Mariner Exam Modernization Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Mariner Exam Modernization Act aims to update the process for developing and reviewing the merchant mariner credential examination. It establishes a working group, led by the Commandant of the Coast Guard, to review existing questions, content, and relevancy, and to recommend updates to the examination. The act also requires the Coast Guard to develop and implement a plan to modernize the examination, incorporating industry standards and best practices in testing, and to provide a briefing to Congress on the review and plan.
Key provisions
- Establishes a working group to review and recommend updates to the merchant mariner credential examination.
- Extends the timeframe for working group reviews from 90 days to 180 days.
- Requires the working group to include individuals who have recently passed the examination.
- Mandates the Coast Guard to develop a plan to modernize the examination within 270 days of completing a review.
- The plan must address outdated topics, testing procedures, and data collection methods.
- Allows for remote participation in working group meetings.
- Requires the Coast Guard to consult with experts in standardized testing when developing the modernization plan.
- Requires the Coast Guard to brief Congress on the review and plan within one year of the bill’s enactment.
Who is affected
- Merchant Mariners
- U.S. Coast Guard
- Maritime Industry Professionals
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