[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 195 (Tuesday, October 10, 1995)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 52631-52632]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-25048]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Coast Guard
46 CFR Part 160
[CGD 94-110]
RIN 2115-AE96
Recreational Inflatable Personal Flotation Device Standards
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.
ACTION: Interim rule with request for comments; extension of comment
period.
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SUMMARY: On June 23, 1995, the Coast Guard published a interim rule (60
FR 32836) establishing regulations for approval of inflatable personal
flotation devices (PFDs) for recreational boaters. Because the Coast
Guard wishes to consult with the National Boating Safety Advisory
Council (NBSAC) on the response to comments at its upcoming meeting on
October 30-31, 1995, the comment period is being extended for 14
additional days.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 6, 1995.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to the Executive Secretary, Marine
Safety
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Council (G-LRA/3406) (CGD 94-110), U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100
Second Street SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001, or may be delivered to
room 3406 at the same address between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone number is (202) 267-
1477.
The Executive Secretary maintains the public docket for this
rulemaking. Comments will become part of this docket and will be
available for inspection or copying at room 3406, U.S. Coast Guard
Headquarters, between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
Comments on collection-of-information requirements must be mailed
also to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of
Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503,
Attn: Desk Officer, U.S. Coast Guard.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mr. Samuel E. Wehr, U.S. Coast Guard, Lifesaving and Fire Safety
Standards Branch (G-MMS-4), telephone (202) 267-1444, facsimile (202)
267-1069, or electronic mail ``mvi-3/G-M[email protected]''. A copy of
the interim rule may be obtained by calling the Coast Guard's toll-free
Customer InfoLine, 1-800-368-5647. In Washington, DC, call 267-0780.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 23, 1995, the Coast Guard published
an interim rule, CGD 94-110, ``Recreational Inflatable Personal
Flotation Device Standards'' (60 FR 32836). The interim rule invited
and encouraged interested persons to participate in the rulemaking by
submitting written comments, including views, data or arguments by
October 23, 1995. Several comments expressed concern about the ``Life-
Saving Index'' (LSI) provisions of the rule. To address questions about
the LSI, the Coast Guard held a public meeting on August 28, 1995,
announced in the Federal Register on August 2, 1995, (60 FR 39268).
Additionally, some comments have requested changes to the rule which
the Coast Guard would like to discuss with its recreational boating
advisory committee, NBSAC, at its upcoming meeting on October 30-31,
1995, announced elsewhere in today's Federal Register. Because of this
planned consultation, the Coast Guard is extending the comment period
for 14 additional days.
Persons submitting comments should include their names and
addresses, identify this rulemaking (CGD 94-110) and the specific
section of the interim rule to which each comment applies, and give the
reason for each comment. Please submit two copies of all comments and
attachments in an unbound format, no larger than 8\1/2\ by 11 inches,
suitable for copying and electronic filing. Persons wanting
acknowledgment of receipt of comments should enclose stamped, self-
addressed postcards or envelopes. The Coast Guard will consider all
comments received during the comment period. It may change this
proposal in view of the comments.
Dated: October 2, 1995.
J.C. Card,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Chief, Office of Marine Safety, Security
and Environmental Protection.
[FR Doc. 95-25048 Filed 10-6-95; 8:45 am]
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