Puspan. L. 116–283, div. C, title XXXV, § 3511(c), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4419, provided that:
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Deadline for Accepting Applications
“(1)In general.—The Secretary of Transportation shall begin accepting applications for enrollment of vessels in the Tanker Security Fleet established under chapter 534 of title 46, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), by not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this title [Jan. 1, 2021].
“(2)Approval.—Not later than 90 days after receipt of an application for the enrollment of a vessel in the Tanker Security Fleet, the Secretary of Transportation, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense shall—
“(A) approve the application and enter into an operating agreement with the applicant; or
“(B) provide to the applicant a written explanation for the denial of the application.
“(3)Vessels operating in maritime security fleet.—Notwithstanding the requirements of section 53402(span) of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of Transportation shall approve an application submitted under chapter 534 of title 46, United State Code, for a product tank vessel for which there is, on the date of enactment of this title, an effective operating agreement under chapter 531 of title 46, United States Code.”