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33 U.S.C. § 1227 to 1231 — Repealed. Pub. L. 115–282, title IV, § 402(e), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4264

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33 U.S.C. § 1227 to 1231 — Repealed. Pub. L. 115–282, title IV, § 402(e), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4264

### Statutory Notes Section 1227, Pub. L. 92–340, § 8, formerly title I, § 107, July 10, 1972, 86 Stat. 427; renumbered and amended Pub. L. 95–474, § 2, Oct. 17, 1978, 92 Stat. 1476, related to investigatory powers of the Secretary. See [section 70035 of Title 46](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section70035&num=0&edition=prelim), Shipping. Section 1228, Pub. L. 92–340, § 9, as added Pub. L. 95–474, § 2, Oct. 17, 1978, 92 Stat. 1476; amended Pub. L. 101–380, title IV, § 4106(c), Aug. 18, 1990, 104 Stat. 514, related to conditions for entry to ports in the United States. See [section 70021 of Title 46](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section70021&num=0&edition=prelim). Section 1229, Pub. L. 92–340, § 10, as added Pub. L. 95–474, § 2, Oct. 17, 1978, 92 Stat. 1477; amended Pub. L. 98–557, § 29(h), Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2875, related to delegations of authority with respect to the Saint Lawrence Seaway. See [section 70032 of Title 46](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section70032&num=0&edition=prelim). Section 1230, Pub. L. 92–340, § 11, as added Pub. L. 95–474, § 2, Oct. 17, 1978, 92 Stat. 1477; amended Pub. L. 105–383, title III, § 313, Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3424, related to international agreements. See [section 70005 of Title 46](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section70005&num=0&edition=prelim). Section 1231, Pub. L. 92–340, § 12, as added Pub. L. 95–474, § 2, Oct. 17, 1978, 92 Stat. 1477, related to regulations necessary to implement this chapter. See [section 70034 of Title 46](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section70034&num=0&edition=prelim).

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### Statutory Notes Section 1227, Pub. L. 92–340, § 8, formerly title I, § 107, July 10, 1972, 86 Stat. 427; renumbered and amended Pub. L. 95–474, § 2, Oct. 17, 1978, 92 Stat. 1476, related to investigatory powers of the Secretary. See [section 70035 of Title 46](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section70035&num=0&edition=prelim), Shipping. Section 1228, Pub. L. 92–340, § 9, as added Pub. L. 95–474, § 2, Oct. 17, 1978, 92 Stat. 1476; amended Pub. L. 101–380, title IV, § 4106(c), Aug. 18, 1990, 104 Stat. 514, related to conditions for entry to ports in the United States. See [section 70021 of Title 46](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section70021&num=0&edition=prelim). Section 1229, Pub. L. 92–340, § 10, as added Pub. L. 95–474, § 2, Oct. 17, 1978, 92 Stat. 1477; amended Pub. L. 98–557, § 29(h), Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2875, related to delegations of authority with respect to the Saint Lawrence Seaway. See [section 70032 of Title 46](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section70032&num=0&edition=prelim). Section 1230, Pub. L. 92–340, § 11, as added Pub. L. 95–474, § 2, Oct. 17, 1978, 92 Stat. 1477; amended Pub. L. 105–383, title III, § 313, Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3424, related to international agreements. See [section 70005 of Title 46](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section70005&num=0&edition=prelim). Section 1231, Pub. L. 92–340, § 12, as added Pub. L. 95–474, § 2, Oct. 17, 1978, 92 Stat. 1477, related to regulations necessary to implement this chapter. See [section 70034 of Title 46](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section70034&num=0&edition=prelim).

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46 U.S.C. § 70005 — International agreements

**(a) Transmittal of Regulations.—** The Secretary shall transmit, via the Secretary of State, to appropriate international bodies or forums, any regulations issued under this subchapter, for consideration as international standards. **(b) Agreements.—** The President is authorized and encouraged to— (1) enter into negotiations and conclude and execute agreements with neighboring nations, to establish compatible vessel standards and vessel traffic services, and to establish, operate, and maintain international vessel traffic services, in areas and under circumstances of mutual concern; and (2) enter into negotiations, through appropriate international bodies, and conclude and execute agreements to establish vessel traffic services in appropriate areas of the high seas. **(c) Operations.—** The Secretary, pursuant to any agreement negotiated under subsection (b) that is binding upon the United States in accordance with constitutional requirements, may— (1) require vessels operating in an area of a vessel traffic service to utilize or to comply with the vessel traffic service, including the carrying or installation of equipment and devices as necessary for the use of the service; and (2) waive, by order or regulation, the application of any United States law or regulation concerning the design, construction, operation, equipment, personnel qualifications, and manning standards for vessels operating in waters over which the United States exercises jurisdiction if such vessel is not en route to or from a United States port or place, and if vessels en route to or from a United States port or place are accorded equivalent waivers of laws and regulations of the neighboring nation, when operating in waters over which that nation exercises jurisdiction. **(d) Ship Reporti

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46 U.S.C. § 70032 — Delegation of ports and waterways authorities in Saint Lawrence Seaway

**(a) In General.—** Except as provided in subsection (b), the authority granted to the Secretary under sections 70001, 70002, 70003, 70004, and 70011 may not be delegated with respect to the Saint Lawrence Seaway to any agency other than the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. Any other authority granted the Secretary under subchapters I through III and this subchapter shall be delegated by the Secretary to the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation to the extent the Secretary determines such delegation is necessary for the proper operation of the Saint Lawrence Seaway. **(b) Exception.—** The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, after consultation with the Secretary or the head of an agency to which the Secretary has delegated the authorities in subsection (a), may— (1) issue and enforce special orders in accordance with section 70002; (2) establish water or waterfront safety zones, or other measures, for limited, controlled, or conditional access and activity when necessary for the protection of any vessel structure, waters, or shore area, as permitted in section 70011(b)(3); and (3) take actions for port, harbor, and coastal facility security in accordance with section 70116.

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46 U.S.C. § 70035 — Investigatory powers

**(a) Secretary.—** The Secretary may investigate any incident, accident, or act involving the loss or destruction of, or damage to, any structure subject to subchapters I through III and this subchapter, or that affects or may affect the safety or environmental quality of the ports, harbors, or navigable waters of the United States. **(b) Powers.—** In an investigation under this section, the Secretary may issue subpoenas to require the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents or other evidence relating to such incident, accident, or act. If any person refuses to obey a subpoena, the Secretary may request the Attorney General to invoke the aid of the appropriate district court of the United States to compel compliance with the subpoena. Any district court of the United States may, in the case of refusal to obey a subpoena, issue an order requiring compliance with the subpoena, and failure to obey the order may be punished by the court as contempt. Witnesses may be paid fees for travel and attendance at rates not exceeding those allowed in a district court of the United States.

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46 U.S.C. § 70034 — Regulations

**(a) In General.—** In accordance with [section 553 of title 5](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section553&num=0&edition=prelim), the Secretary shall issue, and may from time to time amend or repeal, regulations necessary to implement subchapters I through III and this subchapter. **(b) Consultation.—** In the exercise of the regulatory authority under subchapters I through III and this subchapter, the Secretary shall consult with, and receive and consider the views of all interested persons, including— (1) interested Federal departments and agencies; (2) officials of State and local governments; (3) representatives of the maritime community; (4) representatives of port and harbor authorities or associations; (5) representatives of environmental groups; (6) any other interested persons who are knowledgeable or experienced in dealing with problems involving vessel safety, port and waterways safety, and protection of the marine environment; and (7) advisory committees consisting of all interested segments of the public when the establishment of such committees is considered necessary because the issues involved are highly complex or controversial.

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46 U.S.C. § 70021 — Conditions for entry to ports in the United States

**(a) In General.—** No vessel that is subject to chapter 37 shall operate in the navigable waters of the United States or transfer cargo or residue in any port or place under the jurisdiction of the United States, if such vessel— (1) has a history of accidents, pollution incidents, or serious repair problems that, as determined by the Secretary, creates reason to believe that such vessel may be unsafe or may create a threat to the marine environment; (2) fails to comply with any applicable regulation issued under section 70034, chapter 37, or any other applicable law or treaty; (3) discharges oil or hazardous material in violation of any law of the United States or in a manner or quantities inconsistent with any treaty to which the United States is a party; (4) does not comply with any applicable vessel traffic service requirements; (5) is manned by one or more officers who are licensed by a certificating State that the Secretary has determined, pursuant to [section 9101 of title 46](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section9101&num=0&edition=prelim), does not have standards for licensing and certification of seafarers that are comparable to or more stringent than United States standards or international standards that are accepted by the United States; (6) is not manned in compliance with manning levels as determined by the Secretary to be necessary to insure the safe navigation of the vessel; or (7) while underway, does not have at least one licensed deck officer on the navigation bridge who is capable of clearly understanding English. **(b) Exceptions.—** (1) **In general.—** — The Secretary may allow provisional entry of a vessel that is not in compliance with subsection (a), if the owner or operator of such vessel proves

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