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DHS/USCG | RIN: 1625-AA89 | Publication ID: Fall 2011 |
Title: Dry Cargo Residue Discharges in the Great Lakes | |
Abstract: The historical practice of bulk dry cargo vessels on the Great Lakes is to discharge cargo residues ("dry cargo residue" or DCR) overboard. Dry cargo residue is cargo that remains on the deck or cargo spaces after loading or unloading operations. Generally, these residues include limestone and other clean stone, iron ore (such as taconite), coal, salt, and cement. These substances are primarily inorganic, non-toxic, and non-hazardous. Public Law 108-293, sec. 623(b), gives the Coast Guard regulatory authority over DCR discharges in the Great Lakes. An Interim Rule (73 FR 56492, Sep. 29, 2008) allows the discharge of bulk DCR in limited areas of the Great Lakes by self-propelled vessels and by any barge that is part of an integrated tug and barge unit. A supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking, prior to issuance of a final rule, is under study and could propose vessel or facility to use control measures to reduce the amount of residue discharges in the Great Lakes. | |
Agency: Department of Homeland Security(DHS) | Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 33 CFR 151 | |
Legal Authority: PL 108-293 |
Legal Deadline:
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Additional Information: Supplementary information about this rulemaking may be found in the docket for this rulemaking. The docket number for this rulemaking is USCG-2004-19621. The docket can be found at www.regulations.gov. | |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No | Government Levels Affected: None |
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: John A. Meehan Department of Homeland Security U.S. Coast Guard 2100 Second SW., STOP 7126, Washington, DC 20593-7126 Phone:202 372-1429 Email: john.a.meehan@uscg.mil |