Pub. L. 105-178, tit. I, subtit. B, sec. 1207 (as amended)
CONSTRUCTION OF FERRY BOATS AND FERRY TERMINAL FACILITIES.
SEC. 1207. CONSTRUCTION OF FERRY BOATS AND FERRY TERMINAL FACILITIES.
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(c) Study.—
(1) In general.—The Secretary shall conduct a study of ferry transportation in the United States and its possessions—
(A) to identify existing ferry operations, including—
(i) the locations and routes served; and
(ii) the source and amount, if any, of funds derived from Federal, State, or local government sources supporting ferry construction or operations;
(B) to identify potential domestic ferry routes in the United States and its possessions and to develop information on those routes; and
(C) to identify the potential for use of high-speed ferry services and alternative-fueled ferry services.
(2) Report.—The Secretary shall submit a report on the results of the study to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate.
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