Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 18/10/1994

Numbering of Undocumented Barges; Proposed Rule

The Coast Guard is considering various options regarding the initiation of a rulemaking project to establish a mandatory numbering system, as required by law, for undocumented barges over 100 gross tons. In order to identify and consider the potential impacts such a requirement may have on the Federal government, the individual States and the commercial barge industry, and to develop practical barge identification numbering system alternatives, the Coast Guard is requesting comments from interested and affected individuals and entities early in the process. The numbering of undocumented barges will allow identification of owners of barges found abandoned and help to prevent future marine pollution from abandoned barges.