[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 126 (Thursday, June 29, 2000)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 40052-40059]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-16078]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Parts 1, 3, 20, 62, 66, 67, 70, 74, 80, 100, 114, 117, 118, 
127, 144, 151, 153, 154, 157, 160, 161, 162, 165, 181, and 183

[USCG-2000-7223]


Technical Amendments; Organizational Changes; Miscellaneous 
Editorial Changes and Conforming Amendments

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This rule makes editorial and technical changes throughout 
Title 33 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to update the title 
before it is recodified on July 1, 2000. 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 June 30, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Documents as indicated in this preamble are available for 
inspection or copying at the Docket Management Facility, [USCG-2000-
7223], 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: For questions on this rule, contact 
Ms. Janet Walton, Project Manager, Standards Evaluation and Development 
Division (G-MSR-2), Coast Guard, telephone 202-267-0257. For questions 
on viewing, or submitting material to, the docket, contact Dorothy 
Beard, Chief, Dockets, Department of Transportation, telephone 202-366-
9329.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion of the Rule

    Each year Title 33 of the Code of Federal Regulations is recodified 
on July 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. Some 
editorial changes are discussed individually in the following 
paragraphs. This rule does not change any substantive requirements of 
existing regulations.
    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 and editorial and conforming amendments to Title 33 of the 
Code of Federal Regulations. These changes will have no substantive 
effect on the public and publishing an NPRM and providing an 
opportunity for public comment is

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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.

Section 20.304

    The Coast Guard published an Interim Rule, Rules of Practice, 
Procedure, and Evidence for Administrative Proceedings of the Coast 
Guard, on May 24, 1999 [USCG-1998-3472] [64 FR 28054]. We published a 
correction to the Interim Rule, on June 28, 1999, that corrected Table 
20.304(D)--How To Serve Filed Documents. With the publication of the 
July 1, 1999, codification of 33 CFR, we discovered that the table was 
still printed incorrectly. This rulemaking sets out the table the way 
it was intended.

Sections 127.611, 127.1511, 154.500, Appendix A, B, and C to Part 154, 
and Sections 183.114, and 183.516

    On December 1, 1999, the Coast Guard published a Direct Final Rule, 
Update of Standards from the American Society for Testing and Materials 
(ASTM) [USCG-1999-5151] [64 FR 67170]. On March 1, 2000, we published a 
confirmation of effective date for the rule [65 FR 10943]. Because we 
did not change the sections in the CFR where the standard numbers did 
not contain a year date, we are now adding a cross-reference back to 
the Incorporation by reference section in each part for each of the 
sections listed.

Section 151.19

    The Frequency of Inspection Final Rule [USCG-1999-4976], published 
on February 9, 2000 (65 FR 6494), established a 5-year Certificate of 
Inspection cycle to harmonize the Coast Guard's inspections with 
internationally required certificates. We published the final rule to 
establish the frequency of inspection requirements to meet the 
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, and the 
International Convention on Load Line compliance date of February 3, 
2000. This rule changes section 151.19 to conform to the February final 
rule.

Section 153.205

    This rule updates the addresses and telephone numbers in Table 1, 
Addresses and Telephone Numbers of Coast Guard District Offices and EPA 
Regional Offices.

Section 154.1035

    This rule sets out paragraph (e)(3)(iii) with the correct location 
of the words ``classified'' and ``classification''. The words are 
reversed in the current codification.

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). 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 E.O. 13132 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) 
governs the issuance of Federal regulations that require unfunded 
mandates. An unfunded mandate is a regulation that requires a State, 
local, or tribal government or the private sector to incur direct costs 
without the Federal Government's having first provided the funds to pay 
those costs. This proposed rule would not impose an unfunded mandate.

Taking of Private Property

    This rule will not effect a taking of private property or otherwise 
have taking implications under E.O. 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 E.O. 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize litigation, eliminate 
ambiguity, and reduce burden.

Protection of Children

    We have analyzed this rule under E.O. 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 risk to safety that may disproportionately affect 
children.

Environment

    We considered the environmental impact of this rule and concluded 
that, under figure 2-1, paragraph (34)(a) and (b) of Commandant 
Instruction M16475.lC, this rule is categorically excluded from further 
environmental documentation. This exclusion is in accordance with 
paragraphs (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 
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 3

    Organization and functions (Government agencies).

33 CFR Part 20

    Administrative law judges, Administrative practice and procedure, 
Appeals, Discovery, Evidence, Hearings.

33 CFR Part 62

    Navigation (water).

33 CFR Part 66

    Intergovernmental relations, Navigation (water), Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements.

33 CFR Part 67

    Continental shelf, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements.

33 CFR Part 70

    Navigation (water), Penalties.

33 CFR Part 74

    Navigation (water).

33 CFR Part 80

    Navigation (water), Treaties, Waterways.

33 CFR Part 100

    Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements, Waterways.

33 CFR Part 114

    Bridges.

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33 CFR Part 117

    Bridges.

33 CFR Part 118

    Bridges.

33 CFR Part 127

    Fire prevention, Harbors, Natural gas, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements, Security measures.

33 CFR Part 144

    Continental shelf, Marine safety, Occupational safety and health.

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 157

    Cargo vessels, Oil pollution, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements.

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 162

    Navigation (water), Waterways.

33 CFR Part 165

    Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.

33 CFR Part 181

    Labeling, Marine safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

33 CFR Part 183

    Marine safety.

    For the reasons set out in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 
CFR parts 1, 3, 20, 62, 66, 67, 70, 74, 80, 100, 114, 117, 118, 127, 
144, 151, 153, 154, 157, 160, 161, 162, 165, 181, and 183 as follows:

PART 1--GENERAL PROVISIONS

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

    Authority:  14 U.S.C. 633; Sec. 6079(d), Pub. L. 100-690, 102 
Stat. 4181; 49 CFR 1.46.

    2. In Sec. 1.07-10, in paragraph (a), add after the word 
``Commander'' and before the word ``in'' the words ``or other 
designated official''; and revise paragraph (b) to read as follows:


Sec. 1.07-10  Reporting and investigation.

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    (b) Reports of any investigation conducted by the Coast Guard or 
received from any other agency which indicate that a violation may have 
occurred may be forwarded to a District Commander or other designated 
official for further action. This is normally the District Commander of 
the District in which the violation is believed to have occurred, or 
the District in which the reporting unit or agency is found. The report 
is reviewed to determine if there is sufficient evidence to establish a 
prima facie case. If there is insufficient evidence, the case is either 
returned for further investigation or closed if further action is 
unwarranted. The case is closed in situations in which the 
investigation has established that a violation did not occur, the 
violator is unknown, or there is little likelihood of discovering 
additional relevant facts. If it is determined that a prima facie case 
does exist, a case file is prepared and forwarded to the Hearing 
Officer, with a recommended action. A record of any prior violations by 
the same person or entity, is forwarded with the case file.

PART 3--COAST GUARD AREAS, DISTRICTS, MARINE INSPECTION ZONES, AND 
CAPTAIN OF THE PORT ZONES

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

    Authority:  14 U.S.C. 633; 49 CFR 1.45, 1.46.


Sec. 3.05-35  [Amended]

    4. In Sec. 3.05-35(b), remove the words ``thence proceeds along a 
line northwesterly to 40 deg.40' N. latitude, 73 deg.40' W. longitude'' 
and add, in their place, the words ``thence proceeds along a line 
northeasterly to 40 deg.40' N. latitude, 73 deg.40' W. longitude''.

PART 20--RULES OF PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND EVIDENCE FOR FORMAL 
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COAST GUARD

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

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1321; 42 U.S.C. 9609; 46 U.S.C. 7701, 
7702; 49 CFR 1.46.


    6. In Sec. 20.304, in paragraph (d), revise Table 20.304(D) to read 
as follows:


Sec. 20.304  Service of documents.

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    (d) * * *

             Table 20.304(D).--How To Serve Filed Documents
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                                                Acceptable methods of
          Type of filed document                       service
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(1) Complaint.............................  (i) Certified mail, return
                                             receipt requested.
                                            (ii) Personal delivery.
                                            (iii) Express-courier
                                             service that has receipt
                                             capability.
(2) Default Motion........................  (i) Certified mail, return
                                             receipt requested.
                                            (ii) Personal delivery.
                                            (iii) Express-courier
                                             service that has receipt
                                             capability.
(3) Answer................................  (i) Mail.
                                            (ii) Personal delivery.
                                            (iii) Express-courier
                                             service.
                                            (iv) Fax.
(4) Any other filed document..............  (i) Mail.
                                            (ii) Personal delivery.
                                            (iii) Express-courier
                                             service.
                                            (iv) Fax.
                                            (v) Other electronic means
                                             (at the discretion of the
                                             ALJ).
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PART 62--UNITED STATES AIDS TO NAVIGATION SYSTEM

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

    Authority:  14 U.S.C. 85; 33 U.S.C. 1233; 43 U.S.C. 1333; 49 CFR 
1.46.

Sec. 62.65  [Amended]

    8. In Sec. 62.65(c)(1), remove the words ``listed in Chapter five, 
Section 500D of Radio Navigational Aids Publication, 117A and 117B'' 
and add, in their place, the words ``listed in Chapter four of Radio 
Navigation Aids Publication, 117''; remove paragraph (c)(2); and 
redesignate paragraph (c)(3) as (c)(2).

PART 66--PRIVATE AIDS TO NAVIGATION

    9. The authority citation for part 66 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  14 U.S.C. 83, 85; 43 U.S.C. 1333; 49 CFR 1.46.


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    10. Revise Sec. 66.05-30(b) to read as follows:


Sec. 66.05-30  Notice to Mariners.

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    (b) Notices to Mariners which concern the establishment, 
disestablishment, or change of State aids to navigation, including 
regulatory markers, may be published whenever the aids to navigation 
concerned are covered by navigational charts or maps issued by the U.S. 
Coast and Geodetic Survey or the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

PART 67--AIDS TO NAVIGATION ON ARTIFICIAL ISLANDS AND FIXED 
STRUCTURES

    11. 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. 67.50-25  [Amended]

    12. In Sec. 67.50-25(e), remove the words ``328 Custom House 
Building, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130'' and add, in their place, the 
words ``Hale Boggs Federal Building, 500 Camp Street, New Orleans, LA 
70130-3396''.

PART 70--INTERFERENCE WITH OR DAMAGE TO AIDS TO NAVIGATION

    13. 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]

    14. In Sec. 70.05-20, remove the authority citation following the 
section.

PART 74--CHARGES FOR COAST GUARD AIDS TO NAVIGATION WORK

    15. The authority citation for part 74 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority:  14 U.S.C. 81, 85, 86, 92, 93, 141, 633, 642, 647; 49 
CFR 1.46(b).


Sec. 74.20-1  [Amended]

    16. In Sec. 74.20-1(a), remove the words ``COMDTNOTE 7310 (series) 
which is available at the Office of the Comptroller'' and add, in their 
place the words ``COMDTINST 7310 (series) which is available from the 
District Budget Office''.

PART 80--COLREGS DEMARCATION LINES

    17. 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.


    18. In Sec. 80.501, revise paragraph (h) to read as follows:


Sec. 80.501  Tom's River, NJ to Cape May, NJ.

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    (h) A line drawn from Cape May Inlet East Jetty Light 4 to Cape May 
Inlet West Jetty Light 5.

PART 100--MARINE EVENTS

    19. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1233 through 1236; 49 CFR 1.46; 33 CFR 
100.35.


    20. In Sec. 100.114(a), in the Fireworks Display Table--
    a. In the entry for New York: 6.5, remove the word ``years'' and 
add, in its place, the word ``yards'';
    b. In the entry for New York: 10.1, remove the numbers ``6:45 to 
8:45'' and add in their place, the numbers ``6:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.''; 
and
    c. Revise the entries for Massachusetts: 6.6, Maine: 7.51, Maine: 
8.12, New York: 9.8, and Massachusetts: 10.2 as follows:


Sec. 100.114  Fireworks displays within the First Coast Guard District.

    (a) * * *

                         Fireworks Display Table
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Massachusetts:
    6.6.....................  Thursday prior to     Name: Boston
                               July 4th.             Harborfest
                                                     Fireworks.
                                                    Sponsor: Harborfest
                                                     Committee.
                                                    Time: 9:30 p.m. to
                                                     10.30 p.m.
                                                    Location: Just Off
                                                     Coast Guard Base,
                                                     Boston Harbor, MA
                                                     42 deg.22'53" N/71
                                                     deg.02' 56"W (NAD
                                                     1983).
 
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Maine:
    7.51....................  Third Saturday in     Name: Belfast
                               July.                 Fireworks.
                                                    Sponsor: Belfast Bay
                                                     Festival Committee.
                                                    Time: 8:00 p.m. to
                                                     10:00 p.m.
                                                    Location: Belfast
                                                     Bay, ME.
 
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Maine:
    8.12....................  A night during Labor  Name: Camden
                               day weekend.          Fireworks Display.
                                                    Sponsor: Town of
                                                     Camden Chamber of
                                                     Commerce.
                                                    Time: 8:00 p.m. to
                                                     10:00 p.m.
                                                    Location: Camden
                                                     Harbor, Camden, ME.
 
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New York:
    9.8.....................  A night during the    Name: Cow Harbor Day
                               last two weekends     Fireworks.
                               in September.        Sponsor: Village of
                                                     Northport Harbor.
                                                    Time: 8:00 p.m. to
                                                     10.00 p.m.
                                                    Location: Sand Pit,
                                                     Northport Harbor,
                                                     Northport, NY.
 

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Massachusetts:
    10.2....................  A night during the    Name: Yarmouth
                               second weekend of     Seaside Festival
                               October.              Fireworks.
                                                    Sponsor: Yarmouth
                                                     Seaside Festival.
                                                    Time: 8:00 p.m. to
                                                     9:00 p.m.
                                                    Location: Seagull
                                                     Beach, W. Yarmouth,
                                                     MA 41 deg.38'06" N/
                                                     070 deg.13' 13"W
                                                     (NAD 1983).
 
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Sec. 100.502  [Amended]

    21. In Sec. 100.502(a)(2), remove the words ``Cape May'' and add, 
in their place, the words ``Atlantic City''.


Sec. 100.507  [Amended]

    22. In Sec. 100.507(a)(2), remove the word ``Group'' and add, in 
its place, the words ``Coast Guard Activities''.


Sec. 100.511  [Amended]

    23. In Sec. 100.511(a)(2), remove the word ``Group'' and add, in 
its place, the words ``Coast Guard Activities''.


Sec. 100.515  [Amended]

    24. In Sec. 100.515(a)(2), remove the word ``Group'' and add, in 
its place, the word ``Coast Guard Activities''.


Sec. 100.517  [Amended]

    25. In Sec. 100.517(a)(2), remove the word ``Group'' and add, in 
its place, the words ``Activities''.


Sec. 100.518  [Amended]

    26. In Sec. 100.518(a)(2), remove the word ``Group'' and add, in 
its place, the words ``Coast Guard Activities''.

    27. In Sec. 100.901(e), in Table 1, under the ``Group Detroit, MI'' 
remove the entry for Flatsfest, and add, in alphabetical order, an 
entry for ``Parade of Lights'' to read as follows:


Sec. 100.901  Great Lakes annual marine events.

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    (e) * * *

Table 1

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Group Detroit, MI:

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Parade of Lights
Sponsor: Lake Erie Marine Trade Association (LEMTA).
Date: 3rd or 4th weekend of July.
Location: Cuyahoga River, Conrail Railroad Bridge at Mile 0.8 above the 
mouth of the river to the Eagle Avenue Bridge, near Cleveland, OH.

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PART 114--GENERAL

    28. 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).


Sec. 114.10  [Amended]

    29. In Sec. 114.10, add the word ``for'' immediately before the 
words ``the reasonable needs of navigation''.

PART 117--DRAWBRIDGE OPERATION REGULATIONS

    30. The authority citation for part 117 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 499; 49 CFR 1.46; 33 CFR 1.05-1(g); section 
117.255 also issued under the authority of Pub. L. 102-587, 106 
Stat. 5039.


Sec. 117.101  [Amended]

    31. In Sec. 117.101(b), remove the words ``Illinois Central'' and 
add, in their place, the words ``Canadian National/Illinois Central''.


Sec. 117.123  [Amended]

    32. In Sec. 117.123(b)(2), remove the words ``33 CFR 165.203'' and 
add, in their place, the words ``33 CFR 165.817''.


Sec. 117.171  [Amended]

    33. In Sec. 117.171(b), remove the words ``yardmaster at Stockton'' 
and add, in their place, the words ``Manager of Structures at San 
Bernardino''.


Sec. 117.381  [Amended]

    34. In Sec. 117.381, remove the words ``Union Pacific (Camas 
Prairie)'' and add, in their place, the words ``Camas Prairie''.


Sec. 117.465  [Amended]

    35. In Sec. 117.465(e), remove the words ``The draws of the S649 
bridge, mile 66.1, and the new S649 bridge, mile 66.6'' and add, in 
their place, the words `` The draw of the S649 bridge, mile 66.6''.


Sec. 117.484  [Amended]

    36. In Sec. 117.484 introductory text, remove the words ``Illinois 
Central'' and add, in their place, the words ``Canadian National/
Illinois Central''.


Sec. 117.686  [Amended]

    37. In Sec. 117.686(a), remove the words ``Illinois Central'' and 
add, in their place, the words ``Canadian National/Illinois Central''.


Sec. 117.861  [Amended]

    38. In Sec. 117.861, remove the words ``Burlington Northern Santa 
Fe'' and add, in their place, the words ``Portland and Western''.


Sec. 117.863  [Removed]

    39. Remove Sec. 117.863.


Sec. 117.865  [Amended]

    40. In Sec. 117.865, remove the words ``Willamette and Pacific'' 
and add, in their place, the words ``Portland and Western''.


Sec. 117.881  [Amended]

    41. In Sec. 117.881(a), remove the words ``Willamette and Pacific'' 
and add, in their place, the words ``Portland and Western''.

    42. Revise Sec. 117.1063 to read as follows:


Sec. 117.1063  Willapa River South Fork.

    The draw of the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission 
bridge across the South Fork Willapa River, mile 0.3, at Raymond, shall 
open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.

PART 118--BRIDGE LIGHTING AND OTHER SIGNALS

    43. The authority citation for part 118 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 494; 14 U.S.C. 85, 633; 49 CFR 1.46(b) and 
(c)


Sec. 118.3  [Amended]

    44. In Sec. 118.3(b), remove the words ``Office of the Federal 
Register, Washington, DC 20408 and at U.S. Coast Guard, Room 1410, 2100 
Second Street,

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SW., Washington, DC 20593'' and add, in their place, the words ``Office 
of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street NW., suite 700, 
Washington, DC 20408 and at U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, Office of 
Bridge Administration (G-OPT), room 3500, 2100 Second Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20593-0001''.

PART 127--WATERFRONT FACILITIES HANDLING LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS AND 
LIQUEFIED HAZARDOUS GAS

    45. The authority citation for part 127 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 49 CFR 1.46.


Sec. 127.611  [Amended]

    46. In Sec. 127.611, remove the words ``ASTM F-1121'' and add, in 
their place, the words ``ASTM F 1121 (incorporated by reference, see 
Sec. 127.003)''.


Sec. 127.1511  [Amended]

    47. In Sec. 127.1511, remove the words ``ASTM F-1121'' and add, in 
their place, the words ``ASTM F 1121 (incorporated by reference, see 
Sec. 127.003)''.

PART 144--LIFESAVING APPLIANCES

    48. The authority citation for part 144 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1333d; 46 U.S.C. 3102(a); 46 CFR 1.46.


Sec. 144.20-5  [Amended]

    49. In Sec. 144.20-5(c), remove the words ``46 CFR 160.071'' and 
add, in their place, the words ``46 CFR 160.171''.

PART 151--VESSELS CARRYING OIL, NOXIOUS LIQUID SUBSTANCES, GARBAGE, 
MUNICIPAL OR COMMERCIAL WASTE, AND BALLAST WATER

    50. The authority citation for part 151, subpart A, continues to 
read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321 and 1903; Pub. L. 104-227 (110 Stat. 
3034), E.O. 12777, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp. p. 351; 49 CFR 1.46.


    51. Revise the introductory text of Sec. 151.19(e) to read as 
follows:


Sec. 151.19  International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) 
Certificates.

* * * * *
    (e) The IOPP Certificate for each U.S. inspected ship is valid for 
a period not to exceed five years from the date of issue, and for each 
U.S. uninspected ship the IOPP Certificate is valid for a period not to 
exceed five years from the date of issue, except as follows--
* * * * *

PART 153--CONTROL OF POLLUTION BY OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, 
DISCHARGE REMOVAL

    52. Revise the authority citation for part 153 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.


    53. In Sec. 153.205, revise Table 1 to read as follows:


Sec. 153.205  Fines.

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    Table 1.--Addresses and Telephone Numbers of Coast Guard District
                    Offices and EPA Regional Offices
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                                       Address             Telephone
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                          EPA Regional Offices
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Region:
    1.........................  1 Congress St., Suite       617-918-1111
                                 1100, Boston, MA
                                 02114-2023.
    2.........................  290 Broadway, New           212-637-3000
                                 York, NY 10007-1866.
    3.........................  1650 Arch St.,              215-814-5000
                                 Philadelphia, PA
                                 19103-2029.
    4.........................  Atlanta Federal             404-562-9900
                                 Center, 61 Forsyth
                                 St., SW, Atlanta, GA
                                 30303-3104.
    5.........................  77 West Jackson             312-353-2000
                                 Boulevard, Chicago,
                                 IL 60604-3507.
    6.........................  Fountain Place 12th         214-665-2200
                                 Floor, Suite 1200,
                                 1445 Ross Avenue,
                                 Dallas, TX 75202-
                                 2733.
    7.........................  901 North 5th St.,          913-551-7003
                                 Kansas City, KS
                                 66101.
    8.........................  999 18th St., Suite         303-312-6312
                                 500, Denver, CO
                                 80202-2466.
    9.........................  75 Hawthorne St., San       415-744-1305
                                 Francisco, CA 94105.
    10........................  1200 Sixth Avenue,          206-553-1200
                                 Seattle, WA 98101.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                      Coast Guard District Offices
------------------------------------------------------------------------
District:
    1st.......................  408 Atlantic Avenue,        617-223-8480
                                 Boston, MA 02210-
                                 3350.
    5th.......................  Federal Building, 431       757-398-6638
                                 Crawford St.,
                                 Portsmouth, VA 23704-
                                 5004.
    7th.......................  909 S.E. First              305-536-5651
                                 Avenue, Miami, FL
                                 33131-3050.
    8th.......................  Hale Boggs Federal          504-589-6901
                                 Bldg., 500 Camp
                                 Street, New Orleans,
                                 LA 70130-3396.
    9th.......................  1240 E. 9th St.,            216-902-6045
                                 Cleveland, OH 44199-
                                 2060.
    11th......................  Coast Guard Island,         510-437-2940
                                 Building 50-6,
                                 Alameda, CA 94501-
                                 5100.
    13th......................  Jackson Federal             206-220-7090
                                 Bldg., 915 Second
                                 Avenue, Seattle, WA
                                 98174-1067.
    14th......................  Prince PJKK Federal         808-541-2114
                                 Bldg., Room 9212,
                                 300 Ala Moana Blvd.,
                                 Honolulu, HI 96850-
                                 4982.
    17th......................  P.O. Box 25517,             907-463-2199
                                 Juneau, AK 99802-
                                 5517.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

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PART 154--FACILITIES TRANSFERRING OIL OR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IN BULK

    54. 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. 154.500  [Amended]

    55. In Sec. 154.500(d)(3), remove the words ``ASTM F-1122'' and 
add, in their place, the words ``ASTM F 1122 (incorporated by 
reference, see Sec. 154.106)''.

    56. In Sec. 154.1035(e)(3)(iii) introductory text, revise the 
second sentence to read as follows:

[[Page 40058]]

Sec. 154.1035  Specific requirements for facilities that could 
reasonably be expected to cause significant and substantial harm to the 
environment.

* * * * *
    (e) * * *
    (3) * * *
    (iii) * * *
    For oil spill removal organization(s) classified by the Coast 
Guard, the classification must be noted in this section of the plan. * 
* *
* * * * *

Appendix A to Part 154 [Amended]

    57. In Appendix A to part 154--
    a. In paragraph 7.1, remove the words ``ASTM F1155'' and add, in 
their place, the words ``ASTM F 1155 (incorporated by reference, see 
Sec. 154.106)'';
    b. In paragraph 8.4, remove the words ``ASTM F722'' and add, in 
their place, the words ``ASTM F 722 (incorporated by reference, see 
Sec. 154.106)'' and remove the words ``ASTM F1155'' and add, in their 
place, the words ``ASTM F 1155 (incorporated by reference, see 
Sec. 154.106)''; and
    c. In paragraph 8.6, remove the words ``ASTM F722'' and add, in 
their place, the words ``ASTM F 722 (incorporated by reference, see 
Sec. 154.106)''.

Appendix B to Part 154 [Amended]

    58. In Appendix B to part 154--
    a. In paragraph 7.1, remove the words ``ASTM F1155'' and add, in 
their place, the words ``ASTM F 1155 (incorporated by reference, see 
Sec. 154.106)'';
    b. In paragraph 8.4, remove the words ``ASTM F722'' and add, in 
their place, the words ``ASTM F 722 (incorporated by reference, see 
Sec. 154.106)'' and remove the words ``ASTM F1155'' and add, in their 
place, the words ``ASTM F 1155 (incorporated by reference, see 
Sec. 154.106)''; and
    c. In paragraph 8.6, remove the words ``ASTM F722'' and add, in 
their place, the words ``ASTM F 722 (incorporated by reference, see 
Sec. 154.106)''.

Appendix C to Part 154 [Amended]

    59. In Appendix C to part 154--
    a. In paragraph 2.3.1, remove the words ``ASTM F 715'' and add, in 
their place, the words ``ASTM F 715 (incorporated by reference, see 
Sec. 154.106)''; and
    b. In paragraph 6.3, remove the words ``ASTM F 631'' and add, in 
their place, the words ``ASTM F 631 (incorporated by reference, see 
Sec. 154.106)''.

PART 157--RULES FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT 
RELATING TO TANK VESSELS CARRYING OIL IN BULK

    60. 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 section 4115(b), 
Pub. L. 101-380, 104 Stat. 520; Pub. L. 104-55, 109 Stat. 546.


Sec. 157.19  [Amended]

    61. In Sec. 157.19, remove the cross reference note following the 
section.

PART 160--PORTS AND WATERWAYS SAFETY--GENERAL

    62. The authority citation for part 160 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1223, 1231; 49 CFR 1.46. Subpart D is also 
issued under the authority of 33 U.S.C. 1225 AND 46 U.S.C. 3715.


Sec. 160.201  [Amended]

    63. In Sec. 160.201, remove paragraph (c)(6) and redesignate 
paragraphs (c)(7), (8), and (9) as (c)(6), (7), and (8).

PART 161--VESSEL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

    64. 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.


    65. In Table 161.35(C) in Sec. 161.35, revise the entry for ``P'' 
to read as follows:


Sec. 161.35  Vessel Traffic Service Houston/Galveston.

* * * * *

                            Table 161.35(C).--VTS Houston/Galveston Reporting Points
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                         Geographic          Latitude/
        Designator             Geographic name          description          longitude             Notes
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
*                  *                  *                  *                  *                  *
                                                        *
P.........................  Bayport Ship Channel.  Bayport Ship Channel   29 36.8 N; 94    Report at the North
                                                    Lt. 8 and 9.           59.5 W;          Land Cut.
 
*                  *                  *                  *                  *                  *
                                                        *
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PART 162--INLAND WATERWAYS NAVIGATION REGULATIONS

    66. The authority citation for part 162 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 49 CFR 1.46.


Sec. 162.65  [Amended]

    67. In Sec. 162.65(b)(2)(iv) and (b)(6), remove the words ``Inland 
Rules and the Pilot Rules for Inland Waters'' and add, in their place, 
the words ``Navigation Rules, International-Inland, Commandant 
Instruction M16672.2 (series)''.


Sec. 162.75  [Amended]

    68. In Sec. 162.75(b)(3)(iii) and (b)(7), remove the words ``Inland 
Rules and the Pilot Rules for Inland Waters'' and add, in their place, 
the words ``Navigation Rules, International-Inland, Commandant 
Instruction M16672.2 (series)''.

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

    69. 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, 160.5; 49 CFR 1.46.


Sec. 165.510  [Amended]

    70. In Sec. 165.510(f)(5), remove the words ``46 CFR 85.25.55'' and 
add, in their place, the words ``46 CFR 58.25-70''.


Sec. 165.514  [Amended]

    71. In Sec. 165.514(a), remove the words ``Bogue Sound-New River 
Light 58'' and add, in their place, the words ``Bogue Sound-New River 
Daybeacon 58''; and in paragraph (d), remove the words ``or (910) 815-
4895''.

    72. Revise Sec. 165.804(d) to read as follows:


Sec. 165.804  Snake Island, Texas City, Texas; mooring and fleeting of 
vessels-safety zone.

* * * * *
    (d) In an emergency, vessels shall advise the Captain of the Port, 
Houston-

[[Page 40059]]

Galveston, of the nature of the emergency via the most rapid means 
available.


Sec. 165.903  [Amended]

    73. In Sec. 165.903--
    a. In paragraph (a)(1), remove the word ``Conrail'' and add, in its 
place, the words ``Norfolk and Southern'';
    b. In paragraph (a)(4) remove the word ``Nicky's'' and add, in its 
place, the word ``Tiffany's''; and
    c. In paragraph (a)(11) remove the words ``Jim's Steak House'' and 
add, in their place, the words ``The Club Aqua''.


Secs. 165.515 and 165.530  [Amended]

    74. In addition to the amendments set for above, in 33 CFR part 
165, remove the number ``(910) 343-4895'' and add, in its place, the 
number ``1-800-325-4956'' in the following sections:
    (a) Section 165.515(c); and
    (b) Section 165.530(b)(1).

PART 181--MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS

    75. The authority citation for part 181 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 4302 and 4310; 49 CFR 1.46


    76. In Sec. 181.4(b), revise the heading and address for 
``Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.'' to read as follows:


Sec. 181.4  Incorporation by reference.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)
    12 Laboratory Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-3995
* * * * *

PART 183--BOATS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT

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

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 4302; 49 CFR 1.46.


    78. In Sec. 183.5(b), revise the heading and address for 
``Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.'' to read as follows:


Sec. 183.5  Incorporation by reference.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)
    12 Laboratory Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-3995
* * * * *


Sec. 183.114  [Amended]

    79. In Sec. 183.114, in paragraphs (b), (c), (d), and (e), remove 
the words ``ASTM D-471'' and add, in their place, the words ``ASTM D 
471 (incorporated by reference, see Sec. 183.5)''; and in paragraph 
(h), remove the words ``ASTM D-2842'' and add, in their place, the 
words ``ASTM D 2842 (incorporated by reference, see Sec. 183.5)''.


Sec. 183.516  [Amended]

    80. In Sec. 183.516:
    a. In paragraphs (a)(1)(i) and (ii), remove the words ``ASTM D-
471'' and add, in their place, the words ``ASTM D 471 (incorporated by 
reference, see Sec. 183.5)'';
    b. In paragraph (b), remove the words ``ASTM D-1621'' and add, in 
their place, the words ``ASTM D 1621 (incorporated by reference, see 
Sec. 183.5)''; and
    c. In paragraph (c), remove the words ``ASTM D-1622'' and add, in 
their place, the words ``ASTM D 1622 (incorporated by reference, see 
Sec. 183.5)''.

    81. In Sec. 183.607, in paragraph (a) introductory text, remove the 
words ``Room 4210, 2100 Second Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593'' and 
add, in their place, the words ``2100 Second Street, SW., Washington, 
DC 20593-0001''; and revise paragraphs (a)(2) and (3) to read as 
follows:


Sec. 183.607  Incorporation by reference.

* * * * *
    (a) * * *
    (2) ASTM Standard D 471. American Society for Testing and 
Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.
    (3) UL Standard 1128, Underwriters Laboratories, Incorporated, 12 
Laboratory Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-3995.
* * * * *

    Dated: June 20, 2000.
Joseph J. Angelo,
Acting Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety and Environmental 
Protection.
[FR Doc. 00-16078 Filed 6-28-00; 8:45 am]
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