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For osvs built prior to march 15, 1996, subchapter i or subchapter t may apply. The respondents are the owners and operators of towing vessels, thirdparty auditors and surveyors that would be. Parts 140, 4169, 7089, 909, 140155, 156165, 166199, 200499, and 500 to end. Coast guard regulations 46 cfr part 16 rules also available in pdf here. Title 46 of the code of federal regulations wikipedia. This volume containing parts 140 comprise chapter icoast guard, dhs. The code of federal regulations cfr annual edition is the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the federal register by the departments and agencies of the federal government produced by the office of the federal register ofr and the government publishing office.

The establishment of a towing vessel inspection regime is a significant milestone in awo. For more information on awos work to support our members in the transition to towing vessel inspection, please click here. Thank you for using the tugsafe application inspected towing vessel decision aid for 46 cfr subchapter m. S coast guard requires that commercial vessels operating in the waters represented within the pages of this chart book maintain onboard navigation charts or maps appropriate to the area of operation. Cfr title 46 parts 166199code of federal regulations. A new towing vessel is defined in 46 cfr subchapter m part 6.

Code of federal regulations cfr is the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the federal register by the executive departments and agencies of the federal government. Subchapter m regulations united states coast guard. Not all items in this book are applicable to all vessels. Electronic code of federal regulations ecfr title 46. Coast guard established the new subchapter m rule to introduce safety regulations that govern characteristics, methods of operations, and nature of service of towing vessels. Part 8 towing safety management system tsms starting on page 401. Electronic code of federal regulations e cfr title 46. Title 33 of the code of federal regulations wikipedia. The contents ofthese volumes represent all current regulations codified under this title of the cfr as of october 1, 2018. Upper mississippi river navigation charts minneapolis. Jun 11, 2014 46 cfr subchapter m towing vessel regulations.

Cfr title 46 parts 140code of federal regulations title. It combines the individual merchant mariners document, license, and certificate of registry enumerated in 46 u. Coast guards establishment of an inspection regime for towing vessels at 46 cfr subchapter m is taking safety in the towing industry to a new and historic level by setting minimum safety standards for towing vessels, incorporating and building on the safeguards that awo members have already put in place to ensure that the entire industry achieves the level of. Organization tpo requirements within subchapter m of 46 code of federal regulations cfr, chapter i. Cfr title 46 parts 140code of federal regulations title 46.

Coast guards establishment of an inspection regime for towing vessels at 46 cfr subchapter m is taking safety in the towing industry to a new and historic level by setting minimum safety standards for towing vessels, incorporating and building on the safeguards that awo members have already put in place to ensure that the entire industry achieves the level of safety that is. Our definition matches that used for small passenger vessels in subchapter k 46 cfr 114. Cfr title 46 chapter i coast guard, department of homeland security. The coast guard proposes to establish safety regulations governing the inspection, standards, and safety management. The unofficial compilation of cfr based on the official version. Inspections in general, from someone subject to military inspections for 30 years and coast guard inspections. Due to recent regulatory revisions, old subchapter t cites applicable to. Cfr title 46 parts 140code of federal regulations title 46 shipping revised as of october 1, 2019. Uscg publishes longawaited subchapter m final rule gcaptain. Inspections in general, from someone subject to military inspections for 30 years and coast guard inspections for 20. This inspection book is intended to be used as a job aid by coast. Great lakes bulk carrier laker inspection book name of vessel official number overall length in feet date completed.

The information is needed for the proper administration and enforcement of the proposed towing vessel inspection program. The uscg has drafted subchapter m proposed regulations for towing vessels that, when enacted, would require the approximate 6,500 towing vessels. The coast guard does not intend to create exemptions for all types of inland towing. Part 9 third party organizations starting on page 40116. Coast guards subchapter m laid out new safety and environmental standards for towing vessels. Great lakes, general rules and regulations covers all great lakes vessels including passenger vessels note. With the release of the 46 cfr subchapter m regulations from the u. The committee encountered examples of content and organization issues, including multiple and conflicting definitions, and a reliance on outdated references to u. Requirements for uninspected passenger vessels revised. Coast guards final rule to establish an inspection regime for towing vessels at 46 cfr subchapter m was published on july 20, 2016, and implemented on july 22, 2018. Due to recent regulatory revisions, old subchapter t cites applicable to existing vessels on or before march 10, 1996 are provided in addition to new subchapter t cites. Towing vessel inspection regulations deparment of homeland security on. The remainder of the book starting on page 40101 and ending on page 40147 contains the final rules that will be enforced over the next 6 years. The parts in these volumes are arranged in the following order.

Serious marine incident means an event defined in 46 cfr 4. The code of federal regulations cfr annual edition is the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the federal register by the departments and agencies of the federal government the online cfr is a joint project authorized by the publisher, the national archives and records administrations nara office. The establishment of a towing vessel inspection regime is a significant. Coast guard, we are prepared to provide thirdparty auditing and surveying services to assist clients in fulfilling regulatory requirements for towing vessels. An experts perspective historically, the majority of towing vessels in inland and coastwise service are classified as uninspected vessels. The cfr organizes the rules of the various federal agencies into 50 titles according to subject matter. With the publication of the final rule of 46 cfr subchapter m in the federal register, classnk is updating its standards and guidelines in accordance with the regulations. New towing vessel virginia awarded first certificate of. Weatherdeck is watertightbarges hull proportions fall in 174.

In 2004 congress instructed the coast guard to bring most of the nations commercial towing vessels, which were operating as uninspected vessels, under formal coast guard inspection. General 33 cfr navigation and navigable waters chapter i coast guard, department of homeland security subchapter h maritime security part 101 maritime security. Title 46 is the portion of the code of federal regulations that governs shipping within the united states for the united states coast guard, the united states maritime administration, and the united states maritime commission. This fact shall be entered in the vessels official log book, if one is required. Coast guard on monday published the final rule of its new and longawaited towing vessel regulations known as subchapter m establishing new requirements for the design, construction. Information on the legal status, authenticity, and schema of the code of federal regulations xml renditions can be found in the user guide document code of federal register xml rendition. Cfr title 46 parts 166199code of federal regulations title 46 shipping revised as of october 1, 2019. The code of federal regulations cfr is published and updated annually by the office of the federal register, national archives and records administration. The new 46 cfr subchapter m is divided into 9 parts as follows.

With the exception of rivers, lakes, bays, and sounds, is the least severe of the routes. Towing vessel inspection the american waterways operators. Part 6 certification starting on page 40101 part 7 vessel compliance staring on page 40109. Cfr title 46 parts 140code of federal regulations title 46 shipping. This decision aid is designed to assist with preparation, completion and documentation of inspections or surveys of commercial towing vessels required to comply with 46 cfr subchapter m. Code of federal regulations ecfr 46 cfr subchapter m. Title 46 shipping chapter i coast guard, department of homeland security continued subchapter i cargo and miscellaneous.

Cfr title 46 parts 166199code of federal regulations title. Aug 11, 2011 the new 46 cfr subchapter m is divided into 9 parts as follows. A mmc is the credential issued by the coast guard under 46 cfr part 10. Click here to expand content click here to collapse content part 6certification. Although inland and coastwise towing vessels are regulated by cfr, there are no requirements that they be classed and inspected like ships. Title 46 and title 33 of the code of federal regulations are usually consulted by classification societies. Electronic code of federal regulations e cfr title 46 chapter i subchapter a rules and regulations.

Parts of 46 cfr subchapter s are unclear, outdated, or superseded by similar international stability regulations. Bk46m 46 cfr subchapter m marine education textbooks. Electronic code of federal regulations ecfr title 46 shipping rules and regulations. Faqs last updated 09202019 thirdparty organizations tpo. Cfr headingsparts, excerpts from regulations, and my comments. Subchapter p title 46, cfr, part 157 may 1, 1967 united states. Title 33 is the portion of the code of federal regulations that governs navigation and navigable waters within the united states. Bulk data downloads of code of federal regulations xml files are available to the general public via data.