1625-AA25 201110 The Regulatory Plan and the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 1625 U.S. Coast Guard USCG 1600 Department of Homeland Security DHS Cargo Securing on Vessels Operating in U.S. Waters This rulemaking would adopt new requirements for cargo-securing manuals (CSMs) on U.S. vessels of 500 gross tons or more on domestic and international voyages and for foreign vessels of 500 gross tons or more operating in U.S. waters on international voyages, which carry cargo other than solid or liquid bulk cargo. The regulations would apply provisions on the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, (SOLAS) to such vessels on international voyages by requiring them to carry and comply with a CSM that meets both U.S. and international standards. In addition, specific reporting requirements for general and containerized cargo lost or jettisoned at sea will be included to establish a means to capture data concerning lost cargo. The rule would reduce the loss of cargo, including hazardous materials, in U.S. waters, as well as reduce injuries related to cargo container accidents. In addition, this rule would enable the Coast Guard to better identify, track, and warn mariners of the threat to navigation posed by cargo lost at sea. Reducing cargo lost in U.S. waters supports the Coast Guard's broad roles and responsibilities of maritime stewardship and safety. Other Significant Previously Published in The Unified Agenda Proposed Rule Stage No No 33 CFR 97 46 CFR 91 46 USC 3306 No NPRM 12/01/2000 65 FR 75201 NPRM Comment Period End 03/01/2001 Supplemental NPRM 04/00/2012 The docket number for this rulemaking is USCG-USCG-2000-7080. The docket can be found at www.regulations.gov. No No None No www.regulations.gov www.regulations.gov No Yes Douglas Tindall LT 1625 U.S. Coast Guard USCG 202 372-1411 douglas.tindall@uscg.mil 2100 Second Street SW., STOP 7126, Washington DC 20593-7126