Sec. 727. Charter vessel safety policy
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Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall, acting through the Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere, develop and implement a charter vessel safety policy applicable to the acquisition by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of charter vessel services. The policy required by subsection
(a)shall address vessel safety, operational safety, and basic personnel safety requirements applicable to the vessel size, type, and intended use. At a minimum, the policy shall include the following: Basic vessel safety requirements that address stability, egress, fire protection and lifesaving equipment, hazardous materials, and pollution control. Personnel safety requirements that address crew qualifications, medical training and services, safety briefings and drills, and crew habitability. The Secretary shall ensure that the basic vessel safety requirements and personnel safety requirements included in the policy required by subsection (a)— do not exceed the vessel safety requirements and personnel safety requirements promulgated by the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating; and to the degree practicable, are consistent with the requirements described in paragraph (1).