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111th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 3525
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
June 23, 2010
Mr. McCain (for himself and Mr. Risch) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
A BILL
To repeal the Jones Act restrictions on coastwise trade, and for other purposes.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the
Open America's Waters
Act
.
Repeal of Jones Act limitations on coastwise trade
In general
Section 12112(a) of title 46, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
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.
.
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.
Conforming amendments
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.
.
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.
.
Small passenger vessels
Section 12121(b) of title 46, United States Code, is
amended by striking 12112,
.
Loss of coastwise trade privileges
Section 12132 of title 46, United States Code, is repealed.
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.