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14 U.S.C. § 716 (COAST GUARD)
§ 716. Arctic maritime transportation
(a) Purpose.—
The purpose of this section is to ensure safe and secure maritime shipping in the Arctic including the availability of aids to navigation, vessel escorts, spill response capability, and maritime search and rescue in the Arctic.
(b) International Maritime Organization Agreements.—
To carry out the purpose of this section, the Secretary is encouraged to enter into negotiations through the International Maritime Organization to conclude and execute agreements to promote coordinated action among the United States, Russia, Canada, Iceland, Norway, and Denmark and other seafaring and Arctic nations to ensure, in the Arctic—
(1) placement and maintenance of aids to navigation;
(2) appropriate marine safety, tug, and salvage capabilities;
(3) oil spill prevention and response capability;
(4) maritime domain awareness, including long-range vessel tracking; and
(5) search and rescue.
(c) Coordination by Committee on the Maritime Transportation System.—
The Committee on the Maritime Transportation System established under section 55501 1 of title 46, United States Code, shall coordinate the establishment of domestic transportation policies in the Arctic necessary to carry out the purpose of this section.
(d) Agreements and Contracts.—
The Secretary may, subject to the availability of appropriations, enter into cooperative agreements, contracts, or other agreements with, or make grants to, individuals and governments to carry out the purpose of this section or any agreements established under subsection (b).
(e) Icebreaking.—
The Secretary shall promote safe maritime navigation by means of icebreaking where necessary, feasible, and effective to carry out the purposes of this section.
(f) Arctic Definition.—
In this section, the term “Arctic” has the meaning given such term in section 112 of the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984 (15 U.S.C. 4111).
(Added Pub. L. 113–281, title V, § 501(a), Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 3056, § 90; amended Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXV, § 3533(d), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2321; renumbered § 716, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 106(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4203.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section 55501 of title 46, United States Code, referred to in subsec. (c), was redesignated section 50401 of title 46 by Pub. L. 117–81, div. C, title XXXV, § 3512(a)(3), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2239.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 90 of this title as this section.
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 115–232 struck out question mark after “the term ‘Arctic’ ”.
14 U.S.C. § 1137 (COAST GUARD)
§ 1137. Contracting for major acquisitions programs
(a) In General.—
In carrying out authorities provided to the Secretary to design, construct, accept, or otherwise acquire assets and systems under section 501(d), the Secretary, acting through the Commandant or the head of an integrated program office established for a major acquisition program, may enter into contracts for a major acquisition program and 3 Polar Security Cutters in addition to those approved as part of a major acquisition program on November 1, 2019.
(b) Authorized Methods.—
Contracts entered into under subsection (a)—
(1) may be block buy contracts;
(2) may be incrementally funded;
(3) may include combined purchases, also known as economic order quantity purchases, of—
(A) materials and components; and
(B) long lead time materials; and
(4) as provided in section 3501 of title 10, may be multiyear contracts.
(c) Subject to Appropriations.—
Any contract entered into under subsection (a) shall provide that any obligation of the United States to make a payment under the contract is subject to the availability of amounts specifically provided in advance for that purpose in subsequent appropriations Acts.
(Added Pub. L. 115–282, title III, § 311(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4249; amended Pub. L. 116–283, div. G, title LVXXXI [LXXXI], § 8111(b), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4639; Pub. L. 117–81, div. A, title XVII, § 1702(d)(2), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2156.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2021—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–283 inserted “and 3 Polar Security Cutters in addition to those approved as part of a major acquisition program on November 1, 2019” before period at end.
Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 117–81 substituted “section 3501” for “section 2306b”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Internal Regulations and Policy
text: Pub. L. 115–282, title III, § 311(e), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4249, provided that: “Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 4, 2018], the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall establish the internal regulations and policies necessary to exercise the authorities provided under this section [enacting this section, amending section 501 of this title, enacting provisions set out as a note under section 1133 of this title, amending provisions formerly set out as a note under former section 573 of this title, and repealing provisions set out as notes under former sections 87 and 577 of this title], including the amendments made in this section.”
14 U.S.C. § 1905 (COAST GUARD)
§ 1905. Coast Guard Academy minority outreach team program
(a) In General.—
There is established within the Coast Guard Academy a minority outreach team program (in this section referred to as the “Program”) under which officers, including minority officers and officers from territories and other possessions of the United States, who are Academy graduates may volunteer their time to recruit minority students and strengthen cadet retention through mentorship of cadets.
(b) Administration.—
Not later than January 1, 2021, the Commandant, in consultation with Program volunteers and Academy alumni that participated in prior programs at the Academy similar to the Program, shall appoint a permanent civilian position at the Academy to administer the Program by, among other things—
(1) overseeing administration of the Program;
(2) serving as a resource to volunteers and outside stakeholders;
(3) advising Academy leadership on recruitment and retention efforts based on recommendations from volunteers and outside stakeholders;
(4) establishing strategic goals and performance metrics for the Program with input from active volunteers and Academy leadership; and
(5) reporting annually to the Commandant on academic year and performance outcomes of the goals for the Program before the end of each academic year.
(Added Pub. L. 116–283, div. G, title LVXXXII [LXXXII], § 8275(a), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4685.)
14 U.S.C. § 2301 (COAST GUARD)
§ 2301. Recruiting campaigns
The Secretary shall initiate and carry forward an intensified voluntary enlistment campaign to obtain the required personnel strengths.
(Added Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, § 7(a), 70A Stat. 620, § 350; renumbered § 2301, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 113(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4221.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
350
34:187 (as made applicable to Coast Guard by 34:189).
34:189 (as applicable to 34:187).
50 App.:470 (last sentence).
Oct. 6, 1945, ch. 393, §§ 2 (as made applicable to Coast Guard by § 13), 13 (as applicable to § 2), 59 Stat. 538, 542.
June 24, 1948, ch. 625, § 20 (last sentence), 62 Stat. 627; Sept. 27, 1950, ch. 1059, § 1(14), 64 Stat. 1074.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 350 of this title as this section.
14 U.S.C. § 2303 (COAST GUARD)
§ 2303. Promotion
Enlisted members shall be advanced in rating by the Commandant under regulations prescribed by the Secretary.
(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 520, § 352; Pub. L. 98–557, § 15(a)(3)(C), Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2865; renumbered § 2303, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 113(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4221.)
heading: Historical and Revision Notes
text: Derived from title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 23 (Apr. 16, 1908, ch. 145, § 8, 35 Stat. 62).
Inasmuch as all phases of promotion of enlisted men, except the points covered by title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 23, have been left to administrative control heretofore, and this has proved most satisfactory, the entire promotion of enlisted men is delegated to administrative control by this section. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 352 of this title as this section.
1984—Pub. L. 98–557 substituted “Enlisted members” for “Enlisted men”.
14 U.S.C. § 2304 (COAST GUARD)
§ 2304. Compulsory retirement at age of sixty-two
Any enlisted member who has reached the age of sixty-two shall be retired from active service.
(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 520, § 353; Pub. L. 98–557, § 15(a)(3)(A), Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2865; Pub. L. 99–348, title II, § 205(b)(8), July 1, 1986, 100 Stat. 700; renumbered § 2304, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 113(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4221.)
heading: Historical and Revision Notes
text: Based on title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 173 (Apr. 12, 1902, ch. 501, § 4, 32 Stat. 100).
Section 173 of title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., has been divided. That part dealing with enlisted men is placed in this section. That part dealing with commissioned officers is placed in section 230 of this title. That part dealing with warrant officers is placed in section 303 of this title.
The compulsory retirement age is changed from 64 to 62 in order to make it the same for enlisted men as for officers. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 353 of this title as this section.
1986—Pub. L. 99–348 struck out “, with retired pay of the grade or rating with which retired” after “active service”.
1984—Pub. L. 98–557 substituted reference to enlisted member for reference to enlisted man.
14 U.S.C. § 2305 (COAST GUARD)
§ 2305. Voluntary retirement after thirty years’ service
Any enlisted member who has completed thirty years’ service may, upon his own application, in the discretion of the Commandant, be retired from active service.
(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 521, § 354; Pub. L. 98–557, § 15(a)(3)(A), Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2865; Pub. L. 99–348, title II, § 205(b)(8), July 1, 1986, 100 Stat. 700; renumbered § 2305, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 113(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4221.)
heading: Historical and Revision Notes
text: Based on title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 175 (Jan. 28, 1915, ch. 20, § 3, 38 Stat. 801).
Said section has been divided. That part dealing with retirement of enlisted men is placed in this section. That part dealing with retirement of commissioned officers is placed in section 231 of this title. That part dealing with retirement of warrant officers is placed in section 304 of this title. That part providing for retired pay is incorporated in section 423 of this title. That part providing for assignment of duties to retired personnel is incorporated in sections 241, 311, and 360 of this title.
The authority to approve was granted to the Commandant in lieu of the Secretary. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 354 of this title as this section.
1986—Pub. L. 99–348 struck out “, with retired pay of the grade or rating with which retired” after “active service”.
1984—Pub. L. 98–557 substituted reference to enlisted member for reference to enlisted man.
14 U.S.C. § 2306 (COAST GUARD)
§ 2306. Voluntary retirement after twenty years’ service
Any enlisted member who has completed twenty years’ service may, upon his own application, in the discretion of the Commandant, be retired from active service.
(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 521, § 355; Pub. L. 98–557, § 15(a)(3)(A), Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2865; Pub. L. 99–348, title II, § 205(b)(8), July 1, 1986, 100 Stat. 700; renumbered § 2306, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 113(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4221.)
heading: Historical and Revision Notes
text: Based on title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 185a (May 24, 1939, ch. 146, § 2, 53 Stat. 755).
Changes were made in phraseology. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 355 of this title as this section.
1986—Pub. L. 99–348 struck out “, with retired pay of the grade or rating with which retired” after “active service”.
1984—Pub. L. 98–557 substituted reference to enlisted member for reference to enlisted man.
14 U.S.C. § 2508 (COAST GUARD)
§ 2508. Emergency leave retention authority
(a) In General.—
A duty assignment for an active duty member of the Coast Guard in support of a declaration of a major disaster or emergency by the President under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) or in response to a spill of national significance shall be treated, for the purpose of section 701(f)(2) of title 10, as a duty assignment in support of a contingency operation.
(b) Definitions.—
In this section:
(1) Spill of national significance.—
The term “spill of national significance” means a discharge of oil or a hazardous substance that is declared by the Commandant to be a spill of national significance.
(2) Discharge.—
The term “discharge” has the meaning given that term in section 1001 of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 U.S.C. 2701).
(Added Pub. L. 111–281, title II, § 207(a), Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 2912, § 426; renumbered § 2508, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 114(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4223.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 93–288, May 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 143, which is classified principally to chapter 68 (§ 5121 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 5121 of Title 42 and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 426 of this title as this section.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Pub. L. 111–281, title II, § 207(c), Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 2912, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [enacting this section] shall be deemed to have been enacted on April 19, 2010.”
14 U.S.C. § 2509 (COAST GUARD)
§ 2509. Prohibition of certain involuntary administrative separations
(a) In General.—
Except as provided in subsection (b), the Secretary may not authorize the involuntary administrative separation of a covered individual based on a determination that the covered individual is unsuitable for deployment or other assignment due to a medical condition of the covered individual considered by a Physical Evaluation Board during an evaluation of the covered individual that resulted in the covered individual being determined to be fit for duty.
(b) Reevaluation.—
(1) In general.—
The Secretary may require a Physical Evaluation Board to reevaluate any covered individual if the Secretary determines there is reason to believe that a medical condition of the covered individual considered by a Physical Evaluation Board during an evaluation of the covered individual renders the covered individual unsuitable for continued duty.
(2) Retirements and separations.—
A covered individual who is determined, based on a reevaluation under paragraph (1), to be unfit to perform the duties of the covered individual’s office, grade, rank, or rating may be retired or separated for physical disability under chapter 61 of title 10.
(c) Covered Individual Defined.—
In this section, the term “covered individual” means any member of the Coast Guard who has been determined by a Physical Evaluation Board, pursuant to a physical evaluation by that board, to be fit for duty.
(Added Pub. L. 112–213, title II, § 209(a), Dec. 20, 2012, 126 Stat. 1549, § 427; amended Pub. L. 114–120, title II, § 209(6), Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 41; renumbered § 2509, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 114(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4223.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 427 of this title as this section.
2016—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 114–120 substituted “chapter 61 of title 10” for “this chapter”.
14 U.S.C. § 2510 (COAST GUARD)
§ 2510. Sea service letters
(a) In General.—
The Secretary shall provide a sea service letter to a member or former member of the Coast Guard who—
(1) accumulated sea service on a vessel of the Armed Forces (as such term is defined in section 527(e)); and
(2) requests such letter.
(b) Deadline.—
Not later than 30 days after receiving a request for a sea service letter from a member or former member of the Coast Guard under subsection (a), the Secretary shall provide such letter to such member or former member if such member or former member satisfies the requirement under subsection (a)(1).
(Added Pub. L. 113–281, title III, § 305(b)(1), Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 3044, § 428; renumbered § 2510 and amended Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 114(b), title III, § 318(c), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4223, 4252.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282, § 114(b), renumbered section 428 of this title as this section.
Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 115–282, § 318(c), substituted “Armed Forces” for “armed forces” and “section 527(e)” for “section 101(a) of title 10”.
14 U.S.C. § 2511 (COAST GUARD)
§ 2511. Investigations of flag officers and Senior Executive Service employees
In conducting an investigation into an allegation of misconduct by a flag officer or member of the Senior Executive Service serving in the Coast Guard, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall—
(1) conduct the investigation in a manner consistent with Department of Defense policies for such an investigation; and
(2) consult with the Inspector General of the Department of Defense.
(Added Pub. L. 114–120, title II, § 220(a), Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 48, § 430; renumbered § 2511, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 114(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4223.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 430 of this title as this section.
14 U.S.C. § 2512 (COAST GUARD)
§ 2512. Leave policies for the Coast Guard
(a) In General.—
Except as provided in subsection (b), not later than 1 year after the date on which the Secretary of the Navy promulgates a new rule, policy, or memorandum pursuant to section 704 of title 10, United States Code, with respect to leave associated with the birth or adoption of a child, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall promulgate a similar rule, policy, or memorandum that provides leave to officers and enlisted members of the Coast Guard that is equal in duration and compensation to that provided by the Secretary of the Navy.
(b) Leave Associated With Birth or Adoption of Child.—
Notwithstanding subsection (a), sections 701 and 704 of title 10, or any other provision of law, all officers and enlisted members of the Coast Guard shall be authorized leave associated with the birth or adoption of a child during the 1-year period immediately following such birth or adoption and, at the discretion of the Commanding Officer, such officer or enlisted member shall be permitted—
(1) to take such leave in increments; and
(2) to use flexible work schedules (pursuant to a program established by the Secretary in accordance with chapter 61 of title 5).
(Added Pub. L. 114–120, title II, § 222(a), Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 49, § 431; renumbered § 2512 and amended Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 114(b), title III, § 315(a), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4223, 4250.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282, § 315(a), designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, substituted “Except as provided in subsection (b), not later than 1 year” for “Not later than 1 year”, and added subsec. (b).
Pub. L. 115–282, § 114(b), renumbered section 431 of this title as this section.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Flexible Work Schedules
text: Pub. L. 115–282, title III, § 315(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4250, provided that: “Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 4, 2018], the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall ensure that a flexible work schedule program under chapter 61 of title 5, United States Code, is in place for officers and enlisted members of the Coast Guard.”
14 U.S.C. § 2746 (COAST GUARD)
§ 2746. Award of other medals
Coast Guard personnel, notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, may be awarded medals, bars, emblems, or insignia to which such personnel may be entitled under other provisions of law.
(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 537, § 502; renumbered § 2746, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 116(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4226.)
heading: Historical and Revision Notes
text: This section insures that the preceding sections are not intended to prevent Coast Guard military personnel from receiving other medals, the legion of merit, for example. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 502 of this title as this section.
heading: Executive Documents
heading: Meritorious Service Medal
text: Medal established as an award for outstanding meritorious achievement or service to the United States, see Ex. Ord. No. 11448, Jan. 16, 1969, 34 F.R. 915, as amended, set out as a note preceding section 1121 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
14 U.S.C. § 2764 (COAST GUARD)
§ 2764. Monetary allowance for transportation of household effects
The transportation and reimbursement authorized by subsection (b) of section 476 1 of title 37 shall be available hereafter to pay a monetary allowance in place of such transportation to a member who, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, participates in a program designated by the Secretary in which his baggage and household effects are moved by a privately owned or rental vehicle. This allowance shall not be limited to reimbursement for actual expenses and may be paid in advance of the transportation of the baggage and household effects. The allowance shall, however, be in an amount that will result in savings to the Government when the total cost of the movement of baggage and household effects is compared with the cost that otherwise would have been incurred under subsection (b) of section 476 of title 37.
(Added Pub. L. 96–376, § 7(a), Oct. 3, 1980, 94 Stat. 1510, § 512; amended Pub. L. 97–295, § 2(16), Oct. 12, 1982, 96 Stat. 1302; Pub. L. 112–81, div. A, title VI, § 631(f)(4)(B), Dec. 31, 2011, 125 Stat. 1465; Pub. L. 112–239, div. A, title X, § 1076(a)(9), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 1948; renumbered § 2764, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 116(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4226.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section 476 of title 37, referred to in text, was repealed by Pub. L. 117–81, div. A, title VI, § 604(a), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 1767.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 512 of this title as this section.
2013—Pub. L. 112–239, § 1076(a)(9), made technical amendment to directory language of Pub. L. 112–81, § 631(f)(4)(B). See 2011 Amendment note below.
2011—Pub. L. 112–81, § 631(f)(4)(B), as amended by Pub. L. 112–239, § 1076(a)(9), substituted “476” for “406” in two places.
1982—Pub. L. 97–295 struck out “, United States Code,” after “title 37” first time appearing, and “, United States Code” after “title 37” second time appearing.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2013 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 112–239, div. A, title X, § 1076(a), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 1947, provided that the amendment made by section 1076(a)(9) is effective Dec. 31, 2011, and as if included in Pub. L. 112–81 as enacted.