On the recordNovember 4, 2011
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of title VII, add the following: SEC. 707. SPECIAL CONSIDERATION FOR VESSELS OF HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title or the amendments made by this title, a qualified vessel shall operate for the life of the vessel under the terms and conditions of the Vessel General Permit, as in effect on November 1, 2011, without regard to any expiration dates in such permit. (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Qualified vessel.--A vessel is a qualified vessel for purposes of subsection (a) if the vessel is, as of November 1, 2011-- (A) on, or nominated for inclusion on, the list of National Historic Landmarks; and (B) subject to part 5.3 of the Vessel General Permit. (2) Vessel general permit.--The term ``Vessel General Permit'' has the definition given such term in section 321(a) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as added by section 702. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 455, the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Huizenga) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Michigan.
