; and (2) by inserting or a nonoperating individual before the period. (c) Nonoperating individuals (1) In general Chapter 81 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— (A) by redesignating section 8107 as section 8108; and (B) by inserting after section 8106 the following: 8107. Nonoperating individuals (a) In general The owner or managing operator of a merchant vessel of the United States of at least 100 gross tons as measured under section 14502, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104, shall— (1) ensure that— (A) each nonoperating individual on the vessel— (i) is a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence; or (ii) possesses— (I) a United States nonimmigrant visa for individuals desiring to enter the United States temporarily for business; (II) employment-related and personal identifying information; and (III) any other documentation required by the Secretary; (B) all required documentation for such individual is kept on the vessel and available for inspection by the Secretary; and (C) each nonoperating individual is identified on the vessel’s crew list; (2) ensure that— (A) each nonoperating individual possesses— (i) a merchant mariner’s document; (ii) a transportation security card issued under section 70105; or (iii) a current security clearance issued by a Federal agency; or (B) the employer of the nonoperating individual attests in a certificate to the owner or managing operator that— (i) the background of such individual has been examined and found to be free of any credible information indicating a material risk to the security of the vessel, the cargo of the vessel, the ports the vessel visits, or other individuals onboard the vessel; (ii) the examination under clause (i)— (I) with regard to an individual described in paragraph (1)(A)(i), met the requirements of section 70105(d)(2)