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DOT/USCG RIN: 2115-AC22 Publication ID: Spring 1996 
Title: Small Passenger Vessel Inspection and Certification (CGD 85-080) 
Abstract: This rulemaking revises subchapters S and T, creates a new subchapter K to reflect statutory changes, incorporates new technology, and improves safety requirements. Among the changes are changes in inspection intervals, drydocking intervals, lifesaving equipment requirements, and fire protection requirements. This action is considered significant because it affects a broad class of vessels, and there has been substantial public interest evidenced. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
CFR Citation: 46 CFR 170    46 CFR 171    46 CFR 173    46 CFR 175 to 185   
Legal Authority: 46 USC 3306   
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  01/30/1989  54 FR 4412   
Notice of Hearings and Comment Period Extended to 07/31/89  04/26/1989  54 FR 17997   
Notice of Public Hearing Change  05/25/1989  54 FR 22608   
NPRM Comment Period End  05/30/1989    
Notice of Intent to Publish SNPRM  09/18/1989  54 FR 38410   
SNPRM Comment Period End 6/13/94  01/13/1994  59 FR 1994   
Notice of Public Hearing  03/25/1994  59 FR 14132   
Interim Final Rule  01/10/1996  61 FR 864   
Notice of Meeting  02/23/1996  61 FR 6961   
Interim Final Rule Effective  03/11/1996    
Comment Period End  06/10/1996    
Additional Information: On January 13, 1994 the Coast Guard published a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SNPRM) containing the proposed completed revision of the regulations governing small passenger vessels. A new Subchapter K was introduced for small passenger vessels carrying more than 150 passengers or more than 49 overnight passengers. Seven public hearings were held throughout the country and the comment period closed June 13, 1994. An Interim Final Rule (IFR) was published on January 10, 1996. It provides an opportunity for public comment on those solutions. ^PANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 01/30/89, 54 FR 4412^PRFA: N
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
LT Eric P. Christensen
Project Manager, G-MSO-2
Department of Transportation
U.S. Coast Guard
2100 Second Street SW,
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Phone:202 267-1055