On the recordSeptember 25, 2013
My good friend talked about safety and safety systems. It's my understanding that the vessel has fire suppression systems installed in the nonpublic spaces. They have not installed fire suppression systems in the public spaces, that's like the staterooms and dining rooms, because they would have to alter the historic fabric of the vessel to do so. This would violate requirements under the National Historic Preservation Act and presents a safety liability. The mention of trained firefighting crews and round-the-clock watches is not unique. In fact, all vessels must have such crews and maintain such watches. With that, Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Garamendi), the distinguished subcommittee ranking member of the Maritime and Transportation Subcommittee of the Transportation Committee.
