Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Rule of Construction

Pub. L. 109–347, title III, § 301(c), Oct. 13, 2006, 120 Stat. 1920, provided that: “Nothing in this section [enacting this section and section 1001 of this title] shall be construed to affect—

“(1)
the authorities, functions, or capabilities of the Coast Guard to perform its missions; or
“(2)
the requirement under section 888 of the Homeland Security Act (6 U.S.C. 468) that those authorities, functions, and capabilities be maintained intact.”