Improvements to Marine Safety in Puget Sound-Area Waters

Samenvatting

The Coast Guard announces two identical meetings to describe the results of the cost-benefit analysis of potential rules that could improve marine safety in Puget Sound-Area waters and to describe ongoing activities to improve marine safety in the region. Under consideration are regulatory requirements for tug escorts and/or dedicated rescue tugs for certain vessels operating in the Strait of Juan de Fuca and adjacent waters. Additionally, the docket for the advance notice of proposed rulemaking for these tug measures has been reopened until January 31, 2000.