Pub. L. 98–8997 Stat. 508 Pub. L. 103–206, title V, § 511(a)107 Stat. 2441 Pub. L. 104–324, title VII, § 710110 Stat. 3935 Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXV132 Stat. 2323 Pub. L. 117–263, div. K, title CXVI, § 11601(c)(1)136 Stat. 4146 Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXIII, § 7301(k)(1)(B)139 Stat. 1759 (, , ; , , ; , , ; , §§ 3541(b)(6), 3542(a), , , 2324; , , ; , , .)
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2113 | 46:445 46:453 |
Section 2113 provides the Secretary with the authority to exempt certain vessels from the inspection and manning requirements of law when vessels are engaged in excursions or oceanographic research. This is the authority of the issuance of excursion permits when special circumstances justify the waiver of certain maritime safety and seamen’s welfare laws for a short period of time. It also contains flexible exemption authority for regulation of oceanographic research vessels.
Editorial Notes
References in Text
Pub. L. 103–206, title V107 Stat. 2439 section 101 of this titleThe Passenger Vessel Safety Act of 1993, referred to in par. (4), is , , . For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1993 Amendment note set out under and Tables.
Amendments
Pub. L. 119–602025—Par. (3). substituted “section 2101(55)(A)” for “section 2101(53)(A)”.
Pub. L. 117–2632022—Par. (3). substituted “section 2101(53)(A)” for “section 2101(51)(A)”.
Pub. L. 115–232, § 3541(b)(6)2018—Par. (3). , substituted “section 2101(51)(A)” for “section 2101(42)(A)”.
Pub. L. 115–232, § 3542(a)Par. (4). , added par. (4) and struck out former par. (4) which related to establishing different structural fire protection, manning, operating, and equipment requirements for vessels between 100 gross tons and 300 gross tons.
Pub. L. 115–232, § 3542(a)(2)Par. (5). , struck out par. (5) which related to establishing different structural fire protection, manning, operating, and equipment requirements for former public vessels of the United States between 100 gross tons and 500 gross tons.
Pub. L. 104–324, § 710(1)section 14502 of this titlesection 14302 of this titlesection 14104 of this title1996—Par. (4). , inserted “as measured under , or an alternate tonnage measured under as prescribed by the Secretary under ” after “less than 300 gross tons”.
Pub. L. 104–324, § 710(2)section 14502 of this titlesection 14302 of this titlesection 14104 of this titlePar. (5). , inserted “as measured under , or an alternate tonnage measured under as prescribed by the Secretary under ” after “less than 500 gross tons”.
Pub. L. 103–2061993— amended section catchline and text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “If the Secretary decides that the application of a provision of part B or F of this subtitle is not necessary in performing the mission of a vessel engaged in excursions or an oceanographic research vessel, the Secretary by regulation may—
“(1) for an excursion vessel, issue a special permit specifying the conditions of operation and equipment; and
“(2) exempt the oceanographic research vessel from that provision under conditions the Secretary may specify.”
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Transfer of Functions
section 542 of Title 6For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relating 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 Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of , as modified, set out as a note under .