Summary: Fisheries Capital Construction Fund Enhancement Act of 2008 - Adds withdrawals for the acquisition of gear or equipment required for safety of life at sea or to comply with conservation measures within a fishery to the list of qualified withdrawals from a vessel capital construction fund. Declares that specified capital acquisition, construction, or reconstruction minimum cost requirements do not apply to withdrawals for such purposes.

enhancement act adds withdrawals acquisition gear equipment required safety life sea comply conservation measures fishery list qualified withdrawals vessel capital construction fund declares specified capital acquisition construction reconstruction minimum cost requirements apply withdrawals purposes


Summary: Maritime Administration Act for Fiscal Year 2009 - (Sec. 2) Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation, subject to limitation and sunset, to execute personal service contracts with adjunct professors to meet a United States Merchant Marine Academy temporary need. Requires the Secretary, if the Secretary executes one or more such contracts, to report to specified congressional committees, explaining the need for each contract and the duties to be performed. (Sec. 3) Requires the Academy's superintendent to prescribe a sexual harassment and sexual violence policy applicable to Academy cadets and other personnel. (Sec. 4) Amends the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 to revise provisions concerning riding gang member requirements on vessels under Department of Defense (DOD) contracts. (Sec. 5) Requires, subject to appropriations, grants, loans, and loan guarantees to small shipyards for capital improvements and assistance for training programs to foster technical skills and operational productivity in communities with economies related to or dependent on the maritime industry. (Sec. 6) Allows state maritime academy student incentive payments to be made to the academy or the student. Doubles the level of payments, removes a requirement that the student be attending the academy when payments are made, allows the payments to be used for tuition, and requires recipients to accept midshipman and enlisted reserve (currently, enlisted reserve) status in the U.S. Navy Reserve (including the Merchant Marine Reserve). (Sec. 7) Extends to December 31, 2015, the expiration of the authority of the Secretary to provide war risk insurance and reinsurance. (Sec. 8) Conditions the waiver of navigation and inspection laws in the interest of national defense on a determination by the Maritime Administrator that qualified U.S. flag capacity is unavailable to meet national defense requirements. (Sec. 9) Requires the Coast Guard commandant, acting through the appropriate Area Committee established under certain provisions of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, to submit to specified congressional committees a vessel traffic risk assessment and related recommendations for Cook Inlet, Alaska, and for the Aleutian Islands, Alaska. Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 10) Amends provisions relating to vessels and seamen to exclude from the definition of "fish processing vessel" a fishing vessel operating in Alaskan waters under an Alaskan permit or license that fillets: (1) only salmon taken by that vessel; and (2) less than 5 metric tons of such salmon during any 7-day period. (Sec. 11) Modifies the circumstances in which at least 50% of the gross tonnage of cargoes transported on ocean vessels and procured, furnished, or financed by the U.S. government must be transported on privately-owned commercial vessels of the United States. (Sec. 12) Amends the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act to modify the definition of "employee" to make it applicable to individuals who are employed to manufacture any recreational vessel under 165 feet in length or are employed to repair any recreational vessel, or to dismantle any part of any recreational vessel in connection with repair of the vessel. (Sec. 13) Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation, for the Maritime Administration, for: (1) operations and training; (2) expenses to maintain and preserve a U.S. flag merchant fleet to serve national security needs; (3) paying reimbursement under specified provisions of the Maritime Security Act of 2003 relating to a maintenance and repair reimbursement pilot program; (4) disposal of obsolete vessels in the National Defense Reserve Fleet; (5) the cost of loan guarantees under provisions relating to direct loans for fisheries; and (6) administrative expenses related to specified programs.

maritime administration act fiscal year sec authorizes secretary transportation subject limitation sunset execute personal service contracts adjunct professors meet united_states merchant marine_academy temporary need requires secretary secretary contracts report specified congressional committees explaining need contract duties performed sec requires academy superintendent prescribe sexual harassment sexual violence policy applicable academy cadets personnel sec amends john_warner_national_defense_authorization_act fiscal year revise provisions concerning riding gang member requirements vessels department_of_defense dod contracts sec requires subject appropriations grants loans loan guarantees small shipyards capital improvements assistance training programs foster technical skills operational productivity communities economies related dependent maritime industry sec allows state maritime academy student incentive payments academy student doubles level payments removes requirement student attending academy payments allows payments tuition requires recipients accept enlisted reserve currently enlisted reserve status including sec extends december expiration authority secretary provide war risk insurance reinsurance sec conditions waiver navigation inspection laws interest national defense determination maritime administrator qualified flag capacity unavailable meet national defense requirements sec requires coast_guard commandant acting appropriate established certain provisions federal_water_pollution_control_act submit specified congressional committees vessel traffic risk assessment related recommendations cook inlet alaska alaska authorizes appropriations sec amends provisions relating vessels seamen exclude definition fish processing vessel fishing vessel operating alaskan waters alaskan permit license salmon taken vessel metric tons salmon day period sec modifies circumstances gross tonnage cargoes transported ocean vessels procured furnished financed government transported privately owned commercial vessels united_states sec amends modify definition employee applicable individuals employed manufacture recreational vessel feet length employed repair recreational vessel dismantle recreational vessel connection repair vessel sec authorizes appropriations secretary transportation maritime_administration operations training expenses maintain preserve flag merchant fleet serve national security needs paying reimbursement specified provisions maritime security act relating maintenance repair reimbursement pilot program disposal obsolete vessels national_defense_reserve_fleet cost loan guarantees provisions relating direct loans fisheries administrative expenses related specified programs


Summary: Vessel Hull Design Protection Amendments of 2008 - Amends federal copyright law to specify that the design of a vessel's hull, deck, or combination of a hull and deck, including a plug or mold are protected (currently, only the design of the vessel hull is protected, including a plug or mold and the definition of hull includes the deck). Requires that Department of Defense rights in a registered design, including the right to build to such a design, be determined solely by provisions of federal Armed Forces law relating to rights in technical data or by the instrument under which the design was developed for the U.S. government. Redefines "useful article" and "hull." Defines "deck" as the horizontal surface of the vessel that covers the hull, including exterior cabin and cockpit surfaces, and exclusive of masts, sails, yards, rigging, hardware, fixtures, and other attachments.

federal copyright law specify design vessel hull deck combination hull deck including plug mold protected currently design vessel hull protected including plug mold definition hull includes deck requires department_of_defense rights registered design including right build design determined solely provisions federal armed_forces law relating rights technical data instrument design developed government redefines useful article hull defines deck horizontal surface vessel covers hull including exterior cabin cockpit surfaces exclusive yards rigging hardware fixtures attachments


Summary: Amends federal law relating to maritime drug law enforcement to prohibit knowingly or intentionally operating by any means, or embarking in, any semi-submersible vessel or any manned or unmanned submersible vessel that is without nationality and that is navigating or has navigated into, through, or from waters beyond the outer limit of the territorial sea of a single country or a lateral limit of that country's territorial sea with an adjacent country.

amends federal law relating maritime drug law enforcement prohibit knowingly intentionally operating means embarking semi submersible vessel manned unmanned submersible vessel nationality navigating waters outer limit territorial sea single country lateral limit country territorial sea adjacent country


Summary: Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2008 - Sets forth cruise vessel security and safety requirements concerning: (1) vessel design and construction; (2) crew access to passenger staterooms; (3) log book entry and reporting of deaths, missing individuals, and alleged crimes; (4) database of crewmembers terminated due to commission of a crime; (5) maintenance of rape kits on board; (6) crime scene investigation training and certification for vessel crewmembers; (7) video surveillance to monitor crime; and (8) posting of certain safety information. Sets forth penalties for violations of this Act. Amends the Ports and Waterways Safety Act to revise the authority of the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating (Secretary) to dispatch Coast Guard personnel on vessels to deter or respond to terrorism or transportation security incidents. Authorizes use of such personnel to act as: (1) environmental observers to monitor compliance with federal laws regarding the discharge of waste into U.S. waters; and (2) public safety officers to assist vessel passengers and crew with reporting and investigation of crimes, securing of suspects, and collection of crime evidence. Directs the Secretary to study and report to Congress on the security needs of a passenger vessel depending on the number of passengers on the vessel, with recommendations for security improvements. Amends the Death on the High Seas Act to extend from three to 12 miles from the U.S. shore the high seas jurisdiction wherein a death by a wrongful act, neglect, or default of a person or vessel will allow the personal representative of the decedent to bring a civil action in admiralty.

cruise vessel security safety act sets forth cruise vessel security safety requirements concerning vessel design construction crew access passenger log book entry reporting deaths missing individuals alleged crimes database crewmembers terminated commission crime maintenance rape kits board crime scene investigation training certification vessel crewmembers video surveillance monitor crime posting certain safety information sets forth penalties violations act amends ports waterways safety act revise authority secretary department coast_guard operating secretary dispatch coast_guard personnel vessels deter respond terrorism transportation security incidents authorizes use personnel act environmental observers monitor compliance federal laws discharge waste waters public safety officers assist vessel passengers crew reporting investigation crimes securing suspects collection crime evidence directs secretary study report congress security needs passenger vessel depending number passengers vessel recommendations security improvements amends death high seas act extend miles shore high seas jurisdiction death wrongful act neglect default person vessel allow personal representative decedent bring civil action admiralty


Summary: Prohibits the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), or a state with an approved National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, from requiring an NPDES permit for a covered vessel for the next two years for any discharge: (1) of effluent from properly functioning marine engines; (2) of laundry, shower, and galley sink wastes; or (3) that is incidental to the normal operation of a covered vessel. Defines "covered vessel" to mean a vessel that is less than 79 feet in length or a fishing vessel. Requires the Administrator to evaluate the impacts of such discharges, excluding discharges: (1) from a vessel of the Armed Forces; (2) of sewage from a vessel, other than the discharge of graywater from a vessel operating on the Great Lakes; and (3) of ballast water. Requires the Administrator to: (1) provide for public comment on a draft of such evaluation; and (2) submit a final report to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, the Senate Environmental and Public Works Committee, and the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. Provides that such prohibition does not apply with respect to: (1) rubbish, trash, garbage, or other such materials discharged overboard; (2) other discharges when the vessel is operating in a capacity other than as a means of transportation; (3) ballast water discharges; or (4) any discharge that contributes to a violation of a water quality standard or poses an unacceptable risk to human health or the environment.

prohibits administrator environmental_protection_agency epa state approved national_pollutant_discharge_elimination_system npdes permit program federal_water_pollution_control_act requiring npdes permit covered vessel years discharge effluent properly functioning marine engines laundry shower galley sink wastes incidental normal operation covered vessel defines covered vessel mean vessel feet length fishing vessel requires administrator evaluate impacts discharges excluding discharges vessel armed_forces sewage vessel discharge graywater vessel operating great lakes ballast water requires administrator provide public comment draft evaluation submit final report science provides prohibition apply respect trash garbage materials discharged overboard discharges vessel operating capacity means transportation ballast water discharges discharge contributes violation water quality standard poses unacceptable risk human health environment


Summary: Extends, through November 1, 2018, the exemption from the requirement that certain vessels operating within the Boundary Line be constructed of fire-retardant materials.

extends november exemption requirement certain vessels operating boundary_line constructed fire retardant materials


Summary: Requires the Secretary of Transportation to withhold specified graduated percentages of a state's apportionment of certain federal-aid highways funds for FY2010 and thereafter if driver licenses or personal identification cards issued by the state do not meet with certain minimum federal standards to be accepted by a federal agency.

requires secretary transportation withhold specified graduated percentages state apportionment certain federal aid highways funds fy2010 driver licenses personal identification cards issued state meet certain minimum federal standards accepted federal agency


Summary: Authorizes the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, notwithstanding specified provisions of federal shipping law, to issue a certificate of documentation with a coastwise endorsement for the vessel ZIPPER.

authorizes secretary department coast_guard operating notwithstanding specified provisions federal shipping law issue certificate documentation coastwise endorsement vessel


Summary: Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt from the harbor maintenance tax cargo contained in intermodal cargo containers and loaded by crane on a vessel, or cargo loaded on a vessel by means of wheeled technology, that is: (1) loaded at a U.S. port and unloaded at another U.S. port or a port in Canada located in the Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway System; or (2) loaded at a port in Canada located in the Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway System and unloaded at a U.S. port. Defines the "Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway System" as the waterway between Duluth, Minnesota, and Sept Iles, Quebec, Canada, encompassing the five Great Lakes, their connecting channels, and the Saint Lawrence River.

amends internal revenue code exempt harbor maintenance tax cargo contained intermodal cargo containers loaded crane vessel cargo loaded vessel means wheeled technology loaded port unloaded port port canada located great lakes saint lawrence seaway system loaded port canada located great lakes saint lawrence seaway system unloaded port defines great lakes saint lawrence seaway system waterway duluth minnesota quebec canada encompassing great lakes connecting channels saint lawrence river


Summary: Our Nation's Trade, Infrastructure, Mobility, and Efficiency Act of 2009 or the ON TIME Act of 2009 - Declares that it is the purpose of this Act to: (1) address major transportation investment needs in national trade gateway corridors; (2) reduce freight congestion along current and future trade corridors along surface transportation routes that are or will be congested as a result of current or future growth in international trade; and (3) develop corridors that will increase freight transportation system reliability. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to assess and collect a national trade gateway corridor fee on each article imported into, and exported from, the United States. Requires collected fees to be deposited in the National Trade Gateway Corridor Fund for projects in the transportation trade corridors for the Customs port of unloading of imported, or loading of exported, articles. Sets forth requirements with respect to: (1) the allocation of Fund amounts in the form of grants to state departments of transportation to carry out eligible projects in the corridors for the Customs ports of entry; and (2) project selection and eligibility. Requires the Secretary to establish a transportation trade corridor for each Customs port of entry where fees are collected.

mobility efficiency act time act declares purpose act address major transportation investment needs national trade gateway corridors reduce freight congestion current future trade corridors surface transportation routes result current future growth international trade develop corridors increase freight transportation system reliability directs secretary transportation assess collect national trade gateway corridor fee article imported exported united_states requires collected fees deposited projects transportation trade corridors customs port imported loading exported articles sets forth requirements respect allocation fund amounts form grants state departments transportation carry eligible projects corridors customs ports entry project selection eligibility requires secretary establish transportation trade corridor customs port entry fees collected


Summary: Authorizes the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, notwithstanding specified provisions, to issue a certificate of documentation with a coastwise endorsement for the vessel MAYA (United States official number 1107319).

authorizes secretary department coast_guard operating notwithstanding specified provisions issue certificate documentation coastwise endorsement vessel united_states official number


Summary: Vessel Navigation and Safety Improvement Act - Amends the Ports and Waterways Safety Act to authorize the Coast Guard's Commandant to issue regulations requiring: (1) any pilot serving on a covered vessel operating in regulated waters to carry and use a portable electronic navigation device capable of being connected to an Automatic Identification System; and (2) related pilot training. Defines "covered vessel" as a self-propelled, commercial vessel of at least 300 gross tons without a prescribed electronic chart.

safety improvement act amends ports waterways safety act authorize issue regulations requiring pilot serving covered vessel operating regulated waters carry use portable electronic navigation device capable connected automatic identification system related pilot training defines covered vessel self propelled commercial vessel gross tons prescribed electronic


Summary: Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2009 - Sets forth cruise vessel security and safety requirements concerning: (1) vessel design and construction; (2) crew access to passenger staterooms; (3) log book entry and reporting of deaths, missing individuals, and alleged crimes; (4) a database of crewmembers terminated due to commission of a crime; (5) maintenance of rape kits on board; (6) crime scene investigation training and certification for vessel crewmembers; (7) video surveillance to monitor crime; and (8) posting of certain safety information. Sets forth penalties for violations of this Act. Amends the Ports and Waterways Safety Act to revise the authority of the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating (Secretary) to dispatch Coast Guard personnel on vessels to deter or respond to terrorism or transportation security incidents. Authorizes use of such personnel to act as: (1) environmental observers to monitor compliance with federal laws regarding the discharge of waste into U.S. waters; and (2) public safety officers to assist vessel passengers and crew with reporting and investigation of crimes, securing of suspects, and collection of crime evidence. Directs the Secretary to study and report to Congress on the security needs of a passenger vessel depending on the number of passengers on the vessel, with recommendations for security improvements. Amends the Death on the High Seas Act to extend from 3 to 12 miles from the U.S. shore the high seas jurisdiction wherein a death by a wrongful act, neglect, or default of a person or vessel will allow the personal representative of the decedent to bring a civil action in admiralty.


Summary: Putting Our Resources Towards Security (PORTS) Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, between FY2010-FY2014, to increase the number of full-time Customs and Border Protection officers, agriculture specialists, and border security support personnel for U.S. ports of entry by not fewer than 5,000, 1,200, and 350, respectively, above the number of such personnel for which funds were made available during FY2009. Authorizes appropriations to the Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA) for each of FY2010-FY2014 to make improvements to existing U.S. ports of entry to improve border security. Directs the Administrator to give priority to ports determined to be in most need of repair in accordance with required infrastructure assessment studies.

putting resources security ports act_-_directs secretary homeland_security fy2010 fy2014 increase number time customs border protection officers agriculture specialists border security support personnel ports entry fewer respectively number personnel funds available fy2009 authorizes appropriations administrator general_services_administration gsa fy2010 fy2014 improvements existing ports entry improve border security directs administrator priority ports determined need repair accordance required infrastructure assessment studies


Summary: Coast Guard Acquisition Reform Act of 2009 - Title I: Restrictions on the Use of Lead Systems Integrators - (Sec. 101) Prohibits the Coast Guard's Commandant from using a private sector entity as a lead systems integrator for acquisition contracts, delivery orders, or task orders issued after the end of the 180 day period beginning on the date of enactment, except for: (1) the National Distress and Response System Modernization Program (also known as the "Rescue 21" program) and National Security Cutters 2 and 3; (2) completing a delivery order or task order, including the exercise of previously established options on a delivery order or task order that was issued to a lead systems integrator on or before the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment without any change in the quantity of capabilities or assets or the specific type of capabilities or assets covered by the order; and (3) subject to requirements, orders for certain aircraft. Requires the Commandant to notify the appropriate congressional committees (the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate) and provide a written, detailed rationale, if the Commandant determines that the Coast Guard will use a private sector lead systems integrator for an acquisition. Prohibits financial interests between certain lead systems integrators and subcontractors. Requires full and open competition for any acquisition contract unless otherwise excepted under federal acquisition laws and regulations. Terminates, except as provided above, the authority to use a private entity as a lead systems integrator after the earlier of: (1) September 30, 2011; or (2) the date on which the Commandant certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that the Coast Guard has sufficient acquisition workforce personnel and expertise to perform the functions and responsibilities of the lead systems integrator in an efficient and cost-effective way. Title II: Coast Guard Acquisition Policy - (Sec. 201) Prohibits the Coast Guard from initiating an acquisition program at Level 1 (life cycle costs over $1 billion, acquisition costs over $300 million, or having special interest as determined by the Coast Guard's Chief Acquisition Officer) or Level 2 (life cycle costs between $300 million and $1 billion or acquisition costs between $100 million and $300 million) unless the Commandant has approved an operational requirement for such acquisition. (Sec. 202) Requires certain contract terms for an acquisition of a capability or an asset with an expected service life of 10 years and with a total acquisition cost that is equal to or exceeds $10 million, including regarding: (1) the conducting by the Commandant or an independent third party of all certifications for an end-state capability or asset; (2) measurements of contractor and subcontractor performance; (3) TEMPEST certification; and (4) Offshore Patrol Cutters. Prohibits any provision for equitable adjustment that differs from the Federal Acquisition Regulations. Regulates program extensions. (Sec. 203) Requires the Commandant to ensure the development and regular updating of life-cycle cost estimates for each acquisition with a total acquisition cost that equals or exceeds $10 million and with an expected service life of 10 years and, for each Level 1 or Level 2 acquisition program or project, development of an independent life cycle estimate. (Sec. 204) Requires, for any Level 1 or Level 2 program or project, the Chief Acquisition Officer to approve a Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP). Regulates testing and evaluation. (Sec. 205) Requires each cutter, other than a National Security Cutter, acquired by the Coast Guard and delivered after the date of enactment of this Act to be classed by the American Bureau of Shipping before final acceptance. Requires testing in accordance with TEMPEST and communication security (COMSEC) standards by an independent third party of all electronics on all aircraft, surface, and shore capabilities and assets that require TEMPEST certification. Requires a report to the appropriate congressional committees and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives before the Coast Guard awards any contract or issues any delivery order or task order to strengthen the hull of either of National Security Cutter 1 or 2 to resolve certain structural design and performance issues. Requires that an independent third party assess: (1) the design and construction of each National Security Cutter, other than National Security Cutters 1, 2, and 3; and (2) before final acceptance, the airworthiness of all Coast Guard aircraft and aircraft engines. (Sec. 206) Requires a report to the appropriate congressional committees before any Level 1 or Level 2 program or project may begin to obtain any capability or asset or proceed beyond the phase of its development that entails approving the supporting acquisition. (Sec. 207) Prohibits entering into an undefinitized contractual action unless such action is directly approved by the Coast Guard's Head of Contracting Activity. Defines "undefinitized contractual action," subject to exception, as a new procurement action for which the contractual terms, specifications, or price are not agreed upon before performance is begun under the action. Regulates such actions. (Sec. 208) Requires the Commandant to issue guidance to ensure that pass-through charges on contracts, subcontracts, delivery orders, and task orders entered into with a private entity acting as a lead systems integrator are not excessive in relation to the cost of the work performed. (Sec. 209) Prohibits the Coast Guard from acquiring an experimental or technically immature capability or asset or implementing a Level 1 or Level 2 acquisition unless it has conducted an alternatives analysis in the concept and technology development phase. (Sec. 210) Requires the Commandant to report to the appropriate congressional committees in the event of the breach of an acquisition program baseline for any Level 1 or Level 2 acquisition program by: (1) a likely cost overrun greater than a specified percentage; (2) a likely delay more than a specified period; or (3) an anticipated failure for any individual or class of capabilities or assets to satisfy any key performance threshold or parameter. (Sec. 211) Requires the Comptroller General of the United States to report to the appropriate congressional committees on the employment during the preceding year by Coast Guard contractors of individuals who were Coast Guard officials in the previous five year period. (Sec. 212) Requires the Commandant to: (1) make arrangements with the Secretary of Defense for support in the contracting and management of Coast Guard acquisition programs; and (2) seek to make use of contracts of the Department of Defense (DOD) and other appropriate agencies to obtain the best possible price. Requires a related report by the Comptroller General to the appropriate congressional committees. Title III: Coast Guard Personnel - (Sec. 301) Establishes in the Coast Guard a Chief Acquisition Officer. (Sec. 302) Prohibits assigning an individual as the program manager for a Level 1 or Level 2 acquisition unless the individual holds a Level III acquisition certification as a program manager. Requires that integrated product teams, and all teams that oversee integrated product teams, be chaired by officers, members, or employees of the Coast Guard. Requires the Commandant to: (1) establish a management information system capability to improve acquisition workforce management and reporting; and (2) report annually to Congress on the adequacy of the current acquisition workforce to meet the next year's anticipated workload. Regulates a variety of personnel matters, including regarding: (1) preference for officers or members for acquisition positions; (2) establishment of acquisition management as a core competency; (3) promotion parity; and (4) a balanced workforce with regard to women and members of racial and ethnic minority groups. Requires the Commandant to: (1) issue guidance on the qualifications, resources, responsibilities, tenure, and accountability of acquisition program managers; and (2) develop a comprehensive strategy for enhancing the role of Coast Guard program managers in developing and carrying out acquisition programs. (Sec. 303) Requires implementation of a program to recognize excellent performance by individuals and teams comprised of officers, members, and employees of the Coast Guard that contributed to the long-term success of a Coast Guard acquisition program or project. Allows, subject to appropriations, a related cash bonus. (Sec. 304) Revises requirements regarding the convening of selection boards, including authorizing the Commandant to furnish a board with specific direction relating to the Coast Guard's needs for officers having particular skills. (Sec. 305) Authorizes the Commandant to designate any category of acquisition positions as shortage category positions and to use the authorities in specified existing provisions to recruit and appoint highly qualified persons directly to such positions.

reform act title restrictions use lead systems sec prohibits private sector entity lead systems integrator acquisition contracts delivery orders task orders issued end day period beginning date enactment response system modernization program known rescue program completing delivery order task order including exercise previously established options delivery order task order issued lead systems integrator date days date enactment change quantity capabilities assets specific type capabilities assets covered order subject requirements orders certain aircraft requires commandant notify appropriate congressional committees committee_on_commerce science transportation_of_the_senate provide written detailed rationale commandant determines coast_guard use private sector lead systems integrator acquisition prohibits financial interests certain lead systems subcontractors requires open competition acquisition contract excepted federal acquisition laws regulations terminates provided authority use private entity lead systems integrator earlier september date commandant certifies appropriate congressional committees coast_guard sufficient acquisition workforce personnel expertise perform functions responsibilities lead systems integrator efficient cost effective way title coast guard acquisition policy sec prohibits coast_guard initiating acquisition program level life cycle costs billion acquisition costs million having special interest determined coast_guard chief acquisition officer level life cycle costs million billion acquisition costs million million commandant approved operational requirement acquisition sec requires certain contract terms acquisition capability asset expected service life years total acquisition cost equal exceeds million including conducting commandant independent party certifications end state capability asset measurements contractor subcontractor performance certification offshore patrol cutters prohibits provision equitable adjustment differs regulates program extensions sec requires commandant ensure development regular updating life cycle cost estimates acquisition total acquisition cost equals exceeds million expected service life years level level acquisition program project development independent life cycle estimate sec requires level level program project chief acquisition officer approve test evaluation master plan regulates testing evaluation sec requires cutter national_security_cutter acquired coast_guard delivered date enactment act classed american_bureau_of_shipping final acceptance requires testing accordance communication security standards independent party electronics aircraft surface shore capabilities assets require certification requires report appropriate congressional committees house_of_representatives coast_guard awards contract issues delivery order task order strengthen hull national_security_cutter resolve certain structural design performance issues requires independent party assess design construction national_security_cutter final acceptance airworthiness coast_guard aircraft aircraft engines sec requires report appropriate congressional committees level level program project begin obtain capability asset proceed phase development approving supporting acquisition sec prohibits entering undefinitized contractual action action directly approved coast_guard head contracting activity defines undefinitized contractual action subject exception new procurement action contractual terms specifications price agreed performance begun action regulates actions sec requires commandant issue guidance ensure pass charges contracts subcontracts delivery orders task orders entered private entity acting lead systems integrator excessive relation cost work performed sec prohibits coast_guard acquiring experimental technically capability asset implementing level level acquisition conducted alternatives analysis concept technology development phase sec requires commandant report appropriate congressional committees event breach acquisition program baseline level level acquisition program likely cost greater specified percentage likely delay specified period anticipated failure individual class capabilities assets satisfy key performance threshold sec requires comptroller general united_states report appropriate congressional committees employment preceding year coast_guard contractors individuals coast_guard officials previous year period sec requires commandant arrangements secretary defense support contracting management coast_guard acquisition programs seek use contracts department_of_defense dod appropriate agencies obtain best possible price requires related report comptroller_general appropriate congressional committees title iii coast guard personnel sec establishes coast_guard chief acquisition officer sec prohibits assigning individual program manager level level acquisition individual holds level iii acquisition certification program manager requires integrated product teams teams oversee integrated product teams chaired officers members employees coast_guard requires commandant establish management information system capability improve acquisition workforce management reporting report annually congress adequacy current acquisition workforce meet year anticipated workload regulates variety personnel matters including preference officers members acquisition positions establishment acquisition management core competency promotion parity balanced workforce regard women members racial ethnic minority groups requires commandant issue guidance qualifications resources responsibilities tenure accountability acquisition program managers develop comprehensive strategy enhancing role coast_guard program managers developing carrying acquisition programs sec requires implementation program recognize excellent performance individuals teams comprised officers members employees coast_guard contributed long term success coast_guard acquisition program project allows subject appropriations related cash bonus sec revises requirements convening selection boards including authorizing commandant furnish board specific direction relating coast_guard needs officers having particular skills sec authorizes commandant designate category acquisition positions shortage category positions use authorities specified existing provisions recruit appoint highly qualified persons directly positions


Summary: Great Lakes Icebreaker Replacement Act - Authorizes appropriations for the design, acquisition, and construction of a combined buoy tender-icebreaker to replace icebreaking capacity on the Great Lakes.

replacement act_-_authorizes appropriations design acquisition construction combined buoy tender icebreaker replace icebreaking capacity great lakes


Summary: Transportation Security Workforce Enhancement Act of 2009 - Terminates certain authorities under the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel management system with respect to TSA employees under the Aviation and Transportation Security Act and related law, including all authority to establish or adjust a human resources management system. Subjects TSA employees (including screeners) to the protections of the federal civil service system, including the right to collective bargaining, compensation, leave, health, and other employee rights. Prohibits any reduction in rate of pay or certain other rights of TSA employees upon conversion from the TSA personnel system to the federal civil service system. Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security, within 14 days after enactment of this Act, to: (1) inform the TSA employees' qualified labor organization in writing of the conversion plans; and (2) afford the organization a reasonable opportunity to present its views and recommendations. Requires the Secretary to consider such views or recommendations before taking final action and give the organization a written statement of the reasons for such final actions. Declares that nothing in this Act shall be considered to repeal or otherwise affect specified federal laws prohibiting strikes against the U.S. Government. Authorizes appropriations.

transportation security workforce enhancement act terminates certain authorities transportation_security_administration tsa personnel management system respect tsa employees related law including authority establish adjust human resources management system subjects tsa employees including screeners protections federal civil service system including right collective bargaining compensation leave health employee rights prohibits reduction rate pay certain rights tsa employees conversion tsa personnel system federal civil service system requires secretary homeland_security days enactment act inform tsa employees qualified labor organization writing conversion plans afford organization reasonable opportunity present views recommendations requires secretary consider views recommendations taking final action organization written statement reasons final actions declares act shall considered repeal affect specified federal laws prohibiting strikes authorizes appropriations


Summary: Border Wait Times Study Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to study and report to Congress on the traffic patterns of commercial and passenger vehicles that enter and exit U.S. international land ports of entry along the northern and southern borders. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to study and report to Congress on the negative economic impact, if any, on the United States of wait times at such ports of entry.

secretary transportation study report congress traffic patterns commercial passenger vehicles enter exit international land ports entry northern southern borders directs secretary commerce study report congress negative economic impact united_states wait times ports entry


Summary: Directs the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and in cooperation with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, to update the FHWA's research report entitled "Reduced Lighting On Freeways During Periods Of Low Traffic Density," FHWA/RD-86/018, dated August, 1985. Requires the Secretary, based on the updated report, to issue guidance to states on reducing lighting on the federal-aid system during low traffic density periods.

directs secretary transportation acting administrator federal_highway_administration fhwa cooperation transportation officials update fhwa research report entitled reduced lighting periods low traffic density fhwa dated august requires secretary based updated report issue guidance states reducing lighting federal aid system low traffic density periods


Summary: Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to modify certain federal regulations to: (1) allow fire services personnel to wear high visibility apparel meeting certain requirements; and (2) ensure that positive protective measures (including temporary longitudinal traffic barriers) are used to separate workers on highway construction projects from motorized traffic. Directs the Secretary to approve the use of federal-aid highway funds by a state for patented or proprietary items that further the goals of state strategic highway safety plans. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to revise the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices to include a standard for a minimum level of retroreflectivity that must be maintained for pavement markings, which shall apply to all roads open to public travel. Revises requirements for the highway safety improvement program to count installation, replacement, and upgrade of highway signs and pavement markings as a highway safety improvement project. Authorizes: (1) states to obligate highway safety improvement program funds apportioned to them for projects to maintain minimum levels of retroreflectivity in highway signs or pavement markings on public roads, whether or not such projects are included in state plans; and (2) a federal share of costs of 100% for such projects. Directs the Secretary to: (1) carry out a program to improve traffic signs and pavement markings for older drivers and pedestrians in all states; (2) review the safety of all highway-rail grade crossings in the United States and, based on such review, compile a list of the ten highway-rail grade crossings having the greatest need for safety improvements; (3) establish a national database of information on the safety of highway-rail grade crossings in the United States; and (4) allocate $20 million to each state with a population density of less than 20 persons per square mile for each fiscal year beginning with FY2010 for rural highway safety improvement projects.

directs secretary transportation modify certain federal regulations allow fire services personnel wear high visibility apparel meeting certain requirements ensure positive protective measures including temporary longitudinal traffic barriers separate workers highway construction projects motorized traffic directs secretary approve use federal aid highway funds state patented proprietary items goals state strategic highway safety plans directs secretary transportation revise manual include standard minimum level retroreflectivity maintained pavement markings shall apply roads open public travel revises requirements highway safety improvement program count installation replacement upgrade highway signs pavement markings highway safety improvement project authorizes states obligate highway safety improvement program funds apportioned projects maintain minimum levels retroreflectivity highway signs pavement markings public roads projects included state plans federal share costs projects directs secretary carry program improve traffic signs pavement markings older drivers pedestrians states review safety highway rail grade crossings united_states based review compile list highway rail grade crossings having greatest need safety improvements establish national database information safety highway rail grade crossings united_states allocate million state population density persons square mile fiscal year beginning fy2010 rural highway safety improvement projects


Summary: Fast Starts Act of 2009 - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to state and local government authorities for eligible new fixed guideway streetcar capital projects that are electricity- and rail-based. Requires such an authority to submit by March 1, 2010, a grant application that certifies that a project has a sufficient degree of local financial commitment, meets certain environmental requirements, and can begin construction by March 1, 2012.

fast starts act authorizes secretary transportation grants state local government authorities eligible new fixed guideway capital projects rail based requires authority submit march grant application certifies project sufficient degree local financial commitment meets certain environmental requirements begin construction march


Summary: Federal Streetcar Revitalization Act of 2009 - Revises small starts program requirements to increase the ceiling amounts of federal funding under a grant to state and local governments which will subject a new fixed guideway streetcar capital project to such requirements. Increases the maximum total federal funding for such a project from $75 million to $100 million, and the maximum total estimated net capital cost from $250 million to $300 million. Revises selection criteria for such projects to require that a project be justified based on a review of its effect on local economic development and land use (as under current law), as well as travel patterns and greenhouse gas reduction potential. Repeals the requirement for review also of a project's cost effectiveness. Requires the Secretary, in making a project justification, to determine the reduction in per capita auto travel demand and in greenhouse gas emissions that will result from the completed project. Repeals certain other requirements.

federal revitalization act revises small starts program requirements increase ceiling amounts federal funding grant state local governments subject new fixed guideway capital project requirements increases maximum total federal funding project million million maximum total estimated net capital cost million million revises selection criteria projects require project justified based review effect local economic development land use current law travel patterns greenhouse gas reduction potential repeals requirement review project cost effectiveness requires secretary making project justification determine reduction capita auto travel demand greenhouse gas emissions result completed project repeals certain requirements


Summary: United States Ferry Systems Investment Act of 2009 - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation for FY2010-FY2015 for construction of ferry vessels and ferry terminal facilities. Revises general requirements and the formula for the allocation of such funds to ferry systems and public entities responsible for developing ferries. Includes ferries within the federal clean fuels program. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish within the Department of Transportation a Ferry Joint Program Office to: (1) coordinate federal programs affecting ferry vessel and ferry facility construction, maintenance, operations, and security; and (2) promote ferry service as a component of the U.S. transportation system. Requires the Secretary to: (1) ensure that the national ferry database is consistent with the national transit database maintained by the Federal Transit Administration; and (2) award a grant to a college to establish a National Ferry Transportation Institute for research, development, and training programs relating to U.S. ferry transportation systems.

investment act authorizes appropriations secretary transportation fy2010 fy2015 construction ferry vessels ferry terminal facilities revises general requirements formula allocation funds ferry systems public entities responsible developing ferries includes ferries federal clean fuels program directs secretary transportation establish department_of_transportation ferry joint program office coordinate federal programs affecting ferry vessel ferry facility construction maintenance operations security promote ferry service component transportation system requires secretary ensure national ferry database consistent national transit database maintained federal_transit_administration award grant college establish research development training programs relating ferry transportation systems


Summary: Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act - Title I: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for FY2010- FY2011. (Sec. 102) Directs the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (TSA) (Assistant Secretary) to: (1) report to the appropriate congressional committees on TSA use of a risk-based system for allocating security resources effectively; and (2) include in such report an assessment and prioritization of risks within and across transportation modes, including vulnerability to a cyber attack. Title II: Aviation Security - Subtitle A: Amendments to Chapter 449 - (Sec. 201) Directs the Assistant Secretary to establish a risk-based system to verify that all cargo transported on inbound domestic and foreign passenger aircraft to the United States is screened for explosives. Eliminates the bag match program (under which no checked baggage is placed aboard an aircraft unless the passenger who checked the baggage is aboard the aircraft) as an alternate method of baggage screening where explosive detection equipment is available, unless there are exigent circumstances. (Sec. 202) Requires the Assistant Secretary to make sure that advance notice of a covert test of a transportation security system is not provided to any individual (including any security screener) before completion of the test, except for certain federal, state, or local employees and officers and law enforcement officials. Sets forth requirements for the conduct of covert testing. Authorizes the Assistant Secretary to grant a uniform allowance of not less than $300 to a security screener. (Sec. 203) Requires the Assistant Secretary to: (1) develop a plan for a system to verify the identity and status of law enforcement officers flying armed; and (2) conduct a demonstration program to test the system. Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 204) Requires the Assistant Secretary to establish in the Federal Air Marshal Service an Office of the Ombudsman to carry out programs to improve morale, training, and quality of life issues in the Service. (Sec. 205) Specifies that the Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, shall establish and oversee the federal flight deck officer program under which volunteer pilots of air carriers are deputized as federal law enforcement officers to defend their flight decks against acts of criminal violence or air piracy. Sets forth certain program administration and training requirements, including that training take place at Federal Air Marshal Service facilities. (Sec. 206) Shifts from the Under Secretary to the Assistant Secretary the responsibility for issuing regulations establishing security standards for foreign and domestic repair stations that perform maintenance on U.S. aircraft. (Sec. 208) Directs the Assistant Secretary to require airport security plans to have clear reporting procedures for sharing information among federal, state, and local law enforcement personnel and airport Federal Security Directors. (Sec. 209) Directs the Assistant Secretary to establish in the TSA an Aviation Security Advisory Committee, including an air cargo and general aviation security working groups. (Sec. 210) Directs the Assistant Secretary to carry out a general aviation security grant program for projects to improve perimeter, airfield, and terminal security. Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 211) Requires the Assistant Secretary to: (1) provide advanced self-defense training of at least five hours every two years for all cabin crewmembers of an aircraft; and (2) plan and carry out a security screening program for individuals with metal implants to limit air travel disruptions. (Sec. 213) Requires the Assistant Secretary, upon implementation of an advanced passenger prescreening system, to prohibit the outsourcing to non-governmental personnel of the security functions of comparing passenger information to the automatic selectee and no fly lists, integrated terrorist watchlists, or any other database derived from such watchlists. (Sec. 214) Requires the Assistant Secretary to: (1) establish a known air traveler credential that incorporates biometric identifier technology to verify the identity of known air travelers and allow them to bypass airport passenger and carry-on baggage screening; (2) establish procedures that ensure proper issuance of such credentials and resolve false matches and nonmatches; and (3) begin issuance of the known air traveler credential to each known air traveler that applies for one. Defines "known air traveler" to mean a U.S. citizen who: (1) has received a federal government security clearance; (2) is an FAA pilot, flight crew member, or cabin crew member; (3) is a federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial government law enforcement officer; (4) is an Armed Forces member with a security clearance; or (4) the Assistant Secretary determines has appropriate security qualifications. Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 215) Directs the Assistant Secretary to ensure that whole-body imaging technology is used for the screening of passengers only in accordance with specified requirements. Prohibits the use of whole-body imaging technology as the sole or primary method of screening aircraft passengers. Allows its use only if another method of screening, such as metal detection, demonstrates cause for preventing a passenger from boarding an aircraft. Requires that passengers: (1) be provided information on the operation of such technology and specified related matters, including privacy policies and the right to request a pat-down search; and (2) be offered such a pat-down search in lieu of such screening. Prohibits the storage, transfer, sharing, or copying in any form of an image of a passenger generated by whole-body imaging technology after a boarding determination is made. Subtitle B: Other Matters - (Sec. 221) Requires the Assistant Secretary to develop a strategic risk-based plan to improve airport transportation security that includes best practices to make airport perimeter access controls more secure. (Sec. 222) Directs the Comptroller General to report to Congress on progress made by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to implement the advanced passenger prescreening system. (Sec. 223) Requires the Assistant Secretary to carry out a demonstration program to evaluate biometric identifier airport access systems for individuals (including airport employees and flight crews) with unescorted access to secure or sterile airport areas. Authorizes appropriations for FY2010-FY2011. (Sec. 224) Requires the Assistant Secretary to: (1) establish training programs to update transportation security officers on screening procedures and technologies in response to weaknesses identified in covert tests at airports; and (2) develop, and submit to Congress, a strategic plan for the certification and integration of transportation security technologies with high approval or testing results from the DHS Directorate of Science and Technology and the Transportation Security Laboratory. (Sec. 226) Directs: (1) the Assistant Secretary to report to Congress on deployment of optimal in-line baggage screening solutions and replacement of aging equipment (including explosive detection equipment) at commercial service airports; and (2) the Comptroller General to report to Congress on DHS progress in deploying and replacing such equipment. (Sec. 228) Directs the DHS Inspector General (IG) to: (1) review minimum standards and policies governing federal air marshal rest periods between deployments; and (2) make recommendations to ensure an alert and responsible federal air marshals workforce. (Sec. 229) Directs: (1) the Assistant Secretary to ensure that the number of explosives detection canine teams for aviation security is not less than 250 through FY2011; and (2) the Secretary to increase the number of such teams by at least 100 through FY2011. (Sec. 230) Amends the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 to require: (1) the Assistant Secretary, upon establishment of the inbound air cargo screening system, to report to Congress on the impact, rationale, and percentage of cargo exempted from screening; and (2) the Comptroller General to review quarterly, and report to Congress, on the inbound air cargo screening system. (Sec. 231) Requires the Assistant Secretary to report to Congress on the status of the TSA plan to implement a program to certify shipper's methods for screening air cargo on passenger aircraft. (Sec. 232) Directs the Secretary to give notice in the Federal Register that the selection process for security background screening services for aviation personnel requiring background screening is subject to open competition. (Sec. 233) Requires the Assistant Secretary, in order to enhance aviation security through use of the Registered Traveler (trusted passenger program), and subject to certain conditions, to reinstate a security threat assessment program and allow Registered Traveler providers to perform private sector background checks as part of the Registered Traveler enrollment process. (Sec. 234) Directs the Assistant Secretary to: (1) prepare a report that assesses technologies and includes standards for the use of wireless devices to enhance aircraft security and communication between cabin crew and pilot crewmembers, embarked federal air marshals, and authorized law enforcement officials; (2) develop an air cargo crew security training plan for pilots and other crewmembers; (3) establish a process for resolving reimbursement claims for airports that have incurred eligible costs for development of partial or completed in-line baggage systems before enactment of this Act, as well as reimburse airports that have incurred less than 90% of such costs after August 3, 2007, in an amount equal to the difference for such eligible costs; and (4) report to Congress on the results of the completed whole body imaging technology pilot, including how privacy protections were integrated. (Sec. 238) Permits TSA personnel to wear voluntarily personal protective equipment during an emergency. Requires the Secretary of DHS to establish and give written guidance to such personnel on the usage of the equipment. (Sec. 239) Requires the Assistant Secretary to: (1) develop and implement a plan for expedited security screening services for uniformed Armed Forces members, and their families, traveling through an airport; (2) report to Congress on complaints and claims received by the TSA on loss of passenger baggage property; (3) report to Congress on whether security plans developed by U.S. commercial airports meet TSA guidelines, particularly with regard to the commingling of passengers; and (4) study the use of the combination of facial and iris recognition to identify individuals in security checkpoint lines. Requires the Assistant Secretary to issue regulations or security directives that are needed to respond to imminent threats of finite duration without providing notice or an opportunity for comment and prior approval of the Secretary. Subjects such regulations or directives to review by the Transportation Security Oversight Board to determine if they are needed to respond to such threats. Title III: Surface Transportation Security - (Sec. 302) Directs the Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, to establish: (1) the Surface Transportation Security Inspection Office; and (2) field offices staffed by surface transportation security inspectors. Requires the Secretary to: (1) hire additional inspectors for FY2010 and FY2011; and (2) submit to Congress a plan for expanding the duties and leveraging the expertise of inspectors to support the DHS surface transportation security mission. Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 303) Directs the Secretary to develop and implement: (1) performance measures and objectives by which to assess the roles, activities, and effectiveness of Visible Intermodal Prevention and Response (VIPR) team operations; and (2) a plan to ensure the interoperability of communications among VIPR team components (Sec. 304) Directs the Assistant Secretary to establish in the TSA a Transit Security Advisory Committee, including a passenger carrier security working group and a freight rail security working group. (Sec. 305) Requires the Assistant Secretary to submit to specified congressional committees a human capital plan for hiring, training, managing, and compensating surface transportation security personnel. (Sec. 306) Requires the Secretary to report to Congress on the status of DHS implementation of certain requirements of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, including detailed timeframes for development and issuance of surface transportation security training regulations. (Sec. 307) Revises procedural requirements for the public transportation security assistance grants program. Requires the Secretary to ensure that the DHS IG has authorized access to records and other documents relating to grant recipients, contractors, and subcontractors. Authorizes appropriations for FY2010-FY2011. Requires the Assistant Secretary to conduct a pilot program to provide security grants to up to seven public transportation agencies to obtain external technical support and expertise to assist them in conducting security risk assessments of public transportation systems. Directs the Secretary to report to Congress on the status of the Secretary's implementation of the Comptroller General's recommendations to improve the administration of such grants. (Sec. 308) Directs the Comptroller General to study and report to Congress on DHS efforts to learn from foreign nations that have been targets of terrorist attacks on passenger rail and public transportation systems in an effort to identify international lessons learned to improve the execution of DHS functions to address transportation security gaps in the United States. (Sec. 309) Directs the Assistant Secretary to conduct an underwater tunnel security demonstration project. Authorizes appropriations for FY2010. (Sec. 310) Directs the Assistant Secretary to conduct a passenger rail security demonstration project to test and assess the feasibility and effectiveness of technologies to strengthen the security of passenger rail systems against terrorist attacks involving the use of improvised explosive devices. (Sec. 311) Amends the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 to direct the Secretary to increase to at least 200 by the end of FY2011 the number of explosives detection canine teams certified by the TSA for passenger rail and public transportation security activities. Authorizes appropriations for FY2010-FY2011. Directs: (1) the Secretary to expand the use of canine teams to detect vapor wave trails in passenger rail and public transportation security environments; and (2) the Comptroller General to report to Congress on the use of explosives detection canine teams to strengthen security in such environments. (Sec. 312) Expresses the sense of Congress on the feasibility of establishing in the TSA a position of Deputy Assistant Secretary for Surface Transportation Security. Requires the DHS IG to report to specified congressional committees on the feasibility and merit of establishing such a position. (Sec. 313) Directs the Assistant Secretary to conduct public hearings and report to Congress on the administration of the security assistance grant program. Title IV: Transportation Security Enhancements - Subtitle A: Security Enhancements - (Sec. 401) Directs the Comptroller General to report to Congress on security background checks under state and federal transportation security programs and whether they should be limited and made uniform. (Sec. 402) Prohibits the Secretary from requiring an individual to hold a transportation security card, or be accompanied by another individual who holds such a card, if he or she: (1) has been issued a license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document; (2) is not allowed unescorted access to a secure area of a vessel or facility; and (3) is engaged in the operation of a live animal-propelled vessel. (Sec. 403) Revises requirements for the issuance of transportation security cards. Allows applicants escorted access to restricted areas pending issuance or reissuance of a card. Requires the Secretary to: (1) respond to an initial transportation security card application, or review an appeal or waiver request, within 30 days after its receipt; and (2) develop a process to permit an individual approved for a transportation security card to receive it at the individual's place of residence. Directs the Secretary to prohibit state or local governments from requiring separate security background checks for card applicants. (Sec. 404) Authorizes the Secretary to extend for up to one year the expiration of a transportation security card so as to align the expiration with the expiration of a license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner document. (Sec. 405) Requires the Assistant Secretary, in coordination with the Terrorist Screening Center, to include detainees from the Naval Station in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on the No Fly List, unless the President certifies to Congress that they do not pose a threat to the United States or its allies. (Sec. 406) Directs the Comptroller General to study and report to Congress on pipeline security. (Sec. 407) Directs the Secretary to study and report to specified congressional committees on the feasibility of establishing a TSA centralized training center for advanced security training. Subtitle B: SAFE Truckers Act of 2009 - Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably to Truckers Act of 2009 or the SAFE Truckers Act of 2009 - (Sec. 432) Amends the Homeland Security Act 2002 to require the Secretary to: (1) define security sensitive materials; and (2) prohibit an individual from operating a motor vehicle in commerce while transporting such material, unless the motor vehicle operator holds a valid transportation security card issued by the Secretary. Directs the Secretary to prohibit a person (shipper) from offering a security sensitive material for transportation by motor vehicle, or causing the transportation of such material by motor vehicle, unless the motor vehicle operator holds a valid transportation security card. Sets forth requirements for the fingerprinting of individuals applying for a transportation security card. Authorizes appropriations. Sets forth civil penalties for persons who violate the requirements of this Act. Directs the Secretary to prohibit a motor vehicle registered in Mexico or Canada from transporting security sensitive material in U.S. commerce until the operator of the motor vehicle has undergone a security background records check similar to that required for U.S. Commercial motor vehicle operators to transport security sensitive materials in U.S. Commerce (Sec. 434) Repeals a certain limitation on the issuance of licenses to transport hazardous materials (hazmat licenses). (Sec. 435) Requires the Secretary, by May 31, 2010, to begin to issue transportation security cards to commercial motor vehicle operators who seek to transport security sensitive materials. (Sec. 436) Requires the Secretary to: (1) establish a task force to review certain lists of crimes disqualifying individuals from certain transportation-related employment; and (2) assess whether such lists are accurate indicators of a terrorism security risk.

transportation_security_administration authorization act title authorization appropriations sec authorizes appropriations secretary homeland_security secretary transportation_security_administration tsa fy2011 sec directs assistant secretary homeland_security tsa assistant secretary report appropriate congressional committees tsa use risk based system allocating security resources effectively include report assessment prioritization risks transportation modes including vulnerability cyber attack title aviation security subtitle amendments chapter sec directs assistant secretary establish risk based system verify cargo transported inbound domestic foreign passenger aircraft united_states screened explosives eliminates bag match program checked baggage placed aboard aircraft passenger checked baggage aboard aircraft alternate method baggage screening explosive detection equipment available exigent circumstances sec requires assistant secretary sure advance notice covert test transportation security system provided individual including security screener completion test certain federal state local employees officers law enforcement officials sets forth requirements conduct covert testing authorizes assistant secretary grant uniform allowance security screener sec requires assistant secretary develop plan system verify identity status law enforcement officers flying armed conduct demonstration program test system authorizes appropriations sec requires assistant secretary establish carry programs improve morale training quality life issues service sec specifies secretary acting assistant secretary shall establish oversee federal flight deck officer program volunteer pilots air carriers deputized federal law enforcement officers defend flight acts criminal violence air piracy sets forth certain program administration training requirements including training place federal_air_marshal_service facilities sec shifts secretary assistant secretary responsibility issuing regulations establishing security standards foreign domestic repair stations perform maintenance aircraft sec directs assistant secretary require airport security plans clear reporting procedures sharing information federal state local law enforcement personnel airport directors sec directs assistant secretary establish tsa aviation security advisory committee including air cargo general aviation security working groups sec directs assistant secretary carry general aviation security grant program projects improve perimeter airfield terminal security authorizes appropriations sec requires assistant secretary provide advanced self defense training hours years cabin crewmembers aircraft plan carry security screening program individuals metal limit air travel disruptions sec requires assistant secretary implementation advanced passenger prescreening system prohibit outsourcing non governmental personnel security functions comparing passenger information automatic fly lists integrated terrorist watchlists database derived watchlists sec requires assistant secretary establish known air traveler credential incorporates biometric identifier technology verify identity known air travelers allow bypass airport passenger carry baggage screening establish procedures ensure proper issuance credentials resolve false matches begin issuance known air traveler credential known air traveler applies defines known air traveler mean citizen received federal government security clearance faa pilot flight crew member cabin crew member federal state local tribal territorial government law enforcement officer armed_forces member security clearance assistant secretary determines appropriate security qualifications authorizes appropriations sec directs assistant secretary ensure body imaging technology screening passengers accordance specified requirements prohibits use body imaging technology sole primary method screening aircraft passengers allows use method screening metal detection demonstrates cause preventing passenger boarding aircraft requires passengers provided information operation technology specified related matters including privacy policies right request pat search offered pat search lieu screening prohibits storage transfer sharing copying form image passenger generated body imaging technology boarding determination subtitle matters sec requires assistant secretary develop strategic risk based plan improve airport transportation security includes best practices airport perimeter access controls secure sec directs comptroller general report congress progress department_of_homeland_security dhs implement advanced passenger prescreening system sec requires assistant secretary carry demonstration program evaluate biometric identifier airport access systems individuals including airport employees flight crews unescorted access secure sterile airport areas authorizes appropriations fy2010 fy2011 sec requires assistant secretary establish training programs update transportation security officers screening procedures technologies response weaknesses identified covert tests airports develop submit congress strategic plan certification integration transportation security technologies high approval testing results sec directs assistant secretary report congress deployment optimal line baggage screening solutions replacement aging equipment including explosive detection equipment commercial service airports comptroller general report congress dhs progress deploying replacing equipment sec directs dhs inspector general review minimum standards policies governing federal air marshal rest periods deployments recommendations ensure alert responsible federal air marshals workforce sec directs assistant secretary ensure number explosives detection canine teams aviation security fy2011 secretary increase number teams fy2011 sec amends commission act require assistant secretary establishment inbound air cargo screening system report congress impact rationale percentage cargo exempted screening comptroller general review quarterly report congress inbound air cargo screening system sec requires assistant secretary report congress status tsa plan implement program certify shipper methods screening air cargo passenger aircraft sec directs secretary notice federal_register selection process security background screening services aviation personnel requiring background screening subject open competition sec requires assistant secretary order enhance aviation security use registered traveler trusted passenger program subject certain conditions reinstate security threat assessment program allow providers perform private sector background checks enrollment process sec directs assistant secretary prepare report assesses technologies includes standards use wireless devices enhance aircraft security communication cabin crew pilot crewmembers federal air marshals authorized law enforcement officials develop air cargo crew security training plan pilots crewmembers establish process resolving reimbursement claims airports incurred eligible costs development partial completed line baggage systems enactment act reimburse airports incurred costs august equal difference eligible costs report congress results completed body imaging technology pilot including privacy protections integrated sec permits tsa personnel wear voluntarily personal protective equipment emergency requires secretary dhs establish written guidance personnel usage equipment sec requires assistant secretary develop implement plan expedited security screening services uniformed armed_forces members families traveling airport report congress complaints claims received tsa loss passenger baggage property report congress security plans developed commercial airports meet tsa guidelines particularly regard commingling passengers study use combination recognition identify individuals security checkpoint lines requires assistant secretary issue regulations security directives needed respond imminent threats duration providing notice opportunity comment prior approval secretary subjects regulations directives review transportation_security_oversight_board determine needed respond threats title iii sec directs secretary acting assistant secretary establish field offices staffed surface transportation security inspectors requires secretary hire additional inspectors fy2010 fy2011 submit congress plan expanding duties leveraging expertise inspectors support dhs surface transportation security mission authorizes appropriations sec directs secretary develop implement performance measures objectives assess roles activities effectiveness visible intermodal prevention response team operations plan ensure interoperability communications team components sec directs assistant secretary establish tsa transit security advisory committee including passenger carrier security working group freight rail security working group sec requires assistant secretary submit specified congressional committees human capital plan hiring training managing compensating surface transportation security personnel sec requires secretary report congress status dhs implementation certain requirements commission act including detailed timeframes development issuance surface transportation security training regulations sec revises procedural requirements public transportation security assistance grants program requires secretary ensure dhs authorized access records documents relating grant recipients contractors subcontractors authorizes appropriations fy2010 fy2011 requires assistant secretary conduct pilot program provide security grants seven public transportation agencies obtain external technical support expertise assist conducting security risk assessments public transportation systems directs secretary report congress status secretary implementation comptroller_general recommendations improve administration grants sec directs comptroller general study report congress dhs efforts learn foreign nations targets terrorist attacks passenger rail public transportation systems effort identify international lessons learned improve execution dhs functions address transportation security gaps united_states sec directs assistant secretary conduct underwater tunnel security demonstration project authorizes appropriations fy2010 sec directs assistant secretary conduct passenger rail security demonstration project test assess feasibility effectiveness technologies strengthen security passenger rail systems terrorist attacks involving use improvised explosive devices sec amends commission act direct secretary increase end fy2011 number explosives detection canine teams certified tsa passenger rail public transportation security activities authorizes appropriations fy2010 fy2011 directs secretary expand use canine teams detect vapor wave trails passenger rail public transportation security environments comptroller general report congress use explosives detection canine teams strengthen security environments sec expresses sense congress feasibility establishing tsa position deputy assistant secretary requires dhs report specified congressional committees feasibility merit establishing position sec directs assistant secretary conduct public hearings report congress administration security assistance grant program title transportation security enhancements subtitle security enhancements sec directs comptroller general report congress security background checks state federal transportation security programs limited uniform sec prohibits secretary requiring individual hold transportation security card accompanied individual holds card issued license certificate registry merchant mariner document allowed unescorted access secure area vessel facility engaged operation live animal propelled vessel sec revises requirements issuance transportation security cards allows applicants access restricted areas pending issuance reissuance card requires secretary respond initial transportation security card application review appeal waiver request days receipt develop process permit individual approved transportation security card receive individual place residence directs secretary prohibit state local governments requiring separate security background checks card applicants sec authorizes secretary extend year expiration transportation security card align expiration expiration license certificate registry merchant mariner document sec requires assistant secretary coordination include detainees guantanamo_bay cuba president certifies congress pose threat united_states allies sec directs comptroller general study report congress pipeline security sec directs secretary study report specified congressional committees feasibility establishing tsa centralized training center advanced security training subtitle safe truckers act screening applied fairly equitably truckers act safe truckers act sec amends homeland security act require secretary define security sensitive materials prohibit individual operating motor vehicle commerce transporting material motor vehicle operator holds valid transportation security card issued secretary directs secretary prohibit person shipper offering security sensitive material transportation motor vehicle causing transportation material motor vehicle motor vehicle operator holds valid transportation security card sets forth requirements fingerprinting individuals applying transportation security card authorizes appropriations sets forth civil penalties persons violate requirements act directs secretary prohibit motor vehicle registered mexico canada transporting security sensitive material commerce operator motor vehicle undergone security background records check similar required commercial motor vehicle operators transport security sensitive materials commerce sec repeals certain limitation issuance licenses transport hazardous materials hazmat licenses sec requires secretary begin issue transportation security cards commercial motor vehicle operators seek transport security sensitive materials sec requires secretary establish task force review certain lists crimes disqualifying individuals certain transportation related employment assess lists accurate indicators terrorism security risk


Summary: Amends the Small Business Act to authorize the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide loans to motor vehicle dealers for the purchase of inventory. Sets the maximum loan limit at $20 million.

amends small_business_act authorize administrator small_business_administration sba provide loans motor vehicle dealers purchase inventory sets maximum loan limit million


Summary: Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish: (1) a national highway tunnel inspection program, including standards for the proper safety inspection and evaluation of all highway tunnels; (2) a training and certification program for highway tunnel inspectors; and (3) a national inventory of highway tunnels. Includes tunnel construction, rehabilitation, and operational improvements (including safety inspection of such tunnels) as eligible projects under the federal surface transportation program.

directs secretary transportation establish national highway tunnel inspection program including standards proper safety inspection evaluation highway tunnels training certification program highway tunnel inspectors national inventory highway tunnels includes tunnel construction rehabilitation operational improvements including safety inspection tunnels eligible projects federal surface transportation program


Summary: Highway Trust Fund Fairness Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal: (1) requirements for payments from the Highway Trust Fund for certain repayments and credits; and (2) the prohibition against interest-bearing obligations in the Highway Trust Fund.

highway_trust_fund fairness act amends internal revenue code repeal requirements payments highway_trust_fund certain repayments credits prohibition interest bearing obligations highway_trust_fund


Summary: American Shipping Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) repeal shipping investment withdrawal tax rules; and (2) allow U.S. corporate shareholders an election to deduct dividends attributable to foreign base company shipping income received from a controlled foreign corporation.

amends internal revenue code repeal shipping investment withdrawal tax rules allow corporate shareholders election deduct dividends attributable foreign base company shipping income received controlled foreign corporation


Summary: Keep America's Waterfronts Working Act of 2009 - Amends the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to direct the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), to establish a Working Waterfront Grant Program to make a grant, through a regionally equitable, competitive funding process, to any coastal state to implement a plan to preserve and expand access to coastal waters for persons engaged in commercial fishing, recreational fishing, aquaculture, boatbuilding, or other water-dependent coastal-related business. Authorizes the Secretary to award planning grants to coastal states to develop or revise comprehensive working waterfront plans.

america waterfronts working act amends coastal_zone_management_act direct secretary commerce acting national_oceanic_and_atmospheric_administration noaa establish grant regionally equitable competitive funding process coastal state implement plan preserve expand access coastal waters persons engaged commercial fishing recreational fishing aquaculture water dependent coastal related business authorizes secretary award planning grants coastal states develop revise comprehensive working waterfront plans


Summary: Next Generation Homes Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) increase the dollar limits on the new energy efficient home tax credit and revise the energy savings requirements for such credit; and (2) allow a new tax credit for the purchase of an energy efficient principal residence.

generation homes act amends internal revenue code increase dollar limits new energy efficient home tax credit revise energy savings requirements credit allow new tax credit purchase energy efficient principal residence


Summary: Coast Guard Modernization Act of 2009 - Title I: Coast Guard Leadership - (Sec. 101) Revises provisions concerning the leadership of the Coast Guard, including: (1) allowing more than one admiral; (2) requiring that the Coast Guard Vice Commandant, while so serving, have the rank of admiral; and (3) replacing the current area commanders with vice admirals and revising their responsibilities. Title II: Marine Safety Administration - (Sec. 201) Requires the Commandant to promote maritime safety according to specified priorities. (Sec. 202) Requires the Commandant to: (1) designate Coast Guard positions constituting the marine safety workforce; (2) report annually on the adequacy of the current marine safety workforce to meet the anticipated workload; and (3) establish a management information system for that workforce. Requires there to be a chief of marine safety in each Coast Guard sector. Authorizes the Commandant to establish and operate one or more Centers of Expertise for Marine Safety. Requires the Commandant, by policy, to establish a program under which a Coast Guard officer, member, or employee may be assigned to a private entity to further Coast Guard interests regarding marine safety, including to train the person. Requires a related annual report. (Sec. 203) Directs the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to develop a long-term strategy for improving vessel safety and the safety of individuals on vessels, including annual issuance of a plan and schedule for achieving specified goals. (Sec. 204) Provides for a principal advisor to the Commandant regarding marine safety. (Sec. 205) Requires, except for the Commandant, that any individual adjudicating an appeal or waiver of a marine safety decision either have certain training, experience, and qualifications or be advised by a senior staff member who meets those requirements and concurs in the decision on appeal. (Sec. 206) Requires a marine safety curriculum at the Coast Guard Academy and during other officer accession programs. (Sec. 207) Requires the Commandant to report on the Coast Guard's efforts to recruit and retain civilian marine inspectors and investigators and the impact of such recruitment and retention efforts on Coast Guard organizational performance.

coast guard modernization act title coast guard leadership sec revises provisions concerning leadership coast_guard including allowing admiral requiring serving rank admiral replacing current area commanders vice revising responsibilities title sec requires commandant promote maritime safety according specified priorities sec requires commandant designate coast_guard positions constituting marine safety workforce report annually adequacy current marine safety workforce meet anticipated workload establish management information system workforce requires chief marine safety coast_guard sector authorizes commandant establish operate marine safety requires commandant policy establish program coast_guard officer member employee assigned private entity coast_guard interests marine safety including train person requires related annual report sec directs secretary department coast_guard operating develop long term strategy improving vessel safety safety individuals vessels including annual issuance plan schedule achieving specified goals sec provides principal advisor commandant marine safety sec requires commandant individual adjudicating appeal waiver marine safety decision certain training experience qualifications advised senior staff member meets requirements concurs decision appeal sec requires marine safety curriculum coast_guard_academy officer accession programs sec requires commandant report coast_guard efforts recruit retain civilian marine inspectors investigators impact recruitment retention efforts coast_guard organizational performance


Summary: Maritime Workforce Development Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a maritime career training loan program. Requires the Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Maritime Administration, to make maritime career training loans available to eligible students at federal, state, and commercial maritime training institutions, including state maritime academies, and nonprofit training organizations. Makes undergraduate students at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy ineligible for such loans. Allows loans to a student of up to $15,000 in a calendar year or $60,000 in the aggregate. Establishes certain student eligibility and loan requirements. Requires the Secretary to establish a revolving loan fund consisting of receipts from the repayment of loans to cover the administrative costs of the program. Authorizes appropriations for this loan program for FY2010-FY2015. Directs the Secretary, acting through the Administrator, to publish in the Federal Register, a plan that describes the demonstration, research, and multistate project priorities of the Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding merchant mariner recruitment, training, and retention for the three-year period following the publication of the plan. Requires the Secretary to submit copies of the plan to Congress. Authorizes the Secretary to award competitive grants to maritime training institutions to carry out demonstration projects and other eligible projects that implement DOT priorities in a way to address merchant mariner recruitment, training, and retention issues. Establishes certain grant and project eligibility requirements. Authorizes appropriations for this grant program for FY2010-FY2015.

maritime workforce development act directs secretary transportation establish maritime career training loan program requires secretary acting administrator maritime_administration maritime career training loans available eligible students federal state commercial maritime training institutions including state maritime academies nonprofit training organizations makes undergraduate students merchant marine academy ineligible loans allows loans student calendar year aggregate establishes certain student eligibility loan requirements requires secretary establish revolving loan fund consisting receipts repayment loans cover administrative costs program authorizes appropriations loan program fy2010 fy2015 directs secretary acting administrator publish federal_register plan describes demonstration research multistate project priorities department_of_transportation dot merchant mariner recruitment training retention year period following publication plan requires secretary submit copies plan congress authorizes secretary award competitive grants maritime training institutions carry demonstration projects eligible projects implement dot priorities way address merchant mariner recruitment training retention issues establishes certain grant project eligibility requirements authorizes appropriations grant program fy2010 fy2015