Effective dates

(a) Effective date This Act shall take effect 6 months after the date of issuance of regulations under section 12(a)(1). (b) Collective bargaining agreements In the case of a collective bargaining agreement in effect on the effective date prescribed by subsection (a), this Act shall take effect on the earlier of— (1) the date of the termination of such agreement; (2) the date of any amendment, made on or after such effective date, to such agreement; or (3) the date that occurs 18 months after the date of issuance of regulations under section 12(a)(1).