Sec. 605. Alcohol at sea
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The Commandant shall seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act under which the National Academy of Sciences shall prepare an assessment to determine safe levels of alcohol consumption and possession by crew members aboard vessels of the United States engaged in commercial service, except when such possession is associated with the commercial sale to individuals aboard the vessel who are not crew members.
The assessment under this section shall— take into account the safety and security of every individual on the vessel; take into account reported incidences of sexual harassment or sexual assault, as defined in section 2101 of title 46, United States Code; and provide any appropriate recommendations for any changes to laws, including regulations, or employer policies. Upon completion of the assessment under this section, the National Academy of Sciences shall submit the assessment to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Commandant, and the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating.
The Commandant— shall review the findings and recommendations of the assessment under this section by not later than 180 days after receiving the assessment under subsection (c); and taking into account the safety and security of every individual on vessels of the United States engaged in commercial service, may issue regulations relating to alcohol consumption on such vessels. If, by the date that is 2 years after the receipt of the assessment under subsection (c), the Commandant does not issue regulations under subsection (d), the Commandant shall provide a report by such date to the appropriate committees of Congress— regarding the rationale for not issuing such regulations; and providing other recommendations as necessary to ensure safety at sea.