H.R. 2865 would ensure safe, secure, and reliable marine shipping in the Arctic including the availability of aids to navigation, vessel escorts, spill response capability, and maritime search and rescue in the Arctic.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(LogArctic Marine Shipping Assessment Implementation Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to editwork through the wikiInternational Maritime Organization to establish agreements to promote coordinated action among the United States, Russia, Canada, Iceland, Norway, and beDenmark and other seafaring and Arctic nations to ensure in the firstArctic: (1) placement and maintenance of aids to provide a detailed summarynavigation; (2) appropriate icebreaking escort, tug, and salvage capabilities; (3) oil spill prevention and response capability; (4) maritime domain awareness, including long-range vessel tracking; and (5) search and rescue.

Directs the Committee on the Maritime Transportation System to coordinate the establishment of domestic transportation policies in the Arctic necessary to carry out this Act.

Authorizes the Secretary, subject to the availability of appropriations, to enter into cooperative agreements, contracts, or other agreements with, or make grants to, individuals and governments to carry out this Act or any agreements.

Directs the Secretary to promote safe commercial maritime navigation by means of icebreaking when necessary.

Authorizes the Secretary to enter into such agreements or contracts with, or make such grants to, individuals to conduct demonstration projects to reduce emissions or discharges from vessels operating in the bill!)Arctic.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 6/12/2009:6/15/2009: Referred to House committee.subcommittee. Status: Referred to the House CommitteeSubcommittee on TransportationCoast Guard and Infrastructure.Maritime Transportation.
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== Points in Favor ==

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