,,ib ,union ,calendar ,no4 #daa #aahth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #gfei ,report ,no4 #aah-die ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,march #ac1 #bjbd,mr4 ,graves of ,missouri 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,larsen of ,washington1 ,mr4 ,webster of ,florida1 and ,mr4 ,carbajal7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure ,may #h1 #bjbd;,additional sponsor3 ,mrs4 ,gonzlez-,coln ,may #h1 #bjbd,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 ,march #ac1 #bjbd ,a ,,bill ,to authorize and amend authorities1 programs1 and statutes administered by the ,coast ,guard4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbd4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,commandant defined4,title ,i--,authorization of ,appropriations,sec4 #aja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #ajb4 ,shoreside infrastructure and facilities and information technology4,sec4 #ajc4 ,availability of amounts for acquisition of additional vessels and aircraft4,sec4 #ajd4 ,authorization for certain programs and services4,sec4 #aje4 ,authorized levels of military strength and training4,title ,,ii--,coast ,guard,subtitle ,a--,organization and ,authorities,sec4 #bja4 ,prohibition on use of lead systems integrators4,sec4 #bjb4 ,minor construction increase4,sec4 #bjc4 ,tsunami evacuation plans4,sec4 #bjd4 ,service life extension programs4,sec4 #bje4 ,maritime domain awareness in ,coast ,guard sector for ,puerto ,rico and ,virgin ,islands4,sec4 #bjf4 ,public availability of information on monthly drug and migrant interdictions4,sec4 #bjg4 ,report on establishment of unmanned systems capabilities office4,sec4 #bjh4 ,great ,lakes icebreaker4,sec4 #bji4 ,consideration of life-cycle cost estimates for acquisition and procurement4,sec4 #baj4 ,authorization of certain support for ,coast ,guard ,academy foundations4,sec4 #baa4 ,national ,coast ,guard ,museum4,sec4 #bab4 ,regular ,polar ,security ,cutter updates4,sec4 #bac4 ,technology pilot program4,sec4 #bad4 ,report on condition of ,missouri ,river dayboards4,sec4 #bae4 ,delegation of ports and waterways safety authorities in ,st4 ,lawrence seaway4,sec4 #baf4 ,study on ,coast ,guard missions4,sec4 #bag4 ,additional ,pribilof ,island transition completion actions4,subtitle ,b--,personnel,sec4 #bba4 ,direct hire authority for civilian faculty at the ,coast ,guard ,academy4,sec4 #bbb4 ,temporary exemption from authorized end strength for ,coast ,guard enlisted members on active duty4,sec4 #bbc4 ,additional available guidance and considerations for reserve selection boards4,sec4 #bbd4 ,parental leave parity for members of certain reserve components of ,coast ,guard4,sec4 #bbe4 ,authorization for maternity uniform allowance for officers4,sec4 #bbf4 ,report on ,,gao recommendations on housing program4,title ,,iii--,shipping and ,navigation,subtitle ,a--,vessel ,operations,sec4 #cja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #cjb4 ,notification4,sec4 #cjc4 ,publication of fines and penalties4,subtitle ,b--,merchant ,mariner ,credentialing,sec4 #caa4 ,revising merchant mariner deck training requirements4,sec4 #cab4 ,amendments4,sec4 #cac4 ,renewal of merchant mariner licenses and documents4,sec4 #cad4 ,merchant seamen licenses1 certificates1 and documents2 manning of vessels4,subtitle ,c--,vessel ,safety,sec4 #cba4 ,grossly negligent operations of a vessel4,sec4 #cbb4 ,administrative procedure for security risks4,sec4 #cbc4 ,requirements for ,,dukw amphibious passenger vessels4,sec4 #cbd4 ,risk based examination of tank vessels4,sec4 #cbe4 ,ports and waterways safety4,sec4 #cbf4 ,study on ,bering ,strait vessel traffic projections and emergency response posture at the port of ,point ,spencer1 ,alaska4,sec4 #cbg4 ,underwater inspections brief4,sec4 #cbh4 ,st4 ,lucie ,river railroad bridge4,sec4 #cbi4 ,rulemaking regarding port access routes4,sec4 #ccj4 ,articulated tug-barge manning4,subtitle ,d--,other ,matters,sec4 #cda4 ,anchor handling activities4,sec4 #cdb4 ,establishment of ,national ,advisory ,committee on ,autonomous ,maritime ,systems4,sec4 #cdc4 ,controlled substance onboard vessels4,sec4 #cdd4 ,nonoperating individual4,sec4 #cde4 ,information on type approval certificates4,sec4 #cdf4 ,manning and crewing requirements for certain vessels1 vehicles1 and structures4,sec4 #cdg4 ,classification societies4,sec4 #cdh4 ,authority to establish safety zones for special activities in exclusive economic zone4,sec4 #cdi4 ,fishing vessel and fisherman training safety4,sec4 #cej4 ,authority over ,deepwater ,port ,act of #aigd4,sec4 #cea4 ,national ,offshore ,safety ,advisory ,committee composition4,sec4 #ceb4 ,improving ,vessel ,traffic ,service monitoring4,sec4 #cec4 ,abandoned and derelict vessel removals4,sec4 #ced4 ,near shore cable laying barge4,sec4 #cee4 ,anchorages4,title ,,iv--,oil ,pollution ,incident ,liability,sec4 #dja4 ,vessel response plans4,sec4 #djb4 ,use of marine casualty investigations4,sec4 #djc4 ,timing of review4,sec4 #djd4 ,online incident reporting system4,title ,v--,implementation of ,accountability and ,transparency ,review ,recommendations,sec4 #eja4 ,implementation status of directed actions4,sec4 #ejb4 ,independent review of ,coast ,guard reforms4,sec4 #ejc4 ,requirement to maintain certain records4,sec4 #ejd4 ,study on ,coast ,guard ,academy oversight4,sec4 #eje4 ,providing for the transfer of a cadet who is the victim of a sexual assault or related offense4,sec4 #ejf4 ,designation of officers with particular expertise in military justice or healthcare4,sec4 #ejg4 ,direct hire authority for certain personnel of ,coast ,guard4,sec4 #ejh4 ,safe-to-report policy for ,coast ,guard4,sec4 #eji4 ,modification of delivery date of ,coast ,guard sexual assault report4,sec4 #eaj4 ,higher-level review of board of determination decisions4,sec4 #eaa4 ,review of discharge or dismissal4,sec4 #eab4 ,convicted sex offender as grounds for denial4,sec4 #eac4 ,coast ,guard ,academy room reassignment4,title ,,vi--,amendments,sec4 #fja4 ,amendments4 #b4 ,commandant defined ,in this ,act1 the term ,commandant means the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard4 ,i ,authorization of ,appropriations #aja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #dijb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking fiscal years #bjbb and #bjbc and inserting fiscal years #bjbe and #bjbf2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 and inserting the following3 7i7 #aa1bhg1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 and 7ii7 #aa1hea1hge1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf4 2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking #bc1def1jjj and inserting #be1egj1jjj2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by striking #bd1cec1jjj and inserting #bf1hdh1ejj2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a7 by striking clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 and inserting the following3 7i7 #c1dgg1fjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 and 7ii7 #c1fea1dhj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf4 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 #ae1dae1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 and 7,b7 #af1ahe1gej for fiscal year #bjbf4 2 and 7#e7 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,for retired pay1 including the payment of obligations otherwise chargeable to lapsed appropriations for purposes of retired pay1 payments under the ,retired ,serviceman's ,family ,protection ,plan and the ,survivor ,benefit ,plan1 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 #aj1 #a1baj1hdj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe4 4 #ajb4 ,shoreside infrastructure and facilities and information technology 7a7 ,information technology ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated under section #dijb7b77;,a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code-- 7#a7 for fiscal year #bjbe1 #cf1cjj1jjj is authorized to modernize the ,coast ,guard's information technology systems1 of which #aa1jjj1jjj is authorized to fund the acquisition1 development1 and implementation of a new credentialing system for the ,merchant ,mariner credentialing program2 and 7#b7 for fiscal year #bjbf1 #cf1cjj1jjj is authorized to modernize the ,coast ,guard's information technology systems4 7b7 ,shoreside infrastructure ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated under section #dijb7b77;,a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code-- 7#a7 for fiscal year #bjbe1 #ejj1jjj1jjj is authorized to fund maintenance1 construction1 and repairs for ,coast ,guard shoreside infrastructure1 of which-- 7,a7 #bbe1jjj1jjj is authorized for the purposes of improvements to facilities at the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard ,training ,center ,cape ,may in ,cape ,may1 ,new ,jersey2 7,b7 #aj1jjj1jjj is authorized to fund the creation of an infrastructure development plan for the ,coast ,guard ,academy in ,new ,london1 ,connecticut2 7,c7 #ej1jjj1jjj is authorized to complete repairs and improvements of ,chase ,hall at the ,coast ,guard ,academy in ,new ,london1 ,connecticut1 including remediation of asbestos1 lead1 and mold and upgrading the electric outlet availability and storage space in student rooms1 and making changes to house not more than #b ,officer ,candidates in a room2 7,d7 #gj1jjj1jjj is authorized for the purposes of planning1 designing1 and building a floating drydock at the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard ,yard in ,baltimore1 ,maryland2 7,e7 #dj1jjj1jjj is authorized for the purposes of planning1 designing1 and building a hangar to house1 at a minimum1 #b ,,hc-#acj;,j ,super ,hercules aircraft at ,air ,station ,barbers ,point in ,kapolei1 ,hawaii2 and 7,f7 #ij1jjj1jjj is authorized to fund waterfront improvements of ,coast ,guard ,base ,seattle2 and 7#b7 for fiscal year #bjbf1 #fjj1jjj1jjj is authorized to fund maintenance1 construction1 and repairs for ,coast ,guard shoreside infrastructure1 of which-- 7,a7 #abe1jjj1jjj is authorized for the purposes of improvements to facilities at the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard ,training ,center ,cape ,may in ,cape ,may1 ,new ,jersey2 7,b7 #ajj1jjj1jjj is authorized to execute the infrastructure development plan for the ,coast ,guard ,academy in ,new ,london1 ,connecticut developed in paragraph 7#a77;,c72 7,c7 #ajj1jjj1jjj is authorized for the purposes of planning1 designing1 and building a floating drydock at the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard ,yard in ,baltimore1 ,maryland2 7,d7 #dj1jjj1jjj is authorized for the purposes of planning1 designing1 and building a hangar to house at a minimum #b ,,hc-#acj;,j ,super ,hercules aircraft at ,air ,station ,barbers ,point in ,kapolei1 ,hawaii2 and 7,e7 #ij1jjj1jjj is authorized to fund waterfront improvements of ,coast ,guard ,base ,seattle4 #ajc4 ,availability of amounts for acquisition of additional vessels and aircraft 7a7 ,fiscal year #bjbe ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated under section #dijb7b77;,a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 for fiscal year #bjbe-- 7#a7 #ach1ejj1jjj is authorized for the acquisition or procurement of #a missionized ,,hc-#acj;,j ,super ,hercules aircraft2 and 7#b7 #cf1jjj1jjj is authorized for the service life extension program and any necessary upgrades of the #dg-;foot ,motor ,life ,boat4 7b7 ,fiscal year #bjbf ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated under section #dijb7b77;,a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 for fiscal year #bjbf-- 7#a7 #a1bjj1jjj1jjj is authorized for the acquisition of a ,polar ,security ,cutter2 7#b7 #a1ajj1jjj1jjj is authorized for the acquisition of #b ,offshore ,patrol ,cutters2 7#c7 #ach1ejj1jjj is authorized for the acquisition or procurement of #a missionized ,,hc-#acj;,j ,super ,hercules aircraft2 and 7#d7 #aec1ejj1jjj is authorized to outfit and assemble #e ,,mh-#fj,t ,jayhawk aircrafts4 #ajd4 ,authorization for certain programs and services 7a7 ,fiscal year #bjbe ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated under section #dijb7a77;,a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 for fiscal year #bjbe-- 7#a7 #aa1igh1jjj is authorized to fund additional recruiting personnel and offices for the ,coast ,guard ,recruiting ,command2 7#b7 #i1jjj1jjj is authorized to enhance ,coast ,guard recruiting capabilities2 and 7#c7 #be1jjj1jjj is authorized for the implementation of each directed action outlined in enclosure #a of the memorandum of the ,commandant titled ,commandant's ,directed ,actions-,accountability and ,transparency1 dated ,november #bg1 #bjbc4 7b7 ,fiscal year #bjbf ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated under section #dijb7a77;,a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 #ce1jjj1jjj is authorized for the implementation of each directed action outlined in enclosure #a of the memorandum of the ,commandant titled ,commandant's ,directed ,actions-,accountability and ,transparency1 dated ,november #bg1 #bjbc4 #aje4 ,authorized levels of military strength and training ,section #dijd of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by striking fiscal years #bjbb and #bjbc and inserting fiscal years #bjbe and #bjbf2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7 by striking fiscal years #bjbb and #bjbc and inserting fiscal years #bjbe and #bjbf4 ,,ii ,coast ,guard ,a ,organization and ,authorities #bja4 ,prohibition on use of lead systems integrators ,section #aaje of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,lead systems integrator defined ,in this section1 the term lead systems integrator has the meaning given such term in section #hje7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-afc74 4 #bjb4 ,minor construction increase ,section #ijc7;d77#a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #a1ejj1jjj and inserting #b1jjj1jjj4 #bjc4 ,tsunami evacuation plans 7a7 ,tsunami evacuation plans 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration and the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 shall establish location specific tsunami evacuation plans for each unit and sector of the ,coast ,guard that has facilities1 personnel1 or assets located within areas-- 7,a7 designated by the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration as high risk or very high risk of a ,united ,states tsunami hazard2 and 7,b7 that are located inside a tsunami inundation zone4 7#b7 ,evacuation plans ,in establishing the evacuation plans under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commandant shall ensure that such plans-- 7,a7 are included in the emergency action plans for each unit or sector located inside of a tsunami inundation zone2 7,b7 designate an evacuation route to an assembly area located outside of a tsunami inundation zone2 7,c7 include a map or diagram of all tsunami inundation zone evacuation routes2 7,d7 include evacuation routes for all ,coast ,guard personnel and dependents of such personnel living in ,coast ,guard housing2 7,e7 are feasible for all servicemembers and dependents of such servicemembers present on ,coast ,guard property or living in ,coast ,guard provided housing2 7,f7 include procedures to begin evacuations once a major seismic event is detected2 7,g7 include evacuation plans for air and water assets that do not impinge on the safety of human life2 7,h7 are able to be completely executed within #ae minutes of detection of a seismic event or1 if not possible within #ae minutes1 within a reasonable timeframe2 7,i7 are able to be completely executed by servicemembers on foot from any location within the tsunami inundation zone2 7,j7 are exercised biennially by each unit and sector located in a tsunami inundation zone2 and 7,k7 are evaluated by leadership at each unit and sector located in a tsunami inundation zone annually4 7#c7 ,consultation ,in establishing the evacuation plans under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commandant shall consult local governments4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 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 ,senate1 and provide a briefing to each such ,committee on1 a report on-- 7#a7 the status of the implementation and feasibility of the plans established under subsection 7a77#a72 7#b7 a risk evaluation and vulnerability assessment of the infrastructure and assets located within tsunami inundation zones2 7#c7 the need for vertical evacuation structures for units and sectors in which an evacuation of a tsunami inundation zone cannot be completed on foot within #ae minutes of the detection of a seismic event2 and 7#d7 whether the plans established under subsection 7a77#a7 achieve the purpose to protect human life and ensure the ability for the ,coast ,guard to provide search and rescue operations following a tsunami event in the area4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,seismic event ,the term seismic event means an earthquake1 volcanic eruption1 submarine landslide1 coastal rockfall1 or other event with the magnitude to cause a tsunami4 7#b7 ,tsunami inundation zone ,the term tsunami inundation zone means an area of inland flooding modeled1 predicted1 or forecasted as a potential result of a tsunami or seismic event4 7#c7 ,vertical evacuation structure ,the term vertical evacuation structure means an elevated structure above the tsunami inundation zone designated as a place of refuge from flood waters4 #bjd4 ,service life extension programs 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #aa of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aach4 ,service life extension programs 7a7 ,in general ,requirements for a ,level #a or ,level #b acquisition project or program under sections #aaca through #aacd shall not apply to an acquisition by the ,coast ,guard that is a service life extension program4 7b7 ,service life extension program defined ,in this section1 the term service life extension program means a capital investment that is solely intended to extend the service life and address obsolescence of components or systems of a particular capability or asset4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #aa of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aacg the following3 #aach4 ,service life extension programs4 4 #bje4 ,maritime domain awareness in ,coast ,guard sector for ,puerto ,rico and ,virgin ,islands ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 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 containing-- 7#a7 an overview of the maritime domain awareness in the area of responsibility of the ,coast ,guard sector responsible for ,puerto ,rico and the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 including-- 7,a7 the average volume of known maritime traffic that transited the area during fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbc2 7,b7 current sensor platforms deployed by such sector to monitor illicit activity occurring at sea in such area2 7,c7 the number of illicit activity incidents at sea in such area that the sector responded to during fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbc2 7,d7 an estimate of the volume of traffic engaged in illicit activity at sea in such area and the type and description of any vessels used to carry out illicit activities that such sector responded to during fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbc2 and 7,e7 the maritime domain awareness requirements to effectively meet the mission of such sector2 7#b7 a description of current actions taken by the ,coast ,guard to partner with ,federal1 regional1 ,state1 and local entities to meet the maritime domain awareness needs of such area2 7#c7 a description of any gaps in maritime domain awareness within the area of responsibility of such sector resulting from an inability to meet the enduring maritime domain awareness requirements of the sector or adequately respond to maritime disorder1 including illicit drug and migrant activity2 7#d7 an identification of current technology and assets the ,coast ,guard has to mitigate the gaps identified in paragraph 7#c72 7#e7 an identification of capabilities needed to mitigate such gaps1 including any capabilities the ,coast ,guard currently possesses that can be deployed to the sector2 7#f7 an identification of technology and assets the ,coast ,guard does not currently possess and are needed to acquire in order to address such gaps2 and 7#g7 an identification of any financial obstacles that prevent the ,coast ,guard from deploying existing commercially available sensor technology to address such gaps4 #bjf4 ,public availability of information on monthly drug and migrant interdictions 7a7 ,in general ,section #aabfi of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-bfc7 is-- 7#a7 transferred to appear at the end of subchapter ,,ii of chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 redesignated as section #ebi2 and 7#c7 amended-- 7,a7 by striking the section enumerator and heading and inserting the following3 #ebi4 ,public availability of information on monthly drug and migrant interdictions 2 7,b7 by striking ,not later than and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,not later than 2 7,c7 by inserting drug and before migrant interdictions2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,contents ,in making information about interdictions publicly available under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant shall include a description of the following3 7#a7 ,the number of incidents in which drugs were interdicted1 the amount and type of drugs interdicted1 and the ,coast ,guard sectors and geographic areas of responsibility in which such incidents occurred4 7#b7 ,the number of incidents in which migrants were interdicted1 the number of migrants interdicted1 and the ,coast ,guard sectors and geographic areas of responsibility in which such incidents occurred4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendments 7#a7 ,the analysis for chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ebh the following3 #ebi4 ,public availability of information on monthly drug and migrant interdictions4 4 7#b7 ,the table of sections in section #aajja7;b7 of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb 7division ,k of ,public ,law #aag-bfc7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #aabfi4 #bjg4 ,report on establishment of unmanned systems capabilities office 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report that outlines a plan for establishing an unmanned systems capabilities office within the ,coast ,guard responsible for the acquisition and development of unmanned system and counter-unmanned system technologies and to expand the capabilities of the ,coast ,guard with respect to such technologies4 7b7 ,contents ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a management strategy for the acquisition1 development1 and deployment of unmanned system and counter-unmanned system technologies4 7#b7 ,a service-wide coordination strategy to synchronize and integrate efforts across the ,coast ,guard in order to-- 7,a7 support the primary duties of the ,coast ,guard pursuant to section #ajb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 pursue expanded research1 development1 testing1 and evaluation opportunities and funding to expand and accelerate identification and transition of unmanned system and counter-unmanned system technologies4 7#c7 ,the identification of contracting and acquisition authorities needed to expedite the development and deployment of unmanned system and counter-unmanned system technologies4 7#d7 ,a detailed list of commercially available unmanned system and counter-unmanned system technologies with capabilities determined to be useful for the ,coast ,guard4 7#e7 ,a cross-agency collaboration plan to engage with the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 the ,department of ,defense1 and other relevant agencies to identify common requirements and opportunities to partner in acquiring1 contracting1 and sustaining unmanned system and counter-unmanned system capabilities4 7#f7 ,opportunities to obtain and share unmanned system data from government and commercial sources to improve maritime domain awareness4 7#g7 ,the development of a concept of operations for a data ecosystem that supports and integrates unmanned system and counter-unmanned system technologies with key enablers1 including enterprise communications networks1 data storage and management1 artificial intelligence and machine learning tools1 and information sharing and dissemination capabilities4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,counter-unmanned system ,the term counter-unmanned system means a system or device capable of lawfully and safely disabling1 disrupting1 or seizing control of an unmanned system1 including a counter-,,uas system 7as such term is defined in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code74 7#b7 ,unmanned system ,the term unmanned system means an unmanned surface1 undersea1 or aircraft and associated elements 7including communication links and the components that control the unmanned system7 that are required for the operator to operate the system safely and efficiently1 including an unmanned aircraft system 7as such term is defined in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code74 #bjh4 ,great ,lakes icebreaker ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 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 strategy detailing how the ,coast ,guard will complete design and construction of the ,great ,lakes icebreaker at least as capable as the ,coast ,guard ,cutter ,mackinaw 7,,wlbb-#cj7 in not more than #c years after funding is provided for such icebreaker4 #bji4 ,consideration of life-cycle cost estimates for acquisition and procurement 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #aa of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #aaci4 ,consideration of life-cycle cost estimates for acquisition and procurement ,in carrying out the acquisition and procurement of vessels and aircraft1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 acting through the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard1 shall consider the life-cycle cost estimates of vessels and aircraft1 as applicable1 during the design and evaluation processes to the maximum extent practicable4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #aa of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aach 7as added by this ,act7 the following3 #aaci4 ,consideration of life-cycle cost estimates for acquisition and procurement4 4 #baj4 ,authorization of certain support for ,coast ,guard ,academy foundations 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #ai of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aijg4 ,authorization of certain support for ,coast ,guard ,academy foundations 7a7 ,authority ,subject to subsection 7b7 and pursuant to regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 the ,superintendent of the ,coast ,guard ,academy may authorize a covered foundation to use1 on an unreimbursed basis1 facilities or equipment of the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 7b7 ,limitations ,use of facilities or equipment under subsection 7a7 may be provided only if such use has been reviewed and approved by an attorney of the ,coast ,guard and only if such use-- 7#a7 is without any liability of the ,united ,states to the covered foundation2 7#b7 does not affect the ability of any official or employee of the ,coast ,guard1 or any member of the armed forces1 to carry out any responsibility or duty in a fair and objective manner2 7#c7 does not compromise the integrity or appearance of integrity of any program of the ,coast ,guard1 or any individual involved in such a program2 7#d7 does not include the participation of any cadet other than participation in an honor guard at an event of the covered foundation2 and 7#e7 complies with any applicable ethics regulations4 7c7 ,briefing ,in any fiscal year during which the ,superintendent of the ,coast ,guard ,academy exercises the authority under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard 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 not later than the last day of that fiscal year regarding the number of events or activities of a covered foundation supported by such exercise during such fiscal year4 7d7 ,covered foundation defined ,in this section1 the term covered foundation means a charitable1 educational1 or civic nonprofit organization under section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 that the ,secretary concerned determines operates exclusively to support1 with respect to a ,service ,academy1 any of the following3 7#a7 ,recruiting4 7#b7 ,parent or alumni development4 7#c7 ,academic1 leadership1 or character development4 7#d7 ,institutional development4 7#e7 ,athletics4 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 #aijf the following3 #aijg4 ,authorization of certain support for ,coast ,guard ,academy foundations4 4 #baa4 ,national ,coast ,guard ,museum ,section #caf of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking engineering and design of a ,museum and inserting design of a ,museum1 and engineering1 construction administration1 and quality assurance services of a ,museum2 7#b7 by amending subsection 7e77#b77;,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 lease from the ,association for ,coast ,guard operations the ,museum and properties owned by the ,association adjacent to the railroad tracks to which the property on which the ,museum is located are adjacent2 and 2 and 7#c7 by amending subsection 7g7 to read as follows3 7g7 ,services ,with respect to the services related to the construction1 maintenance1 and operation of the ,museum1 the ,commandant may-- 7#a7 solicit and accept services from nonprofit entities1 including the ,association2 and 7#b7 enter into contracts or memorandums of agreement with or make grants to the ,association to acquire such services4 4 #bab4 ,regular ,polar ,security ,cutter updates 7a7 ,report 7#a7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 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 status of acquisition of the first ,polar ,security ,cutter4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a detailed timeline for the acquisition process of the first ,polar ,security ,cutter1 including expected milestones and projected commissioning date2 7,b7 an accounting of the previously appropriated funds spent to date on the ,polar ,security ,cutter ,program1 updated cost projections for the first ,polar ,security ,cutter1 and projections for when additional funds will be required2 7,c7 potential factors and risks that could further delay or imperil the completion of the first ,polar ,security ,cutter2 and 7,d7 a review of the acquisition of the first ,polar ,security ,cutter to date1 including factors that led to substantial cost overruns and delivery delays4 7b7 ,briefings 7#a7 ,provision to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after the submission of the report under subsection 7a71 and not less frequently than every #fj days thereafter1 the ,commandant 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 status of the ,polar ,security ,cutter acquisition process4 7#b7 ,timeline ,the briefings under paragraph 7#a7 shall occur after any key milestone in the ,polar ,security ,cutter acquisition process1 but not less frequently than every #fj days4 7#c7 ,elements ,each briefing under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a summary of acquisition progress since the most recent previous briefing conducted pursuant to paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 an updated timeline and budget estimate for acquisition and building of pending ,polar ,security ,cutters2 and 7,c7 an explanation of any delays or additional costs incurred in the acquisition progress4 7c7 ,notifications ,in addition to the briefings required under subsection 7b71 the ,commandant shall notify the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate within #c business days of any significant change to the scope or funding level of the ,polar ,security ,cutter acquisition strategy of such change4 #bac4 ,technology pilot program ,section #cai7;b77#a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #b and inserting #d4 #bad4 ,report on condition of ,missouri ,river dayboards 7a7 ,provision to ,congress ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 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 condition of dayboards and the placement of buoys on the ,missouri ,river4 7b7 ,elements ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a list of the most recent date on which each dayboard and buoy was serviced by the ,coast ,guard2 7#b7 an overview of the plan of the ,coast ,guard to systematically service each dayboard and buoy on the ,missouri ,river2 and 7#c7 assigned points of contact4 #bae4 ,delegation of ports and waterways safety authorities in ,st4 ,lawrence seaway ,section #gjjcb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #gjjcb4 ,saint ,lawrence ,seaway 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 the authority granted to the ,secretary under sections #gjjja1 #gjjjb1 #gjjjc1 #gjjjd1 and #gjjaa may not be delegated with respect to the ,saint ,lawrence ,seaway to any agency other than the ,great ,lakes ,saint ,lawrence ,seaway ,development ,corporation4 ,any other authority granted the ,secretary under subchapters ,i through ,,iii and this subchapter shall be delegated by the ,secretary to the ,great ,lakes ,saint ,lawrence ,seaway ,development ,corporation to the extent the ,secretary determines such delegation is necessary for the proper operation of the ,saint ,lawrence ,seaway4 7b7 ,exception ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 after consultation with the ,secretary of ,transportation1 or the head of an agency to which the ,secretary has delegated the authorities in subsection 7a71 may-- 7#a7 issue and enforce special orders in accordance with section #gjjjb2 7#b7 establish water or waterfront safety zones1 or other measures1 for limited1 controlled1 or conditional access and activity when necessary for the protection of any vessel structure1 waters1 or shore area1 as permitted in section #gjjaa7;b77#b72 and 7#c7 take actions for port1 harbor1 and coastal facility security in accordance with section #gjaaf4 4 #baf4 ,study on ,coast ,guard missions 7a7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center with relevant expertise under which such center shall conduct an assessment of the operational capabilities and ability of the ,coast ,guard to conduct the primary duties of the ,coast ,guard under section #ajb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 and missions under section #hhh of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dfh74 7#b7 ,elements ,in carrying out the assessment required under paragraph 7#a71 the federally funded research and development center selected under such subsection shall1 with respect to the primary duties and missions described in paragraph 7#a71 include the following3 7,a7 ,an analysis of the extent to which the ,coast ,guard is able to effectively carry out such duties and missions4 7,b7 ,recommendations for the ,coast ,guard to more effectively carry out such duties and missions1 in light of manpower and asset constraints4 7,c7 ,recommendations of which such duties and missions should be transferred to other departments or eliminated in light of the manpower and asset constraints of the ,coast ,guard4 7,d7 ,an analysis of the benefits and drawbacks of transferring the ,coast ,guard or any of the duties and missions of the ,coast ,guard to other appropriate ,federal departments or independent agencies4 7b7 ,assessment to ,commandant ,not later than #a year after the date on which ,commandant enters into an agreement under section 7a71 the federally funded research and development center selected under such subsection shall submit to the ,commandant the assessment required under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,report to ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after receipt of the assessment under subsection 7b71 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report that includes recommendations included in the assessment to strengthen the ability of the ,coast ,guard to carry out such duties and missions4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the assessment received by the ,commandant under subsection 7b74 7,b7 ,for each recommendation included in the such assessment-- 7i7 an assessment by the ,commandant of the feasibility and advisability of implementing such recommendation2 and 7ii7 if the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard considers the implementation of such recommendation feasible and advisable1 a description of the actions taken1 or to be taken1 to implement such recommendation4 #bag4 ,additional ,pribilof ,island transition completion actions ,section #aabba of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-bfc7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,additional reports on status of use of facilities and helicopter basing ,beginning with the first quarterly report required under subsection 7a7 submitted after the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbd1 the ,secretary shall include in each such report-- 7#a7 the status of the use of recently renovated ,coast ,guard housing facilities1 food preparation facilities1 and maintenance and repair facilities on ,st4 ,paul ,island1 ,alaska1 including a projected date for full use and occupancy of such facilities in support of ,coast ,guard missions in the ,bering ,sea2 and 7#b7 a detailed plan for the acquisition and construction of a hangar in close proximity to existing ,st4 ,paul airport facilities to house #a or more ,coast ,guard helicopters for the prosecution of ,coast ,guard operational missions1 including plans for the use of land needed for such hangar4 4 ,b ,personnel #bba4 ,direct hire authority for civilian faculty at the ,coast ,guard ,academy ,section #aida of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,the ,secretary may1 without regard to the appointment requirements of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 noncompetitively appoint a highly qualified candidate to a faculty position in the excepted service4 4 #bbb4 ,temporary exemption from authorized end strength for ,coast ,guard enlisted members on active duty ,notwithstanding section #eag of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and until ,october #a1 #bjbg1 the authorized end strength for enlisted members on active duty 7other than for training7 in the ,coast ,guard in pay grades ,e-#h and ,e-#i may be more than #c4j percent and #a4be percent respectively of the number of enlisted members of the ,coast ,guard who are on active duty other than for training4 #bbc4 ,additional available guidance and considerations for reserve selection boards ,section #cgdj7;f7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #baag and inserting sections #baae and #baag4 #bbd4 ,parental leave parity for members of certain reserve components of ,coast ,guard 7a7 ,parental leave 7#a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #bi of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bijg4 ,parental leave for members of certain reserve components of ,coast ,guard 7a7 7#a7 ,under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary1 a member of the reserve component of the ,coast ,guard described in subsection 7b7 is allowed parental leave for a duration of up to #ab inactive-duty training periods1 under section #bjf of title #cg1 during the one-year period beginning after the following events3 7,a7 the birth or adoption of a child of the member and to care for such child2 or 7,b7 the placement of a minor child with the member for adoption or long-term foster care4 7#b7 7,a7 ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 may authorize leave described under subparagraph 7,a7 to be taken after the one-year period described in subparagraph 7,a7 in the case of a member described in subsection 7b7 who1 except for this subparagraph1 would lose unused parental leave at the end of the one-year period described in subparagraph 7,a7 as a result of-- 7i7 operational requirements2 7ii7 professional military education obligations2 or 7iii7 other circumstances that the ,secretary determines reasonable and appropriate4 7,b7 ,the regulations prescribed under clause 7i7 shall require that any leave authorized to be taken after the one-year period described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be taken within a reasonable period of time1 as determined by the ,secretary in which the department is operating1 after cessation of the circumstances warranting the extended deadline4 7b7 ,a member described in this subsection is a member of the ,coast ,guard who is a member of-- 7#a7 the selected reserve who is entitled to compensation under section #bjf of title #cg2 or 7#b7 the individual ready reserve who is entitled to compensation under section #bjf of title #cg when attending or participating in a sufficient number of periods of inactive-duty training during a year to count the year as a qualifying year of creditable service toward eligibility for retired pay4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #bi of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bijf the following3 #bijg4 ,parental leave for members of certain reserve components of ,coast ,guard4 4 7b7 ,compensation ,section #bjf7;a77#d7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting before the period at the end or parental leave under section #bijg of title #ad4 #bbe4 ,authorization for maternity uniform allowance for officers ,section #bgjh of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,the ,coast ,guard may provide a cash allowance in such amount as the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall determine in regulations to be paid to pregnant officer personnel for the purchase of maternity-related uniform items if such uniform items are not so furnished to the member4 4 #bbf4 ,report on ,,gao recommendations on housing program ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 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 status of the implementation of the recommendations contained in the report of the ,government ,accountability ,office titled ,coast ,guard3 ,better ,feedback ,collection and ,information ,could ,enhance ,housing ,program1 and issued ,february #e1 #bjbd 7,,gao-#bd-ajfchh74 ,,iii ,shipping and ,navigation ,a ,vessel ,operations #cja4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,the term outer ,continental ,shelf has the meaning given such term in section #b of the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acca74 7#b7 ,ruling letter ,the term ruling letter means any ruling letter or headquarters ruling letter relating to the enforcement of chapters #aba and #eea of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,jones ,act71 issued by the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection pursuant to sections #ejb7;a7 or #fbe of the ,tariff ,act of #aicj 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #aejb7;a7 and #afbe74 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 acting through the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection4 #cjb4 ,notification 7a7 ,advance notification required ,prior to engaging in any activity or operations on the outer ,continental ,shelf1 the operator of a foreign vessel used in such activity or operations shall file with the ,secretary a notification describing all activities and operations to be performed on the outer ,continental ,shelf and an identification of applicable ruling letters issued by the ,secretary that have approved the use of a foreign vessel in a substantially similar activity or operation4 7b7 ,publication of notices 7#a7 ,publication ,the ,secretary shall publish a notification under subsection 7a7 in the ,customs ,bulletin and ,decisions within #ad days of receipt of such notification4 7#b7 ,confidential information ,the ,secretary shall redact any information exempt from disclosure under section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 in a notification published under paragraph 7#a74 #cjc4 ,publication of fines and penalties 7a7 ,in general ,section #eeajb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,publication of penalty 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ad days after the issuance of a pre-penalty notice or a penalty1 including a settlement1 under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall publish such pre-penalty notice or a notification of such penalty in the ,customs ,bulletin and ,decisions to the party impacted by the penalty4 7#b7 ,contents ,a pre-penalty notice or penalty notification published under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 the name and the ,international ,maritime ,organization identification number of the vessel that is the subject of the penalty2 7,b7 the name of the owner of the vessel that is the subject of the penalty2 7,c7 the amount of the fine or value of merchandise seized2 and 7,d7 a summary of the alleged misconduct and justification for imposing a penalty4 4 7b7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue such regulations as are necessary to implement the amendments made by subsection 7a71 including-- 7#a7 regulations regarding the information to be contained in a penalty notification under section #eeajb7;d7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code 7as amended by such subsection72 and 7#b7 any changes to existing regulations relating to penalties issued by the ,secretary4 ,b ,merchant ,mariner ,credentialing #caa4 ,revising merchant mariner deck training requirements 7a7 ,general definitions ,section #baja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#bj7 through 7#ef7 as paragraphs 7#ba7 through 7#eg71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ai7 the following3 7#bj7 merchant mariner credential means a merchant mariner license1 certificate1 or document that the ,secretary is authorized to issue pursuant to this title4 4 7b7 ,examinations ,section #gaaf of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsection 7c74 7c7 ,merchant mariners documents 7#a7 ,general requirements ,section #gcjf of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #gcjf4 ,general requirements and classifications for members of deck departments 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may issue a merchant mariner credential1 to members of the deck department in the following classes3 7#a7 ,able ,seaman-,unlimited4 7#b7 ,able ,seaman-,limited4 7#c7 ,able ,seaman-,special4 7#d7 ,able ,seaman-,offshore ,supply ,vessels4 7#e7 ,able ,seaman-,sail4 7#f7 ,able ,seaman-,fishing ,industry4 7#g7 ,ordinary ,seaman4 7b7 ,classification of credentials ,the ,secretary may classify the merchant mariner credential issued under subsection 7a7 based on-- 7#a7 the tonnage and means of propulsion of vessels2 7#b7 the waters on which vessels are to be operated2 or 7#c7 other appropriate standards4 7c7 ,considerations ,in issuing the credential under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may consider the following qualifications of the merchant mariner3 7#a7 ,age4 7#b7 ,character4 7#c7 ,habits of life4 7#d7 ,experience4 7#e7 ,professional qualifications demonstrated by satisfactory completion of applicable examinations or other educational requirements4 7#f7 ,physical condition1 including sight and hearing4 7#g7 ,other requirements established by the ,secretary1 including career patterns and service appropriate to the particular service1 industry1 or job functions the individual is engaged4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #gc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #gcjf and inserting the following3 #gcjf4 ,general requirements and classifications for members of deck departments4 4 7#c7 ,general requirements for members of engine departments ,section #gcac7;b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking and coal passer4 7#d7 ,training ,section #gcae of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,graduation from a nautical school program approved by the ,secretary may be substituted for the service requirements under sections #gcjg-gcab and #gcad4 2 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 by striking one-third and inserting one-half2 and 7ii7 by striking #gcjg-gcaa of this title and inserting #gcjg-gcab and #gcad2 and 7,c7 by striking subsection 7c74 7d7 ,reduction of lengths of certain periods of service 7#a7 ,in general ,title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended as follows3 7,a7 ,section #gcjg is amended by striking #c years and inserting #ah months4 7,b7 ,section #gcjh is amended by striking #ah months and inserting #ab months4 7,c7 ,section #gcji is amended by striking #ab months and inserting #f months4 7#b7 ,temporary reduction of lengths of certain periods of service ,section #cecd7;j7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca7 is repealed4 7e7 ,merchant mariner credentials ,section #geaj of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsection 7d74 7f7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall implement the amended requirements under subsections 7c77#c71 7c77#d71 and 7c77#f7 of this section without regard to chapters #e and #f of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and ,executive ,orders #abhff and #acefc 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #fja note74 #cab4 ,amendments 7a7 ,in general ,the heading for subtitle ,,ii of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,seamen and inserting ,seafarer4 7b7 ,merchant mariner ,credentials ,the heading for part ,e of subtitle ,,ii of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,,merchant ,,seamen ,,licenses1 ,,certificates1 ,,and ,,documents and inserting ,,merchant ,,mariner ,,credentials4 7c7 ,able seafarers--unlimited 7#a7 ,in general ,the section heading for section #gcjg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking seamen and inserting seafarers4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #gc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended in the item relating to section #gcjg by striking seamen and inserting seafarers4 7d7 ,able seamen--limited 7#a7 ,in general ,the section heading for section #gcjh of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking seamen and inserting seafarers4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #gc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended in the item relating to section #gcjh by striking seamen and inserting seafarers4 7e7 ,able seafarers--special 7#a7 ,in general ,the section heading for section #gcji of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking seamen and inserting seafarers4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #gc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended in the item relating to section #gcji by striking seamen and inserting seafarers4 7f7 ,able seafarers--offshore supply vessels 7#a7 ,in general ,the section heading for section #gcaj of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking seamen and inserting seafarers4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #gc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended in the item relating to section #gcaj by striking seamen and inserting seafarers4 7g7 ,able seafarers--sail 7#a7 ,in general ,the section heading for section #gcaa of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking seamen and inserting seafarers4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #gc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended in the item relating to section #gcaa by striking seamen and inserting seafarers4 7h7 ,able seamen--fishing industry 7#a7 ,in general ,the section heading for section #gcaa;a of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking seamen and inserting seafarers4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #gc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended in the item relating to section #gcaa;a by striking seamen and inserting seafarers4 7i7 ,parts ,e and ,f ,parts ,e and ,f of subtitle ,,ii of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking seaman and inserting seafarer each place it appears2 and 7#b7 by striking seamen and inserting seafarers each place it appears4 7j7 ,clerical amendments 7#a7 ,the analysis for subtitle ,,ii of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in the item relating to part ,e by striking ,,merchant ,,seamen ,,licenses1 ,,certificates1 ,,and ,,documents and inserting ,,merchant ,,mariner ,,credentials4 7#b7 ,the analysis of subtitles at the beginning of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in the item relating to subtitle ,,ii by striking ,,seamen and inserting ,,seafarer #cac4 ,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 active merchant mariner credential issued under this part that is not an extension under subsection 7a7 or 7b71 such credential shall begin the day after the expiration of the active credential of the credential holder4 4 #cad4 ,merchant seamen licenses1 certificates1 and documents2 manning of vessels 7a7 ,citizenship or noncitizen nationality 7#a7 ,in general ,section #gajb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in the section heading by inserting or noncitizen nationality after ,citizenship2 and 7,b7 by inserting or noncitizen nationals 7as such term is described in section #cjh of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #adjh77 after citizens4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ga of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #gajb and inserting the following3 #gajb4 ,citizenship or noncitizen nationality4 4 7b7 ,citizenship or noncitizen nationality notation on merchant mariners' documents 7#a7 ,in general ,section #gcjd of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in the section heading by inserting or noncitizen nationality after ,citizenship2 and 7,b7 by inserting or noncitizen national 7as such term is described in section #cjh of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #adjh77 after citizen4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #gc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #gcjd and inserting the following3 #gcjd4 ,citizenship or noncitizen nationality notation on merchant mariners' documents4 4 7c7 ,citizenship or noncitizen nationality 7#a7 ,in general ,section #hajc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in the section heading by inserting or noncitizen nationality after ,citizenship2 7,b7 in subsection 7a7 by inserting or noncitizen national after citizen2 7,c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a77i7 by inserting or noncitizen national after citizen2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#c7 by inserting or noncitizen nationality after citizenship2 and 7iii7 in paragraph 7#c77;,c7 by inserting or noncitizen nationals after citizens2 7,d7 in subsection 7c7 by inserting or noncitizen nationals after citizens2 7,e7 in subsection 7d7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7 by inserting or noncitizen nationals after citizens2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b7 by inserting or noncitizen national after citizen each place it appears2 7,f7 in subsection 7e7 by inserting or noncitizen national after citizen each place it appears2 7,g7 in subsection 7i77#a77;,a7 by inserting or noncitizen national after citizen2 7,h7 in subsection 7k77#a77;,a7 by inserting or noncitizen national after citizen2 and 7,i7 by adding at the end the following3 7l7 ,noncitizen national defined ,in this section1 the term noncitizen national means an individual described in section #cjh of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #adjh74 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ha of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #hajc and inserting the following3 #hajc4 ,citizenship or noncitizen nationality and ,navy ,reserve requirements4 4 7d7 ,command of documented vessels ,section #abaca7;a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting or noncitizen national 7as such term is described in section #cjh of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #adjh77 after citizen4 7e7 ,invalidation of certificates of documentation ,section #abace7b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting or noncitizen national 7as such term is described in section #cjh of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #adjh77 after citizen4 ,c ,vessel ,safety #cba4 ,grossly negligent operations of a vessel ,section #bcjb7;b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,grossly negligent operation 7#a7 ,misdemeanor ,a person operating a vessel in a grossly negligent manner that endangers the life1 limb1 or property of a person commits a class ,a misdemeanor4 7#b7 ,felony ,a person operating a vessel in a grossly negligent manner that results in serious bodily injury1 as defined in section #acfe7;h77#c7 of title #ah-- 7,a7 commits a class ,e felony2 and 7,b7 may be assessed a civil penalty of not more than #ce1jjj4 4 #cbb4 ,administrative procedure for security risks 7a7 ,security risk ,section #ggjb7;d77#a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by redesignating clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 as subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iv71 respectively 7and by conforming the margins accordingly72 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively 7and by conforming the margins accordingly72 7#c7 by striking an individual if-- and inserting the following3 an individual-- 7,a7 if-- 2 7#d7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii77,,iv71 as so redesignated1 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 if there is probable cause to believe that the individual has violated company policy and is a security risk that poses a threat to other individuals on the vessel4 4 7b7 ,technical amendment ,section #baja7dg77;,b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code 7as so redesignated71 is amended by striking 2 and and inserting 2 or4 #cbc4 ,requirements for ,,dukw amphibious passenger vessels ,section #aaejb of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section header by striking ,,dukw ,,amphibious ,,passenger ,,vessels and inserting ,,commercial ,,amphibious ,,small ,,passenger ,,vessels2 7#b7 by striking ,,dukw amphibious passenger vessel each place it appears and inserting commercial amphibious small passenger vessel2 7#c7 by striking ,,dukw amphibious passenger vessels each place it appears and inserting commercial amphibious small passenger vessels2 7#d7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 by striking ,definitions and all that follows through ,the term appropriate congressional committees and inserting ,appropriate congressional committees defined4--,the term appropriate congressional committees2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,application ,this section shall apply to amphibious vessels operating as a small passenger vessel in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states1 as such term is defined in section #b4ch of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbd74 4 #cbd4 ,risk based examination of tank vessels ,section #cgad of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting ,except as provided in subsection 7c71 the ,secretary2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,risk-based examination 7#a7 ,in general ,with respect to examinations of foreign-flagged vessels to which this chapter applies1 the ,secretary may adopt a risk-based examination schedule to which such vessels shall be examined and the frequency with which the examinations occur4 7#b7 ,restriction ,the ,secretary may not adopt a risk-based examination schedule under paragraph 7#a7 until the ,secretary has-- 7,a7 received and reviewed the study by the ,national ,academies required under section #hbed7;b7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc72 7,b7 conducted the assessment recommended in the report of the ,government ,accountability ,office submitted under section #hbed7;a7 of such ,act2 7,c7 concluded through such assessment that a risk-based examination schedule provides not less than the level of safety provided by the annual examinations required under subsection 7a77#a72 and 7,d7 provided the results of such assessment to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 4 #cbe4 ,ports and waterways safety 7a7 ,waterfront safety ,section #gjjaa7;a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by inserting 1 including damage or destruction resulting from cyber incidents1 transnational organized crime1 or foreign state threats after adjacent to such waters2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by inserting or harm resulting from cyber incidents1 transnational organized crime1 or foreign state threats after loss4 7b7 ,regulation of anchorage and movement of vessels during national emergency ,section #gjjea of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting or cyber incidents1 or transnational organized crime1 or foreign state threats1 after threatened war1 or invasion1 or insurrection1 or subversive activity14 7c7 ,facility visit by state sponsor of terrorism ,section #gjjaa7;b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 prohibiting a representative of a government of country that the ,secretary of ,state has determined has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism under section #fbj;,a of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcga7 from visiting a facility for which a facility security plan is required under section #gjajc7;c74 4 #cbf4 ,study on ,bering ,strait vessel traffic projections and emergency response posture at the port of ,point ,spencer1 ,alaska 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall seek to enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academies of ,science1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine1 under which the ,marine ,board of the ,transportation ,research ,board 7in this section referred to as the ,board7 shall conduct a study to-- 7#a7 analyze commercial vessel traffic that transits through the ,bering ,strait and projections for the growth of such traffic during the #aj-year period beginning after such date of enactment2 and 7#b7 assess the adequacy of emergency response capabilities and infrastructure at the ,port of ,point ,spencer1 ,alaska1 to address navigation safety risks and geographic challenges necessary to conduct emergency maritime response operations in the ,arctic environment4 7b7 ,elements ,the study required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an analysis of the volume and types of domestic and international commercial vessel traffic through the ,bering ,strait and the projected growth of such traffic1 including a summary of-- 7,a7 the sizes1 ages1 and flag states of vessels2 and 7,b7 the oil and product tankers that are-- 7i7 in transit to or from ,russia or ,china2 or 7ii7 owned or operated by a ,russian or ,chinese entity4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the state and adequacy of vessel traffic services and oil spill and emergency response capabilities in the vicinity of the ,bering ,strait1 including its approaches4 7#c7 ,a risk assessment of the projected growth in commercial vessel traffic in the ,bering ,strait and higher probability of increased frequency in the number of maritime accidents1 including spill events1 and the potential impacts to the ,arctic maritime environment and ,native ,alaskan village communities in the vicinity of the ,bering ,strait4 7#d7 ,an evaluation of the ability of the ,port of ,point ,spencer1 ,alaska1 to serve as a port of refuge and as a staging1 logistics1 and operations center to conduct and support maritime emergency and spill response activities4 7#e7 ,recommendations for practical actions that can be taken by the ,congress1 ,federal agencies1 the ,state of ,alaska1 vessel carriers and operators1 the marine salvage and emergency response industry1 and other relevant stakeholders to mitigate risks1 upgrade infrastructure1 and improve the posture of the ,port of ,point ,spencer1 ,alaska1 to function as a strategic staging and logistics center for maritime emergency and spill response operations in the ,bering ,strait region4 7c7 ,consultation ,in conducting the study required under subsection 7a71 the ,board shall consult with-- 7#a7 the ,department of ,transportation2 7#b7 the ,corps of ,engineers2 7#c7 the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board2 7#d7 relevant ministries of the government of ,canada2 7#e7 the ,port ,coordination ,council for the ,port of ,point ,spencer2 and 7#f7 non-government entities with relevant expertise in monitoring and characterizing vessel traffic in the ,arctic4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #a year after initiating the study under subsection 7a71 the ,board 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 containing the findings and recommendations of the study4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,arctic ,the term ,arctic has the meaning given such term in section #aab of the ,arctic ,research and ,policy ,act of #aihd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #daaa74 7#b7 ,port coordination council for the port of ,point ,spencer ,the term ,port ,coordination ,council for the ,port of ,point ,spencer means the ,council established under section #eda of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjae 7,public ,law #aad-abj74 #cbg4 ,underwater inspections brief ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant1 or a designated individual1 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 underwater inspection in lieu of drydock program established under section #agf4fae of title #df1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act74 #cbh4 ,st4 ,lucie ,river railroad bridge ,regarding ,docket ,number ,,uscg-#bjbb-jbbb1 before adopting a final rule1 the ,commandant shall conduct an independent boat traffic study at mile #g4d of the ,st4 ,lucie ,river4 #cbi4 ,rulemaking regarding port access routes ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall issue a final rule for the ,atlantic ,coast ,port ,route ,access ,study for which an ,advanced ,notice of ,proposed ,rulemaking titled ,shipping ,safety ,fairways ,along the ,atlantic ,coast was issued on ,june #ai1 #bjbj4 #ccj4 ,articulated tug-barge manning ,section #aaejh of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc7 is amended to read as follows3 #aaejh4 ,articulated tug-barge manning 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding the watch setting requirements set forth in section #hajd of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other provision of law or regulation1 an ,officer in ,charge1 ,marine ,inspection may authorize a covered vessel-- 7#a7 when engaged on a domestic voyage of more than #fjj miles1 to be manned with a minimum number of #b licensed engineers in the engine department2 and 7#b7 when engaged on a voyage of less than #fjj miles1 to be manned with a minimum number of #a licensed engineer in the engine department4 7b7 ,covered vessel defined ,in this section1 the term covered vessel means a towing vessel issued a certificate of inspection under subchapter ,m of chapter ,i of title #df1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 which-- 7#a7 forms part of an articulated tug-barge unit2 and 7#b7 is either-- 7,a7 equipped with engineering control and monitoring systems of a type accepted by a recognized classification society for a periodically unmanned machinery space notation or accepted by the ,commandant for a periodically unattended machinery space endorsement2 or 7,b7 is a vessel that1 prior to ,july #ai1 #bjbb1 was issued a minimum safe manning document or certificate of inspection that authorized equivalent or less manning levels4 4 ,d ,other ,matters #cda4 ,anchor handling activities ,section #abaaa7;d7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by inserting or other energy production or transmission facility1 or vessel engaged in the launch1 recovery1 or support of commercial space transportation or space exploration activities after drilling unit2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by inserting or other energy production or transmission facility1 or vessel engaged in the launch1 recovery1 or support of commercial space transportation or space exploration activities after drilling unit2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,energy production or transmission facility defined ,in this subsection1 the term energy production or transmission facility means a floating offshore facility that is-- 7,a7 not a vessel2 7,b7 securely and substantially moored to the seabed1 but not by driven pile anchors2 and 7,c7 equipped with wind turbines which are used for the generation and transmission of non-mineral energy resources4 4 #cdb4 ,establishment of ,national ,advisory ,committee on ,autonomous ,maritime ,systems 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #aea of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aeaaj4 ,establishment of ,national ,advisory ,committee on ,autonomous ,maritime ,systems 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established a ,national ,advisory ,committee on ,autonomous ,maritime ,systems 7in this section referred to as the ,committee74 7b7 ,function ,the ,committee shall advise the ,secretary on matters relating to the regulation and use of ,autonomous ,systems within the territorial waters of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,committee shall consist of #i 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 ,each of the following groups shall be represented by at least #a member on the ,committee3 7,a7 ,marine safety or security entities4 7,b7 ,vessel design and construction entities4 7,c7 ,entities engaged in the production or research of unmanned vehicles1 including drones1 autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicles1 or any other product or service integral to the provision1 maintenance1 or management of such products or services4 7,d7 ,port districts1 authorities1 or terminal operators4 7,e7 ,vessel operators4 7,f7 ,national labor unions representing merchant mariners4 7,g7 ,maritime pilots4 7,h7 ,commercial space transportation operators4 7,i7 ,academic institutions4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendments ,the analysis for chapter #aea of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aeaaj4 ,establishment of ,national ,advisory ,committee on ,autonomous ,maritime ,systems4 4 7c7 ,establishment ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall establish the ,committee under section #aeaaj of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by this section74 #cdc4 ,controlled substance onboard vessels ,section #gjejc7;a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking ,while on board a covered vessel1 an individual and inserting ,an individual2 7#b7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 manufacture or distribute1 possess with intent to manufacture or distribute1 or place or cause to be placed with intent to manufacture or distribute a controlled substance on board a covered vessel2 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b7 by inserting aboard a covered vessel after ,comprehensive ,drug ,abuse ,prevention and ,control ,act of #aigj 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hha7;a774 #cdd4 ,nonoperating individual ,section #hcac7;b7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf- #bhc7 is amended by striking #bjbe and inserting #bjbg4 #cde4 ,information on type approval certificates 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,ix of the ,frank ,lo,biondo ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bhb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ijd4 ,information on type approval certificates ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall1 upon request by any ,state1 the ,district of ,columbia1 or any territory of the ,united ,states1 provide all data possessed by the ,coast ,guard pertaining to challenge water quality characteristics1 challenge water biological organism concentrations1 post-treatment water quality characteristics1 and post-treatment biological organism concentrations data for a ballast water management system with a type approval certificate approved by the ,coast ,guard pursuant to subpart #afb4jfj of title #df1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #b of the ,frank ,lo,biondo ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bhb7 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ijc the following3 ,sec4 #ijd4 ,information on type approval certificates4 4 #cdf4 ,manning and crewing requirements for certain vessels1 vehicles1 and structures 7a7 ,authorization of limited exemptions from manning and crew requirement ,chapter #ha of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #haji4 ,exemptions from manning and crew requirements 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may provide an exemption described in subsection 7b7 to the owner or operator of a covered facility if each individual who is manning or crewing the covered facility is-- 7#a7 a citizen of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 an alien lawfully admitted to the ,united ,states for permanent residence2 or 7#c7 a citizen of the nation under the laws of which the vessel is documented4 7b7 ,requirements for eligibility for exemption ,an exemption under this subsection is an exemption from the regulations established pursuant to section #cjb7;a77#c7 of the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acef7;a77#c774 7c7 ,limitations ,an exemption under this section-- 7#a7 shall provide that the number of individuals manning or crewing the covered facility who are described in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of subsection 7a7 may not exceed two and one- half times the number of individuals required to man or crew the covered facility under the laws of the nation under the laws of which the covered facility is documented2 and 7#b7 shall be effective for not more than #ab months1 but may be renewed by application to and approval by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,application ,to be eligible for an exemption or a renewal of an exemption under this section1 the owner or operator of a covered facility shall apply to the ,secretary with an application that includes a sworn statement by the applicant of all information required for the issuance of the exemption4 7e7 ,revocation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary-- 7,a7 may revoke an exemption for a covered facility under this section if the ,secretary determines that information provided in the application for the exemption was false or incomplete1 or is no longer true or complete2 and 7,b7 shall immediately revoke such an exemption if the ,secretary determines that the covered facility1 in the effective period of the exemption1 was manned or crewed in a manner not authorized by the exemption4 7#b7 ,notice required ,the ,secretary shall provides notice of a determination under subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a7 to the owner or operator of the covered facility4 7f7 ,review of compliance ,the ,secretary shall periodically1 but not less than once annually1 inspect each covered facility that operates under an exemption under this section to verify the owner or operator of the covered facility's compliance with the exemption4 ,during an inspection under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall require all crew members serving under the exemption to hold a valid transportation security card issued under section #gjaje4 7g7 ,penalty ,in addition to revocation under subsection 7e71 the ,secretary may impose on the owner or operator of a covered facility a civil penalty of #aj1jjj per day for each day the covered facility-- 7#a7 is manned or crewed in violation of an exemption under this subsection2 or 7#b7 operated under an exemption under this subsection that the ,secretary determines was not validly obtained4 7h7 ,notification of secretary of state ,the ,secretary shall notify the ,secretary of ,state of each exemption issued under this section1 including the effective period of the exemption4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered facility ,the term covered facility means any vessel1 rig1 platform1 or other vehicle or structure1 over #ej percent of which is owned by citizens of a foreign nation or with respect to which the citizens of a foreign nation have the right effectively to control1 except to the extent and to the degree that the ,president determines that the government of such foreign nation or any of its political subdivisions has implemented1 by statute1 regulation1 policy1 or practice1 a national manning requirement for equipment engaged in the exploring for1 developing1 or producing resources1 including non-mineral energy resources in its offshore areas4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating4 4 7b7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall submit to ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report containing information on each letter of nonapplicability of section #haji of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 with respect to a covered facility that was issued by the ,secretary during the preceding year4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 for each covered facility-- 7,a7 the name and ,international ,maritime ,organization number2 7,b7 the nation in which the covered facility is documented2 7,c7 the nationality of owner or owners2 and 7,d7 for any covered facility that was previously issued a letter of nonapplicability in a prior year1 any changes in the information described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c74 7c7 ,regulations ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall promulgate regulations that specify the documentary and other requirements for the issuance of an exemption under the amendment made by this section4 7d7 ,existing exemptions 7#a7 ,effect of amendments2 termination ,each exemption under section #cj7;c77#b7 of the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acef7;c77#b77 issued before the date of the enactment of this ,act-- 7,a7 shall not be affected by the amendments made by this section during the #abj-;day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 shall not be effective after such period4 7#b7 ,notification of holders ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall notify all persons that hold such an exemption that it will expire as provided in paragraph 7#a74 7e7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ha of the title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #haji4 ,exemptions from manning and crew requirements4 4 #cdg4 ,classification societies ,section #ccaf7;d7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending paragraph 7#b77;,b77i7 to read as follows3 7i7 the government of the foreign country in which the foreign society is headquartered-- 7,i7 delegates that authority to the ,american ,bureau of ,shipping2 or 7,,ii7 does not delegate that authority to any classification society2 or 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,clarification on authority ,nothing in this subsection authorizes the ,secretary to make a delegation under paragraph 7#b7 to a classification society from the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 4 #cdh4 ,authority to establish safety zones for special activities in exclusive economic zone 7a7 ,repeal ,section #hcdc of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc7 is repealed4 7b7 ,special activities in exclusive economic zone ,subchapter ,i of chapter #gjj of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #gjjjh4 ,special activities in exclusive economic zone 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating may establish safety zones to address special activities in the exclusive economic zone4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,safety zone ,the term safety zone-- 7,a7 means a water area1 shore area1 or water and shore area to which1 for safety or environmental purposes1 access is limited to authorized persons1 vehicles1 or vessels2 and 7,b7 may be stationary and described by fixed limits or may be described as a zone around a vessel in motion4 7#b7 ,special activities ,the term special activities includes-- 7,a7 space activities1 including launch and reentry 7as such terms are defined in section #ejijb of title #ea7 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 fixed platforms 7as such term is defined in section #bbha7;d7 of title #ah74 7#c7 ,united ,states citizen ,the term ,united ,states citizen has the meaning given the term eligible owners in section #abajc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #gjj of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #gjjjg the following3 #gjjjh4 ,special activities in exclusive economic zone4 4 #cdi4 ,fishing vessel and fisherman training safety ,section #dejb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7i7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as subparagraph 7,c72 and 7iii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 to conduct safety and prevention training that addresses behavioral and physical health risks1 to include substance use disorder and worker fatigue1 facing fishing vessel operators and crewmembers2 and 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking 1 in consultation with and based on criteria established by the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard2 and 7ii7 by striking subsection on a competitive basis and inserting the following3 subsection-- 7,a7 on a competitive basis2 and 7,b7 based on criteria developed in consultation with the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7 by striking #c1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc and inserting to the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services #f1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe and #bjbf2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7j7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by inserting 1 and understanding and mitigating behavioral and physical health risks1 to include substance use disorder and worker fatigue1 facing members of the commercial fishing industry after weather detection2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking 1 in consultation with and based on criteria established by the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard12 and 7ii7 by striking subsection on a competitive basis and inserting the following3 subsection-- 7,a7 on a competitive basis2 and 7,b7 based on criteria developed in consultation with the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7 by striking #c1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc and inserting to the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services #f1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe and #bjbf4 #cej4 ,authority over ,deepwater ,port ,act of #aigd 7a7 ,in general ,section #e7;a7 of the ,deepwater ,port ,act of #aigd 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #aejd7;a77 is amended by striking the first sentence and inserting ,notwithstanding section #hhh7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dfh7;b771 the ,secretary shall have the authority to issue regulations to carry out the purposes and provisions of this ,act1 in accordance with the provisions of section #eec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 without regard to subsection 7a7 thereof44 7b7 ,affirming the authority of ,secretary of ,transportation over environmental reviews ,section #e7;f7 of the ,deepwater ,port ,act of #aigd 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #aejd7;f7 is amended to read as follows3 7f7 ,compliance ,notwithstanding section #hhh7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dfh7;b771 the ,secretary1 in cooperation with other involved ,federal agencies and departments1 shall comply with the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 and act as the lead agency under section #dccf;a of title #db1 ,united ,states ,code1 for all applications under this ,act4 ,such compliance shall fulfill the requirement of all ,federal agencies in carrying out their responsibilities under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi pursuant to this chapter4 4 7c7 ,regulations 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall transfer the authorities provided to the ,coast ,guard in part #adh of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act71 except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 to the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7#b7 ,retention of authority ,the ,commandant shall retain responsibility for authorities pertaining to design1 construction1 equipment1 and operation of deepwater ports and navigational safety4 7#c7 ,updates to authority ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue such regulations as are necessary to reflect the updates to authorities prescribed by this subsection4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section1 or the amendments made by this section1 may be construed to limit the authorities of other governmental agencies previously delegated authorities of the ,deepwater ,port ,act of #aigd 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja et seq474 7e7 ,applications ,nothing in this section shall apply to any application submitted before the date of enactment of this ,act4 #cea4 ,national ,offshore ,safety ,advisory ,committee composition ,section #aeajf7;c7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking #ae members and inserting #ag members2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,l7 #b members shall represent entities engaged in non-mineral energy activities on the ,outer ,continental ,shelf4 4 #ceb4 ,improving ,vessel ,traffic ,service monitoring 7a7 ,proximity of anchorages to pipelines 7#a7 ,implementation of restructuring plan ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall implement the ,november #bjba proposed plan of the ,vessel ,traffic ,service ,los ,angeles-,long ,beach for restructuring the ,federal anchorages in ,san ,pedro ,bay described on page #ed of the ,report of the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board titled ,anchor ,strike of ,underwater ,pipeline and ,eventual ,crude ,oil ,release and issued ,january #b1 #bjbd4 7#b7 ,study ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall conduct a study to identify any anchorage grounds other than the ,san ,pedro ,bay ,federal anchorages in which the distance between the center of an approved anchorage ground and a pipeline is less than #a mile4 7#c7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 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 results of the study required under paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,contents ,the report under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 a list of the anchorage grounds described under paragraph 7#b72 7ii7 whether it is possible to move each such anchorage ground to provide a minimum distance of #a mile2 and 7iii7 a recommendation of whether to move any such anchorage ground and explanation for the recommendation4 7b7 ,proximity to pipeline alerts 7#a7 ,audible and visual alarms ,the ,commandant shall consult with the providers of vessel monitoring systems to add to the monitoring systems for vessel traffic services audible and visual alarms that alert the watchstander when an anchored vessel is encroaching on a pipeline4 7#b7 ,notification procedures ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall develop procedures for all vessel traffic services to notify pipeline and utility operators following potential incursions on submerged pipelines within the vessel traffic service area of responsibility4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually 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 implementation of paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 #cec4 ,abandoned and derelict vessel removals 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #dg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the chapter heading by striking ,barges and inserting ,vessels2 7#b7 by inserting before section #dgja the following3 ,i ,barges 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 ,,ii ,non-,barge ,vessels #dgaj4 ,definitions ,in this subchapter3 7#a7 ,abandon ,the term abandon means to moor1 strand1 wreck1 sink1 or leave a covered vessel unattended for longer than #de days4 7#b7 ,covered vessel ,the term covered vessel means a vessel that is not a barge to which subchapter ,i applies4 7#c7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given such term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 #dgaa4 ,abandonment of vessels prohibited 7a7 ,in general ,an owner or operator of a covered vessel may not abandon such vessel on the navigable waters of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,determination of abandonment 7#a7 ,notification 7,a7 ,in general ,with respect to a covered vessel that appears to be abandoned1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall-- 7i7 attempt to identify the owner using the vessel registration number1 hull identification number1 or any other information that can be reasonably inferred or gathered2 and 7ii7 notify such owner-- 7,i7 of the penalty described in subsection 7c72 and 7,,ii7 that the vessel will be removed at the expense of the owner if the ,commandant determines that the vessel is abandoned and the owner does not remove or account for the vessel4 7,b7 ,form ,the ,commandant shall provide the notice required under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 if the owner can be identified1 via certified mail or other appropriate forms determined by the ,commandant2 or 7ii7 if the owner cannot be identified1 via an announcement in a local publication and on a website maintained by the ,coast ,guard4 7#b7 ,determination ,the ,commandant shall make a determination not earlier than #de days after the date on which the ,commandant provides the notification required under paragraph 7#a7 of whether a covered vessel described in such paragraph is abandoned4 7c7 ,penalty 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant may assess a civil penalty of not more than #ejj against an owner or operator of a covered vessel determined to be abandoned under subsection 7b7 for a violation of subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,liability in rem ,the owner or operator of a covered vessel shall also be liable in rem for a penalty imposed under paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,vessels not abandoned ,the ,commandant may not determine that a covered vessel is abandoned under this section if-- 7#a7 such vessel is located at a federally approved or ,state approved mooring area2 7#b7 such vessel is located on private property with the permission of the owner of such property2 7#c7 the owner or operator of such vessel provides a notification to the ,commandant that-- 7,a7 indicates the location of the vessel2 7,b7 indicates that the vessel is not abandoned2 and 7,c7 contains documentation proving that the vessel is allowed to be in such location2 or 7#d7 the ,commandant determines that such an abandonment determination would not be in the public interest4 #dgab4 ,inventory of abandoned vessels 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,commandant1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration and relevant ,state agencies1 shall establish and maintain a national inventory of covered vessels that are abandoned4 7b7 ,contents ,the inventory established and maintained under subsection 7a7 shall include data on each vessel1 including geographic information system data related to the location of each such vessel4 7c7 ,publication ,the ,commandant shall make the inventory established under subsection 7a7 publicly available on a website of the ,coast ,guard4 7d7 ,reporting of potentially abandoned vessels ,in carrying out this section1 the ,commandant shall develop a process by which-- 7#a7 a ,state1 ,indian ,tribe1 or person may report a covered vessel that may be abandoned to the ,commandant for potential inclusion in the inventory established under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 the ,commandant shall review any such report and add such vessel to the inventory if the ,commandant determines that the reported vessel is abandoned pursuant to section #dgaa4 4 7b7 ,rulemaking ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,army1 acting through the ,chief of ,engineers1 and the ,secretary of ,commerce1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,oceans and ,atmosphere1 shall issue regulations with respect to the procedures for determining that a vessel is abandoned for the purposes of subchapter ,,ii of chapter #dg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by this section74 7c7 ,conforming amendments ,chapter #dg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #dgja-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking chapter and inserting subchapter2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking chapter and inserting subchapter2 7#b7 in section #dgjc by striking chapter and inserting subchapter2 7#c7 in section #dgjd by striking chapter each place it appears and inserting subchapter2 and 7#d7 in section #dgje by striking chapter and inserting subchapter4 7d7 ,clerical amendments ,the analysis for chapter #dg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting before the item relating to section #dgja the following3 ,subchapter ,i--,barges 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 ,subchapter ,,ii--,vessels#dgaj4 ,definitions4#dgaa4 ,abandonment of vessels prohibited4#dgab4 ,inventory of abandoned vessels4 4 #ced4 ,near shore cable laying barge 7a7 ,in general ,until the date that is #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and notwithstanding subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating may not enforce citizenship requirements under section #hajc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 or the credentialing requirements under section #hgja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 with respect to a covered individual4 7b7 ,training ,until the date that is #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall ensure that operators of near shore cable lay vertical trenching injector equipment on barges on which covered individuals serve-- 7#a7 develop processes and requirements for conducting certification and training such individuals2 and 7#b7 certify and train a sufficient cadre of qualified individuals4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered individual ,the term covered individual means an individual1 including near shore cable lay vertical trenching injector operators or near shore cable laying vertical trenching injector support personnel1 who is-- 7,a7 engaged on board a barge for the purpose of operating specialized equipment1 including a vertical trenching injector1 necessary to lay near shore power cable in support of non-mineral energy exploration1 development1 and production2 and 7,b7 not-- 7i7 included in the complement of licensed individuals to be stated in the certificate of inspection issued under chapter #cc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 to be necessary by the ,certificate of ,inspection or to ensure the safe navigation of such vessel2 or 7ii7 a member of the steward's department on such a barge4 7#b7 ,qualified individual ,the term qualified individual means an individual qualified to-- 7,a7 serve on a vessel documented under chapter #aba of the title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 under section #hajc of such title2 7,b7 receive a merchant mariner credential under section #hgja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,c7 available to operate and support the operation of specialized near shore cable lay vertical trenching injectors on ,united ,states-documented barges in support of ,united ,states offshore non-mineral energy exploration1 development1 and production4 #cee4 ,anchorages ,section #hdcg of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsections 7d7 and 7e72 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,prohibition ,the ,commandant shall prohibit any vessel anchoring on the reach of the ,hudson ,river described in subsection 7a7 unless such anchoring is within any anchorage established before ,january #a1 #bjba4 4 ,,iv ,oil ,pollution ,incident ,liability #dja4 ,vessel response plans 7a7 ,in general ,section #caa7;j77#f7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7;j77#f77 is amended to read as follows3 7#f7 ,equipment requirements1 verification1 and inspection 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,president may require-- 7i7 periodic inspection of containment booms1 skimmers1 vessels1 and other major equipment used to remove discharges2 7ii7 periodic inspection of vessels1 salvage and marine firefighting equipment1 and other major equipment used to respond to marine casualties or prevent discharges2 7iii7 periodic verification of capabilities to appropriately1 and in a timely manner1 respond to a marine casualty1 a worst case discharge1 or a substantial threat of a discharge1 including-- 7,i7 drills1 with or without prior notice2 7,,ii7 review of contracts and relevant third-party agreements2 7,,iii7 testing of equipment2 7,,iv7 review of training2 and 7,v7 other evaluations of response capabilities1 as determined appropriate by the ,president2 and 7iv7 vessels operating on navigable waters and carrying oil or a hazardous substance in bulk as cargo1 and nontank vessels carrying oil of any kind as fuel for main propulsion1 to carry appropriate removal equipment that employs the best technology economically feasible and that is compatible with the safe operation of the vessel4 7,b7 ,marine casualty ,in this paragraph1 the term marine casualty means a marine casualty that is required to be reported pursuant to section #faja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 7b7 ,report to ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the state of marine firefighting authorities1 jurisdiction1 plan review1 and other considerations with respect to vessel fires at waterfront facilities and within the navigable waters of the ,united ,states up to #c nautical miles from the shoreline4 7#b7 ,contents ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall-- 7,a7 examine factors that affect ,federal and non-,federal collaboration aimed at reducing vessel and waterfront facility fire risk to local communities2 7,b7 focus on the prevalence and frequency of vessel fires described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,c7 make recommendations for preparedness1 responses to1 training for1 and other items for consideration4 #djb4 ,use of marine casualty investigations ,section #fcjh of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by striking initiated and inserting conducted2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,for purposes of this section1 an administrative proceeding conducted by the ,united ,states includes proceedings under section #ggja and claims adjudicated under section #ajac of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgac74 4 #djc4 ,timing of review ,section #ajag of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgag7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,timing of review ,before the date of completion of a removal action1 no person may bring an action under this ,act1 section #caa of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba71 or chapter #g of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 challenging any decision relating to such removal action that is made by an on-scene coordinator appointed under the ,national ,contingency ,plan4 4 #djd4 ,online incident reporting system 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,national ,response ,center shall-- 7#a7 develop an online capacity through a web-based application to receive a notification of an oil discharge or release of a hazardous substance2 and 7#b7 allow any such notification to the ,national ,response ,center that is required under ,federal law or regulation to be made online using the application4 7b7 ,use of application ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,national ,response ,center may not require the notification of an oil discharge or release of a hazardous substance to be made using the application developed under such subsection4 ,v ,implementation of ,accountability and ,transparency ,review ,recommendations #eja4 ,implementation status of directed actions 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ea of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eaaf4 ,implementation status of directed actions 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbe1 and not later than ,march #a of each of the #c subsequent years thereafter1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the status of the implementation of each directed action outlined in enclosure #a of the memorandum of the ,commandant titled ,commandant's ,directed ,actions--,accountability and ,transparency1 dated ,november #bg1 #bjbc4 7b7 ,contents ,the report required under section 7a7 shall contain the following3 7#a7 ,the status of the implementation of each directed action from enclosure #a of the memorandum titled ,commandant's ,directed ,actions--,accountability and ,transparency dated ,november #bg1 #bjbc4 7#b7 ,a plan and timeline for the next steps to be taken to complete outstanding directed actions in enclosure #a of the memorandum titled ,commandant's ,directed ,actions--,accountability and ,transparency dated ,november #bg1 #bjbc1 including identifying the individual the ,commandant has selected to ensure the successful completion of each directed action4 7#c7 ,metrics to determine the effectiveness of each directed action in such enclosure4 7#d7 ,any additional actions the ,commandant is taking to mitigate instances of sexual assault and sexual harassment within the ,coast ,guard4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ea of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eaaf4 ,implementation status of directed actions4 4 #ejb4 ,independent review of ,coast ,guard reforms 7a7 ,government ,accountability ,office report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall 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 efforts of the ,coast ,guard to mitigate cases of sexual assault and sexual harassment within the service4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 evaluate-- 7i7 the efforts of the ,commandant to implement the directed actions from enclosure #a of the memorandum titled ,commandant's ,directed ,actions--,accountability and ,transparency dated ,november #bg1 #bjbc2 7ii7 whether the ,commandant met the reporting requirements under section #eaab of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7iii7 the effectiveness of the actions of the ,coast ,guard1 including efforts outside of the actions described in the memorandum titled ,commandant's ,directed ,actions--,accountability and ,transparency dated ,november #bg1 #bjbc1 to mitigate instances of sexual assault and sexual harassment and improve the enforcement relating to such instances within the ,coast ,guard1 and how the ,coast ,guard is overcoming challenges in implementing such actions4 7,b7 make recommendations to the ,commandant for improvements to the efforts of the service to mitigate instances of sexual assault and sexual harassment and improve the enforcement relating to such instances within the ,coast ,guard2 and 7,c7 make recommendations to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate to mitigate instances of sexual assault and sexual harassment in the ,coast ,guard and improve the enforcement relating to such instances within the ,coast ,guard1 including proposed changes to any legislative authorities4 7b7 ,report by ,commandant ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,comptroller ,general completes all actions under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,a plan for ,coast ,guard implementation1 including interim milestones and timeframes1 of any recommendation made by the ,comptroller ,general under subsection 7a77#b77;,b7 with which the ,commandant concurs4 7#b7 ,with respect to any recommendation made under subsection 7a77#b77;,b7 with which the ,commandant does not concur1 an explanation of the reasons why the ,commandant does not concur4 #ejc4 ,requirement to maintain certain records 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #i of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #iee4 ,requirement to maintain certain records 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall maintain all work product related to final action documenting a disposition decision on an investigation by the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service or other law enforcement entity investigating a ,coast ,guard member accused of misconduct for not less than #g years from date of the disposition decision4 7b7 ,final action memo ,upon a final action documenting a disposition decision described in subsection 7a71 the convening authority or final decision making authority1 as applicable1 shall sign a final action memo that includes the following3 7#a7 ,a reference section listing the materials reviewed in making a disposition decision4 7#b7 ,the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service report of investigation listed as either a reference or an enclosure4 7#c7 ,the prosecution memo1 signed by the convening authority or the final decision making authority1 listed and included as an enclosure4 7#d7 ,the completed ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service report of adjudication listed and included as an enclosure4 7#e7 ,the disposition decision4 7c7 ,work product ,in this section1 the term work product includes-- 7#a7 a prosecution memo2 7#b7 emails1 notes1 and other correspondence related to a disposition decision2 and 7#c7 the content described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 of subsection 7b74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #i of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #iee4 ,requirement to maintain certain records4 4 #ejd4 ,study on ,coast ,guard ,academy oversight 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant1 in consultation with relevant stakeholders1 shall conduct a study on the governance of the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 including examining the roles1 responsibilities1 authorities1 advisory functions1 and membership qualifications and expertise of the ,board of ,visitors and ,board of ,trustees of such ,academy4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 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 written report that contains-- 7#a7 the results of the study required under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 recommendations to improve governance at the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 #eje4 ,providing for the transfer of a cadet who is the victim of a sexual assault or related offense ,section #aijb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,consideration of request for transfer of cadet who is the victim of sexual assault or related offense 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall provide for timely consideration of and action on a request submitted by a cadet appointed to the ,coast ,guard ,academy who is the victim of an alleged sexual assault or other offense covered by section #ibj1 #ibj;c1 or #icj of title #aj 7article #abj1 #abj;c1 or #acj of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7 for transfer to a ,service ,academy or to enroll in a ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program affiliated with another institution of higher education4 7#b7 ,rulemaking ,the ,commandant shall prescribe regulations to carry out this subsection that-- 7,a7 ensure that any cadet who has been appointed to the ,coast ,guard ,academy is informed of the right to request a transfer pursuant to this subsection1 and that any formal request submitted by a cadet is processed as expeditiously as practicable for review and action by the ,superintendent2 7,b7 direct the ,superintendent of the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 in coordination with the ,superintendent of the ,service ,academy to which the cadet requests to transfer-- 7i7 to act on a request for transfer under this subsection not later than #gb hours after receiving the formal request from the cadet2 7ii7 to approve such request for transfer unless there are exceptional circumstances that require denial of the request2 and 7iii7 upon approval of such request1 to take all necessary and appropriate action to effectuate the transfer of the cadet to the ,service ,academy concerned as expeditiously as possible2 and 7,c7 direct the ,superintendent of the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the military department that sponsors the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program at the institution of higher education to which the cadet requests to transfer-- 7i7 to act on a request for transfer under this subsection not later than #gb hours after receiving the formal request from the cadet2 7ii7 subject to the cadet's acceptance for admission to the institution of higher education to which the cadet wishes to transfer1 to approve such request for transfer unless there are exceptional circumstances that require denial of the request2 and 7iii7 to take all necessary and appropriate action to effectuate the cadet's enrollment in the institution of higher education to which the cadet wishes to transfer and to process the cadet for participation in the relevant ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program as expeditiously as possible4 7#c7 ,denial of transfer request ,if the ,superintendent of the ,coast ,guard ,academy denies a request for transfer under this subsection1 the cadet may request review of the denial by the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 who shall act on such request not later than #gb hours after receipt of the formal request for review4 7#d7 ,confidentiality of records ,the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall ensure that all records of any request1 determination1 transfer1 or other action under this subsection remain confidential1 consistent with applicable law and regulation4 7#e7 ,appointment to ,service ,academy ,a cadet who transfers under this subsection may retain the cadet's appointment to the ,coast ,guard ,academy or may be appointed to the ,service ,academy to which the cadet transfers without regard to the limitations and requirements described in sections #gddb1 #hded1 and #iddb of title #aj4 7#f7 ,appointment upon graduation 7,a7 ,preference ,a cadet who transfers under this subsection to a ,service ,academy1 is entitled1 before graduating from such ,academy1 to state the preference of the cadet for appointment1 upon graduation1 as a commissioned officer in the ,coast ,guard4 7,b7 ,manner of appointment ,upon graduation1 a cadet described in subparagraph 7,a7 is entitled to be accepted for appointment as a permanent commissioned officer in the ,regular ,coast ,guard in the same manner as graduates of the ,coast ,guard ,academy as described in section #baja4 7#g7 ,commission into ,coast ,guard ,a cadet who transfers under this subsection to a ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program affiliated with another institution of higher education is entitled upon graduation from the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training program to commission into the ,coast ,guard as described in section #cgch;a4 7#h7 ,service ,academy defined ,in this subsection1 the term ,service ,academy has the meaning given such term in section #cdg of title #aj4 4 #ejf4 ,designation of officers with particular expertise in military justice or healthcare 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #ba of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bacb4 ,designation of officers with particular expertise in military justice or healthcare 7a7 ,secretary designation ,the ,secretary may designate a limited number of officers of the ,coast ,guard as having particular expertise in-- 7#a7 military justice2 or 7#b7 healthcare4 7b7 ,promotion and grade ,an individual designated under this section-- 7#a7 shall not be included on the active duty promotion list2 7#b7 shall be promoted under section #babf2 and 7#c7 may not be promoted to a grade higher than captain4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ba of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #baca the following3 #bacb4 ,designation of officers with particular expertise in military justice or healthcare4 4 7c7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #bajb7;a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in the second sentence1 by striking and officers of the permanent commissioned teaching staff of the ,coast ,guard ,academy and inserting officers of the permanent commissioned teaching staff of the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 and officers designated by the ,secretary pursuant to section #bacb4 7#b7 ,subsection 7e7 of section #bajc of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7e7 ,secretary to prescribe numbers for certain officers ,the ,secretary shall prescribe the number of officers authorized to be serving on active duty in each grade of-- 7#a7 the permanent commissioned teaching staff of the ,coast ,guard ,academy2 7#b7 the officers designated by the ,secretary pursuant to section #bacb2 and 7#c7 the officers of the ,reserve serving in connection with organizing1 administering1 recruiting1 instructing1 or training the reserve components4 4 7#c7 ,section #babf of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in the second sentence1 by inserting and as to officers designated by the ,secretary pursuant to section #bacb after reserve components4 7#d7 ,section #cgcf7;a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in the first sentence by striking promotion list and the and inserting promotion list1 officers designated by the ,secretary pursuant to section #bacb1 and the officers on the2 and 7,b7 in the second sentence by striking promotion list or the and inserting promotion list1 officers designated by the ,secretary pursuant to section #bacb1 or the officers on the4 #ejg4 ,direct hire authority for certain personnel of ,coast ,guard 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #be of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #beag4 ,direct hire authority for certain personnel of ,coast ,guard 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant may appoint1 without regard to the provisions of subchapter ,i of chapter #cc of title #e 7other than section #ccjc and #ccbh of such chapter71 qualified candidates to any non-clinical specialist intended to engage in the integrated primary prevention of harmful behaviors1 including suicide1 sexual assault1 harassment1 domestic abuse1 and child abuse and qualified candidates to any criminal investigative law enforcement position of the ,coast ,guard ,criminal ,investigative ,service intended to engage in the primary response to such harmful behaviors4 7b7 ,sunset ,effective on ,september #cj1 #bjcd1 the authority provided under subsection 7a7 shall cease4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #be of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item related to section #beaf the following3 #beag4 ,direct hire authority for certain personnel of ,united ,states ,coast ,guard4 4 #ejh4 ,safe-to-report policy for ,coast ,guard 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #ai of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #aijh4 ,safe-to-report policy for ,coast ,guard 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall1 in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 issue such regulations as are necessary to establish the safe-to-report policy described in subsection 7b7 that applies with respect to all members of the ,coast ,guard 7including members of the reserve and auxiliary components of the ,coast ,guard7 and cadets at the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 7b7 ,safe-to-report policy ,the safe-to-report policy described in this subsection is a policy that prescribes the handling of minor collateral misconduct involving a member of the ,coast ,guard who is the alleged victim or reporting witness of a sexual assault4 7c7 ,mitigating and aggravating circumstances ,in issuing regulations under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall specify mitigating circumstances that decrease the gravity of minor collateral misconduct or the impact of such misconduct on good order and discipline and aggravating circumstances that increase the gravity of minor collateral misconduct or the impact of such misconduct on good order and discipline for purposes of the safe-to-report policy4 7d7 ,tracking of collateral misconduct incidents ,in conjunction with the issuance of regulations under subsection 7a71 ,secretary shall develop and implement a process to anonymously track incidents of minor collateral misconduct that are subject to the safe-to-report policy established under such regulations4 7e7 ,minor collateral misconduct defined ,in this section1 the term minor collateral misconduct means any minor misconduct that is punishable under chapter #dg of title #aj that-- 7#a7 is committed close in time to or during a sexual assault and directly related to the incident that formed the basis of the sexual assault allegation2 7#b7 is discovered as a direct result of the report of sexual assault or the ensuing investigation into such sexual assault2 and 7#c7 does not involve aggravating circumstances 7as specified in the regulations issued under subsection 7a77 that increase the gravity of the minor misconduct or the impact of such misconduct on good order and discipline4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ai of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aijg 7as added by this ,act7 the following3 #aijh4 ,safe-to-report policy for ,coast ,guard4 4 #eji4 ,modification of delivery date of ,coast ,guard sexual assault report ,section #eaab7;a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,january #ae and inserting ,march #a4 #eaj4 ,higher-level review of board of determination decisions 7a7 ,in general ,section #baeh of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the first sentence by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,higher-level review of sexual assault cases 7#a7 ,in general ,if a board convened under this section determines that the officer should be retained when the officer's record indicates that the officer has committed a sexual assault offense1 the board shall forward the record of the proceedings and recommendation of the board for higher-level review1 in accordance with regulations prescribed by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,authority ,the official exercising higher-level review shall have authority to forward the case for consideration by a ,board of ,inquiry in accordance with section #baei4 7c7 ,sexual assault offense defined ,in this section1 the term sexual assault offense means a violation of section #ibj or #ibj;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #abj or #abj;b of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7 or attempt to commit an offense specified under section #ibj or #ibj;b as punishable under section #hhj of such title 7article #hj of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 4 #eaa4 ,review of discharge or dismissal 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #be of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #beah4 ,review of discharge or dismissal 7a7 ,downgrade 7#a7 ,in general ,in addition to the requirements of section #aeec of title #aj1 a board of review for a former member of the ,coast ,guard established pursuant to such section may1 upon a motion of the board and subject to review by the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 downgrade an honorable discharge or dismissal to a general 7under honorable conditions7 discharge or dismissal upon a finding that a former member of the ,coast ,guard1 while serving on active duty as a member of the armed forces1 committed sexual assault or sexual harassment in violation of section #ibj1 #ibj;b1 or #icd of this title 7article #abj1 #abj;b1 or #acd of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 7#b7 ,evidence ,any downgrade under paragraph 7#a7 shall be supported by clear and convincing evidence4 7#c7 ,limitation ,the review board under paragraph 7#a7 may not downgrade a discharge or dismissal of a former member of the ,coast ,guard if the same action described in paragraph 7#a7 was considered prior to separation from active duty by an administrative board in determining the characterization of discharge as otherwise provided by law and in accordance with regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating4 7b7 ,procedural rights 7#a7 ,in general ,a review by a board established under section #aeec of title #aj shall be based on the records of the armed forces concerned and such other evidence as may be presented to the board4 7#b7 ,evidence by witness ,a witness may present evidence to the board in person or by affidavit4 7#c7 ,appearance before board ,a person who requests a review under this section may appear before the board in person or by counsel or an accredited representative of an organization recognized by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs under chapter #ei of title #ch4 7#d7 ,notification ,a former member of the ,coast ,guard who is subject to a downgrade in discharge characterization review under subsection 7b77#c7 shall be notified in writing of such proceedings1 afforded the right to obtain copies of records and documents relevant to the proceedings1 and the right to appear before the board in person or by counsel or an accredited representative of an organization recognized by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs under chapter #ei of title #ch4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #be of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by inserting after the item relating to section #beag 7as added by this ,act7 the following3 #beah4 ,review of discharge or dismissal4 4 #eab4 ,convicted sex offender as grounds for denial ,section #geaa7;a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking or2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking ,state1 local1 or ,tribal law and inserting ,federal1 ,state1 local1 or ,tribal law2 7#c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 section #ibj or #ibj;b of title #aj 7article #abj and #abj;b of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice72 or 4 #eac4 ,coast ,guard ,academy room reassignment ,section #aijb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,room reassignment ,coast ,guard ,academy ,cadets may request room reassignment if experiencing discomfort due to ,coast ,guard ,academy rooming assignments4 ,,vi ,amendments #fja4 ,amendments 7a7 ,prohibition on entry and operation ,section #gjjbb7;b77#a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,federal ,register and inserting the ,federal ,register4 7b7 ,port1 harbor1 and coastal facility security ,section #gjaaf7;b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking terrorism cyber and inserting terrorism1 cyber2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by inserting a comma after acts of terrorism4 7c7 ,enforcement by state and local officers ,section #gjaah7;a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking section #a of title ,,ii of the ,act of ,june #ae1 #aiag 7chapter #cj2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aia7 and inserting section #gjjea2 and 7#b7 by striking section #g7;b7 of the ,ports and ,waterways ,safety ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abbf7;b77 and inserting section #gjaaf7;b74 7d7 ,chapter #gja definitions ,section #gjaca7b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking section #a of title ,,ii of the ,act of ,june #ae1 #aiag 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aia7 and inserting section #gjjea2 and 7#b7 by striking section #g7;b7 of the ,ports and ,waterways ,safety ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abbf7;b77 and inserting section #gjaaf7;b74 7e7 ,notice of arrival requirements for vessels on the outer continental shelf 7#a7 ,preparatory conforming amendment ,section #gjjja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by redesignating subsections 7l7 and 7m7 as subsections 7m7 and 7n71 respectively4 7#b7 ,transfer of provision ,section #gjd of the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-bac2 #df ,u4,s4,c4 #gjjja note7 is-- 7,a7 amended by striking of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code12 7,b7 transferred to appear after #gjjja7k7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,c7 redesignated as subsection 7l74 7f7 ,title #df ,title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,section #baja7b7 is amended by striking section #a and inserting section #aja4 7#b7 ,section #baaf7;b77#a77;,d7 is amended by striking section #ic7;c7 and inserting section #ejd7;c74 7#c7 ,in the analysis for subtitle ,,vii by striking the period after #gjjja in the item relating to chapter #gjj4 7#d7 ,in the analysis for chapter #gjj by striking the item relating to section #gjjjf and inserting the following3 #gjjjf4 ,establishment by ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating of anchorage grounds and regulations generally4 4 7#e7 ,in the heading for subchapter ,,iv in the analysis for chapter #gjj by inserting a comma after ,definitions4 7#f7 ,in the heading for subchapter ,,vi in the analysis for chapter #gjj by striking of the ,unitedand inserting of ,united4 7#g7 ,section #gjjeb7;e77#a7 is amended by striking section #daig of the ,revised ,statutes of the ,united ,states 7#df ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4 #ia7 and inserting section #fjaje4 7g7 ,oil pollution act of #aiij ,the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgja et seq47 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,section #ajja7cb77;,g7 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgja7cb77;,g77 is amended by striking pipeline and all that follows through offshore facility and inserting pipeline1 offshore facility4 7#b7 ,section #ajaf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgaf7 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 through 7i7 as subsections 7d7 through 7h71 respectively2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7e77#a77;,b71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a71 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting subsection 7d74 7#c7 ,section #ajab7;b77#b7 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgab7;b77#b77 is amended by striking section #ajaf7;f77#a7 and inserting section #ajaf7;e77#a74 7#d7 ,section #ajje7;b77#e77;,b7 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgje7;b77#e77;,b77 is amended by striking section #ajaf7;g7 and inserting section #ajaf7;f74 7#e7 ,section #ajah7;c7 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgah7;c77 is amended by striking the ,act of ,march #c1 #ahea 7#df ,u4,s4,c4 #ahc et seq47 and inserting chapter #cje of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#f7 ,section #gjja7;h77#a7 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgfa7;h77#a77 is amended by striking subsection 7c77#d7 and inserting subsection 7e77#d74 ,may #h1 #bjbd,reported with an amendment1 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union1 and ordered to be printed