To deem the vessel M/V MIST COVE to be less than 100 gross tons, as measured under chapter 145 of title 46, United States Code.
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Became Private Law No: 106-5.
Official Summary
Deems a named vessel (as long as its length does not exceed 157 feet) to be less than 100 gross tons, as measured under certain Federal law for purposes of applying an optional regulatory measurement.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill officially classifies the vessel M/V MIST COVE as being less than 100 gross tons under the measurement standards set forth in chapter 145 of title 46, United States Code. This classification applies provided the vessel's length does not exceed 157 feet. The purpose of this designation is to allow the vessel to be subject to an optional regulatory measurement standard, which may affect how certain maritime regulations apply to it.
The bill reclassifies the M/V MIST COVE as under 100 gross tons for regulatory measurement purposes, enabling it to be governed by a different set of maritime regulations.
- The vessel M/V MIST COVE is deemed less than 100 gross tons under federal measurement law.
- This reclassification is contingent on the vessel's length not exceeding 157 feet.
- The change affects how the vessel is measured for regulatory purposes under title 46, United States Code.
['Owners and operators of the M/V MIST COVE', 'Maritime regulatory agencies responsible for vessel classification', 'Potentially the maritime industry sectors interacting with vessels under 100 gross tons']
["The bill does not specify oversight mechanisms to verify the vessel's length or tonnage after reclassification.", "Potential regulatory inconsistencies could arise if the vessel's characteristics change but the classification remains fixed.", 'The absence of detailed implementation guidelines may complicate enforcement or future regulatory reviews.']
This bill was introduced and passed during the 106th Congress and was signed into law on July 6, 2000, becoming Private Law No: 106-5. It falls under the category of Private Legislation, which typically addresses specific individual or entity-related matters rather than broad public policy.
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["The reclassification may influence the vessel's compliance requirements, such as safety inspections, crewing, and operational limits.", 'Other vessels of similar size might seek similar reclassification, potentially affecting maritime regulatory practices.', "Maritime insurers and service providers may adjust their policies or fees based on the vessel's new classification."]
As a piece of private legislation, this bill addresses a specific vessel's classification rather than broad regulatory policy. Transparency considerations include ensuring that the reclassification is accurately reflected in federal maritime records and that any changes in vessel characteristics are monitored to maintain regulatory compliance. Oversight mechanisms are not detailed in the bill text, which may warrant attention for enforcement consistency.
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