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14 U.S.C. § 144 (COAST GUARD)
§ 144. Department of the Army and Department of the Air Force
(a) The Secretary of the Army or the Secretary of the Air Force at the request of the Secretary may, with or without reimbursement for the cost thereof, as agreed, receive members of the Coast Guard for instruction in any school, including any aviation school, maintained by the Army or the Air Force, and such members shall be subject to the regulations governing such schools.
(b) Officers and enlisted members of the Coast Guard shall be permitted to purchase quartermaster supplies from the Army at the same price as is charged the officers and enlisted members of the Army.
(c) Articles of ordnance property may be sold by the Secretary of the Army to officers of the Coast Guard for their use in the public service in the same manner as these articles are sold to officers of the Army.
(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 506; Pub. L. 94–546, § 1(10), Oct. 18, 1976, 90 Stat. 2519; Pub. L. 98–557, § 15(a)(3)(D), Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2865; Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXV, § 3533(c)(1), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2321.)
heading: Historical and Revision Notes
text: Subsection (a) is based on title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 28 (Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 417, 39 Stat. 601). Section has been enlarged to include the Air Force as well as the Army, and to include all schools maintained by the Army or Air Force, rather than aviation schools only. Reimbursement is made optional depending upon agreement of the Secretaries.
Subsection (b) is based on title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 31 (Mar. 6, 1920, ch. 94, § 1, 41 Stat. 506).
Subsection (c) is based on title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 31a (Mar. 3, 1909, ch. 252, 35 Stat. 751; Apr. 15, 1937, ch. 101, 50 Stat. 65).
Changes were made in phraseology. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 115–232 substituted “enlisted members” for “enlisted men” in two places.
1984—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 98–557 substituted “members” for “officers and enlisted men” in two places.
1976—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 94–546, § 1(10)(a), substituted “at the request of the Secretary” for “at the request of the Secretary of the Treasury”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 94–546, § 1(10)(b), substituted “Secretary of the Army” for “Chief of Ordnance”.
14 U.S.C. § 196 (COAST GUARD)
§ 196. Participation in Federal, State, or other educational research grants
(a) In General.—
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the United States Coast Guard Academy may compete for and accept Federal, State, or other educational research grants, subject to the following limitations:
(1) No award may be accepted for the acquisition or construction of facilities.
(2) No award may be accepted for the routine functions of the Academy.
(b) Qualified Organizations.—
(1) In general.—
The Commandant may—
(A) enter into a contract, cooperative agreement, lease, or licensing agreement with a qualified organization;
(B) allow a qualified organization to use, at no cost, personal property of the Coast Guard; and
(C) notwithstanding section 93, accept funds, supplies, and services from a qualified organization.
(2) Sole-source basis.—
Notwithstanding chapter 65 of title 31 and chapter 137 of title 10, the Commandant may enter into a contract or cooperative agreement under paragraph (1)(A) on a sole-source basis.
(3) Maintaining fairness, objectivity, and integrity.—
The Commandant shall ensure that contributions under this subsection do not—
(A) reflect unfavorably on the ability of the Coast Guard, any of its employees, or any member of the armed forces to carry out any responsibility or duty in a fair and objective manner; or
(B) compromise the integrity or appearance of integrity of any program of the Coast Guard, or any individual involved in such a program.
(4) Limitation.—
For purposes of this subsection, employees or personnel of a qualified organization shall not be employees of the United States.
(5) Qualified organization defined.—
In this subsection the term “qualified organization” means an organization—
(A) described under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of that Code; and
(B) established by the Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association solely for the purpose of supporting academic research and applying for and administering Federal, State, or other educational research grants on behalf of the Coast Guard Academy.
(Added Pub. L. 103–206, title III, § 305(a), Dec. 20, 1993, 107 Stat. 2424; amended Pub. L. 114–120, title II, § 218, Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 47; Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXV, § 3531(c)(10), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2320.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, referred to in subsec. (b)(5)(A), is classified generally to Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 115–232 substituted “Commandant” for “Commandant of the Coast Guard” in introductory provisions.
2016—Pub. L. 114–120 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, and added subsec. (b).
14 U.S.C. § 199 (COAST GUARD)
§ 199. Marine safety curriculum
The Commandant shall ensure that professional courses of study in marine safety are provided at the Coast Guard Academy, and during other officer accession programs, to give Coast Guard cadets and other officer candidates a background and understanding of the marine safety program. These courses may include such topics as program history, vessel design and construction, vessel inspection, casualty investigation, and administrative law and regulations.
(Added Pub. L. 111–281, title V, § 525(a), Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 2959, § 200; renumbered § 199 and amended Pub. L. 111–330, § 1(7)(A), Dec. 22, 2010, 124 Stat. 3569; Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXV, § 3531(c)(11), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2320.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–232 substituted “Commandant” for “Commandant of the Coast Guard”.
2010—Pub. L. 111–330 amended directory language of Pub. L. 111–281, § 525(a), which enacted this section, and renumbered section 200 of this title as this section.
heading: Effective Date of 2010 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 111–330, § 1, Dec. 22, 2010, 124 Stat. 3569, provided that the amendment made by section 1(7)(A) is effective with the enactment of Pub. L. 111–281.
14 U.S.C. § 429 (COAST GUARD)
§ 429. Multirater assessment of certain personnel
(a) Multirater Assessment of Certain Personnel.—
(1) In general.—
Commencing not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2016, the Commandant shall develop and implement a plan to conduct every two years a multirater assessment for each of the following:
(A) Each flag officer of the Coast Guard.
(B) Each member of the Senior Executive Service of the Coast Guard.
(C) Each officer of the Coast Guard nominated for promotion to the grade of flag officer.
(2) Post-assessment elements.—
Following an assessment of an individual pursuant to paragraph (1), the individual shall be provided appropriate post-assessment counseling and leadership coaching.
(b) Multirater Assessment Defined.—
In this section, the term “multirater assessment” means a review that seeks opinion from members senior to the reviewee and the peers and subordinates of the reviewee.
(Added Pub. L. 114–120, title II, § 214(a)(1), Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 43; amended Pub. L. 114–328, div. C, title XXXV, § 3503(a), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2775; Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXV, § 3531(c)(12), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2320.)
heading: References in Text
text: The date of the enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2016, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), is the date of enactment of Pub. L. 114–120, which was approved Feb. 8, 2016.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 115–232 substituted “Commandant” for “Commandant of the Coast Guard” in introductory provisions.
2016—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 114–328 substituted “Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2016” for “Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015”.
heading: Effective Date of 2016 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 114–328 effective as if included in the enactment of Pub. L. 114–120, see section 3503(e) of Pub. L. 114–328, set out as a note under section 60 of this title.
14 U.S.C. § 518 (COAST GUARD)
§ 518. Reimbursement for medical-related travel expenses for certain persons residing on islands in the continental United States
In any case in which a covered beneficiary (as defined in section 1072(5) of title 10) resides on an island that is located in the 48 contiguous States and the District of Columbia and that lacks public access roads to the mainland, the Secretary shall reimburse the reasonable travel expenses of the covered beneficiary and, when accompaniment by an adult is necessary, for a parent or guardian of the covered beneficiary or another member of the covered beneficiary’s family who is at least 21 years of age, if—
(1) the covered beneficiary is referred by a primary care physician to a specialty care provider (as defined in section 1074i(b) of title 10) on the mainland who provides services less than 100 miles from the location where the beneficiary resides; or
(2) the Coast Guard medical regional manager for the area in which such island is located determines that the covered beneficiary requires services of a primary care, specialty care, or dental provider and such a provider who is part of the network of providers of a TRICARE program (as that term is defined in section 1072(7) of title 10) does not practice on such island.
(Added Pub. L. 111–281, title II, § 203(a), Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 2909; amended Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXV, § 3524, Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2316.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–232 amended text of section generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “In any case in which a covered beneficiary (as defined in section 1072(5) of title 10) resides on an island that is located in the 48 contiguous States and the District of Columbia and that lacks public access roads to the mainland and is referred by a primary care physician to a specialty care provider (as defined in section 1074i(b) of title 10) on the mainland who provides services less than 100 miles from the location where the beneficiary resides, the Secretary shall reimburse the reasonable travel expenses of the covered beneficiary and, when accompaniment by an adult is necessary, for a parent or guardian of the covered beneficiary or another member of the covered beneficiary’s family who is at least 21 years of age.”
14 U.S.C. § 566 (COAST GUARD)
§ 566. Department of Defense consultation
(a) In General.—
The Commandant shall make arrangements as appropriate with the Secretary of Defense for support in contracting and management of Coast Guard acquisition programs. The Commandant shall also seek opportunities to make use of Department of Defense contracts, and contracts of other appropriate agencies, to obtain the best possible price for assets acquired for the Coast Guard.
(b) Interservice Technical Assistance.—
The Commandant shall seek to maintain a memorandum of understanding or a memorandum of agreement with the Secretary of the Navy to obtain the assistance of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition, including the Navy Systems Command, with the oversight of Coast Guard major acquisition programs. The memorandum of understanding or memorandum of agreement shall, at a minimum, provide for—
(1) the exchange of technical assistance and support that the Assistant Commandants for Acquisition, Human Resources, Engineering, and Information technology may identify;
(2) the use, as appropriate, of Navy technical expertise; and
(3) the temporary assignment or exchange of personnel between the Coast Guard and the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition, including Naval Systems Command, to facilitate the development of organic capabilities in the Coast Guard.
(c) Technical Requirement Approval Procedures.—
The Chief Acquisition Officer shall adopt, to the extent practicable, procedures modeled after those used by the Navy Senior Acquisition Official to approve all technical requirements.
(Added Pub. L. 111–281, title IV, § 402(a), Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 2937; amended Pub. L. 111–330, § 1(4), Dec. 22, 2010, 124 Stat. 3569; Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXV, § 3534, Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2322.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 566, act Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 541, related to reviewing authorities, prior to repeal by act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, §§ 5, 14(v), 64 Stat. 145, 148, effective May 31, 1951.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 115–232, § 3534(1), substituted “maintain” for “enter into” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 115–232, § 3534(2), struck out subsec. (d) which related to report on assessment of Coast Guard acquisition and management capabilities.
2010—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 111–330, which directed the amendment of Pub. L. 111–281, § 402(a), which enacted this section, by substituting “Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010” for “Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011” wherever appearing, was executed in subsec. (d) of this section as added by section 402(a) by making the substitution for text which read “Coast Guard Authorization Act for fiscal years 2010 and 2011”, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
heading: Effective Date of 2010 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 111–330, § 1, Dec. 22, 2010, 124 Stat. 3569, provided that the amendment made by section 1(4) is effective with the enactment of Pub. L. 111–281.
14 U.S.C. § 568 (COAST GUARD)
[§ 568. Repealed. Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXV, § 3535, Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2322]
text: Section, added Pub. L. 111–281, title IV, § 402(a), Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 2940; amended Pub. L. 111–330, § 1(4), Dec. 22, 2010, 124 Stat. 3569, related to guidance on excessive pass-through charges.
text: A prior section 568, act Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 542, related to time limitations between offense and prosecution, prior to repeal by act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, §§ 5, 14(v), 64 Stat. 145, 148, effective May 31, 1951.
14 U.S.C. § 657 (COAST GUARD)
§ 657. Contract termination
(a) In General.—
(1) Notification.—
Before terminating a procurement or acquisition contract with a total value of more than $1,000,000, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall notify each vendor under such contract and require the vendor to maintain all work product related to the contract until the earlier of—
(A) not less than 1 year after the date of the notification; or
(B) the date the Commandant notifies the vendor that maintenance of such work product is no longer required.
(b) Work Product Defined.—
In this section the term “work product”—
(1) means tangible and intangible items and information produced or possessed as a result of a contract referred to in subsection (a); and
(2) includes—
(A) any completed end items;
(B) any uncompleted end items; and
(C) any property in the contractor’s possession in which the United States Government has an interest.
(c) Penalty.—
A vendor that fails to maintain work product as required under subsection (a) is liable to the United States for a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 for each day on which such work product is unavailable.
(d) Report.—
(1) In general.—
Except as provided in paragraph (2), not later than 45 days after the end of each fiscal year the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall provide to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report detailing—
(A) all Coast Guard contracts with a total value of more than $1,000,000 that were terminated in the fiscal year;
(B) all vendors who were notified under subsection (a)(1) in the fiscal year, and the date of such notification;
(C) all criminal, administrative, and other investigations regarding any contract with a total value of more than $1,000,000 that were initiated by the Coast Guard in the fiscal year;
(D) all criminal, administrative, and other investigations regarding contracts with a total value of more than $1,000,000 that were completed by the Coast Guard in the fiscal year; and
(E) an estimate of costs incurred by the Coast Guard, including contract line items and termination costs, as a result of the requirements of this section.
(2) Limitation.—
The Commandant is not required to provide a report under paragraph (1) for any fiscal year for which there is no responsive information as described in subparagraphs (A) through (E) of paragraph (1).
(Added Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXV, § 3523(a), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2315.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 657 was renumbered section 544 of this title.
14 U.S.C. § 672a (COAST GUARD)
§ 672a. Long-term lease authority for lighthouse property
(a) The Commandant 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 1302 of title 40 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 fund established under section 687.
(Added Pub. L. 107–295, title IV, § 417(a), Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2122; amended Pub. L. 113–281, title II, § 208(b), Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 3026; Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXV, §§ 3531(c)(4), 3533(e), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2320, 2321.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 115–232 substituted “Commandant” for “Commandant of the Coast Guard” and “Section 1302 of title 40” for “Section 321 of chapter 314 of the Act of June 30, 1932 (40 U.S.C. 303b)”.
2014—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 113–281 substituted “the fund established under section 687” for “the Treasury”.
14 U.S.C. § 679 (COAST GUARD)
§ 679. Inventory of real property
(a) In General.—
The Commandant shall maintain an inventory of all real property, including submerged lands, under the control of the Coast Guard, which shall include—
(1) the size, the location, and any other appropriate description of each unit of such property;
(2) an assessment of the physical condition of each unit of such property, excluding lands;
(3) a determination of whether each unit of such property should be—
(A) retained to fulfill a current or projected Coast Guard mission requirement; or
(B) subject to divestiture; and
(4) other information the Commandant considers appropriate.
(b) Updates.—
The Commandant shall update information on each unit of real property included in the inventory required under subsection (a) not later than 30 days after any change relating to the control of such property.
(c) Recommendations to Congress.—
Not later than March 30, 2016, and every 5 years thereafter, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that includes—
(1) a list of all real property under the control of the Coast Guard and the location of such property by property type;
(2) recommendations for divestiture with respect to any units of such property; and
(3) recommendations for consolidating any units of such property, including—
(A) an estimate of the costs or savings associated with each recommended consolidation; and
(B) a discussion of the impact that such consolidation would have on Coast Guard mission effectiveness.
(Added Pub. L. 113–281, title II, § 217(a), Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 3035; amended Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXV, § 3539, Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2322.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 115–232, § 3539(1), in introductory provisions, substituted “The Commandant shall maintain” for “Not later than September 30, 2015, the Commandant shall establish”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 115–232, § 3539(2), added subsec. (b) and struck out former subsec. (b). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Commandant shall—
“(1) maintain the inventory required under subsection (a) on an ongoing basis; and
“(2) update information on each unit of real property included in such inventory not later than 30 days after any change relating to the control of such property.”
14 U.S.C. § 693 (COAST GUARD)
§ 693. Annual list of projects to Congress
The Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a prioritized list of projects eligible for environmental compliance and restoration funding for each fiscal year concurrent with the President’s budget submission for that fiscal year.
(Added Pub. L. 101–225, title II, § 222(a), Dec. 12, 1989, 103 Stat. 1918; amended Pub. L. 112–213, title II, § 213(b), Dec. 20, 2012, 126 Stat. 1553; Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXV, § 3531(c)(3), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2320.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–232 substituted “Commandant” for “Commandant of the Coast Guard”.
2012—Pub. L. 112–213 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section required the Secretary to submit to Congress an annual report on the progress made in implementing this chapter.
14 U.S.C. § 826 (COAST GUARD)
§ 826. Use of member’s facilities
(a) Motor Boats, Yachts, Aircraft, and Radio Stations.—
The Coast Guard may utilize for any purpose incident to carrying out its functions and duties as authorized by the Secretary any motorboat, yacht, aircraft, or radio station placed at its disposition for any of such purposes by any member of the Auxiliary, by any corporation, partnership, or association, or by any State or political subdivision thereof.
(b) Motor Vehicles.—
The Coast Guard may utilize to carry out its functions and duties as authorized by the Secretary any motor vehicle (as defined in section 30102 of title 49) placed at its disposition by any member of the Auxiliary, by any corporation, partnership, or association, or by any State or political subdivision thereof, to tow Federal Government property.
(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 555; Aug. 3, 1950, ch. 536, § 35, 64 Stat. 408; Pub. L. 109–241, title II, § 208(a), July 11, 2006, 120 Stat. 522; Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXV, § 3533(j), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2321.)
heading: Historical and Revision Notes
text: Based on title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 265 (Feb. 19, 1941, ch. 8, title I, § 6, 55 Stat. 10; Nov. 23, 1942, ch. 639, § 2(1), 56 Stat. 1021; Sept. 30, 1944, ch. 453, § 3, 58 Stat. 760).
Changes were made in phraseology. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 115–232 substituted “section 30102 of title 49” for “section 154 of title 23, United States Code”.
2006—Pub. L. 109–241 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, and added subsec. (b).
1950—Act Aug. 3, 1950, struck out comma after “Secretary” and substituted “any” for “and” after “Secretary”.