Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1989

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1989 - Authorizes appropriations for the Coast Guard for FY 1990 and 1991 for: (1) operation and maintenance; (2) acquisition, construction, rebuilding, and improvement for aids to navigation, shore and offshore facilities, vessels, and aircraft; (3) research, development, test, and evaluation; and (4) retirement pay and benefits. Authorizes the end strength for active-duty personnel of the Coast Guard for FY 1990 and 1991. Specifies the authorized average military training student load for the Coast Guard for FY 1990 and 1991. Authorizes the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating (Secretary) to acquire replacement icebreaker capability by either lease or purchase, as the Secretary and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget determine is best. Amends Federal law providing for continuity of grade for Coast Guard vice admirals when reappointed to another position as vice admiral to include reappointment of a vice admiral as an admiral. Amends Federal law relating to appointment of Coast Guard personnel to require appointment to the grade of lieutenant (junior grade) or lieutenant to be made by the President witho…