14 USC 312 – Prevention and response workforces
(a)
Terms Used In 14 USC 312
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- individual: shall include every infant member of the species homo sapiens who is born alive at any stage of development. See 1 USC 8
- officer: includes any person authorized by law to perform the duties of the office. See 1 USC 1
(b)
(1) marine inspector shall have the training, experience, and qualifications equivalent to that required for a similar position at a classification society recognized by the Secretary under section 3316 of title 46 for the type of vessel, system, or equipment that is inspected;
(2) marine casualty investigator shall have the training, experience, and qualifications in investigation, marine casualty reconstruction, evidence collection and preservation, human factors, and documentation using best investigation practices by Federal and non-Federal entities;
(3) marine safety engineer shall have knowledge, skill, and practical experience in—
(A) the construction and operation of commercial vessels;
(B) judging the character, strength, stability, and safety qualities of such vessels and their equipment; or
(C) the qualifications and training of vessel personnel;
(4) waterways operations manager shall have knowledge, skill, and practical experience with respect to maritime transportation system management; or
(5) port and facility safety and security specialist shall have knowledge, skill, and practical experience with respect to the safety, security, and environmental protection responsibilities associated with maritime ports and facilities.
(c)
(d)
(1) Qualifications, assignment history, and tenure in assignments.
(2) Promotion rates for military and civilian personnel.
(e)
(1) marine inspector, qualified to inspect vessels, vessel systems, and equipment commonly found in the sector; and
(2) qualified marine casualty investigator, marine safety engineer, waterways operations manager, or port and facility safety and security specialist.
(f)
(g)