APPROVAL OF MODULAR ACCOMMODATION UNITS FOR LIVING QUARTERS.

SEC. 629. APPROVAL OF MODULAR ACCOMMODATION UNITS FOR LIVING QUARTERS. (a) In General.—The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall approve the use of a modular accommodation unit on a floating offshore facility to provide accommodations for up to 12 individuals, if —(1) the unit is approximately 12 feet in length and 40 feet in width;(2) before March 31, 2002—(A) the Secretary approved use of the unit to provide accommodations on such a facility; and(B) the unit was used to provide such accommodations; and118 STAT. 1067(3) the Secretary determines that use of the unit under the approval will not compromise safety.(b) Application.—The approval by the Secretary under this section shall apply for the 5-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.