--- title: "Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015" identifier: "114-HR-4188" congress: 114 bill_number: 4188 bill_type: "HR" version_code: "enr" version_type: "Enrolled Bill" bill_url: "https://chamberzero.com/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188" source: "https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/4188" other_versions: - { code: "eas", type: "Engrossed Amendment Senate", date: "2015-12-18", url: "https://chamberzero.com/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/text.md?version=eas" } - { code: "rds", type: "Received in Senate", date: "2015-12-14", url: "https://chamberzero.com/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/text.md?version=rds" } - { code: "eh", type: "Engrossed in House", date: "2015-12-10", url: "https://chamberzero.com/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/text.md?version=eh" } - { code: "ih", type: "Introduced in House", date: "2015-12-08", url: "https://chamberzero.com/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/text.md?version=ih" } site: "Chamber Zero" site_url: "https://chamberzero.com" rendered_at: "2026-06-04T02:21:49.409Z" --- ## SEC. 1 Short title. [Read Section 1 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/1-section-one.md) ## SEC. 2 Table of contents. [Read Section 2 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/2.md) # TITLE I — Authorizations ## SEC. 101 Authorizations. [Read Section 101 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TI-101.md) ## SEC. 102 Conforming amendments. [Read Section 102 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TI-102.md) # TITLE II — Coast Guard ## SEC. 201 Vice Commandant. [Read Section 201 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TII-201.md) ## SEC. 202 Vice admirals. [Read Section 202 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TII-202.md) ## SEC. 203 Coast Guard remission of indebtedness. [Read Section 203 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TII-203.md) ## SEC. 204 Acquisition reform. [Read Section 204 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TII-204.md) ## SEC. 205 Auxiliary jurisdiction. [Read Section 205 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TII-205.md) ## SEC. 206 Coast Guard communities. [Read Section 206 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TII-206.md) ## SEC. 207 Polar icebreakers. [Read Section 207 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TII-207.md) ## SEC. 208 Air facility closures. [Read Section 208 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TII-208.md) ## SEC. 209 Technical corrections to title 14, United States Code. [Read Section 209 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TII-209.md) ## SEC. 210 Discontinuance of an aid to navigation. [Read Section 210 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TII-210.md) ## SEC. 211 Mission performance measures. [Read Section 211 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TII-211.md) ## SEC. 212 Communications. [Read Section 212 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TII-212.md) ## SEC. 213 Coast Guard graduate maritime operations education. [Read Section 213 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TII-213.md) ## SEC. 214 Professional development. [Read Section 214 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TII-214.md) ## SEC. 215 Senior enlisted member continuation boards. [Read Section 215 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TII-215.md) ## SEC. 216 Coast Guard member pay. [Read Section 216 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TII-216.md) ## SEC. 217 Transfer of funds necessary to provide medical care. [Read Section 217 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TII-217.md) ## SEC. 218 Participation of the Coast Guard Academy in Federal, State, or other educational research grants. [Read Section 218 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TII-218.md) ## SEC. 219 National Coast Guard Museum. [Read Section 219 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TII-219.md) ## SEC. 220 Investigations. [Read Section 220 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TII-220.md) ## SEC. 221 Clarification of eligibility of members of the Coast Guard for combat-related special compensation. [Read Section 221 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TII-221.md) ## SEC. 222 Leave policies for the Coast Guard. [Read Section 222 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TII-222.md) # TITLE III — Shipping and Navigation ## SEC. 301 Survival craft. [Read Section 301 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TIII-301.md) ## SEC. 302 Vessel replacement. [Read Section 302 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TIII-302.md) ## SEC. 303 Model years for recreational vessels. [Read Section 303 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TIII-303.md) ## SEC. 304 Merchant mariner credential expiration harmonization. [Read Section 304 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TIII-304.md) ## SEC. 305 Safety zones for permitted marine events. [Read Section 305 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TIII-305.md) ## SEC. 306 Technical corrections. [Read Section 306 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TIII-306.md) ## SEC. 307 Recommendations for improvements of marine casualty reporting. [Read Section 307 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TIII-307.md) ## SEC. 308 Recreational vessel engine weights. [Read Section 308 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TIII-308.md) ## SEC. 309 Merchant mariner medical certification reform. [Read Section 309 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TIII-309.md) ## SEC. 310 Atlantic Coast port access route study. [Read Section 310 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TIII-310.md) ## SEC. 311 Certificates of documentation for recreational vessels. [Read Section 311 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TIII-311.md) ## SEC. 312 Program guidelines. [Read Section 312 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TIII-312.md) ## SEC. 313 Repeals. [Read Section 313 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TIII-313.md) ## SEC. 314 Maritime drug law enforcement. [Read Section 314 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TIII-314.md) ## SEC. 315 Examinations for merchant mariner credentials. [Read Section 315 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TIII-315.md) ## SEC. 316 Higher volume port area regulatory definition change. [Read Section 316 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TIII-316.md) ## SEC. 317 Recognition of port security assessments conducted by other entities. [Read Section 317 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TIII-317.md) ## SEC. 318 Fishing vessel and fish tender vessel certification. [Read Section 318 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TIII-318.md) ## SEC. 319 Interagency Coordinating Committee on Oil Pollution Research. [Read Section 319 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TIII-319.md) ## SEC. 320 International port and facility inspection coordination. [Read Section 320 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TIII-320.md) # TITLE IV — Federal Maritime Commission ## SEC. 401 Authorization of appropriations. [Read Section 401 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TIV-401.md) ## SEC. 402 Duties of the Chairman. [Read Section 402 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TIV-402.md) ## SEC. 403 Prohibition on awards. [Read Section 403 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TIV-403.md) # TITLE V — Conveyances ## Subtitle A — Miscellaneous conveyances ## SEC. 501 Conveyance of Coast Guard property in Point Reyes Station, California. [Read Section 501 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TV-501.md) ## SEC. 502 Conveyance of Coast Guard property in Tok, Alaska. [Read Section 502 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TV-502.md) ## Subtitle B — Pribilof Islands ## SEC. 521 Short title. [Read Section 521 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TV-521.md) ## SEC. 522 Transfer and disposition of property. [Read Section 522 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TV-522.md) ## SEC. 523 Notice of certification. [Read Section 523 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TV-523.md) ## SEC. 524 Redundant capability. [Read Section 524 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TV-524.md) ## Subtitle C — Conveyance of Coast Guard property at Point Spencer, Alaska ## SEC. 531 Findings. [Read Section 531 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TV-531.md) ## SEC. 532 Definitions. [Read Section 532 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TV-532.md) ## SEC. 533 Authority to convey land in Point Spencer. [Read Section 533 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TV-533.md) ## SEC. 534 Environmental compliance, liability, and monitoring. [Read Section 534 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TV-534.md) ## SEC. 535 Easements and access. [Read Section 535 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TV-535.md) ## SEC. 536 Relationship to Public Land Order 2650. [Read Section 536 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TV-536.md) ## SEC. 537 Archeological and cultural resources. [Read Section 537 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TV-537.md) ## SEC. 538 Maps and legal descriptions. [Read Section 538 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TV-538.md) ## SEC. 539 Chargeability for land conveyed. [Read Section 539 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TV-539.md) ## SEC. 540 Redundant capability. [Read Section 540 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TV-540.md) ## SEC. 541 Port Coordination Council for Point Spencer. [Read Section 541 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TV-541.md) # TITLE VI — Miscellaneous ## SEC. 601 Modification of reports. [Read Section 601 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TVI-601.md) ## SEC. 602 Safe vessel operation in the Great Lakes. [Read Section 602 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TVI-602.md) ## SEC. 603 Use of vessel sale proceeds. [Read Section 603 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TVI-603.md) ## SEC. 604 National Academy of Sciences cost assessment. [Read Section 604 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TVI-604.md) ## SEC. 605 Coastwise endorsements. [Read Section 605 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TVI-605.md) ## SEC. 606 International Ice Patrol. [Read Section 606 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TVI-606.md) ## SEC. 607 Assessment of oil spill response and cleanup activities in the Great Lakes. [Read Section 607 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TVI-607.md) ## SEC. 608 Report on status of technology detecting passengers who have fallen overboard. [Read Section 608 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TVI-608.md) ## SEC. 609 Venue. [Read Section 609 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TVI-609.md) ## SEC. 610 Disposition of infrastructure related to e-loran. [Read Section 610 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TVI-610.md) ## SEC. 611 Parking. [Read Section 611 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TVI-611.md) ## SEC. 612 Inapplicability of load line requirements to certain United States vessels traveling in the Gulf of Mexico. [Read Section 612 →](/congresses/114/bills/hr/4188/sections/TVI-612.md)