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DHS/USCG | RIN: 1625-AA58 | Publication ID: Fall 2008 |
Title: Vessel Traffic Service Lower Mississippi River (USCG-1998-4399) | |
Abstract: This project proposes to establish a new Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) area in the Lower Mississippi River region. This Vessel Traffic Service Area (VTSA) will span from 20 miles north of Baton Rouge (mile 255 Above Head of Passes (AHP)) out to sea, including the South and Southwest Pass. As part of the VTSA, a VTS Special Area will be designated between mile 93.5 and 95 Above Head of Passes (AHP). Unlike traditional VTSes, which are based on radar and video surveillance and rely on voice communications by VHF-FM radio, when fully operational VTS Lower Mississippi River will use Automatic Identification System transponder technology to perform the majority of both surveillance and information exchange. This rulemaking supports the Coast Guard's strategic goals of maritime safety and protection of natural resources. Market or Regulatory Failure Analysis: Due to the diversity of vessel traffic operating in the Lower Mississippi River, maritime industry is not capable of imposing uniform traffic control measures and enforcing compliance on all users. The justification is improved functioning of government and that it addresses the market failure resulting from potentially inadequate vessel safety and mobility. | |
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 26 33 CFR 161 33 CFR 165 | |
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1223(a) |
Legal Deadline:
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Additional Information: This project was originally entitled "Vessel Traffic Service Lower Mississippi/Automatic Identification System Carriage Requirement." The VTS LMR will retain RIN 1625-AA58. The AIS carriage requirement was developed in a separate rulemaking (see USCG-2003-14757, RIN 1625-AA67). | |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No | Government Levels Affected: None |
Small Entities Affected: Businesses | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov | Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
Agency Contact: LCDR James Larson Program Manager, CG-7413 Department of Homeland Security U.S. Coast Guard Room 6200, 2100 Second Street SW., STOP 7684, Washington, DC 20593-7684 Phone:202 372-1554 |