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46 U.S.C. § 57111 (SHIPPING)
§ 57111. Definition of obsolete vessel
In this chapter, the term “obsolete vessel” means a vessel that—
(1) is or will be in the custody and control of the Maritime Administration for purposes of disposing of the vessel; and
(2) has been determined by the Secretary of Transportation to be of insufficient value, with respect to the programs of the Maritime Administration, to warrant—
(A) preserving for future use or spare parts harvesting; or
(B) retaining in the National Defense Reserve Fleet.
(Added Pub. L. 118–31, div. C, title XXXV, § 3514(j)(1)(B), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 811.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 57111 was renumbered section 57110 of this title.
46 U.S.C. § 70007 (SHIPPING)
§ 70007. Anchorage grounds
(a) Anchorage Grounds.—
(1) Establishment.—
The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall define and establish anchorage grounds in the navigable waters of the United States for vessels operating in such waters.
(2) Relevant factors for establishment.—
In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall take into account all relevant factors concerning navigational safety, protection of the marine environment, proximity to undersea pipelines and cables, safe and efficient use of Marine Transportation System, and national security.
(b) Vessel Requirements.—
Vessels, of certain sizes or type determined by the Secretary, shall—
(1) set and maintain an anchor alarm for the duration of an anchorage;
(2) comply with any directions or orders issued by the Captain of the Port; and
(3) comply with any applicable anchorage regulations.
(c) Prohibitions.—
A vessel may not—
(1) anchor in any Federal navigation channel unless authorized or directed to by the Captain of the Port;
(2) anchor in near proximity, within distances determined by the Coast Guard, to an undersea pipeline or cable, unless authorized or directed to by the Captain of the Port; and
(3) anchor or remain anchored in an anchorage ground during any period in which the Captain of the Port orders closure of the anchorage ground due to inclement weather, navigational hazard, a threat to the environment, or other safety or security concern.
(d) Safety Exception.—
Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a vessel from taking actions necessary to maintain the safety of the vessel or to prevent the loss of life or property.
(Added Pub. L. 117–263, div. K, title CXIII, § 11318(a), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 4090.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Savings Clause
text: Pub. L. 117–263, div. K, title CXIII, § 11318(c), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 4091, provided that: “Nothing in this section [enacting this section and provisions set out as a note under this section] shall limit any authority available, as of the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 23, 2022], to the captain of a port with respect to safety measures or any other authority as necessary for the safety of vessels located in anchorage grounds in the navigable waters of the United States.”
heading: Construction; Applicability of Regulations
text: Pub. L. 117–263, div. K, title CXIII, § 11318(e), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 4091, provided that: “The amendments made by subsection (a) [enacting this section] may not be construed to alter any existing rules, regulations, or final agency actions issued under section 70006 of title 46, United States Code, as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 23, 2022], until all regulations required under subsection (b) [136 Stat. 4091] take effect.”
50 U.S.C. § 2 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 2. Advisory commission
The Council of National Defense shall nominate to the President, and the President shall appoint, an advisory commission, consisting of not more than seven persons, each of whom shall have special knowledge of some industry, public utility, or the development of some natural resource, or be otherwise specially qualified, in the opinion of the council, for the performance of the duties hereinafter provided. The members of the advisory commission shall serve without compensation, but shall be allowed actual expenses of travel and subsistence when attending meetings of the commission or engaged in investigations pertaining to its activities. The advisory commission shall hold such meetings as shall be called by the council or be provided by the rules and regulations adopted by the council for the conduct of its work.
(Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 418, § 2, 39 Stat. 649.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Termination of Advisory Commissions
text: Advisory commissions in existence on Jan. 5, 1973, to terminate not later than the expiration of the 2-year period following Jan. 5, 1973, unless, in the case of a commission established by the President or an officer of the Federal Government, such commission is renewed by appropriate action prior to the expiration of such 2-year period, or in the case of a commission established by the Congress, its duration is otherwise provided by law. Advisory commissions established after Jan. 5, 1973, to terminate not later than the expiration of the 2-year period beginning on the date of their establishment, unless, in the case of a commission established by the President or an officer of the Federal Government, such commission is renewed by appropriate action prior to the expiration of such 2-year period, or in the case of a commission established by the Congress, its duration is otherwise provided by law. See sections 1001(2) and 1013 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
50 U.S.C. § 4 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 4. Rules and regulations; subordinate bodies and committees
The Council of National Defense shall adopt rules and regulations for the conduct of its work, which rules and regulations shall be subject to the approval of the President, and shall provide for the work of the advisory commission to the end that the special knowledge of such commission may be developed by suitable investigation, research, and inquiry and made available in conference and report for the use of the council; and the council may organize subordinate bodies for its assistance in special investigations, either by the employment of experts or by the creation of committees of specially qualified persons to serve without compensation, but to direct the investigations of experts so employed.
(Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 418, § 2, 39 Stat. 650.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Termination of Advisory Commissions
text: Advisory commissions in existence on Jan. 5, 1973, to terminate not later than the expiration of the 2-year period following Jan. 5, 1973, unless, in the case of a commission established by the President or an officer of the Federal Government, such commission is renewed by appropriate action prior to the expiration of such 2-year period, or in the case of a commission established by the Congress, its duration is otherwise provided by law. Advisory commissions established after Jan. 5, 1973, to terminate not later than the expiration of the 2-year period beginning on the date of their establishment, unless, in the case of a commission established by the President or an officer of the Federal Government, such commission is renewed by appropriate action prior to the expiration of such 2-year period, or in the case of a commission established by the Congress, its duration is otherwise provided by law. See sections 1001(2) and 1013 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
50 U.S.C. § 5 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 5. Reports of subordinate bodies and committees; unvouchered expenditures
Reports shall be submitted by all subordinate bodies and by the advisory commission to the council, and from time to time the council shall report to the President or to the heads of executive departments upon special inquiries or subjects appropriate thereto. When deemed proper the President may authorize, in amounts stipulated by him, unvouchered expenditures.
(Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 418, § 2, 39 Stat. 650; Aug. 7, 1946, ch. 770, § 1(53), 60 Stat. 870.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Second sentence was from a proviso to the first sentence, which was affected by act Aug. 7, 1946.
heading: Amendments
text: 1946—Act Aug. 7, 1946, repealed all provisions requiring annual reports to Congress of the Council’s activities and expenditures.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Termination of Advisory Commissions
text: Advisory commissions in existence on Jan. 5, 1973, to terminate not later than the expiration of the 2-year period following Jan. 5, 1973, unless, in the case of a commission established by the President or an officer of the Federal Government, such commission is renewed by appropriate action prior to the expiration of such 2-year period, or in the case of a commission established by the Congress, its duration is otherwise provided by law. Advisory commissions established after Jan. 5, 1973, to terminate not later than the expiration of the 2-year period beginning on the date of their establishment, unless, in the case of a commission established by the President or an officer of the Federal Government, such commission is renewed by appropriate action prior to the expiration of such 2-year period, or in the case of a commission established by the Congress, its duration is otherwise provided by law. See sections 1001(2) and 1013 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
50 U.S.C. § 98e–2 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 98e–2. Multiyear procurement authority for domestically processed critical minerals
(a) Authority for multiyear procurement
Subject to section 3501 of title 10 and from amounts made available by discretionary appropriations Acts from the National Defense Stockpile Transaction Fund (as established under section 9(a) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98h(a))) after December 22, 2023, the Secretary of Defense may enter into one or more multiyear contracts for the procurement of critical minerals that are processed in the United States by domestic sources.
(b) Application of Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act
A multiyear contract entered into under this section shall be deemed to be an acquisition under the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98 et seq.).
(c) Authority for advance procurement
The Secretary of Defense may enter into one or more contracts, beginning in fiscal year 2024, for advance procurement associated with the domestically processed critical minerals for which authorization to enter into a multiyear procurement contract is provided under subsection (a).
(d) Condition for out-year contract payments
A contract entered into under subsection (a) shall provide that any obligation of the United States to make a payment under the contract for a fiscal year after fiscal year 2024 is subject to the availability of appropriations or funds for that purpose for such later fiscal year.
(e) Definitions
In this section:
(1) The term “critical mineral” means a mineral determined to be a strategic and critical material under section 3(a) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98b(a)).
(2) The term “processed” means the processing or recycling of a critical mineral or magnet, including the separation, reduction, metallization, alloying, milling, pressing, strip casting, and sintering of a critical mineral.
(3) The term “domestic source” has the meaning given that term in section 4552 of this title.
(Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title I, § 152, Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 180.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act, referred to in subsec. (b), is act June 7, 1939, ch. 190, as added Pub. L. 96–41, § 2(a), July 30, 1979, 93 Stat. 319, which is classified generally to this subchapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, and not as part of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act which comprises this subchapter.
50 U.S.C. § 98h–3 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 98h–3. Definitions
For the purposes of this subchapter:
(1) The term “strategic and critical materials” means materials that (A) would be needed to supply the military, industrial, and essential civilian needs of the United States during a national emergency, and (B) are not found or produced in the United States in sufficient quantities to meet such need.
(2) The term “national emergency” means a general declaration of emergency with respect to the national defense made by the President or by the Congress.
(3) The term “reliable source” mean a citizen or business entity organized under the laws of—
(A) the United States or any territory or possession of the United States;
(B) a country of the national technology and industrial base, as such term is defined in section 4801 of title 10; or
(C) a qualifying country, as defined in section 225.003 of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement or any successor document.
(June 7, 1939, ch. 190, § 12, as added Pub. L. 96–41, § 2(a), July 30, 1979, 93 Stat. 324; amended Pub. L. 117–81, div. A, title XIV, § 1411(2), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2018; Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title XIV, § 1411(e)(2)(C), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 528.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2023—Par. (3). Pub. L. 118–31 added par. (3) and struck out former par. (3) which read as follows: “The term ‘national technology and industrial base’ has the meaning given such term in section 2500 of title 10.”
2021—Par. (3). Pub. L. 117–81 added par. (3).
50 U.S.C. § 1543a (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 1543a. Report on hostilities involving United States Armed Forces
(a) In general
Not later than 48 hours after any incident in which the United States Armed Forces are involved in an attack or hostilities, whether in an offensive or defensive capacity, the President shall transmit to the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on the incident, unless the President—
(1) otherwise reports the incident within 48 hours pursuant to section 1543 of this title; or
(2) has determined prior to the incident, and so reported pursuant to section 1549 of this title, that the United States Armed Forces involved in the incident would be operating under specific statutory authorization within the meaning of section 1544(b) of this title.
(b) Matters to be included
Each report required by subsection (a) shall include—
(1) the authority or authorities under which the United States Armed Forces were operating when the incident occurred;
(2) the date, location, and duration of the incident and the other parties involved;
(3) a description of the United States Armed Forces involved in the incident and the mission of such Armed Forces;
(4) the numbers of any combatant casualties and civilian casualties that occurred as a result of the incident; and
(5) any other information the President determines appropriate.
(Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title XII, § 1230, Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 457.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, and not as part of the War Powers Resolution which comprises this chapter.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: “Congressional Defense Committees” Defined
text: Congressional defense committees means the Committees on Armed Services and Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives, see section 3 of Pub. L. 118–31, 137 Stat. 164. See note under section 101 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
50 U.S.C. § 1651 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 1651. Other laws, powers and authorities conferred thereby, and actions taken thereunder; Congressional studies
(a) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the following provisions of law, the powers and authorities conferred thereby, and actions taken thereunder:
(1) Chapters 1 to 11 of title 40 and division C (except sections 3302, 3307(e), 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of subtitle I of title 41.
(2) Section 3727(a)–(e)(1) of title 31.
(3) Section 6305 of title 41.
(4) Public Law 85–804 (Act of Aug. 28, 1958, 72 Stat. 972; 50 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.).
(5) Section 3201(a) of title 10.
(b) Each committee of the House of Representatives and the Senate having jurisdiction with respect to any provision of law referred to in subsection (a) of this section shall make a complete study and investigation concerning that provision of law and make a report, including any recommendations and proposed revisions such committee may have, to its respective House of Congress within two hundred and seventy days after September 14, 1976.
(Pub. L. 94–412, title V, § 502, Sept. 14, 1976, 90 Stat. 1258; Pub. L. 95–223, title I, § 101(d), Dec. 28, 1977, 91 Stat. 1625; Pub. L. 96–513, title V, § 507(b), Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2919; Pub. L. 105–362, title IX, § 901(r)(2), Nov. 10, 1998, 112 Stat. 3291; Pub. L. 107–314, div. A, title X, § 1062(o)(1), Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2652; Pub. L. 117–81, div. A, title XVII, § 1702(k)(2), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2160.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Public Law 85–804, referred to in subsec. (a)(4), is Pub. L. 85–804, Aug. 28, 1958, 72 Stat. 972, which is classified generally to chapter 29 (§ 1431 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 2021—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 117–81 added pars. (1) to (5) and struck out former pars. (1) to (5) which set out sections and provisions to which the provisions of this chapter are inapplicable.
2002—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 107–314 redesignated pars. (3) to (7) as (1) to (5), respectively, and struck out former par. (2) which read as follows: “Act of April 28, 1942 (40 U.S.C. 278b);”.
1998—Subsec. (a)(6). Pub. L. 105–362 substituted “1431 et seq.” for “1431–1435”.
1980—Subsec. (a)(8). Pub. L. 96–513 struck out par. (8) which made reference to sections 3313, 6386(c), and 8313 of title 10.
1977—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 95–223 struck out par. (1) which read as follows: “Section 5(b) of the Act of October 6, 1917, as amended (12 U.S.C. 95a; 50 U.S.C. App. 5(b));”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1980 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 96–513 effective Sept. 15, 1981, see section 701 of Pub. L. 96–513, set out as a note under section 101 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
50 U.S.C. § 1881g (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 1881g. Savings provision
Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to limit the authority of the Government to seek an order or authorization under, or otherwise engage in any activity that is authorized under, any other subchapter of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 95–511, title VII, § 708, as added Pub. L. 110–261, title I, § 101(a)(2), July 10, 2008, 122 Stat. 2458.)
heading: Repeal of Section
text: Pub. L. 110–261, title IV, § 403(b)(1), July 10, 2008, 122 Stat. 2474, as amended by Pub. L. 112–238, § 2(a)(1), Dec. 30, 2012, 126 Stat. 1631; Pub. L. 115–118, title II, § 201(a)(1), Jan. 19, 2018, 132 Stat. 19; Pub. L. 118–31, div. G, title IX, § 7902(a)(1), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 1108, provided that, except as provided in section 404 of Pub. L. 110–261, set out as a note under section 1801 of this title, effective Apr. 19, 2024, this section is repealed.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Pub. L. 110–261, title IV, § 403(b)(1), July 10, 2008, 122 Stat. 2474, as amended by Pub. L. 112–238, § 2(a)(1), Dec. 30, 2012, 126 Stat. 1631; Pub. L. 115–118, title II, § 201(a)(1), Jan. 19, 2018, 132 Stat. 19; Pub. L. 118–31, div. G, title IX, § 7902(a)(1), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 1108, provided that, except as provided in section 404 of Pub. L. 110–261, set out as a Transition Procedures note under section 1801 of this title, the repeals made by section 403(b)(1) are effective Apr. 19, 2024.
50 U.S.C. § 1908 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 1908. Definitions
For the purpose of this chapter:
(1) The term “Board” means the National Security Education Board established pursuant to section 1903 of this title.
(2) The term “Fund” means the National Security Education Trust Fund established pursuant to section 1904 of this title.
(3) The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given that term by section 1001 of title 20.
(4) The term “national security position” means a position—
(A) having national security responsibilities in an agency or office of the Federal Government that has national security responsibilities, as determined under section 1902(g) of this title; and
(B) in which the individual in such position makes their foreign language skills available to such agency or office.
(5) The term “congressional intelligence committees” means—
(A) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and
(B) the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.
(Pub. L. 102–183, title VIII, § 808, Dec. 4, 1991, 105 Stat. 1276; Pub. L. 104–201, div. A, title X, § 1078(f)(1), Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2666; Pub. L. 105–244, title I, § 102(a)(15), Oct. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1622; Pub. L. 107–306, title VIII, § 811(b)(7)(B), Nov. 27, 2002, 116 Stat. 2426; Pub. L. 118–31, div. G, title IX, § 7901(c)(3), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 1106.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2023—Par. (4)(A). Pub. L. 118–31 substituted “an agency” for “a agency”.
2002—Par. (5). Pub. L. 107–306 added par. (5).
1998—Par. (3). Pub. L. 105–244 substituted “section 1001” for “section 1141(a)”.
1996—Par. (4). Pub. L. 104–201 added par. (4).
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1998 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 105–244 effective Oct. 1, 1998, except as otherwise provided in Pub. L. 105–244, see section 3 of Pub. L. 105–244, set out as a note under section 1001 of Title 20, Education.
50 U.S.C. § 2111 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 2111. Recall
(a) Authority to recall
The Director may, with the consent of a retired participant, recall that participant to service in the Agency whenever the Director determines that such recall is in the public interest.
(b) Pay of retired participant while serving
A retired participant recalled to duty in the Agency under subsection (a) or reinstated or reappointed in accordance with section 2051(c) of this title shall, while so serving, be entitled, in lieu of the retired participant’s annuity, to the full basic pay of the grade in which the retired participant is serving. During such service, the retired participant shall make contributions to the fund in accordance with section 2021 of this title.
(c) Recomputation of annuity
When the retired participant reverts to retired status, the annuity of the retired participant shall be redetermined in accordance with section 2031 of this title.
(Pub. L. 88–643, title II, § 271, as added Pub. L. 102–496, title VIII, § 802, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3238; amended Pub. L. 118–31, div. G, title IX, § 7901(d)(3), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 1106.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 271 of Pub. L. 88–643, title II, Oct. 13, 1964, 78 Stat. 1052, related to recalled participants and was set out as a note under section 403 of this title prior to the general amendment of Pub. L. 88–643 by section 802 of Pub. L. 102–496.
heading: Amendments
text: 2023—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 118–31 substituted “section 2051(c)” for “section 2051(b)”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on first day of fourth month beginning after Oct. 24, 1992, see section 805 of Pub. L. 102–496, set out as a note under section 2001 of this title.
heading: Waiver of Dual Compensation Provisions
text: For waiver of application of the dual compensation reduction provisions of this section for temporary employees during an emergency, see Ex. Ord. No. 13236, Nov. 27, 2001, 66 F.R. 59671, set out as a note under section 2141 of this title.