16 U.S.C. § 1220a : US Code - Section 1220A: Transfer of title; terms and conditions

Search 16 U.S.C. § 1220a : US Code - Section 1220A: Transfer of title; terms and conditions

If, after consideration of such comments and views as are
received pursuant to section 1220(c) of this title, the Secretary
finds that the use of obsolete ships proposed by a State will not
violate any Federal law, contribute to degradation of the marine
environment, create undue interference with commercial fishing or
navigation, and is not frivolous, he may transfer without
consideration to the State all right, title, and interest of the
United States in and to any obsolete ships which are available for
transfer under this chapter if -
(1) the State gives to the Secretary such assurances as he
deems necessary that such ships will be utilized and maintained
only for the purposes stated in the application and, when sunk,
will be charted and marked as a hazard to navigation;
(2) the State agrees to secure any licenses or permits which
may be required under the provisions of any other applicable
Federal law;
(3) the State agrees to such other terms and conditions as the
Secretary shall require in order to protect the marine
environment and other interests of the United States; and
(4) the transfer would be at no cost to the Government (except
for any financial assistance provided under section 1220(c)(1)
(!1) of this title) with the State taking delivery of such
obsolete ships and titles in an "as-is - where-is" condition at
such place and time designated as may be determined by the
Secretary of Transportation.