[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 153 (Wednesday, August 9, 1995)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 40545]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-19675]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
33 CFR Part 183

[CGD 95-041]


Propeller Accidents Involving Houseboats and Other Displacement 
Type Recreational Vessels

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Reopening of comment period.

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SUMMARY: In a notice published May 11, 1995 (60 FR 25191), the Coast 
Guard solicited comments from all segments of the marine community and 
other interested persons on various aspects of propeller accident 
avoidance. The comment period closed July 10, 1995. In response to the 
notice, the Coast Guard received over 100 letters. Various parties 
including the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators 
(NASBLA) requested an extension of the comment period. This notice 
reopens and extends the comment period.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 7, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to the Executive Secretary, Marine 
Safety Council (G-LRA/3406) (CGD95-041), U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 
2100 Second Street SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001, or may be delivered 
to room 3406 at the above address between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone number is (202) 
267-1477.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mr. Alston Colihan, Auxiliary, Boating, and Consumer Affairs Division, 
(202) 267-0981.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Request for Comments

    The Coast Guard encourages interested persons to participate in 
this request for comments by submitting written data, views or 
arguments. Persons submitting comments should include their names and 
addresses and identify this notice (CGD 95-041). Please submit two 
copies of all comments and attachments in an unbound format, no larger 
than 8\1/2\ by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing. 
Persons wanting acknowledgment of receipt of comments should enclosed 
stamped, self-addressed postcards or envelopes.
    The Coast Guard will consider all comments received during the 
comment period. All comments received after the close of the initial 
comment period and before the reopening of the comment period will also 
be considered.

Background Information

    The Coast Guard solicits comments from all segments of the marine 
community and other interested persons on various aspects of propeller 
accident avoidance, including: (1) The economic and other impacts of 
establishing a requirement for propeller guards on recreational 
houseboats and other displacement vessels; (2) suggestions on 
alternatives to propeller guards which should also be considered; (3) 
recommendations on the applicability of regulations; and (4) the 
concerns of the recreational vessel livery and charter industries.
    Persons submitting comments should do so as directed under Request 
for Comments above, and specify the area(s) of concern on which 
comments are being submitted, state what impacts may result from one or 
more alternatives identified, suggest other alternatives, and provide 
reasons to support the information provided on potential impact or 
suggested alternatives.
    The Coast Guard will consider all relevant comments in determining 
what action may be necessary to address propeller accidents involving 
houseboats and other displacement-type recreational vessels.

    Dated: August 2, 1995.
Rudy K. Peschel,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Chief, Office of Navigation Safety and 
Waterway Services.
[FR Doc. 95-19675 Filed 8-8-95; 8:45 am]
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