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DHS/USCG RIN: 1625-AA10 Publication ID: Spring 2009 
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. On April 15th, 2008, the Coast Guard announced its intention to withdraw this rulemaking. Because of the length of time since the original ANPRM was published, the Coast Guard requested additional public comment before proceeding with the withdrawal. The Coast Guard has decided that nationwide Coast Guard action to extend statutory escort vessel requirements is not advisable, and that escort vessels may be required in other waters or for vessels other than single-hulled oil tankers only after specific Coast Guard consideration of local conditions and possible alternative safety measures. These requirements would be implemented at the local level by Coast Guard District Commenders. 
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: 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 and Request for Comments  04/15/2008  73 FR 20232   
Comment Period End  07/14/2008    
Notice of Withdrawal  08/00/2009    
Additional Information: This rulemaking is a companion to RIN 1625-AA05, which concerns Prince William Sound and Puget Sound. The former docket number is CGD 91-202a.
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 
Related RINs: Related to 2115-AE10 
Agency Contact:
LCDR Bryson Spangler
Project Manager, CG-521
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Coast Guard
Room 1304, 2100 Second Street SW., STOP 7126,
Washington, DC 20593-7126
Phone:202 372-1357
Email: bryson.t.spangler@uscg.mil