To ensure that there is a robust program of research and development for the Coast Guard.

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   Change 1: Inserts “Provided further, That of the total amount provided under this heading, funding to operat…” after “United States:”

   InsertsPage 50, line 16Printed page

   In H.R. 2555 · Reported to Senate

   (including rescission of funds)

   For necessary expenses for the operation and maintenance of the Coast Guard not otherwise provided for; purchase of not to exceed five passenger motor vehicles for replacement only; payments pursuant to section 156 of Public Law 97-377 (42 U.S.C. 402 note); and section 229(b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 429(b)) and recreation and welfare, $4,719,000,000, of which $340,000,000 shall be available for defense-related activities; and of which $25,000,000 shall be derived from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund: Provided, That none of the funds appropriated by this or any other Act shall be available for administrative expenses in connection with shipping commissioners in the United States: Provided further, That [inserted: of the total amount provided under this heading, funding to operate and maintain the Coast Guard Research and Development Center shall continue at the fiscal year 2003 level: Provided further, That the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall conduct a study, the cost of which is not to exceed $350,000, to be submitted to the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives, on the research and development priorities of the Coast Guard and a design for a new research and development organizational structure within the Coast Guard that ensures that the Coast Guard has access to the most advanced technology necessary to perform its missions effectively: Provided further, That the Commandant may seek an independent entity to conduct such a study: Provided further, That ]none of the funds provided by this Act shall be available for expenses incurred for yacht documentation under section 12109 of title 46, United States Code, except to the extent fees are collected from yacht owners and credited to this appropriation: Provided further, That notwithstanding section 1116(c) of title 10, United States Code, amounts made available under this heading may be used to make payments into the Department of Defense Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care Fund for fiscal year 2004 under section 1116(a) of such title. In addition, of the funds appropriated under this heading in chapter 6 of title I of Public Law 108-11 (117 Stat. 583), $71,000,000 are hereby rescinded.

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   Original wording

   On page 50, line 16, after “United States:”, insert the following: “Provided further, That of the total amount provided under this heading, funding to operate and maintain the Coast Guard Research and Development Center shall continue at the fiscal year 2003 level: Provided further, That the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall conduct a study, the cost of which is not to exceed $350,000, to be submitted to the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives, on the research and development priorities of the Coast Guard and a design for a new research and development organizational structure within the Coast Guard that ensures that the Coast Guard has access to the most advanced technology necessary to perform its missions effectively: Provided further, That the Commandant may seek an independent entity to conduct such a study:”.

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   Change 2: Inserts “: Provided further, That the Under Secretary for Science and Technology shall work with t…” before the period at the end

   InsertsPage 67, line 8Printed page

   Inserted: : Provided further, That the Under Secretary for Science and Technology shall work with the Coast Guard Research and Development Center regarding research priorities for the Coast Guard: Provided further, That there may be credited to and used for the purposes of this appropriation funds received from State and local governments, other public authorities, private sources, and foreign countries, for expenses incurred for research, development, testing, and evaluation

   Original wording

   On page 67, line 8, before the period at the end, insert the following: “: Provided further, That the Under Secretary for Science and Technology shall work with the Coast Guard Research and Development Center regarding research priorities for the Coast Guard: Provided further, That there may be credited to and used for the purposes of this appropriation funds received from State and local governments, other public authorities, private sources, and foreign countries, for expenses incurred for research, development, testing, and evaluation”.

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