H.R. 2650 (111th): Coast Guard Modernization Act of 2009

Introduced:
Jun 02, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. James Oberstar [D-MN8]
Status:
Died (Reported by Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on June 4, 2009, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jun 02, 2009
Reported by Committee Jun 04, 2009
Cosponsors
1 cosponsors (1D) (show)
Committees

House Homeland Security

House Transportation and Infrastructure

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Full Title

To amend title 14, United States Code, to modernize the leadership of the Coast Guard, to modernize the administration of marine safety by the Coast Guard, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Jun 02, 2009.
28 pages

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12/3/2009--Reported to House without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Coast Guard Modernization Act of 2009 -
Title I - Coast Guard Leadership
Section 101 -
Revises provisions concerning the leadership of the Coast Guard, including: (1) allowing more than one admiral; (2) requiring that the Coast Guard Vice Commandant, while so serving, have the rank of admiral; and (3) replacing the current area commanders with vice admirals and revising their responsibilities.
Title II - Marine Safety Administration
Section 201 -
Requires the Commandant to promote maritime safety according to specified priorities.
Section 202 -
Requires the Commandant to: (1) designate Coast Guard positions constituting the marine safety workforce; (2) report annually on the adequacy of the current marine safety workforce to meet the anticipated workload; and (3) establish a management information system for that workforce. Requires there to be a chief of marine safety in each Coast Guard sector. Authorizes the Commandant to establish and operate one or more Centers of Expertise for Marine Safety. Requires the Commandant, by policy, to establish a program under which a Coast Guard officer, member, or employee may be assigned to a private entity to further Coast Guard interests regarding marine safety, including to train the person. Requires a related annual report.
Section 203 -
Directs the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to develop a long-term strategy for improving vessel safety and the safety of individuals on vessels, including annual issuance of a plan and schedule for achieving specified goals.
Section 204 -
Provides for a principal advisor to the Commandant regarding marine safety.
Section 205 -
Requires, except for the Commandant, that any individual adjudicating an appeal or waiver of a marine safety decision either have certain training, experience, and qualifications or be advised by a senior staff member who meets those requirements and concurs in the decision on appeal.
Section 206 -
Requires a marine safety curriculum at the Coast Guard Academy and during other officer accession programs.
Section 207 -
Requires the Commandant to report on the Coast Guard's efforts to recruit and retain civilian marine inspectors and investigators and the impact of such recruitment and retention efforts on Coast Guard organizational performance.

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United States Code

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Other Citations

  • 14 U.S.C. Chapter 3
  • 14 U.S.C. Chapter 5
  • 14 U.S.C. Chapter 9
  • 46 U.S.C. Chapter 21