Review of U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Stability Regulations (2018) / Chapter Skim
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32 Box 2 Overview of U.S. Federal Regulatory Process In issuing regulations, U.S.
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33 b Agencies place each rulemaking and supporting document (e.g., proposed and final rule, economic or environmental analyses and information collection materials) and all public comments received, sometimes including any ex parte communications and late-filed comments, in a public docket.
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34 One-time policy decisions (e.g., letters, emails)
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35 addresses the section deficiency. Simply stating "out of date" may not be enough of a reason.
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36 any changes to Subchapter S would require corresponding changes to other parts of the CFR. Table F-1 in Appendix F lists other parts of the CFR that cite Subchapter S
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37 Because of the complexities of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) , many of the candidate changes are not feasible in the near term.
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38 Any reorganization would allow various parts of the stability criteria to be grouped into logical locations. All of the general definitions concerning stability calculations that are applicable to all vessels, such as point of downflooding, treatment of free surface, or permeabilities of spaces, would be contained in one location at the start of the subchapter, ensuring common definitions for all vessels.
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39 Table 3 Potential Options for Updating Subchapter S, by Part Number Cite Topic Comment Candidate Change Part 170 -- Stability Requirements for All Inspected Vessels Part 170, Subpart E -- Intact Stability Criteria 170.165 Ocean-Going Ships with International Certificates Vessels with international certificates, such as SOLAS or Load Line, are required to meet the IMO Intact Stability Code (IS Code)
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40 Cite Topic Comment Candidate Change Part 170, Subpart F -- Determination of Lightship Weight Displacement and Centers of Gravity Subpart F Determination of Lightship Weight and Centers of Gravity Lists requirements for methods of determining lightship weight and centers. Duplicates much of what is in the IS Code, Part B, Annex 1, Detailed Guidance for the Conduct of an Inclining Test.
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41 Cite Topic Comment Candidate Change watertight doors closed (USCG has advised on this issue)
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42 Cite Topic Comment Candidate Change to apply SOLAS rules to ships that meet the definition of Type I and apply CFR requirements to Type II vessels. Part 172 -- Special Rules Pertaining to Bulk Cargoes Part 172, Subpart B Grain In 170.030(b)
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43 Cite Topic Comment Candidate Change Part 172, Subparts E and F Barges and Vessels with Hazardous Cargo Subpart E applies to barges. Subpart F applies to self-propelled vessels.
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44 Cite Topic Comment Candidate Change update. For tugs in rigorous service, such as escort tugs and those with Voith Schneider propulsors, the existing CFR appears inadequate.
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45 Cite Topic Comment Candidate Change these vessels, was updated with USCG and industry input. Part 174, Subpart J Dry Cargo Ships This Subpart specifies that all new cargo ships of 500 gross tons and above with a contract date of February 1, 1992, or later comply with subdivision and damage stability requirements in IMO Resolution MSC.216 (82)
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46 Process to Update and Maintain Stability Regulations Previous sections of this report identified options to modernize and improve the content of Subchapter S and associated policy documents. Concurrent with these update efforts, implementation of an ongoing process that keeps the regulations up to date and modern will be essential.
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47 Reflects current practice. Reflects best practice.
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