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33 U.S.C. § 1520 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 1520. Pipeline safety and operation
(a) Standards and regulations for Outer Continental Shelf
The Secretary, in cooperation with the Secretary of the Interior, shall establish and enforce such standards and regulations as may be necessary to assure the safe construction and operation of oil or natural gas pipelines on the Outer Continental Shelf.
(b) , (c) Omitted
(Pub. L. 93–627, § 21, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2146; Pub. L. 107–295, title I, § 106(a)(3), Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2086.)
heading: Codification
text: Subsec. (b) directed the Secretary to report to the Congress within 60 days after Jan. 3, 1975, on appropriations and staffing needed to monitor pipelines on Federal lands and the Outer Continental Shelf.
Subsec. (c) directed the Secretary to review all laws and regulations relating to the construction, operation, and maintenance of pipelines on Federal lands and the Outer Continental Shelf and to report to Congress within 6 months after Jan. 3, 1975, on administrative changes needed and recommendations for new legislation.
heading: Amendments
text: 2002—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 107–295 inserted “or natural gas” after “oil”.
33 U.S.C. § 1521 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 1521. Negotiations with Canada and Mexico; report to Congress
The President of the United States is authorized and requested to enter into negotiations with the Governments of Canada and Mexico to determine:
(1) the need for intergovernmental understandings, agreements, or treaties to protect the interests of the people of Canada, Mexico, and the United States and of any party or parties involved with the construction or operation of deepwater ports; and
(2) the desirability of undertaking joint studies and investigations designed to insure protection of the environment and to eliminate any legal and regulatory uncertainty, to assure that the interests of the people of Canada, Mexico, and the United States are adequately met.
The President shall report to the Congress the actions taken, the progress achieved, the areas of disagreement, and the matters about which more information is needed, together with his recommendations for further action.
(Pub. L. 93–627, § 22, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2147.)
33 U.S.C. § 1522 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 1522. Limitations on export provisions of section 185(u) of title 30 unaffected
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to amend, restrict, or otherwise limit the application of section 185(u) of title 30.
(Pub. L. 93–627, § 23, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2147.)
33 U.S.C. § 1523 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 1523. General procedures; issuance and enforcement of orders; scope of authority; evidentiary matters
The Secretary or his delegate shall have the authority to issue and enforce orders during proceedings brought under this chapter. Such authority shall include the authority to issue subpenas, administer oaths, compel the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of books, papers, documents, and other evidence, to take depositions before any designated individual competent to administer oaths, and to examine witnesses.
(Pub. L. 93–627, § 24, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2147.)
33 U.S.C. § 1524 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 1524. Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated for administration of this chapter, not to exceed $2,500,000 per fiscal year for the fiscal years ending June 30, 1975, June 30, 1976, September 30, 1977, September 30, 1978, September 30, 1979, and September 30, 1980.
(Pub. L. 93–627, § 25, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2147; Pub. L. 95–36, June 1, 1977, 91 Stat. 177.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1977—Pub. L. 95–36 authorized appropriations of not to exceed $2,500,000 per fiscal year for fiscal years ending Sept. 30, 1977, Sept. 30, 1978, Sept. 30, 1979, and Sept. 30, 1980.
33 U.S.C. § 1601 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 1601. Definitions
For the purposes of this chapter—
(1) “vessel” means every description of watercraft, including nondisplacement craft and seaplanes, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water; and
(2) “high seas” means all parts of the sea that are not included in the territorial sea or in the internal waters of any nation.
(Pub. L. 95–75, § 2, July 27, 1977, 91 Stat. 308.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in opening par., was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 95–75, July 27, 1977, 91 Stat. 308, known as the “International Navigational Rules Act of 1977”, which enacted this chapter, repealed sections 1051 to 1094 of this title, enacted provisions set out as notes under this section, and repealed provision set out as a note under section 1051 of this title.
heading: Effective Date of International Regulations; Repeal of Former Regulations
text: Pub. L. 95–75, § 10, July 27, 1977, 91 Stat. 311, provided in part that Pub. L. 88–131, enacting sections 1051 to 1094 of this title and a provision set out as a note under section 1051 of this title which sections included the former International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, was repealed effective on the date on which the International Regulations [promulgated pursuant to this chapter] entered into force for the United States [July 15, 1977]. See Proclamation dated Jan. 19, 1977, set out as a note under section 1602 of this title.
heading: References to Former Regulations
text: Pub. L. 95–75, § 10, July 27, 1977, 91 Stat. 311, provided in part that: “The reference in any other law to Public Law 88–131 [enacting sections 1051 to 1094 of this title and enacting a provision set out as a note under section 1051 of this title], or to the regulations set forth in section 4 of that Act [sections 1061 to 1094 of this title], shall be considered a reference, respectively, to this Act [this chapter], or to the International Regulations proclaimed hereunder [set out as a note under section 1602 of this title].”
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 95–75, § 1, July 27, 1977, 91 Stat. 308, provided: “That this Act [enacting this chapter, repealing sections 1051 to 1094 of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under this section, and repealing provisions set out as a note under section 1051 of this title] may be cited as the ‘International Navigational Rules Act of 1977’.”
33 U.S.C. § 1603 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 1603. Vessels subject to International Regulations
Except as provided in section 1604 of this title and subject to the provisions of section 1605 of this title, the International Regulations, as proclaimed under section 1602 of this title, shall be applicable to, and shall be complied with by—
(1) all vessels, public and private, subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, while upon the high seas or in waters connected therewith navigable by seagoing vessels, and
(2) all other vessels when on waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
(Pub. L. 95–75, § 4, July 27, 1977, 91 Stat. 309.)
33 U.S.C. § 1604 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 1604. Vessels not subject to International Regulations
(a) The International Regulations do not apply to vessels while in the waters of the United States shoreward of the navigational demarcation lines dividing the high seas from harbors, rivers, and other inland waters of the United States.
(b) Whenever a vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States is in the territorial waters of a foreign state the International Regulations shall be applicable to, and shall be complied with by, that vessel to the extent that the laws and regulations of the foreign state are not in conflict therewith.
(Pub. L. 95–75, § 5, July 27, 1977, 91 Stat. 309; Pub. L. 96–591, § 6(1), Dec. 24, 1980, 94 Stat. 3434.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1980—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 96–591 substituted provision providing that the International Regulations do not apply to vessels while in the waters of the United States shoreward of the navigational demarcation lines dividing the high seas from harbors, rivers, and other inland waters of the United States for provisions that had made specific reference to harbors, rivers, and other inland waters of the United States, as defined in section 154 of this title, to the Great Lakes of North America and their connecting and tributary waters, as defined in section 241 of this title, and to the Red River of the North and rivers emptying into the Gulf of Mexico and their tributaries, as defined in section 301 of this title.
heading: Effective Date of 1980 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 96–591, § 7, Dec. 24, 1980, 94 Stat. 3435, provided that: “Sections 2, 4, 6(1), and 8(a) [enacting section 2072 and former sections 2001 to 2038 of this title, amending this section, and repealing sections 154 to 159, 171 to 183, 191, 192, 201 to 213, 221, 222, 231, 232, 301 to 303, 311 to 323, 331, 341 to 356, 360, and 360a of this title and sections 526b, 526c, and 526d of former Title 46, Shipping] are effective 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 24, 1980], except that on the Great Lakes, the effective date of sections 2 and 4 [enacting section 2072 and former sections 2001 to 2038 of this title] will be established by the Secretary. [The effective date on the Great Lakes was established as Mar. 1, 1983. See 47 F.R. 15135, Apr. 8, 1982.] Section 5 [enacting section 2073 of this title] is effective on October 1, 1981.”
33 U.S.C. § 1605 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 1605. Navy and Coast Guard vessels of special construction or purpose
(a) Certification for alternative compliance
Any requirement of the International Regulations with respect to the number, position, range, or arc of visibility of lights, with respect to shapes, or with respect to the disposition and characteristics of sound-signaling appliances, shall not be applicable to a vessel of special construction or purpose, whenever the Secretary of the Navy, for any vessel of the Navy, or the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, for any other vessel of the United States, shall certify that the vessel cannot comply fully with that requirement without interfering with the special function of the vessel.
(b) Closest possible compliance by vessels covered by certification for alternative compliance
Whenever a certification is issued under the authority of subsection (a) of this section, the vessel involved shall comply with the requirement as to which the certification is made to the extent that the Secretary issuing the certification shall certify as the closest possible compliance by that vessel.
(c) Publication of certifications in Federal Register
Notice of the certifications issued pursuant to subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall be published in the Federal Register.
(d) Issuance of certification for a class of vessels
A certification authorized by this section may be issued for a class of vessels.
(Pub. L. 95–75, § 6, July 27, 1977, 91 Stat. 309; Pub. L. 96–591, § 6(2), Dec. 24, 1980, 94 Stat. 3434.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1980—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 96–591 added subsec. (d).
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 468(b), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6.
33 U.S.C. § 1606 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 1606. Special rules for ships of war, vessels proceeding under convoy, and fishing vessels engaged in fishing as a fleet
(a) The Secretary of the Navy is authorized to promulgate special rules with respect to additional station or signal lights or whistle signals for ships of war or vessels proceeding under convoy, and the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating is authorized to promulgate special rules with respect to additional station or signal lights for fishing vessels engaged in fishing as a fleet.
(b) The additional station or signal lights or whistle signals contained in the special rules authorized under subsection (a) of this section shall be, as far as possible, such that they cannot be mistaken for any light or signal authorized by the International Regulations. Notice of such special rules shall be published in the Federal Register and, after the effective date specified in such notice, they shall have effect as if they were a part of the International Regulations.
(Pub. L. 95–75, § 7, July 27, 1977, 91 Stat. 310.)
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 468(b), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6.
33 U.S.C. § 1607 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 1607. Implementation by rules and regulations; authority to promulgate
The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating is authorized to promulgate such reasonable rules and regulations as are necessary to implement the provisions of this chapter and the International Regulations proclaimed hereunder.
(Pub. L. 95–75, § 8, July 27, 1977, 91 Stat. 310.)
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 468(b), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6.
33 U.S.C. § 1608 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 1608. Civil penalties
(a) Liability of vessel operator for violations
Whoever operates a vessel, subject to the provisions of this chapter, in violation of this chapter or of any regulation promulgated pursuant to section 1607 of this title, shall be liable to a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 for each such violation.
(b) Liability of vessel for violations; seizure of vessel
Every vessel subject to the provisions of this chapter, other than a public vessel being used for noncommercial purposes, which is operated in violation of this chapter or of any regulation promulgated pursuant to section 1607 of this title, shall be liable to a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 for each such violation, for which penalty the vessel may be seized and proceeded against in the district court of the United States of any district within which such vessel may be found.
(c) Assessment of penalties; notice; opportunity for hearing; remission, mitigation, and compromise of penalty; action for collection
The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may assess any civil penalty authorized by this section. No such penalty may be assessed until the person charged, or the owner of the vessel charged, as appropriate, shall have been given notice of the violation involved and an opportunity for a hearing. For good cause shown, the Secretary may remit, mitigate, or compromise any penalty assessed. Upon the failure of the person charged, or the owner of the vessel charged, to pay an assessed penalty, as it may have been mitigated or compromised, the Secretary may request the Attorney General to commence an action in the appropriate district court of the United States for collection of the penalty as assessed, without regard to the amount involved, together with such other relief as may be appropriate.
(Pub. L. 95–75, § 9, July 27, 1977, 91 Stat. 310; Pub. L. 96–591, § 6(3), (4), Dec. 24, 1980, 94 Stat. 3435.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1980—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 96–591, § 6(3), substituted “$5,000” for “$500”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 96–591, § 6(4), substituted “not more than $5,000” for “$500”.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 468(b), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6.
33 U.S.C. § 1701 to 1709 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§§ 1701 to 1709. Repealed. Pub. L. 102–567, title II, § 204, Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4282
text: Section 1701, Pub. L. 95–273, § 2, May 8, 1978, 92 Stat. 228; Pub. L. 99–272, title VI, § 6071, Apr. 7, 1986, 100 Stat. 133, provided findings and purposes for chapter.
text: Section 1702, Pub. L. 95–273, § 3, May 8, 1978, 92 Stat. 228; Pub. L. 99–272, title VI, § 6072(1), Apr. 7, 1986, 100 Stat. 133; Pub. L. 100–636, § 1(1)–(4), Nov. 8, 1988, 102 Stat. 3324, provided definitions for chapter.
text: Section 1702a, Pub. L. 95–273, § 3A, as added Pub. L. 99–272, title VI, § 6072(2), Apr. 7, 1986, 100 Stat. 133; amended Pub. L. 100–636, § 1(5)–(7), Nov. 8, 1988, 102 Stat. 3324, provided for a National Ocean Pollution Program Office and a National Ocean Pollution Policy Board.
text: Section 1703, Pub. L. 95–273, § 4, May 8, 1978, 92 Stat. 229; Pub. L. 96–255, § 2, May 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 420; Pub. L. 97–375, title II, § 202(c), Dec. 21, 1982, 96 Stat. 1822; Pub. L. 99–272, title VI, § 6073, Apr. 7, 1986, 100 Stat. 134; Pub. L. 100–636, § 1(5), Nov. 8, 1988, 102 Stat. 3324, provided for a comprehensive Federal Plan relating to ocean pollution.
text: Section 1704, Pub. L. 95–273, § 5, May 8, 1978, 92 Stat. 230; Pub. L. 100–636, § 1(5), Nov. 8, 1988, 102 Stat. 3324, provided for a comprehensive ocean pollution program in NOAA.
text: Section 1705, Pub. L. 95–273, § 6, May 8, 1978, 92 Stat. 231; Pub. L. 100–636, § 1(5), Nov. 8, 1988, 102 Stat. 3324, provided for Federal financial assistance for programs under this chapter.
text: Section 1706, Pub. L. 95–273, § 7, May 8, 1978, 92 Stat. 232; Pub. L. 100–636, § 1(5), Nov. 8, 1988, 102 Stat. 3324, provided for interagency cooperation in carrying out this chapter.
text: Section 1707, Pub. L. 95–273, § 8, May 8, 1978, 92 Stat. 232; Pub. L. 99–272, title VI, § 6074, Apr. 7, 1986, 100 Stat. 135; Pub. L. 100–636, § 1(5), Nov. 8, 1988, 102 Stat. 3324, provided for dissemination of information on ocean and Great Lakes pollution research activities.
text: Section 1708, Pub. L. 95–273, § 9, May 8, 1978, 92 Stat. 232, related to effect of this chapter on other laws.
text: Section 1709, Pub. L. 95–273, § 10, May 8, 1978, 92 Stat. 232; Pub. L. 96–17, June 4, 1979, 93 Stat. 34; Pub. L. 96–255, § 1, May 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 420; Pub. L. 99–272, title VI, § 6075, Apr. 7, 1986, 100 Stat. 135; Pub. L. 100–636, § 1(8), Nov. 8, 1988, 102 Stat. 3324, authorized appropriations to carry out this chapter.
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 95–273, § 1, May 8, 1978, 92 Stat. 228, as amended by Pub. L. 96–255, § 3, May 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 420, which provided that this chapter could be cited as the “National Ocean Pollution Planning Act of 1978”, was repealed by Pub. L. 102–567, title II, § 204, Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4282.
33 U.S.C. § 1801, 1802 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§§ 1801, 1802. Repealed. Pub. L. 99–662, title XIV, § 1405(b), Nov. 17, 1986, 100 Stat. 4271
text: Section 1801, Pub. L. 95–502, title II, § 203, Oct. 21, 1978, 92 Stat. 1697, established Inland Waterways Trust Fund. See section 9506 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.
text: Section 1802, Pub. L. 95–502, title II, § 204, Oct. 21, 1978, 92 Stat. 1698, made Inland Waterways Trust Fund available for expenditures for navigation construction and rehabilitation projects on inland waterways. See section 9506 of Title 26.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Jan. 1, 1987, see section 1405(d)(1) of Pub. L. 99–662, set out as an Effective Date note under section 9506 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.
33 U.S.C. § 1902a (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 1902a. Discharge of agricultural cargo residue
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the discharge from a vessel of any agricultural cargo residue material in the form of hold washings shall be governed exclusively by the provisions of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (33 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.) that implement Annex V to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships.
(Pub. L. 107–295, title II, § 204, Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2094.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 96–478, Oct. 21, 1980, 94 Stat. 2297, as amended, which is classified principally to this chapter (§ 1901 et seq.). For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1901 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Maritime Policy Improvement Act of 2002 and as part of the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002, and not as part of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships which comprises this chapter.
33 U.S.C. § 1906 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 1906. Incidents involving ships
(a) Requirement to report incident
The master, person in charge, owner, charterer, manager, or operator of a ship involved in an incident shall report the incident in the manner prescribed by Article 8 of the Convention in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary for that purpose.
(b) Requirement to report discharge, probable discharge, or presence of oil
The master or person in charge of—
(1) a ship of United States registry or nationality, or operated under the authority of the United States, wherever located;
(2) another ship while in the navigable waters of the United States; or
(3) a sea port or oil handling facility subject to the jurisdiction of the United States,
shall report a discharge, probable discharge, or presence of oil in the manner prescribed by Article 4 of the International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Cooperation, 1990 (adopted at London, November 30, 1990), in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary for that purpose.
(Pub. L. 96–478, § 7, Oct. 21, 1980, 94 Stat. 2300; Pub. L. 102–241, § 39, Dec. 19, 1991, 105 Stat. 2225.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1991—Pub. L. 102–241 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows:
“(a) As soon as he has knowledge of an incident, the master or other person in charge of a ship shall report it to the Secretary in the manner prescribed by Article 8 of the Convention.
“(b) Upon receipt of the report of an incident involving a ship, other than one of United States registry or nationality or one operated under the authority of the United States, the Secretary shall take the action required by Article 8 of the Convention.”