Title VI — Pub. L. 113-281

SEC. 601. Distant Water Tuna Fleet.

Section 421 of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2006 (46 U.S.C. 8103 note) is amended—

(1)

by striking subsections (c) and (e); and

(2)

by redesignating subsections (d) and (f) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively.

SEC. 602. Extension of Moratorium.

Section 2(a) of Public Law 110–299 (33 U.S.C. 1342 note) is amended by striking “ 2014” and inserting “ 2017”.

SEC. 603. National Maritime Strategy.

(a)

In General.— Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a national maritime strategy.

(b)

Contents.— The strategy required under subsection (a) shall—

(1)

identify—

(A)

Federal regulations and policies that reduce the competitiveness of United States flag vessels in international transportation markets; and

(B)

the impact of reduced cargo flow due to reductions in the number of members of the United States Armed Forces stationed or deployed outside of the United States; and

(2)

include recommendations to—

(A)

make United States flag vessels more competitive in shipping routes between United States and foreign ports;

(B)

increase the use of United States flag vessels to carry cargo imported to and exported from the United States;

(C)

ensure compliance by Federal agencies with chapter 553 of title 46, United States Code;

(D)

increase the use of third-party inspection and certification authorities to inspect and certify vessels;

(E)

increase the use of short sea transportation routes, including routes designated under section 55601(c) of title 46, United States Code, to enhance intermodal freight movements; and

(F)

enhance United States shipbuilding capability.

SEC. 604. Waivers.

(a)

“John Craig”.—

(1)

In general.— Section 8902 of title 46, United States Code, shall not apply to the vessel John Craig (United States official number D1110613) when such vessel is operating on the portion of the Kentucky River, Kentucky, located at approximately mile point 158, in Pool Number 9, between Lock and Dam Number 9 and Lock and Dam Number 10.

(2)

Application.— Paragraph (1) shall apply on and after the date on which the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating determines that a licensing requirement has been established under Kentucky State law that applies to an operator of the vessel John Craig.

(b)

“F/V Western Challenger”.— Notwithstanding section 12132 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may issue a certificate of documentation with a coastwise endorsement for the F/V Western Challenger (IMO number 5388108).

SEC. 605. Competition by United States Flag Vessels.

(a)

In General.— The Commandant of the Coast Guard shall enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences to conduct an assessment of authorities under subtitle II of title 46, United States Code, that have been delegated to the Coast Guard and that impact the ability of vessels documented under the laws of the United States to effectively compete in international transportation markets.

(b)

Review of Differences With IMO Standards.— The assessment under subsection (a) shall include a review of differences between United States laws, policies, regulations, and guidance governing the inspection of vessels documented under the laws of the United States and standards set by the International Maritime Organization governing the inspection of vessels.

(c)

Deadline.— Not later than 180 days after the date on which the Commandant enters into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences under subsection (a), the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate the assessment required under such subsection.

SEC. 606. Vessel Requirements for Notices of Arrival and Departure and Automatic Identification System.

Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall notify the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate of the status of the final rule that relates to the notice of proposed rulemaking titled “Vessel Requirements for Notices of Arrival and Departure, and Automatic Identification System” and published in the Federal Register on December 16, 2008 (73 Fed. Reg. 76295).

SEC. 607. Conveyance of Coast Guard Property in Rochester, New York.

(a)

Conveyance Authorized.— The Commandant of the Coast Guard is authorized to convey, at fair market value, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to a parcel of real property, consisting of approximately 0.2 acres, that is under the administrative control of the Coast Guard and located at 527 River Street in Rochester, New York.

(b)

Right of First Refusal.— The City of Rochester, New York, shall have the right of first refusal with respect to the purchase, at fair market value, of the real property described in subsection (a).

(c)

Survey.— The exact acreage and legal description of the property described in subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Commandant.

(d)

Fair Market Value.— The fair market value of the property described in subsection (a) shall—

(1)

be determined by appraisal; and

(2)

be subject to the approval of the Commandant.

(e)

Costs of Conveyance.— The responsibility for all reasonable and necessary costs, including real estate transaction and environmental documentation costs, associated with a conveyance under subsection (a) shall be determined by the Commandant and the purchaser.

(f)

Additional Terms and Conditions.— The Commandant may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with a conveyance under subsection (a) as the Commandant considers appropriate and reasonable to protect the interests of the United States.

(g)

Deposit of Proceeds.— Any proceeds from a conveyance under subsection (a) shall be deposited in the fund established under section 687 of title 14, United States Code.

SEC. 608. Conveyance of Certain Property in Gig Harbor, Washington.

(a)

Definitions.— In this section, the following definitions apply:

(1)

City.— The term “City” means the city of Gig Harbor, Washington.

(2)

Property.— The term “Property” means the parcel of real property, together with any improvements thereon, consisting of approximately 0.86 acres of fast lands commonly identified as tract 65 of lot 1 of section 8, township 21 north, range 2 east, Willamette Meridian, on the north side of the entrance of Gig Harbor, narrows of Puget Sound, Washington.

(3)

Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.

(b)

Conveyance.—

(1)

Authority to convey.— Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating relinquishes the reservation of the Property for lighthouse purposes, at the request of the City and subject to the requirements of this section, the Secretary shall convey to the City all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Property, notwithstanding the land use planning requirements of sections 202 and 203 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712, 1713).

(2)

Terms of conveyance.— A conveyance made under paragraph (1) shall be made—

(A)

subject to valid existing rights;

(B)

at the fair market value as described in subsection (c); and

(C)

subject to any other condition that the Secretary may consider appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.

(3)

Costs.— The City shall pay any transaction or administrative costs associated with a conveyance under paragraph (1), including the costs of the appraisal, title searches, maps, and boundary and cadastral surveys.

(4)

Conveyance is not a major federal action.— A conveyance under paragraph (1) shall not be considered a major Federal action for purposes of section 102(2) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)).

(c)

Fair Market Value.—

(1)

Determination.— The fair market value of the Property shall be—

(A)

determined by an appraisal conducted by an independent appraiser selected by the Secretary; and

(B)

approved by the Secretary in accordance with paragraph (3).

(2)

Requirements.— An appraisal conducted under paragraph (1) shall—

(A)

be conducted in accordance with nationally recognized appraisal standards, including—

(i)

the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions; and

(ii)

the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice; and

(B)

shall reflect the equitable considerations described in paragraph (3).

(3)

Equitable considerations.— In approving the fair market value of the Property under this subsection, the Secretary shall take into consideration matters of equity and fairness, including the City’s past and current lease of the Property, any maintenance or improvements by the City to the Property, and such other factors as the Secretary considers appropriate.

(d)

Revocation; Reversion.— Effective on and after the date on which a conveyance of the Property is made under subsection (b)(1)—

(1)

Executive Order 3528, dated August 9, 1921, is revoked; and

(2)

the use of the tide and shore lands belonging to the State of Washington and adjoining and bordering the Property, that were granted to the Government of the United States pursuant to the Act of the Legislature, State of Washington, approved March 13, 1909, the same being chapter 110 of the Session Laws of 1909, shall revert to the State of Washington.

SEC. 609. Vessel Determination.

The vessel assigned United States official number 1205366 is deemed a new vessel effective on the date of delivery of the vessel after January 1, 2012, from a privately owned United States shipyard, if no encumbrances are on record with the Coast Guard at the time of the issuance of the new certificate of documentation for the vessel.

SEC. 610. Safe Vessel Operation in Thunder Bay.

The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency may not prohibit a vessel operating within the existing boundaries and any future expanded boundaries of the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve from taking up or discharging ballast water to allow for safe and efficient vessel operation if the uptake or discharge meets all Federal and State ballast water management requirements that would apply if the area were not a marine sanctuary.

SEC. 611. Parking Facilities.

(a)

Allocation and Assignment.—

(1)

In general.— Subject to the requirements of this section, the Administrator of General Services, in coordination with the Commandant of the Coast Guard, shall allocate and assign the spaces in parking facilities at the Department of Homeland Security St. Elizabeths Campus to allow any member or employee of the Coast Guard, who is assigned to the Campus, to use such spaces.

(2)

Timing.— In carrying out paragraph (1), and in addition to the parking spaces allocated and assigned to Coast Guard members and employees in fiscal year 2014, the Administrator shall allocate and assign not less than—

(A)

300 parking spaces not later than September 30, 2015;

(B)

700 parking spaces not later than September 30, 2016; and

(C)

1,042 parking spaces not later than September 30, 2017.

(b)

Transportation Management Report.— Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and each fiscal year thereafter in which spaces are allocated and assigned under subsection (a)(2), the Administrator shall provide to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on—

(1)

the impact of assigning and allocating parking spaces under subsection (a) on the congestion of roads connecting the St. Elizabeths Campus to the portions of Suitland Parkway and I–295 located in the Anacostia section of the District of Columbia; and

(2)

progress made toward completion of essential transportation improvements identified in the Transportation Management Program for the St. Elizabeths Campus.

(c)

Reallocation.— Notwithstanding subsection (a), the Administrator may revise the allocation and assignment of spaces to members and employees of the Coast Guard made under subsection (a) as necessary to accommodate employees of the Department of Homeland Security, other than the Coast Guard, when such employees are assigned to the St. Elizabeths Campus.

Title VI — Miscellaneous

TITLE VI Miscellaneous