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[CITE: 46USC5110]

 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
                     Subtitle II--Vessels and Seamen
 
                      Part C--Load Lines of Vessels
 
                         CHAPTER 51--LOAD LINES
 
Sec. 5110. Submersible vessels

    Notwithstanding sections 5103-5105 of this title, the Secretary may 
prescribe regulations for submersible vessels to provide a minimum level 
of safety. In developing the regulations, the Secretary shall consider 
factors relevant to submersible vessels, including the structure, 
stability, and watertight integrity of those vessels.

(Pub. L. 99-509, title V, Sec. 5101(2), Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 1917.)


                      Historical and Revision Notes

Revised section 5110
    Section 5110 authorizes the Secretary to prescribe regulations for 
the marking of load lines of submersible vessels. This general authority 
has been included in anticipation of the commercial development of 
submersibles.
