Ill STAT. 2078 PUBLIC LAW 105-85—NOV. 18, 1997 "(3) This subsection does not apply to a tank vessel that, before July 1, 1997, had undergone, or was the subject of a contract for, alterations that reduce the gross tonnage of the tank vessel, as shown by reliable evidence acceptable to the Secretary.". Approved November 18, 1997. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1119 (S. 924) (S. 936): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 105-132 (Comm. on National Security) and 105-340 (Comm. of Conference). SENATE REPORTS: No. 105-29 accompanying S. 924 and S. 936 (Comm. on Armed Services). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 143 (1997): June 19, 20, 23-25, considered and passed House. July 11, considered and passed Senate, amended. Oct. 28, House agreed to conference report. Nov. 5, Senate agreed to conference report. WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 33 (1997): Nov. 18, Presidential statement.
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