[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 118 (Thursday, June 19, 1997)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 33359-33365]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-15928]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Parts 1, 2, 3, 8, 25, 26, 51, 54, 67, 70, 72, 80, 89, 114, 
116, 127, 141, 147, 148, 151, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 160, 
161, 163, 164, 165, 167, 174, 175, and 187.

[CGD 97-023]


Technical Amendments; Organizational Changes; Miscellaneous 
Editorial Changes and Conforming Amendments

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This rule amends Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, to 
reflect recent agency organizational changes. It also makes editorial 
changes throughout the title to correct addresses, update cross-
references, make conforming amendments, and make other technical 
corrections. This rule will have no substantive effect on the regulated 
public.

DATES: This rule is effective on June 30, 1997.

ADDRESSES: Documents as indicated in this preamble are available for 
inspection or copying at the Office of the Executive Secretary, Marine 
Safety Council (G-LRA/3406), U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 Second 
Street SW., room 3406, Washington, DC 20593-0001 between 9:30 a.m. and 
2 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone 
number is (202) 267-1477.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Janet Walton, Project Manager, 
Standards Evaluation and Development Division (G-MSR-2), (202) 267-
0257.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background and Purpose

    Each year Title 33 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is 
recodified on July 1. This rule makes miscellaneous editorial changes, 
conforming amendments, and revisions relating to recent Coast Guard 
organizational changes, to be included in the 1997 recodification of 
Title 33.

Discussion of Changes

    As part of its Headquarters reorganization, the Coast Guard changed 
senior management position titles from ``Chief'' to ``Assistant 
Commandant'' for the Acquisition, Civil Rights, Marine Safety and 
Environmental Protection, Operations, and Systems and Human Resources 
programs. This rule revises these titles to conform to the current 
organization.
    This rule also makes editorial changes throughout the title, 
corrects addresses, updates cross-references, makes conforming 
amendments to geographical descriptions resulting from organizational 
changes, and makes other

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technical and editorial corrections. This rule does not change any 
substantive requirements of existing regulations.

Section 2.05-35

    This rule corrects a codification error that dropped a sentence 
from Sec. 2.05-35, Exclusive Economic Zone.

Section 3.70-15

    In Sec. 3.70-15, the Coast Guard is revising the description of the 
Guam Captain of the Port and Marine Inspection zone to conform to the 
provisions of the Compact of Free Association with the Republic of 
Palau.

Part 148, Subpart G

    On August 4, 1995, DOT published a final rule (60 FR 39849) adding 
to 33 CFR part 137 a new subpart G--Limits of Liability. Subpart G set 
the limits of liability for U.S. deepwater ports in accordance with 
section 1004 of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 U.S.C. 2704). On 
March 7, 1996, the Coast Guard issued its final rule on Financial 
Responsibility for Water Pollution (Vessels) (61 FR 9264). In that 
rule, the Coast Guard removed 33 CFR part 137 because it no longer 
governed vessel financial responsibility. This action erroneously 
removed subpart G of part 137 which should have been moved to 33 CFR 
part 148, Subchapter NN--Deepwater Ports. In order to correct the 
erroneous removal of subpart G, today's final rule adds to 33 CFR part 
148 a new subpart G--Limits of Liability, consisting of Sec. 148.701 
and Sec. 148.703 which contain the same regulatory text published by 
DOT in 1995.

Parts 161, 164, and 165

    In parts 161, 164, and 165 the Coast Guard is changing the terms 
``Automated Dependent Surveillance'' and ``Automated Dependent 
Surveillance Shipborne Equipment (ADS and ADSSE)'' to ``Automatic 
Identification System'' and ``Automatic Identification System Shipborne 
Equipment (AIS and AISSE)'' wherever it appears in these parts. This 
nomenclature change is necessary because of the recent international 
acceptance of AIS terminology in the development of equipment 
performance standards.

Section 167.154

    In Sec. 167.154, paragraph (a) is being revised because one of the 
coordinates for the south-eastern approach of the New York Traffic 
Separation Scheme was incorrect. This paragraph is revised to reflect 
the correct coordinates as adopted by the International Maritime 
Organization.
    Since this amendment relates to departmental management, 
organization, procedure, and practice, notice and comment on it are 
unnecessary and it may be made effective in fewer than 30 days after 
publication in the Federal Register. Therefore, this final rule is 
effective on June 30, 1997.

Regulatory Evaluation

    This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f) 
of Executive Order 12866 and does not require an assessment of 
potential costs and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of that order. It 
has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget under that 
order. It is not significant under the regulatory policies and 
procedures of the Department of Transportation (DOT)(44 FR 11040; 
February 26, 1979). The Coast Guard expects the economic impact of this 
rule to be so minimal that a full Regulatory Evaluation under paragraph 
10e of the regulatory policies and procedures of DOT is unnecessary. As 
this rule involves internal agency practices and procedures, it will 
not impose any costs on the public.

Collection of Information

    This rule contains no collection of information requirements under 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

Federalism

    The Coast Guard has analyzed this rule under the principles and 
criteria contained in Executive Order 12612 and has determined that 
this rule does not have sufficient implications for federalism to 
warrant the preparation of a Federalism Assessment.

Environment

    The Coast Guard considered the environmental impact of this rule 
and concluded that under paragraph 2.B.2.e.(34) of Commandant 
Instruction M16475.1B, this rule is categorically excluded from further 
environmental documentation. This exclusion is in accordance with 
paragraphs 2.B.2.e.(34)(a) and (b), concerning regulations that are 
editorial or procedural and concerning internal agency functions or 
organization. A Categorical Exclusion Determination is available in the 
docket for inspection or copying where indicated under ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects

33 CFR Part 1

    Administrative practice and procedure, Authority delegations 
(Government agencies), Freedom of information, Penalties.

33 CFR Part 2

    Administrative practice and procedure, Law enforcement.

33 CFR Part 3

    Organization and functions (Government agencies).

33 CFR Part 8

    Armed forces reserves.

33 CFR Part 25

    Authority delegations (Government agencies) Claims.

33 CFR Part 26

    Communications equipment, Marine safety, Radio, Telephone, Vessels.

33 CFR Part 51

    Administrative practice and procedure, Military personnel.

33 CFR Part 54

    Alimony, Child support, Military personnel, Wages.

33 CFR Part 67

    Continental shelf, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements.

33 CFR Part 70

    Navigation (water), Penalties.

33 CFR Part 72

    Government publications, Navigation (water).

33 CFR Part 80

    Navigation (water), Treaties, Waterways.

33 CFR Part 89

    Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, 
Waterways.

33 CFR Part 114

    Bridges.

33 CFR Part 116

    Bridges.

33 CFR Part 127

    Fire prevention, Harbors, Natural gas, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements, Security measures.

33 CFR Part 141

    Citizenship and naturalization, Continental shelf, Employment, 
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

33 CFR Part 147

    Continental shelf, Marine safety, Navigation (water).

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33 CFR Part 148

    Administrative practice and procedure, Environmental protection, 
Harbors, Petroleum.

33 CFR Part 151

    Administrative practice and procedure, Oil pollution, Penalties, 
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Water pollution control.

33 CFR Part 153

    Hazardous substances, Oil pollution, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements, Water pollution control.

33 CFR Part 154

    Fire prevention, Hazardous substances, Oil pollution, Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements.

33 CFR Part 155

    Hazardous substances, Oil pollution, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements.

33 CFR Part 156

    Hazardous substances, Oil pollution, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements, Water pollution control.

33 CFR Part 157

    Cargo vessels, Oil pollution, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements.

33 CFR Part 158

    Administrative practice and procedure, Harbors, Oil pollution, 
Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Water pollution 
control.

33 CFR Part 160

    Administrative practice and procedure, Harbors, Hazardous materials 
transportation, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements, Vessels, Waterways.

33 CFR Part 161

    Harbors, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements, Vessels, Waterways.

33 CFR Part 163

    Cargo Vessels, Harbors, Navigation (water), Waterways.

33 CFR Part 164

    Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements, Waterways.

33 CFR Part 165

    Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.

33 CFR Part 167

    Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Waterways.

33 CFR Part 174

    Intergovernmental relations, Marine safety, Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements.

33 CFR Part 175

    Marine safety.

33 CFR Part 187

    Marine safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, 
Administrative practice and procedure.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 
33 CFR parts 1, 2, 3, 8, 25, 26, 51, 54, 67, 70, 72, 80, 89, 114, 116, 
127, 141, 147, 148, 151, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 160, 161, 163, 
164, 165, 167, 174, 175, and 187 as follows:

PART 1--GENERAL PROVISIONS

Subpart 1.01--Delegation of Authority

    1. The authority citation for subpart 1.01 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 14 U.S.C. 633; 33 U.S.C. 401, 491, 525, 1321, 2716, 
and 2716a; 46 U.S.C. 9615; 49 U.S.C. 322; 49 CFR 1.45(b), 1.46; 
section 1.01-70 also issued under the authority of E.O. 12580, 3 
CFR, 1987 Comp., p. 193; and sections 1.01-80 and 1.01-85 also 
issued under the authority of E.O. 12777, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351.


Sec. 1.01-40  [Amended]

    2. In Sec. 1.01-40 remove the words ``order or revocation'' and 
add, in their place, the words ``order of revocation''.


Sec. 1.01-60  [Amended]

    3. In Sec. 1.01-60(a), remove the word ``Chief,'' and add, in its 
place, the words ``Assistant Commandant for''.


Sec. 1.01-70  [Amended]

    4. In Sec. 1.01-70(b), remove the word ``Chief,'' and add, in its 
place, the words ``Assistant Commandant for''.


Sec. 1.01-80  [Amended]

    5. In Sec. 1.01-80(b), remove the word ``Chief,'' and add, in its 
place, the words ``Assistant Commandant for''.

Subpart 1.05--Rulemaking

    6. The authority citation for subpart 1.05 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552, 553, App. 2; 14 U.S.C. 2, 631, 632, and 
633; 33 U.S.C. 471, 499; 49 U.S.C. 101, 322; 49 CFR 1.4(b), 1.45(b), 
and 1.46.


Sec. 1.05-1  [Amended]

    7. In Sec. 1.05-1(g), remove the word ``Chief,'' and add, in its 
place, the words ``Assistant Commandant for'' wherever it appears in 
the paragraph.

PART 2--JURISDICTION

    8. The authority citation for part 2 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 14 U.S.C. 633, 80 Stat. 931 (49 U.S.C. 1655(b)); 49 
CFR 1.4(b), 1.46(b).


Sec. 2.05-1  [Amended]

    9. In Sec. 2.05-1(c), remove the words ``part 80 of this chapter'' 
and add, in their place, the words ``46 CFR 7''.
    10. Revise Sec. 2.05-35 to read as follows:


Sec. 2.05-35  Exclusive Economic Zone.

    The Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the United States is a zone 
contiguous to the territorial sea, including zones contiguous to the 
territorial sea of the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, 
the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (to the extent 
consistent with the Covenant and the United Nations Trusteeship 
Agreement), and the United States overseas territories and possessions. 
The EEZ extends to a distance 200 nautical miles from the baseline from 
which the breadth of the territorial sea is measured. In cases where 
the maritime boundary with a neighboring State remains to be 
determined, the boundary of the EEZ will be determined by the United 
States and the other State concerned in accordance with equitable 
principles.

PART 3--COAST GUARD AREAS, DISTRICTS, MARINE INSPECTION ZONES, AND 
CAPTAIN OF THE PORT ZONES

    11. The authority citation for part 3 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 14 U.S.C. 633; 49 CFR 1.45, 1.46.


Sec. 3.70-15  [Amended]

    12. In Sec. 3.70-15, remove paragraph (b)(3).

PART 8--UNITED STATES COAST GUARD RESERVE

    13. The authority citation for part 8 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 14 U.S.C. 633.

    14. In Sec. 8.1, paragraph (b)(1) is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 8.1  Functions of the Coast Guard Reserve.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    1. Partial or full mobilization under 10 U.S.C. 12301;
* * * * *

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Sec. 8.5  [Amended]

    15. In Sec. 8.5, in paragraph (b)(3), remove the words 
``Administration and Training'' and add, in their place, the word 
``Policy''.

PART 25--CLAIMS

    16. The authority citation for part 25 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 14 U.S.C. 633; 49 CFR 1.45(a); 49 CFR 1.45(b); 49 CFR 
1.46(b), unless otherwise noted.


Sec. 25.103  [Amended]

    17. In Sec. 25.103, remove the words ``Governor's Island, New York, 
New York, 10004'' and add, in their place, the words ``300 East Main 
Street, Suite 965, Norfolk, VA 23510-9113''.


Sec. 25.111  [Amended]

    18. In Sec. 25.111(b) introductory text, remove the words 
``Governor's Island, New York, New York, 10004'' and add, in their 
place, the words ``300 East Main Street, Suite 965, Norfolk, VA 23510-
9113''.

PART 26--VESSEL BRIDGE-TO-BRIDGE RADIOTELEPHONE REGULATIONS

    19. The authority citation for part 26 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 14 U.S.C. 2; 33 U.S.C. 1201-1208; 49 CFR 1.45(b), 
1.46; Rule 1, International Regulations for the Prevention of 
Collisions at Sea.


Sec. 26.08  [Amended]

    20. In Sec. 26.08(a), remove the word ``Chief,'' and add, in its 
place, the words ``Assistant Commandant for''.

PART 51--COAST GUARD DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD

    21. The authority citation for part 51 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 10 U.S.C. 1553.


Sec. 51.2  [Amended]

    22. In Sec. 51.2(a), remove the word ``Secretry'' and add, in its 
place, the word ``Secretary''.

PART 54--ALLOTMENTS FROM ACTIVE DUTY PAY FOR CERTAIN SUPPORT 
OBLIGATIONS

    23. The authority citation for part 54 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 665(c).


Sec. 54.07  [Amended]

    24. In Sec. 54.07, remove the words ``(LGL), U.S. Coast Guard Pay 
and Personnel Center'' and add, in their place, the words '', Coast 
Guard Human Resources Service and Information Center''.

PART 67--AIDS TO NAVIGATION ON ARTIFICIAL ISLANDS AND FIXED 
STRUCTURES

    25. The authority citation for part 67 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 14 U.S.C. 85, 633; 43 U.S.C. 1333; 49 CFR 1.46.


Sec. 67.50-10  [Removed]

    26. Remove Sec. 67.50-10.

PART 70--INTERFERENCE WITH OR DAMAGE TO AIDS TO NAVIGATION

    27. The authority citation for part 70 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: Secs. 14, 16, 30 Stat. 1152, 1153; secs. 84, 86, 92, 
633, 642, 63 Stat. 500, 501, 503, 545, 547 (33 U.S.C. 408, 411, 412; 
14 U.S.C. 84, 86, 92, 633, 642).


Sec. 70.05-20  [Amended]

    28. In Sec. 70.05-20, remove the words ``46 CFR 136.05'' and add, 
in their place, the words ``46 CFR 4''.

PART 72--MARINE INFORMATION

    29. The authority citation for part 72 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 14 U.S.C. 93, 49 CFR 1.46.

    30. Revise Sec. 72.01-10 to read as follows:


Sec. 72.01-10  Notice to Mariners.

    (a) ``Notice to Mariners'' is intended to advise mariners of new 
hydrographic discoveries, changes in channels and navigational aids, 
and information concerning the safety of navigation. ``Notice to 
Mariners'' also contains information--
    (1) Useful in updating the latest editions of charts and 
publications of the National Imagery and Mapping Agency, National Ocean 
Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Coast Guard;
    (2) Selected from the ``Local Notice to Mariners'' issued and 
published by the 1st, 5th, 7th, 
8th, 9th, 11th, 13th, 
14th, and 17th Coast Guard districts; and
    (3) Compiled from foreign notices to mariners, ship reports, and 
similar cooperating observer reports.
    (b) ``Notice to Mariners'' is published weekly by the National 
Imagery and Mapping Agency. The ``Notice to Mariners'' is prepared by 
the:
    (1) Coast Guard;
    (2) National Ocean Service; and
    (3) National Imagery and Mapping Agency.
    (c) This notice may be obtained free of charge, upon request to the 
National Ocean Service (NOS): phone: (301) 436-6990/(800) 638-8972; 
FAX: (301) 436-6829; or mail: National Ocean Service/NOAA, Distribution 
Division N/ACC3, Riverdale, MD 20737-1199. Request should be based on 
affirmative need for the information.
    31. Revise Sec. 72.01-25 to read as follows:


Sec. 72.01-25  Marine broadcast notice to mariners.

    (a) The Coast Guard broadcasts notices to mariners on its own or 
U.S. Navy radio stations to report navigational warnings containing 
information of importance to the safety of navigation of vessels, such 
as the position of ice and derelicts, defects, and changes to aids to 
navigation, and drifting mines. Radio stations broadcasting marine 
information are listed in ``Radio Navigational Aids'' (National Imagery 
and Mapping Agency publications 117A and 117B) and United States Coast 
Pilots.
    (b) Any person may purchase ``Radio Navigational Aids'' from:
    (1) Any authorized agent for the sale of National Imagery and 
Mapping Agency charts and publications.
    (2) The National Imagery and Mapping Agency Depots or Offices.
    (3) The National Ocean Service (NOS): phone: (301) 436-6990/(800) 
638-8972; FAX: (301) 436-6829; or mail: National Ocean Service/NOAA, 
Distribution Division N/ACC3, Riverdale, MD 20737-1199.
    (c) Any person may purchase United States Coast Pilots from any 
authorized agent for the sale of National Ocean Service charts and 
publications whose names and addresses are contained in the National 
Ocean Service Chart Catalogs.
    32. Revise Sec. 72.01-40 to read as follows:


Sec. 72.01-40  Single copies.

    Single copies of the ``Notice to Mariners'' described in 
Sec. 72.01-10 may be obtained or consulted at:
    (a) Coast Guard District Commanders' Offices;
    (b) National Ocean Service Field Offices;
    (c) The National Imagery and Mapping Agency; and
    (d) Custom Houses.

PART 80--COLREGS DEMARCATION LINES

    33. The authority citation for part 80 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 14 U.S.C. 2; 14 U.S.C. 633; 33 U.S.C. 151(a); 49 CFR 
1.46.

    34. Remove the undesignated heading ``THIRD DISTRICT'', immediately 
following Sec. 80.150 and immediately preceding Sec. 80.155; and add 
the undesignated heading, ``Fifth District'',

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immediately following Sec. 80.170 and immediately preceding 
Sec. 80.501.

PART 89--INLAND NAVIGATION RULES: IMPLEMENTING RULES

    35. The authority citation for part 89 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 2071; 49 CFR 1.46(n)(14).


Sec. 89.18  [Amended]

    36. In Sec. 89.18(a), remove the word ``Chief,'' and add, in its 
place, the words ``offices of Assistant Commandant for''.

PART 114--GENERAL

    37. The authority citation for part 114 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 401, 491, 499, 521, 525, and 535; 14 U.S.C. 
633; 49 U.S.C. 1655(g); 49 CFR 1.46(c).

    38. Revise Sec. 114.05(l) to read as follows:


Sec. 114.05  Definitions.

* * * * *
    (l) Assistant Commandant for Operations. The term ``Assistant 
Commandant for Operations'' means the officer of the Coast Guard 
designated by the Commandant as the staff officer in charge of the 
Office of Navigation Safety and Waterway Services, U.S. Coast Guard 
Headquarters.


Sec. 114.50  [Amended]

    39. In Sec. 114.50, remove the words ``U.S. Coast Guard'' 
immediately preceding the word ``Chief''.

PART 116--ALTERATION OF UNREASONABLY OBSTRUCTIVE BRIDGES

    40. The authority citation for part 116 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 401, 521; 49 U.S.C. 1655(g); 49 CFR 1.4, 
1.46(c).


Sec. 116.55  [Amended]

    41. In Sec. 116.55, in paragraph (a), remove the words ``Chief, 
Operations'' and add, in its place, the words ``Assistant Commandant 
for Operations''; and paragraph (b) is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 116.55  Appeals.

* * * * *
    (b) The appeal must be submitted in writing to the Assistant 
Commandant for Operations, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20593-0001, within 60 days after the District 
Commander's or the Chief's, Office of Bridge Administration decision. 
The Assistant Commandant for Operations will make a decision on the 
appeal within 90 days after receipt of the appeal. The Assistant 
Commandant for Operations' decision of this appeal shall constitute 
final agency action.
* * * * *

PART 127--WATERFRONT FACILITIES HANDLING LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS AND 
LIQUEFIED HAZARDOUS GAS

    42. The authority citation for part 127 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 49 CFR 1.46.


Table 1 to Part 127  [Redesignated as Table 127.005]

    43. In 33 CFR part 127, Table 1 is redesignated as Table 127.005.


Sec. 127.005  [Amended]

    44. In Sec. 127.005 remove the words ``Table 1 to this part'' and 
add, in their place, the words ``Table 127.005'' wherever they appear 
in this section.


Sec. 127.015  [Amended]

    45. In Sec. 127.015, in paragraphs (c)(1) and (d), remove the word 
``Chief,'' and add, in its place, the words ``Assistant Commandant 
for''.


Sec. 127.1605  [Amended]

    46. In Sec. 127.1605, introductory text, remove the word ``are'' 
and add, in its place, the word ``area''.

PART 141--PERSONNEL

    47. The authority citation for part 141 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1356; 49 CFR 1.46(z).


Sec. 141.5  [Amended]

    48. In Sec. 141.5, in paragraph (b)(1), remove the words ``46 
U.S.C. 672a'' and add, in their place, the words ``46 U.S.C. 8103''; 
and in paragraph (b)(2) remove the words ``46 U.S.C. 1132'' and add, in 
their place, the words ``46 U.S.C. 7102 and 8103''.

PART 147--SAFETY ZONES

    49. The authority citation for part 147 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 14 U.S.C. 85; 43 U.S.C. 1333; 49 CFR 1.46.

PART 148--GENERAL

    50. The authority citation for part 148 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: Secs. 5(a), 5(b), Pub. L. 93-627, 88 Stat. 2131 (33 
U.S.C. 1504(a), (b)); 49 CFR 1.46(s).


Sec. 148.211 and 148.217  [Amended]

    51. In 33 CFR part 148, remove the word ``Chief,'' and add, in its 
place, the words ``Assistant Commandant for'' in the following 
sections:
    (a) Section 148.211 introductory text; and
    (b) Section 148.217(a).
    52. A new subpart G consisting of Secs. 148.701 and 148.703, is 
added to read as follows:

Subpart G--Limits of Liability

Sec.
148.701  Purpose.
148.703  Limits of liability.

Subpart G--Limits of Liability


Sec. 148.701  Purpose.

    This subpart sets forth the limits of liability for U.S. deepwater 
ports in accordance with section 1004 of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 
(33 U.S.C. 2704).


Sec. 148.703  Limits of liability.

    (a) The limits of liability for U.S. deepwater ports will be 
established by the Secretary of Transportation on a port-by-port basis, 
after review of the maximum credible spill and associated costs for 
which the port would be liable. The limit for a deepwater port will not 
be less than $50 million or more than $350 million.
    (1) The limit of liability for the LOOP deepwater port licensed and 
operated by Louisiana Offshore Oil Port, Inc., is $62,000,000.
    (2) [Reserved]
    (b) [Reserved]

PART 151--VESSELS CARRYING OIL, NOXIOUS LIQUID SUBSTANCES, GARBAGE, 
MUNICIPAL OR COMMERCIAL WASTE, AND BALLAST WATER

Subpart B--Transportation of Municipal and Commercial Waste

    53. The authority citation for subpart B continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 2602; 49 CFR 1.46.


Sec. 151.1021  [Amended]

    54. In Sec. 151.1021, in paragraphs (b)(1) and (c), remove the word 
``Chief,'' and add, in its place, the words ``Assistant Commandant 
for''.

PART 153--CONTROL OF POLLUTION BY OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, 
DISCHARGE REMOVAL

    55. The authority citation for part 153 is continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 14 U.S.C. 633; 33 U.S.C. 1321; 42 U.S.C. 9615; E.O. 
12580, 3 CFR, 1987 Comp., p. 193; E.O. 12777, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 
351; 49 CFR 1.45 and 1.46.


Sec. 153.103  [Amended]

    56. In Sec. 153.103(d), remove the word ``Chief,'' and add, in its 
place, the words ``Assistant Commandant for''.

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    57. Revise Sec. 153.205 to read as follows:


Sec. 153.205  Fines.

    Section 311(b)(5) of the Act prescribes that any person who fails 
to notify the appropriate agency of the United States Government 
immediately of a discharge is, upon conviction, fined in accordance 
with Title 18, U.S. Code, or imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or 
both.


Table 1 to Part 153  [Amended]

    58. In Table 1 to part 153, under the heading ``Coast Guard 
District Offices'' remove the entry for the 2nd District; 
and in the entry for the 5th District remove the word 
``804'' and add, in its place, the word ``757''.
    59. In Table 2 to part 153, remove the word ``2nd'' and 
add, in its place, the word ``8th'' wherever it appears in 
the Table; and under the heading ``Region IV'' revise the entries for 
Alabama and Mississippi to read as follows:

  Table 2.--Standard Administrative Regions of States and Coresponding  
                  Coast Guard Districts and EPA Regions                 
                                                                        
           States and EPA region                 Coast Guard district   
                                                                        
                                                                        
                  *        *        *        *        *                 
Region IV:                                                              
                                                                        
                  *        *        *        *        *                 
  Alabama..................................  8th                        
  Mississippi..............................  8th                        
                                                                        
                  *        *        *        *        *                 
                                                                        

PART 154--FACILITIES TRANSFERRING OIL OR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IN BULK

    60. The authority citation for part 154 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231, 1321(j)(1)(C), (j)(5), (j)(6) and 
(m)(2); sec. 2, E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757; 49 CFR 1.46. Subpart F is 
also issued under 33 U.S.C. 2735.


Sec. 154.108  [Amended]

    61. In Sec. 154.108, in paragraphs (a) and (d), remove the word 
``Chief,'' and add, in its place, the words ``Assistant Commandant 
for''.

PART 155--OIL OR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL POLLUTION PREVENTION 
REGULATIONS FOR VESSELS

    62. The authority citation for part 155 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231, 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 3715; Sec. 2, E.O. 
12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; 49 CFR 1.46. Sections 
155.100 through 155.130, 155.350 through 155.400, 155.430, 155.440, 
155.470, 155.1030 (j) and (k), and 155.1065(g) also issued under 33 
U.S.C. 1903(b); and Secs. 155.1110 and 155.1150 also issued under 33 
U.S.C. 2735.


Sec. 155.350  [Amended]

    63. In Sec. 155.350, in paragraph (a)(2), remove the word 
``155.10'' and add, in its place, the word ``151.10''.


Sec. 155.1065  [Amended]

    64. In Sec. 155.1065(h), remove the words ``Chief, Office of Marine 
Safety, Security and Environmental Protection'' and add, in their 
place, the words ``Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety and 
Environmental Protection''.


Sec. 155.1070  [Amended]

    65. In Sec. 155.1070(f) introductory text, remove the word 
``Chief,'' and add, in its place, the words ``Assistant Commandant 
for''.

PART 156--OIL AND HAZARDOUS MATERIAL TRANSFER OPERATIONS

    66. The authority citation for part 156 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231, 1321(j)(1)(C) and (D); 46 U.S.C. 
3703a. Subparts B and C are also issued under 46 U.S.C. 3715.


Sec. 156.110  [Amended]

    67. In Sec. 156.110, in paragraphs (a) and (d), remove the word 
``Chief,'' and add, in its place, the words ``Assistant Commandant 
for''.

PART 157--RULES FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT 
RELATING TO TANK VESSELS CARRYING OIL IN BULK

    68. The authority citation for part 157 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1903; 46 U.S.C. 3703, 3703a (note); 49 CFR 
1.46. Subparts G, H, and I are also issued under sec. 4115(b), Pub. 
L. 101-380, 104 Stat. 520; Pub. L. 104-55, 109 Stat. 546.


Sec. 157.06  [Amended]

    69. In Sec. 157.06 in paragraphs (c) and (d), remove the word 
``Chief,'' and add, in its place, the words ``Assistant Commandant 
for''.


Sec. 157.07  [Amended]

    70. In Sec. 157.07, remove the word ``fullfill'' and add, in its 
place, the word ``fulfill''.
    71. In Sec. 157.08, in paragraph (n)(2), remove the word ``or'; and 
add new paragraphs (n) (4), (5), and (6) to read as follows:


Sec. 157.08  Applicability of Subpart B.

* * * * *
    (n) * * *
    (4) A vessel documented under 46 U.S.C., Chapter 121, that was 
equipped with a double hull before August 12, 1992;
    (5) A barge of less than 1,500 gross tons as measured under 46 
U.S.C., Chapter 145, carrying refined petroleum in bulk as cargo in or 
adjacent to waters of the Bering Sea, Chukchi Sea, and Arctic Ocean and 
waters tributary thereto and in the waters of the Aleutian Islands and 
the Alaskan Peninsula west of 155 degrees west longitude; or
    (6) A vessel in the National Defense Reserve Fleet pursuant to 50 
App. U.S.C. 1744.


Sec. 157.306  [Amended]

    72. In Sec. 157.306(a), remove the word ``Chief,'' and add, in its 
place, the words ``Assistant Commandant for''.

PART 158--RECEPTION FACILITIES FOR OIL, NOXIOUS LIQUID SUBSTANCES, 
AND GARBAGE

    73. The authority citation for part 158 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1903(b); 49 CFR 1.46.


Sec. 158.190  [Amended]

    74. In Sec. 158.190, in paragraphs (c)(1) and (d), remove the word 
``Chief,'' and add, in its place, the words ``Assistant Commandant 
for''.

PART 160--PORTS AND WATERWAYS SAFETY--GENERAL

    75. The authority citation for part 160 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1223, 1231; 49 CFR 1.46.


Sec. 160.7  [Amended]

    76. In Sec. 160.7(c), remove the word ``Chief,'' and add, in its 
place, the words ``Assistant Commandant for'' wherever it appears in 
the paragraph.

PART 161--VESSEL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

    77. The authority citation for part 161 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 33 U.S.C. 1223; 49 CFR 1.46.


Sec. 161.2  [Amended]

    78. In Sec. 161.2, in paragraph (1) in the definition for Hazardous 
Vessel Operating Condition, remove the words ``automated dependent 
surveillance equipment'' and add, in their place, the words ``Automatic 
Identification System equipment''.


Sec. 161.23  [Amended]

    79. In Sec. 161.23(c), remove the words ``Automated Dependent 
Surveillance''

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and add, in their place, the words ``Automatic Identification System'; 
and remove the word ``ADSSE'' and add, in its place, the word ``AISSE'' 
wherever it appears in the section and in the note immediately 
following the section.

PART 163--TOWING OF BARGES

    80. The authority citation for part 163 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 152, 2071; 49 CFR 1.46.

PART 164--NAVIGATION SAFETY REGULATIONS

    81. The authority citation for part 164 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1223, 1231; 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3703; 49 CFR 
1.46. Sec. 164.13 also issued under 46 U.S.C. 8502. Sec. 164.61 also 
issued under 46 U.S.C. 6101.


Sec. 164.41  [Amended]

    82. In Sec. 164.41, in paragraph (a)(3), remove the word ``Chief,'' 
and add, in its place, the words ``Assistant Commandant for''.


Sec. 164.43  [Amended]

    83. In Sec. 164.43, in the heading and paragraph (a), remove the 
words ``Automated Dependent Surveillance'' and add, in their place, the 
words ``Automatic Identification System'; and remove the word ``ADSSE'' 
and add, in its place, the word ``AISSE'' wherever it appears in the 
section.

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

    84. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05-1(g), 
6.04-1, 6.04-6 and 160.5; 49 CFR 1.46.

PART 165--[Amended]

    85. Remove the undesignated heading, ``Second Coast Guard 
District'', immediately following Sec. 165.178 and immediately 
preceding Sec. 165.205.


Sec. 165.205  [Redesignated as Sec. 165.821]

    86. Section 165.205 is redesignated as Sec. 165.821.


Sec. 165.1704  [Amended]

    87. In Sec. 165.1704, in paragraph (c)(6) and in the note 
immediately following the section, remove the words ``Automated 
Dependent Surveillance'' and add, in their place, the words ``Automatic 
Identification System'; and remove the word ``ADSSE'' and add, in its 
place, the word ``AISSE'' wherever it appears in the section and in the 
note immediately following the section.

PART 167--OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES

    88. The authority citation for part 167 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1223; 49 CFR 1.46.

    89. Revise Sec. 167.154(a) to read as follows:


Sec. 167.154  South-eastern approach.

    (a) A separation zone is established bounded by a line connecting 
the following geographical positions:


Latitude                             Longitude                          
                                                                        
40 deg.03.10' N                      73 deg.17.93' W                    
40 deg.06.50' N                      73 deg.22.73' W                    
40 deg.22.45' N                      73 deg.43.55' W                    
40 deg.23.20' N                      73 deg.42.70' W                    
40 deg.08.72' N                      73 deg.20.10' W                    
40 deg.05.32' N                      73 deg.15.28' W                    
                                                                        

PART 174--STATE NUMBERING AND CASUALTY REPORTING SYSTEMS

    90. The authority citation for part 174 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 6101, 12302; 49 CFR 1.46.


Sec. 174.3  [Amended]

    91. In Sec. 174.3 remove the definition for the term Act.
    92. Revise Sec. 174.5 to read as follows:


Sec. 174.5  Requirements for approval.

    The Commandant approves a State numbering system if he finds, after 
examination of the information submitted by a State, that the State 
numbering system and vessel casualty reporting system meet the 
requirements in this part, 46 U.S.C. 6102, and in Chapter 123 of Title 
46 U.S. Code relating to numbering and casualty reporting.

PART 175--EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

    93. The authority citation for part 175 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 4302; 49 CFR 1.46.


Sec. 175.17  [Amended]

    94. In Sec. 175.17 remove paragraph (g).

PART 187--VESSEL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM

    95. The authority citation for part 187 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103; 49 CFR 1.46.


Sec. 187.201  [Amended]

    96. In Sec. 187.201(c), remove the words ``issuing Coast Guard 
Vessel Documentation Office'' and add, in their place, the words 
``Coast Guard National Vessel Documentation Center'.

    Dated: June 10, 1997.
R.C. North,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety 
and Environmental Protection.
[FR Doc. 97-15928 Filed 6-18-97; 8:45 am]
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