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 PUBLIC LAW 109–241—JULY 11, 2006

120 STAT. 525

(2) analyze anticipated costs and benefits, and operational impacts associated with each site and such agreements. SEC. 214. BIODIESEL FEASIBILITY STUDY.

(a) STUDY.—The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall conduct a study that examines the technical feasibility, costs, and potential cost savings of using biodiesel fuel in new and existing Coast Guard vehicles and vessels and that focuses on the use of biodiesel fuel in ports which have a high density of vessel traffic, including ports for which vessel traffic systems have been established. (b) REPORT.—Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report containing the findings, conclusions, and recommendations (if any) from the study to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. SEC. 215. BOATING SAFETY DIRECTOR.

(a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter A of chapter 11 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ‘‘§ 216. Director of Boating Safety Office ‘‘The initial appointment of the Director of the Boating Safety Office shall be in the grade of Captain.’’. (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The analysis for such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 215 the following: ‘‘216. Director of Boating Safety Office’’. SEC. 216. HANGAR AT COAST GUARD AIR STATION BARBERS POINT.

Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a proposal and cost analysis for constructing an enclosed hangar at Air Station Barbers Point, Hawaii. The proposal should ensure that the hangar has the capacity to shelter current aircraft assets and those projected to be located at the station over the next 20 years.

Hawaii. Deadline.

SEC. 217. PROMOTION OF COAST GUARD OFFICERS.

(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 211(a) of title 14, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ‘‘(a)(1) The President may appoint permanent commissioned officers in the Regular Coast Guard in grades appropriate to their qualification, experience, and length of service, as the needs of the Coast Guard may require, from among the following categories: ‘‘(A) Graduates of the Coast Guard Academy. ‘‘(B) Commissioned warrant officers, warrant officers, and enlisted members of the Regular Coast Guard. ‘‘(C) Members of the Coast Guard Reserve who have served at least 2 years as such. ‘‘(D) Licensed officers of the United States merchant marine who have served 2 or more years aboard a vessel of the United States in the capacity of a licensed officer.

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