§ 909. Small boat station rescue capability

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

1. 1996

   Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1996

   Pub. L. 104–324 title III § 309(a) · 110 Stat. 3901

   Enacted · 14 U.S.C. § 909

   Added Pub. L. 104–324, title III, § 309(a), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3919, § 673

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   Added Pub. L. 104–324, title III, § 309(a), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3919, § 673

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (a) In General.— Chapter 17 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: “§ 673. Small boat station rescue capability “The Secretary of Transportation shall ensure that each Coast Guard small boat station (including a seasonally operated station) maintains, within the area of responsibility for the station, at least 1 vessel that is fully capable of performing offshore rescue operations, taking into consideration prevailing weather, marine conditions, and depositional geologic features such as sand bars. “§ 674. Small boat station closures “(a) Closures.— The Secretary of Transportation may not close a Coast Guard multimission small boat station or subunit unless the Secretary— “(1) determines that— “(A) remaining search and rescue capabilities maintain the safety of the maritime public in the area of the station or subunit; “(B) regional or local prevailing weather and marine conditions, including water temperature or unusual tide and current conditions, do not require continued operation of the station or subunit; and “(C) Coast Guard search and rescue standards related to search and rescue response times are met; and “(2) provides an opportunity for public comment and for public meetings in the area of the station or subunit with regard to the decision to close the station or subunit. “(b) Operational Flexibility.— The Secretary may implement any management efficiencies within the small boat station system, such as modifying the operational posture of units or reallocating resources as necessary to ensure the safety of the maritime public nationwide. No stations or subunits may be closed under this subsection except in accordance with subsection (a).”.

2. 2002

   Homeland Security Act of 2002

   Pub. L. 107–296 § 1704(f)(1) · 116 Stat. 2135

   Added · 14 U.S.C. § 909

   Pub. L. 107–296, § 1704(f)(1), which directed renumbering of the section 673 of this title that was added by Pub. L. 104–324, § 309(a), as section 673a of this title, could not be executed because of the prior amendment by Pub. L. 107–295, see below

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 107–296, § 1704(f)(1), which directed renumbering of the section 673 of this title that was added by Pub. L. 104–324, § 309(a), as section 673a of this title, could not be executed because of the prior amendment by Pub. L. 107–295, see below.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) Title 14, United States Code, is amended by redesignating section 673 (as added by section 309 of Public Law 104-324) as section 673a.

   Effective date note
   Amendment by section 1704(a) of Pub. L. 107–296 effective on the date of transfer of the Coast Guard to the Department of Homeland Security, see section 1704(g) of Pub. L. 107–296, set out as a note under section 101 of Title 10, Armed Forces. Amendment by section 1704(f)(1) of Pub. L. 107–296 effective 60 days after Nov. 25, 2002, see section 4 of Pub. L. 107–296, set out as an Effective Date note under section 101 of Title 6, Domestic Security.

3. 2002

   Homeland Security Act of 2002

   Pub. L. 107–296 § 1704(a) · 116 Stat. 2135

   Substituted · 14 U.S.C. § 909

   Pub. L. 107–296, § 1704(a), which directed amendment of section 673a of this title by substituting “of Homeland Security” for “of Transportation”, was executed by making the substitution in this section, to reflect the probable intent of Congress

   Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 107–296, § 1704(a), which directed amendment of section 673a of this title by substituting “of Homeland Security” for “of Transportation”, was executed by making the substitution in this section, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (a) Title 14, United States Code.— Title 14, United States Code, is amended in sections 1, 3, 53, 95, 145, 516, 666, 669, 673, 673a (as redesignated by subsection (e)(1)), 674, 687, and 688 by striking “of Transportation” each place it appears and inserting “of Homeland Security”.

   Effective date note
   Amendment by section 1704(a) of Pub. L. 107–296 effective on the date of transfer of the Coast Guard to the Department of Homeland Security, see section 1704(g) of Pub. L. 107–296, set out as a note under section 101 of Title 10, Armed Forces. Amendment by section 1704(f)(1) of Pub. L. 107–296 effective 60 days after Nov. 25, 2002, see section 4 of Pub. L. 107–296, set out as an Effective Date note under section 101 of Title 6, Domestic Security.

4. 2002

   Omnibus Maritime and Coast Guard Improvements Act of 2002

   Pub. L. 107–295 title IV § 405(a)(1) · 116 Stat. 2064

   Changed · 14 U.S.C. § 909

   Pub. L. 107–295 renumbered section 673 of this title, relating to small boat station rescue capability, as this section

   Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 107–295 renumbered section 673 of this title, relating to small boat station rescue capability, as this section.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) by redesignating the second section 673 and section 674 in order as sections 674 and 675; and

5. 2012

   Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012

   Pub. L. 112–213 title II § 217(12) · 126 Stat. 1540

   Struck · 14 U.S.C. § 909

   Pub. L. 112–213 struck out “of Homeland Security” after “Secretary”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 112–213 struck out “of Homeland Security” after “Secretary”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (12) in section 674, by striking “of Homeland Security”;

6. 2018

   Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018

   Pub. L. 115–282 title I § 107(b) · 132 Stat. 4192

   Changed · 14 U.S.C. § 909

   Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 674 of this title as this section

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 674 of this title as this section.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (b) Redesignations and Transfers.— (1) Requirement.— The sections of title 14, United States Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are amended— (A) by redesignating the sections as described in the table; and (B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 9 of such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in which the sections are presented in the table. (2) Table.— The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the following: Title 14 section number before redesignationSection heading (provided for identification purposes only-not amended)Title 14 section number after redesignation 641Disposal of certain material901 653Employment of draftsmen and engineers902 656Use of certain appropriated funds903 666Local hire904 670Procurement authority for family housing905 671Air Station Cape Cod Improvements906 672Long-term lease of special purpose facilities907 672aLong-term lease authority for lighthouse property908 674Small boat station rescue capability909 675Small boat station closures910 676Search and rescue center standards911 676aAir facility closures912 677Turnkey selection procedures913 681Disposition of infrastructure related to E–LORAN914 635Oaths required for boards931 636Administration of oaths932 638Coast Guard ensigns and pennants933 639Penalty for unauthorized use of words “Coast Guard”934 640Coast Guard band recordings for commercial sale935 645Confidentiality of medical quality assurance records; qualified immunity for participants936 646Admiralty claims against the United States937 647Claims for damage to property of the United States938 648Accounting for industrial work939 649Supplies and equipment from stock940 650Coast Guard Supply Fund941 654Public and commercial vessels and other watercraft; sale of fuel, supplies, and services942 655Arms and ammunition; immunity from taxation943 658Confidential investigative expenses944 659Assistance to film producers945 664User fees946 667Vessel construction bonding requirements947 668Contracts for medical care for retirees, dependents, and survivors: alternative delivery of health care948 669Telephone installation and charges949 673Designation, powers, and accountability of deputy disbursing officials950 678Aircraft accident investigations951

6 of 6 references resolved to an enrolled provision