97-15928. Technical Amendments; Organizational Changes; Miscellaneous Editorial Changes and Conforming Amendments  

  • [Federal Register Volume 62, Number 118 (Thursday, June 19, 1997)]
    [Rules and Regulations]
    [Pages 33359-33365]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 97-15928]
    
    
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    DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
    
    Coast Guard
    
    33 CFR Parts 1, 2, 3, 8, 25, 26, 51, 54, 67, 70, 72, 80, 89, 114, 
    116, 127, 141, 147, 148, 151, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 160, 
    161, 163, 164, 165, 167, 174, 175, and 187.
    
    [CGD 97-023]
    
    
    Technical Amendments; Organizational Changes; Miscellaneous 
    Editorial Changes and Conforming Amendments
    
    AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.
    
    ACTION: Final rule.
    
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    SUMMARY: This rule amends Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, to 
    reflect recent agency organizational changes. It also makes editorial 
    changes throughout the title to correct addresses, update cross-
    references, make conforming amendments, and make other technical 
    corrections. This rule will have no substantive effect on the regulated 
    public.
    
    DATES: This rule is effective on June 30, 1997.
    
    ADDRESSES: Documents as indicated in this preamble are available for 
    inspection or copying at the Office of the Executive Secretary, Marine 
    Safety Council (G-LRA/3406), U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 Second 
    Street SW., room 3406, Washington, DC 20593-0001 between 9:30 a.m. and 
    2 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone 
    number is (202) 267-1477.
    
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Janet Walton, Project Manager, 
    Standards Evaluation and Development Division (G-MSR-2), (202) 267-
    0257.
    
    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    
    Background and Purpose
    
        Each year Title 33 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is 
    recodified on July 1. This rule makes miscellaneous editorial changes, 
    conforming amendments, and revisions relating to recent Coast Guard 
    organizational changes, to be included in the 1997 recodification of 
    Title 33.
    
    Discussion of Changes
    
        As part of its Headquarters reorganization, the Coast Guard changed 
    senior management position titles from ``Chief'' to ``Assistant 
    Commandant'' for the Acquisition, Civil Rights, Marine Safety and 
    Environmental Protection, Operations, and Systems and Human Resources 
    programs. This rule revises these titles to conform to the current 
    organization.
        This rule also makes editorial changes throughout the title, 
    corrects addresses, updates cross-references, makes conforming 
    amendments to geographical descriptions resulting from organizational 
    changes, and makes other
    
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    technical and editorial corrections. This rule does not change any 
    substantive requirements of existing regulations.
    
    Section 2.05-35
    
        This rule corrects a codification error that dropped a sentence 
    from Sec. 2.05-35, Exclusive Economic Zone.
    
    Section 3.70-15
    
        In Sec. 3.70-15, the Coast Guard is revising the description of the 
    Guam Captain of the Port and Marine Inspection zone to conform to the 
    provisions of the Compact of Free Association with the Republic of 
    Palau.
    
    Part 148, Subpart G
    
        On August 4, 1995, DOT published a final rule (60 FR 39849) adding 
    to 33 CFR part 137 a new subpart G--Limits of Liability. Subpart G set 
    the limits of liability for U.S. deepwater ports in accordance with 
    section 1004 of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 U.S.C. 2704). On 
    March 7, 1996, the Coast Guard issued its final rule on Financial 
    Responsibility for Water Pollution (Vessels) (61 FR 9264). In that 
    rule, the Coast Guard removed 33 CFR part 137 because it no longer 
    governed vessel financial responsibility. This action erroneously 
    removed subpart G of part 137 which should have been moved to 33 CFR 
    part 148, Subchapter NN--Deepwater Ports. In order to correct the 
    erroneous removal of subpart G, today's final rule adds to 33 CFR part 
    148 a new subpart G--Limits of Liability, consisting of Sec. 148.701 
    and Sec. 148.703 which contain the same regulatory text published by 
    DOT in 1995.
    
    Parts 161, 164, and 165
    
        In parts 161, 164, and 165 the Coast Guard is changing the terms 
    ``Automated Dependent Surveillance'' and ``Automated Dependent 
    Surveillance Shipborne Equipment (ADS and ADSSE)'' to ``Automatic 
    Identification System'' and ``Automatic Identification System Shipborne 
    Equipment (AIS and AISSE)'' wherever it appears in these parts. This 
    nomenclature change is necessary because of the recent international 
    acceptance of AIS terminology in the development of equipment 
    performance standards.
    
    Section 167.154
    
        In Sec. 167.154, paragraph (a) is being revised because one of the 
    coordinates for the south-eastern approach of the New York Traffic 
    Separation Scheme was incorrect. This paragraph is revised to reflect 
    the correct coordinates as adopted by the International Maritime 
    Organization.
        Since this amendment relates to departmental management, 
    organization, procedure, and practice, notice and comment on it are 
    unnecessary and it may be made effective in fewer than 30 days after 
    publication in the Federal Register. Therefore, this final rule is 
    effective on June 30, 1997.
    
    Regulatory Evaluation
    
        This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f) 
    of Executive Order 12866 and does not require an assessment of 
    potential costs and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of that order. It 
    has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget under that 
    order. It is not significant under the regulatory policies and 
    procedures of the Department of Transportation (DOT)(44 FR 11040; 
    February 26, 1979). The Coast Guard expects the economic impact of this 
    rule to be so minimal that a full Regulatory Evaluation under paragraph 
    10e of the regulatory policies and procedures of DOT is unnecessary. As 
    this rule involves internal agency practices and procedures, it will 
    not impose any costs on the public.
    
    Collection of Information
    
        This rule contains no collection of information requirements under 
    the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).
    
    Federalism
    
        The Coast Guard has analyzed this rule under the principles and 
    criteria contained in Executive Order 12612 and has determined that 
    this rule does not have sufficient implications for federalism to 
    warrant the preparation of a Federalism Assessment.
    
    Environment
    
        The Coast Guard considered the environmental impact of this rule 
    and concluded that under paragraph 2.B.2.e.(34) of Commandant 
    Instruction M16475.1B, this rule is categorically excluded from further 
    environmental documentation. This exclusion is in accordance with 
    paragraphs 2.B.2.e.(34)(a) and (b), concerning regulations that are 
    editorial or procedural and concerning internal agency functions or 
    organization. A Categorical Exclusion Determination is available in the 
    docket for inspection or copying where indicated under ADDRESSES.
    
    List of Subjects
    
    33 CFR Part 1
    
        Administrative practice and procedure, Authority delegations 
    (Government agencies), Freedom of information, Penalties.
    
    33 CFR Part 2
    
        Administrative practice and procedure, Law enforcement.
    
    33 CFR Part 3
    
        Organization and functions (Government agencies).
    
    33 CFR Part 8
    
        Armed forces reserves.
    
    33 CFR Part 25
    
        Authority delegations (Government agencies) Claims.
    
    33 CFR Part 26
    
        Communications equipment, Marine safety, Radio, Telephone, Vessels.
    
    33 CFR Part 51
    
        Administrative practice and procedure, Military personnel.
    
    33 CFR Part 54
    
        Alimony, Child support, Military personnel, Wages.
    
    33 CFR Part 67
    
        Continental shelf, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping 
    requirements.
    
    33 CFR Part 70
    
        Navigation (water), Penalties.
    
    33 CFR Part 72
    
        Government publications, Navigation (water).
    
    33 CFR Part 80
    
        Navigation (water), Treaties, Waterways.
    
    33 CFR Part 89
    
        Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, 
    Waterways.
    
    33 CFR Part 114
    
        Bridges.
    
    33 CFR Part 116
    
        Bridges.
    
    33 CFR Part 127
    
        Fire prevention, Harbors, Natural gas, Reporting and recordkeeping 
    requirements, Security measures.
    
    33 CFR Part 141
    
        Citizenship and naturalization, Continental shelf, Employment, 
    Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
    
    33 CFR Part 147
    
        Continental shelf, Marine safety, Navigation (water).
    
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    33 CFR Part 148
    
        Administrative practice and procedure, Environmental protection, 
    Harbors, Petroleum.
    
    33 CFR Part 151
    
        Administrative practice and procedure, Oil pollution, Penalties, 
    Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Water pollution control.
    
    33 CFR Part 153
    
        Hazardous substances, Oil pollution, Reporting and recordkeeping 
    requirements, Water pollution control.
    
    33 CFR Part 154
    
        Fire prevention, Hazardous substances, Oil pollution, Reporting and 
    recordkeeping requirements.
    
    33 CFR Part 155
    
        Hazardous substances, Oil pollution, Reporting and recordkeeping 
    requirements.
    
    33 CFR Part 156
    
        Hazardous substances, Oil pollution, Reporting and recordkeeping 
    requirements, Water pollution control.
    
    33 CFR Part 157
    
        Cargo vessels, Oil pollution, Reporting and recordkeeping 
    requirements.
    
    33 CFR Part 158
    
        Administrative practice and procedure, Harbors, Oil pollution, 
    Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Water pollution 
    control.
    
    33 CFR Part 160
    
        Administrative practice and procedure, Harbors, Hazardous materials 
    transportation, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and 
    recordkeeping requirements, Vessels, Waterways.
    
    33 CFR Part 161
    
        Harbors, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping 
    requirements, Vessels, Waterways.
    
    33 CFR Part 163
    
        Cargo Vessels, Harbors, Navigation (water), Waterways.
    
    33 CFR Part 164
    
        Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping 
    requirements, Waterways.
    
    33 CFR Part 165
    
        Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and 
    recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.
    
    33 CFR Part 167
    
        Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Waterways.
    
    33 CFR Part 174
    
        Intergovernmental relations, Marine safety, Reporting and 
    recordkeeping requirements.
    
    33 CFR Part 175
    
        Marine safety.
    
    33 CFR Part 187
    
        Marine safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, 
    Administrative practice and procedure.
    
        For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 
    33 CFR parts 1, 2, 3, 8, 25, 26, 51, 54, 67, 70, 72, 80, 89, 114, 116, 
    127, 141, 147, 148, 151, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 160, 161, 163, 
    164, 165, 167, 174, 175, and 187 as follows:
    
    PART 1--GENERAL PROVISIONS
    
    Subpart 1.01--Delegation of Authority
    
        1. The authority citation for subpart 1.01 continues to read as 
    follows:
    
        Authority: 14 U.S.C. 633; 33 U.S.C. 401, 491, 525, 1321, 2716, 
    and 2716a; 46 U.S.C. 9615; 49 U.S.C. 322; 49 CFR 1.45(b), 1.46; 
    section 1.01-70 also issued under the authority of E.O. 12580, 3 
    CFR, 1987 Comp., p. 193; and sections 1.01-80 and 1.01-85 also 
    issued under the authority of E.O. 12777, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351.
    
    
    Sec. 1.01-40  [Amended]
    
        2. In Sec. 1.01-40 remove the words ``order or revocation'' and 
    add, in their place, the words ``order of revocation''.
    
    
    Sec. 1.01-60  [Amended]
    
        3. In Sec. 1.01-60(a), remove the word ``Chief,'' and add, in its 
    place, the words ``Assistant Commandant for''.
    
    
    Sec. 1.01-70  [Amended]
    
        4. In Sec. 1.01-70(b), remove the word ``Chief,'' and add, in its 
    place, the words ``Assistant Commandant for''.
    
    
    Sec. 1.01-80  [Amended]
    
        5. In Sec. 1.01-80(b), remove the word ``Chief,'' and add, in its 
    place, the words ``Assistant Commandant for''.
    
    Subpart 1.05--Rulemaking
    
        6. The authority citation for subpart 1.05 continues to read as 
    follows:
    
        Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552, 553, App. 2; 14 U.S.C. 2, 631, 632, and 
    633; 33 U.S.C. 471, 499; 49 U.S.C. 101, 322; 49 CFR 1.4(b), 1.45(b), 
    and 1.46.
    
    
    Sec. 1.05-1  [Amended]
    
        7. In Sec. 1.05-1(g), remove the word ``Chief,'' and add, in its 
    place, the words ``Assistant Commandant for'' wherever it appears in 
    the paragraph.
    
    PART 2--JURISDICTION
    
        8. The authority citation for part 2 continues to read as follows:
    
        Authority: 14 U.S.C. 633, 80 Stat. 931 (49 U.S.C. 1655(b)); 49 
    CFR 1.4(b), 1.46(b).
    
    
    Sec. 2.05-1  [Amended]
    
        9. In Sec. 2.05-1(c), remove the words ``part 80 of this chapter'' 
    and add, in their place, the words ``46 CFR 7''.
        10. Revise Sec. 2.05-35 to read as follows:
    
    
    Sec. 2.05-35  Exclusive Economic Zone.
    
        The Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the United States is a zone 
    contiguous to the territorial sea, including zones contiguous to the 
    territorial sea of the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, 
    the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (to the extent 
    consistent with the Covenant and the United Nations Trusteeship 
    Agreement), and the United States overseas territories and possessions. 
    The EEZ extends to a distance 200 nautical miles from the baseline from 
    which the breadth of the territorial sea is measured. In cases where 
    the maritime boundary with a neighboring State remains to be 
    determined, the boundary of the EEZ will be determined by the United 
    States and the other State concerned in accordance with equitable 
    principles.
    
    PART 3--COAST GUARD AREAS, DISTRICTS, MARINE INSPECTION ZONES, AND 
    CAPTAIN OF THE PORT ZONES
    
        11. The authority citation for part 3 continues to read as follows:
    
        Authority: 14 U.S.C. 633; 49 CFR 1.45, 1.46.
    
    
    Sec. 3.70-15  [Amended]
    
        12. In Sec. 3.70-15, remove paragraph (b)(3).
    
    PART 8--UNITED STATES COAST GUARD RESERVE
    
        13. The authority citation for part 8 continues to read as follows:
    
        Authority: 14 U.S.C. 633.
    
        14. In Sec. 8.1, paragraph (b)(1) is revised to read as follows:
    
    
    Sec. 8.1  Functions of the Coast Guard Reserve.
    
    * * * * *
        (b) * * *
        1. Partial or full mobilization under 10 U.S.C. 12301;
    * * * * *
    
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    Sec. 8.5  [Amended]
    
        15. In Sec. 8.5, in paragraph (b)(3), remove the words 
    ``Administration and Training'' and add, in their place, the word 
    ``Policy''.
    
    PART 25--CLAIMS
    
        16. The authority citation for part 25 continues to read as 
    follows:
    
        Authority: 14 U.S.C. 633; 49 CFR 1.45(a); 49 CFR 1.45(b); 49 CFR 
    1.46(b), unless otherwise noted.
    
    
    Sec. 25.103  [Amended]
    
        17. In Sec. 25.103, remove the words ``Governor's Island, New York, 
    New York, 10004'' and add, in their place, the words ``300 East Main 
    Street, Suite 965, Norfolk, VA 23510-9113''.
    
    
    Sec. 25.111  [Amended]
    
        18. In Sec. 25.111(b) introductory text, remove the words 
    ``Governor's Island, New York, New York, 10004'' and add, in their 
    place, the words ``300 East Main Street, Suite 965, Norfolk, VA 23510-
    9113''.
    
    PART 26--VESSEL BRIDGE-TO-BRIDGE RADIOTELEPHONE REGULATIONS
    
        19. The authority citation for part 26 continues to read as 
    follows:
    
        Authority: 14 U.S.C. 2; 33 U.S.C. 1201-1208; 49 CFR 1.45(b), 
    1.46; Rule 1, International Regulations for the Prevention of 
    Collisions at Sea.
    
    
    Sec. 26.08  [Amended]
    
        20. In Sec. 26.08(a), remove the word ``Chief,'' and add, in its 
    place, the words ``Assistant Commandant for''.
    
    PART 51--COAST GUARD DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD
    
        21. The authority citation for part 51 continues to read as 
    follows:
    
        Authority: 10 U.S.C. 1553.
    
    
    Sec. 51.2  [Amended]
    
        22. In Sec. 51.2(a), remove the word ``Secretry'' and add, in its 
    place, the word ``Secretary''.
    
    PART 54--ALLOTMENTS FROM ACTIVE DUTY PAY FOR CERTAIN SUPPORT 
    OBLIGATIONS
    
        23. The authority citation for part 54 continues to read as 
    follows:
    
        Authority: 42 U.S.C. 665(c).
    
    
    Sec. 54.07  [Amended]
    
        24. In Sec. 54.07, remove the words ``(LGL), U.S. Coast Guard Pay 
    and Personnel Center'' and add, in their place, the words '', Coast 
    Guard Human Resources Service and Information Center''.
    
    PART 67--AIDS TO NAVIGATION ON ARTIFICIAL ISLANDS AND FIXED 
    STRUCTURES
    
        25. The authority citation for part 67 continues to read as 
    follows:
    
        Authority: 14 U.S.C. 85, 633; 43 U.S.C. 1333; 49 CFR 1.46.
    
    
    Sec. 67.50-10  [Removed]
    
        26. Remove Sec. 67.50-10.
    
    PART 70--INTERFERENCE WITH OR DAMAGE TO AIDS TO NAVIGATION
    
        27. The authority citation for part 70 continues to read as 
    follows:
    
        Authority: Secs. 14, 16, 30 Stat. 1152, 1153; secs. 84, 86, 92, 
    633, 642, 63 Stat. 500, 501, 503, 545, 547 (33 U.S.C. 408, 411, 412; 
    14 U.S.C. 84, 86, 92, 633, 642).
    
    
    Sec. 70.05-20  [Amended]
    
        28. In Sec. 70.05-20, remove the words ``46 CFR 136.05'' and add, 
    in their place, the words ``46 CFR 4''.
    
    PART 72--MARINE INFORMATION
    
        29. The authority citation for part 72 continues to read as 
    follows:
    
        Authority: 14 U.S.C. 93, 49 CFR 1.46.
    
        30. Revise Sec. 72.01-10 to read as follows:
    
    
    Sec. 72.01-10  Notice to Mariners.
    
        (a) ``Notice to Mariners'' is intended to advise mariners of new 
    hydrographic discoveries, changes in channels and navigational aids, 
    and information concerning the safety of navigation. ``Notice to 
    Mariners'' also contains information--
        (1) Useful in updating the latest editions of charts and 
    publications of the National Imagery and Mapping Agency, National Ocean 
    Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Coast Guard;
        (2) Selected from the ``Local Notice to Mariners'' issued and 
    published by the 1st, 5th, 7th, 
    8th, 9th, 11th, 13th, 
    14th, and 17th Coast Guard districts; and
        (3) Compiled from foreign notices to mariners, ship reports, and 
    similar cooperating observer reports.
        (b) ``Notice to Mariners'' is published weekly by the National 
    Imagery and Mapping Agency. The ``Notice to Mariners'' is prepared by 
    the:
        (1) Coast Guard;
        (2) National Ocean Service; and
        (3) National Imagery and Mapping Agency.
        (c) This notice may be obtained free of charge, upon request to the 
    National Ocean Service (NOS): phone: (301) 436-6990/(800) 638-8972; 
    FAX: (301) 436-6829; or mail: National Ocean Service/NOAA, Distribution 
    Division N/ACC3, Riverdale, MD 20737-1199. Request should be based on 
    affirmative need for the information.
        31. Revise Sec. 72.01-25 to read as follows:
    
    
    Sec. 72.01-25  Marine broadcast notice to mariners.
    
        (a) The Coast Guard broadcasts notices to mariners on its own or 
    U.S. Navy radio stations to report navigational warnings containing 
    information of importance to the safety of navigation of vessels, such 
    as the position of ice and derelicts, defects, and changes to aids to 
    navigation, and drifting mines. Radio stations broadcasting marine 
    information are listed in ``Radio Navigational Aids'' (National Imagery 
    and Mapping Agency publications 117A and 117B) and United States Coast 
    Pilots.
        (b) Any person may purchase ``Radio Navigational Aids'' from:
        (1) Any authorized agent for the sale of National Imagery and 
    Mapping Agency charts and publications.
        (2) The National Imagery and Mapping Agency Depots or Offices.
        (3) The National Ocean Service (NOS): phone: (301) 436-6990/(800) 
    638-8972; FAX: (301) 436-6829; or mail: National Ocean Service/NOAA, 
    Distribution Division N/ACC3, Riverdale, MD 20737-1199.
        (c) Any person may purchase United States Coast Pilots from any 
    authorized agent for the sale of National Ocean Service charts and 
    publications whose names and addresses are contained in the National 
    Ocean Service Chart Catalogs.
        32. Revise Sec. 72.01-40 to read as follows:
    
    
    Sec. 72.01-40  Single copies.
    
        Single copies of the ``Notice to Mariners'' described in 
    Sec. 72.01-10 may be obtained or consulted at:
        (a) Coast Guard District Commanders' Offices;
        (b) National Ocean Service Field Offices;
        (c) The National Imagery and Mapping Agency; and
        (d) Custom Houses.
    
    PART 80--COLREGS DEMARCATION LINES
    
        33. The authority citation for part 80 continues to read as 
    follows:
    
        Authority: 14 U.S.C. 2; 14 U.S.C. 633; 33 U.S.C. 151(a); 49 CFR 
    1.46.
    
        34. Remove the undesignated heading ``THIRD DISTRICT'', immediately 
    following Sec. 80.150 and immediately preceding Sec. 80.155; and add 
    the undesignated heading, ``Fifth District'',
    
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    immediately following Sec. 80.170 and immediately preceding 
    Sec. 80.501.
    
    PART 89--INLAND NAVIGATION RULES: IMPLEMENTING RULES
    
        35. The authority citation for part 89 continues to read as 
    follows:
    
        Authority: 33 U.S.C. 2071; 49 CFR 1.46(n)(14).
    
    
    Sec. 89.18  [Amended]
    
        36. In Sec. 89.18(a), remove the word ``Chief,'' and add, in its 
    place, the words ``offices of Assistant Commandant for''.
    
    PART 114--GENERAL
    
        37. The authority citation for part 114 continues to read as 
    follows:
    
        Authority: 33 U.S.C. 401, 491, 499, 521, 525, and 535; 14 U.S.C. 
    633; 49 U.S.C. 1655(g); 49 CFR 1.46(c).
    
        38. Revise Sec. 114.05(l) to read as follows:
    
    
    Sec. 114.05  Definitions.
    
    * * * * *
        (l) Assistant Commandant for Operations. The term ``Assistant 
    Commandant for Operations'' means the officer of the Coast Guard 
    designated by the Commandant as the staff officer in charge of the 
    Office of Navigation Safety and Waterway Services, U.S. Coast Guard 
    Headquarters.
    
    
    Sec. 114.50  [Amended]
    
        39. In Sec. 114.50, remove the words ``U.S. Coast Guard'' 
    immediately preceding the word ``Chief''.
    
    PART 116--ALTERATION OF UNREASONABLY OBSTRUCTIVE BRIDGES
    
        40. The authority citation for part 116 continues to read as 
    follows:
    
        Authority: 33 U.S.C. 401, 521; 49 U.S.C. 1655(g); 49 CFR 1.4, 
    1.46(c).
    
    
    Sec. 116.55  [Amended]
    
        41. In Sec. 116.55, in paragraph (a), remove the words ``Chief, 
    Operations'' and add, in its place, the words ``Assistant Commandant 
    for Operations''; and paragraph (b) is revised to read as follows:
    
    
    Sec. 116.55  Appeals.
    
    * * * * *
        (b) The appeal must be submitted in writing to the Assistant 
    Commandant for Operations, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street, SW., 
    Washington, DC 20593-0001, within 60 days after the District 
    Commander's or the Chief's, Office of Bridge Administration decision. 
    The Assistant Commandant for Operations will make a decision on the 
    appeal within 90 days after receipt of the appeal. The Assistant 
    Commandant for Operations' decision of this appeal shall constitute 
    final agency action.
    * * * * *
    
    PART 127--WATERFRONT FACILITIES HANDLING LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS AND 
    LIQUEFIED HAZARDOUS GAS
    
        42. The authority citation for part 127 continues to read as 
    follows:
    
        Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 49 CFR 1.46.
    
    
    Table 1 to Part 127  [Redesignated as Table 127.005]
    
        43. In 33 CFR part 127, Table 1 is redesignated as Table 127.005.
    
    
    Sec. 127.005  [Amended]
    
        44. In Sec. 127.005 remove the words ``Table 1 to this part'' and 
    add, in their place, the words ``Table 127.005'' wherever they appear 
    in this section.
    
    
    Sec. 127.015  [Amended]
    
        45. In Sec. 127.015, in paragraphs (c)(1) and (d), remove the word 
    ``Chief,'' and add, in its place, the words ``Assistant Commandant 
    for''.
    
    
    Sec. 127.1605  [Amended]
    
        46. In Sec. 127.1605, introductory text, remove the word ``are'' 
    and add, in its place, the word ``area''.
    
    PART 141--PERSONNEL
    
        47. The authority citation for part 141 continues to read as 
    follows:
    
        Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1356; 49 CFR 1.46(z).
    
    
    Sec. 141.5  [Amended]
    
        48. In Sec. 141.5, in paragraph (b)(1), remove the words ``46 
    U.S.C. 672a'' and add, in their place, the words ``46 U.S.C. 8103''; 
    and in paragraph (b)(2) remove the words ``46 U.S.C. 1132'' and add, in 
    their place, the words ``46 U.S.C. 7102 and 8103''.
    
    PART 147--SAFETY ZONES
    
        49. The authority citation for part 147 is revised to read as 
    follows:
    
        Authority: 14 U.S.C. 85; 43 U.S.C. 1333; 49 CFR 1.46.
    
    PART 148--GENERAL
    
        50. The authority citation for part 148 continues to read as 
    follows:
    
        Authority: Secs. 5(a), 5(b), Pub. L. 93-627, 88 Stat. 2131 (33 
    U.S.C. 1504(a), (b)); 49 CFR 1.46(s).
    
    
    Sec. 148.211 and 148.217  [Amended]
    
        51. In 33 CFR part 148, remove the word ``Chief,'' and add, in its 
    place, the words ``Assistant Commandant for'' in the following 
    sections:
        (a) Section 148.211 introductory text; and
        (b) Section 148.217(a).
        52. A new subpart G consisting of Secs. 148.701 and 148.703, is 
    added to read as follows:
    
    Subpart G--Limits of Liability
    
    Sec.
    148.701  Purpose.
    148.703  Limits of liability.
    
    Subpart G--Limits of Liability
    
    
    Sec. 148.701  Purpose.
    
        This subpart sets forth the limits of liability for U.S. deepwater 
    ports in accordance with section 1004 of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 
    (33 U.S.C. 2704).
    
    
    Sec. 148.703  Limits of liability.
    
        (a) The limits of liability for U.S. deepwater ports will be 
    established by the Secretary of Transportation on a port-by-port basis, 
    after review of the maximum credible spill and associated costs for 
    which the port would be liable. The limit for a deepwater port will not 
    be less than $50 million or more than $350 million.
        (1) The limit of liability for the LOOP deepwater port licensed and 
    operated by Louisiana Offshore Oil Port, Inc., is $62,000,000.
        (2) [Reserved]
        (b) [Reserved]
    
    PART 151--VESSELS CARRYING OIL, NOXIOUS LIQUID SUBSTANCES, GARBAGE, 
    MUNICIPAL OR COMMERCIAL WASTE, AND BALLAST WATER
    
    Subpart B--Transportation of Municipal and Commercial Waste
    
        53. The authority citation for subpart B continues to read as 
    follows:
    
        Authority: 33 U.S.C. 2602; 49 CFR 1.46.
    
    
    Sec. 151.1021  [Amended]
    
        54. In Sec. 151.1021, in paragraphs (b)(1) and (c), remove the word 
    ``Chief,'' and add, in its place, the words ``Assistant Commandant 
    for''.
    
    PART 153--CONTROL OF POLLUTION BY OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, 
    DISCHARGE REMOVAL
    
        55. The authority citation for part 153 is continues to read as 
    follows:
    
        Authority: 14 U.S.C. 633; 33 U.S.C. 1321; 42 U.S.C. 9615; E.O. 
    12580, 3 CFR, 1987 Comp., p. 193; E.O. 12777, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 
    351; 49 CFR 1.45 and 1.46.
    
    
    Sec. 153.103  [Amended]
    
        56. In Sec. 153.103(d), remove the word ``Chief,'' and add, in its 
    place, the words ``Assistant Commandant for''.
    
    [[Page 33364]]
    
        57. Revise Sec. 153.205 to read as follows:
    
    
    Sec. 153.205  Fines.
    
        Section 311(b)(5) of the Act prescribes that any person who fails 
    to notify the appropriate agency of the United States Government 
    immediately of a discharge is, upon conviction, fined in accordance 
    with Title 18, U.S. Code, or imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or 
    both.
    
    
    Table 1 to Part 153  [Amended]
    
        58. In Table 1 to part 153, under the heading ``Coast Guard 
    District Offices'' remove the entry for the 2nd District; 
    and in the entry for the 5th District remove the word 
    ``804'' and add, in its place, the word ``757''.
        59. In Table 2 to part 153, remove the word ``2nd'' and 
    add, in its place, the word ``8th'' wherever it appears in 
    the Table; and under the heading ``Region IV'' revise the entries for 
    Alabama and Mississippi to read as follows:
    
      Table 2.--Standard Administrative Regions of States and Coresponding  
                      Coast Guard Districts and EPA Regions                 
                                                                            
               States and EPA region                 Coast Guard district   
                                                                            
                                                                            
                      *        *        *        *        *                 
    Region IV:                                                              
                                                                            
                      *        *        *        *        *                 
      Alabama..................................  8th                        
      Mississippi..............................  8th                        
                                                                            
                      *        *        *        *        *                 
                                                                            
    
    PART 154--FACILITIES TRANSFERRING OIL OR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IN BULK
    
        60. The authority citation for part 154 continues to read as 
    follows:
    
        Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231, 1321(j)(1)(C), (j)(5), (j)(6) and 
    (m)(2); sec. 2, E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757; 49 CFR 1.46. Subpart F is 
    also issued under 33 U.S.C. 2735.
    
    
    Sec. 154.108  [Amended]
    
        61. In Sec. 154.108, in paragraphs (a) and (d), remove the word 
    ``Chief,'' and add, in its place, the words ``Assistant Commandant 
    for''.
    
    PART 155--OIL OR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL POLLUTION PREVENTION 
    REGULATIONS FOR VESSELS
    
        62. The authority citation for part 155 continues to read as 
    follows:
    
        Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231, 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 3715; Sec. 2, E.O. 
    12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; 49 CFR 1.46. Sections 
    155.100 through 155.130, 155.350 through 155.400, 155.430, 155.440, 
    155.470, 155.1030 (j) and (k), and 155.1065(g) also issued under 33 
    U.S.C. 1903(b); and Secs. 155.1110 and 155.1150 also issued under 33 
    U.S.C. 2735.
    
    
    Sec. 155.350  [Amended]
    
        63. In Sec. 155.350, in paragraph (a)(2), remove the word 
    ``155.10'' and add, in its place, the word ``151.10''.
    
    
    Sec. 155.1065  [Amended]
    
        64. In Sec. 155.1065(h), remove the words ``Chief, Office of Marine 
    Safety, Security and Environmental Protection'' and add, in their 
    place, the words ``Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety and 
    Environmental Protection''.
    
    
    Sec. 155.1070  [Amended]
    
        65. In Sec. 155.1070(f) introductory text, remove the word 
    ``Chief,'' and add, in its place, the words ``Assistant Commandant 
    for''.
    
    PART 156--OIL AND HAZARDOUS MATERIAL TRANSFER OPERATIONS
    
        66. The authority citation for part 156 continues to read as 
    follows:
    
        Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231, 1321(j)(1)(C) and (D); 46 U.S.C. 
    3703a. Subparts B and C are also issued under 46 U.S.C. 3715.
    
    
    Sec. 156.110  [Amended]
    
        67. In Sec. 156.110, in paragraphs (a) and (d), remove the word 
    ``Chief,'' and add, in its place, the words ``Assistant Commandant 
    for''.
    
    PART 157--RULES FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT 
    RELATING TO TANK VESSELS CARRYING OIL IN BULK
    
        68. The authority citation for part 157 continues to read as 
    follows:
    
        Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1903; 46 U.S.C. 3703, 3703a (note); 49 CFR 
    1.46. Subparts G, H, and I are also issued under sec. 4115(b), Pub. 
    L. 101-380, 104 Stat. 520; Pub. L. 104-55, 109 Stat. 546.
    
    
    Sec. 157.06  [Amended]
    
        69. In Sec. 157.06 in paragraphs (c) and (d), remove the word 
    ``Chief,'' and add, in its place, the words ``Assistant Commandant 
    for''.
    
    
    Sec. 157.07  [Amended]
    
        70. In Sec. 157.07, remove the word ``fullfill'' and add, in its 
    place, the word ``fulfill''.
        71. In Sec. 157.08, in paragraph (n)(2), remove the word ``or'; and 
    add new paragraphs (n) (4), (5), and (6) to read as follows:
    
    
    Sec. 157.08  Applicability of Subpart B.
    
    * * * * *
        (n) * * *
        (4) A vessel documented under 46 U.S.C., Chapter 121, that was 
    equipped with a double hull before August 12, 1992;
        (5) A barge of less than 1,500 gross tons as measured under 46 
    U.S.C., Chapter 145, carrying refined petroleum in bulk as cargo in or 
    adjacent to waters of the Bering Sea, Chukchi Sea, and Arctic Ocean and 
    waters tributary thereto and in the waters of the Aleutian Islands and 
    the Alaskan Peninsula west of 155 degrees west longitude; or
        (6) A vessel in the National Defense Reserve Fleet pursuant to 50 
    App. U.S.C. 1744.
    
    
    Sec. 157.306  [Amended]
    
        72. In Sec. 157.306(a), remove the word ``Chief,'' and add, in its 
    place, the words ``Assistant Commandant for''.
    
    PART 158--RECEPTION FACILITIES FOR OIL, NOXIOUS LIQUID SUBSTANCES, 
    AND GARBAGE
    
        73. The authority citation for part 158 continues to read as 
    follows:
    
        Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1903(b); 49 CFR 1.46.
    
    
    Sec. 158.190  [Amended]
    
        74. In Sec. 158.190, in paragraphs (c)(1) and (d), remove the word 
    ``Chief,'' and add, in its place, the words ``Assistant Commandant 
    for''.
    
    PART 160--PORTS AND WATERWAYS SAFETY--GENERAL
    
        75. The authority citation for part 160 continues to read as 
    follows:
    
        Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1223, 1231; 49 CFR 1.46.
    
    
    Sec. 160.7  [Amended]
    
        76. In Sec. 160.7(c), remove the word ``Chief,'' and add, in its 
    place, the words ``Assistant Commandant for'' wherever it appears in 
    the paragraph.
    
    PART 161--VESSEL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
    
        77. The authority citation for part 161 continues to read as 
    follows:
    
        Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 33 U.S.C. 1223; 49 CFR 1.46.
    
    
    Sec. 161.2  [Amended]
    
        78. In Sec. 161.2, in paragraph (1) in the definition for Hazardous 
    Vessel Operating Condition, remove the words ``automated dependent 
    surveillance equipment'' and add, in their place, the words ``Automatic 
    Identification System equipment''.
    
    
    Sec. 161.23  [Amended]
    
        79. In Sec. 161.23(c), remove the words ``Automated Dependent 
    Surveillance''
    
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    and add, in their place, the words ``Automatic Identification System'; 
    and remove the word ``ADSSE'' and add, in its place, the word ``AISSE'' 
    wherever it appears in the section and in the note immediately 
    following the section.
    
    PART 163--TOWING OF BARGES
    
        80. The authority citation for part 163 is revised to read as 
    follows:
    
        Authority: 33 U.S.C. 152, 2071; 49 CFR 1.46.
    
    PART 164--NAVIGATION SAFETY REGULATIONS
    
        81. The authority citation for part 164 continues to read as 
    follows:
    
        Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1223, 1231; 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3703; 49 CFR 
    1.46. Sec. 164.13 also issued under 46 U.S.C. 8502. Sec. 164.61 also 
    issued under 46 U.S.C. 6101.
    
    
    Sec. 164.41  [Amended]
    
        82. In Sec. 164.41, in paragraph (a)(3), remove the word ``Chief,'' 
    and add, in its place, the words ``Assistant Commandant for''.
    
    
    Sec. 164.43  [Amended]
    
        83. In Sec. 164.43, in the heading and paragraph (a), remove the 
    words ``Automated Dependent Surveillance'' and add, in their place, the 
    words ``Automatic Identification System'; and remove the word ``ADSSE'' 
    and add, in its place, the word ``AISSE'' wherever it appears in the 
    section.
    
    PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
    
        84. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as 
    follows:
    
        Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05-1(g), 
    6.04-1, 6.04-6 and 160.5; 49 CFR 1.46.
    
    PART 165--[Amended]
    
        85. Remove the undesignated heading, ``Second Coast Guard 
    District'', immediately following Sec. 165.178 and immediately 
    preceding Sec. 165.205.
    
    
    Sec. 165.205  [Redesignated as Sec. 165.821]
    
        86. Section 165.205 is redesignated as Sec. 165.821.
    
    
    Sec. 165.1704  [Amended]
    
        87. In Sec. 165.1704, in paragraph (c)(6) and in the note 
    immediately following the section, remove the words ``Automated 
    Dependent Surveillance'' and add, in their place, the words ``Automatic 
    Identification System'; and remove the word ``ADSSE'' and add, in its 
    place, the word ``AISSE'' wherever it appears in the section and in the 
    note immediately following the section.
    
    PART 167--OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES
    
        88. The authority citation for part 167 continues to read as 
    follows:
    
        Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1223; 49 CFR 1.46.
    
        89. Revise Sec. 167.154(a) to read as follows:
    
    
    Sec. 167.154  South-eastern approach.
    
        (a) A separation zone is established bounded by a line connecting 
    the following geographical positions:
    
    
    Latitude                             Longitude                          
                                                                            
    40 deg.03.10' N                      73 deg.17.93' W                    
    40 deg.06.50' N                      73 deg.22.73' W                    
    40 deg.22.45' N                      73 deg.43.55' W                    
    40 deg.23.20' N                      73 deg.42.70' W                    
    40 deg.08.72' N                      73 deg.20.10' W                    
    40 deg.05.32' N                      73 deg.15.28' W                    
                                                                            
    
    PART 174--STATE NUMBERING AND CASUALTY REPORTING SYSTEMS
    
        90. The authority citation for part 174 continues to read as 
    follows:
    
        Authority: 46 U.S.C. 6101, 12302; 49 CFR 1.46.
    
    
    Sec. 174.3  [Amended]
    
        91. In Sec. 174.3 remove the definition for the term Act.
        92. Revise Sec. 174.5 to read as follows:
    
    
    Sec. 174.5  Requirements for approval.
    
        The Commandant approves a State numbering system if he finds, after 
    examination of the information submitted by a State, that the State 
    numbering system and vessel casualty reporting system meet the 
    requirements in this part, 46 U.S.C. 6102, and in Chapter 123 of Title 
    46 U.S. Code relating to numbering and casualty reporting.
    
    PART 175--EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
    
        93. The authority citation for part 175 continues to read as 
    follows:
    
        Authority: 46 U.S.C. 4302; 49 CFR 1.46.
    
    
    Sec. 175.17  [Amended]
    
        94. In Sec. 175.17 remove paragraph (g).
    
    PART 187--VESSEL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
    
        95. The authority citation for part 187 continues to read as 
    follows:
    
        Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103; 49 CFR 1.46.
    
    
    Sec. 187.201  [Amended]
    
        96. In Sec. 187.201(c), remove the words ``issuing Coast Guard 
    Vessel Documentation Office'' and add, in their place, the words 
    ``Coast Guard National Vessel Documentation Center'.
    
        Dated: June 10, 1997.
    R.C. North,
    Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety 
    and Environmental Protection.
    [FR Doc. 97-15928 Filed 6-18-97; 8:45 am]
    BILLING CODE 4910-14-P
    
    
    

Document Information

Effective Date:
6/30/1997
Published:
06/19/1997
Department:
Coast Guard
Entry Type:
Rule
Action:
Final rule.
Document Number:
97-15928
Dates:
This rule is effective on June 30, 1997.
Pages:
33359-33365 (7 pages)
Docket Numbers:
CGD 97-023
PDF File:
97-15928.pdf
CFR: (57)
33 CFR 8.1
33 CFR 8.5
33 CFR 25.103
33 CFR 25.111
33 CFR 26.08
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