14 U.S.C. § 717: Agreements

Federal entities; other public or private entities in the United States, including academic entities; and foreign governments with the concurrence of the Secretary of State; and impose on and collect from an entity subject to an agreement or contract under paragraph (1) a fee to assist with expenses incurred in carrying out such section. Fees collected under this section shall be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury as offsetting receipts. The fees may be used, to the extent provided in advance in an appropriation law, only to carry out activities under section 504(a)(4). Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act [ Dec. 18, 2025 ], the Commandant [of the Coast Guard] shall, in coordination with other Federal agencies, as appropriate, review and update the Canada-US Joint Maritime Pollution Contingency Plan. review each geographic annex within the contingency plan; analyze the vessel traffic patterns, including the types of vessels transiting the area, and assess the risks of a pollution incident; assess the risks of a pollution incident; and update the plan based on such analysis and assessment; determine if any of the areas should be expanded or modified, and update the plan accordingly to include future risk projections; and evaluate the coverage and gaps of response assets on each side of the United States-Canada border and the manner in which such assets may be able to aid in implementing such plan. The Commandant, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall conduct a joint training exercise not less than once a year to determine emergency response capabilities and identify other types of support necessary to effectuate a successful oil spill response, in accordance with the Canada-US Joint Maritime Pollution Contingency Plan, including any update to such Plan carried out pursuant to subsection (a).”