Shipping-Technical and Conforming Amendments

AGENCY:

Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION:

Final rule.

SUMMARY:

This rule makes editorial and technical changes throughout Title 46 of the Code of Federal Regulations to update the title before it is recodified on October 1, 2002. It corrects addresses, updates cross-references, makes conforming amendments, and makes other technical corrections. This rule will have no substantive effect on the regulated public.

DATES:

This final rule is effective September 30, 2002.

ADDRESSES:

Documents as indicated in this preamble are available for inspection or copying at the Docket Management Facility, [USCG-2002-13058], U.S. Department of Transportation, room PL-401, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC, 20590-0001, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. You may also find this docket on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

If you have questions on this rule, call Robert Spears, Project Manager, Standards Evaluation and Development Division (G-MSR-2), Coast Guard, telephone 202-267-1099. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Dorothy Beard, Chief, Dockets, Department of Transportation, telephone 202-366-5149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion of the Rule

Each year, title 46 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is recodified on October 1. This rule makes editorial changes throughout the title, corrects addresses, updates cross-references, and makes other technical and editorial corrections to be included in the recodification. Also, we have made changes to 46 CFR part 401 to make it gender neutral. This rule does not change any substantive requirements of existing regulations.

When the Rule Is Being Made Effective

We did not publish a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for this regulation. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for not publishing an NPRM. This rule consists only of corrections, editorial changes, and conforming amendments to 46 CFR, chapters I and III. These changes will have no substantive effect on the public so publishing an NPRM and providing an opportunity for public comment is unnecessary. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that, for the same reasons, good cause exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after publication in the Federal Register.

Regulatory Evaluation

This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, and does not require an assessment of potential costs and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of that Order. The Office of Management and Budget has not reviewed it 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). We expect 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 calls for no new collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

Federalism

We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13132, Federalism, and have determined that this rule does not have implications for federalism under that Order.

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538) requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their regulatory actions not specifically required by law. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may result in the expenditure of $100 million or more in any one year by a State, local, or tribal government, in the aggregate, or by the private sector. Though this rule will not result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in this preamble.

Taking of Private Property

This rule will not effect a taking of private property or otherwise have taking implications under Executive Order 12630, Governmental Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property Rights.

Civil Justice Reform

This rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize litigation, eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.

Protection of Children

We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13045, Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks. This rule is not an economically significant rule and does not concern an environmental risk to health or safety that may disproportionately affect children.

Indian Tribal Governments

This rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments, because it does not have a substantial direct effect on one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.

Energy Effects

We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13211, Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use. We have determined that it is not a “significant energy action” under that Order because it is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866 and is not likely to have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use of energy. It has not been designated by the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs as a significant energy action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects under Executive Order 13211.

Environment

We have considered the environmental impact of this rule and concluded that, under figure 2-1, paragraphs (34)(a) and (b) of Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, this rule is categorically excluded from further environmental documentation. The changes in this rule correct addresses, update cross-references, make conforming amendments, and make other technical corrections. A “Categorical Exclusion Determination” is available in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects

46 CFR Part 10

• Penalties
• Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
• Schools
• Seamen

46 CFR Part 12

• Penalties
• Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
• Seamen

46 CFR Part 14

• Oceanographic research vessels
• Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
• Seamen

46 CFR Part 28

• Alaska
• Fire prevention
• Fishing vessels
• Marine safety
• Occupational safety and health
• Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
• Seamen

46 CFR Part 54

• Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
• Vessels

46 CFR Part 56

• Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
• Vessels

46 CFR Part 62

• Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
• Vessels

46 CFR Part 63

• Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
• Vessels

46 CFR Part 67

• Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
• Vessels

46 CFR Part 68

• Oil pollution
• Vessels

46 CFR Part 108

• Fire prevention
• Marine safety
• Occupational safety and health
• Oil and gas exploration
• Vessels

46 CFR Part 116

• Fire prevention
• Marine safety
• Passenger vessels
• Seamen

46 CFR Part 120

• Marine safety
• Passenger vessels

46 CFR Part 125

• Administrative practice and procedure
• Cargo vessels
• Hazardous materials transportation
• Marine safety
• Seaman

46 CFR Part 183

• Marine safety
• Passenger vessels

46 CFR Part 189

• Marine safety
• Oceanographic research vessels
• Reporting and recordkeeping requirements

46 CFR Part 401

• Administrative practice and procedure
• Great Lakes
• Navigation (water)
• Penalties
• Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
• Seamen

For the reasons set out in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 46 CFR parts 10, 12, 14, 28, 54, 56, 62, 63, 67, 68, 108, 116, 120, 125, 183, 189 and 401 as follows:

PART 10—LICENSING OF MARITIME PERSONNEL

1. The authority citation for part 10 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 31 U.S.C. 9701; 46 U.S.C. 2101, 2103, and 2110; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 71; 46 U.S.C. 7502, 7505, and 7701; Pub. L. 103-206, 107 Stat. 2439; 49 CFR 1.45, 1.46. Sec. 10.107 also issued under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507.

2. In § 10.105, remove the words “San Francisco, CA” and add, in their place, the words “Alameda, CA”.

PART 12—CERTIFICATION OF SEAMEN

3. The authority citation for part 12 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 31 U.S.C. 9701; 46 U.S.C. 2101, 2103, 2110, 7301, 7302, 7503, 7505, 7701; 49 CFR 1.46.

4. In § 12.05-9(c), remove the word “shalldemonstrate” and add, in its place, the words “shall demonstrate”.

5. Amend § 12.25-10 as follows:

a. In paragraph (a), remove the words “steward's document” and add, in its place, the words “steward's department”; and

b. In paragraph (b), remove the word “indorsement” and add, in its place, the word “endorsement”.

PART 14—SHIPMENT AND DISCHARGE OF MERCHANT MARINERS

6. The authority citation for part 14 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552; 46 U.S.C. Chapters 103 and 104.

7. In § 14.103 revise paragraph (a), and in paragraph (b) remove the number “703-235-1062” and add in its place the number “202-493-1055”, to read as follows:

8. In § 14.307(a), remove the words “form CG-719A (Rev. 8-80)” and in their place add the words “form CG-718A (Rev. 3-85)”.

PART 28—REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL FISHING INDUSTRY VESSELS

9. The authority citation for part 28 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3316, 4502, 4505, 4506, 6104, 10603; 49 CFR 1.46.

10. Amend § 28.120 as follows:

a. In the third column of Table 28.120(a) to the section remove the word “Byoyant” and add, in its place, the word “Buoyant”; and

b. In the third column of Table 28.120(c) to the section remove the word “Solas” and add, in its place, the word “SOLAS”.

11. In § 28.270(a)(4), remove the word “affects” and add, in its place, the word “effects”.

PART 54—PRESSURE VESSELS

12. The authority citation for part 54 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1509; 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; 49 CFR 1.46.

13. In § 54.01-1(b), under the entry for Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS), remove the word “Marketing” and add, in its place, the word “Marking”

PART 56—PIPING SYSTEMS AND APPURTENANCES

14. The authority citation for part 56 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j), 1509; 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; 49 CFR 1.46.

15. In § 56.25-5, immediately before the words “Appendix 2”, remove the word “of” and add, in its place, the word “or”.

16. In § 56.50-30(b)(1), remove the word “economized” and add, in its place, the word “economizer”.

17. In § 56.50-70(b)(2), remove the citation “56.60-25(c)” and add, in its place, the citation “56.60-25(b)”.

18. Amend § 56.60-25 as follows:

a. In paragraph (b)(2), immediately after the words “paragraphs (a)(1) through”, remove “(6)” and add, in its place, “(4)”; and, immediately after the words “in accordance with paragraph”, remove “(b)” and add, in its place, “(a)”; and

b. In paragraph (b)(3), immediately after the words “paragraphs (a)(1) through”, remove “(6)” and add, in its place, “(4)”.

19. In § 56.70-5(a), remove “57.02-4” and add, in its place, “57.02-5”.

PART 62—VITAL SYSTEM AUTOMATION

20. The authority citation for part 62 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703, 8105; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; 49 CFR 1.46.

21. In § 62.35-20, remove the note immediately following paragraph (a)(6).

PART 63—AUTOMATIC AUXILIARY BOILERS

22. The authority citation for part 63 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; 49 CFR 1.46.

23. In § 63.01-3(a)(2), remove “(20 gph)” from the end of the sentence.

PART 67—DOCUMENTATION OF VESSELS

24. The authority citation for part 67 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 14 U.S.C. 664; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 42 U.S.C. 9118; 46 U.S.C. 2103, 2107, 2110; 46 U.S.C. app. 841a, 876; 49 CFR 1.45, 1.46.

25. Amend § 67.19 as follows:

a. In paragraph (e)(1), remove “(b)” and add, in its place, “(c)”; and

b. In paragraph (e)(2), immediately after the words “requirements of § 67.35(a)”, remove “(2)”.

PART 68—DOCUMENTATION OF VESSELS PURSUANT TO EXTRAORDINARY LEGISLATIVE GRANTS

26. The authority citation for part 68 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103; 49 CFR 1.46. Subpart 68.01 also issued under 46 U.S.C. App. 876; subpart 68.05 also issued under 46 U.S.C. 12106(d).

27. In § 68.01-5(b), remove the word “Commandant” and add, in its place, the words “Director, National Vessel Documentation Center”.

28. In § 68.01-7(c), remove the word “Commandant” and add, in its place, the words “Director, National Vessel Documentation Center”.

29. In § 68.01-13(a), remove the words “§ 67.01-7” and add, in their place, the words “§ 67.9”.

Appendix A to Subpart 68.01—Oath for Qualification of Corporation as a Citizen of the United States Under the Act of September 2, 1958 (46 U.S.C. 883-1)

30. In Appendix A to Subpart 68.01, remove the words “§ 67.03-9(b)” and add, in their place, the words “§ 67.39(c)”.

PART 108—DESIGN AND EQUIPMENT

31. The authority citation for part 108 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3102, 3306; 49 CFR 1.46.

32. In § 108.160(c), remove “§ 108.525(e)” and add, in its place, “§ 108.540(h)(3)(ii)”.

PART 116—CONSTRUCTION AND ARRANGEMENT

33. The authority citation for part 116 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; 49 CFR 1.46.

34. In § 116.438(l), immediately after the words “required by paragraph”, remove “(j)” and add, in its place, “(k)”.

35. In § 116.730, remove “§§ 72.20-10(a), (b), (d), and (e)” and add, in their place, “§§ 72.20-10”.

PART 120—ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

36. The authority citation for part 120 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; 49 CFR 1.46.

37. In § 120.380(f), remove the words “paragraphs (a) and (b) of § 111.93-11 in subchapter J” and add, in their place, the words “§ 58.25-55 in subchapter F”.

PART 125—GENERAL

38. The authority citation for part 125 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 3307; 49 U.S.C. App. 1804; 49 CFR 1.46.

39. In § 125.110(a), remove “(G-MSE)” and add, in its place, “(G-MSO)”.

PART 183—ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

40. The authority citation for part 183 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; 49 CFR 1.46.

41. In § 183.380(f), remove the words “paragraphs (a) and (b) of § 111.93-11 in subchapter J” and add, in their place, the words “§ 58.25-55 in subchapter F”.

PART 189—INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION

42. The authority citation for part 189 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2113, 3306, 3307; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; 49 CFR 1.46.

43. In § 189.55-15, in paragraph (a)(2), remove the first sentence and add “The plans may be submitted directly to the Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Center, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001.” in its place; remove paragraph (a)(3); and redesignate paragraph (a)(4) as paragraph (a)(3).

PART 401—GREAT LAKES PILOTAGE REGULATIONS

44. The authority citation for part 401 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2104(a), 6101, 7701, 8105, 9303, 9304; 49 CFR 1.45, 1.46(mmm); 46 CFR 401.105 also issued under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507.

45. In § 401.110 revise paragraph (a)(9) to read as follows:

46. Amend § 401.210 as follows:

a. In paragraphs (a)(2), (3), (4), (6), (8), and (9), wherever the word “He” appears, remove it and add, in its place, the word “The individual”;

b. In paragraph (a)(7), remove the words “He agrees that he will” and replace them with the words, “The individual agrees to”; and

c. In paragraph (b), immediately following the words “of his” add the words “or her”.

47. In § 401.211(a), wherever the word “He” appears, remove it, and add, in its place, the words “The individual”.

48. Amend § 401.230 as follows:

a. In paragraph (a), immediately following the word “his” add the words “or her”; and

b. In paragraph (b), immediately following the word “he” add the words “or she”.

49. In § 401.250(d), immediately following the words “deliver his”, add the words “or her”.

50. In § 401.260, (b) and (c), immediately following the word “his” add the words “or her” wherever it appears in these paragraphs.