; and (B) the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may allow a covered vessel that operates solely within the baseline of the territorial sea of the United States (as described in Presidential Proclamation No. 5928 of December 27, 1988 ( 43 U.S.C. 1331 note)) to utilize a software-based, platform-independent electronic chart system that is capable of displaying electronic navigational charts with necessary scale and detail to ensure safe navigation for the intended voyage. (2) Covered vessel defined In this subsection, the term covered vessel means a vessel described in subparagraph (A), (B), (C), or (D) of subsection (a)(1). . 302. Common appropriation structure Sections 3317(b), 7504, 80301(c), and 80505(b)(3) of title 46, United States Code, are each amended by striking operating expenses and inserting operations and support . 303. Alternate safety compliance program exception for certain vessels Section 4503a of title 46, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (d) through (f) as subsections (e) through (g), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: (d) Subsection (a) shall not apply to a vessel that— (1) is 79 feet or less in length as listed on the vessel's certificate of documentation or certificate of number; and (2) is examined at dockside by the Secretary every 2 years upon the request of the owner and in accordance with section 4502(f)(2) of this title. . 304. License exemptions; repeal of obsolete provisions (a) Service under licenses issued without examination Section 8303 of title 46, United States Code, and the item relating to that section in the analysis for chapter 83 of such title, are repealed. (b) Standards for tank vessels of the United States Section 9102 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking subsection (b)