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 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. Specifies the authorized average military training student load for the Coast Guard for FY 1990. Authorizes the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating (Secretary) to: (1) acquire additional icebreakers by either lease or purchase, as the Secretary determines best; and (2) ensure that any such vessel meets the requirements of specified provisions of Federal law for a vessel to be constructed for any of the armed forces. Makes technical amendments to the Act To Prevent Pollution from ships. 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…