§ 912. Air facility closures

Footnotes

1. 1 So in original. Probably should be followed by “; and”.

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. 2016

   Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015

   Pub. L. 114–120 title II § 208(a) · 130 Stat. 27

   Enacted · 14 U.S.C. § 912

   Added Pub. L. 114–120, title II, § 208(a), Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 38, § 676a

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   Added Pub. L. 114–120, title II, § 208(a), Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 38, § 676a

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (a) In General.— Chapter 17 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 676 the following: “§ 676a. Air facility closures “(a) Prohibition.— “(1) In general.— The Coast Guard may not— “(A) close a Coast Guard air facility that was in operation on November 30, 2014; or “(B) retire, transfer, relocate, or deploy an aviation asset from an air facility described in subparagraph (A) for the purpose of closing such facility. “(2) Sunset.— Paragraph (1) shall have no force or effect beginning on the later of— “(A) January 1, 2018; or “(B) the date on which the Secretary submits to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, and to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, rotary wing strategic plans prepared in accordance with section 208(b) of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015. “(b) Closures.— “(1) In general.— Beginning on January 1, 2018, the Secretary may not close a Coast Guard air facility, except as specified by this section. “(2) Determinations.— The Secretary may not propose closing or terminating operations at a Coast Guard air facility unless the Secretary determines that— “(A) remaining search and rescue capabilities maintain the safety of the maritime public in the area of the air facility; “(B) regional or local prevailing weather and marine conditions, including water temperatures or unusual tide and current conditions, do not require continued operation of the air facility; and “(C) Coast Guard search and rescue standards related to search and response times are met. “(3) Public notice and comment.— Prior to closing an air facility, the Secretary shall provide opportunities for public comment, including the convening of public meetings in communities in the area of responsibility of the air facility with regard to the proposed closure or cessation of operations at the air facility. “(4) Notice to congress.— Prior to closure, cessation of operations, or any significant reduction in personnel and use of a Coast Guard air facility that is in operation on or after December 31, 2015, the Secretary shall— “(A) Proposal. submit to the Congress a proposal for such closure, cessation, or reduction in operations along with the budget of the President submitted to Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31 for the fiscal year in which the action will be carried out; and “(B) Deadline. not later than 7 days after the date a proposal for an air facility is submitted pursuant to subparagraph (A), provide written notice of such proposal to each of the following: “(i) Each member of the House of Representatives who represents a district in which the air facility is located. “(ii) Each member of the Senate who represents a State in which the air facility is located. “(iii) Each member of the House of Representatives who represents a district in which assets of the air facility conduct search and rescue operations. “(iv) Each member of the Senate who represents a State in which assets of the air facility conduct search and rescue operations. “(v) The Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. “(vi) The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. “(vii) The Committee on Appropriations of the Senate. “(viii) The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate. “(c) Operational Flexibility.— The Secretary may implement any reasonable management efficiencies within the air station and air facility network, such as modifying the operational posture of units or reallocating resources as necessary to ensure the safety of the maritime public nationwide.” .

   Effective date note
   Amendment by Pub. L. 114–328 effective as if included in the enactment of Pub. L. 114–120, see section 3503(e) of Pub. L. 114–328, set out as a note under section 2182 of this title.

2. 2016

   National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017

   Pub. L. 114–328 div. C title XXXV § 3503(a) · 130 Stat. 2000

   Substituted · 14 U.S.C. § 912(a)(2)(B)

   Pub. L. 114–328 substituted “Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2016” for “Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a)(2)(B). Pub. L. 114–328 substituted “Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2016” for “Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (a) Short Title Correction.— The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015 (Public Law 114–120) is amended by striking “Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015” each place it appears (including in quoted material) and inserting “Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2016”.

   Effective date note
   Amendment by Pub. L. 114–328 effective as if included in the enactment of Pub. L. 114–120, see section 3503(e) of Pub. L. 114–328, set out as a note under section 2182 of this title.

3. 2018

   Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018

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

   Changed · 14 U.S.C. § 912

   Pub. L. 115–282, § 107(b), renumbered section 676a of this title as this section

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 115–282, § 107(b), renumbered section 676a 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

4. 2018

   Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018

   Pub. L. 115–282 § 319(1) · 132 Stat. 4192

   1. Redesignated · 14 U.S.C. § 912(a)

      Pub. L. 115–282, § 319(1), (2), redesignated subsec. (b) as (a)

   2. Struck · 14 U.S.C. § 912(a)

      Pub. L. 115–282, § 319(1), (2), struck out former subsec. (a) which prohibited the Coast Guard from closing certain air facilities or retiring, transferring, relocating, or deploying an aviation asset for the purpose of closing such facilities

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 115–282, § 319(1), (2), redesignated subsec. (b) as (a) and struck out former subsec. (a) which prohibited the Coast Guard from closing certain air facilities or retiring, transferring, relocating, or deploying an aviation asset for the purpose of closing such facilities.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) by striking subsection (a);

5. 2018

   Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018

   Pub. L. 115–282 § 319(3)(A) · 132 Stat. 4192

   Amended · 14 U.S.C. § 912(a)(3)

   Pub. L. 115–282, § 319(3)(A), amended par. (3) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Prior to closing an air facility, the Secretary shall provide opportunities for public comment, including the convening of public meetings in communities in the area of responsibility of the air facility with regard to the proposed closure or cessation of operations at the air facility.”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 115–282, § 319(3)(A), amended par. (3) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Prior to closing an air facility, the Secretary shall provide opportunities for public comment, including the convening of public meetings in communities in the area of responsibility of the air facility with regard to the proposed closure or cessation of operations at the air facility.”

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (A) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows: “(3) Public notice and comment.— “(A) In general.— Prior to closing an air facility, the Secretary shall provide opportunities for public comment, including the convening of public meetings in communities in the area of responsibility of the air facility with regard to the proposed closure or cessation of operations at the air facility. “(B) Public meetings.— Prior to convening a public meeting under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall notify each congressional office representing any portion of the area of responsibility of the air station that is the subject to such public meeting of the schedule and location of such public meeting.” ;

6. 2018

   Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018

   Pub. L. 115–282 § 319(3)(B)(i) · 132 Stat. 4192

   Substituted · 14 U.S.C. § 912(a)(4)

   Pub. L. 115–282, § 319(3)(B)(i), substituted “2017” for “2015” in introductory provisions

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 115–282, § 319(3)(B)(i), substituted “2017” for “2015” in introductory provisions.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) by striking “2015” and inserting “2017”; and

7. 2018

   Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018

   Pub. L. 115–282 § 319(3)(B)(ii) · 132 Stat. 4192

   Amended · 14 U.S.C. § 912(a)(4)(A)

   Pub. L. 115–282, § 319(3)(B)(ii), amended subpar. (A) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (A) read as follows: “submit to the Congress a proposal for such closure, cessation, or reduction in operations along with the budget of the President submitted to Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31 for the fiscal year in which the action will be carried out; and”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a)(4)(A). Pub. L. 115–282, § 319(3)(B)(ii), amended subpar. (A) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (A) read as follows: “submit to the Congress a proposal for such closure, cessation, or reduction in operations along with the budget of the President submitted to Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31 for the fiscal year in which the action will be carried out; and”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (ii) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows: “(A) submit to the Congress a proposal for such closure, cessation, or reduction in operations along with the budget of the President submitted to Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31 that includes— “(i) a discussion of the determination made by the Secretary pursuant to paragraph (2); and “(ii) a report summarizing the public comments received by the Secretary under paragraph (3)” ; and

8. 2018

   Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018

   Pub. L. 115–282 § 319(3)(C) · 132 Stat. 4192

   Added · 14 U.S.C. § 912(a)(5)

   Pub. L. 115–282, § 319(3)(C), added par. (5)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a)(5). Pub. L. 115–282, § 319(3)(C), added par. (5).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (C) by adding at the end the following: “(5) Congressional review.— The Secretary may not close, cease operations, or significantly reduce personnel and use of a Coast Guard air facility for which a written notice is provided under paragraph (4)(A) until a period of 18 months beginning on the date on which such notice is provided has elapsed.” .

9. 2018

   Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018

   Pub. L. 115–282 § 319(2) · 132 Stat. 4192

   Redesignated · 14 U.S.C. § 912(b); 14 U.S.C. § 912(c)

   Pub. L. 115–282, § 319(2), redesignated subsec. (c) as (b). Former subsec. (b) redesignated (a)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsecs. (b), (c). Pub. L. 115–282, § 319(2), redesignated subsec. (c) as (b). Former subsec. (b) redesignated (a).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (2) by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as subsections (a) and (b), respectively;

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