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Rule2021-168692021-08-11

Electronic Submission of Facility Operations and Emergency Manuals

Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard

Abstract

This final rule enables regulated facilities to electronically submit Operations Manuals and Emergency Manuals and electronically communicate with the Coast Guard. This rule also allows facility operators to submit one electronic or printed copy of the manuals and one electronic or printed copy of the amendments to the manuals. Finally, this rule requires the regulated facilities to maintain either an electronic or a printed copy of each required manual in the marine transfer area of the facility during transfer operations.

Action & Dates

Action
Final rule.
Dates
This rule is effective September 10, 2021.
Effective Date
2021-09-10

CFR References

Topics

AlaskaFire preventionHarborsHazardous substancesNatural gasOil pollutionReporting and recordkeeping requirementsSecurity measuresWater pollution control

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard 33 CFR Parts 127, 154, and 156 [Docket No. USCG-2020-0315] RIN 1625-AC61 AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This final rule enables regulated facilities to electronically submit Operations Manuals and Emergency Manuals and electronically communicate with the Coast Guard. This rule also allows facility operators to submit one electronic or printed copy of the manuals and one electronic or printed copy of the amendments to the manuals. Finally, this rule requires the regulated facilities to maintain either an electronic or a printed copy of each required manual in the marine transfer area of the facility during transfer operations. DATES: This rule is effective September 10, 2021. ADDRESSES: To view comments and documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov , type USCG-2020-0315 in the search box and click “Search.” Next, in the Document Type column, select “Supporting & Related Material.” FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information about this document, call or email Lieutenant Commander Benjamin Mazyck, Coast Guard Division of Cargo and Facilities; telephone 202-372-1130, email benjamin.d.mazyck@uscg.mil . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents for Preamble I. Abbreviations II. Basis and Purpose, and Regulatory History III. Discussion of Comments and Changes from the Proposed Rule IV. Discussion of the Final Rule A. P

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Full Document

Citation: 86 FR 43915