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H.R. 2443 (108th)

Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2004

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Introduced

12 June 2003

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Became Public Law No: 108-293.

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Summary

Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2003 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 2004 for the Coast Guard (CG). Sets forth authorized FY 2004 levels of CG active duty military personnel and average military training student loads. Revises specified requirements relating to CG management. Amends the Ports and Waterways Safety Act (PWSA) to authorize the Secretary of the Department in which the CG is operating (the CG Secretary) to prohibit the use on the bridge of vessels of certain electric and electronic devices that interfere with communications or navigation equipment, if the CG determines they pose a threat to the safety of vessels. Allows removal of the Inland Navigation Rules from Federal statutory law if the CG Secretary promulgates Inland Navigation Rules through a regulatory proceeding and such regulations become effective. Allows suspension as an alternative to the currently required revocation of a merchant mariner's credentials (MMC) in cases of dangerous drug convictions. Requires foreign flag vessels departing and returning to the same U.S. port, or returning to another port under U.S. jurisdiction, to comply with the International Safety Management Code when any part of the voyage occurs on the high seas. Increases maximum civil penalties for failure to comply with recreational vessel and associated equipment safety standards. Extends such penalties to wrongful labeling and failure to notify of a recall. Authorizes suspension or revocation of MMC if the mariner commits an act of incompetence whether or not the mariner is acting under the authority of the MMC at the time the act occurs. Adds security threat as a basis for which the Secretary may suspend or revoke an MMC. Authorizes the CG Secretary to prescribe maximum hours of service for individuals engaged on a towing vessel that is required to have a licensed operator under specified Federal law. Requires shipboard automatic identification systems to include electronic charts and related displays. Authorizes the CG to conduct examinations to ensure that a passenger vessel calling on a U.S. port complies with the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, if a U.S. citizen passenger is aboard, and to prevent such vessel's departure in cases of noncompliance. Increases civil penalties for violations of certain Federal laws and regulations relating to bridges.

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