2018 US Code
Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters
Chapter 51 - Clean Hulls
Subchapter II - Implementation of the Convention
Sec. 3822 - Declaration

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Citation 33 U.S.C. § 3822 (2018)
Section Name §3822. Declaration
Section Text (a) Requirements

On entry into force of the Convention for the United States, a vessel of at least 24 meters in length, but less than 400 gross tons engaged on an international voyage (except fixed or floating platforms, FSUs, and FPSOs) must carry a declaration described in subsection (b) that is signed by the owner or owner's authorized agent. That declaration shall be accompanied by appropriate documentation, such as a paint receipt or a contractor invoice, or contain an appropriate endorsement.

(b) Content of declaration

The declaration must contain a clear statement that the antifouling system on the vessel complies with the Convention. The Secretary may prescribe the form and other requirements of the declaration.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 111–281, title X, §1022, Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 3026.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Title 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
CHAPTER 51 - CLEAN HULLS
SUBCHAPTER II - IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONVENTION
Sec. 3822 - Declaration
Contains section 3822
Date 2018
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 14, 2019
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 124 Stat. 3026
Public Law References Public Law 111-281
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