CGHQ-10030), by appropriate descriptions in documents published in the Federal Register, by letters, or by appropriate markings on drawings, plans, etc. Under the direction of the Commandant and the Chief, Office of Merchant Marine Safety, the Chief, Merchant Marine Technical Division, is hereby delegated the authority to exercise the necessary actions relating to the granting, suspension, cancellation or revocation of approvals for specific items of safety equipment, materials or installations required by law or the regulation in 33 CFR Chapter I or in 46 CFR Chapter I to have the Commandant's approval. The authority hereby delegated to the Chief, Merchant Marine Technical Division, may be further delegated by him in the case of suspensions. Merchant Marine Technical Division, normally will issue a certificate of approval to a party after ascertaining that a specific item submitted complies with requirements in applicable laws and regulations. Such an approval shall be in effect for a period of 5 years from the date on the certificate of approval unless sooner suspended, canceled, or revoked by proper authority, or specifically stated otherwise on the certificate. The Chief, (Federal Register of October 15, 1963) TITLE 33-NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS Chapter I-Coast Guard, Department of the Treasury [CGFR 63-62] SUBCHAPTER E-NAVIGATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GREAT LAKES AND ST. MARY'S RIVER PART 90-PILOT RULES FOR THE GREAT LAKES SUBCHAPTER F-NAVIGATION REQUIREMENTS FOR WESTERN RIVERS PART 95-PILOT RULES FOR WESTERN RIVERS Demarcation Lines Between Rules of Road for Great Lakes and Western Rivers in Chicago Port Area The statutory definition of the waters subject to the Act of February 8, 1895, as amended (33 U.S.C. 241), states that the "Rules of the RoadGreat Lakes" (CG-172) apply in part upon the Great Lakes and their connecting and tributary waters *." The statutory definition of the waters subject to the provisions THE ABOVE SKETCH illustrates the new location of the Rules of the Road line of demarcation between the Great Lakes and the Western Rivers in the Chicago area. This line is now located at the east side of the Ashland Avenue Bridge on the Chicago River and on the Calumet River at the Thomas J. O'Brien Lock by authority of the Coast Guard administrative ruling published in Federal Register of October 15, 1963 (excerpted below). of section 4233 of the Revised Statutes, as amended (33 U.S.C. 301), states that the "Rules of the Road-Western Rivers" (CG-184) apply in part" * upon the waters of the Mississippi River * * and all of the tributaries emptying thereinto and their tributaries * *." Certain waters in the Chicago port area, by reason of these definitions, seemingly are subject to both sets of "Rules of the Road." The Coast Guard, in an effort to obtain uniform administration and compliance, since 1939 has treated the waters between Lockport, Illinois, and Lake Michigan as subject only to the "Rules of the Road-Great Lakes." It now appears changing conditions within the Chicago port area require a different demarcation line. Originally, the Chicago River was a tributary of Lake Michigan. However, at the time of the opening of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, which connects the Chicago River and the Des Plaines River, the direction of the flow of the Chicago River was changed so that this River is now a tributary of the Mississippi River. Furthermore, an analysis of the traffic within the Chicago port area indicates that on the waters west of the Ashland Avenue Bridge it is essentially river traffic while that to the east is primarily lake traffic. These factors dictate the designation of a line of demarcation between the two sets of "Rules of the Road" at the east side of the Ashland Avenue Bridge on the Chicago River. Similarly, on the Calumet River, the Thomas J. O'Brien Lock and Controlling Works is a logical divide. It is realized there are many differences between the requirements of the "Rules of the Road-Great Lakes" and those of the "Rules of the RoadWestern Rivers." It is essential for the safety of navigation that everyone on a particular body of water follow the same set of "Rules." The specified landmarks, being readily recognizable, will aid navigators in determining which set of "Rules" they are required to follow when in the Chicago port area. The demarcation line description designated 33 CFR 90.03 in effect provides that the "Rules of the Road— Great Lakes" apply from the shores of Lake Michigan to the east side of the Ashland Avenue Bridge (between mile 321 and 322) on the Chicago River and to the Thomas J. O'Brien Lock and Controlling Works (between mile 326 and 327) on the Calumet River. The demarcation line description designated 33 CFR 95.02 in effect provides that the "Rules of the RoadWestern Rivers" apply on the Chicago River to the east side of Ashland Avenue Bridge (between mile 321 and 322) and on the Calumet River to the Thomas J. O'Brien Lock and Controlling Works (between mile 326 and 327). The Chicago River and Calumet River are tributaries of the Mississippi River. These rules shall become effective on the date of publication of this document in the FEDERAL REGISTER. (Federal Register of October 15, 1963) TITLE 46-SHIPPING Chapter I-Coast Guard, Department of the Treasury SUBCHAPTER D-TANK VESSELS LIQUEFIED INFLAMMABLE GASES This document contains the final actions taken with respect to the proposals described as "Bulk Shipments of Ethylene Oxide" and "Liquefied Inflammable Gases" in "Item IV-Tank Vessels" of the Agenda (CG-249, pages 77 to 128). These proposals, as revised, are approved and set forth herein. This is the tenth document of a series containing regulations considered at the March 25, 1963 Public Hearing and Annual Session of the Merchant Marine Council. The revised regulations governing the transportation of liquefied inflammable gases recognize certain technological advances developed in the handling of such gases and permit various methods of transportation not previously allowed. was The regulations designated 46 CFR 38.01-5, 38.05-1, 38.05-10, 38.05-20, 38.05-25, 38.10-1, 38.10-20, and 38.25-1 contain changes from the original proposals set forth in the Agenda. The special endorsement required on the certificate of inspection changed so it will show both the minimum and maximum temperatures for liquefied inflammable gas cargoes. The design requirements will require consideration to be given to the pressures anticipated in normal service and when testing the tanks. With a couple of exceptions, a tank vessel having a tank installed in a dry cargo hold with a portion extending above the weather deck shall be required to maintain the weathertightness of such deck. When a refrigerated cargo needs to be kept in an insulated tank, the insulation shall be of approved materials. While the regulations describe specific means for gaging contents in a tank, the use of alternate means will be permitted when such means are acceptable to the Commandant. The regulations governing the transportation of ethylene oxide in bulk are in a new Subpart 40.05 in 46 CFR Part 40, entitled "Special construction, arrangement, and other provisions for carrying certain inflammable or combustible dangerous cargoes in bulk." The characteristics of ethylene oxide, when compared with other inflammable liquids commonly carried in tank vessels, present an unusually high degree of fire hazard. The regulations governing ethylene oxide and designated 46 CFR 40.01-5, 40.05-1, 40.05-2, 40.05-5, 40.05-10, 40.05-20, 40.05-30, 40.05-35, 40.05-40, 40.05-45, 40.05-60, 40.05-65, 40.05-69, 40.05-73, 40.05-75, 40.05-80, 40.05-83, 40.05-85, 40.05-86, and 40.05-87 contain changes from the original proposals set forth in the Agenda. The tanks certified for ethylene oxide may be used for transportation of other compatible products under conditions which must be approved by the Commandant. During the transportation of ethylene oxide, arrangements must be provided to keep the cargo temperature below 90° F. During the loading operation, the temperature of ethylene oxide shall be below 70° F. With a couple of exceptions, a tank vessel having a tank installed in a dry cargo hold with a portion extending above the weather deck will be required to maintain the weathertightness of such deck. The insulation requirements were changed to establish specified minimum conditions, including specific approval of such materials by the Commandant. The regulations provide for a manual method of operation of the cooling system. The setting of the relief valve is at the design pressure of the tank when such pressure is higher than 75 pounds per square inch. The filling density for ethylene oxide was increased from 82 percent to 83 percent. The cargo hose used for ethylene oxide may be used only with products compatible with it, and the manufacturer shall guarantee the maximum pressure for such hose and have it labeled "certified for ethylene oxide." The special operating requirements were revised to have a water system, including water hoses, provided for immediate use during filling and discharging operations to assist in controlling spillages which may occur, and to have the cargo transfer operations performed by personnel especially qualified in the handling of ethylene oxide. The cargo marking requirements were revised to include a color coding for barges carrying ethylene oxide. The proposals for vessel design in 46 CFR 40.05-15 were not adopted at this time. The proposals described as "Special construction, arrangement and provisions for certain dangerous cargoes in bulk: Application; elemental phosphorus in water; sulfuric acid; hydrochloric acid; liquid chlorine; and anhydrous ammonia" in "Item V-Vessel Operations and Inspection" of the agenda are withdrawn. These proposals were intended to make additional corrections, to clarify certain requirements, and to add additional requirements based on the properties of the chemicals being transported. Approximately 146 comments were received. Since many comments were adverse to the proposals and raised questions not previously considered, it was determined desirable to review all the regulations. The regulation and amendments in this document are prescribed and shall become effective January 1, 1964; however, the amendments and regulations in this document may be complied with on and after the date of publication of this document in the FEDERAL REGISTER in lieu of existing requirements. Existing tank vessels shall be in compliance with the new or revised requirements in this document regarding liquefied inflammable gases by the time of their inspections for certification or by January 1, 1965, whichever occurs first. (Federal Register of October 8, 1963) TITLE 33-NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS Chapter I-Coast Guard, Department of the Treasury SUBCHAPTER K-SECURITY OF VESSELS [CGFR 63-60] PART 124-CONTROL OVER MOVEMENT OF VESSELS Advance Notice of Time of Arrival of Vessels at First U.S. Port-ofCall on the Great Lakes By Executive Order 10173 the President found that the security of the United States is endangered by reason of subversive activities and prescribed certain regulations relating to the safeguarding against destruction, loss, or injury from sabotage or other causes of similar nature to vessels, ports, and waterfront facilities in the United States and all territory and waters, continental or insular, subject to the jurisdiction of the United States exclusive of the Canal Zone. Pursuant to the authority of 33 CFR 6.04-8 in Executive Order 10173 (15 F.R. 7007; 3 CFR, 1950 Supp.) the Captain of the Port may supervise and control the movement of any vessel and shall take full or partial possession or control of any vessel or any part thereof when within the territorial waters of the United States under his jurisdiction whenever it appears to him that such action is necessary in order to secure such vessel from damage or injury or to prevent damage or injury to any waterfront facility on waters of the United States or to secure the observance of rights and obligations of the United States. The provisions of 33 CFR 124.10 set forth the requirements regarding the advance notice of a vessel's estimated time of arrival at a United States portof-call to the Captain of the Port. The purpose for amending § 124.10 (b) (2) is to revise procedures for the Great Lakes since many masters and agents of vessels en route to ports on the Great Lakes have encountered difficulties in determining when their vessels will arrive at their first United States ports-of-call because they cannot estimate the number of days their vessels may first spend in passing through the Welland Canal or at various prior Canadian ports-of-call. In addition, the first United States portof-call may be selected after a vessel arrives at a Canadian port. The amendment to § 124.10 (b) (2) will now require the master of every vessel when proceeding westbound to United States waters of the Great Lakes and/ or the St. Lawrence River (other than vessels of the United States or Canadian nationality engaging in the coastal trade of their respective countries or between their two countries without calling at any other country en route), in addition to other reports and at least 24 hours in advance of the vessel's estimated time of arrival at the first United States port-of-call, to advise the Commander, Ninth Coast Guard District, Cleveland, Ohio, of the vessel's time of arrival at such port. (Federal Register of October 9, 1963) Chapter I-Coast Guard, Department of the Treasury [CGFR 63-69] MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER SUBCHAPTER D-TANK VESSELS SUBCHAPTER F-MARINE ENGINEERING SUBCHAPTER H-PASSENGER VESSELS SUBCHAPTER I-CARGO AND MISCELLANEOUS VESSELS (Federal Register of October 26, 1963) FUSIBLE PLUGS A list of approved heats which have been tested and found acceptable during the period from September 15, 1963 to October 15, 1963. Lunkenheimer Co., Cincinnati 14, Ohio, HEAT NOS. 673, 674, 675, 676, 677, 678, and 679. a license as first assistant engineer of steam vessels, either: 10.10-15 (a) (3) (i) 3 months' service as second assistant engineer of motor vessels; 10.10-15(a) (3) (ii) 3 months' service as observer first assistant engineer on motor vessels; or, 10.10-15 (a) (3) (iii) 6 months' service as oiler or junior engineer of motor vessels; or 10.10-15 (a) (4) 3 years' service as oiler or fireman on motor vessels for a license as first assistant engineer of motor towing or ferry vessels of not more than 2,000 horsepower. 10.10-15 (a) (5) While holding a license as third assistant engineer of motor vessels of any horsepower, 3 months' service as third assistant engineer or observer first assistant engineer on motor vessels for a license as first assistant engineer of motor towing or ferry vessels of not over 2,000 horsepower. 10.10-15 (a) (6) 3 years' service as oiler or fireman on motor vessels for a license as first assistant engineer of motor vessels of not more than 1,000 horsepower. EQUIPMENT APPROVED BY THE COMMANDANT [EDITOR'S NOTE.-Due to space limitations, it is not possible to publish the documents regarding approvals and terminations of approvals of equipment published in the Federal Register dated October 16, 1963 (CGFR 63-54 and 63-64). Copies of these documents may be obtained from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 20402.] ARTICLES OF SHIPS' STORES AND SUPPLIES Articles of ships' stores and supplies certificated from October 1, to October 31, 1963, inclusive, for use on board vessels in accordance with the provisions of Part 147 of the regulations governing "Explosives or Other Dangerous Articles on Board Vessels" are as follows: Eastburn Marine Chemical Co., Inc., 53 Abbett Ave., Morristown, N.J., Certificate No. 576, dated October 23, 1963, EASTBURN 230 VELVOLINE. Certificate No. 577, dated October 23, 1963, EASTBURN 337 ECONO SLOSH. Certificate No. 578, dated October 23, 1963, EASTBURN 234 CHALLENGER TYPE CLEANER. Pennsalt Chemicals Corp., 2700 South Eastern Ave., Los Angeles, Calif., Certificate No. 579, dated October 25, 1963, PENNSALT 3003 HEAVY DUTY CLEANER. Certificate No. 580, dated October 25, 1963, PENNSALT 3013 OIL SIDE CLEANER. Certificate No. 581, dated October 25, 1963, PENNSALT 3012 SOLVENT EMULSIFIER. Certificate No. 582, dated October 25, 1963, PENNSALT 3011 INTERPORT TANK CLEANING COMPOUND. Certificate No. 583, dated October 25, 1963, PENNSALT 3004 MEDIUM DUTY CLEANER. Certificate No. 584, dated October 25, 1963, PENNSALT 3005 NEUTRALIZER. AFFIDAVITS The following affidavits were accepted during the period from September 15, 1963, to October 15, 1963: Curtiss Wright Corp., Metals Processing Div., 760 Northland Ave., Buffalo 15, N.Y., PIPE AND TUBING. Shaffer Tool Works, P.O. Box 398, Brea, Calif., VALVES. Anchor Coupling Co., Inc.,1 342 North 4th St., Libertyville, Ill., FITTINGS. 1 Currently listed in CG-190 for Valves. The listing is hereby annotated to indicate that the listing is changed from valves to fittings. NOTE: The following name will be deleted in the currently approved affidavit section and added to the formerly approved affidavit section in the revised edition of CG-190: Alco Products Inc., 220 Avenue A, Beaumont, Tex. 177, 200 201 Waterfront Facilities___ 46 CFR Chapter I-Coast Guard, Department of Subchapter A-General____ 37, 218 Subchapter K-Marine In- Subchapter N-Explosives or Other Dangerous Ar- 104, 122, 154, 174 Commendation Lt. Cdr. Richard B. Brooks, U.S.C.G.. Commendation, Captain Stylianos Coutsodontis__. Requiem for the Bear.. 10,30,52 135 183 Revised Radio Beacon System. 96 Revision to SNAME T. & R. Bulletin No. 2–5 108 71 Rules of the Road.. 84,175 Competition for Appointment Signs Afloat____. 56 in the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Class of 1968 107 Some Regulatory Aspects of Tanker Safety. 115, 158 Engineroom Casualty. Equipment Approved by the Commandant 54 18, Failures in Wire Rope---- 123 119 43 64 146, 221 170 MERCHANT MARINE SAFETY PUBLICATIONS The following publications that are directly applicable to the Merchant Marine are available and may be obtained upon request from the nearest Marine Inspection Office of the United States Coast Guard. The date of each publication is indicated in parentheses following its title. The dates of the Federal Registers affecting each publication are noted after the date of each edition. 115 123 129 169 172 174 175 176 182 184 190 191 200 Marine Engineering Regulations and Material Specifications (3—1—63), F.R. 8-20-63, 10-26-63. Rules and Regulations for Tank Vessels (1-2-62). F.R. 5-2-62, 9-11-62, 2-6-63, 4—4—63, 5-30-63, 8-20-63, 9-6-63, 10-8-63, 10-26-63. Proceedings of the Merchant Marine Council (Monthly). Rules of the Road-International-Inland (6-1-62), F.R. 1-18-63, 5-23-63, 5-29-63, 7-6-63, 10-2-63. Rules of the Road-Great Lakes (6-1-62). F.R. 8-31-62, 5-11-63, 5-23-63, 5-29-63, 10-2-63, 10-15-63. Manual for Lifeboatmen, Able Seamen, and Qualified Members of Engine Department (9-1-60). Specimen Examinations for Merchant Marine Engineer Licenses (12—1—59). Rules of the Road-Western Rivers (6-1-62). F.R. 1-18-63, 5-23-63, 5-29-63, 9-25-63, 10-2-63, 10-15-63. Equipment Lists (4-2-62). F.R. 5-17-62, 5-25–62, 7-24-62, 8-4-62, 8-11-62, 9–11–62, 10-4-62, 10-30-62, 11-22-62, 11-24-62, 12-29-62, 1-4-63, 1-8-63, 2-7-63, 2-27-63, 3-20-63, 4-24-63, 6-11-63, 6-15-63, 6-22-63, 6-28-63, 8-10-63, 10-16-63. Rules and Regulations for Licensing and Certificating of Merchant Marine Personnel (7–1–63). F.R. 9-18-63. Marine Investigation Regulations and Suspension and Revocation Proceedings (7-1-58). F.R. 3-30-60, 5—6—60, 12-8-60, 7-4-61, 5-2-62, 10-5-62, 9-13-63. 220 Specimen Examination Questions for Licenses as Master, Mate, and Pilot of Central Western Rivers Vessels (4-1-57). 227 Laws Governing Marine Inspection (6-1–62). 239 Security of Vessels and Waterfront Facilities (8-1-61). F.R. 11-3-61, 12–12–61, 8-8-62, 8-31-62, 11-15-62, 1-30-63, 3-27-63, 5-29–63, 6-4-63, 10-9-63. 249 256 257 258 259 266 268 269 270 293 320 323 329 Merchant Marine Council Public Hearing Agenda (Annually). Rules and Regulations for Passenger Vessels (1-2-62). F.R. 5—2—62, 9-11-62, 12-28-62, 4-4-63, 5-30-63, 8-20-63, 9-6-63, 10-26-63. Rules and Regulations for Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels (11-1-62). F.R. 2-1-63, 2-6-63, 3-13-63, 4-4-63, 5-30-63, 8-20-63, 9-6-63, 10-2-63, 10-26-63. Rules and Regulations for Uninspected Vessels (9-1—61). F.R. 1-20-62, 4-24-62, 5-2-62, 9-11-62, 5-14-63, 9-6-63. Electrical Engineering Regulations (12-1-60). F.R. 9-23-61, 9-30-61, 5-2-62, 9-11-62, 8-20-63, 9-6-63. F.R. 10-2-63. Rules and Regulations for Marine Engineering Installations Contracted for Prior to July 1, 1935 (11-19-52). F.R. 12-5-53, 12-28-55, 6-20-59, 3-17-60. Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment List (6—1—62). Rules and Regulations for Artificial Islands and Fixed Structures on the Outer Continental Shelf (10-1-59). F.R. 10-25-60, 11-3-61, 4-10-62, 4-24–63. Rules and Regulations for Small Passenger Vessels (Not More Than 65 Feet in Length) (6-1-61). F.R. 9-11-62, 10-5-62, 12–28–62, 1-22-63, 9-6-63. Fire Fighting Manual for Tank Vessels (4-1-58). Official changes in rules and regulations are published in the Federal Register, which is printed daily except Sunday, Monday, and days following holidays. The Federal Register is a sales publication and may be obtained from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 20402. It is furnished by mail to subscribers for $1.50 per month or $15 per year, payable in advance. Individual copies desired may be purchased as long as they are available. The charge for individual copies of the Federal Register varies in proportion to the size of the issue and will be 15 cents unless otherwise noted in the table of changes below. CHANGES PUBLISHED DURING OCTOBER 1963 The following have been modified by Federal Registers: CG-169, CG-172, CG-184, CG-257, and CG-269 Federal Register, October 2, 1963. CG-123 Federal Register, October 8 1963. CG-239 Federal Register October 9, 1963. CG-172, and CG-184 Federal Register, October 15, 1963. CG-190, Federal Register, October 16, 1963. CG-115, CG-123, CG-256, and CG-257 Federal Register, October 26, 1963. |