U.S. Code > Title 14 Coast Guard > PART I—REGULAR COAST GUARD (§§ 1—693) > CHAPTER 17—ADMINISTRATION (§§ 631—677) > § 662. Requirement for prior authorization of appropriations

§ 662. Requirement for prior authorization of appropriations

Amounts may be appropriated to or for the use of the Coast Guard for the following matters only if the amounts have been authorized by law after December 31, 1976:
(1) For the operation and maintenance of the Coast Guard.
(2) For the acquisition, construction, rebuilding, and improvement of aids to navigation, shore or offshore establishments, vessels, or aircraft, including equipment related to the aids, establishments, vessels, or aircraft.
(3) For altering obstructive bridges.
(4) For research, development, test, or evaluation related to a matter referred to in clauses (1)–(3).
(5) For environmental compliance and restoration at Coast Guard facilities.