98-1399. Licensing and Manning for Officers of Towing Vessels  

  • [Federal Register Volume 63, Number 13 (Wednesday, January 21, 1998)]
    [Proposed Rules]
    [Page 3070]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 98-1399]
    
    
    
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    DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
    
    Coast Guard
    
    46 CFR Parts 10 and 15
    
    [CGD 94-055]
    RIN 2115-AF23
    
    
    Licensing and Manning for Officers of Towing Vessels
    
    AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.
    
    ACTION: Notice of public meetings; request for comments.
    
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    SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is holding four public meetings on its 
    proposed rule to revise the requirements for licensing mariners who 
    operate inspected as well as uninspected towing vessels. The proposed 
    rule would ensure that all towing vessels are manned by officers 
    holding licenses specifically authorizing their service. The Coast 
    Guard is holding the public meetings to receive additional views on the 
    licensing issues in the proposed rule.
    
    DATES: The meeting in Memphis, Tennessee, will be held on February 11, 
    1998, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The meeting in Houston, Texas, will be held 
    on February 13, 1998, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The meeting in Boston, 
    Massachusetts, will be held on February 18, 1998, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
    The meeting in Seattle, Washington, will be held on February 24, 1998, 
    from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Written material must reach the Coast Guard not 
    later than February 20, 1998. Comments on the supplemental notice of 
    proposed rulemaking must be received on or before February 24, 1998.
    
    ADDRESSES: The Memphis meeting will be held in the City Council 
    Chambers, 125 North Main, Memphis, TN 38103. The Boston meeting will be 
    held in the Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, 455 Commercial Street, 
    Boston, MA 02109-1045. The Houston meeting will be held at Hollywood 
    Marine Inc., 16402-1/2 Dezavala, Channelview, TX 77530. The Seattle 
    meeting will be held in the South Auditorium, Federal Building, 915 
    Second Avenue, Seattle, WA 98174-1067. You may send written comments to 
    the Executive Secretary, Marine Safety Council (G-LRA) [CGD 94-055], 
    U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 Second Street, SW., Washington, DC 
    20593-0001, or deliver them to room 3406 at the same address between 
    9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. 
    The telephone number is 202-267-1477.
        The Executive Secretary maintains the public docket for this 
    rulemaking. Comments will become part of this docket and will be 
    available for inspection or copying at room 3406, U.S. Coast Guard 
    Headquarters, between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
    except Federal holidays.
    
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LCDR Don Darcy, Operating and 
    Environmental Standards Division (G-MSO-1), U.S. Coast Guard 
    Headquarters, 2100 Second Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001, 
    telephone 202-267-0221.
    
    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    
    Request for Comments
    
        The Coast Guard encourages interested persons to participate in 
    this rulemaking by submitting written data, views, or arguments. 
    Persons submitting comments should include their names and addresses, 
    identify this rulemaking [CGD 94-055] and the specific section of the 
    proposed rule to which each comment applies, and give the reasons for 
    each comment. Please submit two copies of all comments and attachments 
    in an unbound format, no larger than 8\1/2\ by 11 inches, suitable for 
    copying and electronic filing. Persons wanting acknowledgment of 
    receipt of comment should enclose stamped, self-addressed postcards or 
    envelopes.
        The Coast Guard will consider all comments received during the 
    comment period. It may change this proposed rule in view of the 
    comments.
    
    Public Meeting
    
        Attendance is open to the public. Persons who are hearing-impaired 
    may request sign translation by asking the person under FOR FURTHER 
    INFORMATION CONTACT at least one week before the meeting. With advance 
    notice, and as time permits members of the public may make oral 
    presentations during the meeting. Persons wishing to make oral 
    presentations should notify the person listed under FOR FURTHER 
    INFORMATION CONTACT no later than the day before the meeting. Written 
    material may be submitted before, during, or after the meeting. Persons 
    unable to attend the public meetings should submit written comments as 
    outlined in the interim rule by February 24, 1998.
    
        Dated: January 13, 1998.
    R. L. Skewes,
    Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Director of Standards Marine Safety 
    and Environmental Protection.
    [FR Doc. 98-1399 Filed 1-20-98; 8:45 am]
    BILLING CODE 4910-14-M
    
    
    

Document Information

Published:
01/21/1998
Department:
Coast Guard
Entry Type:
Proposed Rule
Action:
Notice of public meetings; request for comments.
Document Number:
98-1399
Dates:
The meeting in Memphis, Tennessee, will be held on February 11, 1998, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The meeting in Houston, Texas, will be held on February 13, 1998, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The meeting in Boston, Massachusetts, will be held on February 18, 1998, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The meeting in Seattle, Washington, will be held on February 24, 1998, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Written material must reach the Coast Guard not later than February 20, 1998. Comments on the supplemental notice of proposed ...
Pages:
3070-3070 (1 pages)
Docket Numbers:
CGD 94-055
RINs:
2115-AF23: Licensing and Manning for Officers of Towing Vessels (USCG 1999-6224)
RIN Links:
https://www.federalregister.gov/regulations/2115-AF23/licensing-and-manning-for-officers-of-towing-vessels-uscg-1999-6224-
PDF File:
98-1399.pdf
CFR: (2)
46 CFR 10
46 CFR 15