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46 U.S.C. § 11113 — Treatment of abandoned seafarers

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Page 197 TITLE 46—SHIPPING § 11113 both. A payment of wages to a master or seaman is valid, notwithstanding any prior sale or as- signment of wages or any attachment, encum- brance, or arrestment of the wages. (b) An assignment or sale of wages or salvage made before the payment of wages does not bind the party making it, except allotments author- ized by section 10315 of this title. (c) This section applies to an individual em- ployed on a fishing vessel or any fish processing vessel. (Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 580; Pub. L. 98–364, title IV, § 402(15), July 17, 1984, 98 Stat. 450.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised section Source section (U.S. Code) 11109 ............................................ 46:601 Section 11109 limits the attachment of a seaman’s wages and establishes certain rules for the assignment of a seaman’s wages. It also applies to fishermen on fishing vessels. Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS 1984—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 98–364 substituted ‘‘an indi- vidual employed on a fishing vessel or any fish proc- essing vessel’’ for ‘‘a fisherman on a fishing vessel’’. § 11110. Seamen’s clothing The clothing of a seaman is exempt from at- tachments and liens. A person detaining a sea- man’s clothing shall be fined not more than $500, imprisoned for not more than 6 months, or both. (Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 580.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised section Source section (U.S. Code) 11110 ............................................ 46:563 Section 11110 exempts seamen’s clothing from attach- ments and liens. It also provides a penalty for viola- tions. § 11111. Limit on amount recoverable on voyage When a seaman is on a voyage on which a written agreement is required under this part, not more than $1 is recoverable from the seaman by a person for a debt incurred by the seaman during the voyage for which the seaman is signed on until the voyage is ended. (Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 581.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised section Source section (U.S. Code) 11111 ............................................ 46:602 Section 11111 limits the amount of money recoverable from a seaman for a debt incurred while on a voyage on which a shipping agreement is required. § 11112. Master’s lien for wages The master of a documented vessel has the same lien against the vessel for the master’s wages and the same priority as any other sea- man serving on the vessel. (Added Pub. L. 99–307, § 1(19)(B), May 19, 1986, 100 Stat. 446.) § 11113. Treatment of abandoned seafarers (a) ABANDONED SEAFARERS FUND.— (1) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established in the Treasury a separate account to be known as the Abandoned Seafarers Fund. (2) AUTHORIZED USES.—Amounts in the Fund may be appropriated to the Secretary for use— (A) to pay necessary support of a sea- farer— (i) who— (I) was paroled into the United States under section 212(d)(5) of the Immigra- tion and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(5)), or for whom the Secretary has requested parole under such section; and (II) is involved in an investigation, re- porting, documentation, or adjudication of any matter that is related to the ad- ministration or enforcement of law by the Coast Guard; or (ii) who— (I) is physically present in the United States; (II) the Secretary determines was abandoned in the United States; and (III) has not applied for asylum under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.); and (B) to reimburse a vessel owner or operator for the costs of necessary support of a sea- farer who has been paroled into the United States to facilitate an investigation, report- ing, documentation, or adjudication of any matter that is related to the administration or enforcement of law by the Coast Guard, if— (i) the vessel owner or operator is not convicted of a criminal offense related to such matter; or (ii) the Secretary determines that reim- bursement is appropriate. (3) CREDITING OF AMOUNTS TO FUND.— (A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in subparagraph (B), there shall be credited to the Fund the following: (i) Penalties deposited in the Fund under section 9 of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (33 U.S.C. 1908). (ii) Amounts reimbursed or recovered under subsection (c). (B) LIMITATION.—Amounts may be credited to the Fund under subparagraph (A) only if the unobligated balance of the Fund is less than $5,000,000. (4) REPORT REQUIRED.—Except as provided in paragraph (5), on the date on which the Presi- dent submits each budget for a fiscal year pur- suant to section 1105 of title 31, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Transpor- tation and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- resentatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that describes— (A) the amounts credited to the Fund under paragraph (3) for the preceding fiscal year; and (B) amounts in the Fund that were ex- pended for the preceding fiscal year. Page 198 TITLE 46—SHIPPING § 11113 1 So in original. Probably should be ‘‘2(a)(9)(a)’’. 2 So in original. Probably should be ‘‘33 U.S.C. 1901(a)(9)(a)))’’. (5) NO REPORT REQUIRED.—A report under paragraph (4) shall not be required if there were no expenditures from the Fund in the preceding fiscal year. The Commandant shall notify Congress in the event a report is not re- quired under paragraph (4) by reason of this paragraph. (b) LIMITATION.—Nothing in this section shall be construed— (1) to create a private right of action or any other right, benefit, or entitlement to nec- essary support for any person; or (2) to compel the Secretary to pay or reim- burse the cost of necessary support. (c) REIMBURSEMENT; RECOVERY.— (1) IN GENERAL.—A vessel owner or operator shall reimburse the Fund an amount equal to the total amount paid from the Fund for nec- essary support of a seafarer, if— (A) the vessel owner or operator— (i) during the course of an investigation, reporting, documentation, or adjudication of any matter that the Coast Guard re- ferred to a United States attorney or the Attorney General, fails to provide nec- essary support of a seafarer who was pa- roled into the United States to facilitate the investigation, reporting, documenta- tion, or adjudication; and (ii) subsequently is— (I) convicted of a criminal offense re- lated to such matter; or (II) required to reimburse the Fund pursuant to a court order or negotiated settlement related to such matter; or (B) the vessel owner or operator abandons a seafarer in the United States, as deter- mined by the Secretary based on substantial evidence. (2) ENFORCEMENT.—If a vessel owner or oper- ator fails to reimburse the Fund under para- graph (1) within 60 days after receiving a writ- ten, itemized description of reimbursable ex- penses and a demand for payment, the Sec- retary may— (A) proceed in rem against the vessel on which the seafarer served in the Federal dis- trict court for the district in which the ves- sel is found; and (B) withhold or revoke the clearance re- quired under section 60105 for the vessel and any other vessel operated by the same oper- ator (as that term is defined in section 2(a)(9)(A) 1 of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (33 U.S.C. 1901(a)(9)(A)) 2 as the vessel on which the seafarer served. (3) OBTAINING CLEARANCE.—A vessel may ob- tain clearance from the Secretary after it is withheld or revoked under paragraph (2)(B) if the vessel owner or operator— (A) reimburses the Fund the amount re- quired under paragraph (1); or (B) provides a bond, or other evidence of fi- nancial responsibility, sufficient to meet the amount required to be reimbursed under paragraph (1). (4) NOTIFICATION REQUIRED.—The Secretary shall notify the vessel at least 72 hours before taking any action under paragraph (2)(B). (d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: (1) ABANDONS; ABANDONED.—Each of the terms ‘‘abandons’’ and ‘‘abandoned’’ means— (A) a vessel owner’s or operator’s unilat- eral severance of ties with a seafarer; or (B) a vessel owner’s or operator’s failure to provide necessary support of a seafarer. (2) FUND.—The term ‘‘Fund’’ means the Abandoned Seafarers Fund established under this section. (3) NECESSARY SUPPORT.—The term ‘‘nec- essary support’’ means normal wages and ex- penses the Secretary considers reasonable for lodging, subsistence, clothing, medical care (including hospitalization), repatriation, and any other support the Secretary considers to be appropriate. (4) SEAFARER.—The term ‘‘seafarer’’ means an alien crew member who is employed or en- gaged in any capacity on board a vessel sub- ject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (5) VESSEL SUBJECT TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE UNITED STATES.—The term ‘‘vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States’’ has the meaning given that term in section 70502(c), except that it does not include a ves- sel that is— (A) owned, or operated under a bareboat charter, by the United States, a State or po- litical subdivision thereof, or a foreign na- tion; and (B) not engaged in commerce. (Added Pub. L. 113–281, title III, § 320(a), Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 3051; amended Pub. L. 114–120, title III, § 306(a)(7), Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 54; Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXV, § 3546(i), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2326; Pub. L. 116–283, div. G, title LVXXXII [LXXXII], § 8240(d), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4667.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT The Immigration and Nationality Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(2)(A)(ii)(III), is act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, 66 Stat. 163, which is classified principally to chapter 12 (§ 1101 et seq.) of Title 8, Aliens and Nationality. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1101 of Title 8 and Tables. AMENDMENTS 2021—Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 116–283, § 8240(d)(1), sub- stituted ‘‘Except as provided in paragraph (5), on the date’’ for ‘‘On the date’’ in introductory provisions. Subsec. (a)(5). Pub. L. 116–283, § 8240(d)(2), added par. (5). 2018—Subsec. (a)(4)(A). Pub. L. 115–232, § 3546(i)(1), sub- stituted ‘‘paragraph (3)’’ for ‘‘paragraph (2)’’. Subsec. (c)(2)(B). Pub. L. 115–232, § 3546(i)(2), sub- stituted ‘‘section 2(a)(9)(A)’’ for ‘‘section 2(9)(a)’’ and ‘‘33 U.S.C. 1901(a)(9)(A)’’ for ‘‘33 U.S.C. 1901(9)(a)’’. 2016—Subsec. (c)(1)(A)(i). Pub. L. 114–120 struck out ‘‘under this Act’’ after ‘‘any matter’’. CHAPTER 112—MERCHANT MARINER BENEFITS Sec. 11201. Eligibility for veterans’ burial and cemetery benefits.

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33 U.S.C. § 1901 — Definitions

**(a)** Unless the context indicates otherwise, as used in this chapter— (1) “Administrator” means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency; (2) “Antarctica” means the area south of 60 degrees south latitude; (3) “Antarctic Protocol” means the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty, signed October 4, 1991, in Madrid, and all annexes thereto, and includes any future amendments thereto which have entered into force; (4) “MARPOL Protocol” means the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, and includes the Convention; (5) “Convention” means the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, including Protocols I and II and Annexes I, II, V, and VI thereto, including any modification or amendments to the Convention, Protocols, or Annexes which have entered into force for the United States; (6) “discharge”, “emission”, “garbage”, “harmful substance”, and “incident” shall have the meanings provided in the Convention; (7) “navigable waters” includes the territorial sea of the United States (as defined in Presidential Proclamation 5928 of December 27, 1988) and the internal waters of the United States; (8) “owner” means any person holding title to, or in the absence of title, any other indicia of ownership of, a ship or terminal, but does not include a person who, without participating in the management or operation of a ship or terminal, holds indicia of ownership primarily to protect a security interest in the ship or terminal; (9) “operator” means— (a) in the case of a ship, a charterer by demise or any other person, except the owner, who is responsible for the operation, manning, victualing, and supplying of the vessel, or (b) in the c

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33 U.S.C. § 1901 — Definitions

Page 659 TITLE 33—NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS § 1901 Sec. 1910. Legal actions. 1911. Effect on other laws. 1912. International law. 1913. Compliance reports. 1914. Transferred. 1915. Repealed. § 1901. Definitions (a) Unless the context indicates otherwise, as used in this chapter— (1) ‘‘Administrator’’ means the Adminis- trator of the Environmental Protection Agen- cy; (2) ‘‘Antarctica’’ means the area south of 60 degrees south latitude; (3) ‘‘Antarctic Protocol’’ means the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty, signed October 4, 1991, in Madrid, and all annexes thereto, and includes any future amendments thereto which have entered into force; (4) ‘‘MARPOL Protocol’’ means the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Conven- tion for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, and includes the Convention; (5) ‘‘Convention’’ means the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, including Protocols I and II and Annexes I, II, V, and VI thereto, including any modification or amendments to the Con- vention, Protocols, or Annexes which have en- tered into force for the United States; (6) ‘‘discharge’’, ‘‘emission’’, ‘‘garbage’’, ‘‘harmful substance’’, and ‘‘incident’’ shall have the meanings provided in the Conven- tion; (7) ‘‘navigable waters’’ includes the terri- torial sea of the United States (as defined in Presidential Proclamation 5928 of December 27, 1988) and the internal waters of the United States; (8) ‘‘owner’’ means any person holding title to, or in the absence of title, any other indicia of ownership of, a ship or terminal, but does not include a person who, without partici- pating in the management or operation of a ship or terminal, holds indicia of

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33 U.S.C. § 1908 — Penalties for violations

**(a) Criminal penalties; payment for information leading to conviction** A person who knowingly violates the MARPOL Protocol, Annex IV to the Antarctic Protocol, this chapter, or the regulations issued thereunder commits a class D felony. In the discretion of the Court, an amount equal to not more than ½ of such fine may be paid to the person giving information leading to conviction. **(b) Civil penalties; separate violations; assessment notice; considerations affecting amount; payment for information leading to assessment of penalty** A person who is found by the Secretary, or the Administrator as provided for in this chapter, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing, to have— (1) violated the MARPOL Protocol, Annex IV to the Antarctic Protocol, this chapter, or the regulations issued thereunder shall be liable to the United States for a civil penalty, not to exceed $25,000 for each violation; or (2) made a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation in any matter in which a statement or representation is required to be made to the Secretary, or the Administrator as provided for in this chapter, under the MARPOL Protocol, Annex IV to the Antarctic Protocol, this chapter, or the regulations thereunder, shall be liable to the United States for a civil penalty, not to exceed $5,000 for each statement or representation. Each day of a continuing violation shall constitute a separate violation. The amount of the civil penalty shall be assessed by the Secretary, or the Administrator as provided for in this chapter or his designee, by written notice. In determining the amount of the penalty, the Secretary, or the Administrator as provided for in this chapter, shall take into account the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of the prohibited acts

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33 U.S.C. § 1908 — Penalties for violations

Page 674 TITLE 33—NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS § 1908 § 1908. Penalties for violations (a) Criminal penalties; payment for information leading to conviction A person who knowingly violates the MARPOL Protocol, Annex IV to the Antarctic Protocol, this chapter, or the regulations issued thereunder commits a class D felony. In the dis- cretion of the Court, an amount equal to not more than 1⁄2 of such fine may be paid to the per- son giving information leading to conviction. (b) Civil penalties; separate violations; assess- ment notice; considerations affecting amount; payment for information leading to assessment of penalty A person who is found by the Secretary, or the Administrator as provided for in this chapter, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing, to have— (1) violated the MARPOL Protocol, Annex IV to the Antarctic Protocol, this chapter, or the regulations issued thereunder shall be liable to the United States for a civil penalty, not to exceed $25,000 for each violation; or (2) made a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation in any matter in which a statement or representation is re- quired to be made to the Secretary, or the Ad- ministrator as provided for in this chapter, under the MARPOL Protocol, Annex IV to the Antarctic Protocol, this chapter, or the regu- lations thereunder, shall be liable to the United States for a civil penalty, not to exceed $5,000 for each statement or representation. Each day of a continuing violation shall con- stitute a separate violation. The amount of the civil penalty shall be assessed by the Secretary, or the Administrator as provided for in this chapter or his designee, by written notice. In de- termining the amount of the penalty, the Sec- retary, or the Admin

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46 U.S.C. § 11113 — Treatment of abandoned seafarers

**(a) Abandoned Seafarers Fund.—** (1) **Establishment.—** — There is established in the Treasury a separate account to be known as the Abandoned Seafarers Fund. (2) **Authorized uses.—** — Amounts in the Fund may be appropriated to the Secretary for use— (A) to pay necessary support of a seafarer— (i) who— (I) was paroled into the United States under section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ([8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(5)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1182/d/5&num=0&edition=prelim)), or for whom the Secretary has requested parole under such section; and (II) is involved in an investigation, reporting, documentation, or adjudication of any matter that is related to the administration or enforcement of law by the Coast Guard; or (ii) who— (I) is physically present in the United States; (II) the Secretary determines was abandoned in the United States; and (III) has not applied for asylum under the Immigration and Nationality Act ([8 U.S.C. 1101](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1101&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.); and (B) to reimburse a vessel owner or operator for the costs of necessary support of a seafarer who has been paroled into the United States to facilitate an investigation, reporting, documentation, or adjudication of any matter that is related to the administration or enforcement of law by the Coast Guard, if— (i) the vessel owner or operator is not convicted of a criminal offense related to such matter; or (ii) the Secretary determines that reimbursement is appropriate. (3) **Crediting of amounts to fund.—** (A) *In general.—* — Except as provided in subparagraph (B), there shall be credited to the Fun

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8 U.S.C. § 1101 — Definitions

**(a)** As used in this chapter— (1) The term “administrator” means the official designated by the Secretary of State pursuant to [section 1104(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1104/b&num=0&edition=prelim). (2) The term “advocates” includes, but is not limited to, advises, recommends, furthers by overt act, and admits belief in. (3) The term “alien” means any person not a citizen or national of the United States. (4) The term “application for admission” has reference to the application for admission into the United States and not to the application for the issuance of an immigrant or nonimmigrant visa. (5) The term “Attorney General” means the Attorney General of the United States. (6) The term “border crossing identification card” means a document of identity bearing that designation issued to an alien who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or to an alien who is a resident in foreign contiguous territory, by a consular officer or an immigration officer for the purpose of crossing over the borders between the United States and foreign contiguous territory in accordance with such conditions for its issuance and use as may be prescribed by regulations. Such regulations shall provide that (A) each such document include a biometric identifier (such as the fingerprint or handprint of the alien) that is machine readable and (B) an alien presenting a border crossing identification card is not permitted to cross over the border into the United States unless the biometric identifier contained on the card matches the appropriate biometric characteristic of the alien. (7) The term “clerk of court” means a clerk of a naturalization court. (8) The terms “Commissioner” and “Deputy Commissioner” mean the Co

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8 U.S.C. § 1101 — Definitions

Page 16 TITLE 8—ALIENS AND NATIONALITY § 1101 Sec. 1484 to 1487. Repealed. 1488. Nationality lost solely from performance of acts or fulfillment of conditions. 1489. Application of treaties; exceptions. PART IV—MISCELLANEOUS 1501. Certificate of diplomatic or consular officer of United States as to loss of American na- tionality. 1502. Certificate of nationality issued by Secretary of State for person not a naturalized citizen of United States for use in proceedings of a foreign state. 1503. Denial of rights and privileges as national. 1504. Cancellation of United States passports and Consular Reports of Birth. SUBCHAPTER IV—REFUGEE ASSISTANCE 1521. Office of Refugee Resettlement; establish- ment; appointment of Director; functions. 1522. Authorization for programs for domestic re- settlement of and assistance to refugees. 1523. Congressional reports. 1524. Authorization of appropriations. 1525. Repealed. SUBCHAPTER V—ALIEN TERRORIST REMOVAL PROCEDURES 1531. Definitions. 1532. Establishment of removal court. 1533. Removal court procedure. 1534. Removal hearing. 1535. Appeals. 1536. Custody and release pending removal hearing. 1537. Custody and release after removal hearing. SUBCHAPTER I—GENERAL PROVISIONS § 1101. Definitions (a) As used in this chapter— (1) The term ‘‘administrator’’ means the offi- cial designated by the Secretary of State pursu- ant to section 1104(b) of this title. (2) The term ‘‘advocates’’ includes, but is not limited to, advises, recommends, furthers by overt act, and admits belief in. (3) The term ‘‘alien’’ means any person not a citizen or national of the United States. (4) The term ‘‘application for admission’’ has reference to the application for admission into the United States and not

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8 U.S.C. § 1182 — Inadmissible aliens

**(a) Classes of aliens ineligible for visas or admission** Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, aliens who are inadmissible under the following paragraphs are ineligible to receive visas and ineligible to be admitted to the United States: (1) **Health-related grounds** (A) *In general* — Any alien— (i) who is determined (in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services) to have a communicable disease of public health significance; 11 So in original. The semicolon probably should be a comma. (ii) except as provided in subparagraph (C), who seeks admission as an immigrant, or who seeks adjustment of status to the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, and who has failed to present documentation of having received vaccination against vaccine-preventable diseases, which shall include at least the following diseases: mumps, measles, rubella, polio, tetanus and diphtheria toxoids, pertussis, influenza type B and hepatitis B, and any other vaccinations against vaccine-preventable diseases recommended by the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, (iii) who is determined (in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services in consultation with the Attorney General)— (I) to have a physical or mental disorder and behavior associated with the disorder that may pose, or has posed, a threat to the property, safety, or welfare of the alien or others, or (II) to have had a physical or mental disorder and a history of behavior associated with the disorder, which behavior has posed a threat to the property, safety, or welfare of the alien or others and which behavior is likely to recur or to lead to other harmful behavior, or (iv) who i

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8 U.S.C. § 1182 — Inadmissible aliens

Page 157 TITLE 8—ALIENS AND NATIONALITY § 1182 1 So in original. The semicolon probably should be a comma. ABOLITION OF IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE AND TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title. § 1182. Inadmissible aliens (a) Classes of aliens ineligible for visas or admis- sion Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, aliens who are inadmissible under the following paragraphs are ineligible to receive visas and in- eligible to be admitted to the United States: (1) Health-related grounds (A) In general Any alien— (i) who is determined (in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Sec- retary of Health and Human Services) to have a communicable disease of public health significance; 1 (ii) except as provided in subparagraph (C), who seeks admission as an immigrant, or who seeks adjustment of status to the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, and who has failed to present documentation of having received vaccination against vaccine-preventable diseases, which shall include at least the following diseases: mumps, measles, rubel- la, polio, tetanus and diphtheria toxoids, pertussis, influenza type B and hepatitis B, and any other vaccinations against vac- cine-preventable diseases recommended by the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, (iii) who is determined (in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Sec- retary of Health and Human Services in consultation with the Attorney General)— (I) to have a physical or mental dis- order and behavior associated with the disorder that may pose, or has posed, a threat to the property, safety, or

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