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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

46 CFR Part 114
[CGD 85-080]
RIN 2115-AC22

 

Small Passenger Vessel Inspection and Certification; Announcement 
of Public Hearings

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of hearings.

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SUMMARY: On January 13, 1994, the Coast Guard published in the Federal 
Register (59 FR 1994) a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
(SNPRM) containing a complete revision to the proposed regulations 
governing small passenger vessels. The SNPRM was in response to 
numerous comments received to a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) 
published in the Federal Register (54 FR 4412) on January 30, 1989. The 
Coast Guard will receive written comments on the SNPRM through June 13, 
1994.

DATES: For dates of public hearings see Supplementary Information 
section.

ADDRESSES: For addresses of public hearings see Supplementary 
Information section.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
LCDR Marc Cruder, Project Manager, Office of Marine Safety, Security 
and Environmental Protection, (G-MVI-2), phone (202) 267-1181.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The SNPRM published on January 13, 1994, 
stated that the Coast Guard planned to hold public hearings on this 
rulemaking in New London, CT, Seattle, WA, Tampa, FL, and Chicago, IL. 
The SNPRM also solicited recommendations for other hearing sites.

    Several comments were received requesting additional hearings in 
specific locations. In response to those comments, the Coast Guard will 
hold public hearings on the dates and locations identified below:

--New London, Connecticut; Monday, April 11, 1994. U.S. Coast Guard 
Academy, Dimick Hall, 15 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT.
--Seattle, Washington; Monday, April 18, 1994. Stouffer Madison Hotel, 
East Room, 515 Madison Street, Seattle, WA. Telephone No. (800) 468-
3571.
--Chicago, Illinois; Saturday, April 23, 1994. Executive House Hotel, 
Picasso Room, 71 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL. Telephone No. (312) 
346-7100.
--Annapolis, Maryland; Wednesday, April 27, 1994. U.S. Naval Station, 
Recreational Services Building 89, Bennion Road, Annapolis, MD.
--Tampa, Florida; Monday, May 2, 1994. U.S. Naval Reserve Center, 
Auditorium, 1325 York Street, Tampa, FL.
--Cincinnati, Ohio; Monday, May 9, 1994. Radisson Inn Airport, Greater 
Cincinnati International Airport, Concord A & B, Cincinnati, OH. 
Telephone No. (606) 371-6166.
--Long Beach, California; Friday, May 27, 1994. Renaissance Hotel, 
Sicilian Ballroom, 111 Each Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA. Telephone 
No. (310) 437-5900.

    In the preamble of the SNPRM (pages 1994-2092), the Coast Guard 
solicited public comment on certain proposed requirements. 
Specifically, the Coast Guard would like more information on the 
following:

1. 46 CFR 175.400: Proposed definition of ``length'', pp. 2005-2007.
2. 46 CFR 177.520: Applicability of NVIC 14-91 on egress and refuge 
areas to Subchapter K vessels, p. 2029.
3. 46 CFR 178: Use of freeing ports on cockpit vessels, p. 2034.
4. 46 CFR 178.340: Usefulness of ABYC H-35 on pontoon boat load 
capacity for inspected small passenger vessels, p. 2034.
5. 46 CFR 178.450: Weather deck drainage method, p. 2036.
6. 46 CFR 179.310: Collision bulkhead requirements, p. 2037.
7. 46 CFR 179.350: Location of opening portlights on sailing vessels, 
p. 2038.
8. 46 CFR 179.350: Material and types of valves suitable as though hull 
penetrations, p. 2038.
9. 46 CFR 179.360: Coaming requirements, p. 2039.
10. 46 CFR 180.70: Ring buoy waterlight requirements, p. 2041.
11. 46 CFR 181.120: Excess fire protection equipment, p. 2046.
12. 46 CFR 182.405: Fuel restrictions for internal combustion engines, 
p. 2051.
13. 46 CFR 182.455: Use of flexible nonmetallic hose in place of fuel 
piping or tubing, p. 2055.
14. 46 CFR 182.455: Flexible nonmetallic hose replacement intervals, p. 
2055.
15. 46 CFR 182.460: Definition of ``open to the atmosphere'', 
``enclosed space'', and ``partially enclosed space'', p. 2056.
16. 46 CFR 183: Applicability of ABYC E-8 on AC electrical systems and 
E-9 on DC electrical systems to inspected small passenger vessels, p. 
2060.
17. 46 CFR 183.320: Generator temperature ratings, p. 2061.
18. 46 CFR 183.380: Suitability of UL Standard 1193 on boat circuit 
breakers for inspected small passenger vessels, p. 2063.
19. 46 CFR 184: Separate power sources for radios, p. 2066.

    Each hearing will begin at 10 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. Interested 
persons are invited to participate in these hearings. Those wishing to 
make an oral statement should register at least 2 working days before 
the date of the particular hearing. Oral statements by individuals 
without prior registration will be allowed only if time permits. The 
Coast Guard reserves the right to impose time limits on oral 
presentations. To register, write or call the Executive Secretary, 
Marine Safety Council (G-LRA-2/3600) (GGD 85-080), U.S. Coast Guard 
Headquarters, 2100 Second Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001, 
telephone number (202) 267-1477. If time permits, and answer period 
will follow the oral presentations.

    Dated: March 21, 1994.
R.C. North,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Chief, Office of Marine Safety, 
Security and Environmental Protection.
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