#aaith ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #ebd ,,an ,,act ,to authorize appropriations for the ,coast ,guard1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe4 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--,coast ,guard,subtitle ,a--,authorization of appropriations,sec4 #aja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #ajb4 ,authorized levels of military strength and training4,subtitle ,b--,acquisition,sec4 #aaa4 ,modification of prohibition on use of lead systems integrators4,sec4 #aab4 ,service life extension programs4,sec4 #aac4 ,consideration of life-cycle cost estimates for acquisition and procurement4,sec4 #aad4 ,great ,lakes icebreaking4,sec4 #aae4 ,regular ,polar ,security ,cutter updates4,sec4 #aaf4 ,floating drydock for ,united ,states ,coast ,guard ,yard4,subtitle ,c--,organization and authorities,sec4 #aca4 ,modification of treatment of minor construction and improvement project management4,sec4 #acb4 ,preparedness plans for ,coast ,guard properties located in tsunami inundation zones4,sec4 #acc4 ,public availability of information4,sec4 #acd4 ,delegation of ports and waterways safety authorities in ,saint ,lawrence ,seaway4,sec4 #ace4 ,additional ,pribilof ,island transition completion actions4,sec4 #acf4 ,policy and briefing on availability of naloxone to treat opioid1 including fentanyl1 overdoses4,sec4 #acg4 ,great ,lakes and ,saint ,lawrence ,river cooperative vessel traffic service4,sec4 #ach4 ,policy on methods to reduce incentives for illicit maritime drug trafficking4,sec4 #aci4 ,procurement of tactical maritime surveillance systems4,sec4 #adj4 ,plan for joint and integrated maritime operational and leadership training for ,united ,states ,coast ,guard and ,taiwan ,coast ,guard ,administration4,sec4 #ada4 ,modification of authority for special purpose facilities4,sec4 #adb4 ,timely reimbursement of damage claims for ,coast ,guard property4,sec4 #adc4 ,enhanced use property pilot program4,sec4 #add4 ,coast ,guard property provision4,subtitle ,d--,personnel,sec4 #aea4 ,direct hire authority for certain personnel4,sec4 #aeb4 ,temporary exemption from authorized end strength for enlisted members on active duty in ,coast ,guard in pay grades ,e-#h and ,e-#i4,sec4 #aec4 ,additional available guidance and considerations for reserve selection boards4,sec4 #aed4 ,family leave policies for the ,coast ,guard4,sec4 #aee4 ,authorization for maternity uniform allowance for officers4,sec4 #aef4 ,housing4,sec4 #aeg4 ,uniform funding and management system for morale1 well-being1 and recreation programs and ,coast ,guard ,exchange4,sec4 #aeh4 ,coast ,guard embedded behavioral health technician program4,sec4 #aei4 ,expansion of access to counseling4,sec4 #afj4 ,command sponsorship for dependents of members of ,coast ,guard assigned to ,unalaska1 ,alaska4,sec4 #afa4 ,travel allowance for members of ,coast ,guard assigned to ,alaska4,sec4 #afb4 ,consolidation of authorities for college student precommissioning initiative4,sec4 #afc4 ,tuition ,assistance and ,advanced ,education ,assistance ,pilot ,program4,sec4 #afd4 ,modifications to career flexibility program4,sec4 #afe4 ,recruitment1 relocation1 and retention incentive program for civilian firefighters employed by ,coast ,guard in remote locations4,sec4 #aff4 ,reinstatement of training course on workings of ,congress2 ,coast ,guard ,museum4,sec4 #afg4 ,modification of designation of ,vice ,admirals4,sec4 #afh4 ,commandant ,advisory ,judge ,advocate4,sec4 #afi4 ,special ,advisor to ,commandant for ,tribal and ,native ,hawaiian affairs4,sec4 #agj4 ,notification4,subtitle ,e--,coast ,guard ,academy,sec4 #aga4 ,modification of ,board of ,visitors4,sec4 #agb4 ,study on ,coast ,guard ,academy oversight4,sec4 #agc4 ,electronic locking mechanisms to ensure ,coast ,guard ,academy cadet room security4,sec4 #agd4 ,coast ,guard ,academy student advisory board and access to timely and independent wellness support services for cadets and candidates4,sec4 #age4 ,report on existing behavioral health and wellness support services facilities at ,coast ,guard ,academy4,sec4 #agf4 ,required posting of information4,sec4 #agg4 ,installation of behavioral health and wellness rooms4,sec4 #agh4 ,coast ,guard ,academy room reassignment4,sec4 #agi4 ,authorization for use of ,coast ,guard ,academy facilities and equipment by covered foundations4,sec4 #ahj4 ,concurrent jurisdiction at ,coast ,guard ,academy4,subtitle ,f--,reports,sec4 #aha4 ,maritime domain awareness in ,coast ,guard sector for ,puerto ,rico and ,virgin ,islands4,sec4 #ahb4 ,report on condition of ,missouri ,river dayboards4,sec4 #ahc4 ,study on ,coast ,guard missions4,sec4 #ahd4 ,annual report on progress of certain homeporting projects4,sec4 #ahe4 ,report on ,bay class icebreaking tug fleet replacement4,sec4 #ahf4 ,feasibility study on supporting additional port visits and deployments in support of ,operation ,blue ,pacific4,sec4 #ahg4 ,study and gap analysis with respect to ,coast ,guard ,air ,station ,corpus ,christi aviation hangar4,sec4 #ahh4 ,report on impacts of joint travel regulations on members of ,coast ,guard who rely on ferry systems4,sec4 #ahi4 ,report on ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program4,sec4 #aij4 ,report on and expansion of ,coast ,guard ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps ,program4,,title ,,ii--,shipping and navigation,subtitle ,a--,merchant mariner credentials,sec4 #bja4 ,merchant mariner credentialing4,sec4 #bjb4 ,nonoperating individual4,sec4 #bjc4 ,merchant mariner licensing and documentation system requirements4,subtitle ,b--,vessel safety,sec4 #baa4 ,grossly negligent operations of a vessel4,sec4 #bab4 ,administrative procedure for security risks4,sec4 #bac4 ,study of amphibious vessels4,sec4 #bad4 ,performance driven examination schedule4,sec4 #bae4 ,ports and waterways safety4,sec4 #baf4 ,study on ,bering ,strait vessel traffic projections and emergency response posture at ports of the ,united ,states4,sec4 #bag4 ,underwater inspections brief4,sec4 #bah4 ,st4 ,lucie ,river railroad bridge4,sec4 #bai4 ,authority to establish safety zones for special activities in exclusive economic zone4,sec4 #bbj4 ,improving ,vessel ,traffic ,service monitoring4,sec4 #bba4 ,designating pilotage waters for the ,straits of ,mackinac4,sec4 #bbb4 ,receipts2 international agreements for ice patrol services4,sec4 #bbc4 ,requirements for certain fishing vessels and fish tender vessels4,subtitle ,c--,matters involving uncrewed systems,sec4 #bca4 ,establishment of ,national ,advisory ,committee on ,autonomous ,maritime ,systems4,sec4 #bcb4 ,pilot program for governance and oversight of small uncrewed maritime systems4,sec4 #bcc4 ,coast ,guard training course4,sec4 #bcd4 ,,noaa membership on ,autonomous ,vessel ,policy ,council4,sec4 #bce4 ,technology pilot program4,sec4 #bcf4 ,uncrewed systems capabilities report and briefing4,sec4 #bcg4 ,definitions4,subtitle ,d--,other matters,sec4 #bda4 ,controlled substance onboard vessels4,sec4 #bdb4 ,information on type approval certificates4,sec4 #bdc4 ,clarification of authorities4,sec4 #bdd4 ,anchorages4,sec4 #bde4 ,amendments to passenger vessel security and safety requirements4,sec4 #bdf4 ,cyber-incident training4,sec4 #bdg4 ,extension of pilot program to establish a cetacean desk for ,puget ,sound region4,sec4 #bdh4 ,suspension of enforcement of use of devices broadcasting on ,,ais for purposes of marking fishing gear4,sec4 #bdi4 ,classification societies4,sec4 #bej4 ,abandoned and derelict vessel removals4,,title ,,iii--,oil pollution response,sec4 #cja4 ,salvage and marine firefighting response capability4,sec4 #cjb4 ,use of marine casualty investigations4,sec4 #cjc4 ,timing of review4,sec4 #cjd4 ,online incident reporting system4,sec4 #cje4 ,investment of ,exxon ,valdez oil spill court recovery in high yield investments and marine research4,,title ,,iv--,sexual assault and sexual harassment response,sec4 #dja4 ,independent review of ,coast ,guard reforms4,sec4 #djb4 ,comprehensive policy and procedures on retention and access to evidence and records relating to sexual misconduct and other misconduct4,sec4 #djc4 ,consideration of request for transfer of a cadet at the ,coast ,guard ,academy who is the victim of a sexual assault or related offense4,sec4 #djd4 ,designation of officers with particular expertise in military justice or healthcare4,sec4 #dje4 ,safe-to-,report policy for ,coast ,guard4,sec4 #djf4 ,modification of reporting requirements on covered misconduct in ,coast ,guard4,sec4 #djg4 ,modifications to the officer involuntary separation process4,sec4 #djh4 ,review of discharge characterization4,sec4 #dji4 ,convicted sex offender as grounds for denial4,sec4 #daj4 ,definition of covered misconduct4,sec4 #daa4 ,notification of changes to ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice or ,manual for ,courts ,martial relating to covered misconduct4,sec4 #dab4 ,complaints of retaliation by victims of sexual assault or sexual harassment and related persons4,sec4 #dac4 ,development of policies on military protective orders4,sec4 #dad4 ,coast ,guard implementation of independent review commission recommendations on addressing sexual assault and sexual harassment in the military4,sec4 #dae4 ,policy relating to care and support of victims of covered misconduct4,sec4 #daf4 ,establishment of special victim capabilities to respond to allegations of certain special victim offenses4,sec4 #dag4 ,members asserting post-traumatic stress disorder1 sexual assault1 or traumatic brain injury4,sec4 #dah4 ,participation in ,,catch a ,serial ,offender program4,sec4 #dai4 ,accountability and transparency relating to allegations of misconduct against senior leaders4,sec4 #dbj4 ,confidential reporting of sexual harassment4,sec4 #dba4 ,report on policy on whistleblower protections4,sec4 #dbb4 ,review and modification of ,coast ,guard ,academy policy on sexual harassment and sexual violence4,sec4 #dbc4 ,coast ,guard and ,coast ,guard ,academy access to defense sexual assault incident database4,sec4 #dbd4 ,director of ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service4,sec4 #dbe4 ,modifications and revisions relating to reopening retired grade determinations4,sec4 #dbf4 ,inclusion and command review of information on covered misconduct in personnel service records4,sec4 #dbg4 ,flag officer review of1 and concurrence in1 separation of members who have reported sexual misconduct4,sec4 #dbh4 ,expedited transfer in cases of sexual misconduct or domestic violence4,sec4 #dbi4 ,access to temporary separation program for victims of alleged sex-related offenses4,sec4 #dcj4 ,policy and program to expand prevention of sexual misconduct4,sec4 #dca4 ,continuous vetting of security clearances4,sec4 #dcb4 ,training and education programs for covered misconduct prevention and response4,,title ,v--,comptroller ,general reports,sec4 #eja4 ,comptroller ,general report on ,coast ,guard research1 development1 and innovation program4,sec4 #ejb4 ,comptroller ,general study on vessel traffic service center employment1 compensation1 and retention4,sec4 #ejc4 ,comptroller ,general review of quality and availability of ,coast ,guard behavioral health care and resources for personnel wellness4,sec4 #ejd4 ,comptroller ,general study on ,coast ,guard efforts to reduce prevalence of missing or incomplete medical records and sharing of medical data with ,department of ,veterans ,affairs and other entities4,sec4 #eje4 ,comptroller ,general study on ,coast ,guard training facility infrastructure4,sec4 #ejf4 ,comptroller ,general study on facility and infrastructure needs of ,coast ,guard stations conducting border security operations4,sec4 #ejg4 ,comptroller ,general study on ,coast ,guard basic allowance for housing4,sec4 #ejh4 ,comptroller ,general report on safety and security infrastructure at ,coast ,guard ,academy4,sec4 #eji4 ,comptroller ,general study on athletic coaching at ,coast ,guard ,academy4,sec4 #eaj4 ,comptroller ,general study and report on permanent change of station process4,,title ,,vi--,amendments,sec4 #fja4 ,amendments4,,title ,,vii--,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration,subtitle ,a--,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,commissioned ,officer ,corps,sec4 #gja4 ,title and qualifications of head of ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,commissioned ,officer ,corps and ,office of ,marine and ,aviation ,operations2 promotions of flag officers4,sec4 #gjb4 ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration vessel fleet4,sec4 #gjc4 ,cooperative ,aviation ,centers4,sec4 #gjd4 ,eligibility of former officers to compete for certain positions4,sec4 #gje4 ,alignment of physical disqualification standard for obligated service agreements with standard for veterans' benefits4,sec4 #gjf4 ,streamlining separation and retirement process4,sec4 #gjg4 ,separation of ensigns found not fully qualified4,sec4 #gjh4 ,repeal of limitation on educational assistance4,sec4 #gji4 ,disposal of survey and research vessels and equipment of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4,subtitle ,b--,south ,pacific ,tuna ,treaty matters,sec4 #gba4 ,references to ,south ,pacific ,tuna ,act of #aihh4,sec4 #gbb4 ,definitions4,sec4 #gbc4 ,prohibited acts4,sec4 #gbd4 ,exceptions4,sec4 #gbe4 ,criminal offenses4,sec4 #gbf4 ,civil penalties4,sec4 #gbg4 ,licenses4,sec4 #gbh4 ,enforcement4,sec4 #gbi4 ,findings by ,secretary of ,commerce4,sec4 #gcj4 ,disclosure of information4,sec4 #gca4 ,closed area stowage requirements4,sec4 #gcb4 ,observers4,sec4 #gcc4 ,fisheries-related assistance4,sec4 #gcd4 ,arbitration4,sec4 #gce4 ,disposition of fees1 penalties1 forfeitures1 and other moneys4,sec4 #gcf4 ,additional agreements4,subtitle ,c--,other matters,sec4 #gda4 ,north ,pacific ,research ,board enhancement4 #b4 ,commandant defined ,in this ,act1 the term ,commandant means the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard4 ,i ,coast ,guard ,a ,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 #c1fbg1fjj1jjj 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 ,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-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking #b1ejj and inserting #c1jjj2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking #afe and inserting #bjj2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking #che and inserting #dej2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d7 by striking #a1bjj and inserting #a1cjj4 ,b ,acquisition #aaa4 ,modification of 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 #aab4 ,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 such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aacg the following3 #aach4 ,service life extension programs4 4 7c7 ,major acquisitions ,section #eajc of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by striking major acquisition programs and inserting ,level #a ,acquisitions or ,level #b ,acquisitions2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7 by striking major acquisition program and inserting ,level #a ,acquisition or ,level #b ,acquisition2 and 7#c7 by amending subsection 7f7 to read as follows3 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,level #a acquisition ,the term ,level #a ,acquisition has the meaning given such term in section #aaga4 7#b7 ,level #b acquisition ,the term ,level #b ,acquisition has the meaning given such term in section #aaga4 4 7d7 ,major acquisition program risk assessment ,section #eajg of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #eajc7;f7 and inserting section #aaga4 #aac4 ,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 ,commandant1 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 #aad4 ,great ,lakes icebreaking 7a7 ,great ,lakes icebreaker 7#a7 ,strategy ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a strategy detailing how the ,coast ,guard will complete design and construction of a ,great ,lakes icebreaker at least as capable as the ,coast ,guard cutter ,mackinaw 7,,wlbb-#cj7 as expeditiously as possible after funding is provided for such icebreaker1 including providing a cost estimate and an estimated delivery timeline that would facilitate the expedited delivery detailed in the strategy4 7#b7 ,great ,lakes icebreaker pilot program 7,a7 ,in general ,during the #e ice seasons beginning after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall conduct a pilot program to determine the extent to which the ,coast ,guard ,great ,lakes icebreaking cutter fleet is capable of maintaining tier one and tier two waterways open #ie percent of the time during an ice season4 7,b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the end of each of the #e ice seasons beginning after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that details-- 7i7 the results of the pilot program required under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 any relevant new performance measures implemented by the ,coast ,guard1 including the measures described in pages #e through #g of the report of the ,coast ,guard titled ,domestic ,icebreaking ,operations and submitted to ,congress on ,july #bf1 #bjbd1 as required by section #aabab7;a77#c7 of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-bfc71 and the results of the implementation of such measures4 7b7 ,modification to reporting requirement relating to icebreaking operations in ,great ,lakes 7#a7 ,in general ,section #aabac7;f7 of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-bfc7 is amended to read as follows3 7f7 ,public report ,not later than ,july #a after the first winter in which the ,commandant has submitted the report required by paragraph 7#c7 of section #aabab7;a71 the ,commandant shall publish on a publicly accessible website of the ,coast ,guard a report on the cost to the ,coast ,guard of meeting the proposed standards described in paragraph 7#b7 of such section4 4 7#b7 ,public report ,section #aabgb7;c7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 ,public report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe1 the ,commandant shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house or ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the cost to the ,coast ,guard of meeting the requirements of section #efd of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 in fiscal year #bjbd4 7,b7 ,secondary briefings ,not later than ,november #a1 #bjbe and ,november1 #a1 #bjbf1 the ,commandant shall brief the committees described in subparagraph 7,a7 on the cost to the ,coast ,guard of meeting the requirements of section #efd of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 in fiscal years #bjbe and #bjbf1 respectively4 4 #aae4 ,regular ,polar ,security ,cutter updates 7a7 ,report 7#a7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant and the ,chief of ,naval ,operations shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 and the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the status of acquisition of ,polar ,security ,cutters4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a detailed timeline for the acquisition process of ,polar ,security ,cutters1 including expected milestones and a projected commissioning date for the first #c ,polar ,security ,cutters2 7,b7 an accounting of the previously appropriated funds spent to date on the ,polar ,security ,cutter ,program1 updated cost projections for ,polar ,security ,cutters1 and projections for when additional funds will be required2 7,c7 potential factors and risks that could further delay or imperil the completion of ,polar ,security ,cutters2 and 7,d7 a review of the acquisition of ,polar ,security ,cutters to date1 including factors that led to substantial cost overruns and delivery delays4 7b7 ,briefings 7#a7 ,provision to ,congress ,not later than #ij days after the submission of the report under subsection 7a71 and not less frequently than every #ij days thereafter1 the ,commandant and the ,chief of ,naval ,operations shall provide to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 and the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives 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 #ij 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 and the ,chief of ,naval ,operations shall notify the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 and the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives within #c business days of any significant change to the scope or funding level of the ,polar ,security ,cutter acquisition strategy of such change4 #aaf4 ,floating drydock for ,united ,states ,coast ,guard ,yard 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,iii of chapter #aa of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aaei4 ,floating drydock for ,united ,states ,coast ,guard ,yard 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 the ,commandant may not acquire1 procure1 or construct a floating dry dock for the ,coast ,guard ,yard4 7b7 ,permissible acquisition1 procurement1 or construction methods ,notwithstanding subsection 7a7 of this section and section #aaje7;a71 the ,commandant may-- 7#a7 provide for an entity other than the ,coast ,guard to contract for the acquisition1 procurement1 or construction of a floating drydock by contract1 lease1 purchase1 or other agreement2 7#b7 construct a floating drydock at the ,coast ,guard ,yard2 or 7#c7 acquire or procure a commercially available floating drydock4 7c7 ,exemptions from requirements ,sections #aaca1 #aacb1 #aacc1 and #aaga shall not apply to an acquisition or procurement under subsection 7b74 7d7 ,design standards and construction practices ,to the extent practicable1 a floating drydock acquired1 procured1 or constructed under this section shall reflect commercial design standards and commercial construction practices that are consistent with the best interests of the ,federal ,government4 7e7 ,berthing requirement ,any floating drydock acquired1 procured1 or constructed under subsection 7b7 shall be berthed at the ,coast ,guard ,yard in ,baltimore1 ,maryland1 when lifting or maintaining vessels4 7f7 ,floating dry dock defined ,in this section1 the term floating dry dock means equipment that is-- 7#a7 constructed in the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 capable of meeting the lifting and maintenance requirements of a vessel that is at least #dah feet in length with a gross tonnage of #d1ejj gross tons4 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 #aaeh the following3 #aaei4 ,floating drydock for ,united ,states ,coast ,guard ,yard4 4 ,c ,organization and authorities #aca4 ,modification of treatment of minor construction and improvement project management ,section #ijc7;d77#a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #a1ejj1jjj and inserting #b1jjj1jjj4 #acb4 ,preparedness plans for ,coast ,guard properties located in tsunami inundation zones 7a7 ,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 heads of other appropriate ,federal agencies1 shall develop a location-specific tsunami preparedness plan for each property concerned4 7b7 ,requirements ,in developing each preparedness plan under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant shall ensure that the plan-- 7#a7 minimizes the loss of human life2 7#b7 maximizes the ability of the ,coast ,guard to meet the mission of the ,coast ,guard2 7#c7 is included in the emergency action plan for each ,coast ,guard unit or sector located within the applicable tsunami inundation zone2 7#d7 designates an evacuation route to an assembly area located outside the tsunami inundation zone2 7#e7 takes into consideration near-shore and distant tsunami inundation of the property concerned2 7#f7 includes-- 7,a7 maps of all applicable tsunami inundation zones2 7,b7 evacuation routes and instructions for all individuals located on the property concerned2 7,c7 procedures to begin evacuations as expeditiously as possible upon detection of a seismic or other tsunamigenic event2 7,d7 evacuation plans for ,coast ,guard aviation and afloat assets2 and 7,e7 7i7 routes for evacuation on foot from any location within the property concerned2 or 7ii7 if an on-foot evacuation is not possible1 an assessment of whether there is a need for vertical evacuation refuges that would allow evacuation on foot2 7#g7 in the case of a property concerned that is at risk for a near-shore tsunami1 is able to be completely executed within #ae minutes of detection of a seismic event1 or if complete execution is not possible within #ae minutes1 within a timeframe the ,commandant considers reasonable to minimize the loss of life2 and 7#h7 not less frequently than annually1 is-- 7,a7 exercised by each ,coast ,guard unit and sector located in the applicable tsunami inundation zone2 7,b7 communicated through an annual in-person training to ,coast ,guard personnel and dependents located or living on the property concerned2 and 7,c7 evaluated by the relevant ,district ,commander for each ,coast ,guard unit and sector located within the applicable tsunami inundation zone4 7c7 ,consultation ,in developing each preparedness plan under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant shall consult relevant ,state1 ,tribal1 and local government entities1 including emergency management officials4 7d7 ,briefing ,not later than #ad months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall provide a briefing to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives on each plan developed under subsection 7a71 including the status of implementation and feasibility of each such plan4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,property concerned ,the term property concerned means any real property owned1 operated1 or leased by the ,coast ,guard within a tsunami inundation zone4 7#b7 ,tsunamigenic event ,the term tsunamigenic event means any event1 such as an earthquake1 volcanic eruption1 submarine landslide1 coastal rockfall1 or other event1 with the magnitude to cause a tsunami4 7#c7 ,vertical evacuation refuge ,the term vertical evacuation refuge means a structure or earthen mound designated as a place of refuge in the event of a tsunami1 with sufficient height to elevate evacuees above the tsunami inundation depth1 designed and constructed to resist tsunami load effects4 #acc4 ,public availability of information 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 2 7,b7 by striking ,not later than and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,not later than 2 7,c7 by striking the number of migrant and inserting the number of drug and person2 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 persons were interdicted1 the number of persons interdicted1 the number of those persons who were unaccompanied minors1 and the ,coast ,guard sectors and geographic areas of responsibility in which such incidents occurred4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this provision shall be construed to require the ,coast ,guard to collect the information described in subsection 7b71 and nothing in this provision shall be construed to require the ,commandant to publicly release confidential1 classified1 law enforcement sensitive1 or otherwise protected information4 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 #acd4 ,delegation of ports and waterways safety authorities in ,saint ,lawrence ,seaway 7a7 ,in general ,section #gjjcb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #gjjcb4 ,delegation of ports and waterways authorities in ,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 ,st4 ,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 ,st4 ,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 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#c72 and 7#c7 take actions for port1 harbor1 and coastal facility security in accordance with section #gjaaf4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #gjj of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #gjjcb and inserting the following3 #gjjcb4 ,delegation of ports and waterways authorities in ,saint ,lawrence ,seaway4 4 #ace4 ,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 #bjbe1 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 for the prosecution of ,coast ,guard operational missions1 including plans for the use of land needed for such hangar4 4 #acf4 ,policy and briefing on availability of naloxone to treat opioid1 including fentanyl1 overdoses 7a7 ,policy ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall update the policy of the ,coast ,guard regarding the use1 at ,coast ,guard facilities1 onboard ,coast ,guard assets1 and during ,coast ,guard operations1 of medication to treat drug overdoses1 including the use of naloxone or other similar medication to treat opioid1 including fentanyl1 overdoses4 7b7 ,availability ,the updated policy required under subsection 7a7 shall require naloxone or other similar medication be available-- 7#a7 at each ,coast ,guard clinic2 7#b7 at each independently located ,coast ,guard unit2 7#c7 onboard each ,coast ,guard cutter2 and 7#d7 for response to opioid1 including fentanyl1 overdoses at other appropriate ,coast ,guard installations and facilities and onboard other ,coast ,guard assets4 7c7 ,participation in tracking system ,not later than #a year after the earlier of the date of enactment of this ,act or the date on which the tracking system established under section #gjf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajij note7 is established1 the ,commandant shall ensure the participation of the ,coast ,guard in the such tracking system4 7d7 ,memorandum of understanding ,not later than #a year after the earlier of the date of enactment of this ,act or the date on which the tracking system established under section #gjf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajij note7 is established1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating when not operating as a service in the ,navy and the ,secretary of ,defense shall finalize a memorandum of understanding to facilitate ,coast ,guard access such tracking system4 7e7 ,briefing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall provide the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the use1 by members and personnel of the ,coast ,guard at ,coast ,guard facilities1 onboard ,coast ,guard assets1 and during ,coast ,guard operations1 of-- 7,a7 naloxone or other similar medication to treat opioid1 including fentanyl1 overdoses2 and 7,b7 opioids1 including fentanyl4 7#b7 ,elements ,the briefing required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of-- 7i7 the progress made in the implementation of the updated policy required under subsection 7a72 7ii7 the prevalence and incidence of the illegal use of fentanyl and other controlled substances in the ,coast ,guard during the #e-year period preceding the briefing2 7iii7 processes of the ,coast ,guard to mitigate substance abuse in the ,coast ,guard1 particularly with respect to fentanyl2 and 7iv7 the status of the memorandum of understanding required under subsection 7d74 7,b7 ,for the #e-year period preceding the briefing1 a review of instances in which naloxone or other similar medication was used to treat opioid1 including fentanyl1 overdoses at a ,coast ,guard facility1 onboard a ,coast ,guard asset1 or during a ,coast ,guard operation4 7f7 ,privacy ,in carrying out the requirements of this section1 the ,commandant shall ensure compliance with all applicable privacy law1 including section #eeb;a of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,privacy ,act71 and the privacy regulations promulgated under section #bfd7;c7 of the ,health ,insurance ,portability and ,accountability ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbj;d-#b note74 7g7 ,rule of construction ,for purposes of the availability requirement under subsection 7b71 with respect to a ,coast ,guard installation comprised of multiple ,coast ,guard facilities or units1 naloxone or other similar medication available at a single ,coast ,guard facility within the installation shall be considered to be available to all ,coast ,guard facilities or units on the installation if appropriate arrangements are in place to ensure access1 at all times during operations1 to the naloxone or other similar medication contained within such single ,coast ,guard facility4 #acg4 ,great ,lakes and ,saint ,lawrence ,river cooperative vessel traffic service ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall issue or amend regulations to address any applicable arrangements with the ,canadian ,coast ,guard regarding vessel traffic services cooperation and vessel traffic management data exchanges within the ,saint ,lawrence ,seaway and the ,great ,lakes4 #ach4 ,policy on methods to reduce incentives for illicit maritime drug trafficking 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,drug ,enforcement ,administration1 the ,secretary of ,state1 and the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall develop a policy1 consistent with the ,constitution of the ,united ,states1 as well as domestic and international law1 to address1 disincentivize1 and interdict illicit trafficking by sea of controlled substances 7and precursors of controlled substances7 being transported to produce illicit synthetic drugs4 7b7 ,elements ,the policy required under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 include a requirement that1 to the maximum extent practicable1 a vessel unlawfully transporting a controlled substance or precursors of a controlled substance being transported to produce illicit synthetic drugs1 be seized or appropriately disposed of consistent with domestic and international law1 as well as any international agreements to which the ,united ,states is a party2 and 7#b7 aim to reduce incentives for illicit maritime drug trafficking on a global scale1 including in the ,eastern ,pacific ,ocean1 the ,indo-,pacific region1 the ,caribbean1 and the ,middle ,east4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall brief the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives on-- 7#a7 the policy developed pursuant to subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 recommendations with respect to-- 7,a7 additional methods for reducing illicit drug trafficking2 and 7,b7 additional resources necessary to implement the policy required under subsection 7a7 and methods recommended under subparagraph 7,a74 #aci4 ,procurement of tactical maritime surveillance systems 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b77#b71 subject to the availability of appropriations and if the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security determines that there is a need1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall-- 7#a7 procure a tactical maritime surveillance system1 or similar technology1 for use by the ,coast ,guard and ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection in the areas of operation of-- 7,a7 ,coast ,guard ,sector ,san ,diego in ,california2 7,b7 ,coast ,guard ,sector ,san ,juan in ,puerto ,rico2 and 7,c7 ,coast ,guard ,sector ,key ,west in ,florida2 and 7#b7 for purposes of data integration and land-based data access1 procure for each area of operation described in paragraph 7#a7 and for ,coast ,guard ,station ,south ,padre ,island a land-based maritime domain awareness system capable of sharing data with the ,coast ,guard and ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection-- 7,a7 to operate in conjunction with-- 7i7 the system procured under section #aabff of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #djfc7 for ,coast ,guard ,station ,south ,padre ,island2 and 7ii7 the tactical maritime surveillance system procured for each area of operation under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 to be installed in the order in which the systems described in subparagraph 7,a7 are installed4 7b7 ,study2 limitation 7#a7 ,study required ,prior to the procurement or operation of a tactical maritime surveillance system1 or similar technology1 that is deployed from a property owned by the ,department of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall complete a study1 in coordination with ,secretary of ,defense1 analyzing the potential impacts to the national security of the ,united ,states of such operation4 7#b7 ,limitation ,if it is determined by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and the ,secretary of ,defense through the study required under paragraph 7#a7 that the placement or installation of a system described in subsection 7a7 negatively impacts the national security of the ,united ,states1 such system shall not be procured or installed4 #adj4 ,plan for joint and integrated maritime operational and leadership training for ,united ,states ,coast ,guard and ,taiwan ,coast ,guard ,administration 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to require a plan to increase joint and integrated training opportunities for the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard and the ,taiwan ,coast ,guard ,administration4 7b7 ,plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall complete a plan to expand opportunities for additional joint and integrated training activities for the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard and the ,taiwan ,coast ,guard ,administration4 7#b7 ,elements ,the plan required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the estimated costs for fiscal years #bjbd through #bjbi-- 7i7 to deploy ,united ,states ,coast ,guard mobile training teams to ,taiwan to meaningfully enhance the maritime security1 law enforcement1 and deterrence capabilities of ,taiwan2 and 7ii7 to accommodate the participation of an increased number of members of the ,taiwan ,coast ,guard ,administration in ,united ,states ,coast ,guard-led maritime training courses1 including associated training costs for such members1 such as costs for lodging1 meals and incidental expenses1 travel1 training of personnel1 and instructional materials4 7,b7 ,a strategy for increasing the number of seats1 as practicable1 for members of the ,taiwan ,coast ,guard ,administration at each of the following ,united ,states ,coast ,guard training courses3 7i7 ,the ,international ,maritime ,officers ,course4 7ii7 ,the ,international ,leadership and ,management ,seminar4 7iii7 ,the ,international ,crisis ,command and ,control ,course4 7iv7 ,the ,international ,maritime ,domain ,awareness ,school4 7v7 ,the ,international ,maritime ,search and ,rescue ,planning ,school4 7vi7 ,the ,international ,command ,center ,school4 7,c7 ,an assessment of-- 7i7 the degree to which integrated and joint ,united ,states ,coast ,guard and ,taiwan ,coast ,guard ,administration maritime training would assist in-- 7,i7 preventing1 detecting1 and suppressing illegal1 unreported1 and unregulated fishing operations in the ,south ,china ,sea and surrounding waters2 and 7,,ii7 supporting counter-illicit drug trafficking operations in the ,south ,china ,sea and surrounding waters2 and 7ii7 whether the frequency of ,united ,states ,coast ,guard training team visits to ,taiwan should be increased to enhance the maritime security1 law enforcement1 and deterrence capabilities of ,taiwan4 7#c7 ,briefing ,not later than #fj days after the date on which the plan required under paragraph 7#a7 is completed1 the ,commandant shall provide to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the contents of the plan4 #ada4 ,modification of authority for special purpose facilities ,section #ijg of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the first sentence-- 7,a7 by striking #bj years and inserting #cj years2 7,b7 by striking or ,national and inserting ,national2 and 7,c7 by inserting before the period 1 medical facilities1 ,coast ,guard child development centers 7as such term is defined in section #biba71 and training facilities1 including small arms firing ranges2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking the period and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 by striking means any facilities and inserting means-- 7#a7 any facilities 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 medical facilities2 7#c7 ,coast ,guard child development centers 7as such term is defined in section #biba72 and 7#d7 training facilities1 including small arms firing ranges4 4 #adb4 ,timely reimbursement of damage claims for ,coast ,guard property ,section #edf of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in the second sentence by inserting and the amounts collected shall be available until expended after special deposit account4 #adc4 ,enhanced use property pilot program ,section #ejd of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#ac7 by striking five years and inserting #cj years2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,additional provisions 7#a7 ,in general ,amounts received under subsection 7a77#ac7 shall be-- 7,a7 in addition to amounts otherwise available for the activities described in subsection 7a77#ac7 for any fiscal year2 and 7,b7 available1 without further appropriation1 until expended4 7#b7 ,consideration 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 a person or entity entering into a contractual agreement under this section shall provide consideration for the contractual agreement at fair market value1 as determined by the ,commandant4 7,b7 ,exception ,in the case of a contractual agreement under this section between the ,coast ,guard and any other ,federal department or agency1 the ,federal department or agency concerned shall provide consideration for the contractual agreement that is equal to the full cost borne by the ,coast ,guard in connection with completing such contractual agreement4 7,c7 ,forms ,consideration under this subsection may take any of the following forms3 7i7 ,the payment of cash4 7ii7 ,the maintenance1 construction1 modification1 or improvement of existing or new facilities on real property under the jurisdiction of the ,commandant4 7iii7 ,the use by the ,coast ,guard of facilities on the property concerned4 7iv7 ,the provision of services1 including parking1 telecommunications1 and environmental remediation and restoration of real property under the jurisdiction of the ,commandant4 7v7 ,any other consideration the ,commandant considers appropriate4 7vi7 ,a combination of any forms described in this subparagraph4 7#c7 ,sunset ,the authority under paragraph 7#ac7 of subsection 7a7 shall expire on ,december #ca1 #bjcj4 ,the expiration under this paragraph of authority under paragraph 7#ac7 of subsection 7a7 shall not affect the validity or term of contractual agreements under such paragraph or the retention by the ,commandant of proceeds from such agreements entered into under such subsection before the expiration of the authority4 4 #add4 ,coast ,guard property provision 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #g of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #gbb4 ,cooperation with eligible entities 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,coast ,guard installation ,the term ,coast ,guard installation means a base1 unit1 station1 yard1 other property under the jurisdiction of the ,commandant or1 in the case of property in a foreign country1 under the operational control of the ,coast ,guard1 without regard to the duration of operational control4 7#b7 ,cultural resource ,the term cultural resource means any of the following3 7,a7 ,a building1 structure1 site1 district1 or object eligible for or included in the ,national ,register of ,historic ,places maintained under section #cjbaja of title #ed4 7,b7 ,cultural items1 as that term is defined in section #b7c7 of the ,native ,american ,graves ,protection and ,repatriation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja7c774 7,c7 ,an archaeological resource1 as that term is defined in section #c7a7 of the ,archaeological ,resources ,protection ,act of #aigi 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgj;bb7#a7774 7,d7 ,an archaeological artifact collection and associated records covered by part #gi of title #cf1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7,e7 ,a sacred site1 as that term is defined in section #a7;b7 of ,executive ,order ,no4 #acjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aiif note2 relating to ,indian sacred sites74 7,f7 ,treaty or trust resources of an ,indian ,tribe1 including the habitat associated with such resources4 7,g7 ,subsistence resources of an ,indian ,tribe or a ,native ,hawaiian organization including the habitat associated with such resources4 7#c7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means any the following3 7,a7 ,a ,state1 or a political subdivision of a ,state4 7,b7 ,a local government4 7,c7 ,an ,indian ,tribe4 7,d7 ,a ,native ,hawaiian organization4 7,e7 ,a ,tribal organization4 7,f7 ,a ,federal department or agency4 7#d7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given that term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#e7 ,native ,hawaiian organization ,the term ,native ,hawaiian organization has the meaning given such term in section #fbjg of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag7 except the term includes the ,department of ,hawaiian ,home ,lands and the ,office of ,hawaiian ,affairs4 7#f7 ,natural resource ,the term natural resource means land1 fish1 wildlife1 biota1 air1 water1 ground water1 drinking water supplies1 and other such resources belonging to1 managed by1 held in trust by1 appertaining to1 or otherwise controlled by the ,united ,states 7including the resources of the waters of the ,united ,states71 any ,state or local government1 any ,indian ,tribe1 any ,native ,hawaiian organization1 or any member of an ,indian ,tribe1 if such resources are subject to a trust restriction on alienation and have been categorized into one of the following groups3 7,a7 ,surface water resources4 7,b7 ,ground water resources4 7,c7 ,air resources4 7,d7 ,geologic resources4 7,e7 ,biological resources4 7#g7 ,state ,the term ,state includes each of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 and the territories and possessions of the ,united ,states4 7#h7 ,tribal organization ,the term ,tribal organization has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7b7 ,cooperative agreements for management of cultural resources 7#a7 ,authority ,the ,commandant may enter into a cooperative agreement with an eligible entity 7or in the case that the eligible entity is a ,federal department or agency1 an interagency agreement7-- 7,a7 to provide for the preservation1 management1 maintenance1 and improvement of natural resources and cultural resources located on a site described under paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 for the purpose of conducting research regarding the natural resources and cultural resources4 7#b7 ,authorized natural and cultural resources sites ,to be covered by a cooperative agreement under paragraph 7#a71 the relevant natural resources or cultural resources shall be located-- 7,a7 on a ,coast ,guard installation2 or 7,b7 on a site outside of a ,coast ,guard installation1 but only if the cooperative agreement will directly relieve or eliminate current or anticipated restrictions that would or might restrict1 impede1 or otherwise interfere1 either directly or indirectly1 with current or anticipated ,coast ,guard training1 testing1 maintenance1 or operations on a ,coast ,guard installation4 7#c7 ,application of other laws ,section #aece and chapter #fc of title #ca shall not apply to an agreement entered into under paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,agreements and considerations 7#a7 ,agreements authorized ,the ,commandant may enter into an agreement with an eligible entity1 and may enter into an interagency agreement with the head of another ,federal department or agency1 to address the use or development of property in the vicinity of1 or ecologically related to1 a ,coast ,guard installation for purposes of-- 7,a7 limiting any development or use of such property that would be incompatible with the mission of the ,coast ,guard installation2 7,b7 preserving habitat on such property in a manner that-- 7i7 is compatible with environmental requirements2 and 7ii7 may eliminate or relieve current or anticipated environmental restrictions that would or might otherwise restrict1 impede1 or interfere1 either directly or indirectly1 with current or anticipated ,coast ,guard training or operations on the ,coast ,guard installation2 7,c7 maintaining or improving ,coast ,guard installation resilience2 7,d7 maintaining and improving natural resources1 or benefitting natural and historic research1 on the ,coast ,guard installation2 7,e7 maintaining access to cultural resources and natural resources1 including-- 7i7 ,tribal treaty fisheries and shellfish harvest1 and usual and accustomed fishing areas2 and 7ii7 subsistence fisheries1 or any other fishery or shellfish harvest1 of an ,indian ,tribe2 7,f7 providing a means to replace or repair property or cultural resources of an ,indian ,tribe or a ,native ,hawaiian organization if such property is damaged by ,coast ,guard personnel or operations1 in consultation with the affected ,indian ,tribe or ,native ,hawaiian organization2 or 7,g7 maintaining and improving natural resources located outside a ,coast ,guard installation1 including property of an eligible entity1 if the purpose of the agreement is to relieve or eliminate current or anticipated challenges that could restrict1 impede1 or otherwise interfere with1 either directly or indirectly1 current or anticipated ,coast ,guard activities4 7#b7 ,inapplicability of certain contract requirements ,notwithstanding chapter #fc of title #ca1 an agreement under subsection 7b77#a7 that is a cooperative agreement and concerns a cultural resource or a natural resource may be used to acquire property or services for the direct benefit or use of the ,federal ,government4 7d7 7#a7 ,an agreement under subparagraph 7b77#a7 shall provide for-- 7,a7 the acquisition by an eligible entity or entities of all right1 title1 and interest in and to any real property1 or any lesser interest in the property1 as may be appropriate for purposes of this subsection2 and 7,b7 the sharing by the ,united ,states and an eligible entity or entities of the acquisition costs in accordance with paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,property or interests may not be acquired pursuant to an agreement under subsection 7b77#a7 unless the owner of the property or interests consents to the acquisition4 7#c7 7,a7 ,an agreement with an eligible entity under subsection 7b77#a7 may provide for-- 7i7 the management of natural resources on1 and the monitoring and enforcement of any right1 title1 or interest in real property in which the ,commandant acquires any right1 title1 or interest in accordance with this subsection2 and 7ii7 for the payment by the ,united ,states of all or a portion of the costs of such management1 monitoring1 or enforcement if the ,commandant determines that there is a demonstrated need to preserve or restore habitat for the purposes of subsection 7b7 or 7c74 7,b7 ,any payment provided for under subparagraph 7,a7 may-- 7i7 be paid in a lump sum2 7ii7 include an amount intended to cover the future costs of natural resource management and monitoring and enforcement2 and 7iii7 be placed by the eligible entity in an interest-bearing account1 so long as any interest is to be applied for the same purposes as the principal4 7,c7 ,any payments made under this paragraph shall be subject to periodic auditing by the ,inspector ,general of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating4 7#d7 7,a7 ,in entering into an agreement under subsection 7b77#a71 the ,commandant shall determine the appropriate portion of the acquisition costs to be borne by the ,united ,states in the sharing of acquisition costs of real property1 or an interest in real property1 as required under paragraph 7#a77;,b74 7,b7 ,in lieu of1 or in addition to1 making a monetary contribution toward the cost of acquiring a parcel of real property1 or an interest therein1 pursuant to an agreement under subsection 7b77#a71 the ,commandant may convey real property in accordance with applicable law4 7,c7 ,the portion of acquisition costs borne by the ,united ,states pursuant to subparagraph 7,a71 either through the contribution of funds1 excess real property1 or both1 may not exceed an amount equal to-- 7i7 the fair market value of any property1 or interest in property1 to be transferred to the ,united ,states upon the request of the ,commandant under paragraph 7#e72 or 7ii7 the cumulative fair market value of all properties1 or all interests in properties1 to be transferred to the ,united ,states under paragraph 7#e7 pursuant to an agreement under subsection 7b77#a74 7,d7 ,the contribution of an eligible entity to the acquisition costs of real property1 or an interest in real property1 under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 may include1 with the approval of the ,commandant1 the following3 7i7 ,the provision of funds1 including funds received by the eligible entity from-- 7,i7 a ,federal agency outside the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating2 or 7,,ii7 a ,state or local government in connection with a ,federal1 ,state1 or local program4 7ii7 ,the provision of in-kind services1 including services related to the acquisition or maintenance of such real property or interest in real property4 7iii7 ,the exchange or donation of real property or any interest in real property4 7iv7 ,any combination of clauses 7i7 through 7iii74 7#e7 7,a7 ,in entering into an agreement under subsection 7b77#a71 each eligible entity that is a party to the agreement shall agree1 as a term of the agreement1 to transfer to the ,united ,states1 upon request of the ,commandant1 all or a portion of the property or interest acquired under the agreement or a lesser interest therein1 except no such requirement need be included in the agreement if-- 7i7 the property or interest is being transferred to a ,state or another ,federal agency1 or the agreement requires the property or interest to be subsequently transferred to a ,state or another ,federal agency2 and 7ii7 the ,commandant determines that the laws and regulations applicable to the future use of such property or interest provide adequate assurance that the property concerned will be developed and used in a manner appropriate for purposes of this subsection4 7,b7 ,the ,commandant shall limit a transfer request pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 to the minimum property or interests necessary to ensure that the property or interest concerned is developed and used in a manner appropriate for purposes of this subsection4 7,c7 7i7 ,notwithstanding paragraph 7,a71 ,if all or a portion of a property or interest acquired under an agreement under subsection 7b77#a7 is initially or subsequently transferred to a ,state or another ,federal agency1 before that ,state or other ,federal agency may declare the property or interest in excess to its needs or propose to exchange the property or interest1 the ,state or other ,federal agency shall give the ,commandant reasonable advance notice of its intent to so declare4 7ii7 ,upon receiving such reasonable advance notice under clause 7i71 the ,commandant may request1 within a reasonable time period1 that administrative jurisdiction over the property or interest be transferred to the ,commandant1 if the ,commandant determines such transfer necessary for the preservation of the purposes of this subsection4 7iii7 ,upon a request from the ,commandant under clause 7ii71 the administrative jurisdiction over the property or interest be transferred to the ,commandant at no cost4 7iv7 ,if the ,commandant does not make a request under clause 7ii7 within a reasonable time period1 all such rights of the ,commandant to request transfer of administrative jurisdiction over the property or interest shall remain available to the ,commandant with respect to future transfers or exchanges of the property or interest and shall bind all subsequent transferees4 7,d7 ,the ,commandant may accept1 on behalf of the ,united ,states1 any property or interest to be transferred to the ,united ,states under an agreement under subsection 7b77#a74 7,e7 ,for purposes of the acceptance of property or interests under an agreement under subsection 7b77#a71 the ,commandant may accept an appraisal or title documents prepared or adopted by a non-,federal entity as satisfying the applicable requirements of section #cja of the ,uniform ,relocation ,assistance and ,real ,property ,acquisition ,policies ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dfea7 or section #caaa of title #dj if the ,commandant finds that the appraisal or title documents substantially comply with the requirements of such sections and is reasonably accurate4 7e7 ,minimal criteria for approval of agreements ,the ,commandant may approve a cooperative agreement under subsection 7b77#a7 if the ,commandant determines that-- 7#a7 the eligible entity has authority to carry out the project2 7#b7 the project would be completed without unreasonable delay as determined by the ,commandant2 and 7#c7 the project cannot be effectively completed without the cooperative agreement authority under subsection 7b77#a74 7f7 ,additional terms and conditions ,the ,commandant may require such additional terms and conditions in an agreement under subsection 7b77#a7 as the ,commandant considers appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states1 in accordance with applicable ,federal law4 7g7 ,notification2 availability of agreements to ,congress 7#a7 ,notification ,the ,commandant shall notify the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation or the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs of the ,senate when the eligible entity is a ,tribe1 ,tribal ,organization or ,native ,hawaiian organization1 and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives in writing not later than the date that is #c full business days prior to any day on which the ,commandant intends to enter into an agreement under subsection 7b77#a71 and include in such notification the anticipated costs of carrying out the agreement1 to the extent practicable4 7#b7 ,availability of agreements ,a copy of an agreement entered into under subsection 7b77#a7 shall be provided to any member of the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation or the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate or the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives not later than #e full business days after the date on which such request is submitted to the ,commandant4 7h7 ,consultation ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe1 the ,commandant shall consult with ,indian ,tribes to improve opportunities for ,indian ,tribe participation in the development and execution of ,coast ,guard oil spill response and prevention activities4 7i7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to undermine the rights of any ,indian ,tribe to seek full and meaningful government-to-government consultation under this section or under any other law4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #g of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #gba the following3 #gbb4 ,cooperation with eligible entities4 4 ,d ,personnel #aea4 ,direct hire authority for certain personnel 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 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant may appoint1 without regard to the provisions of subchapter ,i of chapter #cc 7other than sections #ccjc and #ccbh of such chapter7 of title #e1 qualified candidates to any of the following positions in the competitive service 7as defined in section #bajb of title #e7 in the ,coast ,guard3 7#a7 ,any category of medical or health professional positions within the ,coast ,guard4 7#b7 ,any childcare services position4 7#c7 ,any position in the ,coast ,guard housing office of a ,coast ,guard installation1 the primary function of which is supervision of ,coast ,guard housing covered by subchapter ,,iii of chapter #bi of this title4 7#d7 ,any nonclinical specialist position the purpose of which is the integrated primary prevention of harmful behavior1 including suicide1 sexual assault1 harassment1 domestic abuse1 and child abuse4 7#e7 ,any special agent position of the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service4 7#f7 ,the following positions at the ,coast ,guard ,academy3 7,a7 ,any civilian faculty member appointed under section #aida4 7,b7 ,a position involving the improvement of cadet health or well-being4 7b7 ,limitation ,the ,commandant shall only appoint qualified candidates under the authority provided by subsection 7a7 if the ,commandant determines that there is a shortage of qualified candidates for the positions described in such subsection or a critical hiring need for such positions4 7c7 ,briefing requirement ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe1 and annually thereafter for the following #e years1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a written briefing which describes the use of the authority provided under this section on an annual basis1 including the following3 7#a7 ,the number of employees hired under the authority provided under this section within the year for which the briefing is provided4 7#b7 ,the positions and grades for which employees were hired4 7#c7 ,a justification for the ,commandant's determination that such positions involved a shortage of qualified candidates or a critical hiring need4 7#d7 ,the number of employees who were hired under the authority provided under this section who have separated from the ,coast ,guard4 7#e7 ,steps the ,coast ,guard has taken to engage with the ,office of ,personnel ,management under subpart ,b of part #ccg of title #e1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 for positions for which the ,commandant determines a direct hire authority remains necessary4 7d7 ,sunset ,the authority provided under subsection 7a7 shall expire on ,september #cj1 #bjcj4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #be of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to #beaf the following3 #beag4 ,direct hire authority for certain personnel4 4 #aeb4 ,temporary exemption from authorized end strength for enlisted members on active duty in ,coast ,guard in pay grades ,e-#h and ,e-#i ,section #eag7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply with respect to the ,coast ,guard until ,october #a1 #bjbg4 #aec4 ,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 #aed4 ,family leave policies for the ,coast ,guard 7a7 ,in general ,section #beab of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading by striking ,leave and inserting ,family leave2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking 1 ,united ,states ,code1 and inserting or1 with respect to the reserve component of the ,coast ,guard1 the ,secretary of ,defense promulgates a new regulation for members of the reserve component of the ,coast ,guard pursuant to section #gaa of title #aj12 7,b7 by striking or adoption of a child and inserting or placement of a minor child with the member for adoption or long term foster care2 7,c7 by striking and enlisted members and inserting 1 enlisted members1 and members of the reserve component2 and 7,d7 by inserting or1 with respect to members of the reserve component of the ,coast ,guard1 the ,secretary of ,defense after provided by the ,secretary of the ,navy2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading by striking adoption of child and inserting placement of minor child with member for adoption or long term foster care2 7,b7 by striking and #gjd and inserting 1 #gjd1 and #gaa2 7,c7 by striking and enlisted members and inserting 1 enlisted members1 and members of the reserve component2 7,d7 by striking or adoption inserting 1 adoption1 or long term foster care2 7,e7 by striking immediately2 7,f7 by striking or adoption and inserting 1 placement of a minor child with the member for long-term foster care or adoption12 and 7,g7 by striking enlisted member and inserting 1 enlisted member1 or member of the reserve component2 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,period of leave 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 may authorize leave described under subparagraph 7b7 to be taken after the one-year period described in subparagraph 7b7 in the case of a member described in subsection 7b7 who1 except for this subparagraph1 would lose unused family leave at the end of the one-year period described in subparagraph 7,a7 as a result of-- 7,a7 operational requirements2 7,b7 professional military education obligations2 or 7,c7 other circumstances that the ,secretary determines reasonable and appropriate4 7#b7 ,extended deadline ,the regulation1 rule1 policy1 or memorandum prescribed under paragraph 7a7 shall require that any leave authorized to be taken after the one-year period described in subparagraph 7c77#a77;,a7 shall be taken within a reasonable period of time1 as determined by the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 after cessation of the circumstances warranting the extended deadline4 7d7 ,member of the reserve component of the ,coast ,guard defined ,in this section1 the term member of the reserve component of the ,coast ,guard means 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 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #be of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #beab and inserting the following3 #beab4 ,family leave policies for the ,coast ,guard4 4 7c7 ,compensation ,section #bjf7;a77#d7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting before the period at the end or family leave under section #beab of title #ad4 #aee4 ,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 allowance1 in such amount as the ,secretary shall determine by policy1 to be paid to pregnant officer personnel for the purchase of maternity-related uniform items1 if such uniform items are not so furnished to the member by the ,coast ,guard4 4 #aef4 ,housing 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,iii of chapter #bi of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bidh4 ,authorization for acquisition of existing family housing in lieu of construction 7a7 ,in general ,in lieu of constructing any family housing units authorized by law to be constructed1 the ,commandant may acquire sole interest in existing family housing units that are privately owned or that are held by the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 except that in foreign countries the ,commandant may acquire less than sole interest in existing family housing units4 7b7 ,acquisition of interests in land ,when authority provided by law to construct ,coast ,guard family housing units is used to acquire existing family housing units under subsection 7a71 the authority includes authority to acquire interests in land4 7c7 ,limitation on net floor area ,the net floor area of a family housing unit acquired under the authority of this section may not exceed the applicable limitation specified in section #bhbf of title #aj4 ,the ,commandant may waive the limitation set forth in the preceding sentence for family housing units acquired under this section during the five-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this section4 #bidi4 ,acceptance of funds to cover administrative expenses relating to certain real property transactions 7a7 ,authority to accept ,in connection with a real property transaction referred to in subsection 7b7 with a non-,federal person or entity1 the ,commandant may accept amounts provided by the person or entity to cover administrative expenses incurred by the ,commandant in entering into the transaction4 7b7 ,covered transactions ,subsection 7a7 applies to the following transactions involving real property under the control of the ,commandant3 7#a7 ,the exchange of real property4 7#b7 ,the grant of an easement over1 in1 or upon real property of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,the lease or license of real property of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,the disposal of real property of the ,united ,states for which the ,commandant will be the disposal agent4 7#e7 ,the conveyance of real property under section #bide4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #bi of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bidh4 ,authorization for acquisition of existing family housing in lieu of construction4#bidi4 ,acceptance of funds to cover administrative expenses relating to certain real property transactions4 4 7c7 ,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 #aeg4 ,uniform funding and management system for morale1 well-being1 and recreation programs and ,coast ,guard ,exchange 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,iv of chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #efe4 ,uniform funding and management of morale1 well-being1 and recreation programs and ,coast ,guard ,exchange 7a7 ,authority for uniform funding and management ,under policies issued by the ,commandant1 funds appropriated to the ,coast ,guard and available for morale1 well-being1 and recreation programs and the ,coast ,guard ,exchange may be treated as nonappropriated funds and expended in accordance with laws applicable to the expenditure of nonappropriated funds4 ,when made available for morale1 well-being1 and recreation programs and the ,coast ,guard ,exchange under such policies1 appropriated funds shall be considered to be nonappropriated funds for all purposes and shall remain available until expended4 7b7 ,conditions on availability ,funds appropriated to the ,coast ,guard and subject to a policy described in subsection 7a7 shall only be available in amounts that are determined by the ,commandant to be consistent with-- 7#a7 ,coast ,guard policy2 and 7#b7 ,coast ,guard readiness and resources4 7c7 ,updated policy ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe1 the ,commandant shall update the policies described in subsection 7a7 consistent with this section4 7d7 ,briefing ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,commandant issues the updated policies required under subsection 7c71 the ,commandant shall provide to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on such policies4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #efd the following3 #efe4 ,uniform funding and management of morale1 well-being1 and recreation programs and ,coast ,guard ,exchange4 4 #aeh4 ,coast ,guard embedded behavioral health technician program 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant1 in coordination with the ,assistant ,commandant for ,health1 ,safety1 and ,work ,life1 shall establish and conduct a pilot program1 to be known as the ,coast ,guard ,embedded ,behavioral ,health ,technician ,program 7referred to in this section as the ,pilot ,program71 to integrate behavioral health technicians serving at ,coast ,guard units for the purposes of-- 7,a7 facilitating1 at the clinic level1 the provision of integrated behavioral health care for members of the ,coast ,guard2 7,b7 providing1 as a force extender under the supervision of a licensed behavioral health care provider1 at the clinic level-- 7i7 psychological assessment and diagnostic services1 as appropriate2 7ii7 behavioral health services1 as appropriate2 7iii7 education and training related to promoting positive behavioral health and well-being2 and 7iv7 information and resources1 including expedited referrals1 to assist members of the ,coast ,guard in dealing with behavioral health concerns2 7,c7 improving resilience and mental health care among members of the ,coast ,guard who respond to extraordinary calls of duty1 with the ultimate goals of preventing crises and addressing mental health concerns before such concerns evolve into more complex issues that require care at a military treatment facility2 7,d7 increasing-- 7i7 the number of such members served by behavioral health technicians2 and 7ii7 the proportion of such members returning to duty after seeking behavioral health care2 and 7,e7 positively impacting the ,coast ,guard in a cost-effective manner by extending behavioral health services to the workforce and improving access to care4 7#b7 ,briefing ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall provide the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives with a briefing regarding a plan to establish and conduct the ,pilot ,program4 7b7 ,selection of ,coast ,guard clinics ,the ,commandant shall select1 for participation in the ,pilot ,program1 #c or more ,coast ,guard clinics that support units that have significantly high operational tempos or other force resiliency risks1 as determined by the ,commandant4 7c7 ,placement of staff at ,coast ,guard clinics 7#a7 ,in general ,under the ,pilot ,program1 a ,coast ,guard health services technician with a grade of ,e-#e or higher1 or an assigned civilian behavioral health specialist1 shall be-- 7,a7 assigned to each selected ,coast ,guard clinic2 and 7,b7 located at a unit with high operational tempo4 7#b7 ,training 7,a7 ,health services technicians ,before commencing an assignment at a ,coast ,guard clinic under paragraph 7#a71 a ,coast ,guard health services technician shall complete behavioral health technician training and independent duty health services training4 7,b7 ,civilian behavioral health specialists ,to qualify for an assignment at a ,coast ,guard clinic under paragraph 7#a71 a civilian behavioral health specialist shall have at least the equivalent behavioral health training as the training required for a ,coast ,guard behavioral health technician under subparagraph 7,a74 7d7 ,administration ,the ,commandant1 in coordination with the ,assistant ,commandant for ,health1 ,safety1 and ,work ,life1 shall administer the ,pilot ,program through the ,health1 ,safety1 and ,work-,life ,service ,center4 7e7 ,data collection 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall collect and analyze data concerning the ,pilot ,program for purposes of-- 7,a7 developing and sharing best practices for improving access to behavioral health care2 and 7,b7 providing information to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives regarding the implementation of the ,pilot ,program and related policy issues4 7#b7 ,plan ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a plan for carrying out paragraph 7#a74 7f7 ,annual report ,not later than ,september #a of each year until the date on which the ,pilot ,program terminates under subsection 7g71 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the ,pilot ,program that includes the following3 7#a7 ,an overview of the implementation of the ,pilot ,program at each applicable ,coast ,guard clinic1 including-- 7,a7 the number of members of the ,coast ,guard who received services on site by a behavioral health technician assigned to such clinic2 7,b7 feedback from all members of the ,coast ,guard empaneled for their medical care under the ,pilot ,program2 7,c7 an assessment of the deployability and overall readiness of members of the applicable operational unit2 and 7,d7 an estimate of potential costs and impacts on other ,coast ,guard health care services of supporting the ,pilot ,program at such units and clinics4 7#b7 ,the data and analysis required under subsection 7e77#a74 7#c7 ,a list and detailed description of lessons learned from the ,pilot ,program as of the date of on which the report is submitted4 7#d7 ,the feasibility1 estimated cost1 and impacts on other ,coast ,guard health care services of expanding the ,pilot ,program to all ,coast ,guard clinics1 and a description of the personnel1 fiscal1 and administrative resources that would be needed for such an expansion4 7g7 ,termination ,the ,pilot ,program shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 #aei4 ,expansion of access to counseling 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall hire1 train1 and deploy not fewer than #e additional behavioral health specialists1 in addition to the personnel required under section #aadab7;a7 of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb 7#ad ,u4,s4,c4 #ejd note74 7b7 ,requirement ,the ,commandant shall ensure that not fewer than #ce percent of behavioral health specialists required to be deployed under subsection 7a7 have experience in-- 7#a7 behavioral health care related to military sexual trauma2 and 7#b7 behavioral health care for the purpose of supporting members of the ,coast ,guard with needs for mental health care and counseling services for post-traumatic stress disorder and co-occurring disorders related to military sexual trauma4 7c7 ,accessibility ,the support provided by the behavioral health specialists hired pursuant to subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 may include care delivered via telemedicine2 and 7#b7 shall be made widely available to members of the ,coast ,guard4 7d7 ,notification 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall notify the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives if the ,coast ,guard has not completed hiring1 training1 and deploying-- 7,a7 the personnel referred to in subsections 7a7 and 7b72 and 7,b7 the personnel required under section #aadab7;a7 of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb 7#ad ,u4,s4,c4 #ejd note74 7#b7 ,contents ,the notification required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 the date of publication of the hiring opportunity for all such personnel2 7,b7 the ,general ,schedule grade level advertised in the publication of the hiring opportunity for all such personnel2 7,c7 the number of personnel to whom the ,coast ,guard extended an offer of employment in accordance with the requirements of this section and section #aadab7;a7 of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb 7#ad ,u4,s4,c4 #ejd note71 and the number of such personnel who accepted or declined such offer of employment2 7,d7 a summary of the efforts by the ,coast ,guard to publicize1 advertise1 or otherwise recruit qualified candidates in accordance with the requirements of this section and section #aadab7;a7 of such ,act2 and 7,e7 any recommendations and a detailed plan to ensure full compliance with the requirements of this section and section #aadab7;a7 of such ,act1 which may include special payments discussed in the report of the ,government ,accountability ,office titled ,federal ,pay3 ,opportunities ,exist to ,enhance ,strategic ,use of ,special ,payments1 published on ,december #g1 #bjag 7,,gao-#ah-ia71 which may be made available to help ensure full compliance with all such requirements in a timely manner4 #afj4 ,command sponsorship for dependents of members of ,coast ,guard assigned to ,unalaska1 ,alaska ,on request by a member of the ,coast ,guard assigned to ,unalaska1 ,alaska1 the ,commandant shall grant command sponsorship to the dependents of such member4 #afa4 ,travel allowance for members of ,coast ,guard assigned to ,alaska 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,commandant shall implement a policy that provides for reimbursement to eligible members of the ,coast ,guard for the cost of airfare for such members to travel to the homes of record of such member during the period specified in subsection 7e74 7b7 ,eligible members ,a member of the ,coast ,guard is eligible for a reimbursement under subsection 7a7 if-- 7#a7 the member is assigned to a duty location in ,alaska2 and 7#b7 an officer in a grade above ,o-#e in the chain of command of the member authorizes the travel of the member4 7c7 ,treatment of time as leave ,the time during which an eligible member is absent from duty for travel reimbursable under subsection 7a7 shall be treated as leave for purposes of section #gjd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,briefing required ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbg1 the ,commandant shall provide to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on-- 7#a7 the use and effectiveness of reimbursements under subsection 7a72 7#b7 the calculation and use of the cost of living allowance for a member assigned to a duty location in ,alaska2 and 7#c7 the use of special pays and other allowances as incentives for cold weather proficiency or duty locations4 7e7 ,period specified ,the period specified in this subsection is the period-- 7#a7 beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 ending on the later of-- 7,a7 ,december #ca1 #bjbf2 or 7,b7 the date on which the authority under section #ceb of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 to grant assignment or special duty pay to members of the uniform services terminates under subsection 7g7 of such section4 #afb4 ,consolidation of authorities for college student precommissioning initiative 7a7 ,in general ,section #cgaj of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #cgaj4 ,college student precommissioning initiative 7a7 ,in general ,there is authorized within the ,coast ,guard a college student precommissioning initiative program 7in this section referred to as the ,program7 for eligible undergraduate students to enlist in the ,coast ,guard ,reserve and receive a commission as a ,reserve officer4 7b7 ,criteria for selection ,to be eligible for the ,program an applicant shall meet the following requirements upon submitting an application3 7#a7 ,age ,the applicant shall be not less than #ai years old and not more than #ca years old as of ,september #cj of the fiscal year in which the ,program selection panel selecting such applicant convenes1 or an age otherwise determined by the ,commandant4 7#b7 ,character 7,a7 ,in general ,the applicant shall be of outstanding moral character and meet any other character requirement set forth by the ,commandant4 7,b7 ,coast ,guard applicants ,any applicant serving in the ,coast ,guard may not be commissioned if in the #cf months prior to the first ,officer ,candidate ,school class convening date in the selection cycle1 such applicant was convicted by a court-martial or assigned nonjudicial punishment1 or did not meet performance or character requirements set forth by the ,commandant4 7#c7 ,citizenship ,the applicant shall be a ,united ,states citizen4 7#d7 ,clearance ,the applicant shall be eligible for a secret clearance4 7#e7 ,education ,the applicant shall be enrolled in a college degree program at-- 7,a7 an institution of higher education described in section #cga7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7a772 7,b7 an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja77 that1 at the time of the application has had for #c consecutive years an enrollment of undergraduate full-time equivalent students 7as defined in section #cab7;e7 of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajeh7;e777 that is a total of at least #ej percent ,black ,american1 ,hispanic ,american1 ,asian ,american 7as defined in section #cga7;c7 of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7c7771 ,native ,american ,pacific ,islander 7as defined in such section71 or ,native ,american 7as defined in such section71 among other criteria1 as determined by the ,commandant2 or 7,c7 an institution that meets the eligibility requirements for funding as a rural-serving institution of higher education under section #hfa of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aafaq74 7#f7 ,location ,the institution at which the applicant is an undergraduate shall be within #ajj miles of a ,coast ,guard unit or ,coast ,guard ,recruiting ,office unless otherwise approved by the ,commandant4 7#g7 ,records ,the applicant shall meet credit and grade point average requirements set forth by the ,commandant4 7#h7 ,medical and administrative ,the applicant shall meet other medical and administrative requirements as set forth by the ,commandant4 7c7 ,financial assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant may provide financial assistance to enlisted members of the ,coast ,guard ,reserve on active duty participating in the ,program1 for expenses of the enlisted member while the enlisted member is enrolled1 on a full-time basis1 in a college degree program approved by the ,commandant at a college1 university1 or institution of higher education described in subsection 7b77#e7 that leads to-- 7,a7 a baccalaureate degree in not more than #e academic years2 or 7,b7 a post-baccalaureate degree4 7#b7 ,written agreements ,to be eligible for financial assistance under this section1 an enlisted member of the ,coast ,guard ,reserve shall enter into a written agreement with the ,coast ,guard that notifies the ,reserve enlisted member of the obligations of that member under this section1 and in which the member agrees to the following3 7,a7 ,the member shall complete an approved college degree program at a college1 university1 or institution of higher education described in subsection 7b77#e74 7,b7 ,the member shall satisfactorily complete all required ,coast ,guard training and participate in monthly military activities of the ,program as required by the ,commandant4 7,c7 ,upon graduation from the college1 university1 or institution of higher education described in subsection 7b77#e71 the member shall-- 7i7 accept an appointment1 if tendered1 as a commissioned officer in the ,coast ,guard ,reserve2 and 7ii7 serve a period of obligated active duty for a minimum of #c years immediately after such appointment as follows3 7,i7 ,members participating in the ,program shall be obligated to serve on active duty #c months for each month of instruction for which they receive financial assistance pursuant to this section for the first #ab months and #a month for each month thereafter1 or #c years1 whichever is greater4 7,,ii7 ,the period of obligated active duty service incurred while participating in the ,program shall be in addition to any other obligated service a member may incur due to receiving other bonuses or other benefits as part of any other ,coast ,guard program4 7,,iii7 ,if an appointment described in clause 7i7 is not tendered1 the member will remain in the ,reserve component until completion of the member's enlisted service obligation4 7,d7 ,the member shall agree to perform such duties or complete such terms under the conditions of service specified by the ,coast ,guard4 7#c7 ,expenses ,expenses for which financial assistance may be provided under this section are the following3 7,a7 ,tuition and fees charged by the college1 university1 or institution of higher education at which a member is enrolled on a full-time basis4 7,b7 ,the cost of books4 7,c7 ,in the case of a program of education leading to a baccalaureate degree1 laboratory expenses4 7,d7 ,such other expenses as the ,commandant considers appropriate1 which may not exceed #be1jjj for any academic year4 7#d7 ,time limit ,financial assistance may be provided to a member under this section for up to #e consecutive academic years4 7#e7 ,breach of agreement 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may retain in the ,coast ,guard ,reserve1 and may order to active duty for such period of time as the ,secretary prescribes 7but not to exceed #d years71 a member who breaches an agreement under paragraph 7#b74 ,the period of time for which a member is ordered to active duty under this paragraph may be determined without regard to section #fea7;a7 of title #aj4 7,b7 ,appropriate enlisted grade or rating ,a member who is retained in the ,coast ,guard ,reserve under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be retained in an appropriate enlisted grade or rating1 as determined by the ,commandant4 7#f7 ,repayment ,a member who does not fulfill the terms of the obligation to serve as specified under paragraph 7#b71 or the alternative obligation imposed under paragraph 7#e71 shall be subject to the repayment provisions of section #cjc;a7e7 of title #cg4 7d7 ,briefing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,august #ae of each year following the date of the enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe1 the ,commandant shall provide a briefing to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives on the ,program4 7#b7 ,contents ,the briefing required under paragraph 7#a7 shall describe-- 7,a7 outreach and recruitment efforts over the previous year2 and 7,b7 demographic information of enrollees1 including-- 7i7 race2 7ii7 ethnicity2 7iii7 gender2 7iv7 geographic origin2 and 7v7 educational institution4 4 7b7 ,repeal ,section #baca of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is repealed4 7c7 ,clerical amendments 7#a7 ,the analysis for chapter #ba of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #baca4 7#b7 ,the analysis for chapter #cg of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #cgaj and inserting the following3 #cgaj4 ,college student precommissioning initiative4 4 #afc4 ,tuition ,assistance and ,advanced ,education ,assistance ,pilot ,program 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 acting through the ,commandant1 shall establish a tuition assistance pilot program for active-duty members of the ,coast ,guard1 to be known as the ,tuition ,assistance and ,advanced ,education ,assistance ,pilot ,program for ,sea ,duty 7referred to in this section as the pilot program74 7b7 ,formal agreement ,a member of the ,coast ,guard participating in the pilot program shall enter into a formal agreement with the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating that provides that1 upon the successful completion of a sea duty tour by such member1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall1 for a period equal to the length of the sea duty tour1 beginning on the date on which the sea duty tour concludes-- 7#a7 reduce by #a year the service obligation incurred by such member as a result of participation in the advanced education assistance program under section #bjje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or the tuition assistance program under section #bjjg of such title2 and 7#b7 increase the tuition assistance cost cap for such member to not more than double the amount of the standard tuition assistance cost cap set by the ,commandant for the applicable fiscal year4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date on which the pilot program is established1 and annually thereafter through the date on which the pilot program is terminated under subsection 7d71 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that-- 7#a7 evaluates and compares-- 7,a7 the ,coast ,guard's retention1 recruitment1 and filling of sea duty billets for all members of the ,coast ,guard2 and 7,b7 the ,coast ,guard's retention1 recruitment1 and filling of sea duty billets for all members of the ,coast ,guard participating in the pilot program2 7#b7 includes the number of participants in the pilot program as of the date of the report1 disaggregated by officer and enlisted billet type2 and 7#c7 assesses the progress made by such participants in their respective voluntary education programs1 in accordance with their degree plans1 during the period described in subsection 7b74 7d7 ,termination ,the pilot program shall terminate on the date that is #f years after the date on which the pilot program is established4 #afd4 ,modifications to career flexibility program ,section #bead of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#c7 by striking #b months and inserting #cj days2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking the period and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 the entitlement of the member and of the survivors of the member to all death benefits under subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ge of title #aj2 7#d7 the provision of all travel and transportation allowances to family members of a deceased member to attend the repatriation1 burial1 or memorial ceremony of a deceased member as provided in section #dec7;f7 of title #cg2 7#e7 the eligibility of the member for general benefits as provided in part ,,ii of title #ch2 and 7#f7 in the case of a victim of an alleged sex-related offense 7as such term is defined in section #ajdd;e7h7 of title #aj7 to the maximum extent practicable1 maintaining access to-- 7,a7 ,coast ,guard behavioral health resources2 7,b7 sexual assault prevention and response resources and programs of the ,coast ,guard2 and 7,c7 ,coast ,guard legal resources1 including1 to the extent practicable1 special victims' counsel4 4 #afe4 ,recruitment1 relocation1 and retention incentive program for civilian firefighters employed by ,coast ,guard in remote locations 7a7 ,identification of remote locations ,the ,commandant shall identify locations to be considered remote locations for purposes of this section1 which shall include1 at a minimum1 each ,coast ,guard fire station located in an area in which members of the ,coast ,guard and the dependents of such members are eligible for the ,,tricare ,prime ,remote program4 7b7 ,incentive program 7#a7 ,in general ,to ensure uninterrupted operations by civilian firefighters employed by the ,coast ,guard in remote locations1 the ,commandant shall establish an incentive program for such firefighters consisting of-- 7,a7 recruitment and relocation bonuses consistent with section #egec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 retention bonuses consistent with section #eged of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,eligibility criteria ,the ,commandant1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel and ,management1 shall establish eligibility criteria for the incentive program established under paragraph 7#a71 which shall include a requirement that a firefighter described in paragraph 7#a7 may only be eligible for the incentive program under this section if1 with respect to the applicable remote location1 the ,commandant has made a determination that incentives are appropriate to address an identified recruitment1 retention1 or relocation need4 7c7 ,annual report ,not less frequently than annually for the #e-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that-- 7#a7 details the use and effectiveness of the incentive program established under this section2 and 7#b7 includes-- 7,a7 the number of participants in the incentive program2 7,b7 a description of the distribution of incentives under such program2 and 7,c7 a description of the impact of such program on civilian firefighter recruitment and retention by the ,coast ,guard in remote locations4 #aff4 ,reinstatement of training course on workings of ,congress2 ,coast ,guard ,museum 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #c of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by-- 7#a7 transferring section #caf to appear after section #cbc and redesignating such section as section #cbd2 and 7#b7 inserting after section #cae the following3 #caf4 ,training course on workings of ,congress 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant1 and such other individuals and organizations as the ,commandant considers appropriate1 shall develop a training course on the workings of ,congress and offer such training course at least once each year4 7b7 ,course subject matter ,the training course required by this section shall provide an overview and introduction to ,congress and the ,federal legislative process1 including-- 7#a7 the history and structure of ,congress and the committee systems of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 including the functions and responsibilities of the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 7#b7 the documents produced by ,congress1 including bills1 resolutions1 committee reports1 and conference reports1 and the purposes and functions of such documents2 7#c7 the legislative processes and rules of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 including similarities and differences between the #b processes and #b sets of rules1 including-- 7,a7 the congressional budget process2 7,b7 the congressional authorization and appropriation processes2 7,c7 the ,senate advice and consent process for ,presidential nominees2 and 7,d7 the ,senate advice and consent process for treaty ratification2 7#d7 the roles of ,members of ,congress and congressional staff in the legislative process2 and 7#e7 the concept and underlying purposes of congressional oversight within the governance framework of separation of powers4 7c7 ,lecturers and panelists 7#a7 ,outside experts ,the ,commandant shall ensure that not less than #fj percent of the lecturers1 panelists1 and other individuals providing education and instruction as part of the training course required under this section are experts on ,congress and the ,federal legislative process who are not employed by the executive branch of the ,federal ,government4 7#b7 ,authority to accept pro bono services ,in satisfying the requirement under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commandant shall seek1 and may accept1 educational and instructional services of lecturers1 panelists1 and other individuals and organizations provided to the ,coast ,guard on a pro bono basis4 7d7 ,effect of law 7#a7 ,in general ,the training required by this section shall replace the substantially similar training that was required by the ,commandant on the day before the date of the enactment of this section4 7#b7 ,previous training recipients ,a ,coast ,guard flag officer or a ,coast ,guard ,senior ,executive ,service employee who1 not more than #c years before the date of the enactment of this section1 completed the training that was required by the ,commandant on the day before such date of enactment1 shall not be required to complete the training required by this section4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #c of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the item relating to section #caf and inserting after the item relating to section #cbc the following3 #cbd4 ,training for congressional affairs personnel4 4 7#b7 by inserting after the item relating to section #cae the following3 #caf4 ,training course on workings of ,congress4 4 7c7 ,services and use of funds for1 and leasing of1 the ,national ,coast ,guard ,museum ,section #cbd of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as transferred and redesignated by subsection 7a71 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 on the engineering and design of a ,museum4 and inserting on-- 7,a7 the design of the ,museum2 and 7,b7 engineering1 construction administration1 and quality assurance services for the ,museum4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 by amending paragraph 7#b77;,a7 to read as follows3 7#b7 7,a7 for the purpose of conducting ,coast ,guard operations1 lease from the ,association-- 7i7 the ,museum2 and 7ii7 any property owned by the ,association that is adjacent to the railroad tracks that are adjacent to the property on which the ,museum is located2 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 may1 from nonprofits entities including the ,association1-- 7#a7 solicit and accept services2 and 7#b7 enter into contracts or memoranda of agreement to acquire such services4 4 #afg4 ,modification of designation of ,vice ,admirals 7a7 ,in general ,section #cje7;a77#a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 by striking may and inserting shall2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 by striking be the ,chief of ,staff of the ,coast ,guard and inserting oversee personnel management1 workforce and dependent support1 training1 and related matters4 7b7 ,reorganization ,chapter #c of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by redesignating sections #cab through #cbd as sections #cad through #cbf1 respectively4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #c of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by redesignating the items relating to sections #cab through #cbd as relating to sections #cad through #cbf1 respectively4 #afh4 ,commandant ,advisory ,judge ,advocate 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #c of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by inserting after section #caa the following3 #cab4 ,commandant ,advisory ,judge ,advocate ,there shall be in the ,coast ,guard a ,commandant ,advisory ,judge ,advocate who is a judge advocate in a grade of ,o-#f4 ,the ,commandant ,advisory ,judge ,advocate shall be assigned to the staff of the ,commandant in the first regularly scheduled ,o-#f officer assignment panel to convene following the date of the enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe and perform such duties relating to legal matters arising in the ,coast ,guard as such legal matters relate to the ,commandant1 as may be assigned4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #c of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by inserting after the item relating to section #caa the following item3 #cab4 ,commandant ,advisory ,judge ,advocate4 4 #afi4 ,special ,advisor to ,commandant for ,tribal and ,native ,hawaiian affairs 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #c of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #cab the following3 #cac4 ,special ,advisor to ,commandant for ,tribal and ,native ,hawaiian ,affairs 7a7 ,in general ,in accordance with ,federal trust responsibilities and treaty obligations1 laws1 and policies relevant to ,indian ,tribes and in support of the principles of self-determination1 self-governance1 and co-management with respect to ,indian ,tribes1 and to support engagement with ,native ,hawaiians1 there shall be in the ,coast ,guard a ,special ,advisor to the ,commandant for ,tribal and ,native ,hawaiian ,affairs 7in this section referred to as the ,special ,advisor71 who shall-- 7#a7 be selected by the ,secretary and the ,commandant through a competitive search process2 7#b7 have expertise in ,federal ,indian law and policy1 including government-to-government consultation2 7#c7 to the maximum extent practicable1 have expertise in legal and policy issues affecting ,native ,hawaiians2 and 7#d7 have an established record of distinguished service and achievement working with ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 and ,native ,hawaiian organizations4 7b7 ,career reserved position ,the position of ,special ,advisor shall be a career reserved position at the ,,gs-#ae level or greater4 7c7 ,duties ,the ,special ,advisor shall-- 7#a7 ensure the ,federal government upholds the ,federal trust responsibility and conducts consistent1 meaningful1 and timely government-to-government consultation and engagement with ,indian ,tribes1 which shall meet or exceed the standards of the ,federal ,government and the ,coast ,guard2 7#b7 ensure meaningful and timely engagement with-- 7,a7 ,native ,hawaiian organizations2 and 7,b7 ,tribal organizations2 7#c7 advise the ,commandant on all policies of the ,coast ,guard that have ,tribal implications in accordance with applicable law and policy1 including ,executive ,orders2 7#d7 work to ensure that the policies of the ,federal ,government regarding consultation and engagement with ,indian ,tribes and engagement with ,native ,hawaiian organizations and ,tribal organizations are implemented in a meaningful manner1 working through ,coast ,guard leadership and across the ,coast ,guard1 together with-- 7,a7 liaisons located within ,coast ,guard districts2 7,b7 the ,director of ,coast ,guard ,governmental and ,public ,affairs2 and 7,c7 other ,coast ,guard leadership and programs and other ,federal partners2 and 7#e7 support ,indian ,tribes1 ,native ,hawaiian organizations1 and ,tribal organizations in all matters under the jurisdiction of the ,coast ,guard4 7d7 ,direct access to ,secretary and ,commandant ,no officer or employee of the ,coast ,guard or the ,department of ,homeland ,security may interfere with the ability of the ,special ,advisor to give direct and independent advice to the ,secretary and the ,commandant on matters related to this section4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,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 7#b7 ,native ,hawaiian organization ,the term ,native ,hawaiian organization has the meaning given such term in section #fbjg of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag7 except the term includes the ,department of ,hawaiian ,home ,lands and the ,office of ,hawaiian ,affairs4 7#c7 ,tribal organization ,the term ,tribal organization has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #c of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #cab the following3 #cac4 ,special ,advisor to ,commandant for ,tribal and ,native ,hawaiian ,affairs4 4 7c7 ,briefings 7#a7 ,initial briefing ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall brief the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives on the manner in which the ,special ,advisor for ,tribal and ,native ,hawaiian ,affairs will be incorporated into the governance structure of the ,coast ,guard1 including a timeline for the incorporation that is completed not later than #a year after date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,annual briefings on special advisor to the ,commandant tor ,tribal and ,native ,hawaiian affairs ,not later than #a year after the date of the establishment of the position of the ,special ,advisor to the ,commandant for ,tribal and ,native ,hawaiian ,affairs under section #cac of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 and annually thereafter for #b years1 the ,commandant shall provide the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,technology and the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives with a briefing on the duties1 responsibilities1 and actions of the ,special ,advisor to the ,commandant for ,tribal and ,native ,hawaiian ,affairs1 including management of best practices4 7#c7 ,briefing on collaboration with tribes on research consistent with ,coast ,guard mission requirements 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall provide the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,technology and the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives with a briefing on potential collaborations on and research and use of indigenous place-based knowledge and research4 7,b7 ,element ,in providing the briefing under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,commandant shall identify current and potential future opportunities to improve coordination with ,indian ,tribes1 ,native ,hawaiian organizations1 and ,tribal organizations to support-- 7i7 ,coast ,guard mission needs1 such as the potential for research or knowledge to enhance maritime domain awareness1 including opportunities through the ,,adac-,,arctic ,center of ,excellence of the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 and 7ii7 ,coast ,guard efforts to protect indigenous place-based knowledge and research4 7#d7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,indian tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given that term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7,b7 ,native ,hawaiian organization ,the term ,native ,hawaiian organization has the meaning given such term in section #fbjg of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag7 except the term includes the ,department of ,hawaiian ,home ,lands and the ,office of ,hawaiian ,affairs4 7,c7 ,tribal organization ,the term ,tribal organization has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section1 or an amendment made by this section1 shall be construed to impact-- 7#a7 the right of any ,indian ,tribe 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd72 or 7#b7 any government-to-government consultation4 7e7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #aabcg of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-bfc7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking section #cab of title #ad and inserting section #cae of title #ad2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,a71 by striking section #cab of title #ad and inserting section #cae of title #ad4 7#b7 ,section #hjg7;a7 of the ,frank ,lo,biondo ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bhb7 is amended by striking section #cac of title #ad and inserting section #caf of title #ad4 7#c7 ,section #cecc7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca7 is amended by striking section #cae of title #ad and inserting section #cah of title #ad4 7#d7 ,section #caa7;j77#i77;,d7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7;j77#i77;,d77 is amended by striking section #cbc of title #ad each place it appears and inserting section #cbe of title #ad each such place4 #agj4 ,notification 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall provide to the appropriate committees of ,congress notification as described in subsection 7b7-- 7#a7 not later than the date that is #aj days before the final day of each fiscal year2 or 7#b7 in the case of a continuing resolution that1 for a period of more than #aj days1 provides appropriated funds in lieu of an appropriations ,act1 not later than the date that is #aj days before the final day of the period that such continuing resolution covers4 7b7 ,elements ,notification under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 the status of funding for the ,coast ,guard during the subsequent fiscal year or at the end of the continuing resolution if other appropriations measures are not enacted1 as applicable2 7#b7 the status of the ,coast ,guard as a component of the ,armed ,forces2 7#c7 the number of members currently serving overseas and otherwise supporting missions related to title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#d7 the fact that members of the ,armed ,forces have service requirements unlike those of other ,federal employees1 which require them to continue to serve even if unpaid2 7#e7 the impacts of historical shutdowns of the ,federal ,government on members of the ,coast ,guard2 and 7#f7 other relevant matters1 as determined by the ,commandant4 7c7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 7#c7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#d7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 ,e ,coast ,guard ,academy #aga4 ,modification of ,board of ,visitors ,section #aijc of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #aijc4 ,annual ,board of ,visitors 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall establish a ,board of ,visitors to the ,coast ,guard ,academy to review and make recommendations on the operation of the ,academy4 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,the membership of the ,board shall consist of the following3 7,a7 ,the chairperson of the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 or a member of such ,committee designated by such chairperson4 7,b7 ,the chairperson of the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 or a member of such ,committee designated by such chairperson4 7,c7 #c ,senators appointed by the ,vice ,president4 7,d7 #d ,members of the ,house of ,representatives appointed by the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,e7 #b ,senators appointed by the ,vice ,president1 each of whom shall be selected from among members of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 7,f7 #b ,members of the ,house of ,representatives appointed by the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives1 each of whom shall be selected from among members of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,g7 #f individuals designated by the ,president4 7#b7 ,timing of appointments of members 7,a7 ,if any member of the ,board described in paragraph 7#a77;,c7 is not appointed by the date that is #ahj days after the date on which the first session of each ,congress convenes1 the chair and ranking member of the subcommittee of the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate with jurisdiction over the authorization of appropriations of the ,coast ,guard shall be members of the ,board until the date on which the second session of such ,congress adjourns sine die4 7,b7 ,if any member of the ,board described in paragraph 7#a77;,d7 is not appointed by the date that is #ahj days after the date on which the first session of each ,congress convenes1 the chair and ranking member of the subcommittee of the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives with jurisdiction over the authorization of appropriations for the ,coast ,guard shall be members of the ,board until the date on which the second session of such ,congress adjourns sine die4 7,c7 ,if any member of the ,board described in paragraph 7#a77;,e7 is not appointed by the date that is #ahj days after the date on which the first session of each ,congress convenes1 the chair and ranking member of the subcommittee of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate with jurisdiction over appropriations for the ,coast ,guard shall be members of the ,board until the date on which the second session of such ,congress adjourns sine die4 7,d7 ,if any member of the ,board described in paragraph 7#a77;,f7 is not appointed by the date that is #ahj days after the date on which the first session of each ,congress convenes1 the chair and ranking member of the subcommittee of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives with jurisdiction over appropriations for the ,coast ,guard shall be members of the ,board until the date on which the second session of such ,congress adjourns sine die4 7#c7 ,chairperson 7,a7 ,in general ,on a biennial basis and subject to paragraph 7#d71 the ,board shall select from among the members of the ,board a ,member of ,congress to serve as the ,chair of the ,board4 7,b7 ,rotation ,a ,member of the ,house of ,representatives and a ,member of the ,senate shall alternately be selected as the ,chair of the ,board4 7,c7 ,term ,an individual may not serve as ,chairperson of the ,board for consecutive terms4 7#d7 ,length of service 7,a7 ,members of congress ,a ,member of ,congress designated as a member of the ,board under paragraph 7#a7 shall be designated as a member in the first session of the applicable ,congress and shall serve for the duration of such ,congress4 7,b7 ,individuals designated by the president ,each individual designated by the ,president under paragraph 7#a77;,g7 shall serve as a member of the ,board for #c years1 except that any such member whose term of office has expired shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed by the ,president4 7,c7 ,death or resignation of a member ,if a member of the ,board dies or resigns1 a successor shall be designated for any unexpired portion of the term of the member by the official who designated the member4 7c7 ,duties 7#a7 ,academy visits 7,a7 ,annual visit ,the ,commandant shall invite each member of the ,board1 and any designee of a member of the ,board1 to visit the ,coast ,guard ,academy at least once annually to review the operation of the ,academy4 7,b7 ,additional visits ,with the approval of the ,secretary1 the ,board or any members of the ,board in connection with the duties of the ,board may-- 7i7 make visits to the ,academy in addition to the visits described in subparagraph 7,a72 or 7ii7 consult with-- 7,i7 the ,superintendent of the ,academy2 or 7,,ii7 the faculty1 staff1 or cadets of the ,academy4 7,c7 ,access ,the ,commandant shall ensure that the ,board or any members of the ,board who visits the ,academy under this paragraph is provided reasonable access to the grounds1 facilities1 cadets1 faculty1 staff1 and other personnel of the ,academy for the purpose of carrying out the duties of the ,board4 7#b7 ,oversight review ,in conducting oversight of the ,academy under this section1 the ,board shall review1 with respect to the ,academy-- 7,a7 the state of morale and discipline1 including with respect to prevention of1 response to1 and recovery from sexual assault and sexual harassment2 7,b7 recruitment and retention1 including diversity1 inclusion1 and issues regarding women specifically2 7,c7 the curriculum2 7,d7 instruction2 7,e7 physical equipment1 including infrastructure1 living quarters1 and deferred maintenance2 7,f7 fiscal affairs2 and 7,g7 any other matter relating to the ,academy the ,board considers appropriate4 7d7 ,administrative matters 7#a7 ,meetings 7,a7 ,in general ,not less frequently than annually1 the ,board shall meet at a location chosen by the ,commandant1 in consultation with the ,board1 to conduct the review required by subsection 7c77#b74 7,b7 ,chairperson and charter ,the ,federal officer designated under subsection 7f77#a77;,b7 shall organize a meeting of the ,board for the purposes of-- 7i7 selecting a ,chairperson of the ,board under subsection 7b77#c72 7ii7 adopting an official charter for the ,board1 which shall establish the schedule of meetings of the ,board2 and 7iii7 any other matter such designated ,federal officer or the ,board considers appropriate4 7,c7 ,scheduling ,in scheduling a meeting of the ,board1 such designated ,federal officer shall coordinate1 to the greatest extent practicable1 with the members of the ,board to determine the date and time of the meeting4 7,d7 ,notification ,not less than #cj days before each scheduled meeting of the ,board1 such designated ,federal officer shall notify each member of the ,board of the time1 date1 and location of the meeting4 7#b7 ,staff 7,a7 ,designation ,the chairperson and the ranking member of the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the chairperson and the ranking member of the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives may each designate #a staff member of each such ,committees4 7,b7 ,role ,staff designated under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 may attend and participate in visits and carry out consultations described under subsection 7c77#a7 and attend and participate in meetings described under paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 may not otherwise carry out duties or take actions reserved to members of the ,board under this section4 7#c7 ,advisors ,if approved by the ,secretary1 the ,board may consult with advisors in carrying out the duties of the ,board under this section4 7#d7 ,reports 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date on which the ,board conducts a meeting of the ,board under paragraph 7#a71 the ,deputy ,commandant for ,mission ,support1 in consultation with the ,board1 shall submit a report on the actions of the ,board during the meeting and the recommendations of the ,board pertaining to the ,academy to-- 7i7 the ,secretary2 7ii7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 and 7iii7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,b7 ,publication ,each report submitted under this paragraph shall be published on a publicly accessible website of the ,coast ,guard4 7e7 ,disclosure ,the ,commandant and the ,superintendent of the ,academy shall ensure candid and complete disclosure to the ,board1 consistent with applicable laws relating to disclosure of information1 with respect to-- 7#a7 each issue described in subsection 7c77#b72 and 7#b7 any other issue the ,board or the ,commandant considers appropriate4 7f7 ,coast ,guard support 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall-- 7,a7 provide support to the ,board1 as ,board considers necessary for the performance of the duties of the ,board2 7,b7 designate a ,federal officer to support the performance of the duties of the ,board2 and 7,c7 in cooperation with the ,superintendent of the ,academy1 advise the ,board of any institutional issues1 consistent with applicable laws concerning the disclosure of information4 7#b7 ,reimbursement ,each member of the ,board and each advisor consulted by the ,board under subsection 7d77#c7 shall be reimbursed1 to the extent permitted by law1 by the ,coast ,guard for actual expenses incurred while engaged in duties as a member or advisor4 7g7 ,notification ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the first session of each ,congress convenes1 the ,commandant shall provide to the chairperson and ranking member of the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the chairperson and ranking member of the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,president notification of the requirements of this section4 4 #agb4 ,study on ,coast ,guard ,academy oversight 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant1 shall 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 oversight and governance of the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 including-- 7#a7 examining the-- 7,a7 authorities regarding ,coast ,guard and ,departmental oversight of the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 including considerations of how these may impact accreditation review at the academy2 7,b7 roles and responsibilities of the ,board of ,trustees of such ,academy2 7,c7 ,coast ,guard roles and responsibilities with respect to management and facilitation of the ,board of ,trustees of such ,academy2 7,d7 advisory functions of the ,board of ,trustees of such ,academy2 and 7,e7 membership of the ,board of ,trustees for the #aj-year period preceding the date of the enactment of this ,act1 to include expertise1 objectiveness1 and effectiveness in conducting oversight of such ,academy2 and 7#b7 an analysis of the involvement of the ,board of ,trustees during the ,operation ,fouled ,anchor investigation1 including to what extent the ,board members were informed1 involved1 or made decisions regarding the governance of the academy based on that investigation4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,commandant enters into an agreement under subsection 7a71 the federally funded research and development center selected under such subsection shall submit to the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 the ,commandant1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that contains-- 7#a7 the results of the assessment required under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 recommendations to improve governance of the ,coast ,guard ,academy and the ,board of ,trustees4 #agc4 ,electronic locking mechanisms to ensure ,coast ,guard ,academy cadet room security 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant1 in consultation with the ,superintendent of the ,coast ,guard ,academy 7referred to in this section as the ,superintendent71 shall-- 7#a7 install an electronic locking mechanism for each room at the ,coast ,guard ,academy within which #a or more ,coast ,guard ,academy cadets reside overnight2 7#b7 test each such mechanism not less than once every #f months for proper function and maintained in proper working order2 and 7#c7 use a system that electronically records the date1 time1 and identity of each individual who accesses a cadet room using an electronic access token1 code1 card1 or other electronic means1 which shall be maintained in accordance with the general schedule for records retention1 or a period of five years1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,electronic locking mechanisms 7#a7 ,in general ,each electronic locking mechanism described in subsection 7a7 shall be coded in a manner that provides access to a room described in such subsection only to-- 7,a7 the #a or more cadets assigned to the room2 and 7,b7 such ,coast ,guard ,academy officers1 administrators1 staff1 or security personnel1 including personnel of the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service1 as are necessary to access the room in the event of an emergency4 7#b7 ,existing mechanisms ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,superintendent shall ensure that electronic locking mechanisms installed in academic buildings of the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 ,chase ,hall common spaces1 and in any other location at the ,coast ,guard ,academy are maintained in proper working order4 7c7 ,access policy instruction ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,superintendent shall promulgate a policy regarding cadet room security policies and procedures1 which shall include1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 a prohibition on sharing with any other cadet1 employee1 or other individual electronic access tokens1 codes1 cards1 or other electronic means of accessing a cadet room2 7#b7 procedures for resetting electronic locking mechanisms in the event of a lost1 stolen1 or otherwise compromised electronic access token1 code1 card1 or other electronic means of accessing a cadet room2 7#c7 procedures to maintain the identity of each individual who accesses a cadet room using an electronic access token1 code1 card1 or other electronic means1 while ensuring the security of personally identifiable information and protecting the privacy of any such individual1 as appropriate2 7#d7 procedures by which cadets may report to the chain of command the malfunction of an electronic locking mechanism2 and 7#e7 a schedule of testing to ensure the proper functioning of electronic locking mechanisms4 7d7 ,minimum training requirements ,the ,superintendent shall ensure that each ,coast ,guard ,academy cadet receives1 not later than #a day after the date of the initial arrival of the cadet at the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 an initial training session1 and any other training the ,superintendent considers necessary1 on-- 7#a7 the use of electronic locking mechanisms installed under this section2 and 7#b7 the policy promulgated under subsection 7c74 #agd4 ,coast ,guard ,academy student advisory board and access to timely and independent wellness support services for cadets and candidates 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of ,chapter #ai of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aijg4 ,coast ,guard ,academy ,student and ,women ,advisory ,board 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,commandant shall establish within the ,coast ,guard ,academy an advisory board to be known as the ,coast ,guard ,academy ,student and ,women ,advisory ,board 7in this section referred to as the ,advisory ,board74 7b7 ,membership ,the ,advisory ,board shall be composed of not fewer than #ab cadets of the ,coast ,guard ,academy who are enrolled at the ,coast ,guard ,academy at the time of appointment1 including not fewer than #c cadets from each class4 7c7 ,appointment 7#a7 ,in general ,cadets shall be appointed to the ,advisory ,board by the ,provost1 in consultation with the ,superintendent of the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 7#b7 ,application ,cadets who are eligible for appointment to the ,advisory ,board shall submit an application for appointment to the ,provost of the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 or a designee of the ,provost1 for consideration4 7d7 ,selection ,the ,provost shall select eligible applicants who-- 7#a7 are best suited to fulfill the duties described in subsection 7g72 and 7#b7 best represent the student body makeup at the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 7e7 ,term 7#a7 ,in general ,appointments shall be made not later than #fj days after the date of the swearing in of a new class of cadets at the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 7#b7 ,term ,the term of membership of a cadet on the ,advisory ,board shall be #a academic year4 7f7 ,meetings ,the ,advisory ,board shall meet in person with the ,superintendent not less frequently than twice each academic year to discuss the activities of the ,advisory ,board4 7g7 ,duties ,the ,advisory ,board shall-- 7#a7 identify challenges facing ,coast ,guard ,academy cadets1 including cadets who are women1 relating to-- 7,a7 health and wellbeing2 7,b7 cadet perspectives and information with respect to sexual assault1 sexual harassment and sexual violence prevention1 response1 and recovery at the ,coast ,guard ,academy2 7,c7 the culture of1 and leadership development and access to health care for1 cadets at the ,academy who are women2 and 7,d7 any other matter the ,advisory ,board considers important2 7#b7 discuss and propose possible solutions to such challenges1 including improvements to leadership development at the ,coast ,guard ,academy2 and 7#c7 periodically review the efficacy of ,coast ,guard ,academy academic1 wellness1 and other relevant programs and provide recommendations to the ,commandant for improvement of such programs4 7h7 ,working groups 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,advisory ,board shall establish #b working groups of which-- 7,a7 #a working group shall be composed1 at least in part1 of ,coast ,guard ,academy cadets who are not current members of the ,advisory ,board and members of the ,cadets ,against ,sexual ,assault1 or any similar successor organization1 to assist the ,advisory ,board in carrying out its duties under subsection 7g77#a77;,b72 and 7,b7 #a working group shall be composed1 at least in part1 of ,coast ,guard ,academy cadets who are not current members of the ,advisory ,board to assist the ,advisory ,board in carrying out its duties under subsection 7g77#a77;,c74 7#b7 ,other working groups ,the ,advisory ,board may establish such other working groups 7which may be composed1 at least in part1 of ,coast ,guard ,academy cadets who are not current members of the ,advisory ,board7 as the ,advisory ,board finds to be necessary to carry out the ,board's duties other than the duties in subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 of subsection 7g77#a74 7i7 ,reporting 7#a7 ,commandant and ,superintendent ,the ,advisory ,board shall regularly submit a report or provide a briefing to the ,commandant and the ,superintendent on the results of the activities carried out in furtherance of the duties of the ,advisory ,board under subsection 7g71 including recommendations for actions to be taken based on such results1 not less than once per academic semester4 7#b7 ,annual report ,the ,advisory ,board shall transmit to the ,commandant1 through the ,provost and the ,superintendent an annual report at the conclusion of the academic year1 containing the information and materials that were presented to the ,commandant or ,superintendent1 or both1 during the regularly occurring briefings under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,congress ,the ,commandant shall provide to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives any report or other materials provided to the ,commandant and ,superintendent under paragraph 7#a7 and any other information related to the ,advisory requested by the ,committees4 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 ,coast ,guard ,academy ,student and ,women ,advisory ,board4 4 #age4 ,report on existing behavioral health and wellness support services facilities at ,coast ,guard ,academy 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on existing behavioral health and wellness support services facilities at the ,coast ,guard ,academy in which ,coast ,guard ,academy cadets and officer candidates1 respectively1 may receive timely and independent behavioral health and wellness support services1 including via telemedicine4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an identification of each building at the ,coast ,guard ,academy that contains a dormitory or other overnight accommodations for cadets or officer candidates2 and 7#b7 7,a7 an identification of additional behavioral health or wellness support services that would be beneficial to cadets and officer candidates1 such as additional facilities with secure access to telemedicine2 7,b7 a description of the benefits that such services would provide to cadets and officer candidates1 particularly to cadets and officer candidates who have experienced sexual assault or sexual harassment2 and 7,c7 a description of the resources necessary to provide such services4 #agf4 ,required posting of information ,the ,commandant shall ensure that1 in each building at the ,coast ,guard ,academy that contains a dormitory or other overnight accommodations for cadets or officer candidates1 written information is posted in a visible location with respect to-- 7#a7 the methods and means by which a cadet or officer candidate may report a crime1 including harassment1 sexual assault1 sexual harassment1 and any other offense2 7#b7 the contact information for the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service2 7#c7 external resources for-- 7,a7 wellness support2 7,b7 work-life2 7,c7 medical services2 and 7,d7 support relating to behavioral health1 civil rights1 sexual assault1 and sexual harassment2 and 7#d7 cadet and officer candidate rights with respect to reporting incidents to the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service1 civilian authorities1 the ,office of the ,inspector ,general of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 and any other applicable entity4 #agg4 ,installation of behavioral health and wellness rooms 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall install or construct at the ,coast ,guard ,academy #b rooms to be used for the purpose of supporting cadet and officer candidate behavioral health and wellness4 7b7 ,standards of rooms ,each room installed or constructed under this section-- 7#a7 shall be-- 7,a7 equipped-- 7i7 in a manner that ensures the protection of the privacy of cadets and officer candidates1 consistent with law and policy2 7ii7 with a telephone and computer to allow for the provision of behavioral health and wellness support or other services2 and 7iii7 with an accessible and private wireless internet connection for the use of personal communications devices at the discretion of the cadet or officer candidate concerned2 and 7,b7 to the extent practicable and consistent with good order and discipline1 accessible to cadets and officer candidates at all times2 and 7#b7 shall contain the written information described in section #agf1 which shall be posted in a visible location4 #agh4 ,coast ,guard ,academy room reassignment ,section #aijb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,room reassignment ,coast ,guard ,academy cadets may request room reassignment if experiencing discomfort due to ,coast ,guard ,academy rooming assignments1 consistent with policy4 4 #agi4 ,authorization for use of ,coast ,guard ,academy facilities and equipment by covered foundations 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 ,authorization for use of ,coast ,guard ,academy facilities and equipment by covered foundations 7a7 ,authority ,subject to subsections 7b7 and 7c71 the ,secretary1 with the concurrence of the ,superintendent of the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 may authorize a covered foundation to use1 on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis as determined by the ,secretary1 facilities or equipment of the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 7b7 ,prohibition ,the ,secretary may not authorize any use of facilities or equipment under subsection 7a7 if such use may jeopardize the health1 safety1 or well-being of any member of the ,coast ,guard or cadet of the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 7c7 ,limitations ,the ,secretary may only authorize the use of facilities or equipment under subsection 7a7 if such use-- 7#a7 is without any liability of the ,united ,states to the covered foundation2 7#b7 does not-- 7,a7 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,b7 compromise the integrity or appearance of integrity of any program of the ,coast ,guard1 or any individual involved in any such program2 or 7,c7 include the participation of any cadet of the ,coast ,guard ,academy at an event of the covered foundation1 other than participation of such a cadet in an honor guard2 7#c7 complies with any applicable ethics regulation2 and 7#d7 has been reviewed and approved by an attorney of the ,coast ,guard4 7d7 ,issuance of policies ,the ,secretary shall issue ,coast ,guard policies to carry out this section4 7e7 ,briefing ,for any fiscal year in which the ,secretary exercises the authority under subsection 7a71 not later than the last day of such fiscal year1 the ,commandant shall provide a briefing to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives on the number of events or activities of a covered foundation supported by such exercise of authority during the fiscal year4 7f7 ,covered foundation defined ,in this section1 the term covered foundation means an organization that-- 7#a7 is a charitable1 educational1 or civic nonprofit organization under section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary determines operates exclusively to support-- 7,a7 recruiting activities with respect to the ,coast ,guard ,academy2 7,b7 parent or alumni development in support of the ,coast ,guard ,academy2 7,c7 academic1 leadership1 or character development of ,coast ,guard ,academy cadets2 7,d7 institutional development of the ,coast ,guard ,academy2 or 7,e7 athletics in support of the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 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 item #aijg the following3 #aijh4 ,authorization for use of ,coast ,guard ,academy facilities and equipment by covered foundations4 4 #ahj4 ,concurrent jurisdiction at ,coast ,guard ,academy ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating may establish concurrent jurisdiction between the ,federal ,government and the ,state of ,connecticut over the lands constituting the ,coast ,guard ,academy in ,new ,london1 ,connecticut1 as necessary to facilitate the ability of the ,state of ,connecticut and ,city of ,new ,london to investigate and prosecute any crimes cognizable under ,connecticut law that are committed on such ,coast ,guard ,academy property4 ,f ,reports #aha4 ,maritime domain awareness in ,coast ,guard sector for ,puerto ,rico and ,virgin ,islands ,not later than #bgj 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 disorder2 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 #ahb4 ,report on condition of ,missouri ,river dayboards 7a7 ,provision to ,congress ,not later than #bgj 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 7c7 ,limitation ,beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant may not remove the aids to navigation covered in subsection 7a71 unless there is an imminent threat to life or safety1 until a period of #ahj days has elapsed following the date on which the ,commandant submits the report required under subsection 7a74 #ahc4 ,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 ,an analysis of any budgetary1 policy1 and manpower factors that may constrain the ,coast ,guard's ability to carry out such duties and missions1 7,c7 ,an analysis of the impacts to safety1 national security1 and the economy1 of any shortfalls in the ,coast ,guards ability to meet such missions4 7,d7 ,recommendations for the ,coast ,guard to more effectively carry out such duties and missions1 in light of manpower and asset constraints4 7,e7 ,identification of any duties and missions that are being conducted by the ,coast ,guard on behalf of other ,department of ,homeland ,security components1 the ,department of ,defense1 and other ,federal agencies4 7,f7 ,an analysis of the benefits and drawbacks of the ,coast ,guard conducting missions on behalf of other agencies identified in subparagraph 7,e71 including-- 7i7 the budgetary impact of the duties and missions identified in such subparagraph2 7ii7 data on the degree to which the ,coast ,guard is reimbursed for the costs of such missions2 and 7iii7 recommendations to minimize the impact of the missions identified in such subparagraph to the ,coast ,guard budget1 including improving reimbursements and budget autonomy of the ,coast ,guard4 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 ,commandant1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate 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 considers the implementation of such recommendation feasible and advisable1 a description of the actions taken1 or to be taken1 to implement such recommendation4 #ahd4 ,annual report on progress of certain homeporting projects 7a7 ,initial report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall issue a report detailing the progress of all approved ,coast ,guard cutter homeporting projects within ,coast ,guard ,district #ag with respect to each of the following3 7,a7 ,fast ,response ,cutters4 7,b7 ,offshore ,patrol ,cutters4 7,c7 ,the commercially available polar icebreaker procured pursuant to section #aabbc of ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb 7#ad ,u4,s4,c4 #efa note74 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 with respect to each homeporting project described in such paragraph1 the following3 7,a7 ,a description of-- 7i7 the status of funds appropriated for the project2 7ii7 activities carried out toward completion of the project2 and 7iii7 activities anticipated to be carried out during the subsequent #a-year period to advance completion of the project4 7,b7 ,an updated timeline1 including key milestones1 for the project4 7b7 ,subsequent reports 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,july #a of the first calendar year after the year in which the report required under subsection 7a7 is submitted1 and each ,july #a thereafter until the date specified in paragraph 7#b71 the ,commandant shall issue an updated report containing1 with respect to each ,coast ,guard cutter homeporting project described in subsection 7a77#a7 7including any such project approved on a date after the date of the enactment of this ,act and before the submission of the applicable report71 each element described in subsection 7a77#b74 7#b7 ,date specified ,the date specified in this paragraph is the earlier of-- 7,a7 ,july #b1 #bjca2 or 7,b7 the date on which all projects described in subsection 7a77#a7 are completed4 7c7 ,report on capacity of ,coast ,guard ,base ,ketchikan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall complete a report detailing the cost of and time frame for expanding the industrial capacity of ,coast ,guard ,base ,ketchikan to do out of water repairs on ,fast ,response ,cutters4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #abj 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 the report required under paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,public availability ,the ,commandant shall publish each report issued under this section on a publicly accessible website of the ,coast ,guard4 7e7 ,homeporting project defined ,in this section1 the term homeporting project-- 7#a7 means the facility infrastructure modifications1 upgrades1 new construction1 and real property and land acquisition associated with homeporting new or modified cutters2 and 7#b7 includes shoreside and waterfront facilities1 cutter maintenance facilities1 housing1 child development facilities1 and any other associated infrastructure directly required as a result of homeporting new or modified cutters4 #ahe4 ,report on ,bay class icebreaking tug fleet replacement ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives-- 7#a7 a report that describes the strategy of the ,coast ,guard with respect to the replacement of the ,bay class icebreaking tug fleet2 7#b7 in the case of such a strategy that results in the replacement of the last ,bay class icebreaking tug on a date that is more than #ae years after such date of enactment1 a plan to maintain the operational capabilities of the ,bay class icebreaking tug fleet until the date on which such fleet is projected to be replaced2 and 7#c7 in the case of such a plan that does not include the replacement of the main propulsion engines and marine gear components of the ,bay class icebreaking tug fleet1 an assessment of the manner in which not replacing such engines and gear components will effect the future operational availability of such fleet4 #ahf4 ,feasibility study on supporting additional port visits and deployments in support of ,operation ,blue ,pacific ,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 when not operating as a service in the ,navy1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall-- 7#a7 complete a study on the feasibility and advisability of supporting additional ,coast ,guard port visits and deployments in support of ,operation ,blue ,pacific1 or any successor operation oriented toward ,oceania2 and 7#b7 submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the findings of such study4 #ahg4 ,study and gap analysis with respect to ,coast ,guard ,air ,station ,corpus ,christi aviation hangar 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall commence a study and gap analysis with respect to the aviation hangar at ,coast ,guard ,air ,station ,corpus ,christi and the capacity of such hangar to accommodate the aircraft currently assigned to ,coast ,guard ,air ,station ,corpus ,christi and any aircraft anticipated to be so assigned in the future4 7b7 ,elements ,the study and gap analysis required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an identification of hangar infrastructure requirements needed-- 7,a7 to meet mission requirements for all aircraft currently assigned to ,coast ,guard ,air ,station ,corpus ,christi2 and 7,b7 to accommodate the assignment of an additional ,,hc-#add ,ocean ,sentry aircraft to ,coast ,guard ,air ,station ,corpus ,christi4 7#b7 ,an assessment as to whether the aviation hangar at ,coast ,guard ,air ,station ,corpus ,christi is sufficient to accommodate all rotary-wing assets assigned to ,coast ,guard ,air ,station ,corpus ,christi4 7#c7 ,in the case of an assessment that such hangar is insufficient to accommodate all such rotary-wing assets1 a description of the facility modifications that would be required to do so4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the facility modifications of such hangar that would be required to accommodate all aircraft assigned to ,coast ,guard ,air ,station ,corpus ,christi upon completion of the transition from the ,,mh-#fe rotary-wing aircraft to the ,,mh-#fj,t rotary-wing aircraft4 7#e7 ,an evaluation with respect to which fixed-wing assets assigned to ,coast ,guard ,air ,station ,corpus ,christi should be enclosed in such hangar so as to most effectively mitigate the effects of corrosion while meeting mission requirements4 7#f7 ,an evaluation as to whether1 and to what extent1 the storage of fixed-wing assets outside such hangar would compromise the material condition and safety of such assets4 7#g7 ,an evaluation of the extent to which any material condition and safety issue identified under paragraph 7#f7 may be mitigated through the use of gust locks1 chocks1 tie-downs1 or related equipment4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the commencement of the study and gap analysis required under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the results of the study and gap analysis4 #ahh4 ,report on impacts of joint travel regulations on members of ,coast ,guard who rely on ferry systems 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the impacts of the ,joint ,travel ,regulations on members of the ,coast ,guard who are commuting1 on permanent change of station travel1 or on other official travel to or from locations served by ferry systems4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include an analysis of the impacts on such members of the ,coast ,guard of the following policies under the ,joint ,travel ,regulations3 7#a7 ,the one-vehicle shipping policy4 7#b7 ,the unavailability of reimbursement of costs incurred by such members due to ferry schedule unavailability1 sailing cancellations1 and other sailing delays during commuting1 permanent change of station travel1 or other official travel4 7#c7 ,the unavailability of local infrastructure to support vehicles or goods shipped to duty stations in locations outside the contiguous ,united ,states that are not connected by the road system1 including locations served by the ,alaska ,marine ,highway ,system4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,subcommittee on ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation of the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,joint travel regulations ,the term ,joint ,travel ,regulations1 with respect to official travel1 means the terms1 rates1 conditions1 and regulations maintained under section #dfd of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ahi4 ,report on ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the standards and criteria prescribed by the ,coast ,guard for educational institution participation in the ,coast ,guard ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program4 7#b7 ,with respect to each educational institution offering a ,coast ,guard ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program-- 7,a7 a description of-- 7i7 the training and course of military instruction provided to students2 7ii7 the facilities and drill areas used for the program2 7iii7 the type and amount of ,coast ,guard ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program resources provided by the ,coast ,guard2 7iv7 the type and amount of ,coast ,guard ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program resources provided by the educational institution2 and 7v7 any other matter relating to program requirements the ,commandant considers appropriate2 7,b7 an assessment as to whether the educational institution is located in an educationally and economically deprived area 7as described in section #bjca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,c7 beginning with the year in which the program was established at the educational institution1 the number of students who have participated in the program1 disaggregated by gender1 race1 and grade of student participants2 and 7,d7 an assessment of the participants in the program1 including-- 7i7 the performance of the participants in the program2 7ii7 the number of participants in the program who express an intent to pursue a commission or enlistment in the ,coast ,guard2 and 7iii7 a description of any other factor or matter considered by the ,commandant to be important in assessing the success of program participants at the educational institution4 7#c7 ,with respect to any unit of the ,coast ,guard ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps suspended or placed on probation pursuant to section #bjca7;h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code-- 7,a7 a description of the unit2 7,b7 the reason for such suspension or placement on probation2 7,c7 the year the unit was so suspended or placed on probation2 and 7,d7 with respect to any unit that was reinstated after previously being suspended or placed on probation1 a justification for the reinstatement of such unit4 7#d7 ,a description of the resources and personnel required to maintain1 implement1 and provide oversight for the ,coast ,guard ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program at each participating educational institution and within the ,coast ,guard1 including the funding provided to each such educational institution1 disaggregated by educational institution and year4 7#e7 ,a recommendation with respect to-- 7,a7 whether the number of educational institutions participating in the ,coast ,guard ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program should be increased2 and 7,b7 in the case of a recommendation that such number should be increased1 additional recommendations relating to such an increase1 including-- 7i7 the number of additional educational institutions that should be included in the program2 7ii7 the locations of such institutions2 7iii7 any additional authorities or resources necessary for such an increase2 and 7iv7 any other matter the ,commandant considers appropriate4 7#f7 ,any other matter the ,commandant considers necessary in order to provide a full assessment of the effectiveness of the ,coast ,guard ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program4 #aij4 ,report on and expansion of ,coast ,guard ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps ,program 7a7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the status of the ,coast ,guard ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,program4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a review and timeline of ,coast ,guard outreach efforts in ,coast ,guard districts that do not have a ,coast ,guard ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,program4 7,b7 ,a review and timeline of ,coast ,guard outreach efforts in ,coast ,guard districts in which there are multiple ,coast ,guard ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,programs4 7,c7 ,policy recommendations regarding future expansion of the ,coast ,guard ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,program4 7b7 ,expansion 7#a7 ,in general ,beginning on ,december #ca1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall maintain at all times a ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps ,program with not fewer than #bj such programs4 7#b7 ,cost assessment ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall provide ,congress with an estimate of the costs associated with implementing this subsection4 ,,ii ,shipping and navigation ,a ,merchant mariner credentials #bja4 ,merchant mariner credentialing 7a7 ,revising merchant mariner deck training requirements 7#a7 ,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#ba71 7#bb71 7#bd71 7#be71 7#bf71 7#bg71 7#bh71 7#bi71 7#cj71 7#ca71 7#cb71 7#cc71 7#cd71 7#ce71 7#cf71 7#cg71 7#ch71 7#ci71 7#dj71 7#da71 7#db71 7#dc71 7#dd71 7#de71 7#df71 7#dg71 7#dh71 7#di71 7#ej71 7#ea71 7#eb71 7#ec71 7#ed71 7#ee71 7#ef71 7#eg71 and 7#eh71 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 2 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#bb71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#bc7 nautical school program means a program that-- 7,a7 offers a comprehensive program of training that includes substantial sea service on nautical school vessels or merchant vessels of the ,united ,states primarily to train individuals for service in the merchant marine2 and 7,b7 is approved by the ,secretary for purposes of section #gcae1 in accordance with regulations promulgated by the ,secretary4 4 7#b7 ,examinations ,section #gaaf of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsection 7c74 7#c7 ,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 ,qualifications ,to qualify for a credential under this section1 an applicant shall provide satisfactory proof that the applicant-- 7#a7 is at least #ah years of age2 7#b7 has the service required by the applicable section of this part2 7#c7 is qualified professionally as demonstrated by an applicable examination or educational requirements2 7#d7 is qualified as to sight1 hearing1 and physical condition to perform the seafarer's duties2 and 7#e7 has satisfied any additional 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 ,implementation ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall implement the requirements under subsection 7c7 of section #gcjf of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code 7as amended by this section71 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 7,c7 ,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 7b7 ,general requirements for members of engine departments 7#a7 ,in general ,section #gcac of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b7 by striking and coal passer2 and 7,b7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,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 7d7 ,qualifications ,to qualify for an credential under this section1 an applicant shall provide satisfactory proof that the applicant-- 7#a7 is at least #ah years of age2 7#b7 has a minimum of #f-months service in the related entry rating2 7#c7 is qualified professionally as demonstrated by an applicable examination or educational requirements2 and 7#d7 is qualified as to sight1 hearing1 and physical condition to perform the member's duties4 4 7#b7 ,repeal ,section #gcad of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the item relating to such section in the analysis for chapter #gc of such title1 are repealed4 7c7 ,training 7#a7 ,in general ,section #gcae of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #gcae4 ,training 7a7 ,nautical ,school ,program ,graduation from a nautical school program may be substituted for the sea service requirements under sections #gcjg through #gcaa;a and #gcac of this title4 7b7 ,other approved training programs ,the satisfactory completion of a training program approved by the ,secretary may be substituted for not more than one-half of the sea service requirements under sections #gcjg through #gcaa;a and #gcac of this title in accordance with subsection 7c74 7c7 ,training days ,for purposes of subsection 7b71 training days undertaken in connection with training programs approved by the ,secretary may be substituted for days of required sea service under sections #gcjg through #gcaa;a and #gcac of this title as follows3 7#a7 ,each shore-based training day in the form of classroom lectures may be substituted for #b days of sea service requirements4 7#b7 ,each training day of laboratory training1 practical demonstrations1 and other similar training1 may be substituted for #d days of sea service requirements4 7#c7 ,each training day of full mission simulator training may be substituted for #f days of sea service requirements4 7#d7 ,each training day underway on a vessel while enrolled in an approved training program may be substituted for #a days of sea service requirements1 as long as-- 7,a7 the structured training provided while underway on a vessel is-- 7i7 acceptable to the ,secretary as part of the approved training program2 and 7ii7 fully completed by the individual2 and 7,b7 the tonnage of such vessel is appropriate to the endorsement being sought4 7d7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term training day means a day that consists of not less than #g hours of training4 4 7#b7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall implement the requirements of section #gcae of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this subsection1 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 note7 and #adjid 7#hh ,fed4 ,reg4 #bahgi74 7#c7 ,technical and conforming amendments 7,a7 ,title #df ,title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7i7 in section #baac7c7 by striking section #baja7ec77;,a7 and inserting section #baja7ee77;,a72 7ii7 in section #cbjb7;a77#a77;,a7 by striking section #baja7bi77;,a7 and inserting section #baja7ca77;,a72 7iii7 in section #cejg7k77#a7 by striking section #baja7ca7 and inserting section #baja7cc72 7iv7 in section #daje7;d7 by striking section #baja7ec77;,a7 and inserting section #baja7ee77;,a72 7v7 in section #abaai7;a77#c7 by striking section #baja7bf7 and inserting section #baja7bh72 and 7vi7 in section #eagjf7;c77#f77;,c77ii7 by striking section #baja7bd7 and inserting section #baja7bf74 7,b7 ,other laws 7i7 ,section #c7c7 of the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahjb7c77 is amended by striking #baja7cj7 of title #df and inserting #baja of title #df4 7ii7 ,section #aiib7;d77#g7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #baja7ca7 of title #df and inserting section #baja of title #df4 7iii7 ,section #caa7;a77#bf77;,d7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7;a77#bf77;,d77 is amended by striking section #baja7bc7 and inserting section #baja4 7iv7 ,section #aaja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,section #baja7bc7 and inserting ,section #baja7bd74 7d7 ,amendments 7#a7 ,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 7#b7 ,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 ,reduction of length of certain period of service ,section #gcjg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #c years and inserting #ah months4 7,c7 ,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 7#c7 ,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 ,reduction of length of certain period of service ,section #gcjh of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #ah months and inserting #ab months4 7,c7 ,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 7#d7 ,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 ,reduction of length of certain period of service ,section #gcji of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #ab months and inserting #f months4 7,c7 ,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 7#e7 ,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 7#f7 ,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 7#g7 ,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 7#h7 ,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 7#i7 ,clerical amendments ,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#aj7 ,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 7#aa7 ,merchant mariner credentials ,section #geaj of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsection 7d74 7e7 ,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 7f7 ,merchant seamen licenses1 certificates1 and documents2 manning of vessels 7#a7 ,citizenship or noncitizen nationality 7,a7 ,in general ,section #gajb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7i7 in the section heading by inserting or noncitizen nationality after ,citizenship2 and 7ii7 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 7#b7 ,citizenship or noncitizen nationality notation on merchant mariners' documents 7,a7 ,in general ,section #gcjd of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7i7 in the section heading by inserting or noncitizen nationality after ,citizenship2 and 7ii7 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 7#c7 ,citizenship or noncitizen nationality 7,a7 ,in general ,section #hajc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7i7 in the section heading by inserting or noncitizen nationality after ,citizenship2 7ii7 in subsection 7a7 by inserting or noncitizen national after citizen2 7iii7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,i7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a77i7 by inserting or noncitizen national after citizen2 7,,ii7 in paragraph 7#c7 by inserting or noncitizen nationality after citizenship2 and 7,,iii7 in paragraph 7#c77;,c7 by inserting or noncitizen nationals after citizens2 7iv7 in subsection 7c7 by inserting or noncitizen nationals after citizens2 7v7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,i7 in paragraph 7#a7 by inserting or noncitizen nationals after citizens2 and 7,,ii7 in paragraph 7#b7 by inserting or noncitizen national after citizen each place it appears2 7vi7 in subsection 7e7 by inserting or noncitizen national after citizen each place it appears2 7vii7 in subsection 7i77#a77;,a7 by inserting or noncitizen national after citizen2 7viii7 in subsection 7k77#a77;,a7 by inserting or noncitizen national after citizen2 and 7ix7 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 7#d7 ,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 7#e7 ,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 #bjb4 ,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 #bjc4 ,merchant mariner licensing and documentation system requirements 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ge of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #geab4 ,requirements of electronic merchant mariner credentialing system 7a7 ,definition of merchant mariner credential ,in this section1 the term merchant mariner credential means a merchant mariner license1 certificate1 or document that the ,secretary is authorized to issue pursuant to this title4 7b7 ,necessary considerations ,in implementing any electronic merchant mariner credentialing system for purposes of this chapter1 the ,secretary shall consider how to allow1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7#a7 the electronic submission of the components of merchant mariner credential applications 7such as sea service documentation1 professional qualifications1 course completion certificates1 safety and suitability documents1 and medical records7 and course approval requests2 7#b7 the direct electronic and secure submission of-- 7,a7 sea service verification documentation from employers2 7,b7 course completion certificates from training providers2 and 7,c7 necessary documentation from other stakeholders2 and 7#c7 the electronic processing and evaluation of information for the issuance of merchant mariner credentials and course approvals1 including the capability for the ,secretary to complete remote evaluation of information submitted through the system4 7c7 ,access to data ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the ,maritime ,administration and other ,federal agencies1 as authorized by the ,secretary1 have access to anonymized and aggregated data from the electronic system described in subsection 7b7 and that such data include1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 the total amount of sea service for individuals with a valid merchant mariner credential2 7#b7 the number of mariners with valid merchant mariner credentials for each rating1 including the capability to filter data based on credential endorsements2 7#c7 demographic information including age1 gender1 and region or address2 7#d7 the estimated times for the ,coast ,guard to process merchant mariner credential applications1 mariner medical certificates1 and course approvals2 7#e7 the number of providers approved to provide training for purposes of this part and1 for each such training provider1 the number of classes taken by individuals with1 or applying for1 a merchant mariner credential2 and 7#f7 if applicable1 the branch of the uniformed services 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj7 and duty status of applicants for a merchant mariner credential4 7d7 ,privacy requirements ,the ,secretary shall collect the information required under subsection 7b7 in a manner that protects the privacy rights of individuals who are the subjects of such information4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ge of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #geab4 ,requirements of electronic merchant mariner credentialing system4 4 ,b ,vessel safety #baa4 ,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 #bab4 ,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 #bac4 ,study of amphibious vessels 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall conduct a study to determine the applicability of current safety regulations that apply to commercial amphibious vessels4 7b7 ,elements ,the study required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an overview and analysis that identifies safety regulations that apply to commercial amphibious vessels2 7#b7 ,an evaluation of whether safety gaps and risks exist associated with the application of regulations identified in subsection 7b77#a7 to the operation of commercial amphibious vessels2 7#c7 ,an evaluation of whether aspects of the regulations established in section #aaejb of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7#df ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjf note7 should apply to amphibious commercial vessels2 and 7#d7 ,recommendations on whether potential regulations that should apply to commercial amphibious vessels4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the 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 the findings1 conclusions1 and recommendations from the study required under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,definition of amphibious vessel ,in this section1 the term amphibious vessel means a vessel which is operating as a small passenger vessel in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states1 as defined in section #b4ch of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation7 and is operating as a motor vehicle as defined in section #baf of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #geej7 that is not a ,,dukw amphibious passenger vessel as defined in section #aaejb of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7#df ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjf note74 #bad4 ,performance driven examination schedule 7a7 ,amendments ,section #cgad of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a7 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 ,performance-driven examination schedule 7#a7 ,in general ,with respect to examinations of foreign vessels to which this chapter applies1 and subject to paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretary may adopt a performance-driven examination schedule to which such vessels are to be examined and the frequency with which such examinations occur1 including the frequency of examinations for each vessel4 ,such schedule shall be consistent with the ,secretary's assessment of the safety performance of such vessels1 including each vessel participating in the performance-driven examination schedule1 in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,considerations ,in developing an examination schedule under paragraph 7#a7 and subject to paragraph 7#c71 with respect to each vessel in determining eligibility to participate in the performance based examination schedule-- 7,a7 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7i7 certificate of compliance and examination history1 to include those conducted by foreign countries2 7ii7 history of violations1 vessel detentions1 incidents1 and casualties2 7iii7 history of notices of violation issued by the ,coast ,guard2 7iv7 safety related information provided by the flag state of the vessel2 7v7 owner and operator history2 7vi7 historical classification society data1 which may include relevant surveys2 7vii7 cargo-specific documentation2 7viii7 data from port state control safety exams2 and 7ix7 relevant repair and maintenance history2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary may consider-- 7i7 data from relevant vessel quality assurance and risk assessment programs including ,quality ,shipping for the #bast ,century 7,,qualship #ba72 7ii7 data from industry inspection regimes2 7iii7 data from vessel self assessments submitted to the ,international ,maritime ,organization or other maritime organizations2 and 7iv7 other safety relevant data or information as determined by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,eligibility ,in developing an examination schedule under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall not consider a vessel eligible to take part in a performance-driven examination schedule under paragraph 7#a7 if1 within the last #cf months1 the vessel has-- 7,a7 been detained by the ,coast ,guard2 7,b7 a record of a violation issued by the ,coast ,guard against the owners or operators with a finding of proved2 or 7,c7 suffered a marine casualty that1 as determined by the ,secretary1 involves the safe operation of the vessel and overall performance of the vessel4 7#d7 ,restrictions ,the ,secretary may not adopt a performance-driven examination schedule under paragraph 7#a7 until the ,secretary has-- 7,a7 conducted the assessment recommended in the ,government ,accountability ,office report submitted under section #hbed7;a7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc72 7,b7 concluded through such assessment that a performance-driven examination schedule provides not less than the level of safety provided by the annual examinations required under subsection 7a77#a72 and 7,c7 provided the results of such assessment to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 4 7b7 ,career incentive pay for marine inspectors ,subsection 7a7 of section #aabcg of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc7 is amended as follows3 7a7 ,authority to provide assignment pay or special duty pay ,for the purposes of addressing an identified shortage of marine inspectors1 the ,secretary may provide assignment pay or special duty pay under section #ceb of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 to a member of the ,coast ,guard serving in a prevention position that-- 7#a7 is assigned in support of or is serving as a marine inspector pursuant to section #cab of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 is assigned to a billet that is difficult to fill due to geographic location1 requisite experience or certifications1 or lack of sufficient candidates1 as determined by the ,commandant1 in an effort to address inspector workforce gaps4 4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually for #b years after the implementation of a performance-driven examination schedule program under section #cgad7;c7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,commandant shall brief the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives on-- 7#a7 the status of utilizing the performance-driven examination schedule program1 including the quantity of examinations conducted and duration between examinations for each individual vessel examined under the performance-driven examination schedule2 7#b7 an overview of the size of the ,coast ,guard marine inspector workforce1 including any personnel shortages assessed by the ,coast ,guard1 for inspectors that conduct inspections under section #cgad of such title2 and 7#c7 recommendations for the inspection1 governance1 or oversight of vessels inspected under section #cgad of such title4 #bae4 ,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 #baf4 ,study on ,bering ,strait vessel traffic projections and emergency response posture at ports of the ,united ,states 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 acting through the ,united ,states ,committee on the ,marine ,transportation ,system1 and in coordination with the ,commandant1 shall-- 7#a7 complete an analysis regarding commercial vessel traffic1 at the time of the study1 that transits through the ,bering ,strait and projections for the growth of such traffic over the next decade2 and 7#b7 assess the adequacy of emergency response capabilities and infrastructure at the ports of the ,united ,states that are in proximity to the vessel traffic that transits the ,bering ,strait1 including the port facilities at ,point ,spencer1 ,alaska1 ,nome1 ,alaska1 and ,kotzebue1 ,alaska1 to-- 7,a7 address future navigation safety risks2 and 7,b7 conduct emergency maritime response operations in the ,arctic environment4 7b7 ,elements ,the study under this section shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an analysis of the volume and types of commercial vessel traffic1 including-- 7,a7 oil and gas tankers1 cargo vessels1 barges1 fishing vessels1 and cruise lines1 both domestic and international2 7,b7 projected growth of such traffic through the ,bering ,strait2 7,c7 the seasonality of vessel transits of the ,bering ,strait2 and 7,d7 a summation of the sizes1 ages1 and the country of registration or documentation of such vessels transiting the ,arctic1 including oil and product tankers either documented in transit to or from ,russia or ,china or 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 ,strait and its southern and northern approaches in the ,chukchi ,sea and the ,bering ,sea4 7#c7 ,a risk assessment of the projected growth in commercial vessel traffic in the ,bering ,strait and potential 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 vessel traffic in ,western ,alaska1 including the ,bering ,strait4 7#d7 ,an evaluation of the extent to which ,point ,spencer can serve as a port of refuge and as a staging1 logistics1 and operations center from which to conduct and support maritime emergency and spill response activities4 7#e7 ,recommendations for practical actions that can be taken by ,congress1 ,federal agencies1 the ,state of ,alaska1 vessel carriers and operators1 the marine salvage and emergency response industry1 and other relevant stakeholders to mitigate risks identified in the study carried out under this section4 7c7 ,consultation ,in the preparation of the study under this section1 the ,united ,states ,committee on the ,marine ,transportation ,system shall consult with-- 7#a7 the ,maritime ,administration2 7#b7 the ,coast ,guard2 7#c7 the ,army ,corps of ,engineers2 7#d7 the ,department of ,state2 7#e7 the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board2 7#f7 the ,government of ,canada1 as appropriate2 7#g7 the ,port ,coordination ,council for the ,port of ,point ,spencer2 7#h7 ,state and local governments2 7#i7 other maritime industry participants1 including carriers1 shippers1 ports1 labor1 fishing1 or other entities2 and 7#aj7 nongovernmental entities with relevant expertise monitoring and characterizing vessel traffic or the environment in the ,arctic4 7d7 ,tribal consultation ,in addition to the entities described in subsection 7c71 in preparing the study under this section1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall consult with ,indian ,tribes1 including ,alaska ,native ,corporations1 and ,alaska ,native communities4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #a year after initiating the study under this section1 the ,united ,states ,committee on the ,marine ,transportation ,system shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the findings and recommendations of the study4 7f7 ,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 ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjae 7,public ,law #aad-abj74 #bag4 ,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 #bah4 ,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 #bai4 ,authority to establish safety zones for special activities in exclusive economic zone 7a7 ,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 platforms4 7#c7 ,united ,states citizen ,the term ,united ,states citizen has the meaning given the term eligible owners in section #abajc4 7#d7 ,fixed platform ,the term fixed platform means an artificial island1 installation1 or structure permanently attached to the sea-bed for the purpose of exploration or exploitation of resources or for other economic purposes4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #gjj of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #gjjjg the following3 #gjjjh4 ,special activities in exclusive economic zone4 4 7c7 ,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 7d7 ,retroactive effective date ,the amendments made by subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of this section shall take effect as if enacted on ,february #a1 #bjbd4 #bbj4 ,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 for the subsequent #c years1 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 #bba4 ,designating pilotage waters for the ,straits of ,mackinac 7a7 ,in general ,section #icjb7;a77#a77;,a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking in waters and inserting in the ,straits of ,mackinac and in all other waters4 7b7 ,definition of the ,straits of ,mackinac ,section #icjb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,definition of the ,straits of ,mackinac ,in this section1 the term ,straits of ,mackinac includes all of the ,united ,states navigable waters bounded by longitudes #hd degrees #bj minutes west and #he degrees #aj minutes west and latitudes #de degrees #ci minutes north and #de degrees #ed minutes north1 including ,gray's ,reef ,passage1 the ,south ,channel1 and ,round ,island ,passage1 and approaches thereto4 4 #bbb4 ,receipts2 international agreements for ice patrol services ,section #hjcja7;c7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting and shall remain available until expended for the purpose of the ,coast ,guard international ice patrol program under this chapter44 #bbc4 ,requirements for certain fishing vessels and fish tender vessels 7a7 ,exceptions to regulations for towing vessels 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 acting through the relevant ,officer in ,charge1 ,marine ,inspection1 may grant temporary waivers from the towing vessel requirements of chapters #cc and #hi of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 including the regulations issued under such chapters1 for fishing vessels and fish tender vessels4 7#b7 ,application ,a temporary waiver issued under paragraph 7#a7 shall be issued at the discretion of the relevant ,officer in ,charge1 ,marine ,inspection1 to a fishing vessel or fish tender vessel that-- 7,a7 performs towing operations of net pens1 and associated work platforms1 to or from aquaculture or hatchery worksites2 7,b7 is less than #bjj gross tons2 7,c7 does not tow a net pen1 or associated work platform1 that is carrying cargo or hazardous material1 including oil1 on board2 7,d7 is operating shoreward of the ,boundary ,line in either-- 7i7 ,southeast ,alaska2 or 7ii7 ,prince ,william ,sound2 and 7,e7 complies with all applicable laws for its use in the usual purpose for which it is normally and substantially operated1 including any applicable inspection requirements under section #ccja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 and exemptions under section #ccjb of such title4 7#c7 ,implementation 7,a7 ,request process ,the owner or operator of a fishing vessel or fish tender vessel seeking a waiver under paragraph 7#a7 shall submit a request to the relevant ,officer in ,charge1 ,marine ,inspection4 7,b7 ,contents ,the request submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 a description of the intended towing operations2 7ii7 the time periods and frequency of the intended towing operations2 7iii7 the location of the intended operations2 7iv7 a description of the manning of the fishing vessel or fish tender vessel during the intended operations2 and 7v7 any additional safety1 operational1 or other relevant information requested by the relevant ,officer in ,charge1 ,marine ,inspection4 7#d7 ,policy ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating may issue policy to facilitate the implementation of this subsection4 7#e7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,boundary line ,the term ,boundary ,line has the meaning given such term in section #ajc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,fishing vessel ,the term fishing vessel has the meaning given such term in section #baja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,c7 ,fish tender vessel ,the term fish tender vessel has the meaning given such term in section #baja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,d7 ,officer in ,charge1 ,marine ,inspection ,the term ,officer in ,charge1 ,marine ,inspection has the meaning given such term in section #ccje of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,e7 ,prince ,william ,sound ,the term ,prince ,william ,sound means all ,state and ,federal waters within ,prince ,william ,sound1 ,alaska1 including the approach to ,hinchenbrook ,entrance out to1 and encompassing1 ,seal ,rocks4 7,f7 ,southeast ,alaska ,the term ,southeast ,alaska means the area along the coast of the ,state of ,alaska from latitude #eddj'jj0 ,n to #fjah'bd0 ,n4 7#f7 ,sunset ,the authorities under this section shall expire on ,january #a1 #bjbg4 7b7 ,load lines ,section #aacbe7;a7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #djie7 is amended by striking #c and inserting #e4 ,c ,matters involving uncrewed systems #bca4 ,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 #ae 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 uncrewed 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 #bcb4 ,pilot program for governance and oversight of small uncrewed maritime systems 7a7 ,limitation ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 for the period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act and ending on the date that is #b years after such date of enactment1 small uncrewed maritime systems owned1 operated1 or chartered by the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 or that are performing specified oceanographic surveys on behalf of and pursuant to a contract or other written agreement with the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 shall not be subject to any vessel inspection1 design1 operations1 navigation1 credentialing1 or training requirement1 law1 or regulation1 that the ,assistant ,administrator of the ,office of ,marine and ,aviation ,operations of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration determines will harm real-time operational extreme weather oceanographic and atmospheric data collection and predictions4 7b7 ,other authority ,nothing in this section shall limit the authority of the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 acting through the ,commandant1 if there is an immediate safety or security concern regarding small uncrewed maritime systems4 #bcc4 ,coast ,guard training course 7a7 ,in general ,for the period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act and ending on the date that is #c years after such date of enactment1 the ,commandant1 or such other individual or organization as the ,commandant considers appropriate1 shall develop a training course on small uncrewed maritime systems and offer such training course at least once each year for ,coast ,guard personnel working with or regulating small uncrewed maritime systems4 7b7 ,course subject matter ,the training course developed under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 provide an overview and introduction to small uncrewed maritime systems1 including examples of those used by the ,federal ,government1 in academic settings1 and in commercial sectors2 7#b7 address the benefits and disadvantages of use of small uncrewed maritime systems2 7#c7 address safe navigation of small uncrewed maritime systems1 including measures to ensure collision avoidance2 7#d7 address the ability of small uncrewed maritime systems to communicate with and alert other vessels in the vicinity2 7#e7 address the ability of small uncrewed maritime systems to respond to system alarms and failures to ensure control commensurate with the risk posed by the systems2 7#f7 provide present and future capabilities of small uncrewed maritime systems2 and 7#g7 provide an overview of the role of the ,international ,maritime ,organization in the governance of small uncrewed maritime systems4 #bcd4 ,,noaa membership on ,autonomous ,vessel ,policy ,council ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant1 with the concurrence of the ,assistant ,administrator of the ,office of ,marine and ,aviation ,operations of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 shall establish the permanent membership of a ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration employee to the ,automated and ,autonomous ,vessel ,policy ,council of the ,coast ,guard4 #bce4 ,technology pilot program ,section #cai7;b77#a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #b or more existing ,coast ,guard small boats deployed at operational units and inserting #b or more ,coast ,guard small boats deployed at operational units and #b or more existing ,coast ,guard small boats4 #bcf4 ,uncrewed systems capabilities report and briefing 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,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 report that outlines a plan for establishing an uncrewed systems capabilities office within the ,coast ,guard responsible for the acquisition and development of uncrewed system and counter-uncrewed system technologies and to expand the capabilities of the ,coast ,guard with respect to such technologies4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a management strategy for the acquisition1 development1 and deployment of uncrewed system and counter-uncrewed system technologies4 7,b7 ,a service-wide coordination strategy to synchronize and integrate efforts across the ,coast ,guard in order to-- 7i7 support the primary duties of the ,coast ,guard pursuant to section #ajb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7ii7 pursue expanded research1 development1 testing1 and evaluation opportunities and funding to expand and accelerate identification and transition of uncrewed system and counter-uncrewed system technologies4 7,c7 ,the identification of contracting and acquisition authorities needed to expedite the development and deployment of uncrewed system and counter-uncrewed system technologies4 7,d7 ,a detailed list of commercially available uncrewed system and counter-uncrewed 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 ,defense and other relevant agencies to identify common requirements and opportunities to partner in acquiring1 contracting1 and sustaining uncrewed system and counter-uncrewed system capabilities4 7,f7 ,opportunities to obtain and share uncrewed system data from government and commercial sources to improve maritime domain awareness4 7,g7 ,the development of a concept of operations for a data system that supports and integrates uncrewed system and counter-uncrewed 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 7b7 ,briefings ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for a period of #c years1 the ,commandant1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 the ,executive ,director of the ,office of ,naval ,research1 the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation1 and the ,director of the ,white ,house ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy1 shall brief the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 on the future operation and governance of small uncrewed maritime systems4 #bcg4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,counter-uncrewed system ,the term counter-uncrewed system means a system or device capable of lawfully and safely disabling1 disrupting1 or seizing control of an uncrewed system1 including a counter-,,uas system 7as such term is defined in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code74 7#b7 ,small uncrewed maritime systems ,the term small uncrewed maritime systems means unmanned maritime systems 7as defined in section #b of the ,,cenote ,act of #bjah 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #daja771 that-- 7,a7 are not greater than #ce feet overall in length2 7,b7 are operated remotely or autonomously2 and 7,c7 exclusively perform oceanographic surveys or scientific research4 7#c7 ,uncrewed system ,the term uncrewed system means an uncrewed surface1 undersea1 or aircraft and associated elements 7including communication links and the components that control the uncrewed 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 ,d ,other matters #bda4 ,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 and inserting ,an2 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 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b7 by inserting on board a covered vessel before the semicolon2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#c7 by inserting while on board a covered vessel after such individual4 #bdb4 ,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 ,unless otherwise prohibited by law1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall1 upon request by any ,state1 the ,district of ,columbia1 any ,indian ,tribe1 or any territory of the ,united ,states1 provide all data possessed by the ,coast ,guard 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 ,regulations1 as in effect on the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe pertaining to-- 7#a7 challenge water 7as defined in section #afb4jfj-c of title #df1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as in effect on the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe7 quality characteristics2 7#b7 post-treatment water quality characteristics2 7#c7 challenge water 7as defined in section #afb4jfj-c of title #df1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as in effect on the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe7 biologic organism concentrations data2 and 7#d7 post-treatment water biologic organism concentrations data4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents for 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 #bdc4 ,clarification of authorities 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 ,,nepa compliance ,section #e of the ,deepwater ,port ,act of #aigd 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #aejd7 is amended by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting the following3 7f7 ,,nepa compliance 7#a7 ,definition of lead agency ,in this subsection1 the term lead agency has the meaning given the term in section #aaa of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dccf;e74 7#b7 ,lead agency 7,a7 ,in general ,for all applications1 the ,maritime ,administration shall be the ,federal lead agency for purposes of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7,b7 ,effect of compliance ,compliance with the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 in accordance with subparagraph 7,a7 shall fulfill the requirement of the ,federal lead agency in carrying out the responsibilities under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 pursuant to this ,act4 4 7c7 ,regulations 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah 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 of ,transportation 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 seq47 or any other law4 7e7 ,applications ,nothing in this section1 or the amendments made by this section1 shall apply to any application submitted before the date of enactment of this ,act4 #bdd4 ,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 #bde4 ,amendments to passenger vessel security and safety requirements 7a7 ,maintenance of supplies that prevent sexually transmitted diseases ,section #cejg7;d77#a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 7taking into consideration the length of the voyage and the number of passengers and crewmembers that the vessel can accommodate7 after a sexual assault4 7b7 ,crew access to passenger staterooms2 procedures and restrictions ,section #cejg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking and at the end2 and 7ii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following3 7,c7 a system that electronically records the date1 time1 and identity of each crew member accessing each passenger stateroom2 and 2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ensure that the procedures and restrictions are-- 7,a7 fully and properly implemented2 7,b7 reviewed annually2 and 7,c7 updated as necessary4 4 #bdf4 ,cyber-incident training ,section #gjajc7;c7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 ,the ,secretary may conduct no-notice exercises in ,captain of the ,port ,zones 7as described in part #c of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations as in effect on the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe7 involving a facility or vessel required to maintain a security plan under this subsection4 4 #bdg4 ,extension of pilot program to establish a cetacean desk for ,puget ,sound region ,section #aacjd7;a77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,reauthorization ,act of #bjbb 7division ,k of ,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #acij note7 is amended by striking #d years and inserting #f years4 #bdh4 ,suspension of enforcement of use of devices broadcasting on ,,ais for purposes of marking fishing gear ,section #aacbj of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #djib7 is amended by striking during the period and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting until ,december #ca1 #bjbi44 #bdi4 ,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 #bej4 ,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 7#d7 ,native ,hawaiian organization ,the term ,native ,hawaiian organization has the meaning given such term in section #fbjg of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag7 except the term includes the ,department of ,hawaiian ,home ,lands and the ,office of ,hawaiian ,affairs4 #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 7#c7 ,limitation ,the ,commandant shall not assess a penalty if the ,commandant determines the vessel was abandoned due to major extenuating circumstances of the owner or operator of the vessel1 including long term medical incapacitation of the owner or operator4 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 the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe1 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 ,native ,hawaiian organization1 or person may report a covered vessel that may be abandoned to the ,commandant for potential inclusion in the inventory established under subsection 7a72 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 7e7 ,clarification ,except in a response action carried out under section #caa7;j7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7 or in the case of imminent threat to life and safety1 the ,commandant shall not be responsible for removing any covered vessels listed on the inventory established and maintained under subsection 7a74 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--,non-,barge ,vessels#dgaj4 ,definitions4#dgaa4 ,abandonment of vessels prohibited4#dgab4 ,inventory of abandoned vessels4 4 ,,iii ,oil pollution response #cja4 ,salvage and marine firefighting response capability 7a7 ,salvage and marine firefighting response capability ,section #caa7;j7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7;j77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#aj7 ,salvage and marine firefighting response capability 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,president1 acting through the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating unless otherwise delegated by the ,president1 may require-- 7i7 periodic inspection of vessels and salvage equipment1 firefighting equipment1 and other major marine casualty response equipment on or associated with vessels2 7ii7 periodic verification of capabilities to appropriately1 and in a timely manner1 respond to a marine casualty1 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 marine casualty response capabilities1 as determined appropriate by the ,president2 and 7iii7 carrying of appropriate response equipment for responding to a marine casualty that employs the best technology economically feasible and that is compatible with the safe operation of the vessel4 7,b7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,marine casualty ,the term marine casualty means a marine casualty that is required to be reported pursuant to paragraph 7#c71 7#d71 or 7#e7 of section #faja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7ii7 ,salvage equipment ,the term salvage equipment means any equipment that is capable of being used to assist a vessel in potential or actual danger in order to prevent loss of life1 damage or destruction of the vessel or its cargo1 or release of its contents into the marine environment4 4 7b7 ,report to ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj 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-- 7,a7 the state of marine firefighting authorities1 jurisdiction1 and plan review2 and 7,b7 other considerations with respect to fires at waterfront facilities 7including vessel fires7 and vessel fires on the navigable waters 7as such term is defined in section #ejb of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acfb774 7#b7 ,contents ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall-- 7,a7 examine-- 7i7 collaboration among ,federal and non-,federal entities for purposes of reducing the risks to local communities of fires described in paragraph 7#a72 7ii7 the prevalence and frequency of such fires2 and 7iii7 the extent to which firefighters and marine firefighters are aware of the dangers of lithium-ion battery fires1 including lithium-ion batteries used for vehicles1 and how to respond to such fires2 7,b7 review methods of documenting and sharing best practices throughout the maritime community for responding to vessel fires2 and 7,c7 make recommendations for-- 7i7 preparing for1 responding to1 and training for such fires2 7ii7 clarifying roles and responsibilities of ,federal and non-,federal entities in preparing for1 responding to1 and training for such fires2 and 7iii7 other topics for consideration4 #cjb4 ,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 #cjc4 ,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 #cjd4 ,online incident reporting system 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,national ,response ,center shall submit to ,congress a plan to design1 fund1 and staff the ,national ,response ,center to develop and maintain a web-based application by which the ,national ,response ,center may receive notifications of oil discharges or releases of hazardous substances4 7b7 ,development of application ,not later than #b years after the date on which the plan is submitted under subsection 7a71 the ,national ,response ,center shall-- 7#a7 complete development of the application described in such subsection2 and 7#b7 allow notifications described in such subsection that are required under ,federal law or regulation to be made online using such application4 7c7 ,use of application ,in carrying out subsection 7b71 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 #cje4 ,investment of ,exxon ,valdez oil spill court recovery in high yield investments and marine research ,section #cej of ,public ,law #ajf-aac 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #adgd;b note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#e72 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 7#f71 and 7#g7 as subsections 7c71 7d71 7e71 7f71 and 7g71 respectively1 and indenting the subsections appropriately2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking 7#a7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law and subject to the provisions of paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#g7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,consent decree ,the term ,consent ,decree means the consent decree issued in ,united ,states v4 ,exxon ,corporation1 et al4 7,no4 ,a#ia-jhb ,,civ7 and ,state of ,alaska v4 ,exxon ,corporation1 et al4 7,no4 ,a#ia-jhc ,,civ74 7#b7 ,fund ,the term ,fund means the ,natural ,resource ,damage ,assessment and ,restoration ,fund established pursuant to title ,i of the ,department of the ,interior and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #aiib 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #adgd;b74 7#c7 ,outside account ,the term outside account means any account outside the ,united ,states ,treasury4 7#d7 ,trustee ,the term ,trustee means a ,federal or ,state natural resource trustee for the ,exxon ,valdez oil spill4 7b7 ,deposits 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law and subject to subsection 7g7 2 7#d7 in subsection 7b77#a7 7as so designated7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 by striking issued in ,united ,states v4 ,exxon ,corporation1 et al4 7,no4 ,a#ia-jhb ,,civ7 and ,state of ,alaska v4 ,exxon ,corporation1 et al4 7,no4 ,a#ia-jhc ,,civ7 7hereafter referred to as the ,consent ,decree712 7,b7 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 the ,fund2 7,b7 an outside account2 or 2 and 7,c7 in the undesignated matter following subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 by striking the ,federal and ,state natural resource trustees for the ,exxon ,valdez oil spill 7trustees7 and inserting the ,trustees2 and 7ii7 by striking ,any funds and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,requirement for deposits in outside accounts ,any funds 2 7#e7 in subsection 7c7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#b77 by striking 7c7 ,joint and inserting the following3 7c7 ,transfers ,any joint 2 7#f7 in subsection 7d7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#b77 by striking 7d7 ,the transfer and inserting the following3 7d7 ,no effect on jurisdiction ,the transfer 2 7#g7 in subsection 7e7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#b77-- 7,a7 by striking 7e7 ,nothing herein shall affect and inserting the following3 7e7 ,effect on other law ,nothing in this section affects 2 and 7,b7 by striking trustees and inserting ,trustees2 7#h7 in subsection 7f7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#b77-- 7,a7 by striking 7f7 ,the ,federal trustees and the ,state trustees and inserting the following3 7f7 ,grants ,the ,trustees 2 and 7,b7 by striking this program and inserting this section1 prioritizing the issuance of grants to facilitate habitat protection and habitat restoration programs2 and 7#i7 in subsection 7g7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#b77-- 7,a7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,upon the expiration of the authorities granted in this section all and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,return of funds ,on expiration of the authority provided in this section1 all 2 and 7,b7 by striking 7g7 ,the authority and inserting the following3 7g7 ,expiration 7#a7 ,in general ,the authority 4 ,,iv ,sexual assault and sexual harassment response #dja4 ,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 actions2 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 #djb4 ,comprehensive policy and procedures on retention and access to evidence and records relating to sexual misconduct and other misconduct 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #i of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #iee4 ,comprehensive policy and procedures on retention and access to evidence and records relating to sexual misconduct and other misconduct 7a7 ,issuance of policy ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,office of the ,inspector ,general of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating and the ,office of the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense1 shall issue a comprehensive policy for the ,coast ,guard on the retention of and access to evidence and records relating to covered misconduct involving members of the ,coast ,guard4 7b7 ,objectives ,the comprehensive policy required by subsection 7a7 shall revise existing policies and procedures1 including systems of records1 as necessary to ensure preservation of such evidence and records for periods sufficient-- 7#a7 to ensure that members of the ,coast ,guard who were victims of covered misconduct are able to pursue claims for veterans benefits2 7#b7 to support administrative processes1 criminal proceedings1 and civil litigation conducted by military or civil authorities2 and 7#c7 for such other purposes relating to the documentation of an incident of covered misconduct in the ,coast ,guard as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7c7 ,elements 7#a7 ,in general ,in developing the comprehensive policy required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 identify records relating to an incident of covered misconduct that shall be retained2 7,b7 with respect to records relating to covered misconduct involving members of the ,coast ,guard that are not records of the ,coast ,guard1 identify such records known to or in the possession of the ,coast ,guard1 and set forth procedures for ,coast ,guard coordination with the custodian of such records for proper retention of the records2 7,c7 set forth criteria for the collection and retention of records relating to covered misconduct involving members of the ,coast ,guard2 7,d7 identify physical evidence and nondocumentary forms of evidence relating to covered misconduct that shall be retained2 7,e7 set forth the period for which evidence and records relating to covered misconduct involving members of the ,coast ,guard1 including ,coast ,guard ,form #fjie1 shall be retained1 except that-- 7i7 any physical or forensic evidence relating to rape or sexual assault1 as described in sections #ibj7;a7 and #ibj7;b7 of title #aj 7articles #abj7;a7 and #abj7;b7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 shall be retained not less than #ej years1 and for other covered misconduct not less than the statute of limitations of the alleged offense under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice2 and 7ii7 documentary evidence relating to rape or sexual assault1 as described in sections #ibj7;a7 and #ibj7;b7 of title #aj 7articles #abj7;a7 and #abj7;b7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 shall be retained not less than #ej years2 7,f7 consider locations in which such records shall be stored2 7,g7 identify media and methods that may be used to preserve and ensure access to such records1 including electronic systems of records2 7,h7 ensure the protection of privacy of-- 7i7 individuals named in records and status of records under section #eeb of title #e 7commonly referred to as the ,freedom of ,information ,act7 and section #eeb;a of title #e 7commonly referred to as the ,privacy ,act72 and 7ii7 individuals named in restricted reporting cases2 7,i7 designate the #a or more positions within the ,coast ,guard that shall have the responsibility for such record retention by the ,coast ,guard2 7,j7 require education and training for members and civilian employees of the ,coast ,guard on record retention requirements under this section2 7,k7 set forth criteria for access to such records relating to covered misconduct involving members of the ,coast ,guard1 including whether the consent of the victim should be required1 by-- 7i7 victims of covered misconduct2 7ii7 law enforcement authorities2 7iii7 the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs2 and 7iv7 other individuals and entities1 including alleged assailants2 7,l7 require uniform collection of data on-- 7i7 the incidence of covered misconduct in the ,coast ,guard2 and 7ii7 disciplinary actions taken in substantiated cases of covered misconduct in the ,coast ,guard2 and 7,m7 set forth standards for communications with1 and notifications to1 victims1 consistent with-- 7i7 the requirements of any applicable ,department of ,defense policy2 and 7ii7 to the extent practicable1 any applicable policy of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating4 7#b7 ,retention of certain forms and evidence in connection with restricted reports and unrestricted reports of sexual assault involving members of the ,coast ,guard 7,a7 ,in general ,the comprehensive policy required by subsection 7a7 shall require all unique or original copies of ,coast ,guard ,form #fjie filed in connection with a restricted or unrestricted report on an alleged incident of rape or sexual assault1 as described in sections #ibj7;a7 and #ibj7;b7 of title #aj 7articles #abj7;a7 and #abj7;b7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 involving a member of the ,coast ,guard to be retained for the longer of-- 7i7 #ej years commencing on the date of signature of the covered person on ,coast ,guard ,form #fjie2 or 7ii7 the time provided for the retention of such form in connection with unrestricted and restricted reports on incidents of sexual assault involving members of the ,coast ,guard under ,coast ,guard policy4 7,b7 ,protection of confidentiality ,any ,coast ,guard form retained under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be retained in a manner that protects the confidentiality of the member of the ,coast ,guard concerned in accordance with ,coast ,guard policy4 7#c7 ,retention of case notes in investigations of covered misconduct involving members of the ,coast ,guard 7,a7 ,required retention of all investigative records ,the comprehensive policy required by subsection 7a7 shall require1 for all criminal investigations relating to an alleged incident of covered misconduct involving a member of the ,coast ,guard1 the retention of all elements of the case file4 7,b7 ,elements ,the elements of the case file to be retained under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include1 at a minimum-- 7i7 the case activity record2 7ii7 the case review record2 7iii7 investigative plans2 and 7iv7 all case notes made by any investigating agent4 7,c7 ,retention period ,all elements of the case file shall be retained for not less than #ej years for cases involving rape or sexual assault1 as described in sections #ibj7;a7 and #ibj7;b7 of title #aj 7articles #abj7;a7 and #abj7;b7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 and not less than the statute of limitations of the alleged offense under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice for other covered misconduct1 and no element of any such case file may be destroyed until the expiration of such period4 7#d7 ,return of personal property upon completion of related proceedings in unrestricted reporting cases ,notwithstanding the records and evidence retention requirements described in paragraphs 7#a77;,e7 and 7#b71 personal property retained as evidence in connection with an incident of rape or sexual assault1 as described in sections #ibj7;a7 and #ibj7;b7 of title #aj 7articles #abj7;a7 and #abj7;b7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 involving a member of the ,coast ,guard may be returned to the rightful owner of such property after the conclusion of all legal1 adverse action1 and administrative proceedings related to such incident1 as determined by the ,commandant4 7#e7 ,return of personal property in restricted reporting cases 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall prescribe procedures under which a victim who files a restricted report of an incident of sexual assault may request1 at any time1 the return of any personal property of the victim obtained as part of the sexual assault forensic examination4 7,b7 ,requirements ,the procedures required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall ensure that-- 7i7 a request by a victim for the return of personal property described under subparagraph 7,a7 may be made on a confidential basis and without affecting the restricted nature of the restricted report2 and 7ii7 at the time of the filing of the restricted report1 a ,special ,victims' ,counsel1 ,sexual ,assault ,response ,coordinator1 or ,sexual ,assault ,prevention and ,response ,victim ,advocate-- 7,i7 informs the victim that the victim may request the return of personal property as described in such subparagraph2 and 7,,ii7 advises the victim that such a request for the return of personal property may negatively impact a subsequent case adjudication if the victim later decides to convert the restricted report to an unrestricted report4 7,c7 ,rule of construction ,except with respect to personal property returned to a victim under this paragraph1 nothing in this paragraph may be construed to affect the requirement to retain a sexual assault forensic examination kit for the period specified in paragraph 7#b74 7#f7 ,victim access to records ,with respect to victim access to records after all final disposition actions and any appeals have been completed1 as applicable1 the comprehensive policy required by subsection 7a7 shall provide that1 to the maximum extent practicable1 and in such a manner that will not jeopardize an active investigation or an active case-- 7,a7 a victim of covered misconduct in a case in which either the victim or alleged perpetrator is a covered person shall have access to all records that are directly related to the victim's case1 or related to the victim themselves1 in accordance with the policy issued under subsection 7a7 and subject to required protections under sections #eeb and #eeb;a of title #e2 7,b7 a victim of covered misconduct who requests access to records under section #eeb or #eeb;a of title #e concerning the victim's case shall be determined to have a compelling need1 and the records request shall be processed under expedited processing procedures1 if in the request for such records the victim indicates that the records concerned are related to the covered misconduct case2 7,c7 in applying sections #eeb and #eeb;a of title #e to the redaction of information related to a records request by a victim of covered misconduct made under such sections after all final disposition actions and any appeals have been completed-- 7i7 any such redaction shall be applied to the minimum extent possible so as to ensure the provision of the maximum amount of unredacted information to the victim that is permissible by law2 and 7ii7 any such redaction shall not be applied to-- 7,i7 receipt by the victim of the victim's own statement2 or 7,,ii7 the victim's information from an investigation2 and 7,d7 in the case of such a records request for which the timelines for expedited processing are not met1 the ,commandant shall provide to the ,secretary1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing that explains the reasons for the denial or the delay in processing1 as applicable4 7d7 ,definition of covered person ,in this section1 the term covered person includes-- 7#a7 a member of the ,coast ,guard on active duty2 7#b7 a member of the ,coast ,guard ,reserve with respect to crimes investigated by or reported to the ,secretary on any date on which such member is in a military status under section #hjb of title #aj 7article #b of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice72 7#c7 a former member of the ,coast ,guard with respect to crimes investigated by or reported to the ,secretary2 and 7#d7 in the case of an investigation of covered misconduct conducted by1 or an incident of covered misconduct reported to1 the ,coast ,guard involving a civilian employee of the ,coast ,guard1 any such civilian employee of the ,coast ,guard4 7e7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section authorizes or requires1 or shall be construed to authorize or require1 the discovery1 inspection1 or production of reports1 memoranda1 or other internal documents or work product generated by counsel1 an attorney for the ,government1 or their assistants or representatives4 4 7b7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #i of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ief4 ,requirement to maintain certain records 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall maintain all work product related to 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 an offense against chapter #dg of title #aj4 7b7 ,record retention period ,work product documents and the case action summary described in subsection 7c7 shall be maintained for a period of not less than #g years from the date of the disposition decision4 7c7 ,case action summary ,upon a final disposition action for cases described in subsection 7a71 except for offenses of wrongful use or possession of a controlled substance under section #iab;a of title #aj 7article #aab;a of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 where the member accused is an officer of pay grade ,o-#d and below or an enlisted member of pay grade ,e-#g and below1 a convening authority shall sign a case action summary that includes the following3 7#a7 ,the disposition actions4 7#b7 ,the name and command of the referral authority4 7#c7 ,records documenting when a referral authority consulted with a staff judge advocate or special trial counsel1 as applicable1 before a disposition action was taken1 to include the recommendation of the staff judge advocate or special trial counsel4 7#d7 ,a reference section listing the materials reviewed in making a disposition decision4 7#e7 ,the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service report of investigation4 7#f7 ,the completed ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service report of adjudication included as an enclosure4 7d7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term work product includes-- 7#a7 a prosecution memorandum2 7#b7 emails1 notes1 and other correspondence related to a disposition decision2 and 7#c7 the contents described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f7 of subsection 7c74 7e7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section authorizes or requires1 or shall be construed to authorize or require1 the discovery1 inspection1 or production of reports1 memoranda1 or other internal documents or work product generated by counsel1 an attorney for the ,government1 or their assistants or representatives4 4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #i of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,sec4 #iee4 ,comprehensive policy and procedures on retention and access to evidence and records relating to sexual misconduct and other misconduct4,sec4 #ief4 ,requirement to maintain certain records4 4 #djc4 ,consideration of request for transfer of a cadet at the ,coast ,guard ,academy who is the victim of a sexual assault or related offense ,section #aijb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,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 another military service academy or to enroll in a ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program affiliated with another institution of higher education4 7#b7 ,regulations ,the ,commandant1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall establish policies to carry out this subsection that-- 7,a7 provide that the ,superintendent shall 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 who alleges an offense referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is processed as expeditiously as practicable through the chain of command for review and action by the ,superintendent2 7,b7 direct the ,superintendent1 in coordination with the ,superintendent of the military service academy to which the cadet requests to transfer-- 7i7 to take action 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 7iii7 upon approval of such request for transfer1 to take all necessary and appropriate action to effectuate the transfer of the cadet to the military service academy concerned as expeditiously as possible1 subject to the considerations described in clause 7iv72 and 7iv7 in determining the transfer date of the cadet to the military service academy concerned1 to take into account-- 7,i7 the preferences of the cadet1 including any preference to delay transfer until the completion of any academic course in which the cadet is enrolled at the time of the request for transfer2 and 7,,ii7 the well-being of the cadet2 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 take action 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 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 possible1 subject to the considerations described in clause 7iv72 and 7iv7 in determining the transfer date of the cadet to the institution of higher education to which the cadet wishes to transfer1 to take into account-- 7,i7 the preferences of the cadet1 including any preference to delay transfer until the completion of any academic course in which the cadet is enrolled at the time of the request for transfer2 and 7,,ii7 the well-being of the cadet4 7#c7 ,review ,if the ,superintendent denies a request for transfer under this subsection1 the cadet may request review of the denial by the ,secretary1 who shall take action on such request for review not later than #gb hours after receipt of such request4 7#d7 ,confidentiality ,the ,secretary 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 ,effect of other law ,a cadet who transfers under this subsection may retain the cadet's appointment to the ,coast ,guard ,academy or may be appointed to the military service academy to which the cadet transfers without regard to the limitations and requirements set forth in sections #gddb1 #hded1 and #iddb of title #aj4 7#f7 ,commission as officer in the ,coast ,guard 7,a7 ,in general ,upon graduation1 a graduate of the ,united ,states ,military ,academy1 the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy1 or the ,united ,states ,naval ,academy who transferred to that academy under this subsection 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 ,academy1 as set forth in section #baja of this title4 7,b7 ,commission as officer in other armed force 7i7 ,in general ,a cadet who transfers under this subsection to the ,united ,states ,military ,academy1 the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy1 or the ,united ,states ,naval ,academy and indicates a preference pursuant to clause 7ii7 may be appointed as a commissioned officer in an armed force associated with the academy from which the cadet graduated4 7ii7 ,statement of preference ,a cadet seeking appointment as a commissioned officer in an armed force associated with the academy from which the cadet graduated under clause 7i7 shall1 before graduating from that academy1 indicate to the ,commandant that the cadet has a preference for appointment to that armed force4 7iii7 ,consideration by ,coast ,guard ,the ,commandant shall consider a preference of a cadet indicated pursuant to clause 7ii71 but may require the cadet to serve as a permanent commissioned officer in the ,regular ,coast ,guard instead of being appointed as a commissioned officer in an armed force associated with the academy from which the cadet graduated4 7iv7 ,treatment of service agreement ,with respect to a service agreement entered into under section #aibe of this title by a cadet who transfers under this subsection to the ,united ,states ,military ,academy1 the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy1 or the ,united ,states ,naval ,academy and is appointed as a commissioned officer in an armed force associated with that academy1 the service obligation undertaken under such agreement shall be considered to be satisfied upon the completion of #e years of active duty service in the service of such armed force4 7,c7 ,senior reserve officers' training corps program ,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 ,guard1 as set forth in section #cgch;a of this title4 4 #djd4 ,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 sentence 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 this section4 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 this section2 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 this section 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 this section1 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 this section1 or the officers on the4 #dje4 ,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 #aiji4 ,safe-to-,report policy for ,coast ,guard 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe1 the ,commandant shall1 in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 establish and maintain a 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 ,guard71 cadets at the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 and any other individual undergoing training at an accession point of the ,coast ,guard4 7b7 ,safe-to-,report policy ,the safe-to-report policy described in this subsection is a policy that-- 7#a7 prescribes the handling of minor collateral misconduct1 involving a member of the ,coast ,guard who is the alleged victim or reporting witness of a sexual assault2 and 7#b7 applies to all such individuals1 regardless of-- 7,a7 to whom the victim makes the allegation or who receives the victim's report of sexual assault2 or 7,b7 whether the report1 investigation1 or prosecution is handled by military or civilian authorities4 7c7 ,mitigating and aggravating circumstances ,in issuing the policy under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant 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 the policy under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant shall develop and implement a process to anonymously track incidents of minor collateral misconduct that are subject to the safe-to-report policy4 7e7 ,minor collateral misconduct defined ,in this section1 the term minor collateral misconduct means any minor misconduct that is potentially 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 allegation of 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 policy 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 #aijh 7as added by this ,act7 the following3 #aiji4 ,safe-to-,report policy for ,coast ,guard4 4 #djf4 ,modification of reporting requirements on covered misconduct in ,coast ,guard 7a7 ,assessment of policy on covered misconduct ,section #aijb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading by striking ,policy on sexual harassment and sexual violence and inserting ,academy policy and report on covered misconduct2 and 7#b7 by striking subsections 7c7 through 7e7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall direct the ,superintendent of the ,coast ,guard ,academy to conduct at the ,coast ,guard ,academy during each ,academy program year an assessment to determine the effectiveness of the policies of the ,academy with respect to covered misconduct involving cadets or other military or civilian personnel of the ,academy4 7#b7 ,biennial survey ,for the assessment at the ,academy under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to an ,academy program year that begins in an odd-numbered calendar year1 the ,superintendent shall conduct a survey of cadets and other military and civilian personnel of the ,academy-- 7,a7 to measure the incidence1 during such program year-- 7i7 of covered misconduct events1 on or off the ,academy campus1 that have been reported to an official of the ,academy2 7ii7 of covered misconduct events1 on or off the ,academy campus1 that have not been reported to an official of the ,academy2 and 7iii7 of retaliation related to a report of a covered misconduct event1 on or off the ,academy campus2 and 7,b7 to assess the perceptions of the cadets and other military and civilian personnel of the ,academy with respect to-- 7i7 the ,academy's policies1 training1 and procedures on covered misconduct involving cadets and other military and civilian personnel of the ,academy2 7ii7 the enforcement of such policies2 7iii7 the incidence of covered misconduct involving cadets and other military and civilian personnel of the ,academy2 and 7iv7 any other issues relating to covered misconduct involving cadets and other military and civilian personnel of the ,academy4 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not earlier than #a year after the date of the enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe1 and each ,march #a thereafter through ,march #a1 #bjca1 the ,commandant shall direct the ,superintendent to submit to the ,commandant a report on incidents of covered misconduct and retaliation for reporting of covered misconduct involving cadets or other military and civilian personnel of the ,academy4 7#b7 ,elements 7,a7 ,in general ,each report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7i7 ,information and data on all incidents of covered misconduct and retaliation described in paragraph 7#a7 reported to the ,superintendent or any other official of the ,academy during the preceding ,academy program year 7referred to in this subsection as a reported incident71 7ii7 ,the number of reported incidents committed against a cadet or any other military or civilian personnel of the ,academy4 7iii7 ,the number of reported incidents committed by a cadet or any other military or civilian personnel of the ,academy4 7iv7 ,information on reported incidents1 in accordance with the policy prescribed under section #edi;,g7b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aefa note71 to the maximum extent practicable4 7v7 ,the number of reported incidents that were entered into the ,catch a ,serial ,offender system1 including the number of such incidents that resulted in the identification of a potential or confirmed match4 7vi7 ,the number of reported incidents that were substantiated 7referred to in this subsection as a substantiated reported incident74 7vii7 ,a synopsis of each substantiated reported incident that includes-- 7,i7 a brief description of the nature of the incident2 7,,ii7 whether the accused cadet or other military or civilian personnel of the ,academy had previously been convicted of sexual assault2 and 7,,iii7 whether alcohol or other controlled or prohibited substances were involved in the incident1 and a description of the involvement4 7viii7 ,the type of case disposition associated with each substantiated reported incident1 such as-- 7,i7 conviction and sentence by court-martial1 including charges and specifications for which convicted2 7,,ii7 acquittal of all charges at court-martial2 7,,iii7 as appropriate1 imposition of a nonjudicial punishment under section #hae of title #aj 7article #ae of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice72 7,,iv7 as appropriate1 administrative action taken1 including a description of each type of such action imposed2 7,v7 dismissal of all charges1 including a description of each reason for dismissal and the stage at which dismissal occurred2 and 7,,vi7 whether the accused cadet or other military or civilian personnel of the ,academy was administratively separated or1 in the case of an officer1 allowed to resign in lieu of court martial1 and the characterization 7honorable1 general1 or other than honorable7 of the service of the military member upon separation or resignation4 7ix7 ,with respect to any incident of covered misconduct involving cadets or other military and civilian personnel of the ,academy reported to the ,superintendent or any other official of the ,academy during the preceding ,academy program year that involves a report of retaliation relating to the incident-- 7,i7 a narrative description of the retaliation claim2 7,,ii7 the nature of the relationship between the complainant and the individual accused of committing the retaliation2 and 7,,iii7 the nature of the relationship between the individual accused of committing the covered misconduct and the individual accused of committing the retaliation4 7x7 ,with respect to any investigation of a reported incident-- 7,i7 whether the investigation is in open or completed status2 7,,ii7 an identification of the investigating entity2 7,,iii7 whether a referral has been made to outside law enforcement entities2 7,,iv7 in the case of an investigation that is complete1 a description of the results of such an investigation and information with respect to whether the results of the investigation were provided to the complainant2 and 7,v7 whether the investigation substantiated an offense under chapter #dg of title #aj 7the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 7,b7 ,format ,with respect to the information and data required under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,commandant shall report such information and data separately for each type of covered misconduct offense1 and shall not aggregate the information and data for multiple types of covered misconduct offenses4 7#c7 ,trends ,subject to subsection 7f71 beginning on the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe1 each report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include an analysis of trends in incidents described in paragraph 7#a71 as applicable1 since the date of the enactment of the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-bac74 7#d7 ,response ,each report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 for the preceding ,academy program year1 a description of the policies1 procedures1 processes1 initiatives1 investigations 7including overarching investigations71 research1 or studies implemented by the ,commandant in response to any incident described in paragraph 7#a7 involving a cadet or any other military or civilian personnel of the ,academy4 7#e7 ,plan ,each report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include a plan for actions to be taken during the year following the ,academy program year covered by the report to enhance the prevention of and response to incidents of covered misconduct and retaliation for reporting of covered misconduct involving cadets or other military or civilian personnel of the ,academy4 7#f7 ,covered misconduct prevention and response activities ,each report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include an assessment of the adequacy of covered misconduct prevention and response carried out by the ,academy during the preceding ,academy program year4 7#g7 ,contributing factors ,each report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 for incidents of covered misconduct and retaliation for reporting of covered misconduct involving cadets or other military or civilian personnel of the ,academy-- 7,a7 an analysis of the factors that may have contributed to such incidents2 7,b7 an assessment of the role of such factors in contributing to such incidents during such ,academy program year2 and 7,c7 recommendations for mechanisms to eliminate or reduce such contributing factors4 7#h7 ,biennial survey ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 for an ,academy program year that begins in an odd-numbered calendar year shall include the results of the survey conducted under subsection 7c77#b7 in such ,academy program year4 7#i7 ,focus groups ,for each ,academy program year with respect to which the ,superintendent is not required to conduct a survey at the ,academy under subsection 7c77#b71 the ,commandant shall require focus groups to be conducted at the ,academy for the purpose of ascertaining information relating to covered misconduct issues at the ,academy4 7#aj7 ,submission of report2 briefing 7,a7 ,submission ,not later than #bgj days after the date on which the ,commandant receives a report from the ,superintendent under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 as an enclosure or appendix to the report required by section #eaab-- 7i7 the report of the ,superintendent2 7ii7 the comments of the ,commandant with respect to the report2 and 7iii7 relevant information gathered during a focus group under subparagraph 7,a7 during the ,academy program year covered by the report1 as applicable4 7,b7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,commandant submits a report under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,commandant shall provide a briefing on the report submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 to-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7ii7 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7e7 ,victim confidentiality ,to the extent that information collected or reported under the authority of this section1 such information shall be provided in a form that is consistent with applicable privacy protections under ,federal law and does not jeopardize the confidentiality of victims4 7f7 ,continuity of data and reporting ,in carrying out this section1 the ,commandant shall ensure the continuity of data collection and reporting such that the ability to analyze trends is not compromised4 4 7b7 ,covered misconduct in ,coast ,guard ,section #eaab of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #eaab4 ,covered misconduct in ,coast ,guard 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a each year1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on incidents of covered misconduct involving members of the ,coast ,guard1 including recruits and officer candidates1 and claims of retaliation related to the reporting of any such incident4 7b7 ,continuity of data and reporting ,in carrying out this section1 the ,commandant shall ensure the continuity of data collection and reporting such that the ability to analyze trends is not compromised4 7c7 ,contents 7#a7 ,incidents involving members 7,a7 ,information and data 7i7 ,in general ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall include1 for the preceding calendar year1 information and data on-- 7,i7 incidents of covered misconduct2 and 7,,ii7 incidents of retaliation against a member of the ,coast ,guard related to the reporting of covered misconduct1 disaggregated by type of retaliation claim4 7ii7 ,inclusions ,the information and data on the incidents described in clause 7i7 shall include the following3 7,i7 ,all incidents of covered misconduct and retaliation described in clause 7i7 reported to the ,commandant or any other official of the ,coast ,guard during the preceding calendar year 7referred to in this subsection as a reported incident74 7,,ii7 ,the number of reported incidents committed against members of the ,coast ,guard4 7,,iii7 ,the number of reported incidents committed by members of the ,coast ,guard4 7,,iv7 ,information on reported incidents1 in accordance with the policy prescribed under section #edi;,g7b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aefa note71 to the maximum extent practicable4 7,v7 ,the number of reported incidents that were entered into the ,catch a ,serial ,offender system1 including the number of such incidents that resulted in the identification of a potential or confirmed match4 7,,vi7 ,the number of reported incidents that were substantiated 7referred to in this subsection as a substantiated reported incident74 7,,vii7 ,a synopsis of each substantiated reported incident that includes-- 7aa7 a brief description of the nature of the incident2 7bb7 whether the accused member has previously been convicted of sexual assault2 and 7cc7 whether alcohol or other controlled or prohibited substances were involved in the incident1 and a description of the involvement4 7,,viii7 ,the type of case disposition associated with each substantiated reported incident1 such as-- 7aa7 conviction and sentence by court-martial1 including charges and specifications for which convicted2 7bb7 acquittal of all charges at court-martial2 7cc7 as appropriate1 imposition of a nonjudicial punishment under section #hae of title #aj 7article #ae of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice72 7dd7 as appropriate1 administrative action taken1 including a description of each type of such action imposed2 7ee7 dismissal of all charges1 including a description of each reason for dismissal and the stage at which dismissal occurred2 and 7ff7 whether the accused member was administratively separated or1 in the case of an officer1 allowed to resign in lieu of court-martial1 and the characterization 7honorable1 general1 or other than honorable7 of the service of the member upon separation or resignation4 7,,ix7 ,with respect to any incident of covered misconduct reported to the ,commandant or any other official of the ,coast ,guard during the preceding calendar year that involves a report of retaliation relating to the incident-- 7aa7 a narrative description of the retaliation claim2 7bb7 the nature of the relationship between the complainant and the individual accused of committing the retaliation2 and 7cc7 the nature of the relationship between the individual accused of committing the covered misconduct and the individual accused of committing the retaliation4 7,x7 ,the disposition of or action taken by the ,coast ,guard or any other ,federal1 ,state1 local1 or ,tribal entity with respect to a substantiated reported incident4 7,,xi7 ,with respect to any investigation of a reported incident-- 7aa7 the status of the investigation or information relating to any referral to outside law enforcement entities2 7bb7 the official or office of the ,coast ,guard that received the complaint2 7cc7 a description of the results of such an investigation or information with respect to whether the results of the investigation were provided to the complainant2 or 7dd7 whether the investigation substantiated an offense under chapter #dg of title #aj 7the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 7iii7 ,format ,with respect to the information and data required under clause 7i71 the ,commandant shall report such information and data separately for each type of covered misconduct offense1 and shall not aggregate the information and data for multiple types of covered misconduct offenses4 7,b7 ,trends ,subject to subsection 7b71 beginning on the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe1 each report required by subsection 7a7 shall include1 for the preceding calendar year1 an analysis or assessment of trends in the occurrence1 as applicable1 of incidents described in subparagraph 7,a77i71 since the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-bac74 7,c7 ,response ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall include1 for the preceding calendar year1 a description of the policies1 procedures1 processes1 initiatives1 investigations 7including overarching investigations71 research1 or studies implemented by the ,commandant in response to any incident described in subparagraph 7,a77i7 involving a member of the ,coast ,guard4 7,d7 ,plan ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall include a plan for actions to be taken during the year following the year covered by the report to enhance the prevention of and response to incidents described in subparagraph 7,a77i7 involving members of the ,coast ,guard4 7,e7 ,covered misconduct prevention and response activities ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall include an assessment of the adequacy of covered misconduct prevention and response activities related to incidents described in subparagraph 7,a77i7 carried out by the ,coast ,guard during the preceding calendar year4 7,f7 ,contributing factors ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall include1 for incidents described in subparagraph 7,a77i7-- 7i7 an analysis of the factors that may have contributed to such incidents2 7ii7 an assessment of the role of such factors in contributing to such incidents during such year2 and 7iii7 recommendations for mechanisms to eliminate or reduce such contributing factors4 7#b7 ,incidents involving recruits and officer candidates 7,a7 ,information and data 7i7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7b71 each report required under subsection 7a7 shall include1 as a separate appendix or enclosure1 for the preceding calendar year1 information and data on-- 7,i7 incidents of covered misconduct involving a recruit of the ,coast ,guard at ,training ,center ,cape ,may or an officer candidate at the ,coast ,guard ,officer ,candidate ,school2 and 7,,ii7 incidents of retaliation against such a recruit or officer candidate related to the reporting of covered misconduct1 disaggregated by type of retaliation claim4 7ii7 ,inclusions 7,i7 ,in general ,the information and data on the incidents described in clause 7i7 shall include the following3 7aa7 ,all incidents of covered misconduct and retaliation described in clause 7i7 reported to the ,commandant or any other official of the ,coast ,guard during the preceding calendar year 7referred to in this subsection as a reported incident74 7bb7 ,the number of reported incidents committed against recruits and officer candidates described in clause 7i77,i74 7cc7 ,the number of reported incidents committed by such recruits and officer candidates4 7dd7 ,information on reported incidents1 in accordance with the policy prescribed under section #edi;,g7b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aefa note71 to the maximum extent practicable4 7ee7 7,,aa7 ,the number of reported incidents that were entered into the ,catch a ,serial ,offender system4 7,,bb7 ,of such reported incidents entered into such system1 the number that resulted in the identification of a potential or confirmed match4 7ff7 ,the number of reported incidents that were substantiated 7referred to in this subsection as a substantiated reported incident74 7gg7 ,a synopsis of each substantiated reported incident that includes-- 7,,aa7 a brief description of the nature of the incident2 and 7,,bb7 whether alcohol or other controlled or prohibited substances were involved in the incident1 and a description of the involvement4 7hh7 ,the type of case disposition associated with each substantiated reported incident1 such as-- 7,,aa7 conviction and sentence by court-martial1 including charges and specifications for which convicted2 7,,bb7 acquittal of all charges at court-martial2 7,,cc7 as appropriate1 imposition of a nonjudicial punishment under section #hae of title #aj 7article #ae of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice72 7,,dd7 as appropriate1 administrative action taken1 including a description of each type of such action imposed2 7,,ee7 dismissal of all charges1 including a description of each reason for dismissal and the stage at which dismissal occurred2 and 7,,ff7 whether the accused member was administratively separated or1 in the case of an officer1 allowed to resign in lieu of court-martial1 and the characterization 7honorable1 general1 or other than honorable7 of the service of the member upon separation or resignation4 7ii7 ,with respect to any incident of covered misconduct involving recruits or officer candidates reported to the ,commandant or any other official of the ,coast ,guard during the preceding calendar year that involves a report of retaliation relating to the incident-- 7,,aa7 a narrative description of the retaliation claim2 7,,bb7 the nature of the relationship between the complainant and the individual accused of committing the retaliation2 and 7,,cc7 the nature of the relationship between the individual accused of committing the covered misconduct and the individual accused of committing the retaliation4 7jj7 ,the disposition of or action taken by the ,coast ,guard or any other ,federal1 ,state1 local1 or ,tribal entity with respect to a substantiated reported incident4 7kk7 ,with respect to any investigation of a reported incident-- 7,,aa7 the status of the investigation or information relating to any referral to outside law enforcement entities2 7,,bb7 the official or office of the ,coast ,guard that received the complaint2 7,,cc7 a description of the results of such an investigation or information with respect to whether the results of the investigation were provided to the complainant2 or 7,,dd7 whether the investigation substantiated an offense under chapter #dg of title #aj 7the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 7,,ii7 ,format ,with respect to the information and data required under clause 7i71 the ,commandant shall report such information and data separately for each type of covered misconduct offense1 and shall not aggregate the information and data for multiple types of covered misconduct offenses4 7,b7 ,trends ,subject to subsection 7b71 beginning on the date of enactment of ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe1 each report required by subsection 7a7 shall include1 for the preceding calendar year1 an analysis or assessment of trends in the occurrence1 as applicable1 of incidents described in subparagraph 7,a77i71 since the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-bac74 7,c7 ,response ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall include1 for the preceding calendar year1 a description of the policies1 procedures1 processes1 initiatives1 investigations 7including overarching investigations71 research1 or studies implemented by the ,commandant in response to any incident described in subparagraph 7,a77i7 involving-- 7i7 a recruit of the ,coast ,guard at ,training ,center ,cape ,may2 or 7ii7 an officer candidate at the ,coast ,guard ,officer ,candidate ,school4 7,d7 ,plan ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall include a plan for actions to be taken during the year following the year covered by the report to enhance the prevention of and response to incidents described in subparagraph 7,a77i7 involving a recruit of the ,coast ,guard at ,training ,center ,cape ,may or an officer candidate at the ,coast ,guard ,officer ,candidate ,school4 7,e7 ,covered misconduct prevention and response activities ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall include an assessment of the adequacy of covered misconduct prevention and response activities related to incidents described in subparagraph 7,a77i7 of this paragraph carried out by the ,coast ,guard during the preceding calendar year4 7,f7 ,contributing factors ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall include1 for incidents described in subparagraph 7,a77i7-- 7i7 an analysis of the factors that may have contributed to such incidents2 7ii7 an assessment of the role of such factors in contributing to such incidents during such year2 and 7iii7 recommendations for mechanisms to eliminate or reduce such contributing factors4 7#c7 ,implementation status of accountability and transparency review directed actions ,each report required under subsection 7a7 submitted during the #e-year period beginning on ,march #a1 #bjbe1 shall include information on the implementation by the ,commandant of the directed actions described in the memorandum of the ,coast ,guard titled ,commandant's ,directed ,actions--,accountability and ,transparency1 issued on ,november #bg1 #bjbc1 including-- 7,a7 a description of actions taken to address each directed action during the year covered by the report2 7,b7 the implementation status of each directed action2 7,c7 in the case of any directed action that has not been implemented-- 7i7 a detailed action plan for implementation of the recommendation2 7ii7 an estimated timeline for implementation of the recommendation2 7iii7 description of changes the ,commandant intends to make to associated ,coast ,guard policies so as to enable the implementation of the recommendation2 and 7iv7 any other information the ,commandant considers appropriate2 7,d7 a description of the metrics and milestones used to measure completion1 accountability1 and effectiveness of each directed action2 7,e7 a description of any additional actions the ,commandant is taking to mitigate instances of covered misconduct within the ,coast ,guard2 7,f7 any legislative change proposal necessary to implement the directed actions2 and 7,g7 a detailed list of funding necessary to implement the directed actions in a timely and effective manner1 including a list of personnel needed for such implementation4 7d7 ,victim confidentiality ,to the extent that information collected under the authority of this section is reported or otherwise made available to the public1 such information shall be provided in a form that is consistent with applicable privacy protections under ,federal law and does not jeopardize the confidentiality of victims4 7e7 ,substantiated defined ,in this section1 the term substantiated has the meaning given the term under section #afca7;c7 of the ,ike ,skelton ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaa 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aefa note74 4 7c7 ,clerical amendments 7#a7 ,chapter #ai ,the table of sections for chapter #ai of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #aijb and inserting the following new item3 #aijb4 ,academy policy and report on covered misconduct4 4 7#b7 ,chapter #ea ,the table of sections for chapter #ea of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #eaab and inserting the following new item3 #eaab4 ,covered misconduct in the ,coast ,guard4 4 #djg4 ,modifications to the officer involuntary separation process 7a7 ,review of records ,section #baeh of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking may at any time convene a board of officers and inserting shall prescribe1 by regulation1 procedures4 7b7 ,boards of inquiry ,section #baei7;c7 of such title is amended by striking send the record of its proceedings to a board of review and inserting recommend to the ,secretary that the officer not be retained on active duty4 7c7 ,repeal of boards of review ,section #bafj of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is repealed4 7d7 ,technical and conforming amendments 7#a7 ,title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in section #bafa by striking section #baeh1 #baei1 or #bafj each place it appears and inserting section #baeh or #baei2 7,b7 in section #bafc1 in the first sentence by striking board of review under section #bafj of this title and inserting board of inquiry under section #baei of this title2 and 7,c7 in section #bafd7;a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking or #bafj4 7#b7 ,the analysis at the beginning of chapter #ba of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #bafj4 #djh4 ,review of discharge characterization 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 characterization 7a7 ,downgrade 7#a7 ,in general ,the decision to conduct a case review under this section shall be at the discretion of the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating4 7#b7 ,board of review ,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 and under part #ea of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe71 may 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 to a general 7under honorable conditions7 discharge 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 title #aj 7article #abj1 #abj;b1 or #acd of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 7#c7 ,evidence ,any downgrade under paragraph 7#b7 shall be supported by clear and convincing evidence4 7#d7 ,limitation ,the review board under paragraph 7#b7 may not downgrade a discharge of a former member of the ,coast ,guard if the same action described in paragraph 7#b7 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 and under part #ea of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe71 shall be based on the records of the ,coast ,guard1 and with respect to a member who also served in another one of the armed forces1 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 ,rulemaking 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall initiate a rulemaking to implement this section4 7#b7 ,deadline for regulations ,the regulations issued under paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,commandant promulgates a final rule pursuant to such paragraph4 7c7 ,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 characterization4 4 #dji4 ,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 #daj4 ,definition of covered misconduct 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #be of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #beai4 ,covered misconduct defined ,in this title1 the term covered misconduct means-- 7#a7 rape and sexual assault1 as described in sections #ibj7;a7 and #ibj7;b7 of title #aj 7articles #abj7;a7 and #abj7;b7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice72 7#b7 sexual harassment1 as described in ,executive ,order #adjfb dated ,january #bf1 #bjbb1 and enumerated under section #icd of title #aj 7article #acd of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice72 7#c7 abusive sexual contact and aggravated sexual contact1 as described in sections #ibj7;c7 and #ibj7;d7 of title #aj 7articles #abj7;c7 and #abj7;d7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice72 7#d7 wrongful broadcast1 dissemination1 or creation of content as described in sections #iag and #ibj;c of title #aj 7articles #aag;a and #abj;c of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice72 7#e7 the child pornography offenses as described in section #icd of title #aj 7article #acd of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice72 7#f7 rape and sexual assault of a child1 other sexual misconduct1 and stalking1 as described in sections #ibj;b1 #ibj;c7a71 and #icj of title #aj 7articles #abj;b1 #abj;c1 and #acj of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice72 and 7#g7 domestic violence1 as described in section #ibh;b of title #aj 7article #abh;b of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #be of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #beah the following3 #beai4 ,covered misconduct defined4 4 #daa4 ,notification of changes to ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice or ,manual for ,courts ,martial relating to covered misconduct 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ea of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eaaf4 ,notification of changes to ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice or ,manual for ,courts ,martial relating to covered misconduct ,beginning on ,march #cj1 #bjbf1 and annually thereafter1 the ,commandant shall notify the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives with respect to each of the following3 7#a7 ,whether the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice 7chapter #dg of title #aj7 has been amended-- 7,a7 to add any sex-related offense as a new article2 or 7,b7 to remove an article relating to covered misconduct described in any of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 of section #cja4 7#b7 ,whether the ,manual for ,courts ,martial has been modified-- 7,a7 to add any sex-related offense as an offense described under an article of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice2 or 7,b7 to remove as an offense described under an article of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice covered misconduct described in any of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 of section #cja4 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 ,notification of changes to ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice ,or ,manual for ,courts ,martial relating to covered misconduct4 4 #dab4 ,complaints of retaliation by victims of sexual assault or sexual harassment and related persons ,section #aefb;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,coast ,guard ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall designate the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard to be responsible for carrying out the requirements of this section with respect to members of the ,coast ,guard when the ,coast ,guard is not operating as a service in the ,navy4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by inserting and the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard after ,secretary2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#h7 by inserting before the period at the end or with respect to the ,coast ,guard1 the component designated by the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7 by striking ,department of ,defense2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by inserting 1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 before or any other inspector general2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d7 by striking military and inserting armed force2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,e7 by inserting or department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating when not operating as a service in the ,navy for members of the ,coast ,guard after ,department of ,defense4 #dac4 ,development of policies on military protective orders 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall issue updated policies of the ,coast ,guard relating to military protective orders that are consistent with the law and policies of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,elements ,the policies developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall require-- 7,a7 that any denial of a request for a military protective order shall include a written explanation for the denial1 which shall be-- 7i7 forwarded to the next flag officer in the chain of command of the commanding officer or other approving authority who denied the request2 and 7ii7 provided to the member who submitted the request2 and 7,b7 the recusal of an approving authority from participating in the granting or denying of a military protective order1 if such authority was1 at any time-- 7i7 the subject of a complaint of any form of assault1 harassment1 or retaliation filed by the member requesting the military protective order or the member who is the subject of the military protective order2 or 7ii7 associated with the member requesting the military protective order or the member who is the subject of the military protective order in a manner that presents as an actual or apparent conflict of interest4 7#c7 ,notification requirement ,the ,commandant shall develop a policy to ensure that sexual assault response coordinators1 victim advocates1 and other appropriate personnel shall inform victims of the process by which the victim may request an expedited transfer1 a no-contact order1 or a military or civilian protective order4 #dad4 ,coast ,guard implementation of independent review commission recommendations on addressing sexual assault and sexual harassment in the military 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall review the report of the ,independent ,review ,commission titled ,hard ,truths and the ,duty to ,change3 ,recommendations from the ,independent ,review ,commission on ,sexual ,assault in the ,military referred to in the memorandum of the ,department of ,defense titled ,memorandum for ,senior ,pentagon ,leadership ,commanders of the ,combatant ,commands ,defense ,agency and ,do,d ,field ,activity ,directors1 dated ,september #bb1 #bjba1 7relating to commencing ,department of ,defense actions and implementation of the recommendations of the ,independent ,review ,commission to address sexual assault and sexual harassment in the military74 7b7 ,strategy and action plan ,on completion of the review required under subsection 7a71 and not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a strategy and action plan that-- 7#a7 7,a7 identifies any recommendation set forth in the report by the ,independent ,review ,commission described in subsection 7a7 that addresses a matter that is not within the jurisdiction of the ,coast ,guard1 does not apply to the ,coast ,guard1 or otherwise would not be beneficial to members of the ,coast ,guard1 as determined by the ,commandant2 and 7,b7 includes a brief rationale for such determination2 and 7#b7 with respect to each recommendation set forth in such report that is not identified under paragraph 7#a71 includes-- 7,a7 7i7 a detailed action plan for implementation of the recommendation2 7ii7 a description of changes the ,commandant will make to associated ,coast ,guard policies so as to enable the implementation of the recommendation2 7iii7 an estimated timeline for implementation of the recommendation2 7iv7 the estimated cost of the implementation2 7v7 legislative proposals for such implementation1 as appropriate2 and 7vi7 any other information the ,commandant considers appropriate2 or 7,b7 in the case of such a recommendation that the ,commandant is unable to implement1 an explanation of the reason the recommendation cannot be implemented4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #ahj days thereafter through #bjbh1 the ,commandant shall provide the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives with a briefing on the status of the implementation of this section and any modification to the strategy and plan submitted under subsection 7b74 #dae4 ,policy relating to care and support of victims of covered misconduct 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall issue ,coast ,guard policy relating to the care and support of members of the ,coast ,guard who are alleged victims covered misconduct4 7b7 ,elements ,the policy required by subsection 7a7 shall require1 to the maximum extent practicable1 that-- 7#a7 a member of the ,coast ,guard who is an alleged victim of covered misconduct and discloses such covered misconduct to the appropriate individual of the ,coast ,guard responsible for providing victim care and support-- 7,a7 shall receive care and support from such individual2 and 7,b7 such individual shall not deny or unreasonably delay providing care and support2 and 7#b7 in the case of such an alleged victim to whom care and support cannot be provided by the appropriate individual contacted by the alleged victim based on programmatic eligibility criteria or any other reason that affects the ability of such appropriate individual to provide care and support 7such as being stationed at a remote unit or serving on a vessel currently underway7 the alleged victim shall receive1 with the permission of the alleged victim-- 7,a7 an in-person introduction to appropriate service providers1 for which the alleged victim is physically present1 which shall occur at the discretion of the alleged victim2 and 7,b7 access to follow-up services from the appropriate #a or more service providers4 7c7 ,applicability ,the policy issued under subsection 7a7 shall apply to-- 7#a7 all ,coast ,guard personnel responsible for the care and support of victims of covered misconduct2 and 7#b7 any other ,coast ,guard personnel the ,commandant considers appropriate4 7d7 ,revision of policy relating to domestic abuse ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall issue or revise any ,coast ,guard policy or process relating to domestic abuse so as to define the term intimate partner to have the meaning given such term in section #icj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7e7 ,training 7#a7 ,in general ,all ,coast ,guard personnel responsible for the care and support of members of the ,coast ,guard who are alleged victims of covered misconduct shall receive training in accordance with professional standards of practice to ensure that such alleged victims receive adequate care that is consistent with the policy issued under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,elements ,the training required by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 instructions on specific procedures for implementing the policy issued under subsection 7a72 and 7ii7 information on resources and personnel critical for the implementation of such policy2 and 7,b7 to the maximum extent practicable1 shall be provided in person4 7f7 ,covered misconduct ,in this section1 the term covered misconduct shall have the meaning given such term in section #beai of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by this ,act74 #daf4 ,establishment of special victim capabilities to respond to allegations of certain special victim offenses 7a7 ,in general ,section #egc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aefa note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by inserting or the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating when not operating as a service in the ,navy after ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7,b7 by striking ,secretary of each military department and inserting ,secretary concerned2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7 by striking or ,air ,force ,office of ,special ,investigations and inserting 1 ,air ,force ,office of ,special ,investigations1 or ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,services2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7 by inserting or the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating when not operating as a service in the ,navy after ,secretary of ,defense2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting or the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard after ,secretary of a military department2 and 7ii7 by inserting or the ,coast ,guard after within the military department2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by inserting or the ,coast ,guard after within a military department2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,time for establishment for ,coast ,guard ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report containing all the items described in subsections 7e7 and 7f7 as applied to the ,coast ,guard4 4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall provide the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives with a briefing on the ,commandant's assessment and implementation1 as appropriate1 of the recommendations included in the ,center for ,naval ,analyses report titled ,assessing the ,,uscg's ,special ,victims' ,counsel ,program1 issued in ,june #bjbd1 including-- 7#a7 the implementation status of each adopted recommendation1 as appropriate2 7#b7 for each adopted recommendation1 a description of actions taken to implement such recommendation2 7#c7 in the case of an adopted recommendation that has not been fully implemented-- 7,a7 a description of actions taken or planned to address such recommendation2 7,b7 an estimated completion date2 and 7,c7 a description of the milestones necessary to complete the recommendation2 7#d7 a description of any recommendation that will not be adopted and an explanation of the reason the recommendation will not be adopted2 7#e7 a description of the metrics and milestones used to ensure completion and effectiveness of each adopted recommendation2 7#f7 a description of any additional actions the ,commandant is taking to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the ,special ,victims' ,counsel program of the ,coast ,guard2 7#g7 any legislative change proposal necessary to implement the adopted recommendations2 and 7#h7 an overview of any funding or resource necessary to implement each adopted recommendation in a timely and effective manner1 including a list of personnel needed for such implementation4 #dag4 ,members asserting post-traumatic stress disorder1 sexual assault1 or traumatic brain injury ,section #beaf of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking or has been sexually assaulted during the preceding #b-year period2 and 7ii7 by striking or based on such sexual assault1 the influence of and inserting the signs and symptoms of either2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#e71 respectively2 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,mental1 behavioral1 or emotional disorder ,a member of the ,coast ,guard who has been sexually assaulted during the preceding #e-year period and who alleges1 based on such sexual assault1 the signs and symptoms of a diagnosable mental1 behavioral1 or emotional disorder described within the most recent edition of the ,diagnostic and ,statistical ,manual of ,mental ,disorders published by the ,american ,psychiatric ,association-- 7,a7 is provided the opportunity to request a medical examination to clinically evaluate such signs and symptoms2 and 7,b7 receives such a medical examination to evaluate a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder1 traumatic brain injury1 or diagnosable mental1 behavioral1 or emotional disorder described within the most recent edition of the ,diagnostic and ,statistical ,manual of ,mental ,disorders published by the ,american ,psychiatric ,association4 2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting this subsection2 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#d71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 by inserting or a diagnosable mental1 behavioral1 or emotional disorder before under this subsection2 7ii7 by inserting performed by after shall be2 and 7iii7 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 a board-certified psychiatrist2 7,b7 a licensed doctorate-level psychologist2 7,c7 any other appropriate licensed or certified healthcare professional designated by the ,commandant2 or 7,d7 a psychiatry resident or board-eligible psychologist who-- 7i7 has completed a #a-year internship or residency2 and 7ii7 is under the close supervision of a board-certified psychiatrist or licensed doctorate-level psychologist4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7 by inserting or a diagnosable mental1 behavioral1 or emotional disorder after traumatic brain injury2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,notification of right to request medical examination 7#a7 ,in general ,any member of the ,coast ,guard who receives a notice of involuntary administrative separation shall be advised at the time of such notice of the right of the member to request a medical examination under subsection 7a7 if any condition described in such subsection applies to the member4 7#b7 ,policy ,the ,commandant shall-- 7,a7 develop and issue a clear policy for carrying out the notification required under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to any member of the ,coast ,guard described in that paragraph who has made an unrestricted report of sexual assault2 and 7,b7 provide information on such policy to sexual assault response coordinators of the ,coast ,guard for the purpose of ensuring that such policy is communicated to members of the ,coast ,guard who may be eligible for a medical examination under this section4 4 #dah4 ,participation in ,,catch a ,serial ,offender program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating when not operating as a service in the ,navy1 acting through the ,commandant1 shall ensure the participation of the ,coast ,guard in the ,catch a ,serial ,offender program 7referred to in this section as the ,,catch program7 of the ,department of ,defense established in accordance with section #edc of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bia74 7b7 ,memorandum of understanding ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating and the ,secretary of ,defense shall finalize a memorandum of agreement to facilitate ,coast ,guard access to and participation in the ,,catch program4 #dai4 ,accountability and transparency relating to allegations of misconduct against senior leaders 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #be of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #bebj4 ,accountability and transparency relating to allegations of misconduct against senior leaders 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe1 the ,secretary shall establish a policy to improve oversight1 investigations1 accountability1 and public transparency regarding alleged misconduct of senior leaders of the ,coast ,guard4 7b7 ,elements ,the policy required by subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 shall require that-- 7,a7 any allegation of alleged misconduct made against a senior leader of the ,coast ,guard shall be reported to the ,office of the ,inspector ,general of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating not later than #gb hours after the allegation is reported to the ,coast ,guard or the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating2 and 7,b7 the ,inspector ,general of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall notify the head of the ,coast ,guard office in which the senior leader is serving with respect to the receipt of such allegation1 or1 in a case where the senior leader is the head of such ,coast ,guard office1 the next in the chain of command1 as appropriate1 except in a case in which the ,inspector ,general determines that such notification would risk impairing an ongoing investigation1 would unnecessarily compromise the anonymity of the individual making the allegation1 or would otherwise be inappropriate2 and 7#b7 to the extent practicable1 shall be consistent with ,department of ,defense directives1 including ,department of ,defense ,directive #eeje4jf4 7c7 ,first right to exclusive investigation ,the ,inspector ,general of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating-- 7#a7 shall have the first right to investigate an allegation described in subsection 7b77#a77;,a72 and 7#b7 in cases with concurrent jurisdiction involving an allegation described in subsection 7b77#a77;,a71 may investigate such an allegation to the exclusion of any other ,coast ,guard criminal or administrative investigation if the ,inspector ,general determines that an exclusive investigation is necessary to maintain the integrity of the investigation4 7d7 ,public availability and broad dissemination ,the policy established under subsection 7a7 shall be made available to the public and incorporated into training and curricula across the ,coast ,guard at all levels to ensure broad understanding of the policy among members and personnel of the ,coast ,guard4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,alleged misconduct ,the term alleged misconduct-- 7,a7 means a credible allegation that1 if proven1 would constitute a violation of-- 7i7 a provision of criminal law1 including the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice 7chapter #dg of title #aj72 or 7ii7 a recognized standard1 such as the ,department of ,defense ,joint ,ethics ,regulation or other ,federal regulation1 including any other ,department of ,defense regulation and any ,department of ,homeland ,security regulation2 or 7,b7 could reasonably be expected to be of significance to the ,secretary or the ,inspector ,general of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 particularly in a case in which there is an element of misuse of position or of unauthorized personal benefit to the senior official1 a family member1 or an associate4 7#b7 ,senior leader of the ,coast ,guard ,the term senior leader of the ,coast ,guard means-- 7,a7 an active duty1 retired1 or reserve officer of the ,coast ,guard in the grade of ,o-#g or higher2 7,b7 an officer of the ,coast ,guard selected for promotion to the grade of ,o-#g2 7,c7 a current or former civilian member of the ,senior ,executive ,service employed by the ,coast ,guard2 or 7,d7 any civilian member of the ,coast ,guard whose position is deemed equivalent to that of a member of the ,senior ,executive ,service1 as determined by the ,office of the ,inspector ,general of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 in concurrence with the ,secretary acting through the ,commandant4 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 #beai 7as added by this ,act7 the following3 #bebj4 ,accountability and transparency relating to allegations of misconduct against senior leaders4 4 #dbj4 ,confidential reporting of sexual harassment ,section #aefa;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by inserting and the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating when not operating as a service in the ,navy after ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7,b7 by inserting or the ,commandant after ,secretary of a military department2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by inserting or the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating when not operating as a service in the ,navy after ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7 by inserting departments or the ,commandant after ,secretaries of the military2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,reports for the ,coast ,guard 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,april #cj1 #bjbe1 and ,april #cj every #b years thereafter1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report containing data on the complaints of sexual harassment alleged pursuant to the process under subsection 7a7 during the previous #b calendar years4 7#b7 ,personally identifiable information ,any data on complaints described in paragraph 7#a7 shall not contain any personally identifiable information4 4 #dba4 ,report on policy on whistleblower protections 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committees on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the policy of the ,coast ,guard on whistleblower protections4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a discussion of the policy of the ,coast ,guard as of the date of enactment of this ,act with respect to-- 7,a7 whistleblower protections2 7,b7 accountability measures for reprisal against whistleblowers2 7,c7 the applicable professional standards and potential types of support provided to whistleblowers by members of the ,coast ,guard personnel1 such as the members in the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service2 and 7,d7 the content and frequency of training provided to members of the ,coast ,guard on active duty1 members of the ,coast ,guard ,reserve1 and civilian personnel of the ,coast ,guard with respect to the applicable professional standards and potential types of support offered to whistleblowers4 7#b7 ,a description of the responsibilities of commanders and equivalent civilian supervisors with respect to whistleblower complaints and measures used by the ,coast ,guard to ensure compliance with such responsibilities1 such as-- 7,a7 the mechanisms to ensure that-- 7i7 any such commander complies with section #ajcd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 including subsection 7a77#a7 of that section2 7ii7 any such equivalent civilian supervisor complies with section #bcjb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7iii7 any such commander or supervisor protects the constitutional right of whistleblowers to speak with ,members of ,congress2 7,b7 actions to be taken against any a commander or equivalent civilian supervisor who fails to act on a whistleblower complaint or improperly interferes with a whistleblower after a complaint is filed or during the preparation of a complaint2 7,c7 the role of ,coast ,guard attorneys in ensuring that such commanders comply with responsibilities under section #ajcd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,d7 the role of ,coast ,guard civilian attorneys and administrative law judges in ensuring that such civilian supervisors comply with responsibilities under section #bcjb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,a discussion of the availability of ,coast ,guard staff1 including civilian staff1 assigned to providing1 in accordance with professional standards or practice1 behavioral health care to whistleblowers1 including-- 7,a7 the number and type of such staff2 7,b7 a description of the specific care responsibilities of such staff2 7,c7 an identification of any limitation existing as of the date of enactment of this ,act to the provision of such care2 7,d7 a description of any plan to increase capacity of such staff to provide such care1 as applicable2 and 7,e7 a description of any additional resources necessary to provide such care4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the manner in which the policies discussed in paragraph 7#a71 the responsibilities of commanders and civilian supervisors described in paragraph 7#b71 and the availability of ,coast ,guard staff as discussed in paragraph 7#c7 apply specifically to cadets and leadership at the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 7#e7 ,recommendations 7including1 as appropriate1 proposed legislative changes and a plan to publish in the ,federal ,register not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act a request for information seeking public comment and recommendations7 of the ,commandant regarding manners in which ,coast ,guard policies and procedures may be strengthened-- 7,a7 to prevent whistleblower discrimination and harassment2 7,b7 to better enforce prohibitions on retaliation1 including reprisal1 restriction1 ostracism1 and maltreatment1 set forth in section #ajcd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and section #bcjb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,c7 to hold commanding officers and civilian supervisors accountable for enforcing and complying with prohibitions on any form of retaliation described in such section4 #dbb4 ,review and modification of ,coast ,guard ,academy policy on sexual harassment and sexual violence 7a7 ,in general ,the ,superintendent of the ,coast ,guard ,academy 7referred to in this section as the ,superintendent7 shall-- 7#a7 not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 commence a review of the ,coast ,guard ,academy policy on sexual harassment and sexual violence established in accordance with section #aijb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 that includes an evaluation as to whether any long-standing ,coast ,guard ,academy tradition1 system1 process1 or internal policy impedes the implementation of necessary evidence-informed best practices followed by other military service academies in prevention1 response1 and recovery relating to sexual harassment and sexual violence2 and 7#b7 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act-- 7,a7 complete such review2 and 7,b7 modify such policy in accordance with subsection 7b74 7b7 ,modifications to policy ,in modifying the ,coast ,guard ,academy policy on sexual harassment and sexual violence referred to in subsection 7a71 the ,superintendent shall ensure that such policy includes the following3 7#a7 ,each matter required to be specified by section #aijb7;b7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,updates to achieve compliance with chapter #dg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 7#c7 ,a description of the roles and responsibilities of staff of the ,coast ,guard ,academy ,sexual ,assault ,prevention1 ,response1 and ,recovery program1 including-- 7,a7 the ,sexual ,assault ,response ,coordinator2 7,b7 the ,victim ,advocate ,program ,specialist2 7,c7 the ,volunteer ,victim ,advocate2 and 7,d7 the ,primary ,prevention ,specialist1 as established under subsection 7c74 7#d7 ,a description of the role of the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service with respect to sexual harassment and sexual violence prevention1 response1 and recovery at the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 7#e7 ,a description of the role of support staff at the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 including chaplains1 with respect to sexual harassment and sexual violence prevention1 response1 and recovery4 7#f7 ,measures to promote awareness of dating violence4 7#g7 ,a delineation of the relationship between-- 7,a7 cadet advocacy groups organized for the prevention of1 response to1 and recovery from sexual harassment and sexual violence1 including ,cadets ,against ,sexual ,assault2 and 7,b7 the staff of the ,coast ,guard ,academy ,sexual ,assault ,prevention1 ,response1 and ,recovery program4 7#h7 ,a provision that requires cadets and ,coast ,guard ,academy personnel to participate in not fewer than one in-person training each academic year on the prevention of1 responses to1 and resources relating to incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence1 to be provided by the staff of the ,coast ,guard ,academy ,sexual ,assault ,prevention1 ,response1 and ,recovery program4 7#i7 ,the establishment1 revision1 or expansion1 as necessary1 of an anti-retaliation ,superintendent's ,instruction for cadets who-- 7,a7 report incidents of sexual harassment or sexual violence2 7,b7 participate in cadet advocacy groups that advocate for the prevention of1 response to1 and recovery from sexual harassment and sexual violence2 or 7,c7 seek assistance from a company officer1 company senior enlisted leader1 athletic coach1 or other ,coast ,guard ,academy staff member with respect to a mental health or other medical emergency4 7#aj7 ,a provision that explains the purpose of and process for issuance of a no-contact order at the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 including a description of the manner in which such an order shall be enforced4 7#aa7 ,a provision that explains the purpose of and process for issuance of a military protective order at the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 including a description of-- 7,a7 the manner in which such an order shall be enforced2 and 7,b7 the associated requirement to notify the ,national ,criminal ,information ,center of the issuance of such an order4 7c7 ,primary prevention specialist ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,superintendent shall hire a ,primary ,prevention ,specialist1 to be located and serve at the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 7d7 ,temporary leave of absence ,to receive medical services and mental health and related support services ,the ,superintendent shall ensure that the ,academy's policy regarding a cadet who has made a restricted or unrestricted report of sexual harassment to request a leave of absence from the ,coast ,guard ,academy is consistent with other military service academies4 #dbc4 ,coast ,guard and ,coast ,guard ,academy access to defense sexual assault incident database 7a7 ,memorandum of understanding ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall enter into a memorandum of understanding to enable the criminal offender case management and analytics database of the ,coast ,guard to have system interface access with the ,defense ,sexual ,assault ,incident ,database 7referred to in this section as the ,database7 established by section #efc of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aefa note74 7b7 ,plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after entering into the memorandum of understanding required under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a plan to carry out the terms of such memorandum4 7#b7 ,elements ,the plan required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,measures to ensure that authorized staff of the ,coast ,guard have system interface access to the ,database1 and a description of any barrier to such access4 7,b7 ,measures to ensure that authorized staff of the ,coast ,guard ,academy have system interface access to the ,database1 and a description of any barrier to such access that is unique to the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 7,c7 ,measures to facilitate formal or informal communication between the ,coast ,guard and the ,sexual ,assault ,prevention and ,response ,office of the ,department of ,defense1 or any other relevant ,department of ,defense component1 to identify or seek a resolution to barriers to ,database access4 7,d7 ,a description of the steps1 measures1 and improvements necessary to remove any barrier encountered by staff of the ,coast ,guard or the ,coast ,guard ,academy in accessing the ,database1 including any failure of system interface access necessitating manual entry of investigative data4 7,e7 ,an assessment of the technical challenges1 timeframes1 and costs associated with providing authorized staff of the ,coast ,guard and the ,coast ,guard ,academy with system interface access for the ,database that is substantially similar to such system interface access possessed by other branches of the ,armed ,forces4 7#c7 ,appropriate committees of congress defined ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 #dbd4 ,director of ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #c of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cbe4 ,director of ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service 7a7 ,in general ,there shall be a ,director of the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service4 7b7 ,chain of command ,the ,director of the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service shall report directly to and be under the general supervision of the ,commandant1 acting through the ,vice ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for ,chapter #c of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #cbd the following3 #cbe4 ,director of ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service4 4 #dbe4 ,modifications and revisions relating to reopening retired grade determinations 7a7 ,in general ,section #beja7;d77#b7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by inserting a before competent authority2 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,e7 as subparagraphs 7,f7 through 7,h71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following3 7,c7 substantial evidence comes to light that1 during the commissioned service of the officer1 the officer failed to carry out applicable laws1 with an intent to deceive or defraud2 7,d7 substantial evidence comes to light after the retirement that the officer committed rape or sexual assault1 as described in sections #ibj7;a7 and #ibj7;b7 of title #aj 7articles #abj7;a7 and #abj7;b7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7 at any time during the commissioned service of the officer2 7,e7 substantial evidence comes to light after the retirement that the commissioned officer knew of and failed to report through proper channels1 in accordance with existing law at the time of the alleged incident1 any known instances of sexual assault by a member of the ,coast ,guard under the command of the officer during the officer's service2 4 7b7 ,issuance and revision of regulations relating to good cause ,to reopen retired grade determinations ,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 or revise1 as applicable1 and at the discretion of the ,secretary consistent with this section1 regulations of the ,coast ,guard to do the following3 7#a7 ,define what constitutes good cause to reopen a retired grade determination referred to in subparagraph 7,h7 of section #beja7;d77#b7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as redesignated by subsection 7a71 to ensure that the following shall be considered good cause for such a reopening3 7,a7 ,circumstances that constitute a failure to carry out applicable laws regarding a report of sexual assault with an intent to deceive by a commissioned officer1 that relate to a response made to a report of sexual assault1 during the commissioned service of the officer4 7,b7 ,substantial evidence of sexual assault by the commissioned officer concerned1 at any time during the commissioned service of such officer1 or such evidence that was not considered by the ,coast ,guard in a manner consistent with law4 7#b7 ,identify the standard for making1 and the evidentiary showing required to support1 an adverse determination on the retired grade of a commissioned officer4 7c7 ,revision of limitations on reopening retired grade determinations ,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 revise applicable guidance in section ,k4#aj of chapter #c of ,commandant ,instruction #ajjj4d;,a to remove any restriction that limits the ability to reopen the retired grade of a commissioned officer based on-- 7#a7 whether new evidence is discovered contemporaneously with or within a short time period after the date of retirement of the officer concerned2 and 7#b7 whether the misconduct concerned was not discoverable through due diligence4 7d7 ,savings clause ,no provision of this section or the amendments made by this section shall be construed to permit a review of conduct that was not in violation of law or policy at the time of the alleged conduct4 #dbf4 ,inclusion and command review of information on covered misconduct in personnel service records 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #be of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subchapter ,,ii1 by redesignating section #beba as section #beca2 and 7#b7 in subchapter ,i1 as amended by this ,act1 by adding at the end the following3 #beba4 ,inclusion and command review of information on covered misconduct in personnel service records 7a7 ,information on reports on covered misconduct 7#a7 ,in general ,if a complaint of covered misconduct is made against a member of the ,coast ,guard and the member is convicted by court-martial or receives nonjudicial punishment or punitive administrative action for such covered misconduct1 a notation to that effect shall be placed in the personnel service record of the member1 regardless of the grade of the member4 7#b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the inclusion of information in personnel service records under paragraph 7#a7 is to alert supervisors and commanders to any member of their command who has received a court-martial conviction1 nonjudicial punishment1 or punitive administrative action for covered misconduct in order-- 7,a7 to reduce the likelihood that repeat offenses will escape the notice of supervisors and commanders2 and 7,b7 to help inform commissioning or promotability of the member2 7#c7 ,limitation on placement ,a notation under paragraph 7#a7 may not be placed in the restricted section of the personnel service record of a member4 7#d7 ,construction ,nothing in this subsection may be construed to prohibit or limit the capacity of a member of the ,coast ,guard to challenge or appeal the placement of a notation1 or location of placement of a notation1 in the personnel service record of the member in accordance with procedures otherwise applicable to such challenges or appeals4 7b7 ,command review of history of covered misconduct 7#a7 ,in general ,under policy to be prescribed by the ,secretary1 the commanding officer of a unit or facility to which a covered member is assigned or transferred shall review the history of covered misconduct as documented in the personnel service record of a covered member in order to become familiar with such history of the covered member4 7#b7 ,covered member defined ,in this subsection1 the term covered member means a member of the ,coast ,guard who1 at the time of assignment or transfer as described in paragraph 7#a71 has a history of #a or more covered misconduct offenses as documented in the personnel service record of such member or such other records or files as the ,commandant shall specify in the policy prescribed under subparagraph 7,a74 7c7 ,review of personnel service record to determine suitability for civilian employment ,under policy to be prescribed by the ,secretary1 the ,commandant shall establish procedures that are consistent with the law1 policies1 and practices of the ,department of ,defense in effect on the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe to consider and review the personnel service record of a former member of the ,armed ,forces to determine the suitability of the individual for civilian employment in the ,coast ,guard4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #be of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the item relating to section #beba and inserting the following3 #beca4 ,advisory ,board on ,women in the ,coast ,guard42 and 7#b7 by inserting after the item relating to section #bebj 7as added by this ,act7 the following3 #beba4 ,inclusion and command review of information on covered misconduct in personnel service records4 4 #dbg4 ,flag officer review of1 and concurrence in1 separation of members who have reported sexual misconduct 7a7 ,policy ,to require review of certain proposed involuntary separations ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall establish1 with respect to any proposed involuntary separation under chapter #ei of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 a ,coast ,guard policy to review the circumstances of1 and grounds for1 such a proposed involuntary separation of any member of the ,coast ,guard who-- 7#a7 made a restricted or unrestricted report of covered misconduct 7as such term is defined in section #beai of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code72 7#b7 within #b years after making such a report1 is recommended for involuntary separation from the ,coast ,guard2 and 7#c7 requests the review on the grounds that the member believes the recommendation for involuntary separation from the ,coast ,guard was initiated in retaliation for making the report4 7b7 ,recusal 7#a7 ,in general ,the policy established under subsection 7a7 shall set forth a process for the recusal of commanding officers and the flag officer described in subsection 7c77#b7 from making initial or subsequent decisions on proposed separations or from reviewing proposed separations4 7#b7 ,criteria ,the recusal process established under paragraph 7#a7 shall specify criteria for recusal1 including mandatory recusal from making a decision on a proposed separation1 and from reviewing a proposed separation1 if the commanding officer or the flag officer described in subsection 7c77#b7 was1 at any time-- 7,a7 the subject of a complaint of any form of assault1 harassment1 or retaliation1 filed by the member of the ,coast ,guard described in subsection 7a7 who is the subject of a proposed involuntary separation or whose proposed separation is under review2 or 7,b7 associated with the individual suspected or accused of perpetrating the incident of covered misconduct reported by such member4 7c7 ,concurrence of flag officer required 7#a7 ,in general ,the policy established under subsection 7a7 shall require the concurrence of the flag officer described in paragraph 7#b7 in order to separate the member of the ,coast ,guard described in such subsection4 7#b7 ,flag officer described 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the flag officer described in this paragraph is-- 7i7 the ,deputy ,commandant for ,mission ,support or the successor ,vice ,admiral that oversees personnel policy2 or 7ii7 a designee of the ,deputy ,commandant for ,mission ,support 7or the successor ,vice ,admiral that oversees personnel policy7 who is in a grade not lower than ,o-#g4 7,b7 ,chain of command exception ,in the case of a member of the ,coast ,guard described in subsection 7a7 who is in the immediate chain of command of the ,deputy ,commandant for ,mission ,support or the successor ,vice ,admiral that oversees personnel policy or the designee of the ,deputy ,commandant for ,mission ,support or the successor ,vice ,admiral that oversees personnel policy1 the flag officer described in this paragraph is a flag officer outside the chain of command of such member1 as determined by the ,commandant consistent with the policy established under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,notification required ,any member of the ,coast ,guard who has made a report of covered misconduct and who receives a proposal for involuntary separation shall be notified at the time of such proposal of the right of the member to a review under this section4 #dbh4 ,expedited transfer in cases of sexual misconduct or domestic violence 7a7 ,expedited transfer policy update ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall update ,coast ,guard policy as necessary to implement-- 7#a7 an expedited transfer process for covered individuals consistent with-- 7,a7 ,department of ,defense policy on expedited transfers of victims of sexual assault or domestic violence in place on the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 a process by which-- 7,a7 a covered individual1 the commanding officer of a covered individual1 or any other ,coast ,guard official may initiate a request that a subject be administratively assigned to another unit in accordance with military assignments and authorized absence policy for the duration of the investigation and1 if applicable1 prosecution of such subject2 7,b7 the ,coast ,guard shall ensure that any administrative assignment action in response to a request under subparagraph 7,a7 will be taken not as a punitive measure1 but solely for the purpose of maintaining good order and discipline within the unit of the covered individual or the subject2 and 7,c7 protection of due process for the subject is preserved4 7b7 ,recusal ,the expedited transfer process implemented under this section shall require the recusal of any official involved in the approval or denial of an expedited transfer request if the official was1 at any time-- 7#a7 the subject of a complaint of any form of assault1 harassment1 or retaliation1 or any other type of complaint1 filed by the covered individual2 or 7#b7 associated1 beyond workplace interactions1 with the subject in a manner that may present an actual or apparent conflict of interest4 7c7 ,notification requirement ,with respect to a member of the ,coast ,guard who makes an unrestricted report of sexual assault or a report of domestic violence1 the updated policy required under subsection 7a7 shall specify the appropriate officials of the ,coast ,guard who shall provide such member with information regarding expedited transfer authority4 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,initial report ,not later than ,march #a of the year that is not less than #a year after the date on which the updates required under subsection 7a7 are completed1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 as an enclosure or appendix to the report required by section #eaab of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 a report on such updates that includes-- 7,a7 a copy of the updated policies of the ,coast ,guard relating to expedited transfers2 7,b7 a summary of such updated policies2 7,c7 for the preceding year1 the number of covered individuals who have requested an expedited transfer1 disaggregated by gender of the requester and whether the request was granted or denied2 7,d7 for each denial of an expedited transfer request during the preceding year1 a description of the rationale for the denial2 and 7,e7 any other matter the ,commandant considers appropriate4 7#b7 ,subsequent reports ,not later than #a year after the ,commandant submits the report required under paragraph 7#a71 and annually thereafter for #c years1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 as an enclosure or appendix to the report required by section #eaab of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 a report on the updates required under subsection 7a7 that includes-- 7,a7 any policies of the ,coast ,guard relating to expedited transfers that have been updated since the previous report submitted under this subsection2 7,b7 a summary of any such updated policies2 and 7,c7 the information described under subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,e7 of paragraph 7#a74 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered individual ,the term covered individual means-- 7,a7 a member of the ,coast ,guard who is a victim of sexual assault in a case handled under the ,sexual ,assault ,prevention1 ,response1 and ,recovery ,program or the ,family ,advocacy ,program2 7,b7 a member of the ,coast ,guard who is a victim of domestic violence 7as defined by the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating in the policies prescribed under this section7 committed by the spouse or intimate partner of the member1 regardless of whether the spouse or intimate partner is a member of the ,coast ,guard2 and 7,c7 a member of the ,coast ,guard whose dependent is a victim of sexual assault or domestic violence4 7#b7 ,subject ,the term subject means a member of the ,coast ,guard who is the subject of an investigation related to alleged incidents of sexual assault or domestic violence and is stationed at the same installation as1 or in close proximity to1 the covered individual involved4 #dbi4 ,access to temporary separation program for victims of alleged sex-related offenses 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall update the ,coast ,guard policy relating to temporary separation of members of the ,coast ,guard who are victims of alleged sex-related offenses as required under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,eligibility ,the updated policy required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a provision that allows a member of the ,coast ,guard to request to participate in the temporary separation program if the member has reported1 in an unrestricted format or to the greatest extent practicable1 a restricted format1 being the victim of an alleged sex-related offense on a date that is during-- 7,a7 the #e-year period preceding the requested date of separation2 and 7,b7 the military service of the member2 7#b7 a provision that provides eligibility for a member of the ,coast ,guard to request temporary separation if the member has reported being the victim of an alleged sex-related offense1 even if-- 7,a7 the member has had a previous temporary separation including a previous temporary separation as the victim of a previous unrelated alleged sex-related offense2 or 7,b7 the enlistment period of the member is not nearing expiration or the tour or contract of the member is not nearing completion2 7#c7 an updated standard of review consistent with the application of1 and purposes of1 this section2 and 7#d7 the establishment of a process-- 7,a7 for eligible members to make requests for temporary separation under this section2 and 7,b7 that allows the ,commandant to consider whether to allow a member granted temporary separation under this section to fulfill the enlistment period or tour or contract obligation of the member after the end of the temporary separation period4 7c7 ,exception from repayment of bonuses1 incentive pay1 or similar benefits and termination of remaining payments ,for any temporary separation granted under the updated policy required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary concerned may conduct a review to determine whether to exercise discretion in accordance with section #cgc7;b77#a7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,secretary concerned ,the term ,secretary concerned has the meaning given such term in section #aja of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,sex-related offense ,the term sex-related offense has the meaning given such term in section #ajdd;e7h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #dcj4 ,policy and program to expand prevention of sexual misconduct 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall develop and issue a comprehensive policy for the ,coast ,guard to reinvigorate the prevention of misconduct involving members and civilians of the ,coast ,guard that contains the policy elements described in section #aefa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,programs required ,not later than #ahj days after the issuance of the policy required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commandant shall develop and implement for the ,coast ,guard a program to reinvigorate the prevention of misconduct involving members and civilians of the ,coast ,guard4 #dca4 ,continuous vetting of security clearances ,section #aefd7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 by inserting 1 and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall conduct an investigation or adjudication under subsection 7a7 of any individual described in paragraph 7#c71 after paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a77iv7 by striking the ,secretary and inserting the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 as the case may be12 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by inserting 7other than an individual described in paragraph 7#c77 after is an individual2 7#c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e71 respectively2 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,an individual described in this paragraph is an individual who has a security clearance and is-- 7,a7 a flag officer of the ,coast ,guard2 or 7,b7 an employee of the ,coast ,guard in the ,senior ,executive ,service4 2 and 7#e7 in paragraph 7#d71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#c71 by striking ,secretary and all that follows through paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 ,secretary of ,defense1 in the case of an individual described in paragraph 7#b71 and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in the case of an individual described in paragraph 7#c71 shall ensure that relevant information on the conviction or determination described in paragraph 7#a7 of such an individual4 #dcb4 ,training and education programs for covered misconduct prevention and response 7a7 ,modification of curriculum 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall revise the curriculum of the ,coast ,guard with respect to covered misconduct prevention and response training-- 7,a7 to include-- 7i7 information on procedures and responsibilities with respect to reporting requirements1 investigations1 survivor health and safety 7including expedited transfers1 no-contact orders1 military and civilian protective orders1 and temporary separations71 and whistleblower protections2 7ii7 information on ,department of ,veterans ,affairs resources available to veterans1 active-duty personnel1 and reserve personnel2 7iii7 information on the right of any member of the ,coast ,guard to seek legal resources outside the ,coast ,guard2 7iv7 general information regarding the availability of legal resources provided by civilian legal services organizations1 presented in an organized and consistent manner that does not endorse any particular legal services organization2 and 7v7 information on the capability1 operations1 reporting structure1 and requirements with respect to the ,chief ,prosecutor of the ,coast ,guard2 and 7,b7 to address the workforce training recommendations set forth in the memorandum of the ,coast ,guard titled ,commandant's ,directed ,actions--,accountability and ,transparency1 issued on ,november #bg1 #bjbc4 7#b7 ,collaboration ,in revising the curriculum under this subsection1 the ,commandant shall solicit input from individuals outside the ,coast ,guard who are experts in sexual assault and sexual harassment prevention and response training4 7b7 ,covered misconduct prevention and response training and education 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall ensure that all members and civilian employees of the ,coast ,guard are provided with annual covered misconduct prevention and response training and education for the purpose of strengthening individual knowledge1 skills1 and capacity relating to the prevention of and response to covered misconduct4 7#b7 ,scope ,the training and education referred to in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 shall be provided as part of-- 7i7 initial entry and accession training2 7ii7 annual refresher training2 7iii7 initial and recurring training courses for covered first responders2 7iv7 new and prospective commanding officer and executive officer training2 and 7v7 specialized leadership training2 and 7,b7 shall be tailored for specific leadership levels1 positions1 pay grades1 and roles4 7#c7 ,content ,the training and education referred to in paragraph 7#a7 shall include the information described in subsection 7a77#a77;,a74 7c7 ,covered first responder training 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall ensure that-- 7,a7 training for covered first responders includes the covered misconduct prevention and response training described in subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 such covered misconduct prevention and response training is provided to covered first responders on a recurring basis4 7#b7 ,requirements ,in addition to the information described in subsection 7a77#a77;,a71 the initial and recurring covered misconduct prevention and response training for covered first responders shall include information on procedures and responsibilities with respect to-- 7,a7 the provision of care to a victim of covered misconduct1 in accordance with professional standards or practice1 that accounts for trauma experienced by the victim and associated symptoms or events that may exacerbate such trauma2 and 7,b7 the manner in which such a victim may receive such care4 7d7 ,training for prospective commanding officers and executive officers 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall ensure that training for prospective commanders and executive officers at all levels of command includes the covered misconduct prevention and response training described in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,requirements ,in addition to the information described in subsection 7a77#a77;,a71 the covered misconduct prevention and response training for prospective commanding officers and executive officers shall be-- 7,a7 tailored to the responsibilities and leadership requirements of members of the ,coast ,guard as they are assigned to command positions2 and 7,b7 revised1 as necessary1 to include information on-- 7i7 fostering a command climate-- 7,i7 that does not tolerate covered misconduct2 7,,ii7 in which individuals assigned to the command are encouraged to intervene to prevent potential incidents of covered misconduct2 and 7,,iii7 that encourages victims of covered misconduct to report any incident of covered misconduct2 7ii7 the possible variations in the effect of trauma on individuals who have experienced covered misconduct2 7iii7 potential differences in the procedures and responsibilities1 ,department of ,veterans ,affairs resources1 and legal resources described in subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 depending on the operating environment in which an incident of covered misconduct occurred2 7iv7 the investigation of alleged incidents of covered misconduct1 including training on understanding evidentiary standards2 7v7 available disciplinary options1 including administrative action and deferral of discipline for collateral misconduct1 and examples of disciplinary options in civilian jurisdictions2 and 7vi7 the capability1 operations1 reporting structure1 and requirements with respect to the ,chief ,prosecutor of the ,coast ,guard4 7e7 ,entry and accession trainings 7#a7 ,initial training 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall provide for the inclusion of an initial covered misconduct prevention and response training module in the training for each new member of the ,coast ,guard1 which shall be provided not later than #ad duty days after the date of accession4 7,b7 ,requirement ,in addition to the information described in subsection 7a77#a77;,a71 the initial training module referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 shall include a comprehensive explanation of ,coast ,guard-- 7i7 policy with respect to covered misconduct2 and 7ii7 procedures for reporting covered misconduct4 7#b7 ,subsequent training 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall provide for the inclusion of a detailed covered misconduct prevention and response training module in the training for each new member of the ,coast ,guard1 which shall be provided not later than #fj duty days after the date on which the initial training module described in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 is provided4 7,b7 ,content ,the detailed training module referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 shall include the information described in subsection 7a77#a77;,a74 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered first responder ,the term covered first responder includes sexual assault response coordinators1 victim advocates1 ,coast ,guard medical officers1 ,coast ,guard security forces1 ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service agents1 judge advocates1 special victims' counsel1 chaplains1 and related personnel4 7#b7 ,covered misconduct ,the term covered misconduct has the meaning given such term in section #beai of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,v ,comptroller ,general reports #eja4 ,comptroller ,general report on ,coast ,guard research1 development1 and innovation program 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the state of the research1 development1 and innovation program of the ,coast ,guard during the #e-year period ending on such date of enactment4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an evaluation and description of the process for selecting projects to be carried out under the research1 development1 and innovation program of the ,coast ,guard4 7#b7 ,an analysis of the manner in which funding needs are determined and requested for such program1 and for the activities and projects of such program1 in alignment with the appropriate fiscal year4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the manner in which the ,coast ,guard determines desired outcomes1 and measures the impact1 of successful projects on the execution of the operations and mission of the ,coast ,guard4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the manner in which the ,coast ,guard evaluates impacts and benefits of partnerships between the ,coast ,guard and the ,department of ,defense and other entities1 and a description of the extent to which and manner in which the ,coast ,guard is leveraging such benefits and identifying and managing any potential challenge4 7#e7 ,an analysis of the manner in which the ,commandant is working with partners to accelerate project transition from research1 testing1 evaluation1 and prototype to production4 7#f7 ,an assessment of the manner in which the authority to enter into transactions other than contracts and grants pursuant to sections #gai and #aaeh of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 has been exercised by the ,commandant1 and a description of any training or resources necessary 7including additional agreements for officers and training7 to more fully exercise such authority4 7#g7 ,an evaluation of the role of the ,blue ,tech ,center of ,expertise established in section #cjb of the ,coast ,guard ,blue ,technology ,center of ,expertise ,act 7,public ,law #aae-bfe74 7#h7 ,recommendations regarding authorization1 personnel1 infrastructure1 and other requirements necessary for the expeditious transition of technologies developed under such program from prototype to production in the field4 7c7 ,consultation ,in developing the report required under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general may consult with-- 7#a7 the maritime and aviation industries2 7#b7 the ,secretary of ,defense2 7#c7 the intelligence community2 and 7#d7 any relevant-- 7,a7 federally funded research institutions2 7,b7 nongovernmental organizations2 and 7,c7 institutions of higher education4 #ejb4 ,comptroller ,general study on vessel traffic service center employment1 compensation1 and retention 7a7 ,definition of vessel traffic service center ,in this section1 the term vessel traffic service center has the meaning given the term in section #gjjja7m7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall commence a study on employment compensation1 competitiveness1 assignment1 and retention of civilian and military personnel assigned to or otherwise employed at vessel traffic service centers in the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,elements ,the study required under subsection 7b7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the extent to which the classification1 assignment1 selection1 and pay rates of personnel assigned to or otherwise employed at vessel traffic service centers are commensurate with the required experience1 duties1 safety functions1 and responsibilities of such positions4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the appropriate classification1 assignment1 selection1 and pay rate1 as well as nonmonetary employment incentives1 that would foster a robust and competitive civilian candidate pool for employment opportunities in civilian positions at vessel traffic service centers4 7#c7 ,an analysis of the average civilian employment retention rate and average term of employment of civilian personnel1 by position1 at vessel traffic service centers4 7#d7 ,an analysis of existing special payments1 as discussed in the report by the ,government ,accountability ,office entitled ,federal ,pay3 ,opportunities ,exist to ,enhance ,strategic ,use of ,special ,payments 7published ,december #g1 #bjag2 ,,gao-#ah-ia71 that may be available to personnel assigned to or otherwise employed at vessel traffic service centers4 7#e7 ,an evaluation of all assignment parameters and civilian hiring authority codes used by the ,coast ,guard in assigning and hiring personnel assigned to or otherwise employed at vessel traffic service centers4 7#f7 ,an analysis of whether opportunities exist to refine1 consolidate1 or expand ,coast ,guard civilian hiring authorities for purposes of hiring personnel at the vessel traffic service centers4 7#g7 ,an assessment of the ability of the composition1 as in effect on the first day of the study1 of military and civilian personnel assigned to or otherwise employed at vessel traffic service centers to ensure safety on the waterways and to manage increasing demand for vessel traffic services1 taking into account the ranks and grades of such personnel1 the respective experience levels and training of such personnel1 and the respective duties1 safety functions1 and responsibilities of such personnel4 7#h7 ,an assessment of1 and recommendations to improve1 the ,coast ,guard's efforts to support the career progression of and advancement opportunities for officers and enlisted members of the ,coast ,guard assigned to vessel traffic service centers4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #a year after commencing the study required under subsection 7b71 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the findings of the study4 #ejc4 ,comptroller ,general review of quality and availability of ,coast ,guard behavioral health care and resources for personnel wellness 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall commence a review of the quality and availability of behavioral health care and related resources for ,coast ,guard personnel at the locations described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,locations to be reviewed ,in conducting the review under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall-- 7#a7 first review the practices and policies relating to the availability of behavioral health care and related resources at ,training ,center ,cape ,may2 and 7#b7 review such practices and policies at-- 7,a7 the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 including ,officer ,candidate ,school2 and 7,b7 other ,coast ,guard training locations1 as applicable4 7c7 ,elements ,the review conducted under subsection 7a7 shall include1 for each location described in subsection 7b71 an assessment1 and a description of available trend information 7as applicable7 for the #aj-year period preceding the date of the review1 with respect to each of the following3 7#a7 ,the nature of ,coast ,guard resources directed toward behavioral health services at the location4 7#b7 ,the manner in which the ,coast ,guard has managed treatment for recruits1 cadets1 officer candidates1 or other personnel who may be experiencing a behavioral health crisis at the location 7including individuals who have transferred to other buildings or facilities within the location74 7#c7 ,the extent to which the ,coast ,guard has identified the resources1 such as physical spaces and facilities1 necessary to manage behavioral health challenges and crises that ,coast ,guard personnel may face at the location4 7#d7 ,the behavioral health screenings required by the ,coast ,guard for recruits1 cadets1 officer candidates1 or other personnel at the location1 and the manner in which such screenings compare with screenings required by the ,department of ,defense for military recruits1 service academy cadets1 officer candidates1 or other personnel at military service accession points4 7#e7 ,whether the ,coast ,guard has assessed the adequacy of behavioral health resources and services for recruits1 cadets1 officer candidates1 and other personnel at the location1 and if so1 the additional services and resources 7such as resilience and life skills coaching71 if any1 needed to address any potential gaps4 7#f7 ,the manner in which the ,coast ,guard manages care transfers related to behavior health at the location1 including command and other management input and privacy policies4 7#g7 ,the extent to which the ,coast ,guard has evaluated contributing factors or reasons for behavioral health crises experienced by newly enlisted personnel1 cadets1 officer candidates1 or other personnel at the location4 7#h7 ,the extent to which the ,coast ,guard has addressed1 at the location1 provider care staffing standards and credentialing deficiencies identified in the report of the ,comptroller ,general titled ,coast ,guard ,health ,care3 ,improvements ,needed for ,determining ,staffing ,needs and ,monitoring ,access to ,care1 issued on ,february #d1 #bjbb4 7d7 ,reports ,the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives-- 7#a7 as soon as practicable but not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 a report relating to the results of the review conducted under subsection 7a7 relating to ,training ,center ,cape ,may1 including any recommendations the ,comptroller ,general considers appropriate2 and 7#b7 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act-- 7,a7 a report on the results of the review conducted under subsection 7a7 relating to-- 7i7 the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 including ,officer ,candidate ,school2 and 7ii7 other ,coast ,guard training locations1 as applicable2 and 7,b7 any recommendations the ,comptroller ,general considers appropriate4 #ejd4 ,comptroller ,general study on ,coast ,guard efforts to reduce prevalence of missing or incomplete medical records and sharing of medical data with ,department of ,veterans ,affairs and other entities 7a7 ,study ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall commence a study assessing the efforts of the ,commandant-- 7#a7 to reduce the prevalence of missing or incomplete medical records2 7#b7 to share medical data of members of the ,coast ,guard with the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs2 and 7#c7 to ensure that electronic health records are provided in a format that is user friendly and easy to access4 7b7 ,elements ,in conducting the study under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall review the following3 7#a7 ,the steps the ,commandant has taken to reduce the prevalence of missing or incomplete medical records of members of the ,coast ,guard4 7#b7 ,how implementation of an electronic health record system has affected the ability of the ,commandant to manage health records of members of the ,coast ,guard1 including-- 7,a7 how the ,commandant adds records from private medical providers to the electronic health record system2 7,b7 the progress of the ,commandant toward implementing the electronic health record system in shipboard sick bays of the ,coast ,guard2 7,c7 how the ,coast ,guard shares medical records with the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs2 and 7,d7 any other matter the ,comptroller ,general considers appropriate with respect to medical record storage1 use1 and sharing and the associated consequences for member health and well-being4 7#c7 ,the ability of members of the ,coast ,guard1 medical professionals of the ,coast ,guard and of the ,department of ,defense1 personnel of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 and other personnel to access and search1 as appropriate1 the electronic health records of individuals1 including the ability to search or quickly find information within electronic health records4 7c7 ,report ,upon completion of the study under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report containing the results of the study under subsection 7a74 #eje4 ,comptroller ,general study on ,coast ,guard training facility infrastructure 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall commence a study on ,coast ,guard training facility infrastructure1 including the specific needs of the ,coast ,guard training facilities described in subsection 7c74 7b7 ,elements ,the study required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,with respect to each ,coast ,guard training facility described in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 a summary of capital needs1 including construction and repair2 7,b7 a summary of equipment upgrade backlogs2 7,c7 an assessment of necessary improvements1 including improvements to essential training equipment 7including swimming pools1 operational simulators1 and marksmanship training ranges7 to enable the ,coast ,guard to achieve all operational training objectives2 7,d7 a description of the resources necessary to fully address all training needs2 7,e7 an assessment of any security deficiency1 including with respect to base access1 training facility access1 and trainee berthing area access2 7,f7 an identification of any exposed hazard that does not serve a training purpose2 7,g7 an identification of the presence of hazardous or toxic materials1 including-- 7i7 lead-based paint2 7ii7 asbestos or products that contain asbestos2 7iii7 black mold2 7iv7 radon2 and 7v7 contaminated drinking water2 and 7,h7 an assessment of the need for1 and estimated cost of1 remediation of such toxic materials4 7#b7 ,an evaluation of the process used by the ,coast ,guard to identify1 monitor1 and construct ,coast ,guard training facilities4 7c7 ,coast ,guard training facilities described ,the ,coast ,guard training facilities described in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,the ,coast ,guard ,academy in ,new ,london1 ,connecticut4 7#b7 ,the ,leadership ,development ,center in ,new ,london1 ,connecticut4 7#c7 ,training ,center ,cape ,may1 ,new ,jersey4 7#d7 ,training ,center ,petaluma1 ,california4 7#e7 ,training ,center ,yorktown1 ,virginia4 7#f7 ,the ,maritime ,law ,enforcement ,academy in ,charleston1 ,south ,carolina4 7#g7 ,the ,special ,missions ,training ,center at ,camp ,lejeune in ,north ,carolina4 7#h7 ,the ,gulf ,regional ,fisheries ,training ,center 7,,grftc7 in ,new ,orleans1 ,louisiana4 7#i7 ,the ,north ,pacific ,regional ,fisheries ,training ,center 7,,nprftc7 in ,kodiak1 ,alaska4 7#aj7 ,the ,northeast ,regional ,fisheries ,training ,center 7,,nrftc7 at ,cape ,cod1 ,massachusetts4 7#aa7 ,the ,southeast ,regional ,fisheries ,training ,center 7,,srftc7 in ,charleston1 ,south ,carolina4 7#ab7 ,the ,pacific ,regional ,fisheries ,training ,center 7,,prftc7 in ,alameda1 ,california4 7#ac7 ,the ,national ,motor ,lifeboat ,school at ,cape ,disappointment1 ,washington4 7#ad7 ,the ,aviation ,technical ,training ,center in ,elizabeth ,city1 ,north ,carolina4 7#ae7 ,the ,aviation ,training ,center in ,mobile1 ,alabama4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #a year after commencing the study required under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the findings of the study4 #ejf4 ,comptroller ,general study on facility and infrastructure needs of ,coast ,guard stations conducting border security operations 7a7 ,study 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 commence a study on the facility and infrastructure needs of the ,coast ,guard stations and units described in paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,elements ,the study required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 with respect to each ,coast ,guard station and unit described in paragraph 7#c71 the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of capital needs1 including personnel capacity1 construction1 and repair4 7,b7 ,an assessment of equipment upgrade backlogs4 7,c7 ,an identification of any necessary improvement1 including any improvement to operational and training equipment necessary to conduct safe and effective maritime border security operations4 7,d7 ,an identification of any resource necessary to fully address all operational and training needs4 7,e7 ,an identification of any physical security deficiency4 7,f7 ,an identification of any exposed hazard4 7,g7 ,an identification of the presence of any hazardous or toxic material1 including-- 7i7 lead-based paint2 7ii7 asbestos or any product that contains asbestos2 7iii7 black mold2 7iv7 radon2 and 7v7 contaminated drinking water4 7,h7 ,an assessment of the need for1 and estimated cost of1 remediation of any toxic material identified under subparagraph 7,g74 7#c7 ,coast ,guard stations described ,the ,coast ,guard stations and units described in this paragraph are the following3 7,a7 ,coast ,guard ,station ,south ,padre ,island1 ,texas4 7,b7 ,coast ,guard ,station ,port ,aransas1 ,texas4 7,c7 ,coast ,guard ,station ,port ,o,connor1 ,texas4 7,d7 ,coast ,guard ,station ,bellingham1 ,washington4 7,e7 ,coast ,guard ,station ,neah ,bay1 ,washington4 7,f7 ,coast ,guard ,station ,port ,angeles1 ,washington4 7,g7 ,coast ,guard ,station ,ketchikan1 ,alaska4 7,h7 ,coast ,guard ,station ,san ,diego1 ,california4 7,i7 ,coast ,guard ,station ,key ,west1 ,florida4 7,j7 ,coast ,guard ,station ,marathon1 ,florida4 7,k7 ,coast ,guard ,station ,islamorada1 ,florida4 7,l7 ,coast ,guard ,station ,jonesport1 ,maine4 7,m7 ,coast ,guard ,station ,bayfield1 ,wisconsin4 7,n7 ,coast ,guard ,station ,sturgeon ,bay1 ,wisconsin4 7,o7 ,coast ,guard ,marine ,safety ,detachment ,santa ,barbara4 7,p7 ,any other ,coast ,guard station the ,comptroller ,general considers appropriate4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after commencing the study required under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,commandant a report on the findings of the study1 including any recommendation the ,comptroller ,general considers appropriate4 7c7 ,briefings ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the report required under subsection 7b7 is submitted to the ,commandant1 the ,commandant shall provide a briefing to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives on-- 7#a7 the actions the ,commandant has taken1 or has ceased to take1 as a result of the findings1 including any recommendation1 set forth in the report2 and 7#b7 a plan for addressing such findings and any such recommendation4 #ejg4 ,comptroller ,general study on ,coast ,guard basic allowance for housing 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,department of ,defense issues the report on the ,fourteenth ,quadrennial ,review of ,military ,compensation1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall commence a study of ,coast ,guard involvement in1 and efforts to support1 the determination of the cost of adequate housing and the calculation of the basic allowance for housing under section #djc of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,elements ,the study required under subsection 7a7 shall include1 to the extent practicable1 the following3 7#a7 ,an identification of ,coast ,guard duty locations in which there is a misalignment between the basic allowance for housing rate and the prevailing housing cost for members of the ,coast ,guard such that the basic allowance for housing is less than #ie percent of the monthly cost of adequate housing for such members in the corresponding military housing area4 7#b7 ,an analysis of each of the following3 7,a7 ,anchor points1 including-- 7i7 the methodology for the establishment of anchor points2 and 7ii7 with respect to housing provided as part of a public-private venture and ,government-owned and ,government-leased housing1 the disparities between established anchor points and housing standards across the armed forces 7as such term is defined in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 7,b7 ,existing military housing boundary areas that affect the ,coast ,guard4 7,c7 ,actions taken by the ,commandant to comprehensively monitor basic allowance for housing rates for ,coast ,guard duty locations4 7,d7 ,the frequency of reviews conducted by the ,commandant of the site visits used by the ,department of ,defense to inform military housing area boundaries4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date on which the study required under subsection 7a7 commences1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,commandant a report on the findings of the study1 including any recommendation the ,comptroller ,general considers appropriate4 7d7 ,plan ,not later than #a year after the date on which the report required by subsection 7c7 is submitted to the ,commandant1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives-- 7#a7 an implementation plan1 including timeframes and milestones1 addressing any recommendation made by the ,comptroller ,general in such report1 as the ,commandant considers appropriate2 and 7#b7 with respect to any recommendation set forth in such report that the ,commandant declines to implement1 a written justification for the decision4 7e7 ,anchor point defined ,in this section1 the term anchor point-- 7#a7 means the minimum housing standard reference benchmark used to establish the basic allowance for housing under section #djc of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 includes housing type and size based on pay grade and dependent status4 #ejh4 ,comptroller ,general report on safety and security infrastructure at ,coast ,guard ,academy 7a7 ,,gao 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 submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the safety and security infrastructure at the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include an assessment of each of the following3 7,a7 ,existing security infrastructure for the grounds1 buildings1 athletic facilities1 and any other facility of the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 including access points1 locks1 surveillance1 and other security methods1 as appropriate4 7,b7 ,coast ,guard policies with respect to the management1 data storage and access1 and operational capacity of the security infrastructure and methods evaluated under subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,special security needs relating to events at the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 such as large athletic events and other widely attended events4 7,d7 ,coast ,guard policies and procedures with respect to access to ,coast ,guard ,academy grounds by-- 7i7 current or former members of the ,coast ,guard2 7ii7 current or former civilian employees of the ,coast ,guard2 7iii7 ,coast ,guard personnel that reside at the ,academy and families of cadets2 and 7iv7 members of the public4 7,e7 ,existing processes by which the ,commandant1 the ,superintendent of the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 or a designated individual may prohibit or restrict access to ,coast ,guard ,academy grounds by any current or former member or civilian employee of the ,coast ,guard who-- 7i7 has been subject to court-martial under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice for sexual misconduct2 or 7ii7 has been administratively disciplined for sexual misconduct4 7,f7 ,enforcement processes regarding access to ,coast ,guard ,academy grounds for individuals 7including current and former cadets1 members1 and civilian employees of the ,coast ,guard7 who are or have been subject to a no-contact order relating to-- 7i7 a cadet or member of the faculty of the ,academy2 or 7ii7 any other individual with access to ,academy grounds4 7,g7 ,recommendations to improve-- 7i7 the security of the ,coast ,guard ,academy2 and 7ii7 the safety of-- 7,i7 cadets at the ,coast ,guard ,academy2 and 7,,ii7 members of the ,coast ,guard stationed at1 and civilian employees of1 the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 7b7 ,actions by ,commandant 7#a7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,comptroller ,general submits the report required under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes-- 7,a7 a detailed plan to improve the security of1 and the safety of cadets at1 the ,coast ,guard ,academy2 and 7,b7 a detailed timeline for implementation of-- 7i7 the recommendations made by the ,comptroller ,general in such report2 and 7ii7 any other safety improvement the ,commandant considers appropriate4 7#b7 ,policy ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,comptroller ,general submits the report required under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant1 in a manner that maintains good order and discipline1 shall update ,coast ,guard policy relating to access to the ,coast ,guard ,academy grounds to include procedures by which individuals may be prohibited from accessing the ,coast ,guard ,academy-- 7,a7 as the ,commandant considers appropriate2 and 7,b7 consistent with the recommendations made by the ,comptroller ,general in such report4 #eji4 ,comptroller ,general study on athletic coaching at ,coast ,guard ,academy 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states1 in consultation with the ,superintendent of the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 shall commence a study on the number of administratively determined billets for teaching and coaching necessary to support ,coast ,guard ,academy recruitment1 intercollegiate athletics1 health and physical education1 and leadership development programs4 7b7 ,elements ,the study required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an identification of the number of full-time and part-time employees performing coaching functions at the ,coast ,guard ,academy whose positions are funded by a nonappropriated fund instrumentality of the ,coast ,guard4 7#b7 ,an identification of the number of full-time and part-time employees whose positions are funded by a nonappropriated fund instrumentality performing coaching functions at the following3 7,a7 ,the ,united ,states ,military ,academy4 7,b7 ,the ,united ,states ,naval ,academy4 7,c7 ,the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy4 7,d7 ,the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy4 7#c7 ,an analysis of the roles performed by athletic coaches with respect to officer development at the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 including the specific functions of athletic coaches within the health and physical education and leadership development program curriculums4 7#d7 ,an identification of any adverse impacts on or deficiencies in cadet training and officer development resulting from an inadequate number of administratively determined billets for teaching and coaching at the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 7c7 ,consultation ,in conducting the study under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general may consult a federally funded research and development center4 7d7 ,report ,the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee of ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the results of the study conducted under this section4 #eaj4 ,comptroller ,general study and report on permanent change of station process 7a7 ,study ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall commence a study to evaluate the effectiveness of the permanent change of station process of the ,coast ,guard4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after commencing the study required by subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the findings of the study4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the permanent change of station policies of the ,coast ,guard4 7,b7 ,a description of ,coast ,guard spending on permanent change of station moves and associated support costs4 7,c7 ,an evaluation of the effectiveness of using contracted movers for permanent change of station moves1 including the estimated costs associated with-- 7i7 lost or damaged personal property of members of the ,coast ,guard2 7ii7 delays in scheduling such a move through a contracted mover2 7iii7 delayed delivery of household goods2 and 7iv7 other related challenges4 7,d7 ,a review of changes to permanent change of station policies implemented during the #aj-year period ending on the date of enactment of this ,act1 and the costs or savings to the ,coast ,guard directly associated with such changes4 7,e7 ,recommendations to improve the permanent change of station process of the ,coast ,guard4 7,f7 ,any additional information or related matter arising from the study1 as the ,comptroller ,general considers appropriate4 ,,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 amended by striking 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abbc note7 and inserting 7#df ,u4,s4,c4 #gjjja note72 7,c7 transferred to appear after #gjjja7k7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,d7 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 #ajja 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgja7 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#cb77;,g7 by striking pipeline and all that follows through offshore facility and inserting pipeline1 offshore facility2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#ci7 by striking section #aja7bj77;,g77i7 and inserting section #aja7bj77;,h77i72 7,c7 in paragraph 7#dj7 by striking section #aja7bj77;,g77ii7 and inserting section #aja7bj77;,h77ii72 7,d7 7 in paragraph 7#da7 by striking section #aja7bj77;,g77iii7 and inserting section #aja7bj77;,h77iii72 7,e7 in paragraph 7#db7 by striking section #aja7bj77;,g77iv7 and inserting section #aja7bj77;,h77iv72 7,f7 in paragraph 7#dc7 by striking section #aja7bj77;,g77v7 and inserting section #aja7bj77;,h77v72 and 7,g7 in paragraph 7#dd7 by striking section #aja7bj77;,g77vi7 and inserting section #aja7bj77;,h77vi74 7#b7 ,section #ajjc7;d77#f7 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgjc7;d77#f77 is amended by striking this paragraph and inserting this subsection4 7#c7 ,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#d7 ,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#e7 ,section #ajje7;b77#e77;,b7 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgaf7;b77#e77;,b77 is amended by striking section #ajaf7;g7 and inserting section #bgaf7;f74 7#f7 ,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#g7 ,section #gjja7;h77#a7 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgfa7;h77#a77 is amended by striking subsection 7c77#d7 and inserting subsection 7e77#d74 ,,vii ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,a ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,commissioned ,officer ,corps #gja4 ,title and qualifications of head of ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,commissioned ,officer ,corps and ,office of ,marine and ,aviation ,operations2 promotions of flag officers 7a7 ,title and qualifications of head 7#a7 ,in general ,section #bbh7;c7 of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,commissioned ,officer ,corps ,act of #bjjb 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbh7;c77 is amended-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,corps and ,office of and inserting ,commissioned ,officer ,corps and ,assistant ,administrator for2 7,b7 in the second sentence1 by striking serving in and all that follows through half7 and inserting who has served1 on the date of such appointment1 in the grade of captain or above for not less than one year2 and 7,c7 in the fourth sentence1 by striking ,director of the ,office of and inserting ,assistant ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration for4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #d7;a7 of the ,commercial ,engagement ,through ,ocean ,technology ,act of #bjah 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dajc7;a77 is amended by striking ,director of the ,office of and inserting ,assistant ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration for4 7b7 ,promotions of flag officers ,section #bbf of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,commissioned ,officer ,corps ,act of #bjjb 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbf7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,appointments and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,appointments 2 7#b7 by inserting after all permanent grades the following3 1 other than a grade described in subsection 7b712 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,flag officers ,appointments in and promotions to the grade of rear admiral 7upper half7 or above shall be made by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 4 #gjb4 ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration vessel fleet 7a7 ,in general ,the ,,noaa ,fleet ,modernization ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #hia et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #fjc 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #hia;a7-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,fleet and all that follows through program and inserting ,operation and maintenance of ,,noaa fleet2 and 7,b7 by striking is authorized and all that follows and inserting the following3 1 acting through the ,assistant ,administrator of ,,noaa for ,marine and ,aviation ,operations1 shall operate and maintain a fleet of vessels to meet the requirements of ,,noaa in carrying out the mission and functions of ,,noaa1 subject to the requirements of this title42 7#b7 in section #fjd 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #hia;b7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,secretary and all that follows and inserting ,secretary1 acting through the ,assistant ,administrator of ,,noaa for ,marine and ,aviation ,operations1 shall develop and submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives a replacement and modernization plan for the ,,noaa fleet not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe1 and every #b years thereafter42 7,b7 by striking subsections 7b7 and 7d72 7,c7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7b72 7,d7 in subsection 7b71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking proposed and all that follows and inserting the following3 in operation in the ,,noaa fleet as of the date of submission of the ,plan1 a description of the status of those vessels1 and a statement of the planned and anticipated service life of those vessels22 7ii7 by striking paragraph 7#f72 7iii7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#d71 7#e71 7#f71 and 7#g71 respectively2 7iv7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 a plan with respect to operation1 maintenance1 and replacement of vessels described in paragraph 7#a71 including the schedule for maintenance or replacement and anticipated funding requirements2 7#c7 the number of vessels proposed to be constructed by ,,noaa2 2 7v7 in paragraph 7#d71 as so redesignated1 by striking constructed1 leased1 or chartered and inserting acquired1 leased1 or chartered by ,,noaa2 7vi7 in paragraph 7#f71 as so redesignated-- 7,i7 by striking or any other federal official and inserting the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation1 or any other ,federal official2 and 7,,ii7 by striking their availability and inserting the availability of those vessels2 7vii7 in paragraph 7#g71 as so redesignated1 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 and 7viii7 by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 a plan for using small vessels1 uncrewed systems1 and partnerships to augment the requirements of ,,noaa for days at sea2 7#i7 the number of officers of the ,,noaa commissioned officer corps and professional wage mariners needed to operate and maintain the ,,noaa fleet1 including the vessels identified under paragraph 7#c72 and 7#aj7 current and potential challenges with meeting the requirements under paragraph 7#i7 and proposed solutions to those challenges4 2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,vessel procurement approval ,the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration may not procure vessels that are more than #fe feet in length without the approval of the ,assistant ,administrator of ,,noaa for ,marine and ,aviation ,operations4 2 7#c7 in section #fje 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #hia;c7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking working through the ,office of the ,,noaa ,corps ,operations and the ,systems ,procurement ,office and inserting acting through the ,assistant ,administrator of ,,noaa for ,marine and ,aviation ,operations2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 by striking shall and all that follows through submit to ,congress and inserting 1 acting through the ,assistant ,administrator of ,,noaa for ,marine and ,aviation ,operations1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives12 and 7ii7 by striking subsequent2 7#d7 in section #fjh 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #hia;f7-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7b72 7,b7 by striking 7a7 ,vessel agreements4--2 and 7,c7 by inserting after ,secretary the following3 1 acting through the ,assistant ,administrator of ,,noaa for ,marine and ,aviation ,operations12 and 7#e7 in section #faj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #hia;h7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking for carrying and all that follows and inserting the following3 #ic1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbf to carry out this title and section #cjb of the ,fisheries ,survey ,vessel ,authorization ,act of #bjjj 7title ,,iii of ,public ,law #ajf-dej2 #aad ,stat4 #aide2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #hia;b note742 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration fleet modernization and inserting ,,noaa fleet modernization14 7b7 ,fishery survey vessels ,section #cjb7;a7 of the ,fisheries ,survey ,vessel ,authorization ,act of #bjjj 7title ,,iii of ,public ,law #ajf-dej2 #aad ,stat4 #aide2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #hia;b note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking may in accordance with this section and inserting may2 7#b7 by striking up to six2 and 7#c7 by inserting after this section the following3 and the ,,noaa ,fleet ,modernization ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #hia et seq474 7c7 ,notifications of proposed deactivation of vessels ,section #dja7;b77#d7 of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,authorization ,act of #aiib 7,public ,law #ajb-efg2 #ajf ,stat4 #dbia2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #hia;b note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7,a7 and all that follows through ,the ,secretary and inserting ,the ,secretary2 7#b7 by striking the ,committee on ,merchant ,marine and ,fisheries and inserting the ,committee on ,natural ,resources and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology2 and 7#c7 by striking 1 if an equivalent and all that follows through deactivation4 #gjc4 ,cooperative ,aviation ,centers 7a7 ,in general ,section #bah of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,commissioned ,officer ,corps ,act of #bjjb 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking aviation accession training programs and inserting ,cooperative ,aviation ,centers2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,cooperative ,aviation ,center ,the term ,cooperative ,aviation ,center means a ,cooperative ,aviation ,center designated under subsection 7b77#a74 2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,aviation ,accession ,training ,programs and inserting ,cooperative ,aviation ,centers2 7,b7 by striking paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d72 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 7,d7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,designation required ,the ,administrator shall designate one or more ,cooperative ,aviation ,centers for the commissioned officer corps of the ,administration at institutions described in paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of ,cooperative ,aviation ,centers is to facilitate the development and recruitment of aviators for the commissioned officer corps of the ,administration4 2 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#c71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 inserting that after educational institution2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking that requests and inserting applies2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by striking that has and inserting has2 and 7,,ii7 by striking the semicolon and inserting 2 and2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 by striking that is located and inserting is located2 7,,ii7 by striking clause 7ii72 7,,iii7 by striking that-- and all that follows through experiences and inserting that experiences2 and 7,,iv7 by striking 2 and and inserting a period2 and 7v7 by striking subparagraph 7,d72 and 7#d7 by striking subsections 7c71 7d71 and 7e7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,cooperative ,aviation ,centers advisor 7#a7 ,assignment ,the ,administrator shall assign an officer or employee of the commissioned officer corps of the ,administration to serve as the ,cooperative ,aviation ,centers ,advisor4 7#b7 ,duties ,the ,cooperative ,aviation ,centers ,advisor shall-- 7,a7 coordinate all engagement of the ,administration with ,cooperative ,aviation ,centers1 including assistance with curriculum development2 and 7,b7 serve as the chief aviation recruiting officer for the commissioned officer corps of the ,administration4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a of the ,act entitled ,an ,act to reauthorize the ,hydrographic ,services ,improvement ,act of #aiih1 and for other purposes 7,public ,law #ajg-cgb7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #bah and inserting the following3 ,sec4#bah4;,cooperative ,aviation ,centers4 4 #gjd4 ,eligibility of former officers to compete for certain positions 7a7 ,in general ,the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,commissioned ,officer ,corps ,act of #bjjb 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #bfi;,b the following new section3 #bfi;,c4 ,eligibility of former officers to compete for certain positions 7a7 ,in general ,an individual who was separated from the commissioned officer corps of the ,administration under honorable conditions after not fewer than #c years of active service may not be denied the opportunity to compete for a vacant position with respect to which the agency in which the position is located will accept applications from individuals outside the workforce of that agency under merit promotion procedures4 7b7 ,type of appointment ,if selected for a position pursuant to subsection 7a71 an individual described in that subsection shall receive a career or career-conditional appointment1 as appropriate4 7c7 ,announcements ,the area of consideration for a merit promotion announcement with respect to a position that includes consideration of individuals within the ,federal service for that position shall-- 7#a7 indicate that individuals described in subsection 7a7 are eligible to apply for the position2 and 7#b7 be publicized in accordance with section #ccbg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to confer an entitlement to veterans' preference that is not otherwise required by any statute or regulation relating to veterans' preference4 7e7 ,regulations ,the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management shall prescribe regulations necessary for the administration of this section4 7f7 ,reporting requirement ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committees on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,natural ,resources and ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives a report which includes the following3 7#a7 ,a description of how the ,administrator has utilized the authority granted under this section1 including the number and locations of individuals hired utilizing the authority granted under this section4 7#b7 ,an overview of the impact to ,federal employment for former members of the commissioned officer corps of the ,administration as a result of the authority granted under this section4 7g7 ,sunset ,this section shall be repealed on the date that is #e years after the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a of such ,act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bfi;,b the following new item3 ,sec4#bfi;,c4,eligibility of former officers to compete for certain positions4 4 #gje4 ,alignment of physical disqualification standard for obligated service agreements with standard for veterans' benefits ,section #baf7;c77#b77;,b7 of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,commissioned ,officer ,corps ,act of #bjjb 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjf7;c77#b77;,b77 is amended by striking misconduct or grossly negligent conduct and inserting willful misconduct4 #gjf4 ,streamlining separation and retirement process ,section #bda7;c7 of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,commissioned ,officer ,corps ,act of #bjjb 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cjda7;c77 is amended to read as follows3 7c7 ,effective date of retirements and separations 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 a retirement or separation under subsection 7a7 shall take effect on such date as is determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,determination of date ,the effective date determined under paragraph 7#a7 for a retirement or separation under subsection 7a7 shall be-- 7,a7 except as provided by subparagraph 7,b71 not earlier than #fj days after the date on which the ,secretary approves the retirement or separation2 or 7,b7 if the officer concerned requests an earlier effective date1 such earlier date as is determined by the ,secretary4 4 #gjg4 ,separation of ensigns found not fully qualified ,section #bbc7;b7 of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,commissioned ,officer ,corps ,act of #bjjb 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbc7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking permanent2 and 7#b7 by striking the officer's commission shall be revoked and4 #gjh4 ,repeal of limitation on educational assistance 7a7 ,in general ,section #bjd of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,commissioned ,officer ,corps ,amendments ,act of #bjbj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cjgi-a7 is repealed4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,commissioned ,officer ,corps ,amendments ,act of #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-bei2 #acd ,stat4 #aaec7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #bjd4 #gji4 ,disposal of survey and research vessels and equipment of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,section #edh of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,maritime and inserting 7a7 ,in ,general4--,except as provided in subsection 7b71 the ,maritime2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration vessels and equipment 7#a7 ,authority ,the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration may dispose of covered vessels and equipment1 which would otherwise be disposed of under subsection 7a71 through sales or transfers under this title4 7#b7 ,use of proceeds ,during the #b-year period beginning of the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe1 notwithstanding section #ega of this title or section #ccjb of title #ca1 the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration may-- 7,a7 retain the proceeds from the sale or transfer of a covered vessel or equipment under paragraph 7#a7 until expended under subparagraph 7,b72 and 7,b7 use such proceeds1 without fiscal year limitation1 for the acquisition of new covered vessels and equipment or the repair and maintenance of existing covered vessels and equipment4 7#c7 ,covered vessels and equipment defined ,in this subsection1 the term covered vessels and equipment means survey and research vessels and related equipment owned by the ,federal ,government and under the control of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 4 ,b ,south ,pacific ,tuna ,treaty matters #gba4 ,references to ,south ,pacific ,tuna ,act of #aihh ,except as otherwise expressly provided1 wherever in this subtitle an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to1 or repeal of1 a section or other provision1 the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of the ,south ,pacific ,tuna ,act of #aihh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc et seq474 #gbb4 ,definitions 7a7 ,applicable national law ,section #b7d7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc7d77 is amended by striking described in paragraph #a7;a7 of ,annex ,i of and inserting noticed and in effect in accordance with4 7b7 ,closed area ,section #b7e7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc7e77 is amended by striking of the closed areas identified in ,schedule #b of ,annex ,i of and inserting area within the jurisdiction of a ,pacific ,island ,party that is closed to vessels pursuant to a national law of that ,pacific ,island ,party and is noticed and in effect in accordance with4 7c7 ,fishing ,section #b7f7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc7f77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting for any purpose after harvesting of fish2 and 7#b7 by amending subparagraph 7,f7 to read as follows3 7,f7 use of any other vessel1 vehicle1 aircraft1 or hovercraft for any activity described in this paragraph except for emergencies involving the health or safety of the crew or the safety of a vessel4 4 7d7 ,fishing vessel2 vessel ,section #b7g7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc7g77 is amended by striking commercial fishing and inserting commercial purse seine fishing for tuna4 7e7 ,licensing area ,section #b7h7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc7h77 is amended by striking in the ,treaty ,area and all that follows and inserting under the jurisdiction of a ,pacific ,island ,party1 except for internal waters1 territorial seas1 archipelagic waters1 and any ,closed ,area44 7f7 ,limited area2 party2 treaty area ,section #b 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraphs 7#aj71 7#ac71 and 7#ah72 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#aa7 and 7#ab7 as paragraphs 7#aj7 and 7#aa71 respectively2 7#c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#ad7 as paragraph 7#ab72 and 7#d7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#ae7 through 7#ag7 as paragraphs 7#ad7 through 7#af71 respectively4 7g7 ,regional terms and conditions ,section #b 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc7 is amended by inserting after paragraph 7#ab71 as redesignated by subsection 7f77#c71 the following3 7#ac7 ,the term regional terms and conditions means any of the terms or conditions attached by the ,administrator to a license issued by the ,administrator1 as notified by the ,secretary4 4 #gbc4 ,prohibited acts 7a7 ,in general ,section #e7;a7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc;c7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,except as provided in section #f of this ,act1 it and inserting ,it2 7#b7 by striking paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d72 7#c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#ac7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#aa71 respectively2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#c71 as so redesignated1 by inserting 1 except in accordance with an agreement pursuant to the ,treaty after ,closed ,area2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#aj71 as so redesignated1 by striking or at the end2 7#f7 in paragraph 7#aa71 as so redesignated1 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#g7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ab7 to violate any of the regional terms and conditions2 or 7#ac7 to violate any limit on an authorized fishing effort or catch4 4 7b7 ,in the licensing area ,section #e7;b7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc;c7b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,except as provided in section #f of this ,act1 it and inserting ,it2 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#e72 and 7#c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#f7 and 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#f71 respectively4 #gbd4 ,exceptions ,section #f 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc;d7 is repealed4 #gbe4 ,criminal offenses ,section #g7;a7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc;e7a77 is amended by striking section #e7;a7 7#h71 7#aj71 7#aa71 or 7#ab7 and inserting paragraph 7#f71 7#h71 7#i71 or 7#aj7 of section #e7;a74 #gbf4 ,civil penalties 7a7 ,amount ,section #h7;a7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc;f7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the first sentence1 by striking ,code after liable to the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 in the fourth sentence1 by striking ,except for those acts prohibited by section #e7;a7 7#d71 7#e71 7#g71 7#h71 7#aj71 7#aa71 and 7#ab71 and section #e7;b7 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#g7 of this ,act1 the and inserting ,the4 7b7 ,waiver of referral to attorney general ,section #h7;g7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc;f7g77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking section #e7;a77#a71 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 7#e71 7#f71 7#g71 7#h71 7#i71 or 7#ac7 and inserting paragraph 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 7#e71 7#f71 7#g71 7#aa71 7#ab71 or 7#ac7 of section #e7;a72 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking 1 all ,limited ,areas closed to fishing1 after outside of the ,licensing ,area4 #gbg4 ,licenses 7a7 ,forwarding of vessel license application ,section #i7;b7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc;g7b77 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,in accordance with subsection 7e71 and except as provided in subsection 7f71 the ,secretary shall forward a vessel license application to the ,administrator whenever such application is in accordance with application procedures established by the ,secretary4 4 7b7 ,fees and schedules ,section #i7;c7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc;g7c77 is amended to read as follows3 7c7 ,fees required under the ,treaty shall be paid in accordance with the ,treaty and any procedures established by the ,secretary4 4 7c7 ,minimum fees required to be received in initial year2 grounds for denial of forwarding of license application2 grandfathering of certain vessels ,section #i 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc;g7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7f72 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7g7 and 7h7 as subsections 7f7 and 7g71 respectively2 7#c7 by amending subsection 7f71 as so redesignated1 to read as follows3 7f7 ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 may determine that a license application should not be forwarded to the ,administrator if-- 7#a7 the application is not in accordance with the ,treaty or the procedures established by the ,secretary2 or 7#b7 the owner or charterer-- 7,a7 is the subject of proceedings under the bankruptcy laws of the ,united ,states1 unless reasonable financial assurances have been provided to the ,secretary2 7,b7 has not established to the satisfaction of the ,secretary that the fishing vessel is fully insured against all risks and liabilities normally provided in maritime liability insurance2 or 7,c7 has not paid any penalty which has become final1 assessed by the ,secretary in accordance with this ,act4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7g71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 section #abaac of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting of #aigb after ,marine ,mammal ,protection ,act2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting of #aigb after ,marine ,mammal ,protection ,act2 and 7,d7 in the matter following paragraph 7#c71 by striking any vessel documented and all that follows and inserting the following3 any vessel documented under the laws of the ,united ,states as of the date of enactment of the ,fisheries ,act of #aiie 7,public ,law #ajd-dc7 for which a license has been issued under subsection 7a7 may fish for tuna in the ,licensing ,area1 and on the high seas and in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states west of #adf west longitude and east of #abi4e east longitude in accordance with international law1 subject to the provisions of the ,treaty1 this ,act1 and other applicable law1 provided that no such vessel intentionally deploys a purse seine net to encircle any dolphin or other marine mammal in the course of fishing4 4 #gbh4 ,enforcement 7a7 ,notice requirements to ,pacific ,island ,party concerning institution of legal proceedings ,section #aj7;c77#a7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc;h7c77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the first sentence1 by striking paragraph #h of ,article #d of2 and 7#b7 in the third sentence1 by striking ,article #aj of4 7b7 ,searches and seizures by authorized officers ,section #aj7;d77#a77;,a7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc;h7d77#a77;,a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7ii71 by striking or at the end2 and 7#b7 in clause 7iii71 by adding or at the end4 #gbi4 ,findings by ,secretary of ,commerce 7a7 ,order of vessel ,to leave waters upon failure ,to submit to jurisdiction of ,pacific ,island ,party2 procedure applicable ,section #aa7;a7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc;i7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking 1 all ,limited ,areas12 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking paragraph #b of ,article #c of2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking within the ,treaty ,area and inserting under the jurisdiction2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking section #e 7a77#d71 7a77#e71 7b77#b71 or 7b77#c7 and inserting paragraph 7#c7 of section #e7;a7 or paragraph 7#b7 or 7#c7 of section #e7;b72 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking section #e7;b77#g7 and inserting section #e7;b77#f72 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking section #e7;a77#g7 and inserting section #e7;a77#e74 7b7 ,order of vessel ,to leave waters where pacific island party investigating alleged treaty infringement ,section #aa7;b7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc;i7b77 is amended by striking paragraph #g of ,article #e of4 #gcj4 ,disclosure of information ,section #ab 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc;j7 is amended to read as follows3 #ab4 ,disclosure of information 7a7 ,prohibited disclosure of certain information ,pursuant to section #eeb7;b77#c7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 except as provided in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall keep confidential and may not disclose the following information3 7#a7 ,information provided to the ,secretary by the ,administrator that the ,administrator has designated confidential4 7#b7 ,information collected by observers4 7#c7 ,information submitted to the ,secretary by any person in compliance with the requirements of this ,act4 7b7 ,authorized disclosure of certain information ,the ,secretary may disclose information described in subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 if disclosure is ordered by a court2 7#b7 if the information is used by a ,federal employee-- 7,a7 for enforcement2 or 7,b7 in support of the homeland security missions and non-homeland security missions of the ,coast ,guard as defined in section #hhh of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dfh72 7#c7 if the information is used by a ,federal employee or an employee of a ,fishery ,management ,council for the administration of the ,treaty or fishery management and monitoring2 7#d7 to the ,administrator1 in accordance with the requirements of the ,treaty and this ,act2 7#e7 to the secretariat or equivalent of an international fisheries management organization of which the ,united ,states is a member1 in accordance with the requirements or decisions of such organization1 and insofar as possible1 in accordance with an agreement that prevents public disclosure of the identity of any person that submits such information2 7#f7 if the ,secretary has obtained written authorization from the person providing such information1 and disclosure does not violate other requirements of this ,act2 or 7#g7 in an aggregate or summary form that does not directly or indirectly disclose the identity of any person that submits such information4 7c7 ,savings clause 7#a7 ,nothing in this section shall be construed to adversely affect the authority of ,congress1 including a ,committee or ,member thereof1 to obtain any record or information4 7#b7 ,the absence of a provision similar to paragraph 7#a7 in any other provision of law shall not be construed to limit the ability of the ,senate or the ,house of ,representatives1 including a ,committee or ,member thereof1 to obtain any record or information4 4 #gca4 ,closed area stowage requirements ,section #ac 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igck7 is amended by striking 4 ,in particular1 the boom shall be lowered and all that follows and inserting and in accordance with any requirements established by the ,secretary44 #gcb4 ,observers ,section #ad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igcl7 is repealed4 #gcc4 ,fisheries-related assistance ,section #ae 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igcm7 is amended to read as follows3 #ae4 ,fisheries-related assistance ,the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,state may provide assistance to a ,pacific ,island ,party to benefit such ,pacific ,island ,party from the development of fisheries resources and the operation of fishing vessels that are licensed pursuant to the ,treaty1 including-- 7#a7 technical assistance2 7#b7 training and capacity building opportunities2 7#c7 facilitation of the implementation of private sector activities or partnerships2 and 7#d7 other activities as determined appropriate by the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,state4 4 #gcd4 ,arbitration ,section #af 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igcn7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,article #f of after arbitral tribunal under2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph #c of that ,article and all that follows through under such paragraph and inserting the ,treaty1 shall determine the location of the arbitration1 and shall represent the ,united ,states in reaching agreement under the ,treaty4 #gce4 ,disposition of fees1 penalties1 forfeitures1 and other moneys ,section #ag 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igco7 is amended by striking ,article #d of4 #gcf4 ,additional agreements ,section #ah 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igcp7 is amended by striking ,within #cj days after and all that follows and inserting ,the ,secretary may establish procedures for review of any agreements for additional fishing access entered into pursuant to the ,treaty44 ,c ,other matters #gda4 ,north ,pacific ,research ,board enhancement 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,north ,pacific ,research ,board ,enhancement ,act4 7b7 ,amendments ,section #dja7;e7 of the ,department of the ,interior and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #aiih 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #adgd;d7e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,l71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,m71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,n71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 7,d7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,n7 the following3 7,o7 one member who shall represent ,alaska ,natives and possesses personal knowledge of1 and direct experience with1 subsistence uses and shall be nominated by the ,board and appointed by the ,secretary4 2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 ,board members appointed under subparagraphs 7,n7 and 7,o7 shall serve for #c-year terms1 and may be reappointed once42 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 as paragraph 7#f72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following3 7#e7 ,if the amount made available for a fiscal year under subsection 7c77#b7 is less than the amount made available in the previous fiscal year1 the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration may increase the #ae percent cap on administrative expenses provided under paragraph 7#d77;,b7 for that fiscal year to prioritize-- 7,a7 continuing operation of the ,board2 7,b7 maximizing the percentage of funds directed to research2 and 7,c7 maintaining the highest quality standards in administering grants under this subsection4 4 7c7 ,waiver ,beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act and ending on the date that is #e years after such date of enactment1 the #ae percent cap on funds to provide support for the ,north ,pacific ,research ,board and administer grants under section #dja7;e77#d77;,b7 of the ,department of the ,interior and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #aiih 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #adgd;d7e77#d77;,b77 shall be waived4 ,passed the ,senate ,march #e1 #bjbe4,secretary