; or (B) the enactment into law for the Maritime Administration of the applicable regular appropriation for such fiscal year, or continuing appropriations resolution for such fiscal year, without any appropriation for such operations. . 8. Access to satellite phone during Sea Year program Section 3514 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 ( Public Law 114–328 ) is amended— (1) by striking Not later than and inserting the following: (a) Vessel operator requirements Not later than ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (b) Satellite phone access The Maritime Administrator shall ensure that each student participating in the Sea Year program is provided or has access to a functional satellite communication device. A student may not be denied from using such device whenever the student determines that such use is necessary to prevent or report sexual harassment or assault. . 9. Assistance for small shipyards and maritime communities Section 54101 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: (b) Awards (1) In general In providing assistance under the program, the Administrator shall take into account— (A) the economic circumstances and conditions of maritime communities; (B) projects that would be effective in fostering efficiency, competitive operations, and quality ship construction, repair, and reconfiguration; and (C) projects that would be effective in fostering employee skills and enhancing productivity. (2) Timing of award (A) In general Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Administrator shall award grants under this section not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of the appropriations Act for the fiscal year concerned. (B) Reallocation of unused funds If a grant is awarded under this section and, for any reason, the grant funds are not used by the grantee, the Administrator may reallocate such unused funds to award another grant under this section.