The Coast Guard published a final rule that makes non-substantive changes throughout Title 46 of the Code of Federal Regulations. This rule will have no substantive effect on the regulated public.

On the 1st of October each year, the printed editions of Titles 46 and 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations are re-codified. This rule makes technical and editorial corrections throughout Title 46. There are no technical or editorial corrections for Title 49 this year. This rule does not create or change any substantive requirements.

The final rule is effective September 29, 2014.

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