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46 U.S.C. § 3703 — Regulations

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46 U.S.C. § 3703 — Regulations

**(a)** The Secretary shall prescribe regulations for the design, construction, alteration, repair, maintenance, operation, equipping, personnel qualification, and manning of vessels to which this chapter applies, that may be necessary for increased protection against hazards to life and property, for navigation and vessel safety, and for enhanced protection of the marine environment. The Secretary may prescribe different regulations applicable to vessels engaged in the domestic trade, and also may prescribe regulations that exceed standards set internationally. Regulations prescribed by the Secretary under this subsection are in addition to regulations prescribed under other laws that may apply to any of those vessels. Regulations prescribed under this subsection shall include requirements about— (1) superstructures, hulls, cargo holds or tanks, fittings, equipment, appliances, propulsion machinery, auxiliary machinery, and boilers; (2) the handling or stowage of cargo, the manner of handling or stowage of cargo, and the machinery and appliances used in the handling or stowage; (3) equipment and appliances for lifesaving, fire protection, and prevention and mitigation of damage to the marine environment; (4) the manning of vessels and the duties, qualifications, and training of the officers and crew; (5) improvements in vessel maneuvering and stopping ability and other features that reduce the possibility of marine casualties; (6) the reduction of cargo loss if a marine casualty occurs; and (7) the reduction or elimination of discharges during ballasting, deballasting, tank cleaning, cargo handling, or other such activity. **(b)** In prescribing regulations under subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary shall consider the types and grades of cargo permitte

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46 U.S.C. § 14302 — Measurement

**(a)** The Secretary shall measure a vessel to which this chapter applies in the way provided by this chapter and the Convention. **(b)** A vessel measured under this chapter may not be required to be measured under another law. **(c)** Unless otherwise provided by law, the measurement of a vessel under this chapter applies to a law of the United States whose applicability depends on a vessel’s tonnage, if that law— (1) becomes effective after July 18, 1994; or (2) is in effect before July 19, 1994, is not enumerated in [section 14305 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section14305&num=0&edition=prelim), and is identified by the Secretary by regulation as a law to which this chapter applies.

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46 U.S.C. § 2101 — General definitions

In this subtitle— (1) “associated equipment”— (A) means— (i) a system, accessory, component, or appurtenance of a recreational vessel; or (ii) a marine safety article intended for use on board a recreational vessel; but (B) with the exception of emergency locator beacons for recreational vessels operating beyond 3 nautical miles from the baselines from which the territorial sea of the United States is measured or beyond 3 nautical miles from the coastline of the Great Lakes, does not include radio equipment. (2) “Coast Guard” means the organization established and continued under [section 101 of title 14](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title14-section101&num=0&edition=prelim). (3) “Commandant” means the Commandant of the Coast Guard. (4) “commercial service” includes any type of trade or business involving the transportation of goods or individuals, except service performed by a combatant vessel. (5) “consideration” means an economic benefit, inducement, right, or profit including pecuniary payment accruing to an individual, person, or entity, but not including a voluntary sharing of the actual expenses of the voyage, by monetary contribution or donation of fuel, food, beverage, or other supplies. (6) “crude oil” means a liquid hydrocarbon mixture occurring naturally in the earth, whether or not treated to render it suitable for transportation, and includes crude oil from which certain distillate fractions may have been removed, and crude oil to which certain distillate fractions may have been added. (7) “crude oil tanker” means a tanker engaged in the trade of carrying crude oil. (8) “dangerous drug” means a narcotic drug, a controlled substance, or a controlled substance analog (as defined in section 102 of the Com

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46 U.S.C. § 3309 — Certificate of inspection

**(a)** When an inspection under [section 3307 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section3307&num=0&edition=prelim) has been made and a vessel has been found to be in compliance with the requirements of law and regulations, a certificate of inspection, in a form prescribed by the Secretary, shall be issued to the vessel. **(b)** The Secretary may issue a temporary certificate of inspection in place of a regular certificate of inspection issued under subsection (a) of this section. **(c)** At least 30 days before the current certificate of inspection issued to a vessel under subsection (a) of this section expires, the owner, charterer, managing operator, agent, master, or individual in charge of the vessel shall submit to the Secretary in writing a notice that the vessel— (1) will be required to be inspected; or (2) will not be operated so as to require an inspection. **(d)** A certificate of inspection issued under this section shall be signed by the senior Coast Guard member or civilian employee who inspected the vessel, in addition to the officer in charge of marine inspection.

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5 U.S.C. § 553 — Rule making

**(a)** This section applies, according to the provisions thereof, except to the extent that there is involved— (1) a military or foreign affairs function of the United States; or (2) a matter relating to agency management or personnel or to public property, loans, grants, benefits, or contracts. **(b)** General notice of proposed rule making shall be published in the Federal Register, unless persons subject thereto are named and either personally served or otherwise have actual notice thereof in accordance with law. The notice shall include— (1) a statement of the time, place, and nature of public rule making proceedings; (2) reference to the legal authority under which the rule is proposed; (3) either the terms or substance of the proposed rule or a description of the subjects and issues involved; and (4) the Internet address of a summary of not more than 100 words in length of the proposed rule, in plain language, that shall be posted on the Internet website under section 206(d) of the E-Government Act of 2002 ([44 U.S.C. 3501](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title44-section3501&num=0&edition=prelim) note) (commonly known as regulations.gov). Except when notice or hearing is required by statute, this subsection does not apply— (A) to interpretative rules, general statements of policy, or rules of agency organization, procedure, or practice; or (B) when the agency for good cause finds (and incorporates the finding and a brief statement of reasons therefor in the rules issued) that notice and public procedure thereon are impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest. **(c)** After notice required by this section, the agency shall give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making through subm

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46 U.S.C. § 8502 — Federal pilots required

**(a)** Except as provided in subsections (g) and (i) of this section, a coastwise seagoing vessel shall be under the direction and control of a pilot licensed under [section 7101 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section7101&num=0&edition=prelim) if the vessel is— (1) not sailing on register; (2) underway; (3) not beyond 3 nautical miles from the baselines from which the territorial sea of the United States is measured; and (4) (A) propelled by machinery and subject to inspection under part B of this subtitle; or (B) subject to inspection under chapter 37 of this title. **(b)** The fees charged for pilotage by pilots required under this section may not be more than the customary or legally established rates in the States in which the pilotage is performed. **(c)** A State or political subdivision of a State may not impose on a pilot licensed under this subtitle an obligation to procure a State or other license, or adopt any other regulation that will impede the pilot in the performance of the pilot’s duties under the laws of the United States. **(d)** A State or political subdivision of a State may not levy pilot charges on a vessel lawfully piloted by a pilot required under this section. **(e)** The owner, charterer, managing operator, agent, master, or individual in charge of a vessel operated in violation of this section or a regulation prescribed under this section is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of $10,000. The vessel also is liable in rem for the penalty. **(f)** An individual serving as a pilot without having a license required by this section or a regulation prescribed under this section is liable to the Government for a civil penalty of $10,000. **(g)** (1) The Sec

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33 U.S.C. § 2712 — Uses of Fund

**(a) Uses generally** The Fund shall be available to the President for— (1) the payment of removal costs, including the costs of monitoring removal actions, determined by the President to be consistent with the National Contingency Plan— (A) by Federal authorities; or (B) by a State, a political subdivision of a State, or an Indian tribe, pursuant to a cost-reimbursable agreement under subsection (d); (2) the payment of costs incurred by Federal, State, or Indian tribe trustees in carrying out their functions under [section 2706 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section2706&num=0&edition=prelim) for assessing natural resource damages and for developing and implementing plans for the restoration, rehabilitation, replacement, or acquisition of the equivalent of damaged resources determined by the President to be consistent with the National Contingency Plan; (3) the payment of removal costs determined by the President to be consistent with the National Contingency Plan as a result of, and damages resulting from, a discharge, or a substantial threat of a discharge, of oil from a foreign offshore unit; (4) the payment of claims in accordance with [section 2713 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section2713&num=0&edition=prelim) for uncompensated removal costs determined by the President to be consistent with the National Contingency Plan or uncompensated damages, including, in the case of a spill of national significance that results in extraordinary Coast Guard claims processing activities, the administrative and personnel costs of the Coast Guard to process such claims (including the costs of commercial claims processing, expert services, training, and technical s

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42 U.S.C. § 7511b — Federal ozone measures

**(a) Control techniques guidelines for VOC sources** Within 3 years after November 15, 1990, the Administrator shall issue control techniques guidelines, in accordance with [section 7408 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section7408&num=0&edition=prelim), for 11 categories of stationary sources of VOC emissions for which such guidelines have not been issued as of November 15, 1990, not including the categories referred to in paragraphs (3) and (4) of subsection (b) of this section. The Administrator may issue such additional control techniques guidelines as the Administrator deems necessary. **(b) Existing and new CTGS** (1) Within 36 months after November 15, 1990, and periodically thereafter, the Administrator shall review and, if necessary, update control technique guidance issued under [section 7408 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section7408&num=0&edition=prelim) before November 15, 1990. (2) In issuing the guidelines the Administrator shall give priority to those categories which the Administrator considers to make the most significant contribution to the formation of ozone air pollution in ozone nonattainment areas, including hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities which are permitted under subtitle C of the Solid Waste Disposal Act [[42 U.S.C. 6921](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section6921&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.]. Thereafter the Administrator shall periodically review and, if necessary, revise such guidelines. (3) Within 3 years after November 15, 1990, the Administrator shall issue control techniques guidelines in accordance with [section 7408 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xh

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46 U.S.C. § 3703 — Regulations

Page 80 TITLE 46—SHIPPING § 3702 1986—Pars. (5), (6). Pub. L. 99–509 struck out par. (5) defining ‘‘State’’ as including Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands in addition to its meaning under section 2101(36) of this title, and struck out par. (6) defining ‘‘United States’’ as including the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands in addition to its meaning under section 2101(44) of this title. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE Chapter effective Apr. 15, 1984, see section 2(g)(1) of Pub. L. 98–89, set out as a note under section 3101 of this title. § 3702. Application (a) Subject to subsections (b)–(e) of this sec- tion, this chapter applies to a tank vessel. (b) This chapter does not apply to a docu- mented vessel that would be subject to this chapter only because of the transfer of fuel from the fuel supply tanks of the vessel to offshore drilling or production facilities in the oil indus- try if the vessel is— (1) not a tanker; and (2) in the service of oil exploitation. (c) This chapter does not apply to a fishing or fish tender vessel of not more than 500 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 when engaged only in the fishing industry. (d) This chapter does not apply to a fish proc- essing vessel of not more than 5,000 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. However, the vessel is subject to regulation by the Secretary when car- rying flammable or combustible liquid cargo in bulk. (e) This chapter does not apply to a

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