Coast Guard Modernization Act of 2009

Summary

Coast Guard Modernization Act of 2009 - Revises provisions concerning the organization of the Coast Guard. Requires the Coast Guard's Commandant to: (1) promote maritime safety according to specified priorities; (2) designate Coast Guard positions constituting the marine safety workforce; and (3) establish a management information system for that workforce. Requires there to be a chief of marine safety in each Coast Guard sector. Authorizes the Commandant to establish and operate one or more Centers of Expertise for Marine Safety. Requires the Commandant, by policy, to establish a program under which a Coast Guard person may be assigned to a private entity to further Coast Guard interests regarding marine safety, including to train the person. Directs the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to develop a long-term strategy for improving vessel safety and the safety of individuals on vessels, including annual issuance of a plan and schedule for achieving specified goals. Requires, except for the Commandant, that any individual adjudicating an appeal or waiver of a marine safety decision either have certain training, experience, and qualifications or be advised by a senior staff member who meets those requirements and concurs in the decision on appeal. Requires a marine safety curriculum at the Coast Guard Academy and during other officer accession programs.

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 3 December 2009

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 3 December 2009

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• Reported to House without amendment

  summary · EN · 3 December 2009

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 2 June 2009

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 2 June 2009

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 2 June 2009

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