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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

46 CFR Parts 2, 30, 31, 52, 61, 71, 90,

91, 98, 107, 110, 114, 115, 125, 126, 132,

133, 134, 167, 169, 175, 176, 188, 189,

195, and 199

[USCG–1999–4976]

RIN 2115–AF73

Frequency of Inspection

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: The Coast Guard amends its

vessel inspection regulations to

introduce a 5-year Certificate of

Inspection cycle in accordance with the

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1996

to harmonize our inspections with most

internationally required certificates.

This rulemaking is necessary for the

following reasons: to align inspection

schedules with international protocols;

to establish an examination process

giving industry additional latitude in

scheduling inspections; and to create a

parity between small passenger vessels

and all other Coast Guard-inspected

vessels. The Coast Guard expects this

rule to result in a reduction in the time

and paperwork associated with Coast

Guard vessel inspections for

certification.

DATES: This final rule is effective

February 4, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Comments and material

received from the public, as well as

documents mentioned in this preamble

as being available in the docket, are part

of docket USCG–1999–4976 and are

available for inspection or copying at

the Docket Management Facility, U.S.

Department of Transportation, room PL–

401, 400 Seventh Street SW.,

Washington, DC, 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, call Lieutenant

Commander Don Darcy, Office of

Standards Evaluation and Development

(G–MSR–2), Coast Guard, telephone

202–267–1200. For questions on

viewing the docket, call Dorothy

Walker, Chief, Dockets, Department of

Transportation, telephone 202–366–

9329.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Regulatory History

On November 15, 1999, we published

a notice of proposed rulemaking

(NPRM) entitled ‘‘Frequency of

Inspection, Alternate Hull Examination

Program for Certain Vessels, and

Underwater Surveys for Passenger,

Nautical School, and Sailing School

Vessels’’ in the Federal Register (64 FR

62018). We received 49 letters

commenting on the proposed rule.

Several comments requested a public

hearing, mainly concerning the

provisions of the Alternate Hull

Examination and Underwater Survey

Programs. We do not plan to hold a

public hearing on the frequency of

inspection requirements in this rule.

Background and Purpose

Our review of the comments to the

NPRM revealed strong public interest in

the Alternate Hull Examination and

Underwater Survey portions of this

rulemaking. As a result of this public

interest, we have decided to create a

new docket (USCG–2000–6858) entitled,

‘‘Alternate Hull Examination Program

for Certain Passenger Vessels, and

Underwater Surveys for Passenger,

Nautical School, and Sailing School

Vessels,’’ and re-examine the provisions

concerning the Alternate Hull

Examination and Underwater Survey

programs. Comments to the NPRM

concerning the Alternate Hull

Examination and Underwater Survey

Programs will be included in the new

docket. Therefore, you do not need to

resubmit any comments already

submitted to the NPRM.

This final rule only establishes a 5-

year Certificate of Inspection cycle to

harmonize our inspections with

internationally required certificates. We

are publishing 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.

Frequency of Inspection

On October 31, 1988, the International

Maritime Organization (IMO) convened

the International Conference on the

Harmonized Systems of Survey and

Certification to adopt the Protocol of

1988 relating to the International

Convention for Safety of Life at Sea

(SOLAS), 1974, and the Protocol of 1988

relating to the International Convention

on Load Lines, 1966. By adopting these

1988 Protocols, IMO standardized the

term of validity for certificates and

intervals for vessel inspections required

by the Conventions. These 1988

Protocols will enter into force as

international law on February 3, 2000.

As party to the SOLAS Convention, and

the International Convention on Load

Lines, the U.S. ratified the 1988 Protocol

on July 1, 1991. Section 605 of the Coast

Guard Authorization Act of 1996, Public

Law 104–324, codified at Title 46 of the

United States Code (U.S.C.) section 3307

was amended to require vessel

inspections for certification once a year

or once every 5 years, depending on

vessel type. Previously, vessels were

inspected for certification once a year,

or once every 2 or 3 years, depending

on vessel type.

This rulemaking aligns the term of

validity for a Certificate of Inspection

(COI) and the type of inspections

required during the term of the COI with

the standards prescribed in the 1974

SOLAS Convention. Adopting a 5-year

COI, with interval annual inspections,

and a periodic inspection will ensure

that U.S. vessels meet international

standards and comply with

international law. These changes will

also provide vessel owners and

operators with more flexibility to

schedule required inspections and

reduce paperwork associated with these

inspections.

Discussion of Comments and Changes

The following is a summary of the

comments we received concerning the

frequency of inspection section to the

NPRM, and the changes made to the

regulatory text in response to those

comments.

General

(1) Six comments expressed support

for the Coast Guard initiative to bring

certification and inspection

requirements in line with international

standards. Three comments pointed out

that the changes make good economic

sense and go a long way to eliminating

inspection creep.

(2) One comment stated that issuing

5-year certificates will minimize the

number of vessels operating on

temporary certificates and eliminate

burdensome paperwork.

We envisioned a reduction in the use

of temporary certificates as a result of

the changes in this rule. However, we

may initially have to issue COIs with a

validity of less than 5 years to coincide

with the dates of the 5-year SOLAS and

the International Convention on Load

Lines documents.

(3) Two comments stated that the 45-

day comment period was too short and

leaves the Coast Guard with little time

to evaluate public comment. One

comment noted the short amount of

time between the end of the comment

period and the February 3, 2000,

compliance date for international

requirements.

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We agree that the 45-day comment

period may have been too optimistic for

proposed changes concerning the

Alternate Hull Examination and

Underwater Survey programs. For this

reason, we are taking additional time to

evaluate the provisions on these

programs. However, we have thoroughly

considered all comments for the

frequency of inspection provisions. We

determined that harmonizing our

inspections with internationally

required certificates will lessen the

burden and create greater flexibility for

industry.

(4) One comment opposed the

extension of the inspection period for

small passenger vessels. The comment

recommended increasing frequency of

inspections or providing better training

to Coast Guard inspectors. The comment

suggests that increasing the period

between inspections reduces the time

inspectors are on the boats and

increases the risk of catastrophic failure.

The changes in this rule will not

extend the inspection period.

Inspections of vessels will continue to

be conducted annually. Only the

issuance of the COI and term of validity

is being changed by this project. In

addition, annual inspections can be as

extensive as the attending marine

inspector deems necessary. Annual

inspections could be more extensive

due to the condition of the vessel or

problems found with the vessel. The

issue of training for Coast Guard

inspectors is outside the scope of this

rulemaking.

(5) One comment pointed out that the

NPRM did not mention how the Coast

Guard would phase-in the new

inspection cycle. The comment asks

whether all COI renewals after the

effective date of the final rule will

reflect the new requirements.

A NVIC is being developed in

conjunction with this rulemaking to

provide guidance on how to transition

a vessel from the current survey and

certification system to the harmonized

system. The date of introduction of the

harmonized system of survey and

certification for a specific U.S. flag

vessel should be agreed upon between

the owner or operator and the cognizant

Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection

(OCMI). This agreed upon date may be

the date of drydocking or the date of

repairs or renovation. In any case, the

date would not be later than the latest

expiration date of the vessel’s SOLAS,

International Convention on Load Lines,

or International Convention for the

Prevention of Pollution from Ships

(MARPOL) certificates. (As of February

3, 2000, MARPOL certificates will be

issued with a 5-year term of validity.)

Vessels with 2 or 3-year COIs, not

required to have SOLAS certificates,

will be issued a 5-year COI when their

current COI expires and upon

completion of that inspection for

certification.

Anniversary Date

(6) One comment suggested that a

constant anniversary date will make

harmonization with the new COI

schedule and drydock dates very

difficult. The comment emphasizes that

regulatory events should meld with the

business cycle of vessels, which

includes a credit drydock. The comment

also requests the Coast Guard to clarify

whether a vessel will retain its

anniversary date when it has been taken

out of service and then brought back

into service.

This rulemaking only affects the

anniversary date of the COI to

harmonize with international standards.

The vessel owner or operator should

discuss harmonizing drydock dates with

COIs when they speak with the OCMI to

establish the COI anniversary date. For

vessels taken out of service, their

anniversary date will not change unless

their deactivation extends beyond the

validity of SOLAS, International

Convention on Load Lines, or

International Convention for the

Prevention of Pollution from Ships

(MARPOL) certificates or COIs.

Applicability

(7) One comment pointed out that oil

spill response vessels (OSRVs) and oil

spill response barges are not included in

the regulations. The comment

recommended that these vessels be

addressed in some manner.

OSRVs are inspected under

subchapter I, Cargo and Miscellaneous

Vessels. The revisions to subchapter I in

this final rule apply to OSRVs.

(8) One comment stated that the Coast

Guard should include offshore supply

vessels (OSVs) into the regulations.

Offshore supply vessels are addressed

in 46 CFR subchapter L of the Coast

Guard’s regulations. This final rule

amends the inspection and certification

requirements for OSVs in 46 CFR

126.50, 126.420, 126.510, 126.520, and

126.530.

Equipment and System Inspections

(9) Four comments pointed out the

importance of aligning equipment and

system inspections with the 5-year

inspection cycle. One comment stated

that the alignment of pressure vessel

inspections with the 5-year inspection

for certification is a welcomed change.

(10) Three comments noted that in

§ 61.05–10 the regulations still require

boiler inspections every 2.5 years and

would prevent an owner from selecting

the third anniversary option for a

periodic inspection.

In Table 61.05–10, Inspection

Intervals for Boilers, footnote number 2

explains that an entry of 2.5 in the table

means ‘‘two tests or inspections must

occur within any 5-year period, and no

more than 3 years may elapse between

any test or inspection and its immediate

predecessor.’’ Footnote number 2 allows

owners or operators to select the third

anniversary options for boiler

inspections.

Inspection Creep

(11) One comment recommended that

the Coast Guard should not grant a 3-

month extension beyond the

anniversary date without the approval

of the OCMI. The OCMI needs the

ability to disqualify substandard vessels

from automatic 3-month extensions.

The 3-month extension is actually a 3-

month window on either side of the

anniversary date for the annual or

periodic inspections. This extension

does not apply beyond the validity of

the COI. In addition, the OCMI retains

the authority to limit the operations or

require corrective action due to the

condition of the vessel at anytime

during the validity of the COI.

(12) One comment suggested that, in

order to completely eliminate

inspection creep, the wording in

§§ 31.05–10, 91.01–10, 107.211,

126.250, 169.207, and 189.01–10 should

be changed to permit the new COI to be

dated ‘‘5 years from the date of the

previous COI,’’ instead of from the date

of inspection.

We determined that the effect the

proposed change in the comment would

keep vessels out of harmonization with

international standards. For vessels not

wishing to harmonize with the

international standards, their COIs will

be dated 5 years from the date of the

previous COI. In order to harmonize

with SOLAS certificates, the period of

validity will be based on the current

COI date to eliminate inspection creep.

The flexibility of establishing an

anniversary date is discussed in the

response to comment 5 and in a NVIC

we are currently developing.

(13) Another comment recommended

that owners have a one-time

opportunity to ‘‘reset’’ the expiration

date by renewing the current COI early

or by requesting a period of validity of

less than 5 years on an initial COI.

We agree that a one-time opportunity

to ‘‘reset’’ the expiration date or to

request a COI for less than 5-years will

allow for harmonization and eliminate

inspection creep. As previously stated,

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the Coast Guard is developing policy

guidance in a NVIC on the transition

from the current survey and certification

system to the harmonized system.

(14) Two comments recommended

expressing the expiration date with the

month and year only. One comment

suggested that there is still a problem if

an operator renews a COI before the

expiration date of the last COI. The new

date would still be earlier than the last

COI date.

We disagree. The possibility of

inspection creep still exists with only

the month and year as the expiration

date of the COI.

Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODUs)

(15) One comment recommended that

the Coast Guard modify the inspection

interval of load tests for cranes in

§ 107.361 to 5 years to conform to IMO

and Coast Guard policy.

We agree that load tests for cranes

should coincide with IMO and Coast

Guard inspection intervals. Title 46 CFR

107.260 contains the requirements for

the load test for cranes. We are

amending 46 CFR 107.260(c)(2) to

extend the interval for the load test for

cranes from 48 months to 60 months.

Periodic Inspections

(16) One comment recommended that

the Coast Guard eliminate periodic

inspections and require four annual

inspections during each 5-year cycle for

COI. The comment also noted that

periodic inspections are not required by

SOLAS or U.S. law.

We disagree. Period inspections are

part of the SOLAS system and the newly

adopted 1988 protocols. Periodic

inspections are an integral part of

standardizing the term of validity for

certificates and intervals for vessel

inspections required by the IMO.

Streamlined Inspection Program (SIP)

and Alternate Compliance Program

(ACP)

(17) Six comments noted that the

NPRM did not discuss the impact of the

proposed changes on the Alternate

Compliance Program (ACP) and the

Streamlined Inspection Program (SIP).

These comments requested that the

Coast Guard clarify how the proposed

rule would impact vessels in the SIP

and ACP programs. One comment

recommended that vessels enrolled in

these programs should not be required

to undergo annual inspections, only the

inspection for certification.

Vessels enrolled in the ACP and SIP

programs will be able to have a third

party complete their inspections. The

changes in this rule will have no effect

on the ACP and SIP program. We

disagree that vessels in the ACP and SIP

programs should be allowed to avoid

annual inspections.

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. 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). A

final Regulatory Evaluation under

paragraph 10e of the regulatory policies

and procedures of DOT follows:

This rulemaking affects a total of

10,973 vessels. Of these, 5,531 vessels

are required to change from a 2-year to

a 5-year inspection interval. The

following types of vessels have 2-year

certificates: freight barges, freight ships,

mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs),

industrial vessels, oceanographic

research vessels, offshore supply

vessels, sailing school vessels, seagoing

towing vessels, tank barges, and tank

ships. The remaining vessels (5,442) are

small passenger vessels that will change

from a 3-year to a 5-year inspection

interval.

Potential benefits of the frequency of

inspection changes include—

• A harmonized inspection system

enabling vessel owners and operators to

receive their COI, SOLAS certificates,

and Load Line Certificates

simultaneously;

• Increased flexibility for vessel

owners and operators by establishing up

to a 3 month window on either side of

the COI anniversary date in which to

conduct inspections; and

• A reduction in the burden placed

on vessel owners decreasing the time

expended on required inspections. For

the next 30 years, we estimate an annual

burden reduction of 35 minutes per

vessel for those in the previous 2-year

COI cycle, and for vessels with previous

3-year COIs we expect an annual burden

reduction of 13.5 minutes per vessel.

We considered whether this rule

would have an impact on the currently

assessed annual vessel inspection fees.

The Coast Guard considers the impact to

be minimal; and therefore, will have a

negligible effect on the annual vessel

inspection fee schedule. Accordingly,

this rule does not change annual vessel

inspection fees. However, we will

initiate a rulemaking later this year that

will reassess annual vessels inspection

fees, and will account for all market

condition changes.

Although this rulemaking restructures

the inspection process, vessels will

continue to be inspected once per year.

Potential benefits of changes made to

load test for cranes include a reduction

in the burden placed on MODU owners.

MODUs will load test their cranes every

five years instead of every four years.

We estimate that the 132 MODUs will

have an annual burden reduction of 1

hour 12 minutes per MODU for the next

20 years. MODUs usually contract a

company to perform the load tests for

cranes.

Small Entities

Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act

(5 U.S.C. 601–612), we considered

whether this rule would have a

significant economic impact on a

substantial number of small entities.

The term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises

small businesses, not-for-profit

organizations that are independently

owned and operated and are not

dominant in their fields, and

governmental jurisdictions with

populations of less than 50,000.

This rule does not increase costs to

any of the affected vessels and,

therefore, does not increase cost to small

entities. We estimate this rule slightly

reduces their burden by requiring less

time expended on inspections. The

anticipated benefits of this rulemaking

to small entities are as follows:

• Requiring a COI certificate once

every 5 years instead of every 2 or 3

years reduces the collection-ofinformation burden for all portions of

the affected populations of the industry,

including small entities. We determined

that this rule reduces the collection-ofinformation burden over a 30-year

period.

• The inspection cycle aligns better

with international standards, enabling

vessel owners and operators to complete

several major inspections and surveys at

the same time. This allows small

businesses to reduce their inspection

cost and increase their productivity.

• Requiring annual inspections that

are less time consuming reduces the

number of total inspection hours per

vessel. The purpose of annual

inspections is to examine specific areas

of concern on vessels between the COI

and periodic inspections.

• The inspection cycle for small

passenger vessels (changing from a 3-

year to a 5-year inspection for

certification interval) will not include a

periodic inspection. After careful

consideration, we determined that

periodic inspections for small passenger

vessels increase industry’s burden for

each inspection by an estimated 7

minutes per vessel annually. Therefore,

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the rule only requires COI and annual

inspections, reducing the inspection

burden from for all small passenger

vessels.

Therefore, the Coast Guard certifies

under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this final rule

will not have a significant economic

impact on a substantial number of small

entities.

Assistance for Small Entities

Under section 213(a) of the Small

Business Regulatory Enforcement

Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121),

we offered to assist small entities in

understanding the rule so that they

could better evaluate its effects on them

and participate in the rulemaking.

Small businesses may send comments

on the actions of Federal employees

who enforce, or otherwise determine

compliance with, Federal regulations to

the Small Business and Agriculture

Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman

and the Regional Small Business

Regulatory Fairness Boards. The

Ombudsman evaluates these actions

annually and rates each agency’s

responsiveness to small business. If you

wish to comment on actions by

employees of the Coast Guard, call 1–

888–REG–FAIR (1–888–734–3247).

Collection of Information

This rule calls for two collections of

information under the Paperwork

Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–

3520). The information collection

requirements of the rule are addressed

in the previously approved OMB

collections 2115–0007 and 2115–0133.

OMB Collection 2115–0007

Title: Application for Vessel

Inspection and Waiver.

Summary of the Collection of

Information: The rule requires vessel

owners and operators to change the

frequency in which they send an

‘‘Application for Inspection of U.S.

Vessel (CG–3752)’’. These changes

revise the previously approved OMB

Collection 2115–0007. This collection of

information is affected by changes in the

following sections: 46 CFR 31.01–15,

91.25–5, 126.420, 169.205, and 189.25–

5.

Need for Information: This

rulemaking reduces the paperwork

burden for affected vessels. Vessel

owners or operators are required to send

an application (CG–3752) to schedule an

inspection for renewal of a Certificate of

Inspection once every 5 years, rather

than every 2 or 3 years.

Proposed Use of Information: The

application provides the Coast Guard

with basic vessel information which is

necessary for the initial planning and

scheduling of inspection.

Description of the Respondents: This

rule affects respondents who previously

had 2- or 3-year inspection intervals for

their vessel’s Certificate of Inspection

(COI). This rule implements a 5-year

inspection interval. Previous 2-year COI

vessel classes include freight barges,

freight ships, industrial vessels, mobile

offshore drilling units, oceanographic

research vessels, offshore supply

vessels, seagoing tows, tank barges, and

tank ships. Previous 3-year COI vessel

classes include small passenger vessels.

Number of Respondents: The

regulation affects 10,973 respondents

that currently have 2- or 3-year

inspection intervals.

Frequency of Response: Vessel owners

need to respond once per COI period.

Completing and mailing the application

constitutes a response. The Coast Guard

anticipates that 2,195 vessels per year

will get new COIs under the new 5-year

inspection interval (10,973 respondents

affected by this rule/5 years).

Burden of Response: The annual hour

burden created by the posting of COIs

for vessels with 5-year COIs is 549 hours

(2,195 COI/Year × 0.25 hours). We

expect operators to need 15 minutes at

most to complete and mail the

application.

Estimate of Total Annual Burden: The

annual burden attributed to this

collection for vessels with a 5-year COI

is $21,960 (549 hours × the private

industry wage rate of $40 per hour).

OMB Collection 2115–0133

Title: Various Forms and Posting

Requirements Under Title 46 CFR

Concerning Vessel Inspections.

Summary of the Collection of

Information: This rule requires vessel

owners and operators to change the

frequency in which they post COIs on

vessels. This change revises and amends

the previously approved OMB

Collection 2115–0133.

This collection of information is

affected by the changes in the following

sections: 46 CFR 31.05–10, 91.01–10,

107.211, 115.107, 126.250, 169.207,

176.107, and 189.01–10.

Need for Information: This

rulemaking reduces the paperwork

burden for affected vessels. Vessel

owners or operators will renew

Certificates of Inspection once every 5

years, rather than every 2 or 3 years. An

application for a Certificate of

Inspection is necessary to allow a Coast

Guard inspector to evaluate the

condition of a specific vessel and to

ensure it is fit for the service for which

it is intended.

Proposed Use of Information: The

Coast Guard uses the inspection for

certification to evaluate the condition of

a specific vessel and to ensure it is fit

for the service for which it is intended.

The COI attests to that fitness.

Description of the Respondents: This

rule affects respondents who currently

have 2-year and 3-year COI interval. The

rule implements a 5-year inspection

interval. Previous 2-year COI vessel

classes include freight barges, freight

ships, industrial vessels, MODUs,

oceanographic research vessels, offshore

supply vessels, seagoing tows, tank

barges, and tank ships. Previous 3-year

COI vessel classes include small

passenger vessels.

Number of Respondents: The

regulation affects 10,973 respondents

that currently have 2- or 3-year

inspection intervals.

Frequency of Response: Vessel owners

need to respond once per COI period.

The posting of the certificate constitutes

a response. The Coast Guard anticipates

that 2,195 vessels will get new COIs per

year under the new 5-year inspection

interval (10,973 respondents/5 years).

Burden of Response: The estimated

annual hour burden created by this

regulation is 1,098 hours (2,195 COI per

year × 0.5 hours). We expect operators

to need 30 minutes to post the

certificate on each ship.

Estimate of Total Annual Burden: The

annual burden attributed to this

rulemaking is $43,920 (1,098 hours

times the private industry wage rate of

$40 per hour).

Public Comments on Collection of

Information: As required by 44 U.S.C.

3507(d), we have submitted a copy of

this rule to the Office of Management

and Budget (OMB) for its review of the

collection of information. The sections

are 46 CFR 31.01–15, 31.05–10, 91.01–

10, 91.25–5, 107.211, 115.107, 126.250,

126.420, 169.205, 169.207, 176.107,

189.01–10, and 189.25–5 46; and the

corresponding approval numbers from

OMB are OMB Control Numbers 2115–

0007 and 2115–0133.

You are not required to respond to a

collection of information unless it

displays a currently valid OMB control

number.

Federalism

We have analyzed this rule under E.O.

13132 and have determined that it 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

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required by law. In particular, the Act

addresses actions that may result in

expenditure by a State, local, or tribal

government, in the aggregate, or by the

private sector of $100,000 or more in

any one year. 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 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

This rule deals exclusively with

changing inspection intervals and

providing voluntary dry-docking

alternatives for certain passenger

vessels. We considered the

environmental impact of this rule and

concluded that under figure 2–1,

paragraph (34)(d), of Commandant

Instruction M16475.1C, this rule is

categorically excluded from further

environmental documentation. A

‘‘Categorical Exclusion Determination’’

is available in the docket where

indicated under ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects

46 CFR Part 2

Marine safety, Reporting and

recordkeeping requirements, Vessels.

46 CFR Part 30

Cargo vessels, Foreign relations,

Hazardous materials transportation,

Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping

requirements, Seamen.

46 CFR Part 31

Cargo vessels, Marine safety,

Reporting and recordkeeping

requirements.

46 CFR Part 52

Reporting and recordkeeping

requirements, Vessels.

46 CFR Part 61

Reporting and recordkeeping

requirements, Vessels.

46 CFR Part 71

Marine safety, Passenger vessels,

Reporting and recordkeeping

requirements.

46 CFR Part 90

Cargo vessels, Marine safety.

46 CFR Part 91

Cargo vessels, Marine safety,

Reporting and recordkeeping

requirements.

46 CFR Part 98

Cargo vessels, Hazardous materials

transportation, Marine safety, Reporting

and recordkeeping requirements, Water

pollution control.

46 CFR Part 107

Marine safety, Oil and gas

exploration, Reporting and

recordkeeping requirements, Vessels.

46 CFR Part 110

Reporting and recordkeeping

requirements, Vessels.

46 CFR Part 114

Marine safety, Passenger vessels,

Reporting and recordkeeping

requirements.

46 CFR Part 115

Fire prevention, Marine safety,

Passenger vessels, Reporting and

recordkeeping requirements.

46 CFR Part 125

Administrative practice and

procedure, Authority delegation,

Hazardous materials transportation,

Marine safety, Offshore supply vessels,

Oil and gas exploration, Vessels.

46 CFR Part 126

Authority delegation, Hazardous

materials transportation, Marine safety,

Offshore supply vessels, Oil and gas

exploration, Reporting and

recordkeeping requirements, Vessels.

46 CFR Part 132

Fire prevention, Hazardous materials

transportation, Marine safety, Offshore

supply vessels, Oil and gas exploration,

Vessels.

46 CFR Part 133

Marine safety, Occupational safety

and health, Oil and gas exploration,

Reporting and recordkeeping

requirements, Vessels.

46 CFR Part 134

Hazardous materials transportation,

Marine safety, Offshore supply vessels,

Oil and gas exploration, Provisions for

liftboats, Vessels.

46 CFR Part 167

Fire prevention, Marine safety,

Reporting and recordkeeping

requirements, Schools, Seamen, Vessels.

46 CFR Part 169

Fire prevention, Marine safety,

Reporting and recordkeeping

requirements, Schools, Vessels.

46 CFR Part 175

Marine safety, Passenger vessels,

Reporting and recordkeeping

requirements.

46 CFR Part 176

Fire prevention, Marine safety,

Passenger vessels, Reporting and

recordkeeping requirements.

46 CFR Part 188

Marine safety, Oceanographic

research vessels.

46 CFR Part 189

Marine safety, Oceanographic

research vessels, Reporting and

recordkeeping requirements.

46 CFR Part 195

Marine Safety, Navigation (water),

Oceanographic research vessels.

46 CFR Part 199

Cargo vessels, Marine safety, Oil and

gas exploration, Passenger vessels.

For the reasons discussed in the

preamble, the Coast Guard amends 46

CFR parts 2, 30, 31, 52, 61, 71, 90, 91,

98, 107, 110, 114, 115, 125, 126, 132,

133, 134, 167, 169, 175, 176, 188, 189,

195, and 199 as follows:

PART 2—VESSEL INSPECTIONS

1. Revise the authority citation for

part 2 to read as follows:

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1903; 43 U.S.C. 1333;

46 U.S.C. 3103, 3205, 3306, 3307, 3703; E.O.

12334, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p.

277; 49 CFR 1.46; subpart 2.45 also issued

under the authority of Act Dec. 27, 1950, Ch.

1155, secs. 1, 2, 64 Stat. 1120 (see 46 U.S.C.

App. note prec. 1).

§ 2.01–3 [Amended]

2. In § 2.01–3(a), remove the words,

‘‘, but less than 60 days,’’.

§ 2.01–5 [Amended]

3. In § 2.01–5(a), remove paragraphs

(a)(3) and (4).

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§ 2.01–8 [Amended]

4. In § 2.01–8(b), remove ‘‘§ 176.35–1’’

and add, in its place, ‘‘§§ 115.900 and

176.900’’.

5. In § 2.01–25—

a. Remove paragraph (a)(1)(v) and

redesignate paragraphs (a)(1)(vi) through

(viii) as paragraphs (a)(1)(v) through

(vii), respectively;

b. In paragraph (b)(1), immediately

following the words ‘‘subchapter I

(Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels),’’ add

the words ‘‘subchapter K (Small

Passenger Vessels Carrying more than

150 Passengers or with overnight

accommodations for more than 49

Passengers), subchapter L (Offshore

Supply Vessels),’’; and

c. Revise paragraphs (a)(4), (b)(2),

(e)(2), and (f) to read as follows:

§ 2.01–25 International Convention for

Safety of Life at Sea, 1974.

(a) * * *

(4) The Federal Communications

Commission will issue the following

certificates:

(i) Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate.

(ii) Exemption Certificate.

* * * * *

(b) * * *

(2) For vessels other than passenger

vessels, you must contact the local

office of the Federal Communications

Commission to apply for the inspection

concerning the issuance of a Cargo Ship

Safety Radio Certificate.

* * * * *

(e) * * *

(2) The Federal Communications

Commission issues the Exemption

Certificate, which modifies the Cargo

Ship Safety Radio Certificate.

(f) Availability of Certificates. The

Convention certificates must be on

board the vessel and readily available

for examination at all times.

* * * * *

PART 30—GENERAL PROVISIONS

6. Revise the authority citation for

part 30 to read as follows:

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 3307,

3703; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; 49 CFR 1.45,

1.46; Section 30.01–2 also issued under the

authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507; Section 30.01–

5 also issued under the authority of Sec.

4109, Pub. L. 101–380, 104 Stat. 515.

7. Add § 30.10–2a to read as follows:

§ 30.10–2a Anniversary date—TB/ALL.

The term anniversary date means the

day and the month of each year, which

corresponds to the date of expiration of

the Certificate of Inspection.

PART 31—INSPECTION AND

CERTIFICATION

8. Revise the authority citation for

part 31 to read as follows:

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C.

2103, 3205, 3306, 3307, 3703; 49 U.S.C. 5103,

5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 588013 CFR, 1980

Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3

CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; 49 CFR 1.46.

Section 31.10–21 also issued under the

authority of Sect. 4109, Pub. L. 101–380, 104

Stat. 515.

§ 31.01–1 [Amended]

9. In § 31.01–1(a), remove the words

‘‘biennially, annually,’’ and add, in their

place, the words ‘‘every 5 years’’.

10. In § 31.01–15, revise the section

heading and paragraph (a) to read as

follows:

§ 31.01–15 Application for a Certificate of

Inspection—TB/ALL.

(a) You must submit a written

application for an inspection for

certification to the cognizant OCMI. To

renew a Certificate of Inspection, you

must submit an application at least 30

days before the expiration of the tank

vessel’s current Certificate of Inspection.

When renewing a Certificate of

Inspection, you must schedule an

inspection for certification within the 3

months before the expiration date of the

current Certificate of Inspection.

* * * * *

11. In Section 31.05–10, revise the

section heading and paragraph (a) to

read as follows:

§ 31.05–10 Period of validity for a

Certificate of Inspection—TB/ALL.

(a) A Certificate of Inspection is valid

for 5 years.

* * * * *

12. In § 31.10–15, revise paragraph (a)

and add paragraph (c) to read as follows:

§ 31.10–15 Inspection for Certification—

TB/ALL.

(a) After receiving an application for

inspection, the OCMI will inspect a tank

vessel in his or her jurisdiction once

every 5 years. The OCMI will ensure

that every tank vessel is of a structure

suitable for the carriage of flammable

and/or combustible liquids in bulk and

for the proper grade or grades of cargo

the vessel carries while in service. If the

OCMI deems it necessary, he or she may

direct the vessel to be put in motion,

and may adopt any other suitable means

to test the tank vessel and its

equipment.

* * * * *

(c) If the vessel passes the inspection

for certification, the OCMI will issue a

new Certificate of Inspection.

13. Revise § 31.10–17 to read as

follows:

§ 31.10–17 Annual and periodic

inspections—TB/ALL.

(a) Annual inspection. Your vessel

must undergo an annual inspection

within 3 months before or after each

anniversary date, except as specified in

paragraph (b) of this section.

(1) You must contact the cognizant

OCMI to schedule an inspection at a

time and place which he or she

approves. No written application is

required.

(2) The scope of the annual inspection

is the same as the inspection for

certification but in less detail unless the

cognizant marine inspector finds

deficiencies or determines that a major

change has occurred since the last

inspection. If deficiencies are found or

a major change to the vessel has

occurred, the marine inspector will

conduct an inspection more detailed in

scope to ensure that the vessel is in

satisfactory condition and fit for the

service for which it is intended. If your

vessel passes the annual inspection, the

marine inspector will endorse your

vessel’s current Certificate of Inspection.

(3) If the annual inspection reveals

deficiencies in your vessel’s

maintenance, you must make any or all

repairs or improvements within the time

period specified by the OCMI.

(4) Nothing in this subpart limits the

marine inspector from conducting such

tests or inspections he or she deems

necessary to be assured of the vessel’s

seaworthiness.

(b) Periodic inspection. Your vessel

must undergo a periodic inspection

within 3 months before or after the

second or third anniversary of the date

of your vessel’s Certificate of Inspection.

This periodic inspection will take the

place of an annual inspection.

(1) You must contact the cognizant

OCMI to schedule an inspection at a

time and place which he or she

approves. No written application is

required.

(2) The scope of the periodic

inspection is the same as that for the

inspection for certification, as specified

in § 31.10–15(b). The OCMI will ensure

that the vessel is in satisfactory

condition and fit for the service for

which it is intended. If your vessel

passes the periodic inspection, the

marine inspector will endorse your

vessel’s current Certificate of Inspection.

(3) If the periodic inspection reveals

deficiencies in your vessel’s

maintenance, you must make any or all

repairs or improvements within the time

period specified by the OCMI.

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(4) Nothing in this subpart limits the

marine inspector from conducting such

tests or inspections he or she deems

necessary to be assured of the vessel’s

seaworthiness.

14. Add § 31.10–17a to read as

follows:

§ 31.10–17a Certificate of Inspection:

Conditions of validity.

To maintain a valid Certificate of

Inspection, you must complete your

annual and periodic inspections within

the periods specified in § 31.10–17 (a)

and (b) and your Certificate of

Inspection must be endorsed.

§ 31.10–18 [Amended]

15. In § 31.10–18—

a. In paragraph (d), remove the words

‘‘biennially by’’ and add, in their place,

the words ‘‘at the inspection for

certification and the periodic inspection

by’’ and remove the words ‘‘Prior to the

biennial inspection’’ and add, in their

place, the words ‘‘Before the inspection

for certification and periodic

inspection’’;

b. In paragraph (e), immediately

following the words ‘‘inspection for

certification’’ add the words ‘‘, periodic

inspection,’’; and

c. In paragraph (h), immediately

following the words ‘‘inspection for

certification’’ add the words ‘‘, periodic

inspection,’’.

§ 31.40–1 [Amended]

16. In § 31.40–1, immediately

following the words ‘‘international

voyage.’’ add the words ‘‘(See § 30.01–

6 of this chapter.)’’.

17. Revise § 31.40–15 to read as

follows:

§ 31.40–15 Cargo Ship Safety Radio

Certificate—T/ALL.

Every tankship equipped with a radio

installation on an international voyage

must have a Cargo Ship Safety Radio

Certificate. Each radio installation must

meet the requirements of the Federal

Communication Commission and the

International Convention for Safety of

Life at Sea.

18. Revise § 31.40–35 to read as

follows:

§ 31.40–35 Availability of Certificates.

The Convention certificates shall be

on board the vessel and readily

available for examination at all times.

19. Revise § 31.40–40 to read as

follows:

§ 31.40–40 Duration of Convention

certificates—T/ALL.

(a) The following certificates are valid

for a period of not more than 60 months.

(1) A Cargo Ship Safety Construction

Certificate.

(2) A Cargo Ship Safety Equipment

Certificate.

(3) A Safety Management Certificate.

(4) A Cargo Ship Safety Radio

Certificate.

(b) An Exemption certificate must not

be valid for longer than the period of the

certificate to which it refers.

(c) A Convention certificate may be

withdrawn, revoked, or suspended at

any time when it is determined that the

vessel is no longer in compliance with

applicable requirements. (See § 2.01–70

of this chapter for procedures governing

appeals.)

PART 52—POWER BOILERS

20. Revise the authority citation for

part 52 to read as follows:

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3307, 3703;

E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp.,

p. 277; 49 CFR 1.46.

§ 52.01–50 [Amended]

21. § 52.01–50(k)(1), immediately

following the words ‘‘inspection for

certification’’ add the words ‘‘, periodic

inspection’’.

PART 61—PERIODIC TESTS AND

INSPECTIONS

22. Revise the authority citation for

part 61 to read as follows:

Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 2103,

3306, 3307, 3703; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801,

3 CFR 1980 Comp., p. 277; 49 CFR 1.46.

§ 61.05–10 [Amended]

23. In § 61.05–10, in Table 61.05–10,

remove the letters ‘‘COI’’, wherever they

appear, and add, in their place, the

number ‘‘2.5’’; and, in Table 61.05–10,

in footnote number 1, remove the words

‘‘; where COI is used, the intervals

coincide with the applicable vessel’s

inspection for certification’’.

24. In § 61.10–5, revise paragraphs (c),

(h), and (i) to read as follows:

§ 61.10–5 Pressure vessels in service.

* * * * *

(c) Special purpose vessels.

(1) If your vessel’s Certificate of

Inspection is renewed annually, the

following must be examined under

operating conditions at each inspection

for certification: all tubular heat

exchangers, hydraulic accumulators,

and all pressure vessels used in

refrigeration service.

(2) If your vessel’s Certificate of

Inspection is renewed less often than

annually, the following must be

examined under operating conditions

twice every 5 years: all tubular heat

exchangers, hydraulic accumulators,

and all pressure vessels used in

refrigeration service.

(3) No more than 3 years may elapse

between any examination and its

immediate predecessor.

* * * * *

(h) Pneumatic tests.

(1) Pressure vessels that were

pneumatically tested before being

stamped with the Coast Guard Symbol

must be examined internally twice

every 5 years and examined externally

at each Inspection for Certification. No

more than 3 years may elapse between

any external examination and its

immediate predecessor.

(2) For tanks whose design precludes

a thorough internal or external

examination, the thickness must be

determined by a nondestructive method

acceptable to the Officer in Charge,

Marine Inspection.

(3) If (due to the product carried) your

vessel’s inspection intervals are

prescribed in subchapter D (Tank

Vessels), subchapter I (Cargo and

Miscellaneous Vessels), or subchapter I–

A (Mobile Offshore Drilling Units), you

must comply with the pneumatic test

regulations there, instead of the ones in

this section.

(i) Safety or relief valves on pressure

vessels.

(1) If your vessel’s Certificate of

Inspection is renewed annually, the

marine inspector must check the

settings of the safety or relief valves on

all pressure vessels, except cargo tanks,

at each inspection for certification.

(2) If your vessel’s Certificate of

Inspection is renewed less often than

annually, the marine inspector must

check the settings of the safety or relief

valves on all pressure vessels, except

cargo tanks, twice every 5 years. No

more than 3 years may elapse between

any check and its immediate

predecessor.

(3) Cargo tank safety or relief valves

must be checked at the interval required

in subchapter D (Tank Vessels) or

subchapter I (Cargo and Miscellaneous

Vessels) of this chapter.

§ 61.15–5 [Amended]

25. In § 61.15–5(c), immediately

following the words ‘‘inspection for

certification’’ add the words ‘‘for vessels

whose Certificates of Inspection are

renewed each year. For other vessels,

the setting must be checked twice

within any 5-year period, and no more

than 3 years may elapse between any

check and its immediate predecessor’’.

§ 61.15–10 [Amended]

26. In § 61.15–10(a), remove the

words ‘‘and at each inspection for

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certification’’ and add, in their place,

the words ‘‘, at each inspection for

certification, and at each periodic

inspection’’.

§ 61.15–12 [Amended]

27. In § 61.15–12(a), immediately

following the words ‘‘inspection for

certification’’ add the words ‘‘and

periodic inspection’’.

28. Revise § 61.20–1(a) to read as

follows:

§ 61.20–1 Steering gear.

(a) The marine inspector must inspect

the steering gear at each inspection for

certification for vessels whose

Certificate of Inspections are renewed

each year. For other vessels, the marine

inspector must inspect the steering gear

twice within a 5-year period, and no

more than 3 years may elapse between

any inspection and its immediate

predecessor. The marine inspector may

inspect the steering gear more often, if

necessary.

* * * * *

§ 61.20–3 [Amended]

29. In § 61.20–3, in paragraph (a),

immediately following the words

‘‘inspection for certification’’ add the

words ‘‘and periodic inspection’’; and,

in paragraph (b), immediately following

the words ‘‘inspection for certification’’

add the words ‘‘and periodic

inspection’’.

§ 61.30–15 [Amended]

30. In § 61.30–15, immediately

following the words ‘‘inspection for

certification’’ add the words ‘‘, periodic

inspection’’.

§ 61.30–20 [Amended]

31. In § 61.30–20, immediately

following the words ‘‘inspection for

certification’’ add the words ‘‘, periodic

inspection’’.

PART 71—INSPECTION AND

CERTIFICATION

32. Revise the authority citation for

part 71 to read as follows:

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C.

2113, 3205, 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.

33. Add § 71.25–5(b) to read as

follows:

§ 71.25–5 When made.

* * * * *

(b) You must submit your application

for the annual inspection at least 30

days before your current certificate of

inspection expires.

PART 90—GENERAL PROVISIONS

34. Revise the authority citation for

part 90 to read as follows:

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3307, 3703; 49

U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801,

3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; 49 CFR 1.46.

§§ 90.10–1 and 90.10–2 [Redesignated as

§§ 90.10–2 and 90.10–3]

35. Redesignate §§ 90.10–1 and 90.10–

2 as §§ 90.10–2 and 90.10–3 respectively

and add § 90.10–1 to read as follows:

§ 90.10–1 Anniversary date.

The term anniversary date means the

day and the month of each year, which

corresponds to the date of expiration of

the Certificate of Inspection.

PART 91—INSPECTION AND

CERTIFICATION

36. Revise the authority citation for

part 91 to read as follows:

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C.

3205, 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.

§ 91.01–10 [Amended]

37. In § 91.01–10—

a. In the section heading, immediately

following the word ‘‘validity’’ add the

words ‘‘for a Certificate of Inspection’’;

b. In paragraph (a), remove the words

‘‘periods of either 1 or 2 years’’ and add,

in their place, the words ‘‘a period of 5

years’’; and

c. In paragraph (c)(2), remove the

words ‘‘2 years’’ and add, in their place,

the words ‘‘5 years’’.

38. Revise § 91.25–5 to read as

follows:

§ 91.25–5 Application for a Certificate of

Inspection.

You must submit a written

application for an inspection for

certification to the cognizant Officer in

Charge, Marine Inspection. To renew a

Certificate of Inspection, you must

submit an application at least 30 days

before the expiration of the tank vessel’s

current certificate. You must use Form

CG–3752, Application for Inspection of

U.S. Vessel, and submit it to the Officer

in Charge, Marine Inspection at, or

nearest to, the port where the vessel is

located. When renewing a Certificate of

Inspection, you must schedule an

inspection for certification within the 3

months before the expiration date of the

current Certificate of Inspection.

39. Revise § 91.25–20(a) introductory

text to read as follows:

§ 91.25–20 Fire-extinguishing equipment.

(a) At each inspection for

certification, periodic inspection and at

other times necessary, the inspector will

determine that all fire-extinguishing

equipment is in suitable condition and

may require any tests necessary to

determine the condition of the

equipment. The inspector will

determine if the tests and inspections

required by § 91.15–60 of this

subchapter have been conducted. At

each inspection for certification and

periodic inspection, the inspector will

check fire-extinguishing equipment

with the following tests and inspections:

* * * * *

§ 91.25–25 [Amended]

40. In § 91.25–25(a), immediately

following the words ‘‘inspection for

certification’’ add the words ‘‘and

periodic inspection’’.

§ 91.25–38 [Amended]

41. In § 91.25–38, immediately

following the words ‘‘inspection for

certification’’ add the words ‘‘and

periodic inspection’’.

§ 91.25–40 [Amended]

42. In § 91.25–40, immediately

following the words ‘‘inspection for

certification’’ add the words ‘‘and

periodic inspection’’.

§ 91.25–45 [Amended]

43. In § 91.25–45, immediately

following the words ‘‘inspection for

certification’’ add the words ‘‘and

periodic inspection’’.

Subpart 91.27—Annual and Periodic

Inspections

44. In subpart 91.27, revise the

subpart heading to read as set forth

above.

45. Revise § 91.27–1 to read as

follows:

§ 91.27–1 Annual and periodic

inspections.

(a) Annual inspection. Your vessel

must undergo an annual inspection

within the 3 months before or after each

anniversary date, except as required in

paragraph (b) of this section.

(1) You must contact the cognizant

Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection to

schedule an inspection at a time and

place which he or she approves. No

written application is required.

(2) The scope of the annual inspection

is the same as the inspection for

certification as specified in § 91.25–10

but in less detail unless the cognizant

marine inspector finds deficiencies or

determines that a major change has

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occurred since the last inspection. If

deficiencies are found or a major change

to the vessel has occurred, the marine

inspector will conduct an inspection

more detailed in scope to ensure that

the vessel is in satisfactory condition

and fit for the service for which it is

intended. If your vessel passes the

annual inspection, the marine inspector

will endorse your current Certificate of

Inspection.

(3) If the annual inspection reveals

deficiencies in your vessel’s

maintenance, you must make any or all

repairs or improvements within the time

period specified by the Officer in

Charge, Marine Inspection.

(4) Nothing in this subpart limits the

marine inspector from conducting such

tests or inspections he or she deems

necessary to be assured of the vessel’s

seaworthiness.

(b) Periodic inspection. Your vessel

must undergo a periodic inspection

within 3 months before or after the

second or third anniversary of the date

of your vessel’s Certificate of Inspection.

This periodic inspection will take the

place of an annual inspection.

(1) You must contact the cognizant

Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection to

schedule an inspection at a time and

place which he or she approves. No

written application is required.

(2) The scope of the periodic

inspection is the same as that for the

inspection for certification, as specified

in § 91.25–10. The Officer in Charge,

Marine Inspection will insure that the

vessel is in satisfactory condition and fit

for the service for which it is intended.

If your vessel passes the periodic

inspection, the marine inspector will

endorse your current Certificate of

Inspection.

(3) If the periodic inspection reveals

deficiencies in your vessel’s

maintenance, you must make any or all

repairs or improvements within the time

period specified by the Officer in

Charge, Marine Inspection.

(4) Nothing in this subpart limits the

marine inspector from conducting such

tests or inspections he or she deems

necessary to be assured of the vessel’s

seaworthiness.

46. Revise § 91.27–5 to read as

follows:

§ 91.27–5 Certificate of Inspection:

Conditions of validity.

To maintain a valid Certificate of

Inspection, you must complete your

annual and periodic inspections within

the periods specified in § 91.27–1 (a)

and (b) and your Certificate of

Inspection must be endorsed.

§ 91.27–10 [Removed]

47. Remove § 91.27–10.

48. Revise § 91.27–13 to read as

follows:

§ 91.27–13 Alternative annual inspection

for offshore supply vessels less than 400

gross tons in foreign ports.

(a) The owner or operator of an

offshore supply vessel of less than 400

gross tons, except liftboats as defined in

§ 90.10–20 of this chapter, may request

authorization to conduct an alternative

annual inspection in place of the annual

inspection described in § 91.27–1(a) of

this chapter. You must submit your

request to the Officer in Charge, Marine

Inspection responsible for conducting

inspections in the country in which the

vessel is operating and will be

examined. To qualify for the alternative

annual inspection, you must meet the

following requirements:

(1) The request for authorization must

be in writing and received by the

cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine

Inspection before the end of the twelfth

month of each COI anniversary year.

(2) The vessel is expected to be

continuously employed outside of the

United States during the 3 months

before and after each anniversary date of

the issuance of the COI.

(b) In determining whether to grant

authorization for the alternative annual

inspection, the Officer in Charge,

Marine Inspection will consider the

following:

(1) Information contained in previous

inspection and drydock examination

reports, including the Officer in Charge,

Marine Inspection’s recommendation

for participation in the alternative

midperiod examination program, and

the alternative annual inspection

program.

(2) The nature, number, and severity

of any marine casualties or accidents, as

defined in § 4.03–1 of this chapter,

which the vessel has experienced in the

last 3 years.

(3) The nature, number, and severity

of any outstanding inspection

requirements for the vessel.

(4) The owner or operator’s history of

compliance and cooperation in the

alternative midperiod examination

program and the alternative annual

inspection program, which includes—

(i) The prompt correction of

deficiencies;

(ii) The reliability of previously

submitted alternative examination and

annual inspection reports; and

(iii) The reliability of representations

that the vessel under consideration will

be, and other vessels previously

examined under this section were,

employed outside of the United States

for the 3 month period before and after

each anniversary date.

(c) If authorization is granted, the

officer in Charge, Marine Inspection

must provide the applicant written

authorization to proceed with the

alternative annual inspection, including

special instructions when appropriate.

(d) The following conditions must be

met for the alternative annual

inspection to be accepted by the Coast

Guard in lieu of conducting an annual

inspection in accordance with § 91.27–

1(a) of this subpart.

(1) The alternative annual inspection

must be conducted within 3 months

before and after each anniversary date.

(2) The alternative annual inspection

must be of the scope detailed in § 91.27–

1(a) of this subpart and must be

conducted by the vessel’s master,

operator, or a designated representative

of the owner or operator.

(3) Upon completion of the alternative

annual inspection, the person or

persons conducting the inspection must

prepare a comprehensive report

describing the conditions found. This

inspection report must contain

sufficient detail to allow an evaluation

to be made by the Officer in Charge,

Marine Inspection to whom the report is

submitted that the vessel is fit for the

service and route specified on the

certificate of inspection. The report

must include reports and receipts

documenting the servicing of lifesaving

and fire protection equipment, and any

photographs or sketches necessary to

clarify unusual circumstances. Each

person preparing the report must sign it

and certify that the information

contained therein is complete and

accurate.

(4) Unless the vessel’s master

participated in the alternative annual

inspection and the preparation of the

inspection report, the master must

review the report for completeness and

accuracy. The master must sign the

report to indicate review and forward it

to the vessel’s owner or operator who

requested authorization to conduct the

inspection.

(5) The owner or operator of an

offshore supply vessel inspected under

this subpart must review and submit the

report required by paragraph (d)(3) of

this section to the Officer in Charge,

Marine Inspection who authorized the

owner or operator to conduct the

alternative annual inspection. The

inspection report must be received by

the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine

Inspection before the first day of the

fifth month following the anniversary

date. The forwarding letter or

endorsement must be certified and

contain the following information—

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(i) That the person or persons who

conducted the inspection acted on

behalf of the vessel’s owner or operator;

(ii) That the inspection report was

reviewed by the owner or operator;

(iii) That the discrepancies noted

during the during the inspection have

been corrected or will be corrected

within a stated time frame; and

(iv) That the owner or operator has

sufficient personal knowledge of

conditions aboard the vessel at the time

of the inspection or has made necessary

inquiries to justify forming a belief that

the inspection report is true and correct.

(e) The form of certification required

under this subpart is as follows:

I certify that the above is true and complete

to the best of my knowledge and belief.

(f) Deficiencies and hazards

discovered during an alternative annual

inspection conducted pursuant to this

section must be corrected or eliminated,

if practical, before the inspection report

is submitted to the Officer in Charge,

Marine Inspection in accordance with

paragraph (d)(5) of this section.

Deficiencies and hazards that are not

corrected or eliminated by the time the

inspection report is submitted must be

listed in the report as ‘‘outstanding.’’

Upon receipt of an inspection report

indicating outstanding deficiencies or

hazards, the Officer in Charge, Marine

Inspection will inform the owner or

operator of the vessel in writing of the

time period in which to correct or

eliminate the deficiencies or hazards

and the method for establishing that the

corrections have been accomplished.

Where a deficiency or hazard remains

uncorrected or uneliminated after the

expiration of the time specified for

correction or elimination, the Officer in

Charge, Marine Inspection will initiate

appropriate enforcement measures.

(g) Upon receipt of the report required

by paragraph (d)(3) of this section, the

Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection

must evaluate it and make the following

determination:

(1) Whether the alternative annual

inspection is accepted in lieu of the

annual inspection required by § 91.27–

1(a) of this subpart.

(2) Whether the vessel is in

satisfactory condition.

(3) Whether the vessel continues to be

reasonably fit for its intended service

and route. The Officer in Charge, Marine

Inspection may request any additional

information needed to make the

determinations required by this section.

The Officer in Charge, Marine

Inspection will inform the owner or

operator in writing of the

determinations required by this section.

(h) If the Officer in Charge, Marine

Inspection determines, in accordance

with paragraph (g) of this section, that

the alternative annual inspection is not

accepted in lieu of the annual

inspection required by § 91.27–1(a) of

this subpart, the vessel must be

reinspected by the cognizant Officer in

Charge, Marine Inspection as soon as

practical.

(i) If the Officer in Charge, Marine

Inspection determines, in accordance

with paragraph (g) of this section, that

the alternative annual inspection is

accepted in lieu of the annual

inspection required by § 91.27–1(a) of

this subpart, the master must complete

the applicable COI endorsement.

§ 91.60–1 [Amended]

49. In § 91.60–1, immediately

following the words ‘‘international

voyage.’’ add the words ‘‘(See § 91.05–

10 of this chapter.)’’.

50. Revise § 91.60–15 to read as

follows:

§ 91.60–15 Cargo Ship Safety Radio

Certificate.

Every vessel equipped with a radio

installation on an international voyage

must have a Cargo Ship Safety Radio

Certificate. Each radio installation must

meet the requirements of the Federal

Communication Commission and the

International Convention for Safety of

Life at Sea.

51. Revise § 91.60–35 to read as

follows:

§ 91.60–35 Availability of Certificates.

The Convention certificates must be

on board the vessel and readily

available for examination at all times.

52. Revise § 91.60–40 to read as

follows:

§ 91.60–40 Duration of Convention

certificates.

(a) The following certificates are valid

for a period of not more than 60 months.

(1) A Cargo Ship Safety Construction

Certificate.

(2) A Cargo Ship Safety Equipment

Certificate.

(3) A Safety Management Certificate.

(4) A Cargo Ship Safety Radio

Certificate.

(b) An Exemption certificate must not

be valid for longer than the period of the

certificate to which it refers.

(c) A Convention certificate may be

withdrawn, revoked, or suspended at

any time when it is determined that the

vessel is no longer in compliance with

applicable requirements. (See § 2.01–70

of this chapter for procedures governing

appeals.)

PART 98—SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION,

ARRANGEMENT, AND OTHER

PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN

DANGEROUS CARGOES IN BULK

53. Revise the authority citation for

part 98 to read as follows:

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1903; 46 U.S.C. 3306,

3307, 3703; 49 U.S.C. App. 1804; E.O. 12234,

45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; 49

CFR 1.46.

§ 98.25–95 [Amended]

54. In § 98.25–95(a)(2), remove the

words ‘‘biennial inspection’’ and add, in

their place, the words, ‘‘inspection for

certification and periodic inspection’’.

PART 107—INSPECTION AND

CERTIFICATION

55. Revise the authority citation for

part 107 to read as follows:

Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3306,

3307; 46 U.S.C. 3316; 49 CFR 1.45, 1.46;

§ 107.05 also issued under the authority of 44

U.S.C. 3507.

56. In § 107.111, add, in alphabetical

order, the definition for ‘‘anniversary

date’’ to read as follows:

§ 107.111 Definitions.

* * * * *

Anniversary date means the day and

the month of each year, which

corresponds to the date of expiration of

the Certificate of Inspection.

* * * * *

§ 107.201 [Amended]

57. In § 107.201, in paragraph (b)

remove the word ‘‘Biennial’’, capitalize

the word ‘‘inspection’’ the first time it

appears, and in paragraph (c) remove

the word ‘‘Reinspection’’ and add, in its

place, the words ‘‘Annual and periodic

inspections’’.

58. Revise § 107.211(d) to read as

follows:

§ 107.211 Original Certificate of

Inspection.

* * * * *

(d) A Certificate of Inspection is valid

for 5 years.

59. In § 107.215—

(a) Revise the section heading to read

as set forth below;

(b) In paragraph (a), remove the words

‘‘a biennial’’ and add, in their place, the

word ‘‘an’’;

(c) In paragraph (b), remove the words

‘‘60 days’’ and add, in their place, the

words ‘‘30 days’’;

(d) In paragraph (c) remove the words

‘‘biennial inspection’’ and add, in their

place, the words ‘‘inspection for

certification’’; and

(e) Add new paragraph (d) to read as

follows:

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§ 107.215 Renewal of Certificate of

Inspection.

* * * * *

(d) A Certificate of Inspection is valid

for 5 years.

§ 107.260 [Amended]

60. In § 107.260(c)(2), remove the

number ‘‘48’’ and add, in its place, the

number ‘‘60’’.

61. Revise § 107.269 to read as

follows:

§ 107.269 Annual inspection.

(a) Your mobile offshore drilling unit

(MODU) must undergo an annual

inspection within the 3 months before

or after each anniversary date, except as

specified in § 107.270.

(b) You must contact the cognizant

OCMI to schedule an inspection at a

time and place which he or she

approves. No written application is

required.

(c) The scope of the annual inspection

is the same as the inspection for

certification as specified in § 107.231,

except § 107.231(x) and (y), but in less

detail unless the cognizant OCMI finds

deficiencies or determines that a major

change has occurred since the last

inspection. If deficiencies are found or

a major change to the MODU has

occurred, the OCMI will conduct an

inspection more detailed in scope to

ensure that the MODU is in satisfactory

condition and fit for the service for

which it is intended. If your MODU

passes the annual inspection, the OCMI

will endorse your current Certificate of

Inspection.

(d) If the annual inspection reveals

deficiencies in your MODU’s

maintenance, you must make any or all

repairs or improvements within the time

period specified by the OCMI.

(e) Nothing in this subpart limits the

marine inspector from conducting such

tests or inspections he or she deems

necessary to be assured of the vessel’s

seaworthiness.

62. Add § 107.270 to read as follows:

§ 107.270 Periodic inspection.

(a) Your vessel must undergo a

periodic inspection within 3 months

before or after the second or third

anniversary of the date of your vessel’s

Certificate of Inspection. This periodic

inspection will take the place of an

annual inspection.

(b) You must contact the cognizant

OCMI to schedule an inspection at a

time and place which he or she

approves. No written application is

required.

(c) The scope of the periodic

inspection is the same as that for the

inspection for certification, as specified

in § 107.231 except § 107.231(x) and (y).

The OCMI will insure that the MODU is

in satisfactory condition and fit for the

service for which it is intended. If your

MODU passes the periodic inspection,

the marine inspector will endorse your

current Certificate of Inspection.

(d) If the periodic inspection reveals

deficiencies in your MODU’s

maintenance, you must make any or all

repairs or improvements within the time

period specified by the OCMI.

(e) Nothing in this subpart limits the

marine inspector from conducting such

tests or inspections he or she deems

necessary to be assured of the vessel’s

seaworthiness.

63. In § 107.279, revise paragraphs (b),

(c) and (d) to read as follows:

§ 107.279 Certificate of Inspection: Failure

to meet requirements.

* * * * *

(b) Withhold renewal of the

Certificate of Inspection until the

MODU meets the requirements of

§ 107.231, except § 107.231(x) and (y).

(c) Suspend a valid Certificate of

Inspection after an annual or periodic

inspection until the MODU meets the

requirements of § 107.231, except

§ 107.231(x) and (y).

(d) Revoke a valid Certificate of

Inspection after an annual or periodic

inspection if the unit operates without

complying with Coast Guard orders to

correct unlawful conditions.

64. Add § 107.283 to subpart B to read

as follows:

§ 107.283 Certificate of Inspection:

Conditions of validity.

To maintain a valid Certificate of

Inspection, you must complete your

annual and periodic inspections within

the periods specified in §§ 107.269 and

107.270 and your Certificate of

Inspection must be endorsed.

§ 107.405 [Amended]

65. In § 107.405(b), remove the words

‘‘24 months’’ and add, in their place, the

words ‘‘60 months’’.

PART 110—GENERAL PROVISIONS

66. Revise the authority citation for

part 110 to read as follows:

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1509; 43 U.S.C 1333;

46 U.S.C. 3306, 3307, 3703; E.O. 12234, 45

FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p.277; 49 CFR

1.45, 1.46; § 110.01–2 also issued under 44

U.S.C. 3507.

67. Revise § 110.30–5 to read as

follows:

§ 110.30–5 Inspection for certification.

Electric installations and electric

equipment must be inspected at the

inspection for certification and periodic

inspection to determine mechanical and

electrical condition and performance.

Particular note must be made of circuits

added or modified after the original

issuance of the Certificate of Inspection.

PART 114—GENERAL PROVISIONS

68. Revise the authority citation for

part 114 to read as follows:

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 3307,

3703; 49 U.S.C. App. 1804; 49 CFR 1.45, 1.46.

Section 114.900 also issued under 44 U.S.C.

3507.

69. In § 114.400(b), add, in

alphabetical order, the definition for

‘‘anniversary date’’ to read as follows:

§ 114.400 Definition of terms used in this

subchapter.

* * * * *

(b) * * *

Anniversary date means the day and

the month of each year, which

corresponds to the date of expiration of

the Certificate of Inspection.

* * * * *

PART 115—INSPECTION AND

CERTIFICATION

70. Revise the authority citation for

part 115 to read as follows:

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C.

2103, 3205, 3306, 3307; 49 U.S.C. App. 1804;

E.O. 11735, 38 FR 21243, 3 CFR, 1971–1975

Comp., p. 743; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3

CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; 49 CFR 1.46.

§ 115.105 [Amended]

71. In § 115.105(e), in the second

sentence, remove the word ‘‘periodic’’.

72. Revise § 115.107 to read as

follows:

§ 115.107 Period of validity for a Certificate

of Inspection.

(a) A Certificate of Inspection is valid

for 1 year for vessels carrying more than

12 passengers on international voyages.

(b) A Certificate of Inspection is valid

for 5 years for all other vessels.

(c) A Certificate of Inspection may be

suspended and withdrawn or revoked

by the cognizant OCMI at any time for

noncompliance with the requirements

of this subchapter.

73. In § 115.404, redesignate existing

text as paragraph (a) and add paragraph

(b) to read as follows:

§ 115.404 Subsequent inspections for

certification.

* * * * *

(b) You must submit your written

application for renewal of a Certificate

of Inspection to the OCMI at least 30

days prior to the expiration date of the

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your current COI, as required in

§ 115.105.

74. Revise § 115.500 to read as

follows:

§ 115.500 When required.

(a) Vessels carrying more than 12

passengers on international voyages

must undergo an inspection for

certification each year as specified in

§ 115.404.

(b) All other vessels must undergo an

inspection for certification as specified

in § 115.404 and an annual inspection

as specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this

section.

(1) Annual inspection. Your vessel

must undergo an annual inspection

within the 3 months before or after each

anniversary date. (i) You must contact the cognizant

OCMI to schedule an inspection at a

time and place which he or she

approves. No written application is

required. (ii) The scope of the annual

inspection is the same as the inspection

for certification, as specified in

§ 115.404 but in less detail unless the

cognizant marine inspector finds

deficiencies or determines that a major

change has occurred since the last

inspection. If deficiencies are found or

a major change to the vessel has

occurred, the marine inspector will

conduct an inspection more detailed in

scope to ensure that the vessel is in

satisfactory condition and fit for the

service for which it is intended. If your

vessel passes the annual inspection, the

marine inspector will endorse your

current Certificate of Inspection. (iii) If the annual inspection reveals

deficiencies in your vessel’s

maintenance, you must make any or all

repairs or improvements within the time

period specified by the OCMI. (iv) Nothing in this subpart limits the

marine inspector from conducting such

tests or inspections he or she deems

necessary to be assured of the vessel’s

seaworthiness.

(2) [Reserved]

75. Revise § 115.502 to read as

follows:

§ 115.502 Certificate of Inspection:

Conditions of validity.

To maintain a valid Certificate of

Inspection, you must complete your

annual inspections within the periods

specified in § 115.500 and your

Certificate of Inspection must be

endorsed.

§ 115.812 [Amended]

76. Section 115.812(a), remove the

words ‘‘; except that, they must be

inspected once every 3 years instead of

at the intervals in § 61.10–5(a), (b), and

(d) of this chapter’’.

PART 125—GENERAL

77. 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.

§ 125.160 [Amended]

78. In § 125.160, add, in alphabetical

order, the definition of ‘‘anniversary

date’’ to read as follows:

§ 125.160 Definitions.

* * * * *

Anniversary date means the day and

the month of each year, which

corresponds to the date of expiration of

the Certificate of Inspection.

* * * * *

PART 126—INSPECTION AND

CERTIFICATION

79. Revise the authority citation for

part 126 to read as follows:

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3205, 3306, 3307; 33

U.S.C. 1321(j); E.O. 11735, 38 FR 21243, 3

CFR 1971–1975 Comp., p. 793; 49 CFR 1.46.

§ 126.250 [Amended]

80. In § 126.250, in the section

heading, immediately following the

word ‘‘validity’’ add the words ‘‘for a

Certificate of Inspection’’; and in

paragraph (a), remove the number ‘‘2’’

and add, in its place, the number ‘‘5’’.

81. Revise § 126.420 to read as

follows:

§ 126.420 Application for Certificate of

Inspection.

You must submit a written

application for an inspection for

certification to the cognizant OCMI. To

renew a Certificate of Inspection, you

must submit an application at least 30

days before the expiration of the tank

vessel’s current certificate. You must

use Form CG–3752, Application for

Inspection of U.S. Vessel, and submit it

to the OCMI at, or nearest to, the port

where the vessel is located. When

renewing a Certificate of Inspection, you

must schedule an inspection for

certification within the 3 months before

the expiration date of the current

Certificate of Inspection.

82. Revise subpart E to read as

follows:

Subpart E—Annual, Periodic, and

Alternative Annual Inspections

Sec.

126.510 Annual and periodic inspections.

126.520 Certificate of Inspection:

Conditions of validity.

126.530 Alternative annual inspection for

offshore supply vessels less than 400

gross tons in foreign ports.

§ 126.510 Annual and periodic

inspections.

(a) Annual inspection.Your vessel

must undergo an annual inspection

within 3 months before or after each

anniversary date, except as required in

paragraph (b) of this section.

(1) You must contact the cognizant

OCMI to schedule an inspection at a

time and place which he or she

approves. No written application is

required.

(2) The scope of the annual inspection

is the same as the inspection for

certification as specified in § 126.430,

but in less detail unless the cognizant

marine inspector finds deficiencies or

determines that a major change has

occurred since the last inspection. If

deficiencies are found or a major change

to the vessel has occurred, the marine

inspector will conduct an inspection

more detailed in scope to ensure that

the vessel is in satisfactory condition

and fit for the service for which it is

intended. If your vessel passes the

annual inspection, the marine inspector

will endorse your current Certificate of

Inspection.

(3) If the annual inspection reveals

deficiencies in your vessel’s

maintenance, you must make any or all

repairs or improvements within the time

period specified by the OCMI.

(4) Nothing in this subpart limits the

marine inspector from making such tests

or inspections he or she deems

necessary to be assured of the vessel’s

seaworthiness.

(b) Periodic inspection. Your vessel

must undergo a periodic inspection

within 3 months before or after the

second or third anniversary of the date

of your vessel’s Certificate of Inspection.

This periodic inspection will take the

place of an annual inspection.

(1) You must contact the cognizant

OCMI to schedule an inspection at a

time and place which he or she

approves. No written application is

required.

(2) The scope of the periodic

inspection is the same as that for the

inspection for certification, as specified

in § 126.430. The OCMI will insure that

the vessel is in satisfactory condition

and fit for the service for which it is

intended. If your vessel passes the

periodic inspection, the marine

inspector will endorse your current

Certificate of Inspection.

(3) If the periodic inspection reveals

deficiencies in your vessel’s

maintenance, you must make any or all

repairs or improvements within the time

period specified by the OCMI.

(4) Nothing in this subpart limits the

marine inspector from conducting such

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tests or inspections he or she deems

necessary to be assured of the vessel’s

seaworthiness.

§ 126.520 Certificate of Inspection:

Conditions of validity.

To maintain a valid Certificate of

Inspection, you must complete your

annual and periodic inspections within

the periods specified in § 126.510 (a)

and (b) and your Certificate of

Inspection must be endorsed.

§ 126.530 Alternative annual inspection for

offshore supply vessels less than 400 gross

tons in foreign ports.

(a) The owner, master or operator of

an OSV of less than 400 gross tons may

request authorization to conduct an

alternative annual inspection in place of

the annual inspection described in

§ 126.510(a) of this subpart. The request

must go to the cognizant OCMI assigned

responsibility for inspections in the

country in which the vessel is operating

and will be examined. To qualify for the

alternative annual examination, the

vessel must meet the following

requirements:

(1) The request must be in writing and

be received by the OCMI not later than

the anniversary date.

(2) The vessel is likely to be

continuously employed outside of the

United States during the 3 months

before and after each anniversary date.

(b) In determining whether to

authorize the alternative annual

inspection, the OCMI considers the

following:

(1) Information contained in previous

examination reports on inspection and

drydock, including the recommendation

of the then cognizant OCMI for

participation in the alternative

midperiod program and alternative

annual examination.

(2) The nature, number, and severity

of marine casualties or accidents, as

defined in § 4.03–1 of this chapter,

involving the vessel in the 3 years

preceding the request.

(3) The nature, number, and gravity of

any outstanding inspection

requirements for the vessel.

(4) The owner’s or operator’s history

of compliance and cooperation in such

alternative midperiod examinations and

annual inspections, including:

(i) The prompt correction of

deficiencies.

(ii) The reliability of previously

submitted reports on such alternative

midperiod examinations and annual

inspections.

(iii) The reliability of representations

that the vessel would be, and was,

employed outside of the United States

during the 3 months before and after

each anniversary date.

(c) This OCMI provides the applicant

with written authorization, if any, to

proceed with the alternative annual

inspection, including, when

appropriate, special instructions.

(d) The following conditions must be

met for the alternative annual

inspection to be accepted instead of the

annual inspection required by § 126.510

of this subpart:

(1) The alternative annual inspection

must occur within the 3 months before

or after each anniversary date.

(2) The alternative annual inspection

must be of the scope detailed by

§ 126.510(a) of this subchapter and must

be conducted by the master, owner or

operator of the vessel, or by a designated

representative of the owner or operator.

(3) Upon completion of the alternative

annual inspection, the person or

persons making the examination must

prepare a comprehensive report

describing the conditions found. This

report must contain sufficient detail to

let the OCMI determine whether the

vessel is fit for the service and route

specified on the Certificate of

Inspection. This report must include all

reports and receipts documenting the

servicing of lifesaving equipment and

any photographs or sketches necessary

to clarify unusual circumstances. Each

person preparing this report must sign

it and certify that the information

contained therein is complete and

accurate.

(4) Unless the master of the vessel

participated in the alternative annual

inspection and the preparation of the

comprehensive report, the master will

review the report for completeness and

accuracy. The master must sign the

report to indicate his or her review and

validation and must forward it to the

owner or operator of the vessel.

(5) The owner or operator of a vessel

examined under this section must

review and submit the comprehensive

report, required by paragraph (d)(3) of

this section, to the OCMI. The report

must reach the OCMI before the first day

of the fifth month following the

anniversary date. The forwarding letter

or endorsement must be certified to be

true and must contain the following

information:

(i) That the person or persons who

made the alternative annual inspection

acted on behalf of the vessel’s owner or

operator.

(ii) That the report was reviewed by

the owner or operator.

(iii) That the discrepancies noted

during the reinspection have been

corrected, or will be within a stated

time.

(iv) That the owner or operator has

sufficient personal knowledge of

conditions aboard the vessel at the time

of the reinspection, or has conducted

inquires necessary to justify forming a

belief that the report is complete and

accurate.

(e) The form of certification required

under this section, for the alternative

annual inspection, is as follows:

I certify that to the best of my knowledge

and belief the information contained in the

report is complete and accurate.

(f) Deficiencies and hazards

discovered during the alternative annual

inspection conducted pursuant to this

section must be corrected or eliminated,

if practical, before the examination

report is submitted to the OCMI in

accordance with paragraph (d)(5) of this

section. Deficiencies and hazards that

are not corrected or eliminated by the

time the examination report is

submitted must be listed in the report as

‘‘outstanding.’’ Upon receipt of an

examination report indicating

outstanding deficiencies or hazards, the

OCMI must inform the owner or

operator in writing of the time period

within which to correct or eliminate the

deficiencies or hazards and the method

for establishing that the corrections have

been accomplished. Where a deficiency

or hazard remains uncorrected or

uneliminated after the expiration of the

time specified for correction or

elimination, the Officer in Charge,

Marine Inspection must initiate

appropriate enforcement measures.

(g) Upon receipt of the report, the

OCMI will evaluate it and determine the

following:

(1) Whether the cognizant OCMI

accepts the alternative annual

inspection instead of the annual

inspection required by § 126.510(a) of

this subpart.

(2) Whether the vessel is in

satisfactory condition.

(3) Whether the vessel continues to be

reasonably fit for its intended service

and route.

(h) The OCMI may require further

information necessary for the

determinations required by this section.

The OCMI will inform the owner or

operator in writing of these

determinations.

(i) If the OCMI, in compliance with

paragraph (g) of this section, does not

accept the alternative annual inspection

instead of the annual inspection

required by § 126.510(a) of this subpart,

he or she will require reinspection of

the vessel as soon as practicable. He or

she will inform the vessel owner or

operator in writing that the alternative

examination is not acceptable and that

a reinspection is necessary. The owner,

master, or operator must make the

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vessel available for the reinspection at a

time and place agreeable to this OCMI.

(j) If the OCMI determines, in

accordance with paragraph (g) of this

section, that the alternative annual

inspection is accepted in lieu of the

annual inspection required by

§ 126.510(a) of this subpart, the master

must complete the applicable COI

endorsement.

PART 132—FIRE-PROTECTION

EQUIPMENT

83. Revise the authority citation for

part 132 to read as follows:

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3307; 449 CFR

1.46.

§ 132.350 [Amended]

84. In § 132.350(a)(2), after the words

‘‘inspection for certification’’ add the

words ‘‘and periodic inspection’’.

PART 133—LIFESAVING SYSTEMS

85. Revise the authority citation for

part 133 to read as follows:

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3307; 449 CFR

1.46.

§ 133.45 [Amended]

86. In § 133.45(b), after the words

‘‘inspection for renewal of certification’’

add the words ‘‘and periodic

inspection’’.

PART 134—ADDED PROVISIONS FOR

LIFTBOATS

87. Revise the authority citation for

part 134 to read as follows:

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3307; 449 CFR

1.46.

§ 134.120 [Amended]

88. In § 134.120, after the words

‘‘inspection for certification’’ add the

words ‘‘and periodic inspection’’.

PART 167—PUBLIC NAUTICAL

SCHOOL SHIPS

89. Revise the authority citation for

part 167 to read as follows:

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3307, 6101,

8105; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980

Comp., p. 277; 49 CFR 1.46.

90. In § 167.15–20, designate existing

text as paragraph (a) and add paragraph

(b) to read as follows:

§ 167.15–20 Inspections of nautical school

ships.

* * * * *

(b) To renew a Certificate of

Inspection, you must submit an

application at least 30 days before the

expiration of the vessel’s current

certificate.

PART 169—SAILING SCHOOL

VESSELS

91. Revise the authority citation for

part 169 to read as follows:

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C.

3306, 3307, 6101; E.O. 11735, 38 FR 21243,

3 CFR, 1971–1975 Comp., p. 793; 49 CFR

1.45, 1.46; § 169.117 also issued under the

authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507.

92. In § 169.107, redesignate

paragraphs (a) through (y) as paragraphs

(b) through (z), respectively, and add

new paragraph (a) to read as follows:

§ 169.107 Definitions.

(a) Anniversary date means the day

and the month of each year, which

corresponds to the date of expiration of

the Certificate of Inspection.

* * * * *

93. In § 169.205, revise section

heading and paragraph (d) to read as

follows:

§ 169.205 Obtaining or renewing a

Certificate of Inspection.

* * * * *

(d) You must submit a written

application for an inspection for

certification to the cognizant Officer in

Charge, Marine Inspection. To renew a

Certificate of Inspection, you must

submit an application at least 30 days

before the expiration of the vessel’s

current certificate. Applications are

available at any U.S. Coast Guard

Marine Safety Office or Marine

Inspection Office. When renewing a

Certificate of Inspection, you must

schedule an inspection for certification

within the 3 months before the

expiration date of the current Certificate

of Inspection.

* * * * *

94. In § 169.207, revise section

heading and paragraph (a) to read as

follows:

§ 169.207 Period of validity for a Certificate

of Inspection.

(a) A Certificate of Inspection is valid

for 5 years.

* * * * *

95. Revise § 169.225 to read as

follows:

§ 169.225 Annual inspection.

(a) Your vessel must undergo an

annual inspection within 3 months

before or after each anniversary date,

except as specified in § 169.226.

(b) You must contact the cognizant

Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection to

schedule an inspection at a time and

place which he or she approves. No

written application is required.

(c) The scope of the annual inspection

is the same as the inspection for

certification as specified in § 169.222

but in less detail unless the cognizant

marine inspector finds deficiencies or

determines that a major change has

occurred since the last inspection. If

deficiencies are found or a major change

to the vessel has occurred, the marine

inspector will conduct an inspection

more detailed in scope to ensure that

the vessel is in satisfactory condition

and fit for the service for which it is

intended. If your vessel passes the

annual inspection, the marine inspector

will endorse your current Certificate of

Inspection.

(d) If the annual inspection reveals

deficiencies in your vessel’s

maintenance, you must make any or all

repairs or improvements within the time

period specified by the Officer in

Charge, Marine Inspection.

(e) Nothing in this subpart limits the

marine inspector from conducting such

tests or inspections he or she deems

necessary to be assured of the vessel’s

seaworthiness.

96. Add § 169.226 to read as follows:

§ 169.226 Periodic inspection.

(a) Your vessel must undergo a

periodic inspection within 3 months

before or after the second or third

anniversary of the date of your vessel’s

Certificate of Inspection. This periodic

inspection will take the place of an

annual inspection.

(b) You must contact the cognizant

Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection to

schedule an inspection at a time and

place which he or she approves. No

written application is required.

(c) The scope of the periodic

inspection is the same as that for the

inspection for certification, as specified

in § 169.222. The Officer in Charge,

Marine Inspection will insure that the

vessel is in satisfactory condition and fit

for the service for which it is intended.

If your vessel passes the periodic

inspection, the marine inspector will

endorse your current Certificate of

Inspection.

(d) If the periodic inspection reveals

deficiencies in your vessel’s

maintenance, you must make any or all

repairs or improvements within the time

period specified by the Officer in

Charge, Marine Inspection.

(e) Nothing in this subpart limits the

marine inspector from conducting such

tests or inspections he or she deems

necessary to be assured of the vessel’s

seaworthiness.

97. Revise § 169.227 to read as

follows:

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§ 169.227 Certificate of Inspection:

Conditions of validity.

To maintain a valid Certificate of

Inspection, you must complete your

annual and periodic inspections within

the periods specified in §§ 169.225 and

169.226 respectively and your

Certificate of Inspection must be

endorsed.

§ 169.239 [Amended]

98. In § 169.239, after the words

‘‘inspection for certification’’ add the

words ‘‘and periodic inspection’’.

99. Revise § 169.241(a) introductory

text to read as follows:

§ 169.241 Machinery.

(a) At each inspection for certification

and periodic inspection, the marine

inspector will examine and test the

following items to the extent necessary,

to determine that they are in proper

operating condition and fit for the

service for which they are intended:

* * * * *

100. Revise the introductory text in

§ 169.243 to read as follows:

§ 169.243 Electrical.

At each inspection for certification

and periodic inspection, the marine

inspector will examine and test the

following items to the extent necessary,

to determine that they are in proper

operating condition, in safe electrical

condition, and fit for the service for

which they are intended:

* * * * *

101. Revise the introductory text in

§ 169.245 to read as follows:

§ 169.245 Lifesaving equipment.

At each inspection for certification

and periodic inspection the following

tests and inspections of lifesaving

equipment will be conducted:

* * * * *

§ 169.247 [Amended]

102. In § 169.247(a), after the words

‘‘inspection for certification’’ add the

words ‘‘and periodic inspection’’.

§ 169.251 [Amended]

103. In § 169.251, after the words

‘‘inspection for certification’’ add the

words ‘‘and periodic inspection’’.

§ 169.253 [Amended]

104. In § 169.253(a), after the words

‘‘inspection for certification’’ add the

words ‘‘and periodic inspection’’.

§ 169.255 [Amended]

105. In § 169.255, after the words

‘‘inspection for certification’’ remove

the words ‘‘and reinspection’’ and, in

their place, add the words ‘‘, periodic

inspection, and annual inspection’’.

§ 169.257 [Amended]

106. In § 169.257(a) remove the word

‘‘, reinspection’’ and in § 169.257(a) and

(b), after the words ‘‘inspection for

certification’’ add the words ‘‘, periodic

inspection, annual inspection,’’.

PART 175—GENERAL PROVISIONS

107. Revise the authority citation for

part 175 to read as follows:

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3205, 3306,

3307, 3703; 49 U.S.C. App. 1804; 49 CFR

1.45, 1.46; 175.900 also issued under

authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507.

108. In § 175.400, add, in alphabetical

order, the definition for ‘‘anniversary

date’’ to read as follows:

§ 175.400 Definition of terms used in this

subchapter.

* * * * *

Anniversary date means the day and

the month of each year, which

corresponds to the date of expiration of

the Certificate of Inspection.

* * * * *

PART 176—INSPECTION AND

CERTIFICATION

109. Revise the authority citation for

part 176 to read as follows:

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C.

2103, 3205, 3306, 3307; 49 U.S.C. App. 1804;

E.O. 11735, 38 FR 21243, 3 CFR, 1971–1975

Comp., p. 743; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3

CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; 49 CFR 1.46.

110. Revise § 176.107 to read as

follows:

§ 176.107 Period of validity for a Certificate

of Inspection.

(a) A Certificate of Inspection is valid

for 1 year for vessels carrying more than

12 passengers on international voyages.

(b) A Certificate of Inspection is valid

for 5 years for all other vessels.

(c) A Certificate of Inspection may be

suspended and withdrawn or revoked

by the cognizant OCMI at any time for

noncompliance with the requirements

of this subchapter.

111. In § 176.404, redesignate the

existing text as paragraph (a) and add

paragraph (b) to read as follows:

§ 176.404 Subsequent inspections for

certification.

* * * * *

(b) You must submit your written

application for renewal of a Certificate

of Inspection to the OCMI at least 30

days prior to the expiration date of the

Certificate of Inspection, as required in

§ 176.105 of this part.

112. Revise § 176.500 to read as

follows:

§ 176.500 When required.

(a) Vessels carrying more than 12

passengers on international voyages

must undergo an inspection for

certification each year as specified in

§ 176.404.

(b) All other vessels must undergo an

inspection for certification as specified

in § 176.404 and annual inspection as

specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this

section.

(1) Annual inspection. Your vessel

must undergo an annual inspection

within the 3 months before or after each

anniversary date.

(i) You must contact the cognizant

OCMI to schedule an inspection at a

time and place which he or she

approves. No written application is

required.

(ii) The scope of the annual

inspection is the same as the inspection

for certification but in less detail unless

the cognizant marine inspector finds

deficiencies or determines that a major

change has occurred since the last

inspection. If deficiencies are found or

a major change to the vessel has

occurred, the marine inspector will

conduct an inspection more detailed in

scope to ensure that the vessel is in

satisfactory condition and fit for the

service for which it is intended. If your

vessel passes the annual inspection, the

marine inspector will endorse your

current Certificate of Inspection.

(iii) If the annual inspection reveals

deficiencies in your vessel’s

maintenance, you must make any or all

repairs or improvements within the time

period specified by the OCMI.

(iv) Nothing in this subpart limits the

marine inspector from conducting such

tests or inspections he or she deems

necessary to be assured of the vessel’s

seaworthiness.

(2) [Reserved]

113. Revise § 176.502 to read as

follows:

§ 176.502 Certificate of Inspection:

Conditions of validity.

To maintain a valid Certificate of

Inspection, you must complete your

annual inspection within the periods

specified in § 176.500(b)(1) and your

Certificate of Inspection must be

endorsed.

§ 176.812 [Amended]

114. In § 176.812, in paragraph (a),

remove the words ‘‘; except that, they

must be inspected once every 3 years

instead of at the intervals in § 61.10–

5(a), (b), and (d) of this chapter’’; and,

in paragraph (b), remove the number

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‘‘§ 61.10’’ and add, in its place, the

number ‘‘§ 61.05’’.

PART 188—GENERAL PROVISIONS

115. Revise the authority citation for

part 188 to read as follows:

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2113, 3306, 3307; 49

U.S.C. App. 5103, 5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR

58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; 49 CFR

1.46.

§ 188.10–1 [Redesignated as § 188.10–2]

116. Redesignate § 188.10–1 as

§ 188.10–2 and add new § 188.10–1 to

read as follows:

§ 188.10–1 Anniversary date.

The term anniversary date means the

day and the month of each year, which

corresponds to the date of expiration of

the Certificate of Inspection.

PART 189—INSPECTION AND

CERTIFICATION

117. Revise the authority citation for

part 189 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.

§ 189.01–10 [Amended]

118. In § 189.01–10—

a. In the section heading, immediately

following the word ‘‘validity’’ add the

words ‘‘for a Certificate of Inspection’’;

b. In paragraph (a), remove the first

sentence and add, in its place, the

sentence ‘‘A Certificate of Inspection is

valid for 5 years.’’; and

c. In paragraph (c)(2), remove the

words ‘‘in no case to exceed 2 years’’

and add, in their place, the words ‘‘not

to exceed 5 years’’.

119. Revise § 189.25–5 to read as

follows:

§ 189.25–5 Application for a Certificate of

Inspection.

You must submit a written

application for an inspection for

certification to the cognizant OCMI. To

renew a Certificate of Inspection, you

must submit an application at least 30

days before the expiration of the tank

vessel’s current certificate. You must

use Form CG–3752, Application for

Inspection of U.S. Vessel, and submit it

to the OCMI at, or nearest to, the port

where the vessel is located. When

renewing a Certificate of Inspection, you

must schedule an inspection for

certification within the 3 months before

the expiration date of the current

Certificate of Inspection.

§ 189.25–20 [Amended]

120. In § 189.25–20(a) introductory

text, in the first sentence, remove the

words ‘‘inspection for certification and’’

add, in their place, the words

‘‘inspection for certification, periodic

inspection, and’’; and, in the last

sentence, immediately following the

words ‘‘inspection for certification’’ add

the words ‘‘and periodic inspection’’.

§ 189.25–25 [Amended]

121. In § 189.25–25(a), after the words

‘‘inspection for certification’’ add the

words ‘‘and periodic inspection’’.

§ 189.25–38 [Amended]

122. In § 189.25–38, after the words

‘‘inspection for certification’’ add the

words ‘‘and periodic inspection’’.

§ 189.25–40 [Amended]

123. In § 189.25–40, after the words

‘‘inspection for certification’’ add the

words ‘‘and periodic inspection’’.

§ 189.25–45 [Amended]

124. In § 189.25–45, remove the

designation for paragraph (a), and after

the words ‘‘inspection for certification’’

add the words ‘‘and periodic

inspection’’.

§ 189.25–47 [Amended]

125. In § 189.25–47(a) and (b), after

the words ‘‘inspection for certification.’’

add the words ‘‘and periodic

inspection.’’.

Subpart 189.27—Annual and Periodic

Inspections

126. In subpart 189.27, revise the

subpart heading to read as set forth

above.

127. Revise § 189.27–1 to read as

follows:

§ 189.27–1 Annual inspection.

(a) Your vessel must undergo an

annual inspection within the 3 months

before or after each anniversary date,

except as specified in § 189.27–5.

(b) You must contact the cognizant

OCMI to schedule an inspection at a

time and place which he or she

approves. No written application is

required.

(c) The scope of the annual inspection

is the same as the inspection for

certification, as specified in § 189.25–

10, but in less detail unless the

cognizant marine inspector finds

deficiencies or determines that a major

change has occurred since the last

inspection. If deficiencies are found or

a major change to the vessel has

occurred, the marine inspector will

conduct an inspection more detailed in

scope to ensure that the vessel is in

satisfactory condition and fit for the

service for which it is intended. If your

vessel passes the annual inspection, the

marine inspector will endorse your

current Certificate of Inspection.

(d) If the annual inspection reveals

deficiencies in your vessel’s

maintenance, you must make any or all

repairs or improvements within the time

period specified by the OCMI.

(e) Nothing in this subpart limits the

marine inspector from conducting such

tests or inspections he or she deems

necessary to be assured of the vessel’s

seaworthiness.

128. Revise § 189.27–5 to read as

follows:

§ 189.27–5 Periodic inspection.

(a) Your vessel must undergo a

periodic inspection within 3 months

before or after the second or third

anniversary of the date of your vessel’s

Certificate of Inspection. This periodic

inspection will take the place of an

annual inspection.

(b) You must contact the cognizant

OCMI to schedule an inspection at a

time and place which he or she

approves. No written application is

required.

(c) The scope of the periodic

inspection is the same as that for the

inspection for certification, as specified

in § 189.25–10. The OCMI will insure

that the vessel is in satisfactory

condition and fit for the service for

which it is intended. If your vessel

passes the periodic inspection, the

marine inspector will endorse your

current Certificate of Inspection.

(d) If the periodic inspection reveals

deficiencies in your vessel’s

maintenance, you must make any or all

repairs or improvements within the time

period specified by the OCMI.

(e) Nothing in this subpart limits the

marine inspector from conducting such

tests or inspections he or she deems

necessary to be assured of the vessel’s

seaworthiness.

129. Revise § 189.27–10 to read as

follows:

§ 189.27–10 Certificate of Inspection:

Conditions of validity.

To maintain a valid Certificate of

Inspection, you must complete your

annual and periodic inspections within

the periods specified in §§ 189.27–1 and

189.27–5 respectively, and your

Certificate of Inspection must be

endorsed.

130. Revise § 189.60–15 to read as

follows:

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§ 189.60–15 Cargo Ship Safety Radio

Certificate.

Every vessel equipped with a radio

installation on an international voyage

must have a Cargo Ship Safety Radio

Certificate. Each radio installation must

meet the requirements of the Federal

Communication Commission and the

International Convention for Safety of

Life at Sea.

131. Revise § 189.60–35 to read as

follows:

§ 189.60–35 Availability of Certificates.

The Convention certificates must be

on board the vessel and readily

available for examination at all times.

132. Revise § 189.60–40 to read as

follows:

§ 189.60–40 Duration of Convention

certificates.

(a) The following certificates are valid

for a period of not more than 60 months

(5 years).

(1) A Cargo Ship Safety Construction

Certificate.

(2) A Cargo Ship Safety Equipment

Certificate.

(3) A Safety Management Certificate.

(4) A Cargo Ship Safety Radio

Certificate.

(b) An Exemption certificate must not

be valid for longer than the period of the

certificate to which it refers.

(c) A Convention certificate may be

withdrawn, revoked, or suspended at

any time when it is determined that the

vessel is no longer in compliance with

applicable requirements. (See § 2.01–70

of this chapter for procedures governing

appeals.)

PART 195—VESSEL CONTROL AND

MISCELLANEOUS SYSTEMS AND

EQUIPMENT

133. Revise the authority citation for

part 195 to read as follows:

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2113, 3306, 3307; 49

U.S.C. App. 1804; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801,

3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; 49 CFR 1.46.

134. Revise § 195.11–15 (a) to read as

follows:

§ 195.11–15 Plan approval and inspection.

(a) Accommodation, power and

chemical stores vans are subject to

normal plan submission procedures of

subpart 189.55 and to initial

construction inspection. They must be

inspected at each inspection for

certification and periodic inspection.

* * * * *

PART 199—LIFESAVING SYSTEMS

FOR CERTAIN INSPECTED VESSELS

135. Revise the authority citation for

part 199 to read as follows:

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3307, 3703; 46

CFR 1.46.

§ 199.45 [Amended]

136. In § 199.45(b), immediately

following the words ‘‘renewal of

certification’’ add the words ‘‘and

periodic inspection’’.

Dated: February 2, 2000.

Joseph J. Angelo,

Acting Assistant Commandant for Marine

Safety and Environmental Protection.

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