Implementation of the 1995 Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, 13715 [2010-6297]

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[FR Doc. 2010–6338 Filed 3–22–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P VerDate Nov<24>2008 14:16 Mar 22, 2010 Jkt 220001 Coast Guard 46 CFR Parts 10, 11, 12, and 15 [Docket No. USCG–2004–17914] RIN 1625–AA16 Implementation of the 1995 Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 Coast Guard, DHS. Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; next stage. AGENCY: ACTION: (STCW Convention), on June 10, 1991. On November 17, 2009, the Coast Guard published a NPRM on the Implementation of the 1995 Amendments to the STCW Convention. The Coast Guard held five public meetings and received a large number of comments to the rulemaking docket in response to the NPRM. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is currently developing amendments to the STCW Convention that are expected to be adopted at a diplomatic conference in June 2010. If adopted, these amendments will change the minimum training requirements for seafarers. They are expected to enter into force in accordance with Article XII of the Convention on January 1, 2012 for all countries that are party to the STCW Convention. In response to feedback we have received and to the expected adoption of the 2010 amendments to the Convention under development at the IMO, the Coast Guard is reviewing the approach outlined in the NPRM. As such, we are considering publishing a Supplemental NPRM (SNPRM) as a next step. The SNPRM would describe any proposed changes from the NPRM, and seek comments from the public on those proposed changes. This document is issued under authority of 5 U.S.C. 552(a). SUMMARY: The Coast Guard announces that it is revisiting the approach proposed in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on the Implementation of the 1995 Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as published in the Federal Register on November 17, 2009. DATES: The Coast Guard published its NPRM on the Implementation of the 1995 Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, in the Federal Register on November 17, 2009 (74 FR 59354). Comments on the NPRM were due by February 16, 2010. ADDRESSES: The docket for this rulemaking is available for inspection or copying at the 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, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. You may also find this docket on the Internet by going to https:// www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG– 2004–17914 in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box, and then clicking ‘‘Search.’’ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this document, call or e-mail Mayte Medina, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 202–372–1406, e-mail Mayte.Medina2@uscg.mil. 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: AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Proposed rule; reopening of comment period. Background and Purpose The United States ratified the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 List of Subjects 40 CFR Part 81 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 13715 SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the reopening of the comment period on the proposed revision of critical habitat for the bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus) PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Dated: March 17, 2010. F.J. Sturm, Deputy Director, Office of Commercial Regulations and Standards, U.S. Coast Guard. 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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 55 (Tuesday, March 23, 2010)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 13715]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-6297]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

46 CFR Parts 10, 11, 12, and 15

[Docket No. USCG-2004-17914]
RIN 1625-AA16


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

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; next stage.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard announces that it is revisiting the approach 
proposed in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on the 
Implementation of the 1995 Amendments to the International Convention 
on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 
1978, as published in the Federal Register on November 17, 2009.

DATES: The Coast Guard published its NPRM on the Implementation of the 
1995 Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of 
Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, in the 
Federal Register on November 17, 2009 (74 FR 59354). Comments on the 
NPRM were due by February 16, 2010.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this rulemaking is available for inspection 
or copying at the 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, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. You may also find this 
docket on the Internet by going to https://www.regulations.gov, 
inserting USCG-2004-17914 in the ``Keyword'' box, and then clicking 
``Search.''

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this 
document, call or e-mail Mayte Medina, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 202-
372-1406, e-mail Mayte.Medina2@uscg.mil. 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:

Background and Purpose

    The United States ratified the International Convention on 
Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 
1978 (STCW Convention), on June 10, 1991. On November 17, 2009, the 
Coast Guard published a NPRM on the Implementation of the 1995 
Amendments to the STCW Convention. The Coast Guard held five public 
meetings and received a large number of comments to the rulemaking 
docket in response to the NPRM.
    The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is currently 
developing amendments to the STCW Convention that are expected to be 
adopted at a diplomatic conference in June 2010. If adopted, these 
amendments will change the minimum training requirements for seafarers. 
They are expected to enter into force in accordance with Article XII of 
the Convention on January 1, 2012 for all countries that are party to 
the STCW Convention.
    In response to feedback we have received and to the expected 
adoption of the 2010 amendments to the Convention under development at 
the IMO, the Coast Guard is reviewing the approach outlined in the 
NPRM. As such, we are considering publishing a Supplemental NPRM 
(SNPRM) as a next step. The SNPRM would describe any proposed changes 
from the NPRM, and seek comments from the public on those proposed 
changes.
    This document is issued under authority of 5 U.S.C. 552(a).

    Dated: March 17, 2010.
F.J. Sturm,
Deputy Director, Office of Commercial Regulations and Standards, U.S. 
Coast Guard.
[FR Doc. 2010-6297 Filed 3-22-10; 8:45 am]
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