96-3895. Vessel Identification System; Effective Date Change  

  • [Federal Register Volume 61, Number 37 (Friday, February 23, 1996)]
    [Rules and Regulations]
    [Pages 6942-6943]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 96-3895]
    
    
    
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    DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
    
    Coast Guard
    
    33 CFR Part 187
    
    [CGD 89-050]
    RIN 2115-AD35
    
    
    Vessel Identification System; Effective Date Change
    
    AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.
    
    ACTION: Interim final rule: change in effective date.
    
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    SUMMARY: On April 25, 1995, the Coast Guard published an interim final 
    rule in the Federal Register (60 FR 20310) for establishing a vessel 
    identification system and prescribing guidelines for State vessel 
    titling systems. The effective date of the interim final rule was April 
    24, 1996. This document suspends the effective date of the guidelines 
    for the State vessel titling systems for a period of two years.
    
    EFFECTIVE DATES: This document is effective February 23, 1996. 33 CFR 
    part 187, subpart D, is suspended through April 23, 1998. All other 
    provisions of the interim final rule will become effective on April 24, 
    1996, as stated in the interim final rule.
    
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
    Lieutenant Commander Richard Ferraro, Project Manager, Information 
    Resources Division (G-MIR-3), Office of Marine Safety, Security and 
    Environmental Protection, (202) 267-0386, between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., 
    Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    
    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: One provision of the interim final rule 
    prescribes the procedures for obtaining certification of compliance 
    with guidelines for State vessel titling systems. Many comments pointed 
    out that compliance of the States with these guidelines may create 
    undue hardship upon the marine industry where titling, vessel 
    documentation, mortgage recording, and lending institutions are 
    concerned. The delay in the effective date until April 24, 1998, was 
    deemed necessary in order to allow the Coast Guard, States, and the 
    public time to further review the complexities of the State titling 
    guideline issues identified during review of the comments received 
    regarding this interim final rule. A delay of two years should provide 
    sufficient time to complete the rulemaking on vessel titling 
    guidelines.
        All other provisions of the interim final rule will become 
    effective on April 24, 1996.
        Accordingly, under the authority of 46 U.S.C. 2103; 49 CFR 1.46, 33 
    CFR part 187, subpart D is suspended effective February 23, 1996 
    through April 23, 1998.
    
        Dated: February 14, 1996.
    Joseph H. Angelo,
    Director for Standards, Office of Marine Safety, Security and 
    Environmental Protection.
    [FR Doc. 96-3895 Filed 2-22-96; 8:45 am]
    BILLING CODE 4910-14-M
    
    

Document Information

Effective Date:
2/23/1996
Published:
02/23/1996
Department:
Coast Guard
Entry Type:
Rule
Action:
Interim final rule: change in effective date.
Document Number:
96-3895
Dates:
This document is effective February 23, 1996. 33 CFR part 187, subpart D, is suspended through April 23, 1998. All other provisions of the interim final rule will become effective on April 24, 1996, as stated in the interim final rule.
Pages:
6942-6943 (2 pages)
Docket Numbers:
CGD 89-050
RINs:
2115-AD35: Vessel Identification System (USCG-1999-6420)
RIN Links:
https://www.federalregister.gov/regulations/2115-AD35/vessel-identification-system-uscg-1999-6420-
PDF File:
96-3895.pdf
CFR: (1)
33 CFR 187