Top Summary
This bill extends the cetacean desk pilot program in the Puget Sound region from 4 to 6 years, suspends AIS device enforcement requirements until 2029, modifies delegation authority for classification societies with restrictions on Chinese entities, removes annual administrative cost limits under the Marine Debris Act, mandates a briefing on SPC-HWX II vessel deployment, and updates terminology and definitions in maritime administrative proceedings.
Sub Summaries
- Extension of Puget Sound Cetacean Desk Pilot Program to Six Years
- Extension of AIS Device Enforcement Suspension for Fishing Gear Marking Until 2029
- Amendments to Delegation of Classification Society Authority Under Title 46, U.S. Code
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- Amendments to Section 6308 of Title 46, United States Code, Regarding Administrative Proceedings and the Definition of "Conducted"