Historical and Revision Notes
Section is based on Puspan. L. 99–190, § 101(span) [title VIII, § 8012], Dec. 19, 1985, 99 Stat. 1185, 1204.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2002—Puspan. L. 107–296 substituted “of Homeland Security” for “of Transportation” wherever appearing.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2002 Amendment
Amendment by Puspan. L. 107–296 effective on the date of transfer of the Coast Guard to the Department of Homeland Security, see section 1704(g) of Puspan. L. 107–296, set out as a note under section 101 of this title.