§ 9307. Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee

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. 1983

   Pub. L. 98–89 · 97 Stat. 500

   Enacted · 46 U.S.C. § 9307

   Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 559

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 559

2. 1998

   Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1998

   Pub. L. 105–383 title III § 303 · 112 Stat. 3411

   1. Amended · 46 U.S.C. § 9307

      Pub. L. 105–383 amended section generally

   2. Substituted · 46 U.S.C. § 9307

      Pub. L. 105–383 substituting provisions consisting of subsecs. (a) to (f) for former provisions consisting of subsecs. (a) to (c)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 105–383 amended section generally, substituting provisions consisting of subsecs. (a) to (f) for former provisions consisting of subsecs. (a) to (c).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   SEC. 303. GREAT LAKES PILOTAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Section 9307 of title 46, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: “§ 9307. Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee “(a) The Secretary shall establish a Great Lakes Pilotage Establishment. Advisory Committee. The Committee— “(1) may review proposed Great Lakes pilotage regulations and policies and make recommendations to the Secretary that the Committee considers appropriate; “(2) may advise, consult with, report to, and make recommendations to the Secretary on matters relating to Great Lakes pilotage; “(3) may make available to the Congress recommendations that the Committee makes to the Secretary; and “(4) shall meet at the call of— “(A) the Secretary, who shall call such a meeting at least once during each calendar year; or “(B) a majority of the Committee. “(b) (1) The Committee shall consist of seven members appointed by the Secretary in accordance with this subsection, each of whom has at least 5 years practical experience in maritime operations. The term of each member is for a period of not more than 5years, specified by the Secretary. Before filling a position on the Committee, the Secretary shall publish a notice in the Federal Register soliciting nominations for membership on the Committee. “(2) The membership of the Committee shall include— “(A) three members who are practicing Great Lakes pilots and who reflect a regional balance; “(B) one member representing the interests of vessel operators that contract for Great Lakes pilotage services; “(C) one member representing the interests of Great Lakes ports; “(D) one member representing the interests of shippers whose cargoes are transported through Great Lakes ports; and “(E) one member representing the interests of the general public, who is an independent expert on the Great Lakes maritime industry. “(c) (1) The Committee shall elect one of its members as the Chairman and one of its members as the Vice Chairman. The Vice Chairman shall act as Chairman in the absence or incapacity of the Chairman, or in the event of a vacancy in the office of the Chairman. “(2) The Secretary shall, and any other interested agency may, designate a representative to participate as an observer with the Committee. The representatives shall, as appropriate, report to and advise the Committee on matters relating to Great Lakes pilotage. The Secretary’s designated representative shall act as the executive secretary of the Committee and shall perform the duties set forth in section 10(c) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.). “(d) (1) The Secretary shall, whenever practicable, consult with the Committee before taking any significant action relating to Great Lakes pilotage. “(2) The Secretary shall consider the information, advice, and recommendations of the Committee in formulating policy regarding matters affecting Great Lakes pilotage. “(e) (1) A member of the Committee, when attending meetings of the Committee or when otherwise engaged in the business of the Committee, is entitled to receive— “(A) compensation at a rate fixed by the Secretary, not exceeding the daily equivalent of the current rate of basic Sin effect for GS–18 of the General Schedule under section of title 5 including travel time; and “(B) travel or transportation expenses under section 5703 of title 5, United States Code. “(2) A member of the Committee shall not be considered to be an officer or employee of the United States for any purpose based on their receipt of any payment under this subsection. “(f) (1) The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) applies to the Committee, except that the Committee terminates on September 30, 2003. “(2) 2 years before the termination date set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Committee shall submit to the Congress its recommendation regarding whether the Committee should be renewed and continued beyond the termination date.”.

3. 2000

   Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2001

   Pub. L. 106–554 § 1(a)(4)(dA)(s1118)(1) · 114 Stat. 2763

   Amended · 46 U.S.C. § 9307(b)(2)(A)

   Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. A, § 1118(1)], amended subpar. (A) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (A) read as follows: “three members who are practicing Great Lakes pilots and who reflect a regional balance;”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (b)(2)(A). Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. A, § 1118(1)], amended subpar. (A) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (A) read as follows: “three members who are practicing Great Lakes pilots and who reflect a regional balance;”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (4) H.R. 5666, as introduced on December 15, 2000, except that the text of H.R. 5666, as so enacted, shall not include section 123 (relating to the enactment of H.R. 4904).

4. 2000

   Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2001

   Pub. L. 106–554 § 1(a)(4)(dA)(s1118)(2) · 114 Stat. 2763

   Amended · 46 U.S.C. § 9307(b)(2)(E)

   Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. A, § 1118(2)], amended subpar. (E) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (E) read as follows: “one member representing the interests of the general public, who is an independent expert on the Great Lakes maritime industry.”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (b)(2)(E). Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. A, § 1118(2)], amended subpar. (E) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (E) read as follows: “one member representing the interests of the general public, who is an independent expert on the Great Lakes maritime industry.”

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (4) H.R. 5666, as introduced on December 15, 2000, except that the text of H.R. 5666, as so enacted, shall not include section 123 (relating to the enactment of H.R. 4904).

5. 2000

   Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2001

   Pub. L. 106–554 § 1(a)(4)(dA)(s1118)(3) · 114 Stat. 2763

   Struck · 46 U.S.C. § 9307(c)(2)

   Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. A, § 1118(3)], which directed the striking out of second sentence in subsec. (C)(2), was executed by striking out the second sentence in subsec. (c)(2), “The representatives shall, as appropriate, report to and advise the Committee on matters relating to Great Lakes pilotage.”, to reflect the probable intent of Congress

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. A, § 1118(3)], which directed the striking out of second sentence in subsec. (C)(2), was executed by striking out the second sentence in subsec. (c)(2), “The representatives shall, as appropriate, report to and advise the Committee on matters relating to Great Lakes pilotage.”, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (4) H.R. 5666, as introduced on December 15, 2000, except that the text of H.R. 5666, as so enacted, shall not include section 123 (relating to the enactment of H.R. 4904).

6. 2000

   Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2001

   Pub. L. 106–554 § 1(a)(4)(dA)(s1118)(4) · 114 Stat. 2763

   Added · 46 U.S.C. § 9307(d)(3)

   Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. A, § 1118(4)], added par. (3)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (d)(3). Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. A, § 1118(4)], added par. (3).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (4) H.R. 5666, as introduced on December 15, 2000, except that the text of H.R. 5666, as so enacted, shall not include section 123 (relating to the enactment of H.R. 4904).

7. 2000

   Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2001

   Pub. L. 106–554 § 1(a)(4)(dA)(s1118)(5) · 114 Stat. 2763

   Substituted · 46 U.S.C. § 9307(f)(1)

   Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. A, § 1118(5)], substituted “September 30, 2005” for “September 30, 2003”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (f)(1). Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. A, § 1118(5)], substituted “September 30, 2005” for “September 30, 2003”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (4) H.R. 5666, as introduced on December 15, 2000, except that the text of H.R. 5666, as so enacted, shall not include section 123 (relating to the enactment of H.R. 4904).

8. 2004

   Pub. L. 108–293 title IV § 418(d) · 118 Stat. 1028

   Substituted · 46 U.S.C. § 9307(f)(1)

   Pub. L. 108–293 substituted “September 30, 2010” for “September 30, 2005”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (f)(1). Pub. L. 108–293 substituted “September 30, 2010” for “September 30, 2005”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (d) Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee.— Section 9307(f)(1) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking “September 30, 2005” and inserting “September 30, 2010”.

9. 2006

   Pub. L. 109–304 § 15(23) · 120 Stat. 1485

   Substituted · 46 U.S.C. § 9307(b)(2)(A)

   Pub. L. 109–304 substituted “the President” for “The President”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (b)(2)(A). Pub. L. 109–304 substituted “the President” for “The President”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (23) In section 9307(b)(2)(A), strike “The” and substitute “the”.

10. 2010

    Maritime Safety Act of 2010

    Pub. L. 111–281 title VI § 621(a) · 124 Stat. 2905

    Substituted · 46 U.S.C. § 9307(f)(1)

    Pub. L. 111–281 substituted “September 30, 2020” for “September 30, 2010”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f)(1). Pub. L. 111–281 substituted “September 30, 2020” for “September 30, 2010”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee.— Section 9307(f)(1) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking “September 30, 2010.” and inserting “September 30, 2020.”.

11. 2021

    Elijah E. Cummings Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2020

    Pub. L. 116–283 § 8334(a)(1)(A) · 134 Stat. 3388

    Substituted · 46 U.S.C. § 9307(b)(1)

    Pub. L. 116–283, § 8334(a)(1)(A), substituted “8 members” for “seven members”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 116–283, § 8334(a)(1)(A), substituted “8 members” for “seven members”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in paragraph (1), by striking “seven” and inserting “8”; and

12. 2021

    Elijah E. Cummings Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2020

    Pub. L. 116–283 § 8334(a)(1)(B)(i) · 134 Stat. 3388

    Substituted · 46 U.S.C. § 9307(b)(2)(B)

    Pub. L. 116–283, § 8334(a)(1)(B)(i), substituted “chosen from among nominations made by” for “representing the interests of”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2)(B). Pub. L. 116–283, § 8334(a)(1)(B)(i), substituted “chosen from among nominations made by” for “representing the interests of”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (i) in subparagraph (B), by striking “representing the interests of” and inserting “chosen from among nominations made by”;

13. 2021

    Elijah E. Cummings Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2020

    Pub. L. 116–283 § 8334(a)(1)(B)(ii) · 134 Stat. 3388

    Substituted · 46 U.S.C. § 9307(b)(2)(C)

    Pub. L. 116–283, § 8334(a)(1)(B)(ii), substituted “chosen from among nominations made by Great Lakes port authorities and marine terminals” for “representing the interests of Great Lakes ports”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2)(C). Pub. L. 116–283, § 8334(a)(1)(B)(ii), substituted “chosen from among nominations made by Great Lakes port authorities and marine terminals” for “representing the interests of Great Lakes ports”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (ii) in subparagraph (C), by striking “representing the interests of Great Lakes ports” and inserting “chosen from among nominations made by Great Lakes port authorities and marine terminals”;

14. 2021

    Elijah E. Cummings Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2020

    Pub. L. 116–283 § 8334(a)(1)(B)(iii)(I) · 134 Stat. 3388

    1. Substituted · 46 U.S.C. § 9307(b)(2)(D)

       Pub. L. 116–283, § 8334(a)(1)(B)(iii)(I), substituted “chosen from among nominations made by” for “representing the interests of”

    2. Substituted · 46 U.S.C. § 9307(b)(2)(D)

       Pub. L. 116–283, § 8334(a)(1)(B)(iii)(I), substituted “ports;” for “ports; and”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2)(D). Pub. L. 116–283, § 8334(a)(1)(B)(iii)(I), substituted “chosen from among nominations made by” for “representing the interests of” and “ports;” for “ports; and”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (I) by striking “representing the interests of” and inserting “chosen from among nominations made by”; and

15. 2021

    Elijah E. Cummings Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2020

    Pub. L. 116–283 § 8334(a)(1)(B)(v) · 134 Stat. 3388

    Redesignated · 46 U.S.C. § 9307(b)(2)(E)

    Pub. L. 116–283, § 8334(a)(1)(B)(v), added subpar. (E). Former subpar. (E) redesignated (F)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2)(E). Pub. L. 116–283, § 8334(a)(1)(B)(v), added subpar. (E). Former subpar. (E) redesignated (F).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (v) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: “(E) one member chosen from among nominations made by Great Lakes maritime labor organizations; and” ; and

16. 2021

    Elijah E. Cummings Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2020

    Pub. L. 116–283 § 8334(a)(1)(B)(iv) · 134 Stat. 3388

    1. Redesignated · 46 U.S.C. § 9307(b)(2)(F)

       Pub. L. 116–283, § 8334(a)(1)(B)(iv), (vi), redesignated subpar. (E) as (F)

    2. Struck · 46 U.S.C. § 9307(b)(2)(F)

       Pub. L. 116–283, § 8334(a)(1)(B)(iv), (vi), struck out “with a background in finance or accounting,” after “a member” in introductory provisions

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2)(F). Pub. L. 116–283, § 8334(a)(1)(B)(iv), (vi), redesignated subpar. (E) as (F) and struck out “with a background in finance or accounting,” after “a member” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (iv) by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (F);

17. 2021

    Elijah E. Cummings Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2020

    Pub. L. 116–283 § 8334(a)(2) · 134 Stat. 3388

    Substituted · 46 U.S.C. § 9307(f)(1)

    Pub. L. 116–283, § 8334(a)(2), substituted “2030” for “2020”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f)(1). Pub. L. 116–283, § 8334(a)(2), substituted “2030” for “2020”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in subsection (f)(1), by striking “2020” and inserting “2030”.

18. 2022

    Pub. L. 117–286 § 4(a)(291)(A) · 136 Stat. 4196

    Substituted · 46 U.S.C. § 9307(c)(2)

    Pub. L. 117–286, § 4(a)(291)(A), substituted “section 1009(c) of title 5.” for “section 10(c) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 117–286, § 4(a)(291)(A), substituted “section 1009(c) of title 5.” for “section 10(c) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in subsection (c)(2), by striking “section 10(c) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).” and inserting “section 1009(c) of title 5.”; and

19. 2022

    Pub. L. 117–286 § 4(a)(291)(B) · 136 Stat. 4196

    Substituted · 46 U.S.C. § 9307(f)(1)

    Pub. L. 117–286, § 4(a)(291)(B), substituted “Chapter 10 of title 5” for “The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.)”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f)(1). Pub. L. 117–286, § 4(a)(291)(B), substituted “Chapter 10 of title 5” for “The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.)”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) in subsection (f)(1), by striking “The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.)” and inserting “Chapter 10 of title 5”.

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