[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 205 (Tuesday, October 24, 1995)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 54466]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-26261]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

46 CFR Part 10

[CGD 85-089]
RIN 2115-AB99


Training in the Use of Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA)

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of withdrawal.

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SUMMARY: This rulemaking was initiated to established a requirement for 
training in the use of ARPA for licensed deck officers on vessels 
fitted with ARPA units. Existing International Maritime Organization 
(IMO) guidelines were used in drafting the proposed requirements. These 
IMO guidelines and other requirements were recently reflected in the 
1995 Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of 
Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW). As a 
result, the Coast Guard is withdrawing this proposed rulemaking with 
the intention of initiating a new rulemaking implementing the new STCW 
requirements when they become effective in February 1997.

DATES: This withdrawal is made on October 24, 1995.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mr. Christopher Young, Project Manager, Office of Marine Safety, 
Security and Environmental Protection (G-MOS-1), (202) 267-0229.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 7, 1990, the Coast Guard published 
a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) (55 FR 8155) titled ``Training 
in the use of Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA),'' docket number CGD 
85-089, which solicited comments on the proposal to require ARPA 
training. Twenty-two written comments were received. In general, the 
comments expressed concerns with applicability of the training, 
specific standards and costs associated with the proposed requirement.
    Since the publication of the NPRM, an international conference has 
adopted amendments to the STCW Convention, including a requirement that 
officers of the navigational watch on seagoing ships which are fitted 
with ARPA be trained in the use of radar and ARPA. The amendments are 
scheduled to come into effect on February 1, 1997.
    As a result, the Coast Guard will address ARPA Training 
requirements when regulations are promulgated to implement the 1995 
amendments to the STCW Convention.

    Dated: October 13, 1995.
J.C. Card,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Chief, Office of Marine Safety, 
Security and Environmental Protection.
[FR Doc. 95-26261 Filed 10-23-95; 8:45 am]
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