Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 102 Part 2.djvu/583

 PUBLIC LAW 100-424—SEPT. 9, 1988

102 STAT. 1587

"(1) shall consider the specialized nature and economics of the operations and the character, design, and construction of the vessel; and "(2) may not require the alteration of a vessel or associated equipment that was constructed or manufactured before the effective date of the regulation. "(f) The Secretary shall examine a fish processing vessel at least once every two years to ensure that the vessel complies with the requirements of this chapter. "§ 4503. Fish processing vessel certification "(a) A fish processing vessel to which this section applies may not be operated unless the vessel— "(1) meets all survey and classification requirements prescribed by the American Bureau of Shipping or another similarly qualified organization approved by the Secretary; and "(2) has on board a certificate issued by the American Bureau of Shipping or that other organization evidencing compliance with this subsection. "(b) This section applies to a fish processing vessel to which this chapter applies that— "(1) is built after July 27, 1990; or "(2) undergoes a major conversion completed after that date.

46 USC 4503.

"§ 4504. Prohibited acts 46 USC 4504. "A person may not operate a vessel in violation of this chapter or a regulation prescribed under this chapter. "§ 4505. Termination of unsafe operations 46 USC 4505. "An official authorized to enforce this chapter— "(1) may direct the individual in charge of a vessel to which • ^ this chapter applies to immediately take reasonable steps necessary for the safety of individuals on board the vessel if the official observes the vessel being operated in an unsafe condition that the official believes creates an especially hazardous condition, including ordering the individual in charge to return the vessel to a mooring and to remain there until the situation creating the hazard is corrected or ended; and "(2) may order the individual in charge of an uninspected fish processing vessel that does not have on board the certificate required under section 4503(1) of this title to return the vessel to a mooring and to remain there until the vessel is in compliance with that section. "§ 4506. Exemptions "(a) The Secretary may exempt a vessel from any part of this chapter if, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary (including regulations on special operating conditions), the Secretary fin<fi that— "(1) good cause exists for granting an exemption; and "(2) the safety of the vessel and those on board will not be adversely affected. "(b) A vessel to which this chapter applies is exempt from section 4502(b)(2) of this title if it— "(1) is less than 36 feet in length; and "(2) is not operating on the high seas.

46 USC 4506.

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