tion, intelligence, and data related to the Arctic maritime 
domain between the Coast Guard and the following: 
‘‘(1) The Department of Homeland Security. 
‘‘(2) The Department of Defense. 
‘‘(3) The Department of Transportation. 
‘‘(4) The Department of State. 
‘‘(5) The Department of the Interior. 
‘‘(6) The National Aeronautics and Space Ad-
ministration. 
‘‘(7) The National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration. 
‘‘(8) The Environmental Protection Agency. 
‘‘(9) The National Science Foundation. 
‘‘(10) The Arctic Research Commission. 
‘‘(11) Any Federal agency or commission or 
State the Commandant determines is appropriate. 
‘‘(c) COOPERATION.—The Commandant and the head 
of a department or agency listed in subsection (b) may 
by agreement, on a reimbursable basis or otherwise, share 
personnel, services, equipment, and facilities to carry out 
the requirements of this section. 
‘‘(d) 5-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN.—Not later than Jan-
uary 1, 2016 and every 5 years thereafter, the Com-
mandant shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Com-
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mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House 
of Representatives a 5-year strategic plan to guide inter-
agency and international intergovernmental cooperation 
and coordination for the purpose of improving maritime 
domain awareness in the Arctic 
‘‘(e) DEFINITIONS.—In this section the term ‘Arctic’ 
has the meaning given that term in section 112 of the 
Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984 (15 U.S.C. 
4111).’’. 
(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The analysis for such 
chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating 
to section 153 the following: 
‘‘154. Arctic maritime domain awareness.’’. 
SEC. 503. IMO POLAR CODE NEGOTIATIONS. 
Not later than 30 days after the date of the enact-
ment of this Act, and thereafter with the submission of 
the budget proposal submitted for each of fiscal years 
2016, 2017, and 2018 under section 1105 of title 31, 
United States Code, the Secretary of the department in 
which the Coast Guard is operating shall submit to the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 
House of Representatives and the Committee on Com-
merce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, a report 
on— 
(1) the status of the negotiations at the Inter-
national Maritime Organization regarding the estab-
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lishment of a draft international code of safety for 
ships operating in polar waters, popularly known as 
the Polar Code, and any amendments proposed by 
such a code to be made to the International Conven-
tion for the Safety of Life at Sea and the Inter-
national Convention for the Prevention of Pollution 
from Ships; 
(2) the coming into effect of such a code and 
such amendments for nations that are parties to 
those conventions; 
(3) impacts, for coastal communities located in 
the Arctic (as that term is defined in the section 112 
of the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984 (15 
U.S.C. 4111)) of such a code or such amendments, 
on— 
(A) the costs of delivering fuel and freight; 
and 
(B) the safety of maritime transportation; 
and 
(4) actions the Secretary must take to imple-
ment the requirements of such a code and such 
amendments. 
SEC. 504. FORWARD OPERATING FACILITIES. 
The Secretary of the department in which the Coast 
Guard is operating may construct facilities in the Arctic 
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(as that term is defined in section 112 of the Arctic Re-
search and Policy Act of 1984 (15 U.S.C. 4111). The fa-
cilities shall— 
(1) support aircraft maintenance, including ex-
haust ventilation, heat, an engine wash system, fuel, 
ground support services, and electrical power; 
(2) provide shelter for both current helicopter 
assets and those projected to be located at Air Sta-
tion Kodiak, Alaska, for at least 20 years; and 
(3) include accommodations for personnel. 
SEC. 505. ICEBREAKERS. 
(a) COAST GUARD POLAR ICEBREAKERS.—Section 
222 of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act 
of 2012 (Public Law 112–213; 126 Stat. 1560) is amend-
ed— 
(1) in subsection (d)(2)— 
(A) in the paragraph heading by striking 
‘‘; BRIDGING STRATEGY’’; and 
(B) by striking ‘‘Commandant of the Coast 
Guard’’ and all that follows through the period 
at the end and inserting ‘‘Commandant of the 
Coast Guard may decommission the Polar 
Sea.’’; 
(2) by adding at the end of subsection (d) the 
following: 
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‘‘(3) RESULT OF NO DETERMINATION.—If in 
the analysis submitted under this section the Sec-
retary does not make a determination under sub-
section (a)(5) regarding whether it is cost effective 
to reactivate the Polar Sea, then— 
‘‘(A) the Commandant of the Coast Guard 
may decommission the Polar Sea; or 
‘‘(B) the Secretary may make such deter-
mination, not later than 90 days after the date 
of the enactment of Howard Coble Coast Guard 
and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014, and 
take actions in accordance with this subsection 
as though such determination was made in the 
analysis previously submitted.’’; 
(3) by redesignating subsections (e), (f), and 
(g) as subsections (f), (g), and (h), respectively; and 
(4) by inserting after subsection (d) the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(e) STRATEGIES.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days 
after the date on which the analysis required under 
subsection (a) is submitted, the Commandant of the 
Coast Guard shall submit to the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
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Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation of the Senate— 
‘‘(A) unless the Secretary makes a deter-
mination under this section that it is cost effec-
tive to reactivate the Polar Sea, a bridging 
strategy for maintaining the Coast Guard’s 
polar icebreaking services until at least Sep-
tember 30, 2024; 
‘‘(B) a strategy to meet the Coast Guard’s 
Arctic ice operations needs through September 
30, 2050; and 
‘‘(C) a strategy to meet the Coast Guard’s 
Antarctic ice operations needs through Sep-
tember 30, 2050. 
‘‘(2) REQUIREMENT.—The strategies required 
under paragraph (1) shall include a business case 
analysis comparing the leasing and purchasing of 
icebreakers to maintain the needs and services de-
scribed in that paragraph.’’. 
(b) CUTTER ‘‘POLAR SEA’’.—Upon the submission of 
a service life extension plan in accordance with section 
222(d)(1)(C) of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transpor-
tation Act of 2012 (Public Law 112–213; 126 Stat. 1560), 
the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard 
is operating may use funds authorized under section 101 
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of this Act to conduct a service life extension of 7 to 10 
years for the Coast Guard Cutter Polar Sea (WAGB 11) 
in accordance with such plan. 
(c) LIMITATION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the depart-
ment in which the Coast Guard is operating may not 
expend amounts appropriated for the Coast Guard 
for any of fiscal years 2015 through 2024, for— 
(A) design activities related to a capability 
of a Polar-Class Icebreaker that is based solely 
on an operational requirement of another Fed-
eral department or agency, except for amounts 
appropriated for design activities for a fiscal 
year before fiscal year 2016; or 
(B) long-lead-time materials, production, 
or post-delivery activities related to such a ca-
pability. 
(2) OTHER
AMOUNTS.—Amounts made avail-
able to the Secretary under an agreement with an-
other Federal department or agency and expended 
on a capability of a Polar-Class Icebreaker that is 
based solely on an operational requirement of that or 
another Federal department or agency shall not be 
treated as amounts expended by the Secretary for 
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purposes of the limitation established under para-
graph (1). 
SEC. 506. ICEBREAKING IN POLAR REGIONS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 5 of title 14, United 
States Code, is amended by inserting after section 86 the 
following: 
‘‘§ 87. Icebreaking in polar regions 
‘‘The President shall facilitate planning for the de-
sign, procurement, maintenance, deployment, and oper-
ation of icebreakers as needed to support the statutory 
missions of the Coast Guard in the polar regions by allo-
cating all funds to support icebreaking operations in such 
regions, except for recurring incremental costs associated 
with specific projects, to the Coast Guard.’’. 
(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The analysis for such 
chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating 
to section 86 the following: 
‘‘87. Icebreaking in polar regions.’’. 
TITLE VI—MISCELLANEOUS 
SEC. 601. DISTANT WATER TUNA FLEET. 
Section 421 of the Coast Guard and Maritime Trans-
portation Act of 2006 (46 U.S.C. 8103 note) is amend-
ed— 
(1) by striking subsections (c) and (e); and 
(2) by redesignating subsections (d) and (f) as 
subsections (c) and (d), respectively. 
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SEC. 602. EXTENSION OF MORATORIUM. 
Section 2(a) of Public Law 110–299 (33 U.S.C. 1342 
note) is amended by striking ‘‘2014’’ and inserting 
‘‘2015’’. 
SEC. 603. NATIONAL MARITIME STRATEGY. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 60 days after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Trans-
portation, in consultation with the Secretary of the depart-
ment in which the Coast Guard is operating, shall submit 
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a 
national maritime strategy. 
(b) CONTENTS.—The strategy required under sub-
section (a) shall— 
(1) identify— 
(A) Federal regulations and policies that 
reduce the competitiveness of United States flag 
vessels in international transportation markets; 
and 
(B) the impact of reduced cargo flow due 
to reductions in the number of members of the 
United States Armed Forces stationed or de-
ployed outside of the United States; and 
(2) include recommendations to— 
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(A) make United States flag vessels more 
competitive in shipping routes between United 
States and foreign ports; 
(B) increase the use of United States flag 
vessels to carry cargo imported to and exported 
from the United States; 
(C) ensure compliance by Federal agencies 
with chapter 553 of title 46, United States 
Code; 
(D) increase the use of third-party inspec-
tion and certification authorities to inspect and 
certify vessels; 
(E) increase the use of short sea transpor-
tation routes, including routes designated under 
section 55601(c) of title 46, United States 
Code, to enhance intermodal freight movements; 
and 
(F) enhance United States shipbuilding ca-
pability. 
SEC. 604. WAIVERS. 
(a) ‘‘JOHN CRAIG’’.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—Section 8902 of title 46, 
United States Code, shall not apply to the vessel 
John 
Craig 
(United 
States 
official 
number 
D1110613) when such vessel is operating on the 
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portion of the Kentucky River, Kentucky, located at 
approximately mile point 158, in Pool Number 9, be-
tween Lock and Dam Number 9 and Lock and Dam 
Number 10. 
(2) APPLICATION.—Paragraph (1) shall apply 
on and after the date on which the Secretary of the 
department in which the Coast Guard is operating 
determines that a licensing requirement has been es-
tablished under Kentucky State law that applies to 
an operator of the vessel John Craig. 
(b) 
‘‘F/V 
WESTERN
CHALLENGER’’.—Notwith-
standing section 12132 of title 46, United States Code, 
the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard 
is operating may issue a certificate of documentation with 
a coastwise endorsement for the F/V Western Challenger 
(IMO number 5388108). 
SEC. 605. COMPETITION BY UNITED STATES FLAG VESSELS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Commandant of the Coast 
Guard shall enter into an arrangement with the National 
Academy of Sciences to conduct an assessment of authori-
ties under subtitle II of title 46, United States Code, that 
have been delegated to the Coast Guard and that impact 
the ability of vessels documented under the laws of the 
United States to effectively compete in international trans-
portation markets. 
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(b) REVIEW OF DIFFERENCES WITH IMO STAND-
ARDS.—The assessment under subsection (a) shall include 
a review of differences between United States laws, poli-
cies, regulations, and guidance governing the inspection 
of vessels documented under the laws of the United States 
and standards set by the International Maritime Organi-
zation governing the inspection of vessels. 
(c) DEADLINE.—Not later than 180 days after the 
date on which the Commandant enters into an arrange-
ment with the National Academy of Sciences under sub-
section (a), the Commandant shall submit to the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House 
of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation of the Senate the assessment 
required under such subsection. 
SEC. 606. VESSEL REQUIREMENTS FOR NOTICES OF AR-
RIVAL AND DEPARTURE AND AUTOMATIC 
IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM. 
Not later than 30 days after the date of the enact-
ment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which 
the Coast Guard is operating shall notify the Committee 
on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation of the Senate of the status 
of the final rule that relates to the notice of proposed rule-
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making titled ‘‘Vessel Requirements for Notices of Arrival 
and Departure, and Automatic Identification System’’ and 
published in the Federal Register on December 16, 2008 
(73 Fed. Reg. 76295). 
SEC. 607. CONVEYANCE OF COAST GUARD PROPERTY IN 
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. 
(a) CONVEYANCE AUTHORIZED.—The Commandant 
of the Coast Guard is authorized to convey, at fair market 
value, all right, title, and interest of the United States in 
and to a parcel of real property, consisting of approxi-
mately 0.2 acres, that is under the administrative control 
of the Coast Guard and located at 527 River Street in 
Rochester, New York. 
(b) RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL.—The City of Roch-
ester, New York, shall have the right of first refusal with 
respect to the purchase, at fair market value, of the real 
property described in subsection (a). 
(c) SURVEY.—The exact acreage and legal descrip-
tion of the property described in subsection (a) shall be 
determined by a survey satisfactory to the Commandant. 
(d) FAIR MARKET VALUE.—The fair market value 
of the property described in subsection (a) shall— 
(1) be determined by appraisal; and 
(2) be subject to the approval of the Com-
mandant. 
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(e) COSTS OF CONVEYANCE.—The responsibility for 
all reasonable and necessary costs, including real estate 
transaction and environmental documentation costs, asso-
ciated with a conveyance under subsection (a) shall be de-
termined by the Commandant and the purchaser. 
(f) ADDITIONAL TERMS
AND CONDITIONS.—The 
Commandant may require such additional terms and con-
ditions in connection with a conveyance under subsection 
(a) as the Commandant considers appropriate and reason-
able to protect the interests of the United States. 
(g) DEPOSIT OF PROCEEDS.—Any proceeds from a 
conveyance under subsection (a) shall be deposited in the 
fund established under section 687 of title 14, United 
States Code. 
SEC. 608. CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IN GIG 
HARBOR, WASHINGTON. 
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section, the following defi-
nitions apply: 
(1) CITY.—The term ‘‘City’’ means the city of 
Gig Harbor, Washington. 
(2) PROPERTY.—The term ‘‘Property’’ means 
the parcel of real property, together with any im-
provements thereon, consisting of approximately 
0.86 acres of fast lands commonly identified as tract 
65 of lot 1 of section 8, township 21 north, range 
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2 east, Willamette Meridian, on the north side of the 
entrance of Gig Harbor, narrows of Puget Sound, 
Washington. 
(3) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means 
the Secretary of the Interior. 
(b) CONVEYANCE.— 
(1) AUTHORITY TO CONVEY.—Not later than 
30 days after the date on which the Secretary of the 
department in which the Coast Guard is operating 
relinquishes the reservation of the Property for light-
house purposes, at the request of the City and sub-
ject to the requirements of this section, the Sec-
retary shall convey to the City all right, title, and in-
terest of the United States in and to the Property, 
notwithstanding the land use planning requirements 
of sections 202 and 203 of the Federal Land Policy 
and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712, 
1713). 
(2) TERMS
OF
CONVEYANCE.—A conveyance 
made under paragraph (1) shall be made— 
(A) subject to valid existing rights; 
(B) at the fair market value as described 
in subsection (c); and 
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(C) subject to any other condition that the 
Secretary may consider appropriate to protect 
the interests of the United States. 
(3) COSTS.—The City shall pay any transaction 
or administrative costs associated with a conveyance 
under paragraph (1), including the costs of the ap-
praisal, title searches, maps, and boundary and ca-
dastral surveys. 
(4) CONVEYANCE IS NOT A MAJOR FEDERAL 
ACTION.—A conveyance under paragraph (1) shall 
not be considered a major Federal action for pur-
poses of section 102(2) of the National Environ-
mental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)). 
(c) FAIR MARKET VALUE.— 
(1) DETERMINATION.—The fair market value 
of the Property shall be— 
(A) determined by an appraisal conducted 
by an independent appraiser selected by the 
Secretary; and 
(B) approved by the Secretary in accord-
ance with paragraph (3). 
(2) REQUIREMENTS.—An appraisal conducted 
under paragraph (1) shall— 
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(A) be conducted in accordance with na-
tionally recognized appraisal standards, includ-
ing— 
(i) the Uniform Appraisal Standards 
for Federal Land Acquisitions; and 
(ii) the Uniform Standards of Profes-
sional Appraisal Practice; and 
(B) shall reflect the equitable consider-
ations described in paragraph (3). 
(3) EQUITABLE CONSIDERATIONS.—In approv-
ing the fair market value of the Property under this 
subsection, the Secretary shall take into consider-
ation matters of equity and fairness, including the 
City’s past and current lease of the Property, any 
maintenance or improvements by the City to the 
Property, and such other factors as the Secretary 
considers appropriate. 
(d) REVOCATION; REVERSION.—Effective on and 
after the date on which a conveyance of the Property is 
made under subsection (b)(1)— 
(1) Executive Order 3528, dated August 9, 
1921, is revoked; and 
(2) the use of the tide and shore lands belong-
ing to the State of Washington and adjoining and 
bordering the Property, that were granted to the 
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