,,ii #aaith ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #dice ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,june #bd1 #bjbf,mr4 ,van ,hollen 7for himself and ,mr4 ,booker7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation ,a ,,bill ,to direct the ,secretary of ,transportation to establish a program to support the research1 design1 development1 demonstration1 and deployment of zero-emission vessels and retrofit or replacement of existing vessels with zero-emission vessel technologies and charging infrastructure or fueling infrastructure1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,next ,generation ,shipping ,act4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,automated ,the term automated means any vessel or cargo handling system that performs any or all core functions without human operation4 7#b7 ,charging infrastructure ,the term charging infrastructure-- 7,a7 means the physical systems1 equipment1 and facilities necessary to supply electrical power to vessels for the purpose of recharging the batteries or energy storage systems of such vessels2 and 7,b7 includes1 with respect to zero-emission vessel technology1 shore power facilities1 onshore charging stations1 and any associated equipment required to support the electrification of maritime transportation4 7#c7 ,clean alternative fuel ,the term clean alternative fuel means a fuel or energy source that results in at least #ij percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions than a baseline of conventional marine fossil fuel on a life-cycle 7well-to-wake7 basis1 measured in grams of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions per unit of energy1 that is proven to be safe for people1 communities1 and the marine environment4 7#d7 ,committee ,the term ,committee means the ,next ,generation ,shipping ,advisory ,committee established under section #d4 7#e7 ,community benefits agreement ,the term community benefits agreement means an agreement signed by community groups and an eligible entity1 identifying the community or labor benefits the entity agrees to deliver in return for community support or workforce availability for a project4 7#f7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,transportation4 7#g7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity-- 7,a7 means-- 7i7 an owner or operator of a vessel of the ,united ,states1 as defined in section #aaf of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 7ii7 a ,united ,states-based manufacturer of vessels2 7iii7 manufacturers of components1 technologies1 or materials that support zero-emission vessels and clean alternative fuel vessels2 7iv7 a port authority2 7v7 a terminal operator at a port2 7vi7 an academic institution or nonprofit entity in a joint application with an entity listed in any of clauses 7i7 through 7v72 or 7vii7 a nonprofit institution that-- 7,i7 is funded1 in whole or in part1 by a labor-management training fund established pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement2 7,,ii7 is approved by the ,coast ,guard to provide training toward the issuance or renewal of a merchant mariner credential under chapter #ga of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,,iii7 provides training and education to individuals with merchant mariner credentials serving in licensed engineering or licensed deck officer occupations2 and 7,b7 excludes any entity that is a foreign government4 7#h7 ,eligible project ,the term eligible project means a project to support the research1 design1 demonstration1 development1 and deployment of-- 7,a7 zero-emission vessels2 7,b7 clean alternative fuel vessels2 7,c7 vessel energy efficiency technology 7such as wind assistance and systems that minimize underwater noise emissions72 7,d7 shore power and corresponding vessel technology2 and 7,e7 zero-emission and clean alternative fuel vessel infrastructure1 including bunkering and storage for vessels4 7#i7 ,environmental co-benefits ,the term environmental co-benefits means the additional positive environmental impacts or advantages that arise as a result of implementing a particular policy1 technology1 or initiative4 7#aj7 ,fueling infrastructure ,the term fueling infrastructure means the infrastructure and facilities essential for supplying1 storing1 handling1 and distributing alternative fuels or energy sources used for powering vessels4 7#aa7 ,maritime decarbonization ,the term maritime decarbonization means the process of reducing or eliminating carbon dioxide emissions associated with maritime transportation activities and involves implementing a range of strategies1 technologies1 and policies aimed at mitigating the environmental impact of vessel operations1 including the adoption of alternative fuels1 energy efficiency measures1 operational improvements1 and regulatory measures designed to promote the transition to zero emission vessel technologies4 7#ab7 ,national ,laboratory ,the term ,national ,laboratory has the meaning given such term in section #b of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehja74 7#ac7 ,program ,the term ,program means the ,next ,generation ,shipping ,innovation ,program established under section #c4 7#ad7 ,project labor agreement ,the project labor agreement means a pre-hire collective bargaining agreement with #a or more labor organizations that establishes the terms and conditions of employment for a specific construction project and is described in section #h7;f7 of the ,national ,labor ,relations ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aeh7;f774 7#ae7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7#af7 ,zero-emission ,the term zero-emission1 with respect to a vessel1 means the vessel produces zero emissions of any criteria pollutant1 precursor pollutant1 or greenhouse gas1 other than water vapor during its operation1 typically by utilizing renewable energy sources1 clean alternative fuels1 and efficiency technologies4 #c4 ,next ,generation ,shipping ,innovation ,program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a program to be known as the ,next ,generation ,shipping ,innovation ,program to support the research1 design1 development1 demonstration1 and deployment of zero-emission vessels and retrofit or replacement of existing vessels with zero-emission vessel technologies and charging infrastructure or fueling infrastructure4 7b7 ,mechanisms ,in carrying out the ,program1 the ,secretary may provide eligible entities with finance mechanisms to support eligible projects1 including grants1 low-interest loans1 and loan guarantees4 7c7 ,prioritization ,in carrying out the ,program1 the ,secretary shall prioritize eligible projects that-- 7#a7 advance the efficiency and reliability1 and reduce the costs1 of zero-emission vessel development2 7#b7 improve the components1 controls1 manufacturing1 materials1 and infrastructure that support zero-emission vessels2 7#c7 reduce underwater noise emissions from vessels2 7#d7 emphasize technologies with environmental co-benefits such as biofouling reduction2 7#e7 advance synergies between offshore renewable energy development and maritime decarbonization and ocean noise1 such as through the deployment of zero-emission and quiet offshore wind support vessels2 7#f7 utilize a project labor agreement or community benefits agreement2 7#g7 advance environmental justice and engage communities affected by maritime transport in all phases of the project including the development1 planning1 and execution of the project2 and 7#h7 support workforce training and development for the research1 design1 development1 demonstration1 deployment1 and maintenance of zero-emission and clean alternative fuel vessels and charging infrastructure or fueling infrastructure1 including through-- 7,a7 centers of excellence for domestic maritime workforce training and education designated under section #eagjf of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 nonprofit institutions described in section #b7g77;,a77vii71 for the purpose of developing1 updating1 and delivering ,coast ,guard-approved training curricula1 simulation technology1 and certification programs for individuals who have1 or are obtaining1 merchant mariner credentials to operate zero-emission vessels or clean alternative fuel vessels1 consistent with the applicable requirements of the ,international ,convention on ,standards of ,training1 ,certification and ,watchkeeping for ,seafarers4 7d7 ,transparency ,in carrying out the ,program1 the ,secretary shall make publicly available each year on the website of the ,department applications submitted for funding mechanisms under this section1 including applications selected and not selected for funding4 7e7 ,coordination and leveraging of resources ,in carrying out the ,program1 the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7#a7 coordinate with each relevant office in the ,department and any other ,federal agency2 7#b7 leverage existing resources and programs of the ,department and other relevant ,federal agencies2 7#c7 leverage public-private partnerships2 and 7#d7 engage and solicit input from environmental justice communities and environmental organizations on project impacts and benefits4 7f7 ,administrative costs ,the ,secretary may use up to #aj percent of the amounts made available to carry out this section for the administrative costs of carrying out the ,program4 7g7 ,wages ,all laborers and mechanics employed by a subgrantee of an eligible entity1 and any subgrantee thereof at any tier1 to perform construction1 alteration1 installation1 or repair work that is assisted1 in whole or in part1 by funding awarded under this section shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction1 alteration1 installation1 or repair work in the locality as determined by the ,secretary of ,labor in accordance with subchapter ,,iv of chapter #ca of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7h7 ,funding ,there is authorized to carry out the ,program under this section #a1jjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjcf4 7i7 ,prohibition ,no funds made available to carry out this section shall be spent for the study1 design1 implementation1 or installation of automated vessels1 automated vessel operating systems1 automated cargo handling systems on a vessel1 or automated cargo handling systems for loading or unloading vessels4 #d4 ,next ,generation ,shipping ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,maritime ,administrator1 shall establish an advisory committee1 to be known as the ,next ,generation ,shipping ,advisory ,committee4 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,appointment ,the ,committee shall be composed of not fewer than #ae members1 who shall be appointed by the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,maritime ,administrator4 7#b7 ,representation ,members appointed pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 not less than #a representative of each relevant ,federal agency1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7,b7 not less than #b representatives of labor groups2 7,c7 not less than #c representatives of the research community1 which shall include academia and ,national ,laboratories2 7,d7 not less than #b representatives of nongovernmental environmental justice organizations2 7,e7 not less than #b representatives of nongovernmental environmental organizations2 7,f7 not less than #b representatives of the maritime industry2 7,g7 not less than #b representatives of the zero-emissions fuel industry2 7,h7 not less than #a representative of a ,state government2 7,i7 not less than #b representatives from ,united ,states ports2 and 7,j7 any other individual whom the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,maritime ,administrator1 determines to be necessary to ensure that the ,committee is composed of a diverse group of representatives of industry1 academia1 independent researchers1 and public and private entities4 7#c7 ,chair ,the ,secretary shall designate a member of the ,committee to serve as ,chair4 7c7 ,duties ,the ,committee shall advise the ,secretary and the ,maritime ,administrator with respect to the ,program by-- 7#a7 identifying and evaluating any zero-emission vessel technologies being developed by the private sector or other ,federal agencies2 7#b7 identifying technology gaps in the private sector in zero-emissions vessels1 and making recommendations to address those gaps through the implementation of the ,program2 7#c7 surveying and analyzing factors that prevent the adoption of zero-emission vessel technologies by the private sector2 7#d7 recommending technology screening criteria for technology supported under the ,program2 and 7#e7 specifying near-term and long-term qualitative and quantitative objectives relating to the development of zero-emissions vessel technologies4 7d7 ,meetings 7#a7 ,frequency ,the ,committee shall meet not less frequently than #b times per year1 at the call of the ,chair4 7#b7 ,initial meeting ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the members are appointed under subsection 7b71 the ,committee shall hold a first meeting4 7e7 ,committee report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and not less frequently than once every #c years thereafter1 the ,committee shall submit to the ,secretary a report on the progress of achieving the purposes of the ,program described in section #c7;a74 7#b7 ,contents ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a description of any technology innovation opportunities identified by the ,committee2 7,b7 a description of any technology gaps identified by the ,committee2 7,c7 an evaluation of the progress of the ,program and the research1 development1 and demonstration activities funded through the ,program2 7,d7 an assessment of the extent to which progress has been made under the ,program in developing commercial1 cost-competitive zero-emission vessel technologies2 and 7,e7 an assessment of the effectiveness of the ,program in coordinating efforts within the ,department and with other ,federal agencies to achieve the purposes of the ,program4 7f7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after receiving a report from the ,committee under subsection 7e71 the ,secretary shall submit a copy of such report to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4