This final rule makes non-substantive technical, organizational, and conforming amendments to existing Coast Guard regulations. This rule is a continuation of our practice of periodically issuing rules to keep our regulations up-to-date and accurate. This rule will have no substantive effect on the regulated public.
Federal Register Notice: National Maritime Security Advisory Committee; March 2023 Virtual Meeting
The Coast Guard has announced in the Federal Register that the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee will meet virtually to review and discuss on matters relating to national maritime security, including on enhancing the sharing of information related to cybersecurity risks that may cause a transportation security incident, between relevant Federal agencies and State, local, and tribal governments; relevant public safety and emergency response agencies; relevant law enforcement and security organizations; maritime industry; port owners and operators; and terminal owners and operators.
Federal Register Notice: Public meeting in preparation for International Maritime Organization SSE 9 meeting
As announced in the Federal Register, the Department of State and Coast Guard will conduct a public meeting at 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2023, by way of Microsoft Teams meeting to prepare for the ninth session of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE 9). SSE 9 will be held at IMO headquarters, London, United Kingdom, from February 27 to March 3, 2023.
Federal Register Notice: Commercial Diving Operations
The Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register that it is withdrawing the proposed rule entitled “Commercial Diving Operations” published in the Federal Register on February 19, 2015.
Federal Register Notice: National Boating Safety Advisory Committee; January 2023 Virtual Meeting
The Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register that the National Boating Safety Advisory Committee and its Subcommittees will meet virtually to discuss matters relating to national boating safety. The virtual meeting will be open to the public.