46-U.S.C.-55301

46-U.S.C.-55301

§55301 – Priority Loading For Coal

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Title 46 > Subtitle V > Part D > Chapter 553 > Subchapter I > Section 55301

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  • Reference: Section 55301
  • Legend: §55301 – Priority Loading For Coal
  • USCode Year: 2013

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A vessel engaged in the coastwise transportation of coal produced in the United States, from a port in the United States to another port in the United States, shall be given priority in loading at any of those ports ahead of a waiting vessel engaged in the export transportation of coal produced in the United States. However, if the Secretary of Transportation finds that it is in the national interest, the Secretary may eliminate this priority loading at any port. The Secretary shall report to Congress within 30 days an action eliminating priority loading under this section.

(Pub. L. 109–304, §8(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1642.)

Historical and Revision Notes
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Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
55301 46 App.:1121–1. Pub. L. 96–387, §5, Oct. 7, 1980, 94 Stat. 1546; Pub. L. 97–31, §12(68), Aug. 6, 1981, 95 Stat. 159; Pub. L. 99–662, title IX, §947, Nov. 17, 1986, 100 Stat. 4200.

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