In the Senate of the United States,
November 14, 2018.
Resolved, That the Senate agree to the amendment of the House of Representatives to the bill (S. 140) entitled “An Act to amend the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010 to clarify the use of amounts in the WMAT Settlement Fund.”, with the following
SENATE AMENDMENT TO HOUSE AMENDMENT:
This Act may be cited as the “Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018”.
The table of contents of this Act is as follows:
Sec. 1. Short title.
Sec. 2. Table of contents.
Sec. 101. Initial matter.
Sec. 102. Subtitle I.
Sec. 103. Chapter 1.
Sec. 104. Chapter 3.
Sec. 105. Chapter 5.
Sec. 106. Chapter 7.
Sec. 107. Chapter 9.
Sec. 108. Chapter 11.
Sec. 109. Subtitle II.
Sec. 110. Chapter 19.
Sec. 111. Part II.
Sec. 112. Chapter 21.
Sec. 113. Chapter 23.
Sec. 114. Chapter 25.
Sec. 115. Part III.
Sec. 116. Chapter 27.
Sec. 117. Chapter 29.
Sec. 118. Subtitle III and chapter 37.
Sec. 119. Chapter 39.
Sec. 120. Chapter 41.
Sec. 121. Subtitle IV and chapter 49.
Sec. 122. Chapter 51.
Sec. 123. References.
Sec. 124. Rule of construction.
Sec. 201. Amendments to title 14, United States Code, as amended by title I of this Act.
Sec. 202. Authorizations of appropriations.
Sec. 203. Authorized levels of military strength and training.
Sec. 204. Authorization of amounts for Fast Response Cutters.
Sec. 205. Authorization of amounts for shoreside infrastructure.
Sec. 206. Authorization of amounts for aircraft improvements.
Sec. 301. Amendments to title 14, United States Code, as amended by title I of this Act.
Sec. 302. Primary duties.
Sec. 303. National Coast Guard Museum.
Sec. 304. Unmanned aircraft.
Sec. 305. Coast Guard health-care professionals; licensure portability.
Sec. 306. Training; emergency response providers.
Sec. 307. Incentive contracts for Coast Guard yard and industrial establishments.
Sec. 308. Confidential investigative expenses.
Sec. 309. Regular captains; retirement.
Sec. 310. Conversion, alteration, and repair projects.
Sec. 311. Contracting for major acquisitions programs.
Sec. 312. Officer promotion zones.
Sec. 313. Cross reference.
Sec. 314. Commissioned service retirement.
Sec. 315. Leave for birth or adoption of child.
Sec. 316. Clothing at time of discharge.
Sec. 317. Unfunded priorities list.
Sec. 318. Safety of vessels of the Armed Forces.
Sec. 319. Air facilities.
Sec. 401. Codification of Ports and Waterways Safety Act.
Sec. 402. Conforming amendments.
Sec. 403. Transitional and savings provisions.
Sec. 404. Rule of construction.
Sec. 405. Advisory committee: repeal.
Sec. 406. Regattas and marine parades.
Sec. 407. Regulation of vessels in territorial waters of United States.
Sec. 408. Port, harbor, and coastal facility security.
Sec. 501. Consistency in marine inspections.
Sec. 502. Uninspected passenger vessels in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
Sec. 503. Engine cut-off switch requirements.
Sec. 504. Exception from survival craft requirements.
Sec. 505. Safety standards.
Sec. 506. Fishing safety grants.
Sec. 507. Fishing, fish tender, and fish processing vessel certification.
Sec. 508. Deadline for compliance with alternate safety compliance program.
Sec. 509. Termination of unsafe operations; technical correction.
Sec. 510. Technical corrections: Licenses, certificates of registry, and merchant mariner documents.
Sec. 511. Clarification of logbook entries.
Sec. 512. Certificates of documentation for recreational vessels.
Sec. 513. Numbering for undocumented barges.
Sec. 514. Backup national timing system.
Sec. 515. Scientific personnel.
Sec. 516. Transparency.
Sec. 601. National maritime transportation advisory committees.
Sec. 602. Maritime Security Advisory Committees.
Sec. 701. Short title.
Sec. 702. Authorization of appropriations.
Sec. 703. Reporting on impact of alliances on competition.
Sec. 704. Definition of certain covered services.
Sec. 705. Reports filed with the Commission.
Sec. 706. Public participation.
Sec. 707. Ocean transportation intermediaries.
Sec. 708. Common carriers.
Sec. 709. Negotiations.
Sec. 710. Injunctive relief sought by the Commission.
Sec. 711. Discussions.
Sec. 712. Transparency.
Sec. 713. Study of bankruptcy preparation and response.
Sec. 714. Agreements unaffected.
Sec. 801. Repeal of obsolete reporting requirement.
Sec. 802. Corrections to provisions enacted by Coast Guard Authorization Acts.
Sec. 803. Officer evaluation report.
Sec. 804. Extension of authority.
Sec. 805. Coast Guard ROTC program.
Sec. 806. Currency detection canine team program.
Sec. 807. Center of expertise for Great Lakes oil spill search and response.
Sec. 808. Public safety answering points and maritime search and rescue coordination.
Sec. 809. Ship shoal lighthouse transfer: repeal.
Sec. 810. Land exchange, Ayakulik Island, Alaska.
Sec. 811. Use of Tract 43.
Sec. 812. Coast Guard maritime domain awareness.
Sec. 813. Monitoring.
Sec. 814. Reimbursements for non-Federal construction costs of certain aids to navigation.
Sec. 815. Towing safety management system fees.
Sec. 816. Oil spill disbursements auditing and report.
Sec. 817. Fleet requirements assessment and strategy.
Sec. 818. National Security Cutter.
Sec. 819. Acquisition plan for inland waterway and river tenders and bay-class icebreakers.
Sec. 820. Great Lakes icebreaker acquisition.
Sec. 821. Polar icebreakers.
Sec. 822. Strategic assets in the Arctic.
Sec. 823. Arctic planning criteria.
Sec. 824. Vessel response plan audit.
Sec. 825. Waters deemed not navigable waters of the United States for certain purposes.
Sec. 826. Documentation of recreational vessels.
Sec. 827. Equipment requirements; exemption from throwable personal flotation devices requirement.
Sec. 828. Visual distress signals and alternative use.
Sec. 829. Radar refresher training.
Sec. 830. Commercial fishing vessel safety national communications plan.
Sec. 831. Atlantic Coast port access route study recommendations.
Sec. 832. Drawbridges.
Sec. 833. Waiver.
Sec. 834. Fire-retardant materials.
Sec. 835. Vessel waiver.
Sec. 836. Temporary limitations.
Sec. 837. Transfer of Coast Guard property in Jupiter Island, Florida, for inclusion in Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge.
Sec. 838. Emergency response.
Sec. 839. Drawbridges consultation.
Sec. 901. Short title.
Sec. 902. Purposes; findings.
Sec. 903. Standards for discharges incidental to normal operation of vessels.
Sec. 1001. Reauthorization of Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998.
Sec. 1002. System for tracking and reporting all-inclusive cost of hydrographic surveys.
Sec. 1003. Homeport of certain research vessels.
Title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking the title designation, the title heading, and the table of parts at the beginning and inserting the following:
Part I of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking the part designation, the part heading, and the table of chapters at the beginning and inserting the following:
(a) Initial matter.—Chapter 1 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking the chapter designation, the chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning and inserting the following:
(b) Redesignations and transfers.—
(1) REQUIREMENT.—The sections of title 14, United States Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are amended—
(2) TABLE.—The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the following:
| Title 14 section number before redesignation | Section heading (provided for identification purposes only-not amended) | Title 14 section number after redesignation |
| 1 | Establishment of Coast Guard | 101 |
| 2 | Primary duties | 102 |
| 3 | Department in which the Coast Guard operates | 103 |
| 652 | Removing restrictions | 104 |
| 4 | Secretary defined | 105 |
| 5 | Commandant defined | 106 |
(a) Initial matter.—Chapter 3 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking the chapter designation, the chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning and inserting the following:
“Sec.
“301. Grades and ratings.
“302. Commandant; appointment.
“303. Retirement of Commandant or Vice Commandant.
“304. Vice Commandant; appointment.
“305. Vice admirals.
“306. Retirement.
“307. Vice admirals and admiral, continuity of grade.
“308. Chief Acquisition Officer.
“309. Office of the Coast Guard Reserve; Director.
“310. Chief of Staff to President: appointment.
“311. Captains of the port.
“312. Prevention and response workforces.
“313. Centers of expertise for Coast Guard prevention and response.
“314. Marine industry training program.
“315. Training course on workings of Congress.
“316. National Coast Guard Museum.
“317. United States Coast Guard Band; composition; director.
“318. Environmental Compliance and Restoration Program.”.
(b) Redesignations and transfers.—
(1) REQUIREMENT.—The sections of title 14, United States Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are amended—
(2) TABLE.—The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the following:
| Title 14 section number before redesignation | Section heading (provided for identification purposes only-not amended) | Title 14 section number after redesignation |
| 41 | Grades and ratings | 301 |
| 44 | Commandant; appointment | 302 |
| 46 | Retirement of Commandant or Vice Commandant | 303 |
| 47 | Vice Commandant; appointment | 304 |
| 50 | Vice admirals | 305 |
| 51 | Retirement | 306 |
| 52 | Vice admirals and admiral, continuity of grade | 307 |
| 56 | Chief Acquisition Officer | 308 |
| 53 | Office of the Coast Guard Reserve; Director | 309 |
| 54 | Chief of Staff to President: appointment | 310 |
| 57 | Prevention and response workforces | 312 |
| 58 | Centers of expertise for Coast Guard prevention and response | 313 |
| 59 | Marine industry training program | 314 |
| 60 | Training course on workings of Congress | 315 |
| 98 | National Coast Guard Museum | 316 |
| 336 | United States Coast Guard Band; composition; director | 317 |
(c) Additional changes.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 3 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended—
(A) by inserting after section 310 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:
“Any officer, including any petty officer, may be designated by the Commandant as captain of the port or ports or adjacent high seas or waters over which the United States has jurisdiction, as the Commandant deems necessary to facilitate execution of Coast Guard duties.”; and
(B) by inserting after section 317 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:
Ҥ 318. Environmental Compliance and Restoration Program
“(a) Definitions.—For the purposes of this section—
“(1) ‘environment’, ‘facility’, ‘person’, ‘release’, ‘removal’, ‘remedial’, and ‘response’ have the same meaning they have in section 101 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. 9601);
“(2) ‘hazardous substance’ has the same meaning it has in section 101 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. 9601), except that it also includes the meaning given ‘oil’ in section 311 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321); and
“(3) ‘pollutant’ has the same meaning it has in section 502 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1362).
“(b) Program.—
“(1) The Secretary shall carry out a program of environmental compliance and restoration at current and former Coast Guard facilities.
“(2) Program goals include:
“(A) Identifying, investigating, and cleaning up contamination from hazardous substances and pollutants.
“(B) Correcting other environmental damage that poses an imminent and substantial danger to the public health or welfare or to the environment.
“(3) (A) The Secretary shall respond to releases of hazardous substances and pollutants—
“(ii) at each Coast Guard facility the United States owned, leased, or otherwise possessed when the actions leading to contamination from hazardous substances or pollutants occurred; and
“(B) Subparagraph (A) of this paragraph does not apply to a removal or remedial action when a potentially responsible person responds under section 122 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. 9622).
“(C) The Secretary shall pay a fee or charge imposed by a State authority for permit services for disposing of hazardous substances or pollutants from Coast Guard facilities to the same extent that nongovernmental entities are required to pay for permit services. This subparagraph does not apply to a payment that is the responsibility of a lessee, contractor, or other private person.
“(4) The Secretary may agree with another Federal agency for that agency to assist in carrying out the Secretary's responsibilities under this section. The Secretary may enter into contracts, cooperative agreements, and grant agreements with State and local governments to assist in carrying out the Secretary's responsibilities under this section. Services that may be obtained under this paragraph include identifying, investigating, and cleaning up off-site contamination that may have resulted from the release of a hazardous substance or pollutant at a Coast Guard facility.
“(5) Section 119 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. 9619) applies to response action contractors that carry out response actions under this section. The Coast Guard shall indemnify response action contractors to the extent that adequate insurance is not generally available at a fair price at the time the contractor enters into the contract to cover the contractor's reasonable, potential, long-term liability.
“(c) Amounts recovered for response actions.—
“(1) All sums appropriated to carry out the Coast Guard's environmental compliance and restoration functions under this section or another law shall be credited or transferred to an appropriate Coast Guard account, as determined by the Commandant and remain available until expended.
“(2) Funds may be obligated or expended from such account to carry out the Coast Guard's environmental compliance and restoration functions under this section or another law.
“(3) In proposing the budget for any fiscal year under section 1105 of title 31, the President shall set forth separately the amount requested for the Coast Guard's environmental compliance and restoration activities under this section or another law.
“(4) Amounts recovered under section 107 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. 9607) for the Secretary's response actions at current and former Coast Guard facilities shall be credited to an appropriate Coast Guard account, as determined by the Commandant.
“(d) Annual list of projects to Congress.—The Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a prioritized list of projects eligible for environmental compliance and restoration funding for each fiscal year concurrent with the President's budget submission for that fiscal year.”.
(a) Initial matter.—Chapter 5 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking the chapter designation, the chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning and inserting the following:
“SUBCHAPTER I—GENERAL POWERS
“Sec.
“501. Secretary; general powers.
“502. Delegation of powers by the Secretary.
“503. Regulations.
“504. Commandant; general powers.
“505. Functions and powers vested in the Commandant.
“506. Prospective payment of funds necessary to provide medical care.
“507. Appointment of judges.
“SUBCHAPTER II—LIFE SAVING AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES
“521. Saving life and property.
“522. Law enforcement.
“523. Enforcement authority.
“524. Enforcement of coastwise trade laws.
“525. Special agents of the Coast Guard Investigative Service law enforcement authority.
“526. Stopping vessels; indemnity for firing at or into vessel.
“527. Safety of naval vessels.
“528. Protecting against unmanned aircraft.
“SUBCHAPTER III—AIDS TO NAVIGATION
“541. Aids to navigation authorized.
“542. Unauthorized aids to maritime navigation; penalty.
“543. Interference with aids to navigation; penalty.
“544. Aids to maritime navigation; penalty.
“545. Marking of obstructions.
“546. Deposit of damage payments.
“547. Rewards for apprehension of persons interfering with aids to navigation.
“SUBCHAPTER IV—MISCELLANEOUS
“561. Icebreaking in polar regions.
“562. Appeals and waivers.
“563. Notification of certain determinations.”.
(b) Redesignations and transfers.—
(1) REQUIREMENT.—The sections of title 14, United States Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are amended—
(2) TABLE.—The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the following:
| Title 14 section number before redesignation | Section heading (provided for identification purposes only-not amended) | Title 14 section number after redesignation |
| 92 | Secretary; general powers | 501 |
| 631 | Delegation of powers by the Secretary | 502 |
| 633 | Regulations | 503 |
| 93 | Commandant; general powers | 504 |
| 632 | Functions and powers vested in the Commandant | 505 |
| 520 | Prospective payment of funds necessary to provide medical care | 506 |
| 153 | Appointment of judges | 507 |
| 88 | Saving life and property | 521 |
| 89 | Law enforcement | 522 |
| 99 | Enforcement authority | 523 |
| 100 | Enforcement of coastwise trade laws | 524 |
| 95 | Special agents of the Coast Guard Investigative Service law enforcement authority | 525 |
| 637 | Stopping vessels; indemnity for firing at or into vessel | 526 |
| 91 | Safety of naval vessels | 527 |
| 104 | Protecting against unmanned aircraft | 528 |
| 81 | Aids to navigation authorized | 541 |
| 83 | Unauthorized aids to maritime navigation; penalty | 542 |
| 84 | Interference with aids to navigation; penalty | 543 |
| 85 | Aids to maritime navigation; penalty | 544 |
| 86 | Marking of obstructions | 545 |
| 642 | Deposit of damage payments | 546 |
| 643 | Rewards for apprehension of persons interfering with aids to navigation | 547 |
| 87 | Icebreaking in polar regions | 561 |
| 101 | Appeals and waivers | 562 |
| 103 | Notification of certain determinations | 563 |
(c) Additional changes.—Chapter 5 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended—
(1) by inserting before section 501 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:
(2) by inserting before section 521 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:
(a) Initial matter.—Chapter 7 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking the chapter designation, the chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning and inserting the following:
“Sec.
“701. Cooperation with other agencies, States, territories, and political subdivisions.
“702. State Department.
“703. Treasury Department.
“704. Department of the Army and Department of the Air Force.
“705. Navy Department.
“706. United States Postal Service.
“707. Department of Commerce.
“708. Department of Health and Human Services.
“709. Maritime instruction.
“710. Assistance to foreign governments and maritime authorities.
“711. Coast Guard officers as attachés to missions.
“712. Contracts with Government-owned establishments for work and material.
“713. Nonappropriated fund instrumentalities: contracts with other agencies and instrumentalities to
provide or obtain goods and services.
“714. Arctic maritime domain awareness.
“715. Oceanographic research.
“716. Arctic maritime transportation.
“717. Agreements.”.
(b) Redesignations and transfers.—
(1) REQUIREMENT.—The sections of title 14, United States Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are amended—
(2) TABLE.—The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the following:
| Title 14 section number before redesignation | Section heading (provided for identification purposes only-not amended) | Title 14 section number after redesignation |
| 141 | Cooperation with other agencies, States, territories, and political subdivisions | 701 |
| 142 | State Department | 702 |
| 143 | Treasury Department | 703 |
| 144 | Department of the Army and Department of the Air Force | 704 |
| 145 | Navy Department | 705 |
| 146 | United States Postal Service | 706 |
| 147 | Department of Commerce | 707 |
| 147a | Department of Health and Human Services | 708 |
| 148 | Maritime instruction | 709 |
| 149 | Assistance to foreign governments and maritime authorities | 710 |
| 150 | Coast Guard officers as attachés to missions | 711 |
| 151 | Contracts with Government-owned establishments for work and material | 712 |
| 152 | Nonappropriated fund instrumentalities: contracts with other agencies and instrumentalities to provide or obtain goods and services | 713 |
| 154 | Arctic maritime domain awareness | 714 |
| 94 | Oceanographic research | 715 |
| 90 | Arctic maritime transportation | 716 |
| 102 | Agreements | 717 |
(a) Initial matter.—Chapter 9 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking the chapter designation, the chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning and inserting the following:
“SUBCHAPTER I—REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY
“Sec.
“901. Disposal of certain material.
“902. Employment of draftsmen and engineers.
“903. Use of certain appropriated funds.
“904. Local hire.
“905. Procurement authority for family housing.
“906. Air Station Cape Cod Improvements.
“907. Long-term lease of special purpose facilities.
“908. Long-term lease authority for lighthouse property.
“909. Small boat station rescue capability.
“910. Small boat station closures.
“911. Search and rescue center standards.
“912. Air facility closures.
“913. Turnkey selection procedures.
“914. Disposition of infrastructure related to E–LORAN.
“SUBCHAPTER II—MISCELLANEOUS
“931. Oaths required for boards.
“932. Administration of oaths.
“933. Coast Guard ensigns and pennants.
“934. Penalty for unauthorized use of words .‘Coast Guard”.’.
“935. Coast Guard band recordings for commercial sale.
“936. Confidentiality of medical quality assurance records; qualified immunity for participants.
“937. Admiralty claims against the United States.
“938. Claims for damage to property of the United States.
“939. Accounting for industrial work.
“940. Supplies and equipment from stock.
“941. Coast Guard Supply Fund.
“942. Public and commercial vessels and other watercraft; sale of fuel, supplies, and services.
“943. Arms and ammunition; immunity from taxation.
“944. Confidential investigative expenses.
“945. Assistance to film producers.
“946. User fees.
“947. Vessel construction bonding requirements.
“948. Contracts for medical care for retirees, dependents, and survivors: alternative delivery of health care.
“949. Telephone installation and charges.
“950. Designation, powers, and accountability of deputy disbursing officials.
“951. Aircraft accident investigations.”.
(b) Redesignations and transfers.—
(1) REQUIREMENT.—The sections of title 14, United States Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are amended—
(2) TABLE.—The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the following:
| Title 14 section number before redesignation | Section heading (provided for identification purposes only-not amended) | Title 14 section number after redesignation |
| 641 | Disposal of certain material | 901 |
| 653 | Employment of draftsmen and engineers | 902 |
| 656 | Use of certain appropriated funds | 903 |
| 666 | Local hire | 904 |
| 670 | Procurement authority for family housing | 905 |
| 671 | Air Station Cape Cod Improvements | 906 |
| 672 | Long-term lease of special purpose facilities | 907 |
| 672a | Long-term lease authority for lighthouse property | 908 |
| 674 | Small boat station rescue capability | 909 |
| 675 | Small boat station closures | 910 |
| 676 | Search and rescue center standards | 911 |
| 676a | Air facility closures | 912 |
| 677 | Turnkey selection procedures | 913 |
| 681 | Disposition of infrastructure related to E–LORAN | 914 |
| 635 | Oaths required for boards | 931 |
| 636 | Administration of oaths | 932 |
| 638 | Coast Guard ensigns and pennants | 933 |
| 639 | Penalty for unauthorized use of words “Coast Guard” | 934 |
| 640 | Coast Guard band recordings for commercial sale | 935 |
| 645 | Confidentiality of medical quality assurance records; qualified immunity for participants | 936 |
| 646 | Admiralty claims against the United States | 937 |
| 647 | Claims for damage to property of the United States | 938 |
| 648 | Accounting for industrial work | 939 |
| 649 | Supplies and equipment from stock | 940 |
| 650 | Coast Guard Supply Fund | 941 |
| 654 | Public and commercial vessels and other watercraft; sale of fuel, supplies, and services | 942 |
| 655 | Arms and ammunition; immunity from taxation | 943 |
| 658 | Confidential investigative expenses | 944 |
| 659 | Assistance to film producers | 945 |
| 664 | User fees | 946 |
| 667 | Vessel construction bonding requirements | 947 |
| 668 | Contracts for medical care for retirees, dependents, and survivors: alternative delivery of health care | 948 |
| 669 | Telephone installation and charges | 949 |
| 673 | Designation, powers, and accountability of deputy disbursing officials | 950 |
| 678 | Aircraft accident investigations | 951 |
(c) Additional changes.—Chapter 9 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended—
(a) Initial matter.—Chapter 11 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking the chapter designation, the chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning and inserting the following:
“SUBCHAPTER I—GENERAL PROVISIONS
“Sec.
“1101. Acquisition directorate.
“1102. Improvements in Coast Guard acquisition management.
“1103. Role of Vice Commandant in major acquisition programs.
“1104. Recognition of Coast Guard personnel for excellence in acquisition.
“1105. Prohibition on use of lead systems integrators.
“1106. Required contract terms.
“1107. Extension of major acquisition program contracts.
“1108. Department of Defense consultation.
“1109. Undefinitized contractual actions.
“1110. Mission need statement.
“SUBCHAPTER II—IMPROVED ACQUISITION PROCESS AND PROCEDURES
“1131. Identification of major system acquisitions.
“1132. Acquisition.
“1133. Preliminary development and demonstration.
“1134. Acquisition, production, deployment, and support.
“1135. Acquisition program baseline breach.
“1136. Acquisition approval authority.
“SUBCHAPTER III—PROCUREMENT
“1151. Restriction on construction of vessels in foreign shipyards.
“1152. Advance procurement funding.
“1153. Prohibition on overhaul, repair, and maintenance of Coast Guard vessels in foreign shipyards.
“1154. Procurement of buoy chain.
“1155. Contract termination.
“SUBCHAPTER IV—DEFINITIONS
“1171. Definitions.”.
(b) Redesignations and transfers.—
(1) REQUIREMENT.—The sections of title 14, United States Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are amended—
(2) TABLE.—The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the following:
| Title 14 section number before redesignation | Section heading (provided for identification purposes only-not amended) | Title 14 section number after redesignation |
| 561 | Acquisition directorate | 1101 |
| 562 | Improvements in Coast Guard acquisition management | 1102 |
| 578 | Role of Vice Commandant in major acquisition programs | 1103 |
| 563 | Recognition of Coast Guard personnel for excellence in acquisition | 1104 |
| 564 | Prohibition on use of lead systems integrators | 1105 |
| 565 | Required contract terms | 1106 |
| 579 | Extension of major acquisition program contracts | 1107 |
| 566 | Department of Defense consultation | 1108 |
| 567 | Undefinitized contractual actions | 1109 |
| 569 | Mission need statement | 1110 |
| 571 | Identification of major system acquisitions | 1131 |
| 572 | Acquisition | 1132 |
| 573 | Preliminary development and demonstration | 1133 |
| 574 | Acquisition, production, deployment, and support | 1134 |
| 575 | Acquisition program baseline breach | 1135 |
| 576 | Acquisition approval authority | 1136 |
| 665 | Restriction on construction of vessels in foreign shipyards | 1151 |
| 577 | Advance procurement funding | 1152 |
| 96 | Prohibition on overhaul, repair, and maintenance of Coast Guard vessels in foreign shipyards | 1153 |
| 97 | Procurement of buoy chain | 1154 |
| 657 | Contract termination | 1155 |
| 581 | Definitions | 1171 |
(c) Additional changes.—Chapter 11 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended—
(2) by inserting before section 1101 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:
(3) by inserting before section 1131 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:
(a) Initial matter.—Title 14, United States Code, is further amended by inserting after chapter 11 (as amended by section 108) the following:
(b) Reserved chapter numbers.—
(1) CHAPTER 13.—Chapter 13 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking the chapter designation, the chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning.
(2) CHAPTER 14.—Chapter 14 of title 14, United States Code, is amended—
(3) CHAPTER 15.—Chapter 15 of title 14, United States Code, is amended—
(4) CHAPTER 17.—Chapter 17 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking the chapter designation, the chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning.
(5) CHAPTER 18.—Chapter 18 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking the chapter designation, the chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning.
(a) Initial matter.—Chapter 19 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking the chapter designation, the chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning and inserting the following:
“SUBCHAPTER I—ADMINISTRATION
“Sec.
“1901. Administration of Academy.
“1902. Policy on sexual harassment and sexual violence.
“1903. Annual Board of Visitors.
“1904. Participation in Federal, State, or other educational research grants.
“SUBCHAPTER II—CADETS
“1921. Corps of Cadets authorized strength.
“1922. Appointments.
“1923. Admission of foreign nationals for instruction; restrictions; conditions.
“1924. Conduct.
“1925. Agreement.
“1926. Cadet applicants; preappointment travel to Academy.
“1927. Cadets; initial clothing allowance.
“1928. Cadets; degree of bachelor of science.
“1929. Cadets; appointment as ensign.
“1930. Cadets: charges and fees for attendance; limitation.
“SUBCHAPTER III—FACULTY
“1941. Civilian teaching staff.
“1942. Permanent commissioned teaching staff; composition.
“1943. Appointment of permanent commissioned teaching staff.
“1944. Grade of permanent commissioned teaching staff.
“1945. Retirement of permanent commissioned teaching staff.
“1946. Credit for service as member of civilian teaching staff.
“1947. Assignment of personnel as instructors.
“1948. Marine safety curriculum.”.
(b) Redesignations and transfers.—
(1) REQUIREMENT.—The sections of title 14, United States Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are amended—
(2) TABLE.—The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the following:
| Title 14 section number before redesignation | Section heading (provided for identification purposes only-not amended) | Title 14 section number after redesignation |
| 181 | Administration of Academy | 1901 |
| 200 | Policy on sexual harassment and sexual violence | 1902 |
| 194 | Annual Board of Visitors | 1903 |
| 196 | Participation in Federal, State, or other educational research grants | 1904 |
| 195 | Admission of foreign nationals for instruction; restrictions; conditions | 1923 |
| 181a | Cadet applicants; preappointment travel to Academy | 1926 |
| 183 | Cadets; initial clothing allowance | 1927 |
| 184 | Cadets; degree of bachelor of science | 1928 |
| 185 | Cadets; appointment as ensign | 1929 |
| 197 | Cadets: charges and fees for attendance; limitation | 1930 |
| 186 | Civilian teaching staff | 1941 |
| 187 | Permanent commissioned teaching staff; composition | 1942 |
| 188 | Appointment of permanent commissioned teaching staff | 1943 |
| 189 | Grade of permanent commissioned teaching staff | 1944 |
| 190 | Retirement of permanent commissioned teaching staff | 1945 |
| 191 | Credit for service as member of civilian teaching staff | 1946 |
| 192 | Assignment of personnel as instructors | 1947 |
| 199 | Marine safety curriculum | 1948 |
(c) Additional changes.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 19 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended—
(A) by inserting before section 1901 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:
(B) by inserting before section 1923 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:
Ҥ 1921. Corps of Cadets authorized strength
“The number of cadets appointed annually to the Academy shall be as determined by the Secretary but the number appointed in any one year shall not exceed six hundred.
“Appointments to cadetships shall be made under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, who shall determine age limits, methods of selection of applicants, term of service as a cadet before graduation, and all other matters affecting such appointments. In the administration of this section, the Secretary shall take such action as may be necessary and appropriate to insure that female individuals shall be eligible for appointment and admission to the Coast Guard Academy, and that the relevant standards required for appointment, admission, training, graduation, and commissioning of female individuals shall be the same as those required for male individuals, except for those minimum essential adjustments in such standards required because of physiological differences between male and female individuals.”;
(C) by inserting before section 1926 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:
“The Secretary may summarily dismiss from the Coast Guard any cadet who, during his cadetship, is found unsatisfactory in either studies or conduct, or may be deemed not adapted for a career in the Coast Guard. Cadets shall be subject to rules governing discipline prescribed by the Commandant.
“(a) Each cadet shall sign an agreement with respect to the cadet's length of service in the Coast Guard. The agreement shall provide that the cadet agrees to the following:
“(b) (1) The Secretary may transfer to the Coast Guard Reserve, and may order to active duty for such period of time as the Secretary prescribes (but not to exceed four years), a cadet who breaches an agreement under subsection (a). The period of time for which a cadet is ordered to active duty under this paragraph may be determined without regard to section 651(a) of title 10.
“(2) A cadet who is transferred to the Coast Guard Reserve under paragraph (1) shall be transferred in an appropriate enlisted grade or rating, as determined by the Secretary.
“(3) For the purposes of paragraph (1), a cadet shall be considered to have breached an agreement under subsection (a) if the cadet is separated from the Coast Guard Academy under circumstances which the Secretary determines constitute a breach by the cadet of the cadet's agreement to complete the course of instruction at the Coast Guard Academy and accept an appointment as a commissioned officer upon graduation from the Coast Guard Academy.
“(c) The Secretary shall prescribe regulations to carry out this section. Those regulations shall include—
“(d) In this section, ‘commissioned service obligation’, with respect to an officer who is a graduate of the Academy, means the period beginning on the date of the officer's appointment as a commissioned officer and ending on the sixth anniversary of such appointment or, at the discretion of the Secretary, any later date up to the eighth anniversary of such appointment.
Part II of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking the part designation, the part heading, and the table of chapters at the beginning.
(a) Initial matter.—Chapter 21 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking the chapter designation, the chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning and inserting the following:
“SUBCHAPTER I—APPOINTMENT AND PROMOTION
“Sec.
“2101. Original appointment of permanent commissioned officers.
“2102. Active duty promotion list.
“2103. Number and distribution of commissioned officers on active duty promotion list.
“2104. Appointment of temporary officers.
“2105. Rank of warrant officers.
“2106. Selection boards; convening of boards.
“2107. Selection boards; composition of boards.
“2108. Selection boards; notice of convening; communication with board.
“2109. Selection boards; oath of members.
“2110. Number of officers to be selected for promotion.
“2111. Promotion zones.
“2112. Promotion year; defined.
“2113. Eligibility of officers for consideration for promotion.
“2114. United States Deputy Marshals in Alaska.
“2115. Selection boards; information to be furnished boards.
“2116. Officers to be recommended for promotion.
“2117. Selection boards; reports.
“2118. Selection boards; submission of reports.
“2119. Failure of selection for promotion.
“2120. Special selection boards; correction of errors.
“2121. Promotions; appointments.
“2122. Removal of officer from list of selectees for promotion.
“2123. Promotions; acceptance; oath of office.
“2124. Promotions; pay and allowances.
“2125. Wartime temporary service promotions.
“2126. Promotion of officers not included on active duty promotion list.
“2127. Recall to active duty during war or national emergency.
“2128. Recall to active duty with consent of officer.
“2129. Aviation cadets; appointment as Reserve officers.
“SUBCHAPTER II—DISCHARGES; RETIREMENTS; REVOCATION OF COMMISSIONS; SEPARATION FOR CAUSE
“2141. Revocation of commissions during first five years of commissioned service.
“2142. Regular lieutenants (junior grade); separation for failure of selection for promotion.
“2143. Regular lieutenants; separation for failure of selection for promotion; continuation.
“2144. Regular Coast Guard; officers serving under temporary appointments.
“2145. Regular lieutenant commanders and commanders; retirement for failure of selection for promotion.
“2146. Discharge in lieu of retirement; separation pay.
“2147. Regular warrant officers: separation pay.
“2148. Separation for failure of selection for promotion or continuation; time of.
“2149. Regular captains; retirement.
“2150. Captains; continuation on active duty; involuntary retirement.
“2151. Rear admirals and rear admirals (lower half); continuation on active duty; involuntary retirement.
“2152. Voluntary retirement after twenty years' service.
“2153. Voluntary retirement after thirty years' service.
“2154. Compulsory retirement.
“2155. Retirement for physical disability after selection for promotion; grade in which retired.
“2156. Deferment of retirement or separation for medical reasons.
“2157. Flag officers.
“2158. Review of records of officers.
“2159. Boards of inquiry.
“2160. Boards of review.
“2161. Composition of boards.
“2162. Rights and procedures.
“2163. Removal of officer from active duty; action by Secretary.
“2164. Officers considered for removal; retirement or discharge; separation benefits.
“2165. Relief of retired officer promoted while on active duty.
“SUBCHAPTER III—GENERAL PROVISIONS
“2181. Physical fitness of officers.
“2182. Multirater assessment of certain personnel.”.
(b) Redesignations and transfers.—
(1) REQUIREMENT.—The sections of title 14, United States Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are amended—
(2) TABLE.—The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the following:
| Title 14 section number before redesignation | Section heading (provided for identification purposes only-not amended) | Title 14 section number after redesignation |
| 211 | Original appointment of permanent commissioned officers | 2101 |
| 41a | Active duty promotion list | 2102 |
| 42 | Number and distribution of commissioned officers on active duty promotion list | 2103 |
| 214 | Appointment of temporary officers | 2104 |
| 215 | Rank of warrant officers | 2105 |
| 251 | Selection boards; convening of boards | 2106 |
| 252 | Selection boards; composition of boards | 2107 |
| 253 | Selection boards; notice of convening; communication with board | 2108 |
| 254 | Selection boards; oath of members | 2109 |
| 255 | Number of officers to be selected for promotion | 2110 |
| 256 | Promotion zones | 2111 |
| 256a | Promotion year; defined | 2112 |
| 257 | Eligibility of officers for consideration for promotion | 2113 |
| 258 | Selection boards; information to be furnished boards | 2115 |
| 259 | Officers to be recommended for promotion | 2116 |
| 260 | Selection boards; reports | 2117 |
| 261 | Selection boards; submission of reports | 2118 |
| 262 | Failure of selection for promotion | 2119 |
| 263 | Special selection boards; correction of errors | 2120 |
| 271 | Promotions; appointments | 2121 |
| 272 | Removal of officer from list of selectees for promotion | 2122 |
| 273 | Promotions; acceptance; oath of office | 2123 |
| 274 | Promotions; pay and allowances | 2124 |
| 275 | Wartime temporary service promotions | 2125 |
| 276 | Promotion of officers not included on active duty promotion list | 2126 |
| 331 | Recall to active duty during war or national emergency | 2127 |
| 332 | Recall to active duty with consent of officer | 2128 |
| 373 | Aviation cadets; appointment as Reserve officers | 2129 |
| 281 | Revocation of commissions during first five years of commissioned service | 2141 |
| 282 | Regular lieutenants (junior grade); separation for failure of selection for promotion | 2142 |
| 283 | Regular lieutenants; separation for failure of selection for promotion; continuation | 2143 |
| 284 | Regular Coast Guard; officers serving under temporary appointments | 2144 |
| 285 | Regular lieutenant commanders and commanders; retirement for failure of selection for promotion | 2145 |
| 286 | Discharge in lieu of retirement; separation pay | 2146 |
| 286a | Regular warrant officers: separation pay | 2147 |
| 287 | Separation for failure of selection for promotion or continuation; time of | 2148 |
| 288 | Regular captains; retirement | 2149 |
| 289 | Captains; continuation on active duty; involuntary retirement | 2150 |
| 290 | Rear admirals and rear admirals (lower half); continuation on active duty; involuntary retirement | 2151 |
| 291 | Voluntary retirement after twenty years' service | 2152 |
| 292 | Voluntary retirement after thirty years' service | 2153 |
| 293 | Compulsory retirement | 2154 |
| 294 | Retirement for physical disability after selection for promotion; grade in which retired | 2155 |
| 295 | Deferment of retirement or separation for medical reasons | 2156 |
| 296 | Flag officers | 2157 |
| 321 | Review of records of officers | 2158 |
| 322 | Boards of inquiry | 2159 |
| 323 | Boards of review | 2160 |
| 324 | Composition of boards | 2161 |
| 325 | Rights and procedures | 2162 |
| 326 | Removal of officer from active duty; action by Secretary | 2163 |
| 327 | Officers considered for removal; retirement or discharge; separation benefits | 2164 |
| 333 | Relief of retired officer promoted while on active duty | 2165 |
| 335 | Physical fitness of officers | 2181 |
| 429 | Multirater assessment of certain personnel | 2182 |
(c) Additional changes.—Chapter 21 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended—
(1) by striking all subchapter designations and headings in such chapter, except for the subchapter designations and headings added by this subsection;
(2) by inserting before section 2101 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:
(3) by inserting before section 2115 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:
(a) Initial matter.—Chapter 23 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking the chapter designation, the chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning and inserting the following:
“Sec.
“2301. Recruiting campaigns.
“2302. Enlistments; term, grade.
“2303. Promotion.
“2304. Compulsory retirement at age of sixty-two.
“2305. Voluntary retirement after thirty years' service.
“2306. Voluntary retirement after twenty years' service.
“2307. Retirement of enlisted members: increase in retired pay.
“2308. Recall to active duty during war or national emergency.
“2309. Recall to active duty with consent of member.
“2310. Relief of retired enlisted member promoted while on active duty.
“2311. Retirement in cases where higher grade or rating has been held.
“2312. Extension of enlistments.
“2313. Retention beyond term of enlistment in case of disability.
“2314. Detention beyond term of enlistment.
“2315. Inclusion of certain conditions in enlistment contract.
“2316. Discharge within three months before expiration of enlistment.
“2317. Aviation cadets; procurement; transfer.
“2318. Aviation cadets; benefits.
“2319. Critical skill training bonus.”.
(b) Redesignations and transfers.—
(1) REQUIREMENT.—The sections of title 14, United States Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are amended—
(2) TABLE.—The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the following:
| Title 14 section number before redesignation | Section heading (provided for identification purposes only-not amended) | Title 14 section number after redesignation |
| 350 | Recruiting campaigns | 2301 |
| 351 | Enlistments; term, grade | 2302 |
| 352 | Promotion | 2303 |
| 353 | Compulsory retirement at age of sixty-two | 2304 |
| 354 | Voluntary retirement after thirty years' service | 2305 |
| 355 | Voluntary retirement after twenty years' service | 2306 |
| 357 | Retirement of enlisted members: increase in retired pay | 2307 |
| 359 | Recall to active duty during war or national emergency | 2308 |
| 360 | Recall to active duty with consent of member | 2309 |
| 361 | Relief of retired enlisted member promoted while on active duty | 2310 |
| 362 | Retirement in cases where higher grade or rating has been held | 2311 |
| 365 | Extension of enlistments | 2312 |
| 366 | Retention beyond term of enlistment in case of disability | 2313 |
| 367 | Detention beyond term of enlistment | 2314 |
| 369 | Inclusion of certain conditions in enlistment contract | 2315 |
| 370 | Discharge within three months before expiration of enlistment | 2316 |
| 371 | Aviation cadets; procurement; transfer | 2317 |
| 372 | Aviation cadets; benefits | 2318 |
| 374 | Critical skill training bonus | 2319 |
(a) Initial matter.—Chapter 25 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking the chapter designation, the chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning and inserting the following:
“SUBCHAPTER I—GENERAL PROVISIONS
“Sec.
“2501. Grade on retirement.
“2502. Retirement.
“2503. Status of recalled personnel.
“2504. Computation of retired pay.
“2505. Limitations on retirement and retired pay.
“2506. Suspension of payment of retired pay of members who are absent from the United States to avoid prosecution.
“2507. Board for Correction of Military Records deadline.
“2508. Emergency leave retention authority.
“2509. Prohibition of certain involuntary administrative separations.
“2510. Sea service letters.
“2511. Investigations of flag officers and Senior Executive Service employees.
“2512. Leave policies for the Coast Guard.
“2513. Computation of length of service.
“SUBCHAPTER II—LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE
“2531. Personnel of former Lighthouse Service.”.
(b) Redesignations and transfers.—
(1) REQUIREMENT.—The sections of title 14, United States Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are amended—
(2) TABLE.—The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the following:
| Title 14 section number before redesignation | Section heading (provided for identification purposes only-not amended) | Title 14 section number after redesignation |
| 334 | Grade on retirement | 2501 |
| 421 | Retirement | 2502 |
| 422 | Status of recalled personnel | 2503 |
| 423 | Computation of retired pay | 2504 |
| 424 | Limitations on retirement and retired pay | 2505 |
| 424a | Suspension of payment of retired pay of members who are absent from the United States to avoid prosecution | 2506 |
| 425 | Board for Correction of Military Records deadline | 2507 |
| 426 | Emergency leave retention authority | 2508 |
| 427 | Prohibition of certain involuntary administrative separations | 2509 |
| 428 | Sea service letters | 2510 |
| 430 | Investigations of flag officers and Senior Executive Service employees | 2511 |
| 431 | Leave policies for the Coast Guard | 2512 |
| 467 | Computation of length of service | 2513 |
| 432 | Personnel of former Lighthouse Service | 2531 |
(c) Additional changes.—Chapter 25 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended—
Part III of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking the part designation, the part heading, and the table of chapters at the beginning.
(a) Initial matter.—Chapter 27 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking the chapter designation, the chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning and inserting the following:
“SUBCHAPTER I—PERSONNEL RIGHTS AND BENEFITS
“Sec.
“2701. Procurement of personnel.
“2702. Training.
“2703. Contingent expenses.
“2704. Equipment to prevent accidents.
“2705. Clothing at time of discharge for good of service.
“2706. Right to wear uniform.
“2707. Protection of uniform.
“2708. Clothing for officers and enlisted personnel.
“2709. Procurement and sale of stores to members and civilian employees.
“2710. Disposition of effects of decedents.
“2711. Deserters; payment of expenses incident to apprehension and delivery; penalties.
“2712. Payment for the apprehension of stragglers.
“SUBCHAPTER II—AWARDS
“2731. Delegation of powers to make awards; rules and regulations.
“2732. Medal of honor.
“2733. Medal of honor: duplicate medal.
“2734. Medal of honor: presentation of Medal of Honor Flag.
“2735. Coast Guard cross.
“2736. Distinguished service medal.
“2737. Silver star medal.
“2738. Distinguished flying cross.
“2739. Coast Guard medal.
“2740. Insignia for additional awards.
“2741. Time limit on award; report concerning deed.
“2742. Honorable subsequent service as condition to award.
“2743. Posthumous awards.
“2744. Life-saving medals.
“2745. Replacement of medals.
“2746. Award of other medals.
“2747. Awards and insignia for excellence in service or conduct.
“2748. Presentation of United States flag upon retirement.
“SUBCHAPTER III—PAYMENTS
“2761. Persons discharged as result of court-martial; allowances to.
“2762. Shore patrol duty; payment of expenses.
“2763. Compensatory absence from duty for military personnel at isolated duty stations.
“2764. Monetary allowance for transportation of household effects.
“2765. Retroactive payment of pay and allowances delayed by administrative error or oversight.
“2766. Travel card management.
“2767. Reimbursement for medical-related travel expenses for certain persons residing on islands in the continental United States.
“2768. Annual audit of pay and allowances of members undergoing permanent change of station.
“2769. Remission of indebtedness.
“2770. Special instruction at universities.
“2771. Attendance at professional meetings.
“2772. Education loan repayment program.
“2773. Rations or commutation therefor in money.
“2774. Sales of ration supplies to messes.
“2775. Flight rations.
“2776. Payments at time of discharge for good of service.
“2777. Clothing for destitute shipwrecked persons.
“2778. Advancement of public funds to personnel.
“2779. Transportation to and from certain places of employment.”.
(b) Redesignations and transfers.—
(1) REQUIREMENT.—The sections of title 14, United States Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are amended—
(2) TABLE.—The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the following:
| Title 14 section number before redesignation | Section heading (provided for identification purposes only-not amended) | Title 14 section number after redesignation |
| 468 | Procurement of personnel | 2701 |
| 469 | Training | 2702 |
| 476 | Contingent expenses | 2703 |
| 477 | Equipment to prevent accidents | 2704 |
| 482 | Clothing at time of discharge for good of service | 2705 |
| 483 | Right to wear uniform | 2706 |
| 484 | Protection of uniform | 2707 |
| 485 | Clothing for officers and enlisted personnel | 2708 |
| 487 | Procurement and sale of stores to members and civilian employees | 2709 |
| 507 | Disposition of effects of decedents | 2710 |
| 508 | Deserters; payment of expenses incident to apprehension and delivery; penalties | 2711 |
| 644 | Payment for the apprehension of stragglers | 2712 |
| 499 | Delegation of powers to make awards; rules and regulations | 2731 |
| 491 | Medal of honor | 2732 |
| 504 | Medal of honor: duplicate medal | 2733 |
| 505 | Medal of honor: presentation of Medal of Honor Flag | 2734 |
| 491a | Coast Guard cross | 2735 |
| 492 | Distinguished service medal | 2736 |
| 492a | Silver star medal | 2737 |
| 492b | Distinguished flying cross | 2738 |
| 493 | Coast Guard medal | 2739 |
| 494 | Insignia for additional awards | 2740 |
| 496 | Time limit on award; report concerning deed | 2741 |
| 497 | Honorable subsequent service as condition to award | 2742 |
| 498 | Posthumous awards | 2743 |
| 500 | Life-saving medals | 2744 |
| 501 | Replacement of medals | 2745 |
| 502 | Award of other medals | 2746 |
| 503 | Awards and insignia for excellence in service or conduct | 2747 |
| 516 | Presentation of United States flag upon retirement | 2748 |
| 509 | Persons discharged as result of court-martial; allowances to | 2761 |
| 510 | Shore patrol duty; payment of expenses | 2762 |
| 511 | Compensatory absence from duty for military personnel at isolated duty stations | 2763 |
| 512 | Monetary allowance for transportation of household effects | 2764 |
| 513 | Retroactive payment of pay and allowances delayed by administrative error or oversight | 2765 |
| 517 | Travel card management | 2766 |
| 518 | Reimbursement for medical-related travel expenses for certain persons residing on islands in the continental United States | 2767 |
| 519 | Annual audit of pay and allowances of members undergoing permanent change of station | 2768 |
| 461 | Remission of indebtedness | 2769 |
| 470 | Special instruction at universities | 2770 |
| 471 | Attendance at professional meetings | 2771 |
| 472 | Education loan repayment program | 2772 |
| 478 | Rations or commutation therefor in money | 2773 |
| 479 | Sales of ration supplies to messes | 2774 |
| 480 | Flight rations | 2775 |
| 481 | Payments at time of discharge for good of service | 2776 |
| 486 | Clothing for destitute shipwrecked persons | 2777 |
| 488 | Advancement of public funds to personnel | 2778 |
| 660 | Transportation to and from certain places of employment | 2779 |
(c) Additional changes.—Chapter 27 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended—
(1) by inserting before section 2701 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:
(a) Initial matter.—Chapter 29 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking the chapter designation, the chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning and inserting the following:
“SUBCHAPTER I—COAST GUARD FAMILIES
“Sec.
“2901. Work-life policies and programs.
“2902. Surveys of Coast Guard families.
“2903. Reimbursement for adoption expenses.
“2904. Education and training opportunities for Coast Guard spouses.
“2905. Youth sponsorship initiatives.
“2906. Dependent school children.
“SUBCHAPTER II—COAST GUARD CHILD CARE
“2921. Definitions.
“2922. Child development services.
“2923. Child development center standards and inspections.
“2924. Child development center employees.
“2925. Parent partnerships with child development centers.
“SUBCHAPTER III—HOUSING
“2941. Definitions.
“2942. General authority.
“2943. Leasing and hiring of quarters; rental of inadequate housing.
“2944. Retired service members and dependents serving on advisory committees.
“2945. Conveyance of real property.
“2946. Coast Guard Housing Fund.
“2947. Reports.”.
(b) Redesignations and transfers.—
(1) REQUIREMENT.—The sections of title 14, United States Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are amended—
(2) TABLE.—The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the following:
| Title 14 section number before redesignation | Section heading (provided for identification purposes only-not amended) | Title 14 section number after redesignation |
| 531 | Work-life policies and programs | 2901 |
| 532 | Surveys of Coast Guard families | 2902 |
| 541 | Reimbursement for adoption expenses | 2903 |
| 542 | Education and training opportunities for Coast Guard spouses | 2904 |
| 543 | Youth sponsorship initiatives | 2905 |
| 544 | Dependent school children | 2906 |
| 551 | Definitions | 2921 |
| 552 | Child development services | 2922 |
| 553 | Child development center standards and inspections | 2923 |
| 554 | Child development center employees | 2924 |
| 555 | Parent partnerships with child development centers | 2925 |
| 680 | Definitions | 2941 |
| 681 | General authority | 2942 |
| 475 | Leasing and hiring of quarters; rental of inadequate housing | 2943 |
| 680 | Retired service members and dependents serving on advisory committees | 2944 |
| 685 | Conveyance of real property | 2945 |
| 687 | Coast Guard Housing Fund | 2946 |
| 688 | Reports | 2947 |
(c) Additional changes.—Chapter 29 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended—
(1) by inserting before section 2901 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:
(a) Initial matter.—Title 14, United States Code, is further amended by adding after chapter 29 (as amended by section 117) the following:
- “Chap. Sec.
- “37. Coast Guard Reserve 3701
- “39. Coast Guard Auxiliary 3901
- “41. General Provisions for Coast Guard Reserve and Auxiliary 4101
“SUBCHAPTER I—ADMINISTRATION
“Sec.
“3701. Organization.
“3702. Authorized strength.
“3703. Coast Guard Reserve Boards.
“3704. Grades and ratings; military authority.
“3705. Benefits.
“3706. Temporary members of the Reserve; eligibility and compensation.
“3707. Temporary members of the Reserve; disability or death benefits.
“3708. Temporary members of the Reserve; certificate of honorable service.
“3709. Reserve student aviation pilots; Reserve aviation pilots; appointments in commissioned grade.
“3710. Reserve student pre-commissioning assistance program.
“3711. Appointment or wartime promotion; retention of grade upon release from active duty.
“3712. Exclusiveness of service.
“3713. Active duty for emergency augmentation of regular forces.
“3714. Enlistment of members engaged in schooling.
“SUBCHAPTER II—PERSONNEL
“3731. Definitions.
“3732. Applicability of this subchapter.
“3733. Suspension of this subchapter in time of war or national emergency.
“3734. Effect of this subchapter on retirement and retired pay.
“3735. Authorized number of officers.
“3736. Precedence.
“3737. Running mates.
“3738. Constructive credit upon initial appointment.
“3739. Promotion of Reserve officers on active duty.
“3740. Promotion; recommendations of selection boards.
“3741. Selection boards; appointment.
“3742. Establishment of promotion zones under running mate system.
“3743. Eligibility for promotion.
“3744. Recommendation for promotion of an officer previously removed from an active status.
“3745. Qualifications for promotion.
“3746. Promotion; acceptance; oath of office.
“3747. Date of rank upon promotion; entitlement to pay.
“3748. Type of promotion; temporary.
“3749. Effect of removal by the President or failure of consent of the Senate.
“3750. Failure of selection for promotion.
“3751. Failure of selection and removal from an active status.
“3752. Retention boards; removal from an active status to provide a flow of promotion.
“3753. Maximum ages for retention in an active status.
“3754. Rear admiral and rear admiral (lower half); maximum service in grade.
“3755. Appointment of a former Navy or Coast Guard officer.
“3756. Grade on entry upon active duty.
“3757. Recall of a retired officer; grade upon release.”.
(b) Redesignations and transfers.—
(1) REQUIREMENT.—The sections of title 14, United States Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are amended—
(2) TABLE.—The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the following:
| Title 14 section number before redesignation | Section heading (provided for identification purposes only-not amended) | Title 14 section number after redesignation |
| 701 | Organization | 3701 |
| 702 | Authorized strength | 3702 |
| 703 | Coast Guard Reserve Boards | 3703 |
| 704 | Grades and ratings; military authority | 3704 |
| 705 | Benefits | 3705 |
| 706 | Temporary members of the Reserve; eligibility and compensation | 3706 |
| 707 | Temporary members of the Reserve; disability or death benefits | 3707 |
| 708 | Temporary members of the Reserve; certificate of honorable service | 3708 |
| 709 | Reserve student aviation pilots; Reserve aviation pilots; appointments in commissioned grade | 3709 |
| 709a | Reserve student pre-commissioning assistance program | 3710 |
| 710 | Appointment or wartime promotion; retention of grade upon release from active duty | 3711 |
| 711 | Exclusiveness of service | 3712 |
| 712 | Active duty for emergency augmentation of regular forces | 3713 |
| 713 | Enlistment of members engaged in schooling | 3714 |
| 720 | Definitions | 3731 |
| 721 | Applicability of this subchapter | 3732 |
| 722 | Suspension of this subchapter in time of war or national emergency | 3733 |
| 723 | Effect of this subchapter on retirement and retired pay | 3734 |
| 724 | Authorized number of officers | 3735 |
| 725 | Precedence | 3736 |
| 726 | Running mates | 3737 |
| 727 | Constructive credit upon initial appointment | 3738 |
| 728 | Promotion of Reserve officers on active duty | 3739 |
| 729 | Promotion; recommendations of selection boards | 3740 |
| 730 | Selection boards; appointment | 3741 |
| 731 | Establishment of promotion zones under running mate system | 3742 |
| 732 | Eligibility for promotion | 3743 |
| 733 | Recommendation for promotion of an officer previously removed from an active status | 3744 |
| 734 | Qualifications for promotion | 3745 |
| 735 | Promotion; acceptance; oath of office | 3746 |
| 736 | Date of rank upon promotion; entitlement to pay | 3747 |
| 737 | Type of promotion; temporary | 3748 |
| 738 | Effect of removal by the President or failure of consent of the Senate | 3749 |
| 739 | Failure of selection for promotion | 3750 |
| 740 | Failure of selection and removal from an active status | 3751 |
| 741 | Retention boards; removal from an active status to provide a flow of promotion | 3752 |
| 742 | Maximum ages for retention in an active status | 3753 |
| 743 | Rear admiral and rear admiral (lower half); maximum service in grade | 3754 |
| 744 | Appointment of a former Navy or Coast Guard officer | 3755 |
| 745 | Grade on entry upon active duty | 3756 |
| 746 | Recall of a retired officer; grade upon release | 3757 |
(c) Additional changes.—Chapter 37 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended—
(a) Initial matter.—Title 14, United States Code, is further amended by adding after chapter 37 (as added by section 118) the following:
“Sec.
“3901. Administration of the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
“3902. Purpose of the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
“3903. Eligibility; enrollments.
“3904. Members of the Auxiliary; status.
“3905. Disenrollment.
“3906. Membership in other organizations.
“3907. Use of member's facilities.
“3908. Vessel deemed public vessel.
“3909. Aircraft deemed public aircraft.
“3910. Radio station deemed government station.
“3911. Availability of appropriations.
“3912. Assignment and performance of duties.
“3913. Injury or death in line of duty.”.
(b) Redesignations and transfers.—
(1) REQUIREMENT.—The sections of title 14, United States Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are amended—
(2) TABLE.—The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the following:
| Title 14 section number before redesignation | Section heading (provided for identification purposes only-not amended) | Title 14 section number after redesignation |
| 821 | Administration of the Coast Guard Auxiliary | 3901 |
| 822 | Purpose of the Coast Guard Auxiliary | 3902 |
| 823 | Eligibility; enrollments | 3903 |
| 823a | Members of the Auxiliary; status | 3904 |
| 824 | Disenrollment | 3905 |
| 825 | Membership in other organizations | 3906 |
| 826 | Use of member's facilities | 3907 |
| 827 | Vessel deemed public vessel | 3908 |
| 828 | Aircraft deemed public aircraft | 3909 |
| 829 | Radio station deemed government station | 3910 |
| 830 | Availability of appropriations | 3911 |
| 831 | Assignment and performance of duties | 3912 |
| 832 | Injury or death in line of duty | 3913 |
(a) Initial matter.—Title 14, United States Code, is further amended by adding after chapter 39 (as added by section 119) the following:
(b) Redesignations and transfers.—
(1) REQUIREMENT.—The sections of title 14, United States Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are amended—
(2) TABLE.—The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the following:
| Title 14 section number before redesignation | Section heading (provided for identification purposes only-not amended) | Title 14 section number after redesignation |
| 891 | Flags; pennants; uniforms and insignia | 4101 |
| 892 | Penalty | 4102 |
| 893 | Limitation on rights of members of the Auxiliary and temporary members of the Reserve | 4103 |
| 894 | Availability of facilities and appropriations | 4104 |
(a) Initial matter.—Title 14, United States Code, is further amended by adding after chapter 41 (as added by section 120) the following:
- “Chap. Sec.
- “49. Authorizations 4901
- “51. Reports 5101
“Sec.
“4901. Requirement for prior authorization of appropriations.
“4902. Authorization of appropriations.
“4903. Authorization of personnel end strengths.
“4904. Authorized levels of military strength and training.”.
(b) Redesignations and transfers.—
(1) REQUIREMENT.—The sections of title 14, United States Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are amended—
(2) TABLE.—The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the following:
| Title 14 section number before redesignation | Section heading (provided for identification purposes only-not amended) | Title 14 section number after redesignation |
| 2701 | Requirement for prior authorization of appropriations | 4901 |
| 2702 | Authorization of appropriations | 4902 |
| 2703 | Authorization of personnel end strengths | 4903 |
| 2704 | Authorized levels of military strength and training | 4904 |
(a) Initial matter.—Title 14, United States Code, is further amended by adding after chapter 49 (as added by section 121) the following:
(b) Redesignations and transfers.—
(1) REQUIREMENT.—The sections of title 14, United States Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are amended—
(2) TABLE.—The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the following:
| Title 14 section number before redesignation | Section heading (provided for identification purposes only-not amended) | Title 14 section number after redesignation |
| 2901 | Transmission of annual Coast Guard authorization request | 5101 |
| 2902 | Capital investment plan | 5102 |
| 2903 | Major acquisitions | 5103 |
| 2904 | Manpower requirements plan | 5104 |
| 679 | Inventory of real property | 5105 |
| 2905 | Annual performance report | 5106 |
| 2906 | Major acquisition risk assessment | 5107 |
(a) Definitions.—In this section, the following definitions apply:
(b) Reference to source section.—
(c) Other conforming amendments.—
(1) REFERENCE TO SECTION 182.—Section 1923(c) of title 14, United States Code, as so redesignated by this title, is further amended by striking “section 182” and inserting “section 1922”.
(2) REFERENCES TO CHAPTER 11.—Title 14, United States Code, is further amended—
(3) REFERENCE TO CHAPTER 13.—Section 3705(b) of title 14, United States Code, as so redesignated by this title, is further amended by striking “chapter 13” and inserting “chapter 27”.
(4) REFERENCE TO CHAPTER 15.—Section 308(b)(3) of title 14, United States Code, as so redesignated by this title, is further amended by striking “chapter 15” and inserting “chapter 11”.
Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this title an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to, or a repeal of, a section or other provision of title 14, United States Code, the reference shall be considered to be made to title 14, United States Code, as amended by title I of this Act.
(a) In general.—Section 4902 of title 14, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
Ҥ 4902. Authorizations of appropriations
“(a) Fiscal year 2018.—Funds are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2018 for necessary expenses of the Coast Guard as follows:
“(1) For the operation and maintenance of the Coast Guard, not otherwise provided for, $7,210,313,000 for fiscal year 2018.
“(2) For the acquisition, construction, renovation, and improvement of aids to navigation, shore facilities, vessels, aircraft, and systems, including equipment related thereto, and for maintenance, rehabilitation, lease, and operation of facilities and equipment, $2,694,745,000 for fiscal year 2018.
“(3) For the Coast Guard Reserve program, including operations and maintenance of the program, personnel and training costs, equipment, and services, $114,875,000 for fiscal year 2018.
“(4) For the environmental compliance and restoration functions of the Coast Guard under chapter 3 of this title, $13,397,000 for fiscal year 2018.
“(5) To the Commandant for research, development, test, and evaluation of technologies, materials, and human factors directly related to improving the performance of the Coast Guard's mission with respect to search and rescue, aids to navigation, marine safety, marine environmental protection, enforcement of laws and treaties, ice operations, oceanographic research, and defense readiness, and for maintenance, rehabilitation, lease, and operation of facilities and equipment, $29,141,000 for fiscal year 2018.
“(b) Fiscal year 2019.—Funds are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2019 for necessary expenses of the Coast Guard as follows:
“(1) (A) For the operation and maintenance of the Coast Guard, not otherwise provided for, $7,914,195,000 for fiscal year 2019.
“(2) For the procurement, construction, renovation, and improvement of aids to navigation, shore facilities, vessels, aircraft, and systems, including equipment related thereto, and for maintenance, rehabilitation, lease, and operation of facilities and equipment, $2,694,745,000 for fiscal year 2019.
“(3) To the Commandant for research, development, test, and evaluation of technologies, materials, and human factors directly related to improving the performance of the Coast Guard's mission with respect to search and rescue, aids to navigation, marine safety, marine environmental protection, enforcement of laws and treaties, ice operations, oceanographic research, and defense readiness, and for maintenance, rehabilitation, lease, and operation of facilities and equipment, $29,141,000 for fiscal year 2019.”.
Section 4904 of title 14, United States Code, is amended—
Of the amounts authorized under section 4902 of title 14, United States Code, as amended by this Act, for each of fiscal years 2018 and 2019 up to $167,500,000 is authorized for the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to fund the acquisition, construction, rebuilding, or improvement of Coast Guard shoreside infrastructure and facilities necessary to support Coast Guard operations and readiness.
Of the amounts authorized under section 4902 of title 14, United States Code, as amended by this Act, for each of fiscal years 2018 and 2019 up to $3,500,000 is authorized for the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to fund analysis and program development for improvements to or the replacement of rotary-wing aircraft.
Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this title an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to, or a repeal of, a section or other provision of title 14, United States Code, the reference shall be considered to be made to title 14, United States Code, as amended by title I of this Act.
Section 102(7) of title 14, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
Section 316 of title 14, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
Ҥ 316. National Coast Guard Museum
“(a) Establishment.—The Commandant may establish a National Coast Guard Museum, on lands which will be federally owned and administered by the Coast Guard, and are located in New London, Connecticut, at, or in close proximity to, the Coast Guard Academy.
“(b) Limitation on expenditures.—
“(1) The Secretary shall not expend any funds appropriated to the Coast Guard on the construction of any museum established under this section.
“(2) The Secretary shall fund the National Coast Guard Museum with nonappropriated and non-Federal funds to the maximum extent practicable. The priority use of Federal funds should be to preserve and protect historic Coast Guard artifacts, including the design, fabrication, and installation of exhibits or displays in which such artifacts are included.
“(c) Funding plan.—Before the date on which the Commandant establishes a National Coast Guard Museum under subsection (a), the Commandant shall provide to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a plan for constructing, operating, and maintaining such a museum, including—
(a) Land-based unmanned aircraft system program.—Chapter 3 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
Ҥ 319. Land-based unmanned aircraft system program
“(a) In general.—Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary shall establish a land-based unmanned aircraft system program under the control of the Commandant.
“(b) Unmanned aircraft system defined.—In this section, the term ‘unmanned aircraft system’ has the meaning given that term in section 331 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (49 U.S.C. 40101 note).”.
(b) Limitation on unmanned aircraft systems.—Chapter 11 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1155 the following:
Ҥ 1156. Limitation on unmanned aircraft systems
“(a) In general.—During any fiscal year for which funds are appropriated for the design or construction of an Offshore Patrol Cutter, the Commandant—
“(1) may not award a contract for design of an unmanned aircraft system for use by the Coast Guard; and
“(2) may lease, acquire, or acquire the services of an unmanned aircraft system only if such system—
“(A) has been part of a program of record of, procured by, or used by a Federal entity (or funds for research, development, test, and evaluation have been received from a Federal entity with regard to such system) before the date on which the Commandant leases, acquires, or acquires the services of the system; and
“(b) Small unmanned aircraft exemption.—Subsection (a)(2) does not apply to small unmanned aircraft.
“(c) Definitions.—In this section, the terms ‘small unmanned aircraft’ and ‘unmanned aircraft system’ have the meanings given those terms in section 331 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (49 U.S.C. 40101 note).”.
(c) Clerical amendments.—
(1) CHAPTER 3.—The analysis for chapter 3 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
“319. Land-based unmanned aircraft system program.”.
(2) CHAPTER 11.—The analysis for chapter 11 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1155 the following:
“1156. Limitation on unmanned aircraft systems.”.
(a) In general.—Chapter 5 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 507 the following:
Ҥ 508. Coast Guard health-care professionals; licensure portability
“(a) In general.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law regarding the licensure of health-care providers, a health-care professional described in subsection (b) may practice the health profession or professions of the health-care professional at any location in any State, the District of Columbia, or a Commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States, regardless of where such health-care professional or the patient is located, if the practice is within the scope of the authorized Federal duties of such health-care professional.
(b) Clerical amendment.—The analysis for chapter 5 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 507 the following:
“508. Coast Guard health-care professionals; licensure portability.”.
(c) Electronic health records.—
(1) SYSTEM.—The Commandant of the Coast Guard is authorized to procure for the Coast Guard an electronic health record system that—
(2) SUPPORT SERVICES.—
(A) IN GENERAL.—The Commandant is authorized to procure support services for the electronic health record system procured under paragraph (1) necessary to ensure full integration with the Department of Defense electronic health record systems.
(a) In general.—Chapter 7 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
Ҥ 718. Training; emergency response providers
“(a) In general.—The Commandant may, on a reimbursable or a non-reimbursable basis, make a training available to emergency response providers whenever the Commandant determines that—
“(1) a member of the Coast Guard, who is scheduled to participate in such training, is unable or unavailable to participate in such training;
“(b) Emergency response providers defined.—In this section, the term ‘emergency response providers’ has the meaning given that term in section 2 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101).
“(c) Treatment of reimbursement.—Any reimbursements for a training that the Coast Guard receives under this section shall be credited to the appropriation used to pay the costs for such training.
“(d) Status; limitation on liability.—
“(1) STATUS.—Any individual to whom, as an emergency response provider, training is made available under this section, who is not otherwise a Federal employee, shall not, because of that training, be considered a Federal employee for any purpose (including the purposes of chapter 81 of title 5 (relating to compensation for injury) and sections 2671 through 2680 of title 28 (relating to tort claims)).
(b) Clerical amendment.—The analysis for chapter 7 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
“718. Training; emergency response providers.”.
Section 939 of title 14, United States Code, is amended—
(2) in subsection (a), as so designated by paragraph (1) of this section, by striking the period at the end of the last sentence and inserting “or in accordance with subsection (b).”; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
“(b) Incentive contracts.—
“(1) The parties to an order for industrial work to be performed by the Coast Guard Yard or a Coast Guard industrial establishment designated under subsection (a) may enter into an order or a cost-plus-incentive-fee order in accordance with this subsection.
“(2) If such parties enter into such an order or a cost-plus-incentive-fee order, an agreed-upon amount of any adjustment described in subsection (a) may be distributed as an incentive to the wage-grade industrial employees who complete the order.
“(3) Before entering into such an order or cost-plus-incentive-fee order such parties must agree that the wage-grade employees of the Coast Guard Yard or Coast Guard industrial establishment will take action to improve the delivery schedule or technical performance agreed to in the order for industrial work to which such parties initially agreed.
“(4) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if the industrial workforce of the Coast Guard Yard or Coast Guard industrial establishment satisfies the performance target established in such an order or cost-plus-incentive-fee order—
Section 944 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking “$45,000” and inserting “$250,000”.
Section 2149(a) of title 14, United States Code, is amended—
(a) In general.—Chapter 9 of title 14, United States Code, as amended by this Act, is further amended by inserting after section 951 the following:
Ҥ 952. Construction of Coast Guard vessels and assignment of vessel projects
“ The assignment of Coast Guard vessel conversion, alteration, and repair projects shall be based on economic and military considerations and may not be restricted by a requirement that certain parts of Coast Guard shipwork be assigned to a particular type of shipyard or geographical area or by a similar requirement.”.
(b) Clerical amendment.—The analysis for chapter 9 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 951 the following:
“952. Construction of Coast Guard vessels and assignment of vessel projects.”.
(a) General acquisition authority.—Section 501(d) of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting “aircraft, and systems,” after “vessels,”.
(b) Contracting authority.—Chapter 11 of title 14, United States Code, as amended by this Act, is further amended by inserting after section 1136 the following:
Ҥ 1137. Contracting for major acquisitions programs
“(a) In general.—In carrying out authorities provided to the Secretary to design, construct, accept, or otherwise acquire assets and systems under section 501(d), the Secretary, acting through the Commandant or the head of an integrated program office established for a major acquisition program, may enter into contracts for a major acquisition program.
(c) Clerical amendment.—The analysis for chapter 11 of title 14, United States Code, as amended by this Act, is further amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1136 the following:
“1137. Contracting for major acquisitions programs.”.
(d) Conforming amendments.—The following provisions are repealed:
(1) Section 223 of the Howard Coble Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014 (14 U.S.C. 1152 note), and the item relating to that section in the table of contents in section 2 of such Act.
(2) Section 221(a) of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012 (14 U.S.C. 1133 note).
(3) Section 207(a) of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2016 (14 U.S.C. 561 note).
(e) Internal regulations and policy.—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall establish the internal regulations and policies necessary to exercise the authorities provided under this section, including the amendments made in this section.
Section 2111(a) of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking “six-tenths.” and inserting “one-half.”.
Section 2129(a) of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting “designated under section 2317” after “cadet”.
For Coast Guard officers who retire in fiscal year 2018 or 2019, the President may reduce the period of active commissioned service required under section 2152 of title 14, United States Code, to a period of not less than 8 years.
(a) Policy.—Section 2512 of title 14, United States Code, is amended—
(2) by adding at the end the following:
“(b) Leave associated with birth or adoption of child.—Notwithstanding subsection (a), sections 701 and 704 of title 10, or any other provision of law, all officers and enlisted members of the Coast Guard shall be authorized leave associated with the birth or adoption of a child during the 1-year period immediately following such birth or adoption and, at the discretion of the Commanding Officer, such officer or enlisted member shall be permitted—
“(2) to use flexible work schedules (pursuant to a program established by the Secretary in accordance with chapter 61 of title 5).”.
(b) Flexible work schedules.—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall ensure that a flexible work schedule program under chapter 61 of title 5, United States Code, is in place for officers and enlisted members of the Coast Guard.
Section 2705 of title 14, United States Code, and the item relating to that section in the analysis for chapter 27 of that title, are repealed.
(a) In general.—Section 5102 of title 14, United States Code, is amended—
(1) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following:
“(a) In general.—Not later than 60 days after the date on which the President submits to Congress a budget pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a capital investment plan for the Coast Guard that identifies for each capital asset for which appropriations are proposed in that budget—
“(2) the total estimated cost of completion based on the proposed appropriations included in the budget;
(b) Unfunded priorities.—Chapter 51 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
Ҥ 5108. Unfunded priorities list
“(a) In general.—Not later than 60 days after the date on which the President submits to Congress a budget pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a list of each unfunded priority for the Coast Guard.
“(b) Prioritization.—The list required under subsection (a) shall present the unfunded priorities in order from the highest priority to the lowest, as determined by the Commandant.
(c) Clerical amendment.—The analysis for chapter 51 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
“5108. Unfunded priorities list.”.
(a) In general.—Section 527 of title 14, United States Code, is amended—
(2) in subsection (a), by striking “United States naval vessel” and inserting “vessel of the Armed Forces”;
(3) in subsection (b)—
(b) Clerical amendment.—The analysis for chapter 5 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended by striking the item relating to section 527 and inserting the following:
“527. Safety of vessels of the Armed Forces.”.
Section 912 of title 14, United States Code, is amended—
(3) in subsection (a) as redesignated—
(A) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows:
“(3) PUBLIC NOTICE AND COMMENT.—
“(A) IN GENERAL.—Prior to closing an air facility, the Secretary shall provide opportunities for public comment, including the convening of public meetings in communities in the area of responsibility of the air facility with regard to the proposed closure or cessation of operations at the air facility.
“(B) PUBLIC MEETINGS.—Prior to convening a public meeting under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall notify each congressional office representing any portion of the area of responsibility of the air station that is the subject to such public meeting of the schedule and location of such public meeting.”;
(B) in paragraph (4)—
(C) by adding at the end the following:
“(5) CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW.—The Secretary may not close, cease operations, or significantly reduce personnel and use of a Coast Guard air facility for which a written notice is provided under paragraph (4)(A) until a period of 18 months beginning on the date on which such notice is provided has elapsed.”.
(a) Codification.—Subtitle VII of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting before chapter 701 the following:
“70001. Vessel traffic services.
“70002. Special powers.
“70003. Port access routes.
“70004. Considerations by Secretary.
“70005. International agreements.
“70011. Waterfront safety.
“70012. Navigational hazards.
“70013. Requirement to notify Coast Guard of release of objects into the navigable waters of the United States.
“70021. Conditions for entry to ports in the united states.
“70031. Definitions.
“70032. Saint Lawrence Seaway.
“70033. Limitation on application to foreign vessels.
“70034. Regulations.
“70035. Investigatory powers.
“70036. Enforcement.
Ҥ 70001. Vessel traffic services
“(a) Subject to the requirements of section 70004, the Secretary—
“(1) in any port or place under the jurisdiction of the United States, in the navigable waters of the United States, or in any area covered by an international agreement negotiated pursuant to section 70005, may construct, operate, maintain, improve, or expand vessel traffic services, that consist of measures for controlling or supervising vessel traffic or for protecting navigation and the marine environment and that may include one or more of reporting and operating requirements, surveillance and communications systems, routing systems, and fairways;
“(2) shall require appropriate vessels that operate in an area of a vessel traffic service to utilize or comply with that service;
“(3) (A) may require vessels to install and use specified navigation equipment, communications equipment, electronic relative motion analyzer equipment, or any electronic or other device necessary to comply with a vessel traffic service or that is necessary in the interests of vessel safety.
“(B) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall not require fishing vessels under 300 gross tons as measured under section 14502, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104, or recreational vessels 65 feet or less to possess or use the equipment or devices required by this subsection solely under the authority of this chapter;
“(4) may control vessel traffic in areas subject to the jurisdiction of the United States that the Secretary determines to be hazardous, or under conditions of reduced visibility, adverse weather, vessel congestion, or other hazardous circumstances, by—
“(5) may require the receipt of prearrival messages from any vessel, destined for a port or place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, in sufficient time to permit advance vessel traffic planning before port entry, which shall include any information that is not already a matter of record and that the Secretary determines necessary for the control of the vessel and the safety of the port or the marine environment; and
“(6) may prohibit the use on vessels of electronic or other devices that interfere with communication and navigation equipment, except that such authority shall not apply to electronic or other devices certified to transmit in the maritime services by the Federal Communications Commission and used within the frequency bands 157.1875–157.4375 MHz and 161.7875–162.0375 MHz.
“(b) Cooperative agreements.—
“(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with public or private agencies, authorities, associations, institutions, corporations, organizations, or other persons to carry out the functions under subsection (a)(1).
“(2) LIMITATION.—
“(A) A nongovernmental entity may not under this subsection carry out an inherently governmental function.
“(B) As used in this paragraph, the term ‘inherently governmental function’ means any activity that is so intimately related to the public interest as to mandate performance by an officer or employee of the Federal Government, including an activity that requires either the exercise of discretion in applying the authority of the Government or the use of judgment in making a decision for the Government.
“(c) Limitation of liability for coast guard vessel traffic service pilots and non-Federal vessel traffic service operators.—
“(1) COAST GUARD VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE PILOTS.—Any pilot, acting in the course and scope of his or her duties while at a Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service, who provides information, advice, or communication assistance while under the supervision of a Coast Guard officer, member, or employee shall not be liable for damages caused by or related to such assistance unless the acts or omissions of such pilot constitute gross negligence or willful misconduct.
“(2) NON-FEDERAL VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE OPERATORS.—An entity operating a non-Federal vessel traffic information service or advisory service pursuant to a duly executed written agreement with the Coast Guard, and any pilot acting on behalf of such entity, is not liable for damages caused by or related to information, advice, or communication assistance provided by such entity or pilot while so operating or acting unless the acts or omissions of such entity or pilot constitute gross negligence or willful misconduct.
“The Secretary may order any vessel, in a port or place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States or in the navigable waters of the United States, to operate or anchor in a manner the Secretary directs if—
“(1) the Secretary has reasonable cause to believe such vessel does not comply with any regulation issued under section 70034 or any other applicable law or treaty;
“(a) Authority To designate.—Except as provided in subsection (b) and subject to the requirements of subsection (c), in order to provide safe access routes for the movement of vessel traffic proceeding to or from ports or places subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, the Secretary shall designate necessary fairways and traffic separation schemes for vessels operating in the territorial sea of the United States and in high seas approaches, outside the territorial sea, to such ports or places. Such a designation shall recognize, within the designated area, the paramount right of navigation over all other uses.
“(b) Limitation.—
“(1) IN GENERAL.—No designation may be made by the Secretary under this section if—
“(c) Consideration of other uses.—Before making a designation under subsection (a), and in accordance with the requirements of section 70004, the Secretary shall—
“(1) undertake a study of the potential traffic density and the need for safe access routes for vessels in any area for which fairways or traffic separation schemes are proposed or that may otherwise be considered and publish notice of such undertaking in the Federal Register;
“(2) in consultation with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of the Army, and the Governors of affected States, as their responsibilities may require, take into account all other uses of the area under consideration, including, as appropriate, the exploration for, or exploitation of, oil, gas, or other mineral resources, the construction or operation of deepwater ports or other structures on or above the seabed or subsoil of the submerged lands or the Outer Continental Shelf of the United States, the establishment or operation of marine or estuarine sanctuaries, and activities involving recreational or commercial fishing; and
“(d) Study.—In carrying out the Secretary’s responsibilities under subsection (c), the Secretary shall—
“(e) Implementation of designation.—In connection with a designation made under this section, the Secretary—
“(1) shall issue reasonable rules and regulations governing the use of such designated areas, including rules and regulations regarding the applicability of rules 9 and 10 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, relating to narrow channels and traffic separation schemes, respectively, in waters where such regulations apply;
“(2) to the extent that the Secretary finds reasonable and necessary to effectuate the purposes of the designation, make the use of designated fairways and traffic separation schemes mandatory for specific types and sizes of vessels, foreign and domestic, operating in the territorial sea of the United States and for specific types and sizes of vessels of the United States operating on the high seas beyond the territorial sea of the United States;
“(3) may, from time to time, as necessary, adjust the location or limits of designated fairways or traffic separation schemes in order to accommodate the needs of other uses that cannot be reasonably accommodated otherwise, except that such an adjustment may not, in the judgment of the Secretary, unacceptably adversely affect the purpose for which the existing designation was made and the need for which continues; and
“(4) shall, through appropriate channels—
“(B) take action to seek the cooperation of foreign States in making it mandatory for vessels under their control to use, to the same extent as required by the Secretary for vessels of the United States, any fairway or traffic separation scheme designated under this section in any area of the high seas.
Ҥ 70004. Considerations by Secretary
“In carrying out the duties of the Secretary under sections 70001, 70002, and 70003, the Secretary shall—
“(1) take into account all relevant factors concerning navigation and vessel safety, protection of the marine environment, and the safety and security of United States ports and waterways, including—
“(B) vessel traffic characteristics and trends, including traffic volume, the sizes and types of vessels involved, potential interference with the flow of commercial traffic, the presence of any unusual cargoes, and other similar factors;
“(C) port and waterway configurations and variations in local conditions of geography, climate, and other similar factors;
“(D) the need for granting exemptions for the installation and use of equipment or devices for use with vessel traffic services for certain classes of small vessels, such as self-propelled fishing vessels and recreational vessels;
Ҥ 70005. International agreements
“(a) Transmittal of regulations.—The Secretary shall transmit, via the Secretary of State, to appropriate international bodies or forums, any regulations issued under this subchapter, for consideration as international standards.
“(b) Agreements.—The President is authorized and encouraged to—
“(c) Operations.—The Secretary, pursuant to any agreement negotiated under subsection (b) that is binding upon the United States in accordance with constitutional requirements, may—
“(1) require vessels operating in an area of a vessel traffic service to utilize or to comply with the vessel traffic service, including the carrying or installation of equipment and devices as necessary for the use of the service; and
“(2) waive, by order or regulation, the application of any United States law or regulation concerning the design, construction, operation, equipment, personnel qualifications, and manning standards for vessels operating in waters over which the United States exercises jurisdiction if such vessel is not en route to or from a United States port or place, and if vessels en route to or from a United States port or place are accorded equivalent waivers of laws and regulations of the neighboring nation, when operating in waters over which that nation exercises jurisdiction.
“(d) Ship reporting systems.—The Secretary, in cooperation with the International Maritime Organization, may implement and enforce two mandatory ship reporting systems, consistent with international law, with respect to vessels subject to such reporting systems entering the following areas of the Atlantic Ocean:
“(1) Cape Cod Bay, Massachusetts Bay, and Great South Channel (in the area generally bounded by a line starting from a point on Cape Ann, Massachusetts at 42 deg. 39′ N., 70 deg. 37′ W; then northeast to 42 deg. 45′ N., 70 deg. 13′ W; then southeast to 42 deg. 10′ N., 68 deg. 31′ W, then south to 41 deg. 00′ N., 68 deg. 31′ W; then west to 41 deg. 00′ N., 69 deg. 17′ W; then northeast to 42 deg. 05′ N., 70 deg. 02′ W, then west to 42 deg. 04′ N., 70 deg. 10′ W; and then along the Massachusetts shoreline of Cape Cod Bay and Massachusetts Bay back to the point on Cape Ann at 42 deg. 39′ N., 70 deg. 37′ W).
“(2) In the coastal waters of the Southeastern United States within about 25 nm along a 90 nm stretch of the Atlantic seaboard (in an area generally extending from the shoreline east to longitude 80 deg. 51.6′ W with the southern and northern boundary at latitudes 30 deg. 00′ N., 31 deg. 27′ N., respectively).
“(a) In general.—The Secretary may take such action as is necessary to—
“(b) Actions authorized.—Actions authorized by subsection (a) include—
“(1) establishing procedures, measures, and standards for the handling, loading, unloading, storage, stowage, and movement on a structure (including the emergency removal, control, and disposition) of explosives or other dangerous articles and substances, including oil or hazardous material as those terms are defined in section 2101;
“(2) prescribing minimum safety equipment requirements for a structure to assure adequate protection from fire, explosion, natural disaster, and other serious accidents or casualties;
Ҥ 70012. Navigational hazards
“(a) Reporting procedure.—The Secretary shall establish a program to encourage fishermen and other vessel operators to report potential or existing navigational hazards involving pipelines to the Secretary through Coast Guard field offices.
“(b) Secretary’s response.—
“(1) NOTIFICATION BY THE OPERATOR OF A PIPELINE.—Upon notification by the operator of a pipeline of a hazard to navigation with respect to that pipeline, the Secretary shall immediately notify Coast Guard headquarters, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, other affected Federal and State agencies, and vessel owners and operators in the pipeline’s vicinity.
“(2) NOTIFICATION BY OTHER PERSONS.—Upon notification by any other person of a hazard or potential hazard to navigation with respect to a pipeline, the Secretary shall promptly determine whether a hazard exists, and if so shall immediately notify Coast Guard headquarters, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, other affected Federal and State agencies, vessel owners and operators in the pipeline’s vicinity, and the owner and operator of the pipeline.
Ҥ 70013. Requirement to notify Coast Guard of release of objects into the navigable waters of the United States
“(a) Requirement.—As soon as a person has knowledge of any release from a vessel or facility into the navigable waters of the United States of any object that creates an obstruction prohibited under section 10 of the Act of March 3, 1899, popularly known as the Rivers and Harbors Appropriations Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 403), such person shall notify the Secretary and the Secretary of the Army of such release.
Ҥ 70021. Conditions for entry to ports in the United States
“(a) In general.—No vessel that is subject to chapter 37 shall operate in the navigable waters of the United States or transfer cargo or residue in any port or place under the jurisdiction of the United States, if such vessel—
“(1) has a history of accidents, pollution incidents, or serious repair problems that, as determined by the Secretary, creates reason to believe that such vessel may be unsafe or may create a threat to the marine environment;
“(2) fails to comply with any applicable regulation issued under section 70034, chapter 37, or any other applicable law or treaty;
“(3) discharges oil or hazardous material in violation of any law of the United States or in a manner or quantities inconsistent with any treaty to which the United States is a party;
“(5) is manned by one or more officers who are licensed by a certificating State that the Secretary has determined, pursuant to section 9101 of title 46, does not have standards for licensing and certification of seafarers that are comparable to or more stringent than United States standards or international standards that are accepted by the United States;
“(b) Exceptions.—
“(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may allow provisional entry of a vessel that is not in compliance with subsection (a), if the owner or operator of such vessel proves, to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that such vessel is not unsafe or a threat to the marine environment, and if such entry is necessary for the safety of the vessel or persons aboard.
“(2) PROVISIONS NOT APPLICABLE.—Paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4) of subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to a vessel allowed provisional entry under paragraph (1) if the owner or operator of such vessel proves, to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that such vessel is no longer unsafe or a threat to the marine environment, and is no longer in violation of any applicable law, treaty, regulation, or condition, as appropriate.
“As used in subchapters A through C and this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
“(1) The term ‘marine environment’ means—
“(B) the waters and fishery resources of any area over which the United States asserts exclusive fishery management authority;
Ҥ 70032. Saint Lawrence Seaway
“The authority granted to the Secretary under sections 70001, 70002, 70003, 70004, and 70011 may not be delegated with respect to the Saint Lawrence Seaway to any agency other than the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. Any other authority granted the Secretary under subchapters A through C and this subchapter shall be delegated by the Secretary to the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation to the extent the Secretary determines such delegation is necessary for the proper operation of the Saint Lawrence Seaway.
Ҥ 70033. Limitation on application to foreign vessels
“Except pursuant to international treaty, convention, or agreement, to which the United States is a party, subchapters A through C and this subchapter shall not apply to any foreign vessel that is not destined for, or departing from, a port or place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and that is in—
“(a) In general.—In accordance with section 553 of title 5, the Secretary shall issue, and may from time to time amend or repeal, regulations necessary to implement subchapters A through C and this subchapter.
“(b) Consultation.—In the exercise of the regulatory authority under subchapters A through C and this subchapter, the Secretary shall consult with, and receive and consider the views of all interested persons, including—
Ҥ 70035. Investigatory powers
“(a) Secretary.—The Secretary may investigate any incident, accident, or act involving the loss or destruction of, or damage to, any structure subject to subchapters A through C and this subchapter, or that affects or may affect the safety or environmental quality of the ports, harbors, or navigable waters of the United States.
“(b) Powers.—In an investigation under this section, the Secretary may issue subpoenas to require the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents or other evidence relating to such incident, accident, or act. If any person refuses to obey a subpoena, the Secretary may request the Attorney General to invoke the aid of the appropriate district court of the United States to compel compliance with the subpoena. Any district court of the United States may, in the case of refusal to obey a subpoena, issue an order requiring compliance with the subpoena, and failure to obey the order may be punished by the court as contempt. Witnesses may be paid fees for travel and attendance at rates not exceeding those allowed in a district court of the United States.
“(a) Civil penalty.—
“(1) IN GENERAL.—Any person who is found by the Secretary, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing, to have violated subchapters A through C or this subchapter or a regulation issued under subchapters A through C or this subchapter shall be liable to the United States for a civil penalty, not to exceed $25,000 for each violation. Each day of a continuing violation shall constitute a separate violation. The amount of such civil penalty shall be assessed by the Secretary, or the Secretary’s designee, by written notice. In determining the amount of such penalty, the Secretary shall take into account the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of the prohibited acts committed and, with respect to the violator, the degree of culpability, any history of prior offenses, ability to pay, and such other matters as justice may require.
“(b) Criminal penalty.—
“(1) CLASS D FELONY.—Any person who willfully and knowingly violates subchapters A through C or this subchapter or any regulation issued thereunder commits a class D felony.
“(2) CLASS C FELONY.—Any person who, in the willful and knowing violation of subchapters A through C or this subchapter or of any regulation issued thereunder, uses a dangerous weapon, or engages in conduct that causes bodily injury or fear of imminent bodily injury to any officer authorized to enforce the provisions of such a subchapter or the regulations issued under such subchapter, commits a class C felony.
“(c) In rem liability.—Any vessel that is used in violation of subchapters A, B, or C or this subchapter, or any regulations issued under such subchapter, shall be liable in rem for any civil penalty assessed pursuant to subsection (a) and may be proceeded against in the United States district court for any district in which such vessel may be found.
“(d) Injunction.—The United States district courts shall have jurisdiction to restrain violations of subchapter A, B, or C or this subchapter or of regulations issued under such subchapter, for cause shown.
“(e) Denial of entry.—Except as provided in section 70021, the Secretary may, subject to recognized principles of international law, deny entry by any vessel that is not in compliance with subchapter A, B, or C or this subchapter or the regulations issued under such subchapter—
“(f) Withholding of clearance.—
“(1) IN GENERAL.—If any owner, operator, or individual in charge of a vessel is liable for a penalty or fine under this section, or if reasonable cause exists to believe that the owner, operator, or individual in charge may be subject to a penalty or fine under this section, the Secretary of the Treasury, upon the request of the Secretary, shall with respect to such vessel refuse or revoke any clearance required by section 60105 of title 46.
(a) Electronic charts.—
(1) TRANSFER OF PROVISION.—Section 4A of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act (33 U.S.C. 1223a)—
(A) is redesignated as section 3105 of title 46, United States Code, and transferred to appear after section 3104 of that title; and
(B) is amended by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following:
“(b) Limitation on Application.—Except pursuant to an international treaty, convention, or agreement, to which the United States is a party, this section shall not apply to any foreign vessel that is not destined for, or departing from, a port or place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and that is in—
(b) Port, harbor, and coastal facility security.—
(1) TRANSFER OF PROVISIONS.—So much of section 7 of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act (33 U.S.C. 1226) as precedes subsection (c) of that section is redesignated as section 70116 of title 46, United States Code, and transferred to section 70116 of that title.
(c) Nondisclosure of port security plans.—Subsection (c) of section 7 of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act (33 U.S.C. 1226), as so designated before the application of subsection (b)(1) of this section—
(d) Repeal.—Section 2307 of title 46, United States Code, and the item relating to that section in the analysis at the beginning of chapter 23 of that title, are repealed.
(e) Repeal.—The Ports and Waterways Safety Act (33 U.S.C. 1221–1231, 1232–1232b), as amended by this Act, is repealed.
(a) Definitions.—In this section:
(b) Cutoff date.—The title 46 provisions replace certain provisions of law enacted before the date of the enactment of this Act. If a law enacted after that date amends or repeals a source provision, that law is deemed to amend or repeal, as the case may be, the corresponding title 46 provision. If a law enacted after that date is otherwise inconsistent with a title 46 provision or a provision of this title, that law supersedes the title 46 provision or provision of this title to the extent of the inconsistency.
(c) Original date of enactment unchanged.—For purposes of determining whether one provision of law supersedes another based on enactment later in time, a title 46 provision is deemed to have been enacted on the date of enactment of the source provision that the title 46 provision replaces.
(d) References to title 46 provisions.—A reference to a title 46 provision, including a reference in a regulation, order, or other law, is deemed to refer to the corresponding source provision.
(e) References to source provisions.—A reference to a source provision, including a reference in a regulation, order, or other law, is deemed to refer to the corresponding title 46 provision.
This title, including the amendments made by this title, is intended only to transfer provisions of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act to title 46, United States Code, and may not be construed to alter—
Section 18 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1991 (Public Law 102–241; 105 Stat. 2213) is repealed.
(a) In general.—Chapter 700 of title 46, United States Code, as established by section 401 of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following:
Ҥ 70041. Regattas and marine parades
“(a) In general.—The Commandant of the Coast Guard may issue regulations to promote the safety of life on navigable waters during regattas or marine parades.
“(b) Detail and use of vessels.—To enforce regulations issued under this section—
“(c) Transfer of authority.—The authority of the Commandant under this section may be transferred by the President for any special occasion to the head of another Federal department or agency whenever in the President’s judgment such transfer is desirable.
“(d) Penalties.—
“(1) IN GENERAL.—For any violation of regulations issued pursuant to this section the following penalties shall be incurred:
“(A) A licensed officer shall be liable to suspension or revocation of license in the manner prescribed by law for incompetency or misconduct.
“(B) Any person in charge of the navigation of a vessel other than a licensed officer shall be liable to a penalty of $5,000.
(b) Clerical amendment.—The analysis for chapter 700 of title 46, United States Code, as established by section 401 of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following:
“70041. Regattas and marine parades.”.
(c) Repeal.—The Act of April 28, 1908 (35 Stat. 69, chapter 151; 33 U.S.C. 1233 et seq.), is repealed.
(a) Establishment of subchapter f.—Chapter 700 of title 46, United States Code, as established by section 401 of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following:
(b) Regulation of anchorage and movement of vessels during national emergency.—Section 1 of title II of the Act of June 15, 1917 (40 Stat. 220, chapter 30; 50 U.S.C. 191), is amended—
(c) Seizure and forfeiture of vessel; fine and imprisonment.—Section 2 of title II of the Act of June 15, 1917 (40 Stat. 220, chapter 30; 50 U.S.C. 192), is amended—
(d) Enforcement provisions.—Section 4 of title II of the Act of June 15, 1917 (40 Stat. 220, chapter 30; 50 U.S.C. 194), is amended—
(e) Clerical amendment.—The analysis for chapter 700 of title 46, United States Code, as established by section 401 of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following:
“SUBCHAPTER F—REGULATION OF VESSELS IN TERRITORIAL WATERS OF UNITED STATES
“70051. Regulation of anchorage and movement of vessels during national emergency.
“70052. Seizure and forfeiture of vessel; fine and imprisonment.
“70053. Enforcement provisions.
“70054. Definitions.”.
(a) Transfer of provisions.—So much of section 7 of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act (33 U.S.C. 1226) as precedes subsection (c) of that section is redesignated as section 70102a of title 46, United States Code, and transferred so as to appear after section 70102 of that title.
(b) Definitions, administration, and enforcement.—Section 70102a of title 46, United States Code, as amended by paragraph (1) of this subsection, is amended by adding at the end the following:
(c) Clerical amendment.—The analysis at the beginning of chapter 701 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 70102 the following:
“70102a. Port, harbor, and coastal facility security.”.
(d) Nondisclosure of port security plans.—Subsection (c) of section 7 of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act (33 U.S.C. 1226), as so designated before the application of subsection (b)(1) of this section—
(a) In general.—Section 3305 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
“(d) (1) The Commandant of the Coast Guard shall ensure that Officers in Charge, Marine Inspections consistently interpret regulations and standards under this subtitle and chapter 700 to avoid disruption and undue expense to industry.
“(2) (A) Subject to subparagraph (B), in the event of a disagreement regarding the condition of a vessel or the interpretation of a regulation or standard referred to in subsection (a) between a local Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection conducting an inspection of the vessel and the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection that issued the most recent certificate of inspection for the vessel, such Officers shall seek to resolve such disagreement.
“(B) If a disagreement described in subparagraph (A) involves vessel design or plan review, the Coast Guard marine safety center shall be included in all efforts to resolve such disagreement.
“(C) If a disagreement described in subparagraph (A) or (B) cannot be resolved, the local Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection shall submit to the Commandant of the Coast Guard, through the cognizant Coast Guard district commander, a request for a final agency determination of the matter in disagreement.
“(3) The Commandant of the Coast Guard shall—
(b) Report on marine inspector training.—Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the training, experience, and qualifications required for assignment as a marine inspector under section 312 of title 14, United States Code, including—
(1) a description of any continuing education requirement, including a specific list of the required courses;
(2) a description of the training, including a specific list of the included courses, offered to a journeyman or an advanced journeyman marine inspector to advance inspection expertise;
(3) a description of any training that was offered in the 15-year period before the date of the enactment of this Act, but is no longer required or offered, including a specific list of the included courses, including the senior marine inspector course and any plan review courses;
Section 4105 of title 46, United States Code, amended—
(2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following:
“(c) In applying this title with respect to an uninspected vessel of less than 25 feet overall in length that carries passengers on Crane Lake or waters contiguous to such lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota, the Secretary shall substitute ‘12 passengers’ for ‘6 passengers’ each place it appears in section 2101(51).”.
(a) In general.—Chapter 43 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
Ҥ 4312. Engine cut-off switches
“(a) Installation requirement.—A manufacturer, distributor, or dealer that installs propulsion machinery and associated starting controls on a covered recreational vessel shall equip such vessel with an engine cut-off switch and engine cut-off switch link that meet American Boat and Yacht Council Standard A–33, as in effect on the date of the enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017.
“(b) Education on cut-off switches.—The Commandant of the Coast Guard, through the National Boating Safety Advisory Committee established under section 15105, may initiate a boating safety program on the use and benefits of cut-off switches for recreational vessels.
“(c) Availability of Standard for inspection.—
“(d) Definitions.—In this section:
“(1) COVERED RECREATIONAL VESSEL.—The term ‘covered recreational vessel’ means a recreational vessel that is—
“(2) DEALER.—The term ‘dealer’ means any person who is engaged in the sale and distribution of recreational vessels or associated equipment to purchasers whom the seller in good faith believes to be purchasing any such vessel or associated equipment for purposes other than resale.
“(3) DISTRIBUTOR.—The term ‘distributor’ means any person engaged in the sale and distribution of recreational vessels and associated equipment for the purposes of resale.
“(4) MANUFACTURER.—The term ‘equipment manufacturer’ means any person engaged in the manufacture, construction, or assembly of recreational vessels or associated equipment, or the importation of recreational vessels into the United States for subsequent sale.
Section 4502(b) of title 46, United States Code, is amended—
(1) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking “a survival craft” and inserting “subject to paragraph (3), a survival craft”;
Section 4502(f) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting the following:
Section 4502 of title 46, United States Code, is amended—
(1) in subsections (i) and (j), by striking “Secretary” each place it appears and inserting “Secretary of Health and Human Services”;
(2) in subsection (i)(2), as amended by paragraph (1), by inserting “, in consultation with and based on criteria established by the Commandant of the Coast Guard” after “Health and Human Services”;
(4) in subsection (i)(4), by striking “$3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2015 through 2017” and inserting “$3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2019”;
(a) Nonapplication.—Section 4503(c)(2)(A) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking “79” and inserting “180”.
(b) Determining when keel is laid.—Section 4503(f) of title 46, United States Code, as redesignated by section 508 of this Act, is further amended to read as follows:
“(f) (1) For purposes of this section and section 4503a, the term ‘built’ means, with respect to a vessel, that the vessel’s construction has reached any of the following stages:
(a) In general.—Section 4503(d) of title 46, United States Code, is redesignated as section 4503a and transferred to appear after section 4503 of such title.
(b) Fishing, fish tender, and fish processing vessel certification.—Section 4503 of title 46, United States Code, is amended—
(c) Alternate safety compliance program.—Section 4503a of title 46, United States Code, as redesignated and transferred by subsection (a) of this section, is amended—
(1) by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), (3), (4), and (5) as subsections (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e), respectively;
(3) in subsection (a), as redesignated by paragraph (1) of this subsection, by striking “After January 1, 2020,” and all that follows through “the Secretary, if” and inserting “Subject to subsection (c), beginning on the date that is 3 years after the date that the Secretary prescribes an alternate safety compliance program, a fishing vessel, fish processing vessel, or fish tender vessel to which section 4502(b) of this title applies shall comply with such an alternate safety compliance program, if”;
(4) in subsection (a), as so redesignated, by redesignating subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) as paragraphs (1), (2), and (3), respectively;
(5) in subsection (b), as so redesignated, by striking “establishes standards for an alternate safety compliance program, shall comply with such an alternative safety compliance program that is developed in cooperation with the commercial fishing industry and prescribed by the Secretary” and inserting “prescribes an alternate safety compliance program under subsection (a), shall comply with such an alternate safety compliance program”;
(d) Clerical amendment.—The analysis at the beginning of chapter 45 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 4503 the following
“4503a. Alternate safety compliance program.”.
(e) Conforming amendment.—Section 3104 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking “section 4503(e)” and inserting “section 4503(d)”.
(f) Final rule.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall issue a final rule implementing the requirements enumerated in section 4503(d) of title 46, as amended by subsection (b)(1) of this section.
(g) Alternate safety compliance program status report.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than January 1, 2020, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the status of the development of the alternate safety compliance program directed by section 4503a of title 46, United States Code, as redesignated by subsection (c).
(2) CONTENTS.—The report required under paragraph (1) shall include discussion of—
(B) communication and collaboration between the Coast Guard, the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, and the commercial fishing vessel industry regarding the development of the alternate safety compliance program;
(C) consideration given to developing alternate safety compliance programs for specific regions and fisheries, as authorized in section 4503a(c) of such title, as redesignated by subsection (c);
Section 4505(2) of title 46, United States Code, is amended—
Title 46, United States Code, is amended—
(2) in section 7107(b), by striking “merchant mariner’s document,” and inserting “certificate of registry,”;
Section 12105 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
“(e) Effective Period.—
“(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), a certificate of documentation issued under this part is valid for a 1-year period and may be renewed for additional 1-year periods.
“(2) RECREATIONAL VESSELS.—
“(A) IN GENERAL.—A certificate of documentation for a recreational vessel and the renewal of such a certificate shall be effective for a 5-year period.
“(B) PHASE-IN PERIOD.—During the period beginning January 1, 2019, and ending December 31, 2021, the owner or operator of a recreational vessel may choose a period of effectiveness of between 1 and 5 years for such a certificate of documentation for such vessel or the renewal thereof.
“(3) NOTICE OF CHANGE IN INFORMATION.—
“(A) REQUIREMENT.—The owner of a vessel shall notify the Coast Guard of each change in the information on which the issuance of the certificate of documentation for the vessel is based that occurs before the expiration of the certificate under this subsection, by not later than 30 days after such change.
Section 12301(b) of title 46, United States Code, is amended—
(a) Short title.—This section may be cited as the “National Timing Resilience and Security Act of 2018”.
(b) In general.—Chapter 30 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
Ҥ 312. Alternative timing system
“(a) In general.—Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary of Transportation shall provide for the establishment, sustainment, and operation of a land-based, resilient, and reliable alternative timing system—
“(b) Establishment of requirements.—
“(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the National Timing Resilience and Security Act of 2018, the Secretary of Transportation shall establish requirements for the procurement of the system required by subsection (a) as a complement to and backup for the timing component of GPS in accordance with the timing requirements study required by section 1618 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114–328; 130 Stat. 2595).
“(2) REQUIREMENTS.—The Secretary of Transportation shall ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that the system established under subsection (a) will—
“(I) work in concert with and complement any other similar positioning, navigation, and timing systems, including enhanced long-range navigation systems and Nationwide Differential GPS systems;
“(J) be available for use by Federal and non-Federal government agencies for public purposes at no net cost to the Federal Government within 10 years of initiation of operation;
“(c) Implementation plan.—
“(1) PLAN REQUIRED.—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the National Timing Resilience and Security Act of 2018, the Secretary of Transportation shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report setting forth the following:
“(d) LORAN facilities.—
“(1) IN GENERAL.—If the Secretary of Transportation determines that any LORAN infrastructure, including the underlying real property and any spectrum associated with LORAN, in the possession of the Coast Guard is required by the Department of Transportation for the purpose of establishing the system required by subsection (a), the Commandant shall transfer such property, spectrum, and equipment to the Secretary.
“(2) CERCLA NOT AFFECTED.—This subsection shall not be construed to limit the application of or otherwise affect section 120(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)) with respect to the Federal Government facilities described in paragraph (1).
“(e) Cooperative agreement.—
“(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Transportation may enter into a cooperative agreement (as that term is described in section 6305 of title 31) with an entity upon such terms and conditions as the Secretary of Transportation determines will fulfill the purpose and requirements of this section and be in the public interest.
“(2) REQUIREMENTS.—The cooperative agreement under paragraph (1) shall, at a minimum, require the Secretary of Transportation to—
“(A) authorize the entity to sell timing and other services to commercial and non-commercial third parties, subject to any national security requirements determined by the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense;
“(B) require the entity to develop, construct, and operate at private expense the backup timing system in accordance with this section;
“(C) allow the entity to make any investments in technologies necessary over the life of such agreement to meet future requirements for advanced timing resilience and technologies;
“(D) require the entity to share 25 percent of the gross proceeds received by the entity from the sale of timing services to third parties with the Secretary for at least 10 years after the date upon which the Secretary enters into the cooperative agreement;
“(3) COMPETITION REQUIRED.—The Secretary shall use competitive procedures similar to those authorized under section 2667 of title 10 in selecting an entity to enter into a cooperative agreement pursuant to this subsection.
“(4) AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE SERVICES.—The Secretary may not purchase timing system services from the entity for use by the Department of Transportation or for provision to other Federal and non-Federal governmental agencies until the system achieves operational status, and then only if the necessary funds for such purchases are provided for in subsequent yearly appropriations acts made available to the Secretary for each and every year in which such purchases are made.
“(5) DETERMINATION REQUIREMENT.—The Secretary may not enter into a cooperative agreement under this subsection unless the Secretary determines that the cooperative agreement is in the best financial interest of the Federal Government. The Secretary shall notify the Committee on Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives of such determination not later than 30 days after the date of the determination.
(c) Table of contents.—The table of contents for chapter 3 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
“312. Alternative timing system.”.
Section 2101(41) of title 46, United States Code, is amended—
(a) In general.—The Commandant of the Coast Guard shall publish any letter of determination issued by the Coast Guard National Vessel Documentation Center after the date of the enactment of this Act on the National Vessel Documentation Center website not later than 30 days after the date of issuance of such letter of determination.
(b) Audit.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct an audit, the results of which shall be made publicly available, of—
(A) the method or process by which the Coast Guard National Vessel Documentation Center develops policy for and documents compliance with the requirements of section 67.97 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, for the purpose of issuing endorsements under section 12112 and 12113 of title 46, United States Code;
(2) REPORT.—Not later than 90 days after the audit under paragraph (1) is complete, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report regarding the results of and recommendations made pursuant to such audit.
(c) Outline.—Not later than 180 days after the date of the submission of the Comptroller General of the United States report required under subsection (b), the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives an outline of plans—
(a) In general.—Subtitle II of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
“Sec.
“15101. National Chemical Transportation Safety Advisory Committee.
“15102. National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee.
“15103. National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee.
“15104. National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee.
“15105. National Boating Safety Advisory Committee.
“15106. National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee.
“15107. National Navigation Safety Advisory Committee.
“15108. National Towing Safety Advisory Committee.
“15109. Administration.
Ҥ 15101. National Chemical Transportation Safety Advisory Committee
“(a) Establishment.—There is established a National Chemical Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (in this section referred to as the ‘Committee’).
“(b) Function.—The Committee shall advise the Secretary on matters relating to the safe and secure marine transportation of hazardous materials.
“(c) Membership.—
“(1) IN GENERAL.—The Committee shall consist of not more than 25 members appointed by the Secretary in accordance with this section and section 15109 of this chapter.
“(2) EXPERTISE.—Each member of the Committee shall have particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in matters relating to the function of the Committee.
“(4) DISTRIBUTION.—The Secretary shall, based on the needs of the Coast Guard, determine the number of members of the Committee who represent each entity specified in paragraph (3). Neither this paragraph nor any other provision of law shall be construed to require an equal distribution of members representing each entity specified in paragraph (3).
Ҥ 15102. National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee
“(a) Establishment.—There is established a National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee (in this section referred to as the ‘Committee’).
“(b) Function.—The Committee shall—
“(c) Membership.—
“(1) IN GENERAL.—The Committee shall consist of 18 members appointed by the Secretary in accordance with this section and section 15109 of this chapter.
“(2) EXPERTISE.—Each member of the Committee shall have particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in matters relating to the function of the Committee.
“(3) REPRESENTATION.—Members of the Committee shall be appointed as follows:
“(C) 1 member shall represent manufacturers of equipment for vessels to which chapter 45 of this title applies.
“(D) 1 member shall represent education and training professionals related to fishing vessel, fish processing vessel, and fish tender vessel safety and personnel qualifications.
“(E) 1 member shall represent underwriters that insure vessels to which chapter 45 of this title applies.
Ҥ 15103. National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee
“(a) Establishment.—There is established a National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (in this section referred to as the ‘Committee’).
“(b) Function.—The Committee shall advise the Secretary on matters relating to personnel in the United States merchant marine, including the training, qualifications, certification, documentation, and fitness of mariners.
“(c) Membership.—
“(1) IN GENERAL.—The Committee shall consist of 19 members appointed by the Secretary in accordance with this section and section 15109 of this chapter.
“(2) EXPERTISE.—Each member of the Committee shall have particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in matters relating to the function of the Committee.
“(3) REPRESENTATION.—Members of the Committee shall be appointed as follows:
“(A) 9 members shall represent mariners and, of the 9—
“(iii) 3 shall be engineering officers who represent merchant marine engineering officers and, of the 3—
Ҥ 15104. National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee
“(a) Establishment.—There is established a National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee (in this section referred to as the ‘Committee’).
“(b) Function.—The Committee shall advise the Secretary on matters relating to—
“(1) medical certification determinations for the issuance of licenses, certification of registry, and merchant mariners’ documents with respect to merchant mariners;
“(c) Membership.—
“(1) IN GENERAL.—The Committee shall consist of 14 members appointed by the Secretary in accordance with this section and section 15109 of this chapter.
“(2) EXPERTISE.—Each member of the Committee shall have particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in matters relating to the function of the Committee.
Ҥ 15105. National Boating Safety Advisory Committee
“(a) Establishment.—There is established a National Boating Safety Advisory Committee (in this section referred to as the ‘Committee’).
“(b) Function.—The Committee shall advise the Secretary on matters relating to national boating safety.
“(c) Membership.—
“(1) IN GENERAL.—The Committee shall consist of 21 members appointed by the Secretary in accordance with this section and section 15109 of this chapter.
“(2) EXPERTISE.—Each member of the Committee shall have particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in matters relating to the function of the Committee.
Ҥ 15106. National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee
“(a) Establishment.—There is established a National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee (in this section referred to as the ‘Committee’).
“(b) Function.—The Committee shall advise the Secretary on matters relating to activities directly involved with, or in support of, the exploration of offshore mineral and energy resources, to the extent that such matters are within the jurisdiction of the Coast Guard.
“(c) Membership.—
“(1) IN GENERAL.—The Committee shall consist of 15 members appointed by the Secretary in accordance with this section and section 15109 of this chapter.
“(2) EXPERTISE.—Each member of the Committee shall have particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in matters relating to the function of the Committee.
“(3) REPRESENTATION.—Members of the Committee shall be appointed as follows:
“(C) 2 members shall represent entities engaged in the support, by offshore supply vessels or other vessels, of offshore mineral and oil operations, including geophysical services.
“(D) 1 member shall represent entities engaged in the construction of offshore exploration and recovery facilities.
“(E) 1 member shall represent entities engaged in diving services related to offshore construction, inspection, and maintenance.
“(F) 1 member shall represent entities engaged in safety and training services related to offshore exploration and construction.
“(G) 1 member shall represent entities engaged in pipelaying services related to offshore construction.
Ҥ 15107. National Navigation Safety Advisory Committee
“(a) Establishment.—There is established a National Navigation Safety Advisory Committee (in this section referred to as the ‘Committee’).
“(b) Function.—The Committee shall advise the Secretary on matters relating to maritime collisions, rammings, and groundings, Inland Rules of the Road, International Rules of the Road, navigation regulations and equipment, routing measures, marine information, and aids to navigation systems.
“(c) Membership.—
“(1) IN GENERAL.—The Committee shall consist of not more than 21 members appointed by the Secretary in accordance with this section and section 15109 of this chapter.
“(2) EXPERTISE.—Each member of the Committee shall have particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in matters relating to the function of the Committee.
“(4) DISTRIBUTION.—The Secretary shall, based on the needs of the Coast Guard, determine the number of members of the Committee who represent each entity specified in paragraph (3). Neither this paragraph nor any other provision of law shall be construed to require an equal distribution of members representing each entity specified in paragraph (3).
Ҥ 15108. National Towing Safety Advisory Committee
“(a) Establishment.—There is established a National Towing Safety Advisory Committee (in this section referred to as the ‘Committee’).
“(b) Function.—The Committee shall advise the Secretary on matters relating to shallow-draft inland navigation, coastal waterway navigation, and towing safety.
“(c) Membership.—
“(1) IN GENERAL.—The Committee shall consist of 18 members appointed by the Secretary in accordance with this section and section 15109 of this chapter.
“(2) EXPERTISE.—Each member of the Committee shall have particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in matters relating to the function of the Committee.
“(3) REPRESENTATION.—Members of the Committee shall be appointed as follows:
“(A) 7 members shall represent the barge and towing industry, reflecting a regional geographic balance.
“(C) 1 member shall represent masters and pilots of towing vessels who hold active licenses and have experience on the Western Rivers and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.
“(D) 1 member shall represent masters of towing vessels in offshore service who hold active licenses.
“(F) 1 member shall represent licensed and unlicensed towing vessel engineers with formal training and experience.
“(a) Meetings.—Each committee established under this chapter shall, at least once each year, meet at the call of the Secretary or a majority of the members of the committee.
“(b) Employee status.—A member of a committee established under this chapter shall not be considered an employee of the Federal Government by reason of service on such committee, except for the purposes of the following:
“(1) Chapter 81 of title 5.
“(2) Chapter 171 of title 28 and any other Federal law relating to tort liability.
“(c) Compensation.—Notwithstanding subsection (b), a member of a committee established under this chapter, when actually engaged in the performance of the duties of such committee, may—
“(d) Acceptance of volunteer services.—A member of a committee established under this chapter may serve on such committee on a voluntary basis without pay without regard to section 1342 of title 31 or any other law.
“(e) Status of members.—
“(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in paragraph (2), with respect to a member of a committee established under this chapter whom the Secretary appoints to represent an entity or group—
“(B) requirements under Federal law that would interfere with such representation and that apply to a special Government employee (as defined in section 202(a) of title 18), including requirements relating to employee conduct, political activities, ethics, conflicts of interest, and corruption, do not apply to the member.
“(f) Service on Committee.—
“(1) SOLICITATION OF NOMINATIONS.—Before appointing an individual as a member of a committee established under this chapter, the Secretary shall publish, in the Federal Register, a timely notice soliciting nominations for membership on such committee.
“(2) APPOINTMENTS.—
“(3) SERVICE AT PLEASURE OF THE SECRETARY.—
“(4) SECURITY BACKGROUND EXAMINATIONS.—The Secretary may require an individual to have passed an appropriate security background examination before appointment to a committee established under this chapter.
“(5) PROHIBITION.—
“(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in subparagraph (B), a Federal employee may not be appointed as a member of a committee established under this chapter.
“(B) SPECIAL RULE FOR NATIONAL MERCHANT MARINE PERSONNEL ADVISORY COMMITTEE.—The Secretary may appoint a Federal employee to serve as a member of the National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee to represent the interests of the United States Merchant Marine Academy and, notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2), may do so without soliciting, receiving, or considering nominations for such appointment.
“(6) TERMS.—
“(g) Staff services.—The Secretary shall furnish to each committee established under this chapter any staff and services considered by the Secretary to be necessary for the conduct of the committee’s functions.
“(h) Chairman; Vice Chairman.—
“(i) Subcommittees and working groups.—
“(1) IN GENERAL.—The Chairman of a committee established under this chapter may establish and disestablish subcommittees and working groups for any purpose consistent with the function of the committee.
“(2) PARTICIPANTS.—Subject to conditions imposed by the Chairman, members of a committee established under this chapter and additional persons drawn from entities or groups designated by this chapter to be represented on the committee or the general public may be assigned to subcommittees and working groups established under paragraph (1).
“(j) Consultation, advice, reports, and recommendations.—
“(1) CONSULTATION.—
“(2) ADVICE, REPORTS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS.—Each committee established under this chapter shall submit, in writing, to the Secretary its advice, reports, and recommendations, in a form and at a frequency determined appropriate by the committee.
“(3) EXPLANATION OF ACTIONS TAKEN.—Not later than 60 days after the date on which the Secretary receives recommendations from a committee under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall—
“(4) SUBMISSION TO CONGRESS.—
“(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate the advice, reports, and recommendations received from committees under paragraph (2).
“(B) ADDITIONAL SUBMISSION.—With respect to a committee established under section 70112 and to which this section applies, the Secretary shall submit the advice, reports, and recommendations received from the committee under paragraph (2) to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives in addition to the committees specified in subparagraph (A).
(b) Clerical amendment.—The analysis for subtitle II of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 147 the following:
- “151. National Maritime Transportation Advisory Committees 15101”.
“Part K–National Maritime Transportation Advisory Committees”.
(c) Conforming amendments.—
(1) COMMERCIAL FISHING SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE.—Section 4508 of title 46, United States Code, and the item relating to that section in the analysis for chapter 45 of that title, are repealed.
(2) MERCHANT MARINER MEDICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE.—Section 7115 of title 46, United States Code, and the item relating to that section in the analysis for chapter 71 of that title, are repealed.
(3) MERCHANT MARINE PERSONNEL ADVISORY COMMITTEE.—
(4) NATIONAL BOATING SAFETY ADVISORY COUNCIL.—
(A) REPEAL.—Section 13110 of title 46, United States Code, and the item relating to that section in the analysis for chapter 131 of that title, are repealed.
(5) NAVIGATION SAFETY ADVISORY COUNCIL.—Section 5 of the Inland Navigational Rules Act of 1980 (33 U.S.C. 2073) is repealed.
(6) TOWING SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE.—
(A) REPEAL.—Public Law 96–380 (33 U.S.C. 1231a) is repealed.
(d) Treatment of existing councils and committees.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law—
(1) an advisory council or committee substantially similar to an advisory committee established under chapter 151 of title 46, United States Code, as added by this Act, and that was in force or in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this section, including a council or committee the authority for which was repealed under subsection (c), may remain in force or in effect for a period of 2 years from the date of enactment of this section, including that the charter, membership, and other aspects of the council or committee may remain in force or in effect; and
(2) during the 2-year period referenced in paragraph (1)—
(A) requirements relating to the applicable advisory committee established under chapter 151 of title 46, United States Code, shall be treated as satisfied by the substantially similar advisory council or committee; and
(a) In general.—Section 70112 of title 46, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
Ҥ 70112. Maritime Security Advisory Committees
“(a) National Maritime Security Advisory Committee.—
“(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established a National Maritime Security Advisory Committee (in this subsection referred to as the ‘Committee’).
“(2) FUNCTION.—The Committee shall advise the Secretary on matters relating to national maritime security, including on enhancing the sharing of information related to cybersecurity risks that may cause a transportation security incident, between relevant Federal agencies and—
“(3) MEMBERSHIP.—
“(A) IN GENERAL.—The Committee shall consist of at least 8 members, but not more than 21 members, appointed by the Secretary in accordance with this subsection and section 15109 of this title.
“(B) EXPERTISE.—Each member of the Committee shall have particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in matters relating to the function of the Committee.
“(C) REPRESENTATION.—Each of the following shall be represented by at least 1 member of the Committee:
“(D) DISTRIBUTION.—If the Committee consists of at least 8 members who, together, satisfy the minimum representation requirements of subparagraph (C), the Secretary shall, based on the needs of the Coast Guard, determine the number of additional members of the Committee who represent each entity specified in that subparagraph. Neither this subparagraph nor any other provision of law shall be construed to require an equal distribution of members representing each entity specified in subparagraph (C).
“(b) Area Maritime Security Advisory Committees.—
“(1) IN GENERAL.—
“(A) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary may—
“(B) ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND MEETINGS.—A committee established under this subsection for an area—
“(i) may advise, consult with, report to, and make recommendations to the Secretary on matters relating to maritime security in that area;
“(2) MEMBERSHIP.—
“(A) IN GENERAL.—Each committee established under this subsection shall consist of at least 7 members appointed by the Secretary, each of whom has at least 5 years practical experience in maritime security operations.
“(B) TERMS.—The term of each member of a committee established under this subsection shall be for a period of not more than 5 years, specified by the Secretary.
“(C) NOTICE.—Before appointing an individual to a position on a committee established under this subsection, the Secretary shall publish a notice in the Federal Register soliciting nominations for membership on the committee.
“(3) CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON.—
“(4) OBSERVERS.—
“(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall, and the head of any other interested Federal agency may, designate a representative to participate as an observer with a committee established under this subsection.
“(B) ROLE.—The Secretary's designated representative to a committee established under this subsection shall act as the executive secretary of the committee and shall perform the duties set forth in section 10(c) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).
“(5) CONSIDERATION OF VIEWS.—The Secretary shall consider the information, advice, and recommendations of each committee established under this subsection in formulating policy regarding matters affecting maritime security.
“(6) COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES.—
“(A) IN GENERAL.—A member of a committee established under this subsection, when attending meetings of the committee or when otherwise engaged in the business of the committee, is entitled to receive—
(b) Treatment of existing committee.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law—
(1) an advisory committee substantially similar to the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee established under section 70112(a) of title 46, United States Code, as amended by this section, and that was in force or in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this section, may remain in force or in effect for a period of 2 years from the date of enactment of this section, including that the charter, membership, and other aspects of the committee may remain in force or in effect; and
(2) during the 2-year period referenced in paragraph (1)—
(A) requirements relating to the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee established under section 70112(a) of title 46, United States Code, as amended by this section, shall be treated as satisfied by the substantially similar advisory committee; and
This title may be cited as the “Federal Maritime Commission Authorization Act of 2017”.
Section 308 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking “$24,700,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 and 2017” and inserting “$28,012,310 for fiscal year 2018 and $28,544,543 for fiscal year 2019”.
Section 306 of title 46, United States Code, is amended—
(1) in subsection (b)—
(C) by adding at the end the following:
“(6) an analysis of the impacts on competition for the purchase of certain covered services by alliances of ocean common carriers acting pursuant to an agreement under this part between or among ocean common carriers, including a summary of actions, including corrective actions, taken by the Commission to promote such competition.”; and
Section 40102 of title 46, United States Code, is amended—
Section 40104(a) of title 46, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
“(a) Reports.—
“(1) IN GENERAL.—The Federal Maritime Commission may require a common carrier or marine terminal operator, or an officer, receiver, trustee, lessee, agent, or employee of the common carrier or marine terminal operator to file with the Commission a periodical or special report, an account, record, rate, or charge, or a memorandum of facts and transactions related to the business of the common carrier or marine terminal operator, as applicable.
(a) Notice of filing.—Section 40304(a) of title 46, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
(b) Request for information and documents.—Section 40304(d) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking “section” and inserting “part”.
(c) Saving clause.—Nothing in this section, or the amendments made by this section, may be construed—
(1) to prevent the Federal Maritime Commission from requesting from a person, at any time, any additional information or documents the Commission considers necessary to carry out chapter 403 of title 46, United States Code;
(a) License requirement.—Section 40901(a) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting “advertise, hold oneself out, or” after “may not”.
(a) Section 41104 of title 46, United States Code, is amended—
(1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting “(a) In general.—” before “A common carrier”;
(2) in subsection (a), as designated—
(A) by amending paragraph (11) to read as follows:
“(11) knowingly and willfully accept cargo from or transport cargo for the account of a non-vessel-operating common carrier that does not have a tariff as required by section 40501 of this title, or an ocean transportation intermediary that does not have a bond, insurance, or other surety as required by section 40902 of this title;”;
(C) by adding at the end the following:
“(13) continue to participate simultaneously in a rate discussion agreement and an agreement to share vessels, in the same trade, if the interplay of the authorities exercised by the specified agreements is likely, by a reduction in competition, to produce an unreasonable reduction in transportation service or an unreasonable increase in transportation cost.”; and
(a) Concerted action.—Section 41105 of title 46, United States Code, is amended—
(2) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following:
“(5) negotiate with a tug or towing vessel service provider on any matter relating to rates or services provided within the United States by those tugs or towing vessels;
“(6) with respect to a vessel operated by an ocean common carrier within the United States, negotiate for the purchase of certain covered services, unless the negotiations and any resulting agreements are not in violation of the antitrust laws and are consistent with the purposes of this part, except that this paragraph does not prohibit the setting and publishing of a joint through rate by a conference, joint venture, or association of ocean common carriers;”.
(b) Authority.—Chapter 411 of title 46, United States Code, is amended—
(a) In general.—Section 41307(b) of title 46, United States Code is amended—
(1) in paragraph (1) by inserting “or to substantially lessen competition in the purchasing of certain covered services” after “transportation cost”; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
“(4) COMPETITION FACTORS.—In making a determination under this subsection regarding whether an agreement is likely to substantially lessen competition in the purchasing of certain covered services, the Commission may consider any relevant competition factors in affected markets, including, without limitation, the competitive effect of agreements other than the agreement under review.”.
(a) In general.—Section 303 of title 46, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
“(a) In general.—The Federal Maritime Commission shall be deemed to be an agency for purposes of section 552b of title 5.
“(b) Record.—The Commission, through its secretary, shall keep a record of its meetings and the votes taken on any action, order, contract, or financial transaction of the Commission.
“(c) Nonpublic collaborative discussions.—
“(1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding section 552b of title 5, a majority of the Commissioners may hold a meeting that is not open to public observation to discuss official agency business if—
“(2) DISCLOSURE OF NONPUBLIC COLLABORATIVE DISCUSSIONS.—Except as provided under paragraph (3), not later than 2 business days after the conclusion of a meeting under paragraph (1), the Commission shall make available to the public, in a place easily accessible to the public—
“(3) EXCEPTION.—If the Commission properly determines matters may be withheld from the public under section 555b(c) of title 5, the Commission shall provide a summary with as much general information as possible on those matters withheld from the public.
“(4) ONGOING PROCEEDINGS.—If a meeting under paragraph (1) directly relates to an ongoing proceeding before the Commission, the Commission shall make the disclosure under paragraph (2) on the date of the final Commission decision.
“(5) PRESERVATION OF OPEN MEETINGS REQUIREMENTS FOR AGENCY ACTION.—Nothing in this subsection may be construed to limit the applicability of section 552b of title 5 with respect to a meeting of the Commissioners other than that described in this subsection.
(b) Table of contents.—The analysis at the beginning of chapter 3 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by amending the item relating to section 303 to read as follows:
“303. Meetings.”.
(a) In general.—Beginning not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Maritime Commission shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives biannual reports that describe the Commission's progress toward addressing the issues raised in each unfinished regulatory proceeding, regardless of whether the proceeding is subject to a statutory or regulatory deadline.
(a) Study.—The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study that examines the immediate aftermath of a major ocean carrier bankruptcy and its impact through the supply chain. The study shall consider any financial mechanisms that could be used to mitigate the impact of any future bankruptcy events on the supply chain.
(b) Report.—No later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report containing the findings, conclusions, and recommendations, if any, from the study required under subsection (a).
Subsection (h) of section 888 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 468) is repealed.
Section 604(b) of the Howard Coble Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014 (Public Law 113–281; 128 Stat. 3061) is amended by inserting “and fishery endorsement” after “endorsement”.
(a) In general.—Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall reduce lieutenant junior grade evaluation reports to the same length as an ensign or place lieutenant junior grade evaluations on an annual schedule.
(b) Surveys.—Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall conduct surveys of—
(c) Revisions.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 4 years after the date of the completion of the surveys required by subsection (b), the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall revise the officer evaluation report, and provide corresponding directions, taking into account the requirements under paragraph (2).
(2) REQUIREMENTS.—In revising the officer evaluation report under paragraph (1), the Commandant shall—
(D) eliminate redundancy with the officer specialty management system and any other record information systems that are used during the officer assignment or promotion process;
(d) Report.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 545 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the findings of the surveys under subsection (b).
Section 404 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 (Public Law 111–281; 124 Stat. 2950) is amended—
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the costs and benefits of creating a Coast Guard Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Program based on the other Armed Forces programs.
(a) Definitions.—In this section:
(a) In general.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall establish a Center of Expertise for Great Lakes Oil Spill Preparedness and Response (referred to in this section as the “Center of Expertise”) in accordance with section 313 of title 14, United States Code, as amended by this Act.
(b) Location.—The Center of Expertise shall be located in close proximity to—
(c) Functions.—The Center of Expertise shall—
(1) monitor and assess, on an ongoing basis, the current state of knowledge regarding freshwater oil spill response technologies and the behavior and effects of oil spills in the Great Lakes;
(2) identify any significant gaps in Great Lakes oil spill research, including an assessment of major scientific or technological deficiencies in responses to past spills in the Great Lakes and other freshwater bodies, and seek to fill those gaps;
(3) conduct research, development, testing, and evaluation for freshwater oil spill response equipment, technologies, and techniques to mitigate and respond to oil spills in the Great Lakes;
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act—
(1) the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating acting through the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall review Coast Guard policies and procedures for public safety answering points and search-and-rescue coordination with State and local law enforcement entities in order to—
Effective January 1, 2021, section 27 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1991 (Public Law 102–241; 105 Stat. 2218) is repealed.
(a) Land exchange; Ayakulik Island, Alaska.—If the owner of Ayakulik Island, Alaska, offers to exchange the Island for the Tract—
(1) within 10 days after receiving such offer, the Secretary shall provide notice of the offer to the Commandant;
(2) within 90 days after receiving the notice under paragraph (1), the Commandant shall develop and transmit to the Secretary proposed operational restrictions on commercial activity conducted on the Tract, including the right of the Commandant to—
(3) within 90 days after receiving the proposed operational restrictions from the Commandant, the Secretary shall transmit such restrictions to the owner of Ayakulik Island; and
(4) within 30 days after transmitting the proposed operational restrictions to the owner of Ayakulik Island, and if the owner agrees to such restrictions, the Secretary shall convey all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Tract to the owner, subject to an easement granted to the Commandant to enforce such restrictions, in exchange for all right, title, and interest of such owner in and to Ayakulik Island.
(b) Boundary revisions.—The Secretary may make technical and conforming revisions to the boundaries of the Tract before the date of the exchange.
(c) Public land order.—Effective on the date of an exchange under subsection (a), Public Land Order 5550 shall have no force or effect with respect to submerged lands that are part of the Tract.
(d) Failure to timely respond to notice.—If the Commandant does not transmit proposed operational restrictions to the Secretary within 30 days after receiving the notice under subsection (a)(1), the Secretary shall, by not later than 60 days after transmitting such notice, convey all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Tract to the owner of Ayakulik Island in exchange for all right, title, and interest of such owner in and to Ayakulik Island.
(e) CERCLA not affected.—This section and an exchange under this section shall not be construed to limit the application of or otherwise affect section 120(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)).
Section 524(e)(2) of the Pribilof Island Transition Completion Act of 2016 (Public Law 114–120), as amended by section 3533 of the Pribilof Island Transition Completion Amendments Act of 2016 (subtitle B of title XXXV of Public Law 114–328), is amended by—
(a) In general.—The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall seek to enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act under which the Academy shall prepare an assessment of available unmanned, autonomous, or remotely controlled maritime domain awareness technologies for use by the Coast Guard.
(b) Assessment.—The assessment shall—
(1) describe the potential limitations of current and emerging unmanned technologies used in the maritime domain for—
(2) examine how technologies described in paragraph (1) can help prioritize Federal investment by examining;
(c) Report to Congress.—Not later than 1 year after entering into an arrangement with the Secretary under subsection (a), the National Academy of Sciences shall submit the assessment prepared under this section to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.
(d) Use of information.—In formulating costs pursuant to subsection (b), the National Academy of Sciences may utilize information from other Coast Guard reports, assessments, or analyses regarding existing Coast Guard manpower requirements or other reports, assessments, or analyses for the acquisition of unmanned, autonomous, or remotely controlled technologies by the Federal Government.
(a) In general.—The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall conduct a 1-year pilot program to determine the impact of persistent use of different types of surveillance systems on illegal maritime activities, including illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, in the Western Pacific region.
(a) In general.—Subject to the availability of amounts specifically provided in advance in subsequent appropriations Acts and in accordance with this section, the Commandant of the Coast Guard may reimburse a non-Federal entity for costs incurred by the entity for a covered project.
(b) Conditions.—The Commandant may not provide reimbursement under subsection (a) with respect to a covered project unless—
(1) the need for the project is a result of the completion of construction with respect to a federally authorized navigation channel;
(2) the Commandant determines, through an appropriate navigation safety analysis, that the project is necessary to ensure safe marine transportation;
(3) the Commandant approves the design of the project to ensure that it meets all applicable Coast Guard aids-to-navigation standards and requirements;
(4) the non-Federal entity agrees to transfer the project upon completion to the Coast Guard for operation and maintenance by the Coast Guard as a Federal aid to navigation;
(d) Expiration.—The authority granted under this section shall expire on the date that is 4 years after the date of enactment of this section.
(e) Covered project defined.—In this section, the term “covered project” means a project carried out—
(1) by a non-Federal entity to construct and establish an aid to navigation that facilitates safe and efficient marine transportation on a Federal navigation project authorized by title I of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (Public Law 110–114); and
(a) Review.—The Commandant of the Coast Guard shall—
(b) Revision of fees.—If the Commandant determines under subsection (a) that the costs to the Government of such inspections performed by a third party are different than the costs to the Government of such inspections performed by the Coast Guard, then the Commandant shall revise the fee assessed by the Coast Guard for such inspections as necessary to conform to the requirements under section 9701 of title 31, United States Code, that such fee be based on the cost to the Government of such inspections and accurately reflect such costs.
Section 1012 of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 U.S.C. 2712) is amended—
(2) in subsection (l)(1), by striking “Within one year after the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010, and annually thereafter,” and inserting “Each year, on the date on which the President submits to Congress a budget under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code,”; and
(a) Report.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, in consultation with interested Federal and non-Federal stakeholders, shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report including—
(1) an assessment of Coast Guard at-sea operational fleet requirements to support its statutory missions established in the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101 et seq.); and
(b) Contents.—The report under subsection (a) shall include—
(1) an assessment of—
(A) the extent to which the Coast Guard at-sea operational fleet requirements referred to in subsection (a)(1) are currently being met;
(B) the Coast Guard’s current fleet, its operational lifespan, and how the anticipated changes in the age and distribution of vessels in the fleet will impact the ability to meet at-sea operational requirements;
(c) Consultation and transparency.—
(d) Ensuring maritime coverage.—In order to meet Coast Guard mission requirements for search and rescue, ports, waterways, and coastal security, and maritime environmental response during recapitalization of Coast Guard vessels, the Coast Guard shall ensure continuity of the coverage, to the maximum extent practicable, in the locations that may lose assets.
(a) Standard method for tracking.—The Commandant of the Coast Guard may not certify an eighth National Security Cutter as Ready for Operations before the date on which the Commandant provides to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate—
(1) a notification of a new standard method for tracking operational employment of Coast Guard major cutters that does not include time during which such a cutter is away from its homeport for maintenance or repair; and
(2) a report analyzing cost and performance for different approaches to achieving varied levels of operational employment using the standard method required by paragraph (1) that, at a minimum—
(A) compares over a 30-year period the average annualized baseline cost and performances for a certified National Security Cutter that operated for 185 days away from homeport or an equivalent alternative measure of operational tempo—
(a) Acquisition plan.—Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a plan to replace or extend the life of the Coast Guard fleet of inland waterway and river tenders, and the Bay-class icebreakers.
(b) Contents.—The plan under subsection (a) shall include—
(2) recommendations for which, if any, such vessels it is cost effective to undertake a ship-life extension or enhanced maintenance program;
(3) an analysis of the aids to navigation program to determine if advances in navigation technology may reduce the needs for physical aids to navigation;
(4) recommendations for changes to physical aids to navigation and the distribution of such aids that reduce the need for the acquisition of vessels to replace the vessels described in subsection (a);
(5) a schedule for the acquisition of vessels to replace the vessels described in subsection (a), including the date on which the first vessel will be delivered;
(a) Icebreaking on the Great Lakes.—For fiscal years 2018 and 2019, the Commandant of the Coast Guard may use funds made available pursuant to section 4902 of title 14, United States Code, as amended by this Act, for the construction of an icebreaker that is at least as capable as the Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw to enhance icebreaking capacity on the Great Lakes.
(b) Acquisition plan.—Not later than 45 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall submit a plan to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives for acquiring an icebreaker described in subsections (a) and (b). Such plan shall include—
(2) a description of how the funding for Coast Guard acquisition, construction, and improvements that was appropriated under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (Public Law 115–31) will be allocated to support the acquisition activities referred to in paragraph (1).
(a) Enhanced maintenance program for the Polar Star.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall conduct an enhanced maintenance program on Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB–10) to extend the service life of such vessel until at least December 31, 2025.
(2) REQUIREMENT FOR REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, in consultation with Naval Sea Systems Command, shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a detailed report describing a plan to extend the service life of the Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB–10) until at least December 31, 2025, through an enhanced maintenance program.
(3) CONTENT.—The report required by paragraph (2) shall include the following:
(A) An assessment and discussion of the enhanced maintenance program recommended by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Committee on Polar Icebreaker Cost Assessment in the letter report “Acquisition and Operation of Polar Icebreakers: Fulfilling the Nation’s Needs”.
(B) An assessment and discussion of the Government Accountability Office’s concerns and recommendations regarding service life extension work on Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB–10) in the report “Status of the Coast Guard’s Polar Icebreaking Fleet Capability and Recapitalization Plan”.
(b) Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012; amendment.—Section 222 of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012 (Public Law 112–213), as amended, is further amended as follows:
(a) Definition of arctic.—In this section, the term “Arctic” has the meaning given the term in section 112 of the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984 (15 U.S.C. 4111).
(b) Sense of congress.—It is the sense of Congress that—
(c) Report.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and taking into consideration the Department of Defense 2016 Arctic Strategy, shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the progress toward implementing the strategic objectives described in the United States Coast Guard Arctic Strategy dated May 2013.
(d) Contents.—The report under subsection (c) shall include—
(1) a description of the Coast Guard’s progress toward each strategic objective identified in the United States Coast Guard Arctic Strategy dated May 2013;
(2) an assessment of the assets and infrastructure necessary to meet the strategic objectives identified in the United States Coast Guard Arctic Strategy dated May 2013 based on factors such as—
(3) an analysis of the sufficiency of the distribution of National Security Cutters, Offshore Patrol Cutters, and Fast Response Cutters both stationed in various Alaskan ports and in other locations to meet the strategic objectives identified in the United States Coast Guard Arctic Strategy, dated May 2013;
(4) plans to provide communications throughout the entire Coastal Western Alaska Captain of the Port zone to improve waterway safety and mitigate close calls, collisions, and other dangerous interactions between the shipping industry and subsistence hunters;
(5) plans to prevent marine casualties, when possible, by ensuring vessels avoid environmentally sensitive areas and permanent security zones;
(a) Alternative planning criteria.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.), the Commandant of the Coast Guard may approve a vessel response plan under section 311 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321) for a vessel operating in any area covered by the Captain of the Port Zone (as established by the Commandant) that includes the Arctic, if the Commandant verifies that—
(2) POST-APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS.—In approving a vessel response plan under paragraph (1), the Commandant shall—
(A) require that the oil spill removal organization identified in the vessel response plan conduct regular exercises and drills using the response resources identified in the plan in the area covered by the Captain of the Port Zone that includes the Arctic; and
(b) Report.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the oil spill prevention and response capabilities for the area covered by the Captain of the Port Zone (as established by the Commandant) that includes the Arctic.
(2) CONTENTS.—The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include the following:
(A) A description of equipment and assets available for response under the vessel response plans approved for vessels operating in the area covered by the Captain of the Port Zone, including details on any providers of such equipment and assets.
(B) A description of the location of such equipment and assets, including an estimate of the time to deploy the equipment and assets.
(C) A determination of how effectively such equipment and assets are distributed throughout the area covered by the Captain of the Port Zone.
(D) A statement regarding whether the ability to maintain and deploy such equipment and assets is taken into account when measuring the equipment and assets available throughout the area covered by the Captain of the Port Zone.
(E) A validation of the port assessment visit process and response resource inventory for response under the vessel response plans approved for vessels operating in the area covered by the Captain of the Port Zone.
(c) Definition of Arctic.—In this section, the term “Arctic” has the meaning given the term under section 112 of the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984 (15 U.S.C. 4111).
(a) In general.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall complete and submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a comprehensive review of the processes and resources used by the Coast Guard to implement vessel response plan requirements under section 311 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321).
(b) Required elements of review.—The review required under subsection (a) shall, at a minimum, include—
(1) a study, or an audit if appropriate, of the processes the Coast Guard uses—
(2) an examination of all Federal and State agency resources used by the Coast Guard in carrying out the processes identified under paragraph (1), including—
(B) data, software, simulators, systems, or other technology, including those pertaining to weather, oil spill trajectory modeling, and risk management;
(3) an analysis of how, including by what means or methods, the processes identified under paragraph (1)—
(C) are informed by public comment and engagement with States, Indian Tribes, and other regional stakeholders;
(D) ensure availability and adequate operational capability and capacity of required assets and equipment, including in cases in which contractual obligations may limit the availability of such assets and equipment for response;
(E) provide for adequate asset and equipment mobilization time requirements, particularly with respect to—
For purposes of the application of subtitle II of title 46, United States Code, to the Volunteer (Hull Number CCA4108), the Illinois and Michigan Canal is deemed to not be navigable waters of the United States.
Coast Guard personnel performing nonrecreational vessel documentation functions under subchapter II of chapter 121 of title 46, United States Code, may perform recreational vessel documentation under section 12114 of such title in any fiscal year in which—
(1) funds available for Coast Guard operating expenses may not be used for expenses incurred for recreational vessel documentation;
Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall—
(a) In general.—The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall develop a performance standard for the alternative use and possession of visual distress alerting and locating signals as mandated by carriage requirements for recreational boats in subpart C of part 175 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations.
(b) Regulations.—Not later than 180 days after the performance standard for alternative use and possession of visual distress alerting and locating signals is finalized, the Secretary shall revise part 175 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, to allow for carriage of such alternative signal devices.
Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall prescribe a final rule eliminating the requirement that a mariner actively using the mariner’s credential complete an approved refresher or recertification course to maintain a radar observer endorsement. This rulemaking shall be exempt from chapters 5 and 6 of title 5, United States Code, and Executive Orders 12866 and 13563.
(a) Requirement for plan.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall develop and submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a national communications plan for the purposes of—
(b) Content.—The plan required by subsection (a), and each annual update, shall—
(1) identify staff, resources, and systems available to the Secretary to ensure the widest dissemination of information to the commercial fishing vessel industry;
(c) Implementation.—Not later than one year after submission of the initial plan, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall implement the plan and shall at a minimum—
(d) Report and updates.—The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall—
(1) submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the effectiveness of the plan to date and any updates to ensure maximum impact of the plan one year after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 4 years thereafter; and
Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of the Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall notify the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate of action taken to carry out the recommendations contained in the final report issued by the Atlantic Coast Port Access Route Study (ACPARS) workgroup for which notice of availability was published March 14, 2016 (81 Fed. Reg. 13307).
Section 5 of the Act entitled “An Act making appropriations for the construction, repair, and preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors, and for other purposes”, approved August 18, 1894 (33 U.S.C. 499), is amended by adding at the end the following:
“(d) Temporary changes to drawbridge operating schedules.—Notwithstanding section 553 of title 5, United States Code, whenever a temporary change to the operating schedule of a drawbridge, lasting 180 days or less—
“(1) is approved—
“(B) the bridge owner, except a railroad bridge owner, shall notify—
“(i) the public by publishing notice of the temporary change in a newspaper of general circulation published in the place where the bridge is located;
“(2) is denied, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall—
“(e) Drawbridge movements.—The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating—
“(2) may inspect the logbook to ensure drawbridge movement is in accordance with the posted operating schedule;
“(f) Requirements.—
“(1) LOGBOOKS.—An operator of a drawbridge built across a navigable river or other water of the United States—
“(A) that opens the draw of such bridge for the passage of a vessel, shall record in a logbook—
“(2) MAINTENANCE OF LOGBOOKS.—A drawbridge operator shall maintain logbooks required under paragraph (1) for not less than 5 years.
Section 8902 of title 46, United States Code, shall not apply to the chain ferry DIANE (United States official number CG002692) when such vessel is operating on the Kalamazoo River in Saugatuck, Michigan.
Section 3503 of title 46, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
Ҥ 3503. Fire-retardant materials
“(a) (1) A passenger vessel of the United States having berth or stateroom accommodations for at least 50 passengers shall be granted a certificate of inspection only if—
“(b) (1) The owner or managing operator of an exempted vessel described in subsection (a)(2) shall—
“(A) notify in writing prospective passengers, prior to purchase, and each crew member that the vessel does not comply with applicable fire safety standards due primarily to the wooden construction of passenger berthing areas;
“(B) display in clearly legible font prominently throughout the vessel, including in each state room the following: ‘THIS VESSEL FAILS TO COMPLY WITH SAFETY RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE U.S. COAST GUARD.’;
“(C) acquire prior to the vessel entering service, and maintain, liability insurance in an amount to be prescribed by the Federal Maritime Commission;
“(D) make annual structural alteration to not less than 10 percent of the areas of the vessel that are not constructed of fire retardant materials;
“(E) prioritize alterations in galleys, engineering areas of the vessel, including all spaces and compartments containing, or adjacent to spaces and compartments containing, engines, boilers, main electrical distribution panels, fuel tanks, oil tanks, and generators;
“(F) ensure, to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that the combustible fire-load has been reduced pursuant to subparagraph (D) during each annual inspection for certification;
“(H) provide advance notice to the Coast Guard regarding the structural alterations made pursuant to subparagraph (D) and comply with any noncombustible material requirements prescribed by the Coast Guard;
“(I) annually notify all ports of call and State emergency management offices of jurisdiction that the vessel does not comply with the requirement under subsection (a)(1);
“(J) provide crewmembers manning such vessel shipboard training that—
“(K) to the extent practicable, take all steps to retain previously trained crew knowledgeable of such vessel or to hire crew trained in operations aboard exempted vessels.
“(2) The owner or managing operator of an exempted vessel described in subsection (a)(2) may not disclaim liability to a passenger or crew member of such vessel for death, injury, or any other loss caused by fire due to the negligence of the owner or managing operator.
(a) In general.—Upon the date of enactment of this Act and notwithstanding sections 12112(a)(2)(A) and 12113(a)(2) of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary shall issue a certificate of documentation with coastwise and fishery endorsements to the certificated vessel.
(b) Replacement vessel.—The certificated vessel shall qualify as a replacement vessel for the vessel “AMERICA NO.1” (United States official number 610654) and not be precluded from operating as an Amendment 80 replacement vessel under the provisions of part 679 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations.
(c) Coast guard review and determination.—
(1) REVIEW.—Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall conduct a review of the use of certain foreign fabricated steel components in the hull or superstructure of the certificated vessel.
(2) DETERMINATION.—Based on the review conducted under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall determine whether the shipyard that constructed the certificated vessel or the purchaser of the certificated vessel knew before such components were procured or installed that the use of such components would violate requirements under sections 12112(a)(2)(A) and 12113(a)(2) of title 46, United States Code.
(3) REVOCATION.—If the Secretary determines under paragraph (2) that the shipyard that constructed the certificated vessel or the purchaser of the certificated vessel knew before such components were procured or installed that the use of such components would violate requirements under sections 12112(a)(2)(A) and 12113(a)(2) of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary shall immediately revoke the certificate of documentation issued under subsection (a).
(4) USE OF DOCUMENTS.—In conducting the review required under paragraph (1), the Secretary may request and review any information, correspondence, or documents related to the construction of the certificated vessel, including from the shipyard that constructed the certificated vessel and the purchaser of the certificated vessel.
(d) Termination.—If the contract for purchase of the certificated vessel that is in effect on the date of enactment of this Act is terminated, the purchasing party to that contract shall be prohibited from entering into a subsequent contract or agreement for purchase of such vessel.
(a) Limitations.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Upon the Coast Guard issuing a certificate of documentation with coastwise and fishery endorsements for the vessel “AMERICA'S FINEST” (United States official number 1276760) and during any period such certificate is in effect, and subject to subsection (b), the total amount of groundfish harvested with respect to subparagraph (A) or the total amount of deliveries processed from other vessels with respect to subparagraph (B) by the vessels described in paragraph (2) shall not collectively exceed—
(A) the percentage of the harvest available in any Gulf of Alaska groundfish fisheries (other than fisheries subject to a limited access privilege program created by the North Pacific Fishery Management Council) that is equivalent to the total harvest by the vessels described in paragraph (2) in those fisheries in the calendar years that a vessel described in paragraph (2) had harvest from 2012 through 2017 relative to the total allowable catch available to such vessels in the calendar years 2012 through 2017; or
(B) the percentage of processing of deliveries from other vessels in any Bering Sea, Aleutian Islands, and Gulf of Alaska groundfish fisheries (including fisheries subject to a limited access privilege program created by the North Pacific Fishery Management Council, or community development quotas as described in section 305(i) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1855(i))) that is equivalent to the total processing of such deliveries by the vessels described in paragraph (2) in those fisheries in the calendar years 2012 through 2017 relative to the total allowable catch available in the calendar years 2012 through 2017.
(b) Expiration.—The limitations described in subsection (a) shall apply to a groundfish species in Bering Sea, Aleutian Islands, and Gulf of Alaska only until the earlier of—
(2) the date on which the Secretary of Commerce issues a final rule, based on recommendations developed by the North Pacific Fishery Management Council consistent with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), that limits processing deliveries of that groundfish species from other vessels in any Bering Sea, Aleutian Islands, and Gulf of Alaska groundfish fisheries that are not subject to conservation and management measures under section 206 of the American Fisheries Act (16 U.S.C. 1851 note).
(c) Existing authority.—Except for the measures required by this section, nothing in this title shall be construed to limit the authority of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council or the Secretary of Commerce under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.).
(a) Transfer.—Administrative jurisdiction over the property described in subsection (b) is transferred to the Secretary of the Interior.
(b) Property described.—The property described in this subsection is real property administered by the Coast Guard in the Town of Jupiter Island, Florida, comprising Parcel #35–38–42–004–000–02590–6 (Bon Air Beach lots 259 and 260 located at 83 North Beach Road) and Parcel #35–38–42–004–000–02610–2 (Bon Air Beach lots 261 to 267), including any improvements thereon that are not authorized or required by another provision of law to be conveyed to another person.
Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall request the National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee to examine whether there are unnecessary regulatory barriers to the use of small passenger vessels, crewboats, and offshore supply vessels in disaster response and provide recommendations, as appropriate, to reduce such barriers.
(a) Consultation.—In addition and subsequent to any rulemaking conducted under section 117.8 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, related to permanent changes to drawbridge openings that result from Amtrak service between New Orleans, Louisiana and Orlando, Florida, the Commandant shall consult with owners or operators of rail lines used for Amtrak passenger service between New Orleans, Louisiana and Orlando, Florida and affected waterway users on changes to drawbridge operating schedules necessary to facilitate the On Time Performance of passenger trains. These changes to schedules shall not impact Coast Guard response times to operational missions.
(b) Timing.—Consultation in subsection (a) shall occur after commencement of Amtrak passenger service on the rail lines between New Orleans, Louisiana and Orlando, Florida at the following intervals:
(c) Report.—If after conducting the consultations required by subsection (b)(2), the Commandant finds that permanent changes to drawbridge operations are necessary to mitigate delays in the movement of trains described in subsection (a) and that those changes do not unreasonably obstruct the navigability of the affected waterways, then the Commandant shall submit those findings to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.
(a) Purposes.—The purposes of this title are—
(1) to provide for the establishment of uniform, environmentally sound standards and requirements for the management of discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel;
(2) to charge the Environmental Protection Agency with primary responsibility for establishing standards relating to the discharge of pollutants from vessels;
(3) to charge the Coast Guard with primary responsibility for prescribing, administering, and enforcing regulations, consistent with the discharge standards established by the Environmental Protection Agency, for the design, construction, installation, and operation of the equipment and management practices required onboard vessels; and
(b) Findings.—Congress finds that—
(1) the Environmental Protection Agency is the principal Federal authority charged under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.) with regulating through the issuance of permits for the discharge of pollutants into the navigable waters of the United States;
(2) the Coast Guard is the principal Federal authority charged with administering, enforcing, and prescribing regulations relating to the discharge of pollutants from vessels; and
(3) during the period of 1973 to 2010—
(A) the Environmental Protection Agency promulgated regulations exempting certain discharges incidental to the normal operation of vessels from otherwise applicable permitting requirements of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.); and
(B) Congress enacted laws on numerous occasions governing the regulation of discharges incidental to the normal operation of vessels, including—
(i) the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (33 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.);
(ii) the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 4701 et seq.);
(iii) the National Invasive Species Act of 1996 (16 U.S.C. 4701 note; Public Law 104–332);
(iv) section 415 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1998 (Public Law 105–383; 112 Stat. 3434) and section 623 of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2004 (33 U.S.C. 1901 note; Public Law 108–293), which established interim and permanent requirements, respectively, for the regulation of vessel discharges of certain bulk cargo residue;
(v) title XIV of division B of Appendix D of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2001 (Public Law 106–554; 114 Stat. 2763A–315), which prohibited or limited certain vessel discharges in certain areas of Alaska;
(vi) section 204 of the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (33 U.S.C. 1902a), which established requirements for the regulation of vessel discharges of agricultural cargo residue material in the form of hold washings; and
(vii) title X of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 (33 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.), which provided for the implementation of the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships, 2001.
(a) Uniform national standards.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Section 312 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1322) is amended by adding at the end the following:
“(p) Uniform national standards for discharges incidental to normal operation of vessels.—
“(1) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection:
“(A) AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES.—The term ‘aquatic nuisance species’ means a nonindigenous species that threatens—
“(B) BALLAST WATER.—
“(C) BALLAST WATER DISCHARGE STANDARD.—The term ‘ballast water discharge standard’ means—
“(D) BALLAST WATER EXCHANGE.—The term ‘ballast water exchange’ means the replacement of water in a ballast water tank using 1 of the following methods:
“(i) Flow-through exchange, in which ballast water is flushed out by pumping in midocean water at the bottom of the tank if practicable, and continuously overflowing the tank from the top, until 3 full volumes of water have been changed to minimize the number of original organisms remaining in the tank.
“(E) BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.—The term ‘ballast water management system’ means any marine pollution control device (including all ballast water treatment equipment, ballast tanks, pipes, pumps, and all associated control and monitoring equipment) that processes ballast water—
“(F) BEST AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGY ECONOMICALLY ACHIEVABLE.—The term ‘best available technology economically achievable’ means—
“(G) BEST CONVENTIONAL POLLUTANT CONTROL TECHNOLOGY.—The term ‘best conventional pollutant control technology’ means—
“(H) BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICE.—
“(I) BEST PRACTICABLE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY CURRENTLY AVAILABLE.—The term ‘best practicable control technology currently available’ means—
“(i) best practicable control technology currently available (within the meaning of section 301(b)(1)(A));
“(J) CAPTAIN OF THE PORT ZONE.—The term ‘Captain of the Port Zone’ means a Captain of the Port Zone established by the Secretary pursuant to sections 92, 93, and 633 of title 14, United States Code.
“(K) EMPTY BALLAST TANK.—The term ‘empty ballast tank’ means a tank that—
“(L) GREAT LAKES COMMISSION.—The term ‘Great Lakes Commission’ means the Great Lakes Commission established by article IV A of the Great Lakes Compact to which Congress granted consent in the Act of July 24, 1968 (Public Law 90–419; 82 Stat. 414).
“(N) GREAT LAKES SYSTEM.—The term ‘Great Lakes System’ has the meaning given the term in section 118(a)(3).
“(O) INTERNAL WATERS.—The term ‘internal waters’ has the meaning given the term in section 2.24 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation).
“(P) MARINE POLLUTION CONTROL DEVICE.—The term ‘marine pollution control device’ means any equipment or management practice (or combination of equipment and a management practice), for installation or use onboard a vessel, that is—
“(i) designed to receive, retain, treat, control, or discharge a discharge incidental to the normal operation of a vessel; and
“(ii) determined by the Administrator and the Secretary to be the most effective equipment or management practice (or combination of equipment and a management practice) to reduce the environmental impacts of the discharge, consistent with the factors for consideration described in paragraphs (4) and (5).
“(Q) NONINDIGENOUS SPECIES.—The term ‘nonindigenous species’ means an organism of a species that enters an ecosystem beyond the historic range of the species.
“(S) PACIFIC REGION.—
“(ii) INCLUSION.—The term ‘Pacific Region’ includes the entire exclusive economic zone (as defined in section 1001 of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 U.S.C. 2701)) adjacent to each State described in clause (i)(I).
“(T) PORT OR PLACE OF DESTINATION.—The term ‘port or place of destination’ means a port or place to which a vessel is bound to anchor or moor.
“(U) RENDER NONVIABLE.—The term ‘render nonviable’, with respect to an organism in ballast water, means the action of a ballast water management system that renders the organism permanently incapable of reproduction following treatment.
“(V) SALTWATER FLUSH.—
“(W) SECRETARY.—The term ‘Secretary’ means the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating.
“(X) SMALL VESSEL GENERAL PERMIT.—The term ‘Small Vessel General Permit’ means the permit that is the subject of the notice of final permit issuance entitled ‘Final National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Small Vessel General Permit for Discharges Incidental to the Normal Operation of Vessels Less Than 79 Feet’ (79 Fed. Reg. 53702 (September 10, 2014)).
“(Y) SMALL VESSEL OR FISHING VESSEL.—The term ‘small vessel or fishing vessel’ means a vessel that is—
“(Z) VESSEL GENERAL PERMIT.—The term ‘Vessel General Permit’ means the permit that is the subject of the notice of final permit issuance entitled ‘Final National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Discharges Incidental to the Normal Operation of a Vessel’ (78 Fed. Reg. 21938 (April 12, 2013)).
“(2) APPLICABILITY.—
“(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in subparagraph (B), this subsection applies to—
“(B) EXCLUSION.—This subsection does not apply to any discharge incidental to the normal operation of a vessel—
“(i) from—
“(ii) of ballast water from a vessel—
“(I) that continuously takes on and discharges ballast water in a flow-through system, if the Administrator determines that system cannot materially contribute to the spread or introduction of an aquatic nuisance species into waters of the United States;
“(II) in the National Defense Reserve Fleet that is scheduled for disposal, if the vessel does not have an operable ballast water management system;
“(III) that discharges ballast water consisting solely of water taken onboard from a public or commercial source that, at the time the water is taken onboard, meets the applicable requirements or permit requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300f et seq.);
“(3) CONTINUATION IN EFFECT OF EXISTING REQUIREMENTS.—
“(A) VESSEL GENERAL PERMIT.—Notwithstanding the expiration date of the Vessel General Permit or any other provision of law, all provisions of the Vessel General Permit shall remain in force and effect, and shall not be modified, until the applicable date described in subparagraph (C).
“(B) NONINDIGENOUS AQUATIC NUISANCE PREVENTION AND CONTROL ACT REGULATIONS.—Notwithstanding section 903(a)(2)(A) of the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act of 2018, all regulations promulgated by the Secretary pursuant to section 1101 of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 4711) (as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this subsection), including the regulations contained in subparts C and D of part 151 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, and subpart 162.060 of part 162 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the day before that date of enactment), shall remain in force and effect until the applicable date described in subparagraph (C).
“(C) REPEAL ON EXISTENCE OF FINAL, EFFECTIVE, AND ENFORCEABLE REQUIREMENTS.—Effective beginning on the date on which the requirements promulgated by the Secretary under subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of paragraph (5) with respect to every discharge incidental to the normal operation of a vessel that is subject to regulation under this subsection are final, effective, and enforceable, the requirements of the Vessel General Permit and the regulations described in subparagraph (B) shall have no force or effect.
“(4) NATIONAL STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR MARINE POLLUTION CONTROL DEVICES AND WATER QUALITY ORDERS.—
“(A) ESTABLISHMENT.—
“(i) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Administrator, in concurrence with the Secretary (subject to clause (ii)), and in consultation with interested Governors (subject to clause (iii)), shall promulgate Federal standards of performance for marine pollution control devices for each type of discharge incidental to the normal operation of a vessel that is subject to regulation under this subsection.
“(ii) CONCURRENCE WITH SECRETARY.—
“(I) REQUEST.—The Administrator shall submit to the Secretary a request for written concurrence with respect to a proposed standard of performance under clause (i).
“(II) EFFECT OF FAILURE TO CONCUR.—A failure by the Secretary to concur with the Administrator under clause (i) by the date that is 60 days after the date on which the Administrator submits a request for concurrence under subclause (I) shall not prevent the Administrator from promulgating the relevant standard of performance in accordance with the deadline under clause (i), subject to the condition that the Administrator shall include in the administrative record of the promulgation—
“(iii) CONSULTATION WITH GOVERNORS.—
“(I) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator, in promulgating a standard of performance under clause (i), shall develop the standard of performance—
“(II) PROCESS.—The Administrator shall develop a process for soliciting input from interested Governors, including information sharing relevant to such process, to allow interested Governors to inform the development of standards of performance under clause (i).
“(III) OBJECTION BY GOVERNORS.—
“(aa) SUBMISSION.—An interested Governor that objects to a proposed standard of performance under clause (i) may submit to the Administrator in writing a detailed objection to the proposed standard of performance, describing the scientific, technical, or operational factors that form the basis of the objection.
“(bb) RESPONSE.—Before finalizing a standard of performance under clause (i) that is subject to an objection under item (aa) from 1 or more interested Governors, the Administrator shall provide a written response to each interested Governor that submitted an objection under that item that details the scientific, technical, or operational factors that form the basis for that standard of performance.
“(B) STRINGENCY.—
“(i) IN GENERAL.—Subject to clause (iii), the standards of performance promulgated under this paragraph shall require—
“(I) with respect to conventional pollutants, toxic pollutants, and nonconventional pollutants (including aquatic nuisance species), the application of the best practicable control technology currently available;
“(II) with respect to conventional pollutants, the application of the best conventional pollutant control technology; and
“(III) with respect to toxic pollutants and nonconventional pollutants (including aquatic nuisance species), the application of the best available technology economically achievable for categories and classes of vessels, which shall result in reasonable progress toward the national goal of eliminating discharges of all pollutants.
“(ii) BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES.—The Administrator shall require the use of best management practices to control or abate any discharge incidental to the normal operation of a vessel if—
“(iii) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.—Subject to subparagraph (D)(ii)(II), the combination of any equipment or best management practice comprising a marine pollution control device shall not be less stringent than the following provisions of the Vessel General Permit:
“(C) CLASSES, TYPES, AND SIZES OF VESSELS.—The standards promulgated under this paragraph may distinguish—
“(D) REVIEW AND REVISION.—
“(i) IN GENERAL.—Not less frequently than once every 5 years, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, shall—
“(ii) MAINTAINING PROTECTIVENESS.—
“(I) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in subclause (II), the Administrator shall not revise a standard of performance under this subsection to be less stringent than an applicable existing requirement.
“(II) EXCEPTIONS.—The Administrator may revise a standard of performance to be less stringent than an applicable existing requirement—
“(aa) if information becomes available that—
“(AA) was not reasonably available when the Administrator promulgated the initial standard of performance or comparable requirement of the Vessel General Permit, as applicable (including the subsequent scarcity or unavailability of materials used to control the relevant discharge); and
“(BB) would have justified the application of a less-stringent standard of performance at the time of promulgation; or
“(E) BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES EMERGENCIES AND FURTHER PROTECTION OF WATER QUALITY.—
“(i) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the Administrator, in concurrence with the Secretary (subject to clause (ii)), and in consultation with States, may require, by order, the use of an emergency best management practice for any region or category of vessels in any case in which the Administrator determines that such a best management practice—
“(ii) CONCURRENCE WITH SECRETARY.—
“(I) REQUEST.—The Administrator shall submit to the Secretary a request for written concurrence with respect to an order under clause (i).
“(II) EFFECT OF FAILURE TO CONCUR.—A failure by the Secretary to concur with the Administrator under clause (i) by the date that is 60 days after the date on which the Administrator submits a request for concurrence under subclause (I) shall not prevent the Administrator from issuing the relevant order, subject to the condition that the Administrator shall include in the administrative record of the issuance—
“(5) IMPLEMENTATION, COMPLIANCE, AND ENFORCEMENT REQUIREMENTS.—
“(A) ESTABLISHMENT.—
“(i) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable, but not later than 2 years, after the date on which the Administrator promulgates any new or revised standard of performance under paragraph (4) with respect to a discharge, the Secretary, in consultation with States, shall promulgate the regulations required under this paragraph with respect to that discharge.
“(ii) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.—Subject to subparagraph (C)(ii)(II), the regulations promulgated under this paragraph shall not be less stringent with respect to ensuring, monitoring, and enforcing compliance than—
“(I) the requirements contained in part 3 of the Vessel General Permit (relating to corrective actions);
“(II) the requirements contained in part 4 of the Vessel General Permit (relating to inspections, monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping), including with respect to waters subject to Federal protection, in whole or in part, for conservation purposes;
“(III) the requirements contained in part 5 of the Vessel General Permit (relating to vessel class-specific requirements) regarding monitoring, inspection, and educational and training requirements (within the meaning of that part), including with respect to waters subject to Federal protection, in whole or in part, for conservation purposes; and
“(IV) any comparable, existing requirements promulgated under the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 4701 et seq.) (including section 1101 of that Act (16 U.S.C. 4711) (as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this subsection)) applicable to that discharge.
“(iii) COORDINATION WITH STATES.—The Secretary, in coordination with the Governors of the States, shall develop, publish, and periodically update inspection, monitoring, data management, and enforcement procedures for the enforcement by States of Federal standards and requirements under this subsection.
“(B) IMPLEMENTATION REGULATIONS FOR MARINE POLLUTION CONTROL DEVICES.—The Secretary shall promulgate such regulations governing the design, construction, testing, approval, installation, and use of marine pollution control devices as are necessary to ensure compliance with the standards of performance promulgated under paragraph (4).
“(C) COMPLIANCE ASSURANCE.—
“(i) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall promulgate requirements (including requirements for vessel owners and operators with respect to inspections, monitoring, reporting, sampling, and recordkeeping) to ensure, monitor, and enforce compliance with—
“(ii) MAINTAINING PROTECTIVENESS.—
“(I) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in subclause (II), the Secretary shall not revise a requirement under this subparagraph or subparagraph (B) to be less stringent with respect to ensuring, monitoring, or enforcing compliance than an applicable existing requirement.
“(II) EXCEPTIONS.—The Secretary may revise a requirement under this subparagraph or subparagraph (B) to be less stringent than an applicable existing requirement—
“(bb) if information becomes available that—
“(AA) the Administrator determines was not reasonably available when the Administrator promulgated the existing requirement of the Vessel General Permit, or that the Secretary determines was not reasonably available when the Secretary promulgated the existing requirement under the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 4701 et seq.) or the applicable existing requirement under this subparagraph, as applicable (including subsequent scarcity or unavailability of materials used to control the relevant discharge); and
“(BB) would have justified the application of a less-stringent requirement at the time of promulgation; or
“(cc) if the Administrator determines that a material technical mistake or misinterpretation of law occurred when promulgating an existing requirement of the Vessel General Permit, or if the Secretary determines that a material mistake or misinterpretation of law occurred when promulgating an existing requirement under the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 4701 et seq.) or this subsection.
“(D) DATA AVAILABILITY.—Beginning not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall provide to the Governor of a State, on request by the Governor, access to Automated Identification System arrival data for inbound vessels to specific ports or places of destination in the State.
“(6) ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS REGARDING BALLAST WATER.—
“(A) IN GENERAL.—In addition to the other applicable requirements of this subsection, the requirements of this paragraph shall apply with respect to any discharge incidental to the normal operation of a vessel that is a discharge of ballast water.
“(B) EMPTY BALLAST TANKS.—
“(i) REQUIREMENTS.—Except as provided in clause (ii), the owner or operator of a vessel with empty ballast tanks bound for a port or place of destination subject to the jurisdiction of the United States shall, prior to arriving at that port or place of destination, conduct a ballast water exchange or saltwater flush—
“(ii) EXCEPTIONS.—Clause (i) shall not apply—
“(I) if the unpumpable residual waters and sediments of an empty ballast tank were subject to treatment, in compliance with applicable requirements, through a type-approved ballast water management system approved by the Secretary;
“(II) except as otherwise required under this subsection, if the unpumpable residual waters and sediments of an empty ballast tank were sourced within—
“(C) PERIOD OF USE OF INSTALLED BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS.—
“(i) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in clause (ii), a vessel shall be deemed to be in compliance with a standard of performance for a marine pollution control device that is a ballast water management system if the ballast water management system—
“(D) REVIEW OF BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TYPE-APPROVAL TESTING METHODS.—
“(i) DEFINITION OF LIVE; LIVING.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law (including regulations), for purposes of section 151.1511 of title 33, and part 162 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), the terms ‘live’ and ‘living’ shall not—
“(ii) DRAFT POLICY.—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary, in coordination with the Administrator, shall publish a draft policy letter, based on the best available science, describing type-approval testing methods and protocols for ballast water management systems, if any, that—
“(iii) PUBLIC COMMENT.—The Secretary shall provide a period of not more than 60 days for public comment regarding the draft policy letter published under clause (ii).
“(iv) FINAL POLICY.—
“(I) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary, in coordination with the Administrator, shall publish a final policy letter describing type-approval testing methods, if any, for ballast water management systems that render nonviable organisms in ballast water.
“(II) METHOD OF EVALUATION.—The ballast water management systems under subclause (I) shall be evaluated by measuring the concentration of organisms in ballast water that are capable of reproduction based on the best available science that may be used in addition to the methods established under subpart 162.060 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations).
“(III) REVISIONS.—The Secretary shall revise the final policy letter under subclause (I) in any case in which the Secretary, in coordination with the Administrator, determines that additional testing methods are capable of measuring the concentration of organisms in ballast water that have not been rendered nonviable.
“(v) FACTORS FOR CONSIDERATION.—In developing a policy letter under this subparagraph, the Secretary, in coordination with the Administrator—
“(E) INTERGOVERNMENTAL RESPONSE FRAMEWORK.—
“(i) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator and acting in coordination with, or through, the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force established by section 1201(a) of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 4721(a)), shall establish a framework for Federal and intergovernmental response to aquatic nuisance species risks from discharges from vessels subject to ballast water and incidental discharge compliance requirements under this subsection, including the introduction, spread, and establishment of aquatic nuisance species populations.
“(ii) BALLAST DISCHARGE RISK RESPONSE.—The Administrator, in coordination with the Secretary and taking into consideration information from the National Ballast Information Clearinghouse developed under section 1102(f) of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 4712(f)), shall establish a risk assessment and response framework using ballast water discharge data and aquatic nuisance species monitoring data for the purposes of—
“(7) PETITIONS BY GOVERNORS FOR REVIEW.—
“(A) IN GENERAL.—The Governor of a State (or a designee) may submit to the Administrator or the Secretary a petition—
“(B) INCLUSION.—A petition under subparagraph (A) shall include a description of any applicable scientific or technical information that forms the basis of the petition.
“(C) DETERMINATION.—
“(i) TIMING.—The Administrator or the Secretary, as applicable, shall grant or deny—
“(ii) EFFECT OF GRANT.—If the Administrator or the Secretary determines under clause (i) to grant a petition—
“(I) in the case of a petition under subparagraph (A)(i), the Administrator shall immediately issue the relevant order under paragraph (4)(E); or
“(II) in the case of a petition under subparagraph (A)(ii), the Administrator or Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register, by not later than 30 days after the date of that determination, a notice of proposed rulemaking to revise the relevant standard, requirement, regulation, or policy under paragraph (4), (5), or (6), as applicable.
“(iii) NOTICE OF DENIAL.—If the Administrator or the Secretary determines under clause (i) to deny a petition, the Administrator or Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register, by not later than 30 days after the date of that determination, a detailed explanation of the scientific, technical, or operational factors that form the basis of the determination.
“(iv) REVIEW.—A determination by the Administrator or the Secretary under clause (i) to deny a petition shall be—
“(v) EXCEPTIONS.—
“(I) VENUE.—Notwithstanding section 509(b), a petition for review of a determination by the Administrator or the Secretary under clause (i) to deny a petition submitted by the Governor of a State under subparagraph (A) may be filed in any United States district court of competent jurisdiction.
“(II) DEADLINE FOR FILING.—Notwithstanding section 509(b), a petition for review of a determination by the Administrator or the Secretary under clause (i) shall be filed by not later than 180 days after the date on which the justification for the determination is published in the Federal Register under clause (iii).
“(8) PROHIBITION.—
“(A) IN GENERAL.—It shall be unlawful for any person to violate—
“(ii) a regulation promulgated pursuant to section 1101 of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 4711) (as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this subsection) in force and effect under paragraph (3)(B); or
“(B) COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS.—Effective beginning on the effective date of a regulation promulgated under paragraph (4), (5), (6), or (10), as applicable, it shall be unlawful for the owner or operator of a vessel subject to the regulation—
“(i) to discharge any discharge incidental to the normal operation of the vessel into waters of the United States or waters of the contiguous zone, except in compliance with the regulation; or
“(ii) to operate in waters of the United States or waters of the contiguous zone, if the vessel is not equipped with a required marine pollution control device that complies with the requirements established under this subsection, unless—
“(C) AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE.—No person shall be found to be in violation of this paragraph if—
“(D) TREATMENT.—Each day of continuing violation of an applicable requirement of this subsection shall constitute a separate offense.
“(9) EFFECT ON OTHER LAWS.—
“(A) STATE AUTHORITY.—
“(i) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in clauses (ii) through (v) and paragraph (10), effective beginning on the date on which the requirements promulgated by the Secretary under subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of paragraph (5) with respect to every discharge incidental to the normal operation of a vessel that is subject to regulation under this subsection are final, effective, and enforceable, no State, political subdivision of a State, or interstate agency may adopt or enforce any law, regulation, or other requirement of the State, political subdivision, or interstate agency with respect to any such discharge.
“(ii) IDENTICAL OR LESSER STATE LAWS.—Clause (i) shall not apply to any law, regulation, or other requirement of a State, political subdivision of a State, or interstate agency in effect on or after the date of enactment of this subsection—
“(iii) STATE ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS.—A State may enforce any standard of performance or other Federal requirement of this subsection in accordance with subsection (k) or other applicable Federal authority.
“(iv) EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN FEES.—
“(I) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subclauses (II) and (III), a State that assesses any fee pursuant to any State or Federal law relating to the regulation of a discharge incidental to the normal operation of a vessel before the date of enactment of this subsection may assess or retain a fee to cover the costs of administration, inspection, monitoring, and enforcement activities by the State to achieve compliance with the applicable requirements of this subsection.
“(II) MAXIMUM AMOUNT.—
“(aa) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in item (bb), a State may assess a fee for activities under this clause equal to not more than $1,000 against the owner or operator of a vessel that—
“(AA) has operated outside of that State; and
“(BB) arrives at a port or place of destination in the State (excluding movement entirely within a single port or place of destination).
“(III) ADJUSTMENT FOR INFLATION.—
“(aa) IN GENERAL.—A State may adjust the amount of a fee authorized under this clause not more frequently than once every 5 years to reflect the percentage by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Department of Labor for the month of October immediately preceding the date of adjustment exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Department of Labor for the month of October that immediately precedes the date that is 5 years before the date of adjustment.
“(v) ALASKA GRAYWATER.—Clause (i) shall not apply with respect to any discharge of graywater (as defined in section 1414 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2001 (Public Law 106–554; 114 Stat. 2763A–323)) from a passenger vessel (as defined in section 2101 of title 46, United States Code) in the State of Alaska (including all waters in the Alexander Archipelago) carrying 50 or more passengers.
“(B) ESTABLISHED REGIMES.—Except as expressly provided in this subsection, nothing in this subsection affects the applicability to a vessel of any other provision of Federal law, including—
“(iii) the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (33 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.); and
“(iv) title X of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 (33 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.).
“(C) PERMITTING.—Effective beginning on the date of enactment of this subsection—
“(ii) the Administrator, or a State in the case of a permit program approved under section 402, shall not require, or in any way modify, a permit under that section for—
“(D) NO EFFECT ON CIVIL OR CRIMINAL ACTIONS.—Nothing in this subsection, or any standard, regulation, or requirement established under this subsection, modifies or otherwise affects, preempts, or displaces—
“(E) NO EFFECT ON CERTAIN SECRETARIAL AUTHORITY.—Nothing in this subsection affects the authority of the Secretary of Commerce or the Secretary of the Interior to administer any land or waters under the administrative control of the Secretary of Commerce or the Secretary of the Interior, respectively.
“(10) ADDITIONAL REGIONAL REQUIREMENTS.—
“(A) MINIMUM GREAT LAKES SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.—
“(i) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in clause (ii), the owner or operator of a vessel entering the St. Lawrence Seaway through the mouth of the St. Lawrence River shall conduct a complete ballast water exchange or saltwater flush—
“(B) ENHANCED GREAT LAKES SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.—
“(i) PETITIONS BY GOVERNORS FOR PROPOSED ENHANCED STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.—
“(I) IN GENERAL.—The Governor of a Great Lakes State (or a State employee designee) may submit a petition in accordance with subclause (II) to propose that other Governors of Great Lakes States endorse an enhanced standard of performance or other requirement with respect to any discharge that—
“(II) SUBMISSION.—A Governor shall submit a petition under subclause (I), in writing, to—
“(III) PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT BY GREAT LAKES COMMISSION.—
“(aa) IN GENERAL.—After the date of receipt of a petition under subclause (II)(aa), the Great Lakes Commission (acting through the Great Lakes Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species, to the maximum extent practicable) may develop a preliminary assessment regarding each enhanced standard of performance or other requirement described in the petition.
“(bb) PROVISIONS.—The preliminary assessment developed by the Great Lakes Commission under item (aa)—
“(AA) may be developed in consultation with relevant experts and stakeholders;
“(BB) may be narrative in nature;
“(CC) may include the preliminary views, if any, of the Great Lakes Commission on the propriety of the proposed enhanced standard of performance or other requirement;
“(DD) shall be submitted, in writing, to the Governor of each Great Lakes State and the Director of the Great Lakes National Program Office and published on the internet website of the Great Lakes National Program Office; and
“(EE) except as provided in clause (iii), shall not be taken into consideration, or provide a basis for review, by the Administrator or the Secretary for purposes of that clause.
“(ii) PROPOSED ENHANCED STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.—
“(I) PUBLICATION IN FEDERAL REGISTER.—
“(aa) REQUEST BY GOVERNOR.—Not earlier than the date that is 90 days after the date on which the Executive Director of the Great Lakes Commission receives from a Governor of a Great Lakes State a petition under clause (i)(II)(aa), the Governor may request the Director of the Great Lakes National Program Office to publish, for a period requested by the Governor of not less than 30 days, and the Director shall so publish, in the Federal Register for public comment—
“(AA) a copy of the petition; and
“(BB) if applicable as of the date of publication, any preliminary assessment of the Great Lakes Commission developed under clause (i)(III) relating to the petition.
“(bb) REVIEW OF PUBLIC COMMENTS.—On receipt of a written request of a Governor of a Great Lakes State, the Director of the Great Lakes National Program Office shall make available all public comments received in response to the notice under item (aa).
“(cc) NO RESPONSE REQUIRED.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a Governor of a Great Lakes State or the Director of the Great Lakes National Program Office shall not be required to provide a response to any comment received in response to the publication of a petition or preliminary assessment under item (aa).
“(dd) PURPOSE.—Any public comments received in response to the publication of a petition or preliminary assessment under item (aa) shall be used solely for the purpose of providing information and feedback to the Governor of each Great Lakes State regarding the decision to endorse the proposed standard or requirement.
“(II) COORDINATION TO DEVELOP PROPOSED STANDARD OR REQUIREMENT.—After the expiration of the public comment period for the petition under subclause (I), any interested Governor of a Great Lakes State may work in coordination with the Great Lakes Commission to develop a proposed standard of performance or other requirement applicable to a discharge referred to in the petition.
“(III) REQUIREMENTS.—A proposed standard of performance or other requirement under subclause (II)—
“(aa) shall be developed—
“(AA) in consultation with representatives from the Federal and provincial governments of Canada;
“(BB) after notice and opportunity for public comment on the petition published under subclause (I); and
“(CC) taking into consideration the preliminary assessment, if any, of the Great Lakes Commission under clause (i)(III);
“(bb) shall be specifically endorsed in writing by—
“(AA) the Governor of each Great Lakes State, if the proposed standard or requirement would impose any additional equipment requirement on a vessel; or
“(BB) not fewer than 5 Governors of Great Lakes States, if the proposed standard or requirement would not impose any additional equipment requirement on a vessel; and
“(cc) in the case of a proposed requirement to prohibit 1 or more types of discharge regulated under this subsection, whether treated or not treated, into waters within the Great Lakes System, shall not apply outside the waters of the Great Lakes States of the Governors endorsing the proposed requirement under item (bb).
“(iii) PROMULGATION BY ADMINISTRATOR AND SECRETARY.—
“(I) SUBMISSION.—
“(aa) IN GENERAL.—The Governors endorsing a proposed standard or requirement under clause (ii)(III)(bb) may jointly submit to the Administrator and the Secretary for approval each proposed standard of performance or other requirement developed and endorsed pursuant to clause (ii).
“(bb) INCLUSION.—Each submission under item (aa) shall include an explanation regarding why the applicable standard of performance or other requirement is—
“(AA) at least as stringent as a comparable standard of performance or other requirement under this subsection;
“(BB) in accordance with maritime safety; and
“(CC) in accordance with applicable maritime and navigation laws and regulations.
“(cc) WITHDRAWAL.—
“(AA) IN GENERAL.—The Governor of any Great Lakes State that endorses a proposed standard or requirement under clause (ii)(III)(bb) may withdraw the endorsement by not later than the date that is 90 days after the date on which the Administrator and the Secretary receive the proposed standard or requirement.
“(BB) EFFECT ON FEDERAL REVIEW.—If, after the withdrawal of an endorsement under subitem (AA), the proposed standard or requirement does not have the applicable number of endorsements under clause (ii)(III)(bb), the Administrator and the Secretary shall terminate the review under this clause.
“(II) JOINT NOTICE.—On receipt of a proposed standard of performance or other requirement under subclause (I), the Administrator and the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register a joint notice that, at minimum—
“(III) REVIEW.—
“(aa) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable after the date of publication of a joint notice under subclause (II)—
“(AA) the Administrator shall commence a review of each proposed standard of performance or other requirement covered by the notice to determine whether that standard or requirement is at least as stringent as comparable standards and requirements under this subsection; and
“(BB) the Secretary shall commence a review of each proposed standard of performance or other requirement covered by the notice to determine whether that standard or requirement is in accordance with maritime safety and applicable maritime and navigation laws and regulations.
“(bb) CONSULTATION.—In carrying out item (aa), the Administrator and the Secretary—
“(AA) shall consult with the Governor of each Great Lakes State and representatives from the Federal and provincial governments of Canada;
“(BB) shall take into consideration any relevant data or public comments received under subclause (II)(bb); and
“(CC) shall not take into consideration any preliminary assessment by the Great Lakes Commission under clause (i)(III), or any dissenting opinion under subclause (I)(dd), except to the extent that such an assessment or opinion is relevant to the criteria for the applicable determination under item (aa).
“(IV) APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL.—Not later than 180 days after the date of receipt of each proposed standard of performance or other requirement under subclause (I), the Administrator and the Secretary shall—
“(aa) determine, as applicable, whether each proposed standard or other requirement satisfies the criteria under subclause (III)(aa);
“(V) ACTION ON DISAPPROVAL.—
“(aa) RATIONALE AND RECOMMENDATIONS.—If the Administrator and the Secretary disapprove a proposed standard of performance or other requirement under subclause (IV)(bb), the notices under subclause (IV)(cc) shall include—
“(AA) a description of the reasons why the standard or requirement is, as applicable, less stringent than a comparable standard or requirement under this subsection, inconsistent with maritime safety, or inconsistent with applicable maritime and navigation laws and regulations; and
“(BB) any recommendations regarding changes the Governors of the Great Lakes States could make to conform the disapproved portion of the standard or requirement to the requirements of this subparagraph.
“(VI) ACTION ON APPROVAL.—On approval by the Administrator and the Secretary of a proposed standard of performance or other requirement under subclause (IV)(bb)—
“(aa) the Administrator shall establish, by regulation, the proposed standard or requirement within the Great Lakes System in lieu of any comparable standard or other requirement promulgated under paragraph (4); and
“(bb) the Secretary shall establish, by regulation, any requirements necessary to implement, ensure compliance with, and enforce the standard or requirement under item (aa), or to apply the proposed requirement, within the Great Lakes System in lieu of any comparable requirement promulgated under paragraph (5).
“(VII) NO JUDICIAL REVIEW FOR CERTAIN ACTIONS.—An action or inaction of a Governor of a Great Lakes State or the Great Lakes Commission under this subparagraph shall not be subject to judicial review.
“(C) MINIMUM PACIFIC REGION REQUIREMENTS.—
“(i) DEFINITION OF COMMERCIAL VESSEL.—In this subparagraph, the term ‘commercial vessel’ means a vessel operating between—
“(ii) BALLAST WATER EXCHANGE.—
“(I) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in subclause (II) and clause (iv), the owner or operator of a commercial vessel shall conduct a complete ballast water exchange in waters more than 50 nautical miles from shore.
“(II) EXEMPTIONS.—Subclause (I) shall not apply to a commercial vessel—
“(aa) using, in compliance with applicable requirements, a type-approved ballast water management system approved by the Secretary; or
“(bb) voyaging—
“(AA) between or to a port or place of destination in the State of Washington, if the ballast water to be discharged from the commercial vessel originated solely from waters located between the parallel 46 degrees north latitude, including the internal waters of the Columbia River, and the internal waters of Canada south of parallel 50 degrees north latitude, including the waters of the Strait of Georgia and the Strait of Juan de Fuca;
“(BB) between ports or places of destination in the State of Oregon, if the ballast water to be discharged from the commercial vessel originated solely from waters located between the parallel 40 degrees north latitude and the parallel 50 degrees north latitude;
“(CC) between ports or places of destination in the State of California within the San Francisco Bay area east of the Golden Gate Bridge, including the Port of Stockton and the Port of Sacramento, if the ballast water to be discharged from the commercial vessel originated solely from ports or places within that area;
“(DD) between the Port of Los Angeles, the Port of Long Beach, and the El Segundo offshore marine oil terminal, if the ballast water to be discharged from the commercial vessel originated solely from the Port of Los Angeles, the Port of Long Beach, or the El Segundo offshore marine oil terminal;
“(EE) between a port or place of destination in the State of Alaska within a single Captain of the Port Zone;
“(FF) between ports or places of destination in different counties of the State of Hawaii, if the vessel may conduct a complete ballast water exchange in waters that are more than 10 nautical miles from shore and at least 200 meters deep; or
“(GG) between ports or places of destination within the same county of the State of Hawaii, if the vessel does not transit outside State marine waters during the voyage.
“(iii) LOW-SALINITY BALLAST WATER.—
“(I) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in subclause (II) and clause (iv), the owner or operator of a commercial vessel that transports ballast water sourced from waters with a measured salinity of less than 18 parts per thousand and voyages to a Pacific Region port or place of destination with a measured salinity of less than 18 parts per thousand shall conduct a complete ballast water exchange—
“(II) EXCEPTION.—Subclause (I) shall not apply to a commercial vessel voyaging to a port or place of destination in the Pacific Region that is using, in compliance with applicable requirements, a type-approved ballast water management system approved by the Secretary to achieve standards of performance of—
“(aa) less than 1 organism per 10 cubic meters, if that organism—
“(AA) is living, or has not been rendered nonviable; and
“(BB) is 50 or more micrometers in minimum dimension;
“(bb) less than 1 organism per 10 milliliters, if that organism—
“(AA) is living, or has not been rendered nonviable; and
“(BB) is more than 10, but less than 50, micrometers in minimum dimension;
“(cc) concentrations of indicator microbes that are less than—
“(AA) 1 colony-forming unit of toxicogenic Vibrio cholera (serotypes O1 and O139) per 100 milliliters or less than 1 colony-forming unit of that microbe per gram of wet weight of zoological samples;
“(BB) 126 colony-forming units of escherichia coli per 100 milliliters; and
“(CC) 33 colony-forming units of intestinal enterococci per 100 milliliters; and
“(iv) GENERAL EXCEPTIONS.—The requirements of clauses (ii) and (iii) shall not apply to a commercial vessel if—
“(II) design limitations of the commercial vessel prevent a ballast water exchange from being conducted in accordance with clause (ii) or (iii), as applicable;
“(D) ESTABLISHMENT OF STATE NO-DISCHARGE ZONES.—
“(i) STATE PROHIBITION.—Subject to clause (ii), after the effective date of regulations promulgated by the Secretary under paragraph (5), if any State determines that the protection and enhancement of the quality of some or all of the waters within the State require greater environmental protection, the State may prohibit 1 or more types of discharge regulated under this subsection, whether treated or not treated, into such waters.
“(ii) APPLICABILITY.—A prohibition by a State under clause (i) shall not apply until the date on which the Administrator makes the applicable determinations described in clause (iii).
“(iii) PROHIBITION BY ADMINISTRATOR.—
“(I) DETERMINATION.—On application of a State, the Administrator, in concurrence with the Secretary (subject to subclause (II)), shall, by regulation, prohibit the discharge from a vessel of 1 or more discharges subject to regulation under this subsection, whether treated or not treated, into the waters covered by the application if the Administrator determines that—
“(aa) prohibition of the discharge would protect and enhance the quality of the specified waters within the State;
“(bb) adequate facilities for the safe and sanitary removal and treatment of the discharge are reasonably available for the water and all vessels to which the prohibition would apply;
“(cc) the discharge can be safely collected and stored until a vessel reaches a discharge facility or other location; and
“(dd) in the case of an application for the prohibition of discharges of ballast water in a port (or in any other location where cargo, passengers, or fuel are loaded and unloaded)—
“(AA) the adequate facilities described in item (bb) are reasonably available for commercial vessels, after considering, at a minimum, water depth, dock size, pumpout facility capacity and flow rate, availability of year-round operations, proximity to navigation routes, and the ratio of pumpout facilities to the population and discharge capacity of commercial vessels operating in those waters; and
“(BB) the prohibition will not unreasonably interfere with the safe loading and unloading of cargo, passengers, or fuel.
“(II) CONCURRENCE WITH SECRETARY.—
“(aa) REQUEST.—The Administrator shall submit to the Secretary a request for written concurrence with respect to a prohibition under subclause (I).
“(bb) EFFECT OF FAILURE TO CONCUR.—A failure by the Secretary to concur with the Administrator under subclause (I) by the date that is 60 days after the date on which the Administrator submits a request for concurrence under item (aa) shall not prevent the Administrator from prohibiting the relevant discharge in accordance with subclause (III), subject to the condition that the Administrator shall include in the administrative record of the promulgation—
“(AA) documentation of the request submitted under item (aa); and
“(BB) the response of the Administrator to any written objections received from the Secretary relating to the proposed standard of performance during the 60-day period beginning on the date of submission of the request.
“(E) MAINTENANCE IN EFFECT OF MORE-STRINGENT STANDARDS.—In any case in which a requirement established under this paragraph is more stringent or environmentally protective than a comparable requirement established under paragraph (4), (5), or (6), the more-stringent or more-protective requirement shall control.”.
(2) REPEALS.—
(A) IN GENERAL.—Effective beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the following provisions of law are repealed:
(i) Section 1101 of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 4711).
(ii) Public Law 110–299 (33 U.S.C. 1342 note).
(B) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Section 1102 of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 4712) is amended—
(b) Regulations for use of marine pollution control devices.—Section 312 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1322) is amended—
(1) by striking the section designation and heading and all that follows through “For the purpose of” in subsection (a) and inserting the following:
(2) in subsection (a)—
(3) in subsection (g)—
(A) by inserting “or marine pollution control device equipment” after “marine sanitation device” each place it appears;
(4) in subsection (h)—
(A) in paragraph (1), by inserting “and marine pollution control device equipment” after “marine sanitation device”;
(B) in paragraph (2), by inserting “or any certified marine pollution control device equipment or element of design of such equipment” after “such device”;
(C) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (4) as subparagraphs (A) through (D), respectively, and indenting the subparagraphs appropriately;
(c) Enforcement authority.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Section 312(k) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1322(k)) is amended—
(A) by striking the second sentence and inserting the following:
“(3) STATES.—
“(A) IN GENERAL.—This section may be enforced by a State or political subdivision of a State (including the attorney general of a State), including by filing a civil action in an appropriate Federal district court to enforce any violation of subsection (p).
(C) in paragraph (2) (as so designated)—
(i) in subparagraph (A), by striking “operating and he may utilize by agreement” and inserting “operating, who may use, by agreement”; and
(ii) by adding at the end the following:
“(B) INSPECTIONS.—For purposes of ensuring compliance with this section, the Secretary—
(2) PRESERVATION OF FEDERAL ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY.—Section 309 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1319) is amended—
(3) PRESERVATION OF PUBLIC ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY.—Section 505(f) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1365(f)) is amended by striking “(5) certification” and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following: “(5) a standard of performance or requirement under section 312(p); (6) a certification under section 401; (7) a permit or condition of a permit issued under section 402 that is in effect under this Act (including a requirement applicable by reason of section 313); or (8) a regulation under section 405(d).”.
(4) REVIEW.—Section 509(b) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1369(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
“(4) DISCHARGES INCIDENTAL TO NORMAL OPERATION OF VESSELS.—
“(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in subparagraph (B), any interested person may file a petition for review of a final agency action under section 312(p) of the Administrator or the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating in accordance with the requirements of this subsection.
“(B) VENUE EXCEPTION.—Subject to section 312(p)(7)(C)(v), a petition for review of a final agency action under section 312(p) of the Administrator or the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may be filed only in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.”.
(d) Logbook requirements.—Section 11301(b) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
“(13) when a vessel fails to carry out ballast water management requirements as applicable and pursuant to regulations promulgated by the Secretary, including when the vessel fails to carry out ballast water management requirements due to an allowed safety exemption, a statement regarding the failure to comply and the circumstances under which the failure occurred, made immediately after the failure, when practicable to do so.”.
(e) Quagga mussel.—Section 42(a)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended, in the first sentence, by inserting “of the quagga mussel of the species Dreissena rostriformis or Dreissena bugensis;” after “Dreissena polymorpha;”.
(f) Coastal aquatic invasive species mitigation grant program and mitigation fund.—
(1) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection:
(A) COASTAL ZONE.—The term “coastal zone” has the meaning given the term in section 304 of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1453).
(C) EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE.—The term “Exclusive Economic Zone” means the Exclusive Economic Zone of the United States, as established by Presidential Proclamation 5030, dated March 10, 1983 (16 U.S.C. 1453 note).
(D) FOUNDATION.—The term “Foundation” means the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation established by section 2(a) of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act (16 U.S.C. 3701(a)).
(E) FUND.—The term “Fund” means the Coastal Aquatic Invasive Species Mitigation Fund established by paragraph (3)(A).
(2) GRANT PROGRAM.—
(A) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary and the Foundation shall establish a program, to be known as the “Coastal Aquatic Invasive Species Mitigation Grant Program”, under which the Secretary and the Foundation shall award grants to eligible entities in accordance with this paragraph.
(B) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the Program are—
(i) to improve the understanding, prevention, and mitigation of, and response to, aquatic invasive species in—
(C) USE OF GRANTS.—
(i) IN GENERAL.—A grant awarded under the Program shall be used for an activity to carry out the purposes of the Program, including an activity—
(I) to develop and implement procedures and programs, including permissible State ballast water inspection programs, to prevent, detect, control, mitigate, and rapidly or progressively eradicate aquatic invasive species in the coastal zone or the Exclusive Economic Zone, particularly in areas with high numbers of established aquatic invasive species;
(III) to develop new shipboard and land-based ballast water treatment system technologies and performance standards to prevent the introduction of aquatic invasive species;
(D) ADMINISTRATION.—Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Foundation, in consultation with the Secretary, shall establish the following:
(ii) Approval procedures for awarding grants under the Program, including a requirement for consultation with—
(E) MATCHING REQUIREMENT.—Each eligible entity that receives a grant under the Program shall provide, in cash or through in-kind contributions from non-Federal sources, matching funds to carry out the activities funded by the grant in an amount equal to not less than 25 percent of the cost of the activities.
(3) MITIGATION FUND.—
(A) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund, to be known as the “Coastal Aquatic Invasive Species Mitigation Fund”, consisting of such amounts as are appropriated or credited to the Fund in accordance with this paragraph or section 9602 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
(B) TRANSFERS TO FUND.—
(i) APPROPRIATION.—There is authorized to be appropriated from the Treasury to the Fund, for each fiscal year, an amount equal to the amount of penalties assessed for violations of subsection (p) of section 312 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1322) during the preceding fiscal year.
(g) Great Lakes and Lake Champlain invasive species program.—
(1) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection:
(A) ADMINISTRATOR.—The term “Administrator” means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
(B) AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES.—The term “aquatic nuisance species” has the meaning given that term in subsection (p)(1) of section 312 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1322).
(C) DIRECTOR.—The term “Director” means the Director of the Great Lakes National Program Office established by section 118(b) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1268(b)).
(D) GREAT LAKES AND LAKE CHAMPLAIN SYSTEMS.—The term “Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Systems” includes—
(ii) all bodies of water (including wetlands) within—
(I) the Great Lakes System (as defined in section 118(a)(3) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1268(a)(3))); or
(II) the Lake Champlain drainage basin (as defined in section 120(g) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1270(g))).
(2) ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM.—
(A) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator shall establish within the Great Lakes National Program Office a program, to be known as the “Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Invasive Species Program”—
(B) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the Program shall be—
(i) to monitor for the introduction and spread of aquatic nuisance species into or within the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Systems;
(ii) to detect newly introduced aquatic nuisance species prior to the establishment of the aquatic nuisance species in the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Systems;
(iii) to inform, and assist with, management and response actions to prevent or stop the establishment or spread of an aquatic nuisance species;
(iv) to establish a watch list of candidate aquatic nuisance species that may be introduced or spread, and that may survive and establish, within the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Systems;
(v) to monitor vectors likely to be contributing to the introduction or spread of aquatic nuisance species, including ballast water operations;
(vi) to work collaboratively with the Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies to develop criteria for prioritizing and distributing monitoring efforts;
(vii) to develop, achieve type approval for, and pilot shipboard or land-based ballast water management systems installed on, or available for use by, commercial vessels operating solely within the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Systems to prevent the spread of aquatic nuisance species populations within the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Systems; and
(3) METHODOLOGY.—The Program shall seek—
(B) to advance early detection and monitoring, and capacity to control the establishment and spread, of aquatic nuisance species within the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Systems;
(C) to identify opportunities to interdict the introduction and spread of aquatic nuisance species through sound science and technological advancements;
(D) to assess the risk of aquatic nuisance species introduction and spread via the range of vectors active within the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Systems;
(E) to advance the development of type-approved ballast water management system (as defined in subsection (p)(1) of section 312 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1322) equipment for commercial, non-seagoing vessels that operate solely within the Great Lakes System (as defined in section 118(a)(3) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1268(a)(3)));
(F) to immediately make available to the public information regarding—
(G) to annually submit to appropriate individuals and entities in each affected region a report describing the findings and activities of the Program;
(H) to identify roles and responsibilities of Federal agencies in aquatic nuisance species monitoring and response; and
(I) to provide resource assistance to States implementing State-level programs to enter into partnerships with Federal agencies in enforcing the requirements under subsection (p) of section 312 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1322).
(5) DATA AVAILABILITY.—The Director shall—
(A) make the data collected under the Program available on a publicly accessible internet website, including in an annual summary report; and
(B) in coordination with the entities identified under paragraph (4), develop communication and notification protocols for the purpose of communicating the range of aquatic nuisance species and any identification of a new aquatic nuisance species introduced to the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Systems.
(6) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—
(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than December 31, 2019, the Director shall submit to Congress a report summarizing the outcomes of activities carried out under the Program.
(B) CONTENTS.—The report under subparagraph (A) shall include—
(i) a description of activities carried out under the Program, including an explanation of how those activities help to achieve the purposes described in paragraph (2)(B);
(ii) an analysis of Federal, State, and local efforts to enhance multidisciplinary approaches to achieve the purposes described in paragraph (2)(B);
(h) Technical and conforming amendments.—
(1) Section 1102(f) of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 4712(f)) is amended by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following:
“(2) BALLAST WATER REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.—
“(A) IN GENERAL.—The owner or operator of a vessel subject to this title shall submit to the National Ballast Information Clearinghouse, by not later than 6 hours after the arrival of the vessel at a United States port or place of destination, the ballast water management report form approved by the Office of Management and Budget numbered OMB 1625–0069 (or a successor form), unless the vessel is operating exclusively on a voyage between ports or places within contiguous portions of a single Captain of the Port Zone.
“(B) MULTIPLE DISCHARGES.—The owner or operator of a vessel subject to this title may submit a single report under subparagraph (A) for multiple ballast water discharges within a single port or place of destination during the same voyage.
“(C) ADVANCE REPORT TO STATES.—A State may require the owner or operator of a vessel subject to this title to submit directly to the State, or to an appropriate regional forum, a ballast water management report form—
“(3) VESSEL REPORTING DATA.—
“(A) DISSEMINATION TO STATES.—On receipt of a ballast water management report under paragraph (2), the National Ballast Information Clearinghouse shall—
“(B) AVAILABILITY TO PUBLIC.—Not later than 30 days after the date of receipt of a ballast water management report under paragraph (2), the National Ballast Information Clearinghouse shall make the data in the report fully and readily available to the public in a searchable and fully retrievable electronic format.
“(4) REPORT.—
“(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than July 1, 2019, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall prepare and submit a report in accordance with this paragraph.
“(B) CONTENTS.—Each report under this paragraph shall synthesize and analyze the data described in paragraph (1) for the preceding 2-year period to evaluate nationwide status and trends relating to—
“(C) DEVELOPMENT.—The Secretary shall prepare each report under this paragraph in consultation and cooperation with—
“(5) WORKING GROUP.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Secretary shall establish a working group, including members from the National Ballast Information Clearinghouse and States with ballast water management programs, to establish a process for compiling and readily sharing Federal and State commercial vessel reporting and enforcement data regarding compliance with this Act.”.
(2) Section 1205 of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 4725) is amended—
(D) in subsection (b) (as so designated), by adding at the end the following:
“(2) EXCEPTION.—Any discharge incidental to the normal operation of a vessel, including any discharge of ballast water (as those terms are defined in subsections (a) and (p)(1) of section 312 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1322)), shall be regulated in accordance with that section.”.
(a) Reauthorizations.—Section 306 of the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998 (33 U.S.C. 892d) is amended—
(2) in subsection (a) (as designated by paragraph (1))—
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking “surveys—” and all that follows through the end of the paragraph and inserting “surveys, $70,814,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.”;
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking “vessels—” and all that follows through the end of the paragraph and inserting “vessels, $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.”;
(C) in paragraph (3), by striking “Administration—” and all that follows through the end of the paragraph and inserting “Administration, $29,932,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.”;
(b) Limitation on administrative expenses for surveys.—Section 306 of such Act (33 U.S.C. 892d) is further amended by adding at the end the following:
(a) In general.—Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall—
(1) develop and implement a system to track and report the full cost to the Department of Commerce of hydrographic data collection, including costs relating to vessel acquisition, vessel repair, and administration of contracts to procure data;
(b) Development of strategy for increased contracting with nongovernmental entities for hydrographic data collection.—Not later than 180 days after the date on which the Secretary completes the activities required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall develop a strategy for how the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will increase contracting with nongovernmental entities for hydrographic data collection in a manner that is consistent with the requirements of the Ocean and Coastal Mapping Integration Act (Public Law 111–11; 33 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).
(a) Acceptance of funds authorized.—The Secretary of Commerce may accept non-Federal funds for the purpose of the construction of a new port facility, including obtaining such cost estimates, designs, and permits as may be necessary to facilitate the homeporting of the R/V FAIRWEATHER in accordance with title II of the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002 (Public Law 107–77; 115 Stat. 775) at a location that during such homeporting shall be under the administrative jurisdiction of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere.
(b) Strategic plan required.—Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop and submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a strategic plan for implementing subsection (a).
(c) Acceptance of funds authorized.—The Secretary may accept non-Federal funds for the purpose of the construction of a new port facility, including obtaining such cost estimates, designs, and permits as may be necessary to facilitate the homeporting of a new, existing, or reactivated research vessel in the city of St. Petersburg, Florida, at a location that during such homeporting shall be under the administrative jurisdiction of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere.
(d) Strategic plan required.—Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop and submit to Congress a strategic plan for construction or acquisition of the facilities needed to allow for an oceanographic research vessel to be homeported in St. Petersburg, Florida. The strategic plan shall include an estimate of funding needed to construct such facilities.
Attest:
Secretary
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