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DHS/USCG RIN: 1625-AB20 Publication ID: Spring 2010 
Title: Passenger Weight and Inspected Vessel Stability Requirements (USCG-2007-0030) 
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 The proposed rule would address the outdated per-person weight averages that are currently used in stability calculations for certain domestic passenger vessels.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    46 CFR 171    172    174    46 CFR 176    46 CFR 178    46 CFR 185    46 CFR 114    46 CFR 175    46 CFR 179     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1321(j)    43 USC 1333    46 USC 2103, 2113, 3205, 3301, 3306, 3307, 3703, 5115, 6101    49 USC App 1804    EO 11735    EO 12234    DHS Delegation No 0170.1    PL 103-206, 107 Stat 2439    49 USC App 1804    EO 11735   
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  06/00/2010    
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