Clarification and Rearrangement of Puget Sound Vessel Traffic Service Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) Regulations

Abstract

By this direct final rule, the Coast Guard is rearranging and clarifying the current wording of Puget Sound Vessel Traffic Service Regulated Navigation Area Regulations. This action is necessary to clearly differentiate between conditions when ``general regulations'' and ``congested regulations'' apply within the Regulated Navigation Area of Puget Sound. This direct final rule will make no substantive changes in the meaning or interpretation of the existing regulations. The direct final rule is intended to improve understanding of, and compliance with, these regulations, and to make these regulations less subject to confusion by waterway users.

Action & Dates

Action

Direct final rule.

Dates

This rule is effective May 18, 1998, unless the Coast Guard receives a written adverse comment or written notice of intent to submit an adverse comment on or before April 20, 1998. If the Coast Guard receives a written adverse comment or notice of intent to submit a written adverse comment is received, the Coast Guard will withdraw this direct final rule and publish a timely notice of withdrawal in the Federal Register.

Effective Date

1998-05-18

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