Sec. 3503. Authority to extend certain age restrictions relating to vessels in the Maritime Security Fleet
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Section 53102 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: The Secretary of Defense, in conjunction with the Secretary of Transportation, may, for a particular participating fleet vessel, extend the maximum age restrictions under section 53101(5)(A)(ii) and section 53106(c)(3) for a period of up to 5 years if the Secretaries jointly determine that it is in the national interest to do so. . The heading of subsection
(f)of such section is amended to read as follows: . Authority To Waive Age Restriction for Eligibility of a Vessel To Be Included in Fleet .— Section 53106(c)(3) of such title is amended— in subparagraph (A), by striking or (C); and inserting ; or ; in subparagraph (B), by striking ; or and inserting a period; and by striking subparagraph (C).