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Office of Management and Budget for elsewhere in the Federal Register today. I. Public Participation and Request for agency use in implementing OMB It proposes to combine the individual Comments Circular A–76, weighted by the pay and Merchant Mariner’s Document, License, We encourage you to participate in non-pay proportions of total funding for Certificate of Registry, and STCW this rulemaking by submitting that fiscal year. If Congress enacts a Endorsement into a single certificate comments and related materials. All different Federal civilian pay raise termed the Merchant Mariner Credential comments received will be posted, percentage than the percentage issued (MMC), which will be endorsed to without change, to http://dms.dot.gov by OMB for Circular A–76, the reflect a mariner’s qualifications. The and will include any personal Department of Homeland Security may Coast Guard also proposes to streamline information you have provided. We adjust the fees to reflect the enacted the application process for the MMC by have an agreement with the Department level. The required fee shall be the removing the requirement that all of Transportation (DOT) to use the amount prescribed in paragraphs mariners appear at least once at one of Docket Management Facility. Please see (a)(1)(i) and (a)(1)(ii), plus the latest 17 Regional Exam Centers (RECs). DOT’s ‘‘Privacy Act’’ paragraph below. inflation adjustment. Instead, the information previously Submitting comments: If you submit a (f) Any FBI Fee amendment that submitted by the applicant at the REC comment, please include your name and increases or decreases its fees to process would be submitted to TSA through the address, identify the docket number for fingerprint identification records and TWIC enrollment process and shared this rulemaking (USCG–2006–24371), name checks will apply to the FBI fees with the Coast Guard by TSA. indicate the specific section of this identified in this regulation effective on DATES: Comments and related material document to which each comment the date of the FBI increase or decrease. must reach the Docket Management applies, and give the reason for each Dated: May 10, 2006. Facility on or before July 6, 2006. We comment. You may submit your Thomas H. Collins, will hold public meetings on comments and material by electronic Commandant, United States Coast Guard. Wednesday, May 31, 2006 in Newark, means, mail, fax, or delivery to the Kip Hawley, NJ; Thursday, June 1 in Tampa, FL; Docket Management Facility at the Assistant Secretary, Transportation Security Wednesday, June 6 in St. Louis, MO; address under ADDRESSES; but please Administration. and Thursday, June 7 in Long Beach, submit your comments and material by [FR Doc. 06–4508 Filed 5–12–06; 12:25 pm] CA. only one means. If you submit them by BILLING CODE 4910–15–P ADDRESSES: You may submit comments mail or delivery, submit them in an 1 identified by USCG docket number unbound format, no larger than 8 ⁄2 by USCG–2006–24371 to the Docket 11 inches, suitable for copying and DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND Management Facility at the U.S. electronic filing. If you submit them by SECURITY Department of Transportation. To avoid mail and would like the Coast Guard to duplication, please use only one of the acknowledge receipt, please enclose a Coast Guard following methods: stamped, self-addressed postcard or (1) Web site: http://dms.dot.gov. envelope. We will consider all 33 CFR Parts 1, 20, 70, 95, 101, 110, (2) Mail: Docket Management Facility, comments and material received during 125, 141, 155, 156, 160, 162, 163, 164, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 the comment period. We may change and 165 Seventh Street SW., Room PL–401, this proposed rule in view of them. Washington, DC 20590–0001. Viewing comments and documents: 46 CFR Parts 1, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, (3) Fax: 202–493–2251. To view comments, as well as 15, 16, 26, 28, 30, 31, 35, 42, 58, 61, 78, (4) Delivery: Room PL–401 on the documents mentioned in this preamble 97, 98, 105, 114, 115, 122, 125, 131, 151, Plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 as being available in the docket, go to 166, 169, 175, 176, 185, 196, 199, 401 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC, http://dms.dot.gov at any time, click on and 402 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday ‘‘Simple Search,’’ enter the last five [Docket No. USCG–2006–24371] through Friday, except Federal holidays. digits of the docket number for this rulemaking, and click on ‘‘Search.’’ You RIN 1625–AB02 The telephone number is 202–366– 9329. may also visit the Docket Management Facility in Room PL–401 on the Plaza (5) Federal eRulemaking Portal: Consolidation of Merchant Mariner level of the Nassif Building, 400 http://www.regulations.gov. Qualification Credentials Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC, See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday AGENCY: United States Coast Guard, format and other information about through Friday, except Federal holidays. DHS. comment submissions. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. Privacy Act: Anyone can search the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For electronic form of all comments SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to questions concerning this proposed received into any of our dockets by the streamline the existing merchant rule, call Mr. Luke Harden (G–PSO–1), name of the individual submitting the mariner credentialing process to United States Coast Guard, 2100 Second comment (or signing the comment, if minimize redundant requirements and Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593; submitted on behalf of an association, simplify the credentialing program. This telephone 1–877–687–2243. business, labor union, etc.). You may proposed rule works in tandem with the For questions concerning viewing or review the Department of joint Notice of Proposed Rulemaking submitting material to the docket, call Transportation’s Privacy Act Statement published by the Coast Guard and the Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, in the Federal Register published on Transportation Security Administration Docket Management System, U.S. April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477), or you (TSA) entitled ‘‘Transportation Worker Department of Transportation, Room may visit http://dms.dot.gov. Identification Credential (TWIC) Plaza 401, 400 Seventh Street SW., Public Meetings: TSA and the Coast Implementation in the Maritime Sector; Washington, DC 20590–0001; telephone Guard will hold four public meetings as Hazardous Materials Endorsement for a (202) 493–0402. follows: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 in Commercial Driver’s License’’ published SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Newark, NJ; Thursday, June 1 in Tampa,

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FL; Wednesday, June 6 in St. Louis, MO; assessment from TSA. This population requirement was added as an additional and Thursday, June 7 in Long Beach, includes all mariners holding active security measure to ensure that MMDs CA. These meetings will be held to take MMDs, Licenses, CORs, or STCW and Licenses are issued only to people comments regarding both the Endorsements. If TSA determines that whose identities have been verified. Transportation Worker Identification the applicant does not pose a security Under the TWIC proposed joint Credential (TWIC) Implementation in risk, TSA will issue a TWIC to that rulemaking published simultaneously the Maritime Sector; Hazardous individual. Once the DHS rule is with this rule, TSA would conduct Materials Endorsement for a implemented, persons without TWICs security vetting and verify an Commercial Driver’s License rule will not be granted unescorted access to applicant’s identity prior to issuing the (Docket Nos. TSA–2006–24191; USCG– secure areas at affected maritime TWIC which would serve as an identity 2006–24196) and the Consolidation of facilities or vessels, and all merchant document. Without the streamlined Merchant Mariner Qualification mariners will be required to hold a valid process and combined credential Credential rule (Docket No. USCG– TWIC. suggested in this MMC rulemaking, 2006–24371), both found in today’s The MTSA requires DHS to issue mariners would be required to submit Federal Register. Specific times, biometric transportation security cards identity information and biometrics locations and additional information for to, among others, merchant mariners. personally to two Federal agencies, and the public meetings will be announced Because only the MMD is an identity those Federal agencies would subject in a subsequent notice in the Federal document, and none of the Coast Guard- the applicant to the same security Register. issued credentials contain biometric vetting process. This proposed rule is information or otherwise meet the necessary to reduce cost and II. Background and Purpose MTSA requirements, a new credential is redundancy for both the public and the Under the current regulatory scheme, necessary to implement this statutory Federal government. the Coast Guard may issue to a mariner mandate. In addition, it was determined Because this proposed rule is closely any combination of four credentials: the that national security would be related to, and relies on the proposed Merchant Mariner’s Document (MMD), increased by requiring all maritime TWIC rule, it will follow the same Merchant Mariner’s License (License), workers to show the same credential to timeline as the TWIC rule. This rule will Certificate of Registry (COR), or the gain unescorted access to secure areas of not become a Final Rule unless the International Convention on Standards vessels and facilities, rather than TWIC rule also becomes a Final Rule. In of Training, Certification and allowing a different card for each addition, the TWIC rule proposes an 18 Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) segment of the marine population. month enrollment period, after which Endorsement. An MMD serves as a If the TWIC rule is fully implemented, all merchant mariners must hold a mariner’s identification credential, merchant mariners would be required to TWIC. To allow enough time for all indicates a mariner’s qualifications, and obtain a TWIC in addition to the mariners to obtain TWICs before this is issued to mariners who are employed mariner credentials currently required rule will make possession of a valid on merchant vessels of 100 gross register and thus would be required to obtain a TWIC a mandatory requirement for the tons or more, except for those vessels total of five credentialing documents. To issuance of an MMC, this rule will not employed exclusively in trade on the minimize redundant credentialing go into effect until 18 months after the navigable waters of the U.S. Licenses are requirements and ease the burden on TWIC rule goes into effect. qualification certificates that are issued merchant mariners, the Coast Guard, III. Proposed Rule to officers. CORs are qualification through this rule, proposes to streamline certificates that are issued to medical its mariner regulations and consolidate The following discussion highlights personnel and pursers. STCW the four current merchant mariner the changes being made to the Coast Endorsements are qualification credentialing documents into one Guard regulations. Through this certificates that are issued to mariners Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC). proposed rulemaking, the Coast Guard who meet international standards and The proposed amendments to the proposes to consolidate the MMD, serve aboard vessels to which STCW mariner regulations will reduce, License, COR, and STCW Endorsement applies. The License, COR, and STCW ultimately, the number of Federal into a single document, called the Endorsement are qualification identification/qualification cards that a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC). credentials only. mariner needs to carry to two (the MMC The MMC would be a certificate that Elsewhere in this edition of the and a TWIC), as well as remove all would contain endorsements for each of Federal Register, the Department of duplicative public burdens and a mariner’s job qualifications. It is Homeland Security (DHS) published a governmental processes. expected to contain security joint notice of proposed rulemaking by The Coast Guard recently issued enhancements that will deter the Coast Guard and the Transportation regulations aimed at increasing the duplication and manipulation. One of Security Administration (TSA), which security of the vetting process for the security features is that the proposes to implement the mariner credentials. In an interim rule photograph on the MMC will match the Transportation Worker Identification published January 6, 2004 for MMD photograph on the mariner’s TWIC. Credential (TWIC) in the maritime applicants (68 FR 526), and an interim Although the actual format of the MMC sector. A TWIC is a biometric rule published January 13, 2006 for is not final at this stage, it is expected transportation security card as License applicants (71 FR 2154), the to appear in the form of a certificate contemplated under the Maritime Coast Guard implemented a mandatory suitable for framing that is modeled Transportation Security Act of 2002, 46 appearance requirement in the after the current STCW Endorsement. U.S.C. 70105 (MTSA). Under the TWIC application process. Currently, all The current STCW Endorsement was rule, workers who require unescorted applicants must appear at one of 17 recently updated to create a more access to secure areas of MTSA- Coast Guard Regional Examination professional appearance and to include regulated maritime facilities and Centers (RECs) at least once in the increased security features such as vessels, and all merchant mariners application process to be fingerprinted watermarks and microprinting. A credentialed under 46 U.S.C. part E by and show proof of identification to brochure showing the current STCW must undergo a security threat an REC employee. This appearance Endorsement and highlighting some of

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its security features can be viewed process that potentially could be terms ‘‘rating’’ and ‘‘rating online in the docket for this rulemaking, completed entirely by mail. To aid TSA endorsement’’ are used to reference which may be found by doing a search in flagging those individuals whose those qualifications currently reflected for docket USCG–2006–24371 at http:// information would need to be shared on an MMD. Finally, the term dms.dot.gov. with the Coast Guard, it is envisioned ‘‘endorsement’’ is used to reference the The Coast Guard is taking personal that the mariner would advise TSA of actual annotation on the MMC reflecting privacy considerations into effect in the their intent to apply for an MMC by the mariner’s job qualification. development of the MMC. We are aware checking a box that would appear on Although a reorganization of the of the posting requirement for Licenses their TWIC application form. The cost regulations is necessary to accomplish under 46 U.S.C. 7110, and the notation savings from removing this travel this consolidation, the qualifications, requirements for MMDs under 46 U.S.C. burden is expected to be one of the experience, examinations, classes, and 7303, both of which will apply to the financial benefits to the mariner other requirements needed to serve as a MMC. The Coast Guard is conscious of proposed by this rule as TWIC- merchant mariner are not changed by the fact that mariners may not wish to enrollment centers are expected to be this proposed rule. To the extent publicly display some of the established at every major port in the possible, the Coast Guard proposes to biographical information currently on country. Should this regulation go into change only the application procedures the face of an MMD and we therefore effect, instead of traveling great and form in which the qualifications are strive to design an MMC that will hide distances to visit one of the 17 RECs, presented. To aid the reader, we have some of the information related to mariners would have many more presented the proposed substantive personal privacy when placed on locations to choose from and would be changes to these regulations in table display. much more likely to find one close to form. It is presented in six pieces: In the proposed credentialing system, home. Changes that occurred throughout instead of carrying up to five To reflect the proposed creation of the subchapter B; the changes that occurred credentials, a mariner would hold only MMC, many nomenclature changes in the current sections 10.100 through two. The MMC would serve as the were made throughout titles 33 and 46 10.223; changes that occurred in the mariner’s qualification credential, while CFR. Although there are many of these current sections 12.01 through 12.02– the TWIC would serve as the mariner’s changes and they account for the bulk 29; the changes that would be made in identification credential. To further of the regulatory text later in this the new regulatory text inserted into benefit the mariner population, and document, they are non-substantive in part 10; and finally those substantive reduce the burden created by the nature and reflect only a change in changes that exist in sections 11.301 to mandatory TWIC requirement, terminology so that the terms used end, sections 12.03–1 to end and part arrangements have been made with TSA throughout the Coast Guard regulations 15. For organizational purposes, the to share information necessary for the reflect the new credential. Specifically, current regulations in 46 CFR part 10 MMC application process. Since all the term ‘‘credential’’ was used to (which are specific to officers) would be mariners would be required to appear at reference the License, MMD, COR, moved in their entirety to create a new a TSA TWIC-enrollment center to STCW Endorsement, and MMC. This part 11. A new part 10 would then be provide proof of identity and term is used to reflect all possible created, which would include only the citizenship and be photographed and credentials a mariner could hold after application procedures and information fingerprinted, TSA has agreed to share the effective date of this proposed rule pertinent to the MMC that applies to all with the Coast Guard information to account for the five-year phase-in mariners. The substance of the necessary to conduct our background period when mariners could either hold regulations proposed for the new Part 10 check for safety and suitability related a License, MMD, COR and or STCW have been taken from the current offenses and ensure that the mariner Endorsement, or could have renewed regulations in sections 10.100 through satisfies the appropriate citizenship those documents and received the 10.223 and 12.01 through 12.02. With requirements for the particular proposed MMC. The terms ‘‘officer’’ and the exception of the section on the endorsement that they seek. This rule ‘‘officer endorsement’’ are used to changes in the new part 10 below, all proposes to change the merchant reference those qualifications currently citations in the left column reference the mariner credentialing process into a reflected on a License or COR. The current regulations in 46 CFR.

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THESE CHANGES WOULD OCCUR THROUGHOUT SUBCHAPTER B

§§ 10.103, 12.01–6, All definitions in subchapter B would be combined into one Change made for clarity. Combining all of the terms in one 13.103, 15.301. section located in § 10.107, with the exception of part 16, introductory section for the entire subpart would allow and the definitions in § 15.1101. A new paragraph in the mariner to go to one place to find definitions for all § 10.107(a) would be added to state that if the definitions terms and reduces the length of the regulations by omit- for the subpart provided in part 10 differ from those de- ting duplicative definitions. fined in part 16, or § 15.1101, then the part 16 or The definitions for 46 CFR part 16 have been excluded § 15.1101 definition applies as appropriate. from the consolidation of definitions in this rulemaking process except for minor word changes to reflect the proposed changes in this NPRM. Part 16 is a standalone rule that relies heavily on 49 CFR part 40. In addition, the subject matter of part 16 deals with the narrow issue of chemical testing. It was determined that combining the definitions for this part with the other definitions of Sub- chapter B would lead to unnecessary confusion. The definitions in § 15.1101 have been excluded from the consolidation of definitions as they apply only to subpart J of part 15 and are narrowly tailored.

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Titles 33 and 46 CFR References to the terms ‘‘Merchant Mariner Credential’’, One of the main goals of this rulemaking is to combine the ‘‘MMC’’, ‘‘credential’’, ‘‘endorsement’’, ‘‘officer endorse- License, MMD, COR, and STCW Endorsement to create ment’’ or ‘‘rating endorsement’’ as appropriate, were in- the MMC with endorsements thereon that indicate that serted throughout Titles 33 and 46, when the text re- the mariner is qualified to perform specific job functions. ferred to a mariner’s ‘‘License’’, ‘‘Merchant Mariner Doc- This new credential would be phased in over a five-year ument’’, ‘‘MMD’’, ‘‘STCW Certificate’’, and or ‘‘Certificate period, as the mariner’s previous credentials expire. For of Registry’’. that reason, during that initial five-year period, mariners could hold either an MMC or one of the current credentials. As a result, the regulations would be amended to reflect the inclusion of this new credential and its terms of art. After the close of the five-year integration period when all mariners would hold MMCs, a technical amendment to the regulations is expected to be published that would remove references to the credentials that the Coast Guard will no longer be issuing (the License, MMD, etc.). Parts 10–16 ...... References to ‘‘Certificates of Identification’’, ‘‘Certificates These documents are no longer issued by the Coast of Service’’, ‘‘Certificates of Efficiency’’, and ‘‘Continuous Guard. The Coast Guard discontinued this practice be- Discharge Books’’ were removed. fore the publication of this proposed rule. Continued reference to these certificates and books creates undue confusion. This rule would update the regulations to conform with practice and reduce confusion. Parts 10–16 ...... Miscellaneous linguistic edits ...... Many non-substantive edits are proposed throughout subchapter B to improve clarity and support the government’s plain language initiative. Because of their large volume, only substantive changes are specifically identified in this table. Parts 10 and 12 ...... A reorganization of 46 CFR subchapter B is proposed as The application requirements, appeals processes, etc. for follows: The regulations specific to officer endorsements MMDs and Licenses (formerly §§10.100 to 10.223 and that are currently contained in 46 CFR part 10 would be 12.01–1 to 12.02–29) that are not distinct to either offi- moved to create a new part 11 (there is no part 11 in the cers or ratings would be combined and located at the current regulations). The elements of part 12 specific to beginning of the subchapter. Those elements of the cur- rating endorsements would stay in part 12. Those ele- rent regulations, parts 10 and 12, that are specific to ei- ments regarding application processes currently con- ther officers or ratings would be kept separate, and retained in parts 10 and 12 would be combined to create a tained in either part 11 (for officers) or part 12 (for rat- new part 10 that would contain the application process ings). In order to avoid confusion, the requirements for for the MMC. officers would be moved to create a new part 11, and the new general requirements for all MMCs would be inserted into the beginning of part 10.

THESE CHANGES WOULD OCCUR IN THE CURRENT PART 10 SECTIONS 10.100—10.223 (Unless otherwise stated, the current part 10 would move to create a new part 11.)

§ 10.105 (now (a) Moved to § 10.217. The requirements of (b) and (c) Paragraph (a): moved for organizational purposes. Para- § 11.105). were replaced with language in § 10.209(c)(3) reflecting graphs (b) and (c): Since the Coast Guard would no the agreement between TSA and Coast Guard to share longer issue Licenses after this rule becomes effective, this information. the application procedures for Licenses and MMDs would be combined into the procedures for the application for MMCs. Throughout this proposed regulation, to the extent possible, application requirements, training, and any other qualifications required to obtain the current credentials would not change. The fingerprint, proof of ID and appearance requirements have been removed due to agreements made by TSA and the Coast Guard. This change is discussed in greater detail below in the discussion of new section 10.209. §§ 10.109, 10.110, Tables and text moved to § 10.219...... The fee charts for the issuance of Licenses, MMDs, CORs, 10.111 and 10.112. and STCW Certificates would be merged. The fee struc- tures were retained and the only changes that were made were linguistic and organizational changes to reflect the new credential and remove any duplicative charges. The only substantive change to the fees charged is that mariners will only be charged one $45 issuance fee as there is only one credential now instead of four. No new costs have been added.

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§ 10.201 ...... (b) Moved to §§10.211 and 10.213. First part moved to Since the Coast Guard would no longer be issuing Li- ‘‘Criminal Record Review’’, second part moved to ‘‘Na- censes after these proposed changes take effect, the ap- tional Driver Register’’. plication procedures for Licenses and MMDs would be (e) Moved to § 10.221. combined to create the application procedures for the (h) Moved to § 10.211, except: MMC. The paragraphs in this section would be relettered In (h)(1), the first sentence would be deleted, and the to fill the gaps of the sections removed. Unless other- fourth and fifth sentences would be moved to 10.209. wise stated below, even though the organization (i) Moved to § 10.213. changed, the application requirements would not be sub- (j) Moved to §§10.211 and 10.213. stantively changed. All other paragraphs retained in § 11.201, but relettered. Current (h)(1): The discussion of fingerprints was moved to New § 11.201 also includes some sections from the 10.211. As discussed elsewhere in this table, a mariner former § 10.202, which are discussed below. would no longer be required to appear at an REC to pro- New paragraph (e) added language that the required evi- vide fingerprints. This data will be shared with the Coast dence of age may be established using the applicant’s Guard by TSA. proof of citizenship. New paragraph (e): Added for clarity. Proofs of citizenship Newly redesignated (f) added ‘‘, hearing, and general phys- are used to establish age. This is already done in prac- ical condition’’ to the listing of physical checks. tice. The proof of citizenship will be submitted by the ap- Newly redesignated (g) added ‘‘from the date the applica- plicant to TSA in the TWIC enrollment process and elec- tion is approved’’. NEW (h) taken from § 10.201(e). tronically shared with the Coast Guard by TSA. Newly redesignated (f): Listed the remaining medical and physical evaluations that the Coast Guard recommends be performed at the earliest opportunity to ascertain the applicants ability to perform their duties. These early evaluations are not a requirement, but are recommended to save the applicant an investment of time and money when an unknown medical or physical condition may prevent the issuance of the credential sought. This change combines the elements of the MMD and License. Newly redesignated (g): Change proposed for clarity. For- merly said valid for 12 months, but did not say 12 months from when. § 10.202 ...... § 11.202—renamed ...... Section 11.202 would be renamed to discuss only those (a) Moved to § 11.201(g) above. elements of the former § 10.202 that were specific to (b) and (c) Moved to § 10.205. STCW Endorsements. All other paragraphs would be re- (d) Moved to § 10.225. tained, but moved into other sections in part 10 for orga- (e) Combined in § 11.201(b) above to remove duplicative nizational purposes. language. (f) Moved to § 10.215. (g) Moved to § 10.237. (h) Moved to § 11.201(i) above. (i) Moved to § 10.209. (m) Moved to § 10.211. (j–l) These paragraphs were retained in § 11.202, but were renumbered to account for the sections that were taken from this section and moved to part 10. § 10.204 ...... Moved to § 10.237 ...... The rights of appeal for a License are the same as those for an MMC. Reorganization change only. § 10.205 ...... (b) Deleted ...... Reorganized. Combined the application elements for Li- (c) Deleted. censes that now apply to the MMC, and moved those (d) Moved to § 10.215. application elements that apply only to officers into new (f)(2) Moved to § 10.211. part 11. Many of the elements of § 10.205 would be (j) Moved to § 10.209. moved, but unless stated otherwise below, the sub- (k) Moved to § 10.213. stantive elements of the section would be retained. (l–o) Moved to § 11.202 above. (Combined the STCW en- (b) Removed because it is duplicative, the substance is dorsement information into one place). All other info here contained in § 11.201(e) above. was renumbered. NEW (e)(1): Changed ‘‘within the past (c) Removed because under this proposed rule, applicants 12 months’’ to ‘‘not more than one year before the date will no longer be required to submit proof of citizenship of application’’. to the Coast Guard. Applicants would provide their proof of citizenship to TSA in the TWIC application process. TSA would then share an electronic scan of the applicant’s proof of citizenship with the Coast Guard if the applicant is given a TWIC. Authenticity will be determined by TSA. New (e)(1): Change made for clarity. § 10.207 ...... The requirements for all credentials (ex: citizenship, chem- The material in this section involved the application proce- ical testing, criminal record review, National Driver Reg- dures to obtain raises in grade of endorsement. The sub- ister (NDR) and medical/physical requirements) were stance of the section would be retained, but moved for moved to 10.209. The remaining paragraphs were organizational purposes to be in the more general MMC moved to the raises of grade regulations at the new section of the regulations. The intent was to place as § 10.231. many of the application requirements as possible within the same part (part 10) to make the regulations more or- ganized and clear.

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§ 10.209 ...... All paragraphs currently contained in section 10.209 were General: The merging of the License with the other mariner moved to section 10.227 with the exception of para- qualification documents requires a merger of the renewal graphs (a)(2), (e)(2), (e)(3), (e)(3)(F)(iii) and (e)(4). requirements. All elements of this section would be re- (a)(2)—The requirement to appear in person to be tained with the exception of those sections discussed fingerprinted and provide evidence of identity would be below: removed. (a)(2) Now that the identity portion of the application proc- (e)(2) Renewal in advance. Currently, Licenses can only be ess would be conducted by TSA, the TWIC would be the renewed within 12 months of expiration. This limitation mariner’s primary identity document. The MMC is only would be removed. intended to be a qualification document, which will have (e)(3) The requirement to appear in person to be identity information on it to comply with the STCW con- fingerprinted and provide evidence of identity would be vention. When a mariner is approved for a TWIC, TSA removed. will electronically send to the Coast Guard the individ- (e)(3)(F)(iii) Moved to § 10.205. ual’s photograph, fingerprints, and proof of citizenship/ (e)(4) Concurrent renewal of licenses, certificates of reg- alien status. The mariner must provide TSA with a fin- istry, and merchant mariner documents would be de- gerprint and appear at a TSA-enrollment station twice— leted. once to apply and present proofs of identity, citizenship and fingerprints, and once to pick up the credential and provide a one-to-one match of their fingerprint with the chip on the TWIC. Requiring the mariner to submit the same information to the Coast Guard would be need- lessly duplicative, so the requirement would be removed. The same line of reasoning applies to proof of legal resi- dency for aliens as discussed below. (e)(2) Removing the limitation on renewal periods would ease the burden on merchant mariners by allowing them the flexibility to come in and renew their credentials at their leisure. All of a mariner’s endorsements (officer and rating) will expire on the date that the MMC expires. This is intended to aid the mariner by reducing the number of expiration dates they must remember and will allow for more flexibility to serve a population of individuals who frequently find themselves off at sea for extended periods of time. If the mariner comes in and gets a raise in grade with 2 years left on their MMC, they could now renew the MMC at the same time they apply for the new endorsement. The current 12 month limitation was imposed to prevent constant renewals which would over- whelm the RECs and lead to backlogs. Since this limitation was imposed, user fees have been created, which should prevent unnecessary renewal requests. (e)(3) See (a)(2) above. (e)(3)(F)(iii) An MMC, like a License, would not be valid until signed. (e)(4) This paragraph would be deleted because there would no longer be multiple credentials that could be renewed concurrently. The requirement to supply any supplementary materials to show that the mariner meets the mandatory requirements for the specific endorsement sought would be contained in the new § 10.227(g). § 10.210 ...... Deleted ...... The provisions for the conversion of a towing License would be removed because they will only apply until May 21, 2006. By the time this rule could become final, all towing Licenses issued before May 21, 2001 should already have been renewed. § 10.215 ...... Moved to § 10.223 ...... The merging of the License with the other mariner-qualification documents requires a merger of the renewal requirements. The substance of the section would be retained unless otherwise mentioned below. § 10.219 ...... First sentence of (a) moved to § 10.233, the remainder was The merging of the License with the other mariner-quali- moved to § 10.229. fication documents requires a merger of the requirements for holders and the issuance of duplicates. The substance of the section would be retained unless otherwise mentioned below. § 10.221 ...... Moved to § 10.233 ...... The merging of the License with the other mariner-qualification documents requires a merger of the obligation requirements. The substance of the section would be retained unless otherwise mentioned below. § 10.223 ...... Moved to § 10.235 ...... The merging of the License with the other mariner-qualification documents requires a merger of the suspension and revocation requirements. The substance of the section would be retained unless otherwise mentioned below.

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THESE CHANGES WOULD OCCUR IN §§12.01 THROUGH 12.02–29

§ 12.01–1 ...... Paragraphs (a)(3) and (c) would be moved to § 10.101. Paragraph (a)(3) involves the review of an applicant’s The remainder would be retained in 12.01–1. background to determine whether they pose a security or safety risk. Now, TSA will be reviewing the applicant’s security background. The safety review would be addressed in the review of the applicant’s criminal record and NDR record, contained in part 10. The Coast Guard would no longer evaluate applicants for security risk. Paragraph (c) references credentials that are no longer issued by the Coast Guard. § 12.01–7 ...... The list of RECs was moved to § 10.217 ...... The REC locations have not been changed in this rule, but instead of listing them in both parts 10 (now 11) and 12, they are now listed only in part 10. § 12.02–3 ...... (a) Deleted ...... (a) The Coast Guard no longer issues the documents in (b) Moved to § 10.217. this part. (b) The Coast Guard currently does not conduct exams abroad, but part 10 retains the agency’s right to do so. § 12.02–4 ...... Moved to part 10 ...... (a) and (c) Would be moved to part 10, and incorporated (a) and (c) Moved to § 10.211. into the general application procedures. The require- (b) Moved to § 10.209. ments would not be changed, other than that the security (d) and (e) Moved to § 10.213. check portion of the process will already have been completed by TSA when the mariner goes through the TWIC vetting. To remove duplicative processes, the Coast Guard would no longer conduct a background check to evaluate whether an applicant is a security risk. The Coast Guard would, however, continue to evaluate the applicants to determine that they would not pose a safety risk and that they are qualified for the MMC and endorsement sought. Furthermore, as discussed elsewhere in this table, the fingerprints now required to be submitted by the mariner at an REC could be transmitted electronically by TSA from the applicant’s TWIC application. (b) This requirement would be retained, but moved for organizational purposes. (d) and (e) The requirements in these paragraphs would be retained but moved for organizational purposes. § 12.02–5 ...... Deleted ...... Continuous discharge books, and certificates of service, efficiency, or identification are no longer issued by the USCG. This section was outdated and unnecessary. § 12.02–7 ...... (d) Formerly read ‘‘* * * of 500 gross ton’’, now reads (d) Change would be made to correct typographical error. ‘‘* * * of 500 gross tonnage (200 gross register tons)’’. § 12.02–9 ...... (a) Parts added to § 10.209, the rest was deleted ...... (a) The general requirements of this paragraph would be (b) Deleted. retained and moved to part 10. The only change is that (c) Moved to § 10.209. references to continuous discharge books and certifi- (d) and (f) Moved to § 10.209. cates of identification would be removed as these are no (e) Moved to § 10.225. longer issued by the USCG. (g) Moved to § 10.211. (b) These paragraphs would be deleted because photo- (h) Moved to § 10.213. graphs will now be sent to the USCG by TSA once an applicant is cleared for a TWIC. For added security, the photograph on the TWIC will match the photograph on the MMC. (c), (d), (f), (g), and (h) Requirements would be retained but moved to part 10 for organizational purposes. (e) Requirement would be retained but moved to part 10 for organizational purposes. Also, clarified that the 12 months begins from date of application approval. § 12.02–10 ...... Moved to § 10.221 ...... Requirement retained, but moved to part 10 for organizational purposes. Also, a non-significant technical change was made to remove references to obsolete credentials.

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§ 12.02–11 ...... (a) and (c) Moved to § 10.201 ...... (a) The regulation would continue to reference the Coast (b) Deleted. Guard form number that the credential would be issued (c) Moved to § 10.205(g). on, but would reference a new form number to reflect the (d)(1) [now (a)(1)] Removed reference to the fact that an new credential. The application form would have to be MMD endorsed for ‘‘any unlicensed rating in the deck revised to incorporate the changes reflected in this rule. department, except able seaman’’ would not have to (b) This paragraph is no longer relevant as there should no show his license to serve in any unlicensed capacity in longer be valid certificates of service, certificates of effi- the deck department except able seaman. ciency, or certificates of identification. Also, all qualifica- (d)(3) Deleted. tions would appear on one document, so there would be (e)(1) Deleted. no need to cross reference anything. (g) Deleted. (c) This paragraph refers to the fact that an MMD also (d)(2), (e)(2), (f), (h), and (i) All retained in § 12.02–11, and serves as a certificate of service. As the new regulation re-lettered to account for the paragraphs that were re- would be removing the MMD, this provision is unneces- moved. sary. The remaining provisions would be moved to § 10.205(g) for organizational purposes. (d)(1) Once all endorsements are combined on the same document, there would be no second document to show—this language would be irrelevant, so it would be removed. (d)(3) This paragraph would no longer be relevant since all endorsements would be on one document. There would no longer be a need for one document to reference another, or determine what will be on which credential. (e)(1) The process of combining credentials would make this requirement unnecessary. (g) This paragraph is no longer applicable. Continuous discharge books are no longer issued, and no document issued before November 1, 1945 would still be valid. § 12.02–12 ...... Deleted ...... All merchant mariners would be required to hold a valid TWIC pursuant to the joint rulemaking published by DHS entitled ‘‘Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Implementation in the Maritime Sector; Haz- ardous Materials Endorsement for a Commercial Driver’s License’’ and 46 U.S.C. 70105. TSA would conduct a full identity check before issuing the TWIC, and the TWIC would serve as the mariner’s primary identity credential. In the TWIC rulemaking, proposed language was inserted into parts 10, 12, and 15 to require the possession of a valid TWIC. This rulemaking would retain that requirement, and use the TWIC as the mariner’s proof of identity. Before issuing an MMC, the RECs would run the TWIC number against the Transportation Security Administration’s Identification Management System (IDMS) to make sure the TWIC is still valid. Appearance at an REC would not be required. § 12.02–13 ...... (c) Deleted entirely ...... (c) This paragraph would be deleted to conform to changes The remainder moved to § 10.209. made in the Interim Rule published January 13, 2006, at 71 FR 2154. The remainder of the section would be retained, but moved to part 10 for organizational purposes. § 12.02–14 ...... Moved to § 10.221 ...... Requirements retained, but would be moved to part 10 for organizational purposes. § 12.02–15 ...... Moved to § 10.225 ...... Requirements retained, but would be moved to part 10 for organizational purposes.

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§ 12.02–17 ...... (b) Moved to § 10.205 ...... (b), (c), (d) and (h) The requirements were retained, but (c) Moved to § 10.209. moved to part 10 for organizational purposes. (d) Moved to § 10.207. (e) An individual who applies for an MMD under the current (e) Modified and moved to § 10.209. regulations, must pass a medical examination, but con- (h) Deleted. flicts exist between the terms used in the licensing regu- The remaining paragraphs have been retained in this sec- lations from those used in the MMD regulations with re- tion. Also, the title of the section was renamed to ‘‘Ex- spect to who can perform those examinations. Section amination procedures and denial of rating endorse- 12.15–5(a) said that Qualified Members of the Engine ments.’’ Department (QMEDS) could have their eyes, hearing, and physical condition checked by a medical officer of the United States Public Health service or any other reputable physician. The same was said for able seaman for their physical requirements in § 12.05–5(a). But all mariners seeking MMDs had to have their medical fitness evaluated by a ‘‘qualified medical practitioner’’. Similarly all applicants for licenses were required to have a physical exam conducted by a ‘‘licensed physician or licensed physician assistant’’ in § 10.205(d). Due to the contradictory terms currently used, and the fact that it is common practice for individuals to seek these services from licensed medical doctors, licensed physician assistants, and licensed nurse practitioners, the proposed regulation reflects the titles of the specific professionals who may provide this service. The title of the section would change to reflect its new con- tent. (h) The MMC shows only a mariner’s qualifications and would not be a proof of their identity or allow them access to secure areas of vessels or facilities. As the MMC is not an identity document, as was the MMD, a mariner may retain the MMC after its expiration. This is a con- tinuation of the procedures that are currently in place with respect to the License, which also is not an identity credential. More strict control of identity credentials is necessary than for qualification documents. This change is reflected in §§ 10.225(d) and 10.231(b) in the proposed text. § 12.02–18 ...... Moved to § 10.219 ...... The requirements from this section would be retained, but moved to part 10 for organizational purposes. § 12.02–19 ...... Moved to § 10.235 ...... The requirements from this section would be retained, but moved to part 10 for organizational purposes. § 12.02–21 ...... Moved to § 10.235 ...... The requirements from this section would be retained, but moved to part 10 for organizational purposes. § 12.02–23 ...... Moved to § 10.229 ...... The requirements from this section would be retained, but moved to part 10 for organizational purposes. § 12.02–24 ...... Moved to § 10.233 ...... The requirements from this section would be retained, but moved to part 10 for organizational purposes. § 12.02–25 ...... Moved to § 10.237 ...... The requirements from this section would be retained, but moved to part 10 for organizational purposes. § 12.02–27 ...... Moved to § 10.227 except: ...... The requirements from this section would be retained, but (a)(2) Deleted. moved to part 10 for organizational purposes with the (c)(2) Deleted. following exceptions: (d) Modified and moved to 10.215. The reference number for the Coast Guard application (e)(2) Deleted. form will be changed once the application form is final- (e)(4) Deleted. ized and cleared through the Office of Management and (e)(5) Deleted. Budget (OMB). Paragraph (a)(2) would be removed as personal appearance at an REC would no longer be necessary once TSA shares the applicant’s information with the Coast Guard. Paragraph (c)(2) would be removed because there will no longer be a time when a mariner will hold a credential that does not reflect an endorsement on it. In paragraph (d), the individuals who may conduct medical and physical exams would be extended to include a licensed medical doctor (including a Doctor of Osteop- athy), licensed physician assistant, or licensed nurse practitioner. Paragraph (e)(2) would be removed to allow mariners to renew their credential at any time they choose. There would no longer be a limitation that MMDs could not be renewed more than 12 months in advance.

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Paragraph (e)(4) would be removed because after the pro- mulgation of this regulation, there will only be one credential issued to mariners, so procedures for concurrent renewal would be unnecessary. Paragraph (e)(5) would be removed because, as otherwise discussed in this table, applicants would no longer be required to appear in person at an REC to show proof of identity and be fingerprinted.

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§ 10.107 Sub- Added definitions for the following terms: ...... Apprentice mate (steersman) of towing vessels: This defini- chapter B Defini- Apprentice mate (steersman) of towing vessels (existing tion was amended to include the words ‘‘and in the pres- tions. definition amended) ence of’’ due to the definition of the term ‘‘directly super- Credential vised’’. The Coast Guard wants to make it clear that ap- Day (Added ‘‘When computing service required for Mobile prentice mates of towing vessels must be supervised in Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU) endorsements a day is a the presence of a master or mate and arrangements minimum of four hours, and no additional credit is re- such as the use of two-way radios are not acceptable. ceived for periods served over eight hours.’’ to the exist- Credential: Because mariners would be allowed to receive ing definition.) their MMCs over a period of up to six years (as their li- Endorsement (Existing definition modified) cense, MMD, etc. expires plus the one-year administra- Fails a chemical test for dangerous drugs (Existing defini- tive grace period), for those six-years some mariners tion modified to match part 16) may hold an MMC and others may hold any number of Great Lakes the current credentials. The term ‘‘credential’’ is used to Invalid credential reference any and all of the potential documents held by Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) the mariner. At the close of this six-year period, a tech- MMC Application nical amendment is expected which will remove all re- Officer Endorsement maining references to documents, licenses, and certifi- Officer in Charge of Marine Inspection (OCMI) cates as well as remove the term ‘‘credential’’ and insert Rating Endorsement ‘‘MMC’’. Readily Available Endorsement: Would be modified to reflect that endorse- Criminal Record Check ments would be notations of qualifications that appear on Staff officer a person’s MMC. STCW Endorsement Day: Would combine the definitions of Day and Service Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) from § 10.103. The creation of the new paragraph (b) is discussed above Fails a chemical test for dangerous drugs. There are dif- in the section discussing changes that occurred through- ferences between the definitions for 10, 12, and 16. The out subchapter B and the combination of definitions. definition used in part 16 had the most clear and inclusive wording, so it would be retained. Great Lakes: This definition is contained in the current regulation text for part 10 (now 11), but not in part 12. Since we previously maintained two different standards for Great Lakes, a sentence would be added to the definition currently in part 10 to clarify a distinction for rating endorsements. Invalid credential: Definition added for clarity to encompass all reasons a credential could be invalid. Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC): A definition for the new credential created by this rule would be added for clarity. MMC Application: A definition would be added for clarity, so that it is understood that an application for an MMC includes the application for any endorsements sought and vice versa. Officer Endorsement, Rating Endorsement, Staff officer, STCW Endorsement: This rule proposes these new endorsements on the MMC. A definition is proposed for clarity, and in § 10.109, the particular endorsements or job functions encompassed by those terms are set out. Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, or OCMI was amended to add ‘‘or any person designated as such by the Commandant’’ to allow for potential CG reorganization of National Maritime Center. Criminal Record Check: The Coast Guard currently per- forms a safety and security check before issuing documents. After DHS’ TWIC rule and this rule, TSA would be conducting the security check portion of the review and the Coast Guard would be reviewing a mariner’s background, including the applicant’s criminal record, to determine whether he or she is a safety risk and otherwise qualified to hold the MMC and any particular endorsements sought. A definition for this term would provide further clarity.

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Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC): This is a new credential required by statute and implemented by a proposed regulation published simultaneously with this rule entitled ‘‘Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Implementation in the Maritime Sector; Hazardous Materials Endorsement for a Commercial Driver’s License’’. A definition is provided here for clarity. § 10.109 Classifica- NEW ...... This section was created for clarity. Since the new MMC tion of Endorse- system would involve endorsements for all of the classi- ments. fications previously contained on separate documents, this list provides an easy method of determining under what classification a particular endorsement falls. § 10.201 General Advises that qualifications will now appear as endorse- Because the requirement to hold a TWIC would require Characteristics of ments on an MMC and that the mariner’s TWIC will mariners to potentially carry up to five credentials, in the the Merchant Mar- serve as their primary identification document.. interest of reducing the burden on the mariner and the iner Credential. Advises that the Coast Guard will no longer issue MMDs, Coast Guard, we propose in this NPRM to combine the Licenses, STCW Endorsements, or Certificates of Reg- credentials. TSA will verify the applicant’s identity and istry. conduct all security vetting. The TWIC would therefore serve as the mariner’s identification document. The remaining elements of the License, MMD, COR, and STCW Endorsement would be combined on one document: the MMC. The MMC would look much like the current STCW Endorsement, and would contain endorsements setting forth those positions for which the mariner is qualified. After the rule becomes effective, MMDs, Licenses, STCW Endorsements, and CORs will no longer be issued, and instead, the Coast Guard will issue MMCs with endorsements. When a mariner applies to renew his or her MMD, License, COR, or STCW Endorsement, they will instead be issued an MMC, which will reflect their qualifications in the form of endorsements. § 10.203 Require- Retains the obligation that all merchant mariners must hold In DHS’ TWIC rule implementing the requirements of 46 ment to Hold a a TWIC (this requirement would be imposed in the pro- U.S.C. 70105, any individual issued a License, Certifi- TWIC and a Mer- posed rule published by DHS simultaneously with this cate of Registry, or MMD under part E of subtitle II of chant Mariner Cre- rule entitled ‘‘Transportation Worker Identification Cre- title 46 U.S.C. must hold a TWIC. This proposed regula- dential. dential (TWIC) Implementation in the Maritime Sector; tion would retain that requirement which would be cre- Hazardous Materials Endorsement for a Commercial ated by the DHS TWIC rule. The requirement to hold a Driver’s License’’). TWIC is not new with this rule. Creates the five-year phase-in period for the MMC by re- This section proposed the obligation for mariners to hold quiring the MMC but allowing mariners to serve under an MMC, but allows for a grace period. Over a five-year their License, MMD, COR and/or STCW Endorsement period, mariners will be required to get an MMC. Mari- for five years after the effective date of the final rule, or ners will be issued the new MMC at the time that they until it expires. choose to renew their current credentials. This means Requires the MMC to be produced to verify qualifications that during the first five-year period after this proposed and the TWIC to be produced to verify identity when re- rule becomes effective, when a mariner’s License, MMD, quired by an authorized official. COR, or STCW Endorsement expires, when they renew they would receive an MMC instead of another License, MMD, COR or STCW Endorsement. Mariners are also, of course, welcome (and encouraged) to come to the REC and apply for their MMC at any time before their previous credential expires. This allows mariners to come in over a longer period of time and would not create an additional burden by requiring mariners to obtain the new MMC during the validity of their current credential. Since all currently issued credentials are valid for five-year periods, all mariners should have had to renew their credentials by the close of the five-year grace period. As the MMC would be the qualifications credential and the TWIC would be the identity credential, these credentials would have to be produced when requested by an authorized official to verify the mariner’s identity or qualifications. This could occur, for example, when the mariner seeks unescorted access to the secure areas of a MTSA-regulated vessel or facility or when the vessel is inspected by Coast Guard or other law enforcement personnel.

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§ 10.205 Validity of Added: ...... (b) Since the proposed MMC would be a single credential a Merchant Mar- (b) All endorsements are valid until the expiration date of with multiple endorsements, creating an MMC that would iner Credential. the MMC on which they appear. expire on one date, listing endorsements that could ex- (f) An STCW Endorsement is valid only when the related pire on multiple dates could be confusing to the mariner, officer or rating endorsement is valid. Coast Guard inspection personnel, employers, and/or (h) If a mariner holds more than one credential, and they domestic or foreign port officials. This rule proposes that choose to renew and receive their first MMC, the Coast any endorsement on the MMC is valid for the period of Guard may also renew all other credentials for which the the MMC on which it is written. This retains the five-year mariner is qualified. validity period established by statute in 46 CFR part E. Any underlying certificates or other qualifications would still have to be obtained and kept valid, but their expiration dates would not be reflected on the MMC (i.e. Radar Certificates). (f) If an officer or rating endorsement is suspended or revoked, the related STCW endorsement is no longer valid. The current statute authorizes only suspension and revocation of the credential on which the endorsement appears (currently the License or MMD), but does not clearly authorize suspension and revocation of the STCW Endorsement. This language is necessary to tie the STCW endorsement to the related endorsement that we have the authority to suspend or revoke (this tie exists in the current regulations). (h) The Coast Guard has long encouraged merchant mariners to synchronize their credential expiration dates fore- seeing a consolidation such as the one proposed by this proposed rule. Of the total current merchant mariner population, 13,843 (34%) mariners hold more than one credential whose expiration dates do not match. The Coast Guard proposes to issue credentials with one expiration date for all endorsements to avoid the confusion of several different expiration dates appearing on the face of the credential. 46 U.S.C. 7106, 7107 and 7302 provide that Licenses, CORs and MMDs are valid for five years and may be renewed for additional five-year periods. Like the License, COR and MMD, the MMC, would be valid for five years and would be renewed for additional five-year periods. The endorsements thereon, however, could potentially be valid for less than five-year periods unless the mariner voluntarily aligns their expiration at the initial issuance of their MMC. § 10.207 Identifica- Added: ‘‘However, a unique serial number, and not the so- This would be added for clarity to make it as clear as pos- tion Number. cial security number will appear on the credential’’. sible that although an individual’s social security number will be used as the individual’s MMC identification number, the Coast Guard is aware of the individual’s privacy interest in that information and will not place the social security number on the credential. The mariner’s social security number has been used as an identification number throughout the history of the mariner-credentialing process.

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§ 10.209 Application (a) All general requirements for MMC applications are con- (a) For purposes of organization, all application require- Procedures. tained in this section. Any additional requirements above ments that apply in the pre-existing regulations to MMDs, and beyond those set out in this section for duplicates, Licenses, CORs, STCW Endorsements, renewals, dupli- renewals, or raises in grade are contained elsewhere in cates and raises in grade would all be included in sec- this part. tion 10.209. The goal is to put as many of the require- (b) Coast Guard is given the option to process incomplete ments as possible in one place to make the process as applications, although policy will remain that only com- simple and clear as possible. Those additional require- plete applications will be processed. ments for duplicates, renewals, or raises in grade would (c) All of the application requirements were combined into be contained in sections placed later in this part so that one place. all application requirements (to the extent possible) (2) The mariner must show proof of a valid TWIC to show would all be contained within the same part. proof of identity. (b) Currently, the regulations state that the Coast Guard is (3) A complete application includes fingerprints, photo- prohibited from processing incomplete applications, with graph, FBI number and criminal record (if applicable), no exception. The proposed rule says that the Coast proofs of citizenship and proof of alien status (if applica- Guard ‘‘may’’ refuse to process incomplete applications. ble). This information will be shared with the Coast While it will remain Coast Guard policy to refuse to proc- Guard by TSA. The information will be submitted by the ess incomplete applications, to allow for better customer applicant to TSA in the TWIC enrollment process. service the proposed regulations were edited to allow for (4) References were made to the specific requirements some leniency with extenuating circumstances. that must be met for the particular endorsement sought. (c) Whereas all of the application requirements for Li- (10) The current language from §§10.205(e)(1) and censes and MMDs are currently spread throughout parts 12.02–9(c) differed with respect to this pre-existing re- 10 and 12, this regulation proposes to list them in a quirement. The chosen language reads: ‘‘* * * name, manner that is as clear and succinct as possible. All re- tonnage, and horsepower of the vessels, dates of serv- quirements in this paragraph exist prior to the promulga- ice, capacity in which the applicant served, and on what tion of this rule and have been merely moved from pre- waters.’’. existing text unless stated below: (d) A list of items that may be submitted by mail has been (2) The requirement that a mariner hold a valid TWIC is retained even though a mariner could now potentially proposed in the DHS rulemaking entitled ‘‘Transportation conduct the entire application process by mail. Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Implementation in the Maritime Sector; Hazardous Materials Endorse- ment for a Commercial Driver’s License’’ which is published simultaneously with this proposed rule. This rule proposes to accept a valid TWIC as proof of identification in lieu of the identification requirements currently existing in §§12.02–12 and 10.105. (3) Currently, all applicants must appear at an REC to be fingerprinted and show proof of identity and citizenship to an REC employee. This proposed regulation would remove the appearance requirement since the applicant’s photograph, fingerprints and proof of citizenship/alien status will be provided to the Coast Guard by the Trans- portation Security Administration (TSA). We propose removing the appearance requirement to relieve a burden on the mariner, and prevent against unnecessary duplication in submission efforts. TSA would conduct a full security-and-background screening of the applicant before issuing the TWIC and has agreed to share with USCG the necessary information to conduct our background check for safety-related offenses and ensure that the mariner satisfies the appropriate citizenship requirements for the particular endorsement sought. Since all mariners would be required to appear at a TSA TWIC enrollment center to provide proof of identity and citizenship, and be photographed and fingerprinted, there should be no need for them to appear at a Coast Guard REC to submit this information again. To aid TSA in flagging those individuals whose information would need to be shared with the Coast Guard, it is envisioned that the mariner would advise TSA of their intent to apply for an MMC by checking a box that would appear on their TWIC application form. (4) Because each officer, rating, or STCW Endorsement may require different training or qualifications than the others, combining all of the individual requirements in part 10 would be too complex and confusing. Applicants must also satisfy the requirements for the particular endorsement that they seek.

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(10) The phrase ‘‘amount and character of their experience’’ used in § 10.205(e)(1) would be clarified in the new language to conform with the language used in § 12.02–9(c) to specify that the applicant should submit their dates of service, capacity in which the applicant served, and on what waters. This is meant as more of a clarification, than a substantive change. (d) Although a mariner could now potentially conduct the entire application process through the mail, this list of items was retained for clarity. The information listed here regarding what documents may be submitted by mail was taken from existing text regarding renewals. Its inclusion in the original application section as well as the renewal section was done to add uniformity and clarity. § 10.211 ...... (b) TSA will share with the Coast Guard fingerprints sub- (b) This supports the change in § 10.209(d) for the same mitted by the applicant in the TWIC process. reasons discussed above. TABLE: TABLE: The crimes against national security would be re- Taken directly from Table 10.201(h) and 12.02–4(c) except moved in their entirety because TSA will screen against that crimes against national security have been removed these crimes when determining eligibility for the TWIC. If entirely. an applicant has any of these crimes listed on their record they would be denied a TWIC and a valid TWIC would be a requirement for an MMC. The Coast Guard would not duplicate this review. § 10.213 National Removed information regarding how to request an NDR file In the current regulations, §§10.201(i)(3)(i) and (ii) and Driver Register. check for personal use. 12.02–4(d)(4) advise that an applicant can request an NDR file check for personal use and how they can do so. Although an applicant would still be permitted to request an NDR file check, because the NDR and the Coast Guard are no longer part of the same department (DOT) as we were when these regulations were origi- nally drafted, and the NDR may change their procedures at any time, regulations containing such definite terms such as the working hours of the NDR are inappropriate for Coast Guard regulations.

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§ 10.215 Medical The medical requirements for all endorsements were com- (a) Those who may perform exams differ for officers and and Physical Re- bined into one section, and a reference table was added ratings in the Coast Guard’s current regulations. Section quirements. for clarity. 12.15–5(a) now says that QMEDs can have their eyes, (a) Came from §§12.02–27(d), 10.205(d)(1) and hearing, and physical condition checked by a medical of- 10.202(a). Any required exam must have been per- ficer of the United States Public Health service or any formed by a licensed medical doctor (including a Doctor other reputable physician. The same is said for able sea- of Osteopathy), or licensed physician assistant. man for their physical requirements in § 12.05–5(a). But Physicals for Great Lakes Pilots must be conducted by a all mariners seeking MMDs have to have their medical licensed medical doctor in accordance with 46 CFR 402. fitness evaluated by a ‘‘qualified medical practitioner’’. Added licensed nurse practitioners to the list of individ- Similarly all applicants for Licenses are required to have uals who may perform exams. a physical exam conducted by a ‘‘licensed physician or (i) Came from §§10.709(b), 10.7107(d)(3) and 10.402.210. licensed physician assistant’’ in § 10.205(d). Due to the (ii) Came from 46 CFR 402.210. contradictory terms used, and that it is common practice (b)(1) Came from § 10.205(d)(2). for individuals to seek these services from licensed med- The statement regarding the loss of vision in one eye was ical doctors (including Doctors of Osteopathy), licensed derived from §§ 10.205(d)(4), 10.209(d)(3) and physician assistants, and licensed nurse practitioners, 10.207(e)(3). The 6 month limitation was derived from a this language was chosen. medical directive. The waiver for compensation of abili- We propose to add licensed nurse practitioners to the list ties is also required by STCW B–I/9.7. of individuals allowed to conduct exams because RECs (2) Came from § 10.205(d)(3). have been accepting exams conducted by these individ- (3) Came from § 10.202(f). uals as a matter of policy. (c) Came from §§ 10–209(d), 12.05–5, 12–02–27(d) and The criterion for assessing medical and physical com- 12.15–5 and new language was inserted setting par- petence are published by the Coast Guard in a Naviga- ticular hearing thresholds to meet. tion and Vessel Inspection Circular available on the (d) Came from §§10.205(d)(1), 10.202(d), 10.207(e), Coast Guard Homeport Internet website. 10.209Id)(1) and (2), 12.02–27(d), 12.05–5, and 12.15– (c) Hearing exams are already required in the current regu- 5. The food handler requirement came from § 12.25–20. lations, but no particular standards are provided. Since (e) Came from §§15.1107(a), 12.05–5, and 12.02–17(e). specific standards are provided for visual acuity and (f) Came from §§10.202(a) and 12.02–27(d). color sense, and specific standards for hearing are con- (g) Came from §§10.205(d)(4), 10.207(e)(3), 12.05–5(3) tained in a Coast Guard policy document, it was deter- and 12.15–5(3). mined that these particular hearing requirements should Changes within Table and corresponding paragraphs (b) be codified so that clear standards would be set. through (g): TABLE: *The table was added, but contains no new substantive re- *The elements contained in the table all exist within the quirements than those that exist elsewhere in the sec- regulatory text. The table would be added to provide the tion. public with a simple, quick reference to determine those *The table differentiates between vision test, hearing test, elements that apply to each particular endorsement general medical exam and physical exam. sought. *Staff officers are required to obtain a physical exam. *Although both medical exams (currently referred to as medical fitness) and demonstrations of physical ability are both technically required under the current regulations, this is not clearly expressed. The demonstration of physical ability requirement is contained in the STCW Code which is incorporated by reference instead of restated in the regulations. In the interest of clarity the Coast Guard proposes to add a chart and the specific language of the STCW requirement for physical ability. *The proposed requirement for staff officers to receive a physical exam is based upon the incorporation by reference of STCW for § 10.205. The § 10.205(d) exception for staff officers in the current regulations refers to the general medical, vision, and hearing exams. The current § 12.02–17 makes this requirement applicable for staff officers (staff officers must hold an MMD). § 10.217 MMC Ap- (b) Created the ability for the Coast Guard to designate In the interest of providing better customer service, the plication and Ex- other facilities, in addition to RECs, to provide MMC Coast Guard has been investigating the feasibility of of- amination Loca- services to applicants. fering additional locations for credentialing services. tions. Some of the options considered have been establishing collection/issuance services at other Coast Guard facilities, or purchasing mobile live scan and any other technology necessary to allow for Coast Guard representa- tives to visit more remote locations or otherwise travel. This concept is expected to grow with the reduced reli- ance on RECs through the removal of the appearance requirement proposed by this rule. This concept is, however, still in development and only the legal authority is created here in this regulation. At this time, only the RECs will offer credentialing services.

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§ 10.219 Fees...... Minor edits made to table ...... Minor edits are proposed for the tables in §§ 12.08–18 and (e)(2) One examination fee will be charged for each exam 10.109. The fee structure was essentially retained, with or series of exams for an original, raise in grade, or re- the only changes being the renaming of the various en- newal of an endorsement on an MMC taken within one dorsements that may be obtained vice references to year from the date of the application approval. An exam- MMD, License, COR, or STCW Endorsement. The over- ination fee will also be charged to process an open book all user fees would remain the same except for the re- exercise used to renew an MMC. duction in issuance fees that would occur since under (e)(3) Only one issuance fee will be charged for each MMC the current regulations, a $45 issuance fee is charged application. for each of the three credentials issued (no fee is (g) A $5,000 civil penalty will be imposed against anyone charged for the STCW Endorsement), and the proposed who fails to pay a fee or charge established under this regulations will only charge the $45 issuance fee once subpart. as there is only one credential that would be issued. (e)(2) These two sentences were added for clarification. Currently there is an inconsistency in how the RECs charge examination fees. This clarification is intended to create uniformity, and uses the interpretation that has al- ways been applied by the National Maritime Center. One fee covers a series of exams. (e)(3) Now that there would only be one credential issued instead of 4 ((1) the MMD; (2) the License; (3) the COR; and (4) the STCW Certificate), there would no longer need to be an issuance fee for multiple credentials. The issuance fee would only be charged each time that a new MMC is issued. That means that it would be charged upon the issuance of the original MMC, whenever a new MMC must be issued with new endorsements, and any other time that a new MMC must be printed unless an exemption appears elsewhere in the regulations. (g) This $5,000 civil penalty already exists for officers under the current § 10.111, however, there is no corresponding penalty for ratings in the fee structure under part 12. Since the statute setting forth the penalty in 46 U.S.C. 2110(e) does not limit the penalty to officers, and now that ratings and officers would be all covered on the same credential, for uniformity of application, and to un- derscore the importance of paying the fee for the credential the civil penalty would now apply to all mariners. § 10.221 Applica- With the exception of OUPVs, only U.S. citizens may re- The Coast Guard will no longer be in the business of col- tions submitted by ceive officer endorsements, and only legal resident lecting proofs of nationality and alien status. All of this in- aliens. aliens may receive MMCs. formation will be collected by TSA and shared electronically with the Coast Guard. By statute (46 U.S.C. 7102) only U.S. citizens may qualify for officer endorsements (Licenses or Certificates of Registry). The requirement that aliens must have legal resident status is also not a new change to the regulations. The citizenship exemption for OUPVs, as well, is a carry over from the current regulations. § 10.223 Modifica- Taken from § 10.215, expanded from limitations on li- Substance transferred from the current § 10.215. Ref- tion or Removal of censes to all endorsements. erences to limitations on a license were expanded to Limitations. ‘‘endorsements’’ to include officer endorsements as well as STCW Endorsements.

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§ 10.225 Issuance (b) The oath requirements for officers and ratings would be (b) The elements of the oath requirements currently set out of Merchant Mar- combined and they could be taken before a notary pub- in parts 10 and 12 would be combined to create a single iner Credentials. lic, rather than in front of an REC employee. oath to be taken by all mariners. This combined oath (d) An exception for lost or stolen credentials was added to meets the requirements of 46 U.S.C. 7105 and 46 the requirement to return the previously issued credential U.S.C. 7305. The oath may now be taken before a no- when a new one is issued. tary public, not by an REC employee. The applicant would be able to be sworn in by any notary public and have his or her written, verified oath mailed to the REC. This change would meet the requirements stated in the U.S.C., as well as create conformity in the RECs. Prior to this rulemaking, some RECs required applicants to take the oath at RECs and others allowed the oath to be taken before a notary public. In addition, removal of the appearance requirement for the oath removes the need for an applicant to make another appearance at the RECs to receive their MMC after their application is approved. As long as the mariner’s identity and citizenship can be established from either information submitted by TSA or information submitted by the applicant by a visit to the REC at the time of application, an additional visit to an REC at the time of MMC issuance is unnecessary. The MMC is a qualification document; it would not serve as an identification credential. TSA will fully vet TWIC applicants to verify identity and national security risk. An MMC would not be valid without a valid TWIC. The mariner’s fingerprints, photograph, and citizenship/alien documents would be provided to the Coast Guard by TSA. Under the current regulations, as long as an individual has already taken the oath, they are not required to return to an REC to receive their credential. Credentials for renewals, raises in grade, and duplicates are currently issued to the mariner through the mail. (d) Change made for clarity and to remove impossible requirement.

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§ 10.227 Require- (a) Applicants for renewal must meet the requirements of (a) Because § 10.209 includes application requirements for ments for Renewal. this section in addition to the requirements in § 10.209. renewal, duplicate, and raises in grade as well as origi- (c) Approved applications are valid for 12 months from the nals, those requirements contained in 10.209 need not date of approval. be restated here. (h) The reference to § 10.202 and (l)(m)(n)and (o) of (c) Added for clarity. The current regulations state that ap- § 10.205 was removed and replaced with a reference to proved applications are valid for 12 months, but does not § 11.202. state when that 12 month period begins. (i) Mariners seeking to renew their credentials for continuity (h) The reference to § 11.202 was made to update the cita- purposes only will now receive a Certificate of Continuity tion to reflect the change to part 11 and the consolida- in lieu of a notation for inactive renewal. tion of the STCW portions of the pre-existing §§10.202 and 10.205 into § 11.202. Only the reference would be changed, the actual requirement would remain the same. (i) It is recognized that some mariners maintain their credentials and/or qualifications for continuity purposes only. This was permitted under the previous regulatory scheme for both Licenses and MMDs under 46 CFR 10.209(g) and 12.02–27(g) respectively. The new requirement in 46 U.S.C. 70105 states that all mariners issued a License, Certificate of Registry, or Merchant Mariner’s Document under 46 U.S.C. Subitle II part E must be issued a valid TWIC if they pass the mandatory security screening. This regulation proposes to retain the existing option for mariners to renew for continuity purposes only. As proposed in this regulation, mariners who renew their credentials for continuity only would obtain a certificate of continuity. A certificate of continuity would serve as a receipt acknowledging that the mariner has performed some of the application requirements, and would not allow the holder to serve in a credentialed capacity. This certificate is not a License, Certificate of Registry, or Merchant Mariner’ Document for purposes of part E of subtitle II of 46 USC, and would not grant its holder the right to serve as a mariner holding one of those credentials. As such, mariners who maintain their qualifications solely for purposes of continuity, will not be subject to 46 U.S.C. 70105, and not be required to obtain a TWIC. Mariners holding a certificate of continuity who wish to renew their credentials must obtain a valid TWIC in addition to satisfying the basic renewal requirements applicable to all mariners.

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§ 10.229 Issuance (a) Proposes to add a requirement that the Coast Guard (a) Since the proposed DHS TWIC rule and 46 U.S.C. of Duplicate Mer- confirm that the mariner holds a valid TWIC before § 70105 require that all credentialed mariners must hold chant Mariner Cre- issuing a duplicate credential. a valid TWIC, the Coast Guard proposes to make the dentials. (b): validity of the MMC dependent upon whether the holder Instead of setting forth specific language that must appear also holds a valid TWIC. With this new language, no on a duplicate MMC, the regulation sets out information MMC would be valid without a valid TWIC. Therefore, about the replaced credential that must appear on the the Coast Guard would confirm that the applicant holds a duplicate. valid TWIC before issuing an MMC. After the effective date of this rule, all duplicate credentials (b): issued will be in the form of MMCs. The current regulations state that the duplicate will state It establishes how the RECs are to determine expiration ‘‘This Merchant Mariner Document (or License, etc.) re- date if the mariner seeks duplicates of more than one places Merchant Mariner Document Number—issued credential within the 5 year transition period. at—on the above date.’’ Since the Coast Guard would (f) Criminal record reviews are required for all applicants no longer be issuing MMDs or Licenses, specific lan- seeking duplicate credentials. guage that would appear on the credential is unnecessary so long as the credential references the serial number, type, place of issue, and date of issue of the replaced credential(s). On the effective date of this rule, mariners will be holding valid MMDs, Licenses, CORs, and STCW Endorsements for up to five years. The Coast Guard will phase in the new MMC over that five-year period. The Coast Guard will no longer be issuing those other credentials after the effective date of this rule, the duplicate credential issued will be in the form of an MMC. In the five years following the effective date of this rule, mariners will continue to hold their multiple credentials until their date of expiration. These credentials may not have matching expiration periods. If, before a mariner receives his or her first MMC, he or she requests a duplicate of more than one MMD, License, COR or STCW Certificate, unless the mariner renews all credentials, the duplicate MMC will reflect the earliest expiration date of the credentials combined on the MMC. This will prevent mariners from obtaining an extension of their expiration dates through the application for duplicates. (f) In the current regulations, criminal record reviews are required for duplicate Licenses, but not MMDs. A resolu- tion of this difference in requirements is necessary to consolidate the credentials. We propose to conduct criminal record reviews prior to the issuance of any duplicate credential, to protect the integrity of the mariner credentialing process. It has been deemed important for the Coast Guard to be able to re-review the criminal record of individuals who seek duplicate credentials to identify those who may be seeking additional credentials for an improper use. § 10.231 Require- (c)(2) Included ‘‘or other Coast Guard-designated facility’’ This is to allow for the Coast Guard to enroll mariners at ments for raises of to the requirement that the application be submitted to locations other than RECs should this alternate option be grade for officer the REC. exercised by the Coast Guard in the future. endorsements. This section contains only those application requirements The requirements that would be removed from this section that are required in addition to those in § 10.209 for are still required for all applicants, including raises in raises of grade. grade. The way that this part has been written, however, sets forth the application requirements for all applicants (original, renewal, duplicate, and raise in grade) in § 10.209 and this section contains only those ADDI- TIONAL requirements for raises in grade. Applicants for raises in grade must also satisfy the requirements of § 10.209. To repeat these requirements here would have been duplicative. § 10.233 Obliga- (b) Lost credentials may be reported to any Coast Guard (b) This change is proposed for the convenience of the tions of the Holder office, not necessarily to an Officer in Charge, Marine In- mariner to allow them to report the loss at a larger num- of a Merchant Mar- spection (OCMI). ber of locations. iner Credential. (c) Invalid credentials must be returned to the Coast Guard (c) To support suspension-and-revocation actions, when a upon request. credential is invalid the mariner must return it to the Coast Guard upon request.

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§ 10.235 Suspen- (b) The requirements in this paragraph are essentially the (b) This sentence was proposed to account for the fact that sion or Revocation same as the current regulatory text except that the fol- a mariner could hold one document that contains both of Merchant Mar- lowing was added: ‘‘When an officer endorsement is re- officer and rating endorsements, and a mariner could iner Credentials. voked, the Coast Guard will issue an MMC containing have their officer endorsement revoked for reasons that any rating endorsement for which the holder is qualified.’’ would not result in the revocation of a rating endorse- (g) Added: ‘‘If the Coast Guard is advised by the Transpor- ment. To protect against an inadvertent revocation of all tation Security Administration that a mariner’s TWIC has endorsements for acts that would otherwise only result in been revoked, the mariner’s credential will immediately the revocation of an officer endorsement, a provision become invalid. If a credential is invalidated in this man- was proposed that the Coast Guard will issue an MMC ner, the Coast Guard will notify the applicant in writing of containing those rating endorsements for which the hold- the invalidation, the reason for the invalidation, and their er remains qualified. right of appeal.’’ (g) An MMC would be invalid unless the mariner also holds a valid TWIC. In its proposed TWIC rule, TSA establishes a TWIC appeals process. All appeals regarding the revocation of a TWIC would be handled by TSA under that appeals process. After the completion of their appeals process, TSA would notify the Coast Guard that a mariner’s TWIC has been revoked. No action would be taken against a mariner’s MMC by the Coast Guard until the TSA appeals process has been completed. Mariners would already have been through an appeals process for the reason the TWIC was revoked, so those issues would not be considered by the Coast Guard. The issuance of the TWIC is purely a TSA function. If there is some other basis on which the mariner seeks appeal of the resultant revocation of their MMC, they could exercise their right of appeal pursuant to subpart 1.03 of title 46.

THE FOLLOWING WOULD OCCUR IN § 12.03–1 TO END, § 10.301 TO END, OR PART 15

§§ 10.464(g), (Section references do not reflect the movement of part 10 These sections would be removed in their entirety because 10.465(f), 10.476, to part 11.) Deleted. they have been overcome by time or previous changes 10.603(b), in regulation and either no longer need to be retained or 10.805(b), 12.02– contain references to documents no longer issued by the 3(a), 12.02–5(a) Coast Guard. and (b), 12.02–11, 12.05–7(c) and (d), 15.610(b) and (c). § 12.05–3 ...... (a) (2) Added a reference to both physical and medical ex- Change made to conform to the changes proposed in the aminations. new § 10.215.

IV. Regulatory Evaluation mariners, including eligibility and implements requirements required by training requirements to obtain the Maritime Transportation Security A. Executive Order 12866 (Regulatory credentials needed to serve in one of the Act of 2002 (MTSA) and would require Planning and Review) many roles in the merchant marine; this all merchant mariners holding an active Executive Order 12866, ‘‘Regulatory rulemaking would not change these License, MMD, COR or STCW Planning and Review’’, 58 FR 51735, qualification requirements. This Endorsement to hold a TWIC. The TWIC October 4, 1993, requires a rulemaking would combine the is a biometric identification card. determination whether a regulatory elements of the Merchant Mariner’s With this consolidation, the TWIC action is ‘‘significant’’ and therefore License (License), Merchant Mariner’s would replace the MMD as the subject to review by the Office of Document (MMD), Standards of mariner’s identity document, and the Management and Budget (OMB) and Training, Certification and MMD, License, COR, and STCW subject to the requirements of the Watchkeeping (STCW) Endorsement, Endorsement would consolidate into the Executive Order. This proposed rule is and Certificate of Registry (COR) into MMC, which would serve as the not significant under Executive Order one document, called the Merchant mariner’s qualification document. All 12866 and has not been reviewed by Mariner Credential (MMC). The MMC current qualification and suitability OMB. would serve as the mariner’s requirements associated with Licenses, This proposed rule makes substantive qualification document. Simultaneous MMDs, STCW Endorsements, and CORs changes to the requirements in 46 CFR with this Notice of Proposed would remain the same with only minor parts 10, 12, 13, 14, and 15 for the form Rulemaking, a joint Notice of Proposed exceptions. on which the mariner’s qualifications Rulemaking was published by the Coast All four credentials (MMD, License, appear and the credential that would Guard and the Transportation Security COR, and STCW Endorsement) are serve as the mariner’s primary Administration entitled ‘‘Transportation currently issued at one of 17 Regional identification credential, and makes Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Examination Centers (RECs). For first many non-substantive nomenclature Implementation in the Maritime Sector; time applicants, the process of obtaining changes throughout Titles 33 and 46 of Hazardous Materials Endorsement for a an MMD, License, COR, or STCW the Code of Federal Regulations. Title Commercial Driver’s License’’ (the Endorsement requires at least two visits 46 lays out the standards for merchant ‘‘TWIC rule’’). The TWIC rule to an REC. During the first visit, an

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applicant must be fingerprinted by and Written examinations would still occur renew their credentials by the close of establish his or her identity and legal at RECs, and the RECs would remain the five-year grace period. When a presence in the U.S. to an REC accessible to mariners should they mariner applies to renew his or her employee. choose to seek their services in person. MMD, License, COR, or STCW At the successful completion of a The following sections discuss the Endorsement, they would instead be safety-and-security review, verification baseline population of applicants that issued an MMC, which would reflect all of an applicant’s identity, and will be affected by this rulemaking and of their qualifications in the form of verification that the applicant has provides an assessment of the impacts endorsements on the MMC. This would satisfied all other requirements for the to merchant mariners by this proposed allow mariners to apply over a longer particular credential sought, an REC rulemaking. period of time and would not create an will issue the credential to the Baseline Population additional burden by requiring mariners applicant. All first time applicants must to make an extra trip to the RECs. then return to the REC a second time to The Coast Guard data for the number Mariners whose credentials do not receive their credential and take an oath of affected merchant mariners came expire simultaneously may choose to to faithfully perform all duties required from the National Maritime Center wait to renew the credentials that have of them by law. (NMC), which provides credentialing, yet to expire, but if the applicant later Individuals renewing credentials do training, and certification services to all chooses to renew that credential, the not need to restate the oath and may merchant mariners. There are expiration date of the MMC on which receive their renewed credentials by approximately 205,000 credentialed the endorsement would be added would mail. However, applicants seeking to merchant mariners. In addition to the not change unless the mariner also renew their credentials must travel to an current population of merchant renews all other endorsements on the REC once to be fingerprinted by, and mariners there are a number of new MMC. show proof of identification to an REC applicants every year. Currently, mariners may only renew employee. Assessment their credentials within 12 months of The proposed requirements to receive their expiration date. This proposed a TWIC are similar to the requirements Under the current rule, applicants pay rulemaking would allow mariners to to receive an MMD. In order for an a $45 issuance fee for each credential apply for renewal anytime before their applicant to receive a TWIC, the that they apply for. Under the proposed current credentials expire, and up to applicant would be required to travel to rulemaking the applicants would only one year after the expiration date. As a a designated TWIC enrollment center to apply for an MMC and as a result would result, this rulemaking would provide submit fingerprints, proofs of identity, only be required to pay one $45 greater flexibility to mariners by citizenship and alien status (if issuance fee regardless of the number of allowing them to apply for an MMC at applicable). A background check would endorsements that they carry. This the time they choose. then be conducted to determine that the change represents not a reduction in any In the Licensing rule, published on applicant is not a security risk. Once the fee that a mariner must pay, but a January 13, 2006 (71 FR 2154), it was applicant has been approved they must reduction in the number of fees that the estimated that approximately 60 percent return to the TWIC-enrollment center to mariner must pay. Any mariner that of current mariners live within one-day pick up the TWIC and prove their would, under the current rules, solicit roundtrip travel to an REC, 30 percent identity by a one to one match of their multiple mariner qualifying documents, live within overnight roundtrip travel fingerprint against the electronic would benefit from this change in the (one night and two days) to an REC, and fingerprint stored on the card. If, during fee structure. 10 percent live at a distance greater than this process the applicant notifies the If the merchant mariner has not overnight roundtrip travel (greater than TWIC center of their intent to apply for synchronized the expiration dates of his one night and two days) to an REC. This an MMC. Then TSA will submit to the or her current credentials then they may was derived from national percentages Coast Guard the applicant’s fingerprints, currently be traveling to an REC for all mariners who have addresses on photograph, proof of citizenship, proof multiple times. The issuance of the file with the NMC. In the TWIC rule, of alien status (if applicable), and FBI MMC would require mariners to track TSA and the Coast Guard foresee that number and criminal record (if and update only one document and there would be more TWIC centers than applicable). This information will also would potentially eliminate the need to Coast Guard RECs. By allowing mariners be made available to the Coast Guard travel to an REC. This would provide to visit TWIC enrollment centers instead should the applicant decide to become greater flexibility to the mariner. of RECs, this proposed rule would a merchant mariner after the TWIC Currently, approximately 13,843 provide a potential benefit to mariners process has been completed. mariners have more than one credential by reducing their current travel costs Since the applicant’s information and and have not aligned their expiration and time currently required to receive a identity will have been verified by TSA, dates. These mariners would not only credential. this proposed rulemaking would no receive a benefit from reduced In the Licensing rule, the cost for longer require the merchant mariner to application fees but also from fewer, if mariners to travel to and from one of 17 travel to an REC to submit identity any, trips to an REC. RECs was estimated. The travel cost to information. In addition to allowing the In order to reduce the burden of mariners for a one-day roundtrip travel merchant mariner to mail in their traveling and having to apply for a new to and from an REC is $387. The application, they may also mail in their MMC before the mariner’s current estimated cost to mariners for overnight notarized oath, which would be a credentials expire, this proposed roundtrip travel is $911. Applicants nominal cost to the applicant. This rulemaking would allow mariners to who live distances greater than 200 would remove the requirement for a apply for an MMC at the time that their miles and must travel for more than one second trip to the REC center to pick up current credentials expire, which would night would incur the maximum cost of their card and take the oath. This essentially phase in the MMC over a $1,185. rulemaking proposes to create the five-year period. Since all currently The proposed TWIC rule will have the possibility for a mariner to receive his issued credentials are valid for five-year effect of transferring the cost of travel or her MMC entirely through the mail. periods, all mariners would have to from an REC to the cost of travel to a

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TWIC enrollment center, but that cost is C. Assistance for Small Entities oath, and receive their MMC in the mail. associated with the TWIC rule, not with Under section 213(a) of the Small Mariners would no longer be required to this rule. The overall cost for mariners Business Regulatory Enforcement travel to an REC to apply for and receive associated with this rulemaking would Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121), any credentials. See the Assessment decrease or remain the same and would we offer to assist small entities in discussion in the ‘‘Regulatory serve to provide more flexibility to understanding the proposed rule so that Evaluation’’ section for more mariners since there would be more they could better evaluate its effects on information about the potential impacts to merchant mariners from this TWIC enrollment centers than RECs, so them and participate in the rulemaking. rulemaking. the distance required and the amount of If this proposed rule would affect your This rulemaking would require an time spent traveling would be reduced. small business, organization, or MMC application form, similar to the Based on the percentages above, 60 governmental jurisdiction and you have application forms for Licenses and percent of the mariners that live within questions concerning its provisions or STCWs. The Coast Guard is in the one-day roundtrip travel would options for compliance, please contact process of developing this form and will potentially receive the economic the individuals listed in above in the benefits of having a TWIC enrollment revise the collection prior to issuance. section titled FOR FURTHER INFORMATION As defined in 5 CFR 1320.3(c), center located closer to them than one CONTACT. of the current RECs. The remaining 30 ‘‘collection of information’’ comprises Small businesses may send comments reporting, recordkeeping, monitoring, percent of mariners that live within an on the actions of Federal employees overnight round-trip travel and the 10 posting, labeling, and similar actions. who enforce, or otherwise determine The title and description of the percent of mariners that live a distance compliance with Federal regulations to greater than an overnight roundtrip collection of information, a description the Small Business and Agriculture of those who must collect the travel have an increased likelihood of Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman having a TWIC enrollment center information, and an estimate of the and the Regional Small Business proposed changes to annual burden located closer to them than one of the Regulatory Fairness Boards. The current RECs and would potentially follow. Ombudsman evaluates these actions Title: Continuous Discharge Book, receive an even greater benefit in travel annually and rates each agency’s cost savings from this proposed rule. Merchant Mariner Application, Physical responsiveness to small business. If you Examination Report, Sea Service Report, B. Regulatory Flexibility Act wish to comment on actions by Chemical Testing, and Entry Level employees of the Coast Guard, call 1– Physical Report. Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act 888–REG–FAIR (1–888–734–3247). (5 U.S.C. 601–612), we have considered OMB Control Number: 1625–0040. Agency Form Numbers: CG–719A, whether this proposed rule would have D. Collection of Information CG–719B, CG–719K, CG–719S, CG– a significant economic impact on a This proposed rule would call for a 719P, and CG–719K/E. substantial number of small entities. collection of information under the Summary of the Currently Approved The term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Title Collection of Information: In accordance small businesses, not-for-profit 44, United States Code (44 U.S.C.) with 46 U.S.C. and 46 CFR, this organizations that are independently sections 3501–3520. This rulemaking collection of information is necessary to owned and operated and are not would require modifying the burden in determine competency, character, and dominant in their fields, and the collection currently approved by the physical qualifications for the issuance governmental jurisdictions with Office of Management and Budget of Coast Guard licenses, CORs, and populations of less than 50,000. (OMB) under OMB Control Number merchant mariner documents. We do not expect this proposed rule 1625–0040. Summary of the Modification to the to have a significant impact on a large This proposed rulemaking changes Currently Approved Collection of number of small entities. This certain requirements in Title 46, Code of Information: This proposed rulemaking rulemaking consolidates the number of Federal Regulations (46 CFR) parts 10, would reduce the collection of credentials merchant mariners must 12, 13, 14, and 15 for the form on which information requirements in 46 CFR carry and streamlines the application the mariner’s qualifications appear and parts 10, 12, 13, 14, and 15 for License, process in a way that would help the credential that would serve as the MMD, STCW Endorsement, and COR prevent abuse, reduce cost and assist the mariner’s primary identification applicants. These new provisions would Coast Guard in its effort to help secure credential. no longer require applicants to spend U.S. marine infrastructure, commercial This proposed rulemaking would time traveling to and from an REC, nor activities, and the free flow of trade. consolidate the following four to spend time waiting at an REC. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 credentials: The Merchant Mariner’s Need for Information: The Coast U.S.C. 605(b) that this proposed rule Document (MMD), the Merchant Guard will be receiving the information will not have a significant economic Mariner’s License (License), the required to process applications and impact on a substantial number of U.S. Certificate of Registry (COR), and the verify the applicant’s identity from TSA. small entities. If you think that your Standards of Training, Certification and It was determined that to require business, organization, or governmental Watchkeeping (STCW) Endorsement, applicants to travel to an REC to submit jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity into a single document termed the this information again would be and that this rulemaking will have a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC). duplicative and burdensome for those significant economic impact on it, This MMC would contain endorsements applicants. please submit a comment to the Docket on it setting forth those positions for Description of Respondents: The Management Facility at the address which the mariner is qualified as well current OMB-approved collection under ADDRESSES. In your comment, as biographic information about the requires certain applicants for original explain why you think your business mariner. and subsequent issue credentials to qualifies and how and to what degree This rulemaking would also allow the have their fingerprints taken and their this rulemaking would economically merchant mariner to mail in their IDs checked at an REC. However, this affect it. application as well as their notarized proposed rulemaking removes this

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travel requirement. Instead those We request public comment on the F. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act applicants will be able to mail in their collection of information to help us The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act application and receive their MMC determine how useful the information of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires through the mail. is; whether it can help us perform our Federal agencies to assess the effects of Number of Respondents: The current functions better; whether it is readily their discretionary regulatory actions. In OMB-approved number of respondents available elsewhere; how accurate our particular, the Act addresses actions is 200,000. This number would be estimate of the burden of collection is; that may result in the expenditure by a increased to 205,000 based on the most how valid our methods for determining State, local, or tribal government, in the recent application data available from burden are; how we can improve the aggregate, or by the private sector of the National Maritime Center. This quality, usefulness, and clarity of the $100,000,000 or more in any one year. increase is not a result of the proposed information; and how we can minimize The Coast Guard does not expect this rule. It is a change to reflect recent the collection burden. rule to result in such an expenditure. growth in the merchant mariner If you submit comments on the industry. collection of information, submit them G. Executive Order 12630 (Taking of Frequency of Response: The current to both OMB and the Docket Private Property) OMB-approved number of responses is Management Facility where indicated This proposed rule will not effect a 73,294 each year. This proposed under ADDRESSES, by the date under taking of private property or otherwise rulemaking would decrease the annual DATES. have taking implications under number by 23,294, to 50,000. You need not respond to a collection Executive Order 12630, Governmental Burden of Response Time from of information unless it displays a Actions and Interference with Revision of Collection: The burden of currently valid control number from Constitutionally Protected Property response time from this rule on certain OMB. Before the requirements for this Rights. applicants for MMCs will be reduced to collection of information become H. Executive Order 12988 (Civil Justice include only the time spent filling out effective, we will publish notice in the Reform) and mailing the application. Previously, Federal Register of OMB’s decision to the burden of response included the approve, modify, or disapprove the This proposed rule meets applicable travel time to and from an REC and the collection. standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of time spent at an REC in order to have Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice E. Executive Order 13132 (Federalism) their fingerprints taken and IDs Reform, to minimize litigation, checked. The time for one day of travel This rule will not have substantial eliminate ambiguity, and reduce was estimated to be eight hours and the direct effects on the States, on the burden. time spent at an REC center was relationship between the National I. Executive Order 13045 (Protection of estimated at two hours. All of the time Government and the States, or on the Children) that applicants currently spend distribution of power and We have analyzed this proposed rule traveling to and from and waiting at an responsibilities among the various under Executive Order 13045, REC would be removed with this levels of government. Therefore, in Protection of Children from proposed rulemaking. accordance with section 6 of Executive Environmental Health Risks and Safety Order 13132, the Coast Guard certifies Estimate of Total Annual Burden Risks. This proposed rule is not an that this proposed rule does not have Hours: OMB recently approved an economically significant rule and does sufficient federalism implications to emergency temporary extension of the not create an environmental risk to warrant the preparation of a federalism collection of information for the health or safety that may summary impact statement. Licensing rulemaking, which increased disproportionately affect children. the annual burden hours to 329,356. The law is well settled that States may This proposed rulemaking would not regulate in categories expressly J. Executive Order 13175 (Indian Tribal reduce that number by 307,481 annual reserved for regulation by the Coast Governments) hours. This is due to the removal of the Guard. The law also is well settled that This proposed rule does not have travel requirements and the REC waiting all of the categories covered in 46 U.S.C. tribal implications under Executive and processing time. The total number 3306, 3703, 7101, and 8101 (design, Order 13175, Consultation and of annual hours would be reduced to construction, alteration, repair, Coordination with Indian Tribal 21,875. maintenance, operation, equipping, Governments because it does not have a Estimate of Total Annual Burden personnel qualification, and manning of substantial direct effect on one or more Cost: Recent revisions from the vessels), as well as the reporting of Indian tribes, on the relationship Licensing rule changed the total annual casualties and any other category in between the Federal Government and operations & maintenance (O&M) which Congress intended the Coast Indian tribes, or on the distribution of burden cost reported in the current Guard to be the sole source of a vessel’s power and responsibilities between the OMB-approved collection to obligations, are within the field Federal Government and Indian tribes. approximately $16 million. Since this foreclosed from regulation by the States. rule would no longer require certain See United States v. Locke and K. Executive Order 13211 (Energy applicants to travel to and from an REC Intertanko v. Locke, 529 U.S. 89, 120 S. Effects) and to wait at an REC while processing Ct. 1135 (March 6, 2000). Since this The Coast Guard has analyzed this fingerprints and IDs, there would be a proposed rule involves the credentialing rule under Executive Order 13211, reduction in the associated reporting of merchant mariners, it relates to Actions Concerning Regulations That cost burden. This proposed rulemaking personnel qualifications and is Significantly Affect Energy Supply, will decrease the annual cost burden by foreclosed from regulation by the States. Distribution, or Use. We have approximately $16 million. There Because the States may not regulate determined that it is not a ‘‘significant would not be a total annual O&M within this category, this rule does not energy action’’ under that Order. This burden cost reported for the revised present new preemption issues under rule would affect only the issuance of OMB-approved collection. Executive Order 13132. credentials to merchant mariners and

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therefore is not likely to have a 33 CFR Part 20 46 CFR Part 1 significant adverse effect on the supply, Administrative practice and distribution, or use of energy. Administrative practice and procedure, Hazardous substances, Oil procedure, Organization and functions The Administrator of the Office of pollution, Penalties, Water pollution (Government agencies), Reporting and Information and Regulatory Affairs for control. recordkeeping requirements. the Office of Management and Budget has not designated this proposed rule as 33 CFR Part 70 46 CFR Part 4 a significant energy action. Therefore, it Navigation (water) and Penalties. Administrative practice and does not require a Statement of Energy 33 CFR Part 95 procedure, Drug testing, Investigations, Effects under Executive Order 13211. Marine safety, Nuclear vessels, L. Technical Standards Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, Marine Radiation protection, Reporting and safety, and Penalties. recordkeeping requirements, Safety, The National Technology Transfer Transportation. and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15 33 CFR Part 101 U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use Harbors, Maritime security, Reporting 46 CFR Part 5 voluntary consensus standards in their and recordkeeping requirements, Administrative practice and regulatory activities unless the agency Security measures, Vessels, Waterways. procedure, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, provides Congress, through the Office of Investigations, Seamen. Management and Budget, with an 33 CFR Part 110 explanation of why using these Anchorage grounds. 46 CFR Part 10 standards would be inconsistent with 33 CFR Part 125 Penalties, Reporting and applicable law or otherwise impractical. recordkeeping requirements, Seamen, Voluntary consensus standards are Administrative practice and Transportation Worker Identification technical standards (e.g., specifications procedure, Harbors, Reporting and Card. of materials, performance, design, or recordkeeping requirements, Security operation; test methods; sampling measures, Vessels. 46 CFR Part 11 procedures; and related management Penalties, Reporting and systems practices) that are developed or 33 CFR Part 141 recordkeeping requirements, Schools, adopted by voluntary consensus Citizenship and naturalization, Seamen. standards bodies. Continental shelf, Employment, This proposed rule does not use Reporting and recordkeeping 46 CFR Part 12 requirements. technical standards. Therefore, the Penalties, Reporting and Coast Guard did not consider the use of 33 CFR Part 155 recordkeeping requirements, Seamen. voluntary consensus standards. Alaska, Hazardous substances, Oil 46 CFR Part 13 M. National Environmental Policy Act pollution, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Cargo vessels, Reporting and The Coast Guard has analyzed this recordkeeping requirements, Seamen. proposed rule under Commandant 33 CFR Part 156 Instruction M16475.1D, which guides 46 CFR Part 14 Hazardous substances, Oil pollution, the Coast Guard in complying with the Oceanographic research vessels, National Environmental Policy Act of Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Water pollution control. Reporting and recordkeeping 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f). requirements, Seamen. We have concluded that there are no 33 CFR Part 160 factors in this case that would limit the 46 CFR Part 15 use of a categorical exclusion under Administrative practice and procedure, Harbors, Hazardous Reporting and recordkeeping section 2.B.2 of the Instruction. requirements, Seamen, Vessels. Therefore, we believe this rule should materials transportation, Marine safety, be categorically excluded from further Navigation (water), Reporting and 46 CFR Part 16 environmental documentation under recordkeeping requirements, Vessels, Waterways. Drug testing, Marine safety, Reporting Figure 2–1, paragraph (34)(c) of the and recordkeeping requirements, Safety, Instruction. This rule involves matters 33 CFR Part 162 Transportation. of procedure only; it consolidates the credentials issued to merchant mariners Navigation (water) and Waterways. 46 CFR Part 26 and revises the application process for 33 CFR Part 163 Marine safety, Penalties, Reporting issuing those credentials. An and recordkeeping requirements. ‘‘Environmental Analysis Check List’’ Cargo vessels, Harbors, Navigation and a ‘‘Categorical Exclusion (water), Waterways. 46 CFR Part 28 Determination’’ are available in the 33 CFR Part 164 Alaska, Fire prevention, Fishing docket where indicated under vessels, Marine safety, Occupational ADDRESSES. Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping safety and health, Reporting and List of Subjects requirements, Waterways. recordkeeping requirements, Seamen. 33 CFR Part 1 33 CFR Part 165 46 CFR Part 30 Administrative practice and Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation Cargo vessels, Foreign relations, procedure, Authority delegations (water), Reporting and recordkeeping Hazardous materials transportation, (Government agencies), Freedom of requirements, Security measures, Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping information, Penalties. Waterways. requirements, Seamen.

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46 CFR Part 31 46 CFR Part 151 9615; 49 U.S.C. 322; 49 CFR 1.45(b), 1.46; section 1.01–70 also issued under the Cargo vessels, Marine safety, Cargo vessels, Hazardous materials authority of E.O. 12580, 3 CFR, 1987 Comp., Reporting and recordkeeping transportation, Marine safety, Reporting p. 193; and sections 1.01–80 and 1.01–85 also requirements. and recordkeeping requirements, Water issued under the authority of E.O. 12777, 3 46 CFR Part 35 pollution control. CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351. Cargo vessels, Marine safety, 46 CFR Part 166 § 1.08–5 [Amended] Navigation (water), Occupational safety Schools, Seamen, Vessels. 2. In § 1.08–5(b)(1), after the word and health, Reporting and 46 CFR Part 169 ‘‘licensed’’, add the words ‘‘or recordkeeping requirements, Seamen. credentialed’’. Fire prevention, Marine safety, 46 CFR Part 42 Reporting and recordkeeping § 1.25–1 [Amended] Penalties, Reporting and requirements, Schools, Vessels. 3. In § 1.25–1(a), remove the words recordkeeping requirements, Vessels. 46 CFR Part 175 ‘‘documents, certificates, or licenses’’ 46 CFR Part 58 and add, in their place, the words Marine safety, Passenger vessels, ‘‘merchant mariner credentials, Reporting and recordkeeping Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Vessels. merchant mariner documents, licenses requirements. or certificates’’. 46 CFR Part 61 46 CFR Part 176 PART 20—RULES OF PRACTICE, Reporting and recordkeeping Fire prevention, Marine safety, PROCEDURE, AND EVIDENCE FOR requirements, Vessels. Passenger vessels, Reporting and FORMAL ADMINISTRATIVE 46 CFR Part 78 recordkeeping requirements. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COAST Marine safety, Navigation (water), 46 CFR Part 185 GUARD Passenger vessels, Penalties, Reporting Marine safety, Passenger vessels, 4. The authority citation for part 20 and recordkeeping requirements. Reporting and recordkeeping continues to read as follows: 46 CFR Part 97 requirements. Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321; 42 U.S.C. 9609; Cargo vessels, Marine safety, 46 CFR Part 196 46 U.S.C. 7701, 7702; 49 CFR 1.46. Navigation (water), Reporting and Marine safety, Oceanographic 5. In § 20.102— recordkeeping requirements. research vessels, Reporting and a. In the definition for ‘‘Complaint’’, 46 CFR Part 98 recordkeeping requirements. after the word ‘‘merchant’’, add the words ‘‘ mariner credential,’’; Cargo vessels, Hazardous materials 46 CFR Part 199 b. In the definition for ‘‘Suspension transportation, Marine safety, Reporting Cargo vessels, Marine safety, Oil and and revocation proceeding or S&R and recordkeeping requirements, Water gas exploration, Passenger vessels, proceeding’’, after the words ‘‘merchant pollution control. Reporting and recordkeeping mariner’s’’, add the word ‘‘credential,’’; 46 CFR Part 105 requirements. and Cargo vessels, Fishing vessels, 46 CFR Part 401 c. Add definitions for the terms ‘‘credential’’ and ‘‘Merchant Mariner Hazardous materials transportation, Administrative practice and Marine safety, Petroleum, Seamen. Credential or MMC’’, in alphabetical procedure, Great lakes, Navigation order, to read as follows: 46 CFR Part 114 (water), Penalties, Reporting and § 20.102 Definitions. Marine safety, Passenger vessels, recordkeeping requirements, Seamen. * * * * * Reporting and recordkeeping 46 CFR Part 402 requirements. Credential means any or all of the Great Lakes, Navigation (water), following: 46 CFR Part 115 Seamen. (1) Merchant mariner’s document. Fire prevention, Marine safety, The Amendments (2) License. Passenger vessels, Reporting and (3) STCW endorsement. For the reasons listed in the preamble, recordkeeping requirements. the Coast Guard proposes to amend 33 (4) Certificate of registry. 46 CFR Part 122 CFR parts 1, 20, 70, 95, 101, 110, 125, (5) Merchant mariner credential. Marine safety, Passenger vessels, 141, 155, 156, 160, 162, 163, 164, and * * * * * Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping 165; 46 CFR parts 1, 4, 5, 10, 12, 13, 14, Merchant Mariner Credential or MMC requirements. 15, 16, 26, 28, 30, 31, 35, 42, 58, 61, 78, means the qualification document for all 97, 98, 105, 114, 115, 122, 125, 131, 151, merchant mariners issued by the Coast 46 CFR Part 125 166, 169, 175, 176, 185, 196, 199, 401 Guard under 46 CFR part 10. The Administrative practice and and 402; and in 46 CFR, add a new part individual Merchant Mariner procedure, Cargo vessels, Hazardous 11 as follows: Document, License, and Certificate of materials transportation, Marine safety, 33 CFR Chapter I Registry enumerated in 46 U.S.C. Seamen. Subtitle II, Part E will be issued in the PART 1—GENERAL PROVISIONS form of a Merchant Mariner Credential 46 CFR Part 131 (MMC). An MMC will combine the Cargo vessels, Fire prevention, Marine 1. The authority citation for part 1 separate qualification documents safety, Navigation (water), Occupational continues to read as follows: previously issued under 46 U.S.C. safety and health, Reporting and Authority: 14 U.S.C. 633; 33 U.S.C. 401, Subtitle II, Part E and STCW recordkeeping requirements. 491, 525, 1321, 2716, and 2716a; 42 U.S.C. endorsements into a single certificate

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which will be endorsed to reflect a PART 70—INTERFERENCE WITH OR Document, License, and Certificate of mariner’s level of qualification. DAMAGE TO AIDS TO NAVIGATION Registry enumerated in 46 U.S.C. * * * * * Subtitle II, Part E will be issued in the 11. The authority citation for part 70 form of a Merchant Mariner Credential § 20.904 [Amended] continues to read as follows: (MMC). An MMC will combine the 6. In § 20.904— Authority: Secs. 14, 16, 30 Stat. 1152, separate qualification documents 1153; secs. 84, 86, 92, 633, 642, 63 Stat. 500, a. In paragraph (e)(1) introductory previously issued under 46 U.S.C. 501, 503, 545, 547 (33 U.S.C. 408, 411, 412; Subtitle II, Part E and STCW text, after the words ‘‘certificate of 14 U.S.C. 84, 86, 92, 633, 642). registry’’ remove the word ‘‘or’’; and, endorsements into a single certificate which will be endorsed to reflect a after the word ‘‘document’’, add the § 70.05–10 [Amended] mariner’s level of qualification. words ‘‘, credential, or endorsement’’; 12. In § 70.05–10— * * * * * b. In paragraph (e)(1)(i)(B), after the a. In the section heading, after the word ‘‘certificate’’ remove the word words ‘‘Revocation of’’, add the words PART 110—ANCHORAGE ‘‘or’’; and, after the word ‘‘document’’, ‘‘merchant mariner credential officer REGULATIONS add the words ‘‘, credential, or endorsement or’’; and endorsement’’; b. In the text of the section, after the 18. The authority citation for part 110 c. In paragraph (f) introductory text, words ‘‘shall also have his’’, add the is revised to read as follows: after the words ‘‘revocation of a’’, add words ‘‘merchant mariner credential Authority: 33 U.S.C. 471, 1221 through the words ‘‘credential, endorsement,’’; officer endorsement or’’. 1236, 2030, 2035, 2071; 33 CFR 1.05–1(g); and Department of Homeland Security Delegation PART 95—OPERATING A VESSEL d. In paragraph (f)(1), after the words No. 0170.1. WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ‘‘issuance of a new’’ remove the words ALCOHOL OR A DANGEROUS DRUG § 110.186 [Amended] ‘‘license, certificate, or document’’ and add, in their place the words ‘‘merchant 13. Revise the authority citation for 19. In § 110.186(b)(3), after the words mariner credential with appropriate part 95 to read as follows: ‘‘English speaking licensed’’, add the words ‘‘or credentialed’’. endorsement’’. Authority: 33 U.S.C. 2071; 46 U.S.C. 2302; § 20.1201 [Amended] Department of Homeland Security Delegation § 110.188 [Amended] No. 0170.1. 7. In § 20.1201— 20. In § 110.188(b)(10), after the word a. In paragraph (a), remove the word § 95.015 [Amended] ‘‘licensed’’, add the words ‘‘or ‘‘merchant mariner’s license, certificate 14. In § 95.015(b), remove the words credentialed’’. of registry, or document’’ and add, in ‘‘a licensed individual’’ and add, in § 110.214 [Amended] their place, the words ‘‘mariner’s their place, the words ‘‘an officer’’. credential’’; 21. In § 110.214(a)(3)(i), after the word § 95.045 [Amended] ‘‘licensed’’ add the words ‘‘or b. In paragraph (b) introductory text, credentialed’’. before the words ‘‘license, certificate, or 15. In § 95.045 introductory text, remove the words ‘‘a licensed document’’ wherever they appear, add PART 125—IDENTIFICATION individual’’ and add, in their place, the the words ‘‘merchant mariner CREDENTIALS FOR PERSONS words ‘‘an officer’’. credential,’’; and REQUIRING ACCESS TO c. In paragraph (b)(2)(ii), after the PART 101—MARITIME SECURITY: WATERFRONT FACILITIES OR words ‘‘renewal of the’’, add the words GENERAL VESSELS ‘‘merchant mariner credential,’’. 16. The authority citation for part 101 22. The authority citation for part 125 § 20.1202 [Amended] continues to read as follows: is revised to read as follows: 8. In § 20.1202(a), before the words Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1226, 1231; 46 U.S.C. Authority: R.S. 4517, 4518, secs. 19, 2, 23 ‘‘license, certificate of registry, or Chapter 701; 50 U.S.C. 191, 192; Executive Stat. 58, 118, sec. 7, 49 Stat. 1936, sec. 1, 40 document’’, add the word ‘‘credential,’’. Order 12656, 3 CFR 1988 Comp., p. 585; 33 Stat. 220; 46 U.S.C. 570–572, 2, 689, and CFR 1.057–1, 6.04–11, 6.14, 6.16, and 6.19; 70105; 50 U.S.C. 191, EO 10173, EO 10277, § 20.1205 [Amended] Department of Homeland Security Delegation EO 10352, 3 CFR, 1949–1953 Comp. pp. 356, 778, 873. 9. In § 20.1205— No. 0170.1. a. In the section heading, before the 17. In § 101.105— 23. In § 125.09, revise paragraph (f) words ‘‘license, certificate of registry, or a. In the definitions for ‘‘Master’’ and and add paragraph (g) to read as follows: ‘‘Operator, Uninspected Towing document’’, add the words ‘‘merchant § 125.09 Identification credentials. mariner credential,’’; Vessel’’, before the word ‘‘license’’ wherever it appears, add the words * * * * * b. In paragraph (a), after the words ‘‘merchant mariner credential or’’; and (f) Transportation Worker ‘‘move that his or her’’, add the words b. Add a definition for the term Identification Credential. ‘‘merchant mariner credential,’’; and ‘‘Merchant Mariner Credential or MMC’’ (g) Such other identification as may c. In paragraph (b), after the words to read as follows: be approved by the Commandant from ‘‘return of the suspended’’, add the time to time. word ‘‘credential,’’. § 101.105 Definitions. * * * * * PART 141—PERSONNEL § 20.1307 [Amended] Merchant Mariner Credential or MMC 10. In § 20.1307 paragraph (c)(2), after means the qualification document for all 24. The authority citation for part 141 words ‘‘merchant mariner’s license’’, merchant mariners issued by the Coast is revised to read as follows: add the words ‘‘, merchant mariner Guard under 46 CFR part 10. The Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1356; 46 U.S.C. credential,’’. individual Merchant Mariner 70105; 49 CFR 1.46(z) .

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§ 141.5 [Amended] through 155.400, 155.430, 155.440, 155.470, Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231, 1321(j); 46 25. In § 141.5(b)(1) remove the words 155.1030(j) and (k), and 155.1065(g) are also U.S.C. 3703a, 3715; E.O. 11735, 3 CFR 1971– ‘‘licensed officers, and unlicensed issued under 33 U.S.C. 1903(b). Sections 1975 Comp., p. 793. Section 156.120(bb) and 155.480, 155.490, 155.750(e), and 155.775 are (ee) are also issued under 46 U.S.C. 3703. crew’’ and add, in their place, the words also issued under 46 U.S.C. 3703. Section ‘‘crew, and officers holding a valid 155.490 also issued under section 4110(b) of § 156.210 [Amended] license or MMC with officer Pub. L. 101–380. endorsement’’. 35. In § 156.210(d), remove the words § 155.110 [Amended] ‘‘a licensed individual’’ and add, in § 141.10 [Amended] their place, the words ‘‘an officer’’. 31. Revise § 155.110 to read as 26. In § 141.10, add a definition for follows: the term ‘‘Transportation Worker PART 160—PORTS AND WATERWAYS Identification Credential’’ to read as § 155.110 Definitions. SAFETY—GENERAL follows: Except as specifically stated in a 36. The authority citation for part 160 section, the definitions in part 151 of continues to read as follows: § 141.10 Definitions. this chapter, except for the word ‘‘oil’’, * * * * * Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1223, 1231; 46 U.S.C. and in part 154 of this chapter, apply to Chapter 701; Department of Homeland Transportation Worker Identification this part. The following definition also Credential or TWIC means an Security Delegation No. 0170.1. Subpart C is applies to this part: also issued under the authority of 33 U.S.C. identification credential issued by the Merchant Mariner Credential or MMC 1225 and 46 U.S.C. 3715. Transportation Security Administration means the qualification document for all according to 49 CFR part 1572. merchant mariners issued by the Coast § 160.113 [Amended] § 141.25 [Amended] Guard under 46 CFR part 10. The 37. In § 160.113(b)(4), remove the individual Merchant Mariner word ‘‘licensed’’. 27. In § 141.25— Document, License, and Certificate of a. In paragraph (a) introductory text, Registry enumerated in 46 U.S.C. PART 162—INLAND WATERWAYS remove the word ‘‘The’’ and add, in its Subtitle II, Part E will be issued in the NAVIGATION REGULATIONS place, the words ‘‘For the purposes of form of a Merchant Mariner Credential this part, the’’; and (MMC). An MMC will combine the 38. The authority citation for part 162 b. In paragraph (a)(1), before the separate qualification documents is revised to read as follows: words ‘‘merchant mariner’s document’’, previously issued under 46 U.S.C. Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; Department of add the word ‘‘valid’’, and remove the Subtitle II, Part E and STCW Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. words ‘‘under 46 CFR Part 12’’. endorsements into a single certificate 39. Add a new § 162.5 to read as 28. In § 141.30— which will be endorsed to reflect a a. In the introductory text, remove the follows: mariner’s level of qualification. first appearance of the word ‘‘The’’ and § 162.5 Definitions. add, in its place, the words ‘‘For the § 155.710 [Amended] purposes of this part, the’’; The following definition applies to 32. In § 155.710— this part: b. In paragraph (a), before the words a. In paragraph (a)(2), after the word Merchant Mariner Credential or MMC ‘‘merchant mariner’s document’’, add ‘‘license’’, add the words ‘‘or officer means the qualification document for all the word ‘‘valid’’, and remove the words endorsement’’; ‘‘under 46 CFR Part 12’’; and b. In paragraph (e)(1), remove the merchant mariners issued by the Coast c. In paragraph (b), remove the words words ‘‘a licensed person’’ and add, in Guard under 46 CFR Part 10. The ‘‘Immigration and Naturalization their place, the words ‘‘an officer’’; after individual Merchant Mariner Service’’ and add, in their place, the the words ‘‘holds a valid license’’, add Document, License, and Certificate of words ‘‘Immigration and Customs the words ‘‘or merchant mariner Registry enumerated in 46 U.S.C. Enforcement Agency’’; and credential’’; remove the words ‘‘part 10’’ Subtitle II, Part E will be issued in the d. Add a new paragraph (d) to read as and add, in their place, the words form of a Merchant Mariner Credential follows: ‘‘chapter I, subchapter B,’’; and after the (MMC). An MMC will combine the words ‘‘merchant mariner’s document’’, separate qualification documents § 141.30 Evidence of status as a resident previously issued under 46 U.S.C. alien. add the words ‘‘or merchant mariner credential’’; Subtitle II, Part E and STCW * * * * * c. In paragraph (f), after the word endorsements into a single certificate (d) A valid Transportation Worker ‘‘MMD’’, add the words ‘‘ or merchant which will be endorsed to reflect a Identification Credential. mariner credential’’; and after the words mariner’s level of qualification. § 141.35 [Amended] ‘‘either a license’’, add the words § 162.130 [Amended] ‘‘, officer endorsement,’’; and 29. In § 141.35(a)(1), after the words d. In paragraph (g), after the words 40. In § 162.130(c), in the definition ‘‘merchant mariner’s document’’, add ‘‘need not hold any of the’’, add the for ‘‘Master’’, after the words ‘‘means the words ‘‘, Transportation Worker words ‘‘merchant mariner credentials,’’. the’’, remove the word ‘‘licensed’’; and, Identification Credential,’’. after the words ‘‘vessel not requiring’’, § 155.815 [Amended] remove the words ‘‘licensed personnel’’ PART 155—OIL OR HAZARDOUS 33. In § 155.815(b), after the word and add, in their place, the words MATERIAL POLLUTION PREVENTION ‘‘licensed’’ add the words ‘‘or ‘‘persons holding licenses or merchant REGULATIONS FOR VESSELS credentialed’’. mariner credential officer 30. The authority citation for part 155 endorsements’’. PART 156—OIL AND HAZARDOUS continues to read as follows: MATERIAL TRANSFER OPERATIONS PART 163—TOWING OF BARGES Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231, 1321(j); E.O. 11735, 3 CFR, 1971–1975 Comp., p. 793. 34. The authority citation for part 156 41. The authority citation for part 163 Sections 155.100 through 155.130, 150.350 continues to read as follows: continues to read as follows:

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Authority: 33 U.S.C. 152, 2071; 49 CFR merchant mariners issued by the Coast § 165.810 [Amended] 1.46(n). Guard under 46 CFR part 10. The 51. In § 165.810(f)(1), remove the § 163.01 [Amended] individual Merchant Mariner words ‘‘licensed engineer’’ and add, in Document, License, and Certificate of their place, the words ‘‘appropriately 42. In § 163.01(b), after the word Registry enumerated in 46 U.S.C. licensed or credentialed engineer ‘‘license’’, add the words ‘‘or merchant Subtitle II, Part E will be issued in the officer’’. mariner credential’’. form of a Merchant Mariner Credential § 165.1310 [Amended] § 163.03 [Added] (MMC). An MMC will combine the 52. In § 165.1310(f)(2), remove the 43. Add a new § 163.03 to read as separate qualification documents word ‘‘licensed’’ and add, in its place, follows: previously issued under 46 U.S.C. Subtitle II, Part E and STCW the words ‘‘holding a license or § 163.03 Definitions. endorsements into a single certificate merchant mariner credential issued’’. The following definition applies to which will be endorsed to reflect a 46 CFR CHAPTER I this part: mariner’s level of qualification. Merchant Mariner Credential or MMC * * * * * PART 1—ORGANIZATION, GENERAL means the qualification document for all COURSE AND METHODS GOVERNING merchant mariners issued by the Coast PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION MARINE SAFETY FUNCTIONS Guard under 46 CFR part 10. The AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS individual Merchant Mariner 53. The authority citation for part 1 Document, License, and Certificate of 47. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows: Registry enumerated in 46 U.S.C. continues to read as follows: Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552; 14 U.S.C. 633; 46 U.S.C. 7701; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 93; Pub. L. Subtitle II, Part E will be issued in the Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1226, 1231; 46 U.S.C. form of a Merchant Mariner Credential 107–296, 116 Stat. 2135; Department of Chapter 701; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1; (MMC). An MMC will combine the 1.05–1(g), 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5; Pub. L. § 1.01–35 also issued under the authority of separate qualification documents 107–295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of 44 U.S.C. 3507. previously issued under 46 U.S.C. Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 54. In § 1.01–05, remove the existing Subtitle II, Part E and STCW 48. Add § 165.3 to read as follows: endorsements into a single certificate paragraph designations, remove the which will be endorsed to reflect a § 165.3 Definitions. words ‘‘The term’’ from the definition of mariner’s level of qualification. ‘‘Commandant’’ and ‘‘District The following definitions apply to Commander’’, and in alphabetical order, this part: PART 164—NAVIGATION SAFETY add definitions for the terms REGULATIONS Credential means any or all of the ‘‘credential’’ and ‘‘Merchant Mariner following: Credential or MMC’’ to read as follows: 44. The authority citation for part 164 (1) Merchant mariner’s document. continues to read as follows: § 1.01–05 Definitions. (2) License. * * * * * Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1222(5), 1223, 1231; (3) STCW endorsement. 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3703; Department of Credential means any or all of the Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1 (4) Certificate of registry. following: (75). Sec. 164.13 also issued under 46 U.S.C. (5) Merchant mariner credential. (1) Merchant mariner’s document. 8502. Sec. 164.61 also issued under 46 U.S.C. Merchant Mariner Credential or MMC (2) License. 6101. means the qualification document for all (3) STCW endorsement. (4) Certificate of registry. § 164.13 [Amended] merchant mariners issued by the Coast (5) Merchant mariner credential. Guard under 46 CFR part 10. The 45. In § 164.13— individual Merchant Mariner * * * * * a. In paragraph (b), remove the words Merchant Mariner Credential or MMC Document, License, and Certificate of ‘‘a licensed engineer’’ and add, in their means the qualification document for all Registry enumerated in 46 U.S.C. place, the words ‘‘an engineer with a merchant mariners issued by the Coast Subtitle II, Part E will be issued in the properly endorsed license or merchant Guard under 46 CFR part 10. The form of a Merchant Mariner Credential mariner credential’’; and individual Merchant Mariner (MMC). An MMC will combine the b. In paragraph (c), after the words ‘‘at Document, License, and Certificate of separate qualification documents least two’’, remove the word ‘‘licensed’’; Registry enumerated in 46 U.S.C. previously issued under 46 U.S.C. after the words ‘‘deck officers’’ add the Subtitle II, Part E will be issued in the Subtitle II, Part E and STCW words ‘‘with a properly endorsed form of a Merchant Mariner Credential endorsements into a single certificate, license or merchant mariner credential’’; (MMC). An MMC will combine the which will be endorsed to reflect a and, after the words ‘‘must be an separate qualification documents mariner’s level of qualification. individual’’, remove the word previously issued under 46 U.S.C. ‘‘licensed’’ and add, in its place, the § 165.120 [Amended] Subtitle II, Part E and STCW words ‘‘holding an appropriately endorsements into a single certificate 49. In § 165.120(b)(1), remove the endorsed license or merchant mariner which will be endorsed to reflect a words ‘‘ the Licensed Federal Pilot’’ and credential’’. mariner’s level of qualification. 46. In § 164.70, in alphabetical order, add, in their place, the words ‘‘an add a new definition for the term individual holding a valid Merchant § 1.01–10 [Amended] ‘‘Merchant Mariner Credential or MMC’’ Mariner’s License or Merchant Mariner 55. In § 1.01–10(b)(1)(ii)(C), remove to read as follows: Credential endorsed as Pilot’’. the words ‘‘licenses, documents or § 165.153 [Amended] certificates’’ and add, in their place, the § 164.70 Definitions. word ‘‘ credentials’’. * * * * * 50. In § 165.153(d)(6) and (d)(7), Merchant Mariner Credential or MMC remove the word ‘‘licensed’’ wherever it § 1.01–15 [Amended] means the qualification document for all may appear. 56. In § 1.01–15—

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a. In paragraph (a)(1), remove the form of a Merchant Mariner Credential Guard under 46 CFR part 10. The words ‘‘licenses, certificates, and (MMC). An MMC will combine the individual Merchant Mariner documents’’ and add, in their place, the separate qualification documents Document, License, and Certificate of word ‘‘credentials’’ and remove the previously issued under 46 U.S.C. Registry enumerated in 46 U.S.C. words ‘‘licensing, certificating’’ and Subtitle II, Part E and STCW Subtitle II, Part E will be issued in the add, in their place, the word endorsements into a single certificate, form of a Merchant Mariner Credential ‘‘credentialing’’; which will be endorsed to reflect a (MMC). An MMC will combine the b. In paragraph (b), remove the words mariner’s level of qualification. separate qualification documents ‘‘licensing, certificating’’ and add, in previously issued under 46 U.S.C. their place, the word ‘‘credentialing’’, § 4.07–1 [Amended] Subtitle II, Part E and STCW and after the words ‘‘misbehavior of 60. § 4.07–1(c)(3), remove the words endorsements into a single certificate persons holding’’, remove the words ‘‘any licensed or certificated person’’ which will be endorsed to reflect a ‘‘licenses, certificates, or documents’’ and add, in their place, the words ‘‘any mariner’s level of qualification. and add, in their place, the word person holding a Coast Guard ‘‘credentials’’, and after the words ‘‘46 credential’’; and remove the words § 5.55 [Amended] U.S.C. chapter 77 of’’, remove the words ‘‘license or certificate’’ and add, in their 68. In § 5.55(a) introductory text, ‘‘licenses, certificates and documents’’ place, the word ‘‘credential’’. remove the words ‘‘license, certificate or document’’ and add, in their place, the and add, in their place, the word § 4.07–10 [Amended] ‘‘credential’’; and word ‘‘credential’’. c. In the Note to paragraph (b), remove 61. In § 4.07–10(a)(3), remove the 69. In § 5.57— the words ‘‘Licensing and Certification’’ words ‘‘licenses or certificates’’ and add, a. Revise the section heading to read and add, in their place, the word in their place, the word ‘‘credentials’’. as set out below; b. In paragraph (a) introductory text, ‘‘Credentialing’’; and, after the words PART 5—MARINE INVESTIGATION ‘‘parts 10’’, add the number ‘‘, 11,’’. remove the words ‘‘license, certificate or REGULATIONS—PERSONNEL ACTION document’’ wherever they appear and § 1.01–25 [Amended] 62. The authority citation for part 5 add, in their place, the words 57. In § 1.01–25— continues to read as follows: ‘‘credential or endorsement’’; a. In paragraph (b), remove the words c. Revise paragraph (b) to read as set ‘‘licenses, certificates, or documents’’ Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 7101, 7301, out below; and 7701; Department of Homeland Security and add, in their place, the word Delegation No. 0170.1. d. In paragraph (c), remove the words ‘‘credentials’’; and ‘‘license, certificate or document’’ and b. In paragraphs (c) introductory text § 5.3 [Amended] add, in their place, the words and (c)(1) introductory text, remove the 63. In § 5.3, remove the words ‘‘credential or endorsement’’. words ‘‘license, certificate or document’’ ‘‘licenses, certificates or documents’’ wherever they appear and add, in their § 5.57 Acting under authority of Coast and add, in their place, the words place, the word ‘‘credential’’. Guard credential or endorsement. ‘‘credentials or endorsements’’. * * * * * PART 4—MARINE CASUALTIES AND § 5.5 [Amended] (b) A person is considered to be acting INVESTIGATIONS under the authority of the credential or 64. In § 5.5, remove the word endorsement while engaged in official ‘‘certification’’ and add, in its place, the 58. The authority citation for part 4 matters regarding the credential or words ‘‘certificate, merchant mariner continues to read as follows: endorsement. This includes, but is not credential, endorsement,’’. Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231, 1321; 43 U.S.C. limited to, such acts as applying for 1333; 46 U.S.C. 2103, 2306, 6101, 6301, 6305; § 5.15 [Amended] renewal, taking examinations for raises 50 U.S.C. 198; Department of Homeland 65. In § 5.15, remove the words in grade, requesting duplicate or Security Delegation No. 170.1. Authority for replacement credentials, or when subpart 4.40: 49 U.S.C. 1903(a)(1)(E); ‘‘license, certificate or document’’ and Department of Homeland Security Delegation add, in their place, the word appearing at a hearing under this part. No. 0170.1. ‘‘credential’’. * * * * * 59. Add § 4.03–75 to read as follows: § 5.19 [Amended] § 5.59 [Amended] § 4.03–75 Merchant mariner credential and 66. In § 5.19(b), remove the words 70. In § 5.59— Credential. ‘‘license, certificate or document’’ and a. In the section heading, remove the The following definitions apply to add, in their place, the words words ‘‘licenses, certificates or this part: ‘‘credential or endorsement’’. documents’’ and add, in their place, the Credential means any or all of the 67. Add § 5.40 to Subpart B to read as words ‘‘credentials or endorsements’’; following: follows: and (1) Merchant mariner’s document. b. In the introductory text, remove the (2) License. § 5.40 Credential and merchant mariner words ‘‘license, certificate or document’’ (3) STCW endorsement. credential. and add, in their place, the words (4) Certificate of registry. Credential means any or all of the ‘‘credential or endorsement’’. (5) Merchant mariner credential. following: Merchant Mariner Credential or MMC (1) Merchant mariner’s document. § 5.61 [Amended] means the qualification document for all (2) License. 71. In § 5.61— merchant mariners issued by the Coast (3) STCW endorsement. a. In the section heading, remove the Guard under 46 CFR part 10. The (4) Certificate of registry. words ‘‘licenses, certificates or individual Merchant Mariner (5) Merchant mariner credential. documents’’ and add, in their place, the Document, License, and Certificate of Merchant Mariner Credential or MMC word ‘‘credentials’’; and Registry enumerated in 46 U.S.C. means the qualification document for all b. In paragraphs (a) introductory text Subtitle II, Part E will be issued in the merchant mariners issued by the Coast and (b), remove the words ‘‘license,

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certificate or document’’ wherever they add, in their place, the word c. In paragraph (c), remove the words appear and add, in their place, the ‘‘credentials’’; and, after the words ‘‘document and/or license’’ and add, in words ‘‘credential or endorsements’’. ‘‘alleges that’’, remove the words ‘‘such their place, the words ‘‘credential and/ license, certificate or document’’ and or endorsement’’; and, after the words § 5.101 [Amended] add, in their place, the word ‘‘order. This’’, remove the word 72. In § 5.101(a) introductory text, ‘‘credential’’; and ‘‘document’’ and add, in its place, the (a)(1), and (a)(2), remove the words c. In paragraph (b), remove the words words ‘‘credential and/or endorsement’’. ‘‘license, certificate or document’’ ‘‘license, certificate, or document’’ and wherever they appear and add, in their add, in their place, the word Subpart L—[Amended] place, the words ‘‘credential or ‘‘credential’’. endorsement’’. 84. In the heading to subpart L, § 5.567 [Amended] remove the words ‘‘Licenses, § 5.105 [Amended] 80. In paragraphs (b), (c) introductory Certificates or Documents’’ and add, in 73. In § 5.105(b), (c), and (e), remove text, (d), and (e), remove the words their place, the words ‘‘Credential or the words ‘‘license, certificate or ‘‘licenses, certificates or documents’’ Endorsement’’. document’’ and add, in their place, the wherever they appear and add, in their words ‘‘credential or endorsement’’. place, the word ‘‘credentials or § 5.901 [Amended] Subpart E—[Amended] endorsements’’; and remove the words 85. In § 5.901(a), (c), (d) introductory ‘‘license, certificate or document’’ text, and (e), remove the words ‘‘license, 74. In the heading to subpart E, wherever they appear and add, in their certificate or document’’ wherever they remove the words ‘‘License, Certificate place, the words ‘‘credential or appear and add, in their place, the or Document’’ and add, in their place, endorsement’’. words ‘‘credential or endorsement’’. the words ‘‘Coast Guard Credential or Endorsement’’. § 5.707 [Amended] § 5.903 [Amended] 81. In § 5.707— 86. In § 5.903(a), (c) introductory text, § 5.201 [Amended] a. In the section heading, remove the and (c)(2), remove the words ‘‘license, 75. In § 5.201(a), (b) introductory text, words ‘‘license, certificate, or certificate or document’’ wherever they (b)(4), (c), and (d), remove the words document’’ and add, in their place, the appear and add, in their place, the ‘‘license, certificate or document’’ words ‘‘credential or endorsement’’; words ‘‘credential or endorsement’’. wherever they appear and add, in their b. In paragraph (a), remove the words place, the words ‘‘credential or ‘‘license, certificate or document’’ § 5.905 [Amended] endorsement’’. wherever they appear and add, in their place, the words ‘‘credential or 87. In § 5.905(b), remove the words § 5.203 [Amended] endorsement’’; ‘‘license, certificate or document’’ and 76. In § 5.203(a), (b) introductory text, c. In paragraph (c), remove the words add, in their place, the words (b)(2), and (c), remove the words ‘‘document or license’’ and add, in their ‘‘credential or endorsement’’. ‘‘license, certificate or document’’ place, the words ‘‘credential or PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER wherever they appear and add, in their endorsement’’; OFFICERS AND SEAMEN place, the words ‘‘credential or d. In paragraph (d), after the words endorsement’’. ‘‘All temporary’’, remove the word 88. The authority citation for part 10 ‘‘documents’’ and add, in its place, the § 5.205 [Amended] is revised to read as follows: words ‘‘credentials or endorsements’’; 77. In § 5.205— Authority: 14 U.S.C. 633; 31 U.S.C. 9701; a. In the section heading, remove the and, after the words ‘‘If a temporary’’, remove the word ‘‘document’’ and add, 46 U.S.C. 2101, 2103, and 2110; 46 U.S.C. words ‘‘license, certificate of registry, or chapter 71; 46 U.S.C. 7502, 7505, 7701, 8906, merchant mariners document’’ and add, in its place, the words, ‘‘credential or endorsement’’; and 70105; Executive Order 10173; in their place, the words ‘‘credential or Department of Homeland Security Delegation endorsement’’; and e. In paragraph (e), remove the word ‘‘document’’ and add, in its place, the No. 0170.1. Section 11.107 is also issued b. In paragraphs (a), (b) introductory under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507. text, (c) introductory text, and (d), words ‘‘credential or endorsement’’; and remove the words ‘‘license, certificate or f. In paragraph (f), remove the word PART 10—[REDESIGNATED AS PART document’’ wherever they appear and ‘‘documents’’ and add, in its place, the 11 AND AMENDED] add, in their place, the words word ‘‘credential’’. ‘‘credential or endorsement’’. § 5.713 [Amended] 89. Redesignate part 10, consisting of §§10.101 through 10.1105, as part 11, § 5.501 [Amended] 82. In § 5.713(a), remove the words §§11.101 through 11.1105. 78. In § 5.501, remove the words ‘‘licenses, certificates, or documents’’ ‘‘license, certificate or document’’ and and add, in their place, the words 90. Add a new part 10 to subchapter add, in their place, the words ‘‘credentials or endorsements’’. B to read as follows: ‘‘credential or endorsement’’. § 5.715 [Amended] PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER § 5.521 [Amended] 83. In § 5.715— CREDENTIAL 79. In § 5.521— a. In the section heading, remove the a. In the section heading, remove the words ‘‘document and/or license’’ and Subpart A—General words ‘‘license, certificate or document’’ add, in their place, the words Sec. and add, in their place, the word ‘‘credential and/or endorsement’’; 10.101 Purpose of rules in this part. ‘‘credential’’; b. In paragraph (a), remove the words 10.103 Incorporation by reference. b. In paragraph (a), after the words ‘‘document or license’’ and add, in their 10.105 Paperwork approval. [Reserved] ‘‘all valid’’, remove the words ‘‘licenses, place, the words ‘‘credential and/or 10.107 Definitions in subchapter B. certificates, and/or documents’’ and endorsement’’; and 10.109 Classification of endorsements.

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Subpart B—General Requirements for All approved material is available for Ballast control operator or BCO means All Merchant Mariner Credentials inspection at the National Archives and an officer restricted to service on mobile Records Administration (NARA). For offshore drilling units (MODUs) whose 10.201 General characteristics of the information on the availability of this duties involve the operation of the Merchant Mariner Credential. material at NARA, call 202–741–6030 or complex ballast system found on many 10.203 Requirement to hold a TWIC and a Merchant Mariner Credential. go to http://www.archives.gov/federal MODUs. When assigned to a MODU, a _register/code_of_federal_regulations/ ballast control operator is equivalent to 10.205 Validity of a Merchant Mariner _ Credential. ibr locations.html. Also, it is available a mate on a conventional vessel. 10.207 Identification number. for inspection at the Coast Guard, Office Barge supervisor or BS means an 10.209 Application procedures. of Operating and Environmental officer restricted to service on MODUs 10.211 Criminal record review. Standards (G–PSO), 2100 Second Street whose duties involve support to the 10.213 National Driver Register. SW., Washington, DC 20593–0001, and offshore installation manager (OIM) in 10.215 Medical and physical requirements. is available from the sources indicated marine related matters including, but 10.217 MMC application and examination in this section. not limited to, maintaining watertight locations. (b) International Maritime 10.219 Fees. integrity, inspecting and maintaining 10.221 Applications submitted by aliens. Organization (IMO), 4 Albert mooring and towing components, and 10.223 Modification or removal of Embankment, London, SE1 7SR, maintaining emergency and other limitations. England: marine-related equipment. A barge 10.225 Issuance of Merchant Mariner (1) The STCW—International supervisor, when assigned to a MODU, Credentials. Convention on Standards of Training, is equivalent to a mate on a 10.227 Additional requirements for Certification and Watchkeeping for conventional vessel. renewal. Seafarers, 1978, as amended (the STCW Boatswain means the leading seaman 10.229 Issuance of duplicate Merchant Convention or the STCW), incorporation and immediate supervisor of deck crew Mariner Credentials. by reference approved for §§10.107, 10.231 Additional requirements for raises of who supervises the maintenance of deck grade for officer endorsements. 10.109, 10.209, 10.215, and 10.277. gear. 10.233 Obligations of the holder of a (2) The Seafarers’ Training, Cargo engineer means a person Merchant Mariner Credential. Certification and Watchkeeping Code, as holding an officer endorsement on a 10.235 Suspension or revocation of amended (the STCW Code), dangerous-liquid tankship or a Merchant Mariner Credentials. incorporation by reference approved for liquefied-gas tankship whose primary 10.237 Right of appeal. §§10.107, 10.109, 10.209, 10.215, and responsibility is maintaining the cargo Authority: 14 U.S.C. 633; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 10.277. system and cargo-handling equipment. Chief engineer means any person 46 U.S.C. 2101, 2103, 2110; 46 U.S.C. chapter § 10.105 Paperwork approval. [Reserved] 71; 46 U.S.C. chapter 72; 46 U.S.C. chapter responsible for the mechanical 75; 46 U.S.C. 7701, 8906 and 70105; § 10.107 Definitions in Subchapter B. propulsion of a vessel and who is the Executive Order 10173; Department of (a) With respect to part 16 and holder of a valid officer endorsement as Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. § 15.1101 of this title only, if the chief engineer. Chief mate means the deck officer Subpart A—General definitions in paragraph (b) of this section differ from those set forth in next in seniority to the master and upon § 10.101 Purpose of rules in this part. either § 16.105 or § 15.1101, the whom the command of the vessel will The regulations in this part provide: definition set forth in either § 16.105 or fall in the event of incapacity of the (a) A means of determining and § 15.1101, as appropriate, applies. master. verifying the identity, citizenship, and (b) As used in this subchapter, the Coast Guard-accepted means that the qualifications an applicant must possess following terms apply only to the Coast Guard has officially to be eligible for certification to serve on merchant marine personnel acknowledged in writing that the merchant vessels; credentialing and manning of vessels material or process at issue meets the (b) A means of determining that an subject to the manning provisions in the applicable requirements; that the Coast applicant is competent to serve under navigation and shipping laws of the Guard has issued an official policy the authority of their Merchant Mariner United States: statement listing or describing the Credential (MMC); and Apprentice mate (steersman) of material or process as meeting the (c) A means, through the requirement towing vessels means a mariner applicable requirements; or that an to hold a Transportation Worker qualified to perform watchkeeping on entity acting on behalf of the Coast Identification Credential (TWIC), and a the bridge, while in training onboard a Guard under a Memorandum of criminal and National Driver Register towing vessel under the direct Agreement has determined that the (NDR) record review to determine the supervision and in the presence of a material or process meets the applicable identity of an applicant and determine master or mate (pilot) of towing vessels. requirements. if the holder of an MMC is a safe and Approved means approved by the Coastwise seagoing vessel means a suitable person and is qualified as to Coast Guard in according to § 11.302 of vessel that is authorized by its character and habits of life. this chapter. Certificate of Inspection to proceed Approved training means training that beyond the Boundary Line established § 10.103 Incorporation by reference. is approved by the Coast Guard or meets in part 7 of this chapter. (a) Certain material is incorporated by the requirements of § 11.309 of this Competent person means a person reference into this part with the chapter. designated as such under 29 CFR approval of the Director of the Federal Assistance towing means towing a 1915.7. Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 disabled vessel for consideration. Conviction means that the applicant CFR part 51. To enforce any edition Assistant engineer means a qualified for a merchant mariner credential has other than that specified in this section, officer in the engine department. been found guilty, by judgment or plea the Coast Guard must publish notice of Authorized official includes but is not by a court of record of the United States, change in the Federal Register and the limited to a Federal, State or local law the District of Columbia, any State, material must be available to the public. enforcement officer. territory, or possession of the United

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States, a foreign country, or any military received for periods served over eight Evaluation means processing an court, of a criminal felony or hours. application, from the point of receipt to misdemeanor or of an offense described Deck crew (excluding individuals approval or rejection of the application, in section 205 of the National Driver serving under their officer endorsement) including review of all documents and Register Act of 1982, as amended (49 means, as used in 46 U.S.C. 8702, only records submitted with an application U.S.C. 30304). If an applicant pleads the following members of the deck as well as those obtained from public guilty or no contest, is granted deferred department: able seamen, boatswains, records and databases. adjudication, or is required by the court and ordinary seamen. Fails a chemical test for dangerous to attend classes, make contributions of Designated areas means those areas drugs means that the result of a time or money, receive treatment, within pilotage waters for which first chemical test conducted under 49 CFR submit to any manner of probation or class pilot’s endorsements are issued part 40 was reported as ‘‘positive’’ by a supervision, or forgo appeal of a trial under part 11, subpart G, of this chapter, Medical Review Officer because the court’s conviction, then the Coast Guard by the Officer in Charge, Marine chemical test indicated the presence of will consider the applicant to have Inspection (OCMI). The areas for which a dangerous drug at a level equal to or received a conviction. A later first class pilot’s endorsements are exceeding the levels established in 49 expungement of the conviction will not issued within a particular Marine CFR part 40. negate a conviction unless the Coast Inspection Zone and the specific First assistant engineer means the Guard is satisfied that the expungement requirements to obtain them may be engineer officer next in seniority to the is based upon a showing that the court’s obtained from the OCMI concerned. chief engineer and upon whom the earlier conviction was in error. Designated duty engineer means a responsibility for the mechanical Credential means any or all of the qualified engineer, who may be the sole propulsion of the vessel will fall in the following: engineer on vessels with a periodically event of the incapacity of the chief (1) Merchant mariner’s document. unattended engine room. engineer. (2) License. Designated examiner means a person Great Lakes for the purpose of (3) STCW endorsement. who has been trained or instructed in calculating service requirements for an (4) Certificate of registry. techniques of training or assessment and officer endorsement, means the Great (5) Merchant mariner credential. Lakes and their connecting and tributary Criminal record review means the is otherwise qualified to evaluate whether an applicant has achieved the waters including the Calumet River as process or action taken by the Coast far as the Thomas J. O’ Brien Lock and Guard to determine whether an level of competence required to hold a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) Controlling Works (between mile 326 applicant for, or holder of, a credential and 327), the Chicago River as far as the is a safe and suitable person to be issued endorsement. This person may be designated by the Coast Guard or by a east side of the Ashland Avenue Bridge such a credential or to be employed on (between mile 321 and 322), and the a vessel under the authority of such a Coast Guard-approved or accepted program of training or assessment. A Saint Lawrence River as far east as the credential. lower exit of Saint Lambert Lock. For Dangerous drug means a narcotic faculty member employed or instructing in a navigation or engineering course at purposes of requiring Merchant Mariner drug, a controlled substance, or a Credentials with rating endorsements, controlled-substance analogue (as the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy or at a State maritime academy operated the connecting and tributary waters are defined in section 102 of the not part of the Great Lakes. Comprehensive Drug Abuse and Control under 46 CFR part 310 is qualified to serve as a designated examiner in his or Harbor assist means the use of a Act of 1970 (21 U.S.C. 802)). towing vessel during maneuvers to Dangerous liquid or DL means a her area(s) of specialization without individual evaluation by the Coast dock, undock, moor, or unmoor a vessel, liquid listed in 46 CFR 153.40 of this or to escort a vessel with limited chapter that is not a liquefied gas as Guard. Directly supervised means being in maneuverability. defined in this part. Liquid cargoes in Horsepower means, for the purpose of the direct line of sight of the person-in- bulk listed in 46 CFR part 153, table 2, this subchapter, the total maximum charge or maintaining direct, two-way of this chapter are not dangerous-liquid continuous shaft horsepower of all the communications by a convenient, cargoes when carried by non-oceangoing vessel’s main propulsion machinery. barges. reliable means, such as a predetermined IMO means the International Maritime Day means, for the purpose of working frequency over a hand-held Organization. complying with the service radio. Inland waters means the navigable requirements of this subchapter, eight Disabled vessel means a vessel that waters of the United States shoreward of hours of watchstanding or day-working needs assistance, whether docked, the Boundary Lines as described in part not to include overtime. On vessels moored, anchored, aground, adrift, or 7 of this chapter, excluding the Great where a 12-hour working day is underway but does not mean a barge or Lakes, and, for towing vessels, authorized and practiced, such as on a any other vessel not regularly operated excluding the Western Rivers. For six-on, six-off watch schedule, each under its own power. establishing credit for sea service, the work day may be creditable as one and Drug test means a chemical test of an waters of the Inside Passage between one-half days of service. On vessels of individual’s urine for evidence of Puget Sound and Cape Spencer, Alaska, less than 100 gross tons, a day is dangerous drug use. are inland waters. considered as eight hours unless the Employment assigned to is the total Invalid credential means a merchant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, period a person is assigned to work on mariner credential that has expired, determines that the vessel’s operating MODUs, including time spent ashore as been suspended, revoked, or was issued schedule makes this criteria part of normal crew rotation. fraudulently. inappropriate, in no case will this Endorsement is a statement of a Liquefied gas or LG means a cargo that period be less than four hours. When mariner’s qualifications to include has a vapor pressure of 172 kPa (25 psia) computing service required for MODU officer, staff officer, ratings, and/or or more at 37.8 C (100 F). endorsements, a day is a minimum of STCW qualifications appearing on an Liquid cargo in bulk means a liquid or four hours, and no additional credit is Merchant Mariner Credential. liquefied gas listed in § 153.40 of this

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chapter and carried as a liquid cargo or information on drivers maintained by Passes a chemical test for dangerous liquid-cargo residue in integral, fixed, or the National Highway Traffic Safety drugs means that the result of a portable tanks, except a liquid cargo Administration under 49 U.S.C. chapter chemical test conducted according to 49 carried in a portable tank actually 303. CFR part 40 is reported as ‘‘negative’’ by loaded and discharged from a vessel NDR-listed convictions means a a Medical Review Officer according to with the contents intact. conviction of any of the following motor that part. Lower level is used as a category of vehicle-related offenses or comparable PIC means a person-in-charge. deck and engineer officer endorsements offenses: Pilot of towing vessels means a established for assessment of fees. (1) Operating a motor vehicle while qualified officer of a towing vessel Lower-level officer endorsements are under the influence of, or impaired by, operated only on inland routes. other than those defined as upper level, alcohol or a controlled substance; or Pilotage waters means the navigable for which the requirements are listed in (2) A traffic violation arising in waters of the United States, including subparts D, E, and G of this part. connection with a fatal traffic accident, all inland waters and offshore waters to Marine chemist means a person reckless driving, or racing on the a distance of three nautical miles from certificated by the National Fire highways. the baseline from which the Territorial Protection Association. Near coastal means ocean waters not Sea is measured. Master means the officer having more than 200-miles offshore. Practical demonstration means the command of a vessel. Oceans means the waters seaward of performance of an activity under the Mate means a qualified officer in the the Boundary Lines as described in 46 direct observation of a designated deck department other than the master. CFR part 7 of this chapter. For the examiner for the purpose of establishing Merchant Mariner Credential or MMC purposes of establishing sea service that the performer is sufficiently means the qualification document for all credit, the waters of the Inside Passage proficient in a practical skill to meet a merchant mariners issued by the Coast between Puget Sound and Cape specified standard of competence or Guard under 46 CFR part 10. The Spencer, Alaska, are not considered other objective criterion. individual Merchant Mariner oceans. Qualified instructor means a person Document, License, and Certificate of Officer endorsement means an who has been trained or instructed in Registry enumerated in 46 U.S.C. annotation on a Merchant Mariner instructional techniques and is Subtitle II, Part E will be issued in the Credential that allows a mariner to serve otherwise qualified to provide required form of a Merchant Mariner Credential in the capacities in § 10.109(a). training to candidates for an Merchant (MMC). An MMC will combine the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, Mariner Credential endorsement. A separate qualification documents or OCMI means, for the purposes of this faculty member employed at a State previously issued under 46 U.S.C. subchapter, the officer or individual so maritime academy or the U.S. Merchant Subtitle II, part E and STCW designated at one of the locations of the Marine Academy operated under 46 endorsements into a single certificate regional examination centers listed in CFR part 310 and instructing in a which will be endorsed to reflect a § 10.217, or any person designated as navigation or engineering course is mariner’s level of qualification. such by the Commandant. qualified to serve as a qualified Merchant Vessel means a vessel Offshore installation manager or OIM instructor in his or her area of engaged in commercial activities. means an officer restricted to service on specialization without individual MMC application means the MODUs. An assigned offshore evaluation by the Coast Guard. application for the Merchant Mariner installation manager is equivalent to a Qualified rating means various Credential (MMC), as well as the master on a conventional vessel and is categories of Able Seaman, Qualified application for any endorsement on an the person designated by the owner or Member of the Engine Department, MMC. operator to be in complete and ultimate Lifeboatman, or Tankerman Mobile offshore drilling unit or MODU command of the unit. endorsements formerly issued on means a vessel capable of engaging in On location means that a mobile Merchant Mariner’s Documents. drilling operations for the exploration offshore drilling unit is bottom bearing Raise of grade means an increase in for or exploitation of subsea resources. or moored with anchors placed in the the level of authority and responsibility MODU designs include the following: drilling configuration. associated with an officer or rating (1) Bottom bearing units which Operate, operating, or operation, as endorsement. include: applied to vessels, refers to a vessel Rating endorsement is an annotation (i) Self-elevating (or jack-up) units anytime passengers are embarked on a Merchant Mariner Credential that with moveable, bottom bearing legs whether the vessel is underway, at allows a mariner to serve in those capable of raising the hull above the anchor, made fast to shore, or aground capacities set out in § 10.109 (b) and (c). surface of the sea; and as applied to vessel manning. Regional Examination Center or REC (ii) Submersible units of ship-shape, Operator means an individual means a Coast Guard office that issues barge-type, or novel hull design, other qualified to operate certain uninspected Merchant Mariners’ Credentials and than a self-elevating unit, intended for vessels. endorsements. operating while bottom bearing. Orally assisted examination means an Restricted Tankerman endorsement (2) Surface units with a ship-shape or examination as described in part 11, means a valid tankerman endorsement barge-type displacement hull of single subpart I of this chapter verbally on an Merchant Mariner Credential or multiple hull construction intended administered and documented by an restricting its holder as the Officer in for operating in a floating condition, examiner. Charge, Marine Inspection, (OCMI) including semi-submersibles and Participation, when used with regard deems appropriate. For instance, the drillships. to the service on transfers required for endorsement may restrict the holder to Month means 30 days, for the purpose tankerman by §§ 13.120, 13.203, or one or a combination of the following: of complying with the service 13.303 of this chapter, means either A specific cargo or cargoes; a specific requirements of this subchapter. actual participation in the transfers or vessel or vessels; a specific facility or National Driver Register or NDR close observation of how the transfers facilities; a specific employer or means the nationwide repository of are conducted and supervised. employers; a specific activity or

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activities (such as loading or unloading Credential that allows a mariner to serve Southwest Pass, to the navigational in a cargo transfer); or a particular area in those capacities under § 10.109(d). demarcation lines dividing the high seas of water. Tank barge means a non-self- from harbors, rivers, and other inland Rivers means a river, canal, or other propelled tank vessel. waters of the United States, and the Port similar body of water designated as such Tank vessel means a vessel that is Allen-Morgan City Alternate Route, and by the Officer in Charge, Marine constructed or adapted to carry, or that that part of the Atchafalaya River above Inspection. carries, oil or hazardous material in bulk its junction with the Port Allen-Morgan Safe and suitable person means a as cargo or cargo residue, and that— City Alternate Route including the Old person whose character and habits of (1) Is a vessel of the United States; River and the Red River, and those life are such as to support the belief that (2) Operates on the navigable waters waters specified in 33 CFR 89.25. his or her presence on board vessels of of the United States; or Year means 360 days, for the purpose (3) Transfers oil or hazardous material the United States is not, or may not be, of complying with the service in a port or place subject to the adverse to the security of the United requirements of this subchapter. jurisdiction of the United States. States. Tankerman-Assistant means a person § 10.109 Classification of endorsements. Self-propelled has the same meaning holding a valid ‘‘Tankerman-Assistant’’ (a) The following officer as the terms ‘‘propelled by machinery’’ endorsement to his or her Merchant and ‘‘mechanically propelled.’’ This endorsements are established in part 11 Mariner Credential. of this subchapter. The endorsements term includes vessels fitted with both Tankerman-Engineer means a person sails and mechanical propulsion. indicate that an individual holding a holding a valid ‘‘Tankerman-Engineer’’ valid MMC with this endorsement is Self-propelled tank vessel means a endorsement to his or her Merchant qualified to serve in that capacity and self-propelled tank vessel, other than a Mariner Credential. the endorsement has been issued under tankship. Tankerman-PIC means a person Senior company official means the holding a valid ‘‘Tankerman-PIC’’ the requirements contained in part 11 of president, vice president, vice president endorsement to his or her Merchant this subchapter: for personnel, personnel director, or Mariner Credential. (1) Master. similarly titled or responsible Tankerman-PIC (Barge) means a (2) Chief mate. individual, or a lower-level employee person holding a valid ‘‘Tankerman-PIC (3) Second mate. designated in writing by one of these (Barge)’’ endorsement to his or her (4) Third mate. individuals for the purpose of certifying Merchant Mariner Credential. (5) Mate. (6) Apprentice mate (Steersman). employment and whose signature is on Tankship means any tank vessel (7) Chief engineer. file at the Regional Examination Center constructed or adapted primarily to (8) First assistant engineer. (REC) at which application is made. carry oil or hazardous material in bulk as cargo or as cargo residue and (9) Second assistant engineer. Service as, as used when computing (10) Third assistant engineer. the required service for MODU propelled by power or sail. Transfer means any movement of (11) Assistant engineer. endorsements, means the time period, (12) Designated duty engineer. in days, a person is assigned to work on dangerous liquid or liquefied gas as cargo in bulk or as cargo residue to, (13) Staff officers who are registered MODUs, excluding time spent ashore as in the following grades: part of crew rotation. A day is a from, or within a vessel by means of pumping, gravitation, or displacement. (i) Chief purser. minimum of four hours, and no (ii) Purser. additional credit is received for periods Section 13.127 of this chapter describes what qualifies as participation in a (iii) Senior assistant purser. served over eight hours. (iv) Junior assistant purser. Simulated transfer means a transfer creditable transfer. Transportation Worker Identification (v) Medical doctor. practiced in a course meeting the (vi) Professional nurse. requirements of § 13.121 of this chapter Credential or TWIC means an identification credential issued by the (vii) Marine physician assistant. that uses simulation supplying part of (viii) Hospital corpsman. the service on transfers required for Transportation Security Administration under 49 CFR part 1572. (b) The following rating endorsements tankerman by § 13.203 or 13.303 of this Underway means that a vessel is not are established in part 12 of this chapter. at anchor, made fast to the shore, or subchapter. The endorsements indicate Staff officer means a person who aground. When referring to a mobile that an individual holding a valid MMC holds an officer endorsement on a offshore drilling unit (MODU), with this endorsement is qualified to Merchant Mariner Credential listed in underway means that the MODU is not serve in that capacity and the § 10.109(a)(13). in an on-location or laid-up status and endorsement has been issued under the Standard of competence means the includes that period of time when the requirements contained in part 12 of level of proficiency to be achieved for MODU is deploying or recovering its this subchapter: the proper performance of duties on mooring system. (1) Able seaman. board vessels according to national and Undocumented vessel means a vessel (2) Ordinary seaman. international criteria. not required to have a document issued (3) Qualified member of the engine STCW means the International under the laws of the United States. department. Convention on Standards of Training, Upper level is used as a category of (4) Lifeboatman. Certification and Watchkeeping for deck and engineer officer endorsements (5) Wiper. Seafarers, 1978, as amended established for assessment of fees. (6) Steward’s department (F.H.). (incorporated by reference in § 10.103). Upper-level endorsements are those for (7) Cadet. STCW Code means the Seafarer’s which the requirements are listed in (8) Student observer. Training, Certification and §§ 11.404 to 11.407 of this subchapter (9) Apprentice engineer. Watchkeeping Code, as amended and §§ 11.510, 10.512, 10.514, and (10) Apprentice mate. (incorporated by reference in § 10.103). 11.516 of subpart E of this subchapter. (c) The following ratings are STCW endorsement means an Western rivers means the Mississippi established in part 13 of this subchapter. annotation on an Merchant Mariner River, its tributaries, South Pass, and The endorsements indicate that an

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individual holding a valid MMC with mariner to whom it is issued, the capacity endorsed on the MMC, or in this endorsement is qualified to serve in Transportation Worker Identification any lower capacity in the same that capacity and the endorsement has Credential (TWIC) is the primary department, or in any capacity covered been issued under the requirements identification document for mariners. by a general endorsement thereon. contained in part 13 of this subchapter: (c) An MMC authorizes the holder to (h) If a mariner chooses to renew their (1) Tankerman-PIC. serve in any capacity endorsed thereon, License, MMD, COR, or STCW (2) Tankerman-PIC (Barge). or in any lower capacity in the same Certificate and receive their first MMC, (3) Restricted Tankerman-PIC. department, or in any capacity covered the Coast Guard may also renew all (4) Restricted Tankerman-PIC (Barge). by a general endorsement. other credentials for which the mariner (5) Tankerman-Assistant. is qualified. (6) Tankerman-Engineer. § 10.203 Requirement to hold a TWIC and (d) The following STCW a Merchant Mariner Credential. § 10.207 Identification number. endorsements are established by STCW (a) Any mariner required to hold a For recordkeeping purposes only, a and issued according to the STCW Code License, MMD, Certificate of Registry, mariner’s official MMC identification and Convention and parts 11 and 12 of and/or an STCW Endorsement by a number is the individual’s social this subchapter. The endorsements regulation in 33 CFR chapter I or 46 CFR security number. However, a unique indicate that an individual holding a chapter I must instead hold an MMC. A serial number, and not the social valid MMC with this endorsement is mariner may continue to serve under security number, will appear on the qualified to serve in that capacity and the authority of and within any credential. restriction on their License, MMD, the endorsement has been issued under § 10.209 Application procedures. the requirements contained in parts 11 Certificates of Registry, and/or STCW or 12 of this subchapter as well as the Endorsement, until the first renewal or (a) The applicant for an MMC or STCW Convention and Code upgrade of that credential but not later endorsement, whether original, renewal, (incorporated by reference see § 10.103): than [date five years after effective date duplicate or raise of grade, must (1) Master. of the final rule]. establish to the satisfaction of the Coast (2) Chief Mate. (b) No MMC, License, MMD, Guard that he or she satisfies all the (3) Officer in Charge of a Navigational Certificate of Registry, or STCW requirements for the MMC and Watch (OICNW). Endorsement will be valid unless the endorsement(s) sought before the Coast (4) Chief Engineer. holder also holds a valid TWIC. Guard will issue the MMC. This section (5) Second Engineer Officer. (c) An MMC, License, MMD, contains the general requirements for all (6) Officer in Charge of an Engineering Certificate of Registry, or STCW applicants. Additional requirements for Watch in a Manned Engineroom or Endorsement must be retained by the duplicates, renewals and raises in grade Designated Duty Engineer in a mariner to whom it was issued and, appear later in this part. Periodically Unmanned Engineroom while valid, must be produced to verify (b) The Coast Guard may refuse to (OICEW). qualifications when required by an process an incomplete MMC (7) Rating Forming Part of a authorized official. application. Navigational Watch (RFPNW). (d) A TWIC must be retained by the (c) A complete application for an (8) Rating Forming Part of a Watch in mariner to whom it was issued and, MMC or endorsement, must contain the a Manned Engineroom or designated to while valid, shall serve as the mariner’s following: perform duties in a periodically primary identification document. The (1) A signed written application; unmanned engineroom (RFPEW). TWIC must be produced to verify (2) Proof that the mariner holds a (9) Proficiency in Survival Craft and identity when required by an authorized valid TWIC, except as provided in Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue official. § 10.227(i); boats (PSC). (3) Information supplied by TSA. § 10.205 Validity of a Merchant Mariner Upon issuance of a TWIC by TSA, a (10) Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats. Credential. (11) Person in Charge of Medical Care. mariner’s fingerprints, FBI number and (a) An MMC is valid for a term of five (12) Medical First Aid Provider. criminal record (if applicable), (13) GMDSS At-Sea Maintainer. years from the date of issuance. photograph, proof of citizenship and (b) All endorsements are valid until (14) GMDSS Operator. proof of legal resident alien status (if the expiration date of the MMC on applicable) will be made available, Subpart B—General Requirements for which they appear. electronically, to the Coast Guard and all Merchant Mariner Credentials (c) A mariner may not serve under the will be made a part of the mariner’s authority of an MMC past its expiration MMC application; § 10.201 General characteristics of the date. An expired MMC may be renewed (4) Except as provided in § 10.227(i), Merchant Mariner Credential. during an administrative grace period of all applications must contain all (a) A Merchant Mariner Credential up to one year beyond its expiration supplementary materials required to (MMC) (Coast Guard Form CG–XXXX), date as per § 10.227 (j) of this part. show that the mariner meets the is a credential combining the elements (d) When an MMC is renewed or re- mandatory requirements for the specific of the Merchant Mariner’s Document issued prior to its expiration date in endorsement sought; (MMD), License, and Certificate of accordance with § 10.227, the MMC that (i) The mandatory requirements for Registry (COR) enumerated in 46 U.S.C. has been replaced becomes void. officer endorsements are contained in subtitle II, part E. MMDs, Licenses, (e) An MMC is not valid until signed part 11 of this chapter. STCW endorsements and CORs will no by the applicant and the OCMI or the (ii) The mandatory requirements for longer be issued and all qualifications OCMI’s designated representative. rating endorsements are contained in formerly entered on those separate (f) A mariner’s STCW Endorsement is part 12 of this chapter. credentials will appear in the form of an valid only when the related officer or (iii) For a tankerman rating endorsement(s) on an MMC. rating endorsement is valid. endorsement, the applicant must also (b) Although an MMC contains (g) A mariner’s endorsements provide those documents or proofs information necessary to identify the authorize the holder to serve in any required in part 13 of this chapter.

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(iv) The mandatory requirements for (1) A properly completed application process. The applicant’s fingerprints STCW Endorsements are contained in on a Coast Guard-furnished form and will be used by the Coast Guard to parts 11 and 12 of this chapter and in the evaluation fee required by § 10.219 determine whether the applicant has a the STCW Convention and Code of this part; record of a criminal conviction. (Incorporated by reference, see (2) The applicant’s continuous (d) When a criminal record review § 10.103). discharge book, certificate of leads the Coast Guard to determine that (5) The appropriate fee as set forth in identification, MMD, MMC, License, an applicant is not a safe and suitable § 10.219 of this part; STCW Endorsement, Certificate of person or cannot be entrusted with the (6) If the applicant holds a continuous Registry or, if it has not expired, a duties and responsibilities of the MMC discharge book, certificate of photocopy of the credential, including or endorsement applied for, the identification, MMD, MMC, License, the back and all attachments; application may be disapproved. STCW Endorsement or Certificate of (3) Proof on a form provided by the (e) If an application is disapproved, Registry, it must be exhibited at the time Coast Guard that the applicant passed the applicant will be notified in writing of application; the applicable vision, hearing, medical of that fact, and, except as provided by (7) Criminal record review. No MMC or physical exam as required by § 10.215 this paragraph, the reason or reasons for or endorsement will be issued until the of this part; disapproval and advised that the appeal applicant has passed a criminal record (4) If the applicant desires a credential procedures in subpart 1.03 of part 1 of review as set forth in § 10.211 of this with a radar-observer endorsement, this chapter apply. No examination will part; either the radar-observer certificate or a be given pending decision on appeal. (8) National Driver Register. No MMC certified copy; The applicant will be notified in writing or endorsement will be issued until the (5) Evidence of, or acceptable of the reason or reasons for disapproval, applicant has passed a National Driver substitute for, sea service for an officer’s unless the Coast Guard determines that Register review as set forth in § 10.121 endorsement; (6) For an endorsement as a medical the disclosure of information is of this part; doctor or professional nurse, evidence prohibited by law, regulation, or agency (9) Drug test. To obtain an original or that the applicant holds a currently policy, in which case the reason(s) will renewal MMC, a raise in grade of officer valid, appropriate license as physician, not be disclosed. endorsement, or the first endorsement surgeon, or registered nurse, issued as able seaman, lifeboatman, qualified (f) No person who has been convicted under the authority of a state or territory member of the engine department , or of a violation of the dangerous drug of the United States, the Commonwealth tankerman, an applicant must produce laws of the United States, the District of of Puerto Rico, or the District of evidence of having passed a chemical Columbia, any State, territory, or Columbia. Any MMC issued will retain test for dangerous drugs or of qualifying possession of the United States, or a any limitation associated with the for an exception from testing in § 16.220 foreign country, by any military or medical License; and civilian court, is eligible for an MMC, of this subchapter. An applicant who (7) The open-book exercise, if fails a chemical test for dangerous drugs except that a conviction for a drug required, may be administered through offense more than 10 years before the will not be issued an MMC. Applicants the mail. requesting an inactive MMC renewal date of application will not alone be under § 10.227(i) of this part are exempt § 10.211 Criminal record review. grounds for denial. from this requirement; (a) The Coast Guard may conduct a (g) The Coast Guard will use table (10) An applicant for an endorsement criminal record review to determine the 10.211(g) to evaluate applicants who where sea service is required must safety and suitability of an applicant for have criminal convictions. The tables produce with the application, an MMC and any endorsements. An list major categories of criminal activity discharges or other documentary applicant conducting simultaneous and are not to be construed as an all- evidence of service, indicating the MMC transactions will undergo a single inclusive list. If an applicant is name, tonnage, and horsepower of the criminal record review. Each applicant convicted of an offense that does not vessels, dates of service, capacity in must provide written disclosure of all appear on the list, the Coast Guard will which the applicant served, and on prior convictions at the time of establish an appropriate assessment what waters; and application. period using the list as a guide. The (11) All applicants must comply with (b) A criminal record review is assessment period commences when an the medical and physical standards of required for applicants seeking a applicant is no longer incarcerated. The § 10.215 of this part. duplicate MMC under § 10.229. applicant must establish proof of the (d) The written portion of the (c) Fingerprints. The Transportation time incarcerated and periods of application may be submitted by mail, Security Administration (TSA) will probation and parole to the satisfaction fax, or other electronic means. The provide to the Coast Guard electronic of the Coast Guard. The assessment written portion of the application may fingerprint images submitted by the period may include supervised or include: applicant in the TWIC enrollment unsupervised probation or parole.

TABLE 10.211(G).—GUIDELINES FOR EVALUATING APPLICANTS FOR MMCS WHO HAVE CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS

Assessment periods Crime 1 Minimum Maximum

Crimes Against Persons

Homicide (intentional) ...... 7 years ...... 20 years. Homicide (unintentional) ...... 5 years ...... 10 years. Assault (aggravated) ...... 5 years ...... 10 years. Assault (simple) ...... 1 year ...... 5 years.

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TABLE 10.211(G).—GUIDELINES FOR EVALUATING APPLICANTS FOR MMCS WHO HAVE CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS— Continued

Assessment periods Crime 1 Minimum Maximum

Sexual Assault (rape, child molestation) ...... 5 years ...... 10 years. Robbery ...... 5 years ...... 10 years. Other crimes against persons 2

Crimes Against Property

Burglary ...... 3 years ...... 10 years. Larceny (embezzlement) ...... 3 years ...... 5 years. Other crimes against property 2

Vehicular Crimes

Conviction involving fatality ...... 1 year ...... 5 years. Reckless Driving ...... 1 year ...... 2 years. Racing on the Highways ...... 1 year ...... 2 years. Other vehicular crimes 2

Crimes Against Public Safety

Destruction of Property ...... 5 years ...... 10 years. Other crimes against public safety 2

Criminal Violations of Environmental Laws

Criminal violations of environmental laws involving improper handling of pollutants or hazardous materials ...... 1 year ...... 10 years.

Dangerous Drug Offenses 3,4,5

Trafficking (sale, distribution, transfer) ...... 5 years ...... 10 years. Dangerous drugs (Use or possession) ...... 1 year ...... 10 years. Other dangerous drug convictions 6 1 Conviction of attempts, solicitations, aiding and abetting, accessory after the fact, and conspiracies to commit the criminal conduct listed in this table carry the same minimum and maximum assessment periods provided in the table. 2 Other crimes are to be reviewed by the OCMI to determine the minimum and maximum assessment periods depending on the nature of the crime. 3 Applicable to original applications only. Any applicant who has ever been the user of, or addicted to the use of, a dangerous drug shall meet the requirements of paragraph (f) of this section. Note: Applicants for reissue of an MMC with a new expiration date including a renewal or additional endorsement(s), who have been convicted of a dangerous drug offense while holding a License, MMC, MMD, STCW Endorsement or Cer- tificate of Registry, may have their application withheld until appropriate action has been completed by the OCMI under the regulations which appear in 46 CFR part 5 governing the administrative actions against merchant mariner credentials. 4 The OCMI may consider dangerous drug convictions more than 10 years old only if there has been a dangerous drug conviction within the past 10 years. 5 Applicants must demonstrate rehabilitation under paragraph (l) of this section, including applicants with dangerous drug use convictions more than ten years old. 6 Other dangerous drug convictions are to be reviewed by the OCMI on a case by case basis to determine the appropriate assessment period depending on the nature of the offense.

(h) When an applicant has service in the merchant marine are minimum and maximum assessment convictions for more than one offense, listed in paragraph (l) of this section. periods shown in table 10.211(g) or the minimum assessment period will be The Coast Guard will consider the established by the Coast Guard under the longest minimum in table 10.211(g) applicant’s evidence submitted with the paragraph (g) of this section, then the and table 10.213(d) of § 10.213 based application and may issue the MMC Coast Guard will consider the upon the applicant’s convictions; the and/or endorsement in less than the conviction and, unless there are maximum assessment period will be the listed minimum assessment period if offsetting factors, will grant the longest shown in table 10.211(g) and the Coast Guard is satisfied that the applicant the MMC and/or endorsement table 10.213(d) of § 10.213 based upon applicant is suitable to hold the MMC for which he or she has applied. the applicant’s convictions. and/or endorsement for which he or she Offsetting factors include such factors as (i) If a person with a criminal has applied. If an application filed multiple convictions, failure to comply conviction applies before the minimum before the minimum assessment period with court orders (e.g., child support assessment period shown in table has elapsed does not include evidence orders), previous failures at 10.211(g), or established by the Coast of suitability for service in the merchant rehabilitation or reform, inability to Guard under paragraph (g) of this marine, then the application will be maintain steady employment, or any section has elapsed, then the applicant considered incomplete and will not be connection between the crime and the must provide, as part of the application processed by the Coast Guard. safe operation of a vessel. If the Coast package, evidence of suitability for (j) If a person with a criminal Guard considers the applicant service in the merchant marine. Factors conviction submits their MMC unsuitable for service in the merchant which are evidence of suitability for application during the time between the marine at the time of application, the

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Coast Guard may disapprove the (1) Proof of completion of an 205(a)(3)(A) or (B) of the NDR Act (i.e., application. accredited alcohol or drug abuse operation of a motor vehicle while (k) If a person with a criminal rehabilitation program; under the influence of, or impaired by, conviction submits their MMC (2) Active membership in a alcohol or a controlled substance; and application after the maximum rehabilitation or counseling group, such any traffic violations arising in assessment period shown in table as Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics connection with a fatal traffic accident, 10.211(g) or established by the Coast Anonymous; reckless driving, or racing on the Guard under paragraph (g) of this (3) Character references from persons highways). section, has elapsed, then the Coast who can attest to the applicant’s (b) No person who has ever been Guard will grant the applicant the MMC sobriety, reliability, and suitability for convicted of an offense described in or endorsement for which he or she has employment in the merchant marine section 205 of the National Driver applied unless the Coast Guard including parole or probation officers; Register Act of 1982, as amended (49 considers the applicant still unsuitable (4) Steady employment; and U.S.C. 30304) because of addiction to or (5) Successful completion of all for service in the merchant marine. If abuse of alcohol is eligible for an MMC, conditions of parole or probation. unless he or she furnishes satisfactory the Coast Guard disapproves an (m) In the event an MMC has already evidence of suitability for service in the applicant with a conviction older than been issued when information about the merchant marine as provided in the maximum assessment period listed applicant’s criminal record is brought to paragraph (g) of this section. in table 10.211(g), the Coast Guard will the attention of the Coast Guard, if such notify the applicant in writing of the information warrants the belief that the (c) The Coast Guard will not consider reason(s) for the disapproval. The Coast applicant cannot be entrusted with the NDR-listed civil convictions that are Guard will also inform the applicant, in duties and responsibilities of the MMC more than three years old from the date writing, that the reconsideration and or endorsement issued, or if such of request unless that information appeal procedures contained in subpart information indicates that the relates to a current suspension or 1.03 of this chapter apply. application for the MMC or revocation of the applicant’s License to (l) If an applicant has one or more endorsement was false or incomplete, operate a motor vehicle. The Coast alcohol or dangerous drug related the Coast Guard may notify the holder Guard may determine minimum and criminal or NDR listed convictions, if in writing that the MMC is considered maximum assessment periods for NDR the applicant has ever been the user of, null and void, direct the holder to listed criminal convictions using table or addicted to the use of, a dangerous return it to the Coast Guard, and advise 10.213(d). An applicant conducting drug, or if the applicant applies before the holder that, upon return of the simultaneous MMC transactions is the minimum assessment period for his MMC, the appeal procedures of subpart subject to only one NDR check. or her conviction has elapsed, the Coast 1.03 of part 1 of this chapter apply. (d) The guidelines in table 10.213(d) Guard may consider the following will be used by the Coast Guard in factors, as applicable, in assessing the § 10.213 National Driver Register. evaluating applicants who have drug or applicant’s suitability to hold an MMC. (a) No MMC will be issued as an alcohol related NDR listed convictions. This list is intended as a guide for the original or reissued with a new Non-drug or alcohol related NDR-listed Coast Guard. The Coast Guard may expiration date unless the applicant convictions will be evaluated by the consider other factors appropriate to a consents to a check of the NDR for Coast Guard under table 10.211(g) of particular applicant, such as: offenses described in section § 10.211 as applicable.

TABLE 10.213(D).—GUIDELINES FOR EVALUATING APPLICANTS FOR MMCS WHO HAVE NDR MOTOR VEHICLE CONVICTIONS INVOLVING DANGEROUS DRUGS OR ALCOHOL 1

No. of convictions Date of conviction Assessment period

1 ...... Less than 1 year ...... 1 year from date of conviction. 1 ...... More than 1, less than 3 years Application will be processed, unless suspension, or revocation 2 is still in effect. Applicant will be advised that additional conviction(s) may jeopardize merchant mariner credentials. 1 ...... More than 3 years old ...... Not necessary unless suspension or revocation is still in effect. 2 or more ...... Any less than 3 years old ...... 1 year since last conviction and at least 3 years from 2nd most recent conviction, unless suspension or revocation is still in effect. 2 or more ...... All more than 3 years old ...... Application will be processed unless suspension or revocation is still in effect. 1 Any applicant who has ever been the user of, or addicted to the use of, a dangerous drug shall meet the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section. 2 Suspension or revocation, when referred to in table 10.213, means a State suspension or revocation of a motor vehicle operator’s license.

(e) Any application may be subpart 1.03 of part 1 of this chapter (REC) processing the application. The disapproved if information from the apply. No examination will be given REC will hold an application with NDR- NDR check leads the Coast Guard to pending decision on appeal. listed convictions pending the determine that the applicant cannot be (f) Before disapproving an application completion of the evaluation and entrusted with the duties and because of information received from delivery by the individual of the responsibilities of the MMC or the NDR, the Coast Guard will make the underlying State records. endorsement for which the application information available to the applicant (g) If an applicant has one or more is made. If an application is for review and written comment. The alcohol or dangerous drug related disapproved, the Coast Guard will applicant may submit records from the criminal or NDR-listed convictions, if notify the applicant in writing of the applicable State concerning driving the applicant has ever been the user of, reason(s) for disapproval and advise the record and convictions to the Coast or addicted to the use of, a dangerous applicant that the appeal procedures in Guard Regional Examination Center drug, or if the applicant applies before

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the minimum assessment period for his (3) Character references from persons credential listed in column 1. The or her conviction has elapsed, the Coast who can attest to the applicant’s criterion for assessing medical and Guard may consider the following sobriety, reliability, and suitability for physical competence are published by factors, as applicable, in assessing the employment in the merchant marine the U.S. Coast Guard. Any required test, applicant’s suitability to hold an MMC. including parole or probation officers; exam or demonstration must have been This list is intended as a guide for the (4) Steady employment; and performed or witnessed by a licensed Coast Guard. The Coast Guard may (5) Successful completion of all medical doctor (including a Doctor of consider other factors, which he or she conditions of parole or probation. Osteopathy), licensed physician judges appropriate to a particular § 10.215 Medical and physical assistant, or licensed nurse practitioner. applicant, such as: requirements. (1) First class pilots must complete (1) Proof of completion of an (a) Medical and Physical Exams. To medical exams every 12 months and accredited alcohol- or drug-abuse qualify for an MMC the applicant must submit them to the Coast Guard. rehabilitation program; meet the medical and physical (2) Medical exams for Great Lakes (2) Active membership in a standards in this section. Columns 2 Pilots must be conducted by a licensed rehabilitation or counseling group, such through 5 of table 10.215(a) provide the medical doctor in accordance with the as Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics specific exam, test, or demonstrations physical exam requirements in 46 CFR Anonymous; required to obtain the corresponding 402.210.

TABLE 10.215(A);

4 General 5 Demonstration of physical 1 Credential 2 Vision test 3 Hearing test medical exam ability

(i) Deck Officers, including pilots...... 10.215(b)(1)(i) X X X (ii) Engineering Officer 10.215(b) (1)(ii) X X X (iii) Staff Officer ...... X (iv) Radio Officer ...... 10.215(b) (1)(ii) X X X (v) Offshore Installa- tion Manager, Barge Supervisor, or Ballast Control Operator ...... 10.215(b) (1)(ii) X X X (vi) Able Seaman ...... 10.215(b) (1)(i) X X X (vii) QMED ...... 10.215(b) (1)(ii) X X X (viii) RFPNW ...... 10.215(b) (1)(i) X X X (ix) RFPEW ...... 10.215(b) (1)(ii) X X X (x) Tankerman ...... 10.215(b) (1)(ii) X X X (xi) Proficiency in survival craft, rescue boats, and/or fast rescue boats and Lifeboatmen ...... X (xii) Food handler ...... 10.215(d) X (xiii) Ratings, including entry-level, other than those listed above ...... X

(b) Vision Test—(1) Deck Standard. (vi) SAMCTT (School of Aviation threshold of 70 decibels (db) in each ear An applicant must have vision Medicine Color Threshold Tester). and a functional speech discrimination correctable to at least 20/40 in one eye (vii) Titmus Optical Vision Tester. of at least 90% at 55 db for each ear. and uncorrected vision of at least 20/ (viii) Williams Lantern. (2) For all other credential activity (2) Engineering, radio operator, 200 in the same eye. An applicant you should have an average hearing tankerman, and MODU standard. An having lost vision in one eye must wait threshold of 70 db or less for each ear applicant must have correctable vision six months before application and and functional speech discrimination of of at least 20/50 in one eye and provide a statement of demonstrated at least 80 percent at 55 db for each ear. uncorrected vision of at least 20/200 in ability on his or her medical (d) General medical exam. This exam examination. The color sense must be the same eye. And need only have the ability to distinguish the colors red, must be documented and of such scope determined to be satisfactory when to ensure that there are no conditions tested by any of the following methods, green, blue and yellow. (3) Any applicant whose uncorrected that pose an inordinate risk of sudden without the use of color sensing lenses: vision does not meet the standards incapacitation or debilitating (i) Pseudoisochromatic Plates listed above may not serve under the complication. This exam must also (Dvorine, 2nd Edition; AOC; revised authority of the endorsement unless document any condition requiring edition or AOC–HRR; Ishihara 16-, corrective lenses are worn and spare medication that impairs judgment or 24-, or 38-plate editions). lenses are carried on board a vessel. reaction time. Examples of physical (ii) Eldridge—Green Color Perception (c) Hearing test. Hearing thresholds impairment or medical conditions that Lantern. should be checked at 500, 1000, 2000, could lead to disqualification include, (iii) Farnsworth Lantern. and 3000 Hertz. but are not limited to, poorly controlled (iv) Keystone Orthoscope. (1) For an original MMC, you should diabetes, myocardial infarctions, (v) Keystone Telebinocular. have an average unaided hearing psychiatric disorders, and convulsive

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disorders. Additionally, food handlers physical condition necessary, the Coast prepared to conduct the physical must be free of communicable disease. Guard, after consultation with the examination where required. Merchant (e) The demonstration of physical examining physician or physician Marine Details may not issue regular ability. This exam is required for all assistant, may recommend a waiver to certificates, but temporary permits in mariners except entry-level mariners the Commandant if extenuating lieu thereof. Merchant Marine Details serving on vessels to which the STCW circumstances warrant special will instruct the recipient of each does not apply. It must document that consideration. An applicant may submit temporary permit to present it to the the examiner is satisfied that the to the Coast Guard, additional Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, applicant: correspondence, records and reports in upon arrival in the first port in the (1) Has no disturbance in the sense of support of this request. In this regard, United States in which a Sector is balance; recommendations from agencies of the located in order to exchange it for a (2) Is able, without assistance, to Federal Government operating permanent certificate. climb up and down vertical ladders and government vessels, as well as owners (2) The temporary permit must be inclined stairs; and operators of private vessels, made (3) Is able, without assistance, to step accepted in a Sector as proof that the on behalf of their employees, will be bearer has complied with the rules and over a door sill or coaming; given full consideration. Waivers are not (4) Is able to grasp, lift, and regulations governing the issuance of normally granted to an applicant whose manipulate various common shipboard certificates, except as noted in the body vision does not meet the requirements tools; move hands and arms to open and of the temporary permit. The in § 10.227(1)(i) and (1)(ii). close valve wheels in vertical and requirements noted in the exceptions horizontal directions, and rotate wrists § 10.217 MMC application and examination will be complied with as in the case of to turn handles; locations. other applicants. (5) Does not have any impairment or (a) Applicants may apply for (3) The written examinations are disease that could prevent normal Merchant Mariner Credentials at any of forwarded to the National Maritime movement and physical activities; the following Regional Examination Center by Merchant Marine Details, and (6) Is able to stand and walk for Center locations: Alameda, CA., any Sector at which an applicant with extended periods; a temporary permit appears and may (7) Does not have any impairment or Anchorage, AK., Baltimore, MD., request and obtain the examination from disease that could prevent response to a Boston, MA., Charleston, SC., Honolulu, the National Maritime Center. Any visual or audible alarm; and HI., Houston, TX., Juneau, AK., (8) Is capable of normal conversation. Memphis, TN., Miami, FL., New Sector which doubts the propriety of (f) Reports of medical and physical Orleans, LA., New York, NY., Portland, issuing a permanent certificate instead exams, demonstrations and tests. These OR., San Pedro, CA., Seattle, WA., St. of a temporary permit which has been reports must be submitted within 12 Louis, MO., Toledo, OH. issued by a foreign Merchant Marine months from the date signed by the (b) Coast Guard-designated facilities. Detail must inform the National licensed medical professional. When The Coast Guard may designate Maritime Center fully as to the submitted with a complete application additional locations to provide services circumstances. to applicants for MMCs. package under § 10.209(c)(6), these § 10.219(a) Fees. reports remain valid for 12 months from (c) Exam Locations. (1) Coast Guard the date of the application approval. Merchant Marine Details may conduct (a) Use table 10.219(a) of this section (g) Where an applicant does not exams at locations other than the to calculate the mandatory fees for possess the vision, hearing, or general Regional Exam Centers, but are not MMCs and associated endorsements.

TABLE 10.219(A).—FEES

And you need* * * If you apply for Evaluation Examination Issuance then the fee then the fee then the fee is*** is*** is***

MMC with Officer Endorsement: Original: Upper level ...... $100 $110 $45 Lower level ...... 100 95 45 Raise of grade ...... 100 45 45 Modification or removal of limitation or scope ...... 50 45 45 Endorsement ...... 50 45 45 Renewal ...... 50 45 45 Radio Officer Endorsement: Original ...... 50 45 45 Renewal ...... 50 n/a 45 Staff Officer Endorsements: Original ...... 90 n/a 45 Renewal ...... 50 n/a 45 MMC with Rating Endorsement: Original endorsement for ratings other than qualified ratings ...... 95 n/a 45 Original endorsement for qualified rating ...... 95 140 45 Upgrade or Raise in Grade ...... 95 140 45 Renewal endorsement for ratings other than qualified ratings ...... 50 n/a 45 Renewal endorsement for qualified rating ...... 50 45 45 STCW Certification: Original ...... No fee No fee No fee

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TABLE 10.219(A).—FEES—Continued

And you need* * * If you apply for Evaluation Examination Issuance then the fee then the fee then the fee is*** is*** is***

Renewal ...... No fee No fee No fee Certificate of Continuity ...... n/a n/a 45 Reissue, Replacement, and Duplicate ...... n/a n/a 45 1 1 Duplicate for MMC lost as result of marine casualty—No Fee.

(b) Fee payment procedures. You may one year from the date of the application and Young Men’s Christian Association pay: approval. An examination fee will also of the United States of America. (1) All fees required by this section be charged to process an open book (3) A letter from an organization when you submit your application; or exercise used to renew an MMC. If an determined eligible under paragraph (2) A fee for each phase at the officer endorsement examination under (h)(2) of this section must also following times: part 11 of this chapter also fulfills the accompany the person’s MMC (i) An evaluation fee when you submit examination requirements in part 12 of application to the Coast Guard. The your application. this chapter for rating endorsements, letter must state that the purpose of the (ii) An examination fee before you only the fee for the officer endorsement person’s application is solely to further take the first examination section. examination is charged. the conduct of the organization’s (iii) An issuance fee before you (3) Issuance fees. Only one issuance maritime activities. The applicant then receive your MMC. fee will be charged for each MMC is eligible under this section to obtain a (c) If you take your examination application. no-fee MMC if other requirements for someplace other than a Regional (f) The Coast Guard may assess the MMC are met. Examination Center (REC), you must additional charges to anyone to recover (4) An MMC issued to a person under pay the examination fee to the REC at collection and enforcement costs this section is endorsed restricting its least one week before your scheduled associated with delinquent payments, use to vessels owned or operated by the examination date. failure to pay a fee, or returned checks. sponsoring organization. (d) Unless the REC provides The Coast Guard will not provide (5) The holder of a no-fee MMC issued additional payment options, your fees credentialing services to a mariner who under this section may have the must be paid as follows: owes money for credentialing services restriction removed by paying the (1) Your fee payment must be for the previously provided. appropriate evaluation, examination, exact amount. (g) Anyone who fails to pay a fee or and issuance fees that would have (2) Make your check or money order charge established under this subpart is otherwise applied. payable to the U.S. Coast Guard, and liable to the United States Government write your social security number on the for a civil penalty of not more than § 10.221 Applications submitted by aliens. front of each check or money order. $5,000 for each violation. No MMC may be issued to an alien (3) If you pay by mail, you must use (h) No-fee MMC for certain unless the alien is lawfully admitted to either a check or money order. applicants. (1) For the purpose of this the United States for permanent (4) If you pay in person, you may pay section, a no-fee MMC applicant is a residence. Only individuals with valid with cash, check, credit card, or money person who is a volunteer, or part-time U.S. citizenship may apply for officer order at Coast Guard units where or full-time employee of an organization endorsements. Regional Examination Centers are which is: located. (i) Charitable in nature. § 10.223 Modification or removal of (e) Unless otherwise specified in this (ii) Not for profit. limitations. part, when two or more endorsements (iii) Youth oriented. (a) If an Officer in Charge, Marine are processed on the same application: (2) Determination of eligibility. (i) An Inspection, (OCMI) is satisfied by the (1) Evaluation fees. If an applicant organization may submit a written documentary evidence submitted that simultaneously applies for a rating request to Commanding Officer, U.S. an applicant is entitled by experience, endorsement and a deck or engineer Coast Guard National Maritime Center, training, and knowledge to an officer’s endorsement, only the 4200 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 630, endorsement or increase in the scope of evaluation fee for the officer’s Arlington, VA 22203–1804, in order to any MMC held, any limitations that endorsement will be charged. If an be considered an eligible organization were previously placed upon the MMC applicant also simultaneously applies under the criteria set forth in paragraph by that OCMI may be changed or for a staff officer or radio officer (h)(1) of this section. With the written removed. Such an increase in scope may endorsement along with the deck or request, the organization must provide include a change in horsepower or engineer officer’s endorsement, only the evidence of its status as a youth tonnage limitations, or geographic route evaluation fee for the deck or engineer oriented, not for profit, charitable restrictions. officer’s endorsement will be charged. organization. (b) A endorsement limitation on an No evaluation fee is charged for an (ii) The following organizations are MMC may not be changed before full STCW Endorsement. accepted by the Coast Guard as meeting information regarding the reason for the (2) Examination fees. One the requirements of paragraph (h)(1) of limitation is obtained from the OCMI examination fee will be charged for each this section and need not submit responsible for that limitation. exam or series of exams for an original, evidence of their status: Boy Scouts of (c) No limitation on any endorsement raise in grade, or renewal of an America, Sea Explorer Association, Girl may be changed before the applicant has endorsement on an MMC taken within Scouts of the United States of America, made up any deficiency in the

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experience prescribed for the photocopy must include the back and (6) An applicant for renewal of an endorsement or endorsement desired any attachments. If requested, the old endorsement as master or mate (pilot) of and passed any necessary examination. credential, with the exception of the towing vessels must submit satisfactory MMC, will be returned to the applicant. evidence of— § 10.225 Issuance of Merchant Mariner (f) No credential will be renewed if it (i) Having completed a practical Credentials. has been suspended without probation demonstration of maneuvering and (a) Applications are valid for 12 or revoked as a result of action under handling a towing vessel to the months from the date of approval. part 5 of this chapter or if facts that satisfaction of a designated examiner; or (b) Oath. Every person who receives would render a renewal improper have (ii) Ongoing participation in training an original MMC must first take an oath, come to the attention of the Coast and drills during the validity of the before an official authorized to give Guard. License or MMC being renewed. such oath, that he or she will faithfully (g) Professional requirements. (1) In (h) Except as otherwise provided, and honestly, according to his or her order to renew a License or MMC with each candidate for a renewal of an best skill and judgment, without endorsement as master, mate, engineer, STCW endorsement must meet the concealment or reservation, perform all pilot, operator, or qualified rating the applicable requirements of § 11.202 of the duties required by law and obey all applicant must either— this chapter and must meet the lawful orders of superior officers. An (i) Present evidence of at least one requirements of Section A–VI/2, oath may be administered by any Coast year of sea service during the past five paragraph 1 to 4 of the STCW Code. (i) Inactive renewal (certificate of Guard-designated individual or any years; person legally permitted to administer continuity). (1) Applicants for renewal (ii) Pass a comprehensive, open-book who are unwilling or otherwise unable oaths in the jurisdiction where the exercise covering the general subject person taking the oath resides. An oath to meet the requirements of paragraph matter contained in appropriate sections (g) of this section or the medical and administered at a location other than of subpart I of this part; those listed in § 10.217 must be verified physical standards of § 10.215 of this (iii) Complete an approved refresher in writing by the administering official part may renew their credential by training course; or and submitted to the same Regional applying for a certificate of continuity. (iv) Present evidence of employment Examination Center where the applicant The certificate of continuity will appear in a position closely related to the applied for his or her MMC. This oath in the form of an MMC with the operation, construction or repair of remains binding for any subsequently following restrictive endorsement: vessels (either deck or engineer as issued MMC and endorsements added ‘‘Merchant Mariner Credential renewed appropriate) for at least three years to the MMC unless specifically for continuity purposes only; service during the past five years. An applicant renounced in writing. under the authority of this credential is for a deck license or officer endorsement (c) Upon determining that the prohibited.’’ Holders of MMCs with this with this type of employment must also applicant satisfactorily meets all continuity endorsement may have the demonstrate knowledge on an requirements for an MMC or an prohibition rescinded at any time by applicable Rules of the Road exercise. endorsement thereon, the Coast Guard satisfying the renewal requirements in (2) The qualification requirements for will issue the properly endorsed MMC paragraph (g) of this section, and the renewal of radar observer endorsement to the applicant. medical and physical standards of are in § 11.480 of this chapter. (d) When a new MMC is issued, the §§ 10.215 and 10.209(c)(9). mariner must return the previously (3) Additional qualification (2) Applications for renewal with the issued MMC, License, MMD, or STCW requirements for renewal of an officer continuity endorsement must include: Endorsement, unless the new MMC is endorsement as first-class pilot are (i) The credential to be renewed, or, being issued to replace a lost or stolen contained in § 11.713 of this chapter. if it is unexpired, a photocopy of the credential. (4) An applicant for renewal of a radio credential including the back and all officer’s endorsement must, in addition attachments; and § 10.227 Additional requirements for to meeting the requirements of this (ii) A signed statement from the renewal. section, present a currently valid license applicant attesting to an awareness of (a) In addition to the requirements in as first- or second-class radiotelegraph the restriction to be placed on the § 10.209 of this part, applicants for operator issued by the Federal renewed MMC, and of the requirements renewal must also meet the Communications Commission. This for rescinding the continuity requirements of this section. Except as license will be returned to the applicant. endorsement. provided in paragraph (i) of this section, (5) An applicant for renewal of an (j) Administrative grace period. an applicant for renewal of a credential endorsement as medical doctor or Except as provided herein, a credential must establish possession of all of the professional nurse must, in addition to may not be renewed more than 12 necessary qualifications before the MMC meeting the requirements of this months after it has expired. To obtain a will be renewed. section, present evidence that he or she reissuance of the credential, an (b) A credential may be renewed at holds a currently valid appropriate applicant must comply with the any time during its validity and for one license as physician, surgeon, or requirements of paragraph (k) of this year after expiration. registered nurse issued under the section. When an applicant’s credential (c) Applications are valid for 12 authority of a State or territory of the expires during a time of service with the months from the date of approval. United States, the Commonwealth of Armed Forces and there is no (d) Each application must be on a Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia. reasonable opportunity for renewal, Coast Guard-furnished form and be Any such renewal will retain the including by mail, this period may be accompanied by the appropriate fee set limitations placed upon the medical extended. The period of military service forth in § 10.219 of this part. license by the issuing body. There are following the date of expiration which (e) The applicant must submit the no professional requirements for precluded renewal may be added to the original or a photocopy of the MMC, renewal of an endorsement as marine 12-month grace period. The 12-month MMD, License, Certificate of Registry, or physician assistant or hospital grace period and any extensions do not STCW Endorsement to be renewed. A corpsman. affect the expiration date of the

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credential. A License, MMD, COR, surgeon, or registered nurse, issued evaluation fee set out in § 10.219 of this STCW Certificate, MMC, and any under the authority of a state or territory part. endorsements, are not valid for use after of the United States, the Commonwealth (b) Surrendering old License or MMC. the expiration date. of Puerto Rico, or the District of Upon the issuance of a new (k) Re-issuance of expired credentials. Columbia. Any MMC issued will retain endorsement for raise of grade, the (1) Whenever an applicant applies for any limitation associated with the applicant must surrender the old re-issuance of an endorsement as deck medical license; and License or MMC to the OCMI. If officer, engineer officer, or qualified (7) The open-book exercise, if requested, the old License or MMC may rating more than 12 months after required, may be administered through be returned to the applicant after expiration, instead of the requirements the mail. cancellation. of paragraph (g) of this section, the (c) Age, experience, training, and applicant must demonstrate continued § 10.229 Issuance of duplicate Merchant assessment. (1) Each applicant for a professional knowledge by completing a Mariner Credentials. raise of grade must establish that he or course approved for this purpose, or by (a) Upon request and without she possesses the age, experience, and passing the complete examination. The examination, a mariner may be issued a training necessary, and has been examination may be oral-assisted if the duplicate credential after submitting an examined and otherwise assessed as expired credential was awarded on an application with an affidavit describing may be required to establish oral exam. The fees set forth in § 10.219 the circumstances of the loss. The Coast competence to hold the particular apply to these examinations. In the case Guard will only issue the duplicate endorsement requested, before he or she of an expired radio officer’s credential after confirming the validity is entitled to a raise in grade. endorsement, the endorsement may be of the mariner’s credential and TWIC. (2) Applicants for raise of grade must issued upon presentation of a valid first- (b) The duplicate will have the same present to the OCMI at a Regional or second-class radiotelegraph operator authority, wording, and expiration date Examination Center or other Coast license issued by the Federal as the lost credential. A duplicate Guard-designated facility, letters, Communications Commission. credential will reference the serial discharges, or other official documents (2) An endorsement for chief purser, number, type, place of issue, and date certifying to the amount and character purser, senior assistant purser, junior of issue of the replaced credential(s). of their experience and the names of the assistant purser, hospital corpsman, The duplicate issued will be in the form vessels on which acquired. Certificates marine physician assistant, medical of an MMC. Until [date 5 years after the of discharge are returned to the doctor, or professional nurse that has effective date of the final rule], if a applicant after review by the OCMI. All been expired for more than 12 months mariner seeks a duplicate of more than other documentary evidence of service, shall be renewed in the same way as a one credential, the MMC issued will or copies thereof, are filed with the current endorsement of that type. There reflect endorsements for all credentials application. are no additional requirements for lost, and the expiration date will match (3) Sea service acquired prior to the reissuing endorsements for chief purser, the earliest expiration date of the issuance of the officer endorsement held purser, senior assistant purser, junior credentials lost. is generally not accepted as any part of assistant purser, hospital corpsman, (c) If a person loses a credential by the service required for raise of grade of marine physician assistant, medical shipwreck or other casualty, a duplicate that endorsement. However, service doctor, or professional nurse that have will be issued free of charge. The term acquired prior to issuance of an officer been expired for more than 12 months. ‘‘other casualties’’ includes any damage endorsement will be accepted for (l) Submission of application to a ship caused by collision, explosion, certain crossovers, endorsements, or materials. The written portion of the tornado, wreck, flooding, beaching, increases in scope of an MMC, as application may be submitted by mail, grounding, or fire; or personal loss appropriate. In the limited tonnage fax, or other electronic means. The associated with a federally declared categories for deck officers, total written portion of the application may natural disaster. accumulated service is a necessary include: (d) If a person loses a credential by criterion for most raises in grade; service (1) A properly completed application means other than those noted in acquired before the issuance of such on a Coast Guard furnished form and paragraph (c) of this section and applies officer endorsements will, therefore, be the evaluation fee required by § 10.219 for a duplicate, the appropriate fee set accepted. of this part; out in § 10.219 must be paid. (4) No raise of grade may be issued to (2) The expired credential to be (e) No application from an alien for a any naturalized citizen on less renewed; or, if it has not expired, a duplicate credential will be accepted experience in any grade than would photocopy of the credential, including unless the alien complies with the have been required of a citizen of the the back and all attachments; requirements of § 10.221 of this part. United States by birth. (3) Proof that the applicant passed the (f) The Coast Guard may deny (5) Experience and service acquired applicable vision, hearing, medical or applications for duplicate credentials on foreign vessels while holding a valid physical exam as required by § 10.215 of for any reason listed in § 10.211. U.S. officer endorsement is creditable this part; for establishing eligibility for a raise of (4) If the applicant desires to renew a § 10.231 Additional requirements for grade, subject to evaluation by the OCMI credential with a radar observer raises of grade for officer endorsements. to determine that it is a fair and endorsement, either the radar observer (a) General. In addition to the reasonable equivalent to service certificate or a certified copy; requirements of § 10.209, before any acquired on merchant vessels of the (5) Evidence of, or acceptable person is issued a raise of grade of United States, with respect to grade, substitute for, sea service for the officer endorsement, the applicant must tonnage, horsepower, waters, and renewal of an officer’s endorsement; present satisfactory documentary operating conditions. An applicant who (6) For an endorsement as a medical evidence of eligibility. Each applicant has obtained the qualifying experience doctor or professional nurse, evidence must make written application on a on foreign vessels shall submit that the applicant holds a currently Coast Guard furnished form and, unless satisfactory documentary evidence of valid, appropriate license as physician, exempted under § 10.219(h), submit the such service (including any necessary

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translations into English) in the forms the same grounds, in the same manner, PART 11—NEWLY REDESIGNATED prescribed by paragraph (c)(2) of this and with like procedure as provided in FROM PART 10 AND AMENDED] section. 46 U.S.C. chapter 77. (6) An applicant remains eligible for (b) When any individual’s credential 91. The authority citation for part 11 a raise of grade while on probation as is revoked, it is no longer valid for any continues to read as follows: a result of action under part 5 of this purpose and any MMC subsequently Authority: 14 U.S.C. 633; 31 U.S.C. 9701; chapter. A raise of grade issued to a requested must be applied for as an 46 U.S.C. 2101, 2103, and 2110; 46 U.S.C. person on probation will be subject to original. When an endorsement on an chapter 71; 46 U.S.C. 7502, 7505, 7701, and the same probationary conditions individual’s MMC is revoked, it is no 8906; Executive Order 10173; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. imposed against the applicant’s other longer valid and any endorsement of the credentials. The offense for which he or Section 11.107 is also issued under the same type subsequently requested must authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507. she was placed on probation will be be applied for as an original. When an considered on the merits of the case in officer’s endorsement is revoked, the 92. In newly redesignated § 11.101— determining fitness to hold the Coast Guard will issue an MMC a. Revise paragraphs (a) introductory endorsement applied for. No applicant containing any rating endorsement for text and (a)(1) to read as set out below; will be examined for a raise of grade which the holder is qualified. b. In paragraph (a)(2), remove the words ‘‘certificate or’’ and, after the during any period when a suspension (c) An applicant who has had a TWIC, words ‘‘as amended’’, remove the words without probation or a revocation credential, or endorsement revoked, and ‘‘in 1995’’; imposed under part 5 of this chapter is who is applying for a subsequent MMC c. In paragraph (b), remove the word effective against the applicant’s or endorsement, must state in his or her ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the credential or while an appeal from these application the date of revocation, the words ‘‘officer endorsements’’; remove actions is pending. serial number of the document revoked, (d) Professional examination. (1) (i) the words ‘‘all licensed personnel shall’’ and the type of document or When the OCMI finds an applicant’s and add, in their place, the words ‘‘each endorsement revoked. experience and training for raise of officer credentialed under this part (d) A person whose credential or grade to be satisfactory and the must’’; and, after the words endorsement has been revoked or applicant is eligible in all other respects, ‘‘characteristics of’’, remove the word suspended without probation may not the OCMI will authorize the ‘‘each’’ and add, in its place, the word be issued a replacement credential or examination. Oral-assisted examinations ‘‘a’’; and may be administered in accordance with endorsement without approval of the d. In paragraph (c)(1), remove the § 11.205(f) of this chapter. The OCMI Commandant. words ‘‘license or license endorsement’’ will place in the applicant’s file a record (e) When a credential or endorsement and add, in their place, the words indicating the subjects covered. that is about to expire has been ‘‘officer endorsement’’: (ii) The general instructions for suspended, the renewal of the credential administration of examinations and the or endorsement will be withheld until § 11.101 Purpose of regulations. lists of subjects for all officer expiration of the suspension period. (a) These regulations provide— endorsements appear in part 11, subpart (f) An applicant for renewal or return (1) A means of determining the I of this chapter. of a credential with endorsement as qualifications an applicant must possess (2) The qualification requirements for master or mate (pilot) of towing vessels to be eligible for an officer endorsement radar observer are contained in § 11.480 whose most recent credential has been as a staff officer, deck officer, engineer, of this chapter. suspended or revoked by an pilot, or radio officer on merchant (e) Firefighting certificate. Applicants administrative law judge for vessels, or for an endorsement to for endorsements for which § 11.205(d) incompetence must complete the operate uninspected passenger vessels; of this chapter applies must meet the practical demonstration required under and requirements contained in that section. § 10.227(g)(6)(i). * * * * * (g) If the Coast Guard is advised by § 10.233 Obligations of the holder of a 93. Revise newly redesignated Merchant Mariner Credential. the Transportation Security § 11.102 to read as follows: Administration that a mariner’s TWIC (a) The holder of a credential may not has been revoked, the mariner’s § 11.102 Incorporation by reference. voluntarily part with it or place it credential will immediately become (a) Certain material is incorporated by beyond his or her personal control by invalid. If a credential is invalidated in reference into this part with the pledging or depositing it with any other this manner, the Coast Guard will notify approval of the Director of the Federal person for any purpose. If the holder the applicant in writing of the Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 violates this section, he or she may be invalidation, the reason for the CFR part 51. To enforce any edition proceeded against under part 5 of this invalidation, and their right of appeal. other than that specified in this section, chapter, looking to a suspension or the Coast Guard must publish a notice revocation of the License or credential. § 10.237 Right of appeal. of change in the Federal Register and (b) Whenever a mariner loses a (a) Any person directly affected by a the material must be available to the credential, he or she must immediately decision or action taken under this public. All approved material is report the loss to the Coast Guard. The subchapter, by or on behalf of the Coast available for inspection at the National report must be made in writing, giving Guard, may appeal under the provisions Archives and Records Administration the facts incident to its loss. (c) Invalid credentials must be of subpart 1.03 of part 1 of this chapter. (NARA). For information on the returned to the Coast Guard upon (b) If the Coast Guard refuses to grant availability of this material at NARA, request. an applicant an MMC or endorsement, call 202–741–6030 or go to http:// a written statement listing the reason(s) www.archives.gov/federal_register/ § 10.235 Suspension or revocation of for denial will be provided, unless the code_of_federal_regulations/ Merchant Mariner Credentials. Coast Guard determines that such ibr_locations.html. Also, it is available (a) Any MMC or endorsement is disclosure of information is prohibited for inspection at the Coast Guard, Office subject to suspension or revocation on by law, regulation, or agency policy. of Operating and Environmental

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Standards (G–PSO), 2100 Second Street words ‘‘In addition to the requirements (ii) Third mate; SW., Washington, DC 20593–0001, and of part 10 of this chapter, the applicant (iii) Third assistant engineer; is available from the sources indicated for an officer endorsement’’; and, after (iv) Mate of vessels of 200–1600 GRT; in this section. the words ‘‘will issue a’’, remove the (v) Ballast control operator; (b) International Maritime words ‘‘license or certificate of registry’’ (vi) Assistant engineer (MODU); Organization (IMO), 4 Albert and add, in their place, the words (vii) Assistant engineer of fishing Embankment, London, SE1, 7SR, ‘‘merchant mariner credential (MMC)’’; industry vessels; England: c. Remove paragraphs (b) and (j) and (viii) Mate (pilot) of towing vessels; (1) The International Convention on redesignate paragraphs (c) through (i) as (ix) Radio officer; Standards of Training, Certification and paragraphs (b) through (h), respectively; (x) Assistant engineer (limited- Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as d. In redesignated paragraph (b), oceans); or amended (the STCW Convention or the remove the text ‘‘§ 10.467(h)’’; and add, (xi) Designated duty engineer of STCW), approved for incorporation by in its place, the text ‘‘§ 11.467(h)’’ and vessels of not more than 4000 reference in §§11.202, 11.304, 11.603; remove the words ‘‘of the part, an horsepower. 11.901, 11.903, 11.1005, and 11.1105. applicant for a license’’ and add, in their (2) An endorsement may be granted to (2) The Seafarers’’ Training, place, the words ‘‘this part, an applicant an applicant who has reached the age of Certification and Watchkeeping Code, as for an officer endorsement’’; 18 years as: amended (the STCW Code), approved e. Revise redesignated paragraph (c) to (i) Limited master of near coastal for incorporation by reference in read as set out below; vessels of not more than 100 GRT; §§11.202, 11.304, 11.603, 11.901, f. In redesignated paragraph (d), (ii) Limited master of Great Lakes and 11.903, 11.1005, and 11.1105. remove the words ‘‘license or certificate inland vessels of not more than 100 of registry’’ and add, in their place, the GRT; § 11.103 [Removed and Reserved] words ‘‘officer endorsement’’; (iii) Mate of Great Lakes and inland 94. Remove and reserve newly g. Revise redesignated paragraph (e) to vessels of 25–200 GRT; redesignated § 11.103. read as set out below; (iv) Mate of near coastal vessels of 25– h. In redesignated paragraph (f), 200 GRT; § 11.105 [Removed and Reserved] remove the word ‘‘recommended’’ and (v) Operator of uninspected passenger 95. Remove and reserve newly add, in its place, the word ‘‘encouraged’’ vessels; redesignated § 11.105. and remove the words ‘‘of ascertaining’’ (vi) Designated duty engineer of 96. In newly redesignated § 11.107, and add, in their place, the words ‘‘to vessels of not more than 1,000 revise paragraphs (b)(1), (2) and (3) to ascertain’’; and before the words ‘‘color horsepower; or read as follows: vision’’ remove the word ‘‘and’’; and (vii) Apprentice mate (steersman) of towing vessels. § 11.107 Paperwork approval. after the words ‘‘color vision’’, add the words ‘‘, hearing, and general physical * * * * * * * * * * condition’’; and remove the words ‘‘of (g) Applications for an original (b) * * * an officer at sea is cause for denial of a officer’s endorsement, raises of grade, (1) OMB 1625–0040–46 CFR 11.201, license’’ and add, in their place, the extensions of route, or STCW 11.202, 11.205, 11.470, 11.472, 11.474, words ‘‘required of an officer at sea is endorsements must be current and up- 11.542, and 11.544. cause for denial of an officer to-date with respect to service and the (2) OMB 1625–028–46 CFR 11.302, endorsement’’; physical examination, as appropriate. 11.303, 11.304, 11.480. i. Revise redesignated paragraphs (g) Physical examinations and applications (3) OMB 1625–0079–46 CFR 11.304 and (h) and add new paragraph (i) to are valid for 12 months from the date and 11.309. read as follows: the application is approved. § 11.109 [Removed and Reserved] (h) Applicants for an endorsement as § 11.201 Eligibility for officer operator of uninspected passenger 97. Remove and reserve newly endorsements and STCW endorsements, vessels must meet the requirements for general. redesignated § 11.109. an officer endorsement. § 11.110 [Removed and Reserved] * * * * * (i) The Officer in Charge, Marine (c) An applicant for an officer Inspection (OCMI), may modify the 98. Remove and reserve newly endorsement must have at least 3 redesignated § 11.110. service and examination requirements months of qualifying service on vessels in this part to satisfy the unique § 11.111 [Removed and Reserved] of appropriate tonnage or horsepower qualification requirements of an within the 3 years immediately 99. Remove and reserve newly applicant. The OCMI may also lower the preceding the date of application. redesignated § 11.111. age requirement for operator of * * * * * uninspected passenger vessels license § 11.112 [Removed and Reserved] (e) Except as specified in this applicants. The authority granted by a 100. Remove and reserve newly paragraph, no officer endorsement may license will be restricted on its face to redesignated § 11.112. be issued to a person who has not reflect any modifications made under attained the age of 21 years. The the authority of this paragraph. These § 11.201 [Amended] required evidence of age may be restrictions may not be removed without 101. In newly redesignated § 11.201— established using any of the items the approval of the OCMI issuing the a. In the section heading, remove the submitted to establish citizenship set license. words ‘‘licenses and certificates of out in § 10.209 of this chapter: 102. Revise newly redesignated registry’’ and add, in their place, the (1) An endorsement may be granted to § 11.202 to read as follows: words ‘‘officer endorsements and STCW an applicant who has reached the age of endorsements’’; 19 years as: § 11.202 STCW endorsements. b. In paragraph (a), remove the words (i) Master of near coastal, Great Lakes (a) When an original MMC is issued, ‘‘The applicant for a license or and inland, inland, or river vessels of renewed, upgraded, or otherwise certificate of registry’’, and add the 25–200 GRT; modified, the OCMI will determine

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whether the applicant needs to have an the performance standards established taking into account the principles of STCW endorsement for service on a under STCW Regulation I/12 of the 1995 bridge-resource management seagoing vessel and then, if the Amendments. enumerated in Section B–VIII/2 of the applicant is qualified, will issue the (2) Training and assessment in the use STCW Code. appropriate endorsement. The OCMI of ARPA are not required for mariners (f) Notwithstanding paragraph (b) will also issue an STCW endorsement at serving exclusively on vessels not fitted through (e) of this section, § 11.304, and other times, if circumstances so require with ARPA. However, when any § 11.901, each mariner found qualified and if the applicant is qualified to hold mariner so serving has not completed it, to hold any of the following officer the endorsement. his or her STCW endorsement will endorsements will also be entitled to (b) Basic safety training or instruction. indicate this limitation. hold an STCW endorsement Except as provided in paragraph (f) of (d) Endorsement for operator of radio corresponding to the service or other this section, an STCW endorsement will in the Global Maritime Distress and limitations on the MMC, because the be issued only when the candidate Safety System (GMDSS). (1) Subject to vessels concerned are not subject to provides evidence of having achieved paragraphs (d)(2) and (f) of this section, further obligation under STCW because or, if training has been completed, each candidate for an STCW of their special operating conditions as having maintained the minimum endorsement as master or mate for small vessels engaged in domestic standards of competence for the service in vessels in ocean or near- voyages: following four areas of basic safety coastal service, shall present: (1) Masters, mates, or engineers within the previous five years upon (i) A certificate for operator of radio endorsed for service on small passenger assessment of a practical demonstration in the GMDSS issued by the Federal vessels that are subject to subchapter T of skills and abilities: Communication Commission (FCC); and (1) Personal survival techniques as set (ii) A certificate of completion from a or K of this chapter and that operate out in table A–VI/1–1 of the STCW Code Coast Guard-approved or accepted beyond the boundary line. (Incorporated by reference in § 11.102). course for operator of radio in the (2) Masters, mates, or engineers (2) Fire prevention and fire-fighting as GMDSS or from another approved or endorsed for service on seagoing vessels set out in table A–VI/1–2 of the STCW accepted program of training and of less than 200 gross register tons Code (Incorporated by reference, see assessment covering the same areas of (GRT), other than passenger vessels § 11.102.). competence. The course or program subject to subchapter H of this chapter. (3) Elementary first aid as set out in must be sufficient to establish that the (g) No mariner serving on, and no table A–VI/1–3 of the STCW Code applicant is competent to perform radio owner or operator of any of the (Incorporated by reference, see duties on a vessel participating in the following vessels, need hold an STCW § 11.102.). GMDSS and meets the standard of endorsement, because they are exempt (4) Personal safety and social competence under STCW Regulation IV/ from application of STCW: responsibilities as set out in table A–VI/ 2. (1) Uninspected passenger vessels as 1–4 of the STCW Code (Incorporated by (2) Paragraph (d)(1) of this section defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101(42). reference § 11.102.). does not apply to a candidate intending (c) Competence in the use of (2) Fishing vessels as defined in 46 to serve only as a pilot, or intending to U.S.C. 2101(11)(a). Automatic Radar-Plotting Aids (ARPA). serve only on vessels not required to (1) Subject to paragraphs (c)(2) and (f) of comply with the provisions of the (3) Fishing vessels used as fish-tender this section, each candidate for an GMDSS in Chapter IV of the Convention vessels as defined in 46 U.S.C. STCW endorsement as master or mate for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as 2101(11)(c). for service on vessels in ocean or near- amended (SOLAS). (4) Barges as defined in 46 U.S.C. coastal service, must present a (3) Each candidate presenting a 2101(2), including non-self-propelled certificate of completion from an certificate described in paragraph (d)(1) mobile offshore drilling units. approved course or from accepted of this section may receive a GMDSS (5) Vessels operating exclusively on training on an ARPA simulator. The endorsement. the Great Lakes or on the inland waters course or training must be sufficient to (e) Procedures for bridge team work. of the U.S. in the Straits of Juan de Fuca establish that the applicant is competent Except as otherwise provided in inside passage. to maintain safe navigation through the paragraph (f) of this section, each 103. Revise newly redesignated proper use of ARPA, by correctly candidate for an STCW endorsement as § 11.203 to read as follows: interpreting and analyzing the master or mate for service on vessels in information obtained from that device ocean or near-coastal service, must § 11.203 Quick reference table for MMC and taking into account both the present sufficient documentary proof requirements. limitations of the equipment and the that he or she understands and can Table 11.203 provides a guide to the prevailing circumstances and effectively apply procedures for bridge requirements for officer endorsements. conditions. The simulator used in the team work as an essential aspect of Provisions in the reference section are course or training must meet or exceed maintaining a safe navigational watch, controlling.

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– – 3(c); 12.05 9. 3(d). Yes, 12.05 N/A ...... Yes, 3 months

9 Yes, 12.15 – – 3(a). 11.205(f); 11.920. 11.205(c) ...... 11.205(d) ...... Yes, 7 ...... N/A ...... N/A ...... Yes, 12.05 7 ...... N/1 ...... N/A ...... Yes, 12.15 – – B.S.: 11.472 BCO: 11.474 Eng: 11.540. 12.05 OIM: 11.470 12.15 N/A ...... N/A ...... N/A ...... N/A ...... N/A ...... N/A ...... N/A. Note: exceptions. Note: exceptions. Note: exceptions. Note: exceptions. Yes, 10.215 Yes, 10.215 Yes, 10.215 Yes, 10.215 admitted for permanent residence, 10.209(c)(6) 10.221. 10.209(c)(6) no exceptions. admitted for permanent residence, 10.209(c)(6) 10.221. admitted for permanent residence, 10.209(c)(6) 10.221. U.S., 3(a)(1) U.S. or alien – Note: exceptions. 21, 11.201(e) N/A ...... U.S. or alien N/A ...... U.S. or alien stallation manager, barge supervisor, ballast control operator. members of engine department. ratings. Offshore in- Able seamen 18, 12.05 Qualified Entry level

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§ 11.204 [Removed and reserved] word ‘‘a’’ and add, in its place, the word an offshore installation manager of a 104. Remove and reserve newly ‘‘an’’; unit on which the applicant has served. redesignated § 11.204— m. In redesignated paragraph (f)(1)(ii), (iii) Where an applicant qualifies for 105. In newly redesignated § 11.205— remove the word ‘‘licenses’’ and add, in an endorsement through an approved a. Revise the section heading and its place, the words ‘‘officer training school or program, one of the paragraph (a) to read as set out below; endorsements’’; character references must be an official b. Remove paragraphs (b) through (d) n. In redesignated paragraph (f)(2), of that school or program. and (j) through (o); and redesignate remove the word ‘‘license’’; (iv) For an endorsement for which no paragraphs (e) through (i) as paragraphs o. In redesignated paragraph (f)(4), commercial experience may be required, (b) through (f); and redesignate remove the words ‘‘license as radio such as master or mate 25–200 gross paragraph (p) as paragraph (g); officer or a certificate of registry’’ and tons, operator of uninspected passenger c. In redesignated paragraph (b)(1), add, in their place, the words ‘‘staff vessels, radio officer or certificate of remove the words ‘‘licenses and officer or radio officer endorsement’’; registry, the applicant may have the certificates of registry’’ and add, in their and written recommendations of three place, the words ‘‘officer or STCW p. In redesignated paragraph (g), persons who have knowledge of the endorsements’’; and remove the words remove the words ‘‘license shall’’ and applicant’s suitability for duty. ‘‘A license’’ and add, in their place, the add, in their place, the words ‘‘STCW (v) A person may apply for an original words ‘‘An MMC’’; endorsement must’’; and after the words officer or STCW endorsement, or officer d. In redesignated paragraph (b)(2), ‘‘to the particular’’, remove the word or STCW endorsement of a different remove the words ‘‘license or certificate ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the word type, while on probation as a result of of registry’’ and add, in their place, the ‘‘endorsement’’; and after the words administrative action under part 5 of words ‘‘officer or STCW endorsement’’; ‘‘The OCMI must be satisfied’’, remove this chapter. The offense for which the e. In redesignated paragraph (b)(3), the words ‘‘as to’’ and add, in their applicant was placed on probation will remove the word ‘‘license’’ and add, in place, the word ‘‘with’’; and after the be considered in determining his or her its place, the words ‘‘officer or STCW words ‘‘The OCMI will place’’, remove fitness to hold the endorsement applied endorsement’’; and remove the words the words ‘‘in the file of each for. An officer or STCW endorsement ‘‘paragraph (e)(1)’’ and add, in their candidate’’; and, after the words ‘‘the issued to an applicant on probation will place, the words ‘‘paragraph (b)(1)’’; be subject to the same probationary f. In redesignated paragraph (b)(4), requirements were fulfilled’’, add the conditions as were imposed against the after the words ‘‘No applicant for an words ‘‘in the file of each candidate’’ applicant’s other credential. An original’’ remove the word ‘‘license’’ § 11.205 Requirements for original officer applicant may not take an examination and add, in its place, the words ‘‘officer endorsements and STCW endorsements. for an officer or STCW endorsement or STCW endorsement’’; and after the (a) General. In addition to the during any period when a suspension words ‘‘will be given an original’’, requirements in part 10 of this chapter without probation or a revocation is remove the word ‘‘license’’ and add, in and §§ 11.201 through 11.203, the effective against the applicant’s its place, the words ‘‘officer applicant for an original officer currently held license, merchant endorsement’’; and, after the words ‘‘of endorsement must also satisfy the mariner’s document, or MMC, or while a foreign’’, remove the word ‘‘license’’ requirements of this section. an appeal from these actions is pending. and add, in its place, the word * * * * * ‘‘credential’’; (vi) If an original license, certificate of g. Revise redesignated paragraph (c) to (c) Character check and references. (1) registry, or endorsement has been issued read as set out below; Each applicant for an original officer or when information about the applicant’s h. In redesignated paragraph (d), STCW endorsement must submit habits of life and character is brought to remove the words ‘‘the licenses’’ and written recommendations concerning the attention of the OCMI, if such add, in their place, the words ‘‘officer the applicant’s suitability for duty from information warrants the belief that the endorsements’’, and after the words a master and two other individuals applicant cannot be entrusted with the ‘‘date of the application for the’’, remove holding officer endorsements or licenses duties and responsibilities of the the word ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, on vessels on which the applicant has license, certificate of registry, or the words ‘‘officer endorsement’’; served. endorsement issued, or if such i. Revise redesignated paragraphs (i) For an officer endorsement as information indicates that the (d)(1) through (5) to read as set out engineer or as pilot, at least one of the application for the license, certificate of below; recommendations must be from the registry, or endorsement was false or j. In redesignated paragraph (e), chief engineer or pilot, respectively, of incomplete, the OCMI may notify the remove the words ‘‘license or certificate a vessel on which the applicant has holder in writing that the license, of registry’’ and add, in their place, the served. certificate of registry, or endorsement is words ‘‘officer endorsement’’; and (ii) For an officer endorsement as considered null and void, direct the remove the words ‘‘§§ 10.429, 10.456, engineer where service was obtained on holder to return the credential to the and 10.466’’ and add, in their place the vessels not carrying a credentialed OCMI, and advise the holder that, upon words ‘‘§ § 11.429, 11.456, and 11.466’’; engineer and for an officer endorsement return of the credential, the appeal k. In redesignated paragraph (e)(1), as master or mate (pilot) of towing procedures of § 10.235 of this chapter remove the words ‘‘within the past 12 vessels, the recommendations may be by apply. months’’ and add, in their place, the recent marine employers with at least (d) * * * words ‘‘not more than one year from the one recommendation from a master, (1) Officer endorsement as master on date of application’’; operator, or person in charge of a vessel vessels of 200 GRT or less in ocean l. In redesignated paragraph (f)(1)(i), upon which the applicant has served. service. remove the word ‘‘license’’ wherever it (ii) For an officer endorsement as (2) Officer endorsements as master or appears and add, in its place, the words offshore installation manager, barge mate on vessels of over 200 GRT. ‘‘officer endorsement’’; and, after the supervisor, or ballast control operator, at (3) All officer endorsements for words ‘‘500 gross tons, or’’, remove the least one recommendation must be from master or mate (pilot) of towing vessels,

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except apprentice mate (steersman) of unlimited’’, remove the word ‘‘license’’ § 11.304 [Amended] the vessels, on oceans. and add, in its place, the words ‘‘officer 117. In newly redesignated § 11.304— (4) All officer endorsements for endorsement’’; a. In paragraph (a), remove the words mobile offshore drilling units. b. In paragraph (b), remove the words ‘‘licenses and for qualified ratings of (5) All officer endorsements for ‘‘licensing purposes’’ wherever they unlicensed personnel’’ and add, in their engineers. appear and add, in their place, the place, the words ‘‘officer endorsements * * * * * words ‘‘the purposes of this part’’; and for qualified rating endorsements’’; c. In paragraph (d), remove the word and remove the words ‘‘licenses and § 11.207 [Removed and Reserved] ‘‘licenses’’ wherever it appears and add, ratings is maintained by Commanding 106. Remove and reserve newly in its place, the words ‘‘officer Officer, National Maritime Center, redesignated § 11.207. endorsements’’; after the words NMC–4B’’ and add, in their place, the ‘‘submitted for the’’ remove the word words ‘‘endorsements is maintained by § 11.209 [Removed and Reserved] ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the word the National Maritime Center’’; after the 107. Remove and reserve newly ‘‘endorsement’’; and, after the words words ‘‘two-thirds of the required redesignated § 11.209. ‘‘submitted for an original’’, remove the service on deck or in the engine department for deck or engineer’’, § 11.210 [Removed and Reserved] word ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the words ‘‘officer endorsement’’; and remove the words ‘‘licenses, 108. Remove and reserve newly d. In paragraph (e), after the words ‘‘in respectively, and for qualified ratings’’ redesignated § 11.210. which a license’’, add the words ‘‘or and add, in their place, the words § 11.211 [Amended] officer endorsement’’. ‘‘officer endorsements, respectively, and for qualified rating endorsements’’; 109. In newly redesignated § 11.211— § 11.215 [Removed and Reserved] b. In paragraph (c), remove the words a. In the section heading, remove the 111. Remove and reserve § 11.215. ‘‘a license’’ and add, in their place, the words ‘‘licensing purposes’’ and add, in words ‘‘an officer endorsement’’; their place, the words ‘‘officer § 11.217 [Amended] c. In paragraph (d), remove the word endorsements’’; 112. In newly redesignated § 11.217— ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the b. In paragraph (a), remove the words a. In the section heading, remove the words ‘‘officer endorsement’’; ‘‘licensing purposes’’ and add, in their word ‘‘licenses’’ and add, in its place, d. In paragraph (e), remove the words place, the words, ‘‘the purposes of this the words ‘‘officer endorsements’’; ‘‘§ 10.202’’ and add, in their place, the part’’; and remove the words ‘‘officials b. In paragraph (a)(1), after the words words ‘‘§ 11.202’’ and remove the words or licensed masters’’ and add, in their ‘‘deck and engineer unlimited’’, remove ‘‘both applies for an STCW endorsement place, the words ‘‘officials, or the word ‘‘licenses’’ and add, in its or’’ and add, in their place, the words individuals holding an officer place, the words ‘‘officer ‘‘applies for an STCW endorsement’’ endorsement or license as master.’’; endorsements’’, and remove the words and remove the words ‘‘commencing on c. In paragraph (b) introductory text, ‘‘table 10.109 in § 10.109’’ and add, in or after August 1, 1998’’; remove the word ‘‘license’’ and add, in their place, the words ‘‘table 10.219 in e. In paragraph (f), remove the words its place, the words ‘‘officer § 10.219 of this chapter’’; ‘‘§ 10.202’’ wherever they appear and endorsement’’; c. In paragraph (a)(2), after words add, in their place, the words d. In paragraph (c), after the words ‘‘deck and engineer’’, remove the words ‘‘§ 11.202’’; remove the words ‘‘raise of grade’’ remove the word ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the ‘‘certificate or endorsement as an officer ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the words ‘‘officer endorsement’’; and in charge of an engineering watch’’ and words ‘‘officer endorsement’’; and after remove the words ‘‘table 10.109 in add, in their place, the words ‘‘STCW the words ‘‘equivalent while holding’’; § 10.109 of this chapter’’ and add, in endorsement as an OICEW or an officer remove the word ‘‘a’’ and add, in its their place, the words ‘‘table 10.219 in endorsement’’; remove the words place, the words ‘‘an officer § 10.219’’; and ‘‘commencing on or after August 1, endorsement or’’; and, after the words d. In paragraph (b), remove the word 1998’’; and, after the words ‘‘training or ‘‘unlimited, nonrestricted’’ remove the ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the word sea service’’, remove the words word ‘‘licenses’’ and add in its place the ‘‘endorsement’’; and remove the words ‘‘commencing on or after August 1, words ‘‘officer licenses or ‘‘the applicant is furnished’’ and add, in 1998’’; endorsements’’; and their place, the words ‘‘the Coast Guard f. In paragraph (g)(6), remove the e. In paragraph (d), after the words will provide the applicant’’. words ‘‘Coast Guard license or ‘‘raise of grade of any deck’’, remove the document’’ and add, in their place, the word ‘‘licenses’’ and add, in its place, § 11.219 [Removed and Reserved] words ‘‘MMC endorsements’’; the words ‘‘officer endorsement’’; and, 113. Remove and reserve newly g. In paragraph (g)(7), remove the after the words ‘‘required for an redesignated § 11.219. words ‘‘Coast Guard license or unlimited’’, remove the word ‘‘license’’ document’’ and add, in their place, the and add, in its place, the words ‘‘officer § 11.221 [Removed and Reserved] words ‘‘MMC endorsement, license, or endorsement’’. 114. Remove and reserve newly document’’; redesignated § 11.221. h. In paragraph (h) introductory text, § 11.213 [Amended] remove the word ‘‘a license’’ and add, 110. In newly redesignated § 11.213— § 11.223 [Removed and Reserved] in its place, the word ‘‘an a. In paragraph (a), after the words ‘‘in 115. Remove and reserve newly endorsement’’; scope of all’’, remove the word redesignated § 11.223. i. In paragraph (h)(5), remove the ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the word ‘‘licensed’’ and add, in its place, words ‘‘officer endorsements’’; and after § 11.302 [Amended] the word ‘‘credentialed’’; the words ‘‘and limit of’’, remove the 116. In newly redesignated j. In paragraph (h)(7), remove the word ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the § 11.302(e), remove the words ‘‘parts 10, word ‘‘licensed’’ and add, in its place, words ‘‘officer endorsement’’; and, after 12, 13 or 15,’’ and add, in their place, the word ‘‘credentialed’’ and remove the the words ‘‘or chief engineer’s the words ‘‘parts 10, 11, 12, 13, or 15’’. word ‘‘number’’ and add, in its place,

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the words ‘‘TWIC and serial number of in their place, the words ‘‘Masters’ and words ‘‘next higher grade’’, remove the the MMC, license, or document held’’; mates’ endorsements’’; after the words word ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the and ‘‘required for conventional’’, remove the word ‘‘endorsement’’, and, after the k. In paragraph (h)(8), remove the word ‘‘licenses’’ and add, in its place, words ‘‘limited license’’, add the words words ‘‘licenses or documents’’ and the words ‘‘officer endorsements’’; after ‘‘or MMC endorsement’’; add, in their place, the words ‘‘TWIC the words ‘‘For example, for’’, remove f. In paragraph (c)(3), after the words and serial number of the MMC, license, the words ‘‘a license’’ and add, in their ‘‘a license’’, add the words ‘‘or or document’’. place, the words ‘‘an officer endorsement’’; and, after the words § 11.309 [Amended] endorsement’’; after the words ‘‘third mate’s license’’, add the words ‘‘requirements for the conventional’’, ‘‘or MMC endorsement’’; and 118. In newly redesignated § 11.309— remove the word ‘‘license’’ and add, in a. In paragraph (a) introductory text, g. In paragraph (d), after the word its place, the words ‘‘officer remove the words ‘‘§ 10.302’’ and add, ‘‘licenses’’ wherever it appears, add the endorsement’’; and remove the words in their place, the words ‘‘§ 11.302’’; words ‘‘or endorsements’’. ‘‘license endorsement for service on and, after the words ‘‘hold an STCW’’, vessels of 200 gross tons or less see § 11.403 [Amended] remove the words ‘‘certificate or’’; 121. In newly redesignated § 11.403— b. In paragraph (a)(3)(iii), after the individual license’’ and add, in their a. In the section heading remove the words ‘‘level of license,’’ add the word place, the words ‘‘an endorsement to word ‘‘licenses’’ and add, in its place, ‘‘officer’’; serve on vessels of 200 gross tons or less c. In paragraph (a)(4), after the words see individual endorsement’’; the words ‘‘officer endorsements’’; and ‘‘maritime license’’, add the words ‘‘, h. In paragraph (g) introductory text, b. In the text, remove the word MMC,’’; remove the word ‘‘license’’ wherever it ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the d. In paragraph (b), remove the word appears and add, in its place, the word words ‘‘officer endorsement’’. ‘‘endorsement’’; after the words ‘‘200 ‘‘licenses’’ and add, in its place, the § 11.404 [Amended] word ‘‘officer’’; and gross tons, or’’, remove the word ‘‘a’’ e. In paragraph (c)(3), remove the and add, in its place, the word ‘‘an’’; 122. In newly redesignated § 11.404— words ‘‘STCW endorsement’’ and add, and, after the words ‘‘the scope of’’, add a. In the introductory text, remove the in their place, the words ‘‘officer or the word ‘‘the’’; word ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the STCW endorsements’’. i. In paragraph (g)(3), remove the words ‘‘an endorsement’’; and word ‘‘licenses’’ and add, in its place, b. In paragraph (b), after the words § 11.401 [Amended] the word ‘‘endorsements’’; and ‘‘holding a license’’, add the words ‘‘or 119. In newly redesignated § 11.401— j. In paragraph (h), after the words MMC endorsement’’. a. In the section heading, remove the ‘‘for a deck’’, remove the word ‘‘license’’ § 11.405 [Amended] word ‘‘licenses’’ and add, in its place, and add, in its place, the words ‘‘officer the words ‘‘or STCW endorsements’’; endorsement’’; remove the words ‘‘A 123. In newly redesignated § 11.405, b. In paragraph (a), remove the word license’’ and add, in their place, the after the words ‘‘qualify an applicant ‘‘issued’’ and add, in its place, the word ‘‘An’’; and, after the words ‘‘may for’’ remove the word ‘‘license’’ and words ‘‘or MMC endorsement’’; and be issued’’, remove the words ‘‘a add, in its place, the words ‘‘an remove the word ‘‘licensee’’ and add, in license’’ and add, in their place, the endorsement’’; and after the words its place, the word ‘‘mariner’’; and words ‘‘an endorsement’’. ‘‘holding a license’’, add the words ‘‘or remove the words ‘‘license, without MMC endorsement’’. additional’’; § 11.402 [Amended] c. In paragraph (b), after the words ‘‘A 120. In newly redesignated § 11.402— § 11.406 [Amended] license’’, add the words or MMC a. In the section heading, remove the 124. In newly redesignated § 11.406— endorsement’’; remove the word word ‘‘licenses’’ and add, in its place, a. In the introductory text, remove the ‘‘licensee’’ and add, in its place, the the word ‘‘endorsements’’; word ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the word ‘‘mariner’’; and remove the words b. In paragraph (a), remove the word words ‘‘an endorsement’’; ‘‘license, without additional’’; ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the word b. In paragraph (a), after the words d. In paragraph (c), remove the word ‘‘endorsement’’; ‘‘holding a license’’, add the words ‘‘or ‘‘licenses’’ wherever it appears and add, c. In paragraph (b), remove the words endorsement’’; in its place, the words ‘‘endorsements’’; ‘‘original or raise of grade of a license’’ c. In paragraph (b) introductory text, and, before the words ‘‘any gross tons’’, and add, in their place, the word after the words ‘‘holding a license’’, add remove the word ‘‘of’’ and add, in its ‘‘endorsement’’ and remove the words the words ‘‘or MMC endorsement’’; and place, the word ‘‘for’’; ‘‘§ 10.407(c)’’ and add, in their place, d. In paragraph (c), remove the words e. In paragraph (d), remove the word the words ‘‘§ 11.407(e)’’; before the ‘‘A licensed’’ and add, in their place, the ‘‘licensee’’; and add, in its place, the words ‘‘is limited to’’, remove the word words ‘‘An individual holding an word ‘‘mariner’’, and after the words ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the word endorsement or license as’’; and, after ‘‘near coastal license’’ add the words ‘‘or ‘‘endorsement’’; after the words ‘‘an the words ‘‘may obtain’’, remove the MMC endorsement’’; and, after the unlimited tonnage’’, remove the word words ‘‘a license’’ and add, in their words ‘‘service may have’’, remove the ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the word place, the words ‘‘an endorsement’’. words ‘‘the license’’ and add, in their ‘‘endorsement’’; place the words ‘‘an MMC’’; d. In paragraph (c)(1), remove the § 11.407 [Amended] f. In paragraph (e), after the words word ‘‘licensed’’ and add in its place, 125. In newly redesignated § 11.407— ‘‘holding a license’’, add the words ‘‘or the word ‘‘endorsed’’; a. In paragraph (a) introductory text, MMC endorsement’’; and, after the e. In paragraph (c)(2), remove the remove the word ‘‘license’’ and add, in words ‘‘near coastal unlimited’’, remove words ‘‘licensed capacity’’ and add, in their place, the words ‘‘an the word ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, their place, the words ‘‘capacity as an endorsement’’; the word ‘‘endorsement’’; officer’’; after the words ‘‘for which’’, b. In paragraph (a)(1), remove the g. In paragraph (f), remove the words remove the word ‘‘licensed’’ and, add in word ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the ‘‘Masters and mates licenses’’ and add, its place, the word ‘‘endorsed’’; after the words ‘‘officer endorsement’’;

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c. In paragraph (b), remove the words § 11.420 [Amended] in their place, the words ‘‘officer ‘‘a license’’ and add, in their place, the 131. In newly redesignated § 11.420, endorsement’’; and, after the words words ‘‘an endorsement’’; and after the words ‘‘qualify an applicant ‘‘master’s license’’, add the words ‘‘or d. In paragraph (c), after the words for’’ remove the words ‘‘a license’’ and MMC endorsement’’; and ‘‘holding a license’’, add the words ‘‘or add, in their place, the words ‘‘an e. In paragraph (c), remove the words MMC endorsement’’ and after the words endorsement’’; and after the words ‘‘§ 10.401(g) of this subpart’’ and add, in ‘‘qualify the applicant for’’ remove the ‘‘position while holding a license’’ add their place, the words ‘‘§ 11.401(g)’’. words ‘‘a license’’ and add, in their the words ‘‘or endorsement’’. place, the words ‘‘an endorsement’’. § 11.426 [Amended] § 11.421 [Amended] 134. In newly redesignated § 11.426— § 11.410 [Amended] 131A. In newly redesignated § 11.421, a. In paragraph (a), remove the words 126. In newly redesignated § 11.410— remove the words ‘‘a license’’ and add, ‘‘a license’’ and add, in its place, the a. In the section heading, remove the in their place, the words ‘‘an words ‘‘an endorsement’’; word ‘‘licenses’’ and add, in its place, endorsement’’; and, after the words b. In paragraph (a)(1), after the words the words ‘‘officer endorsements’’; ‘‘holding a certificate’’, add the words ‘‘holding a license’’ add the words ‘‘or b. In paragraph (a) introductory text, ‘‘or endorsement’’. endorsement’’; remove the word ‘‘Licenses’’ and add, c. In paragraph (a)(2), remove the its their place, ‘‘Endorsements’’; § 11.422 [Amended] word ‘‘licensed’’; and c. In paragraph (b), remove the word 132. In newly redesignated § 11.422— d. In paragraph (b), remove the words ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the word a. In the section heading, remove the ‘‘an endorsement on this license’’ and ‘‘endorsement’’; and word ‘‘licenses’’ and add, in its place, d. In paragraph (c), remove the words add, in its place, the words ‘‘this officer the word ‘‘endorsements’’; endorsement’’; and, after the words ‘‘of ‘‘A license’’ and add, in their place, the b. In paragraph (a), remove the word words ‘‘An officer’s endorsement’’. the master’s license’’, add the words ‘‘or ‘‘licenses’’ and add, in its place, the MMC endorsement’’. § 11.412 [Amended] word ‘‘endorsements’’; and remove the § 11.427 [Amended] 127. In newly redesignated § 11.412— word ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the a. In the introductory text, remove the word ‘‘endorsement’’; 135. In newly redesignated § 11.427— words ‘‘a license’’ and add, in their c. In paragraph (b) introductory text, a. In paragraph (a) introductory text, place, the words ‘‘an endorsement’’; remove the word ‘‘licenses’’ and add, in remove the word ‘‘license’’ and add, in b. In paragraph (a), after the words its place, the word ‘‘endorsements’’; its place, the word ‘‘endorsement’’; ‘‘holding a license’’, add the words ‘‘or d. In paragraphs (b)(1) and (b)(2), b. In paragraph (a)(2), after the words MMC endorsement’’; and remove the word ‘‘license’’ wherever it ‘‘holding a license’’, add the words ‘‘or c. In paragraph (b), after the words appears and add, in its place, the word MMC endorsement’’; ‘‘holding a license’’, add the words ‘‘or ‘‘endorsement’’; c. In paragraph (b), after the words MMC endorsement’’; and, after the e. In paragraph (b)(3), remove the ‘‘holder of a license’’, add the words ‘‘or words ‘‘eligible for this’’, remove the word ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the MMC endorsement’’; and, after the word ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the words ‘‘officer endorsement’’; words ‘‘may obtain this’’, remove the word ‘‘endorsement’’. f. In paragraph (b)(4), after the words word ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the ‘‘increment on the’’, remove the word word ‘‘endorsement’’; § 11.414 [Amended] ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the d. In paragraph (d), after the words ‘‘A 128. In newly redesignated § 11.414— words ‘‘officer’s license or MMC license’’, add the words ‘‘or MMC a. In the introductory text, remove the endorsement’’; endorsement’’; and words ‘‘a license’’ and add, in their g. In paragraph (c), after the words e. In paragraph (e), after the words ‘‘a place, the words ‘‘an endorsement’’; and ‘‘vessels upon which’’, remove the b. In paragraph (a), after the words tonnage endorsement’’, remove the words ‘‘licensed personnel are not ‘‘holding a license’’ add the words ‘‘or word ‘‘of’’ and add, in its place, the required’’ and add, in their place, the MMC endorsement’’. word ‘‘for’’. words ‘‘no personnel need an officer § 11.428 [Amended] § 11.416 [Amended] endorsement or license’’; and, after the 129. In newly redesignated § 11.416, words ‘‘required to engage’’, remove the 136. In newly redesignated § 11.428— remove the words ‘‘a license’’ and add, words ‘‘licensed individuals’’ and add, a. In paragraph (a), remove the words in their place, the words ‘‘an in their place, the words ‘‘individuals ‘‘a license’’ and add, in its place, the endorsement’’; and, after the words with officer endorsements’’; and words ‘‘an endorsement’’; and ‘‘holding a certificate’’, add the words h. In paragraph (e), remove the word b. In paragraph (b), remove the words ‘‘or endorsement’’. ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the ‘‘endorsement on this license’’ and add, words ‘‘officer endorsement’’. in their place, the word ‘‘endorsement’’; § 11.418 [Amended] and, after the words ‘‘issuance of the 130. In newly redesignated § 11.418— § 11.424 [Amended] license’’, add the words ‘‘or MMC a. In the introductory text, remove the 133. In newly redesignated § 11.424— endorsement’’. words ‘‘a license’’ and add, in their a. In paragraph (a) introductory text, place, the words ‘‘an endorsement’’; remove the words ‘‘a license’’ and add, § 11.429 [Amended] b. In paragraph (a), after the words in their place, the words ‘‘an officer 137. In newly redesignated § 11.429— ‘‘holding a license’’ add the words ‘‘or endorsement’’; a. In paragraph (a) introductory text MMC endorsement’’; b. In paragraph (a)(1), after the words after the words ‘‘Limited masters’’’, c. In paragraph (b), after the words ‘‘holding a license’’, add the words ‘‘or remove the word ‘‘licenses’’ and add, in ‘‘The holder of a license’’ add the words MMC endorsement’’; its place, the word ‘‘endorsements’’; ‘‘or MMC endorsement’’; and, after the c. In paragraph (a)(2), remove the after the words ‘‘educational words ‘‘is eligible for’’, remove the word ‘‘licensed’’; institutions.’’, remove the words ‘‘A words ‘‘a license’’ and add, in their d. In paragraph (b), remove the words license’’ and add, in their place, the place, the words ‘‘an endorsement’’. ‘‘endorsement on this license’’ and add, words ‘‘An endorsement’’; and, after the

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words ‘‘obtain this restricted’’, remove b. In paragraph (a)(3), after the words d. In paragraph (d), remove the word the word ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, ‘‘holding a license’’, add the words ‘‘or ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the word the word ‘‘endorsement’’; MMC endorsement’’. ‘‘endorsement’’. b. In paragraph (a)(1), after the words ‘‘for which the’’ remove the word § 11.442 [Amended] § 11.452 [Amended] ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the word 143. In newly redesignated § 11.442— 148. In newly redesignated § 11.452— ‘‘endorsement’’; a. In the introductory text, remove the a. In paragraph (a), after the words c. In paragraph (b), remove the words words ‘‘a license’’, and add, in their ‘‘qualify an applicant for’’, remove the ‘‘§ 10.205(h) of this part’’ and add in place, the words ‘‘an endorsement’’; and words ‘‘a license’’ and add, in their their place, the words ‘‘§ 11.205(h)’’; b. In paragraphs (a) and (b), after the place, the words ‘‘an endorsement’’; and and words ‘‘holding a license’’, wherever after the words ‘‘holding a license’’, add d. In paragraph (c), after the words they appear, add the words ‘‘or MMC the words ‘‘or MMC endorsement’’; and ‘‘obtain an endorsement’’, remove the endorsement’’. after the words ‘‘otherwise the’’, remove words ‘‘on this license’’ and after the § 11.444 [Amended] the word ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, words ‘‘issuance of the license’’ add the 144. In newly redesignated § 11.444— the word ‘‘endorsement’’; and words ‘‘or MMC endorsement’’. a. In the introductory text, remove the b. In paragraph (b), after the words ‘‘In order to obtain an endorsement’’, § 11.430 [Amended] word ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the words ‘‘an endorsement’’; remove the words ‘‘on this license’’; and 138. In newly redesignated § 11.430— b. In paragraph (a), after the words after the words ‘‘master’s license’’ add a. In the section heading, remove the ‘‘holding a certificate’’, add the words the words ‘‘or MMC endorsement’’. word ‘‘Licenses’’ and add, in its place, ‘‘or endorsement’’; and § 11.454 [Amended] the word ‘‘Endorsements’’; and c. In paragraph (b), after the words b. In the text, after the words ‘‘Any ‘‘holding a license’’, add the words ‘‘or 149. In newly redesignated § 11.454— license’’, wherever they appear, add the MMC endorsement’’. a. In paragraph (a), after the words words ‘‘or MMC endorsement’’; after the ‘‘qualify an applicant for’’, remove the word ‘‘licenses’’, wherever it appears, § 11.446 [Amended] words ‘‘a license’’ and add, in their add the words ‘‘and MMC 145. In newly redesignated § 11.446— place, the words ‘‘an endorsement’’; and endorsements’’; and, after the words a. In the introductory text, remove the after the words ‘‘otherwise the’’, remove ‘‘COLREGS or the’’, remove the words words ‘‘a license’’, and add, in their the word ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, ‘‘license must be endorsed with an place, the words ‘‘an endorsement’’; the word ‘‘endorsement’’; exclusion from’’ and add, in their place, b. In paragraph (a), after the words b. In paragraph (b), after the words ‘‘In the words ‘‘endorsement must exclude’’. ‘‘holding a license’’, add the words ‘‘or order to obtain an endorsement’’, MMC endorsement’’; and remove the words ‘‘on this license’’; § 11.431 [Amended] c. In paragraph (b), after the words c. In paragraph (c), before the words 139. In newly redesignated § 11.431— ‘‘holding a license’’, wherever they ‘‘as master of steam’’, remove the words a. In the section heading, remove the appear, add the words ‘‘or MMC ‘‘A license’’ and add, in their place, the word ‘‘licenses’’, and add, in its place, endorsement’’ and after the words words ‘‘An endorsement’’; and the word ‘‘endorsements’’; ‘‘eligible for this’’, remove the word d. In paragraph (d), after the words b. In paragraph (a), remove the word ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the word ‘‘The holder of a license’’ add the words ‘‘licenses’’, and add, in its place, the ‘‘endorsement’’. ‘‘or MMC endorsement’’; and after the word ‘‘endorsements’’; and words ‘‘may obtain this’’, remove the c. In paragraph (b), remove the word § 11.448 [Amended] word ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the ‘‘licenses’’, and add, in its place, the 146. In newly redesignated § 11.448, word ‘‘endorsement’’; and, after the word ‘‘endorsements’’; and remove the after the words ‘‘an applicant for’’, words ‘‘otherwise the’’, remove the words ‘‘§ 10’’ and add, in their place, remove the words ‘‘a license’’ and add, word ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the the words ‘‘§ 11’’. in their place, the words ‘‘an endorsement’’; and after the words word ‘‘endorsement’’. § 11.433 [Amended] ‘‘holding a certificate’’, add the words § 11.455 [Amended] 140. In newly redesignated § 11.433— ‘‘or endorsement’’. a. In the introductory text, remove the 150. In newly redesignated § 11.455— word ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the § 11.450 [Amended] a. In paragraph (a), after the words words ‘‘an endorsement’’; and 147. In newly redesignated § 11.450— ‘‘qualify an applicant for’’, remove the b. In paragraph (c), after the words a. In the section heading, remove the words ‘‘a license’’ and add, in their ‘‘holding a license’’, add the word ‘‘or word ‘‘licenses’’ and add, in its place, place, the words ‘‘an endorsement’’; and MMC endorsement’’. the word ‘‘endorsements’’; after the words ‘‘otherwise the’’, remove b. In paragraph (a), remove the word the word ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, § 11.435 [Amended] ‘‘licenses’’ and add, in its place, the the word ‘‘endorsement’’; and 141. In newly redesignated § 11.435— word ‘‘endorsements’’; and remove the b. In paragraph (b), after the words ‘‘In a. In the introductory text, remove the words ‘‘§ 10.422’’ each time they appear order to obtain an endorsement’’, word ‘‘license’’, and add, in its place, and add, in their place, the words remove the words ‘‘on this license’’; the word ‘‘endorsement’’; and ‘‘§ 11.422’’; and, after the words ‘‘issuance of the’’, b. In paragraph (b), after the words c. In paragraph (c), after the words remove the word ‘‘license’’ and add, in ‘‘mate/pilot first class pilot license’’, ‘‘vessels upon which’’, remove the its place, the word ‘‘endorsement’’. add the words ‘‘or MMC endorsement’’. words ‘‘licensed personnel’’ and add, in their place, the words ‘‘personnel with § 11.456 [Amended] § 11.437 [Amended] licenses or endorsements’’; and, after 151. In newly redesignated § 11.456— 142. In newly redesignated § 11.437— the words ‘‘required to engage’’, remove a. In the introductory text, after the a. In paragraph (a) introductory text, the words ‘‘licensed individuals’’ and words ‘‘Limited masters’’ remove the remove the word ‘‘license’’, and add, in add, in their place, the words word ‘‘licenses’’ and add, in its place, its place, the word ‘‘endorsement’’; and ‘‘individuals with endorsements’’; and the word ‘‘endorsements’’; and before

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the words ‘‘issued under this’’, remove master, or as licensed mate’’ and add, in § 11.463 [Amended] the words ‘‘A license’’ and add, in their their place, the words ‘‘master, or as 155. In newly redesignated § 11.463— place, the words ‘‘An endorsement’’; mate’’; and after the words ‘‘while a. In the section heading, remove the and after the words ‘‘In order to obtain holding a license’’, add the words ‘‘or words ‘‘licenses for’’ and add, in their this restricted’’, remove the word MMC endorsement’’; place, the words ‘‘endorsements as’’; ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the word e. In paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2), b. In paragraph (a), remove the word ‘‘endorsement’’; remove the words ‘‘a license of’’ ‘‘licenses’’ and add, in its place, the b. In paragraph (a), remove the word wherever they appear and add, in their word ‘‘endorsements’’; and ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the word place, the words ‘‘an endorsement for’’; c. In paragraphs (b) and (c), remove ‘‘endorsement’’; and f. In paragraph (c)(3), remove the the words ‘‘a license’’ wherever they c. In paragraph (d), after the words words ‘‘a license of’’ wherever they appear and add, in their place, the ‘‘required by’’, remove the text ‘‘§ 10’’ appear and add, in their place, the words ‘‘an endorsement’’. and add, in its place, the text ‘‘§ 11’’. words ‘‘an endorsement for’’; and before 156. In newly redesignated § 11.464— the words ‘‘is limited to’’, remove the a. In the section heading, remove the § 11.457 [Amended] word ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the word ‘‘licenses’’ and add, in its place, 152. In newly redesignated § 11.457— word ‘‘endorsement’’; and before the the word ‘‘endorsements’’; a. In paragraph (a), after the words words ‘‘as master of’’, remove the words b. In paragraph (a), remove the words ‘‘An applicant for’’, remove the words ‘‘A license’’ and add, in their place, the ‘‘a license as master of towing vessels ‘‘a license’’ and add, in their place, the words ‘‘An endorsement’’; endorsed’’ and add, in their place, the words ‘‘an endorsement’’; and after the g. In paragraph (c)(4) introductory words ‘‘an endorsement as master of words ‘‘requirements of’’, remove the text, after the words ‘‘The tonnage towing vessels’’ and remove the words text ‘‘§ 10’’ and add, in its place, the text limitation’’ remove the words ‘‘on this ‘‘Table 10.464–1’’ and add, in their ‘‘§ 11’’; and license’’ and add, in their place, the place, the words ‘‘Table 11.464(a) of this b. In paragraph (b), after the words ‘‘In words ‘‘for this endorsement’’; section’’; order to obtain an endorsement’’, h. In paragraphs (c)(4)(v) and c. Redesignate Table 10.464–1 as remove the words ‘‘on this license’’; (c)(4)(vi), after the words ‘‘holding a Table 11.464(a) and revise it to read as and, after the words ‘‘issuance of the license’’ wherever they appear, add the set out below; d. In paragraph (b), after the words ‘‘to license’’, add the words ‘‘or MMC words ‘‘or MMC endorsement’’; and, obtain an’’, remove the words ‘‘a endorsement’’. after the words ‘‘limitation on the’’, license’’ and add, in their place, the remove the words ‘‘master’s license’’ § 11.459 [Amended] words ‘‘an endorsement’’; and, after the wherever they appear and add, in their 153. In newly redesignated § 11.459— words ‘‘columns 2 through 5 of’’, place, the word ‘‘MMC’’; a. In paragraph (a), after the words remove the words ‘‘Table 10.464–2’’ and i. In paragraphs (d) introductory text, ‘‘An applicant for’’, remove the words add, in their place, the words ‘‘Table (d)(1), and (d)(2), remove the words ‘‘a ‘‘a license’’ and add, in their place, the 11.464(b) of this section’’; license’’ wherever they appear and add, words ‘‘an endorsement’’; and e. Redesignate Table 10.464–2 as in their place, the words ‘‘an b. In paragraph (b), after the words Table 11.464(b) and revise the heading endorsement’’; ‘‘An applicant for’’, remove the words to read as set out below; ‘‘a license’’ and add, in their place, the j. In paragraph (d)(3), after the words f. In paragraph (c), after the words words ‘‘an endorsement’’; and after the ‘‘To qualify for’’, remove the words ‘‘a ‘‘hold a license’’, add the words ‘‘or words ‘‘steam or motor’’, remove the license’’ and add, in their place, the MMC endorsement’’; and after the word ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the words ‘‘an endorsement’’; and, before words ‘‘added to your’’, remove the word ‘‘endorsement’’. the words ‘‘is limited to’’, remove the word ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the word ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the word ‘‘MMC’’; § 11.462 [Amended] word ‘‘endorsement’’; g. In paragraph (d), after the words 154. In newly redesignated § 11.462— k. In paragraph (d)(4), after the words ‘‘training and have your’’, remove the a. In the section heading, remove the ‘‘limitation on this’’, remove the word words ‘‘license endorsed’’ and add, in word ‘‘Licenses’’ and add, in its place, ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the word their place, the words ‘‘MMC include an the word ‘‘Endorsements’’. ‘‘endorsement’’; endorsement’’; b. In paragraph (a) introductory text, l. In paragraph (d)(4)(iv), after the h. In paragraph (e), remove the words remove the word ‘‘licenses’’ and add, in words ‘‘holding a license’’, add the ‘‘licensed mariner with appropriate’’ its place, the word ‘‘endorsements’’; words ‘‘or MMC endorsement’’; and, and add, in their place, the words c. In paragraph (b), before the words after the words ‘‘limitation on the’’, ‘‘mariner with the appropriate ‘‘as master or mate’’, remove the word remove the words ‘‘mate’s license’’ and endorsement and’’; ‘‘Licenses’’ and add, in its place, the add, in their place, the word ‘‘MMC’’; i. In paragraph (f) introductory text, word ‘‘Endorsements’’; and after the m. In paragraph (d)(4)(v), after the after the words ‘‘If you hold a license’’, words ‘‘industry vessel’’, remove the words ‘‘while holding’’, remove the add the words ‘‘or MMC endorsement’’; word ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the words ‘‘a license’’ and add, in their and, after the words ‘‘restrictions on word ‘‘endorsement’’; and, after the place, the words ‘‘an endorsement’’; your’’, remove the word ‘‘license’’ and words ‘‘requirements of’’, remove the and, after the words ‘‘limitation on the’’, add, in its place, the word words ‘‘§ 10.401(g) of this subpart’’ and remove the words ‘‘mate’s license’’ and ‘‘endorsement’’; add, in its place, the text ‘‘§ 11.401(g)’’; add, in their place, the word ‘‘MMC’’; j. In paragraph (f)(2)(i), after the words d. In paragraph (c) introductory text, and ‘‘described in’’, remove the text ‘‘§ 10’’ after the words ‘‘An applicant for’’, n. In paragraph (d)(4)(vi), after the and add, in its place, the text ‘‘§ 11’’; remove the words ‘‘a license’’ and add, words ‘‘holding a license’’, add the k. In paragraph (f)(3), after the words in their place, the words ‘‘an words ‘‘or MMC endorsement’’; and ‘‘Your license’’, add the words ‘‘or endorsement’’; and after the words after the words ‘‘limitation on the’’, MMC’’; and, after the words ‘‘does not ‘‘must have been as’’, remove the words remove the words ‘‘mate’s license’’ and need’’, add the words ‘‘to include’’; and ‘‘as licensed master, as unlicensed add, in their place, the word ‘‘MMC’’. l. Remove paragraph (g).

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§ 11.464 Requirements for endorsements as master of towing vessels. * * * * *

TABLE 11.464(A).—REQUIREMENTS FOR ENDORSEMENT AS MASTER1 OF TOWING VESSELS

1 2 3 4 5 6

TOS 3 on T/V TOS 3 on T/V TOS 3 on Route endorsed Total as mate as mate particular Sub-ordinate service 2 (pilot) not as route authorized (pilot) harbor assist route

(1) OCEANS (O) ...... 48 18 of 48 ...... 12 of 18 ...... 3 of 18 ...... NC, GL–I. (2) NEAR-COASTAL (NC) ...... 48 18 of 48 ...... 12 of 18 ...... 3 of 18 ...... GL–I. (3) GREAT LAKES-INLAND (GL–I) ...... 48 18 of 48 ...... 12 of 18 ...... 3 of 18. (4) WESTERN RIVERS (WR) ...... 48 18 of 48 ...... 12 of 18 ...... 3 of 18. 1 If you hold an endorsement as master of towing vessels you may have an endorsement—as mate (pilot) of towing vessels for a route superior to your current route on which you have no operating experience—placed on your MMC after passing an examination for that additional route. After you complete 90 days of experience and complete a TOAR on that route, we will add it to your endorsement as master of towing vessels and remove the one for mate (pilot) of towing vessels. 2 Service is in months. 3 TOS is time of service.

* * * * * endorsed’’, remove the words ‘‘A the words ‘‘on your license’’ add the Table 11.464(b)—Requirements for license’’ and add, in their place, the words ‘‘or MMC’’; endorsement as master of towing vessels words ‘‘An endorsement’’; g. In paragraph (d)(2) introductory (limited). c. Redesignate Table 10.465–1 as text, after the words ‘‘described in’’ * * * * * Table 11.465(a) and revise it to read as remove the words ‘‘§ 10’’ and add, in 157. In newly redesignated § 11.465— set out below; their place, the words ‘‘§ 11’’ and a. In the section heading, remove the d. In paragraph (b), after the words redesignate the second paragraph as word ‘‘licenses’’ and add, in its place, ‘‘training and have’’, remove the words (d)(3) and after the words ‘‘Your the word ‘‘endorsements’’; ‘‘license endorsed’’ and add, in their license’’ add the words ‘‘or MMC’’ and b. In paragraph (a), after the words after the words ‘‘does not need’’ add the ‘‘like to obtain’’, remove the words ‘‘a place, the words ‘‘MMC include an endorsement’’; words ‘‘to include’’; license’’ and add, in their place, the h. In paragraph (e) after the words e. In paragraph (c), remove the words words ‘‘an endorsement’’; and, after the ‘‘required by’’ remove the words ‘‘§ 10’’ ‘‘licensed mariner with appropriate’’ words ‘‘column 1 of’’ remove the words and add, in their place, the words and add, in their place, the words ‘‘Table 10.465–1’’ and add, in their ‘‘§ 11’’; and ‘‘mariner with the appropriate place, the words ‘‘Table 11.465(a) of this i. Remove paragraph (f). section’’; and after the words ‘‘hold a endorsement an’’; license’’ wherever they appear, add the f. In paragraph (d) introductory text, § 11.465 Requirements for endorsements words ‘‘or MMC endorsement’’; and, after the words ‘‘hold a license’’ add the as mate (pilot) of towing vessels. before the words ‘‘with a route words ‘‘or MMC endorsement’’ and after * * * * *

TABLE 11.465(A).—REQUIREMENTS FOR ENDORSEMENT AS MATE (PILOT1) OF TOWING VESSELS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

TOS3 on T/V 30 Days of observation and TOAR4 or an as apprentice TOS3 on par- training while holding mater Subordinate Route endorsed Total serv- approved ice2 mate ticular route (limited) and pass a limited route authorized (Steersman) course examination

(1) OCEANS (O) ...... 30 12 of 30 ...... 3 of 12 ...... YES ...... YES ...... NC, GL–I (2) NEAR-COASTAL (NC) ...... 30 12 of 30 ...... 3 of 12 ...... YES ...... YES ...... GL–I, (3) GREAT LAKES–INLAND 30 12 of 30 ...... 3 of 12 ...... YES ...... YES ...... (GL–I). (5) WESTERN RIVERS (WR) 30 12 of 30 ...... 3 of 12 ...... YES ...... NO (90 days service required)I. 1For all inland routes, as well as Western Rivers, the endorsement as pilot of towing vessels is equivalent to that as mate of towing vessels. All qualifications and equivalencies are the same. 2 Service is in months unless otherwise indicated. 3 TOS is time of service. 4 TOAR is Towing Officers’ Assessment Record.

* * * * * the words ‘‘a license’’ and add, in their c. In paragraph (b), after the words 158. In newly redesignated § 11.466— place, the words ‘‘an endorsement’’; ‘‘hold a license’’ add the words ‘‘or a. In paragraph (a), after the words b. Redesignate Table 10.466–1 as endorsement’’ and after the words ‘‘As Table’’ remove the word ‘‘10’’ and Table 11.466(a) and revise it to read as ‘‘endorsement will go on your’’ remove add, in its place, the word ‘‘11’’ and follows; and the word ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, after the words ‘‘like to obtain’’, remove

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the word ‘‘MMC’’ and after the words ‘‘restricted endorsement’’ and add, in § 11.466 Requirements for endorsements ‘‘may have the’’ remove the words their place, the word ‘‘restriction’’. as apprentice mate (steersman) of towing vessels. * * * * *

TABLE 11.466(A).—REQUIREMENTS FOR ENDORSEMENT AS APPRENTICE MATE (STEERSMAN) OF TOWING VESSELS

1 2 3 4 5 6

Total serv- TOS2 on par- Pass examina- License type Route endorsed TOS2 on T/V ice1 ticular route tion3

(1) APPRENTICE MATE OCEANS (O) ...... 18 12 of 18 ...... 3 of 18 ...... YES (STEERSMAN). NEAR-COASTAL (Nc) ...... 18 12 of 18 ...... 3 of 18 ...... YES GREAT LAKES- ...... 18 12 of 18 ...... 3 of 18 ...... YES INLAND (Gl-I) ...... 18 12 of 18 ...... 3 of 18 ...... YES WESTERN RIVERS (WR) ...... 18 12 of 18 ...... 3 of 18 ...... YES (2) APPRENTICE MATE NOT APPLICABLE ...... 18 12 of 18 ...... 3 of 18 ...... YES (STEERSMAN) (LIMITED).

* * * * * ‘‘uninspected passenger vessel’’ remove e. In paragraph (d)(2)(iv), remove the the word ‘‘licenses’’ and add, in its words ‘‘§ 10.205(g)’’ and add, in their § 11.467 [Amended] place, the word ‘‘endorsements’’ and place, the words ‘‘§ 11.205(d)’’; 159. In newly redesignated § 11.467— before the words ‘‘issued under this f. In paragraph (c), after the words a. In the section heading, remove the paragraph’’ remove the words ‘‘A ‘‘unlimited license’’ add the words ‘‘or words ‘‘Licenses for operators’’ and add, license’’ and add, in its place, the words MMC endorsement’’; in their place, the words ‘‘Endorsement ‘‘An endorsement’’ and after the words g. In paragraph (d) introductory text, as’’; ‘‘obtain this restricted’’ remove the word remove the words ‘‘a license’’ and add, b. In paragraph (a), remove the words ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the word in their place, the word ‘‘an’’; ‘‘all applicants for the license’’ and add, ‘‘endorsement’’; h. In paragraph (d)(2)(i), remove the in their place, the words ‘‘an applicant words ‘‘OIM Surface Units license or for the endorsement’’; i. In newly redesignated paragraph (f)(1), remove the word ‘‘license’’ and endorsement’’ and add, in their place, c. In paragraph (b), remove the word the words ‘‘license or MMC ‘‘licenses’’ wherever it appears and add, add, in its place, the word ‘‘endorsement’’; endorsement as OIM Surface Units’’; in its place, the word ‘‘endorsements’’ i. In paragraph (d)(2)(iv), remove the j. In newly redesignated paragraph and after the words ‘‘local area under words ‘‘§ 10.205(g)’’ and add, in their (f)(4), remove the words § 10.205(h)’’ paragraph’’ remove the word ‘‘(f)’’ and place, the words ‘‘§ 11.205(d)’’; add, in its place, the word ‘‘(g)’’; and add, in their place, the words j. In paragraph (e), after the words d. In paragraph (c), before the words ‘‘§ 10.205(d)’’; and ‘‘unlimited license’’ add the words ‘‘or ‘‘as operator of’’ remove the words ‘‘a k. In newly redesignated paragraph MMC endorsement’’; license’’ and add, in their place, the (g), remove the words ‘‘a license’’ k. In paragraph (f)(2)(i), remove the words ‘‘an endorsement’’ and after the wherever they appear and add, in their words ‘‘license or’’; words ‘‘uninspected passenger vessel’’ place, the words ‘‘an endorsement’’. l. In paragraph (f)(2)(iii), remove the remove the words ‘‘with a near coastal § 11.468 [Amended] words ‘‘§ 10.205(g)’’ and add, in their endorsement’’ and add, in their place, place, the words ‘‘§ 11.205(d)’’; the words ‘‘on near-coastal waters’’; 160. In newly redesignated § 11.468— m. In paragraph (g) introductory text, e. In paragraph (d), before the words a. In the section heading and text, after the words ‘‘unlimited license’’ add ‘‘as operator of’’ remove the words ‘‘a remove the word ‘‘Licenses’’ wherever it the words ‘‘or MMC endorsement’’; license’’ and add, in their place, the appears and add, in its place, the words n. In paragraph (h) introductory text, words ‘‘an endorsement’’ and after the ‘‘Officer Endorsements’’; and remove the words ‘‘a license or’’ and words ‘‘uninspected passenger vessel’’ b. In the text remove the word add, in their place, the word ‘‘an’’; remove the words ‘‘with a Great Lakes ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the word o. In paragraph (h)(2)(iii), remove the and inland waters endorsement’’ and ‘‘endorsement’’. words ‘‘§ 10.205(g)’’ and add, in their add, in their place, the words ‘‘on the 161. In newly redesignated § 11.470— place, the words ‘‘§ 11.205(d)’’; Great Lakes and inland waters’’; p. In paragraph (i), after the words a. In the section heading, remove the f. In paragraph (e), before the words ‘‘unlimited license’’ add the words ‘‘or words ‘‘Licenses for’’ and add, in their ‘‘as operator of’’ remove the words ‘‘a MMC endorsement’’; license’’ and add, in their place, the place, the words ‘‘Officer endorsements q. In paragraph (j) introductory text, words ‘‘an endorsement’’ and after the as’’; remove the words ‘‘a license or’’ and words ‘‘uninspected passenger vessel’’ b. Revise paragraph (a) introductory add, in their place, the word ‘‘an’’; remove the words ‘‘with an inland text to read as follows; r. In paragraph (j)(2)(i), remove the endorsement’’ and add, in their place, c. In paragraph (b) introductory text, words ‘‘OIM Bottom Bearing Units the words ‘‘on inland waters’’; remove the words ‘‘a license or’’ and license or endorsement’’ and add, in g. Remove paragraph (f), redesignate add, in their place, the word ‘‘an’’; their place, the words ‘‘a license or paragraph (g) as paragraph (f) and d. In paragraph (b)(2)(i), remove the MMC endorsement as OIM Bottom redesignate paragraph (h) as paragraph words ‘‘an OIM Unrestricted license or Bearing Units’’; (g); endorsement’’ and add, in their place, s. In paragraph (j)(2)(iii), remove the h. In newly redesignated paragraph (f) the words ‘‘a license or MMC words ‘‘§ 10.205(g)’’ and add, in their introductory text, after the words endorsement as OIM Unrestricted’’; place, the words ‘‘§ 11.205(d)’’; and

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t. In paragraph (k), after the words license’’ and add, in their place, the § 11.495 [Amended] ‘‘unlimited license’’ add the words ‘‘or word ‘‘MMC’’; 169. In newly redesignated MMC endorsement’’. b. In paragraph (c), remove the words § 11.495(a), remove the words ‘‘a ‘‘Endorsement as’’ wherever they license’’ and add, in their place, the § 11.470 Officer endorsements as offshore appear; words ‘‘an endorsement’’. installation manager. c. In paragraph (f), remove the last (a) Officer endorsements as offshore sentence; § 11.497 [Amended] installation manager (OIM) include: d. In paragraph (g), after the words 170. In newly redesignated * * * * * ‘‘printed on the’’ remove the word § 11.497(a), remove the words ‘‘a ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the word license’’ and add, in their place, the § 11.472 [Amended] ‘‘MMC’’; words ‘‘an endorsement’’. 162. In newly redesignated § 11.472— e. In paragraph (i), after the words § 11.501 [Amended] a. In the section heading, remove the ‘‘renew the license’’ wherever they words ‘‘License for’’ and add, in their appear, add the words ‘‘or MMC’’; 171. In newly redesignated § 11.501— a. In the section heading, remove the place, the words ‘‘Officer endorsements f. In paragraph (j), after the words word ‘‘licenses’’ and add, in its place, as’’; ‘‘grade of a license’’ add the words ‘‘or b. In paragraph (a) introductory text, the word ‘‘endorsements’’; MMC endorsement’’; and b. In paragraph (a) introductory text, remove the words ‘‘a license or’’ and g. In paragraph (k), after the words remove the word ‘‘Licenses’’ and add, in add, in their place, the word ‘‘an’’; ‘‘date of the’’ remove the word ‘‘license’’ c. In paragraph (a)(2)(i), remove the its place, the words ‘‘Engineer and add, in its place, the word ‘‘MMC’’. words ‘‘barge supervisor license or endorsements’’; endorsement’’ and add, in their place, § 11.482 [Amended] c. In paragraph (b) introductory text, the words ‘‘license or MMC 166. In newly redesignated § 11.482— remove the word ‘‘licenses’’ and add, in endorsement as barge supervisor’’; a. In paragraph (a), after the words its place, the word ‘‘endorsements’’; d. In paragraph (c) introductory text, d. In paragraph (a)(2)(iii), remove the ‘‘endorsement authorizing’’ remove the after the words ‘‘Engineer licenses’’ add words ‘‘§ 10.205(g)’’ and add, in their words ‘‘an applicant’’ and add, in their the words ‘‘or MMC endorsements’’; and place, the words ‘‘§ 11.205(d)’’; and place, the words ‘‘a mariner’’; and after e. In paragraph (e), after the words e. In paragraph (b), after the words the words ‘‘applies to all’’ remove the ‘‘holding an engineer license’’ add the ‘‘unlimited license’’ add the words ‘‘or words ‘‘licenses except those for’’ and words ‘‘or MMC endorsement’’ and after MMC endorsement’’. add, in their place, the words ‘‘MMCs the words ‘‘limitations of the license’’ except’’; and before the words ‘‘master § 11.474 [Amended] add the words ‘‘or MMC’’. 163. In newly redesignated § 11.474— or mate authorizing’’ remove the words a. In the section heading, remove the ‘‘those for’’; and after the words § 11.502 [Amended] words ‘‘License for’’ and add, in their ‘‘Holders of any of these’’ remove the 172. In newly redesignated § 11.502— place, the words ‘‘Officer endorsements word ‘‘licenses’’ and add, in its place, a. In the section heading, remove the as’’; the word ‘‘endorsements’’; and remove word ‘‘licenses’’ and add, in its place, b. In paragraph (a) introductory text, the words ‘‘the licenses and without the the word ‘‘endorsements’’; remove the words ‘‘a license’’ and add, endorsement’’ and add, in their place, b. In paragraph (a), after the words in its place, the words ‘‘an the words ‘‘their MMC or license’’; ‘‘engineer licenses’’ add the words ‘‘or endorsement’’; b. In paragraph (c), after the words MMC endorsements’’; c. In paragraph (a)(1)(i) and (ii), ‘‘scope of the license’’ add the words c. In paragraph (b) introductory text, remove the words ‘‘a licensed’’ ‘‘or MMC’’; and remove the words ‘‘a licensed applicant wherever they appear and add, in their c. In paragraph (d), after the words desires to obtain an endorsement on an place, the words ‘‘an individual holding ‘‘same as the license’’ add the words ‘‘or engineer license in the other propulsion a license or MMC endorsement as’’; MMC’’; and remove the words ‘‘ on mode (steam or motor)’’ and add, in d. In paragraph (a)(2)(i), remove the which it is endorsed’’ and add, in their their place, the words ‘‘an applicant words ‘‘barge supervisor or ballast place, the words ‘‘on which it is desires to add a propulsion mode to his control operator license or included’’; and after the words or her endorsement’’ and after the words endorsement’’ and add, in their place, ‘‘renewed with the’’ remove the word ‘‘holding a license’’ add the words ‘‘or the words ‘‘license or MMC ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the word MMC endorsement’’; endorsement as barge supervisor or ‘‘MMC’’. d. In paragraph (b)(1), remove the words ‘‘licensed capacity’’ and add, in ballast control operator’’; § 11.491 [Amended] e. In paragraph (a)(2)(iii), remove the their place, the words ‘‘capacity as their words ‘‘§ 10.205(g)’’ and add, in their 167. In newly redesignated § 11.491— endorsement’’; place, the words ‘‘§ 11.205(d)’’; a. In the section heading, remove the e. In paragraph (b)(2), remove the f. In paragraph (b), after the words word ‘‘Licenses’’ and add, in it place, words ‘‘a licensed officer at a lower ‘‘unlimited license’’ add the words ‘‘or the word ‘‘Officer endorsements’’; and license level’’ and add, in their place, MMC endorsement’’ and remove the b. In the text, before the words ‘‘for the words ‘‘an engineer officer at a word ‘‘licensed’’ and add, in its place, service on’’ remove the word ‘‘license’’ lower level’’; and the words ‘‘an individual holding an and add, in its place, the words ‘‘officer f. In paragraph (c), after the words ‘‘of endorsement as’’; endorsement’’ and after the words an engineer license’’ add the words ‘‘or ‘‘restrictions placed on the license’’ add MMC endorsement’’ and remove the § 11.476 [Removed and Reserved] the words ‘‘or MMC’’. text ‘‘§ 10’’ and add, in their place, the 164. Remove and reserve § 11.476. text ‘‘§ 11’’. § 11.493 [Amended] § 11.480 [Amended] 168. In newly redesignated § 11.503 [Amended] 165. In newly redesignated § 11.480— § 11.493(a), remove the words ‘‘a 173. In newly redesignated § 11.503— a. In paragraph (b) introductory text, license’’ and add, in their place, the a. In paragraph (a), after the words remove the words ‘‘deck officer’s words ‘‘an endorsement’’. ‘‘Engineer licenses’’ add the words ‘‘and

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endorsements’’ and after the words ‘‘as d. In paragraph (c)(1), remove the h. In paragraph (d), after the words provided in’’ remove the text ‘‘§ 10’’ and word ‘‘licensed’’ and add, in its place, ‘‘applicant’s license’’ add the words ‘‘or add, in its place, the text ‘‘§ 11’’ and the word ‘‘endorsed’’; MMC endorsement’’. after the words ‘‘designated duty e. In paragraph (c)(2), after the words engineer’’ remove the word ‘‘license’’ ‘‘Six months of service’’ add the words § 11.504 [Amended] and after the words ‘‘placed on a ‘‘as an officer’’; and before the words 174. In newly redesignated § 11.504— license’’ add the words ‘‘or MMC ‘‘capacity other than’’ remove the word a. In the section heading, remove the endorsement’’; ‘‘licensed’’; and after the words ‘‘for word ‘‘licenses’’ and add, in its place, b. In paragraph (b), after the words which licensed’’ add the words ‘‘or the word ‘‘endorsements’’; and ‘‘an engineer license’’ add the words ‘‘or endorsed’’; and after the words ‘‘next b. In the text, remove the words ‘‘a MMC endorsement’’; and after the higher grade’’ remove the word license’’ and add, in their place, the ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the word words ‘‘designated duty engineer’’ words ‘‘an endorsement’’. ‘‘endorsement’’; and after the words remove the word ‘‘license’’; and after 175. In newly redesignated § 11.505— ‘‘issuance of the limited license’’ add the words ‘‘limitation is placed on the’’ the words ‘‘or MMC endorsement’’; a. In the section heading, remove the remove the word ‘‘license’’ and add, in f. In paragraph (c)(3), after the words word ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the its place, the word ‘‘MMC’’; and before ‘‘holding a license’’ add the words ‘‘or word ‘‘officer’’; the words ‘‘is limited to the’’ remove the MMC endorsement’’ and after the words b. In the text, remove the word word ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the ‘‘assistant engineer’s (limited-oceans)’’ ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the word word ‘‘endorsement’’; and after the remove the word ‘‘license’’ and add, in ‘‘endorsement’’; and words ‘‘an unlimited horsepower’’ its place, the word ‘‘endorsement’’; c. Redesignate Figure 10.505 as Figure remove the word ‘‘license’’ and add, in g. In paragraph (c)(4), after the words 11.505 and revise it to read as follows: its place, the word ‘‘endorsement’’; ‘‘holding a license’’ add the words ‘‘or c. In paragraph (c) introductory text, MMC endorsement’’ and after the words § 11.505 Engineer officer structure. remove the words ‘‘engineer licenses’’ ‘‘third assistant engineer’s’’ remove the Figure 11.505—Engineer officer and add, in their place, the words ‘‘an word ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the endorsement structure engineer license or MMC endorsement’’; word ‘‘endorsement’’; and BILLING CODE 4910–15–P

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BILLING CODE 4910–15–C ‘‘endorsement’’ and after the words § 11.516 [Amended] § 11.510 [Amended] ‘‘holding a license’’ add the words or 179. In newly redesignated § 11.516, MMC endorsement’’. in paragraph (a) introductory text, after 176. In newly redesignated § 11.510— the words ‘‘an applicant for’’, remove § 11.514 [Amended] a. In the introductory text, remove the the word ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, word ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the 178. In newly redesignated § 11.514— the word ‘‘endorsement’’. word ‘‘endorsement’’; and a. In the introductory text, after the 180. Revise newly redesignated b. In paragraph (b), after the words § 11.518 to read as follows: ‘‘holding a license’’ add the words or words ‘‘qualify an applicant for’’ remove MMC endorsement’’. the word ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, § 11.518 Service requirements for chief the word ‘‘endorsement’’; and engineer (limited-oceans) of steam and/or § 11.512 [Amended] b. In paragraphs (a) and (b) motor vessels. 177. In newly redesignated § 11.512, introductory text, after the words The minimum service required to after the words ‘‘qualify an applicant ‘‘holding a license’’, wherever they qualify an applicant for endorsement as for’’ remove the word ‘‘license’’ and appear, add the words ‘‘or MMC chief engineer (limited-oceans) of steam add, in its place, the word endorsement’’. and/or motor vessels is five years total

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service in the engineroom of vessels. (1) Wooden ships of primitive build; § 11.551 Endorsements for service on Two years of this service must have (2) Unrigged vessels; and, offshore supply vessels. been as an engineer officer. Thirty (3) Vessels of less than 200 gross tons. Each endorsement for service on months of the service must have been as (b) Endorsements as chief engineer OSVs as Chief Engineer (OSV) or a qualified member of the engine and assistant engineer of uninspected Engineer (OSV) authorizes service on department or equivalent supervisory fishing industry vessels are issued for OSVs as defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101(19) position. ocean waters and with horsepower and as interpreted under 46 U.S.C. 181. Revise newly redesignated limitations in accordance with the 14104(b), subject to any restrictions § 11.520 to read as follows: provisions of § 11.503. placed on the MMC. (c) For an endorsement as chief § 11.520 Service requirements for chief engineer, the applicant must have § 11.553 [Amended] engineer (limited-near coastal) of steam served four years in the engineroom of 189. In newly redesignated § 11.553, and/or motor vessels. vessels. One year of this service must paragraph (a), remove the words ‘‘a The minimum service required to have been as an assistant engineer license’’ and add, in their place, the qualify an applicant for endorsement as officer or equivalent supervisory words ‘‘an endorsement’’. chief engineer (limited near coastal) of position. steam and/or motor vessels is four years (d) For an endorsement as assistant § 11.555 [Amended] total service in the engineroom of engineer, an applicant must have served 190. In newly redesignated § 11.555, vessels. One year of this service must three years in the engine room of paragraph (a), remove the words ‘‘a have been as an engineer officer. Two vessels. license’’ and add, in their place, the years of the service must have been as (e) Two-thirds of the service required words ‘‘an endorsement’’. a qualified member of the engine under this section must have been on 191. Revise newly redesignated department or equivalent supervisory motor vessels. § 11.601 to read as follows: position. (f) Applicants may request an orally 182. Revise newly redesignated assisted examination on the subjects § 11.601 Applicability. § 11.522 to read as follows: listed in subpart I of this part. This subpart provides for 185. Revise newly redesignated endorsement as radio officers for § 11.522 Service requirements for employment on vessels, and for the assistant engineer (limited-oceans) of § 11.540 to read as follows: steam and/or motor vessels. issue of STCW endorsements for those § 11.540 Endorsements for engineers of qualified to serve as radio operators on The minimum service required to mobile offshore drilling units. vessels subject to the provisions on the qualify an applicant for endorsement as Endorsements as chief engineer Global Maritime Distress and Safety assistant engineer (limited-oceans) of (MODU) or assistant engineer (MODU) System (GMDSS) of Chapter IV of steam and/or motor vessels is three authorize service on certain self- SOLAS. years of service in the engineroom of propelled or non-self-propelled units of 192. In newly redesignated § 11.603 vessels. Eighteen months of this service any horsepower where authorized by revise the heading and paragraphs (a) must have been as a qualified member the vessel’s certificate of inspection. and (c) and remove and reserve of the engine department or equivalent paragraph (b) to read as follows: supervisory position. § 11.542 [Amended] 183. Amend newly redesignated 186. In newly redesignated § 11.542— § 11.603 Requirements for radio officers’ § 11.524 by revising paragraphs (a) and a. In the section heading, remove the endorsements, and STCW endorsements (b) introductory text to read as follows: words ‘‘License for’’ and add, in their for GMDSS radio operators. place, the words ‘‘Endorsement as’’; (a) Each applicant for an original § 11.524 Service requirements for b. In the introductory text and endorsement or renewal of license shall designated duty engineer of steam and/or paragraph (c), remove the words ‘‘a motor vessels. present a current first or second class license’’ wherever they appear and add, radiotelegraph operator license issued (a) Designated duty engineer in their place, the words ‘‘an by the Federal Communications endorsements are issued in three levels endorsement’’; and Commission. The applicant shall enter of horsepower limitations dependent c. In paragraph (b), remove the on the endorsement application form upon the total service of the applicant number ‘‘10’’ and add, in its place, the the number, class, and date of issuance and completion of appropriate number ‘‘11’’. of his or her Federal Communications examination. These MMCs are limited Commission license. to vessels of not more than 500 gross § 11.544 [Amended] (b) [Reserved] tons on certain waters as specified in 187. In newly redesignated § 11.544— (c) Each applicant who furnishes § 11.501. a. In the section heading, remove the (b) The service requirements for words ‘‘License for’’ and add, in their evidence that he or she meets the endorsements as designated duty place, the words ‘‘Endorsement as’’; standard of competence set out in engineer are: b. In the introductory text and STCW Regulation IV/2 (incorporated by reference in Sec. 11.102), including the * * * * * paragraph (c), remove the words ‘‘a license’’ wherever they appear and add, competence to transmit and receive 184. Revise newly redesignated information using subsystems of § 11.530 to read as follows: in their place, the words ‘‘an endorsement’’; GMDSS, to fulfill the functional § 11.530 Endorsements for engineers of c. In paragraph (a)(3), remove the requirements of GMDSS, and to provide uninspected fishing industry vessels. words ‘‘Commanding Officer’’ and add, radio services in emergencies is entitled (a) This section applies to in their place, the word ‘‘The’’; and to hold an STCW endorsement suitable endorsements for chief and assistant d. In paragraph (b), remove the for performing duties associated with engineers of all vessels, however number ‘‘10’’ and add, in its place, the GMDSS. propelled, navigating the high seas, number ‘‘11’’. * * * * * which are documented to engage in the 188. Revise newly redesignated 193. Revise newly redesignated fishing industry, with the exception of: § 11.551 to read as follows: § 11.701 to read as follows:

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§ 11.701 Scope of pilot endorsements. watches at the wheel or in the pilot § 11.711 [Amended] (a) An applicant for an endorsement house as part of routine duties, over the 198. In newly redesignated § 11.711— as first-class pilot need not hold any route sought. Evidence of having a. In paragraphs (a) and (d), after the other officer endorsement issued under completed a minimum number of round words ‘‘first class pilot’’, remove the this part. trips while serving as an observer, words ‘‘license or’’; and (b) The issuance of an endorsement as properly certified by the master and/or b. In paragraph (b), after the words first-class pilot to an individual pilot of the vessel, is also acceptable. ‘‘additional round trips,’’ remove the qualifies that individual to serve as pilot The range of round trips for an words ‘‘license or’’ and, after the words over the route(s) specified on the endorsement is a minimum of 12 round ‘‘contained in §’’ remove the number endorsement, subject to any limitations trips and a maximum of 20 round trips. ‘‘10’’ and add, in its place, the number imposed under paragraph (c) of this An applicant may have additional ‘‘11’’. section. routes added to the first-class pilot § 11.713 [Amended] (c) The Officer in Charge, Marine endorsement by meeting the Inspection, issuing an endorsement as requirements in paragraph (c) of this 199. In newly redesignated § 11.713— a. In paragraphs (a) and (b), wherever first-class pilot, imposes appropriate section. limitations commensurate with the (c) An applicant who currently holds the phrase ‘‘license or endorsement’’ experience of the applicant, with a deck officer license or MMC appears, insert the word ‘‘MMC’’ before respect to class or type of vessel, endorsement seeking an endorsement as the word ‘‘endorsement’’; and b. In paragraph (b), after the words ‘‘of tonnage, route, and waters. first-class pilot for a particular route the renewed’’ remove the words (d) A license or MMC endorsement shall furnish evidence of having ‘‘license or’’. issued for service as a master, mate, or completed the number of round trips operator of uninspected towing vessels over the route, specified by the Officer § 11.803 [Removed and Reserved] authorizes service as a pilot under the In Charge, Marine Inspection, within the 200. Remove and reserve newly provisions of § 15.812 of this range limitations of this paragraph, for redesignated § 11.803. subchapter. Therefore, first-class pilot the particular grade of existing license 201. Revise newly redesignated endorsements will not be issued with or MMC endorsement held. The range of § 11.805 to read as follows: tonnage limitations of 1600 gross tons or round trips for an endorsement is a less. minimum of eight round trips and a § 11.805 General requirements. 194. In newly redesignated § 11.703— maximum of 15 round trips. (a) The applicant for an endorsement a. Revise paragraphs (a) and (c) to * * * * * as staff officer is not required to take any read as set out below; and 196. Revise newly redesignated examination; however, the applicant b. In paragraph (d), after the words § 11.707 to read as follows: shall present to the Officer in Charge, ‘‘holding a license’’, add the words ‘‘or Marine Inspection a letter justifying the MMC endorsement’’: § 11.707 Examination requirements. need for the endorsement. § 11.703 Service requirements. (a) An applicant for an endorsement (b) [Reserved] as first class pilot, except as noted in (c) An applicant for a higher grade in (a) The minimum service required to paragraph (b) of this section, is required the staff department shall apply in the qualify an applicant for an endorsement to pass the examination described in same manner as for an original as first-class pilot is predicated upon the subpart I of this part. endorsement and shall surrender the nature of the waters for which pilotage (b) An applicant for an extension of previous Coast Guard issued credentials is desired. route, or an applicant holding a license upon issuance of the new MMC. A staff * * * * * or MMC endorsement as master or mate officer may serve in a lower grade of (c) Completion of a course of pilot authorized to serve on vessels of over service for which he or she is registered. training approved by the National 1,600 gross tons seeking an endorsement (d) Title 46 U.S.C. 8302 addresses Maritime Center, under subpart C of this as first class pilot, is required to pass uniforms for staff officers who are part may be substituted for a portion of those portions of the examination members of the Naval Reserve. the service requirements of this section described in subpart I of this part that (e) A duplicate MMC may be issued in accordance with § 11.304. concern the specific route for which by the Officer in Charge, Marine Additionally, round trips made during endorsement is sought. Inspection. (See § 10.229.) this training may apply toward the route 197. In newly redesignated (f) An MMC is valid for a term of five familiarization requirements of § 11.705. § 11.709—— years from the date of issuance. An individual using substituted service a. In paragraph (c), remove the words Procedures for renewing endorsements must have at least nine months of ‘‘§ 10.205 (d)’’ and add, in their place, are found in § 10.227. . shipboard service. ‘‘§ 10.215’’; (g) Each applicant for an original or a * * * * * b. In paragraph (d), wherever the higher grade of endorsement, as 195. In newly redesignated § 11.705, phrase ‘‘license or endorsement’’ described by paragraph (c) of this revise paragraphs (b) and (c) to read as appears, insert the word ‘‘MMC’’ before section, shall produce evidence of follows: the word ‘‘endorsement’’; and having passed a chemical test for c. Revise paragraph (b) to read as dangerous drugs or of qualifying for an § Route familiarization requirements. follows: exception from testing in § 16.220 of * * * * * this subchapter. An applicant who fails (b) An applicant holding no other § 11.709 Annual physical examination a chemical test for dangerous drugs will requirements. deck officer endorsement seeking an not be issued an MMC. endorsement as first-class pilot shall * * * * * 202. In newly redesignated § 11.807— furnish evidence of having completed a (b) Every person holding a license or a. In paragraph (a) introductory text, minimum number of round trips, while MMC endorsement as first-class pilot after the words ‘‘The applicant for’’ serving as quartermaster, wheelsman, shall have a thorough physical remove the words ‘‘a certificate of able seaman, apprentice pilot, or in an examination each year. registry’’ and add, in their place, the equivalent capacity, standing regular * * * * * words ‘‘an endorsement’’;

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b. In paragraph (c), after the words § 11.903 [Amended] b. Redesignate Table 10.920–1 as ‘‘an applicant for’’ remove the words ‘‘a 205. In newly redesignated § 11.903— Table 11.920–1 and revise it to read as certificate of registry’’ and add, in their a. In the section heading, remove the set out below; and place, the words ‘‘an endorsement’’; word ‘‘Licenses’’ and add, in its place, c. Redesignate Table 10.920–2 as c. In paragraph (d), after the words the word ‘‘Endorsements’’; Table 11.920–2 and in the first column ‘‘an applicant for’’ remove the words ‘‘a b. In paragraph (a) introductory text, entitled ‘‘Examination topics’’, on line certificate of registry’’ and add, in their remove the word ‘‘licenses’’ and add, in 138, remove the words ‘‘Licensing and place, the words ‘‘an endorsement’’, and its place, the word ‘‘endorsements’’; certification’’ and add, in their place, after the words ‘‘may issue the’’ remove c. In paragraph (b) introductory text, the word ‘‘Credentialing’’: the words ‘‘certificate of registry’’ and remove the word ‘‘licenses’’ and add, in add, in their place, the word ‘‘MMC’’; its place, the word ‘‘endorsements’’; § 11.920 Subjects for MODU endorsements. d. Add new paragraphs (a)(7) and (8) d. In paragraphs (b)(2) and (3), remove to read as follows: the word ‘‘license’’; Table 11.920–1 gives the codes used e. In paragraph (c) introductory text, in Table 11.920–2 for MODU § 11.807 Experience requirements for remove the word ‘‘licenses’’ and add, in endorsements. Table 11.920–2 indicates registry. its place, the word ‘‘endorsements’’, and the examination subjects for each (a) * * * remove the number ‘‘10’’ and add, in its endorsement by the code number. * * * * * place, the number ‘‘11’’; Table 11.920–1 Codes for MODU (7) Marine physician assistant. f. In paragraph (d), remove the words Endorsements Successful completion of an accredited ‘‘a license’’ and add, in their place, the * * * * * course of instruction for a physician’s words ‘‘an endorsement’’ and remove 208. In newly redesignated § 11.950, assistant or nurse practitioner program. the number ‘‘10’’ wherever it appears revise the section heading and (8) Hospital corpsman. A rating of at and add, in its place, the number ‘‘11’’; redesignate Table 10.950 as Table least hospital corpsman or health and 11.950 and revise the heading to read as services technician, first class in the g. Redesigante Table 10.903–1 as follows: U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Table 11.903(c). § 11.950 Subjects for engineer Marine Corps, or an equivalent rating in 206. In newly redesignated § 11.910— endorsements. the U.S. Army (not less than staff a. Revise the section heading and Table 11.950 Subjects for Engineer sergeant, Medical Department, U.S.A.), introductory text as set out below; or in the U.S. Air Force (not less than b. Redesignate Table 10.910–1 as Endorsements technical sergeant, Medical Department, Table 11.910–1 and revise the heading * * * * * U.S.A.F.), and a period of satisfactory and subheading to read as set out below; 209. Revise newly redesignated service of at least one month in a and § 11.1005 to read as follows: military hospital or U.S. Public Health c. In Table 10.910–2— § 11.1005 General requirements for Service Hospital. i. Redesignate Table 10.910–2 as officers. * * * * * Table 11.910–2; To serve on a Ro-Ro passenger ship ii. In the subheading for newly after January 31, 1997, a person § 11.809 [Removed and Reserved] redesignated Table 11.910–2, remove endorsed as master, chief mate, mate, 203. Remove and reserve newly the word ‘‘License’’ and add, in its chief engineer, or engineer shall meet redesignated § 11.809. place, the word ‘‘Endorsement’’; the appropriate requirements of STCW iii. In the first column entitled 204. In newly redesignated § 11.901— Regulation V/2 and Section A–V/2 of a. In paragraph (a), remove the word ‘‘Examination topics’’, on line 182, the STCW Code (incorporated by ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the word remove the words ‘‘Licensing & reference in § 11.102) and shall hold ‘‘endorsement’’, and remove the number Certification’’ and add, in their place, documentary evidence to show his or ‘‘10’’ and add, in its place, the number the word ‘‘Credentialing’’; her meeting these requirements. ‘‘11’’; iv. In footnotes 6 and 7, remove the 210. Revise newly redesignated b. In paragraph (b) introductory text, word ‘‘licenses’’ wherever it may § 11.1105 introductory text and remove the word ‘‘license’’ and add, in appear, and add, in its place, the words paragraph (a) to read as follows: its place, the word ‘‘endorsement’’; ‘‘officer endorsements’’; and c. In paragraph (b)(2), remove the v. In footnote 8, remove the word § 11.1105 General requirements for word ‘‘licenses’’ and add, in its place, ‘‘licenses’’: officer’s endorsements. the word ‘‘endorsements’’; If you are a master, mate, chief mate, d. In paragraph (c) introductory text, § 11.910 Subjects for deck officer endorsements. engineer, or chief engineer, then, before remove the number ‘‘10’’ wherever it you may serve on a passenger ship, you appears and add, in its place, the Table 11.910–1 gives the codes used must— number ‘‘11’’; and in table 11.910–2 for all deck officers. (a) Meet the appropriate requirements e. Revise paragraph (b)(1) to read as Table 11.910–2 indicates the of the STCW Regulation V/3 and of follows: examination subjects for each section A–V/3 of the STCW Code endorsement, by code number. Figures § 11.901 General provisions. (incorporated by reference in § 11.102); in the body of the table, in place of the and * * * * * letter ‘‘x’’, refer to notes. (b) * * * Table 11.910-1 Codes for Deck Officer * * * * * (1) MMCs endorsed for restricted Endorsements PART 12—CERTIFICATION OF routes for reduced service (master or Deck Officer Endorsements: SEAMEN mate of vessels of not more than 200 * * * * * gross tons, operator of uninspected 207. In newly redesignated § 11.920— 211. The authority citation for part 12 passenger vessels or master or mate a. Revise the section heading and is revised to read as follows: (pilot) of towing vessels); or introductory text to read as set out Authority: 31 U.S.C. 9701; 46 U.S.C. 2101, * * * * * below; 2103, 2110, 7301, 7302, 7503, 7505, 7701,

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and 70105; Department of Homeland § 12.02–4 [Removed and Reserved] g. In paragraph (e), remove the words Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 217. Remove and reserve § 12.02–4. ‘‘After January 31, 2002, each’’ and add, in their place, the word ‘‘Each’’; and § 12.01–1 [Amended] § 12.02–5 [Removed and Reserved] h. In paragraph (f), remove the words 212. In § 12.01–1— 218. Remove and reserve § 12.02–5. ‘‘no unlicensed person’’ and add, in a. In paragraph (a)(2), after the words their place, the words ‘‘no person ‘‘and to receive the’’, remove the words § 12.02–7 [Amended] subject to this part’’. ‘‘certificate or’’; and 219. In § 12.02–7— § 12.02–9 [Removed and Reserved] b. Remove paragraphs (a)(3) and (c). a. In paragraph (a), remove the words 220. Remove and reserve § 12.02–9. 213. Revise § 12.01–3 to read as ‘‘shall be issued, at the option of the follows: seaman, a continuous discharge book, a § 12.02–10 [Removed and Reserved] § 12.01–3 Incorporation by reference. certificate of identification, or merchant 221. Remove and reserve § 12.02–10. mariner’s document representing such 222. Revise § 12.02–11 to read as (a) Certain material is incorporated by certificate of identification which shall follows: reference into this part with the be retained by him. This book or approval of the Director of the Federal certificate of identification or merchant § 12.02–11 General provisions respecting Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 mariner’s document will bear a number, rating endorsements. CFR part 51. To enforce any edition and this same number shall be shown (a)(1) An MMC with a deck officer other than that specified in this section, on all certificates of service or efficiency endorsement will also be endorsed for the Coast Guard must publish notice of issued to the holder of the book or ‘‘any rating in the deck department, change in the Federal Register and the certificate or document.’’ and add, in except able seaman’’, and will authorize material must be available to the public. their place, the words ‘‘must carry a the holder to serve in any rating All approved material is available for valid Merchant Mariner Credential capacity in the deck department, except inspection at the National Archives and (MMC) or Merchant Mariner Document able seaman. If a deck officer qualifies Records Administration (NARA). For (MMD) with all appropriate rating as able seaman, the MMC will be information on the availability of this endorsements for the position served endorsed, ‘‘any rating in the deck material at NARA, call 202–741–6030 or and a valid Transportation Worker department, including able seaman’’, go to http://www.archives.gov/ Identification Credential (TWIC).’’; and such endorsement will be deemed _ federal register/ b. In paragraph (b), remove the words to include an endorsement as code_of_federal_regulations/ lifeboatman. _ ‘‘continuous discharge book or ibr locations.html. Also, it is available certificate of identification or merchant (2) An MMC issued to an engineer for inspection at the Coast Guard, Office mariner’s document representing such a officer endorsed for inspected vessels of of Operating and Environmental certificate’’ and add, in their place, the over 2,000 horsepower will be endorsed Standards (G–PSO), 2100 Second Street words ‘‘valid MMC or MMD with all for ‘‘any rating in the engine SW., Washington, DC 20593–0001, and applicable rating endorsements for the department’’, and will authorize the is available from the sources indicated position sought and a valid TWIC’’; and holder to serve in any rating capacity in in this section. after the words ‘‘before a shipping the engine department. If an engineer (b) International Maritime commissioner’’ and after the words officer qualifies as a lifeboatman, the Organization (IMO), 4 Albert ‘‘who do not possess’’, remove the further endorsement, ‘‘lifeboatman’’, Embankment, London, SE1 7SR, words ‘‘one of these documents’’ and will be placed on the MMC. England. add, in their places, the words ‘‘these (b) The authorized holder of any valid (1) The International Convention on credentials’’; rating endorsement may serve in any capacity in the staff department of a Standards of Training, Certification and c. In paragraph (c)(1), remove the vessel, except in those capacities Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as words ‘‘licensed officer and registered requiring a staff officer; except that, amended (the STCW Convention or the staff officer, shall possess a valid whenever the service includes the STCW) , incorporation by reference certificate of service, or merchant handling of food, no person may be so approved for §§12.01–1, 12.02–7, mariner’s document representing such employed unless his or her credential 12.02–11, 12.03–1, 12.05–3, 12.05–7, certificate, issued by an Officer in bears the food handler’s endorsement 12.05–11, 12.10–3; 12.10–5, 12.10–7, Charge, Marine Inspection’’ and add, in ‘‘(F.H.)’’. 12.10–9, 12.15–3, 12.15–7, 12.25–45, their place, the words ‘‘officer and staff (c) A rating endorsement as able 12.30–5, and 12.35–5. officer, must possess a valid MMC or seaman or as lifeboatman must (2) The Seafarers’ Training, MMD with all appropriate authorize service as lifeboatman. Certification and Watchkeeping Code endorsements for the position served’’; (d) When a rating endorsement is (the STCW Code), incorporation by d. In paragraphs (c)(2) and (c)(3), reference approved for §§12.01–1, issued, renewed, or endorsed, the remove the words ‘‘certificate of service Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, 12.02–7, 12.02–11, 12.03–1, 12.05–3, or efficiency is’’, wherever they appear, 12.05–7, 12.05–11, 12.10–3, 12.10–5, will determine whether the holder of and add, in their place, the words the credential is required to hold an 12.10–7, 12.10–9, 12.15–3, 12.15–7, ‘‘endorsements are’’; 12.25–45, 12.30–5, and 12.35–5. STCW endorsement for service on a e. In paragraph (c)(3), after the words seagoing vessel, and then, if the holder § 12.01–6 [Removed and Reserved] ‘‘below the rank of’’, remove the word is qualified, the Officer in Charge, 214. Remove and reserve § 12.01–6. ‘‘licensed’’; Marine Inspection will issue the f. In paragraph (d), remove the words appropriate endorsement. The Officer in § 12.01–7 [Removed and Reserved] ‘‘After January 31, 1997, each’’ and add, Charge, Marine Inspection, will also 215. Remove and reserve § 12.01–7. in their place, the word ‘‘Each’’; and issue an STCW endorsement at other remove the word ‘‘tons’’ and add, in its times, if circumstances so require and if § 12.02–3 [Removed and Reserved] place, the words ‘‘tonnage (200 gross the holder of the document is qualified 216. Remove and reserve § 12.02–3. register tons)’’; to hold the endorsement. The Officer in

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Charge, Marine Inspection, will issue an §§12.02–18 through 12.02–27 [Removed certificate as able seaman endorsed’’ STCW endorsement for the following and Reserved] and add, in their place, the words ratings: 228. Remove and reserve §§12.02–18 ‘‘holds a valid MMC or MMD endorsed (1) A rating forming part of a through 12.02–27. as able seaman’’; and after the words ‘‘service to qualify for’’, remove the navigational watch on a seagoing ship of § 12.03–1 [Amended] 500 GT or more if the holder of the word ‘‘a certificate as able seaman credential is qualified in according to 229. In § 12.03–1— endorsed’’ and add, in their place, the a. In paragraph (a) introductory text, STCW Regulation II/4 of the STCW words ‘‘an endorsement as able after the words ‘‘part 10 of this’’, remove Code (Incorporated by reference, see seaman’’; after the words ‘‘issued a the word ‘‘chapter’’, and add, in its § 12.01–3.), to perform the navigational new’’, remove the word ‘‘document’’ place, the word ‘‘subchapter’’; remove function at the support level. and add, in its place, the word ‘‘MMC’’; the text ‘‘§ 10.302’’ and add, in its place, (2) A rating forming part of a watch after the words ‘‘for cancellation the’’ the text ‘‘§ 11.302’’; after the words remove the word ‘‘document’’ and add, in a manned engineroom, or designated ‘‘used to qualify’’ add the words ‘‘an to perform duties in a periodically in its place, the word ‘‘credential’’; applicant’’; after the words ‘‘hold an remove the words ‘‘by a medical officer unmanned engineroom, on a seagoing STCW’’, remove the words ‘‘certificate ship driven by main propulsion of the Public Health Service’’; and after or endorsement’’, and add, in their the words ‘‘determine his competency’’, machinery of 750 kW (1,000 hp) of place, the words ‘‘or rating’’; and propulsion power or more, if the holder add the words ‘‘as set forth in § 10.215 remove the words ‘‘for service on or of this chapter’’. is qualified in according to STCW after February 1, 2002,’’; Regulation III/4 and Section A–iii/4 of b. In paragraph (a)(3)(iii), remove the § 12.05–11 [Amended] the STCW Code, to perform the marine- words ‘‘license, endorsement,’’ and add, 234. In § 12.05–11— engineering function at the support in their place, the words ‘‘Coast Guard a. In the section heading, remove the level. credential’’; words ‘‘merchant mariner’s document (e) At the request of the holder of the c. In paragraph (a)(4), remove the endorsed’’ and add, in their place, the document, the Officer in Charge, Marine words ‘‘a maritime license or word ‘‘endorsements’’; Inspection, may add an endorsement to document’’ and add, in their place, the b. In paragraph (a), remove the words indicate that a qualified holder has words ‘‘Coast Guard credential’’; ‘‘a merchant mariner’s document’’ and received basic safety-training or d. In paragraph (b), after the words add, in their place, the words ‘‘an MMC instruction required under Chapter VI of ‘‘training necessary for’’, remove the or MMD’’; remove the word STCW. word ‘‘licenses’’ and add, in its place, ‘‘unlicensed’’; and after the words the words ‘‘both officer’’; § 12.02–12 [Removed and Reserved] ‘‘when serving’’, remove the words ‘‘in e. In paragraph (c) introductory text, as a ‘‘rating forming part of a 223. Remove and reserve § 12.02–12. before the words ‘‘particular training navigational watch’’ ’’ and add, in their does’’, add the word ‘‘the’’; and § 12.02–13 [Removed and Reserved] place, the words ‘‘as a rating forming f. In paragraph (c)(2), remove the part of a navigational watch (RFPNW)’’; 224. Remove and reserve § 12.02–13. words ‘‘Commanding Officer,’’; and and § 12.02–14 [Removed and Reserved] after the words ‘‘National Maritime c. In paragraph (b), remove the words Center’’, add the text ‘‘(NMC)’’. 225. Remove and reserve § 12.02–14. ‘‘A merchant mariner’s document’’ and § 12.05–1 [Amended] add, in their place, the words ‘‘An MMC § 12.02–15 [Removed and Reserved] 230. In paragraph (a), remove the or MMD’’; remove the words ‘‘a 226. Remove and reserve § 12.02–15. words ‘‘employed in a rating’’ and add, certificate of efficiency’’ and add, in their place, the words ‘‘an § 12.02–17 [Amended] in their place, the words ‘‘serving under the authority of a rating endorsement’’; endorsement’’; and remove the words 227. In § 12.02–17— and remove the words ‘‘a merchant ‘‘without further endorsement’’. a. In the section heading, remove the mariner’s document’’ and add, in their § 12.10–1 [Amended] words ‘‘Preparation and issuance of place, the words ‘‘an MMC or MMD documents’’ and add, in their place, the 235. In § 12.10–1— endorsement’’. a. In the section heading, remove the words ‘‘Examination procedures and word ‘‘Certification’’ and add, in its denial of rating endorsements.’’; § 12.05–3 [Amended] place, the word ‘‘Credentials’’; and b. In paragraph (a), remove the words 231. In § 12.05–3— b. In the text, remove the words a. In paragraph (a)(2), remove the ‘‘of a person for a merchant mariner’s ‘‘employed in a rating’’ and add, in their word ‘‘examination’’ and add, in its document’’ and add, in their place, the place, the words ‘‘serving under the place, the words ‘‘and medical words ‘‘for a rating endorsement’’; authority of a rating endorsement’’; examination in § 10.215 of this c. Remove paragraphs (b), (c), (d), (e), remove the words ‘‘certificated and (h); subchapter’’; and b. In paragraph (b) introductory text, lifeboatmen shall produce a certificate d. Redesignate paragraph (f) as as lifeboatman or merchant mariner’s paragraph (b) and remove the words remove the words ‘‘valid for any period on or after February 1, 2002,’’. document’’ and add, in their place, the ‘‘certificate of service or efficiency’’ and words ‘‘lifeboatmen must produce an add, in their place, the words ‘‘rating § 12.05–7 [Amended] MMC or MMD’’; and remove the words endorsement’’; and after the words 232. In § 12.05–7— ‘‘certificate of efficiency’’ and add, in ‘‘examined and refused’’, remove the a. In paragraph (a) introductory text, their place, the word ‘‘endorsement’’. words ‘‘a certificate’’ and add, in their before the words ‘‘able seaman’’ add the place, the words ‘‘the endorsement’’; words ‘‘endorsement as’’; and § 12.10–3 [Amended] and b. Remove paragraphs (c), (d), and (e). 236. In § 12.10–3— e. Redesignate paragraph (g) as a. In paragraph (a) introductory text, paragraph (c), and remove the word § 12.05–9 [Amended] remove the word ‘‘certification’’ and ‘‘certificate’’ and add, in its place, the 233. In paragraph (e), remove the add, in its place, the words ‘‘an words ‘‘rating endorsement’’. words ‘‘is in valid possession of a endorsement’’;

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b. In paragraph (a)(5), after the words a. In the section heading, remove the c. In paragraph (c), after the words ‘‘training vessel’’, remove the word word ‘‘Certification’’ and add, in its ‘‘qualified rating’’, add the words ‘‘in ‘‘and’’ and add, in its place, the word place, the word ‘‘Credentials’’; the engineer department’’. ‘‘or’’; b. In paragraph (a), remove the words § 12.15–9 [Amended] c. In paragraph (b), remove the word ‘‘employed in a rating’’ and add, in their ‘‘certification’’ and add, in its place, the place, the words ‘‘serving under the 245. In § 12.15–9— words ‘‘an endorsement’’; and authority of a rating endorsement’’ and a. In paragraph (a), remove the word d. In paragraph (c), remove the word after the words ‘‘vessel requiring’’ ‘‘certification’’ and add, in its place, the ‘‘certified’’ and add, in its place, the remove the word ‘‘certificated’’ and after word ‘‘endorsement’’; words ‘‘eligible for an endorsement’’. the words ‘‘shall produce’’ remove the b. In paragraph (c), remove the word ‘‘certification’’ and add, in its place, the § 12.10–5 [Amended] words ‘‘a certificate’’ and add, in their place, the words ‘‘an endorsement’’; and words ‘‘an endorsement’’; and 237. In § 12.10–5— c. In paragraph (d), remove the word a. In paragraph (a) introductory text, c. In paragraph (b), remove the word ‘‘certificate’’ and add, in its place, the ‘‘certification’’ and add, in its place, the remove the word ‘‘certified’’ and add, in words ‘‘an endorsement’’. its place, the words ‘‘issued an word ‘‘endorsement’’. endorsement’’; and § 12.15–3 [Amended] § 12.15–11 [Amended] b. In paragraph (d), remove the words 242. In § 12.15–3— 246. In § 12.15–11— ‘‘After July 31, 1998, each’’ and add, in a. In the section heading, remove the a. In paragraph (a), after the words their place, the word ‘‘Each’’ and words ‘‘merchant mariner’s documents ‘‘any person below’’, remove the words remove the words ‘‘certificate endorsed endorsed’’ and add, in their place, the ‘‘the rating of licensed’’; and after the for’’ and add, in their place, the words words ‘‘an endorsement’’; and words ‘‘who holds’’, remove the words ‘‘endorsement with an STCW b. In the introductory text, after the ‘‘a certificate of service as such’’ and endorsement for’’. words ‘‘The holder of’’, remove the add, in their place, the words ‘‘an MMC words ‘‘a merchant mariner’s document § 12.10–7 [Amended] or MMD endorsed as’’; and, after the endorsed’’, and add, in their place, the words ‘‘Coast Guard’’, remove the words 238. In § 12.10–7— words ‘‘an endorsement’’; after the a. In the section heading, after the ‘‘or predecessor authority’’; words ‘‘Each qualified member of the words ‘‘provisions respecting’’, remove b. In paragraph (b), after the words engine department rating’’, remove the the words ‘‘merchant mariner’s ‘‘considered a rating’’, remove the words words ‘‘for which a holder of a documents’’ and add, in their place, the ‘‘not above that of’’ and add, in their merchant mariner’s document is words ‘‘an MMC or MMD’’ ; and place, the words ‘‘equal to’’; and after b. In the introductory text, before the qualified must be endorsed separately’’ the words ‘‘passer or wiper’’, remove the and add, in their place, the words ‘‘must words ‘‘endorsed as able seaman’’, words ‘‘, but equal thereto’’; remove the words ‘‘A merchant be a separate endorsement’’; and after c. In paragraph (c), remove the word the words ‘‘all ratings covered by’’, mariner’s document and’’ and add, in ‘‘certification’’ and add, in its place, the their place, the words ‘‘An MMC or remove the words ‘‘a certificate as a words ‘‘an endorsement’’; qualified member of the engine MMD’’; and after the words ‘‘equivalent d. In paragraph (d) introductory text, of’’, remove the words ‘‘a certificate as department, the certification’’ and add, remove the words ‘‘After July 31, 1998, in their place, the words ‘‘an lifeboatman or of’’; after the words ‘‘will an’’ and add, in their place, the word be accepted’’ remove the words ‘‘as endorsement as a QMED, the ‘‘An’’; and remove the word endorsement’’. either of these wherever either is’’ and ‘‘certification’’ and add, in its place, the add, in their place, the words ‘‘wherever word ‘‘endorsement’’; and § 12.15–13 [Amended] a lifeboatman is’’; after the words ‘‘that, e. In paragraph (e), remove the words 247. In § 12.15–13— when’’, remove the words ‘‘the holder ‘‘After July 31, 1998, an’’ and add, in a. In paragraph (a) introductory text, documented as’’; and remove the word their place, the word ‘‘An’’; and remove remove the words ‘‘a certificate’’, and ‘‘certified’’ and add, in its place, the the word ‘‘certification’’ and add, in its add, in their place, the words ‘‘an word ‘‘endorsed’’. place, the word ‘‘endorsement’’. endorsement’’; and remove the words ‘‘a 239. In § 12.10–9, revise the heading, 243. Revise § 12.15–5 to read as merchant mariner’s document’’, and paragraph (a) and paragraph (b) follows: add, in their place, the words ‘‘an MMC introductory text to read as follows: or MMD’’; § 12.15–5 Physical and medical b. In paragraph (b), remove the words § 12.10–9 Endorsement for proficiency in requirements. fast rescue boats. ‘‘merchant mariner’s document’’, and (a) Each person engaged or employed The physical and medical add, in their place, the word ‘‘MMC’’; as a lifeboatman proficient in fast rescue requirements for an endorsement as and boats must hold an appropriately QMED are found in part 10 of this c. In paragraph (c), remove the words endorsed MMC or MMD. chapter. ‘‘a merchant mariner’s document’’, and (b) To be eligible for an MMC § 12.15–7 [Amended] add, in their place, the words ‘‘an MMC endorsed for proficiency in fast rescue or MMD’’; remove the word 244. In § 12.15–7— boats, an applicant must— ‘‘unlicensed’’; and after the words a. In paragraph (a), after the words * * * * * ‘‘entered on his’’, remove the word ‘‘applicant for’’, remove the words ‘‘a ‘‘document’’ and add, in its place, the § 12.13–3 [Amended] certificate of service’’ and add, in their words ‘‘or her credential’’. 240. In § 12.13–3 text, remove the place, the words ‘‘an endorsement’’; § 12.15–15 [Amended] words ‘‘license or document’’ and add, b. In paragraph (b)(1), after the words in their place, the word ‘‘MMC’’. ‘‘graduate of a school ship may’’, 248. In § 12.15–15— remove the words ‘‘be rated’’ and add, a. In paragraph (a) introductory text, § 12.15–1 [Amended] in their place, the words ‘‘qualify for a remove the words ‘‘a certificate’’, and 241. In § 12.15–1— rating endorsement’’; and add, in their place, the words ‘‘an

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endorsement’’; remove the words ‘‘a § 12.25–25 Members of Merchant Marine a. In the introductory text, remove the merchant mariner’s document’’, and Cadet Corp. words ‘‘If you are an unlicensed person add, in their place, the words ‘‘an MMC No ratings other than cadet (deck) or then before you’’ and add, in their place, or MMD’’; and remove the word cadet (engine), as appropriate, and the words ‘‘A mariner with no ‘‘certification’’ and add, in its place, the lifeboatman will be shown on an MMC endorsements,’’; and remove the words word ‘‘endorsement’’; issued to a member of the U.S. Merchant ‘‘you must’’ and add, in their place, the b. In paragraph (b), remove the words Marine Cadet Corps. The MMC will also words ‘‘only after meeting the following ‘‘current merchant mariner’s document indicate that it is valid only while the conditions’’; and held by the applicant’’, and add, in their holder is a cadet in the U.S. Maritime b. In paragraph (b), remove the words place, the words ‘‘applicant’s MMC’’; Administration training program. The ‘‘you do meet’’, and add, in their place, and MMC must be surrendered upon the the words ‘‘the mariner meets’’. c. In paragraph (c), remove the words holder being endorsed in any other ‘‘a merchant mariner’s document’’, and rating or upon being issued an officer’s PART 13—CERTIFICATION OF add, in their place, the words ‘‘an MMC endorsement and the rating of cadet TANKERMEN or MMD’’; and remove the word (deck) or cadet (engine) will be omitted. 263. The authority citation for part 13 ‘‘unlicensed’’ and after the words § 12.25–30 [Amended] continues to read as follows: ‘‘entered on his’’, remove the word ‘‘document’’ and add, in its place, the 253. In § 12.25–30, in the text, remove Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3703, 7317, 8105, words ‘‘or her credential’’. the words ‘‘merchant mariner’s 8703, 9102; Department of Homeland document’’ and add, in their place, the Security Delegation No. 0170.1. § 12.25–1 [Amended] words ‘‘MMC endorsed’’; and remove § 13.101 [Amended] 249. In § 12.25–1— the words ‘‘documents or certificates’’ a. In the section heading, remove the and add, in their place, the word 264. In § 13.101, remove the words word ‘‘Certification’’ and add, in its ‘‘endorsements’’. ‘‘to a merchant mariner’s document’’ place, the word ‘‘Credentials’’; and and add, in their place, the words ‘‘on § 12.25–35 [Amended] b. In the text, remove the word a merchant mariner credential’’. 254. In § 12.35–35— ‘‘certificated’’ and remove the words ‘‘a § 13.103 [Removed and Reserved] merchant mariner’s document’’ and add, a. In paragraph (a), remove the words in their place, the words ‘‘an MMC or ‘‘a merchant mariner’s document’’ and 265. Remove and reserve § 13.103. MMD with the appropriate add, in their place, the words ‘‘an 266. Add new § 13.106 to read as endorsement’’. endorsement’’; and follows: b. In paragraph (b), remove the words 250. Revise § 12.25–10 to read as ‘‘merchant mariner’s document with’’. § 13.106 Requirement to hold an MMC. follows: An applicant for any endorsement in § 12.25–40 [Amended] § 12.25–10 General requirements. this part must also meet the 255. In § 12.25–40-in the text, remove (a) Rating endorsements shall be requirements for the MMC on which the the words ‘‘a merchant mariner’s issued without professional endorsement would appear. These document’’ and add, in their place, the examination to applicants in capacities requirements are set out in part 10 of words ‘‘an endorsement’’. other than able seaman, lifeboatman, this chapter. tankerman, or qualified member of the § 12.25–45 [Amended] § 13.107 [Amended] engine department. For example, 256. In § 12.25–45, in the text, remove 267. In § 13.107— ordinary seaman—wiper—steward’s the words ‘‘certificates or’’. department (F.H.). Holders of MMCs or a. In paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), MMDs endorsed as ordinary seaman § 12.30–1 [Amended] and (f), remove the word ‘‘MMD’’ may serve in any unqualified rating in 257. In § 12.30–1, in the text, remove wherever it appears, and add, in its the deck department. Holders of MMCs the words ‘‘certification of’’ and add, in place, the word ‘‘MMC’’; or MMDs endorsed as wiper may serve their place, the words ‘‘endorsements b. In paragraph (a), remove the words in any unqualified rating in the engine for’’. ‘‘engineer’s license’’ and add, in its department. MMCs or MMDs endorsed place, the words ‘‘engineer license or as steward’s department (F.H.) will § 12.30–3 [Removed and Reserved] engineer endorsement’’; authorize the holder’s service in any 258. Remove and reserve § 12.30–3. c. In paragraph (d), place quotation marks (‘‘’’) before and after the words capacity in the steward’s department. § 12.30–5 [Amended] (See § 12.02–11(b) for unqualified ‘‘Tankerman-Engineer’’; after the words 259. In § 12.30–5, in the text, remove ratings in the staff department.) ‘‘No person licensed’’, add the words the words ‘‘after January 31, 1997,’’; and (b) When the holder of an ‘‘or credentialed’’; and remove the remove the word ‘‘MMD’’ and add, in its endorsement is qualified as a food number ‘‘10’’, and add, in its place, the place, the word ‘‘endorsement’’. handler, the steward’s department number ‘‘11’’. endorsement will be followed by the § 12.35–1 [Amended] d. In paragraph (f), remove the text further endorsement (F.H.). 260. In § 12.35–1, in the text, remove ‘‘10.105’’, and add, in their place, the 251. Revise § 12.25–20 to read as the word ‘‘certification’’ and add, in its text ‘‘10.217’’; and remove the word follows: place, the word ‘‘qualification’’; and ‘‘chapter’’, and add, in its place, the word ‘‘title’’. § 12.25–20 Physical and medical remove the word ‘‘§ 12.35–3’’ and add, requirements. in its place, the words ‘‘part 10’’. § 13.109 [Amended] The physical and medical § 12.35–3 [Removed and Reserved] 268. In § 13.109(c), remove the text requirements for this subpart are found 261. Remove and reserve § 12.35–3. ‘‘10.105’’ and add, in their place, the in part 10. text ‘‘10.217’’; and remove the word 252. Revise § 12.15–25 to read as § 12.35–5 [Amended] ‘‘MMD’’ and add, in its place, the word follows: 262. In § 12.35–5— ‘‘MMC’’.

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§ 13.111 [Amended] accordance with § 13.125’’ and add, in medical’’; and remove the words ‘‘in 269. In § 13.111— their place, the words ‘‘according to accordance with § 13.125’’ and add, in a. In the section heading, after the § 10.215 of this chapter’’. their place, the words ‘‘according to word ‘‘Restricted’’ add the word § 10.215 of this chapter’’. ‘‘tankerman’’; § 13.203 [Amended] b. In paragraph (a), remove the words 276. In § 13.203— § 13.503 [Amended] ‘‘46 CFR 10.105’’ and add, in their a. In paragraph (a)(1), after the words 285. In § 13.503— place, the words ‘‘§ 10.217 of this ‘‘service as a’’, remove the word a. In paragraph (a)(1), remove the chapter’’; and ‘‘licensed’’; after the words ‘‘deck officer words ‘‘a licensed’’ and add, in their c. In paragraph (d)(3), after the words or’’, remove the words ‘‘a licensed’’; and place, the word ‘‘an’’; and remove the ‘‘passing a physical’’, add the words before the word ‘‘engineering’’, add the word ‘‘of’’ and add, in its place, the ‘‘and medical’’; and remove the words word ‘‘an’’; word ‘‘on’’; ‘‘in accordance with § 13.125’’ and add, b. In paragraph (a)(2), remove the b. In paragraph (a)(2), remove the in their place, the words ‘‘according to word ‘‘unlicensed’’ and add, in its word ‘‘unlicensed’’ and add, in its § 10.215 of this chapter’’. place, the word ‘‘rating’’; and place, the word ‘‘rating’’; and c. In paragraph (c) introductory text, c. In paragraph (b), after the word § 13.119 [Amended] after the word ‘‘MMD’’, add the words ‘‘MMD’’, add the words ‘‘or MMC’’. 270. Remove the word ‘‘MMD’’ and ‘‘or MMC’’. § 13.505 [Amended] add, in its place, the words ‘‘merchant § 13.207 [Amended] mariner’s document or merchant 286. In § 13.505(a)(2), remove the 277. In § 13.207, in the text, remove mariner credential on which the words ‘‘licensed and unlicensed’’ and the words ‘‘license or a tankerman endorsement appears’’. add, in their place, the words ‘‘officer, endorsement’’ and add, in their place, rating, and cadet’’. § 13.120 [Amended] the words ‘‘license, tankerman 271. In § 13.120, in the section endorsement, or officer endorsement on § 13.507 [Amended] heading, before the word an MMC’’. 287. In § 13.507, in the text, remove ‘‘endorsement’’, add the word § 13.301 [Amended] the words ‘‘license or tankerman ‘‘tankerman’’; remove the number endorsement’’ and add, in their place, 278. In § 13.301(c), after the word ‘‘12.02–27’’ and add, in its place, the the words ‘‘license, tankerman ‘‘physical’’ add the words ‘‘and number ‘‘10.227’’; and remove the word endorsement, or officer endorsement on medical’’; and remove the words ‘‘in ‘‘MMD’’ and add, in its place, the word an MMC’’. accordance with § 13.125’’ and add, in ‘‘MMC’’. their place, the words ‘‘according to PART 14—SHIPMENT AND § 13.121 [Amended] § 10.215 of this chapter’’. DISCHARGE OF MERCHANT 272. In § 13.121— § 13.303 [Amended] MARINERS a. In the section heading, remove the 279. In § 13.303(c) introductory text, word ‘‘training’’ and after the word 288. The authority citation for part 14 after the word ‘‘MMD’’ add the words ‘‘tankerman’’, add the word is revised to read as follows: ‘‘or MMC’’. ‘‘endorsements’’; and Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552; 46 U.S.C. Chapters b. In paragraph (a), remove the § 13.307 [Amended] 103 and 104; 46 U.S.C. 70105. number ‘‘10’’ wherever it may appear 280. In § 13.307(a), remove the words § 14.205 [Amended] and add, in its place, the number ‘‘11’’. ‘‘license or a tankerman endorsement’’ 289. In § 14.205, in the text, remove § 13.125 [Amended] and add, in their place, the words ‘‘license, tankerman endorsement on an the words ‘‘every document, 273. In § 13.125— MMD or MMC, or an officer certificate,’’ and add, in their place, the a. In the section heading, after the endorsement on an MMC’’. words ‘‘a valid Transportation Worker word ‘‘Physical’’ add the words ‘‘and Identification Credential and every medical’’. § 13.401 [Amended] document, certificate, credential,’’. b. In the text, remove the words 281. In § 13.401(c), after the word § 14.207 [Amended] ‘‘10.205(d) of this chapter, excluding ‘‘physical’’ add the words ‘‘and paragraph (d)(2) of that section’’ and medical’’; and remove the words ‘‘in 290. In § 14.207(a)(1), after the words add, in their place, the words ‘‘10.215 accordance with § 13.125’’ and add, in ‘‘specify at least the name, the’’, remove of this chapter’’. their place, the number ‘‘according to the words ‘‘number of the license or merchant mariner’s document’’ and add § 13.129 [Amended] § 10.215 of this chapter’’. the words ‘‘TWIC number and license, 274. In § 13.129— § 13.403 [Amended] MMD, or MMC number,’’. a. In the section heading, after the 282. In § 13.403(b) introductory text, word ‘‘tankerman’’, add the word after the word ‘‘MMD’’ add the words § 14.307 [Amended] ‘‘endorsements’’. ‘‘or MMC’’. 291. In § 14.307(a), remove the words b. In Table 13.129, in the column ‘‘and merchant mariner’s document ‘‘Physical required’’, remove the § 13.407 [Amended] number’’ and add, in their place, the numbers ‘‘13.125’’, ‘‘13.111(b)’’, 283. In § 13.407, in the text, remove words ‘‘TWIC number, and MMD or ‘‘13.111(c)’’, and ‘‘13.111(d)(3)’’ the words ‘‘for a license or MMC number’’. wherever they appear and add, in their endorsement’’ and add, in their place, place, the number ‘‘10.215’’. the words ‘‘to the Coast Guard for any PART 15—MANNING REQUIREMENTS other endorsement or credential’’. § 13.201 [Amended] 292. The authority citation for part 15 275. In § 13.201(c), after the word § 13.501 [Amended] is revised to read as follows: ‘‘physical’’ add the words ‘‘and 284. In § 13.501(c), after the word Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2101, 2103, 3306, medical’’; and remove the words ‘‘in ‘‘physical’’ add the words ‘‘and 3703, 8101, 8102, 8104, 8105, 8301, 8304,

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8502, 8503, 8701, 8702, 8901, 8902, 8903, § 15.515 [Amended] b. Remove paragraphs (b) and (c); 8904, 8905(b), 8906, 9102, and 70105; and 298. In § 15.515(b) introductory text, c. Redesignate paragraph (d) as Department of Homeland Security Delegation remove the words ‘‘issued by the Coast paragraph (b); No. 0170.1. Guard’’ and add, in their place, the d. In newly redesignated paragraph § 15.103 [Amended] words ‘‘or appropriate officer (b) introductory text, remove the words endorsement on their merchant mariner 293. In § 15.103— ‘‘who holds a first-class pilot’s license credential’’. a. In paragraph (b), remove the words or’’ and add, in their place, the words ‘‘meeting the requirements of paragraph ‘‘of licensed individuals and members § 15.520 [Amended] of the crew’’ and add, in their place, the (a) of this section who holds either a 299. In § 15.520— first-class pilot’s license or MMC words ‘‘number of officers and rated a. In paragraph (b), remove the words crew’’; and after the words ‘‘minimum officer’’; and remove the words ‘‘licensed individuals’’ and add, in their ‘‘paragraph (d)(1) or paragraph (d)(2)’’ qualifications concerning licenses’’, add place, the word ‘‘officers’’; the words ‘‘and MMC endorsements’’; and add, in their place, the words b. In paragraph (c), after the words ‘‘A ‘‘paragraphs (b)(1) or (b)(2)’’. b. In paragraph (c), remove the words license’’, add the words ‘‘or officer ‘‘licensed individuals’’ and add, in their endorsement on an MMC’’; and after the § 15.701 [Amended] place, the word ‘‘officers’’; and words ‘‘operation specified on the’’, 302. In § 15.701(b), after the words c. In paragraph (g), remove the words remove the word ‘‘license’’ and add, in ‘‘must hold a license’’, add the words ‘‘Licensed personnel’’ and add, in their its place, the word ‘‘credential’’; ‘‘or MMC officer endorsement’’; and place, the word ‘‘Personnel’’; after the c. In paragraph (d), after the words remove the words ‘‘part 10’’ and add, in words ‘‘an appropriate STCW’’, remove ‘‘endorsed as an OIM’’, add the words their place, the words ‘‘parts 10 and the words ‘‘certificate or endorsement’’ ‘‘or an MMC with master and OIM 11’’. and add, in their place, the words officer endorsements’’; ‘‘endorsement on their license or d. In paragraph (e), after the words § 15.705 [Amended] MMC’’; and before the words ‘‘who holds a license’’, add the words 303. In § 15.705— ‘‘endorsement will be expressly ‘‘or MMC officer endorsement’’; and a. In paragraph (b), remove the words limited’’, remove the words ‘‘certificate after the words ‘‘as master endorsed as ‘‘licensed individuals’’ and add, in their or’’. OIM’’, add the words ‘‘or an MMC with place, the word ‘‘officers’’; and after the master and OIM officer endorsements’’; Subpart B—[Removed and Reserved] words ‘‘deck department other than’’, e. In paragraph (f), after the words remove the word ‘‘licensed’’; 294. Remove and reserve subpart B, ‘‘holds a license or’’ add the words b. In paragraph (c) introductory text, consisting of § 15.301. ‘‘MMC officer’’; remove the words ‘‘licensed 295. Revise § 15.401 to read as f. In paragraph (g), after the words individuals’’ and add, in their place, the follows: ‘‘appropriate license’’, add the words word ‘‘officers’’; and ‘‘or MMC officer endorsement’’; and, c. In paragraphs (d) and (e)(1) and (2), § 15.401 Employment and service within after the words ‘‘holding a license or’’, restrictions of credential. remove the word ‘‘licensed’’ wherever it add the words ‘‘MMC officer’’; and appears. A person may not employ or engage g. In paragraphs (h), (i), and (l), after an individual, and an individual may the words ‘‘holding a license or’’, add § 15.710 [Amended] not serve, in a position in which an the words ‘‘MMC officer’’. 304. In § 15.710 introductory text, individual is required by law or § 15.605 [Amended] after the words ‘‘on the working hours regulation to hold a license, certificate of’’, remove the words ‘‘licensed of registry, merchant mariner’s 300. In § 15.605— a. In the section heading, remove the individuals’’ and add, in their place, the document, transportation worker words ‘‘credentialed officers’’; and after identification credential, and/or word ‘‘Licensed’’ and add, in its place, the word ‘‘Credentialed’’; the words ‘‘master or other’’, remove the merchant mariner credential, unless the words ‘‘licensed individual’’ and add, in individual holds all credentials b. In the introductory text, remove the word ‘‘licensed’’ and add, in its place, their place, the words ‘‘credentialed required, as appropriate, authorizing officer’’. service in the capacity in which the the word ‘‘credentialed’’; 305. In § 15.720— individual is engaged or employed and c. In paragraph (a), remove the words the individual serves within any ‘‘, carrying not more than six a. In the section heading, remove the restrictions placed on the credential. passengers,’’; and after the words words ‘‘licensed and/or documented’’ ‘‘holding a license’’, add the words ‘‘or and add, in their place, the word § 15.405 [Amended] MMC endorsed’’; and after the words ‘‘credentialed’’; 296. In § 15.405, in the text, remove ‘‘as operator’’, add the words ‘‘of b. In paragraph (a), remove the words the words ‘‘licensed, registered, or uninspected passenger vessels’’; and ‘‘utilize non-U.S. licensed and certificated’’ and add, in their place, the d. In paragraph (b), remove the word documented’’ and add, in their place, word ‘‘credentialed’’. ‘‘licensed’’ and add, in its place, the the words ‘‘use non-U.S. credentialed’’; word ‘‘credentialed’’. and § 15.410 [Amended] c. In paragraph (d), remove the words 297. In § 15.410— § 15.610 [Amended] ‘‘license or document’’ wherever they a. In the section heading, remove the 301. In § 15.610— appear and add, in their place, the word word ‘‘Licensed’’ and add, in its place, a. In paragraph (a), after the words ‘‘credential’’. the word ‘‘Credentialed’’; and ‘‘and control of a person’’, remove the b. In the text, remove the words ‘‘a word ‘‘licensed’’ and add, in its place, § 15.725 [Amended] licensed individual’’ and add, in their the words ‘‘holding a license or MMC 306. In § 15.725, in the text, remove place, the words ‘‘an individual holding officer endorsement’’; and after the the words ‘‘licensed or documented’’ a license or merchant mariner credential words ‘‘endorsement on his or her and add, in their place, the word authorizing them’’. license’’, add the words ‘‘or MMC’’; ‘‘credentialed’’.

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§ 15.730 [Amended] d. In paragraph (b)(3) introductory § 15.820 [Amended] 307. In § 15.730, paragraph (d), text, remove the words ‘‘issued by the 312. In § 15.820— remove the words ‘‘licensed Coast Guard’’ and add, in their place, a. In paragraph (a) introductory text, individuals’’ wherever they may appear the words ‘‘or MMC officer remove the words ‘‘appropriate license’’ and add, in their place, the word endorsement’’; and remove the word and add, in their place, the words ‘‘officers’’; and after the words ‘‘spoken ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the word ‘‘MMC or license endorsed’’; and after directly by the’’, remove the words ‘‘credential’’; the words ‘‘as chief engineer or’’, ‘‘licensed individual’’ and add, in their e. In paragraph (b)(3)(ii), remove the remove the words ‘‘a license’’; place, the word ‘‘officer’’. number ‘‘10.713’’ and add, in its place, b. In paragraph (a)(3), remove the the number ‘‘11.713’’; words ‘‘a licensed individual’’ and add, § 15.805 [Amended] f. In paragraph (b)(3)(iii), remove the in their place, the words ‘‘an individual 308. In § 15.805— number ‘‘10.709’’ and add, in its place, with a license or the appropriate MMC a. In paragraph (a) introductory text, the number ‘‘11.709’’; officer endorsement’’; and after the words ‘‘license as master’’, add g. In paragraph (c) introductory text, c. In paragraph (b), remove the words the words ‘‘or a valid MMC with remove the words ‘‘issued by the Coast ‘‘appropriate license’’ and add, in their endorsement as ‘‘master’’ ’’; Guard’’ and add, in their place, the place, the words ‘‘appropriately b. In paragraph (a)(5) introductory words ‘‘or MMC officer endorsement’’; endorsed license or MMC’’. text, remove the word ‘‘licensed’’ and and remove the word ‘‘license’’ and add, add, in its place, the words ‘‘holding a in its place, the word ‘‘credential’’; § 15.825 [Amended] license or MMC endorsed’’; and h. In paragraph (c)(2), remove the 313. In § 15.825— c. In paragraph (a)(5)(ii), remove the number ‘‘10.713’’ and add, in its place, a. In paragraph (a), remove the words word ‘‘endorsed’’ and add, in its place, the number ‘‘11.713’’; ‘‘appropriate license’’ and add, in their the words ‘‘or MMC with officer i. In paragraph (c)(3), remove the place, the words ‘‘appropriately endorsement’’. number ‘‘10.709’’ and add, in its place, endorsed license or MMC’’; and b. In paragraph (b), remove the word § 15.810 [Amended] the number ‘‘11.709’’; j. In table 15.812(e)(1), in the heading ‘‘licensed’’ and add, in its place, the 309. In § 15.810— word ‘‘credentialed’’. a. In paragraph (a), remove the word to the second column, after the words ‘‘licensed’’; ‘‘First Class Pilot’s licenses’’, add the § 15.835 [Amended] words ‘‘or MMC officer endorsements’’; b. In paragraph (b) introductory text, 314. In § 15.835, in the text, remove remove the word ‘‘licensed’’ and add, in k. In table 15.812(e)(2), in the heading to the second column, after the words the number ‘‘10’’ and add, in its place, its place, the words ‘‘mariners holding the number ‘‘11’’. a license or MMC officer endorsement ‘‘First Class Pilot’s licenses’’, add the as’’; words ‘‘or MMC officer endorsements’’; § 15.840 [Amended] c. In paragraph (b), remove the word and remove the word ‘‘Operator’’ 315. In § 15.840, paragraph (a), ‘‘licensed’’ wherever it appears; wherever it may appear, and add, in its remove the words ‘‘licensed d. In paragraph (c), after the words place, the words ‘‘Master, Mate (Pilot) of individuals’’ and add, in their place, the ‘‘appropriate license’’, add the words towing vessels’’; words ‘‘individuals serving as deck ‘‘or MMC’’; l. In paragraph (f)(1), remove the officers’’. e. In paragraph (d) introductory text, words ‘‘a federally licensed’’ and add, in remove the words ‘‘hold a license’’ and its place, the words ‘‘an individual § 15.860 [Amended] add, in their place, the words ‘‘satisfy holding a valid license or MMC 316. In § 15.860— the requirements of § 15.805(a)(5) or endorsed as’’; a. In paragraph (a), after the words hold a license or MMC’’; m. In paragraph (f)(1)(i), remove the ‘‘merchant mariner’s documents’’ add f. In paragraph (d)(2) introductory words ‘‘Federal license’’ and add, in the words ‘‘or MMCs’’; text, after the words ‘‘officer’s license’’, their place, the words ‘‘authority of a b. In paragraph (f) introductory text, add the words ‘‘or MMC’’; and license or MMC’’; and after the words ‘‘merchant mariner’s g. In paragraph (d)(2)(ii), remove the n. In paragraph (f)(2) introductory documents’’, add the words ‘‘or MMCs’’; word ‘‘endorsed’’ and add, in its place, text, after the words ‘‘with either two’’, c. In paragraph (f)(3), remove the the words ‘‘or MMC with officer remove the word ‘‘licensed’’ and add, in words ‘‘licensed person’’ and add, in endorsement’’. its place, the word ‘‘credentialed’’; and their place, the words ‘‘credentialed after the words ‘‘on the bridge or’’, officer’’; § 15.812 [Amended] remove the words ‘‘a federally licensed’’ d. In paragraph (f)(4), remove the 310. In § 15.812— and add, in their place, the words ‘‘an words ‘‘licensed or unlicensed person’’ a. In paragraph (b)(1), remove the individual holding a valid license or and add, in their place, the words words ‘‘issued by the Coast Guard’’, and MMC endorsed as’’. ‘‘officer or crewmember’’; and add, in their place, the words ‘‘or MMC e. In table 15.860(a)(2), in the first officer endorsement’’; and remove the § 15.815 [Amended] column, sixth row, remove the words word ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the 311. In § 15.815— ‘‘Licensed Person’’ and add, in their word ‘‘credential’’; a. In paragraph (a), remove the words place, the words ‘‘Credentialed Officer’’; b. In paragraph (b)(2) introductory ‘‘licensed deck individuals’’ and add, in and, in the first column, seventh row, text, remove the words ‘‘issued by the their place, the words ‘‘deck officers’’; remove the words ‘‘Licensed or Coast Guard’’ and add, in their place, and Unlicensed Person’’ and add, in their the words ‘‘or MMC officer b. In paragraph (c), remove the words place, the words ‘‘Credentialed Officer endorsement’’; and remove the word ‘‘be licensed’’ and add, in their place, or Crewmember’’. ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the word the words ‘‘hold a license or MMC ‘‘credential’’; officer endorsement’’; and after the § 15.901 [Amended] c. In paragraph (b)(2)(ii), remove the words ‘‘service as master’’, remove the 317. In § 15.901, paragraphs (a), (b), number ‘‘10.713’’ and add, in its place, words ‘‘, mate, or operator’’ and add, in (c), and (d), after the words ‘‘holding a the number ‘‘11.713’’; their place, the words ‘‘or mate’’. license’’ wherever they appear, add the

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words ‘‘or MMC endorsed’’; after the the words ‘‘appropriate certificate’’, add under this subchapter, except for the words ‘‘on the individual’s license’’ the words ‘‘or endorsement’’; and following: wherever they appear, add the words f. In paragraph (h), remove the words * * * * * ‘‘or MMC’’; and, remove the words ‘‘After January 31, 2002, on’’ and add, ‘‘authorizing service’’ wherever they in their place, the word ‘‘On’’ and § 16.113 [Amended] appear. remove the words ‘‘in accordance with 328. In § 16.113(a), remove the words § 10.205 or § 10.209’’ and add, in their ‘‘documented and licensed’’ and add, in § 15.905 [Amended] place, the words ‘‘according to their place, the word ‘‘credentialed’’. 318. In § 15.905 (a), (b), and (c), after §§11.205 or 11.209’’. the words ‘‘holding a license’’ wherever § 16.201 [Amended] they appear, add the words ‘‘or MMC § 15.1105 [Amended] 329. In § 16.201— endorsed’’; and after the words ‘‘on the 323. In § 15.1105(a) introductory text, a. In paragraph (c), after the words ‘‘If individual’s license’’, wherever they (b), and (c) introductory text, remove the an individual holding’’, remove the appear, add the words ‘‘or MMC’’. words ‘‘After January 31, 1997, on’’ and words ‘‘a license, certificate of registry, 319. Revise § 15.910 to read as add, in their place, the word ‘‘On’’. or merchant mariner’s document’’ and follows: add, in their place, the words ‘‘a § 15.1107 [Amended] credential’’; and, after the words § 15.910 Towing vessels. 324. In § 15.1107— ‘‘against his or her’’, remove the words No person may serve as a master or a. In the introductory text, after the ‘‘license, certificate of registry, or mate (pilot) of any towing vessel words ‘‘mariner holding a license’’, add merchant mariner’s document’’ and add, without meeting the requirements of the words ‘‘, merchant mariner in their place, the word ‘‘credential’’; §§15.805(a)(5) or 15.810(d). credential’’; and and b. In paragraph (c), remove the words § 15.915 [Amended] b. In paragraph (d), remove the words ‘‘licenses, documents, or endorsements’’ ‘‘a license, certificate of registry, or 320. In § 15.915— and add, in their place, the word merchant mariner’s document’’ and add, a. In the introductory text, after the ‘‘credentials’’. in their place, the words ‘‘a credential’’. words ‘‘following licenses’’, add the 330. Revise § 16.220(a) and (b) to read words ‘‘and MMC officer § 15.1111 [Amended] as follows: endorsements’’; and after the words ‘‘on 325. In § 15.1111(a), remove the the license’’ add the words ‘‘or MMC’’; words ‘‘After January 31, 1997, each’’ § 16.220 Periodic testing requirements. and and add, in their place, the word (a) Except as provided by paragraph b. In paragraphs (a) introductory text, ‘‘Each’’. (c) of this section and § 10.209(c)(9) of (b), (c), and (d), after the word ‘‘license’’, PART 16—CHEMICAL TESTING this chapter, an applicant must pass a wherever it appears, add the words ‘‘or chemical test for dangerous drugs for— endorsement’’. 326. The authority citation for part 16 (1) An original issuance of a license, § 15.1001 [Amended] continues to read as follows: certificate of registry (COR), merchant mariner’s document, or merchant 321. In § 15.1001 remove the words Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 7101, mariner credential; ‘‘an appropriately endorsed Federal first 7301, and 7701; Department of Homeland (2) The first issuance, raise in grade, class pilot’s license issued by the Coast Security Delegation No. 0170.1. or renewal of an officer endorsement on Guard’’ and add, in their place, the 327. In § 16.105, add, in alphabetical a merchant mariner credential; words ‘‘a valid MMC or license with order, a definition for ‘‘credential’’ and (3) A raise in grade of a license or appropriate endorsement as a first-class revise the the introductory text and COR; pilot’’. paragraphs (a) and (b) introductory text (4) The first endorsement as an able of the definition for ‘‘crewmember’’ to § 15.1103 [Amended] seaman, lifeboatman, qualified member read as follows: 322. In § 15.1103— of the engine department, or tankerman; a. In the section heading, remove the § 16.105 Definitions of terms used in this or words ‘‘restrictions of a license, part. (5) A reissuance of a credential with document, and’’ and add, in their place, * * * * * a new expiration date. The applicant the words ‘‘the restrictions of an’’; Credential is a term used to refer to must provide the results of the test to b. In paragraph (c), remove the words any or all of the following: the Coast Guard Regional Examination ‘‘After January 31, 2002, on’’ and add, (1) Merchant mariner’s document. Center (REC) at the time of submitting in their place, the word ‘‘On’’; (2) License. an application. The test results must be c. In paragraph (d), remove the words (3) STCW endorsement. completed and dated not more than 185 ‘‘§ 10.1005 (if licensed) or § 12.30–5 (if (4) Certificate of registry. days before submission of the unlicensed) of this chapter’’ and add, in (5) Merchant mariner credential. application. their place, the words ‘‘§ § 11.1005 or Crewmember means an individual (b) Unless excepted under paragraph 12.30–5 of this chapter, as who is— (c) of this section, each pilot required by appropriate,’’; (a) On board a vessel acting under the this subchapter to receive an annual d. In paragraph (e) introductory text, authority of a credential issued under physical examination must pass a remove the words ‘‘§ 10.1105 (if this subchapter, whether or not the chemical test for dangerous drugs as a licensed) or § 12.30–5 (if unlicensed) of individual is a member of the vessel’s part of that examination. The individual this chapter’’ and add, in their place, the crew; or must provide the results of each test words ‘‘§ § 11.1005 or 12.30–5 of this (b) Engaged or employed on board a required by this section to the REC chapter, as appropriate,’’; vessel owned in the United States that when the pilot applies for a license or e. In paragraph (f), remove the words is required by law or regulation to MMC renewal or when requested by the ‘‘After January 31, 2002, on’’ and add, engage, employ, or be operated by an Coast Guard. in their place, the word ‘‘On’’; and, after individual holding a credential issued * * * * *

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§ 16.230 [Amended] PART 30—GENERAL PROVISIONS § 42.05–70 Credential. As used in this subchapter, credential 331. In § 16.230— 338. The authority citation for part 30 means any or all of the following: a. In paragraph (b)(1), remove the continues to read as follows: words ‘‘hold a license issued by the (a) Merchant mariner’s document. Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 3703; (b) License. Coast Guard’’ and add in their place the Pub. L. 103–206, 107 Stat. 2439; 49 U.S.C. words ‘‘hold a license or MMC endorsed 5103, 5106; Department of Homeland (c) STCW endorsement. as master, mate, or operator’’; and Security Delegation No. 0170.1; Section (d) Certificate of registry. b. In paragraph (k), remove the words 30.01–2 also issued under the authority of 44 (e) Merchant mariner credential. U.S.C. 3507; Section 30.01–05 also issued ‘‘license or merchant mariner’s § 42.07–50 [Amended] document’’ and add, in their place, the under the authority of Sec. 4109, Pub. L. word ‘‘credential’’. 101–380, 104 Stat. 515. 346. In § 42.07–50(b)(5), remove the words ‘‘license or merchant mariner’s § 16.250 [Amended] § 30.10–71 [Amended] document’’ and add, in their place, the 332. In paragraph (a), remove the 339. In § 30.10–71, in the introductory word ‘‘credential’’. words ‘‘license, certificate of registry, or text, remove the words ‘‘merchant PART 58—MAIN AND AUXILIARY merchant mariner’s document’’ and add, mariners’’ documents’’ and add, in their MACHINERY AND RELATED SYSTEMS in their place, the word ‘‘credential’’. place, the word ‘‘endorsements’’. 347. The authority citation for part 58 PART 26—OPERATIONS PART 31—INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION continues to read as follows: Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3306, 333. The authority citation for part 26 340. The authority citation for part 31 continues to read as follows: 3703; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 continues to read as follows: Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 4104, 6101, Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 8105; Pub. L. 103–206, 107 Stat. 2439; E.O. 2103, 3205, 3306, 3307, 3703; 46 U.S.C. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. Chapter 701; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. § 58.16–19 [Amended] 277; Department of Homeland Security 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. Delegation No. 0170.1. 348. In § 58.16–19(b), remove the 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 word ‘‘licensed’’ and add, in its place, Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Subpart 26.20—[Amended] Security Delegation No. 0170.1. Section the word ‘‘credentialed’’. 31.10–21 also issued under the authority of PART 61—PERIODIC TESTS AND 334. In the heading to subpart 26.20, Sect. 4109, Pub. L. 101–380, 104 Stat. 515. remove the word ‘‘License’’ and add, in INSPECTIONS its place, the word ‘‘Credential’’. § 31.15–1 [Amended] 349. The authority citation for part 61 § 26.20–1 [Amended] 341. In § 31.15–1, in the section continues to read as follows: heading, remove the words ‘‘Licensed 335. In § 26.20–1, in the text, after the officers’’ and add, in their place, the Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 2103, words ‘‘valid Coast Guard license’’ add word ‘‘Officers’’. 3306, 3307, 3703; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, the words ‘‘or MMC officer 3 CFR 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of endorsement’’; and after the words PART 35—OPERATIONS Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. ‘‘must have the license’’ add the words § 61.15–10 [Amended] ‘‘or merchant mariner credential’’. 342. The authority citation for part 35 continues to read as follows: 350. In § 61.15–10(a), remove the PART 28—REQUIREMENTS FOR Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. words ‘‘a licensed’’ and add, in their COMMERCIAL FISHING INDUSTRY 3306, 3703, 6101; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. place, the words ‘‘an appropriately VESSELS 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. credentialed’’. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 336. The authority citation for part 28 Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland PART 78—OPERATIONS continues to read as follows: Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 351. The authority citation for part 78 Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3316, 4502, 4505, § 35.05–1 [Amended] continues to read as follows: 4506, 6104, 10603; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 343. In § 35.05–1— Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. a. In the section heading, remove the 2103, 3306, 6101; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. § 28.275 [Amended] words ‘‘Licensed officers’’ and add, in 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. their place, the word ‘‘Officers’’; and 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 337. In § 28.275— Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland b. In the text, remove the words Security Delegation No. 0170.1. a. In paragraph (a)(2) introductory ‘‘licensed’’ and ‘‘certificated’’ wherever text, remove the words ‘‘merchant they appear. Subpart 78.65—[Amended] mariner’s license’’ and add, in their place, the words ‘‘license or officer PART 42—DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN 352. In the heading to subpart 78.65, endorsement’’; and remove the words VOYAGES BY SEA remove the word ‘‘License’’ and add, in ‘‘64 CFR’’ and add, in their place, the its place, the words ‘‘Merchant Mariner 344. The authority citation for part 42 text ‘‘§ ’’; and Credential’’; continues to read as follows: b. In paragraph (a)(3) introductory 353. Revise § 78.65–1 to read as text, remove the words ‘‘merchant Authority: 46 U.S.C. 5101–5116; follows: mariner’s license’’ and add, in their Department of Homeland Security Delegation place, the words ‘‘license or officer No. 0170.1; section 42.01–5 also issued under § 78.65–1 Officers. endorsement’’; and remove the words the authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507. All officers on a vessel must have ‘‘46 CFR’’ and add, in their place, the 345. Add new § 42.05–70 to read as their merchant mariner credentials text ‘‘§ ’’. follows: conspicuously displayed.

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PART 97—OPERATIONS place, the words ‘‘merchant mariner the words ‘‘merchant mariner credentials or merchant mariner’s credential,’’; and after the words 354. The authority citation for part 97 documents’’; ‘‘suspension or revocation of a’’ remove continues to read as follows: b. In paragraph (b)(1), remove the the words ‘‘license, certificate, or Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. words ‘‘merchant mariner’s document’’ document’’ and add, in their place, the 2103, 3306, 6101; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. and add, in their place, the words word ‘‘credential’’. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. ‘‘merchant mariner credential or 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757; 3 CFR, 1991 merchant mariner’s document’’; and PART 125–GENERAL Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland c. In paragraph (c)(2), remove the Security Delegation No. 0170.1. word ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the 369. The authority for part 125 continues to read as follows: Subpart 97.53—[Amended] words ‘‘license or merchant mariner credential’’. Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 3307; 49 355. In the heading to subpart 97.53, U.S.C. App. 1804; Department of Homeland remove the word ‘‘License’’ and add, in PART 114—GENERAL PROVISIONS Security Delegation No. 0170.1. its place, the words ‘‘Merchant Mariner 362. The authority citation for part 370. In § 125.160 add, in alphabetical Credential’’; 114 continues to read as follows: order, a definition for the term 356. Revise § 97.53–1 to read as Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 3703; ‘‘credential’’ to read as follows: follows: µ Pub. L. 103 206, 107 Stat. 2439; 49 U.S.C. § 125.160 Definitions. § 97.53–1 Officers. App. 1804; Department of Homeland * * * * * All officers on a vessel must have Security No. 0170.1; § 114.900 also issued under 44 U.S.C. 3507. Credential means any or all of the their merchant mariner credentials following: conspicuously displayed. § 114.400 [Amended] (1) Merchant mariner’s document. PART 98—SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION, 363. In § 114.400(b), in the definition (2) License. ARRANGEMENT, AND OTHER for ‘‘Master’’, remove the word (3) STCW endorsement. PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the (4) Certificate of registry. DANGEROUS CARGOES IN BULK words ‘‘license or merchant mariner (5) Merchant mariner credential. credential’’. * * * * * 357. The authority citation for part 98 continues to read as follows: PART 115—INSPECTION AND PART 131—OPERATIONS CERTIFICATION Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1903; 46 U.S.C. 3306, 371. The authority citation for part 3307, 3703; 49 U.S.C. App. 1804; E.O. 12234, 364. The authority citation for part 131 continues to read as follows: 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; 115 is revised to read as follows: Department of Homeland Security Delegation Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. No. 0170.1. Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 3306, 6101, 10104; E.O. 12234, 3 CFR, 1980 2103, 3205, 3306, 3307; 49 U.S.C. App. 1804; Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 3 CFR, 1991 µ § 98.30–17 [Amended] E.O. 11735, 38 FR 21243, 3 CFR, 1971 1975 Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Comp., p. 743; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 358. In § 98.30–17— CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of a. In paragraph (b)(1), before the Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. § 131.410 [Amended] words ‘‘merchant mariner’s document’’, add the words ‘‘endorsement on his or § 115.113 [Amended] 372. In § 131.410, remove the words her merchant mariner credential or’’; 365. In § 115.113(b)(1)(iii), remove the ‘‘merchant mariner’s document’’, and word ‘‘licensed’’ and add, in its place, wherever they appear, and add, in their b. In paragraph (b)(2), remove the the word ‘‘credentialed’’. place, the words ‘‘merchant mariner words ‘‘license or certificate’’ and add, credential or merchant mariner’s in their place, the words ‘‘merchant PART 122—OPERATIONS document’’. mariner credential, license, or 366. The authority citation for part § 131.905 [Amended] certificate’’; and remove the words ‘‘on 122 continues to read as follows: his or her MMD’’. 373. In § 131.905(b), after the words Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 6101; E.O. ‘‘the suspension or revocation of’’ add PART 105—COMMERCIAL FISHING 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. the words ‘‘credentials’’. VESSELS DISPENSING PETROLEUM 277; Department of Homeland Security 374. Revise § 131.955 to read as PRODUCTS Delegation No. 0170.1. follows:— 359. The authority citation for part § 122.402 [Amended] § 131.955 Display of merchant mariner 105 continues to read as follows: 367. In § 122.402— credential. a. In the section heading, remove the Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. Each officer on a vessel must 3306, 3703, 4502; 49 U.S.C. App. 1804; E.O. word ‘‘Licenses’’ and add, in its place, conspicuously display his or her license 11735, 38 FR 21243, 3 CFR, 1971-1975 the word ‘‘Officers’’; and or merchant mariner credential as Comp., p. 793; Department of Homeland b. In the text, remove the words required by 46 U.S.C. 7110. Security Delegation No. 0170.1. ‘‘licensed individual’’ and add, in their place, the word ‘‘officer’’; and remove PART 151—BARGES CARRYING BULK § 105.05–10 [Amended] the words ‘‘shall have his or her LIQUID HAZARDOUS MATERIAL 360. In § 105.05–10(c)(2), remove the ‘‘license’’ and add, in their place, the CARGOES word ‘‘licensed’’. words ‘‘must have his or her license or merchant mariner credential’’. 375. The authority citation for part § 105.45–1 [Amended] 151 continues to read as follows: 361. In § 105.45–1— § 122.910 [Amended] Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1903; 46 U.S.C. 3703; a. In paragraph (a)(1), remove the 368. In § 122.910, in the text, after the Department of Homeland Security Delegation word ‘‘documents’’ and add, in its words ‘‘An individual holding a’’ add No. 0170.1.

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§ 151.03–53 [Amended] word ‘‘endorsed’’; remove the words Subpart 196.53—[Amended] 376. In § 151.03–53 introductory text, ‘‘licensed engineer’’ and add, in their remove the words ‘‘merchant mariner’s place, the words ‘‘an appropriately 391. In the heading to subpart 196.53, documents’’ and add, in their place, the endorsed engineer officer’’; remove the remove the word ‘‘License’’ and add, in words ‘‘merchant mariner credentials or words ‘‘merchant mariner documents’’ its place, the word ‘‘Credential’’. merchant mariner’s document’’. and add, in their place, the words 392. Revise § 196.53–1 to read as ‘‘merchant mariner credentials or follows: PART 166—DESIGNATION AND merchant mariner’s document’’; and § 196.53–1 Officers. APPROVAL OF NAUTICAL SCHOOL remove the words ‘‘unlicensed deck SHIPS crew must be rated as’’ and add, in their All officers on a vessel must have place, the words ‘‘rated deck crew must their licenses or merchant mariner 377. The authority citation for part be’’. credentials conspicuously displayed. 166 continues to read as follows: Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 8105; 46 § 175.400 [Amended] PART 199—LIFESAVING SYSTEMS U.S.C. App. 1295g; Department of Homeland 384. In § 175.400, in the definition for FOR CERTAIN INSPECTED VESSELS Security Delegation No. 0170.1. ‘‘Master’’, remove the word ‘‘license’’ 393. The authority citation for part and add, in its place, the words 199 continues to read as follows: § 166.01 [Amended] ‘‘merchant mariner credential’’. 378. In § 166.01(a), remove the words Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; Pub. L ‘‘or merchant mariner’s documents’’ and PART 176—INSPECTION AND 103–206, 107 Stat. 2439; Department of add, in their place, the words ‘‘on CERTIFICATION Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. merchant mariner credentials or 385. The authority citation is revised § 199.30 [Amended] merchant mariner’s documents’’. to read as follows: 394. In § 199.30, in the definition for PART 169—SAILING SCHOOL Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. ‘‘Certificated person’’, after the words VESSELS 2103, 3205, 3306, 3307; 49 U.S.C. App. 1804; ‘‘merchant mariner’s document’’, add E.O. 11735, 38 FR 21243, 3 CFR, 1971–1975 the words ‘‘or merchant mariner 379. The authority citation for part Comp., p. 743; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 credential’’. 169 continues to read as follows: CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. PART 401—GREAT LAKES PILOTAGE REGULATIONS 3306, 6101; Pub. L. 103–206, 107 Stat. 2439; § 176.113 [Amended] E.O. 11735, 38 FR 21243, 3 CFR, 1971–1975 Comp., p. 793; Department of Homeland 386. In § 176.113(b)(1)(iii), remove the 395. The authority citation for part Security Delegation No. 0170.1; § 169.117 word ‘‘licensed’’. 401 continues to read as follows: also issued under the authority of 44 U.S.C. PART 185—OPERATIONS Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2104(a), 6101, 7701, 3507. 8105, 9303, 9304 and 70105; Department of 387. The authority citation continues Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1; 46 § 169.107 [Amended] to read as follows: CFR 401.105 also issued under the authority 380. In § 169.107, in the definition for of 44 U.S.C. 3507. ‘‘Master’’, remove the word ‘‘licensed’’ Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 6101; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. § 401.110 [Amended] and add, in its place, the word 277; Department of Homeland Security ‘‘credentialed’’. Delegation No. 0170.1. 396. In § 401.110— a. In paragraph (a)(8), after the word § 169.805 [Amended] 388. Revise § 185.402 to read as ‘‘license’’, add the words ‘‘or merchant 381. In § 169.805— follows: mariner credential’’; and a. In the section heading, remove the § 185.402 Officers. b. In paragraph (a)(12), after the words word ‘‘licenses’’ and add, in its place, ‘‘who holds a license’’, add the words the words ‘‘merchant mariner Each officer employed on any vessel subject to this subchapter must have his ‘‘or merchant mariner credential credentials’’; and endorsed’’. b. In the text, remove the words or her license or merchant mariner credential on board and available for c. Add a new paragraph (a)(17) to read ‘‘Licensed personnel’’ and add, in their as follows: place, the word ‘‘Officers’’; and remove examination at all times when the vessel the words ‘‘shall have their licenses’’ is operating. § 401.110 Definitions. and add, in their place, the words ‘‘must § 185.910 [Amended] (a) * * * have their license or merchant mariner 389. In § 185.910, after the words (17) Merchant Mariner Credential or credential’’. ‘‘individual holding a’’, add the words MMC means the qualification document ‘‘merchant mariner credential,’’; and, for all merchant mariners issued by the PART 175—GENERAL PROVISIONS after the words ‘‘suspension or Coast Guard under 46 CFR part 10. The 382. The authority citation for part revocation of a’’, add the words individual Merchant Mariner 175 continues to read as follows: ‘‘merchant mariner credential,’’. Document, License, and Certificate of Registry enumerated in 46 U.S.C. Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3205, 3306, PART 196—OPERATIONS 3703; Pub. L 103–206, 107 Stat. 2439; 49 Subtitle II, Part E will be issued in the U.S.C. App. 1804; Department of Homeland 390. The authority citation for part form of a Merchant Mariner Credential Security Delegation No. 0170.1; 175.900 also 196 continues to read as follows: (MMC). An MMC will combine the issued under authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507. separate qualification documents Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. previously issued under 46 U.S.C. § 175.118 [Amended] 2213, 3306, 5115, 6101; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; E.O. Subtitle II, Part E and STCW 383. In § 175.118(c)(3), after the words 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. endorsements into a single certificate, ‘‘All officers must be’’, remove the word 277; Department of Homeland Security which will be endorsed to reflect a ‘‘licensed’’ and add, in its place, the Delegation No. 0170.1. mariner’s level of qualification.

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§ 401.210 [Amended] § 401.230 [Amended] PART 402—GREAT LAKES PILOTAGE 397. In § 401.210— 399. In § 401.230(a), remove the word RULES AND ORDERS a. In paragraph(a)(1), after the words ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the word 401. The authority citation for part ‘‘individual holds a’’, remove the word ‘‘endorsement’’. 402 continues to read as follows: ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the § 401.250 [Amended] Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2104(a), 8105, 9303, words ‘‘merchant mariner credential 9304; 49 CFR 1.46 (mmm). endorsed’’. 400. In § 401.250(d), after the words ‘‘whenever his or her license’’, add the § 402.220 [Amended] b. In paragraph (a)(6), after the words words ‘‘or merchant mariner credential ‘‘Coast Guard’’, add the words ‘‘or a 402. In § 402.220(a)(1), (a)(2), and officer endorsement’’; after the words valid Transportation Worker (a)(3), remove the word ‘‘license’’ ‘‘simultaneously with his or her Identification Credential’’. wherever it appears and add, in its license’’, add the words ‘‘and/or place, the word ‘‘endorsement’’. § 401.220 [Amended] merchant mariner credential’’; after the Dated: April 19, 2006. words ‘‘If the license’’, add the words 398. In § 401.220(d), remove the word C.E. Bone, ‘‘or officer endorsement’’; and after the ‘‘license’’ and add, in its place, the word Rear Admiral, Acting Assistant Commandant words ‘‘with the suspended license’’, ‘‘endorsement’’. for Prevention. add the words ‘‘or officer endorsement’’. [FR Doc. 06–4509 Filed 5–12–06; 12:25 pm] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P

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