; referrals (1) In general The Commandant of the Coast Guard, in conjunction with the Secretary of Labor, shall ensure that employers operating vessels that employ D–3 nonimmigrants are subject to regular dockside examinations not less than biennially to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations affecting the safety and health of seamen, including D–3 nonimmigrants, aboard longline fishing vessels that have their home port or an operating base in Hawaii. (2) Additional examinations The Secretary of Homeland Security, in conjunction with the Secretary of Labor— (A) may conduct additional examinations, as they consider necessary to ensure compliance with labor agreement terms and conditions or health and safety conditions; and (B) shall conduct additional examinations upon receipt of information from a D–3 nonimmigrant, or from such State or local entity as may be responsible for licensing and oversight of the employer, that an employer may be violating the requirements under this Act or applicable health and safety requirements. (b) Penalties for noncompliance The Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Homeland Security are authorized to take such actions, including imposing appropriate penalties and seeking appropriate injunctive relief and specific performance of contractual obligations, as may be necessary to ensure employer compliance with the terms and conditions of employment required under this Act. 6. Rulemaking The Secretary of State, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Secretary of Labor are authorized to issue such regulations and written guidance as may be necessary to carry out the activities required under this Act. 7. Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act.