Title 46
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Title 46
Title 46
GENERAL AUTHORITY
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National Defense Reserve Fleet
Placement of vessels in National Defense Reserve Fleet
Disposition of vessels
Donation of vessels in the National Defense Reserve Fleet
Acquisition of vessels from sale of obsolete vessels
Acquisition of vessels for essential services, routes, or lines
Maintenance, improvement, and operation of vessels
Vessels for other agencies
Consideration of ballast and equipment in determining selling price
Operation of vessels purchased, chartered, or leased from Secretary of Transportation
Salvage recoveries for subrogated ownership of vessels and cargoes
Definition of obsolete vessel
Requirements for purchasing federally auctioned vessels