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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.

Introduced: March 2, 1999 Introduced by: Wyden, Ron Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov
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Mar 2, 1999
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Mar 2, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2107)
Mar 2, 1999
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now March 2, 1999

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

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