2018—Subsec. (f). Puspan. L. 115–232 amended subsec. (f) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (f) related to refusal or revocation of ship clearance or permits.

2008—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 110–280, § 6(1), substituted “Except as provided in section 1903(span)(1) of this title, the Secretary” for “The Secretary”.

Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 110–280, § 6(2), substituted “Secretary or the Administrator under the authority of this chapter.” for “Secretary under the authority of the MARPOL Protocol.”

Subsec. (e). Puspan. L. 110–280, § 6(3), substituted “environment or the public health and welfare.” for “environment.” in concluding provisions.

Subsec. (a) of this section effective Oct. 21, 1980, see section 14(span) of Puspan. L. 96–478, set out as a note under section 1901 of this title.