MODIFICATION OF FAST SEALIFT PROGRAM.

SEC. 1022. MODIFICATION OF FAST SEALIFT PROGRAM.Section 1424(b) of Public Law 101–510 (104 Stat. 1683), as amended by section 1015 of Public Law 102–190 (105 Stat. 1458), is amended by striking out paragraph (4) and inserting in lieu thereof the following new paragraphs: “(4) The vessels constructed under the program shall incorporate propulsion systems whose main components (that is, the engines, reduction gears, and propellers) are manufactured in the United States. “(5) The vessels constructed under the program shall incorporate bridge and machinery control systems and interior communications equipment which— “(A) are manufactured in the United States; and “(B) have more than half of their value, in terms of cost, added in the United States. “(6) The Secretary of Defense may waive the requirement of paragraph (5) with respect to a system or equipment described in that paragraph if— “(A) the system or equipment is not available; or 106 STAT. 2486 “(B) the costs of compliance would be unreasonable compared to the costs of purchase from a foreign manufacturer.”.