§ 9305. Agreements with Canada

To provide for a coordinated system of pilotage service on the Great Lakes, the Secretary, subject to the concurrence of the Secretary of State, may make agreements with the appropriate agency of Canada to—

• (1) fix the number of pilots to be registered in each country;
• (2) provide for participation on an equitable basis;
• (3) prescribe joint or identical rates and charges;
• (4) coordinate pool operations; and
• (5) establish conditions for services by registered pilots.