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(B) by transferring the sections, as nec-
essary, 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 sec-
tion number 
before redes-
ignation 
Section heading (provided for identification 
purposes only-not amended) 
Title 14 sec-
tion number 
after redes-
ignation 
2701 
Requirement for prior authorization of appro-
priations 
4901 
2702 
Authorization of appropriations 
4902 
2703 
Authorization of personnel end strengths 
4903 
2704 
Authorized levels of military strength and 
training 
4904 
SEC. 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: 
‘‘CHAPTER 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.— 
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(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 de-
scribed in the table; and 
(B) by transferring the sections, as nec-
essary, 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 sec-
tion number 
before redes-
ignation 
Section heading (provided for identification 
purposes only-not amended) 
Title 14 sec-
tion number 
after redes-
ignation 
2901 
Transmission of annual Coast Guard authoriza-
tion request 
5101 
2902 
Capital investment plan 
5102 
2903 
Major acquisitions 
5103 
2904 
Manpower requirements plan 
5104 
679 
Inventory of real property 
5105 
SEC. 123. REFERENCES. 
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section, the following defi-
nitions apply: 
(1) REDESIGNATED SECTION.—The term ‘‘re-
designated section’’ means a section of title 14, 
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United States Code, that is redesignated by this 
title, as that section is so redesignated. 
(2) SOURCE SECTION.—The term ‘‘source sec-
tion’’ means a section of title 14, United States 
Code, that is redesignated by this title, as that sec-
tion was in effect before the redesignation. 
(b) REFERENCE TO SOURCE SECTION.— 
(1) TREATMENT OF REFERENCE.—A reference 
to a source section, including a reference in a regu-
lation, 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 deter-
mined using the tables located in this title, redesig-
nated section. 
(c) OTHER CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— 
(1) REFERENCE
TO
SECTION
182.—Section 
1923(c) of title 14, United States Code, as so redes-
ignated by this title, is further amended by striking 
‘‘section 182’’ and inserting ‘‘section 1922’’. 
(2) REFERENCES TO CHAPTER 11.—Title 14, 
United States Code, is further amended— 
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(A) in section 2146(d), as so redesignated 
by this title, by striking ‘‘chapter 11 of this 
title’’ and inserting ‘‘this chapter’’; and 
(B) in section 3739, as so redesignated by 
this title, by striking ‘‘chapter 11’’ each place 
that it appears and inserting ‘‘chapter 21’’. 
(3) REFERENCE
TO
CHAPTER
13.—Section 
3705(b) of title 14, United States Code, as so redes-
ignated by this title, is further amended by striking 
‘‘chapter 13’’ and inserting ‘‘chapter 27’’. 
(4) REFERENCE
TO
CHAPTER
15.—Section 
308(b)(3) of title 14, United States Code, as so re-
designated by this title, is further amended by strik-
ing ‘‘chapter 15’’ and inserting ‘‘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’’ and in-
serting ‘‘section 318’’; and 
(B) in section 4902(4), as so redesignated 
by this title, by striking ‘‘chapter 19’’ and in-
serting ‘‘section 318’’. 
(6) REFERENCE
TO
CHAPTER
23.—Section 
701(a) of title 14, United States Code, as so redesig-
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nated by this title, is further amended by striking 
‘‘chapter 23’’ and inserting ‘‘chapter 39’’. 
SEC. 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. 
TITLE II—TRANSFERS AND 
MODIFICATIONS 
SEC. 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. 
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SEC. 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 pur-
suant to section 103.’’. 
SEC. 203. REGATTAS AND MARINE PARADES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 5 of title 14, United 
States Code, is amended by inserting after section 563 the 
following: 
‘‘§ 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. 
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‘‘(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 regula-
tions 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 man-
ner prescribed by law for incompetency or mis-
conduct. 
‘‘(B) Any person in charge of the naviga-
tion 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 regu-
lations occurred without the owner’s knowledge. 
‘‘(D) Any other person shall be liable to a 
penalty of $2,500. 
‘‘(2) MITIGATION
OR
REMISSION.—The Com-
mandant may mitigate or remit any penalty provided 
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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 chap-
ter 5 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by insert-
ing after the item relating to section 563 the following: 
‘‘Sec. 564. Regattas and marine parades.’’. 
(c) REPEAL.—The Act of April 28, 1908 (35 Stat. 
69, chapter 151; 33 U.S.C. 1233 et seq.), is repealed. 
SEC. 204. REGULATION OF VESSELS IN TERRITORIAL 
WATERS OF UNITED STATES. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT OF SUBCHAPTER V.—Chapter 
5 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding 
at the end the following: 
‘‘SUBCHAPTER V—REGULATION OF VESSELS IN 
TERRITORIAL WATERS OF UNITED STATES 
‘‘§ 584. Definitions 
‘‘In this subchapter: 
‘‘(1) UNITED
STATES.—The term ‘United 
States’ includes all territory and waters, continental 
or insular, subject to the jurisdiction of the United 
States. 
‘‘(2) TERRITORIAL WATERS.—The term ‘terri-
torial waters of the United States’ includes all 
waters of the territorial sea of the United States as 
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described in Presidential Proclamation 5928 of De-
cember 27, 1988.’’. 
(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, chap-
ter 30; 50 U.S.C. 191), is amended— 
(1) by striking the section designation and all 
that follows before ‘‘by proclamation’’ and inserting 
the following: 
‘‘§ 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’’ and inserting ‘‘this 
subchapter’’; and 
(5) by transferring the section so that the sec-
tion appears before section 584 of title 14, United 
States Code (as added by subsection (a) of this sec-
tion). 
(c) SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE OF VESSEL; FINE 
AND IMPRISONMENT.—Section 2 of title II of the Act of 
June 15, 1917 (40 Stat. 220, chapter 30; 50 U.S.C. 192), 
is amended— 
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(1) by striking the section designation and all 
that follows before ‘‘agent,’’ and inserting the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘§ 582. Seizure and forfeiture of vessel; fine and im-
prisonment 
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—If any owner,’’; 
(2) by striking ‘‘this title’’ each place it appears 
and inserting ‘‘this subchapter’’; and 
(3) by transferring the section so that the sec-
tion 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), is amended— 
(1) by striking all before ‘‘may employ’’ and in-
serting the following: 
‘‘§ 583. Enforcement provisions 
‘‘The President’’; 
(2) by striking ‘‘the purpose of this title’’ and 
inserting ‘‘this subchapter’’; and 
(3) by transferring the section so that the sec-
tion appears after section 582 of title 14, United 
States Code (as transferred by subsection (c) of this 
section). 
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(e) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The analysis for chap-
ter 5 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by add-
ing at the end the following: 
‘‘SUBCHAPTER V—REGULATION OF VESSELS IN TERRITORIAL WATERS OF 
UNITED STATES 
‘‘581. Regulation of anchorage and movement of vessels during national emer-
gency. 
‘‘582. Seizure and forfeiture of vessel; fine and imprisonment. 
‘‘583. Enforcement provisions. 
‘‘584. Definitions.’’. 
SEC. 205. NATIONAL MARITIME TRANSPORTATION ADVI-
SORY COMMITTEES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Title 14, United States Code, is 
amended by inserting after chapter 11 the following: 
‘‘CHAPTER 
13—NATIONAL 
MARITIME 
TRANSPORTATION 
ADVISORY 
COM-
MITTEES 
‘‘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 Ad-
visory Committee 
‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established a Na-
tional Chemical Transportation Safety Advisory Com-
mittee (in this section referred to as the ‘Committee’). 
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‘‘(b) FUNCTION.—The Committee shall advise the 
Secretary on matters relating to the safe and secure ma-
rine transportation of hazardous materials. 
‘‘(c) MEMBERSHIP.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Committee shall con-
sist 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 Com-
mittee 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 enti-
ties. 
‘‘(D) Marine safety or security entities. 
‘‘(E) Marine environmental protection enti-
ties. 
‘‘(4) 
DISTRIBUTION.—The 
Secretary 
shall, 
based on the needs of the Coast Guard, determine 
the number of members of the Committee who rep-
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resent each entity specified in paragraph (3). Nei-
ther this paragraph nor any other provision of law 
shall be construed to require an equal distribution of 
members representing each entity specified in para-
graph (3). 
‘‘§ 1302. National Commercial Fishing Safety Advi-
sory Committee 
‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established a Na-
tional 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 ves-
sels to which chapter 45 of title 46 applies, including the 
matters of— 
‘‘(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 con-
sist of 18 members appointed by the Secretary in ac-
cordance with this section and section 1309 of this 
chapter. 
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‘‘(2) EXPERTISE.—Each member of the Com-
mittee shall have particular expertise, knowledge, 
and experience in matters relating to the function of 
the Committee. 
‘‘(3) REPRESENTATION.—Members of the Com-
mittee shall be appointed as follows: 
‘‘(A) 10 members shall represent the com-
mercial 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 of title 46 applies; 
or 
‘‘(II) as a crew member or proc-
essing line worker on a fish processing 
vessel. 
‘‘(B) 1 member shall represent naval archi-
tects and marine engineers. 
‘‘(C) 1 member shall represent manufac-
turers of equipment for vessels to which chapter 
45 of title 46 applies. 
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‘‘(D) 1 member shall represent education 
and training professionals related to fishing ves-
sel, fish processing vessel, and fish tender vessel 
safety and personnel qualifications. 
‘‘(E) 1 member shall represent under-
writers that insure vessels to which chapter 45 
of title 46 applies. 
‘‘(F) 1 member shall represent owners of 
vessels to which chapter 45 of title 46 applies. 
‘‘(G) 3 members shall represent the gen-
eral public and, to the extent possible, shall in-
clude— 
‘‘(i) an independent expert or consult-
ant in maritime safety; 
‘‘(ii) a marine surveyor who provides 
services to vessels to which chapter 45 of 
title 46 applies; and 
‘‘(iii) a person familiar with issues af-
fecting fishing communities and the fami-
lies of fishermen. 
‘‘§ 1303. National Merchant Marine Personnel Advi-
sory Committee 
‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established a Na-
tional Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (in 
this section referred to as the ‘Committee’). 
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‘‘(b) FUNCTION.—The Committee shall advise the 
Secretary on matters relating to personnel in the United 
States merchant marine, including the training, qualifica-
tions, certification, documentation, and fitness of mari-
ners. 
‘‘(c) MEMBERSHIP.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Committee shall con-
sist of 19 members appointed by the Secretary in ac-
cordance with this section and section 1309 of this 
chapter. 
‘‘(2) EXPERTISE.—Each member of the Com-
mittee shall have particular expertise, knowledge, 
and experience in matters relating to the function of 
the Committee. 
‘‘(3) REPRESENTATION.—Members of the Com-
mittee 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 of 
title 46 or a merchant mariner docu-
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ment issued under chapter 73 of title 
46; 
‘‘(ii) 3 shall be deck officers who rep-
resent merchant marine deck officers and, 
of the 3— 
‘‘(I) 2 shall be licensed for oceans 
any gross tons; 
‘‘(II) 1 shall be licensed for in-
land river route with a limited or un-
limited tonnage; 
‘‘(III) 2 shall have a master’s li-
cense or a master of towing vessels li-
cense; 
‘‘(IV) 1 shall have significant 
tanker experience; and 
‘‘(V) to the extent practicable— 
‘‘(aa) 
shall 
represent 
labor; and 
‘‘(bb) 1 shall represent man-
agement; 
‘‘(iii) 3 shall be engineering officers 
who represent merchant marine engineer-
ing officers and, of the 3— 
‘‘(I) 2 shall be licensed as chief 
engineer any horsepower; 
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‘‘(II) 1 shall be licensed as either 
a limited chief engineer or a des-
ignated duty engineer; and 
‘‘(III) to the extent practicable— 
‘‘(aa) 
shall 
represent 
labor; and 
‘‘(bb) 1 shall represent man-
agement; 
‘‘(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— 
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‘‘(I) 2 shall represent State mari-
time academies (and are jointly rec-
ommended by such academies); and 
‘‘(II) 1 shall represent either 
State maritime academies or the 
United States Merchant Marine Acad-
emy; and 
‘‘(ii) 3 shall be marine educators who 
represent other maritime training institu-
tions and, of the 3, 1 shall represent the 
small vessel industry. 
‘‘(C) 2 members shall represent shipping 
companies employed in ship operation manage-
ment. 
‘‘(D) 2 members shall represent the gen-
eral public. 
‘‘§ 1304. National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory 
Committee 
‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established a Na-
tional 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 
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merchant mariners’ documents with respect to mer-
chant 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 con-
sist of 14 members appointed by the Secretary in ac-
cordance with this section and section 1309 of this 
chapter. 
‘‘(2) EXPERTISE.—Each member of the Com-
mittee shall have particular expertise, knowledge, 
and experience in matters relating to the function of 
the Committee. 
‘‘(3) REPRESENTATION.—Members of the Com-
mittee shall be appointed as follows: 
‘‘(A) 9 shall represent health-care profes-
sionals and have particular expertise, knowl-
edge, and experience regarding the medical ex-
aminations of merchant mariners or occupa-
tional medicine. 
‘‘(B) 5 shall represent professional mari-
ners and have particular expertise, knowledge, 
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and experience in occupational requirements for 
mariners. 
‘‘§ 1305. National Boating Safety Advisory Committee 
‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established a Na-
tional 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 con-
sist of 21 members appointed by the Secretary in ac-
cordance with this section and section 1309 of this 
chapter. 
‘‘(2) EXPERTISE.—Each member of the Com-
mittee shall have particular expertise, knowledge, 
and experience in matters relating to the function of 
the Committee. 
‘‘(3) REPRESENTATION.—Members of the Com-
mittee shall be appointed as follows: 
‘‘(A) 7 members shall represent State offi-
cials responsible for State boating safety pro-
grams. 
‘‘(B) 7 members shall represent rec-
reational vessel and associated equipment man-
ufacturers. 
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‘‘(C) 7 members shall represent the gen-
eral public or national recreational boating or-
ganizations and, of the 7, at least 5 shall rep-
resent national recreational boating organiza-
tions. 
‘‘§ 1306. National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee 
‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established a Na-
tional 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 con-
sist of 15 members appointed by the Secretary in ac-
cordance with this section and section 1309 of this 
chapter. 
‘‘(2) EXPERTISE.—Each member of the Com-
mittee shall have particular expertise, knowledge, 
and experience in matters relating to the function of 
the Committee. 
‘‘(3) REPRESENTATION.—Members of the Com-
mittee shall be appointed as follows: 
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‘‘(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 en-
gaged in the support, by offshore supply vessels 
or other vessels, of offshore mineral and oil op-
erations, including geophysical services. 
‘‘(D) 1 member shall represent entities en-
gaged in the construction of offshore explo-
ration and recovery facilities. 
‘‘(E) 1 member shall represent entities en-
gaged in diving services related to offshore con-
struction, inspection, and maintenance. 
‘‘(F) 1 member shall represent entities en-
gaged in safety and training services related to 
offshore exploration and construction. 
‘‘(G) 1 member shall represent entities en-
gaged 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. 
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‘‘(I) 1 member shall represent national en-
vironmental 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 Com-
mittee 
‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established a Na-
tional Navigation Safety Advisory Committee (in this sec-
tion 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 con-
sist 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 Com-
mittee shall have particular expertise, knowledge, 
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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 opera-
tors. 
‘‘(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 rep-
resent each entity specified in paragraph (3). Nei-
ther this paragraph nor any other provision of law 
shall be construed to require an equal distribution of 
members representing each entity specified in para-
graph (3). 
‘‘§ 1308. National Towing Safety Advisory Committee 
‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established a Na-
tional Towing Safety Advisory Committee (in this section 
referred to as the ‘Committee’). 
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‘‘(b) FUNCTION.—The Committee shall advise the 
Secretary on matters relating to shallow-draft inland navi-
gation, coastal waterway navigation, and towing safety. 
‘‘(c) MEMBERSHIP.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Committee shall con-
sist of 18 members appointed by the Secretary in ac-
cordance with this section and section 1309 of this 
chapter. 
‘‘(2) EXPERTISE.—Each member of the Com-
mittee shall have particular expertise, knowledge, 
and experience in matters relating to the function of 
the Committee. 
‘‘(3) REPRESENTATION.—Members of the Com-
mittee shall be appointed as follows: 
‘‘(A) 7 members shall represent the barge 
and towing industry, reflecting a regional geo-
graphic 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 li-
censes and have experience on the Western Riv-
ers and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. 
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‘‘(D) 1 member shall represent masters of 
towing vessels in offshore service who hold ac-
tive 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 for-
mal training and experience. 
‘‘(G) 2 members shall represent port dis-
tricts, authorities, or terminal operators. 
‘‘(H) 2 members shall represent shippers 
and, of the 2, 1 shall be engaged in the ship-
ment 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 fol-
lowing: 
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‘‘(1) Chapter 81 of title 5. 
‘‘(2) Chapter 171 of title 28 and any other 
Federal law relating to tort liability. 
‘‘(c) COMPENSATION.—Notwithstanding subsection 
(b), a member of a committee established under this chap-
ter, when actually engaged in the performance of the du-
ties 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 reason-
able 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.— 
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‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in para-
graph (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 rep-
resent 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), in-
cluding requirements relating to employee con-
duct, political activities, ethics, conflicts of in-
terest, 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 em-
ployee 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 serv-
ice on the committee, is a special Government 
employee. 
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‘‘(f) SERVICE ON COMMITTEE.— 
‘‘(1) SOLICITATION OF NOMINATIONS.—Before 
appointing an individual as a member of a com-
mittee established under this chapter, the Secretary 
shall publish, in the Federal Register, a timely no-
tice soliciting nominations for membership on such 
committee. 
‘‘(2) APPOINTMENTS.— 
‘‘(A) 
IN
GENERAL.—After 
considering 
nominations received pursuant to a notice pub-
lished under paragraph (1), the Secretary may, 
as necessary, appoint a member to the applica-
ble 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 es-
tablished under this chapter. 
‘‘(3) SERVICE
AT
PLEASURE
OF
THE
SEC-
RETARY.—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 examina-
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tion 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 es-
tablished under this chapter. 
‘‘(B) SPECIAL RULE FOR NATIONAL MER-
CHANT
MARINE
PERSONNEL
ADVISORY
COM-
MITTEE.—The Secretary may appoint a Federal 
employee to serve as a member of the National 
Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Com-
mittee to represent the interests of the United 
States Merchant Marine Academy and, notwith-
standing 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 appoint-
ment; or 
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for a period not to exceed 1 year, may continue 
to serve as a member until a successor is ap-
pointed. 
‘‘(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 Sec-
retary may reappoint a member of a committee es-
tablished under this chapter for any term, other 
than the first term of the member, without solic-
iting, 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 ab-
sence or incapacity of, or in the event of a vacancy 
in the office of, the Chairman. 
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‘‘(i) SUBCOMMITTEES AND WORKING GROUPS.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Chairman of a com-
mittee 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 im-
posed by the Chairman, members of a committee es-
tablished 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 com-
mittee 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. 
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‘‘(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 Sec-
retary shall submit such advice, reports, and rec-
ommendations 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 mat-
ters under such agency’s administrative jurisdiction re-
lated 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 sub-
title I of title 14, United States Code, is amended by in-
serting after the item relating to chapter 11 the following: 
‘‘13. National Maritime Transportation Advisory Com-
mittees ....................................................................... 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 
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the analysis for chapter 45 of that title, are re-
pealed. 
(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 re-
pealed. 
(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’’ before 
‘‘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.— 
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(i) 
REGULATIONS.—Section 
4302(c)(4) of title 46, United States Code, 
is amended by striking ‘‘Council estab-
lished under section 13110 of this title’’ 
and 
inserting 
‘‘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 strik-
ing ‘‘Advisory Council’’ and inserting ‘‘Ad-
visory Committee’’. 
(5) NAVIGATION SAFETY ADVISORY COUNCIL.— 
Section 5 of the Inland Navigational Rules Act of 
1980 (33 U.S.C. 2073) is repealed. 
(6) TOWING SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE.— 
(A) REPEAL.—Public Law 96–380 (33 
U.S.C. 1231a) is repealed. 
(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 insert-
ing ‘‘National’’ before ‘‘Towing Safety’’. 
(ii) 
SAFETY
EQUIPMENT.—Section 
4102(f)(1) of title 46, United States Code, 
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is amended by inserting ‘‘National’’ before 
‘‘Towing Safety’’. 
(d) TREATMENT OF EXISTING COUNCILS AND COM-
MITTEES.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law— 
(1) an advisory council or committee substan-
tially similar to an advisory committee established 
under chapter 13 of title 14, United States Code, as 
added by this Act, and that was in force or in effect 
on the day before the date of enactment of this sec-
tion, including a council or committee the authority 
for which was repealed under subsection (c), may re-
main in force or in effect for a period of 2 years 
from the date of enactment of this section, including 
that the charter, membership, and other aspects of 
the council or committee may remain in force or in 
effect; and 
(2) during the 2-year period referenced in para-
graph (1)— 
(A) requirements relating to the applicable 
advisory committee established under chapter 
13 of title 14, United States Code, shall be 
treated as satisfied by the substantially similar 
advisory council or committee; and 
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(B) the enactment of this section, includ-
ing the amendments made in this section, shall 
not be the basis— 
(i) to deem, find, or declare such 
council or committee, including the char-
ter, 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 coun-
cil or committee from meeting. 
SEC. 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. 
Passed the House of Representatives June 26, 2017. 
Attest: 
KAREN L. HAAS, 
Clerk. 
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