; and (B) whether an Arctic Response Center of Expertise is necessary to address the gaps in experience, skills, equipment, resources, training, and doctrine to prepare, respond to, and recover spilled oil in the Arctic; (5) an assessment of whether sufficient agreements are in place to ensure the Coast Guard is receiving the information it needs to carry out its responsibilities; (6) an assessment of the assets and infrastructure necessary to meet the strategic objectives identified in the United States Coast Guard Arctic Strategy dated May 2013 based on factors such as— (A) response time; (B) coverage area; (C) endurance on scene; (D) presence; and (E) deterrence; and (7) an analysis of National Security Cutters, Offshore Patrol Cutters, and Fast Response Cutters capabilities based on the factors described in subparagraphs (A) through (E) of paragraph (6), both stationed from various Alaska ports and in other locations. V Miscellaneous 501. Ship shoal lighthouse transfer; repeal Section 27 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1991 ( Public Law 102–241 ; 105 Stat. 2218) is repealed. 502. Acquisition workforce expedited hiring authority (a) Expedited hiring authority (1) In general Chapter 15 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 563 the following: 563a. Acquisition workforce expedited hiring authority For purposes of section 3304 of title 5, the Commandant of the Coast Guard may— (1) designate any category of acquisition positions within the Coast Guard as shortage category positions; and (2) use the authorities in such section to recruit and appoint highly qualified persons directly to positions so designated. . (2) Table of contents The table of contents of chapter 15 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 563 the following: 563a. Acquisition workforce expedited hiring authority. . (3) Repeal Section 404 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 ( Public Law 111–281