[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 235 (Monday, December 8, 2003)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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[FR Doc No: 03-29650]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 66
[USCG-2000-7466]
RIN 1625-AA55 [Formerly 2115-AF98]
Allowing Alternatives to Incandescent Lights, and Establishing
Standards for New Lights, in Private Aids to Navigation
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard removes the requirement to use only tungsten-
incandescent-light sources for private aids to navigation (PATONs) and
establishes more-specific performance standards for all lights in
PATONs. These measures enable private industry and owners of PATONs to
take advantage of recent changes in lighting technology--specifically
allow owners of PATONs to use lanterns based on the technology of
light-emitting diodes (LEDs), which may reduce the consumption of power
and simplify the maintenance of PATONs. The more-specific performance
standards will make the rules for PATONs equivalent to those for
Federal aids to navigation.
DATES: This final rule is effective March 8, 2004.
ADDRESSES: Comments and material received from the public, as well as
documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket,
are part of docket USCG-2000-7466 and are available for inspection or
copying at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, room PL-401, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC,
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. You may also find this docket on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call Dan Andrusiak, Office of Aids to Navigation, at Coast Guard
Headquarters, telephone 202-267-0327. If you have questions on viewing
the docket, call Andrea M. Jenkins, Program Manager, Docket Operations,
Department of Transportation, telephone 202-366-0271.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Regulatory History
On October 4, 2000, the Coast Guard published a direct final rule
(DFR) [65 FR 59124] under the same docket number as the one borne by
this final rule: USCG-2000-7466. We published that rule as a DFR
because we expected that the public would readily embrace it; however,
we received an adverse comment. Because of this, we withdrew the DFR
[66 FR 8 (January 2, 2001)] so our engineers could analyze and respond
to the comment. Not only did they follow the commenter's advice to make
performance standards for LEDs more specific; they also recommended to
the Marine Safety Council (now the Marine Safety and Security Council),
our policy-setting body, the standardizing of all rules related to
lights used as private aids to navigation (PATONs).
On June 24, 2002, we published a notice of proposed rulemaking
entitled Allowing Alternative Source to Incandescent Light in Private
Aids to Navigation in the Federal Register (67 FR 42512). We received
three letters commenting on the proposed rule. No public hearing was
requested and none was held.
Background
The Marine Safety Council, as it then was, recommended this
rulemaking to provide owners of PATONs with more options for selecting
equipment. This rule may reduce lifecycle cost, reduce the consumption
of power, and simplify the maintenance of PATONs by allowing the use of
lighting technologies other than those based on tungsten-incandescent
light sources.
Discussion of Comments and Changes
We received three comments on this rule as proposed. The first
commenter stated support for allowing alternatives to incandescent
lights in private aids to navigation, but opined that the rule was
deficient since it would not require the owners of such lights to
maintain them.
Our response: We agree that maintenance requirements are essential,
but we disagree that PATON owners do not have a requirement to maintain
them. Existing 33 CFR 66.01-20 requires that all classes of private
aids to navigation be maintained in proper operating condition and
Sec. 66.01-45 makes it clear that only those authorized to maintain
PATONs may do so.
To assist owners in maintaining PATONs, we have required
manufacturers to provide each purchaser a data sheet that accompanies
the PATON equipment at the time of sale with the following information:
the recommended service life of the optic, light source, and batteries.
They must also indicate a replacement interval to ensure that the
equipment meets the minimum requirements in case of degradation of the
light or lens.
The commenter also stated that replacement bulbs, particularly
tungsten-filament ones, are very expensive and that because of this
some owners might replace the specialty-type base of the original light
with an Edison-screw-type base and use household bulbs.
Our response: This final rule requires each owner, under
``application procedure,'' to document his or her aid's make, model,
advertised intensity, and lamp source. The Coast Guard will maintain
this information in a database that will help Coast Guard inspectors
verify that the proper equipment is installed.
The second commenter pointed out that, in addition to applying to
private aids to navigation in 33 CFR part 66, the standards also apply
to lights used on artificial islands and fixed structures regulated
under 33 CFR part 67 by the requirements of 33 CFR 67.01-1(b). The
commenter urged the Coast Guard to establish a luminous-intensity
standard in eventual 33 CFR 66.01-11(a)(3) for any light required to
have a nominal range of 5 nautical miles.
Our response: We agree that all requirements under 33 CFR part 67
regarding the light signals supersede the requirements under 33 CFR
part 66. However, to be consistent with the operational ranges, we are
adding requirements for a 5-nautical-mile light
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signal to part 66. We are also changing the intensity requirements to
reflect minimum intensity, subject to change due to local environmental
conditions, at the discretion of the District Commander.
The same commenter urged the Coast Guard to remove ``90 percent
visibility'' standards from 33 CFR 67.20-5, 67.25-5(a), and 67.30-5(a),
and rely on the provisions of 33 CFR 67.01-1(b) to invoke the luminous-
intensity standard of eventual 33 CFR 66.01-11(a)(3).
Our response: Part 66 generally pertains to voluntary PATONs. Part
67 refers to PATONs required by statute or regulation for facilities
that could pose a danger to navigation. This being so, we believe that
a more stringent requirement is necessary. In addition, District
Commanders generally require greater than the minimum intensities for
PATON lights because of local environmental conditions; therefore, the
standard of 90-percent visibility is a legitimate requirement for 33
CFR part 67.
The same commenter stated that the preamble to the proposed rule
(67 FR 42513, 2nd column, 6th paragraph) implied that existing lights
would not have to meet these new standards; however, rather than refer
to existing lights, the proposed regulatory text for 33 CFR 66.01-12
referred to a ``new application'' for a private aid. This leaves
uncertainty (and attendant liability) regarding applicability of 33 CFR
66.01-11 to those existing lights under 33 CFR parts both 66 and 67
that may be subject to the ``new application.'' For example, the
existing regulations require the filing of an application for lights
that are relocated (such as the obstruction lights on mobile offshore
drilling units), or are subject to transfer of ownership in accordance
with 33 CFR 66.01-55. The commenter urged the Coast Guard to clearly
state that lights already in service can remain in service as long as
they continue to meet the standards for luminosity and effective
intensity in effect at the time they are placed in service.
Our response: If an owner must file a new application as a result
of modifying, replacing, or installing a new light, his or her PATON
must comply with the new standards. Changes in ownership or relocation
of a moveable structure such as a mobile offshore drilling unit, while
requiring a new application, would not require replacement of existing
lighting equipment unless the environmental conditions of the new
location demanded it.
The commenter stated that new 33 CFR 66.01-14(a)(4), which would
require a manufacturer to provide a label indicating the date a light
is placed in service, does not make sense.
Our response: We agree. After careful consideration, we modified
the requirement so that the label indicates only the model and serial
number of the lantern. The District Commander will maintain that
information, details of the application, and the manufacturer's
recommended replacement interval in a database accessible to Coast
Guard inspectors.
The third commenter stated that 33 CFR 66.01-11 of the NPRM
designates only three types of lights: 1-candela lights, 2-candela
lights, and 10-candela lights. Lights of much higher candlepower are
required for PATONs to attain the desired detection range.
Our response: We agree. We have changed the intensity requirements
to reflect the minimum intensities required for given ranges. The
District Commander will determine actual required intensity after
considering local conditions including background lighting and
visibility.
The commenter recommended deleting any references to ``nominal
range'' and any correlating of intensity to such range.
We agree. We changed the term ``nominal range'' to ``range.''
The commenter suggested that, to make the rules for PATONs
equivalent to those for Federal aids to navigation, we should require
at least 50% of the effective intensity within +/-4[deg] of the
horizontal plane for LED lights in alignment with current USCG in-house
requirements for LED buoy lanterns (Specification G-SEC498A)--if not
for all LED lights, then at least for LED lights greater than 10
candela.
Our response: We disagree. Federal aids to navigation currently
have an approximate vertical divergence of +/-2[deg] to 50% of
effective intensity. This vertical divergence is adequate for PATONs.
There is no need to impose stricter requirements on the public.
The commenter suggested that under 33 CFR 66.01-11(a) (1) we should
add the words ``* * * except range and sector lights''.
We agree. This final rule changes the requirements of Sec. Sec.
66.01-11(a)(1) and 66.01-11(a)(2) to exclude directional lights.
The commenter stated that under 66.01-11(a)(2), given the limited
vertical divergence of some LEDs, there may be no light emitted beyond
the minimum angle of +/-2[deg]. There should be least 50% of effective
intensity within an angle of +/-2[deg] of the horizontal plane and 10%
to +/-4[deg] of the horizontal plane required for all beacons. There
should be 50% of effective intensity within an angle of +/-4[deg] of
the horizontal plane for all buoy lights, and all LED lights over 10
candela.
We disagree. Federal aids to navigation currently have an
approximate vertical divergence of +/-2[deg] to 50% of effective
intensity. We feel that this is an adequate vertical divergence for
PATONs and that stricter requirements on the public are unnecessary. In
response to the commenter's request for vertical divergence of +/-
4[deg] at 10% of peak intensity, we feel that specifying the divergence
at 50% of peak intensity is adequate; no additional breakdowns for
divergence are necessary.
The commenter stated that under 33 CFR 66.01-11(a)(3), in keeping
with the purpose stated in the proposed rule to ``make the rules for
PATONs equivalent to those for Federal aids to navigation'', we should
require a minimum effective intensity for PATONs. This minimum should
correspond to the existing Federal minimum of 9 candelas.
We disagree. We will not establish a minimum intensity of 9
candela, because this might nullify PATONs in the range of 1 to 2
nautical miles. Requiring lights that produce a minimum intensity of 9
candelas may require owners of PATONs to unnecessarily purchase
hardware that exceeds the requirements for their site. This would
create an unnecessary burden for these owners.
The commenter stated that, under 33 CFR 66.01-11(a)(6), there is a
relationship among the initial intensity of a new light, the minimum
intensity required by the proposed and existing regulations (33 CFR
parts 67 and 149), and the recommended interval for replacement when a
light's intensity degrades to a value below the minimal required
intensity. The recommended service life of the light sources, or lens,
will depend on the initial candela of a new light and the level of
degradation the candela could suffer before it fell below the minimal
required intensity.
Our response: A lantern must meet the minimum requirements of 33
CFR part 66 throughout its service life. The manufacturer must
determine a recommended replacement interval based on degradation of
the lens or light source.
The commenter stated that, under 33 CFR 66.01-1(a)(7), a 10-day-
reserve battery capacity is seldom sufficient for proper operation of a
solar power supply designed to operate year-round without a low-voltage
disconnect. We should require the use of lanterns with a minimum
recharge capacity that exceeds the current consumption of
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each LED during the month of least insolation at the site of the
lantern.
Our response: Our major solar-powered lighthouses operate with an
autonomy of 10 days, so we feel this reserve capacity is adequate for
lanterns as well. A low-voltage disconnect helps preserve the battery
if the lantern is housed in a sealed, self-contained power system. This
rule requires the reconnect voltage to be high enough to prevent the
light from short-cycling daily. We agree that power production for the
site should exceed the load during the worst average month of
insolation and are adding that requirement to Sec. 66.01-11(a)(7).
Under 33 CFR 66.01-11(a)(7), the commenter recommended that we
should require bird spikes (or some other bird-avoidance-apparatus) on
all lights to prevent degrading the performance of both lenses and
solar panels due to soiling by birds.
We disagree. Bird spikes should not be a requirement. Each
manufacturer can determine whether its design encourages roosting of
birds that could affect performance of the PATON and incorporate
necessary means to discourage them, if necessary.
After careful consideration, we modified the requirement under 33
CFR 66.01-14 for the label to include only the model and serial number
of the lantern. The District Commander will maintain that information,
details of the application, and the manufacturer's recommended
replacement interval in a database accessible by Coast Guard
inspectors.
Regulatory Evaluation
This final rule is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under
section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review,
and does not require an assessment of potential costs and benefits
under section 6(a)(3) of that Order. The Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) has not reviewed it under that Order. It is not
``significant'' under the regulatory policies and procedures of the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
We expect the economic impact of this rule to be so minimal that a
full Regulatory Evaluation under the regulatory policies and procedures
of DHS is unnecessary.
Cost of Rule
This final rule will impose minimal costs on manufacturers of
PATONs. Costs will stem from the requirement that each PATON powered by
an LED must bear information about the replacement interval of the
light source. This information will be unique for many of the units
sold each year, requiring manufacturers to calculate replacement
intervals for about six models of PATONs so powered. Each model will
have several possible replacement intervals depending on consumers'
specifications. There is no market today for such PATONs, so it is
impossible to know how many unique replacement intervals will be
published. The cost estimate is thus based on an approximation,
assuming that each manufacturer will calculate about ten different
replacement intervals for an average of six different such PATONs in
the first year. The range of costs for the ten international
manufacturers of such PATONs could be as much as $16,500 for a total of
300 hours in the first year. The costs in following years are
uncertain, because new manufacturers are likely to enter the market
once this rule is enacted and significantly increase the number of such
PATONs produced each year.
Manufacturers must also print model numbers and serial numbers
labels on all PATONs. However, it is already industry practice to print
this information on PATONs, so manufacturers are currently in
compliance with Coast Guard requirements for labels. Therefore, we
expect that these requirements will add no costs to the manufacture of
either PATONs or labels.
Benefits of Rule
This final rule allows owners of PATONs to choose from not only
tungsten bulbs, which are currently permitted, but also the new
technology of LEDs. These consume less power and have a longer lifespan
than the sources currently permitted. Purchasers of PATONs powered by
LEDs are likely to reduce their electricity costs and spend less time
maintaining their PATONs. Existing rules do not allow manufacturers to
sell LEDs for use in PATONs.
Small Entities
Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act [5 U.S.C. 601-612], we have
considered whether this final rule would have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000.
The Coast Guard conducted a survey of industry, and discovered that
there are now two domestic manufacturers of tungsten-incandescent-
lighting sources used for aids to navigation. Only one of them
qualifies as small according to the standards of the Small Business
Administration. This rule, however, allows the small company to
continue selling tungsten-incandescent PATONs. Barring unforeseen
changes in the market for PATONs, we do not expect that the
legalization of PATONs powered by LEDs will have any significant impact
on the sale of cheaper, and more widely available, tungsten-
incandescent PATONs.
Therefore, the Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that
this rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities.
Assistance for Small Entities
Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 [Public Law 104-121], we offered to assist small
entities in understanding this final rule so that they could better
evaluate its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking.
Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247).
Collection of Information
This final rule calls for a new collection of information under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 [44 U.S.C. 3501-3520]. There is no
current market for PATONs powered by LEDs, so there is no determination
of how many distinct models of such PATONS will be produced with unique
replacement intervals. In the year proceeding promulgation of this
rule, three domestic manufacturers of such PATONs are likely to produce
about six models of such PATONs. Each model will have about ten unique
replacement intervals based on various combinations of light-source
characteristics. On these assumptions, the annual paperwork burden will
be around 90 hours. At $55 (the hourly rate for a non-Federal employee
doing this work), the cost should be around $4950 in the year
proceeding promulgation.
As required by 44 U.S.C. 3507(d), we submitted a copy of this rule
to OMB for its review of the collection of information. OMB has
approved the
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collection. The part numbers are 33 CFR parts 66 and 67; the
corresponding approval number from OMB is Control Number 1625-0011,
which expires on July 31, 2005.
You need not respond to a collection of information unless it
displays a currently valid OMB control number.
Federalism
A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local
governments and would either preempt State law or impose a substantial
direct cost of compliance on them. We have analyzed this final rule
under that Order and have determined that it does not have implications
for federalism.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 [2 U.S.C. 1531-1538]
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 or more in any
one year. Though this final rule will not result in such an
expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in this
preamble.
Taking of Private Property
This final rule will not effect a taking of private property or
otherwise have taking implications under Executive Order 12630,
Governmental Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected
Property Rights.
Civil Justice Reform
This final rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and
3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize
litigation, eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.
Protection of Children
We have analyzed this final rule under Executive Order 13045,
Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety
Risks. This rule is not an economically significant rule and does not
create an environmental risk to health or risk to safety that may
disproportionately affect children.
Indian Tribal Governments
This final rule does not have tribal implications under Executive
Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments, because it does not have a substantial direct effect on
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.
Energy Effects
We have analyzed this final rule under Executive Order 13211,
Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use. We have determined that it is not a ``significant
energy action'' under that Order, because it is not a ``significant
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866 and is not likely to
have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use
of energy. It has not been designated by the Administrator of the
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs as a significant energy
action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects
under Executive Order 13211.
Environment
We have considered the environmental impact of this final rule and
concluded that preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement or
Environmental Assessment is not necessary. This rule has been
thoroughly reviewed by the Coast Guard, and the undersigned has
determined it to be categorically excluded, under Categorical Exclusion
34(e), from further environmental documentation. This determination
accords with Section 2.B.2 and Figure 2-1 of NEPA implementing
procedures, COMDTINST M16475.1D.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 66
Navigation (water).
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For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR part 66 as follows:
PART 66--PRIVATE AIDS TO NAVIGATION
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1. Revise the citation of authority for part 66 to read as follows:
Authority: 14 U.S.C. 83, 84, 85; 43 U.S.C. 1333; Department of
Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.
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2. In Sec. 66.01-5, revise the introductory text and paragraphs (a)
and (f) to read as follows:
Sec. 66.01-5 Application procedure.
To establish and maintain, discontinue, change, or transfer
ownership of a private aid to navigation, you must apply to the
Commander of the Coast Guard District in which the aid is or will be
located. You can find application form CG-2554 at http://www.uscgboating.org/safety/aton/aids.htm or you can request a paper
copy by calling the Boating Safety Information line at (800) 368-5674.
You must complete all parts of the form applicable to the aid
concerned, and must forward the application to the District Commander.
You must include the following information:
(a) The proposed position of the aid to navigation by two or more
horizontal angles, bearings and distance from charted landmarks, or the
latitude and longitude as determined by GPS or differential GPS. Attach
a section of chart or sketch showing the proposed position.
* * * * *
(f) For lights: The color, characteristic, range, effective
intensity, height above water, and description of illuminating
apparatus. Attach a copy of the manufacturer's data sheet to the
application.
* * * * *
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3. Revise Sec. 66.01-10 to read as follows:
Sec. 66.01-10 Characteristics.
The characteristics of a private aid to navigation must conform to
those prescribed by the United States Aids to Navigation System set
forth in subpart B of part 62 of this subchapter.
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4. Add Sec. 66.01-11 to read as follows:
Sec. 66.01-11 Lights.
(a) Except for range and sector lights, each light approved as a
private aid to navigation must:
(1) Have at least the effective intensity required by this subpart
omnidirectionally in the horizontal plane, except at the seams of its
lens-mold.
(2) Have at least 50% of the effective intensity required by this
subpart within +/-2[deg] of the horizontal plane.
(3) Have a minimum effective intensity of at least 1 candela for a
range of 1 nautical mile, 3 candelas for one of 2 nautical miles, 10
candelas for one of 3 nautical miles, and 54 candelas for one of 5
nautical miles. The District Commander may change the requirements for
minimum intensity to account for local environmental conditions. For a
flashing light this intensity is determined by the following formula:
Ie=G/(0.2+t2-t1)
Where:
Ie = Effective intensity
G = The integral of the instantaneous intensity of the flashed light
with respect to time
t1 = Time in seconds at the beginning of the flash
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t2 = Time in seconds at the end of the flash
t2-t1 is greater than or equal to 0.2 seconds.
(4) Unless the light is a prefocused lantern, have a means of
verifying that the source of the light is at the focal point of the
lens.
(5) Emit a color within the angle of 50% effective intensity with
color coordinates lying within the boundaries defined by the corner
coordinates in Table 66.01-11(5) of this part when plotted on the
Standard Observer Diagram of the International Commission on
Illumination (CIE).
Table 66.01-11(5)--Coordinates of Chromaticity
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Coordinates of
chromaticity
Color -------------------
x axis y axis
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White............................................... 0.500 0.382
0.440 0.382
0.285 0.264
0.285 0.332
0.453 0.440
0.500 0.440
Green............................................... 0.305 0.689
0.321 0.494
0.228 0.351
0.028 0.385
Red................................................. 0.735 0.265
0.721 0.259
0.645 0.335
0.665 0.335
Yellow.............................................. 0.618 0.382
0.612 0.382
0.555 0.435
0.560 0.440
------------------------------------------------------------------------
(6) Have a recommended interval for replacement of the source of
light that ensures that the lantern meets the minimal required
intensity stated in paragraph (a)(3) of this section in case of
degradation of either the source of light or the lens.
(7) Have autonomy of at least 10 days if the light has a self-
contained power system. Power production for the prospective position
should exceed the load during the worst average month of insolation.
The literature concerning the light must clearly state the operating
limits and service intervals. Low-voltage disconnects used to protect
the battery must operate so as to prevent sporadic operation at night.
(b) The manufacturer of each light approved as a private aid to
navigation must certify compliance by means of an indelible plate or
label affixed to the aid that meets the requirements of Sec. 66.01-14.
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5. Add Sec. 66.01-12 to read as follows:
Sec. 66.01-12 May I continue to use the private aid to navigation I
am currently using?
If, after March 8, 2004, you modify, replace, or install any light
that requires a new application as described in Sec. 66.01-5, you must
comply with the rules in this part.
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6. Add Sec. 66.01-13 to read as follows:
Sec. 66.01-13 When must my newly manufactured equipment comply with
these rules?
After March 8, 2004, equipment manufactured for use as a private
aid to navigation must comply with the rules in this part.
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7. Add Sec. 66.01-14 to read as follows:
Sec. 66.01-14 Label affixed by manufacturer.
(a) Each light, intended or used as a private aid to navigation
authorized by this part, must bear a legible, indelible label (or
labels) affixed by the manufacturer and containing the following
information:
(1) Name of the manufacturer.
(2) Model number.
(3) Serial number.
(4) Words to this effect: ``This equipment complies with
requirements of the U.S. Coast Guard in 33 CFR part 66.''
(b) This label must last the service life of the equipment.
(c) The manufacturer must provide the purchaser a data sheet
containing the following information:
(1) Recommended service life based on the degradation of either the
source of light or the lamp.
(2) Range in nautical miles.
(3) Effective intensity in candela.
(4) Size of lamp (incandescent only).
(5) Interval, in days or years, for replacement of dry-cell or
rechargeable battery.
Dated: November 18, 2003.
David S. Belz,
Rear Admiral, Coast Guard, Assistant Commandant for Operations.
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