Coast Guard Improvement and Reform Act of 2017

To amend title 14, United States Code, to improve the organization of such title and to incorporate certain transfers and modifications into such title, and for other purposes. 1. Short title; table of contents (a) Short title This Act may be cited as the Coast Guard Improvement and Reform Act of 2017 (b) Table of contents The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Title I—Reorganization of title 14, United States Code 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. Title II—Transfers and Modifications Sec. 201. Amendments to title 14, United States Code, as amended by title I of this Act. Sec. 202. Primary duties. Sec. 203. Regattas and marine parades. Sec. 204. Regulation of vessels in territorial waters of United States. Sec. 205. National maritime transportation advisory committees. Sec. 206. Clothing at time of discharge for good of service. I Reorganization of title 14, United States Code 101. Initial matter 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: 14 Coast Guard Subtitle Sec. I. Establishment, Powers, Duties, and Administration 101 II. Personnel 1901 III. Coast Guard Reserve and Auxiliary 3701 IV. Coast Guard Authorizations and Reports to Congress 4901 . 102. Subtitle I 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: I Establishment, Powers, Duties, and Administration Chap. Sec. 1. Establishment and Duties 101 3. Composition and Organization 301 5. Functions and Powers 501 7. Cooperation 701 9. Administration 901 11. Acquisitions 1101 . 103. Chapter 1 (a) Initial matter Chapter 1 1 Establishment and Duties Sec. 101. Establishment of Coast Guard. 102. Primary duties. 103. Department in which the Coast Guard operates. 104. Removing restrictions. 105. Secretary defined. . (b) Redesignations and transfers (1) Requirement The sections of title 14, United States Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are amended— (A) by redesignating the sections as described in the table; and (B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 1 of such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in which the sections are presented in the table. (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 105 104. Chapter 3 (a) Initial matter Chapter 3 3 Composition and Organization Sec. 301. Grades and ratings. 302. Commandant; appointment. 303. Retirement of 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— (A) by redesignating the sections as described in the table; and (B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 3 of such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in which the sections are presented in the table. (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 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 (A) by inserting after section 310 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following: 311. Captains of the port 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: 318. Environmental Compliance and Restoration Program (a) Definitions For the purposes of this section— (1) environment facility person release removal remedial response 42 U.S.C. 9601 (2) hazardous substance 42 U.S.C. 9601 oil 33 U.S.C. 1321 (3) pollutant 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. (C) Demolishing and removing unsafe buildings and structures, including buildings and structures at former Coast Guard facilities. (D) Preventing contamination from hazardous substances and pollutants at current Coast Guard facilities. (3) (A) The Secretary shall respond to releases of hazardous substances and pollutants— (i) at each Coast Guard facility the United States owns, leases, or otherwise possesses; (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 (iii) on each vessel the Coast Guard owns or operates. (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 (c) Environmental Compliance and Restoration Account (1) There is established for the Coast Guard an account known as the Coast Guard Environmental Compliance and Restoration Account. 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 the account and remain available until expended. (2) Funds may be obligated or expended from the 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 (d) Annual list of projects to Congress The Commandant of the Coast Guard 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. . (2) Conforming repeals Sections 634, 690, 691, 692, and 693 of title 14, United States Code, are repealed. 105. Chapter 5 (a) Initial matter Chapter 5 5 Functions and Powers 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. 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. 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— (A) by redesignating the sections as described in the table; and (B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 5 of such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in which the sections are presented in the table. (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 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 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 (1) by inserting before section 501 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following: I General Powers ; (2) by inserting before section 521 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following: II Life Saving and Law Enforcement Authorities ; (3) by inserting before section 541 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following: III Aids to Navigation ; and (4) by inserting before section 561 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following: IV Miscellaneous . 106. Chapter 7 (a) Initial matter Chapter 7 7 Cooperation 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. Appointment of judges. 715. Arctic maritime domain awareness. 716. Oceanographic research. 717. Arctic maritime transportation. 718. 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— (A) by redesignating the sections as described in the table; and (B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 7 of such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in which the sections are presented in the table. (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 713 153 Appointment of judges 714 154 Arctic maritime domain awareness 715 94 Oceanographic research 716 90 Arctic maritime transportation 717 102 Agreements 718 107. Chapter 9 (a) Initial matter Chapter 9 9 Administration 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— (A) by redesignating the sections as described in the table; and (B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 9 of such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in which the sections are presented in the table. (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 (1) by inserting before section 901 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following: I Real and Personal Property ; and (2) by inserting before section 931 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following: II Miscellaneous . 108. Chapter 11 (a) Initial matter Chapter 11 11 Acquisitions 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. Guidance on excessive pass-through charges. 1111. 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. 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— (A) by redesignating the sections as described in the table; and (B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 11 of such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in which the sections are presented in the table. (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 568 Guidance on excessive pass-through charges 1110 569 Mission need statement 1111 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 581 Definitions 1171 (c) Additional changes Chapter 11 (1) by striking all subdivision designations and headings in such chapter, except for— (A) the chapter designation and heading added by subsection (a); (B) the subchapter designations and headings added by this subsection; and (C) any designation or heading of a section or a subdivision of a section; (2) by inserting before section 1101 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following: I General Provisions ; (3) by inserting before section 1131 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following: II Improved Acquisition Process and Procedures ; (4) by inserting before section 1151 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following: III Procurement ; and (5) by inserting before section 1171 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following: IV Definitions . 109. Subtitle II (a) Initial matter Title 14, United States Code, is further amended by inserting after chapter 11 (as amended by section 108) the following: II Personnel Chap. Sec. 19. Coast Guard Academy 1901 21. Personnel; Officers 2101 23. Personnel; Enlisted 2301 25. Personnel; General Provisions 2501 27. Pay, Allowances, Awards, and Other Rights and Benefits 2701 29. Coast Guard Family Support, Child Care, and Housing 2901 . (b) Reserved chapter numbers (1) Chapter 13 Chapter 13 (2) Chapter 14 Chapter 14 (A) by striking the chapter designation, the chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning; and (B) by striking the subchapter designation and the subchapter heading for each of the subchapters of such chapter. (3) Chapter 15 Chapter 15 (A) by striking the chapter designation, the chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning; and (B) by striking the subchapter designation and the subchapter heading for each of the subchapters of such chapter. (4) Chapter 17 Chapter 17 (5) Chapter 18 Chapter 18 110. Chapter 19 (a) Initial matter Chapter 19 19 Coast Guard Academy 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— (A) by redesignating the sections as described in the table; and (B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 19 of such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in which the sections are presented in the table. (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 (A) by inserting before section 1901 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following: I Administration ; (B) by inserting before section 1923 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following: II Cadets 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. 1922. Appointments 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: 1924. Conduct 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. 1925. Agreement (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: (1) That the cadet will complete the course of instruction at the Coast Guard Academy. (2) That upon graduation from the Coast Guard Academy the cadet— (A) will accept an appointment, if tendered, as a commissioned officer of the Coast Guard; and (B) will serve on active duty for at least five years immediately after such appointment. (3) That if an appointment described in paragraph (2) is not tendered or if the cadet is permitted to resign as a regular officer before the completion of the commissioned service obligation of the cadet, the cadet— (A) will accept an appointment as a commissioned officer in the Coast Guard Reserve; and (B) will remain in that reserve component until completion of the commissioned service obligation of the cadet. (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— (1) standards for determining what constitutes, for the purpose of subsection (b), a breach of an agreement under subsection (a); (2) procedures for determining whether such a breach has occurred; and (3) standards for determining the period of time for which a person may be ordered to serve on active duty under subsection (b). (d) In this section, commissioned service obligation (e) (1) This section does not apply to a cadet who is not a citizen or national of the United States. (2) In the case of a cadet who is a minor and who has parents or a guardian, the cadet may sign the agreement required by subsection (a) only with the consent of the parent or guardian. (f) A cadet or former cadet who does not fulfill the terms of the obligation to serve as specified under section (a), or the alternative obligation imposed under subsection (b), shall be subject to the repayment provisions of section 303a(e) of title 37. ; and (D) by inserting before section 1941 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following: III Faculty . (2) Conforming repeal Section 182 of title 14, United States Code, is repealed. 111. Part II 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. 112. Chapter 21 (a) Initial matter Chapter 21 21 Personnel; Officers 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— (A) by redesignating the sections as described in the table; and (B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 21 of such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in which the sections are presented in the table. (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 (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: I Appointment and Promotion ; (3) by inserting before section 2115 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following: 2114. United States Deputy Marshals in Alaska Commissioned officers may be appointed as United States Deputy Marshals in Alaska. ; (4) by inserting before section 2141 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following: II Discharges; Retirements; Revocation of Commissions; Separation for Cause ; and (5) by inserting before section 2181 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following: III General Provisions . 113. Chapter 23 (a) Initial matter Chapter 23 23 Personnel; Enlisted 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— (A) by redesignating the sections as described in the table; and (B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 23 of such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in which the sections are presented in the table. (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 114. Chapter 25 (a) Initial matter Chapter 25 25 Personnel; General Provisions 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— (A) by redesignating the sections as described in the table; and (B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 25 of such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in which the sections are presented in the table. (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 (1) by inserting before section 2501 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following: I General Provisions ; and (2) by inserting before section 2531 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following: II Lighthouse Service . 115. Part III 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. 116. Chapter 27 (a) Initial matter Chapter 27 27 Pay, Allowances, Awards, and Other Rights and Benefits 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— (A) by redesignating the sections as described in the table; and (B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 27 of such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in which the sections are presented in the table. (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 (1) by inserting before section 2701 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following: I Personnel Rights and Benefits ; (2) by inserting before section 2731 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following: II Awards ; and (3) by inserting before section 2761 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following: III Payments . 117. Chapter 29 (a) Initial matter Chapter 29 29 Coast Guard Family Support, Child Care, and Housing 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— (A) by redesignating the sections as described in the table; and (B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 29 of such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in which the sections are presented in the table. (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 (1) by inserting before section 2901 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following: I Coast Guard Families ; (2) by inserting before section 2921 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following: II Coast Guard Child Care ; and (3) by inserting before section 2941 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following: III Housing . 118. Subtitle III and chapter 37 (a) Initial matter Title 14, United States Code, is further amended by adding after chapter 29 (as amended by section 117) the following: III Coast Guard Reserve and Auxiliary Chap. Sec. 37. Coast Guard Reserve 3701 39. Coast Guard Auxiliary 3901 41. General Provisions for Coast Guard Reserve and Auxiliary 4101 37 Coast Guard Reserve 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— (A) by redesignating the sections as described in the table; and (B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 37 of such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in which the sections are presented in the table. (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 (1) by inserting before section 3701 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following: I Administration ; and (2) by inserting before section 3731 (as so redesignated and transferred under subsection (b)) the following: II Personnel . 119. Chapter 39 (a) Initial matter Title 14, United States Code, is further amended by adding after chapter 37 (as added by section 118) the following: 39 Coast Guard Auxiliary 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— (A) by redesignating the sections as described in the table; and (B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 39 of such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in which the sections are presented in the table. (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 120. Chapter 41 (a) Initial matter Title 14, United States Code, is further amended by adding after chapter 39 (as added by section 119) the following: 41 General Provisions for Coast Guard Reserve and Auxiliary Sec. 4101. Flags; pennants; uniforms and insignia. 4102. Penalty. 4103. Limitation on rights of members of the Auxiliary and temporary members of the Reserve. 4104. Availability of facilities and appropriations. . (b) Redesignations and transfers (1) Requirement The sections of title 14, United States Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are amended— (A) by redesignating the sections as described in the table; and (B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 41 of such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in which the sections are presented in the table. (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 121. Subtitle IV and chapter 49 (a) Initial matter Title 14, United States Code, is further amended by adding after chapter 41 (as added by section 120) the following: IV Coast Guard Authorizations and Reports to Congress Chap. Sec. 49. Authorizations 4901 51. Reports 5101 49 Authorizations 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— (A) by redesignating the sections as described in the table; and (B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 49 of such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in which the sections are presented in the table. (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 122. Chapter 51 (a) Initial matter Title 14, United States Code, is further amended by adding after chapter 49 (as added by section 121) the following: 51 Reports Sec. 5101. Transmission of annual Coast Guard authorization request. 5102. Capital investment plan. 5103. Major acquisitions. 5104. Manpower requirements plan. 5105. Inventory of real property. . (b) Redesignations and transfers (1) Requirement The sections of title 14, United States Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are amended— (A) by redesignating the sections as described in the table; and (B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 51 of such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in which the sections are presented in the table. (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 123. References (a) Definitions In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Redesignated section The term redesignated section (2) Source section The term source section (b) Reference to source section (1) Treatment of reference A reference to a source section, including a reference in a regulation, order, or other law, is deemed to refer to the corresponding redesignated section. (2) Title 14 In title 14, United States Code, each reference in the text of such title to a source section is amended by striking such reference and inserting a reference to the appropriate, as determined using the tables located in this title, redesignated 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 section 1922 (2) References to chapter 11 Title 14, United States Code, is further amended— (A) in section 2146(d), as so redesignated by this title, by striking chapter 11 of this title this chapter (B) in section 3739, as so redesignated by this title, by striking chapter 11 chapter 21 (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 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 chapter 11 (5) References to chapter 19 Title 14, United States Code, is further amended— (A) in section 4901(4), as so redesignated by this title, by striking chapter 19 section 318 (B) in section 4902(4), as so redesignated by this title, by striking chapter 19 section 318 (6) Reference to chapter 23 Section 701(a) of title 14, United States Code, as so redesignated by this title, is further amended by striking chapter 23 chapter 39 124. Rule of construction This title, including the amendments made by this title, is intended only to reorganize title 14, United States Code, and may not be construed to alter— (1) the effect of a provision of title 14, United States Code, including any authority or requirement therein; (2) a department or agency interpretation with respect to title 14, United States Code; or (3) a judicial interpretation with respect to title 14, United States Code. II Transfers and Modifications 201. Amendments to title 14, United States Code, as amended by title I of this Act 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. 202. Primary duties Section 102(7) of title 14, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (7) maintain a state of readiness to assist in the defense of the United States, including when functioning as a specialized service in the Navy pursuant to section 103. . 203. Regattas and marine parades (a) In general Chapter 5 section 563 564. 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— (1) the Commandant may detail any public vessel in the service of the Coast Guard and make use of any private vessel tendered gratuitously for that purpose; and (2) upon the request of the Commandant, the head of any other Federal department or agency may enforce the regulations by means of any public vessel of such department and any private vessel tendered gratuitously for that purpose. (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. (C) The owner of a vessel (including any corporate officer of a corporation owning the vessel) actually on board shall be liable to a penalty of $5,000, unless the violation of regulations occurred without the owner’s knowledge. (D) Any other person shall be liable to a penalty of $2,500. (2) Mitigation or remission The Commandant may mitigate or remit any penalty provided for in this subsection in the manner prescribed by law for the mitigation or remission of penalties for violation of the navigation laws. . (b) Clerical amendment The analysis for chapter 5 section 563 Sec. 564. Regattas and marine parades. . (c) Repeal The Act of April 28, 1908 (35 Stat. 69, chapter 151; 33 U.S.C. 1233 204. Regulation of vessels in territorial waters of United States (a) Establishment of subchapter V Chapter 5 V Regulation of vessels in territorial waters of United States 584. Definitions In this subchapter: (1) United States The term United States (2) Territorial waters The term territorial waters of the United States . (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 (1) by striking the section designation and all that follows before by proclamation 581. Regulation of anchorage and movement of vessels during national emergency Whenever the President ; (2) by striking of the Treasury (3) by striking of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating (4) by striking this title this subchapter (5) by transferring the section so that the section appears before section 584 of title 14, United States Code (as added by subsection (a) of this section). (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 (1) by striking the section designation and all that follows before agent, 582. Seizure and forfeiture of vessel; fine and imprisonment (a) In general If any owner, ; (2) by striking this title this subchapter (3) by transferring the section so that the section appears after section 581 of title 14, United States Code (as transferred by subsection (b) of this section). (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 (1) by striking all before may employ 583. Enforcement provisions The President ; (2) by striking the purpose of this title this subchapter (3) by transferring the section so that the section appears after section 582 of title 14, United States Code (as transferred by subsection (c) of this section). (e) Clerical amendment The analysis for chapter 5 Subchapter V—Regulation of vessels in territorial waters of United States 581. Regulation of anchorage and movement of vessels during national emergency. 582. Seizure and forfeiture of vessel; fine and imprisonment. 583. Enforcement provisions. 584. Definitions. . 205. National maritime transportation advisory committees (a) In general Title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 11 the following: 13 National Maritime Transportation Advisory Committees Sec. 1301. National Chemical Transportation Safety Advisory Committee. 1302. National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee. 1303. National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee. 1304. National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee. 1305. National Boating Safety Advisory Committee. 1306. National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee. 1307. National Navigation Safety Advisory Committee. 1308. National Towing Safety Advisory Committee. 1309. Administration. 1301. 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 1309 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 Each member of the Committee shall represent 1 of the following: (A) Chemical manufacturing entities. (B) Entities related to marine handling or transportation of chemicals. (C) Vessel design and construction entities. (D) Marine safety or security entities. (E) Marine environmental protection entities. (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). 1302. 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 advise the Secretary on matters relating to the safe operation of vessels to which chapter 45 (1) navigation safety; (2) safety equipment and procedures; (3) marine insurance; (4) vessel design, construction, maintenance, and operation; and (5) personnel qualifications and training. (c) Membership (1) In general The Committee shall consist of 18 members appointed by the Secretary in accordance with this section and section 1309 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) 10 members shall represent the commercial fishing industry and— (i) as a group, shall together reflect a regional and representational balance; and (ii) as individuals, shall each have experience— (I) in the operation of vessels to which chapter 45 (II) as a crew member or processing line worker on a fish processing vessel. (B) 1 member shall represent naval architects and marine engineers. (C) 1 member shall represent manufacturers of equipment for vessels to which chapter 45 (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 (F) 1 member shall represent owners of vessels to which chapter 45 (G) 3 members shall represent the general public and, to the extent possible, shall include— (i) an independent expert or consultant in maritime safety; (ii) a marine surveyor who provides services to vessels to which chapter 45 (iii) a person familiar with issues affecting fishing communities and the families of fishermen. 1303. 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 1309 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— (i) each shall— (I) be a citizen of the United States; and (II) hold an active license or certificate issued under chapter 71 chapter 73 (ii) 3 shall be deck officers who represent merchant marine deck officers and, of the 3— (I) 2 shall be licensed for oceans any gross tons; (II) 1 shall be licensed for inland river route with a limited or unlimited tonnage; (III) 2 shall have a master’s license or a master of towing vessels license; (IV) 1 shall have significant tanker experience; and (V) to the extent practicable— (aa) 1 shall represent labor; and (bb) 1 shall represent management; (iii) 3 shall be engineering officers who represent merchant marine engineering officers and, of the 3— (I) 2 shall be licensed as chief engineer any horsepower; (II) 1 shall be licensed as either a limited chief engineer or a designated duty engineer; and (III) to the extent practicable— (aa) 1 shall represent labor; and (bb) 1 shall represent management; (iv) 2 shall be unlicensed seamen who represent merchant marine unlicensed seaman and, of the 2— (I) 1 shall represent able-bodied seamen; and (II) 1 shall represent qualified members of the engine department; and (v) 1 shall be a pilot who represents merchant marine pilots. (B) 6 members shall represent marine educators and, of the 6— (i) 3 shall be marine educators who represent maritime academies and, of the 3— (I) 2 shall represent State maritime academies (and are jointly recommended by such academies); and (II) 1 shall represent either State maritime academies or the United States Merchant Marine Academy; and (ii) 3 shall be marine educators who represent other maritime training institutions and, of the 3, 1 shall represent the small vessel industry. (C) 2 members shall represent shipping companies employed in ship operation management. (D) 2 members shall represent the general public. 1304. 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; (2) medical standards and guidelines for the physical qualifications of operators of commercial vessels; (3) medical examiner education; and (4) medical research. (c) Membership (1) In general The Committee shall consist of 14 members appointed by the Secretary in accordance with this section and section 1309 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 shall represent health-care professionals and have particular expertise, knowledge, and experience regarding the medical examinations of merchant mariners or occupational medicine. (B) 5 shall represent professional mariners and have particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in occupational requirements for mariners. 1305. 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 1309 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 State officials responsible for State boating safety programs. (B) 7 members shall represent recreational vessel and associated equipment manufacturers. (C) 7 members shall represent the general public or national recreational boating organizations and, of the 7, at least 5 shall represent national recreational boating organizations. 1306. 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 1309 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) 2 members shall represent entities engaged in the production of petroleum. (B) 2 members shall represent entities engaged in offshore drilling. (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. (H) 2 members shall represent individuals employed in offshore operations and, of the 2, 1 shall have recent practical experience on a vessel or offshore unit involved in the offshore mineral and energy industry. (I) 1 member shall represent national environmental entities. (J) 1 member shall represent deepwater ports. (K) 1 member shall represent the general public (but not a specific environmental group). 1307. 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 1309 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 Each member of the Committee shall represent 1 of the following: (A) Commercial vessel owners or operators. (B) Professional mariners. (C) Recreational boaters. (D) The recreational boating industry. (E) State agencies responsible for vessel or port safety. (F) The Maritime Law Association. (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). 1308. 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 1309 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. (B) 1 member shall represent the offshore mineral and oil supply vessel industry. (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. (E) 1 member shall represent masters of active ship-docking or harbor towing vessels. (F) 1 member shall represent licensed and unlicensed towing vessel engineers with formal training and experience. (G) 2 members shall represent port districts, authorities, or terminal operators. (H) 2 members shall represent shippers and, of the 2, 1 shall be engaged in the shipment of oil or hazardous materials by barge. (I) 2 members shall represent the general public. 1309. Administration (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 (2) Chapter 171 (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— (1) receive compensation at a rate established by the Secretary, not to exceed the maximum daily rate payable under section 5376 of title 5; or (2) if not compensated in accordance with paragraph (1)— (A) be reimbursed for actual and reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of such duties; or (B) be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by section 5703 of title 5. (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— (A) the member is authorized to represent the interests of the applicable entity or group; and (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. (2) Exception Notwithstanding subsection (b), a member of a committee established under this chapter shall be treated as a special Government employee for purposes of the committee service of the member if— (A) the Secretary appointed the member to represent the general public; or (B) the member, without regard to service on the committee, is a special Government employee. (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 (A) In general After considering nominations received pursuant to a notice published under paragraph (1), the Secretary may, as necessary, appoint a member to the applicable committee established under this chapter. (B) Prohibition The Secretary shall not seek, consider, or otherwise use information concerning the political affiliation of a nominee in making an appointment to any committee established under this chapter. (3) Service at pleasure of the Secretary Each member of a committee established under this chapter shall serve at the 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 (A) In general The term of each member of a committee established under this chapter shall expire— (i) December 31 of the third full year after the effective date of the appointment; or (ii) in the case of a member filling a vacancy caused by another member not completing a full term, at the end of the unexpired term of the member succeeded. (B) Total number (i) In general Except as provided in clause (ii), members first appointed to a committee established under this chapter after January 1, 2018, may not serve more than 2 terms. (ii) Exceptions (I) Vacancies A member appointed to a committee established under this chapter to fill a vacancy caused by another member not completing a full term may be appointed to 2 terms in addition to the unexpired term of the member succeeded. (II) Chairmen A member elected Chairman of a committee established under this chapter may serve up to 3 terms. (C) Continued service after term When the term of a member of a committee established under this chapter ends, the member, for a period not to exceed 1 year, may continue to serve as a member until a successor is appointed. (7) Vacancies A vacancy on a committee established under this chapter shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. (8) Special rule for reappointments Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2), the Secretary may reappoint a member of a committee established under this chapter for any term, other than the first term of the member, without soliciting, receiving, or considering nominations for such appointment. (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 (1) In general Each committee established under this chapter shall elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman from among the committee’s members. (2) Vice Chairman acting as Chairman The Vice Chairman shall act as Chairman in the absence or incapacity of, or in the event of a vacancy in the office of, the 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). (3) Chair Only committee members may chair subcommittees and working groups established under paragraph (1). (j) Consultation Before taking any significant action, the Secretary shall consult with, and consider the information, advice, and recommendations of, a committee established under this chapter if the function of the committee is to advise the Secretary on matters related to the significant action. (k) Termination Each committee established under this chapter shall terminate on September 30, 2027. (l) Advice, reports, and recommendations (1) In general Each committee established under this chapter shall submit its advice, reports, and recommendations to the Secretary. (2) Submission to Congress The Secretary shall submit such advice, reports, and recommendations to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate. (m) Observers Any Federal agency with matters under such agency’s administrative jurisdiction related to the function of a committee established under this chapter may designate a representative to— (1) attend any meeting of such committee; and (2) participate as an observer at meetings of such committee that relate to such a matter. . (b) Clerical amendment The analysis for subtitle I of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 11 the following: 13. National Maritime Transportation Advisory Committees 1301 . (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 (A) Repeal Section 8108 of title 46, United States Code, and the item relating to that section in the analysis for chapter 81 of that title, are repealed. (B) Conforming amendment Section 7510(c)(1)(C) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting National Merchant Marine (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. (B) Conforming amendments (i) Regulations Section 4302(c)(4) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking Council established under section 13110 of this title Committee established under section 1305 of title 14 (ii) Repair and replacement of defects Section 4310(f) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking Advisory Council Advisory Committee (5) Navigation Safety Advisory Council Section 5 of the Inland Navigational Rules Act of 1980 ( 33 U.S.C. 2073 (6) Towing Safety Advisory Committee (A) Repeal Public Law 96–380 ( 33 U.S.C. 1231a (B) Conforming amendments (i) Reduction of oil spills from single hull non-self-propelled tank vessels Section 3719 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting National Towing Safety (ii) Safety equipment Section 4102(f)(1) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting National Towing Safety (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 13 (2) during the 2-year period referenced in paragraph (1)— (A) requirements relating to the applicable advisory committee established under chapter 13 (B) the enactment of this section, including the amendments made in this section, shall not be the basis— (i) to deem, find, or declare such council or committee, including the charter, membership, and other aspects thereof, void, not in force, or not in effect; (ii) to suspend the activities of such council or committee; or (iii) to bar the members of such council or committee from meeting. 206. Clothing at time of discharge for good of service 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. May 18, 2017 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Coast Guard Improvement and Reform Act of 2017 This bill reorganizes several provisions of title 14 (Coast Guard) of the United States Code, including U.S. Coast Guard acquisitions, and other provisions. The bill expands the duties of several federal advisory committees that provide advice to the Coast Guard, including the National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee, by requiring that each committee meet at least once per year.Additionally, each committee must terminate on September 30, 2027. Currently, some committees are permanent and some have earlier termination dates. The bill also repeals the provision that allows enlisted members of the Coast Guard who are discharged for bad conduct, undesirability, unsuitability, or inaptitude to be furnished civilian clothing at a cost not to exceed $30 per person.