SUBCHAPTER III—PROGRAMS
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2025–Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXII, §7201(c)(3), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1677, inserted subchapter III designation and heading.
§331. Centers of expertise for Coast Guard prevention and response
(a) Establishment.—The Commandant may establish and operate one or more centers of expertise for prevention and response missions of the Coast Guard (in this section referred to as a "center").
(b) Missions.—Any center established under subsection (a) shall—
(1) promote, facilitate, and conduct—
(A) education;
(B) training; and
(C) activities authorized under section 504(a)(4);
(2) be a repository of information on operations, practices, and resources related to the mission for which the center was established; and
(3) perform and support the mission for which the center was established.
(c) Joint Operation With Educational Institution Authorized.—The Commandant may enter into an agreement with an appropriate official of an institution of higher education to—
(1) provide for joint operation of a center; and
(2) provide necessary administrative services for a center, including administration and allocation of funds.
(d) Acceptance of Donations.—
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Commandant may accept, on behalf of a center, donations to be used to defray the costs of the center or to enhance the operation of the center. Those donations may be accepted from any State or local government, any foreign government, any foundation or other charitable organization (including any that is organized or operates under the laws of a foreign country), or any individual.
(2) The Commandant may not accept a donation under paragraph (1) if the acceptance of the donation would compromise or appear to compromise—
(A) the ability of the Coast Guard or the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, any employee of the Coast Guard or the department, or any member of the Armed Forces to carry out any responsibility or duty in a fair and objective manner; or
(B) the integrity of any program of the Coast Guard, the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, or of any individual involved in such a program.
(3) The Commandant shall prescribe written guidance setting forth the criteria to be used in determining whether or not the acceptance of a donation from a foreign source would have a result described in paragraph (2).
(Added Pub. L. 111–281, title V, §521(a), Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 2955, §58; amended Pub. L. 113–281, title II, §204, Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 3025; Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXV, §3531(c)(1), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2320; renumbered §313 and amended Pub. L. 115–282, title I, §§104(b), 123(b)(2), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4196, 4240; Pub. L. 116–283, div. G, title LVXXXV [LXXXV], §8505(a)(2), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4747; renumbered §331, Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXII, §7201(b), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1675.)
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 331 was renumbered section 2127 of this title.
Amendments
2025—Pub. L. 119–60 renumbered section 313 of this title as this section.
2021—Subsec. (d)(2)(B). Pub. L. 116–283 substituted "individual" for "person".
2018—Pub. L. 115–282, §104(b), renumbered section 58 of this title as this section.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 115–232 substituted "Commandant" for "Commandant of the Coast Guard".
Subsec. (b)(1)(C). Pub. L. 115–282, §123(b)(2), substituted "section 504(a)(4)" for "section 93(a)(4)".
2014—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 113–281 amended subsec. (b) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "Each center shall—
"(1) promote and facilitate education, training, and research;
"(2) develop a repository of information on its missions and specialties; and
"(3) perform any other missions as the Commandant may specify."
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Center of Expertise for Great Lakes Oil Spill Preparedness and Response
Pub. L. 115–282, title VIII, §807, Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4301, as amended by Pub. L. 117–263, div. K, title CXII, §11214, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 4016; Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXII §7201(i)(2), title LXXVII, §7701(j), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1686, 1837, provided that:
"(a) In General.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 4, 2018], the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall establish a Center of Expertise for Great Lakes Oil Spill Preparedness and Response (referred to in this section as the 'Center of Expertise') in accordance with section 331 of title 14, United States Code, as amended by this Act.
"(b) Location.—The Center of Expertise shall be located in close proximity to—
"(1) critical crude oil transportation infrastructure on and connecting the Great Lakes, such as submerged pipelines and high-traffic navigation locks; and
"(2) an institution of higher education with adequate aquatic research laboratory facilities and capabilities and expertise in Great Lakes aquatic ecology, environmental chemistry, fish and wildlife, and water resources.
"(c) Functions.—The Center of Expertise shall—
"(1) monitor and assess, on an ongoing basis, the current state of knowledge regarding freshwater oil spill response technologies and the behavior and effects of oil spills in the Great Lakes;
"(2) identify any significant gaps in Great Lakes oil spill research, including an assessment of major scientific or technological deficiencies in responses to past spills in the Great Lakes and other freshwater bodies, and seek to fill those gaps;
"(3) conduct research, development, testing, and evaluation for freshwater oil spill response equipment, technologies, and techniques to mitigate and respond to oil spills in the Great Lakes;
"(4) educate and train Federal, State, and local first responders located in Coast Guard Great Lakes District in—
"(A) the incident command system structure;
"(B) Great Lakes oil spill response techniques and strategies; and
"(C) public affairs; and
"(5) work with academic and private sector response training centers to develop and standardize maritime oil spill response training and techniques for use on the Great Lakes.
"(d) Definition.—In this section, the term 'Great Lakes' means—
"(1) Lake Ontario;
"(2) Lake Erie;
"(3) Lake Huron (including Lake St. Clair);
"(4) Lake Michigan;
"(5) Lake Superior; and
"(6) the connecting channels (including the following rivers and tributaries of such rivers: Saint Mary's River, Saint Clair River, Detroit River, Niagara River, Illinois River, Chicago River, Fox River, Grand River, St. Joseph River, St. Louis River, Menominee River, Muskegon River, Kalamazoo River, and Saint Lawrence River to the Canadian border)."
Coast Guard Blue Technology Center of Expertise
Pub. L. 115–265, title III, §302, Oct. 11, 2018, 132 Stat. 3752, provided that:
"(a) Establishment.—Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct. 11, 2018] and subject to the availability of appropriations, the Commandant may establish under [former] section 58 [now 331] of title 14, United States Code, a Blue Technology center of expertise.
"(b) Missions.—In addition to the missions listed in [former] section 58(b) [now 331(b)] of title 14, United States Code, the Center may—
"(1) promote awareness within the Coast Guard of the range and diversity of Blue Technologies and their potential to enhance Coast Guard mission readiness, operational performance, and regulation of such technologies;
"(2) function as an interactive conduit to enable the sharing and dissemination of Blue Technology information between the Coast Guard and representatives from the private sector, academia, nonprofit organizations, and other Federal agencies;
"(3) increase awareness among Blue Technology manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and vendors of Coast Guard acquisition policies, procedures, and business practices;
"(4) provide technical support, coordination, and assistance to Coast Guard districts and the Coast Guard Research and Development Center, as appropriate; and
"(5) subject to the requirements of the Coast Guard Academy, coordinate with the Academy to develop appropriate curricula regarding Blue Technology to be offered in professional courses of study to give Coast Guard cadets and officer candidates a greater background and understanding of Blue Technologies.
"(c) Blue Technology Exposition; Briefing.—Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct. 11, 2018], the Commandant shall provide to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a briefing on the costs and benefits of hosting a biennial Coast Guard Blue Technology exposition to further interactions between representatives from the private sector, academia, and nonprofit organizations, and the Coast Guard and examine emerging technologies and Coast Guard mission demands.
"(d) Definitions.—In this section:
"(1) Center.—The term 'Center' means the Blue Technology center of expertise established under this section.
"(2) Commandant.—The term 'Commandant' means the Commandant of the Coast Guard.
"(3) Blue technology.—The term 'Blue Technology' means any technology, system, or platform that—
"(A) is designed for use or application above, on, or below the sea surface or that is otherwise applicable to Coast Guard operational needs, including such a technology, system, or platform that provides continuous or persistent coverage; and
"(B) supports or facilitates—
"(i) maritime domain awareness, including—
"(I) surveillance and monitoring;
"(II) observation, measurement, and modeling:[;] or
"(III) information technology and communications;
"(ii) search and rescue;
"(iii) emergency response;
"(iv) maritime law enforcement;
"(v) marine inspections and investigations; or
"(vi) protection and conservation of the marine environment."
§332. Marine industry training program
The Commandant shall, by policy, establish a program under which an officer, member, or employee of the Coast Guard may be assigned to a private entity to further the institutional interests of the Coast Guard with regard to marine safety, including for the purpose of providing training to an officer, member, or employee. Policies to carry out the program—
(1) with regard to an employee of the Coast Guard, shall include provisions, consistent with sections 3702 through 3704 of title 5, as to matters concerning—
(A) the duration and termination of assignments;
(B) reimbursements; and
(C) status, entitlements, benefits, and obligations of program participants; and
(2) shall require the Commandant, before approving the assignment of an officer, member, or employee of the Coast Guard to a private entity, to determine that the assignment is an effective use of the Coast Guard's funds, taking into account the best interests of the Coast Guard and the costs and benefits of alternative methods of achieving the same results and objectives.
(Added Pub. L. 111–281, title V, §521(a), Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 2956, §59; amended Pub. L. 113–281, title II, §221(a)(1), Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 3037; renumbered §314, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, §104(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4196; renumbered §332, Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXII, §7201(b), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1675.)
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 332 was renumbered section 2128 of this title.
Amendments
2025—Pub. L. 119–60 renumbered section 314 of this title as this section.
2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 59 of this title as this section.
2014—Pub. L. 113–281 struck out subsec. (a) designation and heading before "The Commandant" and struck out subsec. (b). Text of subsec. (b) read as follows: "Not later than the date of the submission each year of the President's budget request under section 1105 of title 31, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that describes—
"(1) the number of officers, members, and employees of the Coast Guard assigned to private entities under this section; and
"(2) the specific benefit that accrues to the Coast Guard for each assignment."
§333. Training courses on workings of Congress
(a) In General.—
(1) Training course.—
(A) In general.—The Commandant, and such other individuals and organizations as the Commandant considers appropriate, shall develop a training course on the workings of Congress.
(B) Timing.—
(i) In general.—The training course developed in subparagraph (A) shall be offered at least once each year.
(ii) Additional training.—The training developed under subparagraph (A) may be provided more than once a year to facilitate timely receipt by covered recipients.
(2) Annual basis.—
(A) In general.—At least once each year, any covered recipients shall receive the training developed under paragraph (1).
(B) Covered recipients.—In this paragraph, the term "covered recipients" means—
(i) flag officers serving in the Coast Guard;
(ii) members of the senior executive service (career reserved) serving in positions in the Coast Guard; and
(iii) political appointees—
(I) serving in positions in the Coast Guard; or
(II) at the Department of Homeland Security with Coast Guard in their portfolio, including any Senior Advisor to the Secretary for the Coast Guard.
(3) Course subject matter.—The training course required by this subsection shall provide an overview and introduction to Congress and the Federal legislative process, including—
(A) the history and structure of Congress and the committee systems of the House of Representatives and the Senate, including the functions and responsibilities of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate;
(B) the documents produced by Congress, including bills, resolutions, committee reports, and conference reports, and the purposes and functions of such documents;
(C) the legislative processes and rules of the House of Representatives and the Senate, including similarities and differences between the 2 processes and 2 sets of rules, including—
(i) the congressional budget process;
(ii) the congressional authorization and appropriation processes;
(iii) the Senate advice and consent process for Presidential nominees; and
(iv) the Senate advice and consent process for treaty ratification;
(v) all relevant notification and reporting requirements in statute, policy, or any other agreement to Congress;
(D) the roles of Members of Congress and congressional staff in the legislative process; and
(E) the concept and underlying purposes of congressional oversight within the governance framework of separation of powers;
(F) the roles of independent oversight entities, including the Offices of the Inspector Generals, the Government Accountability Office, and other independent entities, with respect 1 oversight of the Coast Guard;
(G) the legal and ethical requirements of complying with oversight conducted by such independent oversight entities, including compliance with congressionally mandated oversight;
(H) an overview of section 552a of title 5 (popularly known at the Privacy Act of 1974) with respect to working with Congress and independent oversight;
(I) an overview of the right of all Coast Guard members and staff to engage with Congress as a constitutionally protected right; and
(J) with respect to Coast Guard covered recipients, an overview of any law administered by the Coast Guard and any policy implemented by the Coast Guard the understanding of which is necessary to improve—
(i) compliance with such law and policy;
(ii) ethics;
(iii) professionalism; and
(iv) timeliness of response to Congressional oversight requests, including requests from independent oversight entities.
(b) Training for Congressional Affairs Personnel.—
(1) In general.—The Commandant shall develop a training course on the workings of Congress, which shall be administered in person for to 2 any required participant.
(2) Required participant.—In this subsection, the term "required participant" means—
(A) any member of the Coast Guard Office of Congressional and Governmental Affairs selected for a position as—
(i) a fellow;
(ii) a liaison;
(iii) a counsel; or
(iv) administrative staff;
(B) a Coast Guard district or area governmental affairs officer;
(C) an individual who reviews, makes edits, or transmits formal or informal correspondence with respect to the Coast Guard to Congress, including relevant program level personnel;
(D) an individual who serves in—
(i) the Office of Coordination, Programs, and Accountability or successor office; or
(ii) the Force Design 2028 office; and
(iii) Coast Guard Office of General Law personnel, including such personnel detailed to the Coast Guard.
(3) Course subject matter.—
(A) In general.—The training course required under this subsection shall provide an overview and introduction to Congress and the Federal legislative process, including—
(i) the items described in subparagraphs (C) through (K) of subsection (a)(2); 3
(ii) the roles of Coast Guard fellows, liaisons, counsels, governmental affairs officers, the Coast Guard Office of Program Review, the Coast Guard Headquarters program offices, and any other entity the Commandant considers relevant;
(iii) the roles and responsibilities of Coast Guard public affairs and external communications personnel with respect to Members of Congress and the staff of such Members necessary to enhance communication between Coast Guard units, sectors, and districts and Member offices and committees of jurisdiction so as to ensure visibility of Coast Guard activities; and
(iv) with respect to Coast Guard required participants, an overview of any law administered by the Coast Guard and any policy implemented by the Coast Guard the understanding of which is necessary to improve—
(I) compliance with such law and policy;
(II) ethics;
(III) professionalism; and
(IV) timeliness of response to Congressional oversight requests, including requests from independent oversight entities.
(4) Detail within coast guard office of budget and programs.—
(A) In general.—At the written request of a receiving congressional office, the training course required under this section shall include a multi-day detail within the Coast Guard Office of Coordination, Programs,4 Accountability to ensure adequate exposure to Coast Guard policy, oversight, and requests from Congress.
(B) Nonconsecutive detail permitted.—A detail under this paragraph is not required to be consecutive with the balance of the training.
(5) Completion of required training.—A member of the Coast Guard selected for a position described in subsection (a) shall complete the training required by this section before the date on which such member reports for duty for such position.
(c) Lecturers and Panelists.—
(1) Outside experts.—The Commandant shall ensure that not less than 60 percent of the lecturers, panelists, and other individuals providing education and instruction as part of the training courses required under this section are experts on Congress and the Federal legislative process who are not employed by the executive branch of the Federal Government.
(2) Authority to accept pro bono services.—In satisfying the requirement under paragraph (1), the Commandant shall seek, and may accept, educational and instructional services of lecturers, panelists, and other individuals and organizations provided to the Coast Guard on a pro bono basis.
(Added Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXII, §7201(e)(7), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1681.)
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 333, added Pub. L. 114–120, title II, §214(b)(1), Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 43, §60; amended Pub. L. 114–328, div. C, title XXXV, §3503(a), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2775; Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXV, §3532, Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2321; renumbered §315, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, §104(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4196; Pub. L. 117–263, div. K, title CXII, §11251(a), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 4052; renumbered §333, Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXII, §7201(b), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1675, which related to training for congressional affairs personnel, was repealed, just after its renumbering, by Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXII, §7201(e)(7), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1681.
Another prior section 333 was renumbered section 2165 of this title.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effect of Law
Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXII, §7201(g), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1685, provided that: "The training required by subsection (a) of section 333 of title 14, United States Code (as amended by this Act), shall replace the training that was required by the Commandant [of the Coast Guard] on the day before the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 18, 2025]."
§334. National Coast Guard Museum
(a) Establishment.—The Commandant may establish, accept, operate, maintain and support the Museum, on lands which will be federally owned and administered by the Coast Guard, and are located in New London, Connecticut.
(b) Use of Funds.—The Secretary may expend funds appropriated to the Coast Guard on—
(1) the design of a Museum;
(2) engineering, construction, construction administration, and quality assurance services for a Museum, including construction, construction administration, and quality assurance services carried out by the Association; and
(3) providing Federal financial assistance to the Association for the activities under subsection (d).
(c) Funding Plan.—Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of the Elijah E. Cummings Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2020 and at least 90 days before the date on which the Commandant accepts the Museum under subsection (f), the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a plan for constructing, operating, and maintaining such Museum, including—
(1) estimated planning, engineering, design, construction, operation, and maintenance costs;
(2) the extent to which appropriated, nonappropriated, and non-Federal funds will be used for such purposes, including the extent to which there is any shortfall in funding for engineering, design, or construction;
(3) an explanation of any environmental remediation issues related to the land associated with the Museum; and
(4) a certification by a third party entity qualified to undertake such a certification process that the estimates provided pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) are reasonable and realistic.
(d) Construction.—
(1) The Association may construct the Museum described in subsection (a).
(2) The Museum shall be designed and constructed in compliance with the International Building Code 2018, and construction performed on Federal land under this section shall be exempt from State and local requirements for building or demolition permits.
(e) Agreements.—Under such terms and conditions as the Commandant considers appropriate, notwithstanding section 504, and until the Commandant accepts the Museum under subsection (f), the Commandant may—
(1) license Federal land to the Association for the purpose of constructing the Museum described in subsection (a); and
(2)(A) at a nominal charge, lease the Museum from the Association for activities and operations related to the Museum; and
(B) authorize the Association to generate revenue from the use of the Museum.
(f) Acceptance.—Not earlier than 90 days after the Commandant submits the plan under subsection (c), the Commandant shall accept the Museum from the Association and all right, title, and interest in and to the Museum shall vest in the United States when—
(1) the Association demonstrates, in a manner acceptable to the Commandant, that the Museum meets the design and construction requirements of subsection (d); and
(2) all financial obligations of the Association incident to the National Coast Guard Museum have been satisfied.
(g) Services.—With respect to the services related to the activities for which the Secretary can expend funds under subsection (b), or for maintenance or operation of the Museum, the Secretary may, with respect to any entity—
(1) solicit and accept such services; and
(2) enter into contracts or memoranda of agreement to acquire such services.
(h) Authority.—The Commandant may not establish a Museum except as set forth in this section.
(i) Definitions.—In this section:
(1) Museum.—The term "Museum" means the National Coast Guard Museum.
(2) Association.—The term "Association" means the National Coast Guard Museum Association.
(Added Pub. L. 108–293, title II, §213(a), Aug. 9, 2004, 118 Stat. 1037, §98; amended Pub. L. 114–120, title II, §219, Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 48; renumbered §316 and amended Pub. L. 115–282, title I, §104(b), title III, §303, Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4196, 4243; Pub. L. 116–283, div. G, title LVXXXIV [LXXXIV], §8439(a), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4737; Pub. L. 117–263, div. K, title CXII, §11259, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 4058; renumbered §334 and amended Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXII, §7201(b), (e)(8), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1675, 1684.)
Editorial Notes
References in Text
The date of the enactment of the Elijah E. Cummings Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2020, referred to in subsec. (c), is the date of enactment of div. G of Pub. L. 116–283, which was approved Jan. 1, 2021.
Prior Provisions
A prior section 334 was renumbered section 2501 of this title.
Amendments
2025—Pub. L. 119–60, §7201(b), renumbered section 316 of this title as this section.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 119–60, §7201(e)(8)(A), amended subsec. (b) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows:
"(1) The Secretary shall not expend any funds appropriated to the Coast Guard on the construction of any museum established under this section.
"(2) Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary may expend funds appropriated to the Coast Guard on the engineering and design of a Museum.
"(3) The priority for the use of funds appropriated to the Coast Guard shall be to preserve, protect, and display historic Coast Guard artifacts, including the design, fabrication, and installation of exhibits or displays in which such artifacts are included."
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 119–60, §7201(e)(8)(B), amended subsec. (g) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "The Commandant may solicit from the Association and accept services from nonprofit entities, including services related to activities for construction of the Museum."
2022—Subsec. (c)(4). Pub. L. 117–263 substituted "a third party entity qualified to undertake such a certification process" for "the Inspector General of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating".
2021—Pub. L. 116–283 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to National Coast Guard Museum.
2018—Pub. L. 115–282, §303, amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to National Coast Guard Museum.
Pub. L. 115–282, §104(b), renumbered section 98 of this title as this section.
2016—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 114–120, §219(1), substituted "any funds appropriated to the Coast Guard on" for "any appropriated Federal funds for".
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 114–120, §219(2), substituted "artifacts, including the design, fabrication, and installation of exhibits or displays in which such artifacts are included." for "artifacts."
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Rule of Construction
Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXII, §7201(f), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1685, provided that:
"(1) In general.—Nothing in chapter 3 of title 14, United States Code, or any other law, may be construed to require the Coast Guard to construct, own, or operate a Museum as a condition of providing financial support to the Association for the purposes for which assistance is authorized under such chapter.
"(2) Definitions.—In paragraph (1), the terms 'Association' and 'Museum' have the meanings given such terms in chapter 3 of title 14, United States Code."
§335. Environmental Compliance and Restoration Program
(a) Definitions.—For the purposes of this section—
(1) "environment", "facility", "person", "release", "removal", "remedial", and "response" have the same meaning they have in section 101 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. 9601);
(2) "hazardous substance" has the same meaning it has in section 101 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. 9601), except that it also includes the meaning given "oil" in section 311 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321); and
(3) "pollutant" has the same meaning it has in section 502 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1362).
(b) Program.—
(1) The Secretary shall carry out a program of environmental compliance and restoration at current and former Coast Guard facilities.
(2) Program goals include:
(A) Identifying, investigating, and cleaning up contamination from hazardous substances and pollutants.
(B) Correcting other environmental damage that poses an imminent and substantial danger to the public health or welfare or to the environment.
(C) Demolishing and removing unsafe buildings and structures, including buildings and structures at former Coast Guard facilities.
(D) Preventing contamination from hazardous substances and pollutants at current Coast Guard facilities.
(3)(A) The Secretary shall respond to releases of hazardous substances and pollutants—
(i) at each Coast Guard facility the United States owns, leases, or otherwise possesses;
(ii) at each Coast Guard facility the United States owned, leased, or otherwise possessed when the actions leading to contamination from hazardous substances or pollutants occurred; and
(iii) on each vessel the Coast Guard owns or operates.
(B) Subparagraph (A) of this paragraph does not apply to a removal or remedial action when a potentially responsible person responds under section 122 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. 9622).
(C) The Secretary shall pay a fee or charge imposed by a State authority for permit services for disposing of hazardous substances or pollutants from Coast Guard facilities to the same extent that nongovernmental entities are required to pay for permit services. This subparagraph does not apply to a payment that is the responsibility of a lessee, contractor, or other private person.
(4) The Secretary may agree with another Federal agency for that agency to assist in carrying out the Secretary's responsibilities under this section. The Secretary may enter into contracts, cooperative agreements, and grant agreements with State and local governments to assist in carrying out the Secretary's responsibilities under this section. Services that may be obtained under this paragraph include identifying, investigating, and cleaning up off-site contamination that may have resulted from the release of a hazardous substance or pollutant at a Coast Guard facility.
(5) Section 119 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. 9619) applies to response action contractors that carry out response actions under this section. The Coast Guard shall indemnify response action contractors to the extent that adequate insurance is not generally available at a fair price at the time the contractor enters into the contract to cover the contractor's reasonable, potential, long-term liability.
(c) Amounts Recovered for Response Actions.—
(1) All sums appropriated to carry out the Coast Guard's environmental compliance and restoration functions under this section or another law shall be credited or transferred to an appropriate Coast Guard account, as determined by the Commandant and remain available until expended.
(2) Funds may be obligated or expended from such account to carry out the Coast Guard's environmental compliance and restoration functions under this section or another law.
(3) In proposing the budget for any fiscal year under section 1105 of title 31, the President shall set forth separately the amount requested for the Coast Guard's environmental compliance and restoration activities under this section or another law.
(4) Amounts recovered under section 107 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. 9607) for the Secretary's response actions at current and former Coast Guard facilities shall be credited to an appropriate Coast Guard account, as determined by the Commandant.
(d) Annual List of Projects to Congress.—The Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a prioritized list of projects eligible for environmental compliance and restoration funding for each fiscal year concurrent with the President's budget submission for that fiscal year.
(Added Pub. L. 115–282, title I, §104(c)(1)(B), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4198, §318; renumbered §335, Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXII, §7201(b), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1675.)
Editorial Notes
References in Text
The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, referred to in text, probably means the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, Pub. L. 96–510, Dec. 11, 1980, 94 Stat. 2767, which is classified principally to chapter 103 (§9601 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9601 of Title 42 and Tables.
Prior Provisions
A prior section 335 was renumbered section 2181 of this title.
Amendments
2025—Pub. L. 119–60 renumbered section 318 of this title as this section.
§336. Unmanned system program and autonomous control and computer vision technology project
(a) Unmanned System Program.—Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall establish, under the control of the Commandant, an unmanned system program for the use by the Coast Guard of land-based, cutter-based, and aircraft-based unmanned systems for the purpose of increasing effectiveness and efficiency of mission execution.
(b) Autonomous Control and Computer Vision Technology Project.—
(1) In general.—The Commandant shall conduct a project to retrofit up to 4 existing Coast Guard small boats deployed at operational units with—
(A) commercially available autonomous control and computer vision technology; and
(B) such sensors and methods of communication as are necessary to control, and technology to assist in conducting, search and rescue, surveillance, and interdiction missions.
(2) Data collection.—As part of the project required under paragraph (1), the Commandant shall collect and evaluate field-collected operational data from the retrofit described in such paragraph to inform future requirements.
(3) Briefing.—Not later than 180 days after the date on which the project required under paragraph (1) is completed, the Commandant shall provide to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a briefing in person or in writing on the project that includes an evaluation of the data collected from the project.
(c) Unmanned System Defined.—In this section, the term "unmanned system" means—
(1) an unmanned aircraft system (as such term is defined in section 44801 of title 49);
(2) an unmanned marine surface system; and
(3) an unmanned marine subsurface system.
(Added Pub. L. 115–282, title III, §304(a), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4244, §319; amended Pub. L. 116–283, div. G, title LVXXXIV [LXXXIV], §8413(a), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4725; Pub. L. 117–263, div. K, title CXII, §11225(a), title CXVIII, §11803(a), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 4024, 4163; renumbered §336 and amended Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXII, §7201(b), title LXXIII, §7334, Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1675, 1773.)
Editorial Notes
References in Text
The date of enactment of this section, referred to in subsec. (a), probably means the date of enactment of Pub. L. 117–263, which amended this section generally and was approved Dec. 23, 2022.
Prior Provisions
A prior section 336 was renumbered section 317 of this title and subsequently renumbered section 311 of this title.
Amendments
2025—Pub. L. 119–60, §7201(b), renumbered section 319 of this title as this section.
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 119–60, §7334(1), substituted "up to 4" for "2 or more" in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 119–60, §7334(2), inserted "in person or in writing" after "a briefing".
2022—Pub. L. 117–263, §11225(a), amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to land-based unmanned aircraft system program.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 117–263, §11803(a), which directed substitution of "section 44801 of title 49" for "section 331 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (49 U.S.C. 40101 note)", could not be executed because of the intervening general amendment of this section by Pub. L. 117–263, §11225(a). See above.
2021—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 116–283 added subsec. (c).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Coast Guard Training Course
Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXIII, §7332, Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1772, provided that:
"(a) In General.—For the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 18, 2025] and ending on the date that is 3 years after such date of enactment, the Commandant [of the Coast Guard], or such other individual or organization as the Commandant considers appropriate, shall develop a training course on small uncrewed maritime systems and offer such training course at least once each year for Coast Guard personnel working with or regulating small uncrewed maritime systems.
"(b) Course Subject Matter.—In developing the training course under subsection (a), the Commandant or other individual or organization shall—
"(1) provide an overview and introduction to small uncrewed maritime systems, including examples of those used by the Federal Government, in academic settings, and in commercial sectors;
"(2) address the benefits and disadvantages of use of small uncrewed maritime systems;
"(3) address safe navigation of small uncrewed maritime systems, including measures to ensure collision avoidance;
"(4) address the ability of small uncrewed maritime systems to communicate with and alert other vessels in the vicinity;
"(5) address the ability of small uncrewed maritime systems to respond to system alarms and failures to ensure control commensurate with the risk posed by the systems;
"(6) provide present and future capabilities of small uncrewed maritime systems; and
"(7) provide an overview of the role of the International Maritime Organization in the governance of small uncrewed maritime systems.
"(c) Definitions.—In this section:
"(1) Small uncrewed maritime systems.—The term 'small uncrewed maritime systems' means unmanned maritime systems (as defined in section 2 of the CENOTE Act of 2018 (33 U.S.C. 4101)), that—
"(A) are not greater than 35 feet overall in length;
"(B) are operated remotely or autonomously; and
"(C) exclusively perform oceanographic surveys or scientific research.
"(2) Uncrewed system.—The term 'uncrewed system'—
"(A) means an uncrewed surface, undersea, or aircraft system and associated elements (including communication links and the components that control the uncrewed system) that are required for the operator to operate the system safely and efficiently; and
"(B) includes an unmanned aircraft system (as such term is defined in section 44801 of title 49, United States Code)."
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Testing
Pub. L. 116–283, div. G, title LVXXXIV [LXXXIV], §8412, Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4724, provided that:
"(a) Training Area.—The Commandant [of the Coast Guard] shall carry out and update, as appropriate, a program for the use of one or more training areas to facilitate the use of unmanned aircraft systems and small unmanned aircraft to support missions of the Coast Guard.
"(b) Designation of Area.—
"(1) In general.—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act [Jan. 1, 2021], the Commandant shall, as part of the program under subsection (a), designate an area for the training, testing, and development of unmanned aircraft systems and small unmanned aircraft.
"(2) Considerations.—In designating a training area under paragraph (1), the Commandant shall—
"(A) ensure that such training area has or receives all necessary Federal Aviation Administration flight authorization; and
"(B) take into consideration all of the following attributes of the training area:
"(i) Direct over-water maritime access from the site.
"(ii) The availability of existing Coast Guard support facilities, including pier and dock space.
"(iii) Proximity to existing and available offshore Warning Area airspace for test and training.
"(iv) Existing facilities and infrastructure to support unmanned aircraft system-augmented, and small unmanned aircraft-augmented, training, evaluations, and exercises.
"(v) Existing facilities with a proven track record of supporting unmanned aircraft systems and small unmanned aircraft systems flight operations.
"(c) Definitions.—In this section—
"(1) the term 'existing' means as of the date of enactment of this Act; and
"(2) the terms 'small unmanned aircraft' and 'unmanned aircraft system' have the meanings given those terms in section 44801 of title 49, United States Code."
§337. Coast Guard Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps
(a) Establishment.—The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may establish and maintain a Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, organized into units, at public and private secondary educational institutions.
(b) Applicability.—Except as provided in subsection (d), the provisions of chapter 102 of title 10 shall apply to a Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps established and maintained under this section in the same manner that such provisions apply to the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps of each military department. For purposes of the application of such provisions to this section—
(1) any reference in such provisions to a "military department" shall be treated as a reference to the department in which the Coast Guard is operating; and
(2) any reference in such provisions to a "Secretary of a military department", a "Secretary concerned", or the "Secretary of Defense" shall be treated as a reference to the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating.
(c) Scope.—Beginning on December 31, 2025, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall maintain at all times a Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program with not fewer than 1 such program established in each Coast Guard district.
(d) Exception.—The requirements of chapter 102 of title 10 shall not apply to a unit of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps established by the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating before the date of the enactment of this section unless the Secretary determines it is appropriate to apply such requirements to such unit.
(Added Pub. L. 116–92, div. A, title V, §519(a), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1350, §320; amended Pub. L. 117–263, div. K, title CXII, §11247(a), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 4047; renumbered §337, Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXII, §7201(b), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1675.)
Editorial Notes
References in Text
The date of the enactment of this section, referred to in subsec. (d), is the date of enactment of Pub. L. 116–92, which was approved Dec. 20, 2019.
Amendments
2025—Pub. L. 119–60 renumbered section 320 of this title as this section.
2022—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 117–263, §11247(a)(2), substituted "subsection (d)" for "subsection (c)".
Subsecs. (c), (d). Pub. L. 117–263, §11247(a)(1), (3), added subsec. (c) and redesignated former subsec. (c) as (d).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Expansion
Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXII, §7268(b), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1745, provided that:
"(1) In general.—Beginning on December 31, 2026, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall maintain at all times a Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps Program with not fewer than 20 such programs.
"(2) Cost assessment.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 18, 2025], the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall provide Congress with an estimate of the costs associated with implementing this subsection."
§338. Redistricting notification requirement
The Commandant shall notify the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate at least 180 days before—
(1) implementing any plan to reduce the number of, change the location of, or change the geographic area covered by any existing Coast Guard Districts; or
(2) permanently transferring more than 10 percent of the personnel or equipment from a district office where such personnel or equipment is based.
(Added and amended Pub. L. 116–283, div. G, title LVXXXV [LXXXV], §8501(a)(1), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4745, §322; renumbered §338, Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXII, §7201(b), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1675.)
Editorial Notes
Codification
Pub. L. 108–293, title II, §215, Aug. 9, 2004, 118 Stat. 1038, formerly set out as a note under section 504 of this title, was redesignated as section 322 of this title, transferred to appear after section 321 of this title, and amended so that the enumerator, section catchline, typeface, and typestyle conformed to those appearing in other sections of this title by Pub. L. 116–283, §8501(a)(1).
Amendments
2025—Pub. L. 119–60 renumbered section 322 of this title as this section.
§339. Prevention and response workforces
(a) Career Paths.—The Secretary, acting through the Commandant, shall ensure that appropriate career paths for civilian and military Coast Guard personnel who wish to pursue career paths in prevention or response positions are identified in terms of the education, training, experience, and assignments necessary for career progression of civilians and members of the Armed Forces to the most senior prevention or response positions, as appropriate. The Secretary shall make available published information on such career paths.
(b) Qualifications for Certain Assignments.—An officer, member, or civilian employee of the Coast Guard assigned as a—
(1) marine inspector shall have the training, experience, and qualifications equivalent to that required for a similar position at a classification society recognized by the Secretary under section 3316 of title 46 for the type of vessel, system, or equipment that is inspected;
(2) marine casualty investigator shall have the training, experience, and qualifications in investigation, marine casualty reconstruction, evidence collection and preservation, human factors, and documentation using best investigation practices by Federal and non-Federal entities;
(3) marine safety engineer shall have knowledge, skill, and practical experience in—
(A) the construction and operation of commercial vessels;
(B) judging the character, strength, stability, and safety qualities of such vessels and their equipment; or
(C) the qualifications and training of vessel personnel;
(4) waterways operations manager shall have knowledge, skill, and practical experience with respect to maritime transportation system management; or
(5) port and facility safety and security specialist shall have knowledge, skill, and practical experience with respect to the safety, security, and environmental protection responsibilities associated with maritime ports and facilities.
(c) Apprenticeship Requirement To Qualify for Certain Careers.—The Commandant may require an officer, member, or employee of the Coast Guard in training for a specialized prevention or response career path to serve an apprenticeship under the guidance of a qualified individual. However, an individual in training to become a marine inspector, marine casualty investigator, marine safety engineer, waterways operations manager, or port and facility safety and security specialist shall serve a minimum of one-year as an apprentice unless the Commandant authorizes a shorter period for certain qualifications.
(d) Management Information System.—The Secretary, acting through the Commandant, shall establish a management information system for the prevention and response workforces that shall provide, at a minimum, the following standardized information on individuals serving in those workforces:
(1) Qualifications, assignment history, and tenure in assignments.
(2) Promotion rates for military and civilian personnel.
(e) Sector Chief of Prevention.—There shall be in each Coast Guard sector a Chief of Prevention who shall be at least a Lieutenant Commander or civilian employee within the grade GS–13 of the General Schedule, and who shall be a—
(1) marine inspector, qualified to inspect vessels, vessel systems, and equipment commonly found in the sector; and
(2) qualified marine casualty investigator, marine safety engineer, waterways operations manager, or port and facility safety and security specialist.
(f) Signatories of Letter of Qualification for Certain Prevention Personnel.—Each individual signing a letter of qualification for marine safety personnel must hold a letter of qualification for the type being certified.
(g) Sector Chief of Response.—There shall be in each Coast Guard sector a Chief of Response who shall be at least a Lieutenant Commander or civilian employee within the grade GS–13 of the General Schedule in each Coast Guard sector.
(Added Pub. L. 111–281, title V, §521(a), Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 2953, §57; amended Pub. L. 113–281, title II, §§203, 221(b)(1)(B), Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 3024, 3038; renumbered §312, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, §104(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4196; Pub. L. 116–283, div. G, title LVXXXV [LXXXV], §§8504(a), 8505(a)(1), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4747; renumbered §339, Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXII, §7201(b), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1675.)
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
For redesignation of prior sections 350 to 500 not listed below as having been previously repealed or renumbered, see Table Showing Redesignations Made by Title I of Pub. L. 115–282 preceding section 101 of this title.
A prior section 356, act Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 521, related to retirement for disabilities incident to service, prior to repeal by act Aug. 3, 1950, ch. 536, §36, 64 Stat. 408. See sections 1204 and 1376 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
A prior section 358, act Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, §1, 63 Stat. 522, limited number of retirements in a calendar year of enlisted men who had completed 20 years of service, to not more than the whole number nearest 1 percent of the total enlisted force on the active list, and any men so authorized to be retired annually who were not so retired, could be retired during any subsequent year providing the total retired in that year did not exceed 3 percent of the total enlisted force, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 88–114, §1(2), Sept. 6, 1963, 77 Stat. 144.
Prior sections 363 and 364 were repealed by act Aug. 3, 1950, ch. 536, §36, 64 Stat. 408.
Section 363, act Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 523, related to retiring or dropping for disabilities not incident to service. See section 1207 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 364, act Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 523, related to dropping for disabilities due to vicious habits. See section 1207 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
A prior section 368, act Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 524, related to discharge in case of under-age enlistment, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 97–322, title I, §115(b)(1), Oct. 15, 1982, 96 Stat. 1585.
A prior section 425, act Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 525, related to retiring boards, prior to repeal by act Aug. 3, 1950, ch. 536, §36, 64 Stat. 408. See section 1216 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Prior sections 431, 433, and 434 were repealed by Pub. L. 99–640, §10(a)(6)(A), Nov. 10, 1986, 100 Stat. 3549, which provided in part that such repeal did not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun under those sections before Nov. 10, 1986.
Section 431, acts Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 526; Aug. 3, 1950, ch. 536, §24, 64 Stat. 407, related to personnel of former Life Saving Service.
Section 433, acts Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 528; Sept. 27, 1949, ch. 586, 63 Stat. 698; Sept. 24, 1963, Pub. L. 88–130, §1(11), 77 Stat. 190; Oct. 12, 1982, Pub. L. 97–295, §2(11), (14), 96 Stat. 1302, related to personnel of former Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation and Bureau of Customs.
Section 434, added act Sept. 23, 1950, ch. 996, 64 Stat. 978; amended Oct. 12, 1982, Pub. L. 97–295, §2(14), 96 Stat. 1302, related to personnel appointed as constructors.
Prior sections 435 to 437 were repealed by Pub. L. 88–130, §4(a), Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 192.
Section 435, added act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, §9(a), 70A Stat. 620, related to temporary appointments in time of war or national emergency.
Section 436, added act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, §9(a), 70A Stat. 621, related to temporary promotions in time of war or national emergency.
Section 437, acts Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, §9(a), 70A Stat. 622; June 28, 1962, Pub. L. 87–509, §4(b), 76 Stat. 121, related to discharge during war or emergency of officers having less than 20 years of service for unsatisfactory performance of duty.
A prior section 438, added act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, §9(a), 70A Stat. 623; amended June 9, 1966, Pub. L. 89–444, §1(21), 80 Stat. 197; Dec. 12, 1980, Pub. L. 96–513, title V, §505(b), 94 Stat. 2918, related to laws not applicable to warrant officers of former Life Saving Service, Lighthouse Service, Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation, and Bureau of Customs, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 99–640, §10(a)(6)(A), Nov. 10, 1986, 100 Stat. 3549, which provided in part that such repeal did not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun under that section before Nov. 10, 1986.
Prior sections 439 and 440 were repealed by Pub. L. 88–130, §4(a), Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 192.
Section 439, added act July 20, 1956, ch. 647, §3(a), 70 Stat. 588, related to oath of office.
Section 440, added Pub. L. 85–861, §33(b)(1), Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1567, related to temporary promotion of warrant officers.
A prior section 462, acts Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 530; May 14, 1960, Pub. L. 86–474, §1(19), 74 Stat. 146, related to pay and allowances of rear admirals, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 87–649, §§14d(1), 15, Sept. 7, 1962, 76 Stat. 502, effective Nov. 1, 1962. See section 202 of Title 37, Pay and Allowances of the Uniformed Services.
A prior section 462a, added act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, §10(a), 70A Stat. 623; amended Sept. 7, 1962, Pub. L. 87–649, §7(b), 76 Stat. 495, related to retired pay after two years of active duty for retired rear admirals, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 97–417, §2(11), Jan. 4, 1983, 96 Stat. 2086.
A prior section 463, act Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 530, related to continuation of additional pay, prior to repeal by act Aug. 3, 1950, ch. 536, §36, 64 Stat. 408.
Prior sections 464 and 465 were repealed by Pub. L. 87–649, §§14d(2), (3), 15, Sept. 7, 1962, 76 Stat. 502, effective Nov. 1, 1962.
Section 464, act Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 531, related to allotments of pay. See section 703 of Title 37, Pay and Allowances of the Uniformed Services.
Section 465, act Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 531, related to advances to officers ordered to and from sea or shore duty beyond the seas. See section 1006 of Title 37, Pay and Allowances of the Uniformed Services.
A prior section 466, act Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 531, provided for settlement of accounts of deceased officers and men, prior to repeal by act July 12, 1955, ch. 328, §5(3), 69 Stat. 296. See section 2771 of Title 10, Armed Forces, and section 714 of Title 32, National Guard.
A prior section 471a, added act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, §11(a), 70A Stat. 624, authorized transportation of motor vehicles on permanent change of station, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 87–651, title III, §307B, Sept. 7, 1962, 76 Stat. 526.
A prior section 472, act Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 532, related to travel allowance to enlisted men on discharge, prior to repeal by act Aug. 3, 1950, ch. 536, §36, 64 Stat. 408.
A prior section 473, act Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 532, authorized Secretary to discharge underage Coast Guard enlisted personnel with appropriate pay and allowances, such persons to be given subsistence and transportation in kind to their homes, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 97–295, §2(15)(A), Oct. 12, 1982, 96 Stat. 1302.
A prior section 474, act Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 532, related to compensation for travel tolls and fares, prior to repeal by act Sept. 1, 1954, ch. 1211, §5, 68 Stat. 1130.
A prior section 489, act Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 534, provided for payment of a death gratuity to survivors of officers and enlisted men of Regular Coast Guard, prior to repeal by act Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 837, title V, §502(8)(A), 70 Stat. 886. See sections 1475 to 1480 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
A prior section 490, acts Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, §1, 63 Stat. 534; Aug. 3, 1950, ch. 536, §26, 64 Stat. 407; Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–738, §1, 72 Stat. 832; Sept. 15, 1965, Pub. L. 89–185, §2, 79 Stat. 789, provided for settlement of claims of military and civilian personnel, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 88–558, §7, Aug. 31, 1964, 78 Stat. 768, effective two years from Aug. 31, 1964. See section 3721 of Title 31, Money and Finance. Pub. L. 89–185 and Pub. L. 88–558 were repealed by Pub. L. 97–258, §5(b), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1068.
A prior section 492a was renumbered section 492b of this title and subsequently renumbered section 2738 of this title.
A prior section 495, act Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 535, related to additional pay for holders of medals, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 87–526, §1(3), July 10, 1962, 76 Stat. 141, and by Pub. L. 87–649, §§14d(5), 15, Sept. 7, 1962, 76 Stat. 502, effective Nov. 1, 1962.
Amendments
2025—Pub. L. 119–60 renumbered section 312 of this title as this section.
2021—Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 116–283, §8504(a), substituted "maritime transportation system" for "marine transportation system".
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 116–283, §8505(a)(1), substituted "individuals" for "persons" in introductory provisions.
2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 57 of this title as this section.
2014—Subsec. (b)(4), (5). Pub. L. 113–281, §203(1), added pars. (4) and (5).
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 113–281, §203(2), substituted "marine safety engineer, waterways operations manager, or port and facility safety and security specialist" for "or marine safety engineer".
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 113–281, §221(b)(1)(B), redesignated subsec. (f) as (e) and struck out former subsec. (e) which related to assessment of adequacy of marine safety workforce.
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 113–281, §221(b)(1)(B)(ii), redesignated subsec. (g) as (f). Former subsec. (f) redesignated (e).
Subsec. (f)(2). Pub. L. 113–281, §203(3), substituted "investigator, marine safety engineer, waterways operations manager, or port and facility safety and security specialist" for "investigator or marine safety engineer".
Subsecs. (g), (h). Pub. L. 113–281, §221(b)(1)(B)(ii), redesignated subsec. (h) as (g). Former subsec. (g) redesignated (f).