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44 U.S.C. § 3606 (PUBLIC PRINTING AND DOCUMENTS)
§ 3606. E-Government report
(a) Not later than March 1 of each year, the Director shall submit an E-Government status report to the Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Government Reform of the House of Representatives.
(b) The report under subsection (a) shall contain—
(1) a summary of the information reported by agencies under section 202(f) 1 of the E-Government Act of 2002;
(2) the information required to be reported by section 3604(f); and
(3) a description of compliance by the Federal Government with other goals and provisions of the E-Government Act of 2002.
(Added Pub. L. 107–347, title I, § 101(a), Dec. 17, 2002, 116 Stat. 2909.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The E-Government Act of 2002, referred to in subsec. (b)(3), is Pub. L. 107–347, Dec. 17, 2002, 116 Stat. 2899. Section 202 of the Act is set out in a note under section 3501 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Change of Name
text: Committee on Government Reform of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Tenth Congress, Jan. 5, 2007. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Oversight and Reform of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, Jan. 9, 2019. Committee on Oversight and Reform of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Oversight and Accountability of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Eighteenth Congress, Jan. 9, 2023.
Committee on Governmental Affairs of Senate changed to Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of Senate, effective Jan. 4, 2005, by Senate Resolution No. 445, One Hundred Eighth Congress, Oct. 9, 2004.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective 120 days after Dec. 17, 2002, see section 402(a) of Pub. L. 107–347, set out as a note under section 3601 of this title.
44 U.S.C. § 3608 (PUBLIC PRINTING AND DOCUMENTS)
§ 3608. Federal risk and authorization management program
There is established within the General Services Administration the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program. The Administrator, subject to section 3614, shall establish a Government-wide program that provides a standardized, reusable approach to security assessment and authorization for cloud computing products and services that process unclassified information used by agencies.
(Added Pub. L. 117–263, div. E, title LIX, § 5921(b), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3450.)
heading: Repeal of Section
text: For repeal of section by section 5921(d)(1) of Pub. L. 117–263, see Effective Date of Repeal note below.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Pub. L. 117–263, div. E, title LIX, § 5921(d)(1), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3458, provided that the repeal of this section is effective on the date that is 5 years after Dec. 23, 2022.
heading: Construction
text: For rule of construction regarding section 5921 of Pub. L. 117–263, see section 5921(e) of Pub. L. 117–263, set out as a note under section 3607 of this title.
44 U.S.C. § 3610 (PUBLIC PRINTING AND DOCUMENTS)
§ 3610. FedRAMP Board
(a) Establishment.—
There is established a FedRAMP Board to provide input and recommendations to the Administrator regarding the requirements and guidelines for, and the prioritization of, security assessments of cloud computing products and services.
(b) Membership.—
The FedRAMP Board shall consist of not more than 7 senior officials or experts from agencies appointed by the Director, in consultation with the Administrator, from each of the following:
(1) The Department of Defense.
(2) The Department of Homeland Security.
(3) The General Services Administration.
(4) Such other agencies as determined by the Director, in consultation with the Administrator.
(c) Qualifications.—
Members of the FedRAMP Board appointed under subsection (b) shall have technical expertise in domains relevant to FedRAMP, such as—
(1) cloud computing;
(2) cybersecurity;
(3) privacy;
(4) risk management; and
(5) other competencies identified by the Director to support the secure authorization of cloud services and products.
(d) Duties.—
The FedRAMP Board shall—
(1) in consultation with the Administrator, serve as a resource for best practices to accelerate the process for obtaining a FedRAMP authorization;
(2) establish and regularly update requirements and guidelines for security authorizations of cloud computing products and services, consistent with standards and guidelines established by the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, to be used in the determination of FedRAMP authorizations;
(3) monitor and oversee, to the greatest extent practicable, the processes and procedures by which agencies determine and validate requirements for a FedRAMP authorization, including periodic review of the agency determinations described in section 3613(b);
(4) ensure consistency and transparency between agencies and cloud service providers in a manner that minimizes confusion and engenders trust; and
(5) perform such other roles and responsibilities as the Director may assign, with concurrence from the Administrator.
(e) Determinations of Demand for Cloud Computing Products and Services.—
The FedRAMP Board may consult with the Chief Information Officers Council to establish a process, which may be made available on the website maintained under section 3609(b), for prioritizing and accepting the cloud computing products and services to be granted a FedRAMP authorization.
(Added Pub. L. 117–263, div. E, title LIX, § 5921(b), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3452.)
heading: Repeal of Section
text: For repeal of section by section 5921(d)(1) of Pub. L. 117–263, see Effective Date of Repeal note below.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Pub. L. 117–263, div. E, title LIX, § 5921(d)(1), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3458, provided that the repeal of this section is effective on the date that is 5 years after Dec. 23, 2022.
heading: Construction
text: For rule of construction regarding section 5921 of Pub. L. 117–263, see section 5921(e) of Pub. L. 117–263, set out as a note under section 3607 of this title.
44 U.S.C. § 3611 (PUBLIC PRINTING AND DOCUMENTS)
§ 3611. Independent assessment
The Administrator may determine whether FedRAMP may use an independent assessment service to analyze, validate, and attest to the quality and compliance of security assessment materials provided by cloud service providers during the course of a determination of whether to use a cloud computing product or service.
(Added Pub. L. 117–263, div. E, title LIX, § 5921(b), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3453.)
heading: Repeal of Section
text: For repeal of section by section 5921(d)(1) of Pub. L. 117–263, see Effective Date of Repeal note below.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Pub. L. 117–263, div. E, title LIX, § 5921(d)(1), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3458, provided that the repeal of this section is effective on the date that is 5 years after Dec. 23, 2022.
heading: Construction
text: For rule of construction regarding section 5921 of Pub. L. 117–263, see section 5921(e) of Pub. L. 117–263, set out as a note under section 3607 of this title.
44 U.S.C. § 3612 (PUBLIC PRINTING AND DOCUMENTS)
§ 3612. Declaration of foreign interests
(a) In General.—
An independent assessment service that performs services described in section 3611 shall annually submit to the Administrator information relating to any foreign interest, foreign influence, or foreign control of the independent assessment service.
(b) Updates.—
Not later than 48 hours after there is a change in foreign ownership or control of an independent assessment service that performs services described in section 3611, the independent assessment service shall submit to the Administrator an update to the information submitted under subsection (a).
(c) Certification.—
The Administrator may require a representative of an independent assessment service to certify the accuracy and completeness of any information submitted under this section.
(Added Pub. L. 117–263, div. E, title LIX, § 5921(b), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3453.)
heading: Repeal of Section
text: For repeal of section by section 5921(d)(1) of Pub. L. 117–263, see Effective Date of Repeal note below.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Pub. L. 117–263, div. E, title LIX, § 5921(d)(1), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3458, provided that the repeal of this section is effective on the date that is 5 years after Dec. 23, 2022.
heading: Construction
text: For rule of construction regarding section 5921 of Pub. L. 117–263, see section 5921(e) of Pub. L. 117–263, set out as a note under section 3607 of this title.
44 U.S.C. § 3614 (PUBLIC PRINTING AND DOCUMENTS)
§ 3614. Roles and responsibilities of the Office of Management and Budget
The Director shall—
(1) in consultation with the Administrator and the Secretary, issue guidance that—
(A) specifies the categories or characteristics of cloud computing products and services that are within the scope of FedRAMP;
(B) includes requirements for agencies to obtain a FedRAMP authorization when operating a cloud computing product or service described in subparagraph (A) as a Federal information system; and
(C) encompasses, to the greatest extent practicable, all necessary and appropriate cloud computing products and services;
(2) issue guidance describing additional responsibilities of FedRAMP and the FedRAMP Board to accelerate the adoption of secure cloud computing products and services by the Federal Government;
(3) in consultation with the Administrator, establish a process to periodically review FedRAMP authorization packages to support the secure authorization and reuse of secure cloud products and services;
(4) oversee the effectiveness of FedRAMP and the FedRAMP Board, including the compliance by the FedRAMP Board with the duties described in section 3610(d); and
(5) to the greatest extent practicable, encourage and promote consistency of the assessment, authorization, adoption, and use of secure cloud computing products and services within and across agencies.
(Added Pub. L. 117–263, div. E, title LIX, § 5921(b), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3454.)
heading: Repeal of Section
text: For repeal of section by section 5921(d)(1) of Pub. L. 117–263, see Effective Date of Repeal note below.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Pub. L. 117–263, div. E, title LIX, § 5921(d)(1), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3458, provided that the repeal of this section is effective on the date that is 5 years after Dec. 23, 2022.
heading: Construction
text: For rule of construction regarding section 5921 of Pub. L. 117–263, see section 5921(e) of Pub. L. 117–263, set out as a note under section 3607 of this title.
46 U.S.C. § 6304 (SHIPPING)
§ 6304. Subpoena authority
(a) In an investigation under this chapter, the attendance and testimony of witnesses, including parties in interest, and the production of any evidence may be compelled by subpoena. The subpoena authority granted by this section is coextensive with that of a district court of the United States, in civil matters, for the district in which the investigation is conducted.
(b) When a person fails to obey a subpoena issued under this section, the district court of the United States for the district in which the investigation is conducted or in which the person failing to obey is found, shall on proper application issue an order directing that person to comply with the subpoena. The court may punish as contempt any disobedience of its order.
(c) A witness complying with a subpoena issued under this section may be paid for actual travel and attendance at the rate provided for witnesses in the district courts of the United States.
(d) An official designated to conduct an investigation under this part may issue subpoenas as provided in this section and administer oaths to witnesses.
(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 538; Pub. L. 117–263, div. K, title CXVIII, § 11807(a), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 4165.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised section
Source section (U.S. Code)
6304
46:239(e)
46:239(f)
Section 6304 provides an officer investigating a marine casualty with the necessary subpena authority to require the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of evidence. It also authorizes a district court of the United States to direct compliance with a subpena.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2022—Pub. L. 117–263 substituted “subpoena” for “subpena” wherever appearing in text, “subpoenas” for “subpenas” in subsec. (d), and, to reflect the probable intent of Congress, “Subpoena” for “Subpena” in section catchline.
46 U.S.C. § 7307 (SHIPPING)
§ 7307. Able seamen—unlimited
The required service for the endorsement of able seaman—unlimited, qualified for unlimited service on a vessel on any waters, is at least 3 years’ 1 service on deck on board vessels operating at sea or on the Great Lakes.
(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 543.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised section
Source section (U.S. Code)
7307
46:672(b)(1)
Section 7307 requires individuals to have at least 3 years service on deck on vessels operating at sea or on the Great Lakes before their merchant mariner’s documents can be endorsed as able seamen—unlimited.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Temporary Reduction of Lengths of Certain Periods of Service
text: Pub. L. 118–31, div. C, title XXXV, § 3534(j), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 833, provided that:
“For the 3-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 22, 2023]—
“(1) section 7307 of title 46, United States Code, shall be applied by substituting ‘18 months’ for ‘3 years’;
“(2) section 7308 of such title shall be applied by substituting ‘12 months’ for ‘18 months’; and
“(3) section 7309 of such title shall be applied by substituting ‘6 months’ for ‘12 months’.”
heading: Acceptance of Certain Services Toward Endorsement as Able Seaman
text: Service used to qualify for endorsement as able seaman—fishing industry to be accepted as qualifying service toward an endorsement under this section, see section 602(e)(3) of Pub. L. 101–595, set out as a note under section 7306 of this title.
46 U.S.C. § 7308 (SHIPPING)
§ 7308. Able seamen—limited
The required service for the endorsement of able seaman—limited, qualified for limited service on a vessel on any waters, is at least 18 months’ 1 service on deck on board vessels of at least 100 gross tons as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title operating on the oceans or navigable waters of the United States (including the Great Lakes).
(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 543; Pub. L. 104–324, title VII, § 721, Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3938.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised section
Source section (U.S. Code)
7308
46:672(b)(2)
Section 7308 establishes the minimum service requirements for an individual to qualify for an endorsement as able seamen—limited.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1996—Pub. L. 104–324 inserted “as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title” after “100 gross tons”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Temporary Reduction of Lengths of Certain Periods of Service
text: Section to be applied by substituting “12 months” for “18 months” for the 3-year period beginning on Dec. 22, 2023, see section 3534(j) of Pub. L. 118–31, set out as a note under section 7307 of this title.
heading: Acceptance of Certain Services Toward Endorsement as Able Seaman
text: Service used to qualify for endorsement as able seaman—fishing industry to be accepted as qualifying service toward an endorsement under this section, see section 602(e)(3) of Pub. L. 101–595, set out as a note under section 7306 of this title.
46 U.S.C. § 7309 (SHIPPING)
§ 7309. Able seamen—special
The required service for the endorsement of able seaman—special, qualified for special service on a vessel on any waters, is at least 12 months’ 1 service on deck on board vessels operating on the oceans or the navigable waters of the United States (including the Great Lakes).
(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 543.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised section
Source section (U.S. Code)
7309
46:672(b)(3)
Section 7309 establishes the minimum service requirements for an individual to qualify as able seamen—special.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Temporary Reduction of Lengths of Certain Periods of Service
text: Section to be applied by substituting “6 months” for “12 months” for the 3-year period beginning on Dec. 22, 2023, see section 3534(j) of Pub. L. 118–31, set out as a note under section 7307 of this title.
heading: Acceptance of Certain Services Toward Endorsement as Able Seaman
text: Service used to qualify for endorsement as able seaman—fishing industry to be accepted as qualifying service toward an endorsement under this section, see section 602(e)(3) of Pub. L. 101–595, set out as a note under section 7306 of this title.
46 U.S.C. § 55301 (SHIPPING)
§ 55301. Report on administration of programs by other Federal departments and agencies
(a) In General.—
The Administrator of the Maritime Administration shall annually submit to Congress a report on the administration by—
(1) the Department of Defense of section 2631 of title 10; and
(2) other Federal departments and agencies of programs the Administrator determines are subject to section 55305 of this title.
(b) Contents.—
Each annual report required under subsection (a) shall include, for each Federal department or agency that administers a program covered by the report—
(1) the gross tonnage of cargo (equipment, materials, or agricultural products), expressed by type of cargo, transported on United States flag vessels as compared to on foreign vessels; and
(2) the total number of United States flag vessels and total number of foreign vessels contracted by each department or agency.
(c) Agency Reporting Requirements.—
Not later than January 31 of each year, the head of each Federal department or agency that administers a program covered by a report required under subsection (a) shall submit to the Administrator of the Maritime Administration the information described in subsection (b) for that department or agency.
(Added Pub. L. 118–31, div. C, title XXXV, § 3521(a)(1), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 819.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 55301 was renumbered section 55123 of this title.
46 U.S.C. § 57101 (SHIPPING)
§ 57101. Placement of vessels in National Defense Reserve Fleet
(a) In General.—
Any vessel acquired by the Maritime Administration of 1,500 gross tons or more or such other vessels as the Secretary of Transportation determines are appropriate shall be placed in the National Defense Reserve Fleet.
(b) Removal From Fleet.—
A vessel placed in the Fleet under subsection (a) may not be traded out or sold from the Fleet, except as provided in section 57102, 57103, or 57104 or chapter 533, 537, 573, or 575 of this title, or section 308704 of title 54.
(c) Authority of Federal Entities To Transfer Vessels.—
All Federal entities are authorized to transfer vessels to the National Defense Reserve Fleet without reimbursement subject to the approval of the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of the Navy with respect to Ready Reserve Force vessels and the Secretary of Transportation with respect to all other vessels.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1658; Pub. L. 112–213, title IV, §§ 406, 407, Dec. 20, 2012, 126 Stat. 1571; Pub. L. 115–91, div. C, title XXXV, § 3502(b)(7), Dec. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 1911; Pub. L. 118–31, div. C, title XXXV, § 3514(j)(3), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 811.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
57101
46 App.:1160(j).
June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title V, § 510(j), as added Pub. L. 89–254, § 2, Oct. 10, 1965, 79 Stat. 980; Pub. L. 97–31, § 12(91), Aug. 6, 1981, 95 Stat. 161.
In subsection (a), the words “vessel acquired by the Maritime Administration” are substituted for “vessel heretofore or hereafter acquired under this section, or otherwise acquired by the Maritime Administration of the Department of Transportation under any other authority” to eliminate unnecessary words.
In subsection (b), the words “except as provided in section 57102, 57103, or 57104 or chapter 533, 537, 573, or 575 of this title” are substituted for “except as provided for in subsections (g) and (i) of this section. This limitation shall not affect the rights of the Secretary of Transportation to dispose of a vessel as provided in other sections of this subchapter or in subchapters VII or XI of this chapter” because of the restatement.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2023—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 118–31 inserted “, or section 308704 of title 54” before period at end.
2017—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 115–91, which directed striking out “maintained under section 11 of the Merchant Ship Sales Act of 1946 (50 App. 1744)”, was executed by striking out “maintained under section 11 of the Merchant Ship Sales Act of 1946 (50 App. U.S.C. 1744)” before period at end, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
2012—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 112–213, § 406, inserted “of 1,500 gross tons or more or such other vessels as the Secretary of Transportation determines are appropriate” after “Administration”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 112–213, § 407, added subsec. (c).
46 U.S.C. § 57110 (SHIPPING)
§ 57110. Salvage recoveries for subrogated ownership of vessels and cargoes
(a) Salvage Agreements.—
The Secretary of Transportation is authorized to enter into marine salvage agreements for the recoveries, sale, and disposal of sunken or damaged vessels, cargoes, or properties owned or insured by or on behalf of the Maritime Administration, the United States Shipping Board, the U.S. Shipping Bureau, the United States Maritime Commission, or the War Shipping Administration.
(b) Military Craft.—
The Secretary of Transportation shall consult with the Secretary of the military department concerned prior to engaging in or authorizing any activity under subsection (a) that will disturb sunken military craft, as such term is defined in section 1408(3) of the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 (Public Law 108–375; 10 U.S.C. 113 note).
(c) Recoveries.—
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the net proceeds from salvage agreements entered into as authorized in subsection (a) shall remain available until expended and be distributed as follows:
(1) Fifty percent shall be available to the Administrator of the Maritime Administration for the payment or reimbursement of expenses incurred by or on behalf of State maritime academies or the United States Merchant Marine Academy for facility and training ship maintenance, repair, and modernization, and for the purchase of simulators and fuel.
(2) The remainder shall be distributed for maritime heritage preservation to the Department of the Interior for grants as authorized by section 308703 of title 54.
(Added Pub. L. 116–92, div. C, title XXXV, § 3509(a), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1977, § 57111; renumbered § 57110, Pub. L. 118–31, div. C, title XXXV, § 3514(j)(1)(A), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 811.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2023—Pub. L. 118–31 renumbered section 57111 of this title as this section.