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[CITE: 46USC9305]

 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
                     Subtitle II--Vessels and Seamen
 
                       Part F--Manning of Vessels
 
                    CHAPTER 93--GREAT LAKES PILOTAGE
 
Sec. 9305. Agreements with Canada

    To provide for a coordinated system of pilotage service on the Great 
Lakes, the Secretary, subject to the concurrence of the Secretary of 
State, may make agreements with the appropriate agency of Canada to--
        (1) fix the number of pilots to be registered in each country;
        (2) provide for participation on an equitable basis;
        (3) prescribe joint or identical rates and charges;
        (4) coordinate pool operations; and
        (5) establish conditions for services by registered pilots.

(Pub. L. 98-89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 559.)

                      Historical and Revision Notes
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          Revised section                Source section (U.S. Code)
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9305..............................  46:216b(d)
                                    46:216d
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    Section 9305 authorizes the Secretary of Transportation, subject to 
the concurrence of the Secretary of State, to make agreements with 
Canada for a coordinated system of pilotage service on the Great Lakes. 
The agreements may fix the number of registered pilots, provide for 
equitable participation, prescribe rates and charges, coordinate pool 
operations, and establish conditions for service.
