[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 195 (Tuesday, October 10, 1995)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 52631-52632]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-25048]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

46 CFR Part 160

[CGD 94-110]
RIN 2115-AE96


Recreational Inflatable Personal Flotation Device Standards

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Interim rule with request for comments; extension of comment 
period.

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SUMMARY: On June 23, 1995, the Coast Guard published a interim rule (60 
FR 32836) establishing regulations for approval of inflatable personal 
flotation devices (PFDs) for recreational boaters. Because the Coast 
Guard wishes to consult with the National Boating Safety Advisory 
Council (NBSAC) on the response to comments at its upcoming meeting on 
October 30-31, 1995, the comment period is being extended for 14 
additional days.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 6, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to the Executive Secretary, Marine 
Safety 

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Council (G-LRA/3406) (CGD 94-110), U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 
Second Street SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001, or may be delivered to 
room 3406 at the same address between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through 
Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone number is (202) 267-
1477.
    The Executive Secretary maintains the public docket for this 
rulemaking. Comments will become part of this docket and will be 
available for inspection or copying at room 3406, U.S. Coast Guard 
Headquarters, between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, except 
Federal holidays.
    Comments on collection-of-information requirements must be mailed 
also 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mr. Samuel E. Wehr, U.S. Coast Guard, Lifesaving and Fire Safety 
Standards Branch (G-MMS-4), telephone (202) 267-1444, facsimile (202) 
267-1069, or electronic mail ``mvi-3/G-M[email protected]''. A copy of 
the interim rule may be obtained by calling the Coast Guard's toll-free 
Customer InfoLine, 1-800-368-5647. In Washington, DC, call 267-0780.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 23, 1995, the Coast Guard published 
an interim rule, CGD 94-110, ``Recreational Inflatable Personal 
Flotation Device Standards'' (60 FR 32836). The interim rule invited 
and encouraged interested persons to participate in the rulemaking by 
submitting written comments, including views, data or arguments by 
October 23, 1995. Several comments expressed concern about the ``Life-
Saving Index'' (LSI) provisions of the rule. To address questions about 
the LSI, the Coast Guard held a public meeting on August 28, 1995, 
announced in the Federal Register on August 2, 1995, (60 FR 39268). 
Additionally, some comments have requested changes to the rule which 
the Coast Guard would like to discuss with its recreational boating 
advisory committee, NBSAC, at its upcoming meeting on October 30-31, 
1995, announced elsewhere in today's Federal Register. Because of this 
planned consultation, the Coast Guard is extending the comment period 
for 14 additional days.
    Persons submitting comments should include their names and 
addresses, identify this rulemaking (CGD 94-110) and the specific 
section of the interim rule to which each comment applies, and give the 
reason for each comment. 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 enclose stamped, self-
addressed postcards or envelopes. The Coast Guard will consider all 
comments received during the comment period. It may change this 
proposal in view of the comments.

    Dated: October 2, 1995.
J.C. Card,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Chief, Office of Marine Safety, Security 
and Environmental Protection.
[FR Doc. 95-25048 Filed 10-6-95; 8:45 am]
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