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H.R. 2794 (108th): To authorize the transfer of the U.S.S. Narwhal to the National Submarine Science Discovery Center in Newport, Kentucky.

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The text of the bill below is as of Jul 18, 2003 (Introduced). The bill was not enacted into law.

HR 2794 IH

108th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 2794

To authorize the transfer of the U.S.S. Narwhal to the National Submarine Science Discovery Center in Newport, Kentucky.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 18, 2003

Mr. LUCAS of Kentucky introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services

A BILL

To authorize the transfer of the U.S.S. Narwhal to the National Submarine Science Discovery Center in Newport, Kentucky.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. TRANSFER OF U.S.S. NARWHAL TO THE NATIONAL SUBMARINE SCIENCE DISCOVERY CENTER IN NEWPORT, KENTUCKY.

    (a) TRANSFER- The Secretary of the Navy shall transfer the U.S.S. Narwhal (SSN-671) to the National Submarine Science Discovery Center in Newport, Kentucky, in accordance with this section and upon satisfactory completion of a ship donation application. Before making such transfer, the Secretary shall remove from the vessel the reactor compartment and other classified and sensitive military equipment.

    (b) FUNDING- As provided in section 7306(c) of title 10, United States Code, the transfer of the vessel authorized by this section shall be made at no cost to the United States (beyond the cost which the United States would otherwise incur for dismantling and recycling of the vessel).

    (c) APPLICABLE LAW- The transfer under this section is subject to subsection (b) of section 7306 of title 10, United States Code, but is not subject to subsection (d) of that section.

    (d) ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS- The Secretary may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the transfers required by subsection (a) as the Secretary considers appropriate.