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This rulemaking would implement the legislative mandate provided under section 901(c)(2) of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 (CGAA) which requires the Coast Guard to promulgate regulations necessary to implement 46 U.S.C. 12102(d)(1). Under 46 U.S.C. 12102(d)(1), the Secretary of Transportation may issue a waiver allowing a documented vessel with a registry endorsement or a foreign flag vessel to be used in operations that treat aquaculture fish for or protect aquaculture fish from disease, parasitic infestation, or other threats to their health if the Secretary finds, after publishing a notice in the Federal Register, that a suitable vessel of the United States is not available that could perform those services. This rulemaking would revise 46 CFR, subchapter I Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels -- by adding a new part 106. The proposed part will establish the requirement for owners or operators of vessels that are issued a waiver by the Secretary of DOT to notify the U.S. Coast Guard that a waiver has been issued that allows the vessel to conduct certain aquaculture support operations. The proposed part will also establish operational and geographic requirements for vessels that are issued such a waiver.