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 103 STAT. 694 PUBLIC LAW 101-115—OCT. 13, 1989 "(C) support of the deployment of the United States armed forces in a military contingency, for military contin- gency operations, or for civil contingency operations upon orders from the National Command Authority; "(3) for otherwise lawfully permitted storage or transpor- tation of non-defense-related cargo as directed by the Secretary of Transportation with the concurrence of the Secretary of Defense; or "(4) for training purposes to the extent authorized by the Secretary of Transportation with the concurrence of the Sec- retary of Defense. "(c) The Secretary of Transportation shall not require bid, pay- ment, performance, payment and performance, or completion bonds from contractors for repair, alteration, or maintenance of vessels of the National Defense Reserve Fleet unless— "(1) required by law; or "(2) the Secretary determines, after investigation, that the imposition of such bonding requirements would not preclude any responsible potential bidder or offeror from competing for award of the contract.". WAR RISK INSURANCE SEC. 7. (a) Section 1202 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 (46 App. U.S.C. 1282), is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: "(c) Insurance and reinsurance for vessels may be provided by the Secretary under this title only on the condition that such vessels be available for the United States in time of war or national emer- gency.". (b) Section 1214 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 (46 App. U.S.C. 1294), is amended by striking "1990" and substituting "1995'^ NATIONAL MARITIME ENHANCEMENT INSTITUTES 46 USC app. SEC. 8. (a) The Secretary of Transportation may designate Na- 1121-2. tional Maritime Enhancement Institutes, (b) Activities undertaken by such an Institute may include— (1) conducting research concerning methods for improving the performance of maritime industries; (2) enhancing the competitiveness of domestic maritime in- dustries in international trade; (3) forecasting trends in maritime trade; (4) assessing technological advancements; (5) developing management initiatives and training; (6) analyzing economic and operational impacts of regulatory policies and international negotiations or agreements pending before international bodies; (7) assessing the compatibility of domestic maritime infra- structure systems with overseas transport systems; (8) fostering innovations in maritime transportation pricing; and (9) improving maritime economics and finance. Regulations. (c) An institution seeking designation as a National Maritime Enhancement Institute shall submit an application under regula- tions prescribed by the Secretary.

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