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S. 498 (106th)

A bill to require vessels entering the United States waters to provide earlier notice of the entry, to clarify the requirements for those vessels and the authority of the Coast Guard over those vessels, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

2 March 1999

Last action

2 March 1999 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Sponsors

Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]

Subjects

Environment, Transport

Source updated

14 January 2025

Environment · Transport

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Summary

Amends the Ports and Waterways Safety Act to require a commercial vessel to notify the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating before entering into U.S. waters. Sets forth information to be contained in such notification. Authorizes the Secretary to deny entry of a vessel into U.S. waters if: (1) the Secretary has not received notification from the vessel; or (2) the vessel is not in compliance with any other applicable law relating to marine safety, security, or environmental protection. Authorizes the Secretary to direct the operation of any vessel in navigable U.S. waters during hazardous circumstances, including the absence of a pilot required by Federal or State law, weather, casualty, vessel traffic, or the poor condition of the vessel.

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Timeline

  1. 2 March 1999

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 March 1999

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2107)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 March 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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