- (3) a section detailing the number and types of marine casualties that occurred in fiscal years 1998 through 2003 that included violations of those regulations; and
- (4) a section providing recommendation on improving compliance with, and possible modifications to, those regulations.
SEC. 625. CONVEYANCE OF MOTOR LIFEBOAT.
(a) In General.—The Commandant of the Coast Guard shall convey all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Coast Guard 44 foot Motor Lifeboat Vessel #44345 formerly assigned to the Group Grand Haven Command, to the city of Ludington, Michigan, without consideration, if the recipient complies with the conditions under subsection (b).
(b) Conditions.—As a condition of any conveyance of a vessel under subsection (a), the Commandant shall require the recipient to—
- (1) agree—
- (A) to use the vessel for purposes of education and historical display;
- (B) not to use the vessel for commercial transportation purposes;
- (C) to make the vessel available to the United States Government if needed for use by the Commandant in time of war or a national emergency; and
- (D) to hold the Government harmless for any claims arising from exposure to hazardous materials, including asbestos and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), after conveyance of the vessel, except for claims arising from use of the vessel by the Government under subparagraph (C);
- (2) have funds available that will be committed to operate and maintain the vessel conveyed in good working condition, in the form of cash, liquid assets, or a written loan commitment; and
- (3) agree to any other conditions the Commandant considers appropriate.
(c) Maintenance and Delivery of Vessel.—Before conveying a vessel under this section, the Commandant shall, to the extent practical, and subject to other Coast Guard mission requirements, make every effort to maintain the integrity of the vessel and its equipment until the time of delivery. The Commandant shall deliver a vessel conveyed under this section at the place where the vessel is located, in its present condition, and without cost to the Government. The conveyance of a vessel under this section shall not be considered a distribution in commerce for purposes of section 6(e) of Public Law 94–469 (15 U.S.C. 2605(e)).
(d) Other Excess Requirement.—The Commandant may convey to the recipient of a vessel under this section any excess equipment or parts from other decommissioned Coast Guard vessels for use to enhance the vessel’s operability and function as an historical display.
SEC. 626. STUDY ON ROUTING MEASURES.
The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating—
- (1) shall cooperate with the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in analyzing potential
