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 PUBLIC LAW 109–304—OCT. 6, 2006

120 STAT. 1579

‘‘(2) MAXIMUM.—The amount under paragraph (1) may not be more than $25,000. However, if the academy satisfies section 51506(b) of this title, the amount shall be— ‘‘(A) $100,000 for a State maritime academy; and ‘‘(B) $200,000 for a regional maritime academy. ‘‘§ 51506. Conditions to receiving payments and use of vessels ‘‘(a) GENERAL CONDITIONS.—As conditions of receiving an annual payment or the use of a vessel under this chapter, a State maritime academy must— ‘‘(1) provide courses of instruction on navigation, marine engineering (including steam and diesel propulsion), the operation and maintenance of new vessels and equipment, and innovations being introduced to the merchant marine of the United States; ‘‘(2) agree in writing to conform to the standards for courses, training facilities, admissions, and instruction that the Secretary of Transportation may establish after consultation with the superintendents of State maritime academies; and ‘‘(3) agree in writing to require, as a condition for graduation, that each individual who is a citizen of the United States and who is attending the academy in a merchant marine officer preparation program pass the examination required for the issuance of a license under section 7101 of this title. ‘‘(b) ADDITIONAL CONDITION TO PAYMENTS OF MORE THAN $25,000.—As a condition of receiving an annual payment of more than $25,000 under section 51505 of this title, a State maritime academy also must agree to admit each year a number of citizens of the United States who meet its admission requirements and reside in a State not supporting that academy. The Secretary shall determine the number of individuals to be admitted by each academy under this subsection. The number may not be more than one-third of the total number of individuals attending the academy at any time. ‘‘§ 51507. Places of training ‘‘The Secretary of Transportation may provide for the training of students attending a State maritime academy— ‘‘(1) on vessels owned or subsidized by the United States Government; ‘‘(2) on other documented vessels, with the permission of the owner; and ‘‘(3) in shipyards or plants and with industrial or educational organizations. ‘‘§ 51508. Allowances for students ‘‘Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Transportation, a student at a State maritime academy shall receive from the Secretary allowances for transportation (including reimbursement of traveling expenses) when traveling under orders to receive training under section 51507 of this title.

Regulations.

‘‘§ 51509. Student incentive payment agreements ‘‘(a) GENERAL AUTHORITY.—If a State maritime academy has an agreement with the Secretary of Transportation under section 51505 of this title, the Secretary may make an agreement with a student at the academy who is a citizen of the United States

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