H.R. 1100 (111th): Vessel Navigation and Safety Improvement Act

Introduced:
Feb 13, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Ellen Tauscher [D-CA10]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on February 13, 2009, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Feb 13, 2009
Cosponsors
2 cosponsors (2D) (show)
Committees

House Transportation and Infrastructure

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Full Title

To authorize the Commandant of the Coast Guard to issue regulations that require certain pilots on vessels operating in designated waters to carry and utilize a portable electronic device equipped for navigational purposes, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Feb 13, 2009.
3 pages

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2/13/2009--Introduced.
Vessel Navigation and Safety Improvement Act - Amends the Ports and Waterways Safety Act to authorize the Coast Guard's Commandant to issue regulations requiring: (1) any pilot serving on a covered vessel operating in regulated waters to carry and use a portable electronic navigation device capable of being connected to an Automatic Identification System; and (2) related pilot training. Defines "covered vessel" as a self-propelled, commercial vessel of at least 300 gross tons without a prescribed electronic chart.

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