Great Lakes Pilotage Modernization

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 46 CFR Parts 10, 401, and 402 [Docket No. USCG-2022-0025] RIN 1625-AC79 AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is amending certain Great Lakes Pilotage regulatory requirements to align with current Coast Guard and U.S. pilot association operations and pilotage practices. This final rule clarifies the different phases of training and types of registrations for Pilots who work on the Great Lakes, eliminates outdated practices and redundant requirements, and adds much needed structure regarding the billing dispute process. DATES: This final rule is effective October 17, 2024. ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to www.regulations.gov , type USCG-2022-0025 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 Mr. Vincent Berg, Coast Guard; telephone 202-906-0835, email vincent.f.berg@uscg.mil . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents for Preamble I. Abbreviations II. Basis and Purpose III. Background IV. Discussion of Comments and Changes V. Discussion of the Rule VI. Regulatory Analyses A. Regulatory Planning and Review B. Small Entities C. Assistance for Small Entities D. Collection of Information E. Federalism F. Unfunded Mandates G. Taking of Private Property H. Civil Just…