Incentivizing the Expansion of U.S. Ports Act

This Act may be cited as the “Incentivizing the Expansion of U.S. Ports Act”.

(a) Dredging.— Section 55109(a)(3) of title 46, United States Code, is amended—

(1) by striking “, or is exempt” and inserting “, is exempt”; and

(2) by striking the period at the end and inserting “, or is otherwise eligible for such a certificate and endorsement without regard to the requirement under section 12112(a)(2).”.

(b) Excluding dredged material from transportation requirements.— Section 55110 of title 46, United States Code, is amended—

(1) in the section heading, by striking “or dredged material”; and

(2) by striking “or dredged material”.