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Updates to Marine Engineering Standards

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October 19, 2021

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Abstract

The Coast Guard proposes to incorporate by reference updated marine engineering standards and eliminate outdated or unnecessarily prescriptive regulations in Title 46 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) subchapter F. This proposed rule is part of a continuing effort for regulatory reform that increases compliance options for the regulated public while providing a cost savings to the regulated public and the U.S. government.

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 199 (Tuesday, October 19, 2021)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 57896-57984]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-15664]

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Vol. 86

Tuesday,

No. 199

October 19, 2021

Part II

Department of Homeland Security

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46 CFR Parts 50, 52, 53, et al.

Updates to Marine Engineering Standards; Proposed Rule

Federal Register / Vol. 86 , No. 199 / Tuesday, October 19, 2021 /
Proposed Rules

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

46 CFR Parts 50, 52, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, 59, 61, 62, 63, and 64

[Docket No. USCG-2020-0634]
RIN 1625-AC72

Updates to Marine Engineering Standards

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to incorporate by reference updated
marine engineering standards and eliminate outdated or unnecessarily
prescriptive regulations in Title 46 of the Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR) subchapter F. This proposed rule is part of a continuing effort
for regulatory reform that increases compliance options for the
regulated public while providing a cost savings to the regulated public
and the U.S. government.

DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast
Guard on or before December 20, 2021.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2020-0634 using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>. See the ``Public Participation and Request for
Comments'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further
instructions on submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information about this
document call or email Thane Gilman, Systems Engineering Division (CG-
ENG-3), 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20593.
Phone (202) 372-1383, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2f5b474e414a01484643424e416f5a5c4c4801424643"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d2a6bab3bcb7fcb5bbbebfb3bc92a7a1b1b5fcbfbbbe">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Table of Contents for Preamble

I. Public Participation and Request for Comments
II. Abbreviations
III. Background, Basis, and Purpose
IV. Discussion of Proposed Rule
A. General Discussion
B. Standards Incorporated by Reference
C. Standards Previously Approved for Incorporation by Reference
D. Section by Section Analysis of Proposed Changes to the
Regulatory Text
V. Incorporation by Reference
VI. Regulatory Analyses
A. Regulatory Planning and Review
B. Small Entities
C. Assistance for Small Entities
D. Collection of Information
E. Federalism
F. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
G. Taking of Private Property
H. Civil Justice Reform
I. Protection of Children
J. Indian Tribal Governments
K. Energy Effects
L. Technical Standards
M. Environment

I. Public Participation and Request for Comments

The Coast Guard views public participation as essential to
effective rulemaking, and will consider all comments and material
received during the comment period. Your comment can help shape the
outcome of this rulemaking. If you submit a comment, please include the
docket number for this rulemaking, indicate the specific section of
this document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for
each suggestion or recommendation.
We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking
Portal at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>. If you cannot submit your material by
using <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>, call or email the person in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section of this proposed rule for alternate
instructions. Documents mentioned in this proposed rule, and all public
comments, will be available in our online docket at
<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>, and can be viewed by following that website's
instructions. Additionally, if you visit the online docket and sign up
for email alerts, you will be notified when comments are posted or if a
final rule is published.
We accept anonymous comments. All comments received will be posted
without change to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> and will include any
personal information you have provided. For more about privacy and
submissions in response to this document, see the Department of
Homeland Security's (DHS) eRulemaking System of Records notice (85 FR
14226, March 11, 2020).
We do not plan to hold a public meeting but we will consider doing
so if public comments indicate that a meeting would be helpful. We
would issue a separate Federal Register notice to announce the date,
time, and location of such a meeting.

II. Abbreviations

ABYC American Boat and Yacht Council
ABS American Bureau of Shipping
ANSI American National Standards Institute
API American Petroleum Institute
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASTM ASTM International
BLS Bureau of Labor Statistics
BPVC Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CG-5PS United States Coast Guard Commercial Regulations and
Standards Directorate
CGA Compressed Gas Association
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
GPO Government Publishing Office
GS General Service
IBR Incorporation by Reference
IMO International Maritime Organization
ISO International Organization for Standardization
MISLE Marine Information for Safety and Law Enforcement
MSC Marine Safety Center
MSS Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fitting
Industry, Inc.
NAICS North American Industry Classification System
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
OFR Office of the Federal Register
OMB Office of Management and Budget
OPM Office of Personnel Management
PV Pressure Vessel
RA Regulatory Analysis
RFA The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980
Sec. Section
SAE SAE International
SBA Small Business Administration
SOLAS International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea
UL Underwriters Laboratories
U.S.C. United States Code

III. Background, Basis, and Purpose

This notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) incorporates by reference
updated marine engineering standards in Title 46 of the Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) subchapter F, including standards for boilers,
pressure vessels, auxiliary machinery, piping, valves, and fittings,
for various types of vessels; adds a limited number of alternative
standards; and eliminates outdated or unnecessarily prescriptive
regulations.
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) directs, via OMB Circular
A-119, that federal agencies use industry-based voluntary consensus
standards in lieu of government-unique requirements where appropriate.
The Coast Guard actively participates in the development of industry
standards of safety for marine equipment at the International Maritime
Organization (IMO), the International Organization for Standardization
(ISO), ASTM International (ASTM), American Society of Mechanical
Engineers (ASME), and other standards-setting bodies that belong to the
American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Recently published
editions of these standards provide necessary updates to materials,
testing practices, and technologies, enhancing safety and compliance.

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The United States Coast Guard has statutory authority to promulgate
regulations under Title 43, United States Code (U.S.C.), section
1333(d); and Title 46 U.S.C. 3306 and 3703, and the Department of
Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1, which delegates authority
under these statutes to the Commandant of the Coast Guard. 43 U.S.C.
1333(d) grants the Secretary the authority to promulgate and enforce
regulations with respect to lights and other warning devices, safety
equipment, and other matters relating to the promotion of safety of
life and property on artificial islands, installations, and other
devices. 46 U.S.C. 3306(a)(1) authorizes the Secretary to prescribe
regulations for the design, construction, alteration, repair, and
operation of vessels subject to inspection, including equipment,
appliances, propulsion machinery, auxiliary machinery, boilers, unfired
pressure vessels, piping, and electric installations. Additionally, 46
U.S.C. 3703(a) grants the Secretary authority to regulate tank vessels
regarding the construction, alteration, repair, maintenance, operation,
and equipping of vessels that may be necessary for increased protection
against hazards to life and property, for navigation and vessel safety,
and for enhanced protection of the marine environment.

IV. Discussion of Proposed Rule

A. General Discussion

In general, the proposed rule would make the following changes:
1. Corrections--we would amend several sections to correct
inadvertent errors or deletions. We would also remove material that is
obsolete or superfluous to an efficient and effective marine safety
regulatory scheme, and update contact information for Coast Guard
offices and standards organizations.
2. Stylistic Revisions--we would revise the language of some
sections, primarily for greater clarity. This includes revising
sentences containing the word ``shall'' to use ``must'' or another
grammatically equivalent word or phrase in accordance with plain
language guidelines, and standardizing terms that were variously
presented as compound words, hyphenated constructions, or multi-word
phrases using the format preferred by the Government Publishing Office
(GPO).
3. Updated cross references--we would update cross references to
reflect the relocation, within the CFR, of pertinent provisions. We
would also standardize designations for tables, figures, notes, and
formulas using the format preferred by the Office of the Federal
Register (OFR).
4. Updated industry standards--we would update cross-references to
industry standards by adding new references, replacing references to
superseded standards or editions, and by conforming text accordingly.
We incorporate these updated standards because they reflect the latest
available technologies, practices, and procedures that are recommended
by consensus bodies, ship classification societies and other maritime
organizations with experience in the industry. As the baseline upon
which other standards, rules, and equivalency requests are evaluated,
it is important that subchapter F incorporate up-to-date references.
The class rules of the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), in
particular, are incorporated by reference in multiple locations within
subchapter F and 46 CFR Chapter I. It is important to note that while
these rules set the regulatory baseline or standard for specific
engineering systems and equipment, the Coast Guard has also authorized
classification societies in accordance with 46 CFR part 8. These
authorized classification societies are listed on the Coast Guard
website \1\ and have been delegated the authority to perform certain
functions and certifications using their respective class rules for
vessels enrolled in the Alternate Compliance Program. For vessels not
enrolled in the Alternate Compliance Program, the class rules of an
authorized classification society may be proposed as an alternative to
the ABS class rules incorporated by reference for engineering systems
and equipment. The following table indicates the sections we propose to
amend, and why.
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B. Standards Incorporated by Reference To Be Updated or Added

Following this paragraph, we include an alphabetical list of the
standards we propose to update or add, each with a listing of the
sections in which they appear in Title 46 of the CFR. For each standard
listed, we describe the topics covered by the standard, the proposed
changes to the standard, any difference between the older edition of
standards currently included within the CFR via incorporation by
reference (IBR) and the edition proposed for adoption, and a list of
subparts or sections that reference the standard.
<bullet> American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) standard ABS Rules for
Building and Classing Marine Vessels, 2020, Part 4, Vessel Systems and
Machinery. This standard updates the 2003 standard, incorporated by
reference in Sec. Sec. 58.01-5, 58.05-1, 58.10-15, 58.20-5, 58.25-5,
62.25-30, 62.35-5, 62.35-35, 62.35-40, 62.35-50, and 62.50-30. In 2020,
ABS changed the name of the Steel Vessel Rules to Marine Vessel Rules.
All parts and sections contain the same information along with updates
to reflect the current technologies for commercial vessels.
<bullet> American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) standard ABYC P-1-
14, Installation of Exhaust Systems for Propulsion and Auxiliary
Engines (2009 standard reaffirmed 2014). This standard updates the 1973
standard, incorporated by reference at Sec. 58.10-5. It contains the
rules and guidance for the safe installation and operation of exhaust
systems for propulsion and auxiliary engines. Updates to the standard
are editorial (non-substantive) in nature.
<bullet> ANSI Z21.22-2015, Relief valves for hot water supply
systems. This standard updates the 1986 edition incorporated by
reference at Sec. 63.25-3. This standard establishes requirements for
relief valves for hot water systems. It has been regularly revised to
accommodate technological developments, to address administrative
requirements, to incorporate interpretations, and to clarify the
standard intent. It is the internationally accepted standard.
<bullet> API Recommended Practice 14C, Analysis, Design,
Installation, and Testing of Safety Systems for Offshore Production
Facilities, Eighth Edition, February 2017. This standard updates the
1986 edition, incorporated by reference in Sec. 58.60-9. The updates
made to the standard are editorial in nature.
<bullet> API STD 53, Well Control Equipment Systems for Drilling
Wells, fifth edition. This standard replaces API Recommended Practice
53 (API RP 53), the second edition of which is currently incorporated
by reference at Sec. 58.60-7. API STD 53 promotes best safety
practices for the oil and gas industry during drilling operations,
principally focusing on blowout prevention.
<bullet> API STD 607, Fire Test for Quarter-turn Valves and Valves
Equipped with Nonmetallic Seats, seventh edition (2016). This standard
replaces the fourth edition of API STD 607 (1993), incorporated by
reference at Sec. 56.20-15. This standard specifies fire type-testing
of valves that contain nonmetallic materials and pressure-containing
capabilities after the fire test.
<bullet> ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section I, Rules for
Construction of Power Boilers (2019 edition). The 2001 edition is
currently incorporated by reference at Sec. Sec. 52.01-2, 52.01-5,
52.01-50, 52.01-95, 52.01-100, 52.01-105, 52.01-110, 52.01-115, 52.01-
120, 52.01-135, 52.01-140, 52.01-145, 52.05-1, 52.05-15, 52.05-20,
52.05-30, 52.05-45, 52.15-1, 52.15-5, 52.20-1, 52.20-25, 52.25-3,
52.25-5, 52.25-7, 52.25-10, 56.15-1, 56.20-1, 56.60-1, 56.70-15, 56.95-
10, 58.30-15, and 59.10-5. By means of this rule, we propose to remove
the references at Sec. Sec. 56.20-1 and 56.70-15. This portion of the
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) provides rules for
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boilers, miniature boilers, and high temperature water boilers to be
used in stationary service and includes power boilers used in
locomotive, portable, and traction service. Every two years, the code
is revised to accommodate technological developments, to address
administrative requirements, to incorporate interpretations, and to
clarify the intent of the code. It is the internationally-accepted
authoritative standard for design and construction of boilers.
Incorporating the latest edition simplifies regulatory compliance and
ensures the latest industry practices based on changes in technology
are addressed and the highest possible level of safety is required. The
2019 standard updates the code by developing a new non-mandatory
appendix for fabrication of dissimilar metal welds for creep strength
enhanced ferritic steel to austenitic materials, rewriting section PW-
38, incorporating non-mandatory appendix A-100, including detailed
rules for preheating and inter-pass temperatures and interruption of
welding and preheat, and adding a new figure for code jurisdictional
limits for piping for fire-tube boilers.
<bullet> ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IV, Rules
for Construction of Heating Boilers (2019 edition). The 2004 edition is
currently incorporated by reference at Sec. Sec. 53.01-3, 53.01-5,
53.01-10, 53.05-1, 53.05-2, 53.05-3, 53.05-5, 53.10-1, 53.10-3, 53.10-
10, 53.10-15, and 53.12-1. This code contains requirements, specific
prohibitions, and non-mandatory guidance for construction of heating
boilers. It has been regularly revised to accommodate technological
developments, to address administrative requirements, to incorporate
interpretations, and to clarify the intent of the code. It is the
internationally accepted authoritative standard for design and
construction of heating boilers. Incorporating the latest editions
ensures compliance with current industry practices. The 2019 code
updates Section IV by adding stress values to Table HF-30001 and adding
language to various parts to allow for electronic signatures.
<bullet> ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VII,
Recommended Guidelines for the Care of Power Boilers (2019 edition).
The 2001 edition is currently incorporated by reference at Sec. Sec.
59.01-2. This code contains requirements, specific prohibitions, and
non-mandatory guidance for construction of power boilers. It has been
regularly revised to accommodate technological developments, to address
administrative requirements, to incorporate interpretations, and to
clarify the intent of the code. It is the internationally accepted
authoritative standard for operating, maintaining, examining, and care
of power boilers. Incorporating the latest editions ensures compliance
with current industry practices. The changes made to the standard are
structural and stylistic. ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section
VIII, Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels (2019 edition). The
1998 edition is currently incorporated by reference at Sec. Sec.
54.01-2, 54.01-5, 54.01-15, 54.01-18, 54.01-25, 54.01-30, 54.01-35,
54.03-1, 54.05-1, 54.10-1, 54.10-3, 54.10-5, 54.10-10, 54.10-15, 54.15-
1, 54.15-5, 54.15-10, 54.15-13, 54.20-1, 54.20-3, 54.25-1, 54.25-3,
54.25-8, 54.25-10, 54.25-15, 54.25-20, 54.30-3, 54.30-5, 54.30-10,
56.15-1, 56.20-1, 56.25-5, 56.30-10, 56.30-30, 56.60-1, 56.60-2, 56.60-
15, 56.95-10, 58.30-15, 59.10-5, and 59.10-10. By means of this rule,
we propose to remove the references at Sec. Sec. 54.01-15, 56.20-1,
and 56.30-30. The 1989 edition is also incorporated by reference at
Sec. Sec. 64.5, 64.11, 64.13, 64.21, 64.25, and 64.31, and reference
is made to the use of a constant from the 1974 edition in a calculation
at Sec. 64.63. However, these earlier editions would remain unchanged
within the CFR, as part 64 is applicable only to marine portable tanks
for which the Coast Guard's Marine Safety Center (MSC) received an
application on or before May 1, 1991. This code contains requirements,
specific prohibitions, and non-mandatory guidance for construction of
pressure vessels. It has been regularly revised to accommodate
technological developments, to address administrative requirements, to
incorporate interpretations, and to clarify the intent of the code. It
is the internationally accepted authoritative standard for design and
construction of heating boilers. Incorporating the latest editions
ensures compliance with current industry practices. The 2019 edition
allows for additional design methods from Div. 2 to be used in Div. 1
by creating new appendix 46. Revisions were also made for clarity.
<bullet> ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX, Welding,
Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications (2019 edition). This standard
updates the 1989 edition currently incorporated at Sec. Sec. 56.70-5,
56.70-20, 56.75-2, 57.01-1, 57.01-1,57.02-2, 57.02-3, 57.02-4, 57.03-1,
57.04-1, 57.05-1, 57.06-1, 57.06-3, 57.06-4, and 59.10-5. By means of
this rule, we propose to newly incorporate this standard at Sec.
56.85-10 and to remove the references at Sec. Sec. 57.01-1, 57.02-3,
and 57.06-3. This standard establishes the qualifications of welders,
welding operators, brazers, and brazing operators and the procedures
employed in welding or brazing, and has been regularly revised to
accommodate technological developments, address administrative
requirements, incorporate interpretations, and clarify the intent of
the code. It is the internationally accepted authoritative standard for
pressure vessels.
<bullet> ASME B1.1-2003 (reaffirmed 2008), Unified Inch Screw
Threads (UN and UNR Thread Form). This standard updates the 1982
edition, incorporated by reference at Sec. Sec. 56.25-20 and 56.60-1,
and specifies the thread form, series, class, allowance, tolerance, and
designation for unified screw threads. The revision changes some of the
values in tables provided in the standard. These changes in value were
the result of the application of consistent eight decimal and round
rules established in ASME B1.30-1992.
<bullet> ASME B1.20.1-2013, Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch).
This standard updates the 1983 edition incorporated by reference at
Sec. 56.60-1, and covers the dimensions and gauging of pipe threads.
The revisions to the standard include editorial changes, changes in
calculations and figures, and clarification of figures.
<bullet> ASME B1.20.3-1976, Dryseal Pipe Threads (Inch), January 1,
1976, reaffirmed 2013 (``ASME B1.20.3''), IBR approved for Sec. 56.60-
1. We are updating the reaffirmation date of this standard to conform
with its most recent reaffirmation. This document primarily provides
specific dimensions for tapered pipe threads of various common sizes,
and has not changed substantially.
<bullet> ASME B16.1-2015, Gray Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged
Fittings, Classes 25, 125, and 250. This standard updates the 1998
standard for these fittings as incorporated by reference in Sec. Sec.
56.60-1 and 56.60-10. It covers pressure-temperature ratings, markings,
and materials for Classes 25, 125, and 250 gray iron pipe flanges and
flanged fittings. Updates include editorial changes, revisions and
corrections to the 1998 edition.
<bullet> ASME B16.3-2016, Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings, Classes
150 and 300. This standard updates the 1998 edition incorporated by
reference at Sec. 56.60-1, and covers pressure-temperature ratings,
dimensions, markings, and materials for Classes 150 and 300 malleable
iron threaded fittings. Updates to the standard are editorial in
nature, with changes made to update verbiage and readings.
<bullet> ASME B16.4-2016, Gray Iron Threaded Fittings, Classes 125
and 250.

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This standard updates the 1998 edition incorporated by reference at
Sec. 56.60-1. It covers pressure-temperature ratings, markings,
materials, dimensions, and tolerances for Classes 125 and 250 gray iron
threaded fittings. The updates to this standard include metric system
units and revisions to the text concerning dimensions and tolerance.
<bullet> ASME B16.5-2017, Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, NPS
\1/2\ through NPS 24 Metric/Inch Standard. This standard updates the
2003 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. Sec. 56.25-20,
56.30.10, and 56.60-1. It covers pressure-temperature ratings,
materials, dimensions, tolerances, marking, testing, and methods of
designing openings for pipe flanges and flanged fittings. The updates
made to this standard include updating materials and requirements for
forgings.
<bullet> ASME B16.11-2016, Forged Fittings, Socket-Welding and
Threaded. This standard updates the 2001 edition incorporated by
reference at Sec. Sec. 56.30-5 and 56.60-1. It covers pressure-
temperature ratings, materials, dimensions, tolerances, marking, and
testing for forged fittings. Updates to the standard include the
addition of another type of fitting, format and reference revisions,
and marking requirements.
<bullet> ASME B16.14-2013, Ferrous Pipe Plugs, Bushings, and
Locknuts with Pipe Threads. This standard updates the 1991 edition
incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It covers pressure-
temperature ratings, materials, dimensions, tolerances, marking,
testing, and threading for various threaded ferrous pipe fittings. The
updates to this standard were mostly editorial and conforming in
nature, with revisions to section 8 requiring threads and gauging
practices to conform to ASME B1.20.1 and other B16 standards.
<bullet> ASME B16.15-2013, Cast Copper Alloy Threaded Fittings,
Classes 125 and 250. This standard updates the 1985 edition that is
currently incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It covers
pressure-temperature ratings, materials, dimensions, tolerances,
marking, testing, and threading requirements for Classes 125 and 250 of
cast copper alloy fittings. The standard was updated in 2004, and 2011,
and the 2013 edition revises section 7, requiring threading and gauging
practices be identical to ASME B1.20.1 and other B16 standards.
<bullet> ASME B16.20-2012, Metallic Gaskets for Pipe Flanges, Ring-
Joint, Spiral-Wound, and Jacketed. This standard updates the 1998
edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It covers
materials, dimensions, tolerances, and markings for metal ring-joint
gaskets, spiral-wound metal gaskets, metal-jacketed gaskets, and
grooved metal gaskets with covering layers. The updates to the standard
include minor revisions to the material requirements for spiral-wound
gaskets, along with tables and figures.
<bullet> ASME B16.21-2016, Nonmetallic Flat Gaskets for Pipe
Flanges. This standard updates the 2005 edition incorporated by
reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It covers types, sizes, materials, and
dimensions for gaskets used with flanges. The 2016 edition primarily
expands the scope of the standard to include values greater than size
12 NPS.
<bullet> ASME B16.23-2016, Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Drainage
Fittings: DWV. This standard updates the 2002 edition incorporated by
reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It covers materials, dimensions,
tolerances, and markings for cast copper alloy solder joint drainage
fittings, designed for use in drain, waste, and vent systems. The
updates in the 2016 edition are editorial in nature, with updates to
verbiage and readings.
<bullet> ASME B16.25-2012, Buttwelding Ends. This standard updates
the 2003 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. Sec. 56.30-5,
56.60-1, and 56.70-10. It covers the preparation of buttwelding ends of
piping components to be joined into a piping system by welding and
includes requirements for welding bevels, for external and internal
shaping of heavy-wall components, and for preparation of internal ends
(including dimensions and tolerances). The updates to the standard are
editorial in nature, and include updated reference and tables.
<bullet> ASME B16.29-2012, Wrought Copper Alloy Solder-Joint
Drainage Fittings-DWV. This standard updates the 2007 edition currently
incorporated at Sec. 56.60-1. This standard covers the materials,
marking, sizes, and dimensions for wrought copper and copper alloy
solder-joint drainage fittings, and was updated editorially in 2012.
<bullet> ASME B16.34-2017, Valves--Flanged, Threaded, and Welding
End. This standard updates the 1996 edition currently incorporated by
reference at Sec. Sec. 56.20-1 and 56.60-1, though we propose to
remove the reference at Sec. 56.20-1 through this rule. This standard
applies to new construction and covers pressure-temperature ratings,
dimensions, tolerances, materials, testing and marking for flanged,
threaded, and welding end valves. The standard updates the materials
manufactured list to include valves up to NPS 60 and changes were made
to allowable materials.
<bullet> ASME B18.2.1-2012, Square, Hex, Heavy Hex, and Askew Head
Bolts and Hex, Heavy Hex, Hex Flange, Lobed Head, and Lag Screws (Inch
Series). This standard updates the 1996 edition incorporated by
reference at Sec. Sec. 56.25-20 and 56.60-1. It covers the dimensional
requirements for nine product types of inch series bolts and screws
recognized as American National Standard. The 2012 standard provides
significant revisions to illustrations in tables 6, 7 and 8 which
provided the wrong dimensions for several figures.
<bullet> ASME B18.2.2-2015, Nuts for General Applications: Machine
Screw Nuts, Hex, Square, Hex Flange, and Couplings Nuts (Inch Series).
This standard updates the 1987 edition incorporated by reference at
Sec. Sec. 56.25-20 and 56.60-1. It covers complete general and
dimensional data for various types of inch series hex and square nuts.
<bullet> ASME B31.1-2016, Power Piping, ASME Code for Pressure
Piping, B31. This standard updates the 2001 edition currently
incorporated by reference at Sec. Sec. 56.01-3, 56.01-5, 56.07-5,
56.07-10, 56.10-1, 56.10-5, 56.15-1, 56.15-5, 56.20-1, 56.25-7, 56.30-
1, 56.30-5, 56.30-10, 56.30-20, 56.35-1, 56.50-1, 56.50-15, 56.50-40,
56.50-65, 56.50-70, 56.50-97, 56.60-1, 56.65-1, 56.70-10, 56.70-15,
56.80-5, 56.80-15, 56.95-1, 56.95-10, and 56.97-1. By means of this
rule, we propose to add a new reference at Sec. 56.70-5 and remove the
existing references at Sec. Sec. 56.15-5, 56.20-1, 56.30-10, 56.50-15,
and 56.50-65. This standard prescribes requirements for the design,
materials, fabrication, inspection, operation, and maintenance of
piping systems. The updates to the standard were numerous, with many
revisions to nomenclature and additions to stress test values for
several items in various tables.
<bullet> ASME B31.3-2018, Process Piping, ASME Code for Pressure
Piping, B31. This standard updates the 1987 edition currently
incorporated by reference at Sec. 58.60-7, and would also be adopted
for Sec. 56.60-1. ASME B31.3 is the industry standard for low
temperature piping. It is a more appropriate reference for low
temperature piping than ASME B31.1, which is the current main reference
document for Part 56. A specific standard for low temperature piping is
needed due to the increase in liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a ship
fuel. LNG is cryogenic, necessitating the use of very specific
materials.
<bullet> ASME B31.5-2016, Refrigeration Piping and Heat Transfer
Components, ASME Code for Pressure Piping, B31. This standard updates
the 1987 edition, incorporated by reference at Sec. 58.20-5 and 58.20-
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for the materials, design, fabrication, assembly, test and inspection
of refrigerant, heat transfer components, and secondary cooling piping
for very low temperatures. The changes in the standards are editorial
in nature.
<bullet> ASME B36.10M-2015, Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe.
This standard updates the 2004 edition incorporated by reference at
Sec. Sec. 56.07-5, 56.30-20, and 56.60-1. This standard covers the
standardization of dimensions of welded and seamless wrought steel pipe
for high or low temperatures and pressure. The 2015 edition updates the
standard with editorial changes and revisions.
<bullet> ASME CSD-1-2018, Controls and Safety Devices for
Automatically Fired Boilers. This standard updates the 2004 edition
currently incorporated by reference at Sec. Sec. 63.10-1, 63.15-1, and
63.20-1. This standard establishes requirements for the assembly,
installation, maintenance, and operation of controls and safety devices
on automatically operated boilers. It has been regularly revised to
accommodate technological developments, to address administrative
requirements, to incorporate interpretations, and to clarify the intent
of the standard. It is the internationally accepted authoritative
standard on controls and safety devices for pressure vessels.
<bullet> ASME SA-675-2021, Standard Specification for Steel Bars,
Carbon, Hot-Wrought, Special Quality, Mechanical Properties. This
standard replaces the 1998 edition currently incorporated at Sec.
56.60-2. The standard is identical to ASTM A675 in that it covers
special quality carbon steel bars and bar size shapes to specific
mechanical properties, most importantly tensile strength. The current
standard has minor technical differences from the 1998 edition, such as
minor changes to maximum carbon content of certain steel grades.
<bullet> ASTM A20/A20M-19, Standard Specification for General
Requirements for Steel Plates for Pressure Vessels. The 1997 edition is
currently incorporated by reference at Sec. Sec. 54.05-10 and 54.25-
10. This standard provides a group of common requirements that apply to
rolled steel plates used for pressure vessels. It has been regularly
updated to address advancements in steel plate chemical compositions,
manufacturing processes, and material testing.
<bullet> ASTM A36/A36M-14, Standard Specification for Carbon
Structural Steel. This standard updates the 1997 edition incorporated
by reference at Sec. 56.30-10. This standard covers ``carbon steel
shapes, plates, and bars of structural quality for use in rivet,
bolted, or welded construction . . .for general purposes.'' The updates
to the standard include updates to material construction limits for
plate products greater than 15 inches.
<bullet> ASTM A47A47M-99 (Reapproved 2014), Standard Specification
for Ferritic Malleable Iron Castings. This standard updates the 1995
edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. This standard,
which covers ferritic malleable castings for general engineering usage
at temperatures from normal ambient to approximately 400[deg]C (750
[deg]F), is routinely updated to reflect updates in technology and
practices.
<bullet> ASTM A53/A53M-12, Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel,
Black and Hot Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless. This standard
updates the 1998 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. Sec. 56.10-
5 and 56.60-1. It covers seamless and welded black and hot-dipped
galvanized steel pipes and is updated to reflect changes in material
composition for copper content of a type of pipe, as well as some
editorial changes.
<bullet> ASTM A126-04, Standard Specification for Gray Iron
Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Pipe Fittings (Reapproved 2014). This
standard updates the 1995 edition incorporated by reference at Sec.
56.60-1. It covers three classes of gray iron for castings intended for
use as valve pressure retaining parts, pipe fittings, and flanges and
is updated to reflect changes in material testing.
<bullet> ASTM A135/A135M-19, Standard Specification for Electric-
Resistance-Welded Steel Pipe. This standard updates the 1997 edition
incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It covers two grades of
electric-resistance-welded steel pipe in NPS 2 to NPS 30 wall
thickness. The standard has been updated to reflect changes in material
testing and some editorial changes.
<bullet> ASTM A193/A193M-19, Standard Specification for Alloy-Steel
and Stainless Steel Bolting for High-Temperature Service or High
Pressure Service and Other Special Purpose Applications. This updates
the 1998 standard incorporated by reference at Sec. 58.30-15. This
standard covers alloy and stainless steel bolting materials and
components for pressure vessels, valves, flanges, and fittings for high
temperature or high-pressure service. The updates to this standard are
editorial in nature with minor technical changes and changes in
material testing and grading.
<bullet> ASTM A197/A197M-00 (Reapproved 2015), Standard
Specification for Cupola Malleable Iron. This standard updates the 1992
edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It covers malleable
irons for castings made by the cupola process. The standard has been
updated to reflect changes in material testing, as well as with some
editorial changes.
<bullet> ASTM A203/A203M-17, Standard Specification for Pressure
Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Nickel. The 1997 edition is currently
incorporated by reference at Sec. 54.05-20. This standard covers
nickel-alloy steel plates intended for pressure vessels. It has been
revised twice since 1997 to update the chemical composition
requirements of nickel-alloy steel and to eliminate prescriptive
``current practice'' thickness limits. Instead, thickness is only
limited by the capacity of the composition to meet specified mechanical
properties.
<bullet> ASTM A210/A210M-19, Standard Specification for Seamless
Medium-Carbon Steel Boiler and Superheater Tubes. This standard updates
the 1996 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It covers
minimum-wall-thickness, seamless medium-carbon steel, boiler flues,
including safe ends, arch and stay tubes, and superheater tubes and is
updated to reflect changes in material testing and grading, as well as
some editorial changes.
<bullet> ASTM A268/A268M-10 (Reapproved 2016), Standard
Specification for Seamless and Welded Ferritic and Martensitic
Stainless Steel Tubing for General Service. This standard updates the
1996 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It covers
minimum-wall-thickness, stainless steel tubing for general corrosion-
resisting and high-temperature service. The updated standard reflects
changes in material testing and grading, as well as some editorial
changes.
<bullet> ASTM A276/A276M-17, Standard Specification for Stainless
Steel Bars and Shapes. This standard updates the 1998 edition
incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-2. It covers hot-finished or
cold-finished bars except bars for forging. The updated standard
reflects changes in material testing and grading, as well as some
editorial changes.
<bullet> ASTM A312/A312M-17, Standard Specification for Seamless,
Welded, and Heavily Cold Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipes. This
standard updates the 1995 edition incorporated by reference at
Sec. Sec. 56.50-105 and 56.60-1. The standard covers overs seamless,
straight-seam welded, and heavily cold worked welded austenitic
stainless steel pipe intended for high-temperature and general
corrosive service. The standard is updated to reflect changes in
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<bullet> ASTM A333/A333M-16, Standard Specification for Seamless
and Welded Steel Pipe for Low-Temperature Service and Other
Applications with Required Notch Toughness. This standard updates the
1994 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. Sec. 56.50-105 and
56.60-1. It covers nominal (average) wall seamless and welded carbon
and alloy steel pipe intended for use at low temperatures and in other
applications requiring notch toughness and is updated to reflect
editorial revisions as well as changes in material grading and testing.
<bullet> ASTM A334/A334M-04a (Reapproved 2016), Standard
Specification for Seamless and Welded Carbon and Alloy-Steel Tubes for
Low-Temperature Service. This standard updates the 1994 edition
incorporated by reference at Sec. Sec. 56.50-105 and 56.60-1. It
covers nominal (average) wall seamless and welded carbon and alloy
steel tubes intended for use at low temperatures and in other
applications requiring notch toughness and is updated to reflect
editorial revisions as well as changes in material grading and testing.
<bullet> ASTM A350/A350M-17, Standard Specification for Carbon and
Low-Alloy Steel Forgings, Requiring Notch Toughness Testing for Piping
Components. The standard updates the 1997 edition incorporated by
reference at Sec. 56.50-105. This standard covers several grades of
carbon and low-alloy steel forged or ring-rolled flanges, forged
fittings and valves intended primarily for low-temperature service and
requiring notch toughness testing. The standard is updated to reflect
editorial revisions as well as changes in material grading and testing.
<bullet> ASTM A352/A352M-17, Standard Specification for Steel
Castings, Ferritic and Martensitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts,
Suitable for Low-Temperature Service. The standard updates the 1998
edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.50-105. This standard
covers steel castings for valves, flanges, fittings, and other
pressure-containing parts. The standard is updated to reflect editorial
revisions as well as changes in material grading and testing.
<bullet> ASTM A358/A358M-15, Standard Specification for Electric-
Fusion-Welded Austenitic Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Pipe for High-
Temperature Service and General Applications. The standard updates the
1992 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. This standard
covers the grades of alloy and stainless steel piping suitable for
corrosive or high-temperature service. The standard is updated to
reflect editorial revisions as well as changes in material grading and
testing.
<bullet> ASTM A370-19, Standard Test Methods and Definitions for
Mechanical Testing of Steel Products. The 1997 edition is currently
incorporated by reference at Sec. 54.25-20. This standard covers
procedures and definitions for the mechanical testing of steels,
stainless steels, and related alloys. It has been revised almost
annually since 1997 to address advancements in testing technology and
practices.
<bullet> ASTM A376/A376M-17, Standard Specification for Seamless
Austenitic Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service. The standard
updates the 1998 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. Sec. 56.60-
1 and 56.60-2. This standard covers grades of hydrogen and nitrogen for
seamless austenitic steel pipes made for high-temperature service. The
standard is updated to reflect editorial revisions as well as changes
in material grading and testing.
<bullet> ASTM A403/A403M-16, Standard Specification for Wrought
Austenitic Stainless Steel Piping Fittings. The standard updates the
1998 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. This standard
covers wrought stainless steel fittings for pressure piping
applications. The standard is updated to reflect editorial revisions as
well as changes in material grading and testing.
<bullet> ASTM A420/A420M-16, Standard Specification for Piping
Fittings of Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for Low-Temperature
Service. The standard updates the 1996 edition incorporated by
reference at Sec. Sec. 56.50-105 and 56.60-1. This standard covers
fittings for use in pressure piping and pressure vessel service at low
temperatures. The standard is updated to reflect editorial revisions as
well as changes in material grading and testing.
<bullet> ASTM A522/A522M-14, Standard Specification for Forged or
Rolled 8 and 9% Nickel Alloy Steel Flanges, Fittings, Valves, and Parts
for Low-Temperature Service. The standard updates the 1995 edition
incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.50-105. This standard covers 8 or
9% nickel-alloy steel forged or rolled flanges, fittings, valves, and
parts intended for use in welded pressure vessels for low-temperature
service. The standard is updated to reflect editorial revisions as well
as changes in material grading and testing.
<bullet> ASTM A575-96 (Reapproved 2013), Standard Specification for
Steel Bars, Carbon, Merchant Quality, M-Grades. The standard updates
the 1996 (reapproved in 2007) edition incorporated by reference at
Sec. 56.60-2. This standard covers hot-wrought merchant quality steel
bars produced to a chemical composition. The standard is updated to
reflect editorial revisions as well as changes in material grading and
testing.
<bullet> ASTM A576-17, Standard Specification for Steel Bars,
Carbon, Hot-Wrought, Special Quality. The standard updates the 1990
edition (reapproved in 2012) incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-
2. This standard covers hot-wrought special quality steel bars. The
standard is updated to reflect editorial revisions and corrections.
<bullet> ASTM B16/B16M-10 (Reapproved 2015), Standard Specification
for Free-Cutting Brass Rod, Bar and Shapes for Use in Screw Machines.
The standard updates the 1992 edition incorporated by reference at
Sec. 56.60-2. This standard establishes the requirements for free-
cutting brass rod, bar, wire and shapes of any specified cross section
produced from copper alloy suitable for high speed screw matching
applications and moderate thread rolling. The standard is updated to
reflect editorial revisions as well as changes in material composition,
grading, and testing.
<bullet> ASTM B21/B21M-20, Standard Specification for Naval Brass
Rod, Bar, and Shapes. The standard updates the 1996 edition
incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-2. It establishes the
requirements for naval brass rod, bar, and shapes produced from copper
alloy, including dimensions, workmanship and appearance, testing
methods, and performance requirements. The standard is updated to
reflect editorial revisions as well as changes in material grading and
testing.
<bullet> ASTM B26/B26-M-18, Standard Specification for Aluminum-
Alloy Sand Castings. The standard updates the 1997 edition incorporated
by reference at Sec. 56.60-2. It covers specifications aluminum-alloy
sand castings used in general purpose applications, including
dimensions, workmanship and appearance, testing methods, and
performance requirements. The standard is updated to reflect editorial
revisions as well as changes in material grading and testing.
<bullet> ASTM B42-20, Standard Specification for Seamless Copper
Pipe, Standard Sizes. The standard updates the 1996 edition
incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. This standard covers the
requirements for seamless copper pipe in all nominal or standard pipe
sizes, both regular and extra-strong, suitable for use in plumbing,
boiler feed lines, and for similar purposes. The standard is updated to
reflect editorial revisions as well as changes in material grading and
testing.
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Pipe, Standard Sizes. The standard updates the 1996 edition
incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. This standard covers grades
of hydrogen and nitrogen for seamless austenitic steel pipes made for
high-temperature service. The standard is updated to reflect editorial
revisions as well as changes in material grading and testing.
<bullet> ASTM B68/B68M-19, Standard Specification for Seamless
Copper Tube, Bright Annealed. The standard updates the 1995 edition
incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. This standard covers the
requirements for bright annealed seamless copper tube suitable for use
in refrigeration, oil lines, and gasoline lines, where tubing with an
interior surface free from scale and dirt is required. This standard
was also updated in 2011. The standard is updated to reflect editorial
revisions as well as changes in material grading and testing.
<bullet> ASTM B75/B75M-19, Standard Specification for Seamless
Copper Tube. The standard updates the 1997 edition incorporated by
reference at Sec. 56.60-1. This standard establishes the requirements
for seamless round, rectangular, and square copper tube suitable for
general engineering applications. This standard was also updated in
2011. The standard is updated to reflect editorial revisions as well as
changes in material grading and testing.
<bullet> ASTM B85/B85M-18, Standard Specification for Aluminum-
Alloy Die Castings. The standard updates the 1996 edition incorporated
by reference at Sec. 56.60-2. It covers aluminum alloy die castings
for use in general purpose applications, including dimensions,
workmanship and appearance, testing methods, and performance
requirements. The standard is updated to reflect editorial revisions as
well as changes in material grading and testing.
<bullet> ASTM B96/B96M-16, Standard Specification for Copper-
Silicon Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar for General Purposes
and Pressure Vessels. The standard updates the 1993 edition
incorporated by reference at Sec. Sec. 56.60-2 and 58.50-5. This
standard establishes requirements for copper-silicon alloy plate,
sheet, strip, and rolled bar for drawing, forming, stamping, bonding,
and general engineering applications. The standard is updated to
reflect editorial revisions as well as changes in material grading and
testing.
<bullet> ASTM B111/B111M-18a, Standard Specification for Copper and
Copper-Alloy Seamless Condenser Tubes and Ferrule Stock. The standard
updates the 1995 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It
establishes the requirements for seamless tube and ferrule stock of
copper and various copper alloys, including testing methods, material
and manufacture, mechanical properties, and performance requirements.
The standard is updated to reflect editorial revisions in the tables
provided in the standard.
<bullet> ASTM B122/B122M-16, Standard Specification for Copper-
Nickel-Tin Alloy, Copper-Nickel-Zinc Alloy (Nickel Silver), and Copper-
Nickel Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar. This updates the 1998
standard incorporated by reference at Sec. 58.50-5. This standard
establishes the requirements for copper-nickel-tin alloy, copper-
nickel-zinc alloy (nickel silver), and copper-nickel alloy plate,
sheet, strip, and rolled bar, including testing methods, material and
manufacture, mechanical properties, and performance requirements. The
updates to this standard are editorial in nature with minor technical
changes, or changes in material testing and grading.
<bullet> ASTM B124/B124M-18, Standard Specification for Copper and
Copper Alloy Forging Rod, Bar, and Shapes. The standard updates the
1996 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-2. It establishes
the requirements for copper and copper alloy rod, bar, and shapes
intended for hot forging, including testing methods, material and
manufacture, mechanical properties, and performance requirements. The
standard is updated to reflect editorial revisions as well as changes
in material grading and testing.
<bullet> ASTM B127-19, Standard Specification for Nickel-Copper
Alloy Plate, Sheet, and Strip. This updates the 1993 standard
incorporated by reference at Sec. Sec. 58.50-5 and 58.50-10. This
standard covers the requirements for rolled nickel-copper alloy plate,
sheet, and strip including testing methods, material and manufacture,
mechanical properties, and performance requirements. The updates to
this standard are editorial in nature with minor technical changes, or
changes in material testing and grading.
<bullet> ASTM B152/B152M-19, Standard Specification for Copper
Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Rolled Bar. This updates the 1997 standard
incorporated by reference at Sec. 58.50-5. This standard covers the
requirements for copper sheet, strip, plate, and rolled bar, including
testing methods, material and manufacture, mechanical properties, and
performance requirements. The updates to this standard are editorial in
nature with minor technical changes, or changes in material testing and
grading.
<bullet> ASTM B161-05 (Reapproved 2019), Standard Specification for
Nickel Seamless Pipe and Tube. The standard updates the 1993 edition
incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It covers the requirements
for nickel and low-carbon nickel in the form of cold-worked seamless
pipe and tubes, including testing methods, material and manufacture,
mechanical properties, and performance requirements. The standard is
updated to reflect editorial revisions as well as changes in material
grading and testing.
<bullet> ASTM B165-19, Standard Specification for Nickel-Copper
Alloy Seamless Pipe and Tube. The standard updates the 1993 edition
incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It covers the requirements
for nickel-copper alloy in the form of cold-worked seamless pipe and
tubes, including testing methods, material and manufacture, mechanical
properties, and performance requirements. The standard is updated to
reflect editorial revisions as well as changes in material grading and
testing.
<bullet> ASTM B167-18, Standard Specification for Nickel-Chromium-
Aluminum Alloys (UNS N06699), Nickel-Chromium-Iron Alloys (UNS N06600,
N06601, N06603, N06690, N06693, N06025, N06045, and N06696), Nickel-
Chromium-Cobalt-Molybdenum Alloy (UNS N06617), Nickel-Iron-Chromium-
Tungsten Alloy (UNS N06674), and Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum-Copper
Alloy (UNS N06235) Seamless Pipe and Tube. The standard updates the
1997 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. The standard
covers cold-worked annealed, hot worked, annealed, and hot-finished
seamless pipe and tube intended for general corrosion resistant and
heat resistant applications. The standard is updated to reflect
editorial revisions as well as changes in material grading and testing.
<bullet> ASTM B171/B171M-18, Standard Specification for Copper-
Alloy Plate and Sheet for Pressure Vessels, Condensers, and Heat
Exchangers. The standard updates the 1995 edition incorporated by
reference at Sec. 56.60-2. It covers the requirements for copper-alloy
plate, sheet, and circles cut from plate and sheet for pressure
vessels, condensers, and heat exchangers, including testing methods,
material and manufacture, mechanical properties, and performance
requirements. The standard is updated to reflect editorial revisions as
well as changes in material grading and testing.
<bullet> ASTM B209-14, Standard Specification for Aluminum and
Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate. This updates the 1996 standard
incorporated by reference at Sec. Sec. 58.50-5 and 58.50-10. This
standard covers aluminum and aluminum-alloy flat sheet, coiled sheet,
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material and manufacture, mechanical properties, and performance
requirements. The updates to this standard are editorial in nature with
minor technical changes, or changes in material testing and grading.
<bullet> ASTM B210/B210M-19a, Standard Specification for Aluminum
and Aluminum-Alloy Drawn Seamless Tubes. The standard updates the 1995
edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It covers aluminum
and aluminum-alloy drawn seamless tubes in straight lengths and coils
for general purpose and pressure application in alloys. The standard is
updated to reflect editorial revisions as well as changes in material
grading and testing.
<bullet> ASTM B234-17, Standard Specification for Aluminum and
Aluminum-Alloy Drawn Seamless Tubes for Surface Condensers,
Evaporators, and Heat Exchangers. This standard updates the 1995
standard incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It covers
aluminum-alloy drawn seamless round tube in straight lengths for use in
surface condensers, evaporators, and heat exchangers. The standard is
updated to reflect editorial revisions as well as changes in material
grading and testing.
<bullet> ASTM B241/B241M-16, Standard Specification for Aluminum
and Aluminum-Alloy Seamless Pipe and Seamless Extruded Tube. The
standard updates the 1996 edition incorporated by reference at Sec.
56.60-1. It covers aluminum and aluminum-alloy seamless pipe intended
for pressure applications, and outlines the standard sizes and tempers
necessary. The standard is updated to reflect editorial revisions as
well as changes in material grading and testing.
<bullet> ASTM B280-18, Standard Specification for Seamless Copper
Tube for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service. The standard
updates the 1997 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1.
This standard establishes the requirements for seamless copper tube
intended for use in the connection, repairs, or alterations of air
conditioning or refrigeration units in the field. The standard is
updated to reflect editorial revisions as well as changes in material
grading and testing.
<bullet> ASTM B283/B283M-18, Standard Specification for Copper and
Copper-Alloy Die Forgings (Hot-Pressed). The standard updates the 1996
edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-2. This standard
establishes the requirements for copper and copper alloy die forgings
produced by the hot pressing method. The standard is updated to reflect
editorial revisions as well as changes in chemical compositions and
material grading and testing.
<bullet> ASTM B315-19, Standard Specification for Seamless Copper
Alloy Pipe and Tube. The standard updates the 1993 edition incorporated
by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. This standard establishes the
requirements for seamless copper alloy tube intended for general
engineering purposes. The standard is updated to reflect editorial
revisions.
<bullet> ASTM B361-16, Standard Specification for Factory-Made
Wrought Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Welding Fittings. The standard
updates the 1995 edition, incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1.
It covers factory-made wrought aluminum and aluminum-alloy welding
fittings (butt-welding or socket-end parts). The standard is updated to
reflect editorial revisions as well as changes in material grading and
testing.
<bullet> ASTM B858-06 (Reapproved 2018), Standard Test Method for
Ammonia Vapor Test for Determining Susceptibility to Stress Corrosion
Cracking in Copper Alloys. The standard updates the 1995 edition,
incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-2. This test method describes
a procedure to determine the presence of residual stress in wrought
copper alloy products that may lead to stress corrosion cracking. The
standard is updated to reflect editorial revisions as well as changes
in material testing.
<bullet> ASTM D92-18, Standard Test Method for Flash and Fire
Points by Cleveland Open Cup Tester. This updates the 1997 standard
incorporated by reference at Sec. 58.30-10. The standard describes the
determination of the flash point and fire point of petroleum products
by manual or automated Cleveland open cup apparatus. The updates to
this standard are editorial in nature with minor technical changes, or
changes in material testing and grading.
<bullet> ASTM D93-19, Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by
Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Tester. This updates the 1997 standard
incorporated by reference at Sec. 58.01-10. These test methods cover
the determination of the flash point of petroleum products in the
temperature range from 40 [deg]C to 370 [deg]C by manual or automated
Pensky-Martens closed-cup apparatus. The updates to this standard are
editorial in nature with minor technical changes, or changes in
material testing and grading.
<bullet> ASTM D323-15a, Standard Test Method for Vapor Pressure of
Petroleum Products (Reid Method). This updates the 1994 standard
incorporated by reference at Sec. 58.16-5. This standard covers test
method procedures for the determination of vapor pressure of gasoline,
volatile crude oil, and other volatile petroleum products. The updates
to this standard are editorial in nature with minor technical changes,
or changes in material testing and grading.
<bullet> ASTM D665-19, Standard Test Method for Rust-Preventing
Characteristics of Inhibited Mineral Oil in the Presence of Water. This
standard updates the standard from 1998, incorporated by reference at
Sec. 61.20-17. It covers test methods evaluating the ability of
inhibited mineral oils, particularly steam-turbine oils, to aid in rust
prevention of ferrous parts. The edits to this standard are editorial
in nature.
<bullet> ASTM E23-18, Standard Test Methods for Notched Bar Impact
Testing of Metallic Materials. The standard updates the 1996 edition,
incorporated by reference at Sec. Sec. 54.05-5 and 56.50-105. This
test method describes notched-bar impact testing of metallic materials.
The standard is updated to reflect editorial revisions as well as
changes in material testing.
<bullet> ASTM E208-19, Standard Test Method for Conducting Drop-
Weight Test to Determine Nil-Ductility Transition Temperature of
Ferritic Steels. The standard updates the 1995 edition, currently
incorporated by reference at Sec. 54.05-5. This standard describes
methods of determining nil-ductile transition (NDT) of ferritic steels.
It has been revised three times since 1995 to address advancements in
testing methods.
<bullet> ASTM F1006-86 (Reapproved 2018), Standard Specification
for Entrainment Separators for Use in Marine Piping Applications. The
standard updates the 1986 edition (reapproved in 2008), incorporated by
reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It covers the minimum requirements for the
pressure-temperature rating, testing, and making of pressure-containing
vessels for entrainment separators and is updated to reflect editorial
revisions as well as changes in material grading and testing.
<bullet> ASTM F1007-18, Standard Specification for Pipeline
Expansion Joints of the Packed Slip Type for Marine Application. This
standard updates the 1986 edition (reapproved in 2007), incorporated by
reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It covers the design, manufacturing, and
testing of packed slip tube expansion joints used in pipelines for
thermal growth and contraction and is updated to reflect editorial
revisions as well as changes in material grading and testing.
<bullet> ASTM F1020-86 (Reapproved 2018), Standard Specification
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This standard reapproves the 1986 edition (reapproved last in 2011),
incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It provides the minimum
requirements for design fabrication, pressure rating, and testing for
line-blind valves.
<bullet> ASTM F1120-87 (Reapproved 2015), Standard Specification
for Circular Metallic Bellows Type Expansion Joints for Piping
Applications. This standard reapproves the 1987 edition (reapproved
last in 2010), incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It
establishes the requirements for design, manufacture, inspection, and
testing of circular metallic bellows-type expansion joints for piping
applications.
<bullet> ASTM F1123-87 (Reapproved 2015), Standard Specification
for Non-Metallic Expansion Joints. This standard reapproves the 1987
edition (reapproved last in 2010), incorporated by reference at Sec.
56.60-1. It provides the minimum requirements for construction,
materials, performance, and dimensional requirements of arch-type non-
metallic expansion joints.
<bullet> ASTM F1139-88 (Reapproved 2015), Standard Specification
for Steam Traps and Drains. This standard reapproves the 1988 edition
(reapproved last in 2010), incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1.
This standard provides the minimum requirements for the design,
fabrication, pressure rating, marking, and testing of steam traps and
drains.
<bullet> ASTM F1155-10 (Reapproved 2015), Standard Practice for
Selection and Application of Piping System Materials. ASTM F1155
already specifies a list of acceptable material and design standards
for many shipboard systems. This standard is currently not incorporated
by reference in 46 CFR part 56, and would be incorporated by reference
in Sec. Sec. 56.50-60, 56.50-105, 56.60-1, and 56.60-15. Incorporating
F1155 would enable the removal of the following standards from Part 56:
[cir] ASME B16.9, Factory-Made Wrought Steel Buttwelding Fittings.
[cir] ASME B16.10, Face-to-Face and End-to-End Dimensions of
Valves.
[cir] ASME B16.18, Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure
Fittings.
[cir] ASME B16.22, Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder-Joint
Pressure Fittings.
[cir] ASME B16.24, Cast Copper Alloy Pipe Flanges, Flanged
Fittings, and Valves Classes 150, 300, 600, 900, 1500, and 2500.
[cir] ASME B16.42, Ductile Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
Classes 150 and 300.
[cir] ASTM A106/A106M, Standard Specification for Seamless Carbon
Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service.
[cir] ASTM A139/A139M, Standard Specification for Electric-Fusion
(Arc)-Welded Steel Pipe (NPS 4 and Over).
[cir] ASTM A182/A182M, Standard Specification for Forged or Rolled
Alloy-Steel Pipe Flanges, Forged Fittings, and Valves and Parts for
High-Temperature Service.
[cir] ASTM A192/A192M, Standard Specification for Seamless Carbon
Steel Boiler Tubes for High-Pressure Service.
[cir] ASTM A194/A194M, Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy
Steel Nuts for Bolts for High Pressure or High Temperature Service, or
Both.
[cir] ASTM A213/A213M, Standard Specification for Seamless Ferritic
and Austenitic Alloy-Steel Boiler, Superheater, and Heat-Exchanger
Tubes.
[cir] ASTM A214/A214M, Standard Specification for Electric-
Resistance-Welded Carbon Steel Heat-Exchanger and Condenser Tubes.
[cir] ASTM A234/A234M, Standard Specification for Piping Fittings
of Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for Moderate and High
Temperature Service.
[cir] ASTM A249/A249M, Standard Specification for Welded Austenitic
Steel Boiler, Superheater, Heat-Exchanger, and Condenser Tubes.
[cir] ASTM A307, Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts and
Studs, 60,000 PSI Tensile Strength.
[cir] ASTM A320/A320M, Standard Specification for Alloy-Steel and
Stainless Steel Bolting for Low-Temperature Service.
[cir] ASTM A335/A335M, Standard Specification for Seamless Ferritic
Alloy-Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service.
[cir] ASTM A351/A351M, Standard Specification for Castings,
Austenitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts.
[cir] ASTM A395/A395M, Standard Specification for Ferritic Ductile
Iron Pressure-Retaining Castings for Use at Elevated Temperatures.
[cir] ASTM A536, Standard Specification for Ductile Iron Castings.
[cir] ASTM B88, Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Water
Tube.
[cir] ASTM F682, Standard Specification for Wrought Carbon Steel
Sleeve-Type Pipe Couplings.
[cir] MSS SP-44, Steel Pipe Line Flanges.
[cir] MSS SP-67, Butterfly Valves.
[cir] MSS SP-72, Ball Valves with Flanged or Butt-Welding Ends for
General Service.
[cir] MSS SP-83, Class 3000 and 6000 Pipe Unions, Socket Welding
and Threaded (Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Stainless Steels, and Nickel
Alloys).
<bullet> ASTM F1172-88 (Reapproved 2015), Standard Specification
for Fuel Oil Meters of the Volumetric Positive Displacement Type. This
standard reapproves the 1988 edition (reapproved last in 2010),
incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It provides the minimum
requirements for the design, fabrication, pressure rating, marking,
calibration and testing for fuel oil measurement meters of the
volumetric, positive displacement type. Editorial corrections were made
in the 2015 standard.
<bullet> ASTM F1173-01 (Reapproved 2018), Standard Specification
for Thermosetting Resin Fiberglass Pipe Systems to be Used for Marine
Applications. This standard reapproves the 1995 edition (reapproved
last in 2010), incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It covers
reinforced thermosetting resin pipe systems with nominal pipe sizes 1
through 48 in. (25 through 1200 mm). The update reflects editorial
revisions as well as changes in material grading and testing.
<bullet> ASTM F1199-88 (Reapproved 2015), Standard Specification
for Cast (All Temperatures and Pressures) and Welded Pipe Line
Strainers (150 psig and 150 [deg]F Maximum). This standard reapproves
the 1988 edition (reapproved last in 2010) incorporated by reference at
Sec. 56.60-1. It covers the minimum requirements for the design,
fabrication, rating, marking, and testing of cast and welded pipe line
strainers.
<bullet> ASTM F1200-88 (Reapproved 2016), Standard Specification
for Fabricated (Welded) Pipe Line Strainers (Above 150 psig and 150
[deg]F). This standard reapproves the 1988 edition (reapproved last in
2010), incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It covers the
minimum requirements for the design, fabrication, rating, marking, and
testing of welded pipe line strainers.
<bullet> ASTM F1201-88 (Reapproved 2016), Standard Specification
for Fluid Conditioner Fittings in Piping Applications above 0 [deg]F.
This standard reapproves the 1988 edition (reapproved last in 2010),
incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It provides the minimum
requirements for pressure-retaining components of fluid conditioner
fittings. It addresses the pressure-retaining component design,
fabrication, rating, marking, and testing.
<bullet> ASTM F1323-14, Standard Specification for Shipboard
Incinerators. This standard updates the 2001 standard currently
incorporated by reference at Sec. 63.25-9. It establishes requirements
for design, manufacture, performance, operation, functioning, and
testing of shipboard incinerators and has been regularly revised to
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developments, to address administrative requirements, to incorporate
interpretations, and to clarify the intent of the standard.
<bullet> ASTM F1387-19, Standard Specification for Performance of
Piping and Tubing Mechanically Attached Fittings. This standard updates
the 1993 edition currently incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.30-25.
The standard covers performance characteristics required for
mechanically attached fillings used in piping and tubing systems. The
changes made to the standard include updates to references, deleting
cancelled United States Military Specifications and Standards,
corrections to notes and tables, and clarifications on required
testing.
<bullet> ASTM F1476-07 (Reapproved 2013), Standard Specification
for Performance of Gasketed Mechanical Couplings for Use in Piping
Applications. This standard reapproves the 2007 edition, which updated
the 1995 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.30-35. The
specification provides the performance characteristics and
qualification tests required for gasketed mechanical couplings,
including grooved-type mechanical couplings for grooved end pipe. The
changes made to the standard in 2007 were editorial in nature, and with
some changes to material testing and grading.
<bullet> ASTM F1548-01 (Reapproved 2018), Standard Specification
for Performance of Fittings for Use with Gasketed Mechanical Couplings
Used in Piping Applications. This standard reapproves the 2001 edition,
which updated the 1994 edition incorporated by reference at Sec.
56.30-35. It defines classification, materials, test requirements,
inspection certification, marking and packing of fittings for use with
gasketed mechanical couplings. The changes made to the standard in 1999
were editorial in nature, with some changes to material testing and
grading.
<bullet> Compressed Gas Association (CGA) standard CGA S-1.2-2009,
Pressure Relief Device Standards--Part 2--Portable Containers for
Compressed Gases. The 1979 edition is currently incorporated by
reference at Sec. 54.15-10. This standard covers the recommended
minimum requirements for pressure relief devices used on portable
containers for compressed gases that comply with regulations of the
U.S. Department of Transportation or the corresponding regulations of
Transport Canada. It has been revised at least five times since 1979 to
address advancements in technology and changes in U.S. and Canadian
regulations.
<bullet> Standards of the Expansion Joint Manufacturers
Association, Tenth Edition (2015). This edition replaces the 1980
edition currently incorporated in Sec. 56.60-1. This standard
specifies the design and manufacturing requirements for expansion
joints, including metallic bellows type, used in piping systems to
accommodate pipe movements due to temperature expansion/contraction,
and slight misalignments in joined piping sections.
<bullet> Fluid Controls Institute Inc. (FCI), FCI 69-1, Pressure
Rating Standard for Steam Traps, 2017. The 2017 edition replaces the
edition currently incorporated at Sec. 56.60-1. This standard covers
the minimum design, fabrication, pressure rating and marking of
pressure-containing housings for steam traps. Revisions to this
document consist mainly of editorial changes and modifications to
definitions.
<bullet> International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea
(SOLAS), 1974 as amended. This standard is not currently codified
within 46 CFR part 56 or part 58, though its applicability to passenger
vessels on international voyages is mentioned in Sec. 56.50-50(c)(2).
However, the CFR codifies language taken directly from SOLAS in a
number of places in Titles 33 and 46 CFR. Incorporating specific SOLAS
regulations by reference, in Sec. 56.50-50 for bilge systems and Sec.
58.25-10 for steering gear, would allow for an alternative to the
prescriptive technical requirements of the CFR. SOLAS is an
international maritime treaty that sets minimum safety standards in the
construction, equipment, and operation of merchant ships. This requires
no updates, merely the adoption of a standard already in place in
practice.
<bullet> IMO Resolution MEPC.244(66), Standard Specification for
Shipboard Incinerators, 2014. This document is proposed for addition as
an alternate method of compliance to the requirements for shipboard
incinerators in Sec. 63.25-9. IMO MEPC.244(66) is the IMO's updated
standard for shipboard incinerator design, defining the engineering
requirements and environmental air emissions limits for ship
incinerators.
<bullet> IMO Resolution MSC.337(91), Code on Noise Levels on Board
Ships, 2012. This document replaces the older IMO Resolution
A.468(XII), Code on Noise Levels on Board Ships, incorporated by
reference in Sec. 58.01-50. The Code on Noise Levels on Board Ships is
intended to provide standards to prevent and mitigate the occurrence of
hazardous noise levels on board ships, and to provide standards for an
acceptable working and living environment for seafarers. The 2012 Code
on Noise Levels on Board Ships reflects technology improvements and
mandatory requirements not included in the older IMO Resolution, and is
intended to provide the basis for a design standard.
<bullet> ISO 9096:2017(E), Stationary source emissions--Manual
determination of mass concentration of particulate matter. This
standard updates the 2003 edition currently incorporated by reference
at Sec. 63.25-9. This standard establishes methods for measurement of
particulate matter concentration in waste gases. It has been regularly
revised to accommodate technological developments, to address
administrative requirements, to incorporate interpretations, and to
clarify the standard intent. It is the internationally accepted
standard.
<bullet> ISO 13617:2019(E), Ships and marine technology--Shipboard
incinerators--Requirements. This standard updates the 2001 edition
currently incorporated by reference at Sec. 63.25-9. This standard
establishes design, manufacture, performance, operation, functioning
and testing of incinerators. It has been regularly revised to
accommodate technological developments, to address administrative
requirements, to incorporate interpretations, and to clarify the
standard intent. It is the internationally accepted standard.
<bullet> ISO 15540:2016(E), Ships and marine technology--Fire
resistance of non-metallic hose assemblies and non-metallic
compensators--Test methods. This standard replaces the 1999 edition
currently incorporated in Sec. 56.60-25. It specifies the
temperatures, duration, and pressure testing associated with fire tests
used to qualify nonmetallic hose for use in ship piping systems.
<bullet> Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and
Fitting Industry, Inc. (MSS) standard MSS SP-6-2017, Standard Finishes
for Contact Faces of Pipe Flanges and Connecting-End Flanges of Valves
and Fittings. This standard updates the 2001 edition, incorporated by
reference at Sec. Sec. 56.25-10 and 56.60-1. This standard pertains to
the finish of gasket contact faces of pipe flanges and connecting-end
flanges of valves and fittings. The changes made to the standard were
largely editorial in nature; however there are also some changes to
definitions and material limitations.
<bullet> MSS SP-9-2013, Spot Facing for Bronze, Iron, and Steel
Flanges. This standard updates the 2001 edition, incorporated by
reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It applies to the spot facing for U.S.
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bronze, gray iron, ductile iron, or settle. The changes made to the
standard are editorial in nature, with some changes to material
testing, design and grading.
<bullet> MSS SP-25 (ANSI/MSS SP-25-2018), Standard Marking System
for Valves, Fittings, Flanges and Unions. The 1998 edition is currently
incorporated by reference at Sec. 54.01-25, while the 2001 edition is
incorporated by reference at Sec. Sec. 56.15-1, 56.20-5, and 56.60-1.
This standard provides a marking system for new valves, fittings,
flanges, and unions used in piping connections that include (but are
not limited to) flanged, soldered, brazed, threaded, or welded joints.
Markings are used for product identification and to assist in proper
application. The standard has been revised three times since 1998 to
address changes in industry practices.
<bullet> MSS SP-51-2012, Class 150LW Corrosion Resistant Flanges
and Cast Flanged Fittings. This standard updates the 2003 edition,
incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. This standard establishes
the design dimensions, tolerances, and pressure-temperature ratings for
flanged steel fittings for both Metric and Imperial units.
<bullet> MSS SP-53-2012, Quality Standard for Steel Castings and
Forgings for Valves, Flanges, Fittings, and Other Piping Components--
Magnetic Particle Examination Method. This standard updates the 1995
edition, incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It provides
methods and acceptance standards for magnetic particle examination of
ferritic steel valves, flanges, fittings, and other piping components
by use of dry magnetic powder or wet magnetic particles. The changes
made to the standard are editorial in nature, with some changes to
material testing, design and grading.
<bullet> MSS SP-55 (ANSI/MSS-SP-55-2011), Quality Standard for
Steel Castings for Valves, Flanges and Fittings and Other Piping
Components--Visual Method for Evaluation of Surface Irregularities.
This standard updates the 2001 edition, incorporated by reference at
Sec. 56.60-1. The document describes common irregularities found in
the castings of steel pipe fittings and flanges, as well as acceptable
criteria for evaluating irregularities. The changes made to the
standard are editorial in nature, with some changes to material
testing, design and grading.
<bullet> MSS SP-58 (ANSI/MSS SP-58-2009), Pipe Hangers and
Supports--Materials, Design, Manufacture, Selection, Application, and
Installation. This standard updates the 1993 edition, incorporated by
reference at Sec. 56.60-1. MSS-SP-58 specifies the design criteria and
minimum strength requirements for hangars used to mount piping systems
to ship bulkheads and decks. The changes made to the standard are
editorial in nature, with some changes to material testing, design and
grading.
<bullet> MSS SP-61-2019, Pressure Testing of Valves. This standard
updates the 2003 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1.
The document provides standardized technical requirements and
acceptance criteria for the pressure testing of valves.
<bullet> National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard NFPA
302, Fire Protection Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft,
2020 Edition. This standard provides the minimum requirements on boats
for the prevention of fire and explosion, mitigation of carbon monoxide
hazards, and life safety in case of fire. It updates the 1989 standard
incorporated by reference at Sec. 58.10-5. The updates to this
standard are editorial in nature with minor technical changes, and
changes in material testing and grading.
<bullet> SAE International (SAE) standard SAE J429 MAY2014,
Mechanical and Material Requirements for Externally Threaded Fasteners.
This standard updates the 1989 standard incorporated by reference at
Sec. 58.30-15. It covers the mechanical and material requirements for
inch-series steel bolts, screws, studs, screws for screw-and-washer
assemblies, and U-bolts.The updates to this standard are editorial in
nature with minor technical changes, and changes in material testing
and grading.
<bullet> SAE J1475 JUN2014, Hydraulic Hose Fittings for Marine
Applications. This standard updates the 1996 edition currently
incorporated in Sec. 53.01-10. It covers the materials, design, and
testing requirements for fittings used with flexible hose assemblies
for use in ship piping systems. The updates to this document are
primarily editorial in nature with no substantive change to technical
requirements.
<bullet> SAE J1928 JUN2018, Devices Providing Backfire Flame
Control for Gasoline Engines in Marine Applications. This standard
updates the 1989 standard incorporated by reference at Sec. 58.10-5.
It covers the minimum requirements for design, construction, and
testing of devices to prevent the propagation of backfire flame from a
gasoline engine to the surrounding atmosphere. The updates to this
standard are editorial in nature with minor technical changes, and
changes in material testing and grading.
<bullet> SAE J1942 MAR2019, Hose and Hose Assemblies for Marine
Applications. This standard updates the 1997 edition currently
incorporated in Sec. 56.60-25. It defines the design and testing
requirements, including fire tests, for non-metallic flexible hose
assemblies used in shipboard piping systems. Changes to this standard
are administrative in nature, including updated testing frequency and
record retention requirements.
<bullet> Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standard UL 174, Standard
for Safety, Household Electric Storage Tank Water Heaters, Eleventh
Edition, 2004 (reapproved in 2016). The 1996 edition is currently
incorporated by reference at Sec. Sec. 53.01-10 and 63.25-3. This
standard contains requirements and non-mandatory guidance for household
electric storage tank water heaters. It has been regularly revised to
accommodate technological developments, to address administrative
requirements, to incorporate interpretations, and to clarify the intent
of the standard. Incorporating the latest edition ensures compliance
with current industry practices.
<bullet> UL 296, UL Standard for Safety Oil Burners, 11th Edition
(``2017 UL 296''). This standard updates the 1993 edition currently
incorporated by reference at Sec. 63.15-5. This standard establishes
requirements for oil burners intended for firing appliances and devices
such as boilers, central, floor, wall, and special furnaces, storage
tank water, air, and direct-fired air heater units. It has been
regularly revised to accommodate technological developments, to address
administrative requirements, to incorporate interpretations, and to
clarify the standard intent. It is the internationally accepted
standard.
<bullet> UL 343, UL Standard for Safety Pumps for Oil-Burning
Appliances, 2008. This standard updates the 1997 edition currently
incorporated by reference at Sec. 63.15-3. This standard establishes
requirements for pumps intended for use as part of oil-burning
appliances or installed in fuel-oil piping systems serving equipment.
It has been regularly revised to accommodate technological
developments, to address administrative requirements, to incorporate
interpretations, and to clarify the standard intent. It is the
internationally accepted standard.
<bullet> UL 1453, Standard for Safety, Electric Booster and
Commercial Storage Tank Water Heaters, Sixth Edition, 2016. This
standard would replace the 1995 standard, currently incorporated by
reference at Sec. Sec. 53.01-10 and 63.25-3. This standard contains
requirements for electric booster water heaters, electric commercial
storage tank water heaters, and remote control assemblies for such
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(454 L) in capacity, rated over 12 kilowatts, or are equipped with one
or more temperature regulating controls permitting water temperature of
more than 85[deg]C (185 [deg]F). The 2016 edition provides minor
technical changes and has been edited for clarity.

C. Standards Previously Approved for Incorporation by Reference

The following standards were previously approved for incorporation
by reference and are included in the proposed regulatory text because
either the current format of the reference does not comply with current
OFR requirements or the proposed text is a revision that includes an
existing reference to the standard. We do not propose to change the
existing IBR approval.
<bullet> ASME B36.19M-2004 Stainless Steel Pipe, October 25, 2004
(``ASME B36.19M''), IBR approved for Sec. Sec. 56.07-5 and 56.60-1.
<bullet> IMO A.467(XII), Guidelines for Acceptance of Non-
Duplicated Rudder Actuators for Tankers, Chemical Tankers and Gas
Carriers of 10,000 Tons Gross Tonnage and Above But Less Than 100,000
Tonnes Deadweight, 1981 (``IMO A.467(XII)''), IBR approved for Sec.
58.25-60.
<bullet> IMO Resolution A.753(18) Guidelines for the Application of
Plastic Pipes on Ships, adopted on 4 November 1993 (``IMO Resolution
A.753(18)''), IBR approved for Sec. 56.60-25.
<bullet> IMO Resolution MEPC.76(40), Standard Specification for
Shipboard Incinerators (Sep. 25, 1997) (``IMO MEPC.76(40)''), IBR
approved for Sec. 63.25-9.
<bullet> IMO Resolution MSC.313(88), Amendments to the Guidelines
for the Application of Plastic Pipes on Ships, adopted 26 November 2010
(``IMO Resolution MSC.313(88)''), IBR approved for Sec. 56.60-25.
<bullet> The International Convention for the Prevention of
Pollution from Ships (MARPOL 73/78), Annexes I, II, III, and V (1978)
(``IMO MARPOL 73/78''), IBR approved for Sec. 63.25-9.
<bullet> ISO 10396, Stationary source emissions--Sampling for the
automated determination of gas emission concentrations for permanently-
installed monitoring systems, Second edition (Feb. 1, 2007) (``ISO
10396''), IBR approved for Sec. 63.25-9.
<bullet> MSS SP-45-2003, Bypass and Drain Connections, 2003 (``MSS
SP-45''), IBR approved for Sec. Sec. 56.20-20 and 56.60-1.

D. Section by Section Analysis of Proposed Changes to the Regulatory
Text

In addition to updating existing standards incorporated by
reference, adding new standards, and removing obsolete standards, we
propose to modify technical regulatory text in the following sections
of Subchapter F. For the convenience of the reader, the list below
excludes purely stylistic revisions and corrections of drafting errors.
Part 50--General Provisions
Section 50.05-5 Existing Boilers, Pressure Vessels or Piping Systems
Modifying paragraph (b) to eliminate redundant text and more
clearly describe the requirements for recalculating the maximum
allowable working pressure.
Section 50.05-20 Steam-Propelled Motor Boats
Replacing the words ``motor boats'' with the more current and
universally used ``vessels''.
Section 50.10-23 Marine Safety Center
Modifying the contact information for the MSC and the details for
electronically submitting documents.
Section 50.20-5 Procedures for Submittal of Plans
Modifying the procedures for submitting plans to the Coast Guard by
eliminating the requirements in paragraph (b) for plans to be submitted
in triplicate, since most plans are electronically submitted, and by
deleting unnecessary detail in paragraph (c).
Section 50.20-10 Number of Copies of Plans Required
Deleting this section. Submittal of plans is adequately addressed
in Sec. 50.20-5.
Section 50.20-15 Previously Approved Plans
Deleting the unnecessary text ``(including work accomplished under
a different contract)'' in paragraph (a).
Section 50.20-30 Alternative Materials or Methods of Construction
Modifying paragraph (a) to include the word ``materials'' and
deleting paragraph (b). These changes improve the clarity of the
section.
Section 50.25-1 General
Deleting paragraph (e) as unnecessary because nonmetallic flexible
hoses, including those intended for hydraulic service, are adequately
addressed in Sec. 56.60-25.
Section 50.25-7 Testing of Products Required To Be Certified in
Presence of Marine Inspector
Deleting paragraphs (c) and (d) as unnecessary. When specific
testing conditions are required, they are specified in the applicable
standards or regulations.
Part 52--Power Boilers
Replacing the words ``boiler pressure vessel code'' with ``BPVC''
throughout all of part 52, as BPVC is recognized as the appropriate
acronym for the ASME Boiler Pressure Vessel Code.
Section 52.01-52.25 Power Boilers
Modifying various paragraphs to delete text already addressed in
ASME BPVC.
Section 52.01-3 Definitions
Deleting definitions listed in this section but not currently used
in Part 52 and not needed going forward, as there is no need to define
a term if it is not used later in the regulatory text. Deleted terms
include: High temperature water boiler, packaged boiler, Fired steam
boiler, Hybrid boiler, Shell, Heads, Dished heads, Stayed heads, Water
wall, Header, Domes, Steam chimneys, Corrugated furnace, Plain furnace,
Combustion chamber, Separate combustion chamber, Common combustion
chamber, Crown or top plate, Curved bottom plate, Combustion chamber
tube sheet, Combustion chamber back sheet, Seamless tube, Electric
resistance welded tube, Stay tube, Tube sheet, Ligament, Longitudinal
ligament, Circumferential ligament, Diagonal ligament, Stays and
supports, Solid screw staybolt, Welded collar, Hollow screw staybolt,
Flexible staybolt, Sling stay, Crowfoot, Crowfoot stay, Diagonal stay,
Gusset stay, Dog stay, Girder, Structural stiffeners, Reinforcement,
Pressure loaded pilot actuated safety valve, Spring loaded pilot
actuated safety valve, Spring loaded pilot valve, Relief valve, Safety
relief valve, Conventional safety relief valve, Balanced safety relief
valve, Internal spring safety relief valve, Power actuated relief
valve, Breaking pin device, Shear pin device, Frangible disk device,
Bursting disk device, Feed valve, Salinometer cocks, Expanding,
Beading, Bell mouthing, Telltale hole, Openings, Pressure, Absolute
pressure, Internal pressure, and External pressure. And, deleting
Figure 52.01-3--Acceptable Types of Boiler Stays. Figure 52.01-3 is not
necessary, as the ASME BPVC

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adequately defines the requirements for boiler stayed surfaces.
Section 52.01-50 Fusible Plugs (Modifies A-19 Through A-21)
Modifying various paragraphs in this section to delete references
and text already addressed by the ASME BPVC or that are otherwise
outdated.
Section 52.01-55 Maximum Allowable Working Pressure
Modifying various paragraphs in this section to delete references
and text already addressed by the ASME BPVC or that are otherwise
outdated.
Section 52.01-90 Materials
Deleting this section. Materials for boiler design are adequately
addressed by the ASME BPVC.
Section 52.01-105 Piping, Valves, and Fittings
Modifying various paragraphs in this section to delete references
and text already addressed by the ASME BPVC or that are otherwise
outdated.
Section 52.01-110 Water-Level Indicators, Water Columns, Gauge-Glass
Connections, Gauge Cocks, and Pressure Gauges
Modifying various paragraphs in this section to delete references
and text already addressed by the ASME BPVC or that are otherwise
outdated.
Section 52.01-130 Installation
Modifying various paragraphs in this section to delete references
and text already addressed by the ASME BPVC or that are otherwise
outdated.
Section 52.25-3 Feedwater Heaters (Modifies PFH-1)
Modifying various paragraphs in this section to delete references
and text already addressed by the ASME BPVC or that are otherwise
outdated.
Part 53--Heating Boilers
Replacing the words ``boiler pressure vessel code'' with ``BPVC''
throughout part 53, as BPVC is recognized as the appropriate acronym
for the ASME Boiler Pressure Vessel Code.
Section 53.01-10 Service Restrictions and Exceptions (Replaces HG-101)
Modifying paragraph (d) to remove exact temperature requirements
and retaining a temperature range that would benefit industry.
Modifying paragraph (e)(1) to provide correct citation for the ASME
BPVC stamping and provide cites to the IBR.
Part 54--Pressure Vessels
Replacing the words ``boiler pressure vessel code'' with ``BPVC''
throughout all of part 54, as BPVC is recognized as the appropriate
acronym for the ASME Boiler Pressure Vessel Code.
Section 54.01-1 Incorporation by Reference
Modifying paragraphs (b), (d), and (e) to update the addresses for
the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the Compressed Gas
Association (CGA), and the Manufacturers Standardization Society of the
Valve and Fittings Industry (MSS), respectively.
Section 54.01-15 Exemptions From Shop Inspection Plan Approval
(Modifies U-1(c)(2))
Deleting paragraph (a)(3)(i) because this section deals with
internal pressure and the reference cited deals with external pressure.
Section 54.01-18 Plan Approval
Editing paragraph (a) to provide reference to new proposed
paragraph (c).
Adding paragraph (c) to identify which plans for Class I, II, and
II pressure vessels are not required to be submitted for approval.
Section 54.10-3 Marine Inspectors (Replaces UG-90 and UG-91, and
Modifies UG-92 Through UG-103)
Editing the section heading to make it easier to find the
regulation requiring stamping of the Coast Guard Symbol. The
requirement for use of the Coast Guard Symbol on pressure vessels is
often misunderstood.
Modifying paragraph (b) to identify when shop inspection is
required. Part 54 refers to shop inspection of pressure vessels under
construction in several locations, but the term is not used here.
Adding new paragraph (c), redesignating existing paragraph (c) as
new paragraph (d), and removing the requirement for stamping with the
Coast Guard Symbol. The requirement for use of the Coast Guard Symbol
on pressure vessels is often misunderstood. By applying the symbol, the
marine inspector is documenting that the pressure vessel meets Coast
Guard requirements for pressure vessels on ships. Adding a paragraph
clarifies which pressure vessels do not require stamping.
Section 54.10-20 Marking and Stamping
Modifying paragraph (a)(2) to clarify numbering requirements. The
requirement for Coast Guard numbering of pressure vessels is often
misunderstood. Numbering is only required when the Coast Guard has
inspected the pressure vessel during construction (shop inspection).
Part 56--Piping Systems and Appurtenances
Section 56.07-5 Definitions
Clarifying the definition for ``piping schedule'' and deleting the
definition for ``plate flange,'' as it does not require a definition.
Section 56.07-10 Design Conditions and Criteria (Modifies 101-104.7)
Modifying paragraph (b) by deleting the last sentence within the
parentheses. It is not necessary to refer to definitions in part 52 for
this paragraph.
Modifying paragraph (d) by deleting text that was inadvertently
repeated.
Modifying paragraph (e) by removing references to specific
paragraphs and instead referring to the entire subpart.
Section 56.15-1 Pipe Joint Fittings
Removing text in paragraph (c)(2) that is already adequately
addressed by the incorporated ASME industry standard.
Section 56.15-5 Fluid-Conditioner Fittings
Deleting text in paragraph (c), nonstandard fluid conditioner
fittings, that is already adequately addressed by paragraph (b);
generally, fluid conditioner fittings must meet the requirements of
this section regardless of whether they are `standard' or
`nonstandard', and must be appropriate for the fluid contained, and the
temperature and pressure of the system. In addition, with advancements
in manufacturing, there is no need to reference part 54 (pressure
vessels), for fluid conditioner fittings in current paragraphs (c) and
(d).
Section 56.20-1 General
Removing text that is redundant and that can be adequately replaced
by the incorporated ASME standard.
Section 56.20-9 Valve Construction
Modifying paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (e), and (g) to reflect
advancements in valve design technology and to remove text adequately
addressed already by the incorporated ASME standard.
Section 56.20-15 Valves Employing Resilient Material
Deleting text that is no longer required and simplifying text to
reflect current policy employed by the MSC to evaluate these types of
valves. Overall, these valves are not required anywhere on ships, and
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delineates the requirements for when they are installed.
Section 56.25-10 Flange Facings
Removing paragraph (b) as no longer necessary.
Section 56.25-20 Bolting
Removing unnecessary text in paragraphs (b) and (c).
Section 56.30-5 Welded Joints
Removing text in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2) and (c)(3) as adequately
addressed already by the incorporated ASME standard.
Section 56.30-10 Flanged Joints
Removing text adequately addressed already by the incorporated
standards in part 56.
Section 56.30-20 Treaded Joints
Removing text adequately addressed already by the incorporated
standards in part 56.
Section 56.30-30 Brazed Joints
Removing text adequately addressed already by the incorporated
standards in part 56.
Section 56.30-40 Flexible Pipe Couplings of the Compression or Slip-On
Type
Removing text in paragraphs (b) and (c) that is no longer necessary
or is otherwise adequately addressed already by the incorporated
standards in part 56.
Section 56.35-10 Nonmetallic Expansion Joints
Removing the reference to part 50, as the appropriate standards are
listed already in this part.
Section 56.35-15 Metallic Expansion Joints
Removing the reference to part 50, as the appropriate standards are
listed already in this part.
Section 56.50-1 General
Deleting text in paragraphs (a), (b), (d), (g), and (i) that is
unclear or outdated and no longer necessary.
Section 56.50-15 Steam and Exhaust Piping
Deleting text in paragraphs (b), (c), (f), (g), (j), and (k) that
is unclear or outdated and no longer necessary.
Section 56.50-20 Pressure Relief Piping
Deleting text not necessary to the intent of the regulation.
Section 56.50-25 Safety and Relief Valve Escape Piping
Deleting text in paragraphs (a), (c), and (d) that is outdated or
redundant.
Section 56.50-30 Boiler Feed Piping
Deleting text in paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) that is outdated or
unclear and no longer necessary.
Section 56.50-35 Condensate Pumps
Deleting text that is outdated and no longer necessary.
Section 56.50-40 Blowoff Piping
Deleting text in paragraphs (b) and (d) that is outdated or
redundant and no longer necessary.
Section 56.50-45 Circulating Pumps
Deleting text in paragraph (d) that is outdated or unclear.
Section 56.50-50 Bilge and Ballast Piping
Modifying paragraph (a) to consider ships that meet SOLAS
requirements for bilge systems as equivalent to this section.
Deleting text in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (f), (h), (j), and
(k) that is outdated.
Section 56.50-55 Bilge Pumps
Modifying paragraph (c) to add a pump capacity alternative formula.
Section 56.50-57 Bilge Piping and Pumps, Alternative Requirements
Deleting this entire section as outdated, as it contains cross-
references to sections already removed from the CFR (Sec. Sec. 171.075
and 171.082).
Section 56.50-60 Systems Containing Oil
Deleting or modifying text in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (m),
and (n) that is outdated, or unclear.
Section 56.50-65 Burner Fuel-Oil Service Systems
Deleting or modifying text in paragraphs (a) and (b) that is
outdated, unclear, or adequately addressed already by standards
incorporated in this part.
Section 56.50-70 Gasoline Fuel Systems
Deleting or modifying text in paragraphs (b), (c), (d), (e), and
(g) that is outdated, unclear, or adequately addressed already by
incorporated standards in this part.
Section 56.50-75 Diesel Fuel Systems
Deleting or modifying text in paragraphs (a) and (b) that is
outdated, unclear, or adequately addressed already by incorporated
standards in this part.
Section 56.50-80 Lubricating-Oil Systems
Deleting or modifying text in paragraphs (a), (d), and (h) that is
outdated, unclear, or adequately addressed already by incorporated
standards in this part.
Section 56.50-85 Tank-Vent Piping
Deleting or modifying text in paragraphs (a) and (b) that is
outdated, unclear, or adequately addressed already by incorporated
standards in this part.
Section 56.50-90 Sounding Devices
Deleting or modifying text in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), and
(e) that is outdated, unclear, or adequately addressed already by
incorporated standards in this part.
Section 56.50-95 Overboard Discharges and Shell Connections
Deleting text in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (h), and
(i) that is outdated, unclear, or adequately addressed already by
incorporated standards in this part.
Section 56.50-105 Low-Temperature Piping
Deleting text in paragraph (a) that is outdated, unclear, or
adequately addressed already by incorporated standards in this part.
Section 56.60-1 Acceptable Materials and Specifications
Adding ASTM F1155 as a reference in paragraph (a) for material
standards applicable to certain marine engineering piping systems.
Section 56.60-5 Steel
Modifying paragraph (a) to align the CFR with the temperature
requirements of the incorporated ASME standard.
Section 56.70-5 Material
Deleting text in paragraph (b) that is outdated, and aligning text
with incorporated ASME standard.
Section 56.70-10 Preparation
Deleting text in paragraphs (a) and (b) that is outdated, unclear,
or adequately addressed already by incorporated standards in this part.
Section 56.70-15 Procedure
Deleting text in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), and (g) that is
outdated, unclear, unenforceable, or adequately addressed already by
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Section 56.80-5 Bending (Modifies 129)
Deleting text that is outdated, unclear, or adequately addressed
already by incorporated standards in this part.
Section 56.85-15 Postheat Treatment
Deleting text in paragraphs (a), (b), and (d) that is outdated,
unclear, or adequately addressed already by incorporated standards in
this part.
Section 56.90-5 Bolting Procedure
Deleting text in paragraph (a) that is outdated, unclear, or
adequately addressed already by incorporated standards in this part.
Section 56.90-10 Threaded Piping
Deleting paragraph (c) as outdated and unnecessary.
Section 56.95-1 General
Modifying paragraph (b) for clarity.
Section 56.97-1 General
Modifying paragraph (b) for clarity.
Section 56.97-25 Preparation for Testing
Modifying paragraphs (b) and (d) for clarity.
Section 56.97-38 Initial Service Leak Test
Modifying paragraph (a) for clarity.
Section 56.97-40 Installation Tests
Deleting text in paragraph (a) that is outdated, unclear, or
adequately addressed already by incorporated standards in this part.
Part 57--Welding and Brazing
Replacing the words ``boiler pressure vessel code'' with ``BPVC''
throughout part 57, as BPVC is recognized as the appropriate acronym
for the ASME Boiler Pressure Vessel Code.
Section 57.01-1 Qualifications and Production Tests
Modifying the text in paragraph (a) to reflect updates in section
numbering of the BPVC.
Section 57.02-1 Incorporation by Reference
Modifying paragraph (a) to update the address for the American
Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
Amending table 57.02-1(a) to reflect updates in the section number
of the BPVC.
Section 57.02-2 Adoption of Section IX of the ASME Code
Modifying paragraph (a) to update and clarify the information
provided in the section.
Modifying paragraph (a)(1) to delete unnecessary references to
parts of the subchapter that have been removed.
Section 57.02-3 Performance Qualifications Issued by Other Agencies
Deleting references to ASME BPVC paragraphs PG-91, N-612, HG-515.2
and UG-91 in paragraph (a) as unnecessary.
Section 57.03-1 Procedure Qualifications--General Requirements
Updating paragraph (a)(1) to reflect changes in the standard.
Section 57.06-1 Production Test Plate Requirements
Updating paragraph (c) to reflect current name of the section of
the code.
Part 58--Main and Auxiliary Machinery and Related Systems
Section 58.01-20 Machinery Guards
Updating paragraph for clarity.
Section 58.01-50 Machinery Space, Noise
Updating incorporated reference to reflect updated IMO Resolution
(Noise Code).
Section 58.05-1 Material, Design and Construction
Updating the reference from ABS Steel Vessel Rules to ABS Marine
Vessel Rules.
Section 58.16-5 Definition
Updating paragraph for clarity and to correct grammar.
Section 58.16-7 Use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Updating incorrect CFR reference.
Section 58.16-10 Approvals
Deleting the requirement in paragraph (a) that gas-consuming
appliances be ``of a type approved'' by the Commandant. The requirement
that the Commandant specifically ``approve'' all types of gas-consuming
appliances is not necessary, given that appliances must already be
tested and listed by third party laboratories and meet the additional
requirements of Subpart 58.16.
Changing the word ``approved'' to ``accepted'' in paragraph (c).
Because this paragraph refers to another government agency's
requirements for safety-relief devices, and shipboard appliance
installations are reviewed case by case, ``acceptance'' allows for more
flexibility than ``approval'' when evaluating the overall installation
for compliance.
Section 58.16-30 Operating Instructions
Updating paragraph (k) for clarity.
Section 58.16-35 Markings
Deleting text in paragraph (a) that is redundant with paragraphs
(b) and (c) of same section.
Section 58.25-5 General
Making an editorial correction to ensure ``control system'' is a
separate definition from ``auxiliary steering gear''.
Section 58.25-10 Main and Auxiliary Steering Gear
Adding SOLAS regulations plus class rules as an equivalent
standard.
Section 58.25-20 Piping for Steering Gear
Eliminating redundant references to part 56 of this chapter.
Section 58.25-25 Indicating and Alarm Systems
Deleting requirements in current paragraph (e) that are redundant
with other paragraphs in same section.
Section 58.25-40 Arrangement of the Steering Gear Compartment
Deleting this section as unnecessary.
Section 58.25-60 Non-Duplicated Hydraulic Rudder Actuators
Amending this section for clarity.
Section 58.25-75 Materials
Deleting paragraph (b) of this section as unnecessary.
Section 58.25-85 Special Requirements for Tank Vessels
Deleting certain text in paragraph (c)(1) and (2) of this section
as unenforceable.
Deleting paragraph (g), because this paragraph is applicable only
to tank vessels of 40,000 gross tons or more constructed before 1984.
Virtually all of those vessels have been phased out of service due to
the pollution prevention requirements in 33 CFR 157 for ``double
hulls'' on tank vessels.
Section 58.30-1 Scope
Deleting certain text in paragraph (a) as not applicable.
Section 58.30-15 Pipe, Tubing, Valves, Fittings, Pumps, and Motors
Deleting certain text in paragraphs (b) and (d) as redundant, given
the incorporation of industry standards.
Section 58.30-25 Accumulators
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Section 58.50-1 General Requirements
Modifying text to remove allowance for gasoline as a fuel for
vessels constructed before 1935.
Part 59--Repairs to Boilers, Pressure Vessels and Appurtenances
Section 59.10-1 Scope
Modifying paragraphs (b) and (c) to eliminate unnecessary
requirements and to provide clarity for welding repairs.
Section 59.10-5 Cracks
Modifying paragraphs (d) and (h) to eliminate unnecessary
requirements and to provide clarity for repair of cracks in boiler and
pressure vessels.
Section 59.10-20 Patches in Shells and Tube Sheets
Removing text in paragraphs (a) and (b) to provide clarity.
Section 59.15-1 Furnace Repairs
Modifying paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (e) to eliminate unnecessary
requirements and to provide clarity for furnace repairs.
Part 61--Periodic Tests and Inspections
Section 61.03-1 Incorporation by Reference
Modifying paragraph (b) to update the name and address of ASTM
International.
Section 61.05-10 Boilers in Service
Eliminating unnecessary and outdated text regarding boiler
inspections from paragraphs (a) and (f).
Section 61.10-5 Pressure Vessels in Service
Modifying paragraph (g) to provide inspection compliance options,
in lieu of the hydrostatic test currently required by this paragraph,
for bulk storage tanks containing refrigerated liquefied CO<INF>2</INF>
for use aboard a vessel as a fire-extinguishing agent. The inspection
options consist of performing a hydrostatic test or having the option
of an internal inspection. This is further explained in the regulatory
language.
Part 62--Vital System Automation
Section 62.05-1 Incorporation by Reference
Modifying paragraph (b) to update the address for the American
Bureau of Shipping (ABS).
Section 62.35-50 Tabulated Monitoring and Safety Control Requirements
for Specific Systems
Deleting the requirements for main propulsion boiler supply casing
and uptakes, burner flames, control power, and burner valves in Table
62.35-50. These components are required to comply with the same
requirements in Section 4-9-6 of the ABS Marine Vessel Rules (2020),
which is proposed to be referenced in this table.
Modifying the requirements for ship service generators in Table
62.35-50. Currently, compliance with the ABS Steel Vessel Rules for
propulsion boilers and propulsion diesel engines is required. The
requirements for auxiliary generators in Section 4-9-6 of the ABS
Marine Vessel Rules (2020) are referenced instead because this section
of the ABS Rules is more directly applicable to generators.
Deleting the requirements for generators to comply with Sec. Sec.
111.12-1 (b) and (c), and parenthetical items 6 and 7 in Table 62.35-
50.
Section 62.50-30 Additional Requirements for Periodically Unattended
Machinery Plants
Revisions are made to paragraphs (c), (d), (h), and (k) to reflect
correct verbiage and to provide clarity.
Part 63--Automatic Auxiliary Boilers
Section 63.01-3 Scope and Applicability
Amending paragraph (b) to remove language regarding electric
cooking equipment, electric air heaters, and electric oil immersion
heaters. The requirements for these electric appliances are covered in
46 CFR Subchapter J Part 111 of the CFR and do not belong in Part 63
for Automatic Auxiliary Boilers.
Section 63.05-1 Incorporation by Reference
Modifying paragraphs (b) and (c) to update the name and address for
the ANSI and ASME, respectively.
Section 63.10-1 Test Procedures and Certification Report
Updating address and options for item submittals.
Section 63.25-9 Incinerators
Modifying paragraph (a) to update address and options for
application for type approval of shipboard incinerators.
Modifying paragraph (b) to clarify and update requirements for
testing prior to granting type approval.
Adding IMO MEPC.244(66) as an accepted design standard for
incinerators.
Part 64--Marine Portable Tanks and Cargo Handling Systems
Replacing the words ``ASME Code'' with ``ASME BPVC'' throughout
part 64, as BPVC is recognized as the appropriate acronym for the ASME
Boiler Pressure Vessel Code.
Section 64.2 Incorporation by Reference
Modifying paragraph (b) to update the address for the ASME.

V. Incorporation by Reference

Material proposed for incorporation by reference appears in 46 CFR
parts 50, 52, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, 59, 61, 62, 63, and 64 and is
summarized in section IV.B of this preamble. For information about how
to view this material, see the ADDRESSES section of this preamble.
Copies of the material are also available from the sources listed in 46
CFR parts 50, 52, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, 59, 61, 62, 63, and 64. Before
publishing a binding rule, we will submit this material to the Director
of the Federal Register for approval of the incorporation by reference.

VI. Regulatory Analyses

We developed this proposed rule after considering numerous statutes
and Executive Orders related to rulemaking. A summary of our analyses
based on these statutes or Executive Orders follows.

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

Executive Orders 12866 (Regulatory Planning and Review) and 13563
(Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review) direct agencies to assess
the costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public
health and safety effects, distributive impacts, and equity). Executive
Order 13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying costs and
benefits, reducing costs, harmonizing rules, and promoting flexibility.
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has not designated this
proposed rule a significant regulatory action under section 3(f) of
Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, OMB has not reviewed it.
The Coast Guard proposes to update subchapter F of Title 46 of the
CFR. This proposed rule would align the standards on U.S.-flagged
vessels of vessel types of subchapter F with current industry practices
to ensure that regulatory standards are current, and the changes would
harmonize regulatory requirements with current industry standards. The
majority of the updates simply would incorporate by reference the more
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change. In some cases, the more recent editions reflect more modern
technologies, terminology, and practices. The updates also would
correct regulatory language and remove redundant and outdated
references. The Coast Guard believes there are no additional costs
associated with this proposed rule. The Coast Guard estimates this rule
will save the regulated public and federal government approximately
$9.787 million over the 10-year period of analysis at 7% in 2020
dollars.
The following regulatory analysis (RA) provides an evaluation of
the economic impacts associated with this proposed rule. Table 2
provides a summary of the proposed rule's costs and benefits.

Table 2--Summary of the Proposed Rule's Impacts
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Category Summary
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Affected Population.................. Vessel owners and operators,
shipyards, builders and
manufacturers of vessels and
vessel components, the Coast
Guard (Marine Safety Center
(MSC) and United States Coast
Guard Commercial Regulations and
Standards Directorate (CG-5PS)).
Class societies and vessel
insurers may have some interest.
Costs................................ None. The proposed rule would not
increase costs of compliance for
the regulated public or the
Coast Guard because no
additional requirements are
being proposed.
Cost Savings (7-percent discount $9.787 million (10-year
rate). discounted cost savings),
annualized cost savings: $1.385
million in 2020 dollars.
Unquantified Benefits................ Clarity of regulatory intent
through stylistic changes and
corrections, harmonization of
regulatory requirements with
current industry standards,
better utilization of Coast
Guard human resources,
compliance with Presidential
Regulatory Reform Initiative
(March 4, 1995).\2\
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This proposed rule has two main goals. First, the Coast Guard
intends it to update design standards that appear in the CFR by
incorporating by reference more recent industry standards. Second, the
proposed rule would provide clarity and simplify regulatory compliance
for industry by removing obsolete regulations and revising current
regulatory text, including the correction of errors.
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\2\ The proposed rule would continue the Coast Guard's response
to the Presidential Regulatory Reform Imitative of March 4, 1995,
and directives including Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 that are
intended to improve regulation and the regulatory process. The
provisions of this proposed rule would remove outdated regulations,
revise current regulatory text, and incorporate by reference more
recent national and international industry standards into the CFR.
The Coast Guard recognizes the significant technological advances
technology and equipment which is used or carried on vessels. As a
result, this proposed rule would encourage the use of newer
equipment and promote adherence to modern standards in the industry.
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Affected Population
The Coast Guard analyzed this rulemaking to determine the affected
population and how the proposed rule would impact vessel owners and
manufacturers.\3\ The proposed revisions affect a variety of vessel
owners and operators; including those owning cargo vessels, passenger
vessels, nautical school vessels, tank vessels, and tank barges. Some
potentially impacted vessel owners and operators include nonprofits and
Tribal/State/local government entities.\4\ Because the proposal impacts
only new vessels or those undergoing major conversions, the Coast Guard
estimates that fewer than 200 vessels would be impacted annually.\5\
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\3\ Class societies and vessel insurers may have interest in the
rule. However, no actions are required by them directly or
indirectly as a result of the rule.
\4\ Public vessels are excluded.
\5\ Based on input from Coast Guard subject matter experts in
the Directorate of Commercial Regulations and Standards who are
tasked with relevant duties.
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An estimated 16,148 vessels owned by 6,437 owners and operators
would be impacted potentially, but the vessel owners and operators
would be impacted directly only if they procured a new vessel or
engaged in a major conversion of an existing vessel under conditions as
specified in the proposal. Large self-propelled vessels, which are
covered by more provisions of Subchapter F than smaller vessels and
barges, would be more likely to be impacted. The following table
details those vessels potentially impacted by the proposed rule.

Table 3--U.S.-Flagged Vessel Population Subject to 46 CFR Subchapter F
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Subchapter F vessel category Subchapter Population
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Freight Ship.................... I..................... 1,563
Industrial Vessel............... I..................... 3,748
In-service--Inspected........... I..................... 2
Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit I-A................... 110
(MODU).
Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV).... L..................... 1,354
Oil Recovery.................... I..................... 556
Passenger (Inspected) (>= 100 H..................... 132
gross tons).
Passenger Barge (Inspected)..... I..................... 217
School Ships and Research Ships. R and U............... 141
Tank Barge...................... O-I................... 7,945
Tank Ship....................... D..................... 380
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Total....................... ...................... 16,148
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U.S.-flagged vessels (subchapter
F only) (as of April 24, 2020).
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Note: These data are based on Coast Guard data found in the Marine
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The proposed rule also would impact businesses involved in vessel
manufacturing. There are approximately 1,022 shipyards and
manufacturers of vessels or vessel components in the affected
population; however, vessel manufacturers are believed to already be in
voluntary compliance with the proposed changes. In addition, the
proposal would impact the Coast Guard and its staff in the MSC and CG-
5PS. An estimated six civilian engineers and six uniformed personnel
potentially would be impacted.
Summary of Changes
Generally, the Coast Guard proposes to update codified references
to standards incorporated by reference in subchapter F with their more
recent editions. These more recent standards would provide more clarity
and specificity than the outdated standards they would be replacing.
More specifically, the Coast Guard segments the effect of the proposed
changes into three categories: (1) Editorial changes to the CFR; (2)
technical updates to standards incorporated by reference; and (3)
compliance alternatives to standards incorporated by reference. Based
on data from industry, the Coast Guard assumes industry already uses
the more recent standards referenced in the proposal. Table 4
summarizes the regulatory changes.
First, for the proposed changes to update standards incorporated by
reference, this proposed rule would make editorial changes to
subchapter F that include such items as the removal of outdated
terminology and the consolidation of text. These proposed changes would
include 46 CFR parts 50, 52, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, 59, 61, 62, 63 and 64.
The Coast Guard expects these changes would have no costs, cost
savings, or benefits.
Second, this proposed rule updates standards incorporated by
reference throughout subchapter F. Because no resources are required,
and because they have been adopted voluntarily already by
manufacturers, the Coast Guard expects these changes would have no
cost.
Third, this proposed rule would amend the regulatory text in 46 CFR
58.10-5(d)(1) and 61.10-5(g) that impacts compliance alternatives for
vessel owners and operators. The changes reflect the proposed addition
of a compliance alternative and the proposed removal of a compliance
alternative. This proposed change results from the discontinuation of a
standard incorporated by reference that is the basis of the compliance
alternative. (Please see the preamble in the proposed changes to ``Part
61--Periodic Tests and Inspections,'' and further detailed in the Cost
Savings portion of this RA.) These proposed changes provide regulatory
flexibility for the regulated public. No additional cost would be
incurred, and the addition of a compliance alternative may save money.
The proposed rule's replacement of a compliance alternative would offer
an option which has lower costs associated with it. This would be a
cost savings for vessel owners if they choose to use this compliance
alternative.
The proposed rule would create consistency between Coast Guard
regulations and national and international standards through
incorporation by reference, provide options with alternative standards,
eliminate obsolete standards, and clarify the existing requirements
through the changes proposed in 46 CFR subchapter F. Table 4 lists
these proposed changes by type of change. Readers may consult the
preamble of this NPRM for a general summary of the proposed changes.
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\6\ Please refer to the preamble and Table 1 for a complete
accounting of affected paragraphs, including redesignations.
\7\ This list is not exhaustive. Please see Table 1 for the full
list.
\8\ Please see Table 1 for complete list.
\9\ The proposed change would give operators the option of
undergoing an internal inspection every 10 years as opposed to
requiring a hydrostatic test every 10 years.
\10\ UL 1111 has been withdrawn and no longer exists; therefore,
it can no longer be included as an option for regulation compliance.

Table 4--Regulatory Changes of the Proposed Rule by Type of Change
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Affected sections in 46 CFR 6 Cost impact (cost, cost
Category Description savings, and benefits)
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Editorial Changes............ General Sec. Sec. 50.05-5(b), 50.05- No cost or cost savings. These
editorial 20, 50.05-20(a), 50.10-23, include removal of outdated
changes. 50.20-5(b), 50.20-5(c), 50.20- or redundant terminology,
10(a), 50.20-15(a), 58.16- correction of missing words,
30(k) \7\. and consolidation and
clarification of text.
Editorial Sec. Sec. 54.01-18(a), 54.10- No cost or cost savings. No
changes for 3,54.10-3(b), 54.10-3(c), change in technical content.
regulatory 54.10-20(a)(2). This is a clarification of
clarification. the regulations.
Editorial Sec. Sec. 50.05-5(b), 62.35- No cost or cost savings. These
changes with 50, 62.35-50, 63.01-3 (b), provisions would remove
deletions. 58.10-5(d)(1). obsolete standards and
outdated terminology.
Updated Sec. Sec. 52.01-1(b); 53.01- No cost or cost savings.
standards to 1(b)(1); 53.01-1(b)(2); 53.01- Incorporating the current
newer editions. 1(c)(1); 54.01-1(b)(1); 54.01- edition simplifies regulatory
1(c)(1), 54.01-1(c)(2); 54.01- compliance and ensures that
1(c)(3), 54.01-1(c)(2), the latest industry practices
1(c)(3), 1(c)(4), 1(c)(5), - based on changes in
1(d)(1), -1(e)(1) \8\. technology are addressed and
the highest possible level of
safety is required.
Technical Changes............ Standards with Sec. Sec. 53.01-1(c)(1), - No cost or cost savings. The
technological 1(c )(2), -20, -1(b)(1), -1(c proposed change would
changes. )(1), -1(d)(1), -1(d)(2), -1(e simplify regulatory
)(2). compliance.
Regulatory Flexibility Newly proposed Sec. Sec. 56.50, 61.10- No cost, but potential cost
(Compliance Alternatives). compliance 5(g),\9\ 63.25. savings. The change would
alternatives. offer flexibility for
regulatory compliance which
ultimately could save money
for the vessel owner.
Removal of Sec. Sec. 56.50, 58.10- No cost or cost savings. The
compliance 5(d)(1) \10\. proposed change simplifies
alternatives. regulatory text to remove
reference to a no longer
existing IBR document and, by
default, its availability as
a compliance alternative.
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Note: The Coast Guard may list the same citation of the CFR multiple times because it is proposing numerous
changes to the same paragraph. These changes may include clarifications, deletions, or insertions of text.

Data Input for Calculations
This RA uses multiple data sources. To estimate the duration of
tasks, the Coast Guard used previous OMB-approved collections of
information. These collections of information were previously vetted
publicly and provide guidance on estimates of tasks such as
communicating information and education. The RA also uses estimates
from Coast Guard subject matter experts.

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To calculate wage rates, the Coast Guard used two publicly
available sources for wage data: the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of
Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment Statistics and the
Commandant Instruction entitled ``Reimbursable Standard Rates''
(commonly called Commandant Instruction U).\11\ For positions outside
the Coast Guard, the Coast Guard used publicly available data of the
BLS Occupational Compensation Survey to estimate wage rates for
positions that would be impacted by the proposed rule. For Coast Guard
positions, the Coast Guard used publicly available and publicly vetted
information found in Commandant Instruction U and the U.S. Office of
Personnel Management pay chart for the Washington, DC locality pay area
for 2020 \12\ to estimate the wage data.
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\11\ The Instruction is dated February 27, 2020, is numbered
COMDTINST 7310.1U and commonly is called Commandant Instruction U.
Enclosure 2 lists the relevant data; please see in-government wage
data. The file is available at <a href="https://media.defense.gov/2020/Mar/04/2002258826/-1/-1/0/CI_7310_1U.PDF">https://media.defense.gov/2020/Mar/04/2002258826/-1/-1/0/CI_7310_1U.PDF</a>. This page was accessed on
March 11, 2020. This page was last viewed on March 11, 2020.
Commandant Instruction U provides fully loaded wage rates.
\12\ <a href="https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/salary-tables/pdf/2020/DCB.pdf">https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/salary-tables/pdf/2020/DCB.pdf</a>.
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From the wage data obtained in the previous step, the Coast Guard
used a loaded labor rate \13\ to estimate the actual cost of labor to
employers. The load factor (or benefits multipliers) for the regulated
public and Coast Guard civilian workers was obtained using BLS data. To
account for an employee's non-wage benefits, the Coast Guard applied a
load factor to the unloaded mean hourly wage rate; data of the BLS's
``Employer Cost for Employee Compensation'' database were used for the
regulated public's wages.\14\ The Coast Guard determined the load
factor to be about 1.49, rounded. For Coast Guard civilian positions,
the load factor was determined to be approximately 1.75, rounded.\15\
For Coast Guard uniformed positions, the Coast Guard used data that
already had applied the load factor, so such an adjustment was not
necessary.\16\ These figures were used to estimate the reasonable and
customary average labor cost to employers. Table 5 displays the labor
categories, the source of the wage rates, the total compensation, the
wage rates, and the calculated load factor. We estimated the load
factor for the applicable occupation category by dividing the total
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\13\ A loaded hourly wage rate is what a company pays per hour
to employ a person, not the hourly wage an employee receives. The
loaded hourly wage rate includes the cost of non-wage benefits
(health insurance, vacation, etc.).
\14\ To estimate the load factor, the Coast Guard used publicly
available BLS data (<a href="https://www.bls.gov/data/">https://www.bls.gov/data/</a>). To recreate these
calculations, go to the ``Databases, Tables & Calculators'' page,
select the multi-screen data search feature for ``Employer Costs for
Employee Compensation'' under ``Pay & Benefits.'' (Alternatively, a
direct link can also be found at <a href="https://data.bls.gov/cgi-bin/dsrv?cm">https://data.bls.gov/cgi-bin/dsrv?cm</a>.) For total compensation, in the search field select
``Private industry workers,'' then ``Total compensation,''
``Transportation and material moving occupations,'' ``All workers,''
``All workers,'' ``United States (National),'' ``Cost of
compensation (Cost per hour worked),'' and ``Not Seasonally
Adjusted.'' For wages and salaries, perform the same steps except
select ``Wages and salaries'' on the second screen. The series IDs
for total compensation and wages and salaries are CMU2010000520000D
and CMU2020000520000D, respectively. Using fourth quarter data for
2020, the Coast Guard divided the value for total compensation,
$31.76, by wages and salaries, $21.35, to estimate a load factor of
approximately 1.49 (rounded to the nearest tenth). Unrounded figures
were used in calculations.
\15\ Based on data from the Congressional Budget Office (<a href="https://www.cbo.gov/system/files/115th-congress-2017-2018/reports/52637-federalprivatepay.pdf">https://www.cbo.gov/system/files/115th-congress-2017-2018/reports/52637-federalprivatepay.pdf</a>). The report provided estimates for total
compensation for Federal workers at this educational level to be
$51.90 per hour with wages of $29.70 per hour, in 2015 dollars. The
estimated load factor comports with later data as reported by BLS
(see further for details). Unrounded figures were used in
calculations.
\16\ See Commandant Instruction U (COMDTINST 7310.1U, February
27, 2020). Enclosure 2 lists the relevant data; please see in-
government wage data. The file is available at <a href="https://media.defense.gov/2020/Mar/04/2002258826/-1/-1/0/CI_7310_1U.PDF">https://media.defense.gov/2020/Mar/04/2002258826/-1/-1/0/CI_7310_1U.PDF</a>.
This page was accessed on March 11, 2020. This page was last viewed
on March 11, 2020. Commandant Instruction U provides fully loaded
wage rates.

Table 5--Loaded Wage Factor Calculation
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Total Wage and Loaded wage
Occupation category Data source(s) compensation salaries factor
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All Workers, Transportation and Moving BLS Employer Costs for $31.76 $21.35 \17\ 1.49
Materials. Employee Compensation,
All workers in
Transportation and
Materials Moving
Occupations.
Federal workers, Professional Degree Congressional Budget 51.90 29.70 1.75
or Doctorate. Office Report
``Comparing the
Compensation of Federal
and Private Sector
Employees, 2011 to
2015'' dated April 2017
\18\.
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The Coast Guard assumed a constant wage rate and a constant
duration for tasks for the period of annualization.\19\ Likewise, the
estimates are based on 2020 dollars. Table 6 presents the estimated
hourly loaded wage rates for the proposed rule.
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\17\ Rounded from 1.4875878.
\18\ <a href="https://www.cbo.gov/system/files/115th-congress-2017-2018/reports/52637-federalprivatepay.pdf">https://www.cbo.gov/system/files/115th-congress-2017-2018/reports/52637-federalprivatepay.pdf</a>. This page was last viewed on
November 17, 2020. The load factor is found by taking the quotient
of compensation to benefits as found on Table 2 and 3 of the report.
Coast Guard used the figures for Federal workers with professional
degree or doctorate. To verify the accuracy of this load factor
estimate, the Coast Guard compared it with findings from an analysis
of BLS total compensation and wage data. The load factor comports
with the data analysis of BLS Employer Costs for Employee
Compensation, All workers in Public Administration. The load factor
was obtained from <a href="https://www.bls.gov/web/ecec/ececqrtn.pdf">https://www.bls.gov/web/ecec/ececqrtn.pdf</a> using
Table 8 for public administration workers (4th Quarter 2020 data).
The Coast Guard divided the value for total compensation, $51.54 by
wages and salaries, or $29.54, to obtain a load factor of
approximately 1.74 (rounded to the nearest tenth). Unrounded figures
were used in calculations.
\19\ Some tasks may take less time in the future due to
technological advances. However, the Coast Guard has assumed no
change in duration of tasks over the period of annualization.
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Using the BLS ``Occupational and Employment Statistics'' database
and May 2019 wage estimates, the unloaded mean hourly wage rate for
marine engineers and naval architects (occupational code 17-2121) is
$47.88.\20\ The Coast Guard multiplied $47.88 by the load factor of
1.49 to obtain a loaded mean hourly wage rate of about $71.23 for this
occupation. The hourly rate for a manager (occupational code 11-3051)
\21\ of $56.82 was estimated to be $84.52 after the load factor
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\20\ See <a href="https://www.bls.gov/oes/2020/may/oes172121.htm">https://www.bls.gov/oes/2020/may/oes172121.htm</a>.
\21\ See <a href="https://www.bls.gov/oes/2020/may/oes113051.htm">https://www.bls.gov/oes/2020/may/oes113051.htm</a>.
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publicly available data as found in Commandant Instruction U \22\ to
estimate wage rates for Coast Guard employees. Labor costs attributed
to the Government are estimated for Coast Guard civilian and uniformed
engineers and supervisors of CG-5PS and the MSC. Hourly loaded labor
costs for civilians are estimated \23\ for a GS-14 engineer at $115.51
and for a GS-15 engineering supervisor at $135.87. For uniformed
engineers, the Coast Guard used an average of $91 \24\ for engineers at
the O-3 (Lieutenant) and O-4 level (Lieutenant Commander) because both
would work on the task. The wage rate for a uniformed supervisory
engineer is estimated to be $111 for an O-5 (Commander). These figures
represent a wage rate with a fully-loaded labor factor of 1.85 for
uniformed Coast Guard positions.\25\ Table 6 presents a summary of the
data used.
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\22\ Commandant Instruction U. Enclosure 2 (<a href="https://media.defense.gov/2020/Mar/04/2002258826/-1/-1/0/CI_7310_1U.PDF">https://media.defense.gov/2020/Mar/04/2002258826/-1/-1/0/CI_7310_1U.PDF</a>).
This page was accessed on March 11, 2020. This page was last viewed
on March 11, 2020. Commandant Instruction U provides fully loaded
wage rates.
\23\ The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Office of
Policy, Data and Oversight, 2020 GS Pay Tables (midpoint for each
pay grade and the Washington-Baltimore-Arlington locality pay area).
Please see <a href="https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/salary-tables/pdf/2020/DCB.pdf">https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/salary-tables/pdf/2020/DCB.pdf</a>. The data were viewed
last on November 18, 2020.
\24\ As found in Commandant Instruction U, the Coast Guard used
data for the O-3 officer and O-4 officer, taking the average to
estimate the wage rate for a uniformed engineer to work on the task.
Both grade levels would work on the task so the Coast Guard used an
average for this position.
\25\ The loaded wage and derived load factor for uniformed
positions was based on the Coast Guard's analysis of compensation
and benefits of Coast Guard enlisted and commissioned personnel
based on data found in <a href="https://www.dfas.mil/militarymembers/payentitlements/Pay-Tables.html">https://www.dfas.mil/militarymembers/payentitlements/Pay-Tables.html</a> and Commandant Instruction U. Data
were posted on Dec. 30, 2019 and last updated January 27, 2020. This
page was viewed last on February 20, 2020.

Table 6--Loaded Hourly Wage Calculation
[$2020] *
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Loaded hourly
Category Mean hourly wage data Mean hourly Load factor wage (a x b =
source(s) 26 wage (a) (b) c)
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Engineer.............................. Marine Engineer and $47.88 1.49 $71.23
Naval Architect (17-
2121) \27\.
Supervisory Engineer.................. Engineering Managers (11- 56.82 1.49 84.52
3051) \28\.
Coast Guard Civilian Engineer (GS-14). U.S. Office of Personnel 66.10 1.75 115.51
Management (OPM) 2020
General Service (GS)
Pay Tables \29\.
Coast Guard Civilian Supervisor (GS- OPM 2020 GS Pay Tables.. 77.75 1.75 135.87
15).
Coast Guard uniformed engineer (O-3).. Commandant Instruction U .............. .............. 84
\30\ and 2020 Military
Active & Reserve
Component Pay Tables
\31\.
Coast Guard uniformed engineer (O-4).. Commandant Instruction U .............. .............. 98
and 2020 Military
Active & Reserve
Component Pay Tables.
Average Uniformed Engineer in MSC..... As calculated by the .............. .............. 91
average of the hourly
wage rates of O-3 and O-
4 uniformed engineers.
Coast Guard Officer (O-5)............. Commandant Instruction U .............. .............. 111
and 2020 Military
Active & Reserve
Component Pay Tables.
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* Figures have been rounded to the nearest hundredth. Unrounded figures were used in calculations.

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\26\ To calculate the loaded wages, the Coast Guard used the
Occupational Code 17-2121 (Marine Engineer and Naval Architect) for
engineers, Occupational Code 11-3051 for supervisory engineers.
\27\ <a href="http://www.bls.gov/oes/2020/may/oes172121.htm">http://www.bls.gov/oes/2020/may/oes172121.htm</a>. The data
were last accessed on May 25, 2021.
\28\ <a href="http://www.bls.gov/oes/2020/may/oes113051.htm">http://www.bls.gov/oes/2020/may/oes113051.htm</a>. The data
were last viewed on May 25, 2021.
\29\ The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Office of
Policy, Data and Oversight provides pay data for Federal employees.
These data were obtained from the 2020 GS Pay Tables using midpoint
for each pay grade and the Washington-Baltimore-Arlington locality
pay area. Please see <a href="https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/salary-tables/pdf/2020/DCB.pdf">https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/salary-tables/pdf/2020/DCB.pdf</a>. The data were
viewed last on November 18, 2020.
\30\ See Commandant Instruction U Enclosure 2. This estimate
previously was used in past Coast Guard rulemakings including the
proposed and final rules for Tankers--Automatic Pilot Systems in
Waters Subject to 33 CFR parts 166 and 167 (USCG-2015-0926, RIN
1625-AC27). It also was used in the proposed rule for Revision of
Crane Regulation Standards for Mobile Offshore Drilling Units,
Offshore Supply Vessels, and Floating Outer Continental Shelf
Facilities (RIN 1625-AB78, USCG-2011-0992) as found on <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/05/13/2013-11132/revision-of-crane-regulation-standards-for-mobile-offshore-drilling-units-modus-offshore-supply">https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/05/13/2013-11132/revision-of-crane-regulation-standards-for-mobile-offshore-drilling-units-modus-offshore-supply</a>. See Federal Register, May 13, 2013 (78 FR 27913).
No public comments were received on this estimate.
\31\ Data of Commandant Instruction U comports with data on pay
tables after application of load factor. Based on Coast Guard
research the load factor for military positions is approximately
1.85. This estimate was vetted in previous Coast Guard rulemakings
as noted. Please see <a href="https://www.dfas.mil/militarymembers/payentitlements/Pay-Tables.html">https://www.dfas.mil/militarymembers/payentitlements/Pay-Tables.html</a>. See the hyperlink at the top of the
page. The table provides monthly income which may be converted to
hourly rates by dividing by 176 (22 days per month times 8 hours
daily) then multiply by the military load factor.
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The Coast Guard estimates there are no costs associated with this
proposed rule. The proposed rule does not require actions of
manufacturers or vessel owners and operators. The proposal is not
retroactive, and existing vessels are not required to be retrofitted.
This proposed rule would not require owners and operators to
acquire any standards incorporated by reference; they would not need
the standard in hand to be in compliance. Owners and operators only
would need to look for evidence from manufacturers that vessels meet or
exceed the standard before purchase; such evidence could be found in a
contract for purchase or repair of a vessel or in product documentation
such as a user guide or warranty information. For these reasons, the
Coast Guard has not included a cost for the procurement of the newer
standards for vessel owners.
The Coast Guard estimates that the regulated public (manufacturers)
are currently in voluntary compliance with the requirements proposed by
the rule based on manufacturer participation in the development of
industry standards. When industry standards are promulgated, they
undergo a process of review and comment by the industry. Input from
manufacturers is key to developing new standards that consider the
engineering capabilities of manufacturers. After the review and comment
process, the newer standard is voted upon at the various governing
bodies' committee meetings, and manufacturers are among those voting.
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believes manufacturers are aware and knowledgeable about the newer
standards. Given this, we further assume they already would own copies
of the standards. For this reason, the Coast Guard has not computed a
cost for them to procure the standards incorporated by reference. The
Coast Guard requests public comment on our assumption of voluntary
compliance with the proposed rule.
Manufacturers already have been producing equipment to meet the
standard and typically will begin to make manufacturing modifications
even before such changes are adopted formally. Therefore, the Coast
Guard does not anticipate that there would be costs to retrofit
manufacturing equipment to be in compliance with the proposed rule. For
previous similar rulemakings, no manufacturer commented that it would
experience incremental costs of production to comply with newer
editions of standards incorporated by reference.\32\ For these reasons,
the Coast Guard has not included a cost for these provisions. However,
the Coast Guard acknowledges that there is a non-zero probability that
some manufacturer may need to purchase a newer standard. The estimated
incremental cost to do so varies according to which standard is
needed.\33\
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\32\ A similar rulemaking is the proposed rule Revision of Crane
Regulation Standards for Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, Offshore
Supply Vessels, and Floating Outer Continental Shelf Facilities
(Docket Number: USCG-2011-0992). Please see <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/05/13/2013-11132/revision-of-crane-regulation-standards-for-mobile-offshore-drilling-units-modus-offshore-supply">https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/05/13/2013-11132/revision-of-crane-regulation-standards-for-mobile-offshore-drilling-units-modus-offshore-supply</a> (78 FR 27913).
\33\ The cost to acquire an IBR standard would be estimated by
the equation (0.25 hour x supv wage rate + 0.5 hour x admin
assistant wage rate + cost of IBR + shipping cost). This is based on
the publicly vetted cost estimation found in the regulatory analysis
for the proposed rule Revision of Crane Regulation Standards for
Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, Offshore Supply Vessels, and
Floating Outer Continental Shelf Facilities (Docket Number: USCG-
2011-0992).
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Cost Savings to the Regulated Public
The proposal would result in cost savings to the regulated public
and the Coast Guard from a reduction in labor for processing
equivalency tests and no longer requiring labor to have education on
the older standards incorporated by reference. The Coast Guard expects
this proposed rule would generate cost savings for owners and operators
who no longer would need to request a waiver of subchapter F regulatory
requirements, known as an equivalency test request, from the MSC.
Generally, the reason an owner or operator makes an equivalency
request is to seek a determination from the Coast Guard on whether an
edition of an industry standard not codified in the CFR is sufficient
for use. To draft an equivalency request, an owner or operator would
have material prepared by its engineering staff or by a contracted
engineering firm.\34\
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\34\ If the owner or operator does not have staff sufficiently
skilled to prepare the material, he or she may contract the services
of an engineering design firm for the labor of a marine engineer or
naval architect. The Coast Guard did not attempt to estimate the
additional labor needed to engage contracted labor since it is
unknown how many or even if an owner or operator would need outside
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Based on MSC and CG-5PS data, the Coast Guard receives
approximately 200 equivalency requests annually. The Coast Guard
estimates it takes a marine engineer or naval architect employed by a
vessel owner approximately 40 hours of time to develop an equivalency
request and submit it to the Coast Guard for review. An estimated 0.5
hour would be used by a supervisor engineer to approve the work. The
request for an equivalency test is sent via email to the MSC. Given
that the submittal is via email, the Coast Guard has not estimated
postage costs.
In addition, the regulated public would realize cost savings from
the avoided cost of education for maintaining situational awareness on
the existing standards incorporated by reference which the proposal
would eliminate. The Coast Guard estimates that 0.5 hour is spent
annually by engineers on education necessary to familiarize or re-
familiarize themselves with these standards. The Coast Guard believes
that, as industry standards evolve and advance, older editions may not
be readily accessible, even if they are incorporated by reference into
the CFR. As such, we expect that engineers will find the older
standards and read them on occasion to maintain an awareness of how
these standards are different from current industry standards.
In 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) published a rule
where it determined that roughly 2,500 small disadvantaged businesses
would save 0.5 hours each by no longer having to read 16 outdated
regulations that SBA was removing through the rulemaking project.\35\
Given that this proposed rule relates to a similar subject matter--time
saved from the removal of outdated or redundant regulations--the Coast
Guard assumes a similar duration would be saved by industry employees.
This 0.5 hour is a savings to vessel owners and operators and to
manufacturers.
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\35\ The SBA rule is entitled Regulatory Reform Initiative:
Small Disadvantaged Businesses, (Document Number: SBA 2020-08619)
which was published on May 8, 2020. See <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/05/08/2020-08619/regulatory-reform-initiative-small-disadvantaged-businesses">https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/05/08/2020-08619/regulatory-reform-initiative-small-disadvantaged-businesses</a> (85 FR 27290).
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Cost Savings to the Coast Guard
The Coast Guard also would experience cost savings as a result of
the proposed rule. When the Coast Guard receives an equivalency request
from a vessel owner or operator, a Coast Guard engineering staff member
at the MSC must review the request to provide a determination on
whether the proposed standard(s) is equivalent to the existing
standard(s) found in subchapter F. The Coast Guard MSC engineer needs
approximately 32 hours to review an equivalency request, followed by
0.5 hours of supervisor review. In a small percentage of more complex
cases, the MSC works with CG-5PS engineering staff to complete the
equivalency review. Following review, MSC emails a decision back to the
owner or operator. The Coast Guard estimates it reviews 200 equivalency
requests annually. To calculate the costs avoided by Coast Guard no
longer processing equivalency requests, we multiplied the number of
annual equivalency requests by the sum of the duration of initial
review, review, and supervisor review multiplied by the loaded wage
rates of the respective Coast Guard personnel performing the review
(200 equivalency requests x (1 hour x average wage rate for uniformed
engineer + 32 hours x wage rate for civilian engineer + 0.5 hours x
wage rate for civilian engineering supervisor)).
In addition, the Coast Guard would save labor costs annually, since
staff would no longer need to maintain an awareness of the older
versions of standards that are incorporated by reference. The proposal
eliminates and replaces them with newer standards. The Coast Guard
estimates that 0.5 hour annually is spent on education on the older
standards by an employee tasked with working on equivalency requests.
In the aforementioned SBA proposed rule, the agency claimed that about
760 Federal contracting officers per year would save 0.5 hours from no
longer reading outdated standards that were being removed by the rule.
We therefore estimate 0.5 hours of education is similarly needed for
Coast Guard personnel to maintain awareness and knowledge of older
standards. This applies to six civilian engineers and six uniformed
engineers who work on equivalency requests. To calculate the costs
avoided by Coast Guard personnel no longer requiring education on
outdated standards, we multiply 0.5 hours by the hourly wage rates of
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Coast Guard personnel (0.5 hours (6 uniformed engineers x average wage
rate for uniformed engineer + 6 civilian engineers x wage rate for
civilian engineer)).
Table 7 presents the estimated cost savings of the proposed rule to
the regulated public and to the Coast Guard.

Table 7--Estimated Cost Savings of Proposal
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CFR citation Task Calculation Cost savings
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Cost Savings to Regulated Public (Vessel Owners and Operators)
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Sec. Sec. 50.20-5(b), 10(a); 58.05- Fewer copies required Too small and Nonzero
1(b); 63.10-1. for submittal. unseverable to be
calculated separately.
54.01-18(a), 54.10-3, 54.10-3(c),\36\ Avoided questions or Untracked by the Coast Nonzero
54.10-20(a)(2),\37\ 54.10-3,\38\ performance of Guard and unreported
54.10-3(c) \39\. unrequired tasks due by regulated public.
to misunderstanding of
rules.
61.10-5(g)........................... Owner/Operator may Saves cost of lagging Nonzero
select method and its installation
(internal inspection and the cost
vs hydrostatic test) difference between
to comply \40\. internal inspections
versus hydrostatic
tests. Untracked by
the Coast Guard and
unreported by
regulated public.
Multiple............................. Avoided preparation and 200 requests x (40 $578,258
submittal of hours x $71.23/hour
equivalency request. engineer + 0.5 hour
$84.52/hour
engineering
supervisor).
Multiple............................. Avoided cost of 200 engineers x 0.5 7,123
education. hour x $71.23/hour
engineer.
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Subtotal Cost Savings for ....................... ....................... 585,381
Regulated Public (Vessel Owner/
Operators).
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Cost Savings to Regulated Public (Manufacturers)
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Multiple............................. Avoided cost of 1,022 manufacturers x 36,396
education. 0.5 hour x $71.23/hour
engineer.
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Subtotal Cost Savings for ....................... ....................... 36,396
Regulated Public (Manufacturers).
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Annual Cost Savings for ....................... ....................... 621,777
Regulated Public.
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Cost Savings for the Federal Government (Coast Guard)
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Multiple............................. Avoided processing of 200 requests x (1 hour 771,055
equivalency request. x $91/hour uniformed
engineer + 32 hours x
$115.51/hour civilian
engineer + 0.5 hour x
$135.87/hour civilian
engineering
supervisor).
Multiple............................. Avoided cost of 0.5 hour x ($115.51/ 620
education. hour civilian engineer
x 6 count civilian
engineers + $91/hour x
6 uniformed engineers).
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Subtotal for Government.......... ....................... ....................... 771,675
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Annual Total for Regulated ....................... ....................... 1,393,452
Public and Government.
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Note: Totals may not sum due to independent rounding. Undiscounted costs appear in the table. Figures have been
rounded to the nearest hundredth. Unrounded figures were used in calculations.

Table 8 summarizes the cost savings per year of the proposed rule
for the regulated public and the Federal Government
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\36\ Existing regulations have been misunderstood as to whether
a pressure vessel (PV) requires or does not require plan review by
the Coast Guard. This proposed change clarifies regulatory intent
and would preclude inquiries to the Coast Guard.
\37\ The requirement for Coast Guard numbering of PVs is
misunderstood often. The proposed change clarifies that Coast Guard
numbering is required only when the Coast Guard has inspected the PV
during construction (shop inspection).
\38\ The requirement for use of the Coast Guard Symbol on PVs
(Sec. 54.10-3) often is misunderstood. This section has been edited
to assist readers in finding rules requiring stamping of the Coast
guard Symbol.
\39\ This section has been clarified by adding a section clearly
identifying which PVs do not require stamping.
\40\ The proposed change would give operators the option of
undergoing an internal inspection every 10 years as opposed to
requiring a hydrostatic test every 10 years.

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Table 8--Total Estimated Cost Savings of the Proposed Rule
[10-Year period of analysis, 7- and 3-percent discount rates (2020)]
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Regulated public Federal government Total
Year -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7% 3% Undisc. 7% 3% Undisc. 7% 3% Undisc.
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1................................................................. $581,100 $603,667 $621,777 $721,191 $749,199 $771,675 $1,302,291 $1,352,866 $1,393,452
2................................................................. 543,084 586,084 621,777 674,011 727,378 771,675 1,217,095 1,313,462 1,393,452
3................................................................. 507,555 569,014 621,777 629,917 706,192 771,675 1,137,472 1,275,206 1,393,452
4................................................................. 474,351 552,441 621,777 588,707 685,623 771,675 1,063,058 1,238,064 1,393,452
5................................................................. 443,318 536,350 621,777 550,193 665,653 771,675 993,512 1,202,004 1,393,452
6................................................................. 414,316 520,728 621,777 514,200 646,266 771,675 928,516 1,166,994 1,393,452
7................................................................. 387,211 505,562 621,777 480,560 627,442 771,675 867,772 1,133,004 1,393,452
8................................................................. 361,880 490,837 621,777 449,122 609,167 771,675 811,002 1,100,004 1,393,452
9................................................................. 338,206 476,540 621,777 419,740 591,425 771,675 757,945 1,067,965 1,393,452
10................................................................ 316,080 462,660 621,777 392,280 574,199 771,675 708,360 1,036,859 1,393,452
10-Year........................................................... 4,367,102 5,303,884 6,217,770 5,419,921 6,582,543 7,716,748 9,787,023 11,886,427 13,934,519
Ann............................................................... 621,777 621,777 N/A 771,675 771,675 N/A 1,393,452 1,393,452 N/A
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Note: Totals may not sum due to independent rounding.

The Coast Guard estimates an annualized cost savings to industry of
$0.622 million (with a 7-percent discount rate) and an annualized cost
savings to Government of $0.772 million (with a 7-percent discount
rate) for a total annualized cost savings of $1.393 million in 2020
dollars.
Cost Savings
The proposed rule amends existing regulations in 46 CFR subchapter
F. The proposed amendments would eliminate confusion caused by outdated
and conflicting rules on marine engineering safety of various vessel
components and systems and give the maritime industry clear
instructions on how to comply with regulations. Moreover, this proposed
rule would amend existing regulations to reflect current national and
international standards. The proposed rule also would result in cost
savings to the regulated public and the Federal Government, as noted
further.
Several of the proposed rule's changes have no cost effects (please
see Table 4). These editorial changes, such as the removal of outdated
terminology and the consolidation of text, would not result in cost
savings but would clarify regulations, as noted earlier. Also, by
incorporating the newer standards, the proposed changes would provide
clarity and specificity. For these changes, the Coast Guard expects
them to have no direct cost savings because they are unseverable from
the cost savings noted previously.
The compliance alternatives would remove overly prescriptive
requirements, simplify regulatory compliance, and provide regulatory
flexibility for industry. The proposal would add a compliance
alternative to hydrostatic tests, thereby allowing the regulated public
to perform an internal inspection in lieu of the hydrostatic test. The
proposed inclusion of this compliance alternative would save a given
vessel owner labor and material. In order to comply with the existing
requirement for hydrostatic tests, the vessel owner must remove
existing lagging around the unit, then replace it once the test is
completed. The proposed compliance alternative would involve less labor
and would not necessitate the removal and replacement of lagging as the
existing requirements do. The Coast Guard has not estimated a cost for
this alternative, because it is unknown how many vessel owners would
choose to pursue the alternative. Because equipment sizes vary, the
amount of labor and material needed to comply now and under the
alternative is also unknown.\41\ The Coast Guard invites public comment
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\41\ This information would be needed to ascertain the existing
cost of compliance; the Coast Guard could then estimate the cost
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Alternatives Considered
Within the Coast Guard's development of this proposed rule,
significant alternatives to the regulatory component(s) were considered
to determine if any alternative could accomplish the stated objectives
of applicable statutes and could minimize any significant economic
impact of the rule on small entities beyond the proposed rule. Among
these alternatives were the following:
Alternative 1: Take No Action
The Coast Guard could have chosen not to pursue the rulemaking.
Taking no action would cause no incremental costs to regulated entities
nor to the Coast Guard. However, in doing nothing, the Coast Guard
would have no mechanism to update regulations to reflect current
practices and improve their relevance to the public. There would be
neither an increase nor decrease in benefits to regulated entities due
to the alternative. The proposed rule has been estimated to produce
quantifiable cost savings to the Coast Guard and the regulated public,
which would not be possible under the alternative of no action.
The standards currently incorporated by reference are outdated. To
keep them codified would, in theory, maintain existing safety levels.
However, because they are so outdated, they are sparsely available.
Compliance with them may become problematic in the future due to lack
of availability. The older editions of the standards do not contain
guidance for several current industry practices. Maintaining the
regulations with the existing standards incorporated by reference would
not allow for cost savings as the proposal would do.
The goal of this proposed rule is to streamline requirements, to
clarify existing rules and to increase enforcement effectiveness. The
no-action alternative would result in no additional costs and maintain
current levels of public safety. Similarly, the proposed rule is
anticipated to have cost savings opportunities; \42\ and these savings
would not accrue to the public if current regulations were not amended.
The proposed rule also is being promulgated to provide clarity on
regulatory intentions; a no-action choice would not permit this
clarification to be given to the public. This alternative would result
in no benefits as there would be no changes to current practice;
therefore, the Coast Guard rejected this alternative.
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\42\ The proposed adoption of the newer editions would mean that
some outdated requirements of the earlier editions are no longer
required or are converted to recommendations rather than
requirements. The newer editions also include some flexibility in
requirements and recommendations based on the given circumstances.
The reader may consult the appendix for a detailed analysis of the
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Alternative 2: Delay the Effective Date
The Coast Guard could have delayed the effective date. Delayed
effective dates are used to aid in compliance implementation,
particularly when the labor costs or capital costs are considerable.
The compliance costs for the proposal are zero as noted earlier, and a
delayed effective date would delay the cost savings opportunities to
all parties. For these reasons, the Coast Guard rejected this
alternative.
Alternative 3. Exempt Small Entities
The Coast Guard could have exempted small entities from some or all
of the proposed rule's provisions. In principle, an exemption would
save small entities time and money to comply with regulations.
Exemptions for small entities often are used when costs of compliance,
such as capital costs, are high. However, there are no costs of
compliance for this proposed rule. For this alternative, an exemption
may cause the cost savings opportunities of the rulemaking to be
precluded for small entities and, thereby, the total value of the
rule's cost savings would decline accordingly.
The proposal would implement requirements for business practices in
which the majority (if not all) of small businesses now engage. An
exemption for small business entities from the rulemaking would have
little effective and practical impact on small business entities. There
is a high level of voluntary compliance and limited applicability for
the affected population. The costs of compliance are zero and the rule
is applicable only if an actionable event occurs (for example, if a new
vessel is procured or an existing vessel undergoes a major conversion).
For these reasons, the Coast Guard did not pursue an exemption for
small entities.

B. Small Entities

The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (RFA), 5 U.S.C. 601-612, and
Executive Order 13272 (Consideration of Small Entities in Agency
Rulemaking) requires a review of proposed and final rules to assess
their impacts on small entities. An agency must prepare an initial
regulatory flexibility analysis unless it determines and certifies that
a rule, if promulgated, would not have a significant impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
Under the RFA, we have considered whether this proposed rule would
have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities. The term ``small entities'' \43\ comprises small businesses,
not-for-profit organizations that are independently owned and operated
and are not dominant in their fields, and governmental jurisdictions
with populations of less than 50,000.
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\43\ The Regulatory Flexibility Act considers the term ``small
entity'' as having the same meaning as the terms ``small business,''
``small organization'' and ``small governmental jurisdiction.''
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Based on our analysis, this proposed rule would affect vessel
owners and operators, manufacturers and class societies. While the
proposed rule excludes public vessels,\44\ there exists considerable
diversity in the types of vessel owners that may be impacted by the
proposal. Some vessel owners potentially impacted by this proposed rule
include Tribal, State, and local governments as well as nonprofits
including colleges and universities, museums, and science foundations.
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\44\ 42 U.S. Code 6939d(c)(1) provides, ``The term `public
vessel' means a vessel owned or bareboat chartered and operated by
the United States or by a foreign nation, except when the vessel is
engaged in commerce.''
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The MISLE database maintained by the Coast Guard contains detailed
information on the U.S. maritime industry, including vessel and major
equipment specific information, and MISLE data suggest that the
potentially affected population contains thousands of vessels for
thousands of vessel owners and operators. While there exists no exact
figure of the population of U.S.-flagged vessels and their owners and
operators, and the Coast Guard does not maintain a registry of all
vessels, many vessels are documented and therefore there is a record of
the owner. For these reasons, the Coast Guard was able to estimate the
number of vessel owners and operators impacted by the proposed
rulemaking based on the MISLE dataset of U.S.-flagged vessels. The
Coast Guard used this dataset of vessels, refined to eliminate
duplicate managing owner names, to create a dataset of unique owner
names to serve as a proxy for the number of vessel owners in the
affected population.
The SBA uses either revenue level or employment size to establish
small entity size categories.\45\ For that reason, the Coast Guard
reviewed publicly available information to determine revenue and
employment estimates. These sources included but were not limited to
<a href="http://www.manta.com">www.manta.com</a>, <a href="http://www.dnb.com">www.dnb.com</a>, and the corporate websites of several
businesses. The reader should note that the Coast Guard used data for
the governing body of a corporate entity. In other words, for affected
business entities that were subsidiaries of another company; the
employment size and revenue level of the parent company was compared to
the small business size standard for the North American Industry
Classification System (NAICS) code of the parent company.\46\
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\45\ The SBA threshold for a small entity is either the maximum
number of employees or the maximum revenue level (or population size
for a State/local government). Size standards may be found in 13 CFR
121.201.
\46\ The NAICS codes for the parent company may differ for its
subsidiaries.
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The Coast Guard used a random sample to estimate the number of
small entities that are manufacturers and managing owners.\47\ The
Coast Guard was able to find data on approximately 92 percent of the
sampled managing owner businesses and 88.6 percent of manufacturers
impacted by the rule. <SUP>48 49</SUP> Publicly available data were
used to obtain company-specific information such as annual revenues and
number of employees.\50\ Any company for which the Coast Guard did not
find data was considered small.\51\ Using the SBA's ``Table of Size
Standards'' and the NAICS codes listed in the table, the Coast Guard
found that 21.35 percent of governmental entities that were managing
owners of vessels are small entities.\52\ For nonprofits, 84.48 percent
were small entities.\53\ For the remaining companies owning vessels in
the affected population, the Coast Guard found that 85.85 percent were
small entities. For manufacturers, the Coast Guard estimates that 62.03
percent of companies were small entities.
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\47\ Separate samples were performed for managing owners that
are governmental entities or nonprofits.
\48\ The Coast Guard used a sample size of 190 (alpha = 0.10,
confidence interval of 90%).
\49\ We found data on 81 percent of nonprofits that were
managing owners and data for all governmental entities that were
managing owners.
\50\ <a href="http://www.dnb.com">www.dnb.com</a> and <a href="http://www.charitynavigator.org">www.charitynavigator.org</a> (for nonprofits).
\51\ <a href="https://www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards">https://www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards</a>.
\52\ The following NAICS codes were found for most sampled
owners (excluding governmental entities and nonprofits): 441222 Boat
Dealers; 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction;
325110 Petrochemical Manufacturing; 336611 Ship Building and
Repairing; 483111 Deep Sea Freight Transportation, 454310 Fuel
Dealers, 237310 Hwy, Street, and Bridge Construction; 483211 Inland
Water Freight Transportation; and 488330 Navigational Services to
Shipping. This list is not exclusive.
\53\ The most commonly found NAICS codes for nonprofits in the
sample were 813410 Civic and Social Organizations; 611710
Educational Support Services; 813312 Environment, Conservation and
Wildlife Organizations; and 712110 Museums. This list is not
exclusive.
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Cost savings are incurred only under conditions as specified in the
proposal. The cost saving for each vessel owner or operator would be
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of revenue for 72.48 percent of small entity managing owners. These
cost savings are incurred only if the regulated entity experienced
tasks as noted in the proposed rule. For most vessel owners and
operators, there would be no cost nor cost savings from the proposed
rule.
Therefore, the Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that
this proposed rule would not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
If you think that your business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this rule would have
a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment to docket
at the address in the ADDRESSES section. In your comment, explain why
you think it qualifies and how and to what degree this rule would
affect it economically.

C. Assistance for Small Entities

Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996, Public Law 104-121, we want to assist small
entities in understanding this proposed rule so that they can better
evaluate its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking. If the
proposed rule would affect your small business, organization, or
governmental jurisdiction and you have questions concerning its
provisions or options for compliance, please call or email the person
in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this proposed rule.
The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small entities that question
or complain about this proposed rule or any policy or action of the
Coast Guard.
Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247).

D. Collection of Information

This proposed rule would not require a modification of an existing
collection of information (Plan Approval and Records for Marine
Engineering Systems--Title 46 CFR Subchapter F OMB Control Number:
1625-0097) and would not call for new collection of information under
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520. As
defined in 5 CFR 1320.3(c), ``collection of information'' comprises
reporting, recordkeeping, monitoring, posting, labeling, and other
similar actions.

E. Federalism

A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132
(Federalism) if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national government and the States, or on
the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels
of government. We have analyzed this proposed rule under Executive
Order 13132 and determined that it is consistent with the fundamental
federalism principles and preemption requirements described in
Executive Order 13132. Our analysis follows.
It is well settled that States may not regulate in categories
reserved by Congress for regulation by the Coast Guard. It is also well
settled that all of the categories regulated under 46 U.S.C. 3306 and
3703, as well as any other category in which Congress intended the
Coast Guard to be the sole source of a vessel's obligations, are within
the field foreclosed from regulation by the States. See the Supreme
Court's decision in United States v. Locke and Intertanko v. Locke, 529
U.S. 89, 120 S.Ct. 1135 (2000). This proposed rulemaking updates the
references to incorporated standards in 46 CFR Subchapter F, which is
authorized under 43 U.S.C. 1333, 46 U.S.C. 3306, and 46 U.S.C. 3703.
Therefore, because the States may not regulate within these categories,
this rule is consistent with the fundamental federalism principles and
preemption requirements described in Executive Order 13132.
While it is well settled that States may not regulate in categories
in which Congress intended the Coast Guard to be the sole source of a
vessel's obligations, the Coast Guard recognizes the key role that
State and local governments may have in making regulatory
determinations. Additionally, for rules with federalism implications
and preemptive effect, Executive Order 13132 specifically directs
agencies to consult with State and local governments during the
rulemaking process. If you believe this proposed rule has implications
for federalism under Executive Order 13132, please contact the person
listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION section of this preamble.

F. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995, 2 U.S.C. 1531-1538,
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for
inflation) or more in any one year. Although this proposed rule would
not result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this
proposed rule elsewhere in this preamble.

G. Taking of Private Property

This proposed rule would not cause a taking of private property or
otherwise have taking implications under Executive Order 12630
(Governmental Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected
Property Rights).

H. Civil Justice Reform

This proposed rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and
3(b) (2) of Executive Order 12988, (Civil Justice Reform), to minimize
litigation, eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.

I. Protection of Children

We have analyzed this proposed rule under Executive Order 13045
(Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety
Risks). This proposed rule is not an economically significant rule and
would not create an environmental risk to health or risk to safety that
might disproportionately affect children.

J. Indian Tribal Governments

This proposed rule does not have Tribal implications under
Executive Order 13175 (Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments), because it would not have a substantial direct effect on
one or more Tribal governments, on the relationship between the Federal
Government and Tribal governments, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Tribal governments.

K. Energy Effects

We have analyzed this proposed rule under Executive Order 13211
(Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy
Supply, Distribution, or Use). We have determined that it is not a
``significant energy action'' under that order because it is not a
``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866 and is
not likely to have a significant adverse effect on the supply,
distribution, or use of energy.

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L. Technical Standards

The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act, codified as a
note to 15 U.S.C. 272, directs agencies to use voluntary consensus
standards in their regulatory activities unless the agency provides
Congress, through OMB, with an explanation of why using these standards
would be inconsistent with applicable law or otherwise impractical.
Voluntary consensus standards are technical standards (such as for
specifications of materials, performance, design, or operation; test
methods; sampling procedures; and related management systems practices)
that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus standards bodies.
This proposed rule uses the following voluntary standards:
<bullet> ABS Rules for Building and Classing Marine Vessels, 2020,
Part 4, Vessel Systems and Machinery.
<bullet> ABYC P-1-14, Installation of Exhaust Systems for
Propulsion and Auxiliary Engines (2009 standard reaffirmed 2014).
<bullet> ANSI Z21.22-2015, Relief valves for hot water supply
systems.
<bullet> API Recommended Practice 14C, Analysis, Design,
Installation, and Testing of Safety Systems for Offshore Production
Facilities, Eighth Edition, February 2017.
<bullet> API STD 53 Well Control Equipment Systems for Drilling
Wells, 5th Edition (``API STD 53'').
<bullet> API STD 607, Fire Test for Quarter-turn Valves and Valves
Equipped with Nonmetallic Seats, seventh edition (2016).
<bullet> ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section I, Rules for
Construction of Power Boilers (2019) (``Section I of the ASME BPVC'').
<bullet> ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IV, Rules
for Construction of Power Boilers (2019) (``Section IV of the ASME
BPVC'').
<bullet> ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VII,
Recommended Guidelines for the Care of Power Boilers (2019 edition).
<bullet> ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Rules
for Construction of Power Boilers (2019) (``Section VIII of the ASME
BPVC'').
<bullet> ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX, Rules
for Construction of Power Boilers (2019) (``Section IX of the ASME
BPVC'').
<bullet> ASME B1.1-2003 (reaffirmed 2008), Unified Inch Screw
Threads (UN and UNR Thread Form).
<bullet> ASME B1.20.1-2013, Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch).
<bullet> ASME B1.20.3-1976 (Reaffirmed 2013), Dryseal Pipe Threads
(Inch).
<bullet> ASME B16.1-2015, Gray Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged
Fittings, Classes 25, 125, and 250.
<bullet> ASME B16.3-2016, Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings, Classes
150 and 300.
<bullet> ASME B16.4-2016, Gray Iron Threaded Fittings Classes 125
and 250.
<bullet> ASME B16.5-2017, Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings NPS \1/
2\ through NPS 24 Metric/Inch Standard.
<bullet> ASME B16.11-2016, Forged Fittings, Socket-Welding and
Threaded.
<bullet> ASME B16.14-2013, Ferrous Pipe Plugs, Bushings, and
Locknuts with Pipe Threads.
<bullet> ASME B16.15-2013, Cast Copper Alloy Threaded Fittings,
Classes 125 and 250.
<bullet> ASME B16.20-2012, Metallic Gaskets for Pipe Flanges, Ring-
Joint, Spiral-Wound, and Jacketed.
<bullet> ASME B16.21-2016, Nonmetallic Flat Gaskets for Pipe
Flanges.
<bullet> ASME B16.23-2016, Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Drainage
Fittings: DWV.
<bullet> ASME B16.25-2012, Buttwelding Ends

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