To modify the priority afforded applications for national defense tank vessel construction assistance.

1. Adds TITLE XXXIV--MARITIME ADMINISTRATION at the end of division B

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   In S. 2400 · Placed on Calendar Senate

   (f) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the agreement authorized by subsection (a) as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.

   Inserted: TITLE XXXIV--MARITIME ADMINISTRATION

   Inserted: SEC. 3401. MODIFICATION OF PRIORITY AFFORDED APPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE TANK VESSEL CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE.

   Inserted: Section 3542(d) of the Maritime Security Act of 2003 (title XXXV of Public Law 108-136; 117 Stat. 1821; 46 U.S.C. 53101 note) is amended--

   Inserted: (1) in paragraph (1), by striking "and" at the end;

   Inserted: (2) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and

   Inserted: (3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph (2):

   Inserted: "(2) shall give priority consideration to a proposal submitted by an applicant who has been accepted for participation in the Shipboard Technology Evaluation Program as outlined in Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular 01-04, issued by the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard on January 2, 2004; and".

   Original wording

   At the end of division B, add the following:

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