CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION FOR 3 BARGES.

SEC. 209. CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION FOR 3 BARGES. (a) Documentation Certificate.—Notwithstanding section 12106 of title 46, United States Code, and section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1920 (46 App. U.S.C. 883), and subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may issue a certificate of documentation with an appropriate endorsement for employment in the coastwise trade for each of the vessels listed in subsection (b). (b) Vessels Described.—The vessels referred to in subsection (a) are the following: (1) The former Navy deck barge JIM, having a length of 110 feet and a width of 34 feet. (2) The former railroad car barge HUGH, having a length of 185 feet and a width of 34 feet. (3) The former railroad car barge TOMMY, having a length of 185 feet and a width of 34 feet. (c) Limitation on Operation.—A vessel issued a certificate of documentation under this section may be used only as a floating platform for launching fireworks, including transportation of materials associated with that use.