Subsection (a) is derived from
14 U.S.C.
5, and subsection (b) from the second sentence of
14 U.S.C.
3. These provisions are duplicated in this title for the purpose of producing a statement of the general powers of the Secretary of the Navy in this important area.
2002—Subsec. (a).
Pub. L. 107–296 substituted “Secretary of Homeland Security” for “Secretary of Transportation”.
1980—Subsec. (a).
Pub. L. 96–513 substituted “Secretary of Transportation” for “Secretary of the Treasury”.
Amendment by
Pub. L. 107–296 effective on the date of transfer of the Coast Guard to the Department of Homeland Security, see section 1704(g) of
Pub. L. 107–296, set out as a note under section
101 of this title.
Amendment by
Pub. L. 96–513 effective Dec. 12, 1980, see section 701(b)(3) of
Pub. L. 96–513, set out as a note under section
101 of this title.