To authorize the donation of the SS Arthur M. Huddell to the Government of Greece.

1. Adds SEC. 1013. AUTHORITY TO DONATE SS ARTHUR M. HUDDELL TO THE GOVERNMENT OF GREECE at the end of subtitle B of title X

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   In S. 2766 · Placed on Calendar Senate

   Section 7307(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting "or vessel of that class" after "that vessel".

   Inserted: SEC. 1013. AUTHORITY TO DONATE SS ARTHUR M. HUDDELL TO THE GOVERNMENT OF GREECE.

   Inserted: (a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings:

   Inserted: (1) It is in the economic and environmental interests of the United States to promote the disposal of vessels in the National Defense Reserve Fleet that are of insufficient value to warrant further preservation.

   Inserted: (2) The Maritime Administration of the Department of Transportation has been authorized to make such disposals, including the sale and recycling of such vessels and the donation of such vessels to any State, commonwealth, or possession of the United States, and to nonprofit organizations.

   Inserted: (3) The government of Greece has expressed an interest in obtaining and using the ex-Liberty ship, SS ARTHUR M. HUDDELL, for purposes of a museum exhibit.

   Inserted: (4) It is in the interest of the United States to authorize the Maritime Administration to donate SS ARTHUR M. HUDDELL to Greece.

   Inserted: (b) Donation of SS ARTHUR M. HUDDELL to Government of Greece.--Notwithstanding Section 510(j) of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 (46 App. U.S.C. 1158), the Secretary of Transportation is authorized to transfer SS ARTHUR M. HUDDELL, by gift, to the Government of Greece, in accordance with terms and conditions determined by the Secretary.

   Inserted: (c) Additional Equipment.--The Secretary may convey additional equipment from other obsolete vessels of the National Defense Reserve Fleet to assist the Government of Greece under this section for purposes of the museum exhibit referred to in subsection (a)(3).

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   At the end of subtitle B of title X, add the following:

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