United States Code (Last Updated: May 24, 2014) |
Title 46. SHIPPING |
SubTitle V. Merchant Marine |
Part D. Promotional Programs |
Chapter 556. SHORT SEA TRANSPORTATION |
§ 55602. Cargo and shippers
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(a) Memorandums of Agreement.— The Secretary of Transportation shall enter into memorandums of understanding with the heads of other Federal entities to transport federally owned or generated cargo using a short sea transportation project designated under section 55601 when practical or available. (b) Short-Term Incentives.— The Secretary shall consult shippers and other participants in transportation logistics and develop proposals for short-term incentives to encourage the use of short sea transportation.