Seagoing Barges, 77712-77716 [2011-32007]

Agencies

• Coast Guard
• DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 240 (Wednesday, December 14, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 77712-77716]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-32007]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

46 CFR Parts 2, 24, 30, 70, 90, 91, and 188

[Docket No. USCG-2011-0363]
RIN 1625-AB71


Seagoing Barges

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Direct final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: By this direct final rule, the Coast Guard is revising 
regulations for the inspection and certification of seagoing barges to 
align with the language of the applicable statutes. The statutory 
language exempts certain seagoing barges from inspection. Through this 
rule, we seek to make the language of the regulation consistent with 
the language of the statute.

DATES: This rule is effective April 12, 2012, unless an adverse 
comment, or notice of intent to submit an adverse comment, is either 
submitted to our online docket via https://www.regulations.gov on or 
before February 13, 2012 or reaches the Docket Management Facility by 
that date. If an adverse comment, or notice of intent to submit an 
adverse comment, is received by February 13, 2012, we will withdraw 
this direct final rule and publish a timely notice of withdrawal in the 
Federal Register.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2011-0363 using any one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov.
     Fax: (202) 493-2251.
     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.
     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 rule, 
email or call LT Douglas Tindall, Coast Guard; telephone (202) 372-
1411, email Douglas.Tindall@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:

Table of Contents

I. Public Participation and Request for Comments
    A. Submitting Comments
    B. Viewing Comments and Documents
    C. Privacy Act
    D. Public Meeting
II. Abbreviations
III. Regulatory Information
IV. Basis and Purpose
V. Discussion of the Rule
VI. Regulatory Analyses
    A. Regulatory Planning and Review
    B. Small Entities
    C. Assistance for Small Entities
    D. Collection of Information
    E. Federalism
    F. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
    G. Taking of Private Property
    H. Civil Justice Reform
    I. Protection of Children
    J. Indian Tribal Governments
    K. Energy Effects
    L. Technical Standards
    M. Environment

I. Public Participation and Request for Comments

    We encourage you to participate in this rulemaking by submitting 
comments and related materials. All comments received will be posted, 
without change, to https://www.regulations.gov and will include any 
personal information you have provided.

A. Submitting Comments

    If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this 
rulemaking (USCG-2011-0363), indicate the specific section of this 
document to which each comment applies, 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 email address, or a phone 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 https://www.regulations.gov and 
insert ``USCG-2011-0363'' 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 reached the Facility, please enclose a stamped, self-
addressed postcard or envelope. We will consider all comments and 
material received during the comment period.

B. Viewing Comments and Documents

    To view comments, as well as documents mentioned in this preamble 
as being available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, 
click on the ``read comments'' box, which will then become highlighted 
in blue. In the ``Keyword'' box insert ``USCG-2011-0363'' and click 
``Search.'' Click the ``Open Docket Folder'' in the ``Actions'' column. 
If you do not have access to the Internet, you may also 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.

C. 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 notice 
regarding our public dockets in the January 17, 2008, issue of the 
Federal Register (73 FR 3316).

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D. Public Meeting

    We do not now plan to hold a public meeting, but you may submit a 
request for one to the docket using one of the methods specified under 
ADDRESSES. In your request, explain why you believe a public meeting 
would be beneficial. If we determine that one would aid this 
rulemaking, we will hold one at a time and place announced by a later 
notice in the Federal Register.

II. Abbreviations

DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NEPA National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
NTTAA National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act
NVIC Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular
Pub. L. Public Law
U.S.C. United States Code

III. Regulatory Information

    We are publishing this direct final rule under 33 CFR 1.05-55 
because we do not expect an adverse comment. If no adverse comment or 
notice of intent to submit an adverse comment is received by February 
13, 2012, this rule will become effective as stated in the DATES 
section. In that case, approximately 30 days before the effective date, 
we will publish a document in the Federal Register stating that no 
adverse comment was received and confirming that this rule will become 
effective as scheduled. However, if we receive an adverse comment or 
notice of intent to submit an adverse comment, we will publish a 
document in the Federal Register announcing the withdrawal of all or 
part of this direct final rule. If an adverse comment applies only to 
part of this rule (e.g., to an amendment, a paragraph, or a section) 
and it is possible to remove that part without defeating the purpose of 
this rule, we may adopt, as final, those parts of this rule on which no 
adverse comment was received. We will withdraw the part of this rule 
that was the subject of an adverse comment. If we decide to proceed 
with a rulemaking following receipt of an adverse comment, we will 
publish a separate notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) and provide a 
new opportunity for comment.
    A comment is considered adverse if the comment explains why this 
rule or a part of this rule would be inappropriate, including a 
challenge to its underlying premise or approach, or would be 
ineffective or unacceptable without a change.

IV. Basis and Purpose

    The Coast Guard has the delegated authority to carry out the 
responsibilities related to vessel inspection enumerated in 46 U.S.C. 
3301-3318. See also 46 U.S.C. 2104; DHS Delegation 0170.1(92b). 
Pursuant to this authority, the Coast Guard has issued regulations 
regarding inspection and certification of seagoing barges in 46 CFR 
parts 90 and 91.
    In 1983, sec. 2101(32), Public Law 98-89, 97 Stat. 500 (46 U.S.C. 
2101) redefined ``seagoing barge'' as a non self-propelled vessel of at 
least 100 gross tons making voyages beyond the Boundary Line. Coast 
Guard regulations at 46 CFR 91.01-10(c) do not reflect the language 
change and instead refer to seagoing barges as vessels ``on the high 
seas or ocean.'' The purpose of this rule is to change the language in 
46 CFR 91.01-10 from ``on the high seas or ocean'' to ``beyond the 
Boundary Line'' to reflect the language of Public Law 98-89.
    In 1993, Congress exempted from inspection seagoing barges that are 
unmanned and not carrying hazardous material as cargo, or carrying a 
flammable or combustible liquid, including oil, in bulk. See Coast 
Guard Authorization Act of 1993, Public Law 103-206, 107 Stat. 2419 (46 
U.S.C. 3302(m)). In 1993, the Coast Guard stopped requiring the 
specified seagoing barges to be inspected to conform with Public Law 
103-206. However, the Coast Guard did not amend its regulations to 
reflect the exemption. The purpose of this rule is to change the 
language concerning seagoing barges in 46 CFR 90.05-25, 46 CFR 91.01-
10, and the vessel inspection tables in 46 CFR parts 2, 24, 30, 70, 90, 
and 188 to reflect the exemption created by Public Law 103-206.

V. Discussion of the Rule

    Coast Guard regulations contained in 46 CFR 91.01-10(c) provide for 
modification of the period of validity of the certificate of inspection 
for seagoing barges that: (1) Proceed on the high seas or ocean for the 
sole purpose of changing place of employment; or (2) make rare or 
infrequent voyages on the high seas or ocean and returning to the port 
of departure. This language does not reflect the language of Public Law 
98-89 that redefined ``seagoing barge'' as a non self-propelled vessel 
of at least 100 gross tons making voyages beyond the Boundary Line. In 
this rule, the Coast Guard changes the language of &46 CFR 91.01-
10(c)(1)(i) and (ii) to clarify that modification of the period of 
validity of the certificate of inspection is permissible for seagoing 
barges that make voyages beyond the ``Boundary Line'' vice the current 
language of ``high seas or ocean.''
    Coast Guard regulations contained in 46 CFR 90.05-25 dictates 
inspection and certification requirements for seagoing barges, but 
currently do not reflect the exemptions enacted by Public Law 103-206. 
In this rule, the Coast Guard modifies the language of 46 CFR 90.05-25 
exempting seagoing barges from inspection and certification that are 
unmanned, and not carrying hazardous material as cargo, or a flammable 
or combustible liquid, including oil, in bulk as enacted by Public Law 
103-206.
    To promote consistency and readability we are revising 46 CFR 
91.01-10(c)(1)(i), 46 CFR 91.01-10(c)(1)(ii), and 46 CFR 91.01-10(c)(2) 
to replace the language ``non self-propelled vessels of 100 gross tons 
and over'' with the term ``seagoing barge'' as enacted by Public Law 
98-89 and contained in 46 CFR 90.10-36.
    The remaining revisions are intended to make the language of the 
vessel inspection table published in the CFR consistent with the 
language of the revised regulations. The vessel inspection table is a 
visual representation of when vessels must be inspected, and is 
organized by type of vessel, method of propulsion, cargo, mission, etc. 
This is a single table that is published in the multiple sections of 
the CFR that deal with inspection of vessels, namely 46 CFR parts 2, 
24, 30, 70, 90, and 188. We are revising the vessel inspection table by 
removing from row 4, column 4 the text ``All seagoing barges except 
those covered by columns 2 and 3.'' and adding, in its place, the text 
``All manned seagoing barges.''

VI. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and 
executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses 
based on 14 of these statutes or executive orders.

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f) 
of Executive Order 12866, 58 FR 51735 (Regulatory Planning and Review), 
as supplemented by Executive Order 13563, 76 FR 3821 (Improving 
Regulation and Regulatory Review), and does not require an assessment 
of potential costs and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of Executive 
Order 12866. The Office of Management and

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Budget has not reviewed it under these Executive Orders.
    Sec. 2102 (32) of Public Law 98-89 redefined ``seagoing barge'' to 
mean ``a non-self-propelled vessel of at least 100 gross tons making 
voyages beyond the Boundary Line.''
    Sec. 311 of Public Law 103-206 amended 46 U.S.C. 3302 to exempt 
certain seagoing barges from inspection and certification when the 
barges are unmanned and not carrying hazardous material as cargo, or a 
flammable or combustible liquid, including oil, in bulk. This rule will 
align 46 CFR 90.05-24, 46 CFR 91.01-10, and the vessel inspection table 
in 46 CFR 2, 24, 30, 70, 90, and 188 with Public Law 98-89 and Public 
Law 103-206.
    Based on Public Law 98-89 and Public Law 103-206, seagoing barges 
that do not need inspection are those that meet all of the following 
characteristics:
    1. Coastwise or oceans route as per sec. 2102(32), Public Law 98-
89;
    2. 100 gross tons or greater as per sec. 2102 (32), Public Law 98-
89;
    3. Unmanned as per sec. 311, Public Law 103-206; and
    4. Not carrying hazardous material as cargo, or a flammable or 
combustible liquid, including oil, in bulk as per sec. 311, Public Law 
103-206.
    Because the Coast Guard is aligning the text of the regulations 
with the current inspections laws enacted in 1993, only barges that are 
manned, or carrying hazardous material as cargo or a flammable or 
combustible liquid, including oil, in bulk are inspected. If owners or 
operators choose to voluntarily inspect barges that are exempt from 
inspection, these owners or operators do so voluntarily and would 
voluntarily incur the cost. We estimate that there are no additional 
costs to implement this rule.
    The benefit of this rule is in making the CFR consistent with the 
current law. As this statutory change has been in effect for more than 
18 years, we expect this rule will not provide additional cost savings 
to industry.

B. Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, we have 
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.
    As previously discussed, the purpose of this rule is to align the 
language concerning seagoing barges in 46 CFR 90.05-25, 46 CFR 91.01-
10, and the vessel inspection tables in 46 CFR parts 2, 24, 30, 70, 90, 
and 188 with the language of Public Law 98-89 and Public Law 103-206. 
Public Law 98-89 redefined ``seagoing barge'' as a non-self-propelled 
vessel of at least 100 gross tons making voyages beyond the Boundary 
Line. Public Law 103-206 exempted certain seagoing barges from 
inspection and certification that are unmanned, and not carrying 
hazardous material as cargo, or carrying a flammable or combustible 
liquid, including oil, in bulk.
    This rule does not result in additional costs for small entities 
because the Coast Guard is aligning the text of the regulations with 
the current law. Since exempted barges have not been inspected for more 
than 10 years, this rule will impose no additional impacts (costs or 
cost savings) to small entities.
    Therefore, the Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that 
this rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial 
number of small entities. Comments submitted in response to this 
finding will be evaluated under the criteria in the ``Regulatory 
Information'' section of this preamble.

C. Assistance for Small Entities

    Under sec. 213(a) of the Contract with America Act of 1996, Public 
Law104-121, 110 Stat. 847, we want to assist small entities in 
understanding this rule so that they can better evaluate its effects on 
them and participate in the rulemaking process. If the rule will affect 
your small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you 
have questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, 
please consult LT Douglas Tindall at (202) 372-1411 or by email at 
Douglas.Tindall@uscg.mil. The Coast Guard will not retaliate against 
small entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy 
or action of the Coast Guard.
    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).

D. Collection of Information

    This rule calls for no new collection of information under the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

E. Federalism

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132, 
Federalism, if the rule has a substantial direct effect on State or 
local governments and would either preempt State law or impose a 
substantial direct cost of compliance on them. We have analyzed this 
rule under that Order and have determined that it does not have 
implications for federalism.

F. 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 discretionary 
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may 
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in 
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for 
inflation) 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.

G. Taking of Private Property

    This rule will not cause a taking of private property or otherwise 
have taking implications under Executive Order 12630, Governmental 
Actions and Interference With Constitutionally Protected Property 
Rights.

H. Civil Justice Reform

    This rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) 
of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize litigation, 
eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.

I. Protection of Children

    We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13045, Protection 
of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks. This rule 
is not an economically significant rule and does not create an 
environmental risk to health or risk to safety that may 
disproportionately affect children.

J. Indian Tribal Governments

    This rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order 
13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments, 
because it does not have a substantial direct effect on one or more 
Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and 
Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and

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responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.

K. Energy Effects

    We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13211, Actions 
Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, 
Distribution, or Use. We have determined that it is not a ``significant 
energy action'' under that order because it is not a ``significant 
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866 and is not likely to 
have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use 
of energy. The Administrator of the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs has not designated it as a significant energy 
action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects 
under Executive Order 13211.

L. Technical Standards

    The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15 
U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use voluntary consensus standards 
in their regulatory activities unless the agency provides Congress, 
through the Office of Management and Budget, with an explanation of why 
using these standards would be inconsistent with applicable law or 
otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical 
standards (e.g., specifications of materials, performance, design, or 
operation; test methods; sampling procedures; and related management 
systems practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus 
standards bodies.
    This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not 
consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.

M. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security 
Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which 
guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental 
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have concluded 
that this action is one of a category of actions that do not 
individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human 
environment. This rule is categorically excluded under section 2.B.2, 
figure 2-1, paragraph (34)(a) of the Instruction. This rule involves 
amendments to regulations which are editorial or procedural and merely 
align the text of the regulations with current law and Coast Guard 
practice. An environmental analysis checklist and a categorical 
exclusion determination are 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 24

    Marine safety.

46 CFR Part 30

    Cargo vessels, Foreign relations, Hazardous materials 
transportation, Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, 
Seamen.

46 CFR Part 70

    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 188

    Marine safety, Oceanographic research vessels.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 
46 CFR parts 2, 24, 30, 70, 90, 91, and 188 as follows:

PART 2--VESSEL INSPECTIONS

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1. The authority citation for part 2 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1903; 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 2110, 3103, 
3205, 3306, 3307, 3703; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 
58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security 
Delegation No. 0170.1. Subpart 2.45 also issued under the Act Dec. 
27, 1950, Ch. 1155, secs. 1, 2, 64 Stat. 1120 (see 46 U.S.C. App. 
Note prec. 1).


Sec.  2.01-7  [Amended]

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2. In Table 2.01-7(a), row 4, column 4, of Sec.  2.01-7, remove the 
text ``All seagoing barges except those covered by columns 2 and 3.'' 
and add, in its place, the text ``All manned seagoing barges.''.

PART 24--GENERAL PROVISIONS

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3. The authority citation for part 24 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2113, 3306, 4104, 4302; Pub. L. 103-206; 
107 Stat. 2439; E.O. 12234; 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; 
Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.


Sec.  24.01-5  [Amended]

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4. In Table 24.01-5(a), row 4, column 4, of Sec.  24.01-5, remove the 
text ``All seagoing barges except those covered by columns 2 and 3.'' 
and add, in its place, the text ``All manned seagoing barges.''.

PART 30--GENERAL PROVISIONS

0
5. The authority citation for part 30 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 3703; Pub. L. 103-206, 107 
Stat. 2439; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; Department of Homeland Security 
Delegation No. 0170.1; Section 30.01-2 also issued under the 
authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507; Section 30.01-05 also issued under the 
authority of Sec. 4109, Pub. L. 101-380, 104 Stat. 515.


Sec.  30.01-5  [Amended]

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6. In Table 30.05-1(d), row 4, column 4, of Sec.  30.01-5, remove the 
text ``All seagoing barges except those covered by columns 2 and 3.'' 
and add, in its place, the text ``All manned seagoing barges.''.

PART 70--GENERAL PROVISIONS

0
7. The authority citation for part 70 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; Pub. L. 103-206, 107 Stat. 
2439; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 
Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 
0170.1; Section 70.01-15 also issued under the authority of 44 
U.S.C. 3507.


Sec.  70.05-1  [Amended]

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8. In Table 70.05-1(a), row 4, column 4, of Sec.  70.05-1, remove the 
text ``All seagoing barges except those covered by columns 2 and 3.'' 
and add, in its place, the text ``All manned seagoing barges.''.

PART 90--GENERAL PROVISIONS

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9. The authority citation for part 90 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; Pub. L. 103-206, 107 Stat. 
2439; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 
Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 
0170.1.


Sec.  90.05-1  [Amended]

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10. In Table 90.05-1(a), row 4, column 4, of Sec.  90.05-1, remove the 
text ``All seagoing barges except those covered by columns 2 and 3.'' 
and add, in its place, the text ``All manned seagoing barges.''.

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11. Revise Sec.  90.05-25(a) to read as follows:


Sec.  90.05-25  Seagoing barge.

    (a) All non-self-propelled vessels of 100 gross tons or more are 
subject to inspection when proceeding beyond the Boundary Line if 
they--

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    (1) Carry a hazardous material as cargo; or
    (2) Carry a flammable or combustible liquid, including oil, in 
bulk; or
    (3) Are manned.
* * * * *

PART 91--INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION

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12. The authority citation for part 91 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 3205, 3306, 3307; 46 
U.S.C. Chapter 701; Executive Order 12234; 45 FR 58801; 3 CFR, 1980 
Comp., p. 277; Executive Order 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 
Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 
0170.1.

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13. Amend Sec.  91.01-10 as follows:
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a. Revise paragraphs (c)(1)(i) and (ii); and
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b. In paragraph (c)(2), remove the words ``seagoing barges of 100 gross 
tons and over,'' and add, in their place, the words ``inspected 
seagoing barges''.
    The revisions read as follows:


Sec.  91.01-10  Period of validity for a Certificate of Inspection

* * * * *
    (c)(1) * * *
    (i) Inspected seagoing barges proceeding beyond the Boundary Line 
for the sole purpose of changing place of employment.
    (ii) Inspected seagoing barges making rare or infrequent voyages 
beyond the Boundary Line and returning to the port of departure.
* * * * *

PART 188--GENERAL PROVISIONS

0
14. The authority citation for part 188 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2113, 3306; Pub. L 103-206, 107 Stat. 2439; 
49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 
277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.


Sec.  188.05-1  [Amended]

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15. In Table 188.05-1(a), row 4, column 4, of Sec.  188.05-1, remove 
the text ``All seagoing barges except those covered by columns 2 and 
3.'' and add, in its place, the text ``All manned seagoing barges.''.

    Dated: December 6, 2011.
J.G. Lantz,
Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards, U.S. Coast Guard.
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