Domestic procurement of Coast Guard buoy, anchor and mooring chain

Section 1154 of title 14, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: 1154. Procurement of buoy, anchor, and mooring chain (a) In general Except as provided in subsection (b), the Secretary may not procure buoy, anchor, or mooring chain for use on United States Coast Guard cutters, vessels, or shore facilities— (1) that is not manufactured in the United States; or (2) substantially all of the components of which are not produced or manufactured in the United States. (b) Exception and notice (1) Exception The Secretary may procure buoy, anchor, or mooring chain that is not manufactured in the United States if the Secretary determines that— (A) the price of buoy, anchor, or mooring chain manufactured in the United States is unreasonable; (B) a sufficient quantity of satisfactory quality buoy, anchor, or mooring chain which the requirement in subsection (a) applies is not available; (C) application of the requirement in subsection (a) would be inconsistent with the public interest or national security; or (D) emergency circumstances exist. (2) Notice Not later than 30 days after making a procurement under the exception under this subsection, the Secretary shall notify the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of the Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate of the procurement and basis for the procurement..