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H.R. 820 (106th)

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2000

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

24 February 1999

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Conference held.

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7 April 2025

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Summary

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Authorization Title II: Miscellaneous Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1999 - Title I: Authorization - Authorizes appropriations to the Coast Guard for FY 2000 and 2001 for: (1) operation and maintenance; (2) acquisition, construction, rebuilding, and improvement of aids to navigation, shore and offshore facilities, vessels, and aircraft; (3) research, development, testing, and evaluation; (4) retired pay, payments under the Retired Serviceman's Family Protection and Survivor Benefit Plans, and payments for medical care of retired personnel and their dependents; (5) alteration or removal of bridges constituting obstructions to navigation and for personnel and administrative costs associated with the Bridge Alteration Program; and (6) environmental compliance and restoration at Coast Guard facilities. (Sec. 102) Authorizes Coast Guard end-of-year strength and military training student loads. Title II: Miscellaneous - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to issue a certificate of documentation with endorsement for the coastwise trade for the vessel NOT A SHOT. (Sec. 202) Earmarks certain amounts authorized by this Act to reimburse the owner of the former Coast Guard lighthouse facility at Cape May, New Jersey, for costs incurred for clean-up of lead contaminated soil. (Sec. 203) Amends the Ports and Waterways Safety Act to require any commercial vessel entering the U.S. territorial sea, within 24 hours before such entry, to notify the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating of specified information, including: (1) whether it carries any dangerous cargo (with description); and (2) a description of any hazardous conditions on the vessel. Authorizes the Secretary to deny entry to such a vessel if: (1) no such notification is received; or (2) the vessel is not in compliance with any applicable law relating to marine safety, security, or environmental protection. Authorizes the Secretary to direct the operation of any vessel in U.S. navigable waters as necessary during hazardous circumstances, including the absence of a pilot required by State or Federal law, weather, casualty, vessel traffic, or the poor condition of the vessel.

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