AUTHORITY TO EXEMPT VESSELS.

SEC. 3542. AUTHORITY TO EXEMPT VESSELS. (a) In General.—Section 2113 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— (1) by adding “and” after the semicolon at the end of paragraph (3); and (2) by striking paragraphs (4) and (5) and inserting the following: “(4) maintain different structural fire protection, manning, operating, and equipment requirements for vessels that satisfied requirements set forth in the Passenger Vessel Safety Act of 1993 (Public Law 103-206) before June 21, 1994.” . (b) Conforming Amendments.—Section 3306(i) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking “section 2113(5)” and inserting “section 2113(4)”.