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14 U.S.C. § 672 (COAST GUARD)
§ 672. Long-term lease of special purpose facilities
(a) The Secretary is authorized, subject to the availability of appropriations, to enter into lease agreements to acquire real property or interests therein for a term not to exceed 20 years, inclusive of any automatic renewal clauses, for special purpose facilities, including, aids to navigation (hereafter in this section referred to as “ATON”) sites, vessel traffic service (hereafter in this section referred to as “VTS”) sensor sites, or National Distress System (hereafter in this section referred to as “NDS”) high level antenna sites. These lease agreements shall include cancellation and termination provisions to the extent necessary to protect the best interests of the United States. Cancellation payment provisions may include consideration of both recurring and nonrecurring costs associated with the real property interests under the contract. These lease agreements may provide for a cancellation payment to be made. Amounts that were originally obligated for the cost of the contract may be used for cancellation or termination costs.
(b) For purposes of this section, the term “special purpose facilities” means any facilities used to carry out Coast Guard aviation, maritime, or navigation missions other than general purpose office and storage space facilities.
(c) In the case of ATON, VTS, or NDS sites, the Secretary may enter into multiyear lease agreements under subsection (a) of this section whenever the Secretary finds that—
(1) the use of such a lease agreement will promote the efficiency of the ATON, VTS, or NDS programs and will result in reduced total costs under the agreement;
(2) the minimum need for the real property or interest therein to be leased is expected to remain substantially unchanged during the contemplated lease period; and
(3) the estimates of both the cost of the lease and the anticipated cost avoidance through the use of a multiyear lease are realistic.
(Added Pub. L. 103–206, title III, § 304(a), Dec. 20, 1993, 107 Stat. 2424; amended Pub. L. 104–324, title VII, § 746(d), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3943; Pub. L. 108–293, title II, § 212(a), Aug. 9, 2004, 118 Stat. 1036.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2004—Pub. L. 108–293, § 212(a)(1), added section catchline and struck out former section catchline which read as follows: “Long-term lease authority for navigation and communications systems sites”.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 108–293, § 212(a)(2), inserted “special purpose facilities, including,” after “automatic renewal clauses, for”.
Subsecs. (b), (c). Pub. L. 108–293, § 212(a)(3), added subsec. (b), redesignated former subsec. (b) as (c), and substituted “In the case of ATON, VTS, or NDS sites, the” for “The” in introductory provisions.
1996—Pub. L. 104–324 added section catchline and struck out former section catchline.
14 U.S.C. § 672a (COAST GUARD)
§ 672a. Long-term lease authority for lighthouse property
(a) The Commandant of the Coast Guard may lease to non-Federal entities, including private individuals, lighthouse property under the administrative control of the Coast Guard for terms not to exceed 30 years. Consideration for the use and occupancy of lighthouse property leased under this section, and for the value of any utilities and services furnished to a lessee of such property by the Commandant, may consist, in whole or in part, of non-pecuniary remuneration including the improvement, alteration, restoration, rehabilitation, repair, and maintenance of the leased premises by the lessee. Section 321 of chapter 314 of the Act of June 30, 1932 (40 U.S.C. 303b) 1 shall not apply to leases issued by the Commandant under this section.
(b) Amounts received from leases made under this section, less expenses incurred, shall be deposited in the Treasury.
(Added Pub. L. 107–295, title IV, § 417(a), Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2122.)
heading: References in Text
text: Section 321 of chapter 314 of the Act of June 30, 1932 (40 U.S.C. 303b), referred to in subsec. (a), is section 321 of act June 30, 1932, ch. 314, pt. II, title III, 47 Stat. 412, which was classified to section 303b of former Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, and was repealed and reenacted as section 1302 of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §§ 1, 6(b), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062, 1304.
14 U.S.C. § 673 (COAST GUARD)
§ 673. Designation, powers, and accountability of deputy disbursing officials
(a)
(1) Subject to paragraph (3), a disbursing official of the Coast Guard may designate a deputy disbursing official—
(A) to make payments as the agent of the disbursing official;
(B) to sign checks drawn on disbursing accounts of the Secretary of the Treasury; and
(C) to carry out other duties required under law.
(2) The penalties for misconduct that apply to a disbursing official apply to a deputy disbursing official designated under this subsection.
(3) A disbursing official may make a designation under paragraph (1) only with the approval of the Secretary.
(b)
(1) If a disbursing official of the Coast Guard dies, becomes disabled, or is separated from office, a deputy disbursing official may continue the accounts and payments in the name of the former disbursing official until the last day of the second month after the month in which the death, disability, or separation occurs. The accounts and payments shall be allowed, audited, and settled as provided by law. The Secretary of the Treasury shall honor checks signed in the name of the former disbursing official in the same way as if the former disbursing official had continued in office.
(2) The deputy disbursing official, and not the former disbursing official or the estate of the former disbursing official, is liable for the actions of the deputy disbursing official under this subsection.
(c)
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), this section does not apply to the Coast Guard when section 2773 of title 10 applies to the Coast Guard by reason of the operation of the Coast Guard as a service in the Navy.
(2) A designation of a deputy disbursing official under subsection (a) that is made while the Coast Guard is not operating as a service in the Navy continues in effect for purposes of section 2773 of title 10 while the Coast Guard operates as a service in the Navy unless and until the designation is terminated by the disbursing official who made the designation or an official authorized to approve such a designation under subsection (a)(3) of such section.
(Added Pub. L. 104–201, div. A, title X, § 1009(a)(2)(A), Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2634; amended Pub. L. 107–296, title XVII, § 1704(a), Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2314; Pub. L. 112–213, title II, § 217(11), Dec. 20, 2012, 126 Stat. 1558.)
heading: Codification
text: Another section 673 was renumbered section 674 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 2012—Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 112–213 struck out “of Homeland Security (when the Coast Guard is not operating as a service in the Navy)” after “Secretary”.
2002—Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 107–296 substituted “of Homeland Security” for “of Transportation”.
heading: Effective Date of 2002 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 107–296 effective on the date of transfer of the Coast Guard to the Department of Homeland Security, see section 1704(g) of Pub. L. 107–296, set out as a note under section 101 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
14 U.S.C. § 674 (COAST GUARD)
§ 674. Small boat station rescue capability
The Secretary shall ensure that each Coast Guard small boat station (including a seasonally operated station) maintains, within the area of responsibility for the station, at least 1 vessel that is fully capable of performing offshore rescue operations, taking into consideration prevailing weather, marine conditions, and depositional geologic features such as sand bars.
(Added Pub. L. 104–324, title III, § 309(a), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3919, § 673; renumbered § 674, Pub. L. 107–295, title IV, § 405(a)(1), Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2115; amended Pub. L. 107–296, title XVII, § 1704(a), (f)(1), Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2314, 2316; Pub. L. 112–213, title II, § 217(12), Dec. 20, 2012, 126 Stat. 1558.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 674 was renumbered section 675 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 2012—Pub. L. 112–213 struck out “of Homeland Security” after “Secretary”.
2002—Pub. L. 107–296, § 1704(f)(1), which directed renumbering of the section 673 of this title that was added by Pub. L. 104–324, § 309(a), as section 673a of this title, could not be executed because of the prior amendment by Pub. L. 107–295, see below.
Pub. L. 107–296, § 1704(a), which directed amendment of section 673a of this title by substituting “of Homeland Security” for “of Transportation”, was executed by making the substitution in this section, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
Pub. L. 107–295 renumbered section 673 of this title, relating to small boat station rescue capability, as this section.
heading: Effective Date of 2002 Amendment
text: Amendment by section 1704(a) of Pub. L. 107–296 effective on the date of transfer of the Coast Guard to the Department of Homeland Security, see section 1704(g) of Pub. L. 107–296, set out as a note under section 101 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Amendment by section 1704(f)(1) of Pub. L. 107–296 effective 60 days after Nov. 25, 2002, see section 4 of Pub. L. 107–296, set out as an Effective Date note under section 101 of Title 6, Domestic Security.
14 U.S.C. § 675 (COAST GUARD)
§ 675. Small boat station closures
(a) Closures.—
The Secretary may not close a Coast Guard multimission small boat station or subunit unless the Secretary—
(1) determines that—
(A) remaining search and rescue capabilities maintain the safety of the maritime public in the area of the station or subunit;
(B) regional or local prevailing weather and marine conditions, including water temperature or unusual tide and current conditions, do not require continued operation of the station or subunit; and
(C) Coast Guard search and rescue standards related to search and rescue response times are met; and
(2) provides an opportunity for public comment and for public meetings in the area of the station or subunit with regard to the decision to close the station or subunit.
(b) Operational Flexibility.—
The Secretary may implement any management efficiencies within the small boat station system, such as modifying the operational posture of units or reallocating resources as necessary to ensure the safety of the maritime public nationwide. No stations or subunits may be closed under this subsection except in accordance with subsection (a).
(Added Pub. L. 104–324, title III, § 309(a), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3919, § 674; renumbered § 675, Pub. L. 107–295, title IV, § 405(a)(1), Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2115; amended Pub. L. 107–296, title XVII, § 1704(a), Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2314; Pub. L. 112–213, title II, § 217(13), Dec. 20, 2012, 126 Stat. 1558.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2012—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 112–213 substituted “Secretary may not” for “Secretary of Homeland Security may not” in introductory provisions.
2002—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 107–296, which directed amendment of section 674 of this title by substituting “of Homeland Security” for “of Transportation” in introductory provisions, was executed to this section, to reflect the probable intent of Congress and the renumbering of section 674 of this title as this section by Pub. L. 107–295, see below.
Pub. L. 107–295 renumbered section 674 of this title as this section.
heading: Effective Date of 2002 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 107–296 effective on the date of transfer of the Coast Guard to the Department of Homeland Security, see section 1704(g) of Pub. L. 107–296, set out as a note under section 101 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
14 U.S.C. § 676 (COAST GUARD)
§ 676. Search and rescue center standards
(a) The Secretary shall establish, implement, and maintain the minimum standards necessary for the safe operation of all Coast Guard search and rescue center facilities, including with respect to the following:
(1) The lighting, acoustics, and temperature in the facilities.
(2) The number of individuals on a shift in the facility assigned search and rescue responsibilities (including communications), which may be adjusted based on seasonal workload.
(3) The length of time an individual may serve on watch to minimize fatigue, based on the best scientific information available.
(4) The scheduling of individuals having search and rescue responsibilities to minimize fatigue of the individual when on duty in the facility.
(5) The workload of each individual engaged in search and rescue responsibilities in the facility.
(6) Stress management for the individuals assigned search and rescue responsibilities in the facilities.
(7) The design of equipment and facilities to minimize fatigue and enhance search and rescue operations.
(8) The acquisition and maintenance of interim search and rescue command center communications equipment.
(9) Any other requirements that the Secretary believes will increase the safe operation of the search and rescue centers.
(b) Sense of Congress.—
It is the sense of the Congress that the Secretary should establish, implement, and maintain minimum standards necessary to ensure that an individual on duty or watch in a Coast Guard search and rescue command center facility does not work more than 12 hours in a 24-hour period, except in an emergency or unforeseen circumstances.
(c) Definition.—
For the purposes of this section, the term “search and rescue center facility” means a Coast Guard shore facility that maintains a search and rescue mission coordination and communications watch.
(Added Pub. L. 107–295, title IV, § 405(a)(2), Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2115; amended Pub. L. 111–207, § 4(a)(3), July 27, 2010, 124 Stat. 2251.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2010—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 111–207 struck out subsec. (d). Text read as follows: “The Secretary shall provide a quarterly written report to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, describing the status of implementation of the standards described in subsection (b), including a list of the facilities at which such standards have or have not been implemented.”
heading: Prescription of Standards
text: Pub. L. 107–295, title IV, § 405(b), Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2116, provided that: “The Secretary shall prescribe the standards required under section 675(a) [676(a)] of title 14, United States Code, as enacted by subsection (a) of this section, before January 1, 2003.”
14 U.S.C. § 677 (COAST GUARD)
§ 677. Turnkey selection procedures
(a) Authority to Use.—
The Secretary may use one-step turnkey selection procedures for the purpose of entering into contracts for construction projects.
(b) Definitions.—
In this section, the following definitions apply:
(1) The term “one-step turnkey selection procedures” means procedures used for the selection of a contractor on the basis of price and other evaluation criteria to perform, in accordance with the provisions of a firm fixed-price contract, both the design and construction of a facility using performance specifications supplied by the Secretary.
(2) The term “construction” includes the construction, procurement, development, conversion, or extension of any facility.
(3) The term “facility” means a building, structure, or other improvement to real property.
(Added Pub. L. 109–241, title II, § 205(a), July 11, 2006, 120 Stat. 521.)
14 U.S.C. § 678 (COAST GUARD)
§ 678. Aircraft accident investigations
(a) In General.—
Whenever the Commandant of the Coast Guard conducts an accident investigation of an accident involving an aircraft under the jurisdiction of the Commandant, the records and report of the investigation shall be treated in accordance with this section.
(b) Public Disclosure of Certain Accident Investigation Information.—
(1) In general.—
Subject to paragraph (2), the Commandant, upon request, shall publicly disclose unclassified tapes, scientific reports, and other factual information pertinent to an aircraft accident investigation.
(2) Conditions.—
The Commandant shall only disclose information requested pursuant to paragraph (1) if the Commandant determines—
(A) that such tapes, reports, or other information would be included within and releasable with the final accident investigation report; and
(B) that release of such tapes, reports, or other information—
(i) would not undermine the ability of accident or safety investigators to continue to conduct the investigation; and
(ii) would not compromise national security.
(3) Restriction.—
A disclosure under paragraph (1) may not be made by or through officials with responsibility for, or who are conducting, a safety investigation with respect to the accident.
(c) Opinions Regarding Causation of Accident.—
Following an aircraft accident referred to in subsection (a)—
(1) if the evidence surrounding the accident is sufficient for the investigators who conduct the accident investigation to come to an opinion as to the cause or causes of the accident, the final report of the accident investigation shall set forth the opinion of the investigators as to the cause or causes of the accident; and
(2) if the evidence surrounding the accident is not sufficient for the investigators to come to an opinion as to the cause or causes of the accident, the final report of the accident investigation shall include a description of those factors, if any, that, in the opinion of the investigators, substantially contributed to or caused the accident.
(d) Use of Information in Civil or Criminal Proceedings.—
For purposes of any civil or criminal proceeding arising from an aircraft accident referred to in subsection (a), any opinion of the accident investigators as to the cause of, or the factors contributing to, the accident set forth in the accident investigation report may not be considered as evidence in such proceeding, nor may such report be considered an admission of liability by the United States or by any person referred to in such report.
(e) Definitions.—
For purposes of this section—
(1) the term “accident investigation” means any form of investigation by Coast Guard personnel of an aircraft accident referred to in subsection (a), other than a safety investigation; and
(2) the term “safety investigation” means an investigation by Coast Guard personnel of an aircraft accident referred to in subsection (a) that is conducted solely to determine the cause of the accident and to obtain information that may prevent the occurrence of similar accidents.
(Added Pub. L. 112–213, title II, § 214(a), Dec. 20, 2012, 126 Stat. 1553.)
14 U.S.C. § 680 (COAST GUARD)
§ 680. Definitions
In this chapter:
(1) The term “construct” means to build, renovate, or improve military family housing and military unaccompanied housing.
(2) The term “construction” means building, renovating, or improving military family housing and military unaccompanied housing.
(3) The term “military unaccompanied housing” means military housing intended to be occupied by members of the armed forces serving a tour of duty unaccompanied by dependents.
(4) The term “United States” includes the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia.
(Added Pub. L. 104–324, title II, § 208(a), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3909; amended Pub. L. 108–293, title II, § 207(a), Aug. 9, 2004, 118 Stat. 1034; Pub. L. 111–281, title II, § 221(a)(1), Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 2919.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2010—Pub. L. 111–281 added pars. (1) and (2), redesignated former pars. (4) and (5) as (3) and (4), respectively, and struck out former pars. (1) to (3) which read as follows:
“(1) The term ‘construction’ means the construction of military housing units and ancillary supporting facilities or the improvement or rehabilitation of existing units or ancillary supporting facilities.
“(2) The term ‘contract’ includes any contract, lease, or other agreement entered into under the authority of this chapter.
“(3) The term ‘eligible entity’ means any private person, corporation, firm, partnership, or company and any State or local government or housing authority of a State or local government.”
2004—Pars. (3) to (5). Pub. L. 108–293 added par. (3) and redesignated former pars. (3) and (4) as (4) and (5), respectively.
heading: Savings Clause
text: Pub. L. 111–281, title II, § 221(b), Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 2920, provided that: “This section [amending this section and sections 681, 685, 687, and 688 of this title and repealing sections 682 to 684, 686, 687a, and 689 of this title] shall not affect any action commenced prior to the date of enactment of this Act [Oct. 15, 2010].”
14 U.S.C. § 681 (COAST GUARD)
§ 681. General authority
(a) Authority.—
In addition to any other authority providing for the acquisition or construction of military family housing or military unaccompanied housing, the Secretary may acquire or construct the following:
(1) Military family housing on or near Coast Guard installations within the United States and its territories and possessions.
(2) Military unaccompanied housing on or near such Coast Guard installations.
(b) Limitation on Appropriations.—
No appropriation shall be made to acquire or construct military family housing or military unaccompanied housing under this chapter if that acquisition or construction has not been approved by resolutions adopted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.
(Added Pub. L. 104–324, title II, § 208(a), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3909; amended Pub. L. 107–295, title IV, § 402(a), Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2113; Pub. L. 111–281, title II, § 221(a)(2), Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 2919.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2010—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 111–281, § 221(a)(2)(A), in introductory provisions, substituted “acquire or construct the following:” for “exercise any authority or any combination of authorities provided under this chapter in order to provide for the acquisition or construction by private persons, including a small business concern qualified under section 8(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(a)), of the following:”.
Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 111–281, § 221(a)(2)(B), substituted “Military family housing” for “Family housing units”.
Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 111–281, § 221(a)(2)(C), substituted “Military unaccompanied housing” for “Unaccompanied housing units”.
2002—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 107–295 inserted “, including a small business concern qualified under section 8(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(a)),” after “private persons” in introductory provisions.
14 U.S.C. § 682 to 684 (COAST GUARD)
[§§ 682 to 684. Repealed. Pub. L. 111–281, title II, § 221(a)(3), Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 2919]
text: Section 682, added Pub. L. 104–324, title II, § 208(a), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3910; amended Pub. L. 108–293, title II, § 207(b), Aug. 9, 2004, 118 Stat. 1034, related to direct loans and loan guarantees.
text: Section 683, added Pub. L. 104–324, title II, § 208(a), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3910, related to leasing of housing to be constructed.
text: Section 684, added Pub. L. 104–324, title II, § 208(a), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3911; amended Pub. L. 108–293, title II, § 207(c), Aug. 9, 2004, 118 Stat. 1034, related to limited partnerships with eligible entities.