ,system ,advisory ,committee established by this section and that was in force or in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 including the charter1 membership1 and other aspects of such committee1 may remain in force or in effect for the #b-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this section2 and 7,b7 during such #b-year period-- 7i7 requirements relating the ,national ,maritime ,transportation ,system ,advisory ,committee established by such section shall be treated as satisfied by such substantially similar advisory committee2 and 7ii7 the enactment of this section shall not be the basis-- 7,i7 to deem1 find1 or declare such committee1 including the charter1 membership1 and other aspects thereof1 void1 not in force1 or not in effect2 7,,ii7 to suspend the activities of such committee2 or 7,,iii7 to bar the members of such committee from a meeting4 7#c7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #eee of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eeejb4 ,national ,maritime ,transportation ,system ,advisory ,committee4 4 7#d7 ,repeal ,section #eefjc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the item relating to that section in the analysis for chapter #eef of that title1 are repealed4 7d7 ,great ,lakes ,pilotage ,advisory ,committee 7#a7 ,in general ,title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #icjg and inserting the following3 #icjg4 ,great ,lakes ,pilotage ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established a ,great ,lakes ,pilotage ,advisory ,committee 7in this section referred to as the ,committee74 7b7 ,function ,the ,committee-- 7#a7 may review proposed ,great ,lakes pilotage regulations and policies and make recommendations to the ,secretary that the ,committee considers appropriate2 and 7#b7 may advise1 consult with1 report to1 and make recommendations to the ,secretary on matters relating to ,great ,lakes pilotage4 7c7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,committee shall consist of #g members appointed by the ,secretary in accordance with this section and section #aeaji4 7#b7 ,expertise ,each member of the ,committee shall have particular expertise1 knowledge1 and experience in matters relating to the function of the ,committee4 7#c7 ,representation ,members of the ,committee shall be appointed as follows3 7,a7 ,the ,president of each of the #c ,great ,lakes pilotage districts1 or the ,president's representative4 7,b7 ,at least #a member shall represent the interests of vessel operators that contract for ,great ,lakes pilotage services4 7,c7 ,at least #a member shall represent the interests of ,great ,lakes ports4 7,d7 ,at least #a member shall represent the interests of shippers whose cargoes are transported through ,great ,lakes ports4 7,e7 ,at least #a member shall have a background in finance or accounting and must have been recommended to the ,secretary by a unanimous vote of the other members of the ,committee4 7#d7 ,administration ,for purposes of section #aeaji1 the ,committee shall be treated as a committee established under chapter #aea4 4 7#b7 ,treatment of existing committee ,notwithstanding any other provision of law-- 7,a7 an advisory committee substantially similar to the ,great ,lakes ,pilotage ,advisory ,committee established by section #icjg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this section1 and that was in force or in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 including the charter1 membership1 and other aspects of the committee1 may remain in force or in effect for a period of #b years from the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 during such #b-year period-- 7i7 requirements relating to the ,great ,lakes ,pilotage ,advisory ,committee established by section #icjg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this section1 shall be treated as satisfied by the substantially similar advisory committee2 and 7ii7 the enactment of this section and the amendments made by this section shall not be the basis-- 7,i7 to deem1 find1 or declare such committee1 including the charter1 membership1 and other aspects thereof1 void1 not in force1 or not in effect2 7,,ii7 to suspend the activities of such committee2 or 7,,iii7 to bar the members of such committee from a meeting4 7e7 ,technical corrections ,section #aeaji of title #df is amended by inserting or to which this chapter applies after committee established under this chapter each place it appears4 #cjg4 ,expired maritime liens ,section #cacdc7;e7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,a notice2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a71 as so designated by this section1 the following3 7#b7 ,on expiration of a notice of claim of lien under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall remove such expired notice4 4 #cjh4 ,offshore navigation 7a7 ,port access routes ,section #gjjjc7;e7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking continues2 and and inserting continues22 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 shall1 unless otherwise authorized by the ,secretary1 and notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter1 require-- 7,a7 a #b-nautical-mile buffer between the parallel outer or seaward boundary of a traffic lane and any offshore structure affixed to the submerged land of the ,outer ,continental ,shelf2 and 7,b7 a #e-nautical-mile buffer between the entry or exit of any traffic separation scheme and any offshore structure4 4 7b7 ,navigation2 conflict mitigation ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall implement the recommendations of the ,atlantic ,coast ,port ,access ,route ,study1 docket number ,,uscg-#bjaa-jcea1 dated ,february #bd1 #bjaf1 including any recommendations in the appendices thereto4 7c7 ,fairways ,not later than ,july #a1 #bjba1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall conduct a review of navigation on the ,east ,coast of the ,united ,states and submit recommendations for new fairways on such coast to facilitate commerce to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7d7 ,port ,access ,route ,studies completion dates ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall complete-- 7#a7 the ,chuckchi ,sea1 ,bering ,strait and ,bering ,sea ,port ,access ,route ,study not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 the ,alaskan ,arctic ,coast ,port ,access ,route ,study not later than #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #cji4 ,training2 emergency response providers 7a7 ,security plan implementation grants ,section #gjajg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking law enforcement personnel and inserting emergency response providers2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#h71 by striking law enforcement personnel-- and inserting emergency response providers--2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#b77;,c71 by striking law enforcement agency personnel and inserting emergency response providers4 7b7 ,credentialing for ,state and local support ,section #gjacb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking law enforcement personnel-- and inserting emergency response providers--2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking law enforcement personnel each place it appears and inserting emergency response providers2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,definition ,for the purposes of this section1 the term emergency response providers has the meaning given that term in section #b of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aja74 4 #caj4 ,aiming a laser pointer at a vessel 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #gjj of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #gjjad4 ,aiming a laser pointer at a vessel 7a7 ,prohibition ,it shall be unlawful to cause the beam of a laser pointer to strike a vessel operating on the navigable waters of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,exceptions ,this section shall not apply to a member or element of the ,department of ,defense or ,department of ,homeland ,security acting in an official capacity for the purpose of research1 development1 operations1 testing1 or training4 7c7 ,laser pointer defined ,in this section the term laser pointer means any device designed or used to amplify electromagnetic radiation by stimulated emission that emits a beam designed to be used by the operator as a pointer or highlighter to indicate1 mark1 or identify a specific position1 place1 item1 or object4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for such chapter is amended by adding at the end of the items relating to such subchapter the following3 #gjjad4 ,aiming a laser pointer at a vessel4 4 #caa4 ,maritime transportation assessment ,section #eeeja7;e7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking an assessment of the condition and inserting a conditions and performance analysis2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#e7 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 a compendium of the ,federal programs engaged in the maritime transportation system4 4 #cab4 ,safety of special activities 7a7 ,in general ,title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #gjjje the following3 #gjjjf4 ,safety of special activities 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may establish a safety zone to address special activities in the exclusive economic zone4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term safety zone has the meaning provided in section #afe4bj of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#b7 ,the term special activities includes-- 7,a7 space activities1 including launch and reentry1 as those terms are defined in section #ejijb of title #ea1 carried out by ,united ,states citizens2 and 7,b7 offshore energy development activities1 as described in section #h7p77#a77;,c7 of the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #accg7p77#a77;,c771 on or near a fixed platform4 7#c7 ,the term ,united ,states citizen has the meaning given the term eligible owners in section #abajc4 7#d7 ,the term fixed platform means an artificial island1 installation1 or structure permanently attached to the sea-bed for the purpose of exploration or exploitation of resources or for other economic purposes4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #gjj of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #gjjje the following3 #gjjjf4 ,safety of special activities4 4 7c7 ,regulations 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall establish regulations to implement this section4 7#b7 ,alignment with other regulations ,such regulations shall align with subchapter ,c of chapter ,,iii of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #cac4 ,engine cut-off switches2 use requirement 7a7 ,in general ,section #dcab of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7b71 7c71 and 7d7 as subsections 7c71 7d71 and 7e71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,use requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,an individual operating a covered recreational vessel shall use an engine cut-off switch link while operating on plane or above displacement speed4 7#b7 ,exceptions ,the requirement under paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply if-- 7,a7 the main helm of the covered vessel is installed within an enclosed cabin2 or 7,b7 the vessel does not have an engine cut-off switch and is not required to have one under subsection 7a74 4 7b7 ,civil penalty ,section #dcaa of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by-- 7#a7 redesignating subsections 7c71 7d71 7e71 7f71 and 7g7 as subsections 7d71 7e71 7f71 7g71 and 7h71 respectively2 and 7#b7 inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,a person violating section #dcab7;b7 of this title is liable to the ,united ,states ,government for a civil penalty of not more than-- 7#a7 #ajj for the first offense2 7#b7 #bej for the second offense2 and 7#c7 #ejj for any subsequent offense4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made in subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall take effect #ij days after the date of the enactment of this section1 unless the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard1 prior to the date that is #ij days after the date of the enactment of this section1 determines that the use requirement enacted in subsection 7a7 would not promote recreational boating safety4 #cad4 ,exemptions and equivalents 7a7 ,in general ,section #dcje of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the heading and inserting the following3 #dcje4 ,exemptions and equivalents 2 7#b7 by striking ,if the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7a7 ,exemptions ,if the ,secretary 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,equivalents ,the ,secretary may accept a substitution for associated equipment performance or other safety standards for a recreational vessel if the substitution provides an equivalent level of safety4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #dc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #dcje and inserting the following3 #dcje4 ,exemptions and equivalents4 4 #cae4 ,abandoned seafarers fund ,section #aaaac of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by striking may be appropriated to the ,secretary and inserting shall be available to the ,secretary without further appropriation and shall remain available until expended2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#d7 of subsection 7c74 #caf4 ,ice patrol2 payments ,section #hjcja7;c7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking operating expenses of the ,coast ,guard4 and inserting operations and support of the ,coast ,guard and shall remain available until expended44 #cag4 ,security plans2 reviews ,section #gjajc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#c71 by inserting and updates after ,area ,maritime ,transportation ,security ,plans each place it appears2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#d71 by inserting or update after plan each place it appears4 #cah4 ,waiver of navigation and vessel inspection laws ,section #eja7;a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,on request and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,on request 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,explanation ,not later than #bd hours after making a request under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committees on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and ,armed ,services of the ,senate a written explanation of the circumstances requiring such a waiver in the interest of national defense1 including a confirmation that there are insufficient qualified vessels to meet the needs of national defense without such a waiver4 4 #cai4 ,requirement for small shipyard grantees ,section #edaja7;d7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,grants awarded and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,grants awarded 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,buy ,america 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 no funds may be obligated by the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration under this section1 unless each product and material purchased with those funds 7including products and materials purchased by a grantee71 and including any commercially available off-the-shelf item1 is-- 7i7 an unmanufactured article1 material1 or supply that has been mined or produced in the ,united ,states2 or 7ii7 a manufactured article1 material1 or supply that has been manufactured in the ,united ,states substantially all from articles1 materials1 or supplies mined1 produced1 or manufactured in the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,exceptions 7i7 ,in general ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 the requirements of that subparagraph shall not apply with respect to a particular product or material if such ,administrator determines-- 7,i7 that the application of those requirements would be inconsistent with the public interest2 7,,ii7 that such product or material is not available in the ,united ,states in sufficient and reasonably available quantities1 of a satisfactory quality1 or on a timely basis2 or 7,,iii7 that inclusion of a domestic product or material will increase the cost of that product or material by more than #be percent1 with respect to a certain contract between a grantee and that grantee's supplier4 7ii7 ,federal ,register ,a determination made by such ,administrator under this subparagraph shall be published in the ,federal ,register4 7,c7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,commercially available off-the-shelf item ,the term commercially available off-the-shelf item means-- 7,i7 any item of supply 7including construction material7 that is-- 7aa7 a commercial item1 as defined by section #b4aja of title #dh1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 and 7bb7 sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace2 and 7,,ii7 does not include bulk cargo1 as that term is defined in section #djajb7d7 of this title1 such as agricultural products and petroleum products4 7ii7 ,product or ,material ,the term product or material means an article1 material1 or supply brought to the site by the recipient for incorporation into the building1 work1 or project4 ,the term also includes an item brought to the site preassembled from articles1 materials1 or supplies4 ,however1 emergency life safety systems1 such as emergency lighting1 fire alarm1 and audio evacuation systems1 that are discrete systems incorporated into a public building or work and that are produced as complete systems1 are evaluated as a single and distinct construction material regardless of when or how the individual parts or components of those systems are delivered to the construction site4 7iii7 ,united ,states ,the term ,united ,states includes the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 and the ,virgin ,islands4 4 #cbj4 ,independent study on the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall seek to enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration 7referred to in this section as the 8,academy07 to carry out the activities described in this section4 7b7 ,study elements ,in accordance with the agreement described in subsection 7a71 the ,academy shall conduct a study of the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy that consists of the following3 7#a7 ,a comprehensive assessment of the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy's systems1 training1 facilities1 infrastructure1 information technology1 and stakeholder engagement4 7#b7 ,identification of needs and opportunities for modernization to help the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy keep pace with more modern campuses4 7#c7 ,development of an action plan for the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy with specific recommendations for-- 7,a7 improvements or updates relating to the opportunities described in paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 systemic changes needed to help the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy achieve its mission of inspiring and educating the next generation of the mariner workforce on a long-term basis4 7c7 ,deadline and report ,not later than #a year after the date of the agreement described in subsection 7a71 the ,academy shall prepare and submit to the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration a report containing the action plan described in subsection 7b77#c71 including specific findings and recommendations4 #cba4 ,centers of excellence for domestic maritime workforce training and education ,section #edajb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting or subsection 7d7 after designated under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,state ,maritime ,academy ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall designate each ,state maritime academy1 as defined in section #eaajb7d7 of this title1 as a center of excellence under this section4 4 #cbb4 ,renewal of merchant mariner licenses and documents ,section #gejg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,renewal ,with respect to any renewal of an existing merchant mariner credential that is not an extension under subsection 7a7 or 7b71 such credential shall begin the day after the expiration of the credential holder's existing credential4 4 ,,iv ,miscellaneous #dja4 ,coastwise trade 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall review the adequacy of and continuing need for provisions in title #df1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 that require a ,united ,states vessel documented under chapter #aba of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 possessing a coastwise endorsement under that chapter1 and engaged in coastwise trade1 to comply with regulations for vessels engaged in an international voyage4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall provide to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a briefing on the findings of the review required under subsection 7a7 and a discussion of how existing laws and regulations could be amended to ensure the safety of vessels described in subsection 7a7 while infringing as little as possible on commerce4 #djb4 ,unmanned maritime systems 7a7 ,assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard1 acting through the ,blue ,technology ,center of ,expertise1 shall regularly assess available unmanned maritime systems for potential use to support missions of the ,coast ,guard4 7#b7 ,consultation ,the ,commandant shall make the assessment required under paragraph 7#a7 after consultation with the ,department of ,defense1 other ,federal agencies1 the academic sector1 and developers and manufacturers of unmanned maritime systems4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and biennially thereafter1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the actual and potential effects of the use of then-existing unmanned maritime systems on the mission effectiveness of the ,coast ,guard4 7#b7 ,contents ,each report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an inventory of current unmanned maritime systems used by the ,coast ,guard1 an overview of such usage1 and a discussion of the mission effectiveness of such systems1 including any benefits realized or risks or negative aspects of such usage4 7,b7 ,a prioritized list of ,coast ,guard mission requirements that could be met with additional unmanned maritime systems1 and the estimated costs of acquiring and operating such systems4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,unmanned maritime systems 7,a7 ,in general ,the term unmanned maritime systems means remotely operated or autonomous vehicles produced by the commercial sector designed to travel in the air1 on or under the ocean surface1 on land1 or any combination thereof1 and that function without an on-board human presence4 7,b7 ,examples ,such term includes the following3 7i7 ,unmanned undersea vehicles4 7ii7 ,unmanned surface vehicles4 7iii7 ,unmanned aerial vehicles4 7iv7 ,autonomous underwater vehicles4 7v7 ,autonomous surface vehicles4 7vi7 ,autonomous aerial vehicles4 7#b7 ,available unmanned maritime systems ,the term available unmanned maritime systems includes systems that can be purchased commercially or are in use by the ,department of ,defense or other ,federal agencies4 #djc4 ,expedited transfer in cases of sexual assault2 dependents of members of the ,coast ,guard ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall establish a policy to allow the transfer of a member of the ,coast ,guard whose dependent is the victim of sexual assault perpetrated by a member of the ,armed ,forces who is not related to the victim4 #djd4 ,towing vessels2 operation outside the boundary line 7a7 ,interim exemption ,a towing vessel to which this section applies is exempt from any additional requirements of subtitle ,,ii of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 and chapter ,i of title #cc and chapter ,i of title #df1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 that would result solely from such vessel operating outside the ,boundary ,line 7as such term is defined in section #ajc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code7 if such vessel-- 7#a7 is listed as a response vessel on a vessel response plan and is operating outside the ,boundary ,line solely to perform duties of a response vessel2 or 7#b7 is operating outside the ,boundary ,line solely to perform operations necessary to escort a vessel with limited maneuverability4 7b7 ,applicability ,this section applies to a towing vessel-- 7#a7 that is subject to inspection under chapter #cc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 and subchapter ,m of title #df1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7#b7 with only ,lakes1 ,bays1 and ,sounds or ,rivers routes recorded on such vessel's certificate of inspection under section #acf4bcj of title #df1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 and 7#c7 7,a7 that1 with respect to a vessel that is described in subsection 7a77#a71 is listed-- 7i7 on a vessel response plan under part #aee of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 on the date of approval of the vessel response plan2 or 7ii7 by name or reference in the vessel response plan's geographic-specific appendix on the date of approval of the vessel response plan2 or 7,b7 that1 with respect to a vessel described in subsection 7a77#b71 is regularly engaged in harbor assist operations1 including the docking1 undocking1 mooring1 unmooring1 and escorting of vessels with limited maneuverability4 7c7 ,limitations ,a vessel exempted under subsection 7a7 is subject to the following operating limitations3 7#a7 ,response vessels ,the voyage of a vessel exempted under subsection 7a77#a7 shall-- 7,a7 be less than #ab hours1 or in the case of a voyage in the territorial waters of ,alaska1 ,guam1 ,hawaii1 and ,american ,samoa1 have sufficient manning as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 originate and end in the inspection zone of a single ,officer ,in-,charge1 ,marine ,inspection1 as defined in section #ccje7;d77#d7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,escort vessels ,the voyage of a vessel exempted under subsection 7a77#b7 shall-- 7,a7 be less than #ab hours in total duration2 7,b7 originate and end in the inspection zone of a single ,officer ,in-,charge1 ,marine ,inspection1 as such term is defined in section #ccje7;d77#d7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,c7 occur no further than #aj nautical miles from the ,boundary ,line4 7d7 ,termination ,the interim exemption provided under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on ,july #bb1 #bjbc4 7e7 ,restriction ,the ,officer ,in-,charge1 ,marine ,inspection1 as defined in section #ccje7;d77#d7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 for an inspection zone may restrict operations under the exemptions provided under subsection 7a7 for safety purposes4 7f7 ,briefing ,not later than ,july #bb1 #bjbb1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate regarding the following3 7#a7 ,the impacts of the interim exemptions provided under this section4 7#b7 ,any safety concerns regarding the expiration of such interim exemptions4 7#c7 ,whether such interim exemptions should be extended or made permanent in the interests of safety4 #dje4 ,coast ,guard authorities study 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall seek to enter into an arrangement with the ,national ,academy of ,sciences not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act under which the ,academy shall prepare an assessment of ,coast ,guard authorities4 7b7 ,assessment ,the assessment under subsection 7a7 shall provide-- 7#a7 an examination of emerging issues that may require ,coast ,guard oversight1 regulation1 or action2 7#b7 a description of potential limitations and shortcomings of relying on current ,coast ,guard authorities to address emerging issues2 and 7#c7 an overview of adjustments and additions that could be made to existing ,coast ,guard authorities to fully address emerging issues4 7c7 ,report to the ,congress ,not later than #a year after entering into an arrangement with the ,secretary under subsection 7a71 the ,national ,academy of ,sciences shall submit the assessment under this section to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7d7 ,emerging issues ,in this section1 the term emerging issues means changes in the maritime industry and environment that in the determination of the ,national ,academy of ,sciences are reasonably likely to occur within #aj years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 including-- 7#a7 the introduction of new technologies in the maritime domain2 7#b7 the advent of new processes or operational activities in the maritime domain2 and 7#c7 changes in the use of navigable waterways4 #djf4 ,cloud computing strategy ,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 ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a detailed description of the ,coast ,guard's strategy to implement cloud computing for the entire ,coast ,guard1 including-- 7#a7 the goals and acquisition strategies for all proposed enterprise-wide cloud computing service procurements2 7#b7 a strategy to sustain competition and innovation throughout the period of performance of each contract for procurement of cloud-computing goods and services for the ,coast ,guard1 including defining opportunities for multiple cloud-service providers and insertion of new technologies2 7#c7 an assessment of potential threats and security vulnerabilities of the strategy1 and plans to mitigate such risks2 and 7#d7 an estimate of the cost and timeline to implement cloud computing service for all ,coast ,guard computing4 #djg4 ,report on effects of climate change on ,coast ,guard 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on vulnerabilities of ,coast ,guard installations and requirements resulting from climate change over the next #bj years4 7b7 ,elements ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a list of the #aj most vulnerable ,coast ,guard installations based on the effects of climate change1 including rising sea tides1 increased flooding1 drought1 desertification1 wildfires1 thawing permafrost1 or any other categories the ,commandant determines necessary4 7#b7 ,an overview of-- 7,a7 mitigations that may be necessary to ensure the continued operational viability and to increase the resiliency of the identified vulnerable installations2 and 7,b7 the cost of such mitigations4 7#c7 ,a discussion of the climate-change-related effects on the ,coast ,guard1 including-- 7,a7 the increase in the frequency of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions2 and 7,b7 campaign plans1 contingency plans1 and operational posture of the ,coast ,guard4 7#d7 ,an overview of mitigations that may be necessary to ensure mission resiliency and the cost of such mitigations4 7c7 ,form ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 #djh4 ,shore infrastructure 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall-- 7#a7 develop a plan to standardize ,coast ,guard facility condition assessments2 7#b7 establish shore infrastructure performance goals1 measures1 and baselines to track the effectiveness of maintenance and repair investments and provide feedback on progress made2 7#c7 develop a process to routinely align the ,coast ,guard shore infrastructure portfolio with mission needs1 including disposing of unneeded assets2 7#d7 establish guidance for planning boards to document inputs1 deliberations1 and project prioritization decisions for infrastructure maintenance projects2 7#e7 employ models for ,coast ,guard infrastructure asset lines for-- 7,a7 predicting the outcome of investments in shore infrastructure2 7,b7 analyzing tradeoffs2 and 7,c7 optimizing decisions among competing investments2 7#f7 include supporting details about competing project alternatives and report tradeoffs in congressional budget requests and related reports2 and 7#g7 explore the development of real property management expertise within the ,coast ,guard workforce1 including members of the ,senior ,executive ,service4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbj1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the status of the actions required under subsection 7a74 #dji4 ,physical access control system report ,not later #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and annually for each of the #d years thereafter1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report regarding the status of the ,coast ,guard's compliance with ,homeland ,security ,presidential ,directive #ab 7,,hspd-#ab7 and ,federal ,information ,processing ,standard #bja 7,,fips-#bja71 including-- 7#a7 the status of ,coast ,guard efforts to field a comprehensive ,physical ,access ,control ,system at ,coast ,guard installations and locations necessary to bring the ,service into compliance with ,,hspd-#ab and ,,fips-#bja;,b2 7#b7 the status of the selection of a technological solution2 7#c7 the estimated phases and timeframe to complete the implementation of such a system2 and 7#d7 the estimated cost for each phase of the project4 #daj4 ,coastwise endorsements 7a7 ,safari voyager 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding sections #abaab and #abacb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall issue a certificate of documentation with a coastwise endorsement for the vessel ,safari ,voyager 7,international ,maritime ,organization number #hifcgec74 7#b7 ,revocation of effectiveness of certificate ,a certificate of documentation issued under paragraph 7#a7 is revoked on the date of the sale of the vessel or the entity that owns the vessel4 7b7 ,pacific provider 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding sections #abaab and #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 vessel ,pacific ,provider 7,united ,states official number #eigifg74 7#b7 ,revocation of effectiveness of certificate ,a certificate of documentation issued under paragraph 7#a7 is revoked on the date of the sale of the vessel or the entity that owns the vessel4 7c7 ,documentation of ,,lng tankers ,section #g7;b77#c7 of the ,america's ,cup ,act of #bjaa 7,public ,law #aab-fa7 is amended by-- 7#a7 striking ,the coastwise endorsement issued and inserting ,no coastwise endorsement shall be issued2 and 7#b7 striking shall expire on and inserting after4 7d7 ,replacement vessel ,notwithstanding section #bjh7;g77#e7 of the ,american ,fisheries ,act 7,public ,law #aje-bgg2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahea note71 a vessel eligible under section #bjh7;e77#ba7 of such ,act that is replaced under section #bjh7;g7 of such ,act shall be subject to a sideboard restriction catch limit of zero metric tons in the ,bering ,sea and ,aleutian ,islands and in the ,gulf of ,alaska unless that vessel is also a replacement vessel under section #fgi4d7o77#d7 of title #ej1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 in which case such vessel shall not be eligible to be a catcher_/processor under section #bjf7;b77#b7 of such ,act4 #daa4 ,polar security cutter acquisition report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committees on ,commerce1 ,science and ,transportation and ,armed ,services of the ,senate on-- 7#a7 the extent to which specifications1 key drawings1 and detail design for the ,polar ,security ,cutter are complete before the start of construction2 7#b7 the extent to which ,polar ,security ,cutter hulls numbers one1 two1 and three are science ready2 and 7#c7 what actions will be taken to ensure that ,polar ,security ,cutter hull number four is science capable1 as described in the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine's ,committee on ,polar ,icebreaker ,cost ,assessment letter report entitled ,acquisition and ,operation of ,polar ,icebreakers3 ,fulfilling the ,nation's ,needs and dated ,july #aa1 #bjag4 #dab4 ,sense of the ,congress on the need for a new ,great ,lakes icebreaker 7a7 ,findings ,the ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the ,great ,lakes shipping industry is crucial to the ,american economy1 including the ,u4,s4 manufacturing base1 providing important economic and national security benefits4 7#b7 ,a recent study found that the ,great ,lakes shipping industry supports #bcg1jjj jobs and tens of billions of dollars in economic activity4 7#c7 ,united ,states ,coast ,guard icebreaking capacity is crucial to full utilization of the ,great ,lakes shipping system1 as during the winter icebreaking season up to #ae percent of annual cargo loads are delivered and many industries would have to reduce their production if ,coast ,guard icebreaking services were not provided4 7#d7 ,six of the ,coast ,guard's nine icebreaking cutters in the ,great ,lakes are more than #cj years old and are frequently inoperable during the winter icebreaking season1 including those that have completed a recent service life extension program4 7#e7 ,during the previous #aj winters1 ,coast ,guard ,great ,lakes icebreaking cutters have been inoperable for an average of #fe cutter-days during the winter icebreaking season1 with this annual lost capability exceeding #ajj cutter-days1 with a high of #bdf cutter-days during the winter of #bjag-bjah4 7#f7 ,the #bjai ice season provides further proof that current ,coast ,guard icebreaking capacity is inadequate for the needs of the ,great ,lakes shipping industry1 as only six of the nine icebreaking cutters are operational and millions of tons of cargo was not loaded or was delayed due to inadequate ,coast ,guard icebreaking assets during a historically average winter for ,great ,lakes ice coverage4 7#g7 ,the ,congress has authorized the ,coast ,guard to acquire a new ,great ,lakes icebreaker as capable as ,coast ,guard ,cutter ,,mackinaw 7,,wlbb-#cj71 the most capable ,great ,lakes icebreaker1 and #aj million has been appropriated to fund the design and initial acquisition work for this icebreaker4 7#h7 ,the ,coast ,guard has not initiated a new acquisition program for this ,great ,lakes icebreaker4 7b7 ,sense of the ,congress ,it is the sense of the ,congress of the ,united ,states that a new ,coast ,guard icebreaker as capable as ,coast ,guard ,cutter ,,mackinaw 7,,wlbb-#cj7 is needed on the ,great ,lakes and the ,coast ,guard should acquire this icebreaker as soon as possible4 #dac4 ,cargo preference study 7a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct an audit regarding the enforcement of the ,united ,states cargo preference program under section #eecje of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,scope ,the audit conducted under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a description of the agencies and organizations required to comply with cargo preference requirements2 7#b7 an analysis of the compliance or noncompliance of such agencies and organizations with such requirements1 including details of-- 7,a7 the total amount of international oceangoing cargo shipped by each such agency and organization2 and 7,b7 the percentage of such cargo shipped on cargo preference-compliant vessels2 and 7#c7 an overview of enforcement activities undertaken by the ,maritime ,administration from ,october #ad1 #bjjh1 until the date of the enactment of this ,act1 including a listing of all bills of lading collected by the ,maritime ,administration during that period4 7c7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report detailing the results of the audit required under subsection 7a7 and providing recommendations related to such results4 #dad4 ,insider ,threat program ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on a plan to expand the ,coast ,guard ,insider ,threat program to include the monitoring of all ,coast ,guard devices1 including mobile devices4 #dae4 ,fishing safety grants ,the cap on the ,federal share of the cost of any activity carried out with a grant under subsections 7i7 and 7j7 of section #dejb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as in effect prior to the date of enactment of the ,frank ,lo,biondo ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjah1 shall apply to any funds appropriated under the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjag 7,public ,law #aae-ca7 for the purpose of making such grants4 #daf4 ,plans for demonstration programs 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall develop plans for demonstration programs that will assess the feasibility of using unmanned aircraft systems for surveillance of marine protected areas1 the transit zone1 and the ,arctic to-- 7#a7 gather regular maritime domain awareness of such areas2 7#b7 ensure sufficient response to illegal activities in marine protected areas1 the transit zone1 and the ,arctic2 and 7#c7 collaborate with local1 ,state1 and ,tribal authorities and international partners for surveillance permissions over their waters4 7b7 ,requirements ,the plans required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 discussion of the feasibility1 safety1 and cost effectiveness of using unmanned aerial vehicles for the purposes of enhancing maritime domain awareness in marine protected areas2 7#b7 coordination and communication plans to facilitate coordination with other relevant ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local agencies1 and international partners2 7#c7 consideration of the potential impacts of such a demonstration program on the ,coast ,guard's existing unmanned vehicle programs2 7#d7 an overview of areas that could be surveilled under such program2 7#e7 a timeline and technical milestones for the implementation of such a program2 7#f7 resource requirements to implement and sustain such a program2 and 7#g7 the operational benefits of such a program4 7c7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the plans required under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 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 ,marine protected area ,the term marine protected area means any discrete area of the marine environment under a ,federal statute4 7#c7 ,transit zone ,the term transit zone has the meaning given that term in section #ajib7;a77#h7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bbc7;a77#h774 7#d7 ,unmanned aircraft system ,the term unmanned aircraft system has the meaning given that term in section #cca of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note74 #dag4 ,waters deemed not navigable waters of the ,united ,states for certain purposes ,the ,coalbank ,slough in ,coos ,bay1 ,oregon1 is deemed to not be navigable waters of the ,united ,states for all purposes of subchapter ,j of ,chapter ,i of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #dah4 ,coast ,guard housing2 status and authorities briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall provide to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a briefing on ,coast ,guard housing1 including-- 7#a7 a description of the material condition of ,coast ,guard housing facilities2 7#b7 the amount of current ,coast ,guard housing construction and deferred maintenance backlogs2 7#c7 an overview of the manner in which the ,coast ,guard manages and maintains housing facilities2 7#d7 a discussion of whether reauthorizing housing authorities for the ,coast ,guard similar to those provided in section #bjh of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #aiif 7,public ,law #ajd-cbd72 and 7#e7 recommendations regarding how the ,congress could adjust those authorities to prevent mismanagement of ,coast ,guard housing facilities4 #dai4 ,conveyance of ,coast ,guard property at ,point ,spencer1 ,alaska 7#a7 ,section #ecc of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-abj7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,remedial actions ,for purposes of the transfers under this section1 the remedial actions required under section #abj7;h7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifbj7;h77 may be completed by the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard after the date of such transfer and a deed entered into for such transfer shall include a clause granting the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard access to the property in any case in which remedial action or corrective action is found to be necessary after the date of such transfer4 4 7#b7 ,section #ecd7;a7 of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-abj7 is amended by-- 7,a7 striking ,nothing and inserting ,after the date on which the ,secretary of the ,interior conveys land under section #ecc of this ,act1 nothing2 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 with respect to contaminants on such land prior to the date on which the land is conveyed before the period4 #dbj4 ,prohibition 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall not establish anchorage grounds on the ,hudson ,river between ,yonkers1 ,new ,york1 and ,kingston1 ,new ,york1 under section #g of the ,rivers and ,harbors ,appropriations ,act of #aiae 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dga7 or chapter #gjj of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 in addition to any anchorage grounds in effect in such area on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,restriction ,the ,commandant may not establish or expand any anchorages outside of the reach on the ,hudson ,river described in subsection 7a7 without first providing notice to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate not later than #ahj days prior to the establishment or expansion of any such anchorages4 #dba4 ,certificate extensions 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #aba of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #abajh4 ,authority to extend the duration of vessel certificates 7a7 ,certificates ,provided a vessel is in compliance with inspection requirements in section #ccac1 the ,secretary of the ,department in which in the ,coast ,guard is operating may1 if he makes the determination described in subsection 7b71 extend for a period of not more than one year an expiring--- 7#a7 certificate of documentation issued for a vessel under chapter #aba2 or 7#b7 certificate of financial responsibility required for a vessel by section #ajaf7;a7 of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgaf7;a77 or ,section #ajh of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifjh74 7b7 ,determination ,the determination referred to in subsection 7a7 is a determination that such extension is required to enable the ,coast ,guard to-- 7#a7 eliminate a backlog in processing applications for such certificates2 or 7#b7 act in response to a national emergency or natural disaster4 7c7 ,manner of extension ,any extension granted under this section may be granted to individual vessels or to a specifically identified group of vessels4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for such subchapter is amended by adding at the end the following3 #abajh4 ,authority to extend the duration of vessel certificates4 4 #dbb4 ,homeland security rotational cybersecurity research program at the ,coast ,guard ,academy 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,e of title ,,viii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #daa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #hdf4 ,rotational cybersecurity research program ,to enhance the ,department's cybersecurity capacity1 the ,secretary may establish a rotational research1 development1 and training program for-- 7#a7 detail to the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency 7including the national cybersecurity and communications integration center authorized by section #bbji7 of ,coast ,guard ,academy graduates and faculty2 and 7#b7 detail to the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 as faculty1 of individuals with expertise and experience in cybersecurity who are employed by-- 7,a7 the ,agency 7including the center72 7,b7 the ,directorate of ,science and ,technology2 or 7,c7 institutions that have been designated by the ,department as a ,center of ,excellence for ,cyber ,defense1 or the equivalent4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of such ,act is amended by adding at the end of the items relating to such subtitle the following3 ,sec4 #hdf4 ,rotational cybersecurity research program4 4 #dbc4 ,towing vessel inspection fees ,notwithstanding section #igja of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 and section #baaj of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating may not charge an inspection fee for towing vessels required to have a ,certificate of ,inspection under subchapter ,m of title #df1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 until-- 7#a7 the completion of the review required under section #hae of the ,frank ,lo,biondo ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bhb72 and 7#b7 the promulgation of regulations to establish specific inspection fees for such vessels4 #dbd4 ,subrogated claims 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajab7;b7 of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgab7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,subrogated rights ,except for a guarantor claim pursuant to a defense under section #ajaf7;f77#a71 ,fund compensation of any claim by an insurer or other indemnifier of a responsible party or injured third party is subject to the subrogated rights of that responsible party or injured third party to such compensation4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,this section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #dbe4 ,loan provisions under ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajac of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgac7 is amended by striking subsection 7f74 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #ajab7;a7 of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgab7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#d71 by adding and after the semicolon at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e77;,d71 by striking 2 and and inserting a period2 and 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#f74 #dbf4 ,liability limits ,section #ajjd7;d77#b7 of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgjd7;d77#b77 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,deepwater ports and associated vessels 7,a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary determines that the design and operation of a deepwater port results in a lower risk of oil pollution than the design and operation of such deepwater ports as existed on the date of the enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjai1 the ,secretary may initiate a rulemaking proceeding to lower the limitation of liability under subsection 7a77#d7 for such deepwater port and each other deepwater port which achieves such lower risk level through such port's design and operation4 7,b7 ,risk determination ,in determining the risk of oil pollution1 the ,secretary shall take into account1 as applicable-- 7i7 the size of the deepwater ports and associated vessels2 7ii7 oil storage capacity of the deepwater ports and associated vessels2 7iii7 oil handling capacity of the deepwater ports and associated vessels2 7iv7 oil throughput2 7v7 proximity to sensitive areas2 7vi7 type of oil handled2 7vii7 history of oil discharges2 and 7viii7 such other factors relevant to the oil pollution risks posed by the class or category of deepwater port and associated vessels as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7,c7 ,limit of liability2 transportation of oil ,for deepwater ports used in connection with the transportation of oil1 the ,secretary may establish a limitation of liability under subparagraph 7,a7 of not more than #cej1jjj1jjj and not less than #ej1jjj1jjj4 7,d7 ,limit of liability2 transportation of natural gas ,for deepwater ports used in connection with the transportation of natural gas1 the ,secretary may establish a limitation of liability under subparagraph 7,a7 of not more than #cej1jjj1jjj and not less than #a1jjj1jjj4 4 #dbg4 ,report on drug interdiction in the ,caribbean basin 7a7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on drug interdiction in the ,caribbean basin4 7b7 ,content ,such report shall include-- 7#a7 a statement of the ,coast ,guard mission requirements for drug interdiction in the ,caribbean basin2 7#b7 the number of maritime surveillance hours and ,coast ,guard assets used in each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjai to counter the illicit trafficking of drugs and other related threats throughout the ,caribbean basin2 and 7#c7 a determination of whether such hours and assets satisfied the ,coast ,guard mission requirements for drug interdiction in the ,caribbean basin4 #dbh4 ,voting ,requirement ,section #cje7;i77#a77;,g77iv7 of the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahee7;i77#a77;,g77iv77 is amended to read as follows3 7iv7 ,voting ,requirement ,the panel may act only by the affirmative vote of at least five of its members4 4 ,v ,reorganization #eja4 ,uninspected commercial fishing industry vessels 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,,ii of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking chapter #de and inserting the following3 #de ,uninspected ,commercial ,industry ,vessels ,sec4 #deja4 ,application4 #dejb4 ,definitions4 #dejc4 ,safety standards4 #dejd4 ,vessel construction4 #deje4 ,operating stability4 #dejf4 ,training4 #dejg4 ,vessel certification4 #dejh4 ,alternate safety compliance program4 #deji4 ,substitute safety compliance program4 #deaj4 ,enhanced substitute safety compliance program4 #deaa4 ,prohibited acts4 #deab4 ,termination of unsafe operations4 #deac4 ,penalties4 #dead4 ,compliance2 ,secretary actions4 #deae4 ,exemptions4 #deaf4 ,regulations2 considerations and limitations4 #deag4 ,fishing safety grants4 #deja4 ,application 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 this chapter applies to an uninspected vessel that is a fishing vessel1 fish processing vessel1 or fish tender vessel4 7b7 ,carriage of bulk dangerous cargoes ,this chapter does not apply to the carriage of bulk dangerous cargoes regulated under chapter #cg4 #dejb4 ,definitions ,in this chapter3 7#a7 ,the term accountable vessel means a vessel to which this chapter applies that-- 7,a7 7i7 was built after ,december #ca1 #aihh1 or undergoes a major conversion completed after that date2 and 7ii7 operates with more than #af individuals on board2 or 7,b7 in the case of a fish tender vessel1 engages in the ,aleutian trade4 7#b7 ,the term auxiliary craft means a vessel that is carried onboard a fishing vessel and is normally used to support fishing operations4 7#c7 7,a7 ,the term built means1 with respect to a vessel1 that the vessel's construction has reached any of the following stages3 7i7 ,the vessel's keel is laid4 7ii7 ,construction identifiable with the vessel has begun and assembly of that vessel has commenced comprising of at least #ej metric tons or one percent of the estimated mass of all structural material1 whichever is less4 7,b7 ,in the case of a vessel greater than #gi feet in overall length1 for purposes of subparagraph 7,a77i71 a keel is deemed to be laid when a marine surveyor affirms that a structure adequate for serving as a keel for such vessel is in place and identified for use in the construction of such vessel4 7#d7 ,the term subject vessel means a vessel to which this chapter applies that-- 7,a7 operates beyond #c nautical miles from the baseline from which the territorial sea of the ,united ,states is measured or beyond #c nautical miles from the coastline of the ,great ,lakes2 7,b7 operates with more than #af individuals on board2 or 7,c7 in the case of a fish tender vessel1 engages in the ,aleutian trade4 7#e7 ,the term substitute-eligible vessel means a fishing vessel or fish tender vessel that is-- 7,a7 a subject vessel2 7,b7 at least #ej feet overall in length1 and not more than #ahj feet overall in length as listed on the vessel's certificate of documentation or certificate of number2 and 7,c7 built after ,february #h1 #bjaf4 #dejc4 ,safety standards 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall prescribe regulations that require that each vessel to which this chapter applies shall be equipped with-- 7#a7 readily accessible fire extinguishers capable of promptly and effectively extinguishing a flammable or combustible liquid fuel fire2 7#b7 at least one readily accessible life preserver or other lifesaving device for each individual on board2 7#c7 an efficient flame arrestor1 backfire trap1 or other similar device on the carburetors of each inboard engine that uses gasoline as fuel2 7#d7 the means to properly and efficiently ventilate enclosed spaces1 including engine and fuel tank compartments1 so as to remove explosive or flammable gases2 7#e7 visual distress signals2 7#f7 other equipment required to minimize the risk of injury to the crew during vessel operations1 if the ,secretary determines that a risk of serious injury exists that can be eliminated or mitigated by that equipment2 and 7#g7 a placard as required by regulations prescribed under section #ajfjc7;b74 7b7 ,subject vessels ,in addition to the requirements of subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall prescribe regulations requiring that subject vessels install1 maintain1 and use the following equipment3 7#a7 ,alerting and locating equipment1 including emergency position indicating radio beacons4 7#b7 7,a7 ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 a survival craft that-- 7i7 ensures that no part of an individual is immersed in water2 and 7ii7 is sufficient to accommodate all individuals on board4 7,b7 ,except for a nonapplicable vessel1 an auxiliary craft shall satisfy the equipment requirement under paragraph 7#b77;,b7 if such craft is-- 7i7 necessary for normal fishing operations2 7ii7 readily accessible during an emergency2 and 7iii7 capable1 in accordance with the ,coast ,guard capacity rating1 when applicable1 of safely holding all individuals on board the vessel to which the craft functions as an auxiliary4 7#c7 ,at least one readily accessible immersion suit for each individual on board the vessel when operating on the waters described in section #cajb4 7#d7 ,marine radio communications equipment sufficient to effectively communicate with a land-based search and rescue facility4 7#e7 ,navigation equipment1 including compasses1 nautical charts1 and publications4 7#f7 ,first aid equipment and medical supplies sufficient for the size and area of operation of the vessel4 7#g7 ,ground tackle sufficient for the vessel4 7c7 ,accountable vessels ,in addition to the requirements described in subsections 7a7 and 7b71 the ,secretary may prescribe regulations establishing minimum safety standards for accountable vessels1 including standards relating to-- 7#a7 navigation equipment1 including radars and fathometers2 7#b7 lifesaving equipment1 immersion suits1 signaling devices1 bilge pumps1 bilge alarms1 life rails1 and grab rails2 7#c7 fire protection and firefighting equipment1 including fire alarms and portable and semiportable fire extinguishing equipment2 7#d7 use and installation of insulation material2 7#e7 storage methods for flammable or combustible material2 and 7#f7 fuel1 ventilation1 and electrical systems4 #dejd4 ,vessel construction ,a vessel to which this chapter applies shall be constructed in a manner that provides a level of safety equivalent to the minimum safety standards the ,secretary may establish for recreational vessels under section #dcjb1 if the vessel is-- 7#a7 a subject vessel2 7#b7 less than #ej feet overall in length2 and 7#c7 built after ,january #a1 #bjaj4 #deje4 ,operating stability 7a7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary shall prescribe regulations for the operating stability of a vessel to which this chapter applies-- 7#a7 that was built after ,december #ca1 #aihi2 or 7#b7 the physical characteristics of which are substantially altered after ,december #ca1 #aihi1 in a manner that affects the vessel's operating stability4 7b7 ,evidence of compliance ,the ,secretary may accept1 as evidence of compliance with this section1 a certification of compliance issued by the person providing insurance for the vessel or by another qualified person approved by the ,secretary4 #dejf4 ,training 7a7 ,in general ,the individual in charge of a subject vessel must pass a training program approved by the ,secretary that meets the requirements of subsection 7b7 and hold a valid certificate issued under that program4 7b7 ,training program requirements ,the training program shall-- 7#a7 be based on professional knowledge and skill obtained through sea service and hands-on training1 including training in seamanship1 stability1 collision prevention1 navigation1 firefighting and prevention1 damage control1 personal survival1 emergency medical care1 emergency drills1 and weather2 7#b7 require an individual to demonstrate ability to communicate in an emergency situation and understand information found in navigation publications2 7#c7 recognize and give credit for recent past experience in fishing vessel operation2 and 7#d7 provide for issuance of a certificate to an individual who has successfully completed the program4 7c7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary shall prescribe regulations implementing this section4 ,the regulations shall require that an individual who is issued a certificate under subsection 7b77#d7 must complete refresher training at least once every #e years as a condition of maintaining the validity of the certificate4 7d7 ,electronic database ,the ,secretary shall establish an electronic database listing the names of individuals who have participated in and received a certificate confirming successful completion of a training program approved by the ,secretary under this section4 #dejg4 ,vessel certification 7a7 ,in general ,a vessel to which this section applies may not be operated unless the vessel-- 7#a7 meets all survey and classification requirements prescribed by the ,american ,bureau of ,shipping or another similarly qualified organization approved by the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 has on board a certificate issued by the ,american ,bureau of ,shipping or such other organization evidencing compliance with this subsection4 7b7 ,application 7#a7 ,except as provided in section #deji1 this section applies to a fish processing vessel to which this chapter applies that-- 7,a7 is built after ,july #bg1 #aiij2 or 7,b7 undergoes a major conversion completed after that date4 7#b7 7,a7 ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 this section applies to a subject vessel that is at least #ej feet overall in length and is built after ,july #a1 #bjac4 7,b7 ,this section does not apply to a substitute-eligible vessel if such vessel complies with-- 7i7 the substitute safety compliance program established under section #deji2 or 7ii7 the enhanced substitute safety compliance program established by the ,secretary under section #deaj4 #dejh4 ,alternate safety compliance program 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,the ,secretary shall establish an alternate safety compliance program developed in coordination with the commercial fishing industry4 7#b7 ,the program established under paragraph 7#a7 may include requirements for-- 7,a7 a specific region or fishery 7or both72 and 7,b7 any combination of regions or fisheries 7or both74 7b7 ,vessels required ,to comply ,beginning on the date that is #c years after the date the ,secretary prescribes an alternate safety compliance program1 the following vessels shall comply with such program3 7#a7 ,a subject vessel that is-- 7,a7 at least #ej feet overall in length2 7,b7 built before ,july #a1 #bjac2 and 7,c7 #be years of age or older4 7#b7 ,a fishing vessel1 fish processing vessel1 or fish tender vessel built before ,july #a1 #bjac1 that undergoes a major conversion completed after the date the ,secretary prescribes an alternate safety compliance program4 7c7 ,exempt vessels 7#a7 ,notwithstanding subsection 7b71 vessels owned by a person that owns more than #cj vessels subject to that subsection are not required to comply with alternate safety compliance program requirements until ,january #a1 #bjcj1 if that owner-- 7,a7 enters into a compliance agreement with the ,secretary that provides for a fixed schedule for all such vessels owned by that person to meet requirements of such paragraph by such date2 and 7,b7 is meeting such schedule4 7#b7 ,a subject vessel that was classed before ,july #a1 #bjab1 is exempt from the requirements of this section if such vessel-- 7,a7 remains subject to the requirements of a classification society approved by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 has on board a certificate from that society4 #deji4 ,substitute safety compliance program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a substitute safety compliance program for substitute-eligible vessels that includes the following requirements3 7#a7 ,a substitute-eligible vessel shall be designed by an individual licensed by a ,state as a naval architect or marine engineer1 and the design shall incorporate standards equivalent to those prescribed by a classification society to which the ,secretary has delegated authority under section #ccaf or another qualified organization approved by the ,secretary for purposes of this paragraph4 7#b7 ,construction of a substitute-eligible vessel shall be overseen and certified as being in accordance with its design by a marine surveyor of an organization accepted by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,a substitute-eligible vessel shall-- 7,a7 complete a stability test performed by a qualified individual2 7,b7 have written stability and loading instructions from a qualified individual that are provided to the owner or operator2 and 7,c7 have an assigned loading mark4 7#d7 ,a substitute-eligible vessel shall not be substantially altered without the review and approval of an individual licensed by a ,state as a naval architect or marine engineer before the beginning of such substantial alteration4 7#e7 ,a substitute-eligible vessel shall undergo a condition survey at least twice in #e years1 with not more than #c years between surveys1 to the satisfaction of a marine surveyor of an organization accepted by the ,secretary4 7#f7 ,a substitute-eligible vessel shall undergo an out-of-water survey at least once every #e years to the satisfaction of a certified marine surveyor of an organization accepted by the ,secretary4 7#g7 ,once every #e years1 and at the time of a substantial alteration to a substitute-eligible vessel1 compliance of the vessel with the requirements of paragraph 7#c7 is reviewed and updated as necessary4 7#h7 ,for the life of a substitute-eligible vessel1 the owner of the vessel shall maintain records to demonstrate compliance with this subsection and make such records readily available for inspection by an official authorized to enforce this chapter4 7b7 ,compliance ,section #dejg of this title shall not apply to a substitute-eligible vessel that complies with the requirements of the program established under this section4 7c7 ,report ,not later than ,february #h1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report that provides an analysis of the adequacy of the substitute safety compliance program requirements established under subsection 7a7 in maintaining the safety of substitute-eligible fishing vessels and fish tender vessels and that comply with such requirements4 #deaj4 ,enhanced substitute safety compliance program 7a7 ,in general ,if the report required under section #deji7;c7 includes a determination that the substitute safety compliance program established under section #deji7;a7 is not adequate or that additional safety measures are necessary1 then the ,secretary may establish an enhanced substitute safety compliance program for fishing vessels or fish tender vessels 7or both7 that are substitute-eligible vessels and that comply with the requirements of section #deji4 7b7 ,requirements ,the enhanced substitute safety compliance program established under this subsection shall include requirements for-- 7#a7 vessel construction2 7#b7 a vessel stability test2 7#c7 vessel stability and loading instructions2 7#d7 an assigned vessel loading mark2 7#e7 a vessel condition survey at least twice in #e years1 not more than #c years apart2 7#f7 an out-of-water vessel survey at least once every #e years2 7#g7 maintenance of records to demonstrate compliance with the program1 and the availability of such records for inspection2 and 7#h7 such other aspects of vessel safety as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7c7 ,compliance ,section #dejg shall not apply to a substitute-eligible vessel that complies with the requirements of the program established under this section4 #deaa4 ,prohibited acts ,a person may not operate a vessel in violation of this chapter or a regulation prescribed under this chapter4 #deab4 ,termination of unsafe operations ,an official authorized to enforce this chapter-- 7#a7 may direct the individual in charge of a vessel to which this chapter applies to immediately take reasonable steps necessary for the safety of individuals on board the vessel if the official observes the vessel being operated in an unsafe condition that the official believes creates an especially hazardous condition1 including ordering the individual in charge to return the vessel to a mooring and to remain there until the situation creating the hazard is corrected or ended2 and 7#b7 may order the individual in charge of an uninspected fish processing vessel that does not have on board the certificate required under section #dejg to return the vessel to a mooring and to remain there until the vessel is in compliance with such section1 unless the vessel is required to comply with section #dejh4 #deac4 ,penalties 7a7 ,civil penalty ,the owner1 charterer1 managing operator1 agent1 master1 and individual in charge of a vessel to which this chapter applies that is operated in violation of this chapter or a regulation prescribed under this chapter may each be assessed a civil penalty by the ,secretary of not more than #aj1bfj4 ,any vessel with respect to which a penalty is assessed under this subsection is liable in rem for the penalty4 7b7 ,criminal penalties ,an individual willfully violating this chapter or a regulation prescribed under this chapter shall be fined not more than #e1jjj1 imprisoned for not more than one year1 or both4 #dead4 ,compliance2 ,secretary actions ,to ensure compliance with the requirements of this chapter1 the ,secretary-- 7#a7 shall require the individual in charge of a subject vessel to keep a record of equipment maintenance and required instruction and drills2 7#b7 shall examine at dockside a subject vessel at least once every #e years1 but may require an exam at dockside every #b years for certain subject vessels if requested by the owner or operator2 and 7#c7 shall issue a certificate of compliance to a vessel meeting the requirements of this chapter and satisfying the requirements of paragraph 7#b74 #deae4 ,exemptions ,the ,secretary may exempt a vessel from any part of this chapter if1 under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary 7including regulations on special operating conditions71 the ,secretary finds that-- 7#a7 good cause exists for granting an exemption2 and 7#b7 the safety of the vessel and those on board will not be adversely affected4 #deaf4 ,regulations2 considerations and limitations ,in prescribing a regulation under this chapter1 the ,secretary-- 7#a7 shall consider the specialized nature and economics of the operations and the character1 design1 and construction of the vessel2 and 7#b7 may not require the alteration of a vessel or associated equipment that was constructed or manufactured before the effective date of such regulation4 #deag4 ,fishing safety grants 7a7 ,safety training grants 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall establish a ,fishing ,safety ,training ,grant ,program to provide funding to municipalities1 port authorities1 other appropriate public entities1 not-for-profit organizations1 and other qualified persons that provide commercial fishing safety training4 7#b7 ,use of funds ,entities receiving funds under this section may use such funds-- 7,a7 to conduct fishing vessel safety training for vessel operators and crewmembers that-- 7i7 in the case of vessel operators1 meets the requirements of section #dejf2 and 7ii7 in the case of crewmembers1 meets the requirements of sections #dejf7;b77#a71 #dejf7;b77#d71 #dejf7;c71 and #dejf7;d71 and such requirements of section #dejf7;b77#b7 as are appropriate for crewmembers2 and 7,b7 for purchase of safety equipment and training aids for use in such fishing vessel safety training programs4 7#c7 ,award criteria ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 in consultation with and based on criteria established by the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard1 shall award grants under this subsection on a competitive basis4 7#d7 ,limitation on ,federal share of cost ,the ,federal share of the cost of any activity carried out with a grant under this subsection shall not exceed #ej percent4 7#e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated #c1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbj and #bjba for grants under this subsection4 7b7 ,research grant program 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall establish a ,fishing ,safety ,research ,grant ,program to provide funding to individuals in academia1 not-for-profit organizations1 businesses involved in fishing and maritime matters1 and other persons with expertise in fishing safety1 to conduct research on methods of improving the safety of the commercial fishing industry1 including vessel design1 emergency and survival equipment1 enhancement of vessel monitoring systems1 communications devices1 de-icing technology1 and severe weather detection4 7#b7 ,award criteria ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 in consultation with and based on criteria established by the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard1 shall award grants under this subsection on a competitive basis4 7#c7 ,limitation on ,federal share of cost ,the ,federal share of the cost of any activity carried out with a grant under this subsection shall not exceed #ej percent4 7#d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated #c1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year #bjbj and #bjba for activities under this subsection4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #cajd7;d7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking under section #dejc7;d7 and inserting under section #dejb7c74 7c7 ,safety standards ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and without regard to the provisions of chapters #e and #f of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall promulgate the regulations required by section #dejc7;b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this section4 #ejb4 ,transfers 7a7 ,transfers of provisions 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,section #bae of the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjjd 7,public ,law #ajh-bic2 #ad ,u4,s4,c4 #ejd note7 is redesignated as section #cba of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 transferred to appear after section #cbj of that title1 and amended so that the enumerator1 section heading1 typeface1 and typestyle conform to those appearing in other sections in title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,section #djf of the ,maritime ,transportation ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law 7#ajg-bie2 #ad ,u4,s4,c4 #eja note7 is redesignated as section #gai of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 transferred to appear after section #gah of that title1 and amended so that the enumerator1 section heading1 typeface1 and typestyle conform to those appearing in other sections in title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,c7 ,section #aaaj of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is redesignated as section #eaaj of that title1 and transferred to appear after section #eaji of that title4 7,d7 ,elevation of ,disputes to the ,chief ,acquisition ,officer 7i7 ,section #dja of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-bha7 is amended by striking subsection 7e74 7ii7 ,subchapter ,i of chapter #aa of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aaaj4 ,elevation of ,disputes to the ,chief ,acquisition ,officer ,if1 after #ij days following the elevation to the ,chief ,acquisition ,officer of any design or other dispute regarding level #a or level #b acquisition1 the dispute remains unresolved1 the ,commandant shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a detailed description of the issue and the rationale underlying the decision taken by the ,chief ,acquisition ,officer to resolve the issue4 4 7,e7 ,section #bag of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-bha2 #ad ,u4,s4,c4 #ejd note7-- 7i7 is redesignated as section #eaaa of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 transferred to appear after section #eaaj of that title1 and amended so that the enumerator1 section heading1 typeface1 and typestyle conform to those appearing in other sections in title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7ii7 is amended-- 7,i7 by striking the heading and inserting the following3 #eaaa4 ,sexual assault and sexual harassment in the ,coast ,guard 2 and 7,,ii7 in subsection 7b71 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 7,a7 ,the number of instances in which a covered individual was accused of misconduct or crimes considered collateral to the investigation of a sexual assault committed against the individual4 7,b7 ,the number of instances in which adverse action was taken against a covered individual who was accused of collateral misconduct or crimes as described in subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,the percentage of investigations of sexual assaults that involved an accusation or adverse action against a covered individual as described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b74 7,d7 ,in this paragraph1 the term covered individual means an individual who is identified as a victim of a sexual assault in the case files of a military criminal investigative organization4 4 7,f7 ,section #cje of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7i7 by striking ,the ,federal and inserting 7a7 ,in ,general4--,the ,federal2 and 7ii7 by inserting after section 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,transparency 7#a7 ,in general ,in conjunction with the transmittal by the ,president to the ,congress of the ,budget of the ,united ,states for fiscal year #bjba and biennially there-after1 the ,federal ,maritime ,commission 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 reports that describe the ,commission's progress toward addressing the issues raised in each unfinished regulatory proceeding1 regardless of whether the proceeding if subject to a statutory or regulatory deadline4 7#b7 ,format of reports ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall1 among other things1 clearly identify for each unfinished regulatory proceeding-- 7,a7 the popular title2 7,b7 the current stage of the proceeding2 7,c7 an abstract of the proceeding2 7,d7 what prompted the action in question2 7,e7 any applicable statutory1 regulatory1 or judicial deadline2 7,f7 the associated docket number2 7,g7 the date the rulemaking was initiated2 7,h7 a date for the next action2 and 7,i7 if a date for the next action identified in the previous report is not met1 the reason for the delay4 4 7,g7 ,section #g of the ,rivers and ,harbors ,appropriations ,act of #aiae 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dga7 is amended-- 7i7 by transferring such section to appear after section #gjjjf of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 7ii7 by striking 8,sec4 #g40 and inserting 8#gjjjg4 ,establishment by ,secretary of ,homeland ,security of anchorage grounds and regulations generally02 and 7iii7 by adjusting the margins with respect to subsections 7a7 and 7b7 for the presence of a section heading accordingly4 7#b7 ,clerical amendments 7,a7 ,the analysis for chapter #c of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #cba4 ,redistricting notification requirement4 4 7,b7 ,the analysis for chapter #g of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #gai4 ,,vhf communication services4 4 7,c7 ,the analysis for chapter #aa of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #aaaj and inserting the following3 #aaaj4 ,elevation of disputes to the ,chief ,acquisition ,officer4 4 7,d7 ,the analysis for chapter #ea of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eaaj4 ,mission need statement4 #eaaa4 ,sexual assault and sexual harassment in the ,coast ,guard4 4 7,e7 ,the analysis for chapter #gjj of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #cab7;b71 is further amended by inserting after the item relating to section #gjjjf the following3 #gjjjg4 ,establishment by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security of anchorage grounds and regulations generally4 4 7b7 ,transfers 7#a7 ,section #bjd of the ,marine ,transportation ,security ,act 7,a7 ,the ,maritime ,transportation ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended by striking section #bjd 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #aijb;a74 7,b7 ,section #c of the ,act to ,prevent ,pollution from ,ships 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #aijb7-- 7i7 is amended by redesignating subsections 7e7 through 7i7 as subsections 7f7 through 7j7 respectively2 and 7ii7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following3 7e7 ,discharge of agricultural cargo residue ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the discharge from a vessel of any agricultural cargo residue material in the form of hold washings shall be governed exclusively by the provisions of the ,act to ,prevent ,pollution from ,ships 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #aija et seq47 that implement ,annex ,v to the ,international ,convention for the ,prevention of ,pollution from ,ships4 4 7#b7 ,,lng ,tankers 7,a7 ,the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjjf is amended by striking section #cjd 7,public ,law #aji-bda2 #abj ,stat4 #ebg74 7,b7 ,section #e of the ,deepwater ,port ,act of #aigd 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #aejd7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,,lng ,tankers 7#a7 ,program ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall develop and implement a program to promote the transportation of liquefied natural gas to the ,united ,states on ,united ,states flag vessels4 7#b7 ,information to be provided ,when the ,coast ,guard is operating as a contributing agency in the ,federal ,energy ,regulatory ,commission's shoreside licensing process for a liquefied natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas terminal located on shore or within ,state seaward boundaries1 the ,coast ,guard shall provide to the ,commission the information described in section #e7;c77#b77,k7 of the ,deepwater ,port ,act of #aigd 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #aejd7;c77#b77,k77 with respect to vessels reasonably anticipated to be servicing that port4 4 #ejc4 ,repeals 7a7 ,license exemptions2 repeal of obsolete provisions 7#a7 ,service under licenses issued without examination 7,a7 ,repeal ,section #hcjc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the item relating to that section in the analysis for chapter #hc of that title1 are repealed4 7,b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #adcje7;a77#aj7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking sections #hcjc and #hcjd and inserting section #hcjd4 7#b7 ,standards for tank vessels of the united states ,section #iajb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking 7a7 before the first sentence2 and 7,b7 by striking subsection 7b74 7b7 ,repeal ,section #cdc of the ,maritime ,transportation ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bie2 #aaf ,stat4 #bajf7 is repealed4 7c7 ,accident and incident notification ,subsection 7c7 of section #i of the ,pipeline ,safety1 ,regulatory ,certainty1 and ,job ,creation ,act of #bjaa 7,public ,law #aab-ij2 #abe ,stat #aiab77 is repealed and is deemed not to have been enacted4 ,,vi ,technical1 ,conforming1 and ,clarifying ,amendments #fja4 ,maritime transportation system 7a7 ,maritime transportation system ,section #cab7;b77#d7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking marine transportation system and inserting maritime transportation system4 7b7 ,clarification of reference to marine transportation system programs ,section #ejcjg7;a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking marine transportation and inserting maritime transportation4 #fjb4 ,references to persons and seamen 7a7 ,technical correction of references to persons ,title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,in section #cab7;d71 by striking persons and inserting individuals4 7#b7 ,in section #cac7;d77#b77;,b71 by striking person and inserting individual4 7#c7 ,in section #ejd-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#ai77;,b71 by striking a person and inserting an individual2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#d71 by striking seamen2 and inserting mariners24 7#d7 ,in section #eba1 by striking persons each place it appears and inserting individuals4 7#e7 ,in section #ebb-- 7,a7 by striking a person and inserting an individual2 and 7,b7 by striking person the second and third place it appears and inserting individual4 7#f7 ,in section #ebe7;a77#a77;,c77ii71 by striking person and inserting individual4 7#g7 ,in section #ebf-- 7,a7 by striking person each place it appears and inserting individual2 7,b7 by striking persons each place it appears and inserting individuals2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7b71 by striking person's and inserting individual's4 7#h7 ,in section #gji-- 7,a7 by striking persons and inserting individuals2 and 7,b7 by striking person and inserting individual4 7#i7 ,in section #icc7;b71 by striking ,every person and inserting ,an individual4 7#aj7 ,in section #aajb7;d71 by striking persons and inserting individuals4 7#aa7 ,in section #aijb7;b77#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking person or persons and inserting individual or individuals2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking person and inserting individual4 7#ab7 ,in section #aida7;b71 by striking persons and inserting individuals4 7#ac7 ,in section #baja7;b71 by striking person and inserting individual4 7#ad7 ,in section #bajb7;c71 by striking ,a person and inserting ,an individual4 7#ae7 ,in section #bajd7;b7-- 7,a7 by striking persons and inserting individuals2 and 7,b7 by striking ,a person and inserting ,an individual4 7#af7 ,in section #baah7;d71 by striking person and inserting individual who is4 7#ag7 ,in section #badg7;d71 by striking a person and inserting an individual4 7#ah7 ,in section #baej7;f71 by striking person and inserting individual who is4 7#ai7 ,in section #bafa7;b71 by striking person and inserting individual4 7#bj7 ,in section #bcag-- 7,a7 by striking persons and inserting individuals2 7,b7 by striking person each place it appears and inserting individual2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by striking person's and inserting individual's4 7#ba7 ,in section #beca-- 7,a7 by striking person each place it appears and inserting individual2 and 7,b7 by striking persons each place it appears and inserting individuals4 7#bb7 ,in section #bgji1 by striking persons and inserting individuals4 7#bc7 ,in section #bgaj-- 7,a7 by striking persons and inserting individuals2 and 7,b7 by striking person each place it appears and inserting individual4 7#bd7 ,in section #bgaa7;b71 by striking person and inserting individual4 7#be7 ,in section #bgcb1 by striking a person and inserting an individual4 7#bf7 ,in section #bgcc-- 7,a7 by striking ,a person and inserting ,an individual2 and 7,b7 by striking that person and inserting that individual4 7#bg7 ,in section #bgcd1 by striking person each place it appears and inserting individual4 7#bh7 ,in section #bgce1 by striking a person and inserting an individual4 7#bi7 ,in section #bgcf1 by striking person and inserting individual4 7#cj7 ,in section #bgcg1 by striking a person and inserting an individual4 7#ca7 ,in section #bgch1 by striking person and inserting individual4 7#cb7 ,in section #bgci1 by striking person and inserting individual4 7#cc7 ,in section #bgdj-- 7,a7 by striking person and inserting individual2 and 7,b7 by striking one the second place it appears4 7#cd7 ,in section #bgda-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking a person and inserting an individual2 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking person's and inserting individual's2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by striking person and inserting individual4 7#ce7 ,in section #bgdc1 by striking person each place it appears and inserting individual4 7#cf7 ,in section #bgdd-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking a person and inserting an individual2 and 7,b7 in subsections 7a7 and 7c71 by striking person each place it appears and inserting individual4 7#cg7 ,in section #bgde1 by striking person and inserting individual4 7#ch7 7,a7 ,in section #bgfa-- 7i7 in the section heading1 by striking ,persons and inserting ,individuals2 7ii7 by striking persons and inserting individuals2 and 7iii7 by striking person and inserting individual4 7,b7 ,in the analysis for chapter #bg1 by striking the item relating to section #bgfa and inserting the following3 #bgfa4 ,individuals discharged as result of court-martial2 allowances to4 4 7#ci7 7,a7 ,in the heading for section #bgfg1 by striking persons and inserting individuals4 7,b7 ,in the analysis for chapter #bg1 by striking the item relating to section #bgfg and inserting the following3 #bgfg4 ,reimbursement for medical-related travel expenses for certain individuals residing on islands in the continental ,united ,states4 4 7#dj7 ,in section #bgfi-- 7,a7 by striking a person's and inserting an individual's2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking person and inserting individual4 7#da7 ,in section #bggb7;a77#b71 by striking person and inserting individual4 7#db7 ,in section #bggc-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking persons each place it appears and inserting individuals2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking a person and inserting an individual4 7#dc7 ,in section #bgge1 by striking person each place it appears and inserting individual4 7#dd7 ,in section #bggf1 by striking person and inserting individual4 7#de7 7,a7 ,in section #bggg-- 7i7 in the heading1 by striking persons and inserting individuals2 and 7ii7 by striking persons each place it appears and inserting individuals4 7,b7 ,in the analysis for chapter #bg1 by striking the item relating to in section #bggg and inserting the following3 #bggg4 ,clothing for destitute shipwrecked individuals4 4 7#df7 ,in section #bggi1 by striking persons each place it appears and inserting individuals4 7#dg7 ,in section #bijb7;c71 by striking person and inserting individual4 7#dh7 ,in section #bijc7;b71 by striking person and inserting individual4 7#di7 ,in section #bijd7;b77#a77;,b71 by striking a person and inserting an individual4 7#ej7 ,in section #cgjf-- 7,a7 by striking a person and inserting an individual2 and 7,b7 by striking person's and inserting individual's4 7#ea7 ,in section #cgjg-- 7,a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 by striking person and inserting individual2 and 7ii7 by striking person's and inserting individual's2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7e71 by striking a person and inserting an individual4 7#eb7 ,in section #cgjh1 by striking person each place it appears and inserting individual4 7#ec7 ,in section #cgch-- 7,a7 by striking a person each place it appears and inserting an individual2 7,b7 by striking person's and inserting individual's2 and 7,c7 by striking ,a person and inserting ,an individual4 7b7 ,correction of references to persons and seamen 7#a7 ,section #bcjc;a7a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking persons and inserting individuals4 7#b7 ,section #bcjf7;a77#c7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#c7 ,an owner1 charterer1 managing operator1 or agent of a vessel of the ,united ,states notifying the ,coast ,guard under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 shall-- 7,a7 provide the name and identification number of the vessel1 the names of individuals on board1 and other information that may be requested by the ,coast ,guard2 and 7,b7 submit written confirmation to the ,coast ,guard within #bd hours after nonwritten notification to the ,coast ,guard under such paragraphs4 4 7#c7 ,section #gcjc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking seaman each place it appears and inserting individual4 7#d7 ,section #gcai of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking seaman each place it appears and inserting individual4 7#e7 ,section #geja7;b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking seaman and inserting holder4 7#f7 ,section #gejh7;b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking individual seamen or a specifically identified group of seamen and inserting an individual or a specifically identified group of individuals4 7#g7 ,section #geaj of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7c77#h77;,b71 by striking merchant seamen and inserting merchant mariner2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking merchant seaman and inserting merchant mariner4 7#h7 ,section #hajc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking seaman each place it appears and inserting individual2 7,b7 by striking seamen each place it appears and inserting individuals2 7,c7 in the headings for paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of subsection 7k71 by striking seamen each place it appears and inserting individuals2 7,d7 in subsection 7k77#c77;,a77iv77,,ii71 by striking seaman's and inserting individual's2 and 7,e7 in subsection 7k77#c77;,c71 by striking merchant mariners each place it appears and inserting merchant mariner's4 7#i7 ,section #hajd of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7c71 by striking a licensed individual or seaman and inserting an individual2 7,b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking ,a licensed individual or seaman and inserting ,an individual2 7,c7 in subsection 7e71 by striking a seaman each place it appears and inserting an individual2 and 7,d7 in subsection 7j71 by striking seaman and inserting individual4 7#aj7 ,section #hcjb7;d7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #c persons and inserting #c individuals4 7#aa7 ,section #aabja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking a person each place it appears and inserting an individual4 7#ab7 ,section #aabjb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking a person and inserting an individual2 and 7,b7 by striking the person each place it appears and inserting the individual4 7#ac7 ,section #aabjc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking a person each place it appears and inserting an individual2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by striking that person and inserting that individual4 7#ad7 ,section #aeaji7;i77#b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking additional persons and inserting additional individuals4 #fjc4 ,common appropriation structure 7a7 ,amendments ,to conform to common appropriations structure 7#a7 ,prospective payment of funds necessary ,to provide medical care ,section #ejf of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by inserting established under chapter #ef of title #aj after ,medicare-,eligible ,retiree ,health ,care ,fund2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking operating expenses and inserting operations and support4 7#b7 ,use of certain appropriated funds ,section #ijc of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking acquisition1 construction1 and improvement of facilities1 for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation2 and inserting procurement1 construction1 and improvement of facilities and for research and development2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d77#a71 by striking operating expenses and inserting operations and support4 7#c7 ,confidential investigative expenses ,section #idd of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking necessary expenses for the operation and inserting operations and support4 7#d7 ,procurement of personnel ,section #bgja of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking operating expense and inserting operations and support4 7#e7 ,coast ,guard ,housing ,fund ,section #bidf7;b77#b7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking acquisition and inserting procurement4 7#f7 ,requirement for prior authorization of appropriations ,section #dija of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking maintenance and inserting support2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking acquisition and inserting procurement2 7,c7 by striking paragraphs 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#f72 7,d7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#c71 as so redesignated1 by striking research1 development1 test1 and evaluation and inserting research and development4 7b7 ,common appropriation structure ,sections #ccag7;b71 #gejd1 and #hjeje7;b77#c7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 are each amended by striking operating expenses and inserting operations and support4 7c7 ,common appropriation structure 7#a7 ,oil ,spill ,liability ,trust ,fund ,section #ajab7;a77#e77;,a7 of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgab7;a77#e77;,a77 is amended by striking operating expenses and inserting operations and support4 7#b7 ,historic ,light ,station ,sales ,section #cjeajf of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,b77i7 by striking ,operating ,expenses and inserting ,operations and ,support2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#b7 by striking ,operating ,expense and inserting ,operations and ,support2 7#c7 ,bridge permits ,section #gab7;a77#b7 of the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-bac2 #abf ,stat4 #aehb7 is amended by striking operating expenses and inserting operations and support4 7#d7 ,contracts ,section #eeg7;a7 of the ,consolidated and ,further ,continuing ,appropriations ,act1 #bjac 7,public ,law #aac-f2 #abg ,stat4 #cgg7 is amended by striking ,acquisition and inserting ,procurement4 7#e7 ,child development services ,section #bad7;d77#a7 of the ,howard ,coble ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-bha2 #abh ,stat4 #cjcd7 is amended by striking operating expenses and inserting operations and support4 #fjd4 ,references to himself and his 7a7 ,section #aibg of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by-- 7#a7 striking of his initial and inserting of an initial2 and 7#b7 striking from his pay and inserting from the pay of such cadet4 7b7 ,section #bajh7;b7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking himself and inserting such officer4 7c7 ,section #bgcb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by striking distinguishes himself conspicuously by and inserting displays conspicuous2 and 7#b7 by striking his and inserting such individual's4 7d7 ,section #bgcf of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by striking distinguishes himself by and inserting performs4 7e7 ,section #bgch of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act is further amended by striking distinguishes himself by and inserting displays4 7f7 ,section #bgci of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by striking distinguishes himself by and inserting displays4 7g7 ,section #bgdb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking he distinguished himself and inserting of the acts resulting in the consideration of such award4 7h7 ,section #bgdc of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by striking distinguishes himself2 and 7#b7 by striking he and inserting such individual4 #fje4 ,references to motorboats and yachts 7a7 ,correction of references to motorboats and yachts 7#a7 ,section #cija7;d77#d7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking motor boats1 yachts1 and inserting vessels14 7#b7 ,section #cijc7a77;,a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking motorboats1 yachts and inserting vessels14 7#c7 ,section #cijg7;a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking ,motor boats1 yachts1 and inserting ,vessels12 and 7,b7 by striking motorboat1 yacht1 and inserting vessels14 7#d7 ,section #cijh of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking motorboat or yacht and inserting vessel4 7#e7 ,section #ciaa7;a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking motorboat1 yacht1 each place it appears and inserting vessel14 7#f7 ,section #ciab of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking motorboat1 yacht1 and inserting vessel14 7#g7 ,section #daja of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking motorboats1 yachts1 and inserting vessels14 7#h7 ,section #dajb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking motorboat1 yacht1 or any other vessel1 and inserting or vessel14 7b7 ,conforming references to yachts ,title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in parts ,f and ,g of subtitle ,,ii1 by striking yacht each place it appears and inserting recreational vessel2 7#b7 in subtitle ,,iii-- 7,a7 in section #cjejf7;a71 by striking pleasure yachts and inserting recreational vessels2 and 7,b7 in section #cjejh7;a71 by striking pleasure yachts and inserting recreational vessels2 and 7#c7 in section #fjejd-- 7,a7 by striking yachts each place it appears and inserting recreational vessels2 and 7,b7 by striking yacht and inserting recreational vessel4 7c7 ,vessels ,section #ceb7;a77#d7 of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ceb7;a77#d77 is amended by striking ,yachts and inserting ,recreational vessels1 as defined in section #baja7df7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code14 #fjf4 ,miscellaneous technical corrections 7a7 ,miscellaneous technical corrections 7#a7 ,section #ccje7;d77#c77;,b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjag and inserting ,frank ,lo,biondo ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjah4 7#b7 ,section #dcab of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjag each place it appears and inserting ,frank ,lo,biondo ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bhb74 7#c7 ,the analysis for chapter #gjj of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking the item relating to the heading for the first subchapter and inserting the following3 ,subchapter ,i--,vessel ,operations 2 7,b7 by striking the item relating to the heading for the second subchapter and inserting the following3 ,subchapter ,,ii--,ports and ,waterways ,safety 2 7,c7 by striking the items relating to the heading for the third subchapter and inserting the following3 ,subchapter ,,iii--,condition for entry into ports in the ,united ,states #gjjba4 ,conditions for ,entry ,into ,ports in the ,united ,states4 2 7,d7 by striking the item relating to the heading for the fourth subchapter and inserting the following3 ,subchapter ,,iv--,definitions ,regulations1 ,enforcement1 ,investigatory ,powers1 ,applicability 2 7,e7 by striking the item relating to the heading for the fifth subchapter and inserting the following3 ,subchapter ,v--,regattas and ,marine ,parades 2 and 7,f7 by striking the item relating to the heading for the sixth subchapter and inserting the following3 ,subchapter ,,vi--,regulation of ,vessels in ,territorial ,waters of the ,united ,states 4 7#d7 ,section #gjjca of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,a through ,c and inserting ,i through ,,iii4 7#e7 ,section #gjjcb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,a through ,c and inserting ,i through ,,iii4 7#f7 ,section #gjjcc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,a through ,c and inserting ,i through ,,iii4 7#g7 ,section #gjjcd of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,a through ,c each place it appears and inserting ,i through ,,iii4 7#h7 ,section #gjjce7;a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,a through ,c and inserting ,i through ,,iii4 7#i7 ,section #gjjcf of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by-- 7,a7 striking ,a through ,c each place it appears and inserting ,i through ,,iii2 and 7,b7 striking ,a1 ,b1 or ,c each place it appears and inserting ,i1 ,,ii1 or ,,iii4 7b7 ,alteration of bridges2 technical changes ,the ,act of ,june #ba1 #aidj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #eaa et seq471 popularly known as the ,truman-,hobbs ,act1 is amended by striking section #ab 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ebb74 7c7 ,report of determination2 technical correction ,section #aje7;f77#b7 of the ,pribilof ,islands ,transition ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aafa note2 ,public ,law #ajf-efb7 is amended by striking subsection 7a71 and inserting paragraph 7#a714 7d7 ,technical corrections to ,frank ,lo,biondo ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjah 7#a7 ,section #djh of the ,frank ,lo,biondo ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bhb7 and the item relating to such section in section #b of such ,act are repealed1 and the provisions of law redesignated1 transferred1 or otherwise amended by section #djh are amended to read as if such section were not enacted4 7#b7 ,section #ead7;b7 of the ,frank ,lo,biondo ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bhb7 is amended by striking ,chapter #cj and inserting ,chapter #c4 7#c7 ,section #haj7;d7 of the ,frank ,lo,biondo ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bhb7 is amended by striking within #cj days after receiving the notice under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,secretary shall1 by not later than #fj days after transmitting such notice1 and inserting in accordance within subsection 7a77#b71 the ,secretary shall4 7#d7 ,section #hbj7;a7 of the ,frank ,lo,biondo ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bhb7 is amended by striking years #bjah and and inserting year4 7#e7 ,section #hbj7;b77#b7 of the ,frank ,lo,biondo ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bhb7 is amended by inserting and the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ada7 after 7,public ,law #aae-ca74 7#f7 ,section #hba7;a77#b7 of the ,frank ,lo,biondo ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bhb7 is amended by striking ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjag and inserting ,frank ,lo,biondo ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjah4 7#g7 ,this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of the ,frank ,lo,biondo ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bhb7 and apply as if included therein4 7e7 ,technical correction ,section #ecc7;d77#b77;,a7 of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-abj7 is amended by striking ,tract #f and inserting such ,tract4 7f7 ,distant water tuna fleet2 technical corrections ,section #dba of the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-bda7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,notwithstanding and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,definition ,in this subsection1 the term treaty area has the meaning given the term in the ,treaty on ,fisheries ,between the ,governments of ,certain ,pacific ,island ,states and the ,government of the ,united ,states of ,america as in effect on the date of the enactment of the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-bda74 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking #ab4f or #ab4g and inserting #ac4f2 and 7,b7 by striking and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjab and inserting ,authorization ,act of #bjai4 #fjg4 ,technical corrections relating to codification of ,ports and ,waterways ,safety ,act ,effective upon the enactment of section #dja of the ,frank ,lo,biondo ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bhb71 and notwithstanding section #djb7;e7 of such ,act-- 7#a7 section #af of the ,ports and ,waterways ,safety ,act1 as added by section #cae of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act 7,public ,law #aae-dd2 #aca ,stat4 #idg7-- 7,a7 is redesignated as section #gjjbb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 transferred to appear after section #gjjba of that title1 and amended so that the enumerator1 section heading1 typeface1 and typestyle conform to those appearing in other sections in title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 as so redesignated and transferred1 is amended-- 7i7 in subsections 7b7 and 7e71 by striking section #d7;a77#e7 each place it appears and inserting section #gjjja7;a77#e72 7ii7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by striking not later than and all that follows through thereafter1 and inserting periodically2 and 7iii7 by striking subsection 7h72 and 7#b7 chapter #gjj of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in section #gjjjb7b71 by inserting or #gjjbb after section #gjjba2 7,b7 in section #gjjcf7;e71 by inserting or #gjjbb after section #gjjba2 and 7,c7 in the analysis for such chapter-- 7i7 by inserting ,sec4 above the section items1 in accordance with the style and form of such an entry in other chapter analyses of such title2 and 7ii7 by striking the item relating to section #gjjba and inserting the following3 #gjjba4 ,conditions for entry to ports in the ,united ,states #gjjbb4 ,prohibition on entry and operation 4 ,,vii ,federal ,maritime ,commission #gja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,federal ,maritime ,commission ,authorization ,act of #bjai4 #gjb4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #cjh of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bh1jab1caj for fiscal year #bjah and #bh1edd1edc for fiscal year #bjai and inserting #bi1jhf1hhh for fiscal year #bjbj and #bi1fci1ech for fiscal year #bjba4 ,,viii ,coast ,guard ,academy ,improvement ,act #hja4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,coast ,guard ,academy ,improvement ,act4 #hjb4 ,coast ,guard ,academy study 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall seek to enter into an arrangement with the ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of the this ,act under which the ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration shall-- 7#a7 conduct an assessment of the cultural competence of the ,coast ,guard ,academy as an organization and of individuals at the ,coast ,guard ,academy to carry out effectively the primary duties of the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard listed in section #ajb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 when interacting with individuals of different races1 ethnicities1 genders1 religions1 sexual orientations1 socioeconomic backgrounds1 or from different geographic origins2 and 7#b7 issue recommendations based upon the findings in such assessment4 7b7 ,assessment of cultural competence 7#a7 ,cultural competence of the ,coast ,guard ,academy ,the arrangement described in subsection 7a7 shall require the ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration to1 not later than #a year after entering into an arrangement with the ,secretary under subsection 7a71 submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate the assessment described under subsection 7a77#a74 7#b7 ,assessment scope ,the assessment described under subsection 7a77#a7 shall-- 7,a7 describe the level of cultural competence described in subsection 7a77#a7 based on the ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration's assessment of the ,coast ,guard ,academy's relevant practices1 policies1 and structures1 including an overview of discussions with faculty1 staff1 students1 and relevant ,coast ,guard ,academy affiliated organizations2 7,b7 examine potential changes which could be used to further enhance such cultural competence by-- 7i7 modifying institutional practices1 policies1 and structures2 and 7ii7 any other changes deemed appropriate by the ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration2 and 7,c7 make recommendations to enhance the cultural competence of the ,coast ,guard ,academy described in subparagraph 7,a71 including any specific plans1 policies1 milestones1 performance measures1 or other information necessary to implement such recommendations4 7c7 ,final action memorandum ,not later than three months after submission of the assessment under section #hjb7;b77#a71 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 a final action memorandum in response to all recommendations contained in the assessment4 ,the ,final ,action ,memorandum shall include the rationale for accepting1 accepting in part1 or rejecting each recommendation1 and shall specify1 where applicable1 actions to be taken to implement such recommendations1 including an explanation of how each action enhances the ability of the ,coast ,guard to carry out the primary duties of the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard listed in section #ajb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than six months after the date of the submission of the final action memorandum required under subsection 7c71 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard1 in coordination with the ,chief ,human ,capital ,officer of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 shall submit a plan to carry out the recommendations or the parts of the recommendations accepted in the ,final ,action ,memorandum to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,strategy with milestones ,if any recommendation or parts of recommendations accepted in the ,final ,action ,memorandum address any of the following actions1 then the plan required in paragraph 7#a7 shall include a strategy with appropriate milestones to carry out such recommendations or parts of recommendations3 7,a7 ,improve outreach and recruitment of a more diverse ,coast ,guard ,academy cadet candidate pool based on race1 ethnicity1 gender1 religion1 sexual orientation1 socioeconomic background1 and geographic origin4 7,b7 ,modify institutional structures1 practices1 and policies to foster a more diverse cadet corps body1 faculty1 and staff workforce based on race1 ethnicity1 gender1 religion1 sexual orientation1 socioeconomic background1 and geographic origin4 7,c7 ,modify existing or establish new policies and safeguards to foster the retention of cadets1 faculty1 and staff of different races1 ethnicities1 genders1 religions1 sexual orientations1 socioeconomic backgrounds1 and geographic origins at the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 7,d7 ,restructure the admissions office of the ,coast ,guard ,academy to be headed by a civilian with significant relevant higher education recruitment experience4 7#c7 ,implementation ,unless otherwise directed by an ,act of ,congress1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall begin implementation of the plan developed under this subsection not later than #ahj days after the submission of such plan to ,congress4 7#d7 ,update ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall include in the first annual report required under chapter #ea of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 submitted after the date of enactment of this section1 the strategy with milestones required in paragraph 7#b7 and shall report annually thereafter on actions taken and progress made in the implementation of such plan4 #hjc4 ,annual report 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ea of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eaab4 ,report on diversity at the ,coast ,guard ,academy 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #ae1 #bjba1 and annually thereafter1 the ,commandant shall submit a report on diversity at the ,coast ,guard ,academy to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7b7 ,contents ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 the status of the implementation of the plan required section #hjb of the ,coast ,guard ,academy ,improvement ,act2 7#b7 specific information on outreach and recruitment activities for the preceding year1 including the effectiveness of the ,coast ,guard ,academy ,minority ,outreach ,team ,program described under section #aije and of outreach and recruitment activities in the territories and other possessions of the ,united ,states2 7#c7 enrollment information about the incoming class1 including the gender1 race1 ethnicity1 religion1 socioeconomic background1 and ,state of residence of ,coast ,guard ,academy cadets2 7#d7 information on class retention1 outcomes1 and graduation rates1 including the race1 gender1 ethnicity1 religion1 socioeconomic background1 and ,state of residence of ,coast ,guard ,academy cadets2 and 7#e7 information on efforts to retain diverse cadets1 including through professional development and professional advancement programs for staff and faculty4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ea of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eaab4 ,report on diversity at the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 4 #hjd4 ,assessment of ,coast ,guard ,academy admission processes 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall seek to enter into an arrangement with the ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration under which the ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration shall1 not later than #a year after submitting an assessment under section #hjb7;a71 submit an assessment of the ,coast ,guard ,academy admissions process to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7b7 ,assessment scope ,the assessment required to be sought under subsection 7a7 shall1 at a minimum1 include-- 7#a7 a study1 or an audit if appropriate1 of the process the ,coast ,guard ,academy uses to-- 7,a7 identify candidates for recruitment2 7,b7 recruit applicants2 7,c7 assist applicants in the application process2 7,d7 evaluate applications2 and 7,e7 make admissions decisions2 7#b7 discussion of the consideration during the admissions process of diversity1 including-- 7,a7 race2 7,b7 ethnicity2 7,c7 gender2 7,d7 religion2 7,e7 sexual orientation2 7,f7 socioeconomic background2 and 7,g7 geographic origin2 7#c7 an overview of the admissions processes at other ,federal service academies1 including-- 7,a7 discussion of consideration of diversity1 including any efforts to attract a diverse pool of applicants1 in those processes2 and 7,b7 an analysis of how the congressional nominations requirement in current law related to military service academies and the ,merchant ,marine ,academy impacts those processes and the overall demographics of the student bodies at those academies2 7#d7 a determination regarding how a congressional nominations requirement for ,coast ,guard ,academy admissions could impact diversity among the student body and the ability of the ,coast ,guard to carry out effectively the ,service's primary duties described in section #ajb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#e7 recommendations for improving ,coast ,guard ,academy admissions processes1 including whether a congressional nominations process should be integrated into such processes4 #hje4 ,coast ,guard ,academy minority outreach team program 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ai of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #aijd the following3 #aije4 ,coast ,guard ,academy minority outreach program 7a7 ,in general ,there is established within the ,coast ,guard ,academy a minority outreach team program 7in this section referred to as the ,program 7 under which officers1 including minority officers and officers from territories and other possessions of the ,united ,states1 who are ,academy graduates may volunteer their time to recruit minority students and strengthen cadet retention through mentorship of cadets4 7b7 ,administration ,not later than ,july #ae1 #bjbj1 the ,commandant1 in consultation with ,program volunteers and ,academy alumni that participated in prior programs at the ,academy similar to the ,program1 shall appoint a permanent civilian position at the ,academy to administer the ,program by1 among other things-- 7#a7 overseeing administration of the ,program2 7#b7 serving as a resource to volunteers and outside stakeholders2 7#c7 advising ,academy leadership on recruitment and retention efforts based on recommendations from volunteers and outside stakeholders2 7#d7 establishing strategic goals and performance metrics for the ,program with input from active volunteers and ,academy leadership2 and 7#e7 reporting annually to the ,commandant on academic year and performance outcomes of the goals for the ,program before the end of each academic year4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ai of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aijd the following3 #aije4 ,coast ,guard ,academy minority outreach team program4 4 #hjf4 ,coast ,guard college student pre-commissioning initiative 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #ba of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #baca4 ,college student pre-commissioning initiative 7a7 ,in general ,there is authorized within the ,coast ,guard the ,college ,student ,pre-,commissioning ,initiative program 7in this section referred to as the #8program'7 for eligible undergraduate students to enlist and receive a guaranteed commission as an officer in the ,coast ,guard4 7b7 ,criteria for selection ,to be eligible for the program a student must meet the following requirements upon submitting an application3 7#a7 ,age ,a student must be not less than #ai years old and not more than #bg years old as of ,september #cj of the fiscal year in which the program selection panel selecting such student convenes4 7#b7 ,character 7,a7 ,all applicants ,all applicants must be of outstanding moral character and meet other character requirements as set forth by the ,commandant4 7,b7 ,coast ,guard ,applicants ,an applicant serving in the ,coast ,guard may not be commissioned if in the #cf months prior to the first ,officer ,candidate ,school class convening date in the selection cycle1 such applicant was convicted by a court-martial or awarded non-judicial punishment1 or did not meet performance or character requirements set forth by the ,commandant4 7#c7 ,citizenship ,a student must be a ,united ,states citizen4 7#d7 ,clearance ,a student must be eligible for a secret clearance4 7#e7 ,dependency 7,a7 ,a student may not have more than #b dependents2 and 7,b7 ,a student who is single may not have sole or primary custody of dependents4 7#f7 ,education 7,a7 ,institution ,a student must be an undergraduate sophomore or junior-- 7i7 at a historically ,black college or university described in section #cbb7b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfa7b77 or an institution of higher education described in section #cga7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7a772 or 7ii7 who is active in minority-serving organizations and pursuing a degree in science1 technology1 engineering1 or mathematics at an institution of higher education described in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7 that is not a historically ,black college or university or institution of higher education referred to in clause 7i7 of this subparagraph4 7,b7 ,location ,the institution at which such student is an undergraduate must be within #ajj miles of a ,coast guard unit or ,coast ,guard ,recruiting ,office unless otherwise approved by the ,commandant4 7,c7 ,records ,a student must meet credit and grade point average requirements set forth by the ,commandant4 7#g7 ,medical and administrative ,a student must meet other medical and administrative requirements as set forth by the ,commandant4 7c7 ,enlistment and obligation ,individuals selected and accept to participate in the program shall enlist in the ,coast ,guard in pay grade ,e-#c with a four year duty obligation and four year inactive ,reserve obligation4 7d7 ,military activities prior to ,officer ,candidate ,school ,individuals enrolled in the program shall participate in military activities each month1 as required by the ,commandant1 prior to attending ,officer ,candidate ,school4 7e7 ,participation in ,officer ,candidate ,school ,each graduate of the program shall attend the first enrollment of ,officer ,candidate ,school that commences after the date of such graduate's graduation4 7f7 ,commissioning ,upon graduation from ,officer ,candidate ,school1 program graduates shall be discharged from enlisted status and commissioned as an ,o-#a with an initial three-year duty obligation4 7g7 ,briefing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,august #ae of each year1 the ,commandant shall provide a briefing to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the ,college ,student ,pre-,commissioning ,initiative4 7#b7 ,contents ,the briefing required under paragraph 7#a7 shall describe-- 7,a7 outreach and recruitment efforts over the previous year2 and 7,b7 demographic information of enrollees including-- 7i7 race2 7ii7 ethnicity2 7iii7 gender2 7iv7 geographic origin2 and 7v7 educational institution4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for subchapter ,i of chapter #ba of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #baca4 ,college ,student ,pre-,commissioning ,initiative4 4 #hjg4 ,annual board of visitors ,section #aijc7;d7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#g71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 recruitment and retention2 4 ,july #bc1 #bjai ,reported with an amendment1 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union1 and ordered to be printed