[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 37 (Thursday, February 24, 1994)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 94-4204]
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[Federal Register: February 24, 1994]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 187
[CGD 89-050]
RIN 2115-AD35
Vessel Identification System
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.
ACTION: Proposed rule; reopening of comment period.
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SUMMARY: On October 5, 1993, the Coast Guard published a notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the establishment of a vessel
identification system. The NPRM provided a 90-day comment period that
closed on January 3, 1994. The Coast Guard is reopening the comment
period for an additional 30 days.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 28, 1994.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to the Executive Secretary, Marine
Safety Council (G-LRA/3406) (CGD 89-050), U.S. Coast Guard
Headquarters, 2100 Second Street, SW., Washington, DC, 20593-0001, or
comments may be delivered to room 3406 at the same address between the
hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The telephone number is (202) 267-1477. Comments on the
collection of information requirements must be mailed to the Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget,
725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attn: Desk Officer, U.S.
Coast Guard.
The Executive Secretary maintains the public docket for this
notice. Comments will become part of this docket and will be available
for inspection or copying at room 3406, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LT David Fish, Office of Marine
Safety, Security and Environmental Protection, Information Management
Division, (202) 267-6044.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On October 5, 1993, the Coast Guard
published an NPRM regarding the establishment of a vessel
identification system (VIS) (58 FR 51920). The VIS proposal would
establish a vessel identification system, as required by legislation,
guidelines for State vessel titling systems, procedures for certifying
compliance with those guidelines, and rules for participation in the
VIS system for undocumented vessels. The Coast Guard has received a
request to extend the comment period for six months. The Coast Guard
has determined that in order to keep this important project moving in
as timely a manner as possible, extending the comment period for six
months would be inappropriate. However, the Coast Guard recognizes the
value of data and information from interested parties. Therefore, the
Coast Guard, in order to encourage meaningful participation by all
interested parties, is reopening the comment period for an additional
30 days.
Persons submitting comments should include their names and
addresses, and identify this notice (CGD 89-050). All comments and
attachments should be submitted in an unbound format suitable for
copying and electronic filing. If not practical, a second copy of any
bound materials is requested. Persons wanting acknowledgment of receipt
of comments should enclose a stamped self-addressed post card or
envelope.
Dated: February 15, 1994.
A.E. Henn,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Chief, Office of Marine Safety,
Security and Environmental Protection.
[FR Doc. 94-4204 Filed 2-23-94; 8:45 am]
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