Title 46 published on 2014-10-01
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2015-01-30; vol. 80 # 20 - Friday, January 30, 2015 80 FR 5282 - Vessel Requirements for Notices of Arrival and Departure, and Automatic Identification System
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Final rule. This final rule is effective March 2, 2015, except for amendments to 33 CFR part 160 which become effective April 30, 2015, with the further exception of § 160.204(a)(6), which is effective April 30, 2015 through December 31, 2015; and except for §§ 160.204(a)(5)(vii), 160.205, 160.208(a) and (c), and 164.46(b) and (c), which contain collection of information requirements that have not yet been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The Coast Guard will publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date of these four collection-of-information related sections. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the final rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register on March 2, 2015. 33 CFR Parts 62, 66, 101, 110, 117, 118, 151, 160, 161, 164, and 165 Summary Consistent with statutory requirements and provisions, the Coast Guard is expanding the applicability of notice of arrival (NOA) and automatic identification system (AIS) requirements to include more commercial vessels. This final rule amends the applicability of notice of arrival requirements to include additional vessels, sets forth a mandatory method for electronic submission of NOAs, and modifies related reporting content, timeframes, and procedures. This final rule also extends the applicability of AIS requirements beyond Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) areas to all U.S. navigable waters, and requires that additional commercial vessels install and use AIS, consistent with statutory requirements, and in limited cases, the Secretary's discretionary authority. These changes will improve navigation safety, enhance our ability to identify and track vessels, and heighten our overall maritime domain awareness (MDA), thus helping us address threats to maritime transportation safety and security.
80 FR 5282 - Vessel Requirements for Notices of Arrival and Departure, and Automatic Identification System
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Final rule. This final rule is effective March 2, 2015, except for amendments to 33 CFR part 160 which become effective April 30, 2015, with the further exception of § 160.204(a)(6), which is effective April 30, 2015 through December 31, 2015; and except for §§ 160.204(a)(5)(vii), 160.205, 160.208(a) and (c), and 164.46(b) and (c), which contain collection of information requirements that have not yet been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The Coast Guard will publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date of these four collection-of-information related sections. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the final rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register on March 2, 2015. 33 CFR Parts 62, 66, 101, 110, 117, 118, 151, 160, 161, 164, and 165 Summary Consistent with statutory requirements and provisions, the Coast Guard is expanding the applicability of notice of arrival (NOA) and automatic identification system (AIS) requirements to include more commercial vessels. This final rule amends the applicability of notice of arrival requirements to include additional vessels, sets forth a mandatory method for electronic submission of NOAs, and modifies related reporting content, timeframes, and procedures. This final rule also extends the applicability of AIS requirements beyond Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) areas to all U.S. navigable waters, and requires that additional commercial vessels install and use AIS, consistent with statutory requirements, and in limited cases, the Secretary's discretionary authority. These changes will improve navigation safety, enhance our ability to identify and track vessels, and heighten our overall maritime domain awareness (MDA), thus helping us address threats to maritime transportation safety and security.
2014-12-23; vol. 79 # 246 - Tuesday, December 23, 2014 79 FR 76901 - Amendments to Regulations Governing the Rules of Practice and Procedure for Dismissals of Actions
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION Final rule. Effective: January 24, 2015. 46 CFR Part 502 Summary The Federal Maritime Commission is amending its rules governing dismissals of actions by complainants, by order of the presiding officer, and by respondents when complainant fails to prosecute.
2014-11-17; vol. 79 # 221 - Monday, November 17, 2014 79 FR 68370 - Lifesaving Devices—Uninspected Commercial Barges and Sailing Vessels
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Correcting amendment. This correction is effective on November 17, 2014. 46 CFR Parts 24, 30, 70, 90, and 188 Summary The Coast Guard published a final rule in the Federal Register on September 10, 2014, requiring the use of wearable personal flotation devices for individuals on board uninspected non-passenger commercial barges and sailing vessels. In the final rule, the Coast Guard amended several tables to reflect this requirement. However, in a subsequent final rule regarding non-substantive changes, the Coast Guard removed the same tables in an effort to consolidate the regulations by referencing to a common table instead. The original final rule's amendatory instructions can no longer be amended as the tables were removed prior to the original final rule's effective date by the subsequent effective final rule. This correction removes the amendatory instructions in the original final rule for the affected tables.
79 FR 68370 - Lifesaving Devices—Uninspected Commercial Barges and Sailing Vessels
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Correcting amendment. This correction is effective on November 17, 2014. 46 CFR Parts 24, 30, 70, 90, and 188 Summary The Coast Guard published a final rule in the Federal Register on September 10, 2014, requiring the use of wearable personal flotation devices for individuals on board uninspected non-passenger commercial barges and sailing vessels. In the final rule, the Coast Guard amended several tables to reflect this requirement. However, in a subsequent final rule regarding non-substantive changes, the Coast Guard removed the same tables in an effort to consolidate the regulations by referencing to a common table instead. The original final rule's amendatory instructions can no longer be amended as the tables were removed prior to the original final rule's effective date by the subsequent effective final rule. This correction removes the amendatory instructions in the original final rule for the affected tables.
79 FR 68370 - Lifesaving Devices—Uninspected Commercial Barges and Sailing Vessels
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Correcting amendment. This correction is effective on November 17, 2014. 46 CFR Parts 24, 30, 70, 90, and 188 Summary The Coast Guard published a final rule in the Federal Register on September 10, 2014, requiring the use of wearable personal flotation devices for individuals on board uninspected non-passenger commercial barges and sailing vessels. In the final rule, the Coast Guard amended several tables to reflect this requirement. However, in a subsequent final rule regarding non-substantive changes, the Coast Guard removed the same tables in an effort to consolidate the regulations by referencing to a common table instead. The original final rule's amendatory instructions can no longer be amended as the tables were removed prior to the original final rule's effective date by the subsequent effective final rule. This correction removes the amendatory instructions in the original final rule for the affected tables.
79 FR 68370 - Lifesaving Devices—Uninspected Commercial Barges and Sailing Vessels
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Correcting amendment. This correction is effective on November 17, 2014. 46 CFR Parts 24, 30, 70, 90, and 188 Summary The Coast Guard published a final rule in the Federal Register on September 10, 2014, requiring the use of wearable personal flotation devices for individuals on board uninspected non-passenger commercial barges and sailing vessels. In the final rule, the Coast Guard amended several tables to reflect this requirement. However, in a subsequent final rule regarding non-substantive changes, the Coast Guard removed the same tables in an effort to consolidate the regulations by referencing to a common table instead. The original final rule's amendatory instructions can no longer be amended as the tables were removed prior to the original final rule's effective date by the subsequent effective final rule. This correction removes the amendatory instructions in the original final rule for the affected tables.
79 FR 68370 - Lifesaving Devices—Uninspected Commercial Barges and Sailing Vessels
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Correcting amendment. This correction is effective on November 17, 2014. 46 CFR Parts 24, 30, 70, 90, and 188 Summary The Coast Guard published a final rule in the Federal Register on September 10, 2014, requiring the use of wearable personal flotation devices for individuals on board uninspected non-passenger commercial barges and sailing vessels. In the final rule, the Coast Guard amended several tables to reflect this requirement. However, in a subsequent final rule regarding non-substantive changes, the Coast Guard removed the same tables in an effort to consolidate the regulations by referencing to a common table instead. The original final rule's amendatory instructions can no longer be amended as the tables were removed prior to the original final rule's effective date by the subsequent effective final rule. This correction removes the amendatory instructions in the original final rule for the affected tables.
2014-11-14; vol. 79 # 220 - Friday, November 14, 2014 79 FR 68131 - 2013 Liquid Chemical Categorization Updates
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Interim rule; delay of effective date. The effective date of the interim final rule published at 78 FR 50147 (Aug. 16, 2013), delayed until January 16, 2014, at 78 FR 56837 (Sept. 16, 2013), and further delayed until January 16, 2015, at 79 FR 2106 (Jan. 13, 2014), is further delayed until January 16, 2017. 46 CFR Parts 30, 150, and 153 Summary The Coast Guard announces an additional two-year delay of the effective date of its 2013 interim rule, which updates and revises tables that list liquid hazardous materials, liquefied gases, and compressed gases that have been approved by the Coast Guard and the International Maritime Organization for maritime transportation in bulk. These tables also indicate how the pollution potential of each substance has been categorized. The Coast Guard received comments to our 2013 interim rule regarding technical errors in the revised tables and is working to correct those errors. The additional delay will allow the Coast Guard to complete its work to correct technical errors and solicit additional comments in a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking, prior to finalizing the rule. This rulemaking promotes the Coast Guard's maritime safety and stewardship missions.
79 FR 68131 - 2013 Liquid Chemical Categorization Updates
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Interim rule; delay of effective date. The effective date of the interim final rule published at 78 FR 50147 (Aug. 16, 2013), delayed until January 16, 2014, at 78 FR 56837 (Sept. 16, 2013), and further delayed until January 16, 2015, at 79 FR 2106 (Jan. 13, 2014), is further delayed until January 16, 2017. 46 CFR Parts 30, 150, and 153 Summary The Coast Guard announces an additional two-year delay of the effective date of its 2013 interim rule, which updates and revises tables that list liquid hazardous materials, liquefied gases, and compressed gases that have been approved by the Coast Guard and the International Maritime Organization for maritime transportation in bulk. These tables also indicate how the pollution potential of each substance has been categorized. The Coast Guard received comments to our 2013 interim rule regarding technical errors in the revised tables and is working to correct those errors. The additional delay will allow the Coast Guard to complete its work to correct technical errors and solicit additional comments in a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking, prior to finalizing the rule. This rulemaking promotes the Coast Guard's maritime safety and stewardship missions.
79 FR 68131 - 2013 Liquid Chemical Categorization Updates
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Interim rule; delay of effective date. The effective date of the interim final rule published at 78 FR 50147 (Aug. 16, 2013), delayed until January 16, 2014, at 78 FR 56837 (Sept. 16, 2013), and further delayed until January 16, 2015, at 79 FR 2106 (Jan. 13, 2014), is further delayed until January 16, 2017. 46 CFR Parts 30, 150, and 153 Summary The Coast Guard announces an additional two-year delay of the effective date of its 2013 interim rule, which updates and revises tables that list liquid hazardous materials, liquefied gases, and compressed gases that have been approved by the Coast Guard and the International Maritime Organization for maritime transportation in bulk. These tables also indicate how the pollution potential of each substance has been categorized. The Coast Guard received comments to our 2013 interim rule regarding technical errors in the revised tables and is working to correct those errors. The additional delay will allow the Coast Guard to complete its work to correct technical errors and solicit additional comments in a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking, prior to finalizing the rule. This rulemaking promotes the Coast Guard's maritime safety and stewardship missions.
2014-10-24; vol. 79 # 206 - Friday, October 24, 2014 79 FR 63547 - Policy Implementing the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Notice of availability. These NVICs are effective on October 24, 2014. 46 CFR Parts 1, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 Summary The Coast Guard announces the availability of five Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVICs), which are the third set of a series of NVICs to implement the Final Rule that aligned Coast Guard regulations with amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers and made changes to national endorsements. These NVICs will provide guidance to mariners concerning new regulations governing merchant mariner certificates and endorsements to Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC).
79 FR 63547 - Policy Implementing the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Notice of availability. These NVICs are effective on October 24, 2014. 46 CFR Parts 1, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 Summary The Coast Guard announces the availability of five Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVICs), which are the third set of a series of NVICs to implement the Final Rule that aligned Coast Guard regulations with amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers and made changes to national endorsements. These NVICs will provide guidance to mariners concerning new regulations governing merchant mariner certificates and endorsements to Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC).
79 FR 63547 - Policy Implementing the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Notice of availability. These NVICs are effective on October 24, 2014. 46 CFR Parts 1, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 Summary The Coast Guard announces the availability of five Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVICs), which are the third set of a series of NVICs to implement the Final Rule that aligned Coast Guard regulations with amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers and made changes to national endorsements. These NVICs will provide guidance to mariners concerning new regulations governing merchant mariner certificates and endorsements to Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC).
79 FR 63547 - Policy Implementing the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Notice of availability. These NVICs are effective on October 24, 2014. 46 CFR Parts 1, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 Summary The Coast Guard announces the availability of five Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVICs), which are the third set of a series of NVICs to implement the Final Rule that aligned Coast Guard regulations with amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers and made changes to national endorsements. These NVICs will provide guidance to mariners concerning new regulations governing merchant mariner certificates and endorsements to Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC).
79 FR 63547 - Policy Implementing the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Notice of availability. These NVICs are effective on October 24, 2014. 46 CFR Parts 1, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 Summary The Coast Guard announces the availability of five Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVICs), which are the third set of a series of NVICs to implement the Final Rule that aligned Coast Guard regulations with amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers and made changes to national endorsements. These NVICs will provide guidance to mariners concerning new regulations governing merchant mariner certificates and endorsements to Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC).
79 FR 63547 - Policy Implementing the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Notice of availability. These NVICs are effective on October 24, 2014. 46 CFR Parts 1, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 Summary The Coast Guard announces the availability of five Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVICs), which are the third set of a series of NVICs to implement the Final Rule that aligned Coast Guard regulations with amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers and made changes to national endorsements. These NVICs will provide guidance to mariners concerning new regulations governing merchant mariner certificates and endorsements to Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC).
79 FR 63547 - Policy Implementing the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Notice of availability. These NVICs are effective on October 24, 2014. 46 CFR Parts 1, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 Summary The Coast Guard announces the availability of five Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVICs), which are the third set of a series of NVICs to implement the Final Rule that aligned Coast Guard regulations with amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers and made changes to national endorsements. These NVICs will provide guidance to mariners concerning new regulations governing merchant mariner certificates and endorsements to Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC).
2014-10-17; vol. 79 # 201 - Friday, October 17, 2014 79 FR 62358 - Offshore Supply Vessels of at Least 6,000 GT ITC
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Interim rule; correction. This correction is effective on October 17, 2014. 46 CFR Part 125 Summary The Coast Guard published an interim rule in the Federal Register on August 18, 2014, to ensure the safe carriage of oil, hazardous substances, and individuals in addition to the crew on U.S.-flagged OSVs of at least 6,000 gross tonnage as measured under the Convention Measurement System. In that interim rule, we revised a paragraph listing consensus standards incorporated by reference. In doing so, we inadvertently duplicated two paragraphs and presented others out of order. This correction resolves that error by removing the doubled paragraphs and reordering the others.
2014-10-10; vol. 79 # 197 - Friday, October 10, 2014 79 FR 61261 - Shipping and Transportation; Technical, Organizational, and Conforming Amendments
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Correcting Amendment. This correction is effective on October 10, 2014. 46 CFR Part 67 Summary The Coast Guard published a final rule in the Federal Register on September 29, 2014, that made non-substantive corrections throughout Title 46 of the Code of Federal Regulations. In that final rule, the Coast Guard revised a paragraph by substituting an incorrect word with one that was presumed correct. The substitution is actually incorrect, and the original word was correct. This correction resolves that error by replacing the word that we incorrectly removed.
Title 46 published on 2014-10-01
The following are ALL rules, proposed rules, and notices (chronologically) published in the Federal Register relating to Title 46 after this date.
2015-02-19; vol. 80 # 33 - Thursday, February 19, 2015 80 FR 9152 - Commercial Diving Operations
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Notice of proposed rulemaking. Comments and related material must either be submitted to our online docket via http://www.regulations.gov on or before May 20, 2015 or reach the Docket Management Facility by that date. Comments sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on collection of information must reach OMB on or before May 20, 2015. 46 CFR Parts 8 and 197 Summary The Coast Guard proposes to amend its regulations for commercial diving that is conducted from deepwater ports or deepwater port safety zones, or in connection with Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) activities, or from vessels that are required to have a Coast Guard certificate of inspection. The regulations would be revised and updated to improve safety and to reflect current industry best practices. The proposed regulations would also allow the Coast Guard to approve independent third-party organizations to assist with ensuring regulatory compliance of commercial diving regulations. The proposed amendments promote the Coast Guard's maritime safety mission.
80 FR 9152 - Commercial Diving Operations
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Notice of proposed rulemaking. Comments and related material must either be submitted to our online docket via http://www.regulations.gov on or before May 20, 2015 or reach the Docket Management Facility by that date. Comments sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on collection of information must reach OMB on or before May 20, 2015. 46 CFR Parts 8 and 197 Summary The Coast Guard proposes to amend its regulations for commercial diving that is conducted from deepwater ports or deepwater port safety zones, or in connection with Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) activities, or from vessels that are required to have a Coast Guard certificate of inspection. The regulations would be revised and updated to improve safety and to reflect current industry best practices. The proposed regulations would also allow the Coast Guard to approve independent third-party organizations to assist with ensuring regulatory compliance of commercial diving regulations. The proposed amendments promote the Coast Guard's maritime safety mission.
2015-02-18; vol. 80 # 32 - Wednesday, February 18, 2015 80 FR 8586 - Medical Waivers for Merchant Mariner Credential Applicants With the Following Conditions: Cardiomyopathy; Diabetes Mellitus; Narcolepsy; and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Notice of proposed policy clarification and request for comments. Comments and related material must either be submitted to our online docket via http://www.regulations.gov on or before May 19, 2015 or reach the Docket Management Facility by that date. 46 CFR Part 10 Summary The Coast Guard is seeking public comment on the policy clarification proposed in this document regarding the specific medical documentation the Coast Guard will consider in determining whether a medical waiver is warranted for merchant mariners with cardiomyopathy, diabetes mellitus, or obstructive sleep apnea. Additionally, the proposed policy clarification specifies that narcolepsy, idiopathic hypersomnia, and other hypersomnias of central origin, are medically disqualifying and generally not waiverable due to significant risk of sudden and unpredictable incapacitation of individuals who have these conditions.
2015-02-06; vol. 80 # 25 - Friday, February 6, 2015 80 FR 6679 - Requirements for MODUs and Other Vessels Conducting Outer Continental Shelf Activities With Dynamic Positioning Systems—Comment Period Extension
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Notice. Comments and related material must either be submitted to our online docket via http://www.regulations.gov on or before May 27, 2015 or reach the Docket Management Facility by that date. 33 CFR Parts 140, 143, and 146 Summary The Coast Guard is extending for 90 days the comment period for the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) entitled “Requirements for MODUs and Other Vessels Conducting Outer Continental Shelf Activities With Dynamic Positioning Systems” published on November 28, 2014. This extension is necessary to allow sufficient time for the Coast Guard to hold a public meeting and receive any subsequent public comments on the NPRM.
80 FR 6679 - Requirements for MODUs and Other Vessels Conducting Outer Continental Shelf Activities With Dynamic Positioning Systems—Comment Period Extension
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Notice. Comments and related material must either be submitted to our online docket via http://www.regulations.gov on or before May 27, 2015 or reach the Docket Management Facility by that date. 33 CFR Parts 140, 143, and 146 Summary The Coast Guard is extending for 90 days the comment period for the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) entitled “Requirements for MODUs and Other Vessels Conducting Outer Continental Shelf Activities With Dynamic Positioning Systems” published on November 28, 2014. This extension is necessary to allow sufficient time for the Coast Guard to hold a public meeting and receive any subsequent public comments on the NPRM.
2015-01-30; vol. 80 # 20 - Friday, January 30, 2015 80 FR 5282 - Vessel Requirements for Notices of Arrival and Departure, and Automatic Identification System
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Final rule. This final rule is effective March 2, 2015, except for amendments to 33 CFR part 160 which become effective April 30, 2015, with the further exception of § 160.204(a)(6), which is effective April 30, 2015 through December 31, 2015; and except for §§ 160.204(a)(5)(vii), 160.205, 160.208(a) and (c), and 164.46(b) and (c), which contain collection of information requirements that have not yet been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The Coast Guard will publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date of these four collection-of-information related sections. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the final rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register on March 2, 2015. 33 CFR Parts 62, 66, 101, 110, 117, 118, 151, 160, 161, 164, and 165 Summary Consistent with statutory requirements and provisions, the Coast Guard is expanding the applicability of notice of arrival (NOA) and automatic identification system (AIS) requirements to include more commercial vessels. This final rule amends the applicability of notice of arrival requirements to include additional vessels, sets forth a mandatory method for electronic submission of NOAs, and modifies related reporting content, timeframes, and procedures. This final rule also extends the applicability of AIS requirements beyond Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) areas to all U.S. navigable waters, and requires that additional commercial vessels install and use AIS, consistent with statutory requirements, and in limited cases, the Secretary's discretionary authority. These changes will improve navigation safety, enhance our ability to identify and track vessels, and heighten our overall maritime domain awareness (MDA), thus helping us address threats to maritime transportation safety and security.
80 FR 5282 - Vessel Requirements for Notices of Arrival and Departure, and Automatic Identification System
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Final rule. This final rule is effective March 2, 2015, except for amendments to 33 CFR part 160 which become effective April 30, 2015, with the further exception of § 160.204(a)(6), which is effective April 30, 2015 through December 31, 2015; and except for §§ 160.204(a)(5)(vii), 160.205, 160.208(a) and (c), and 164.46(b) and (c), which contain collection of information requirements that have not yet been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The Coast Guard will publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date of these four collection-of-information related sections. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the final rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register on March 2, 2015. 33 CFR Parts 62, 66, 101, 110, 117, 118, 151, 160, 161, 164, and 165 Summary Consistent with statutory requirements and provisions, the Coast Guard is expanding the applicability of notice of arrival (NOA) and automatic identification system (AIS) requirements to include more commercial vessels. This final rule amends the applicability of notice of arrival requirements to include additional vessels, sets forth a mandatory method for electronic submission of NOAs, and modifies related reporting content, timeframes, and procedures. This final rule also extends the applicability of AIS requirements beyond Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) areas to all U.S. navigable waters, and requires that additional commercial vessels install and use AIS, consistent with statutory requirements, and in limited cases, the Secretary's discretionary authority. These changes will improve navigation safety, enhance our ability to identify and track vessels, and heighten our overall maritime domain awareness (MDA), thus helping us address threats to maritime transportation safety and security.
2015-01-16; vol. 80 # 11 - Friday, January 16, 2015 80 FR 2350 - Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2010; Implementation
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Notice of proposed rulemaking. Comments and related material must either be submitted to our online docket via http://www.regulations.gov on or before April 16, 2015 or reach the Docket Management Facility by that date. Comments sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on collection of information must reach OMB on or before April 16, 2015. 46 CFR Part 70 Summary The Coast Guard proposes amending its passenger vessel regulations to implement the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2010 with respect to deck rails, systems for detecting or recording falls overboard and for recording evidence of possible crimes, hailing devices, security guides, sexual assault response, and crime scene preservation training. The proposed regulations promote the Coast Guard's maritime safety and security missions.
2015-01-05; vol. 80 # 2 - Monday, January 5, 2015 80 FR 204 - Commercial Fishing Vessels Dispensing Petroleum Products
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Notice of proposed rulemaking: notice of reopening of comment period. Comments and related material must be submitted online via http://www.regulations.gov, or reach the Docket Management Facility, on or before February 4, 2015. 46 CFR Part 105 Summary The Coast Guard is reopening the public comment period on the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) entitled “Commercial Fishing Vessels Dispensing Petroleum Products,” published in the Federal Register on August 20, 2014. The notice of proposed rulemaking included an incorrect docket number, USCG-2013-0195, and has been reopened with the correct docket number, USCG-2014-0195, to facilitate public comment.
2014-12-23; vol. 79 # 246 - Tuesday, December 23, 2014 79 FR 76901 - Amendments to Regulations Governing the Rules of Practice and Procedure for Dismissals of Actions
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION Final rule. Effective: January 24, 2015. 46 CFR Part 502 Summary The Federal Maritime Commission is amending its rules governing dismissals of actions by complainants, by order of the presiding officer, and by respondents when complainant fails to prosecute.
2014-12-01; vol. 79 # 230 - Monday, December 1, 2014 79 FR 71082 - Great Lakes Pilotage Rates—2015 Annual Review and Adjustment—Extension of Comment Period
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Notice. Comments and related material must either be submitted to our online docket via http://www.regulations.gov on or before December 31, 2014 or reach the Docket Management Facility by that date. 46 CFR Part 401 Summary The Coast Guard is extending the comment period for the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) entitled “Great Lakes Pilotage Rates—2015 Annual Review and Adjustment,” published on September 4, 2014, for 30 days. We have decided to extend the comment period as we have received new financial data that could affect the discretion provided by Step 7 of the Appendix A methodology and the final rate.
2014-11-28; vol. 79 # 229 - Friday, November 28, 2014 79 FR 70944 - Requirements for MODUs and Other Vessels Conducting Outer Continental Shelf Activities With Dynamic Positioning Systems
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Notice of proposed rulemaking. Comments and related material must be submitted to the online docket via http://www.regulations.gov or reach the Docket Management Facility on or before February 26, 2015. Comments sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on collection of information must reach OMB on or before February 26, 2015. 33 CFR Parts 140, 143, and 146 Summary The Coast Guard proposes to establish minimum design, operation, training, and manning standards for mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs) and other vessels using dynamic positioning systems to engage in Outer Continental Shelf activities. Establishing these minimum standards is necessary to improve the safety of people and property involved in such operations, and the protection of the environment in which they operate. This notice of proposed rulemaking would decrease the risk of a loss of position by a dynamically-positioned MODU or other vessel that could result in a fire, explosion, or subsea spill, and supports the Coast Guard's strategic goals of maritime safety and protection of natural resources.
79 FR 70944 - Requirements for MODUs and Other Vessels Conducting Outer Continental Shelf Activities With Dynamic Positioning Systems
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Notice of proposed rulemaking. Comments and related material must be submitted to the online docket via http://www.regulations.gov or reach the Docket Management Facility on or before February 26, 2015. Comments sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on collection of information must reach OMB on or before February 26, 2015. 33 CFR Parts 140, 143, and 146 Summary The Coast Guard proposes to establish minimum design, operation, training, and manning standards for mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs) and other vessels using dynamic positioning systems to engage in Outer Continental Shelf activities. Establishing these minimum standards is necessary to improve the safety of people and property involved in such operations, and the protection of the environment in which they operate. This notice of proposed rulemaking would decrease the risk of a loss of position by a dynamically-positioned MODU or other vessel that could result in a fire, explosion, or subsea spill, and supports the Coast Guard's strategic goals of maritime safety and protection of natural resources.
2014-11-17; vol. 79 # 221 - Monday, November 17, 2014 79 FR 68370 - Lifesaving Devices—Uninspected Commercial Barges and Sailing Vessels
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Correcting amendment. This correction is effective on November 17, 2014. 46 CFR Parts 24, 30, 70, 90, and 188 Summary The Coast Guard published a final rule in the Federal Register on September 10, 2014, requiring the use of wearable personal flotation devices for individuals on board uninspected non-passenger commercial barges and sailing vessels. In the final rule, the Coast Guard amended several tables to reflect this requirement. However, in a subsequent final rule regarding non-substantive changes, the Coast Guard removed the same tables in an effort to consolidate the regulations by referencing to a common table instead. The original final rule's amendatory instructions can no longer be amended as the tables were removed prior to the original final rule's effective date by the subsequent effective final rule. This correction removes the amendatory instructions in the original final rule for the affected tables.
79 FR 68370 - Lifesaving Devices—Uninspected Commercial Barges and Sailing Vessels
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Correcting amendment. This correction is effective on November 17, 2014. 46 CFR Parts 24, 30, 70, 90, and 188 Summary The Coast Guard published a final rule in the Federal Register on September 10, 2014, requiring the use of wearable personal flotation devices for individuals on board uninspected non-passenger commercial barges and sailing vessels. In the final rule, the Coast Guard amended several tables to reflect this requirement. However, in a subsequent final rule regarding non-substantive changes, the Coast Guard removed the same tables in an effort to consolidate the regulations by referencing to a common table instead. The original final rule's amendatory instructions can no longer be amended as the tables were removed prior to the original final rule's effective date by the subsequent effective final rule. This correction removes the amendatory instructions in the original final rule for the affected tables.
79 FR 68370 - Lifesaving Devices—Uninspected Commercial Barges and Sailing Vessels
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Correcting amendment. This correction is effective on November 17, 2014. 46 CFR Parts 24, 30, 70, 90, and 188 Summary The Coast Guard published a final rule in the Federal Register on September 10, 2014, requiring the use of wearable personal flotation devices for individuals on board uninspected non-passenger commercial barges and sailing vessels. In the final rule, the Coast Guard amended several tables to reflect this requirement. However, in a subsequent final rule regarding non-substantive changes, the Coast Guard removed the same tables in an effort to consolidate the regulations by referencing to a common table instead. The original final rule's amendatory instructions can no longer be amended as the tables were removed prior to the original final rule's effective date by the subsequent effective final rule. This correction removes the amendatory instructions in the original final rule for the affected tables.
79 FR 68370 - Lifesaving Devices—Uninspected Commercial Barges and Sailing Vessels
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Correcting amendment. This correction is effective on November 17, 2014. 46 CFR Parts 24, 30, 70, 90, and 188 Summary The Coast Guard published a final rule in the Federal Register on September 10, 2014, requiring the use of wearable personal flotation devices for individuals on board uninspected non-passenger commercial barges and sailing vessels. In the final rule, the Coast Guard amended several tables to reflect this requirement. However, in a subsequent final rule regarding non-substantive changes, the Coast Guard removed the same tables in an effort to consolidate the regulations by referencing to a common table instead. The original final rule's amendatory instructions can no longer be amended as the tables were removed prior to the original final rule's effective date by the subsequent effective final rule. This correction removes the amendatory instructions in the original final rule for the affected tables.
79 FR 68370 - Lifesaving Devices—Uninspected Commercial Barges and Sailing Vessels
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Correcting amendment. This correction is effective on November 17, 2014. 46 CFR Parts 24, 30, 70, 90, and 188 Summary The Coast Guard published a final rule in the Federal Register on September 10, 2014, requiring the use of wearable personal flotation devices for individuals on board uninspected non-passenger commercial barges and sailing vessels. In the final rule, the Coast Guard amended several tables to reflect this requirement. However, in a subsequent final rule regarding non-substantive changes, the Coast Guard removed the same tables in an effort to consolidate the regulations by referencing to a common table instead. The original final rule's amendatory instructions can no longer be amended as the tables were removed prior to the original final rule's effective date by the subsequent effective final rule. This correction removes the amendatory instructions in the original final rule for the affected tables.
2014-11-14; vol. 79 # 220 - Friday, November 14, 2014 79 FR 68131 - 2013 Liquid Chemical Categorization Updates
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Interim rule; delay of effective date. The effective date of the interim final rule published at 78 FR 50147 (Aug. 16, 2013), delayed until January 16, 2014, at 78 FR 56837 (Sept. 16, 2013), and further delayed until January 16, 2015, at 79 FR 2106 (Jan. 13, 2014), is further delayed until January 16, 2017. 46 CFR Parts 30, 150, and 153 Summary The Coast Guard announces an additional two-year delay of the effective date of its 2013 interim rule, which updates and revises tables that list liquid hazardous materials, liquefied gases, and compressed gases that have been approved by the Coast Guard and the International Maritime Organization for maritime transportation in bulk. These tables also indicate how the pollution potential of each substance has been categorized. The Coast Guard received comments to our 2013 interim rule regarding technical errors in the revised tables and is working to correct those errors. The additional delay will allow the Coast Guard to complete its work to correct technical errors and solicit additional comments in a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking, prior to finalizing the rule. This rulemaking promotes the Coast Guard's maritime safety and stewardship missions.
79 FR 68131 - 2013 Liquid Chemical Categorization Updates
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Interim rule; delay of effective date. The effective date of the interim final rule published at 78 FR 50147 (Aug. 16, 2013), delayed until January 16, 2014, at 78 FR 56837 (Sept. 16, 2013), and further delayed until January 16, 2015, at 79 FR 2106 (Jan. 13, 2014), is further delayed until January 16, 2017. 46 CFR Parts 30, 150, and 153 Summary The Coast Guard announces an additional two-year delay of the effective date of its 2013 interim rule, which updates and revises tables that list liquid hazardous materials, liquefied gases, and compressed gases that have been approved by the Coast Guard and the International Maritime Organization for maritime transportation in bulk. These tables also indicate how the pollution potential of each substance has been categorized. The Coast Guard received comments to our 2013 interim rule regarding technical errors in the revised tables and is working to correct those errors. The additional delay will allow the Coast Guard to complete its work to correct technical errors and solicit additional comments in a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking, prior to finalizing the rule. This rulemaking promotes the Coast Guard's maritime safety and stewardship missions.
79 FR 68131 - 2013 Liquid Chemical Categorization Updates
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Interim rule; delay of effective date. The effective date of the interim final rule published at 78 FR 50147 (Aug. 16, 2013), delayed until January 16, 2014, at 78 FR 56837 (Sept. 16, 2013), and further delayed until January 16, 2015, at 79 FR 2106 (Jan. 13, 2014), is further delayed until January 16, 2017. 46 CFR Parts 30, 150, and 153 Summary The Coast Guard announces an additional two-year delay of the effective date of its 2013 interim rule, which updates and revises tables that list liquid hazardous materials, liquefied gases, and compressed gases that have been approved by the Coast Guard and the International Maritime Organization for maritime transportation in bulk. These tables also indicate how the pollution potential of each substance has been categorized. The Coast Guard received comments to our 2013 interim rule regarding technical errors in the revised tables and is working to correct those errors. The additional delay will allow the Coast Guard to complete its work to correct technical errors and solicit additional comments in a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking, prior to finalizing the rule. This rulemaking promotes the Coast Guard's maritime safety and stewardship missions.
2014-10-24; vol. 79 # 206 - Friday, October 24, 2014 79 FR 63547 - Policy Implementing the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Notice of availability. These NVICs are effective on October 24, 2014. 46 CFR Parts 1, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 Summary The Coast Guard announces the availability of five Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVICs), which are the third set of a series of NVICs to implement the Final Rule that aligned Coast Guard regulations with amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers and made changes to national endorsements. These NVICs will provide guidance to mariners concerning new regulations governing merchant mariner certificates and endorsements to Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC).
79 FR 63547 - Policy Implementing the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Notice of availability. These NVICs are effective on October 24, 2014. 46 CFR Parts 1, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 Summary The Coast Guard announces the availability of five Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVICs), which are the third set of a series of NVICs to implement the Final Rule that aligned Coast Guard regulations with amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers and made changes to national endorsements. These NVICs will provide guidance to mariners concerning new regulations governing merchant mariner certificates and endorsements to Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC).
79 FR 63547 - Policy Implementing the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Notice of availability. These NVICs are effective on October 24, 2014. 46 CFR Parts 1, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 Summary The Coast Guard announces the availability of five Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVICs), which are the third set of a series of NVICs to implement the Final Rule that aligned Coast Guard regulations with amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers and made changes to national endorsements. These NVICs will provide guidance to mariners concerning new regulations governing merchant mariner certificates and endorsements to Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC).
79 FR 63547 - Policy Implementing the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Notice of availability. These NVICs are effective on October 24, 2014. 46 CFR Parts 1, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 Summary The Coast Guard announces the availability of five Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVICs), which are the third set of a series of NVICs to implement the Final Rule that aligned Coast Guard regulations with amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers and made changes to national endorsements. These NVICs will provide guidance to mariners concerning new regulations governing merchant mariner certificates and endorsements to Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC).
79 FR 63547 - Policy Implementing the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Notice of availability. These NVICs are effective on October 24, 2014. 46 CFR Parts 1, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 Summary The Coast Guard announces the availability of five Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVICs), which are the third set of a series of NVICs to implement the Final Rule that aligned Coast Guard regulations with amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers and made changes to national endorsements. These NVICs will provide guidance to mariners concerning new regulations governing merchant mariner certificates and endorsements to Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC).
79 FR 63547 - Policy Implementing the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Notice of availability. These NVICs are effective on October 24, 2014. 46 CFR Parts 1, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 Summary The Coast Guard announces the availability of five Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVICs), which are the third set of a series of NVICs to implement the Final Rule that aligned Coast Guard regulations with amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers and made changes to national endorsements. These NVICs will provide guidance to mariners concerning new regulations governing merchant mariner certificates and endorsements to Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC).
79 FR 63547 - Policy Implementing the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Notice of availability. These NVICs are effective on October 24, 2014. 46 CFR Parts 1, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 Summary The Coast Guard announces the availability of five Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVICs), which are the third set of a series of NVICs to implement the Final Rule that aligned Coast Guard regulations with amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers and made changes to national endorsements. These NVICs will provide guidance to mariners concerning new regulations governing merchant mariner certificates and endorsements to Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC).
2014-10-17; vol. 79 # 201 - Friday, October 17, 2014 79 FR 62358 - Offshore Supply Vessels of at Least 6,000 GT ITC
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Interim rule; correction. This correction is effective on October 17, 2014. 46 CFR Part 125 Summary The Coast Guard published an interim rule in the Federal Register on August 18, 2014, to ensure the safe carriage of oil, hazardous substances, and individuals in addition to the crew on U.S.-flagged OSVs of at least 6,000 gross tonnage as measured under the Convention Measurement System. In that interim rule, we revised a paragraph listing consensus standards incorporated by reference. In doing so, we inadvertently duplicated two paragraphs and presented others out of order. This correction resolves that error by removing the doubled paragraphs and reordering the others.
2014-10-10; vol. 79 # 197 - Friday, October 10, 2014 79 FR 61261 - Shipping and Transportation; Technical, Organizational, and Conforming Amendments
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard Correcting Amendment. This correction is effective on October 10, 2014. 46 CFR Part 67 Summary The Coast Guard published a final rule in the Federal Register on September 29, 2014, that made non-substantive corrections throughout Title 46 of the Code of Federal Regulations. In that final rule, the Coast Guard revised a paragraph by substituting an incorrect word with one that was presumed correct. The substitution is actually incorrect, and the original word was correct. This correction resolves that error by replacing the word that we incorrectly removed.
79 FR 61544 - Ocean Transportation Intermediary Licensing and Financial Responsibility Requirements, and General Duties
GPO FDSys XML | Text Additional Documents FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION Notice of proposed rulemaking. Comments are due on or before December 12, 2014. 46 CFR Part 515 Summary The Federal Maritime Commission proposes to amend its rules governing the licensing, financial responsibility requirements and duties of Ocean Transportation Intermediaries. The proposed rule is intended to adapt to changing industry conditions, improve regulatory effectiveness, improve transparency, streamline processes and reduce regulatory burdens.
