33-U.S.C.-891F

§891F – Use of Vessels

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Title 33 > Chapter 17 > Subchapter III > Section 891f

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• Reference: Section 891f
• Legend: §891F – Use of Vessels
• USCode Year: 2013

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(a) Vessel agreements

In implementing the NOAA fleet replacement and modernization program, the Secretary shall use excess capacity of UNOLS vessels where appropriate and may enter into memoranda of agreement with the operators of these vessels to carry out this requirement.

(b) Report to Congress

Within one year after October 29, 1992, the Comptroller General of the United States shall provide a report to Congress, in consultation with the Secretary, comparing the cost-efficiency, accounting, and operating practices of the vessels of NOAA, UNOLS, other Federal agencies, and the United States private sector in meeting the missions of NOAA.

(Pub. L. 102–567, title VI, §608, Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4303.)

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