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42 U.S.C. § 7144b (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 7144b. Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence
(a) Definitions
In this section, the terms “intelligence community” and “National Intelligence Program” have the meanings given such terms in section 3003 of title 50.
(b) In general
There is in the Department an Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence. Such office shall be under the National Intelligence Program.
(c) Director
(1) The head of the Office shall be the Director of the Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, who shall be an employee in the Senior Executive Service, the Senior Intelligence Service, the Senior National Intelligence Service, or any other Service that the Secretary, in coordination with the Director of National Intelligence, considers appropriate. The Director of the Office shall report directly to the Secretary.
(2) The Secretary shall select an individual to serve as the Director from among individuals who have substantial expertise in matters relating to the intelligence community, including foreign intelligence and counterintelligence.
(d) Duties
(1) Subject to the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary, the Director shall perform such duties and exercise such powers as the Secretary may prescribe.
(2) The Director shall be responsible for establishing policy for intelligence and counterintelligence programs and activities at the Department.
(Pub. L. 95–91, title II, § 215, as added Pub. L. 106–65, div. C, title XXXII, § 3204(a), Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 955; amended Pub. L. 109–364, div. C, title XXXI, § 3117(f), Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2508; Pub. L. 116–92, div. E, title LXIV, § 6421(a), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2199.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Pub. L. 116–92 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to establishment, director, duties, and annual reports of the Office of Counterintelligence.
2006—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 109–364 substituted “who shall be an employee in the Senior Executive Service, the Senior Intelligence Service, the Senior National Intelligence Service, or any other Service that the Secretary, in coordination with the Director of National Intelligence, considers appropriate” for “which shall be a position in the Senior Executive Service”.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 5, 1999, see section 3299 of Pub. L. 106–65, set out as a note under section 2401 of Title 50, War and National Defense.
42 U.S.C. § 7144c (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 7144c. Repealed. Pub. L. 116–92, div. E, title LXIV, § 6421(b), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2199
text: Section, Pub. L. 95–91, title II, § 216, as added Pub. L. 106–65, div. C, title XXXII, § 3204(a), Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 956; amended Pub. L. 109–364, div. C, title XXXI, § 3117(f), Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2508, established the Office of Intelligence.
42 U.S.C. § 17334 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17334. Actions by United States International Development Finance Corporation
(a) Sense of Congress
It is the sense of Congress that the United States International Development Finance Corporation should promote greater investment in clean and efficient energy technologies by—
(1) proactively reaching out to United States companies that are interested in investing in clean and efficient energy technologies in countries that are significant contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions;
(2) giving preferential treatment to the evaluation and awarding of projects that involve the investment or utilization of clean and efficient energy technologies; and
(3) providing greater flexibility in supporting projects that involve the investment or utilization of clean and efficient energy technologies, including financing, insurance, and other assistance.
(b) Report
The United States International Development Finance Corporation shall include in its annual report required under section 9653 of title 22—
(1) a description of the activities carried out to implement this section; or
(2) if the Corporation did not carry out any activities to implement this section, an explanation of the reasons therefor.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title IX, § 914, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1727; Pub. L. 115–254, div. F, title VI, § 1470(v)(1), Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3519.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–254, § 1470(v)(1)(A), substituted “United States International Development Finance Corporation” for “Overseas Private Investment Corporation” in section catchline.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 115–254, § 1470(v)(1)(B), substituted “United States International Development Finance Corporation” for “Overseas Private Investment Corporation” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 115–254, § 1470(v)(1)(C), substituted “United States International Development Finance Corporation shall include in its annual report required under section 9653 of title 22” for “Overseas Private Investment Corporation shall include in its annual report required under section 2200a of title 22” in introductory provisions.
heading: Effective Date of 2018 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 115–254 effective at the end of the transition period, as defined in section 9681 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse, see section 1470(w) of Pub. L. 115–254, set out as a note under section 905 of Title 2, The Congress.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the date that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140, set out as a note under section 1824 of Title 2, The Congress.
46 U.S.C. § 7106 (SHIPPING)
§ 7106. Duration of licenses
(a) In General.—
A license issued under this part is valid for a 5-year period and may be renewed for additional 5-year periods; except that the validity of a license issued to a radio officer is conditioned on the continuous possession by the holder of a first-class or second-class radiotelegraph operator license issued by the Federal Communications Commission.
(b) Advance Renewals.—
A renewed license issued under this part may be issued up to 8 months in advance but is not effective until the date that the previously issued license expires or until the completion of any active suspension or revocation of that previously issued license, whichever is later.
(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 540; Pub. L. 101–380, title IV, § 4102(a), Aug. 18, 1990, 104 Stat. 509; Pub. L. 111–281, title VI, § 614(b), Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 2970; Pub. L. 115–282, title V, § 510(1), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4274.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
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Source section (U.S. Code)
7106
46:214(c)
46:225
46:226
46:228
46:229
46:229c
Section 7106 sets a 5 year time limit on the validity of a license. It also requires a licensed radio officer to be in continuous possession of an FCC license.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 115–282 substituted “license, whichever” for “merchant mariner’s document, whichever”.
2010—Pub. L. 111–281 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “A license issued under this part is valid for 5 years and may be renewed for additional 5-year periods. However, the validity of a license issued to a radio officer is conditioned on the continuous possession by the holder of a first-class or second-class radiotelegraph operator license issued by the Federal Communications Commission.”
1990—Pub. L. 101–380 inserted “and may be renewed for additional 5-year periods” after “for 5 years”.
heading: Effective Date of 1990 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 101–380 applicable to incidents occurring after Aug. 18, 1990, see section 1020 of Pub. L. 101–380, set out as an Effective Date note under section 2701 of Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters.
heading: Termination of Existing Licenses, Certificates, and Documents; Applicability of 1990 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 101–380, title IV, § 4102(d), Aug. 18, 1990, 104 Stat. 510, provided that:
“A license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner’s document issued before the date of the enactment of this section [Aug. 18, 1990] terminates on the day it would have expired if—
“(1) subsections (a), (b), and (c) [amending this section and sections 7107 and 7302 of this title] were in effect on the date it was issued; and
“(2) it was renewed at the end of each 5-year period under section 7106, 7107, or 7302 of title 46, United States Code.”
46 U.S.C. § 7107 (SHIPPING)
§ 7107. Duration of certificates of registry
(a) In General.—
A certificate of registry issued under this part is valid for a 5-year period and may be renewed for additional 5-year periods; except that the validity of a certificate issued to a medical doctor or professional nurse is conditioned on the continuous possession by the holder of a license as a medical doctor or registered nurse, respectively, issued by a State.
(b) Advance Renewals.—
A renewed certificate of registry issued under this part may be issued up to 8 months in advance but is not effective until the date that the previously issued certificate of registry expires or until the completion of any active suspension or revocation of that previously issued certificate of registry, whichever is later.
(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 540; Pub. L. 101–380, title IV, § 4102(b), Aug. 18, 1990, 104 Stat. 509; Pub. L. 111–281, title VI, § 614(c), Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 2971; Pub. L. 115–282, title V, § 510(2), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4274.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
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7107
46:243
Section 7107 specifies that there is no time limit on the validity of a certificate of registry issued to a medical doctor or a professional nurse but is conditioned on the continuous possession of the appropriate license issued by a State.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 115–282 substituted “certificate of registry, whichever” for “merchant mariner’s document, whichever”.
2010—Pub. L. 111–281 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “A certificate of registry issued under this part is valid for 5 years and may be renewed for additional 5-year periods. However, the validity of a certificate issued to a medical doctor or professional nurse is conditioned on the continuous possession by the holder of a license as a medical doctor or registered nurse, respectively, issued by a State.”
1990—Pub. L. 101–380 substituted “is valid for 5 years and may be renewed for additional 5-year periods” for “is not limited in duration”.
heading: Effective Date of 1990 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 101–380 applicable to incidents occurring after Aug. 18, 1990, see section 1020 of Pub. L. 101–380, set out as an Effective Date note under section 2701 of Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters.
heading: Termination of Existing Licenses, Certificates, and Documents; Applicability of 1990 Amendment
text: For provisions that a certificate of registry issued before Aug. 18, 1990, terminates on the day it would have expired if the amendment to this section by Pub. L. 101–380 were in effect on date it was issued and was renewed at the end of each 5-year period under this section, see section 4102(d) of Pub. L. 101–380, set out as a note under section 7106 of this title.
46 U.S.C. § 8703 (SHIPPING)
§ 8703. Tankermen on tank vessels
(a) A vessel of the United States to which chapter 37 of this title applies, that has on board oil or hazardous material in bulk as cargo or cargo residue, shall have a specified number of the crew certified as tankermen as required by the Secretary. This requirement shall be noted on the certificate of inspection issued to the vessel.
(b) A vessel to which section 3702(b) of this title applies shall have on board as a crewmember in charge of the transfer operation an individual certified as a tankerman (qualified for the grade of fuel transferred), unless a master, mate, pilot, engineer, or operator licensed under section 7101 of this title is present in charge of the transfer. If the vessel does not have that individual on board, chapter 37 of this title applies to the vessel.
(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 555; Pub. L. 98–557, § 18, Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2869; Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXV, § 3546(h), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2326.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
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8703(a)
46:391a(10)(A)
8703(b)
46:391a(10)(C)
8703(c)
46:391a(4)(B)
Section 8703 sets requirements for tankermen on board vessels carrying oil or hazardous material in bulk as cargo or cargo residue.
Subsection (a) requires a specified number of the crew certified as tankermen on board these vessels and a notation be made to that effect on the vessel’s certificate of inspection. A tankerman is an individual who is experienced and trained in the procedures for transferring oil or hazardous material to or from a vessel and is responsible for carrying out these duties and responsibilities.
Subsection (b) authorizes the Secretary to regulate tankermen and restrict the types of oil or hazardous materials on the basis of safety to the vessel and the marine environment.
Subsection (c) requires a tankerman or licensed master, pilot, engineer, or operator to be present and in charge of a transfer of oil or hazardous material on certain vessels in the service of oil exploitation. If this individual is not on board, then the tank vessel requirements of chapter 37 apply to the vessel.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Subsecs. (b), (c). Pub. L. 115–232 redesignated subsec. (c) as (b).
1984—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 98–557 struck out subsec. (b) which contained duplicate tankerman manning requirements. See section 7317(a) of this title.
46 U.S.C. § 13109 (SHIPPING)
§ 13109. Consultation, cooperation, and regulation
(a) In carrying out responsibilities under this chapter, the Secretary may consult with State and local governments, public and private agencies, organizations and committees, private industry, and other persons having an interest in boating safety.
(b) The Secretary may advise, assist, and cooperate with the States and other interested public and private agencies in planning, developing, and carrying out boating safety programs. Acting under section 141 1 of title 14, the Secretary shall ensure the fullest cooperation between the State and United States Government authorities in promoting boating safety by making agreements and other arrangements with States when possible. Subject to chapter 23 1 of title 14, the Secretary may make available, on request of a State, the services of members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary to assist the State in promoting boating safety on State waters.
(c) The Secretary may prescribe regulations to carry out this chapter.
(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 597; Pub. L. 98–369, div. A, title X, § 1011(g), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 1013.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
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Source section (U.S. Code)
13109
46:1481
Section 13109 authorizes the Secretary to consult with State and local governments, public and private agencies, and any other persons that have an interest in boating safety.
This section also authorizes the Secretary to advise and assist the States and other public and private agencies in the planning and carrying out of their boating safety and facilities improvement programs.
heading: References in Text
text: Section 141 of title 14, referred to in subsec. (b), was redesignated section 701 of title 14 by Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 106(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4203, and references to section 141 of title 14 deemed to refer to such redesignated section, see section 123(b)(1) of Pub. L. 115–282, set out as a References to Sections of Title 14 as Redesignated by Pub. L. 115–282 note preceding section 101 of Title 14, Coast Guard.
Chapter 23 of title 14, referred to in subsec. (b), was comprised of sections 821 to 832 prior to the renumbering of such sections as sections 3901 to 3913, respectively, of title 14 by Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 119(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4236. After renumbering, such sections now comprise chapter 39 of Title 14.
heading: Amendments
text: 1984—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 98–369 struck out “and facilities improvement” after “boating safety”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 98–369 struck out “and facilities improvement” after “and carrying out boating safety”.
heading: Effective Date of 1984 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 98–369 effective Oct. 1, 1984, to apply with respect to fiscal years beginning after Sept. 30, 1984, see section 1013 of Pub. L. 98–369, set out as a note under section 13101 of this title.
46 U.S.C. § 41109 (SHIPPING)
§ 41109. Assessment of penalties
(a) General Authority.—
Until a matter is referred to the Attorney General, the Federal Maritime Commission may, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, assess a civil penalty provided for in this part. The Commission may compromise, modify, or remit, with or without conditions, a civil penalty.
(b) Factors in Determining Amount.—
In determining the amount of a civil penalty, the Commission shall take into account the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of the violation committed and, with respect to the violator, the degree of culpability, history of prior offenses, ability to pay, and other matters justice may require.
(c) Exception.—
A civil penalty may not be imposed for conspiracy to violate section 41102(a) or 41104(1) or (2) 1 of this title or to defraud the Commission by concealing such a violation.
(d) Prohibited Basis of Penalty.—
The Commission or a court may not order a person to pay the difference between the amount billed and agreed upon in writing with a common carrier or its agent and the amount set forth in a tariff or service contract by that common carrier for the transportation service provided.
(e) Time Limit.—
A proceeding to assess a civil penalty under this section must be commenced within 5 years after the date of the violation.
(f) Review of Civil Penalty.—
A person against whom a civil penalty is assessed under this section may obtain review under chapter 158 of title 28.
(g) Civil Actions To Collect.—
If a person does not pay an assessment of a civil penalty after it has become final or after the appropriate court has entered final judgment in favor of the Commission, the Attorney General at the request of the Commission may seek to collect the amount assessed in an appropriate district court of the United States. The court shall enforce the order of the Commission unless it finds that the order was not regularly made and duly issued.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 7, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1544.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
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Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
41109(a)
46 App.:1712(c) (1st, last sentences).
Pub. L. 98–237, § 13(c)–(f), Mar. 20, 1984, 98 Stat. 82; Pub. L. 105–258, title I, § 112(c), Oct. 14, 1998, 112 Stat. 1912.
41109(b)
46 App.:1712(c) (2d sentence).
41109(c)
46 App.:1712(f)(1) (1st sentence).
41109(d)
46 App.:1712(f)(1) (last sentence).
41109(e)
46 App.:1712(f)(2).
41109(f)
46 App.:1712(d).
41109(g)
46 App.:1712(e).
heading: References in Text
text: Pars. (1) and (2) of section 41104 of this title, referred to in subsec. (c), were redesignated as pars. (1) and (2), respectively, of section 41104(a) of this title by Pub. L. 115–282, title VII, § 708(a)(1), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4295.
46 U.S.C. § 51303 (SHIPPING)
§ 51303. Non-competitive appointments
(a) In General.—
The Secretary of Transportation may appoint each year without competition as cadets at the United States Merchant Marine Academy not more than 50 qualified individuals with qualities the Secretary considers to be of special value to the Academy. In making these appointments, the Secretary shall try to achieve a national demographic balance at the Academy.
(b) Appointment of Candidates Selected for Preparatory School Sponsorship.—
The Secretary of Transportation may appoint each year as cadets at the United States Merchant Marine Academy not more than 40 qualified individuals sponsored by the Academy to attend preparatory school during the academic year prior to entrance in the Academy, and who have successfully met the terms and conditions of sponsorship set by the Academy.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(b), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1572; Pub. L. 114–328, div. C, title XXXV, § 3516(a), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2789; Pub. L. 116–92, div. C, title XXXV, § 3504, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1970.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
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Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
51303
46 App.:1295b(b) (3)(D).
June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title XIII, § 1303(b)(3)(D), as added Pub. L. 96–453, § 2, Oct. 15, 1980, 94 Stat. 1999.
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Pub. L. 116–92 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, and added subsec. (b).
2016—Pub. L. 114–328 substituted “50” for “40”.
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.
(c) American Maritime Centers of Excellence.—
The Secretary shall designate each State maritime academy as an American Maritime Center of Excellence.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(b), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1577; Pub. L. 116–92, div. C, title XXXV, § 3505, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1970.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
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Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
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).
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 116–92 added subsec. (c).