[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations]
[Panama Canal Commission Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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Part XXXVIII





Panama Canal Commission





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda


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PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION (PANAMA)                                       
  
  
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PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION

35 CFR Ch. I

Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations

AGENCY: Panama Canal Commission.

ACTION: Publication of semiannual agenda of regulations.

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SUMMARY: The purpose of this agenda is to report the proposed 
rulemaking activities of the Panama Canal Commission. This information 
will allow the public to participate in the rulemaking process.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information about a particular 
regulatory project, contact the person listed in the subheading 
``Agency Contact'' for that project. For general information, contact 
Michael Rhode, Jr., Secretary, Panama Canal Commission, International 
Square, 1825 I Street NW., Suite 1050, Washington, DC 20006-5402, (202) 
634-6441 TDD; or John L. Haines, Jr., Esquire, General Counsel, Panama 
Canal Commission, Unit 2300, APO AA 34011-2300, 011/507-52-7511.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory Planning 
and Review'' and the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601 et seq., 
require that executive agencies publish in the Federal Register a 
semiannual notice of regulations which are under development or review 
or for which action has been completed. The Panama Canal Commission 
agenda contains certain regulations which are limited in public impact, 
but they are included to increase public awareness of Commission 
activities and to allow for increased public participation in the 
Agency's regulatory review and development process. This agenda was 
prepared pursuant to guidelines established by the Office of Management 
and Budget.

Dated: August 23, 1994.

Michael Rhode, Jr.,

Secretary, Panama Canal Commission.
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PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION (PANAMA)                    Proposed Rule Stage
  
  
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4667. DANGEROUS CARGOES; RADIO COMMUNICATION

Legal Authority:  22 USC 3811; EO 12215

CFR Citation:  35 CFR 101; 35 CFR 103; 35 CFR 105; 35 CFR 107; 35 CFR 
109; 35 CFR 111; 35 CFR 113; 35 CFR 115; 35 CFR 117; 35 CFR 119; 35 CFR 
121; 35 CFR 123; 35 CFR 113.49(b) (Revision)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Panama Canal Commission is proposing to make the 
following change and clarification:
35 CFR 113.49(b): Explosive cargo to be used for other than official 
U.S. Government purposes may not be loaded or offloaded at facilities 
of the Panama Canal Commission. Explosive anchorages prescribed in 
sections 101.8(a)(2)(3) and 101.8(c)(2), respectively, may be used upon 
approval of the Marine Safety Advisor, or his designee and concurrence 
of Canal Ops Captain.
The Commission also proposes to make minor technical changes and 
clarifications to: 35 CFR 111.3(m); 35 CFR 113.4; 35 CFR 113.28(c); 35 
CFR 113.30; 35 CFR 123.4(a); and others listed in the abstract of 3207-
AA26 in the April 1993 Unified Agenda.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Capt. George T. Hull, Marine Director, Panama Canal 
Commission, Marine Bureau, Unit 2300, APO AA 34011-2300, 202 634-6441

RIN: 3207-AA26
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4668. PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION ACQUISITION REGULATION

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 35

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule will update the Panama Canal Commission 
Acquisition Regulation to conform to changes in the Federal Acquisition 
Regulation and to incorporate minor changes to internal operating 
procedures.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/95
Final Action                    03/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  Multiple

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.
Additional Information: Phone number for James N. Doyle in Panama, 
Republic of Panama, is (507)52-7511.

Agency Contact: James N. Doyle, Assistant Procurement Executive, Panama 
Canal Commission, Unit 2300, APO AA 34011-2300, 202 634-6441

RIN: 3207-AA30
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4669. RADIO COMMUNICATION

Legal Authority:  22 USC 3811; EO 12215; 45 FR 36043

CFR Citation:  35 CFR 123.4(a) (Revision)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Panama Canal Commission is proposing to make the 
following changes and clarification to 35 CFR 123.4(a): CHARLIE--
Estimated draft upon arrival, and estimated transit draft if scheduled 
to work cargo or take bunker prior to transiting, in meters, fore and 
aft, in Tropical Fresh Water.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Capt. George T. Hull, Marine Director, Panama Canal 
Commission, Marine Bureau, Unit 2300, APO AA 34011-2300, 202 634-6441

RIN: 3207-AA34
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PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION (PANAMA)                       Final Rule Stage
  
  
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4670. HEALTH, SANITATION, AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE SURVEILLANCE

Legal Authority:  22 USC 3811; EO 12215

CFR Citation:  35 CFR 61.155

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Panama Canal Commission is proposing to amend 35 CFR 
61.155 by adding a new paragraph to clarify disinsecting requirements. 
The new paragraph reads as follows: ``(e) The disinfecting required 
under paragraph (a) of this section shall not be required when the 
index of Aedes aegypti in Panama exceeds the 1.0 limit established by 
the World Health Organization (WHO).''

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: J. M. Ebernez, Director of Admeasurement, Panama Canal 
Commission, Unit 2300, APO AA 34011-2300, 202 634-6441

RIN: 3207-AA35
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PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION (PANAMA)                      Completed Actions
  
  
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4671. RULES FOR MEASUREMENT OF VESSELS

CFR Citation:  35 CFR 135

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    08/22/94                    59 FR 43254
Final Action Effective          10/01/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Rhode, Jr., 202 634-6441

RIN: 3207-AA23
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4672.  GENERAL PROVISIONS GOVERNING VESSELS

Legal Authority:  22 USC 3791; EO 12215

CFR Citation:  35 CFR 103.8

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under existing regulations, fees for use of the Panama Canal 
Transit Booking System are assessed at a fixed rate per Panama Canal 
Gross Ton. The Panama Canal Commission has proposed a major revision of 
the rules for measurement of vessels using the Panama Canal to become 
effective October 1, 1994. Under the proposal, the existing rules of 
measurement will be replaced with the Panama Canal Universal 
Measurement System (PC/UMS). PC/UMS will no longer utilize a Panama 
Canal Gross Tonnage value. Accordingly, fees for the use of the transit 
reservation system must be assessed on the tonnage value used in the 
PC/UMS. This proposed rule recommends fees be fixed for vessels which 
have not transited the Canal prior to October 1, 1994, in accordance 
with the PC/UMS Net Ton. Fees for vessels which have transited the 
Canal prior to October 1, 1994, will be grandfathered at existing 
rates.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/16/94                    59 FR 41997
NPRM Comment Period End         08/25/94                    59 FR 41997
Final Action                    08/31/94                    59 FR 44928
Final Action Effective          10/01/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Rhode, Jr., Assistant to the Chairman and 
Secretary, Panama Canal Commission, 1825 I Street NW., Suite 1050, 
Washington, DC 20006-5402, 202 634-6441

RIN: 3207-AA36
[FR Doc. 94-21664 Filed 11-10-94; 8:45 am]
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