In this subtitle-
1 See References in Text note below.
46 U.S.C. § 2101
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTESA number of definitions are provided because of the need to define jurisdictional and applicability limits of various sections to the many types and classes of vessels.
Revised section | Source section (U.S. Code) |
2101(1) | 46:1452(8) |
2101(2) | .............................................. |
2101(3) | .............................................. |
2101(4) | 14:1 |
2101(5) | 46:391a(2)(H) |
2101(6) | .............................................. |
2101(7) | 46:391a(2)(S) |
2101(8) | 46:391a(2)(N) |
2101(9) | 46:391a(2)(A) |
2101(10) | 46:65(1) |
2101(11) | 46:65(2) |
2101(12) | 46:391a(2)(B) 46:597 46:599 |
2101(13) | 46:404 46:390(e) |
2101(14) | 46:391a(2)(C) |
2101(15) | 46:391a(2)(D) |
2101(16) | 46:361 46:367 46:404 |
2101(17) | 46:404 46:1295f(c) 46:1295g(e)(1) |
2101(18) | 46:441(1) |
2101(19) | 46:404-1(1) |
2101(20) | 46:391a(2)(E) |
2101(21) | 46:390(a) 46:404-1(4) 46:1452(5) |
2101(22) | 46:391(c) |
2101(23) | 46:391a(2)(O) |
2101(24) | 46:391a(2)(G) |
2101(25) | 46:1452(1)(A), (B) |
2101(26) | 46:1452(7) |
2101(27) | 46:390(f) |
2101(28) | 46:390(h) |
2101(29) | 46:390(i) |
2101(30) | 46:390(g) |
2101(31) | 46:441(2) |
2101(32) | 46:395(e) |
2101(33) | 46:367 |
2101(34) | 33:151 46:216(b) 46:239a(b) 46:390(d) 46:391a(2)(I) 46:405(b)(1)(A) 46:481(a) 46:672(a) 46:1452(9) |
2101(35) | 46:390(b) |
2101(36) | .............................................. |
2101(37) | 46:361 |
2101(38) | 46:391a(2)(M) |
2101(39) | 46:391a(3) |
2101(40) | 46:405 |
2101(41) | 46:1452(3) |
2101(42) | 46:1452(1)(C) |
2101(43) | 46:526 |
2101(44) | .............................................. |
2101(45) | 1:3 46:1452(2) |
2101(46) | 46:391a(2)(L) |
EDITORIAL NOTES
REFERENCES IN TEXTSection 1 of title 14, referred to in par. (2), was redesignated section 101 of title 14 by Pub. L. 115-282, title I, §103(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4195, and references to section 1 of title 14 deemed to refer to such redesignated section, see section 123(b)(1) of Pub. L. 115-282 set out as a References to Sections of Title 14 as Redesignated by Pub. L. 115-282 note preceding section 101 of Title 14, Coast Guard.Presidential Proclamation No. 5928, referred to in par. (23), is set out under section 1331 of Title 43, Public Lands.
AMENDMENTS2022-Pars. (45) to (56). Pub. L. 117-263 added pars. (45) and (46) and redesignated former pars. (45) to (54) as (47) to (56), respectively. 2018- Pub. L. 115-232 added undesignated par. defining "Commandant" after par. (4), substituted period for semicolon at end of par. (14), and redesignated pars. (1) to (48) as (1) to (54), respectively.Par. (41). Pub. L. 115-282 designated existing provisions as subpar. (A), inserted "Subject to subparagraph (B)," before " 'scientific personnel' " and added subpar. (B). 2010-Par. (1)(B). Pub. L. 111-281, §618, as amended by Pub. L. 111-330 inserted "with the exception of emergency locator beacons for recreational vessels operating beyond 3 nautical miles from the baselines from which the territorial sea of the United States is measured or beyond 3 nautical miles from the coastline of the Great Lakes," before "does not include".Par. (19). Pub. L. 111-281, §617(a)(1)(A), struck out "of more than 15 gross tons but less than 500 gross tons as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title" after "means a motor vessel". 2006-Pars. (2) to (3a). Pub. L. 109-304, §15(2)(A), struck out pars. (2), (3), and (3a), which defined "barge", "Boundary Line", and "citizen of the United States", respectively. See sections 102, 103, and 104 of this title.Par. (6). Pub. L. 109-304, §15(2)(A), struck out par. (6) which read as follows: " 'consular officer' means an officer or employee of the United States Government designated under regulations to grant visas." See section 105 of this title. Par. (8a). Pub. L. 109-304, §15(2)(B), inserted "Prevention" after "Abuse".Pars. (10), (10a). Pub. L. 109-304, §15(2)(A), struck out pars. (10) and (10a) which defined "documented vessel" and "Exclusive Economic Zone", respectively. See sections 106 and 107 of this title.Par. (10b). Pub. L. 109-241, §301(a), added par. (10b).Par. (12). Pub. L. 109-304, §15(2)(A), struck out par. (12) which read as follows: " 'foreign vessel' means a vessel of foreign registry or operated under the authority of a country except the United States." See section 110 of this title.Par. (17b). Pub. L. 109-304, §15(2)(A), struck out par. (17b) which read as follows: " 'numbered vessel' means a vessel for which a number has been issued under chapter 123 of this title." See section 111 of this title. Par. (18). Pub. L. 109-304, §15(2)(C), struck out "those" after "including".Par. (22)(D). Pub. L. 109-241, §301(b), added subpar. (D).Par. (26a). Pub. L. 109-241, §312(b), added par. (26a).Par. (34). Pub. L. 109-304, §15(2)(D), struck out ", except in part H," before "means" and substituted "Secretary of" for "head of".Par. (35)(E). Pub. L. 109-241, §301(c), added subpar. (E).Par. (36). Pub. L. 109-304, §15(2)(A), struck out par. (36) which read as follows: " 'State' means a State of the United States, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, the District of Columbia, the Northern Mariana Islands, and any other territory or possession of the United States." See section 112 of this title.Par. (41). Pub. L. 109-304, §15(2)(A), struck out par. (41) which read as follows: " 'undocumented' means not having and not required to have a document issued under chapter 121 of this title." See section 113 of this title.Pars. (44) to (46). Pub. L. 109-304, §15(2)(A), struck out pars. (44) to (46), which defined "United States", "vessel", and "vessel of the United States", respectively. See sections 114, 115, and 116 of this title. 2002-Par. (17). Pub. L. 107-217 substituted "section 558 of title 40" for "section 13 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1986".Par. (35). Pub. L. 107-295, §419(a), inserted "a wing-in-ground craft, regardless of tonnage, carrying at least one passenger for hire, and" after " 'small passenger vessel' means" in introductory provisions.Par. (48). Pub. L. 107-295, §419(b), added par. (48).1998-Pars. (17a), (17b). Pub. L. 105-383 added par. (17a) and redesignated former par. (17a) as (17b). 1996-Par. (13). Pub. L. 104-324, §709(1), inserted "as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title" after "15 gross tons".Par. (13a). Pub. L. 104-324, §709(2), inserted "as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title" after "3,500 gross tons".Par. (19). Pub. L. 104-324, §709(3), inserted "as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title" after "500 gross tons". Par. (20a). Pub. L. 104-324, §1104(a)(2), added par. (20a). Former par. (20a) redesignated (20b).Par. (20b). Pub. L. 104-324, §1104(a)(1), redesignated par. (20a) as (20b). Par. (22). Pub. L. 104-324, §709(4), inserted "as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title" after "100 gross tons".Par. (30)(A). Pub. L. 104-324, §709(5), inserted "as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title" after "500 gross tons".Par. (32). Pub. L. 104-324, §709(6), inserted "as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title" after "100 gross tons".Par. (33). Pub. L. 104-324, §709(7), inserted "as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title" after "300 gross tons".Par. (35). Pub. L. 104-324, §709(8), inserted "as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title" after "100 gross tons".Par. (42). Pub. L. 104-324, §709(9), inserted "as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title" after "100 gross tons" in subpars. (A) and (B).1994-Par. (14)(C). Pub. L. 103-272 substituted "section 5103(a) of title 49" for "section 104 of the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (49 App. U.S.C. 1803)".1993-Par. (5a). Pub. L. 103-206, §507, added par. (5a).Par. (19). Pub. L. 103-206, §508, inserted "individuals in addition to the crew," after "supplies," and struck out "and is not a small passenger vessel" after "resources".Par. (21). Pub. L. 103-206, §502, amended par. (21) generally, substituting subpars. (A) to (D) defining "passenger" for former subpars. (A) to (F) defining "passenger".Par. (21a). Pub. L. 103-206, §506, added par. (21a).Par. (22). Pub. L. 103-206, §503, amended par. (22) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (22) read as follows: " 'passenger vessel' means a vessel of at least 100 gross tons carrying at least one passenger for hire."Par. (30)(B). Pub. L. 103-206, §509, substituted "more than 6" for "at least 6".Par. (35). Pub. L. 103-206, §504, amended par. (35) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (35) read as follows: " 'small passenger vessel' means a vessel of less than 100 gross tons carrying more than 6 passengers (as defined in clause (21)(B) and (C) of this section)." Par. (37a). Pub. L. 103-206, §510, added par. (37a). Par. (42). Pub. L. 103-206, §505, amended par. (42) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (42) read as follows: " 'uninspected passenger vessel' means an uninspected vessel carrying not more than 6 passengers." 1992-Par. (13a). Pub. L. 102-587 added par. (13a).1990-Par. (8a). Pub. L. 101-380 added par. (8a).Par. (14)(C). Pub. L. 101-595 substituted "(49 App. U.S.C. 1803)" for " (49 U.S.C. 1803) ". 1989-Par. (17a). Pub. L. 101-225 added par. (17a).1988-Par. (10a). Pub. L. 100-239 added par. (10a).Par. (14a). Pub. L. 100-424 added par. (14a).Par. (34). Pub. L. 100-710, §104(a)(1), inserted ", except in part H," before "means".Par. (46). Pub. L. 100-710, §104(a)(2), inserted "or titled under the law of a State" before period at end.1986-Par. (11b). Pub. L. 99-640, §10(b)(1), inserted "freezing,".Par. (14)(C). Pub. L. 99-307, §1(1), substituted "Materials" for "Material". Par. (15a). Pub. L. 99-640, §11(a), added par. (15a). Par. (17). Pub. L. 99-640, §13(d), inserted "or an educational institution under section 13 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1986".Par. (20a). Pub. L. 99-509, §5102(b)(1)(A), added par. (20a).Par. (21)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 99-307, §1(2)(A), inserted "or other individual engaged in the business of the vessel who has not contributed consideration for carriage on board the vessel" after "crewmember".Par. (21)(B). Pub. L. 99-307, §1(2)(D), struck out "or a sailing school vessel," after "passenger vessel". Par. (21)(B)(v) to (vii). Pub. L. 99-307, §1(2)(B), added cls. (v) and (vi) and struck out former cls. (v) to (vii) which read as follows:"(v) a guest on board a vessel that is being operated only for pleasure, or a guest on board a sailing school vessel, who has not contributed consideration for carriage on board; "(vi) an individual on board a towing vessel of at least 50 gross tons who has not contributed consideration for carriage on board; or "(vii) a sailing school instructor or sailing school student."Par. (21)(F). Pub. L. 99-307, §1(2)(C), added subpar. (F).Par. (30)(D). Pub. L. 99-514 substituted "Internal Revenue Code of 1986" for "Internal Revenue Code of 1954". Par. (47). Pub. L. 99-509, §5102(b)(1)(B), added par. (47).1984-Par. (3a). Pub. L. 98-454 added par. (3a).Par. (11). Pub. L. 98-364, §402(1)(A), substituted " 'fish' means finfish, mollusks, crustaceans, and all other forms of marine animal and plant lift, except marine mammals and birds" for " 'fisheries' includes planting, cultivating, catching, taking, or harvesting fish, shellfish, marine animals, pearls, shells, or marine vegetation at a place in the fishery conservation zone established by section 101 of the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 (16 U.S.C. 1811) ", which is now covered in section 12101 of this title.Pars. (11a) to (11c). Pub. L. 98-364, §402(1)(B), added pars. (11a) to (11c). Par. (21)(B). Pub. L. 98-557, §34(a)(1), inserted reference to a sailing school vessel in provisions preceding cl. (i).Par. (21)(E). Pub. L. 98-364, §402(1)(C), added subpar. (E). Par. (27). Pub. L. 98-557, §34(a)(2), designated existing provisions as subpar. (A) and added subpar. (B).
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2010 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 111-330, §1, Dec. 22, 2010, 124 Stat. 3569, provided that the amendment made by section 1(9) is effective with the enactment of Pub. L. 111-281.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1992 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 102-587, title V, §5208(c), (d), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5076, provided that:"(c) For Great Lakes barges placed in operation after the date of enactment of this Act [Nov. 4, 1992], the amendments made by this section [amending this section and section 3301 of this title] take effect on the date of enactment of this Act. "(d)(1) For Great Lakes barges in operation on the date of enactment of this Act, the amendments made by this section take effect one year after the date of enactment of this Act."(2) The Secretary of Transportation may impose reasonable interim requirements to assure safe operation of the barges affected by paragraph (1)."
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1990 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 101-380 applicable to incidents occurring after Aug. 18, 1990, see section 1020 of Pub. L. 101-380 set out as an Effective Date note under section 2701 of Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1988 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 100-710 effective Jan. 1, 1989, with certain exceptions and qualifications, see section 107 of Pub. L. 100-710 set out as an Effective Date note under section 31301 of this title.
TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONSFor transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 468(b), 551(d), 552(d),and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6.
TOWING VESSELS OPERATING OUTSIDE BOUNDARY LINE Pub. L. 116-283 title LVXXXIV [LXXXIV], §8402, Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4720, provided that:"(a) DEFINITIONS.-In this section-"(1) the term 'Boundary Line' has the meaning given the term in section 103 of title 46, United States Code;"(2) the term 'Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection' has the meaning given the term in section 3305(d)(4) of title 46, United States Code; and"(3) the term 'Secretary' means the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating."(b) INTERIM EXEMPTION.-A towing vessel described in subsection (c) and a response vessel included on a vessel response plan are exempt from any additional requirements of subtitle II of title 46, United States Code, and chapter I of title 33 and chapter I of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [Jan. 1, 2021]), that would result solely from such vessel operating outside the Boundary Line, if- "(1) the vessel is-"(A) operating outside the Boundary Line solely to perform regular harbor assist operations; or "(B) listed as a response vessel on a vessel response plan and is operating outside the Boundary Line solely to perform duties of a response vessel;"(2) the vessel is approved for operations outside the Boundary Line by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection and the Coast Guard Marine Safety Center; and"(3) the vessel has sufficient manning and lifesaving equipment for all persons on board, in accordance with part 15 and section 141.225 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation)."(c) APPLICABILITY.-This section applies to a towing vessel-"(1) that is subject to inspection under chapter 33 of title 46, United States Code, and subchapter M of chapter I of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation);"(2) with only 'Lakes, Bays, and Sounds' or 'Rivers' routes recorded on such vessel's certificate of inspection pursuant to section 136.230 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation);"(3) that, with respect to a vessel described in subsection (b)(1)(A), is operating as a harbor assist vessel and regularly engaged in harbor assist operations, including the docking, undocking, mooring, unmooring, and escorting of vessels with limited maneuverability; and"(4) that, with respect to a vessel that is described in subsection (b)(1)(B), is listed-"(A) on a vessel response plan under part 155 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, on the date of approval of the vessel response plan; or"(B) by name or reference in the vessel response plan's geographic-specific appendix on the date of approval of the vessel response plan."(d) LIMITATIONS.-A vessel exempted under subsection (b) is subject to the following operating limitations:"(1) The voyage of a vessel described in subsection (b)(1)(A) shall-"(A) be less than 12 hours in total duration;"(B) originate and end in the inspection zone of a single Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection; and"(C) occur no further than 10 nautical miles from the Boundary Line. "(2) The voyage of a vessel described in subsection (b)(1)(B) shall-"(A) originate and end in the inspection zone of a single Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection; and"(B) either-"(i) in the case of a voyage in the territorial waters of Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands, have sufficient manning as determined by the Secretary; or "(ii) be less than 12 hours."(e) SAFETY.- "(1) SAFETY RESTRICTIONS.-The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection for an inspection zone may restrict operations under the interim exemption provided under subsection (b) for safety purposes."(2) COMPREHENSIVE LISTS.-The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection for an inspection zone shall maintain and periodically update a comprehensive list of all towing vessels described in subsection (c) that operate in the inspection zone. "(3) NOTIFICATION.-Not later than 24 hours prior to intended operations outside of the Boundary Line, a towing vessel exempted under subsection (b) shall notify the Office in Charge, Marine Inspection for the inspection zone of such operations. Such notification shall include- "(A) the date, time, and length of voyage;"(B) a crew list, with each crew member's credentials and work hours; and "(C) an attestation from the master of the towing vessel that the vessel has sufficient manning and lifesaving equipment for all persons on board."(f) BRIEFING.-Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall brief the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives regarding the following:"(1) The impacts of the interim exemption provided under this section."(2) Any safety concerns regarding the expiration of such interim exemption. "(3) Whether such interim exemption should be extended. "(g) TERMINATION.-The interim exemption provided under subsection (b) shall terminate on the date that is 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act."
FISHING AND FISH TENDER VESSELS Pub. L. 103-206, title III, §321, Dec. 20, 1993, 107 Stat. 2427, provided that:"(a) In this section, 'fish tender vessel', 'fishing vessel', and 'tank vessel' have the meanings given those terms under section 2101 of title 46, United States Code."(b) A fishing vessel or fish tender vessel of not more than 750 gross tons, when engaged only in the fishing industry, shall not be deemed to be a tank vessel for the purposes of any law."(c)(1) This section does not affect the authority of the Secretary of Transportation under chapter 33 of title 46, United States Code, to regulate the operation of the vessels listed in subsection (b) to ensure the safe carriage of oil and hazardous substances. "(2) This section does not affect the requirement for fish tender vessels engaged in the Aleutian trade to comply with chapters 33, 45, 51, 81, and 87 of title 46, United States Code, as provided in the Aleutian Trade Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-595) [see Short Title of 1990 Amendment note set out under section 101 of this title]."
APPLICABILITY DATE FOR REVISED REGULATIONS Pub. L. 103-206, title V, §513, Dec. 20, 1993, 107 Stat. 2443, provided that:"(a) APPLICABILITY DATE FOR CERTAIN CHARTERED VESSELS.-Revised regulations governing small passenger vessels and passenger vessels (as the definitions of those terms in section 2101 of title 46, United States Code, are amended by this Act) shall not, before the date that is 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 20, 1993], apply to such vessels when chartered with no crew provided."(b) EXTENSION OF PERIOD.-The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall extend for up to 30 additional months or until issuance of a certificate of inspection, whichever occurs first, the period of inapplicability specified in subsection (a) if the owner of the vessel concerned carries out the provisions of subsection (c) to the satisfaction of the Secretary."(c) CONDITIONS FOR EXTENSION.-To receive an extension authorized by subsection (b), the owner of the vessel shall-"(1) make application for inspection with the Coast Guard within 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 20, 1993];"(2) make the vessel available for examination by the Coast Guard prior to the carriage of passengers;"(3)(A) correct especially any hazardous conditions involving the vessel's structure, electrical system, and machinery installation, such as (i) grossly inadequate, missing, unsound, or severely deteriorated frames or major structural members; (ii) wiring systems or electrical appliances without proper grounding or overcurrent protection; and (iii) significant fuel or exhaust system leaks;"(B) equip the vessel with lifesaving and fire fighting equipment, or the portable equivalent, required for the route and number of persons carried; and"(C) verify through stability tests, calculations, or other practical means (which may include a history of safe operations) that the vessel's stability is satisfactory for the size, route, and number of passengers; and"(4) develop a work plan approved by the Coast Guard to complete in a good faith effort all requirements necessary for issuance of a certificate of inspection as soon as practicable."(d) OPERATION OF VESSEL DURING EXTENSION PERIOD.-The owner of a vessel receiving an extension under this section shall operate the vessel under the conditions of route, service, number of passengers, manning, and equipment as may be prescribed by the Coast Guard for the extension period."
TANK VESSEL DEFINITION CLARIFICATION Pub. L. 102-587, title V, §52095209,, 106 Stat. 5076, as amended by Pub. L. 105-383, title IV, §422, Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3439; Pub. L. 111-281, title VI, §617(a)(1)(B), Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 2972, provided that:"(a) In this section, 'offshore supply vessel', 'fish tender vessel', 'fishing vessel', and 'tank vessel' have the meanings given those terms under section 2101 of title 46, United States Code."(b) The following vessels are deemed not to be a tank vessel for the purposes of any law:"(1) An offshore supply vessel of less than 500 gross tons as measured under section 14502, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of such title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of such title."(2) A fishing or fish tender vessel of not more than 750 gross tons that transfers without charge to a fishing vessel owned by the same person. "(3) A vessel-"(A) configured, outfitted, and operated primarily for dredging operations; and"(B) engaged in dredging operations which transfers fuel to other vessels engaged in the same dredging operations without charge."(c)(1) This section does not affect the authority of the Secretary of Transportation under chapter 33 of title 46, United States Code, to regulate the operation of the vessels listed in subsection (b) to ensure the safe carriage of oil and hazardous substances."(2) This section does not affect the requirement for fish tender vessels engaged in the Aleutian trade to comply with chapters 33, 45, 51, 81, and 87 of title 46, United States Code, as provided in the Aleutian Trade Act of 1990 ([title VI of] Public Law 101-595) [see Short Title of 1990 Amendment note set out under section 101 of this title]. "(d) Current regulations governing the vessels in subsection (b) remain in effect."
DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED IN TITLE II OF PUB. L. 115-265 Pub. L. 115-265, title II, §203, Oct. 11, 2018, 132 Stat. 3745, provided that: "In this title [see section 201 of Pub. L. 115-265set out as a Short Title of 2018 Amendment note under section 101 of this title]:"(1) COMMANDANT.-The term 'Commandant' means the Commandant of the Coast Guard."(2) RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATION.-The term 'recognized organization' has the meaning given that term in section 2.45-1 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct. 11, 2018]. "(3) SECRETARY.-The term 'Secretary' means the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating."