22 U.S.C. § 3811 — Operating regulations

Page 1414 TITLE 22—FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE §§ 3801, 3802 Sept. 27, 1979, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 104–201, div. C, title XXXV, § 3546(a)(1), Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2867. PART 7—GENERAL REGULATIONS §§ 3801, 3802. Repealed. Pub. L. 104–201, div. C, title XXXV, § 3546(a)(2), (3), Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2867 Section 3801, Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1701, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 492, related to authority of President to pre- scribe regulations applicable within areas and installa- tions made available for operation and protection of Panama Canal. Section 3802, Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1702, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 492, related to authority of Commission to pre- scribe regulations applicable within areas and installa- tions made available for operation and protection of Panama Canal. PART 8—SHIPPING AND NAVIGATION SUBPART I—OPERATION OF CANAL § 3811. Operating regulations The Commission may prescribe, and from time to time amend, regulations governing— (1) the operation of the Panama Canal; (2) the navigation of the harbors and other waters of the Panama Canal and areas adja- cent thereto, including the ports of Balboa and Cristobal; (3) the passage and control of vessels through the Panama Canal or any part there- of, including the locks and approaches thereto; (4) pilotage in the Panama Canal or the ap- proaches thereto through the adjacent waters; and (5) the licensing of officers or other opera- tors of vessels navigating the waters of the Panama Canal and areas adjacent thereto, in- cluding the ports of Balboa and Cristobal. (Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1801, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 492; Pub. L. 104–201, div. C, title XXXV, § 3545, Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2867.) Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS 1996—Pub. L. 104–201 substituted ‘‘Commission’’ for ‘‘President’’ in introductory provisions. SUBPART II—INSPECTION OF VESSELS § 3821. Vessels subject to inspection With the exception of private vessels merely transiting the Panama Canal, and of public ves- sels of all nations, vessels navigating the waters of the Panama Canal shall be subject to an an- nual inspection of hulls, boilers, machinery, equipment, and passenger accommodations. (Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1811, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 492.) § 3822. Foreign vessels With respect to a foreign vessel of a country which has inspection laws approximating those of the United States, any such vessel having an unexpired certificate of inspection duly issued by the authorities of such country shall not be subject to an inspection other than that nec- essary to determine whether the vessel, its boil- ers, and its lifesaving equipment are as stated in the certificate of inspection. A certificate of in- spection may not be accepted as evidence of law- ful inspection under this section unless similar privileges are granted to vessels of the United States under the laws of the country to which the vessel belongs. (Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1812, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 493.) § 3823. Regulations governing inspection The Commission shall prescribe, and from time to time may amend, regulations con- cerning the inspection of vessels conforming as nearly as practicable to the laws and regula- tions governing marine inspection by the United States Coast Guard. (Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1813, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 493.) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relat- ing thereto, to the Department of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 468(b), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Secu- rity, and the Department of Homeland Security Reor- ganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6. SUBCHAPTER II—TREATY TRANSITION PERIOD PART 1—LAWS CONTINUED IN FORCE § 3831. Repealed. Pub. L. 104–201, div. C, title XXXV, § 3546(a)(4), Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2868 Section, Pub. L. 96–70, title II, § 2101, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 493, related to continuation in force of Canal Zone Code and other laws, regulations, and administrative authority of the United States for purpose of exercise of law enforcement and judicial jurisdiction during transition period. PART 2—COURTS §§ 3841 to 3844. Repealed. Pub. L. 104–201, div. C, title XXXV, § 3546(a)(4), Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2868 Section 3841, Pub. L. 96–70, title II, § 2201, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 493, related to continuing jurisdiction dur- ing transition period of United States District Court for the District of the Canal Zone and magistrates’ courts under the Canal Zone Code. Section 3842, Pub. L. 96–70, title II, § 2202, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 494, related to division and terms of United States District Court for the District of the Canal Zone. Section 3843, Pub. L. 96–70, title II, § 2203(a), Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 494, related to extension of terms of office of district judge, magistrate, United States attorney, and United States marshal. Section 3844, Pub. L. 96–70, title II, § 2206, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 494, related to continuing operation dur- ing transition period of two magistrates’ courts estab- lished under Canal Zone Code. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE Pub. L. 96–70, title II, § 2203(b), Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 494, provided that section 3843 of this title was to take