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14 U.S.C. § 2767 (COAST GUARD)
§ 2767. 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, § 518; amended Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXV, § 3524, Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2316; renumbered § 2767, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 116(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4226.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 518 of this title as this section.
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. § 2768 (COAST GUARD)
§ 2768. Annual audit of pay and allowances of members undergoing permanent change of station
The Commandant shall conduct each calendar year an audit of member pay and allowances for the members who transferred to new units during such calendar year. The audit for a calendar year shall be completed by the end of the calendar year.
(Added Pub. L. 114–120, title II, § 216(a)(1), Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 46, § 519; renumbered § 2768, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 116(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4226.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 519 of this title as this section.
14 U.S.C. § 2770 (COAST GUARD)
§ 2770. Special instruction at universities
Coast Guard personnel may be assigned for special instruction at private or state colleges or universities, and their expenses, including tuition, books, laboratory equipment and fees, and school supplies, may be defrayed by the Coast Guard.
(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 531, § 470; renumbered § 2770, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 116(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4226.)
heading: Historical and Revision Notes
text: Based on the following language contained in the Coast Guard appropriation act for 1949, “Pay and Allowances” and preceding years: “Not to exceed $32,200 for cost of instruction of officers at non-Federal institutions, including books, laboratory equipment and fees, school supplies, and maintenance of students;”
(June 19, 1948, ch. 558, 62 Stat. 562).
The monetary limitation is removed.
Changes were made in phraseology. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 470 of this title as this section.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Coast Guard Graduate Maritime Operations Education
text: Pub. L. 114–120, title II, § 213, Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 42, provided that:
“Not later than 1 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 establish an education program, for members and employees of the Coast Guard, that—
“(1) offers a master’s degree in maritime operations;
“(2) is relevant to the professional development of such members and employees;
“(3) provides resident and distant education options, including the ability to utilize both options; and
“(4) to the greatest extent practicable, is conducted using existing academic programs at an accredited public academic institution that—
“(A) is located near a significant number of Coast Guard, maritime, and other Department of Homeland Security law enforcement personnel; and
“(B) has an ability to simulate operations normally conducted at a command center.”
14 U.S.C. § 2771 (COAST GUARD)
§ 2771. Attendance at professional meetings
Coast Guard personnel may be directed to attend meetings of technical, professional, scientific, and other similar organizations and may be reimbursed for expenses thereby incurred at the rates authorized by law.
(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 532, § 471; renumbered § 2771, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 116(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4226.)
heading: Historical and Revision Notes
text: It is believed that the authority contained in this section will greatly benefit the Government in providing better trained personnel. A similar provision was enacted for personnel of the Navy in 1946 (see title 5, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 421c). 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 471 of this title as this section.
14 U.S.C. § 2772 (COAST GUARD)
§ 2772. Education loan repayment program
(a)
(1) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Secretary may repay—
(A) any loan made, insured, or guaranteed under part B of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1071 et seq.);
(B) any loan made under part D of such title (the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program, 20 U.S.C. 1087a et seq.); or
(C) any loan made under part E of such title (20 U.S.C. 1087aa et seq.).
Repayment of any such loan shall be made on the basis of each complete year of service performed by the borrower.
(2) The Secretary may repay loans described in paragraph (1) in the case of any person for service performed on active duty as an enlisted member of the Coast Guard in a specialty specified by the Secretary.
(b) The portion or amount of a loan that may be repaid under subsection (a) is 33⅓ percent or $1,500, whichever is greater, for each year of service.
(c) If a portion of a loan is repaid under this section for any year, interest on the remainder of such loan shall accrue and be paid in the same manner as is otherwise required.
(d) Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize refunding any repayment of a loan.
(e) The Secretary shall, by regulation, prescribe a schedule for the allocation of funds made available to carry out this section during any year for which funds are not sufficient to pay the sum of the amounts eligible for repayment under subsection (a).
(Added Pub. L. 108–293, title II, § 218(a), Aug. 9, 2004, 118 Stat. 1038, § 472; renumbered § 2772, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 116(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4226.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Higher Education Act of 1965, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), is Pub. L. 89–329, Nov. 8, 1965, 79 Stat. 1219. Parts B, D, and E of title IV of the Act are classified generally to parts B (§ 1071 et seq.), D (§ 1087a et seq.), and E (§ 1087aa et seq.), respectively, of subchapter IV of chapter 28 of Title 20, Education. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1001 of Title 20 and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 472 of this title as this section.
14 U.S.C. § 2773 (COAST GUARD)
§ 2773. Rations or commutation therefor in money
(a) Enlisted members of the Coast Guard, civilian officers and civilian crews of vessels, and working parties in the field shall be allowed a ration or commutation thereof in money, in such amount and under limitations and regulations prescribed by the Secretary.
(b) Money for commuted rations shall be paid, under such regulations as the Secretary shall prescribe, on proper vouchers, or pay rolls, to persons entitled to receive it, or to the officers designated by the Commandant to administer the financial affairs of the messes in which such persons may be subsisted.
(c) Money paid for commuted rations to the designated officer may be deposited in general or limited depositories of public money or in any bank in which deposits are insured. Such funds shall be expended and accounted for under such regulations as the Secretary shall prescribe.
(d) Nothing contained in this section shall be construed as modifying or changing in any manner the provisions of law pertaining to subsistence allowances for enlisted members, but no ration or commutation thereof shall be allowed a person receiving a subsistence allowance.
(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 532, § 478; Pub. L. 98–557, § 15(a)(3)(B), (C), Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2865; renumbered § 2773, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 116(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4226.)
heading: Historical and Revision Notes
text: Based on title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., §§ 134, 135 (Mar. 25, 1940, ch. 71, title I, 54 Stat. 64; June 6, 1940, ch. 257, § 10, 54 Stat. 248; May 31, 1941, ch. 156, title I, § 1, 55 Stat. 221; Feb. 7, 1942, ch. 46, title I, 56 Stat. 71; June 26, 1943, ch. 147, § 1, 57 Stat. 211; June 22, 1944, ch. 269, § 1, 58 Stat. 316; May 29, 1945, ch. 130, § 1, 59 Stat. 216; July 12, 1946, ch. 569, § 1, 60 Stat. 531; Aug. 2, 1946, ch. 756, § 31, 60 Stat. 857; July 1, 1947, ch. 186, title I, § 101, 61 Stat. 226).
The provisions of said section 134 are extended to include all persons who might be entitled to receive money for commuted rations, rather than only the officer in charge of the mess.
The last proviso of said section 135 is eliminated, because experience during the past 2 years shows that it may react detrimentally on enlisted men in time of rising food costs.
Changes were made in phraseology. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 478 of this title as this section.
1984—Subsecs. (a), (d). Pub. L. 98–557 substituted reference to enlisted members for reference to enlisted men.
14 U.S.C. § 2774 (COAST GUARD)
§ 2774. Sales of ration supplies to messes
Ration supplies may be purchased by the cabin, wardroom, warrant officers’, and other authorized messes and payment therefor made in cash to the commissary officer. The prices to be charged for such supplies shall not be less than the invoice prices, and the cash received from such sales shall be accounted for on the ration return and may be expended for the general mess.
(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 533, § 479; renumbered § 2774, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 116(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4226.)
heading: Historical and Revision Notes
text: Based on title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 132 (Aug. 1, 1914, ch. 223, § 1, 38 Stat. 620). 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 479 of this title as this section.
14 U.S.C. § 2775 (COAST GUARD)
§ 2775. Flight rations
There may be furnished to officers, enlisted members, and civilian employees, while actually engaged in flight operations, an aircraft flight ration in kind, chargeable to the proper Coast Guard appropriation, which flight ration shall be supplementary to any ration or subsistence allowance now granted to such personnel. No part of an aircraft flight ration shall be furnished without cost to any person in a travel status or to any person to whom a per diem allowance is granted in lieu of actual subsistence.
(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 533, § 480; Pub. L. 98–557, § 15(a)(3)(B), Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2865; renumbered § 2775, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 116(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4226.)
heading: Historical and Revision Notes
text: Derived from the title 34, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 909 (June 5, 1942, ch. 327, 56 Stat. 308).
Said section is applicable to Navy personnel only. Experience has shown that similar authority should be granted to the Coast Guard; it will operate to the benefit of Navy personnel stopping over at Coast Guard air stations as well as to the benefit of Coast Guard personnel stopping over at Naval air stations.
The language of said section is closely paralleled.
Said section would in no way be affected. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 480 of this title as this section.
1984—Pub. L. 98–557 substituted reference to enlisted members for reference to enlisted men.
14 U.S.C. § 2776 (COAST GUARD)
§ 2776. Payments at time of discharge for good of service
Enlisted members discharged by dishonorable discharge, bad-conduct discharge, or any other discharge for the good of the service, may, upon discharge, be paid a sum not to exceed $25. The sum paid shall be fixed by and in the discretion of the Commandant, and shall be paid only in cases where the person so discharged would otherwise be without funds to meet his immediate needs.
(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 533, § 481; Pub. L. 98–557, § 15(a)(3)(C), Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2865; renumbered § 2776, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 116(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4226.)
heading: Historical and Revision Notes
text: Derived from title 34, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 197, and title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 3a (Mar. 4, 1925, ch. 536, § 10, 43 Stat. 1274; Oct. 26, 1942, ch. 623, 56 Stat. 987).
Said section 197 was made applicable to the Coast Guard by title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 3a whenever the Coast Guard is operating with the Navy. Experience has shown the advantage of having such a provision applicable to the Coast Guard at all times.
Said section would in no way be affected. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 481 of this title as this section.
1984—Pub. L. 98–557 substituted “Enlisted members” for “Enlisted men”.
14 U.S.C. § 2777 (COAST GUARD)
§ 2777. Clothing for destitute shipwrecked persons
The Coast Guard may furnish clothing and subsistence to destitute shipwrecked persons, and the Coast Guard may reimburse, in cash or in kind, Coast Guard personnel who furnish clothing and subsistence to destitute shipwrecked persons.
(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 534, § 486; renumbered § 2777, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 116(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4226.)
heading: Historical and Revision Notes
text: Based on title 33, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 749 (July 27, 1912, ch. 255, § 2, 37 Stat. 239; Mar. 4, 1913, ch. 141, § 1, 37 Stat. 736).
This section was enlarged to provide that the Coast Guard, as well as personnel thereof, may furnish clothing and subsistence to destitute shipwrecked persons.
Changes were made in phraseology. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 486 of this title as this section.
14 U.S.C. § 2778 (COAST GUARD)
§ 2778. Advancement of public funds to personnel
The Commandant, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, may advance public funds to personnel when required to meet expenses of members detailed on emergency shore duty. Funds so advanced shall not exceed a reasonable estimate of the actual expenditures to be made and for which reimbursement is authorized by law.
(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 534, § 488; Pub. L. 98–557, § 15(a)(3)(I), Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2865; renumbered § 2778, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 116(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4226.)
heading: Historical and Revision Notes
text: Derived from title 34, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 885, and title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 3a (May 22, 1928, ch. 688, 45 Stat. 712; Oct. 26, 1942, ch. 623, 56 Stat. 987).
Said section 885 was made applicable to the Coast Guard by title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 3a whenever the Coast Guard is operating with the Navy. Experience has shown the advantage of having such a provision applicable to the Coast Guard at all times.
Said section would in no way be affected. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 488 of this title as this section.
1984—Pub. L. 98–557 substituted reference to members for reference to officers and men.
14 U.S.C. § 2779 (COAST GUARD)
§ 2779. Transportation to and from certain places of employment
(a) Whenever the Secretary determines that it is necessary for the effective conduct of the affairs of the Coast Guard, he may, at reasonable rates of fare fixed under regulations to be prescribed by him, provide assured and adequate transportation by motor vehicle or water carrier to and from their places of employment for persons attached to, or employed by, the Coast Guard; and during a war or during a national emergency declared by Congress or the President, for persons attached to, or employed in, a private plant that is manufacturing material for the Coast Guard.
(b) Transportation may not be provided under subsection (a) unless the Secretary or an officer designated by the Secretary, determines that—
(1) other transportation facilities are inadequate and cannot be made adequate;
(2) a reasonable effort has been made to induce operators of private facilities to provide the necessary transportation; and
(3) the service to be furnished will make proper use of transportation facilities and will supply the most efficient transportation to the persons concerned.
(c) To provide transportation under subsection (a), the Secretary may—
(1) buy, lease, or charter motor vehicles or water carriers having a seating capacity of 12 or more passengers;
(2) maintain and operate that equipment by enlisted members or employees of the Coast Guard, or by private persons under contract; and
(3) lease or charter the equipment to private or public carriers for operation under terms that are considered necessary by the Secretary or by an officer designated by the Secretary, and that may provide for the pooling of government-owned and privately owned equipment and facilities and for the reciprocal use of that equipment.
(d) Fares received under subsection (a), and proceeds of the leasing or chartering of equipment under subsection (c)(3), shall be covered into the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts.
(Added Pub. L. 96–376, § 10(a), Oct. 3, 1980, 94 Stat. 1510, § 660; amended Pub. L. 99–145, title XVI, § 1623, Nov. 8, 1985, 99 Stat. 778; Pub. L. 99–550, § 2(e), Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3070; renumbered § 2779, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 116(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4226.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 660 of this title as this section.
1986—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 99–550 struck out subsec. (e) which provided that passenger motor vehicles of the United States could be used to provide transportation between the residence and place of work of the Commandant. See section 1344 of Title 31, Money and Finance.
1985—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 99–145 added subsec. (e).
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1985 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 99–145, title XVI, § 1623, Nov. 8, 1985, 99 Stat. 778, provided that the amendment made by that section is effective Oct. 1, 1985.
14 U.S.C. § 2901 (COAST GUARD)
§ 2901. Work-life policies and programs
The Commandant is authorized—
(1) to establish an office for the purpose of developing, promulgating, and coordinating policies, programs, and activities related to the families of Coast Guard members;
(2) to implement and oversee policies, programs, and activities described in paragraph (1) as the Commandant considers necessary; and
(3) to perform such other duties as the Commandant considers necessary.
(Added Pub. L. 113–281, title II, § 214(a), Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 3029, § 531; renumbered § 2901, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 117(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4230.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 2901 was renumbered section 5101 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 531 of this title as this section.
14 U.S.C. § 2902 (COAST GUARD)
§ 2902. Surveys of Coast Guard families
(a) Authority.—
The Commandant, in order to determine the effectiveness of Federal policies, programs, and activities related to the families of Coast Guard members, may survey—
(1) any Coast Guard member;
(2) any retired Coast Guard member;
(3) the immediate family of any Coast Guard member or retired Coast Guard member; and
(4) any survivor of a deceased Coast Guard member.
(b) Voluntary Participation.—
Participation in any survey conducted under subsection (a) shall be voluntary.
(c) Federal Recordkeeping.—
Each person surveyed under subsection (a) shall be considered an employee of the United States for purposes of section 3502(3)(A)(i) of title 44.
(Added Pub. L. 113–281, title II, § 214(a), Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 3029, § 532; renumbered § 2902, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 117(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4230.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 2902 was renumbered section 5102 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 532 of this title as this section.