in order that an understanding with industry could be evolved regarding the specific inspection procedures which would be followed. The proposals as published in the Public Hearing Agenda (CG-249, pp. 145148) are approved. In addition to these regulations, appropriate navigation and vessel inspection circulars are being issued describing Coast Guard's inspection requirements in general terminology for "seagoing barges when on voyages on the high seas for change of place of employment" and for "seagoing barges such as dump scows of 100 gross tons or over making short voyages on the high seas."

Subpart 90.05-Application

1. Section 90.05-25 is amended to read as follows:

§ 90.05-25 Seagoing barge.

(a) All nonself-propelled vessels of 100 gross tons and over that proceed on voyages on the high seas or ocean are subject to inspection and certification as seagoing barges.

(b) In applying the laws and regulations to manned seagoing barges, one criterion for invocation of safety standards is the description of seagoing barges by relative size in gross tons. When it is determined by the Commandant that the gross register tonnage for a particular manned seagoing barge, which is attained by exemptions, reductions, or other devices in the basic gross tonnage formulation, will circumvent or be incompatible with the application of specific safety requirements in the regulations in this subchapter for a manned seagoing barge of such physical size, the Commandant shall prescribe the regulations to be made applicable to such seagoing barge. When the Commandant determines that the gross register tonnage is not a valid criterion for the invocation of safety requirements based on relative size, the parties involved will be informed of the determination and of the regulations applicable to such manned seagoing barges, and before being permitted to operate such seagoing barges, compliance therewith shall be required. Endorsements or notations on the seagoing barge's certificate of inspection may be made as appropriate.

(R.S. 4405, as amended, 4462, as amended; 46 U.S.C. 375, 416. Interpret or apply sec. 10, 35 Stat. 428, as amended; 46 U.S.C. 395)

Subpart 90.10-Definition of Terms Used in This Subchapter

2. Subpart 90.10 is amended by inserting after § 90.10-35 a new section reading as follows:

time during the period of validity of the current certificate.

(b) Certificates of inspection may be revoked or suspended by the Coast Guard where such process is authorized by law. This may occur if the vessel does not meet the requirements of law or regulations in this chapter or if there is a failure to maintain the safety requirements requisite to the issuance of a certificate of inspection.

(c) (1) In the case of the following vessels, modification of the period of validity of the certificate of inspection will be permitted as set forth in this paragraph:

vessels of

(i) Non-self-propelled 100 gross tons and over proceeding on the high seas or ocean for the sole purpose of changing place of employment.

(ii) Non-self-propelled vessels of 100 gross tons and over making rare or infrequent voyages on the high seas or ocean and returning to the port of departure.

(2) The certificate of inspection may be issued for a specific period of time to cover a described situation or for one voyage only but in no case to exceed 2 years. The certificate of inspection will include the conditions under which the vessel must operate. Unless the vessel is in compliance with this subchapter insofar as it applies to seagoing barges of 100 gross tons and over, such vessel shall not carry any person on board while underway, and the certificate of inspection will be endorsed as an unmanned seagoing barge.

(Federal Register of March 13, 1963.)

TITLE 33-NAVIGATION AND

NAVIGABLE WATERS

Chapter -Coast Guard, Department of the Treasury

SUBCHAPTER A-GENERAL

[CGFR 63-11]

PART 3-COAST GUARD DISTRICTS, MARINE INSPECTION ZONES AND CAPTAIN OF THE PORT AREAS

Subpart 3.85-17th Coast Guard District

MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS

The descriptions of the marine inspection zones and captain of the port areas in the 17th Coast Guard District have been revised to reflect changes made establishing new units. A Marine Inspection Office has been established at Anchorage, Alaska. The mailing address is post office box 67, Anchorage, Alaska. This office is a Coast Guard unit headed by an Offi

cer in Charge, Marine Inspection, who has been delegated authority as described in 33 CFR 1.01-20 to administer and give immediate direction to those Coast Guard activities relating to the navigation and vessel inspection laws within his marine inspection zone.

The Anchorage marine inspection zone shall consist of the land masses and territorial waters of the State of Alaska west of 139° west longitude, as well as artificial islands subject to inspection off the State of Alaska west of this line. This zone was formerly a part of the marine inspection zone assigned to the Juneau Marine Inspection Office. The description of the Juneau marine inspection zone in 33 CFR 3.85-10(b) is amended and a new section designated 33 CFR 3.85-15 is established describing the Anchorage marine inspection zone.

A captain of the port office has been established at Anchorage, Alaska. This office is a Coast Guard unit headed by a captain of the port who has been delegated authority as described in 33 CFR 1.01-30 to administer and give immediate direction to those Coast Guard activities concerning anchorages, movements of vessels, and handling of dangerous cargoes within his captain of the port area, which is a limited area around Anchorage as described in 33 CFR 3.85-55 in this document.

A captain of the port office has been established in Juneau, Alaska. This office is a Coast Guard unit headed by a captain of the port who has been delegated authority as described in 33 CFR 1.01-30 to administer and give immediate direction to those Coast Guard activities concerning anchorages, movements of vessels, and handling of dangerous cargoes within his captain of the port area, which is a limited area around Juneau as described in 33 CFR 3.85-60 in this document.

A captain of the port office is continued in Ketchikan, Alaska, but the description of the captain of the port area has been amended and redesignated as in 33 CFR 3.85-65 in this document.

The shipowners, operators, builders, vessels' operating personnel, and other persons affected by the navigation and vessel inspection laws when within the Anchorage marine inspection zone are requested to utilize the services available at the Marine Inspection Office, Anchorage, Alaska. § 3.85-10 Juneau Marine Inspec

tion Zone.

(b) The Juneau Marine Inspection Zone comprises the State of Alaska east of 139° west longitude.

(a) The Anchorage Captain of the Port Office is in Anchorage, Alaska.

(b) The Anchorage Captain of the Port area shall comprise all navigable waters of the United States and contiguous land areas within the following boundaries: A line commencing at a point 60°50' N. and 149° W., thence north to the north shoreline of Turnagain Arm, thence northwesterly along the shoreline to the junction of 149°40′ W., thence north to 61°25' N., thence west to 150° W., thence south to the north shoreline of Knik Arm, thence westerly along the shoreline to 150°20′ W., thence south to the south shoreline of Turnagain Arm, thence easterly along the shoreline to the point of origin.

4. Subpart 3.85 is amended by adding after § 3.85-55 a new section reading as follows:

§ 3.85-60 Juneau Captain of the Port.

(a) The Juneau Captain of the Port Office is in Juneau, Alaska.

(b) The Juneau Captain of the Port area shall comprise all navigable waters and contiguous land areas within the following boundaries: Commencing at a point 58°35′ N., and the east bank of the Lynn Canal, due west to 135° W., thence due south to 58°10' N., thence due east to 134°10' W., thence northwesterly along the east bank of the Gastineau Channel to 58°20' N., thence a straight northwesterly line from this point to the point of origin.

5. Subpart 3.85 is amended by adding after § 3.85-60 a new section reading as follows:

§ 3.85-65 Ketchikan Captain of the Port.

(a) The Ketchikan Captain of the Port Office is in Ketchikan, Alaska.

(b) The Ketchikan Captain of the Port area shall comprise all navigable waters and contiguous land areas encompassed within the following boundaries: Commencing at a point

[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 March 20, 1963 (CGFR 63-9) and (CGFR 63-14). Copies of these documents may be obtained from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington 25, D.C.]