[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 37 (Thursday, February 24, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-4204]


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[Federal Register: February 24, 1994]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 187

[CGD 89-050]
RIN 2115-AD35

 

Vessel Identification System

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Proposed rule; reopening of comment period.

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SUMMARY: On October 5, 1993, the Coast Guard published a notice of 
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the establishment of a vessel 
identification system. The NPRM provided a 90-day comment period that 
closed on January 3, 1994. The Coast Guard is reopening the comment 
period for an additional 30 days.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 28, 1994.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to the Executive Secretary, Marine 
Safety Council (G-LRA/3406) (CGD 89-050), U.S. Coast Guard 
Headquarters, 2100 Second Street, SW., Washington, DC, 20593-0001, or 
comments may be delivered to room 3406 at the same address between the 
hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays. The telephone number is (202) 267-1477. Comments on the 
collection of information requirements must be mailed to the Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 
725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attn: Desk Officer, U.S. 
Coast Guard.
    The Executive Secretary maintains the public docket for this 
notice. Comments will become part of this docket and will be available 
for inspection or copying at room 3406, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LT David Fish, Office of Marine 
Safety, Security and Environmental Protection, Information Management 
Division, (202) 267-6044.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On October 5, 1993, the Coast Guard 
published an NPRM regarding the establishment of a vessel 
identification system (VIS) (58 FR 51920). The VIS proposal would 
establish a vessel identification system, as required by legislation, 
guidelines for State vessel titling systems, procedures for certifying 
compliance with those guidelines, and rules for participation in the 
VIS system for undocumented vessels. The Coast Guard has received a 
request to extend the comment period for six months. The Coast Guard 
has determined that in order to keep this important project moving in 
as timely a manner as possible, extending the comment period for six 
months would be inappropriate. However, the Coast Guard recognizes the 
value of data and information from interested parties. Therefore, the 
Coast Guard, in order to encourage meaningful participation by all 
interested parties, is reopening the comment period for an additional 
30 days.
    Persons submitting comments should include their names and 
addresses, and identify this notice (CGD 89-050). All comments and 
attachments should be submitted in an unbound format suitable for 
copying and electronic filing. If not practical, a second copy of any 
bound materials is requested. Persons wanting acknowledgment of receipt 
of comments should enclose a stamped self-addressed post card or 
envelope.

    Dated: February 15, 1994.
A.E. Henn,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Chief, Office of Marine Safety, 
Security and Environmental Protection.
[FR Doc. 94-4204 Filed 2-23-94; 8:45 am]
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