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42 U.S.C. § 16935g (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16935g. Technical assistance
The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security, may provide technical assistance to foreign authorities in order to enable such authorities to participate more effectively in the notification program system established under this part.
(Pub. L. 114–119, § 10, Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 25.)
heading: References in Text
text: This part, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 114–119, Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 15, known as the International Megan’s Law to Prevent Child Exploitation and Other Sexual Crimes Through Advanced Notification of Traveling Sex Offenders, which is classified principally to this part. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 2016 Amendment note set out under section 16901 of this title and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 16935h (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16935h. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part $6,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 and 2018.
(Pub. L. 114–119, § 11, Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 25.)
heading: References in Text
text: This part, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 114–119, Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 15, known as the International Megan’s Law to Prevent Child Exploitation and Other Sexual Crimes Through Advanced Notification of Traveling Sex Offenders, which is classified principally to this part. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 2016 Amendment note set out under section 16901 of this title and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 16935i (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16935i. Rule of construction
Nothing in this part shall be construed to limit international information sharing or law enforcement cooperation relating to any person pursuant to any authority of the Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security, or any other department or agency.
(Pub. L. 114–119, § 12, Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 25.)
heading: References in Text
text: This part, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 114–119, Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 15, known as the International Megan’s Law to Prevent Child Exploitation and Other Sexual Crimes Through Advanced Notification of Traveling Sex Offenders, which is classified principally to this part. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 2016 Amendment note set out under section 16901 of this title and Tables.
(PUBLIC PRINTING AND DOCUMENTS)
[§§ 1337, 1338. Repealed. Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, § 1000(a)(9) [title IV, § 4732(b)(25)], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1536, 1501A–585]
text: Section 1337, Pub. L. 90–620, Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1271, related to publications authorized to be printed by the Commissioner of Patents.
text: Section 1338, Pub. L. 90–620, Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1272, related to limitations and conditions concerning printing and lithographing by the Patent Office.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective 4 months after Nov. 29, 1999, see section 1000(a)(9) [title IV, § 4731] of Pub. L. 106–113, set out as an Effective Date of 1999 Amendment note under section 1 of Title 35, Patents.
44 U.S.C. § 2206 (PUBLIC PRINTING AND DOCUMENTS)
§ 2206. Regulations
The Archivist shall promulgate in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. Such regulations shall include—
(1) provisions for advance public notice and description of any Presidential records scheduled for disposal pursuant to section 2203(f)(3); 1
(2) provisions for providing notice to the former President when materials to which access would otherwise be restricted pursuant to section 2204(a) are to be made available in accordance with section 2205(2);
(3) provisions for notice by the Archivist to the former President when the disclosure of particular documents may adversely affect any rights and privileges which the former President may have; and
(4) provisions for establishing procedures for consultation between the Archivist and appropriate Federal agencies regarding materials which may be subject to section 552(b)(7) of title 5, United States Code.
(Added Pub. L. 95–591, § 2(a), Nov. 4, 1978, 92 Stat. 2527.)
heading: References in Text
text: Section 2203(f)(3), referred to in par. (1), was redesignated section 2203(g)(3) of this title by Pub. L. 113–187, § 2(c)(3), Nov. 26, 2014, 128 Stat. 2006, and subsequently redesignated section 2203(g)(4) of this title by Pub. L. 114–136, § 3(1), Mar. 18, 2016, 130 Stat. 305.
44 U.S.C. § 3304...3307 (PUBLIC PRINTING AND DOCUMENTS)
[§§ 3304 to 3307. Repealed. Pub. L. 91–287, § 2(c), June 23, 1970, 84 Stat. 321]
text: Section 3304, Pub. L. 90–620, Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1300, related to submission of lists and schedules of records lacking preservation value by the Administrator of General Services to Congress. See section 3303a of this title.
text: Section 3305, Pub. L. 90–620, Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1300, related to examination of lists and schedules by joint congressional committees and report to Congress. See section 3303a of this title.
text: Section 3306, Pub. L. 90–620, Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1300, related to disposal of records by head of Government agency upon notification by Administrator of action by joint congressional committee. See section 3303a of this title.
text: Section 3307, Pub. L. 90–620, Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1301, related to disposal of records upon failure of joint congressional committees to act. See section 3303a of this title.
44 U.S.C. § 3315...3324 (PUBLIC PRINTING AND DOCUMENTS)
[§§ 3315 to 3324. Repealed. Pub. L. 113–187, § 7(a), Nov. 26, 2014, 128 Stat. 2011]
text: Section 3315, added Pub. L. 93–526, title II, § 202, Dec. 19, 1974, 88 Stat. 1698, related to definitions of certain terms used in sections 3315 to 3324.
text: Section 3316, added Pub. L. 93–526, title II, § 202, Dec. 19, 1974, 88 Stat. 1699, related to the establishment of the National Study Commission on Records and Documents of Federal Officials.
text: Section 3317, added Pub. L. 93–526, title II, § 202, Dec. 19, 1974, 88 Stat. 1699, related to the duties of the Commission.
text: Section 3318, added Pub. L. 93–526, title II, § 202, Dec. 19, 1974, 88 Stat. 1699; amended Pub. L. 94–261, § 1(a), Apr. 11, 1976, 90 Stat. 326, related to membership of the Commission.
text: Section 3319, added Pub. L. 93–526, title II, § 202, Dec. 19, 1974, 88 Stat. 1701, related to director, staff, experts, and consultants.
text: Section 3320, added Pub. L. 93–526, title II, § 202, Dec. 19, 1974, 88 Stat. 1701, related to the powers of the Commission.
text: Section 3321, added Pub. L. 93–526, title II, § 202, Dec. 19, 1974, 88 Stat. 1701, related to support services provided to the Commission by the Administrator of General Services and the Archivist of the United States.
text: Section 3322, added Pub. L. 93–526, title II, § 202, Dec. 19, 1974, 88 Stat. 1701; amended Pub. L. 94–261, § 1(b), Apr. 11, 1976, 90 Stat. 326, related to the report of the Commission.
text: Section 3323, added Pub. L. 93–526, title II, § 202, Dec. 19, 1974, 88 Stat. 1701, related to termination of the Commission.
text: Section 3324, added Pub. L. 93–526, title II, § 202, Dec. 19, 1974, 88 Stat. 1701, related to authorization of appropriations.
46 U.S.C. § 103 (SHIPPING)
§ 103. Boundary Line
In this title, the term “Boundary Line” means a line established under section 2(b) of the Act of February 19, 1895 (33 U.S.C. 151(b)).
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 4, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1486; Pub. L. 114–120, title III, § 306(a)(1), Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 54.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
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103
46:2101(3).
heading: Amendments
text: 2016—Pub. L. 114–120 substituted “(33 U.S.C. 151(b)).” for “(33 U.S.C. 151).”
46 U.S.C. § 307 (SHIPPING)
§ 307. Expenditures
(a) In General.—
The Federal Maritime Commission may make such expenditures as are necessary in the performance of its functions from funds appropriated or otherwise made available to it, which appropriations are authorized.
(b) Prohibition.—
Notwithstanding subsection (a), the Federal Maritime Commission may not expend any funds appropriated or otherwise made available to it to a non-Federal entity to issue an award, prize, commendation, or other honor that is not related to the purposes set forth in section 40101.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 4, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1490; Pub. L. 114–120, title IV, § 403, Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 67.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
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307
46 App.:1111(d) (related to Commission).
June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title II, § 201(d) (related to Commission), 49 Stat. 1986; Pub. L. 97–31, § 12(58)(B), Aug. 6, 1981, 95 Stat. 158.
The words “by this chapter”, “after June 29, 1936”, and “further” are omitted as unnecessary.
heading: Amendments
text: 2016—Pub. L. 114–120 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, and added subsec. (b).
46 U.S.C. § 308 (SHIPPING)
§ 308. Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Federal Maritime Commission $24,700,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 and 2017 for the activities of the Commission authorized under this chapter and subtitle IV.
(Added Pub. L. 114–120, title IV, § 401(a), Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 67.)
46 U.S.C. § 2118 (SHIPPING)
§ 2118. Establishment of equipment standards
(a) In establishing standards for approved equipment required on vessels subject to part B of this subtitle, the Secretary shall establish standards that are—
(1) based on performance using the best available technology that is economically achievable; and
(2) operationally practical.
(b) Using the standards established under subsection (a), the Secretary may also certify lifesaving equipment that is not required to be carried on vessels subject to part B of this subtitle to ensure that such equipment is suitable for its intended purpose.
(c) At least once every 10 years the Secretary shall review and revise the standards established under subsection (a) to ensure that the standards meet the requirements of this section.
(Added Pub. L. 111–281, title VI, § 608(a), Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 2968; amended Pub. L. 114–120, title III, § 306(a)(2), Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 54.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2016—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 114–120, § 306(a)(2)(A), substituted “subtitle,” for “title,”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 114–120, § 306(a)(2)(B), substituted “subtitle” for “title”.
(SHIPPING)
[§§ 3901, 3902. Repealed. Pub. L. 107–171, title X, § 10418(a)(20), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 508]
text: Section 3901, Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 528, related to regulations for accommodations for export animals.
text: Section 3902, Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 528, related to penalties.
46 U.S.C. § 4505 (SHIPPING)
§ 4505. Termination of unsafe operations
An official authorized to enforce this chapter—
(1) may direct the individual in charge of a vessel to which this chapter applies to immediately take reasonable steps necessary for the safety of individuals on board the vessel if the official observes the vessel being operated in an unsafe condition that the official believes creates an especially hazardous condition, including ordering the individual in charge to return the vessel to a mooring and to remain there until the situation creating the hazard is corrected or ended; and
(2) may order the individual in charge of an uninspected fish processing vessel that does not have on board the certificate required under section 4503(1) 1 of this title to return the vessel to a mooring and to remain there until the vessel is in compliance with that section.
(Added Pub. L. 100–424, § 2(a), Sept. 9, 1988, 102 Stat. 1587.)
46 U.S.C. § 4506 (SHIPPING)
§ 4506. Exemptions
The Secretary may exempt a vessel from any part of this chapter if, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary (including regulations on special operating conditions), the Secretary finds that—
(1) good cause exists for granting an exemption; and
(2) the safety of the vessel and those on board will not be adversely affected.
(Added Pub. L. 100–424, § 2(a), Sept. 9, 1988, 102 Stat. 1587; amended Pub. L. 102–587, title V, § 5222, Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5081; Pub. L. 105–383, title III, § 301(b)(6), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3417; Pub. L. 111–281, title VI, § 604(b), Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 2964; Pub. L. 114–120, title III, § 306(a)(5), Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 54.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2016—Pub. L. 114–120 struck out subsec. (a) designation before “The Secretary may”.
2010—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 111–281 struck out subsec. (b) which read as follows: “A vessel to which this chapter applies is exempt from section 4502(b)(2)(B) of this title if it—
“(1) is less than 36 feet in length; and
“(2) is operating—
“(A) in internal waters of the United States; or
“(B) within 3 nautical miles from the baselines from which the territorial sea of the United States is measured.”
1998—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 105–383 added par. (2) and struck out former par. (2) which read as follows: “is not operating on the high seas.”
1992—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 102–587 substituted “4502(b)(2)(B)” for “4502(b)(2)”.
heading: Territorial Sea of United States
text: For extension of territorial sea of United States, see Proc. No. 5928, set out as a note under section 1331 of Title 43, Public Lands.
46 U.S.C. § 7116 (SHIPPING)
§ 7116. Examinations for merchant mariner credentials
(a) Requirement for Sample Exams.—
The Secretary shall develop a sample merchant mariner credential examination and outline of merchant mariner examination topics on an annual basis.
(b) Public Availability.—
Each sample examination and outline of topics developed under subsection (a) shall be readily available to the public.
(c) Merchant Mariner Credential Defined.—
In this section, the term “merchant mariner credential” has the meaning that term has in section 7510.
(Added Pub. L. 114–120, title III, § 315(b)(1), Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 62.)
46 U.S.C. § 7509 (SHIPPING)
§ 7509. Medical certification by trusted agents
(a) In General.—
Notwithstanding any other provision of law and pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary, a trusted agent may issue a medical certificate to an individual who—
(1) must hold such certificate to qualify for a license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner’s document, or endorsement thereto under this part; and
(2) is qualified as to sight, hearing, and physical condition to perform the duties of such license, certificate, document, or endorsement, as determined by the trusted agent.
(b) Process for Issuance of Certificates by Secretary.—
A final rule implementing this section shall include a process for—
(1) the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to issue medical certificates to mariners who submit applications for such certificates to the Secretary; and
(2) a trusted agent to defer to the Secretary the issuance of a medical certificate.
(c) Trusted Agent Defined.—
In this section the term “trusted agent” means a medical practitioner certified by the Secretary to perform physical examinations of an individual for purposes of a license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner’s document under this part.
(Added Pub. L. 114–120, title III, § 309(a), Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 56.)
heading: Implementation Deadline
text: Pub. L. 114–120, title III, § 309(b), Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 57, provided that: “Not later than 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act [Feb. 8, 2016], the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall issue a final rule implementing section 7509 of title 46, United States Code, as added by this section.”
46 U.S.C. § 12105 (SHIPPING)
§ 12105. Issuance of documentation
(a) In General.—
Except as provided in section 12152 of this title, the Secretary, on receipt of a proper application, shall issue a certificate of documentation or a temporary certificate of documentation for a vessel satisfying the requirements of section 12103 of this title. The certificate shall contain each endorsement under subchapter II of this chapter for which the owner applies and the vessel is eligible.
(b) Temporary Certificates for Recreational Vessels.—
The Secretary may delegate, subject to the supervision and control of the Secretary and under terms prescribed by regulation, to private entities determined and certified by the Secretary to be qualified, the authority to issue a temporary certificate of documentation for a recreational vessel eligible under section 12103 of this title. A temporary certificate issued under this subsection is valid for not more than 30 days.
(c) Information To Be Included in Certificate.—
A certificate of documentation shall—
(1) identify and describe the vessel;
(2) identify the owner of the vessel; and
(3) contain additional information prescribed by the Secretary.
(d) Procedures To Ensure Integrity and Accuracy.—
The Secretary shall prescribe procedures to ensure the integrity of, and the accuracy of information contained in, certificates of documentation.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 5, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1493.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
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12105(a)
46:12103(a) (less filing by owner).
12105(b)
46:12103a.
12105(c)
46:12103(c).
12105(d)
46:12103(d).
In subsection (b), the words “eligible under” are substituted for “if the applicant for the certificate of documentation meets the requirements set out in” for consistency in the chapter and to eliminate unnecessary words.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 12105, Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 586; Pub. L. 100–710, title I, § 104(a)(4), Nov. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 4750; Pub. L. 101–225, title III, § 301(a)(5), Dec. 12, 1989, 103 Stat. 1920; Pub. L. 109–241, title III, § 310, July 11, 2006, 120 Stat. 529, originally derived from section 65h of former Title 46, Shipping, related to registry endorsements, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 109–304. See section 12111 of this title.
heading: Certificates of Documentation for Recreational Vessels
text: Pub. L. 114–120, title III, § 311, Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 57, provided that:
“Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act [Feb. 8, 2016], the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall issue regulations that—
“(1) make certificates of documentation for recreational vessels effective for 5 years; and
“(2) require the owner of such a vessel—
“(A) to notify the Coast Guard of each change in the information on which the issuance of the certificate of documentation is based, that occurs before the expiration of the certificate; and
“(B) apply for a new certificate of documentation for such a vessel if there is any such change.”
(SHIPPING)
[§§ 55316, 55317. Repealed. Pub. L. 113–67, div. A, title VI, § 602(a), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1188]
text: Section 55316, Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1647; Pub. L. 110–246, title III, § 3001(b)(1)(A), (2)(Y), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1820, 1821; Pub. L. 112–141, div. F, title I, § 100124(b), (c)(2), July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 915, related to financing the transportation of agricultural commodities.
text: Section 55317, Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1648; Pub. L. 112–141, div. F, title I, § 100124(c)(3), July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 915, provided for the termination of this subchapter 90 days after the notification under section 55316(f) of this title is made, subject to certain exceptions.
46 U.S.C. § 57501 (SHIPPING)
§ 57501. Completion of long-range program
Whenever the Secretary of Transportation determines that the objectives and policies declared in sections 50101 and 50102 of this title cannot be fully realized within a reasonable time under title V of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, and the President approves the determination, the Secretary, in accordance with this chapter, shall complete the long-range program described in section 50102 of this title.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1664; Pub. L. 114–120, title III, § 313(b)(1), Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 58.)
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57501
46 App.:1191.
June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title VII, § 701, 49 Stat. 2008; Pub. L. 97–31, § 12(103), Aug. 6, 1981, 95 Stat. 162.
The words “find and”, “finding and”, “in whole or in part”, and “previously adopted” are omitted as unnecessary. The word “shall” is substituted for “is authorized and directed to” to eliminate unnecessary words.
heading: References in Text
text: The Merchant Marine Act, 1936, referred to in text, is act June 29, 1936, ch. 858, 49 Stat. 1985. Title V of the Act enacted provisions set out as a note under section 53101 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1936 Amendment note set out under section 101 of this title and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 2016—Pub. L. 114–120 substituted “title V” for “titles V and VI”.
46 U.S.C. § 57522 (SHIPPING)
§ 57522. Books and records, balance sheets, and inspection and auditing
Every contract executed by the Secretary of Transportation under this chapter shall contain provisions requiring (1) that, the contractor and every affiliate, domestic agent, subsidiary, or holding company connected with, or directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by, the contractor, to keep its books, records, and accounts, relating to the maintenance, operation, and servicing of the vessels, services, routes, and lines covered by the contract, in such form and under such regulations as may be prescribed by the Secretary of Transportation; (2) that the contractor and every affiliate, domestic agent, subsidiary, or holding company connected with, or directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by, the contractor, to file, upon notice from the Secretary of Transportation, balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and such other statements of financial operations, special report, memoranda of any facts and transactions, which in the opinion of the Secretary of Transportation affect the financial results in, the performance of, or transactions or operations under, such contract; (3) that the Secretary of Transportation shall be authorized to examine and audit the books, records, and accounts of all persons referred to in this section whenever he may deem it necessary or desirable; and (4) that upon the willful failure or refusal of any person described in this section to comply with the contract provisions required by this section, the Secretary of Transportation shall have the right to rescind the contract, and upon such rescission, the United States shall be relieved of all further liability on such contract.
(Added Pub. L. 114–120, title III, § 313(c)(1), Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 58.)
heading: Codification
text: Section consists of text of Act June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title VIII, § 801, 49 Stat. 2011, as amended by Pub. L. 97–31, § 12(119), Aug. 6, 1981, 95 Stat. 164. Section 801 of act June 29, 1936, ch. 858, which was formerly set out as a note under section 53101 of this title, was transferred to this section by Pub. L. 114–120, title III, § 313(c)(1)(A), Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 58.
heading: Amendments
text: 2016—Pub. L. 114–120, § 313(c)(1)(B)(i), inserted “Books and records, balance sheets, and inspection and auditing” in section catchline.
Pub. L. 114–120, § 313(c)(1)(B)(ii), which directed substitution of “this chapter” for “the provision of title VI or VII of this Act”, was executed by making the substitution for “the provisions of title VI or VII of this Act” to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
Pub. L. 114–120, § 313(c)(1)(B)(iii), struck out “: Provided, That the provisions of this paragraph shall not require the duplication of books, records, and accounts required to be kept in some other form by the Interstate Commerce Commission” after “prescribed by the Secretary of Transportation”.