(A)
New tank vessels.—
First, for any tank vessel that—
(i)
is constructed in the United States after the effective date of this chapter;
(ii)
is eligible to be included in the Fleet under section
53102
(b); and
(iii)
during the period of an operating agreement under this chapter that applies to the vessel, will be owned and operated by one or more persons that are citizens of the United States under section
50501 of this title,
except that the Secretary shall not enter into operating agreements under this subparagraph for more than 5 such vessels.