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CHAPTER 575⁠—CONSTRUCTION, CHARTER, AND SALE OF VESSELS — Front Matter

Chap.Sec.
57501.Completion of long-range program.
57502.Construction, reconditioning, and remodeling of vessels.
57503.Competitive bidding.
57504.Charter or sale of vessels acquired by Department of Transportation.
57505.Employment of vessels on foreign trade routes.
57506.Minimum selling price of vessels.
57511.Demise charters.
57512.Competitive bidding.
57513.Minimum bid.
57514.Qualifications of bidders.
57515.Awarding of charters.
57516.Operating-differential subsidies.
57517.Recovery of excess profits.
57518.Performance bond.
57519.Insurance.
57520.Vessel maintenance.
57521.Termination of charter during national emergency.
57522.Books and records, balance sheets, and inspection and auditing.
57531.Construction and charter of vessels for unsuccessful routes.
57532.Operation of experimental vessels.
57533.Vessel chartering authority.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2018⁠—Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXV, § 3546(t), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2327, inserted period at end of item 57533.

2016⁠—Pub. L. 114–120, title III, § 313(c)(2), Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 59, added item 57522.

2008⁠—Pub. L. 110–181, div. C, title XXXV, § 3511(b), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 594, added item 57533.