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


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Part XXXV





Panama Canal Commission





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION

35 CFR Ch. I

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda, October 1996

AGENCY: Panama Canal Commission.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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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 
John A. Mills, Secretary, Panama Canal Commission, International 
Square, 1825 I Street NW., Suite 1050, Washington, DC 20006-5402, (202) 
634-6441 TDD or e-mail [email protected]; or John L. Haines, Jr., 
Esquire, General Counsel, Panama Canal Commission, Unit 2300, APO AA 
34011-2300, 011/507-272-7511.

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: September 20, 1996.

John A. Mills,

Secretary, Panama Canal Commission.
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4132. DANGEROUS CARGOES; RADIO COMMUNICATION

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

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 sections 101, 103, 105, 107, 109, 111, 113, 
115, 117, 119, 121, and 123 for internal operating procedures.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              12/00/96
Final Action                    02/00/97
Final Action Effective          02/00/97

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
Phone: 202 634-6441
Fax: 202 634-6439
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3207-AA26
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4133. PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION ACQUISITION REGULATION

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 35

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The interim final 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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Interim Final Rule              02/02/96                     61 FR 3846
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/02/96
Final Action                    11/00/96
Final Action Effective          11/00/96

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 011/507 272-7511.

Agency Contact: James N. Doyle, Assistant Procurement Executive, Panama 
Canal Commission, Unit 2300, APO AA 34011-2300
Phone: 202 634-6441
Fax: 202 634-6439
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3207-AA30
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4134.  TOLLS FOR USE OF CANAL

Priority:  Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  22 USC 3791; EO 12215

CFR Citation:  35 CFR 133; 35 CFR 135

Legal Deadline: None

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Abstract: Tolls revenue in fiscal years 1996, 1997, and 1998, at 
current rates, is not expected to produce revenues sufficient to cover 
the costs of operating and maintaining the Panama Canal and its capital 
expenditure programs for plant replacement, expansion, and 
improvements. The tolls deficiencies for fiscal years 1996, 1997, and 
1998 are estimated to be $2.2, $34.5, and $69.7 million respectively. 
In addition, ship design changes have enabled ships to utilize on-deck 
space as cargo carrying area which significantly increases the earning 
capacity of these ships. On-deck earning capacity, however, is not 
included in the current PC/UMS Net Tonnage calculations, resulting in 
an uneven distribution of the costs, favoring ships capable of carrying 
cargo on-deck. Consequently, the final rule is expected to impose a 
toll rate increase of 8.2 percent effective January 1, 1997, and a 7.5 
percent increase effective January 1, 1998. It will also include a 
change in the rules of measurement which will enable the Commission to 
determine on-deck, container-carrying capacity by calculating a new 
Volume Cubic Meters (VCM) of the on-deck, container-carrying capacity 
and multiplying that VCM by a Container Factor (CF). The resulting 
total will be included in the PC/UMS Net Tonnage. The tolls increase 
and measurement rule changes will have a small impact, if any, on the 
competitive position of the Canal in relation to other means of 
transportation, the interests of the United States and the Republic of 
Panama in maintaining their domestic fleets in various geographical 
areas of each country, or the interests of both countries in maximizing 
their international commerce.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/03/96                    61 FR 46407
NPRM Comment Period End         11/15/96                    61 FR 53886
Final Action                    01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Sectors Affected:  None

Agency Contact: John A. Mills, Assistant to the Chairman and Secretary, 
Panama Canal Commission, 1825 I Street NW., Suite 1050, Washington, DC 
20006-5402
Phone: 202 634-6441
Fax: 202 634-6439
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3207-AA38
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4135. RADIO COMMUNICATION

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

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

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    07/11/96                    61 FR 36497
Final Action Effective          07/11/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Capt. George T. Hull
Phone: 202 634-6441

RIN: 3207-AA34
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4136. HEALTH, SANITATION, AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE SURVEILLANCE

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  35 CFR 61.155

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    07/11/96                    61 FR 36497
Final Action Effective          07/11/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: J. M. Eberenz
Phone: 202 634-6441

RIN: 3207-AA35
[FR Doc. 96-24926 Filed 11-27-96; 8:45 am]
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