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DHS/USCG RIN: 1625-AB20 Publication ID: Fall 2010 
Title: Passenger Weight and Inspected Vessel Stability Requirements 
Abstract: The Coast Guard proposes developing a rule that addresses both the stability calculations and the environmental operating requirements for certain domestic passenger vessels. The proposed rule would address the outdated per-person weight averages that are currently used in stability calculations for certain domestic passenger vessels. In addition, the proposed rule would add environmental operating requirements for domestic passenger vessels that could be adversely affected by sudden inclement weather. This rulemaking would increase passenger safety by significantly reducing the risk of certain types of passenger vessels capsizing due to either passenger overloading or operating these vessels in hazardous weather conditions. This rulemaking would support the Coast Guard's broad role and responsibility of maritime safety. 
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 115    46 CFR 71    46 CFR 122    46 CFR 170 to 172    46 CFR 174 to 176    46 CFR 178    46 CFR 185    46 CFR 114    46 CFR 179   
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1321(j)    43 USC 1333    46 USC 2103    46 USC 2113    46 USC 3205    46 USC 3301    46 USC 3306    46 USC 3307    46 USC 3703    46 USC 5115    46 USC 6101    49 USC App 1804    EO 11735    EO 12234    DHS Delegation No 0170.1    PL 103-206, 107 Stat 2439   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  08/20/2008  73 FR 49244   
NPRM Comment Period End  11/18/2008    
NPRM Comment Period Reopened  12/08/2008  73 FR 74426   
NPRM Comment Period End  02/06/2009    
NPRM Comment Period Reopened  02/18/2009  74 FR 7576   
NPRM Comment Period End  03/20/2009    
Final Action  12/00/2010    
Additional Information: The docket number for this rulemaking is USCG-2007-0030. The docket can be found at www.regulations.gov.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  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: Yes 
Agency Contact:
LT Alfred J. Giordano
Program Manager
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Coast Guard
Office of Design and Engineering Standards, Human Element & Ship Design Div. (CG-5212), 2100 Second Street SW., STOP 7126,
Washington, DC 20593-7126
Phone:202 372-1362
Email:  alfred.j.giordano@uscg.mil