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DOT/USCG RIN: 2115-AF65 Publication ID: Spring 2000 
Title: Emergency Control Measures for Tank Barges (USCG-1998-4443) 
Abstract: This rulemaking will require anchor systems and retrieval systems or alternative measures for all single-hull tank barges operating on the waters listed in the rule (primarily offshore). The purpose is to reduce oil spills from single-hull, non-self-propelled tank barges. Drifting oil barges have run aground and spilled their cargoes, causing considerable damage to marine life and the environment. This rulemaking supports the Coast Guard's strategic goals of marine safety and protection of the marine environment. It is significant because of congressional and public interest. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 33 CFR 155    46 CFR 32   
Legal Authority: 46 USC 3719   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
NPRM  Statutory    10/01/1997 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  10/07/1997    
NPRM Comment Period End  01/05/1998    
Interim Rule  12/30/1998  63 FR 71754   
Interim Rule Effective  03/30/1999    
Next Action Undetermined      
Additional Information: This rulemaking was one component of the originally proposed regulations for Towing Vessel Safety (CGD 1997-064) (RIN 2115-AF53) concerning tank barges. To expedite the publication of regulations mandated by statute, two of the components for the original Towing Vessel Safety rulemaking separated into rulemakings. The other former component of the Towing Vessel Safety rulemaking is Fire Protection Measures for Towing Vessels (USCG-1998-4445) (RIN 2115-AF66). The original rulemaking is Towing Vessel Safety (Fire Suppression and Other Measures for Towing Vessels)(CGD 1997-064).
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
Robert S. Spears
Project Manager
Department of Transportation
U.S. Coast Guard
2100 Second Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Phone:202 267-1099