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46 U.S.C. § 51313 (SHIPPING)
§ 51313. Advisory Board
(a) In General.—
An Advisory Board to the United States Merchant Marine Academy shall be established to visit the Academy at least once during each academic year, for the purpose of examining the course of instruction and management of the Academy and advising the Maritime Administrator and the Superintendent of the Academy.
(b) Appointment and Terms.—
The Board shall be composed of not more than 7 individuals appointed by the Secretary of Transportation. The individuals must be distinguished in education and other fields related to the Academy. Members of the Board shall be appointed for terms of not more than 3 years and may be reappointed. The Secretary shall designate one of the members as chairman.
(c) Travel Expenses.—
When serving away from home or regular place of business, a member of the Board shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by section 5703 of title 5.
(d) Relationship to Other Law.—
The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 App. U.S.C.) does not apply to the Board.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(b), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1576.)
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51313
46 App.:1295b(i).
June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title XIII, § 1303(i), as added Pub. L. 96–453, § 2, Oct. 15, 1980, 94 Stat. 2002; Pub. L. 97–31, § 12(144)(C), Aug. 6, 1981, 95 Stat. 166.
heading: References in Text
text: The Federal Advisory Committee Act, referred to in subsec. (d), is Pub. L. 92–463, Oct. 6, 1972, 86 Stat. 770, which is set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
46 U.S.C. § 51314 (SHIPPING)
§ 51314. Limitation on charges and fees for attendance
(a) Prohibition.—
Except as provided in subsection (b), no charge or fee for tuition, room, or board for attendance at the United States Merchant Marine Academy may be imposed unless the charge or fee is specifically authorized by a law enacted after October 5, 1994.
(b) Exception.—
The prohibition specified in subsection (a) does not apply with respect to any item or service provided to cadets for which a charge or fee is imposed as of October 5, 1994, or for calculators, computers, personal and academic supplies, midshipman services such as barber, tailor, or laundry services, and Coast Guard license fees. The Secretary of Transportation shall notify Congress of any change made by the Academy in the amount of a charge or fee authorized under this subsection. Such fees shall be credited to the Maritime Administration’s Operations and Training appropriation, to remain available until expended, for those expenses directly related to the purposes of the fees. Fees collected in excess of actual expenses may be refunded to the Midshipmen through a mechanism approved by the Secretary. The Academy shall maintain a separate and detailed accounting of fee revenue and all associated expenses.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(b), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1576; Pub. L. 111–84, div. C, title XXXV, § 3510, Oct. 28, 2009, 123 Stat. 2722; Pub. L. 111–117, div. A, title I, § 176, Dec. 16, 2009, 123 Stat. 3068.)
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51314
46 App.:1295b(j).
June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title XIII, § 1303(j), as added Pub. L. 108–375, Oct. 28, 2004, div. A, title V, § 545(e), 118 Stat. 1909.
heading: Amendments
text: 2009—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 111–117 inserted at end “Such fees shall be credited to the Maritime Administration’s Operations and Training appropriation, to remain available until expended, for those expenses directly related to the purposes of the fees. Fees collected in excess of actual expenses may be refunded to the Midshipmen through a mechanism approved by the Secretary. The Academy shall maintain a separate and detailed accounting of fee revenue and all associated expenses.”
Pub. L. 111–84 substituted “1994, or for calculators, computers, personal and academic supplies, midshipman services such as barber, tailor, or laundry services, and Coast Guard license fees.” for “1994.”
46 U.S.C. § 51315 (SHIPPING)
§ 51315. Gifts to the Merchant Marine Academy
(a) In General.—
The Maritime Administrator may accept and use conditional or unconditional gifts of money or property for the benefit of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, including acceptance and use for non-appropriated fund instrumentalities of the Merchant Marine Academy. The Maritime Administrator may accept a gift of services in carrying out the Administrator’s duties and powers. Property accepted under this section and proceeds from that property must be used, as nearly as possible, in accordance with the terms of the gift.
(b) Establishment of Academy Gift Fund.—
There is established in the Treasury a fund, to be known as the “Academy Gift Fund”. Disbursements from the Fund shall be made on order of the Maritime Administrator. Unless otherwise specified by the terms of the gift, the Maritime Administrator may use monies in the Fund for appropriated or non-appropriated purposes at the Academy. The Fund consists of—
(1) gifts of money;
(2) income from donated property accepted under this section;
(3) proceeds from the sale of donated property; and
(4) income from securities under subsection (c) of this section.
(c) Investment of Fund Balances.—
On request of the Maritime Administrator, the Secretary of the Treasury may invest and reinvest amounts in the Fund in securities of, or in securities the principal and interest of which is guaranteed by, the United States Government.
(d) Disbursement Authority.—
There are hereby authorized to be disbursed from the Fund such sums as may be on deposit, to remain available until expended.
(e) Deductibility of Gifts.—
Gifts accepted under this section are a gift to or for the use of the Government under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
(Added Pub. L. 110–417, div. C, title XXXV, § 3506(g)(1), Oct. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 4764.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, referred to in subsec. (e), is classified generally to Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.
46 U.S.C. § 51316 (SHIPPING)
§ 51316. Temporary appointments to the Academy
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Maritime Administrator may appoint any present employee of the United States Merchant Marine Academy non-appropriated fund instrumentality to a position on the General Schedule of comparable pay. Eligible personnel shall be engaged in work permissibly funded by annual appropriations, and such appointments to the Civil Service shall be without regard to competition, for a term not to exceed 2 years.
(Added Pub. L. 110–417, div. C, title XXXV, § 3506(h)(1), Oct. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 4765.)
heading: References in Text
text: The General Schedule, referred to in text, is set out under section 5332 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
46 U.S.C. § 51317 (SHIPPING)
§ 51317. Adjunct professors
(a) In General.—
The Maritime Administrator may establish a program for the purpose of contracting with individuals as personal services contractors to provide services as adjunct professors at the Academy, if the Maritime Administrator determines that there is a need for adjunct professors and the need is not of permanent duration.
(b) Contract Requirements.—
Each contract under the program—
(1) must be approved by the Maritime Administrator; and 1
(2) shall be for a duration, including options, of not to exceed one year unless the Maritime Administrator finds that exceptional circumstances justify an extension of up to one additional year.2
(3) shall be subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) Limitation on Number of Contractors.—
In awarding contacts 3 under this section, the Maritime Administrator shall ensure that not more than 25 individuals actively provide services in any one academic trimester, or equivalent, as contractors under subsection (a).
(d) Reporting Requirements.—
When the authority granted by subsection (a) is used to hire an adjunct professor at the Academy in fiscal year 2010 or fiscal year 2011, the Administrator shall notify the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate, and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, including the need for and the term of employment for the adjunct professor.
(Added Pub. L. 111–84, div. C, title XXXV, § 3503(a), Oct. 28, 2009, 123 Stat. 2719.)
46 U.S.C. § 51501 (SHIPPING)
§ 51501. General support program
(a) Assistance to State Maritime Academies.—
The Secretary of Transportation shall cooperate with and assist State maritime academies in providing instruction to individuals to prepare them for service in the merchant marine of the United States.
(b) Course Development.—
The Secretary shall provide to each State maritime academy guidance and assistance in developing courses on the operation and maintenance of new vessels, on equipment, and on innovations being introduced to the merchant marine of the United States.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(b), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1577.)
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51501(a)
46 App.:1295c(a).
June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title XIII, § 1304(a), (d)(2), as added Pub. L. 96–453, § 2, Oct. 15, 1980, 94 Stat. 2003, 2004.
51501(b)
46 App.:1295c(d)(2).
46 U.S.C. § 51502 (SHIPPING)
§ 51502. Detailing of personnel
At the request of the Governor of a State, the President may detail, without reimbursement, personnel of the Navy, the Coast Guard, and the Maritime Service to a State maritime academy to serve as a superintendent, professor, lecturer, or instructor at the academy.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(b), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1577.)
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51502
46 App.:1295c(e).
June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title XIII, § 1304(e), as added Pub. L. 96–453, § 2, Oct. 15, 1980, 94 Stat. 2004.
The reference to territories is omitted as unnecessary because of the definition of “State” in chapter 1 of the revised title.
46 U.S.C. § 51503 (SHIPPING)
§ 51503. Regional maritime academies
The Governors of the States cooperating to sponsor a regional maritime academy shall designate in writing one of those States to conduct the affairs of that academy. A regional maritime academy is eligible for assistance from the United States Government on the same basis as a State maritime academy sponsored by a single State.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(b), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1577.)
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51503
46 App.:1295c(b).
June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title XIII, § 1304(b), as added Pub. L. 96–453, § 2, Oct. 15, 1980, 94 Stat. 2003.
The reference to territories is omitted as unnecessary because of the definition of “State” in chapter 1 of the revised title.
46 U.S.C. § 51505 (SHIPPING)
§ 51505. Annual payments for maintenance and support
(a) Payment Agreements.—
The Secretary of Transportation may make an agreement (effective for not more than 4 years) with the following academies to provide annual payments to those academies for their maintenance and support:
(1) One State maritime academy in each State that satisfies section 51506(a) of this title.
(2) Each regional maritime academy that satisfies section 51506(a) of this title.
(b) Payments.—
(1) In general.—
Subject to paragraph (2), an annual payment to an academy under subsection (a) shall be at least equal to the amount given to the academy for its maintenance and support by the State in which it is located, or, for a regional maritime academy, by all States cooperating to sponsor the academy.
(2) Maximum.—
The amount under paragraph (1) may not be more than $25,000. However, if the academy satisfies section 51506(b) of this title, the amount shall be—
(A) $100,000 for a State maritime academy; and
(B) $300,000 for fiscal year 2006, $400,000 for fiscal year 2007, and $500,000 for fiscal year 2008 and each fiscal year thereafter for a regional maritime academy.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(b), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1578; Pub. L. 109–163, div. C, title XXXV, § 3502(a), Jan. 6, 2006, 119 Stat. 3547; Pub. L. 110–181, div. C, title XXXV, § 3523(a)(3), (b), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 599, 600.)
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51505
46 App.:1295c(d)(1).
June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title XIII, § 1304(d)(1), as added Pub. L. 96–453, § 2, Oct. 15, 1980, 94 Stat. 2004; Pub. L. 101–115, § 5, Oct. 13, 1989, 103 Stat. 693.
In subsection (b)(1), the reference to territories is omitted as unnecessary because of the definition of “State” in chapter 1 of the revised title.
heading: Amendments
text: 2008—Pub. L. 110–181, § 3523(b), repealed Pub. L. 109–163, § 3502(a). See 2006 Amendment note below.
Subsec. (b)(2)(B). Pub. L. 110–181, § 3523(a)(3), incorporated the substance of the amendment by Pub. L. 109–163, § 3502(a), into this section by substituting “$300,000 for fiscal year 2006, $400,000 for fiscal year 2007, and $500,000 for fiscal year 2008 and each fiscal year thereafter” for “$200,000”. See 2006 Amendment note below and section 18(a) of Pub. L. 109–304, set out as a Legislative Purpose and Construction note preceding section 101 of this title.
2006—Pub. L. 109–163, § 3502(a), which directed the amendment of section 1295c(d)(1) of the former Appendix to this title from which this section was derived, was repealed by Pub. L. 110–181, § 3523(b). See 2008 Amendment note for subsec. (b)(2)(B) and Historical and Revision notes above.
46 U.S.C. § 51506 (SHIPPING)
§ 51506. Conditions to receiving payments and use of vessels
(a) General Conditions.—
As conditions of receiving an annual payment or the use of a vessel under this chapter, a State maritime academy must—
(1) provide courses of instruction on navigation, marine engineering (including steam and diesel propulsion), the operation and maintenance of new vessels and equipment, and innovations being introduced to the merchant marine of the United States;
(2) agree in writing to conform to the standards for courses, training facilities, admissions, and instruction that the Secretary of Transportation may establish after consultation with the superintendents of State maritime academies; and
(3) agree in writing to require, as a condition for graduation, that each individual who is a citizen of the United States and who is attending the academy in a merchant marine officer preparation program pass the examination required for the issuance of a license under section 7101 of this title.
(b) Additional Condition to Payments of More Than $25,000.—
As a condition of receiving an annual payment of more than $25,000 under section 51505 of this title, a State maritime academy also must agree to admit each year a number of citizens of the United States who meet its admission requirements and reside in a State not supporting that academy. The Secretary shall determine the number of individuals to be admitted by each academy under this subsection. The number may not be more than one-third of the total number of individuals attending the academy at any time.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(b), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1579.)
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51506
46 App.:1295c(f).
June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title XIII, § 1304(f), as added Pub. L. 96–453, § 2, Oct. 15, 1980, 94 Stat. 2004; Pub. L. 101–115, § 3(a), Oct. 13, 1989, 103 Stat. 692.
In subsection (a)(3), the words “administered by the Coast Guard” are omitted as unnecessary.
46 U.S.C. § 51507 (SHIPPING)
§ 51507. Places of training
The Secretary of Transportation may provide for the training of students attending a State maritime academy—
(1) on vessels owned or subsidized by the United States Government;
(2) on other documented vessels, with the permission of the owner; and
(3) in shipyards or plants and with industrial or educational organizations.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(b), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1579.)
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51507
46 App.:1295c(c) (3)(A).
June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title XIII, § 1304(c)(3)(A), as added Pub. L. 96–453, § 2, Oct. 15, 1980, 94 Stat. 2003.
In paragraph (2), the words “with the permission of the owner” are substituted for “if the owner . . . cooperates in such use” for clarity.
46 U.S.C. § 51508 (SHIPPING)
§ 51508. Allowances for students
Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Transportation, a student at a State maritime academy shall receive from the Secretary allowances for transportation (including reimbursement of traveling expenses) when traveling under orders to receive training under section 51507 of this title.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(b), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1579.)
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51508
46 App.:1295c(c) (3)(B).
June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title XIII, § 1304(c)(3)(B), as added Pub. L. 96–453, § 2, Oct. 15, 1980, 94 Stat. 2004.
46 U.S.C. § 51510 (SHIPPING)
§ 51510. Deferment of service obligation under student incentive payment agreements
The Secretary of Transportation may defer the service commitment of an individual under section 51509(d)(5) of this title (as specified in the agreement under section 51509) for not more than 2 years if the individual is engaged in a graduate course of study approved by the Secretary. However, deferment of service as a commissioned officer on active duty must be approved by the Secretary of the affected military department (or the Secretary of Commerce, for service with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration).
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(b), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1581.)
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51510
46 App.:1295c(g)(7).
June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title XIII, § 1304(g)(7), as added Pub. L. 96–453, § 2, Oct. 15, 1980, 94 Stat. 2006; Pub. L. 97–31, § 12(145)(B), Aug. 6, 1981, 95 Stat. 166; Pub. L. 108–136, title XXXV, § 3515(d)(7), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1795.
The words “affected military department” are substituted for “military department . . . which has jurisdiction over such service” for clarity and to eliminate unnecessary words.
46 U.S.C. § 51511 (SHIPPING)
§ 51511. Midshipman status in the Navy Reserve
A citizen of the United States attending a State maritime academy may be appointed by the Secretary of the Navy as a midshipman in the Navy Reserve (including the Merchant Marine Reserve, Navy Reserve).
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(b), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1582; Pub. L. 109–163, div. A, title V, § 515(g)(2), Jan. 6, 2006, 119 Stat. 3236; Pub. L. 110–181, div. C, title XXXV, § 3523(a)(1), (b), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 598, 600.)
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51511
46 App.:1295c(h).
June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title XIII, § 1304(h), as added Pub. L. 96–453, § 2, Oct. 15, 1980, 94 Stat. 2006.
heading: Amendments
text: 2008—Pub. L. 110–181, § 3523(b), repealed Pub. L. 109–163, § 515(g)(2). See 2006 Amendment note below.
Pub. L. 110–181, § 3523(a)(1), incorporated the substance of the amendment by Pub. L. 109–163, § 515(g)(2), into this section by substituting “Navy Reserve” for “Naval Reserve” wherever appearing in section catchline and text. See 2006 Amendment note below and section 18(a) of Pub. L. 109–304, set out as a Legislative Purpose and Construction note preceding section 101 of this title.
2006—Pub. L. 109–163, § 515(g)(2), which directed the amendment of section 1295c of the former Appendix to this title from which this section was derived, was repealed by Pub. L. 110–181, § 3523(b). See 2008 Amendment notes and Historical and Revision notes above.
46 U.S.C. § 51702 (SHIPPING)
§ 51702. Civilian nautical schools
(a) Definition.—
In this section, the term “civilian nautical school” means a school operated in the United States (except the United States Merchant Marine Academy, a State maritime academy, or another school operated by the United States Government) that offers instruction to individuals quartered on a vessel primarily to train them for service in the merchant marine.
(b) Inspection.—
Each civilian nautical school is subject to inspection by the Secretary of Transportation.
(c) Rating and Certification.—
The Secretary may, under regulations the Secretary may prescribe, provide for the rating and certification of civilian nautical schools as to the adequacy of their course of instruction, the competence of their instructors, and the suitability of the equipment used in their course of instruction.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(b), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1582.)
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51702
46 App.:1295f.
June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title XIII, § 1307, as added Pub. L. 96–453, § 2, Oct. 15, 1980, 94 Stat. 2007; Pub. L. 98–89, § 4(b), Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 603.
The text of 46 App. U.S.C. 1295f(d) is omitted because it apparently was intended to apply to former 46 App. U.S.C. 1295f(c), which was repealed in 1983.
46 U.S.C. § 51703 (SHIPPING)
§ 51703. Additional training
(a) General Authority.—
The Secretary of Transportation may provide additional training on maritime subjects to supplement other training opportunities and make the training available to the personnel of the merchant marine of the United States and individuals preparing for a career in the merchant marine of the United States.
(b) Equipment, Supplies, and Contracts.—
The Secretary may—
(1) prepare or buy equipment or supplies required for the additional training; and
(2) without regard to section 6101(b) to (d) of title 41, make contracts for services the Secretary considers necessary to prepare the equipment and supplies and to supervise and administer the additional training.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(b), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1583; Pub. L. 111–350, § 5(n), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3853.)
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51703
46 App.:1295d(a), (b).
June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title XIII, § 1305(a), (b), as added Pub. L. 96–453, § 2, Oct. 15, 1980, 94 Stat. 2006.
In subsection (a), before paragraph (1), the words “as the Secretary deems necessary” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the words “with any person, partnership, firm, association, or corporation” and “the performance of” are omitted as unnecessary.
heading: Amendments
text: 2011—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 111–350 substituted “section 6101(b) to (d) of title 41” for “section 3709 of the Revised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5)”.