[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations] [Panama Canal Commission Semiannual Regulatory Agenda] [From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov] _______________________________________________________________________ Part XXXVIII Panama Canal Commission _______________________________________________________________________ Semiannual Regulatory Agenda ======================================================================= PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION (PANAMA) _______________________________________________________________________ PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION 35 CFR Ch. I Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations AGENCY: Panama Canal Commission. ACTION: Publication of semiannual agenda of regulations. _______________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY: The purpose of this agenda is to report the proposed rulemaking activities of the Panama Canal Commission. This information will allow the public to participate in the rulemaking process. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information about a particular regulatory project, contact the person listed in the subheading ``Agency Contact'' for that project. For general information, contact Michael Rhode, Jr., Secretary, Panama Canal Commission, International Square, 1825 I Street NW., Suite 1050, Washington, DC 20006-5402, (202) 634-6441 TDD; or John L. Haines, Jr., Esquire, General Counsel, Panama Canal Commission, Unit 2300, APO AA 34011-2300, 011/507-52-7511. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review'' and the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601 et seq., require that executive agencies publish in the Federal Register a semiannual notice of regulations which are under development or review or for which action has been completed. The Panama Canal Commission agenda contains certain regulations which are limited in public impact, but they are included to increase public awareness of Commission activities and to allow for increased public participation in the Agency's regulatory review and development process. This agenda was prepared pursuant to guidelines established by the Office of Management and Budget. Dated: August 23, 1994. Michael Rhode, Jr., Secretary, Panama Canal Commission. _______________________________________________________________________ PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION (PANAMA) Proposed Rule Stage _______________________________________________________________________ 4667. DANGEROUS CARGOES; RADIO COMMUNICATION Legal Authority: 22 USC 3811; EO 12215 CFR Citation: 35 CFR 101; 35 CFR 103; 35 CFR 105; 35 CFR 107; 35 CFR 109; 35 CFR 111; 35 CFR 113; 35 CFR 115; 35 CFR 117; 35 CFR 119; 35 CFR 121; 35 CFR 123; 35 CFR 113.49(b) (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Panama Canal Commission is proposing to make the following change and clarification: 35 CFR 113.49(b): Explosive cargo to be used for other than official U.S. Government purposes may not be loaded or offloaded at facilities of the Panama Canal Commission. Explosive anchorages prescribed in sections 101.8(a)(2)(3) and 101.8(c)(2), respectively, may be used upon approval of the Marine Safety Advisor, or his designee and concurrence of Canal Ops Captain. The Commission also proposes to make minor technical changes and clarifications to: 35 CFR 111.3(m); 35 CFR 113.4; 35 CFR 113.28(c); 35 CFR 113.30; 35 CFR 123.4(a); and others listed in the abstract of 3207- AA26 in the April 1993 Unified Agenda. Timetable: Next Action Undetermined Small Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Capt. George T. Hull, Marine Director, Panama Canal Commission, Marine Bureau, Unit 2300, APO AA 34011-2300, 202 634-6441 RIN: 3207-AA26 _______________________________________________________________________ 4668. PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION ACQUISITION REGULATION Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 35 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The proposed rule will update the Panama Canal Commission Acquisition Regulation to conform to changes in the Federal Acquisition Regulation and to incorporate minor changes to internal operating procedures. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/95 NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/95 Final Action 03/00/95 Small Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: None Sectors Affected: Multiple Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this action. Additional Information: Phone number for James N. Doyle in Panama, Republic of Panama, is (507)52-7511. Agency Contact: James N. Doyle, Assistant Procurement Executive, Panama Canal Commission, Unit 2300, APO AA 34011-2300, 202 634-6441 RIN: 3207-AA30 _______________________________________________________________________ 4669. RADIO COMMUNICATION Legal Authority: 22 USC 3811; EO 12215; 45 FR 36043 CFR Citation: 35 CFR 123.4(a) (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Panama Canal Commission is proposing to make the following changes and clarification to 35 CFR 123.4(a): CHARLIE-- Estimated draft upon arrival, and estimated transit draft if scheduled to work cargo or take bunker prior to transiting, in meters, fore and aft, in Tropical Fresh Water. Timetable: Next Action Undetermined Small Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Capt. George T. Hull, Marine Director, Panama Canal Commission, Marine Bureau, Unit 2300, APO AA 34011-2300, 202 634-6441 RIN: 3207-AA34 _______________________________________________________________________ PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION (PANAMA) Final Rule Stage _______________________________________________________________________ 4670. HEALTH, SANITATION, AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE SURVEILLANCE Legal Authority: 22 USC 3811; EO 12215 CFR Citation: 35 CFR 61.155 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Panama Canal Commission is proposing to amend 35 CFR 61.155 by adding a new paragraph to clarify disinsecting requirements. The new paragraph reads as follows: ``(e) The disinfecting required under paragraph (a) of this section shall not be required when the index of Aedes aegypti in Panama exceeds the 1.0 limit established by the World Health Organization (WHO).'' Timetable: Next Action Undetermined Small Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: J. M. Ebernez, Director of Admeasurement, Panama Canal Commission, Unit 2300, APO AA 34011-2300, 202 634-6441 RIN: 3207-AA35 _______________________________________________________________________ PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION (PANAMA) Completed Actions _______________________________________________________________________ 4671. RULES FOR MEASUREMENT OF VESSELS CFR Citation: 35 CFR 135 Completed: _________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 08/22/94 59 FR 43254 Final Action Effective 10/01/94 Small Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michael Rhode, Jr., 202 634-6441 RIN: 3207-AA23 _______________________________________________________________________ 4672.GENERAL PROVISIONS GOVERNING VESSELS Legal Authority: 22 USC 3791; EO 12215 CFR Citation: 35 CFR 103.8 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Under existing regulations, fees for use of the Panama Canal Transit Booking System are assessed at a fixed rate per Panama Canal Gross Ton. The Panama Canal Commission has proposed a major revision of the rules for measurement of vessels using the Panama Canal to become effective October 1, 1994. Under the proposal, the existing rules of measurement will be replaced with the Panama Canal Universal Measurement System (PC/UMS). PC/UMS will no longer utilize a Panama Canal Gross Tonnage value. Accordingly, fees for the use of the transit reservation system must be assessed on the tonnage value used in the PC/UMS. This proposed rule recommends fees be fixed for vessels which have not transited the Canal prior to October 1, 1994, in accordance with the PC/UMS Net Ton. Fees for vessels which have transited the Canal prior to October 1, 1994, will be grandfathered at existing rates. Timetable: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite _________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/16/94 59 FR 41997 NPRM Comment Period End 08/25/94 59 FR 41997 Final Action 08/31/94 59 FR 44928 Final Action Effective 10/01/94 Small Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michael Rhode, Jr., Assistant to the Chairman and Secretary, Panama Canal Commission, 1825 I Street NW., Suite 1050, Washington, DC 20006-5402, 202 634-6441 RIN: 3207-AA36 [FR Doc. 94-21664 Filed 11-10-94; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3640-04-F