[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 189 (Wednesday, September 30, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 52186-52192]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-25930]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

46 CFR Parts 1, 2, 7, 10, 12, 15, 25, 26, 30, 32, 42, 44, 45, 46, 
56, 67, 78, 97, 109, 116, 120, 133, 153, 160, 164, 170, 172, and 
199

[USCG-1998-4442]
RIN-2115-ZZ02


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

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This rule makes editorial and technical changes throughout 
Title 46 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to update the title 
before it is recodified on October 1. It corrects addresses, updates 
cross-references, makes conforming amendments, and makes other 
technical corrections. This rule will have no substantive effect on the 
regulated public.

EFFECTIVE DATE: This rule is effective on September 30, 1998.

ADDRESSES: Documents as indicated in this preamble are available for 
inspection or copying at the Docket Management Facility, (USCG-1998-
4442), U.S. Department of Transportation, room PL-401, 400 Seventh 
Street SW, Washington, DC 20590-0001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions on this rule, contact 
Janet Walton, Standards Evaluation and Development Division (G-MSR-2), 
Coast Guard, telephone 202-267-0257. For questions on viewing, or 
submitting material to, the docket, contact Dorothy Walker, Chief, 
Dockets, Department of Transportation, telephone 202-366-9329.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion of the Rule

    Each year Title 46 of the Code of Federal Regulations is recodified 
on October 1. This rule makes editorial changes throughout the title, 
corrects

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addresses, updates cross-references, and makes other technical and 
editorial corrections. Some editorial changes are discussed 
individually in the following paragraphs. This rule does not change any 
substantive requirements of existing regulations.

Parts 10 and 12

    There are revisions throughout parts 10 and 12 to reflect the 
change in title of the Director, National Maritime Center, to the 
Commanding Officer, National Maritime Center.

Section 10.901

    On June 26, 1997, the Coast Guard published an interim rule, 
entitled Implementation of the 1995 Amendments to the International 
Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for 
Seafarers, 1978 (STCW) (CGD 95-062) (62 FR 34506). The rule added to 
section 10.901, paragraphs setting out general provisions for 
furnishing sufficient documentary evidence of practical demonstration 
of competence. In the paragraphs concerning the Engine Department, 
provisions for both Chief engineer officer and Second engineer officer 
are ``of a seagoing vessel driven by main propulsion machinery of 
between 750 kW (1,000 hp) and 3,000 kW (4,000 hp) of propulsion or 
more.'' This rule removes the words ``or more,'' in each instance, 
because they are unnecessary.

Part 67

    Revisions in part 67 reflect the change in title of the Manager, 
National Vessel Documentation Center, to the Director, National Vessel 
Documentation Center.

Part 160

    On May 9, 1997, the Coast Guard published a final rule, entitled 
Inflatable Liferafts (CGD 85-205) (62 FR 25525). The rule contained a 
number of deferred effective dates to allow industry a reasonable time 
for compliance. The deferred dates also allowed industry to harmonize 
the effective dates in the rule with the effective dates of certain 
provisions of the 1996 Amendments to the 1974 Safety of Life at Sea 
(SOLAS) Convention. Because the deferred dates have passed, this rule 
removes them.

Section 160.049-4

    On March 28, 1973, the Coast Guard published a final rule, entitled 
Lifesaving Equipment (CGD 72-163R) (38 FR 8117). The rule revised 
paragraph (c) of the section, including removal of Table 160.049-
4(c)(1) but did not revise the reference to the table. This rule 
removes the reference to the table and replaces it with text that 
buoyant cushions shall have width no less than 12 inches and length no 
less than 15 inches, respectively, as was previously stated in the 
table.

Section  160.064-4

    On September 30, 1997, the Coast Guard published a final rule, 
entitled Harmonization With International Safety Standards (CGD 95-028) 
(62 FR 51188). In the rule, the Coast Guard changed the marking 
requirements for throwable PFDs to state that the device is ``Approved 
for use on recreational boats only as a throwable device.'' The rule 
erroneously amended paragraph (a)(1) instead of paragraph (a)(2). This 
rule corrects paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2).

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). This rule has no economic impact and 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 federalism implications to warrant 
the preparation of a Federalism Assessment.

Environment

    The Coast Guard considered the environmental impact of this rule 
and concluded that under figure 2-1, paragraphs (34)(a) and (b) of 
Commandant Instruction M16475.1C, this rule is categorically excluded 
from further environmental documentation. This exclusion is in 
accordance with paragraphs (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

46 CFR Part 1

    Administrative practice and procedure, Organization and functions 
(Government agencies), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

46 CFR Part 2

    Marine safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Vessels.

46 CFR Part 7

    Law Enforcement, Vessels.

46 CFR Part 10

    Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Schools, Seamen.

46 CFR Part 12

    Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Seamen.

46 CFR Part 15

    Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Seamen, Vessels.

46 CFR Part 25

    Fire prevention, Marine safety, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements.

46 CFR Part 26

    Marine safety, Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

46 CFR Part 30

    Cargo vessels, Foreign relations, Hazardous materials 
transportation, Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, 
Seamen.

46 CFR Part 32

    Cargo vessels, Fire prevention, Marine safety, Navigation (water), 
Occupational safety and health, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements, Seamen.

46 CFR Part 42

    Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Vessels.

46 CFR Part 44

    Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Vessels.

46 CFR Part 45

    Great Lakes, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Vessels.

46 CFR Part 46

    Passenger vessels, Penalties, Reporting and reordkeeping 
requirements.

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46 CFR Part 56

    Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Vessels.

46 CFR Part 67

    Vessels.

46 CFR Part 78

    Marine safety, Navigation (water), Passenger vessels, Penalties, 
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

46 CFR Part 97

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

46 CFR Part 109

    Marine safety, Occupational safety and health, Oil and gas 
exploration, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Vessels.

46 CFR Part 116

    Marine safety, Passenger vessels.

46 CFR Part 120

    Electric power, Marine safety, Passenger vessels.

46 CFR Part 133

    Marine safety, Occupational safety and health, Oil and gas 
exploration, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Vessels.

46 CFR Part 153

    Administrative practice and procedure, Cargo vessels, Hazardous 
materials transportation, Marine safety, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements, Water pollution control.

46 CFR Part 160

    Marine safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

46 CFR Part 164

    Fire prevention, Marine safety, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements.

46 CFR Part 170

    Marine safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Vessels.

46 CFR Part 172

    Cargo vessels, Hazardous materials transportation, Marine safety.

46 CFR Part 199

    Cargo vessels, Incorporation by reference, Marine safety, Oil and 
gas exploration, Passenger vessels, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements, Vessels.

    For the reasons set out in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 46 
CFR parts 1, 2, 7, 10, 12, 15, 25, 26, 30, 32, 42, 44, 45, 46, 56, 67, 
78, 97, 109, 116, 120, 133, 153, 160, 164, 170, 172, and 199 as 
follows:

PART 1--ORGANIZATION, GENERAL COURSE AND METHODS GOVERNING MARINE 
SAFETY FUNCTIONS

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

    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552; 14 U.S.C. 633; 46 U.S.C. 7701; 49 CFR 
1.45, 1.46; Sec. 1.01-35 also issued under the authority of 44 
U.S.C. 3507.

    2. In Sec. 1.01-10, in paragraphs (b)(1) and (b)(1)(iv), remove the 
word ``Director'' and add, in its place, the words ``Commanding 
Officer'; redesignate paragraph (b)(1)(iv) as paragraph (b)(1)(ii)(D); 
and revise paragraph (b)(1)(ii) to read as follows:


Sec. 1.01-10  Organization.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (1) * * *
    (ii) The Director of Field Activities (G-MO), under the general 
direction and supervision of the Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety 
and Environmental Protection, acts as Program Manager for the Marine 
Safety and Marine Environmental Protection Programs; directs, 
coordinates, and integrates the Coast Guard's marine safety and 
environmental protection compliance programs, contingency planning, 
response operations, and investigations programs; establishes and 
coordinates field implementation policies and priorities for all marine 
safety commands and units; serves as the focal point for field support 
and technical guidance; and provides oversight of marine documentation 
and marine personnel administration matters.
* * * * *
    3. In Sec. 1.03-15, revise paragraph (h)(3) to read as follows:


Sec. 1.03-15  General.

* * * * *
    (h) * * *
    (3) Commanding Officer, National Maritime Center, for appeals 
involving vessel documentation issues and tonnage issues.
* * * * *


Sec. 1.03-30  [Amended]

    4. In Sec. 1.03-30(a), remove the word ``otehrwise'' and add, in 
its place, the word ``otherwise''.

PART 2--VESSEL INSPECTIONS

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

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1903; 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3103, 3205, 
3306, 3703; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; 49 
CFR 1.46; subpart 2.45 also issued under the authority of Act Dec. 
27, 1950, Ch. 1155, secs. 1, 2, 64 Stat. 1120 (see 46 U.S.C. App. 
note prec. 1).

    6. In Sec. 2.01-20, remove the word ``theis'' and add, in its 
place, the word ``this''; and revise the section heading to read as 
follows:


Sec. 2.01-20  Suspension or revocation of certificates of inspection.

* * * * *


Sec. 2.85-1  [Amended]

    7. In Sec. 2.85-1, remove the word ``submurged'' and add, in its 
place, the word ``submerged'.

PART 7--BOUNDARY LINES

    8. The authority citation for part 7 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 14 U.S.C. 633; 33 U.S.C. 151; 49 CFR 1.46.


Sec. 7.1  [Amended]

    9. In Sec. 7.1, remove the word ``exepmts'' and add, in its place, 
the word ``exempt''.

PART 10--LICENSING OF MARITIME PERSONNEL

    10. The authority citation for part 10 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 31 U.S.C. 9701; 46 U.S.C. 2101, 2103, 2110; 46 U.S.C. 
Chapter 71; 46 U.S.C. 7502, 7505, 7701; 49 CFR 1.45, 1.46; Sec. 
10.107 also issued under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507.


Sec. 10.901  [Amended]

    11. In Sec. 10.901(c)(2)(v) and (vi), remove the words ``or more'' 
at the end of each paragraph.
    12. In Sec. 10.903, revise paragraph (c)(16) through (c)(18), add a 
new paragraph (c)(19), and revise Table 10.903-1 to read as follows:


Sec. 10.903  Licenses requiring examinations.

* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (16) Assistant engineer, limited-oceans.
    (17) Chief engineer, limited-near coastal.
    (18) Chief engineer (OSV).
    (19) Engineer (OSV).

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                        STCW CODE                           1    2    3    4    5    6    7    8    9    10   11   12   13   14   15   16   17   18   19
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II/2, p. 1 & 2...........................................   X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...
II/2, p. 3 & 4...........................................  ...  ...   X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...
II/3.....................................................  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...
III/1....................................................  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X    X   ...   X   ...  ...   X
III/2....................................................  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X   ...
III/3....................................................  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X   ...   X   ...  ...
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Secs. 10.302, 10.303, 10.304, 10.307, 10.309, 10.464, 10.470, 10.472, 
10.474, 10.516, 10.544 and 10.703  [Amended]

    13. In addition to the amendments set forth above, in 46 CFR part 
10, remove the word ``Director'' and add, in its place, the words 
``Commanding Officer'' in the following places:
    (a) Section 10.302(a) introductory text;
    (b) Section 10.303(e);
    (c) Section 10.304(a) and (d);
    (d) Section 10.307;
    (e) Section 10.309(a)(11);
    (f) Section 10.464(d)(2);
    (g) Section 10.470(b)(1)(ii), (d)(1)(ii), and (h)(1)(ii);
    (h) Section 10.472(a)(1)(ii);
    (i) Section 10.474(a)(1)(ii);
    (j) Section 10.516(a)(6);
    (k) Section 10.544(a)(3); and
    (l) Section 10.703(c).

PART 12--CERTIFICATION OF SEAMEN

    14. The authority citation for part 12 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 31 U.S.C. 9701; 46 U.S.C. 2101, 2103, 2110, 7301, 
7302, 7503, 7505, 7701; 49 CFR 1.46.


Sec. 12.01-3  [Amended]

    15. In Sec. 12.01-3(b), remove the word ``IMD'' and add, in its 
place, the word ``IMO''.


Sec. 12.05-5  [Amended]

    16. In Sec. 12.05-5(b), remove the number ``10.02-5'' and add, in 
its place the number ``10.205''.


Sec. 12.15-5  [Amended]

    17. In Sec. 12.15-5(b), remove the number ``10.02-5'' and add, in 
its place, the number ``10.205''.


Secs. 12.02-3, 12.02-13, 12.02-14, 12.02-21, 12.02-24, 12.03-1, 12.05-
7, 12.10-3, 12.15-7, 12.15-13, 12.15-15, 12.25-35 and 12.25-
40  [Amended]

    18. In addition to the amendments set forth above, in 46 CFR part 
12, remove the word ``Director'' and add, in its place, the words 
``Commanding Officer'' in the following places:
    (a) Section 12.02-3(b)(3);
    (b) Section 12.02-13(b);
    (c) Section 12.02-14(c);
    (d) Section 12.02-21(b);
    (e) Section 12.02-24;
    (f) Section 12.03-1(a)(11);
    (g) Section 12.05-7(b) introductory text and (b)(2);
    (h) Section 12.10-3(a)(2), (a)(5), and (a)(6);
    (i) Section 12.15-7(b) introductory text;
    (j) Section 12.15-13(a)(3);
    (k) Section 12.15-15(a)(3);
    (l) Section 12.25-35(a); and
    (m) Section 12.25-40.

PART 15--MANNING REQUIREMENTS

    19. The authority citation for part 15 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2101, 2103, 3306, 3703, 8101, 8102, 8104, 
8105, 8301, 8304, 8502, 8503, 8701, 8702, 8901, 8902, 8903, 8904, 
8905(b), 9102; 49 CFR 1.45 and 1.46.


Sec. 15.1010  [Amended]

    20. In Sec. 15.1010(c), remove the number ``118 deg.30'48''W'' and 
add, in its place, the number ``118 deg.30'48''W''.


Sec. 15.1040  [Amended]

    21. In Sec. 15.1040(c), remove the number ``70 deg.51'15''W'' and 
add, in its place, the number ``70 deg.51'15''W''.

PART 25--REQUIREMENTS

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

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1903(b); 46 U.S.C. 3306, 4302; 49 CFR 1.46.

    23. In Sec. 25.26-5, revise paragraphs (b)(2) and (c) to read as 
follows:


Sec. 25.26-5  Commercial fishing industry vessels.

* * * * *
    (b)* * *
    (2) A float-free, automatically activated Category 1 406 MHz EPIRB.
    (c) The owner of a fishing vessel, fish processing vessel or a fish 
tender vessel 11 meters (36 feet) or more in length that does not have 
installed galley or berthing facilities, shall ensure that the vessel 
does not operate on the high seas or beyond three miles from the 
coastline of the Great Lakes unless it has on board a float-free, 
automatically activated Category 1 406 MHz EPIRB stowed in a manner so 
that it will float free if the vessel sinks.
    24. In Sec. 25.26-20, revise paragraphs (a) and (b)(2) and remove 
(b)(3) to read as follows:


Sec. 25.26-20  Other manned uninspected commercial vessels.

    (a) The owner of a manned uninspected commercial vessel 11 meters 
(36 feet) or more in length, other than a vessel under Sec. 25.26-5 or 
Sec. 25.26-10 or under paragraph (b) of this section, shall ensure that 
the vessel does not operate on the high seas or beyond three miles from 
the coastline of the Great Lakes, unless it has on board a float-free, 
automatically activated Category 1 406 MHz EPIRB stowed in a manner so 
that it will float free if the vessel sinks.
    (b) * * *
    (2) A float-free, automatically activated Category 1 406 MHz EPIRB.


Sec. 25.26-30  [Removed]

    25. Remove Sec. 25.26-30.

PART 26--OPERATIONS

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

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 4104, 6101, 8105; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 
58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; 49 CFR 1.46.


Sec. 26.03-5  [Amended]

    27. In Sec. 26.03-5(a)(2), remove the words ``mater's'' and 
``na,e'' and add, in their place, the words ``master's'' and ``name''.

PART 30--GENERAL PROVISIONS

    28. The authority citation for part 30 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 3703; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; 49 
CFR 1.45, 1.46; Section 30.01-2 also issued under the authority of 
44 U.S.C. 3507; Section 30.01-5 also issued under the authority of 
Sec. 4109, Pub. L. 101-380, 104 Stat. 515.

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Sec. 30.10-43  [Amended]

    29. In Sec. 30.10-43, remove the number ``43'' and add, in its 
place, the number ``33''.

PART 32--SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY, AND HULL REQUIREMENTS

    30. The authority citation for part 32 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 3703; E.O. 12234, 3 CFR, 1980 
Comp., p. 277; 49 CFR 1.46; Section 32.22T-5 and subpart 32.59 also 
issued under 46 U.S.C. 3703 note.


Sec. 32.57-10  [Amended]

    31. In Sec. 32.57-10(d)(4), remove the word ``by'' immediately 
preceding the words ``of the self-closing type'' and insert, in its 
place, the word ``be''.

PART 42--DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VOYAGES BY SEA

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

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 5101-5116; 49 CFR 1.46; section 42.01-5 
also issued under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507.


Sec. 42.03-10  [Amended]

    33. In Sec. 42.03-10(d)(1), remove the words ``the International 
Load Line Act of 1973, as amended, the Coastwise Load Line Act of 1935, 
as amended'' and add, in their place, the words ``46 U.S.C. 5101-
5116''.


Sec. 42.03-30  [Amended]

    34. In Sec. 42.03-30(f)(1), remove the words ``the Coastwise Load 
Line, Act, as amended'' and add, in their place, the words ``46 U.S.C. 
5101-5116''.


Sec. 42.03-35  [Amended]

    35. In Sec. 42.03-35(b), remove the words ``the load line acts'' 
wherever they appear in the paragraph and add, in their place, the 
words ``46 U.S.C. 5101-5116''.


Sec. 42.05-60  [Amended]

    36. In Sec. 42.05-60, remove the words ``section 3 of the load line 
acts'' and add, in their place, the words ``46 U.S.C. 5107''.


Sec. 42.07-10  [Amended]

    37. In Sec. 42.07-10(a)(1), remove the words ``the load line acts'' 
and add, in their place, the words ``46 U.S.C. 5101-5116''.


Sec. 42.07-15  [Amended]

    38. In Sec. 42.07-15(a), remove the words ``the load line acts'' 
and add, in their place, the words ``46 U.S.C. 5101-5116''.


Sec. 42.07-35  [Amended]

    39. In Sec. 42.07-35(a), remove the words ``sections 3 of the load 
line acts'' and add, in their place, the words ``46 U.S.C. 5107''.


Sec. 42.07-40  [Amended]

    40. In Sec. 42.07-40(a), remove the words ``sections 3 of the load 
line acts'' and add, in their place, the words ``46 U.S.C. 5107''.


Sec. 42.07-45  [Amended]

    41. In Sec. 42.07-45(h), remove the words ``the Coastwise Load Line 
Act'' and add, in their place, the words ``46 U.S.C. 5101-5116''.


Sec. 42.07-60  [Amended]

    42. In Sec. 42.07-60, in paragraph (c), remove the words ``section 
7 of the load line acts'' and add, in their place, the words ``46 
U.S.C. 5113''; and in paragraph (f), remove the words ``sections 5 of 
the load line acts'' and add, in their place, the words ``46 U.S.C. 
5109''.


Sec. 42.09-20  [Amended]

    43. In Sec. 42.09-20(a)(1), remove the words ``section 8 of the 
International Load Line Act of 1973, as amended (46 U.S.C. 86f)'' and 
add, in their place, the words ``46 U.S.C. 5102''.

PART 44--SPECIAL SERVICE LIMITED DOMESTIC VOYAGES

    44. The authority citation for part 44 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 5101-5116; 49 CFR 1.46.


Sec. 44.01-1  [Amended]

    45. In Sec. 44.01-1(a), remove the words ``the Coastwise Load Line 
Act, 1935, as amended (46 U.S.C. 88-88i)'' and add, in their place, the 
words ``regulations in this part''.


Sec. 44.320  [Amended]

    46. In Sec. 44.320(b), remove the words ``45 Eisenhower Drive, 
Paramus, New Jersey 07652-0910'' and add, in their place, the words 
``Two World Trade Center, 106th Floor, New York, NY 10048''.

PART 45--GREAT LAKES LOAD LINES

    47. The authority citation for part 45 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 5115; 49 CFR 1.46.


Sec. 45.1  [Amended]

    48. In Sec. 45.1, remove the words ``to meet the requirements of 
the Coastwise Load Line Act, 1935 (46 U.S.C. 88-88g) insofar as it 
applies to'' and add, in their place, the words ``for service on''.

PART 46--SUBDIVISION LOAD LINES FOR PASSENGER VESSELS

    49. The authority citation for part 46 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306; 46 U.S.C. 5101-5116; E.O. 12234, 3 
CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; 49 CFR 1.46.


Sec. 46.01-15  [Amended]

    50. In Sec. 46.01-15(c), remove the words ``the Coastwise Load Line 
Act, 1935, as amended'' and add, in their place, the words ``46 U.S.C. 
5101-5116''.

PART 56--PIPING SYSTEMS AND APPURTENANCES

    51. The authority citation for part 56 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j), 1509; 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 
3306, 3703; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; 
E.O.12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; 49 CFR 1.46.


Sec. 56.07-10  [Amended]

    52. In Sec. 56.07-10, in paragraph (c), remove the word ``fro'' and 
add, in its place, the word ``for''; and in paragraph (e)(2), remove 
the word ``footnotes'' and add, in its place, the word ``footnote''.


Table 56.60-2(a)  [Amended]

    53. In Table 56.60-2(a), in footnotes (7) and (9), remove the word 
``amonia'' and add, in its place, the word ``ammonia'.

PART 67--DOCUMENTATION OF VESSELS

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

    Authority: 14 U.S.C. 664; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 42 U.S.C. 9118; 46 
U.S.C. 2103, 2107, 2110; 46 U.S.C. app. 841a, 876; 49 CFR 1.45, 
1.46.


Sec. 67.3  [Amended]

    55. In Sec. 67.3, in the NOTE, immediately following the definition 
for Endorsement, remove the word ``fconstitute'' and add, in its place, 
the word ``constitute''; and remove the words ``1301 Constitution 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20229 (Attn: Carrier Rulings Branch)'' and 
add, in their place, the words ``1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Ronald 
Reagan Building, Washington DC 20229 (Entry Procedures and Carriers 
Branch)''.


Sec. 67.173  [Amended]

    56. In Sec. 67.173, remove the words ``any port of documentation'' 
and add, in their place, the words ``the National Vessel Documentation 
Center'; and in the NOTE, remove the words ``last port of record of the 
vessel'' and add, in their

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place, the words ``National Vessel Documentation Center''.


Sec. 67.219  [Amended]

    57. In Sec. 67.219(a), remove the number ``271-2400'' and add, in 
its place, the number ``271-2405''.


Sec. 67.519  [Amended]

    58. In Sec. 67.519, remove the word ``wavier'' and add, in its 
place, the word ``waiver'.


Secs. 67.63, 67.89, 67.101, 67.111, 67.113, 67.117, 67.119, 67.133, 
67.151, 67.163, 67.173, 67.175 and 67.500  [Amended]

    59. In addition to the amendments set forth above, in 46 CFR part 
67, remove the word ``Manager'' and add, in its place, the word 
``Director'' in the following places:
    (a) Section 67.63(b)(1);
    (b) Section 67.89(a);
    (c) Section 67.101(a);
    (d) Section 67.111(a) introductory text and (b);
    (e) Section 67.113(e);
    (f) Section 67.117(a) introductory text and (c);
    (g) Section 67.119(d);
    (h) Section 67.133(a) introductory text, (a)(1), (b), and the NOTE;
    (i) Section 67.151(a) and (b);
    (j) Section 67.163(b);
    (k) Section 67.173;
    (l) Section 67.175(b) introductory text; and
    (m) Section 67.500(d).

PART 78--OPERATIONS

    60. The authority citation for part 78 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 6101; 49 
U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 
277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757; 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; 49 CFR 
1.46.


Sec. 78.01-2  [Amended]

    61. In Sec. 78.01-2(b), under the entry for American Society for 
Testing and Materials (ASTM), remove the number ``19248-2959'' and add, 
in its place, the number ``19428-2959''.

PART 97--OPERATIONS

    62. The authority citation for part 97 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 6101; 49 
U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 
277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757; 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; 49 CFR 
1.46.

Sec. 97.01-2  [Amended]

    63. In Sec. 97.01-2(b), under the entry for American Society for 
Testing and Materials (ASTM), remove the number ``19248-2959'' and add, 
in its place, the number ``19428-2959''; and remove the number and add, 
in its place, the number ``1996-97.36-1''.


Sec. 97.07-1  [Amended]

    64. In Sec. 97.07-1, remove the words ``part 4'' and add, in their 
place, the words ``subpart 4.05''.

PART 109--OPERATIONS

    65. The authority citation for part 109 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3306, 6101, 10104; 49 CFR 
1.46.

Sec. 109.105  [Amended]

    66. In Sec. 109.105(b), under the entry for American Society for 
Testing and Materials (ASTM), remove the number ``19248-2959'' and add, 
in its place, the number ``19428-2959''; and remove the number and add, 
in its place, the number ``1996-109.563''.

PART 116--CONSTRUCTION AND ARRANGEMENT

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

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 
1980 Comp., p. 277; 49 CFR 1.46.

Sec. 116.415  [Amended]

    68. In Sec. 116.415(c), in Table 116.415(c)-DECKS, in footnote 1, 
remove ``.025 kPa'' and add, in its place, ``2.5 kg/m \2\ ''.


Sec. 116.438  [Amended]

    69. In Sec. 116.438, in paragraph (n)(1), remove the number 
``(m)(3)'' and add, in its place, the number ``(n)(3)''; and in 
paragraph (n)(3), remove the letter ``(h)'' and add, in its place, the 
letter ``(i)''.


Sec. 116.500  [Amended]

    70. In Sec. 116.500(d), remove the number ``(m)(2)'' and add, in 
its place, the number ``(n)(2)''.


Sec. 116.520  [Amended]

    71. In Sec. 116.520(b)(1), remove the number ``(m)(2)'' and add, in 
its place, the number ``(n)(2)''.

PART 120--ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

    72. The authority citation for part 120 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 
1980 Comp.,
p. 277; 49 CFR 1.46.

    73. In Sec. 120.312, revise the section heading to read as follows:


Sec. 120.312  Power sources on vessels of more than 19.8 meters (65 
feet) in length carrying more than 600 passengers or with overnight 
accommodations for more than 49 passengers.

* * * * *

PART 133--LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT

    74. The authority citation for part 133 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306; 49 CFR 1.46.

    75. In Sec. 133.60, revise the heading for paragraph (a) to read as 
follows:


Sec. 133.60  Communications.

    (a) Emergency Position indicating radiobeacons (EPIRB).
* * * * *

PART 153--SHIPS CARRYING BULK LIQUID, LIQUEFIED GAS, OR COMPRESSED 
GAS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

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

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3703; 49 CFR 1.46. Section 153.40 issued 
under 49 U.S.C. 5103. Sections 153.470 through 153.491, 153.1100 
through 153.1132, and 153.1600 through 153.1608 also issued under 33 
U.S.C. 1903(b).


Sec. 153.2  [Amended]

    77. In Sec. 153.2, in paragraph (2) of the definition of Cargo 
Tanks, remove the number ``Sec. 153.5'' and add, in its place the words 
``Part 153, Table 1.--SUMMARY OF MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS''.

PART 160--LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT

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

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 3703, and 4302; E.O. 12234, 45 
FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; 49 CFR 1.46.


Sec. 160.035-3  [Amended]

    79. In Sec. 160.035-3(l)(4), remove the word ``Polyuthane'' and 
add, in its place, the word ``Polyurethane''.
    80. In Sec. 160.049-2, revise paragraph (b) to read as follows:


Sec. 160.049-2  Types and sizes.

* * * * *
    (b) Sizes. Buoyant cushions shall have not less than 225 square 
inches of top surface area, shall contain not less than 630 cubic 
inches of buoyant material, shall not be less than 2 inches thick, and 
shall have width no less than 12 inches and length no less than 15 
inches, respectively.


Sec. 160.064-4  [Amended]

    81. In Sec. 160.064-4, in paragraph (a)(1), remove the words 
``Approved for use on

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recreational boats only as a throwable device'' and add, in their 
place, the words ``Approved for use on all recreational boats and on 
uninspected commercial vessels less than 40 feet in length not carrying 
passengers for hire by persons weighing (more than 90 lb., 50 to 90 
lb., 30 to 50 lb., or less than 30 lb.''; and in paragraph (a)(2), 
remove the words ``Approved for use on all recreational boats less than 
16 feet in length and all canoes and kayaks, and only as a thowable 
device on all other recreational boats'' and add, in their place, the 
words ``Approved for use on recreational boats only as a throwable 
device''.


Sec. 160.151-21  [Amended]

    82. In Sec. 160.151-21(s), remove the words ``After July 1, 
1998,''.


Sec. 160.151-29  [Amended]

    83. In Sec. 160.151-29 introductory text, remove the words ``on or 
before July 1, 1998,''.


Sec. 160.151-31  [Amended]

    84. In Sec. 160.151-31, in paragraph (g) introductory text, remove 
the words ``On or before May 11, 1998,'' and capitalize the word 
``the'' immediately following; and remove paragraph (h).


Sec. 160.151-57  [Amended]

    85. In Sec. 160.151-57(m)(3) introductory text, remove the words 
``On or before November 10, 1997,'' and capitalize the word ``affix'' 
immediately following.


Secs. 160.151-15, 160.151-17 and 160.151-57  [Amended]

    86. In addition to the amendments set forth above, in 46 CFR part 
160, remove the words ``On or before July 1, 1998,'' and capitalize the 
word immediately following each deleted phrase in the following places:
    (a) Section 160.151-15(j);
    (b) Section 160.151-17(a)(2) introductory text and (c); and
    (c) Section 160.151-57(m)(2).

PART 164--MATERIALS

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

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703, 4302; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 
3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; 49 CFR 1.46.


Sec. 164.012-12  [Amended]

    88. In Sec. 164.012-12, remove the words ``Underwriters' 
Laboratories, Inc. 207 East Ohio Street Chicago, IL 60611'' and add, in 
their place, the words ``Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., 333 Pfingston 
Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096.''.

PART 170--STABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL INSPECTED VESSELS

    89. The authority citation for part 170 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 3 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 3703; E.O. 
12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; 49 CFR 1.46.


Sec. 170.175  [Amended]

    90. In Sec. 170.175(c), remove the word ``A7BS'' and add, in its 
place, the word ``ABS''.

PART 172--SPECIAL RULES PERTAINING TO BULK CARGOES

    91. The authority citation for part 172 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703, 5115; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 
3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; 49 CFR 1.46.

Sec. 172-020  [Amended]

    92. In Sec. 172-020(a), remove the word ``for'' immediately 
preceding the words ``the sources indicated'' and add, in its place, 
the word ``from''.

PART 199--LIFESAVING SYSTEMS FOR CERTAIN INSPECTED VESSELS

    93. The authority citation for part 199 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; 46 CFR 1.46.


Sec. 199.110  [Amended]

    94. In Sec. 199.110(f)(4), remove the word ``man'' and add, in its 
place, the word ``may''.

    Dated: September 22, 1998.
Joseph J. Angelo,
Acting Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety and Environmental 
Protection.
[FR Doc. 98-25930 Filed 9-29-98; 8:45 am]
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