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DHS/USCG RIN: 1625-AA10 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Escort Vessels in Certain U.S. Waters (USCG-2006-23556; formerly CGD 91-202a) 
Abstract: This rule would designate those U.S. waters, other than Prince William Sound and Puget Sound, where tankers and other vessels must be escorted by a towing vessel or other appropriate vessel. This project supports the Coast Guard's Prevention Program's goal to reduce the amount of oil discharged into the marine environment and the Coast Guard's strategic goal of protecting natural resources. It is significant because of substantial public and State government interest. Market or Regulatory Failure Analysis: Regulations need to be updated. This rule would provide requirements where tankers and other vessels must be escorted by a towing vessel or other appropriate vessel. Owners and operators may not be able to internalize the benefits of such measures. These measures are expected to reduce the amount of oil discharged into the marine environment and to protect natural resources. This regulation is needed to ensure that owners'/operators' costs reflect the marginal social costs of their actions. 
Agency: Department of Homeland Security(DHS)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 33 CFR 168   
Legal Authority: PL 101-380, sec 4116(c) (codified as 46 USC 373 note)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
ANPRM  04/27/1993  58 FR 25766   
ANPRM Comment Period End  06/28/1993    
Request for Comments  12/21/1994  59 FR 65741   
NPRM Comment Period End  02/13/1995    
Notice of Withdrawal  04/15/2008  73 FR 20232   
Next Action Undetermined  To Be Determined    
Additional Information: This rulemaking is a companion to RIN 1625-AA05, which concerns Prince William Sound and Puget Sound. The former docket number is CDG 91-202a.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: Undetermined 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Related RINs: Related to 2115-AE10 
Agency Contact:
LCDR Vivianne Louie
Project Manager, CG-521
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Coast Guard
Room 1304, 2100 Second Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20593
Phone:202 372-1358
Email: vivianne.w.louie@uscg.mil