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33 U.S.C. § 883j (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 883j. Ocean satellite data
The Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (hereinafter referred to in this subtitle 1 as the “Administration”) shall take such actions, including the sponsorship of applied research, as may be necessary to assure the future availability and usefulness of ocean satellite data to the maritime community.
(Pub. L. 99–272, title VI, § 6082, Apr. 7, 1986, 100 Stat. 135.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This subtitle, referred to in text, is subtitle H (§§ 6081–6085) of title VI of Pub. L. 99–272, Apr. 7, 1986, 100 Stat. 135, which enacted this section and section 1530 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade, amended section 883e of this title and sections 330e, 2903 and 2904 of Title 15, and repealed section 2905 of Title 15. For complete classification of this subtitle to the Code, see Tables.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Functions of Secretary and other officers of Department of Commerce under this section that relate to the Office of Aeronautical Charting and Cartography to provide aeronautical charts, products, and services for safe and efficient navigation of air commerce transferred to Administrator of Federal Aviation Administration effective Oct. 1, 2000, see section 44721(c)(2) of Title 49, Transportation.
heading: Report on Satellite Oceanography
text: Pub. L. 102–567, title I, § 116, Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4279, directed the Federal Coordinating Council for Science, Engineering, and Technology through the Committee on Earth and Environmental Sciences, in consultation with Federal, academic, and commercial users of remotely sensed data, to consider and develop findings and recommendations regarding the most urgent current needs of oceanographic researchers for remote sensing capabilities and remotely sensed data and the major goals of satellite oceanography for the next 10 years, and, not later than one year after Oct. 29, 1992, to submit to Congress a report which described the findings and recommendations of the Committee.
33 U.S.C. § 883k (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 883k. Acquisition of land for facilities
For fiscal year 1990 and hereafter funds appropriated under this heading shall be available for acquisition of land for facilities.
(Pub. L. 101–162, title I, Nov. 21, 1989, 103 Stat. 992.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Funds appropriated under this heading, referred to in text, refers to funds appropriated under the headings “National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration” and “operations, research, and facilities” of title I, “Department of Commerce”, of the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1990, Pub. L. 101–162.
33 U.S.C. § 883l (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 883l. Contracts for surveying and mapping services
On and after February 20, 2003, the Secretary of Commerce may award contracts for hydrographic, geodetic, and photogrammetric surveying and mapping services in accordance with title IX of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949.1
(Pub. L. 108–7, div. B, title II, § 206, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 77.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, referred to in text, is act June 30, 1949, ch. 288, 63 Stat. 377. Title IX of the Act, which was classified generally to subchapter VI (§ 541 et seq.) of chapter 10 of former Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, was repealed and reenacted by Pub. L. 107–217, §§ 1, 6(b), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062, 1304, as chapter 11 (§ 1101 et seq.) of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works. For disposition of sections of former Title 40 to revised Title 40, see Table preceding section 101 of Title 40. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Similar provisions were contained in the following prior appropriation acts:
Pub. L. 107–77, title II, § 206, Nov. 28, 2001, 115 Stat. 778.
Pub. L. 106–553, § 1(a)(2) [title II, § 207], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2762, 2762A–79.
Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, § 1000(a)(1) [title II, § 208], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1535, 1501A–32.
Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(b) [title II, § 208], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–50, 2681–87.
Pub. L. 105–119, title II, § 208, Nov. 26, 1997, 111 Stat. 2480.
Pub. L. 104–208, div. A, title I, § 101(a) [title II, § 209], Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009, 3009–41.
Pub. L. 104–134, title I, § 101(a) [title II, § 212], Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321, 1321–32.
33 U.S.C. § 884 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 884. Power to use books, maps, etc., and to employ persons
The President is authorized, in executing the provisions of title 56 of the Revised Statutes relating to the coast survey, to use all maps, charts, books, instruments, and apparatus belonging to the United States, and to direct where the same shall be deposited, and to employ all persons in the land or naval service of the United States, and such astronomers and other persons as he shall deem proper.
(R.S. § 4685.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Title 56 of the Revised Statutes, referred to in text, was in the original “this Title”, meaning title 56 of the Revised Statutes, consisting of R.S. §§ 4681 to 4691 of the Revised Statutes, which are classified to sections 881 to 883 and 884 to 888 of this title. For complete classification of R.S. §§ 4681 to 4691 to the Code, see Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was not enacted as part of act Aug. 6, 1947, ch. 504, 61 Stat. 787, which comprises this subchapter.
R.S. § 4685 derived from act July 10, 1832, ch. 191, § 2, 4 Stat. 571.
(NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§§ 886, 887. Repealed. June 21, 1955, ch. 172, § 5(1), (2), 69 Stat. 170
text: Section 886, R.S. § 4687, related to employment of officers of Army and Navy in the work of surveying the coast of the United States.
text: Section 887, R.S. § 4688; acts Aug. 30, 1890, ch. 837, § 1, 26 Stat. 382; June 5, 1920, ch. 235, § 1, 41 Stat. 929, provided for allowance for subsistence to officers of Army and Navy while employed on coast survey service.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Additional Repeal
text: Sections were also repealed by act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, § 53, 70A Stat. 641. Section 49(a) of act Aug. 10, 1956, provided in part that laws effective after Mar. 31, 1955, inconsistent with that act, should be considered as superseding it to the extent of the inconsistency.
33 U.S.C. § 888 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 888. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section, R.S. §§ 264, 4690; acts Feb. 14, 1903, ch. 552, §§ 4, 10, 32 Stat. 826, 829; Mar. 4, 1913, ch. 141, § 1, 37 Stat. 736; June 5, 1920, ch. 235, § 1, 41 Stat. 929, relating to an annual statement on coast surveys by the Coast and Geodetic Survey [now the National Ocean Survey], was partially repealed by acts May 29, 1928, ch. 901, § 1(104), 45 Stat. 994; Aug. 7, 1946, ch. 770, § 1(5), 60 Stat. 866; and Aug. 30, 1954, ch. 1076, § 1(13), 68 Stat. 967.
33 U.S.C. § 891 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 891. Definitions
In this subchapter, the term—
(1) “NOAA” means the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of Commerce.
(2) “NOAA fleet” means the fleet of research vessels owned or operated by NOAA.
(3) “Plan” means the NOAA Fleet Replacement and Modernization Plan described in section 891b of this title.
(4) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Commerce.
(5) “UNOLS” means University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System.
(Pub. L. 102–567, title VI, § 602, Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4299.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title
text: For short title of this subchapter as the “NOAA Fleet Modernization Act”, see section 601 of Pub. L. 102–567, set out as a Short Title of 1992 Amendment note under section 851 of this title.
33 U.S.C. § 891a (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 891a. Fleet replacement and modernization program
The Secretary is authorized to implement, subject to the requirements of this subchapter, a 15-year program to replace and modernize the NOAA fleet.
(Pub. L. 102–567, title VI, § 603, Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4300.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This subchapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, and was translated as reading “this title”, meaning title VI of Pub. L. 102–567, which enacted this subchapter, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
33 U.S.C. § 891e–1 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 891e–1. Shipyards located outside of the United States
On and after December 26, 2007, none of the funds made available in this Act or any other Act may be used for the construction, repair (other than emergency repair), overhaul, conversion, or modernization of vessels for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in shipyards located outside of the United States.
(Pub. L. 110–161, div. B, title V, § 506, Dec. 26, 2007, 121 Stat. 1925.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in text, is div. B of Pub. L. 110–161, Dec. 26, 2007, 121 Stat. 1884, known as the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, and also as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008, and not as part of the NOAA Fleet Modernization Act which comprises this subchapter.
33 U.S.C. § 891g (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 891g. Interoperability
The Secretary shall consult with the Oceanographer of the Navy regarding appropriate measures that should be taken, on a reimbursable basis, to ensure that NOAA vessels are interoperable with vessels of the Department of the Navy, including with respect to operation, maintenance, and repair of those vessels.
(Pub. L. 102–567, title VI, § 609, Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4303.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Interoperability of Vessels
text: Pub. L. 102–567, title IV, § 401(b)(5), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4291, provided that: “The Secretary of Commerce shall consult with the Oceanographer of the Navy regarding appropriate cost effective and practical measures to allow vessels of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to be interoperable with vessels of the Department of the Navy, including with respect to operation, maintenance, and repair of those vessels.”
33 U.S.C. § 892b (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 892b. Quality assurance program
(a) Definition
For purposes of this section, the term “hydrographic product” means any publicly or commercially available product produced by a non-Federal entity that includes or displays hydrographic data.
(b) Program
(1) In general
The Administrator—
(A) by not later than 2 years after December 19, 2002, shall, subject to the availability of appropriations, develop and implement a quality assurance program that is equally available to all applicants, under which the Administrator may certify hydrographic products that satisfy the standards promulgated by the Administrator under section 892a(a)(3) of this title;
(B) may authorize the use of the emblem or any trademark of the Administration on a hydrographic product certified under subparagraph (A); and
(C) may charge a fee for such certification and use.
(2) Limitation on fee amount
Any fee under paragraph (1)(C) shall not exceed the costs of conducting the quality assurance testing, evaluation, or studies necessary to determine whether the hydrographic product satisfies the standards adopted under section 892a(a)(3) of this title, including the cost of administering such a program.
(c) Limitation on liability
The Government of the United States shall not be liable for any negligence by a person that produces hydrographic products certified under this section.
(d) Hydrographic Services Account
(1) Establishment
There is established in the Treasury a separate account, which shall be known as the “Hydrographic Services Account”.
(2) Content
The account shall consist of—
(A) amounts received by the United States as fees charged under subsection (b)(1)(C); and
(B) such other amounts as may be provided by law.
(3) Use
Amounts in the account shall be available to the Administrator, without further appropriation, for hydrographic services.
(e) Limitation on new fees and increases in existing fees for hydrographic services
After November 13, 1998, the Administrator may not—
(1) establish any fee or other charge for the provision of any hydrographic service except as authorized by this section; or
(2) increase the amount of any fee or other charge for the provision of any hydrographic service except as authorized by this section and section 1307 of title 44.
(Pub. L. 105–384, title III, § 304, Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3455; Pub. L. 107–372, title I, § 104(a), Dec. 19, 2002, 116 Stat. 3080.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2002—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 107–372 reenacted heading without change and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Administrator may—
“(A) develop and implement a quality assurance program that is equally available to all applicants, under which the Administrator may certify hydrographic products that satisfy the standards promulgated by the Administrator under section 892a(a)(3) of this title;
“(B) authorize the use of the emblem or any trademark of the Administration on a hydrographic product certified under subparagraph (A); and
“(C) charge a fee for such certification and use.”
33 U.S.C. § 894d–1 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 894d–1. Investigation requirement
(a) Requirement to investigate
(1) In general
The Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere, shall ensure that each allegation of sexual harassment reported under section 894 of this title and each allegation of sexual assault reported under section 894a of this title is investigated thoroughly and promptly.
(2) Sense of Congress on commencement of investigation
It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary should ensure that an investigation of alleged sexual harassment reported under section 894 of this title or sexual assault reported under section 894a of this title commences not later than 48 hours after the time at which the allegation was reported.
(b) Notification of delay
In any case in which the time between the reporting of alleged sexual harassment or sexual assault under section 894 of this title or 894a of this title, respectively, and commencement of an investigation of the allegation exceeds 48 hours, the Secretary shall notify the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives of the delay.
(Pub. L. 114–328, div. C, title XXXV, § 3546, as added Pub. L. 116–259, title V, § 504(b)(2), Dec. 23, 2020, 134 Stat. 1180.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3546 of Pub. L. 114–328 was renumbered section 3548 and is classified to section 894e of this title.
33 U.S.C. § 894d–2 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 894d–2. Criminal referral
If the Secretary of Commerce finds, pursuant to an investigation under section 894d–1 of this title, evidence that a crime may have been committed, the Secretary shall refer the matter to the appropriate law enforcement authorities, including the appropriate United States Attorney.
(Pub. L. 114–328, div. C, title XXXV, § 3547, as added Pub. L. 116–259, title V, § 504(b)(2), Dec. 23, 2020, 134 Stat. 1180.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3547 of Pub. L. 114–328 was renumbered section 3549 and is classified to section 894f of this title.
33 U.S.C. § 904 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 904. Liability for compensation
(a) Every employer shall be liable for and shall secure the payment to his employees of the compensation payable under sections 907, 908, and 909 of this title. In the case of an employer who is a subcontractor, only if such subcontractor fails to secure the payment of compensation shall the contractor be liable for and be required to secure the payment of compensation. A subcontractor shall not be deemed to have failed to secure the payment of compensation if the contractor has provided insurance for such compensation for the benefit of the subcontractor.
(b) Compensation shall be payable irrespective of fault as a cause for the injury.
(Mar. 4, 1927, ch. 509, § 4, 44 Stat. 1426; Pub. L. 98–426, § 4(a), Sept. 28, 1984, 98 Stat. 1641.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1984—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 98–426 amended subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (a) read as follows: “Every employer shall be liable for and shall secure the payment to his employees of the compensation payable under sections 907, 908, and 909 of this title. In the case of an employer who is a subcontractor, the contractor shall be liable for and shall secure the payment of such compensation to employees of the subcontractor unless the subcontractor has secured such payment.”
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1984 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 98–426 effective Sept. 28, 1984, and applicable both with respect to claims filed after Sept. 28, 1984, and to claims pending on that date, see section 28(a) of Pub. L. 98–426, set out as a note under section 901 of this title.
33 U.S.C. § 917 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 917. Lien against compensation
Where a trust fund which complies with section 186(c) of title 29 established pursuant to a collective-bargaining agreement in effect between an employer and an employee covered under this chapter has paid disability benefits to an employee which the employee is legally obligated to repay by reason of his entitlement to compensation under this chapter or under a settlement, the Secretary shall authorize a lien on such compensation in favor of the trust fund for the amount of such payments.
(Mar. 4, 1927, ch. 509, § 17, 44 Stat. 1434; June 25, 1938, ch. 685, § 8, 52 Stat. 1167; Pub. L. 92–576, § 20(b), Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1264; Pub. L. 95–598, title III, § 324, Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2679; Pub. L. 98–426, § 14, Sept. 28, 1984, 98 Stat. 1649.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1984—Pub. L. 98–426 struck out “(b)” before “Where a trust fund which complies”, substituted “covered under this chapter” for “entitled to compensation under this chapter”, and substituted “this chapter or under a settlement, the Secretary shall authorize” for “this chapter, the Secretary may authorize”.
1978—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 95–598 repealed provision for lien of person entitled to compensation without limit of amount against assets of carrier or employer and for preference and priority in distribution of assets of such carrier or employer, or both upon insolvency, bankruptcy, or reorganization in bankruptcy proceedings of the carrier or employer, or both.
1972—Pub. L. 92–576 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and added subsec. (b).
1938—Act June 25, 1938, amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: “Compensation shall have the same preference of lien against the assets of the carrier or employer without limit of amount as is now or may hereafter be allowed by law to the claimant for unpaid wages or otherwise”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1984 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 98–426 effective Sept. 28, 1984, and applicable both with respect to claims filed after such date and to claims pending on such date, see section 28(a) of Pub. L. 98–426, set out as a note under section 901 of this title.
heading: Effective Date of 1978 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 95–598 effective Oct. 1, 1979, see section 402(a) of Pub. L. 95–598, set out as an Effective Date note preceding section 101 of Title 11, Bankruptcy.
heading: Effective Date of 1972 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 92–576 effective 30 days after Oct. 27, 1972, see section 22 of Pub. L. 92–576, set out as a note under section 902 of this title.
33 U.S.C. § 921a (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 921a. Appearance of attorneys for Secretary, deputy commissioner, or Board
Attorneys appointed by the Secretary shall represent the Secretary, the deputy commissioner, or the Board in any court proceedings under section 21 [33 U.S.C. 921] or other provisions of this Act 1 except for proceedings in the Supreme Court of the United States.
(May 4, 1928, ch. 502, 45 Stat. 490; June 25, 1948, ch. 646, § 1, 62 Stat. 909; Pub. L. 92–576, § 16, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1262.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in text, probably should have been a reference to act Mar. 4, 1927, ch. 509, 44 Stat. 1424, known as the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, which is classified generally to this chapter. This section was not enacted as part of that Act, see Codification note below. For complete classification of act Mar. 4, 1927, to the Code, see section 901 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was not enacted as part of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act which comprises this chapter.
heading: Amendments
text: 1972—Pub. L. 92–576, which directed the general amendment of “[s]ection 21a of the Act”, meaning section 21a of act Mar. 4, 1927, was executed to this section, which is act May 4, 1928, ch. 502, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. Act Mar. 4, 1927, does not contain a section 21a. Prior to amendment, section required the United States attorney in the judicial district in which a case was pending to appear as attorney or counsel on behalf of the Secretary of Labor or his deputy commissioner when either was a party to the case or interested, and to represent such Secretary or deputy in any court in which such case could be carried on appeal.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Change of Name
text: Act June 25, 1948, eff. Sept. 1, 1948, substituted “United States attorney” for “district attorney of the United States”. See section 541 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure, and Historical and Revision note thereunder.
heading: Effective Date of 1972 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 92–576 effective 30 days after Oct. 27, 1972, see section 22 of Pub. L. 92–576, set out as a note under section 902 of this title.