Offshore operations

(a) In general Section 3702(b) of title 46, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking offshore drilling or production facilities in the oil industry and inserting exploration, development, or production of offshore drilling or production facilities in the oil industry and non-mineral energy production; and (2) in paragraph (2) by striking oil exploitation and inserting exploration, development, or production of offshore energy resources. (b) Oil fuel tank protection (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law and not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall amend section 125.115(b) of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on such date of enactment), to reflect the amendment made in subsection (a). (2) Application If the Commandant fails to amend the section described in paragraph (1) by the date that is 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, then, in lieu of the application of such section, the Secretary shall allow vessels to which section 3702 of title 46, United States Code, applies to transfer fuel from the fuel supply tanks of such vessel to offshore facilities in support of exploration, development, or production of offshore energy resources. (c) Outer continental shelf activities (1) In general Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall amend section G6.3.a of the United States Coast Guard Marine Safety Manual, Volume II titled Materiel Inspection: Outer Continental Shelf Activities, issued September 20, 2021 (COMDTINST M16000.76) (as in effect on such date of enactment), to reflect the amendment made in subsection (a). (2) Application If the Commandant fails to amend the section described in paragraph (1) by the date that is 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, then the Secretary shall in lieu of such section not apply section 3702 of title 46, United States Code, to a documented vessel transferring fuel from the fuel supply tanks of such vessel to an offshore facility if such vessel is not a tanker and is in the service of exploration, development, or production of offshore energy resources.