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U.S. Coast Guard

107. Discharge-Removal Equipment for Vessels Carrying Oil

 

108. Escort Vessels for Certain Oil Tankers

 

109. Escort Vessels in Certain U.S. Waters

 

110. Marine Transportation - Related Facility Response Plans, and Response Equipment for Hazardous Substances

 

111. Tank Vessel Response Plans for Hazardous Substances

 

112. Implementation of the 1995 Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 (STCW)

 

113. Salvage and Marine Firefighting Requirements; Vessel Response Plans for Oil

 

114. Improvements to Marine Safety in Puget Sound-Area Waters

 

115. Vessel and Facility Response Plans for Oil: 2003 Removal Equipment Requirements and Alternative Technology Revisions

 

116. Post Casualty Drug and Alcohol Testing

 

117. Lease Financing for Vessels Engaged in the Coastwise Trade

 

118. Standards for Living Organisms in Ship's Ballast Water Discharged in U.S. Waters

 

119. Automatic Identification System Carriage Requirement

 

120. Port Security Plans

 

121. Facility Security Plans

 

122. Vessel Security Plans

 

123. Penalties for Non-Submission of Ballast Water Management Reports

 

124. Mandatory Ballast Water Management Program for U.S. Waters

 

 

U.S. Coast Guard

 

U.S. Coast Guard

107. 

Discharge-Removal Equipment for Vessels Carrying Oil

Green

Popular Title: Spill Equipment Requirements

RIN 2115-AD66

Stage: Final Rule

Previous Stage: ANPRM : Publication Date 8/30/91; End of Comment Period 10/19/91. NPRM: Publication Date 9/29/92; Extended Comment Period 10/26/92; End of Comment Period 11/16/92. Interim Final Rule: Publication Date 12/22/1993; Correction 1/26/94; End of Comment Period 2/22/94.

Summary: This OPA 90 rulemaking would require vessels carrying oil in bulk as cargo to carry discharge removal equipment, install spill prevention coamings, and install emergency towing arrangements. This rule also would require vessels to have a prearranged capability to calculate damage stability in the event of a casualty.

Effects:

 

None

Prompting action: Statute

Legal Deadline: 

None

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/27/1990

Dates for Final Rule:

Milestone

Originally
Scheduled
Date

New
Projected
Date

Actual
Date

To OST

03/31/2003 

 

 

To OMB

05/06/2003 

 

 

OMB Clearance

08/05/2003 

 

 

Publication Date

08/30/2003 

 

 

Explanation for any delay:

N/A

Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None



U.S. Coast Guard

108. 

Escort Vessels for Certain Oil Tankers

Green

Popular Title: Tanker Escort

RIN 2115-AE10

Stage: Notice

Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 7/7/92; End of Comment Period 9/8/92; Comment Period Reopened 3/26/93; Notice of Public Hearings 4/29/93; Correction 5/19/93; End of 2nd Comment Period 6/24/93; Notice of availability of Part 1 of study 1/10/94. Final Rule: Request for Comments 8/19/94; Partial suspension crash stop criteria 11/1/94; Partial suspension effective date 11/17/94; End of comment period 1/30/95; Notice of availability of Part 2 study 2/1/95.

Summary: This rulemaking requires escort vessels for certain oil tankers transmitting Prince William Sound, Alaska, and Puget Sound, Washington. It is mandated by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90). The regulations will reduce the chances of a tanker running aground or colliding as a result of loss of propulsion or steering control, thereby potentially reducing the risk of an oil spill. On November 1, 1994, the crash-stop provision in 33 CFR 168.50(g)(2)was suspended and comments requested. This rulemaking will be closed out by a final notice. Comments received on the final rule and the crash stop suspension will be addressed in a new rulemaking. Earlier, Coast Guard had scheduled an SNPRM that was to be published by June 2, 2003. That schedule will be met by a new NPRM under a new RIN 2115-AG51.

Effects:

 

None

Prompting action: Statute

Legal Deadline: 

None

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/19/1991

Dates for Notice:

Milestone

Originally
Scheduled
Date

New
Projected
Date

Actual
Date

To OST

05/01/2003 

 

 

Publication Approved

05/19/2003 

 

 

Publication Date

06/02/2003 

 

 

Explanation for any delay:

N/A

Federal Register Citation for Notice: None



U.S. Coast Guard

109. 

Escort Vessels in Certain U.S. Waters

Red

Popular Title: Escorts in U.S. Waters

RIN 2115-AE56

Stage: Withdrawal

Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 4/27/93; End of Comment Period 6/28/93; Request for Comments 12/21/94; End of Comment Period 2/13/95.

Summary: This rulemaking sought comment on where an escort should be required for vessels navigating in the waters of the United States (excluding Prince William Sound and Puget Sound) and which vessels should be required to comply with an escort rule. This rule would have addressed carriage of oil and hazardous substances (including PWS and PS).

Effects:

 

None

Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision

Legal Deadline: 

None

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 07/28/1995

Dates for Withdrawal :

Milestone

Originally
Scheduled
Date

New
Projected
Date

Actual
Date

To OST

04/15/2002 

01/22/2003 

 

Publication Approved

04/29/2002 

02/18/2003 

 

Publication Date

05/08/2002 

02/25/2003 

 

Explanation for any delay:

Other, higher priorities

Federal Register Citation for Withdrawal : None



U.S. Coast Guard

110. 

Marine Transportation - Related Facility Response Plans, and Response Equipment for Hazardous Substances

Green

Popular Title: Haz Mat Fac. Response Plans

RIN 2115-AE87

Stage: Interim Final Rule

Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 5/3/96; End of Comment Period 9/3/96. NPRM: Publication Date 3/31/2000; End of Comment Period 6/21/00; End of Extended Comment Period 8/30/99.

Summary: This rulemaking would require response plans for any marine transportation-related (MTR) facility that, because of its location, could reasonably be expected to cause substantial or significant and substantial harm to the environment by discharging a hazardous substance. These regulations are mandated by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA90), which requires the President to issue regulations requiring the preparation of hazardous substance response plans. NOTE: Related RIN 2115-AE88 (Vessel Response Plans).

Effects:

 

None

Prompting action: Statute

Legal Deadline: 

None

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/27/1990

Dates for Interim Final Rule:

Milestone

Originally
Scheduled
Date

New
Projected
Date

Actual
Date

To OST

10/01/2003 

 

 

To OMB

10/30/2003 

 

 

OMB Clearance

01/30/2004 

 

 

Publication Date

02/12/2004 

 

 

End of Comment Period

05/12/2004 

 

 

Explanation for any delay:

N/A

Federal Register Citation for Interim Final Rule: None



U.S. Coast Guard

111. 

Tank Vessel Response Plans for Hazardous Substances

Red

Popular Title: HazMat Vessel Response Plans

RIN 2115-AE88

Stage: Interim Final Rule

Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 5/3/1996; End of Comment Period 9/3/1996. NPRM: Publication Date 03/22/1999; Comment Period Extended 6/15/1999; End of Comment Period 6/21/1999; End of Extended Comment Period 8/30/1999.

Summary: This rulemaking would require response plans for: (1) certain tank vessels operating on navigable waters of the United States or (2) any marine transportation-related (MTR) facility that, because of its location, could reasonably be expected to cause substantial or significant and substantial harm to the environment by discharging a hazardous substance. These regulations are mandated by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA90), which requires the President to issue regulations requiring the preparation of hazardous substance response plans. NOTE: The ANPRM for this rule included the related RIN 2115-AE87 (Facility Response Plans).

Effects:

 

None

Prompting action: Statute

Legal Deadline: 

None

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/18/1990

Dates for Interim Final Rule:

Milestone

Originally
Scheduled
Date

New
Projected
Date

Actual
Date

To OST

 

04/01/2003 

 

To OMB

 

05/06/2003 

 

OMB Clearance

 

08/06/2003 

 

Publication Date

10/31/2002 

08/20/2003 

 

Explanation for any delay:

Other, higher priorities

Federal Register Citation for Interim Final Rule: None



U.S. Coast Guard

112. 

Implementation of the 1995 Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 (STCW)

Green

Popular Title: '95 Amends to Internat'l Conv on STCW

RIN 2115-AF26

Stage: Final Rule

Previous Stage: Notice of Meeting and Comment Period: Publication Date 8/2/95; End of Comment Period 9/29/95. Notice of Inquiry: Publication Date 11/13/95; End of Comment Period 1/12/96. NPRM: Publication Date 3/26/96; Notice of Public Meetings 4/8/96; End of Comment Period 7/24/96; Notice of Intent 2/4/97. Interim Rule: Publication Date 6/26/97; End of Comment Period 12/23/97; Correction 7/25/97; Correction 7/28/97.

Summary: This rulemaking amended the current domestic rules on licensing and documentation of personnel serving on U.S. seagoing vessels. The Interim Rule implements the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 (STCW), as amended in 1995. The Final Rule awaits evaluation of the Interim Rule. STCW became fully effective for all personnel in August 2002, and we would like to gain experience under it before we issue a Final Rule.

Effects:

 

None

Prompting action: International Agreement

Legal Deadline: 

None

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/01/1995

Dates for Final Rule:

Milestone

Originally
Scheduled
Date

New
Projected
Date

Actual
Date

To OST

04/30/2003 

 

 

To OMB

05/28/2003 

 

 

OMB Clearance

08/27/2003 

 

 

Publication Date

09/10/2003 

 

 

Explanation for any delay:

N/A

Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None



U.S. Coast Guard

113. 

Salvage and Marine Firefighting Requirements; Vessel Response Plans for Oil

Green

Popular Title: Salvage and Equipment

RIN 2115-AF60

Stage: Final Rule

Previous Stage: Final Rule: Partial Suspension 2/12/98; Partial Suspension 1/17/01. NPRM: Publication Date 05/10/2002; End of Comment Period 8/8/2002.

Summary: The Coast Guard suspended the effective dates of portions of the vessel oil spill response plan final rule (61 FR 1052; 1/12/96, 2115-AD81) because of confusion and widespread misunderstanding regarding the regulatory language. This action will better define the terms "salvage expertise and equipment" and "vessel firefighting capability" requirements. It will also reconsider the 24-hour deployment requirements of the final rule.

Effects:

 

Economically Significant
Major
Unfunded Mandate
Regulatory Flexibility Act

Prompting action: None

Legal Deadline: 

None

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/01/1997

Dates for Final Rule:

Milestone

Originally
Scheduled
Date

New
Projected
Date

Actual
Date

To OST

03/31/2003 

 

 

To OMB

04/30/2003 

 

 

OMB Clearance

07/30/2003 

 

 

Publication Date

08/15/2003 

 

 

Explanation for any delay:

N/A

Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None



U.S. Coast Guard

114. 

Improvements to Marine Safety in Puget Sound-Area Waters

Red

Popular Title: Puget Sound

RIN 2115-AF68

Stage: Withdrawal

Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 12/24/1998; End of Comment Period 5/24/99; Notice of Meeting 5/8/99.

Summary: This rulemaking would consider potential safety measures that the Coast Guard could take to improve marine safety in Puget Sound-area waters. The potential measures include extended tug escort requirements for certain vessels and a dedicated pre-positioned rescue vessel. This project is being treated as a long term action so that Coast Guard can focus on the new security rules.

Effects:

 

Federalism
Tribal

Prompting action: None

Legal Deadline: 

None

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/30/1998

Dates for Withdrawal :

Milestone

Originally
Scheduled
Date

New
Projected
Date

Actual
Date

To OST

06/03/2002 

11/20/2003 

 

Publication Approved

10/10/2002 

12/23/2003 

 

Publication Date

10/17/2002 

12/30/2003 

 

Explanation for any delay:

Other, higher priorities

Federal Register Citation for Withdrawal : None



U.S. Coast Guard

115. 

Vessel and Facility Response Plans for Oil: 2003 Removal Equipment Requirements and Alternative Technology Revisions

Black

Popular Title: Caps-Vessel Response Plans

RIN 2115-AG05

Stage: NPRM

Previous Stage: Notice Requesting Comment Published: 1/27/1998; Assessment Completed: 5/1999; Notice of Decision to Increase Caps Published: 1/6/2000; Notice of Intent to do Environmental Impact Statement Published: 9/1/2000;

Summary: This rulemaking would change the Vessel Response Plans and Marine Transportation Facility Response Plans, and revise the language in the Code of Federal Regulations concerning methods and procedures for removing oil from coastal waters. This rulemaking supports the Coast Guard's strategic goal of protecting natural resources. These changes are required by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990.

Effects:

 

EIS

Prompting action: Statute

Legal Deadline: 

Rules implementing OPA 90 requirements for vessel and facility response plans provide for two 25 percent increases in the required equipment levels or "caps" -- one for 1998 and one for 2003. : 12/31/2003

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/27/2000

Dates for NPRM:

Milestone

Originally
Scheduled
Date

New
Projected
Date

Actual
Date

To OST

 

 

05/03/2002 

Returned to Mode

 

 

05/19/2002 

Resubmitted to OST

 

 

05/28/2002 

To OMB

 

 

07/08/2002 

OMB Clearance

 

 

09/23/2002 

Publication Date

 

 

10/11/2002 

Publication Date for Extension of Comment Period

 

 

11/19/2002 

End of Comment Period

 

 

01/09/2003 

End of Extended Comment Period

 

 

04/08/2003 

Explanation for any delay:

N/A

Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 67 FR 63331



U.S. Coast Guard

116. 

Post Casualty Drug and Alcohol Testing

Red

Popular Title: Two Hour Drug Rule

RIN 2115-AG07

Stage: NPRM

Previous Stage: None

Summary: This rulemaking would revise the requirements for chemical testing following a serious marine incident. The revision would establish procedures to ensure that alcohol testing is conducted within two hours of a serious marine incident, as required by the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1998. The rulemaking would also make additional minor procedural changes. This rulemaking supports the Coast Guard strategic goal of maritime safety.

Effects:

 

None

Prompting action: Statute

Legal Deadline: 

None

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/30/2000

Dates for NPRM:

Milestone

Originally
Scheduled
Date

New
Projected
Date

Actual
Date

To OST

07/16/2002 

 

 

To OMB

08/15/2002 

 

 

OMB Clearance

11/15/2002 

 

 

Publication Approved

11/15/2002 

 

 

Publication Date

11/29/2002 

 

 

End of Comment Period

02/28/2003 

 

 

Explanation for any delay:

Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis

Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None



U.S. Coast Guard

117. 

Lease Financing for Vessels Engaged in the Coastwise Trade

Green

Popular Title: Lease Financing for Vessels

RIN 2115-AG08

Stage: Final Rule

Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 5/2/01; End of Comment Period 7/2/01; Comment Period Extended 5/29/01; End of Extended Comment Period 9/4/01; Comment Period Reopened 12/14/01; End of Reopened Comment Period 1/28/02. SNPRM: Publication Date 08/09/2002; End of Comment Period 10/08/2002.

Summary: This rulemaking would amend the regulations on the documentation of vessels engaged in the coastwise trade. This rule would address statutory amendments eliminating certain barriers to seeking financing by lease for U.S. flag vessels.

Effects:

 

None

Prompting action: None

Legal Deadline: 

None

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/20/2000

Dates for Final Rule:

Milestone

Originally
Scheduled
Date

New
Projected
Date

Actual
Date

To OST

03/06/2003 

 

 

To OMB

04/06/2003 

 

 

OMB Clearance

07/06/2003 

 

 

Publication Date

07/20/2003 

 

 

Explanation for any delay:

N/A

Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None



U.S. Coast Guard

118. 

Standards for Living Organisms in Ship's Ballast Water Discharged in U.S. Waters

Green

Popular Title: Ballast Water Treatment

RIN 2115-AG21

Stage: NPRM

Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 3/4/02; End of Comment Period 6/3/02.

Summary: Congress, in the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (NANPCA), as amended by the National Invasive Species Act of 1996 (NISA), directed the Coast Guard to issue regulations and guidelines for ballast water management. This rulemaking would define a ballast water treatment goal and an interim performance standard for all ballast water methods being considered for use as an alternative to mid-ocean ballast water exchange. It is one of several Coast Guard efforts related to the overall regulation of ballast water management.

Effects:

 

None

Prompting action: Statute

Legal Deadline: 

None

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/21/2000

Dates for NPRM:

Milestone

Originally
Scheduled
Date

New
Projected
Date

Actual
Date

To OST

07/18/2004 

12/30/2003 

 

To OMB

08/16/2004 

02/05/2004 

 

OMB Clearance

11/16/2004 

05/06/2004 

 

Publication Date

12/05/2004 

05/20/2004 

 

End of Comment Period

03/18/2005 

08/20/2004 

 

Explanation for any delay:

N/A

Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None



U.S. Coast Guard

119. 

Automatic Identification System Carriage Requirement

Red

Popular Title: ID System Carriage

RIN 2115-AG36

Stage: NPRM

Previous Stage: None

Summary: This rulemaking will implement an Automatic Identification System (AIS) carriage requirement pursuant to The International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS). It will cover SOLAS vessels and non-SOLAS vessels operating on designated waters (i.e., Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) areas, coastal zones, inland waterways and other major waterways). AIS automatically exchanges navigational and positional information in ship-to-ship and ship-to shore-to ship modes. Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) is a treaty, to which the U.S. is a signatory.

Effects:

 

None

Prompting action: International Agreement

Legal Deadline: 

None

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/28/2002

Dates for NPRM:

Milestone

Originally
Scheduled
Date

New
Projected
Date

Actual
Date

To OST

07/01/2002 

09/20/2002 

09/18/2002 

To OMB

07/22/2002 

10/29/2002 

12/12/2002 

OMB Clearance

10/22/2002 

01/29/2003 

 

Publication Date

10/27/2002 

02/05/2003 

 

End of Comment Period

01/27/2003 

04/07/2003 

 

Explanation for any delay:

Additional coordination necessary

Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None



U.S. Coast Guard

120. 

Port Security Plans

Green

Popular Title: Port Security Plans

RIN 2115-AG37

Stage: Interim Final Rule

Previous Stage: None

Summary: The Port Security rulemaking will implement the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) of 2002 and the International Maritime Organization International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPFS Code) requirements that Captains of the Ports (COTPs) and port stakeholders to develop security plans for all U.S. ports. For this rulemaking, ěportsî include all areas located within or adjacent to a marine environment through which maritime commerce is being conducted or people are transported. Consistent with NVIC 9-02, Guidelines for Port Security Committees and Port Security Plans Required for U.S. Ports, and parts A and B of the International Code for Security of Ships and Port Facilities (ISPFS Code), port security plans will be developed by Port Security Committees headed by the COTPs. This rulemaking will benefit all persons and property within the ports by requiring plans and procedures to prevent, deter, detect, and respond to unlawful acts and terrorist activities. The MTSA waives the requirement for public notice and comment prior to the issuance of a rule.

Effects:

 

Economically Significant
Major
Regulatory Flexibility Act

Prompting action: Statute

Legal Deadline: 

Issue final rule by (or Interim Final Rule loses effect) : 11/25/2003

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/25/2002

Dates for Interim Final Rule:

Milestone

Originally
Scheduled
Date

New
Projected
Date

Actual
Date

To OST

03/22/2003 

 

 

To OMB

04/15/2003 

 

 

OMB Clearance

06/23/2003 

 

 

Publication Date

06/30/2003 

 

 

End of Comment Period

 

 

 

Explanation for any delay:

N/A

Federal Register Citation for Interim Final Rule: None



U.S. Coast Guard

121. 

Facility Security Plans

Green

Popular Title: Facility Security Plans

RIN 2115-AG38

Stage: Interim Final Rule

Previous Stage: None

Summary: This rulemaking will implement the facility requirements in the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) of 2002 and the International Maritime Organization International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPFS Code). This rulemaking will require security assessments and planning requirements for waterfront facilities and cruise ship passenger terminals and passenger terminals that provide services to ferries that are certified to carry more than 500 passengers. This rulemaking will also include provisions for training, record keeping, security equipment maintenance, and communications procedures. These requirements address awareness, prevention, response, and consequence management to reduce the security risk to facilities, ports, personnel, the public, and the marine environment. The MTSA waives the requirement for public notice and comment prior to the issuance of a rule.

Effects:

 

Economically Significant
Major
Regulatory Flexibility Act

Prompting action: Statute

Legal Deadline: 

Issue final rule by (or Interim Final Rule loses effect) : 11/25/2003

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/25/2002

Dates for Interim Final Rule:

Milestone

Originally
Scheduled
Date

New
Projected
Date

Actual
Date

To OST

03/22/2003 

 

 

To OMB

04/15/2003 

 

 

OMB Clearance

06/23/2003 

 

 

Publication Date

06/30/2003 

 

 

End of Comment Period

 

 

 

Explanation for any delay:

N/A

Federal Register Citation for Interim Final Rule: None



U.S. Coast Guard

122. 

Vessel Security Plans

Green

Popular Title: Vessel Security Plans

RIN 2115-AG41

Stage: Interim Final Rule

Previous Stage: None

Summary: The Vessel Security rulemaking will affect owners and operators of U.S. vessels, including Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODUs) and public vessels, and foreign vessels calling on U.S. ports. This rulemaking will not cover fixed and floating platforms or other specific excluded vessels. Consistent with the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) of 2002 and parts A and B of the IMO International Code for Security of Ships and Port Facilities (ISPFS Code), the affected vessels will be required to designate security officers, develop vessel security plans based on security assessments and surveys, and implement security measures and procedures specific to each vesselís operations and to indicated Maritime Security (MARSEC) levels. Other proposed requirements include provisions for training, record keeping, security equipment maintenance, and communication procedures. This rulemaking will mandate industry practices to advance safety and vital national security interests. The MTSA waives the requirement for public notice and comment prior to the issuance of a rule.

Effects:

 

Economically Significant
Major
Regulatory Flexibility Act

Prompting action: Statute

Legal Deadline: 

Issue final rule by (or Interim Final Rule loses effect) : 11/25/2003

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/25/2002

Dates for Interim Final Rule:

Milestone

Originally
Scheduled
Date

New
Projected
Date

Actual
Date

To OST

03/22/2003 

 

 

To OMB

04/15/2003 

 

 

OMB Clearance

06/23/2003 

 

 

Publication Date

06/30/2003 

 

 

End of Comment Period

 

 

 

Explanation for any delay:

N/A

Federal Register Citation for Interim Final Rule: None



U.S. Coast Guard

123. 

Penalties for Non-Submission of Ballast Water Management Reports

Green

Popular Title: Ballast Water Penalties

RIN 2115-AG50

Stage: NPRM

Previous Stage:None

Summary: This rulemaking would establish penalties (as enunciated in NISA) for failure to submit Ballast Water Management Reports, required under 33 CFR 151, Subpart D. It would also broaden the class of vessels needing to submit reports, in order to gain better understanding of how Ballast Water Management is working at preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species.

Effects:

 

None

Prompting action: Statute

Legal Deadline: 

None

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/01/2002

Dates for NPRM:

Milestone

Originally
Scheduled
Date

New
Projected
Date

Actual
Date

To OST

10/30/2002 

 

10/07/2002 

To OMB

11/28/2002 

 

11/26/2002 

OMB Clearance

02/28/2003 

 

12/20/2002 

Publication Date

03/13/2003 

 

01/06/2003 

End of Comment Period

 

 

04/07/2003 

Explanation for any delay:

N/A

Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 68 FR 523



U.S. Coast Guard

124. 

Mandatory Ballast Water Management Program for U.S. Waters

Green

Popular Title: NISA BWM

RIN 2115-AG52

Stage: NPRM

Previous Stage: None

Summary: This rulemaking would make ballast water management requirements mandatory for all vessels entering a port or place in the United States. It implements requirements of the National Invasive Species Act of 1996 (NISA), which directed the Coast Guard to establish a national voluntary ballast water management program for all waters of the U.S., excluding the Great Lakes. Anticipating potential problems with compliance, NISA stipulates that the Secretary of Transportation may make the voluntary guidelines mandatory. The national voluntary BWM program has proven ineffective, so the Coast Guard is making the ballast water management program mandatory. The rule supports the Coast Guard's strategic goals of marine safety and protection of natural resources.

Effects:

 

None

Prompting action: Statute

Legal Deadline: 

None

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/13/2003

Dates for NPRM:

Milestone

Originally
Scheduled
Date

New
Projected
Date

Actual
Date

To OST

04/30/2003 

 

 

To OMB

05/29/2003 

 

 

OMB Clearance

08/28/2003 

 

 

Publication Date

09/11/2003 

 

 

End of Comment Period

 

 

 

Explanation for any delay:

N/A

Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None