S.Amdt. 1950Senate112th Congress (2011-2013)

S.Amdt. 1950

What it does: Adds TITLE IV--WAIVER OF JONES ACT REQUIREMENTS at the end of the bill
Submitted March 26, 2012

What it changes

1 change to S. 2204 · shown in the bill's text

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  1. Adds TITLE IV--WAIVER OF JONES ACT REQUIREMENTS at the end of the bill

    Adds a title

    In 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--WAIVER OF JONES ACT REQUIREMENTS

    Inserted: SEC. 401. WAIVER OF JONES ACT REQUIREMENTS.

    Inserted: (a) In General.--The Commandant of the United States Coast Guard may issue a coastwise endorsement to a vessel that does not meet the requirements of section 12112(a) of title 46, United States Code.

    Inserted: (b) Period.--A coastwise endorsement issued under subsection (a) shall expire no later than the date that is 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act.

    Inserted: (c) Regulations.--The Commandant shall ensure that a vessel issued a coastwise endorsement under subsection (a) meets all appropriate safety and security requirements.

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As printed

SA 1950. 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--WAIVER OF JONES ACT REQUIREMENTS

SEC. 401. WAIVER OF JONES ACT REQUIREMENTS.

(a) In General.--The Commandant of the United States Coast Guard may issue a coastwise endorsement to a vessel that does not meet the requirements of section 12112(a) of title 46, United States Code.

(b) Period.--A coastwise endorsement issued under subsection (a) shall expire no later than the date that is 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act.

(c) Regulations.--The Commandant shall ensure that a vessel issued a coastwise endorsement under subsection (a) meets all appropriate safety and security requirements.

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March 26, 2012