S.Amdt. 1949
What it does: Adds TITLE IV--COASTWISE TRADE at the end of the bill
Sen. John McCain (R-AZ)What it changes
1 change to S. 2204 · shown in the bill's text
Adds TITLE IV--COASTWISE TRADE at the end of the bill
Adds a titleIn S. 2204 · Placed on Calendar Senate
The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled "Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation" for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.
Inserted: TITLE IV--COASTWISE TRADE
Inserted: SEC. 401. REPEAL OF JONES ACT LIMITATIONS ON COASTWISE TRADE.
Inserted: (a) In General.--Section 12112(a) of title 46, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
Inserted: "(a) In General.--A coastwise endorsement may be issued for a vessel that qualifies under the laws of the United States to engage in the coastwise trade.".
Inserted: (b) Regulations.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard shall issue regulations to implement the amendment made by subsection (a). Such regulations shall require that a vessel permitted to engaged in the coastwise trade meets all appropriate safety and security requirements.
Inserted: (c) Conforming Amendments.--
Inserted: (1) Tank vessel construction standards.--Section 3703a(c)(1)(C) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking "Coast Guard and is qualified for documentation as a wrecked vessel under section 12112 of this title." and inserting "Coast Guard.".
Inserted: (2) Liquified gas tankers.--Section 12120 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking "United States," and all that follows and inserting "United States.".
Inserted: (3) Small passenger vessels.--Section 12121(b) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking "12112,".
Inserted: (4) Loss of coastwise trade privileges.--Section 12132 of title 46, United States Code, is repealed.
Inserted: (5) Table of sections.--The table of sections for chapter 121 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 12132.
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SA 1949. Mr. McCAIN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2204, to eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy and energy conservation; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
At the end, add the following:
TITLE IV--COASTWISE TRADE
SEC. 401. REPEAL OF JONES ACT LIMITATIONS ON COASTWISE TRADE.
(a) In General.--Section 12112(a) of title 46, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
“(a) In General.--A coastwise endorsement may be issued for a vessel that qualifies under the laws of the United States to engage in the coastwise trade.”.
(b) Regulations.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard shall issue regulations to implement the amendment made by subsection (a). Such regulations shall require that a vessel permitted to engaged in the coastwise trade meets all appropriate safety and security requirements.
(c) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Tank vessel construction standards.--Section 3703a(c)(1)(C) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking “Coast Guard and is qualified for documentation as a wrecked vessel under section 12112 of this title.” and inserting “Coast Guard.”.
(2) Liquified gas tankers.--Section 12120 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking “United States,” and all that follows and inserting “United States.”.
(3) Small passenger vessels.--Section 12121(b) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking “12112,”.
(4) Loss of coastwise trade privileges.--Section 12132 of title 46, United States Code, is repealed.
(5) Table of sections.--The table of sections for chapter 121 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 12132.
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Senate amendment submitted
March 26, 2012