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Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 30.11.1999

Standard Measurement System Exemption from Gross Tonnage

On August 31, 1999, the Coast Guard published a direct final rule (64 FR 47402; USCG-1999-5118). This direct final rule notified the public of the Coast Guard's intent to amend its vessel tonnage regulations to reinstate a previously allowed method of holding tonnage opening cover plates in place. This amendment will increase flexibility and can decrease costs in vessel design and construction, while in no way diminishing vessel safety. The reinstated method was omitted in error during a comprehensive revision of the tonnage regulations in 1989. We have not received an adverse comment, or notice of intent to submit an adverse comment, objecting to this rule. Therefore, this rule will go into effect as scheduled.

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