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Sec. 1038 · H.R. 8800

Study to evaluate alternative materials and emerging hull technologies with respect to naval vessels

Division A — Department of Defense Authorizations › Title X — General Provisions › Subtitle B — Naval Vessels and Shipyards

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(a) Study The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study to evaluate the use of alternative materials and emerging hull technologies with respect to naval vessels, which shall include a determination of whether any such materials or technologies improve— (1) durability; (2) fuel efficiency; (3) operational readiness; or (4) resilience against extreme weather conditions. (b) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate a report detailing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).