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DHS/USCG RIN: 1625-AB16 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Large Passenger Ship Crew Requirements (USCG-2007-27761) 
Abstract: The Coast Guard proposes to create a Merchant Mariner's Document (MMD) citizenship exemption for stewards who will be working aboard large passenger vessels. This action has been mandated by Congress in 46 U.S.C. 8103(k). The rulemaking would support the Coast Guard's strategic goal of Maritime Safety. Market or Regulatory Failure Analysis: Owners of such U.S. flagged vessels have informed Congress and the Coast Guard that the current U.S. citizenship requirements are impeding their ability to hire and retain stewards. Foreign competition is forcing some of these cruise vessels to reflag with foreign states. This action has been mandated by Congress in 46 U.S.C. 8103(k). Justification is improved functioning of government inasmuch as policy change reflects market realities and adapts MMDs to capture this. 
Agency: Department of Homeland Security(DHS)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 46 CFR 10    46 CFR 12    46 CFR 15   
Legal Authority: 46 USC 8103(k)    14 USC 633    31 USC 9701    46 USC 2101, 2103, 2110    46 USC ch 71    46 USC 7502, 7505, 7701, 8906    Department of Homeland Security Delegation No 0170.1   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Rule  04/24/2007  72 FR 20278   
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End  07/23/2007    
Final Rule  12/00/2008    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  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:
CDR Kelly Post
Project Manager, (CG-5221)
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Coast Guard
2100 Second Street SW., Room 1210,
Washington, DC 20593
Phone:202 372-1405
Email: kelly.m.post@uscg.mil