[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 157 (Monday, August 16, 2010)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 49869-49870]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-20122]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Parts 173, 174, 181, and 187
[Docket No. USCG-2003-14963]
RIN 1625-AB45
Changes to Standard Numbering System, Vessel Identification
System, and Boating Accident Report Database
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Reopening of public comment period.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is reopening the public comment period on the
proposed rule published May 7, 2010, which concerns proposed changes in
the Standard Numbering System, Vessel Identification System, and
Boating Accident Report Database.
DATES: Comments and related material must either be submitted to our
online docket via http://www.regulations.gov on or before October 15,
2010, or reach the Docket Management Facility by that date.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2003-14963 using any one of the following methods:
(1) Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
(2) Fax: 202-493-2251.
(3) Mail: Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. Department of
Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001.
(4) Hand delivery: Same as mail address above, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone
number is 202-366-9329.
To avoid duplication, please use only one of these four methods.
See the ``Public Participation and Request for Comments'' portion of
the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below for instructions on
submitting comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this
document, call or e-mail Mr. Jeff Ludwig at 2100 2nd St., SW., Stop
7581, Washington, DC 20593-7581; telephone 202-372-1061,
[email protected]. If you have questions on viewing or
submitting material to the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program
Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Public Participation and Request for Comments
We encourage you to submit comments and related material on this
rulemaking. All comments received will be posted, without change, to
http://www.regulations.gov and will include any personal information
you have provided.
Submitting comments: If you submit a comment, please include the
docket number for this document (USCG-2003-14963) and provide a reason
for each suggestion or recommendation. You may submit your comments and
material online, or by fax, mail or hand delivery, but please use only
one of these means. We recommend that you include your name and a
mailing address, an e-mail address, or a telephone number in the body
of your document so that we can contact you if we have questions
regarding your submission.
To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov,
click on the ``submit a comment'' box, which will then become
highlighted in blue. In the ``Document Type'' drop down menu select
``Notices'' and insert ``USCG-2003-14963'' in the ``Keyword'' box.
Click ``Search'' then click on the balloon shape in the ``Actions''
column. If you submit your comments by mail or hand delivery, submit
them in an unbound format, no larger than 8\1/2\ by 11 inches, suitable
for copying and electronic filing. If you submit them by mail and would
like to know that they have reached the Facility, please enclose a
stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope. We will consider all
comments and material received during the comment period.
Viewing comments and documents: To view comments and documents
related to this rulemaking, go to http://www.regulations.gov, click on
the ``read comments'' box, which will then become highlighted in blue.
In the ``Keyword'' box insert ``USCG-2003-14963'' and click ``Search.''
Click the ``Open Docket Folder'' in the ``Actions''
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column. If you do not have access to the internet, you may view the
docket online by visiting the Docket Management Facility in Room W12-
140 on the ground floor of the Department of Transportation West
Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. We
have an agreement with the Department of Transportation to use the
Docket Management Facility.
Privacy Act: Anyone can search the electronic form of comments
received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual
submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf
of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review a
Privacy Act, system of records notice regarding our public dockets in
the January 17, 2008, issue of the Federal Register (73 FR 3316).
Reopening of Comment Period
On May 7, 2010, we published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
in the Federal Register (75 FR 25137) proposing changes in the Standard
Numbering System, Vessel Identification System, and Boating Accident
Report Database that, collectively, are intended to improve
recreational boating safety efforts, enhance law enforcement
capabilities, advance maritime security, and clarify requirements for
all stakeholders. The NPRM announced a 90 day public comment period
that closed on August 5, 2010.
We have received comments from the National Association of State
Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and the National Marine
Manufacturer's Association (NMMA), each requesting a 90 day extension
of the comment period. The NASBLA comment letter noted that the NPRM
would be a topic of discussion during their annual conference, which
will be held from September 10-14, 2010. Since the comment period has
already closed, the Coast Guard will reopen it for an additional period
of 60 days. The Coast Guard has determined that reopening the comment
period for a period of 60 days is consistent with the public interest.
This will allow the comment period to coincide with the NASBLA annual
conference and allow members to discuss the NPRM and submit comments
after the conference. Adding 60 days to the original 90 day comment
period strikes a balance between allowing adequate time to comment on
the NPRM and allowing the agency to move forward with the rulemaking
project. Accordingly, the comment period is reopened until October 15,
2010.
This document is issued under authority of 5 U.S.C. 553.
Dated: August 9, 2010.
Kevin S. Cook,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Prevention Policy.
[FR Doc. 2010-20122 Filed 8-13-10; 8:45 am]
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