46 U.S.C. § 53733 — Shipyard modernization and improvement
submitted 20 years ago by Pub. L. 109-304 to r/title-46-SHIPPING · 483 words · no verdicts yet
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In this section:
The term “advanced shipbuilding technology” includes—
numerically controlled machine tools, robots, automated process control equipment, computerized flexible manufacturing systems, associated computer software, and other technology for improving shipbuilding and related industrial production that advance the state*-of-the-art; and
novel techniques and processes designed to improve shipbuilding quality, productivity, and practice, and to promote sustainable development, including engineering design, quality assurance, concurrent engineering, continuous process production technology, energy efficiency, waste minimization, design for recyclability or parts reuse, inventory management, upgraded worker skills, and communications with customers and suppliers.
The term “general shipyard facility” means—
for operations on land—
a structure or appurtenance thereto designed for the construction*, reconstruction*, repair, rehabilitation, or refurbishment of a vessel*, including a graving dock, building way, ship lift, wharf, or pier crane;
the land necessary for the structure or appurtenance; and
equipment that is for use with the structure or appurtenance and that is necessary for performing a function referred to in clause (i); and
for operations not on land, a vessel, floating drydock, or barge* built in the United States and used for, equipped to be used for, or of a type normally used for, performing a function referred to in subparagraph (A)(i).
The term “modern shipbuilding technology” means the best available proven technology, techniques, and processes appropriate to enhancing the productivity of shipyards.
Under subchapter I of this chapter, the Administrator* may guarantee or make a commitment to guarantee the payment of the principal of and interest on an obligation* for advanced shipbuilding technology and modern shipbuilding technology of a general shipyard facility in the United States. Only a private shipyard is eligible to receive a guarantee.
Except as otherwise provided in this section, a guarantee or commitment to guarantee under this section is subject to all the provisions applicable to a guarantee or commitment to guarantee under subchapter I of this chapter.
The principal amount of an obligation guaranteed under this chapter may not exceed 87.5 percent of the actual cost* of the advanced shipbuilding technology or modern shipbuilding technology.
The Administrator may accept the transfer of amounts from a department, agency*, or instrumentality of the United States Government and may use those amounts to cover the cost (as defined in section 502 of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661a)) of making guarantees or commitments to guarantee under this section.
Part I of subtitle A of title IX of division G of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117–58; 41 U.S.C. 8301 note) shall apply to any funds obligated by the Administrator under this section.
Source credit: (Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1623; Pub. L. 109–163, div. C, title XXXV, § 3507(a)(2)(K), Jan. 6, 2006, 119 Stat. 3555; Pub. L. 110–181, div. C, title XXXV, § 3522(a)(9)(F), (b), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 598; Pub. L. 118–159, div. C, title XXXV, § 3536, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2315.)
- 2006Enacted · Pub. L. 109-304 · 120 Stat. 1623
- 2006Amended · Pub. L. 109-163 · 119 Stat. 3555
- 2008Amended · Pub. L. 110-181 · 122 Stat. 598
- 2024Amended · Pub. L. 118-159 · 138 Stat. 2315
A history note hasn’t been published yet. The record shows enactment by Pub. L. 109-304 on 2006-10-06.
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