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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: Pub. L. 117–263, div. E, title LIX, § 5921(d)(1), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3458, provided that, effective on the date that is 5 years after Dec. 23, 2022, this section is repealed.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective on the date that is 5 years after Dec. 23, 2022, see section 5921(d)(1) of Pub. L. 117–263, set out as a note under section 3607 of this title.
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. § 3106 (SHIPPING)
§ 3106. Master key control system
(a) In General.—
The owner of a vessel subject to inspection under section 3301 shall—
(1) ensure that such vessel is equipped with a vessel master key control system, manual or electronic, which provides controlled access to all copies of the vessel’s master key of which access shall only be available to the individuals described in paragraph (2);
(2) establish a list of all crew, identified by position, allowed to access and use the master key and maintain such list upon the vessel, within owner records and included in the vessel safety management system;
(3) record in a log book information on all access and use of the vessel’s master key, including—
(A) dates and times of access;
(B) the room or location accessed; and
(C) the name and rank of the crew member that used the master key; and
(4) make the list under paragraph (2) and the log book under paragraph (3) available upon request to any agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, any member of the Coast Guard, and any law enforcement officer performing official duties in the course and scope of an investigation.
(b) Prohibited Use.—
Crew not included on the list described in subsection (a)(2) shall not have access to or use the master key unless in an emergency and shall immediately notify the master and owner of the vessel following use of such key.
(c) Requirements for Log Book.—
The log book described in subsection (a)(3) and required to be included in a safety management system under section 3203(a)(6)—
(1) may be electronic; and
(2) shall be located in a centralized location that is readily accessible to law enforcement personnel.
(d) Penalty.—
Any crew member who uses the master key without having been granted access pursuant to subsection (a)(2) shall be liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 and may be subject to suspension or revocation under section 7703.
(e) Exemption.—
This section shall not apply to vessels subject to section 3507(f).
(Added Pub. L. 117–263, div. K, title CXVI, § 11608(a), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 4151.)
46 U.S.C. § 3509 (SHIPPING)
§ 3509. Medical standards
The owner of a vessel to which section 3507 applies shall ensure that—
(1) a physician is always present and available to treat any passengers who may be on board the vessel in the event of an emergency situation;
(2) the vessel is in compliance with the Health Care Guidelines for Cruise Ship Medical Facilities established by the American College of Emergency Physicians; and
(3) the initial safety briefing given to the passengers on board the vessel includes—
(A) the location of the vessel’s medical facilities; and
(B) the appropriate steps passengers should follow during a medical emergency.
(Added Pub. L. 116–283, div. G, title LVXXXIII [LXXXIII], § 8322(a), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4702.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Exemptions for Certain Passenger Vessels
text: For provisions exempting certain passenger vessels from the requirements authorized under this section, see section 11510 of Pub. L. 117–263, set out as a note under section 3508 of this title.
46 U.S.C. § 4503a (SHIPPING)
[§ 4503a. Repealed. Pub. L. 117–263, div. K, title CXV, § 11509(a)(3), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 4137]
text: Section, added and amended Pub. L. 115–282, title V, § 508(a), (c), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4272, provided for an alternate safety compliance program for certain fishing vessels.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Construction of Repeal
text: Nothing in repeal by Pub. L. 117–263 to be construed to affect or apply to any alternative compliance and safety agreement entered into by the Coast Guard that is in effect on Dec. 23, 2022, see section 11509(b) of Pub. L. 117–263, set out as a Construction of 2022 Amendment note under section 4502 of this title.
46 U.S.C. § 4505 (SHIPPING)
§ 4505. Termination of unsafe operations
An official authorized to enforce this chapter—
(1) may direct the individual in charge of a vessel to which this chapter applies to immediately take reasonable steps necessary for the safety of individuals on board the vessel if the official observes the vessel being operated in an unsafe condition that the official believes creates an especially hazardous condition, including ordering the individual in charge to return the vessel to a mooring and to remain there until the situation creating the hazard is corrected or ended; and
(2) may order the individual in charge of an uninspected fish processing vessel that does not have on board the certificate required under section 4503(a)(2) of this title to return the vessel to a mooring and to remain there until the vessel is in compliance with that section, except that this paragraph shall not apply with respect to a vessel to which section 4503a 1 applies.
(Added Pub. L. 100–424, § 2(a), Sept. 9, 1988, 102 Stat. 1587; amended Pub. L. 115–282, title V, § 509, Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4274.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section 4503a, referred to in par. (2), was repealed by Pub. L. 117–263, div. K, title CXV, § 11509(a)(3), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 4137.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Par. (2). Pub. L. 115–282 substituted “4503(a)(2)” for “4503(1)” and inserted “, except that this paragraph shall not apply with respect to a vessel to which section 4503a applies” before period at end.
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 section catchline and text and “subpoenas” for “subpenas” in subssec. (d).
46 U.S.C. § 7511 (SHIPPING)
§ 7511. Convicted sex offender as grounds for denial
(a) Sexual Abuse.—
A license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner’s document authorized to be issued under this part shall be denied to an individual who has been convicted of a sexual offense prohibited under—
(1) chapter 109A of title 18, except for subsection (b) of section 2244 of title 18; or
(2) a substantially similar offense under State, local, or Tribal law.
(b) Abusive Sexual Contact.—
A license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner’s document authorized to be issued under this part may be denied to an individual who within 5 years before applying for the license, certificate, or document, has been convicted of a sexual offense prohibited under subsection (b) of section 2244 of title 18, or a substantially similar offense under State, local, or Tribal law.
(Added Pub. L. 117–263, div. K, title CXVI, § 11602(a), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 4147.)
46 U.S.C. § 7704a (SHIPPING)
§ 7704a. Sexual harassment or sexual assault as grounds for suspension or revocation
(a) Sexual Harassment.—
If it is shown at a hearing under this chapter that a holder of a license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner’s document issued under this part, within 5 years before the beginning of the suspension and revocation proceedings, is the subject of an official finding of sexual harassment, then the license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner’s document may be suspended or revoked.
(b) Sexual Assault.—
If it is shown at a hearing under this chapter that a holder of a license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner’s document issued under this part, within 10 years before the beginning of the suspension and revocation proceedings, is the subject of an official finding of sexual assault, then the license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner’s document shall be revoked.
(c) Official Finding.—
(1) In general.—
In this section, the term “official finding” means—
(A) a legal proceeding or agency finding or decision that determines the individual committed sexual harassment or sexual assault in violation of any Federal, State, local, or Tribal law or regulation; or
(B) a determination after an investigation by the Coast Guard that, by a preponderance of the evidence, the individual committed sexual harassment or sexual assault if the investigation affords appropriate due process rights to the subject of the investigation.
(2) Administrative law judge review.—
(A) Coast guard investigation.—
A determination under paragraph (1)(B) shall be reviewed and affirmed by an administrative law judge within the same proceeding as any suspension or revocation of a license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner’s document under subsection (a) or (b).
(B) Legal proceeding.—
A determination under paragraph (1)(A) that an individual committed sexual harassment or sexual assault is conclusive in suspension and revocation proceedings.
(Added Pub. L. 117–263, div. K, title CXVI, § 11603(a), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 4147.)
46 U.S.C. § 10105 (SHIPPING)
§ 10105. Reports to Congress
(a) In General.—
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022, and on an annual basis thereafter, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report that includes—
(1) the number of reports received under section 10104;
(2) the number of penalties issued under such section;
(3) the number of open investigations under such section, completed investigations under such section, and the outcomes of such open or completed investigations;
(4) the number of assessments or audits conducted under section 3203 and the outcome of those assessments or audits;
(5) a statistical analysis of compliance with the safety management system criteria under section 3203;
(6) the number of credentials denied or revoked due to sexual harassment, sexual assault, or related offenses; and
(7) recommendations to support efforts of the Coast Guard to improve investigations and oversight of sexual harassment and sexual assault in the maritime sector, including funding requirements and legislative change proposals necessary to ensure compliance with title CXVI of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 and the amendments made by such title.
(b) Privacy.—
In collecting the information required under subsection (a), the Commandant shall collect such information in a manner that protects the privacy rights of individuals who are subjects of such information.
(Added Pub. L. 117–263, div. K, title CXVI, § 11611(a), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 4155.)
heading: References in Text
text: The date of the enactment of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022, referred to in subsec. (a), is the date of enactment of division K of Pub. L. 117–263, which was approved Dec. 23, 2022.
Title CXVI of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022, referred to subsec. (a)(7), is title CXVI of division K of Pub. L. 117–263, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 4145. For complete classification of title CXVI to the Code, see Tables.
46 U.S.C. § 12304 (SHIPPING)
§ 12304. Certificates of numbers
(a) A certificate of number is granted for a number issued under this chapter. The certificate shall be at all times available for inspection on the vessel for which issued when the vessel is in operation, and may be in hard copy or digital form. Any certificate issued in hard copy under this section shall be pocketsized. The certificate shall be valid for not more than 3 years. The certificate of number for a vessel less than 26 feet in length and leased or rented to another for the latter’s noncommercial operation of less than 7 days may be retained on shore by the vessel’s owner or representative at the place from which the vessel departs or returns to the possession of the owner or the owner’s representative. A vessel that does not have the certificate of number on board shall be identified when in operation, and comply with requirements, as the issuing authority prescribes.
(b) The owner of a vessel numbered under this chapter shall provide—
(1) the issuing authority notice of the transfer of any part of the owner’s interest in the vessel or of the destruction or abandonment of the vessel, within a reasonable time after the transfer, destruction, or abandonment; and
(2) notice of a change of address within a reasonable time of the change, as prescribed by regulation.
(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 591; Pub. L. 117–263, div. K, title CXV, § 11506, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 4136.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised section
Source section (U.S. Code)
12304
46:1469
Section 12304 describes a certificate of number and stipulates when it must be carried on board a vessel. It also requires that the number issuing authority be notified when a boat is sold, transferred, destroyed, or abandoned, or when the owner’s address changes.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2022—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 117–263 struck out “shall be pocketsized,” after “this chapter. The certificate” and inserted “in hard copy or digital form. Any certificate issued in hard copy under this section shall be pocketsized. The certificate shall be” after “operation, and may be”.
46 U.S.C. § 30501 (SHIPPING)
§ 30501. Definitions
In this chapter:
(1) Covered small passenger vessel.—
The term “covered small passenger vessel”—
(A) means a small passenger vessel, as defined in section 2101, that is—
(i) not a wing-in-ground craft; and
(ii) carrying—
(I) not more than 49 passengers on an overnight domestic voyage; and
(II) not more than 150 passengers on any voyage that is not an overnight domestic voyage; and
(B) includes any wooden vessel constructed prior to March 11, 1996, carrying at least 1 passenger for hire.
(2) Owner.—
The term “owner” includes a charterer that mans, supplies, and navigates a vessel at the charterer’s own expense or by the charterer’s own procurement.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 6(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1512; Pub. L. 117–263, div. K, title CXV, § 11503(b), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 4130.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
30501
46 App.:186.
R.S. § 4286.
The words “In this chapter” are substituted for “within the meaning of the provisions of title 48 of the Revised Statutes relating to the limitation of the liability of the owners of vessels” because of the codification of title 46, United States Code. The word “supplies” is substituted for “victual” for clarity. The words “and such vessel, when so chartered, shall be liable in the same manner as if navigated by the owner thereof” are omitted as unnecessary.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2022—Pub. L. 117–263 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “In this chapter, the term ‘owner’ includes a charterer that mans, supplies, and navigates a vessel at the charterer’s own expense or by the charterer’s own procurement.”
46 U.S.C. § 30502 (SHIPPING)
§ 30502. Application
(a) In General.—
Except as otherwise provided, this chapter (except section 30521) applies to seagoing vessels and vessels used on lakes or rivers or in inland navigation, including canal boats, barges, and lighters.
(b) Exception.—
This chapter (except for section 30526) shall not apply to covered small passenger vessels.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 6(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1512; Pub. L. 117–263, div. K, title CXV, § 11503(c), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 4130.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
30502
46 App.:188.
R.S. § 4289; Feb. 18, 1875, ch. 80, § 1 (related to R.S. § 4289), 18 Stat. 320; June 19, 1886, ch. 421, § 4, 24 Stat. 80; June 5, 1936, ch. 521, § 4, 49 Stat. 1481.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2022—Pub. L. 117–263 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Except as otherwise provided, this chapter (except section 30503) applies to seagoing vessels and vessels used on lakes or rivers or in inland navigation, including canal boats, barges, and lighters.”
46 U.S.C. § 30521 (SHIPPING)
§ 30521. Declaration of nature and value of goods
(a) In General.—
If a shipper of an item named in subsection (b), contained in a parcel, package, or trunk, loads the item as freight or baggage on a vessel, without at the time of loading giving to the person receiving the item a written notice of the true character and value of the item and having that information entered on the bill of lading, the owner and master of the vessel are not liable as carriers. The owner and master are not liable beyond the value entered on the bill of lading.
(b) Items.—
The items referred to in subsection (a) are precious metals, gold or silver plated articles, precious stones, jewelry, trinkets, watches, clocks, glass, china, coins, bills, securities, printings, engravings, pictures, stamps, maps, papers, silks, furs, lace, and similar items of high value and small size.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 6(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1512, § 30503; renumbered § 30521, Pub. L. 117–263, div. K, title CXV, § 11503(a)(3), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 4130.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
30503
46 App.:181.
R.S. § 4281.
In subsection (a), the words “load” and “loading” are substituted for “lade” and “lading” to use more common terminology. The words “person receiving the item” are substituted for “master, clerk, agent, or owner of such vessel receiving the same” to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “thereof in any form or manner” and “and according to the character thereof so notified and” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the words “precious metals” are substituted for “platina, gold, gold dust, silver, . . . or other precious metals, . . . gold or silver in a manufactured or unmanufactured state”, the words “precious stones” are substituted for “diamonds, or other precious stones”, the words “watches, clocks” are substituted for “watches, clocks, or timepieces of any description”, the words “coins, bills, securities” are substituted for “bullion, . . . coins, . . . bills of any bank or public body, . . . orders, notes, or securities for the payment of money”, the word “papers” is substituted for “writings, title deeds”, and the word “silks” is substituted for “silks in a manufactured or unmanufactured state, and whether wrought up or not wrought up with any other material”, to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “and similar items of high value and small size” are added to ensure that any of the items specifically named in the source but omitted in the revised section, or similar items, will be covered by this section.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2022—Pub. L. 117–263 renumbered section 30503 of this title as this section.
46 U.S.C. § 30522 (SHIPPING)
§ 30522. Loss by fire
The owner of a vessel is not liable for loss or damage to merchandise on the vessel caused by a fire on the vessel unless the fire resulted from the design or neglect of the owner.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 6(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1513, § 30504; renumbered § 30522, Pub. L. 117–263, div. K, title CXV, § 11503(a)(3), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 4130.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
30504
46 App.:182.
R.S. § 4282.
The words “liable for” are substituted for “liable to answer for or make good to any person”, the words “merchandise on the vessel” are substituted for “any merchandise whatsoever, which shall be shipped, taken in, or put on board any such vessel”, and the words “caused by a fire on the vessel” are substituted for “by reason or by means of any fire happening to or on board the vessel”, to eliminate unnecessary words.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2022—Pub. L. 117–263 renumbered section 30504 of this title as this section.