Sec. 888. PRESERVING COAST GUARD MISSION PERFORMANCE
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## SEC. 888 PRESERVING COAST GUARD MISSION PERFORMANCE **[**[6 U.S.C. 468](/us/usc/t6/s468)**]** **[**Subsection
(a)of section 888 of Public Law 107-296 was transferred to appear in section 102 of title 14, United States Code, before subsection (b). See amendment made by section 7201(j)(2) of division G of Public Law 119-60.**]** ###
(b)Transfer There are transferred to the Department the authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard, which shall be maintained as a distinct entity within the Department, including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relating thereto. ###
(c)Maintenance of Status of Functions and Assets Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the authorities, functions, and capabilities of the Coast Guard to perform its missions shall be maintained intact and without significant reduction after the transfer of the Coast Guard to the Department, except as specified in subsequent Acts. ###
(d)Certain Transfers Prohibited No mission, function, or asset (including for purposes of this subsection any ship, aircraft, or helicopter) of the Coast Guard may be diverted to the principal and continuing use of any other organization, unit, or entity of the Department, except for details or assignments that do not reduce the Coast Guard's capability to perform its missions. ###
(e)Changes to Missions ####
(1)Prohibition The Secretary may not substantially or significantly reduce the missions of the Coast Guard or the Coast Guard's capability to perform those missions, except as specified in subsequent Acts. ####
(2)Waiver The Secretary may waive the restrictions under paragraph
(1)for a period of not to exceed 90 days upon a declaration and certification by the Secretary to Congress that a clear, compelling, and immediate need exists for such a waiver. A certification under this paragraph shall include a detailed justification for the declaration and certification, including the reasons and specific information that demonstrate that the Nation and the Coast Guard cannot respond effectively if the restrictions under paragraph
(1)are not waived. ###
(f)Direct Reporting to Secretary Upon the transfer of the Coast Guard to the Department, the Commandant shall report directly to the Secretary without being required to report through any other official of the Department. ###
(g)Operation as a Service in the Navy None of the conditions and restrictions in this section shall apply when the Coast Guard operates as a service in the Navy under section 3 of title 14, United States Code.
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Sec. 888
PRESERVING COAST GUARD MISSION PERFORMANCE
Pub. L.Pub. L. 107-296
Pub. L.Pub. L. 119-60
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