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PUBLIC LAW 100-424—SEPT. 9, 1988

102 STAT. 1593

(1) REQUIREMENT.—Section 3102 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking "exposure" each place it appears and inserting in lieu thereof "immersion". (2) SECTION HEADING.—The section heading for section 3102 of

that title is amended by striking "Exposure" and inserting in lieu thereof "Immersion". (3) ANALYSIS.—The chapter analysis for chapter 31 of that title is amended by striking "Exposure" and inserting in lieu thereof "Immersion". (b) OTHER UNINSPECTED VESSEL REQUIREMENTS.—Section 4101 of

title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting "not subject to chapter 45 of this title" after "uninspected vessel". (c) MAJOR CONVERSION DEFINED.—

(1) DEFINITION.—Section 2101 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting after paragraph (14) the following: "(14a) 'major conversion' means a conversion of a vessel that— "(A) substantially changes the dimensions or carrying capacity of the vessel; "(B) changes the type of the vessel; "(C) substantially prolongs the life of the vessel; or "(D) otherwise so changes the vessel that it is essentially a new vessel, as decided by the Secretary.". (2) REPEAL.—Section 3701(2) of title 46, United States Code, is repealed. Approved September 9, 1988.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1841: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 100-729 (Comm. on Merchant Marine and Fisheries). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): June 27, 28, considered and passed House. Aug. 11, considered and passed Senate.

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