Section 9
SEC. 9. The Chief of Bureau shall, at as early a date as practicable, submit to the Secretary of Commerce and Police a report upon the number of vessels which, in his opinion, are required for the Coast Guard, Transportation, and Light-House Services, the type and probable cost of such vessels, the salaries of their officers and crews, and an estimate of the cost of their running expenses and necessary repairs and also repair shops and docks.