Sensing and Alarm Systems.....  Sec.   127.201  New LNG             Added           No cost. The
                                                 Facilities.        references to Sec.      Coast Guard has
                                                                    127.003,                determined that that
                                                                    ``Incorporation by      all new LNG and LHG
                                                                    reference.''.           facilities would
                                                                    Updated         meet the most recent
                                                                    references to NFPA      industry standards
                                                                    59A sections to         in the absence of
                                                                    reflect the numbering   regulation.
                                                                    in the most recent      No cost.
                                                                    edition.                This change is
                                                                                administrative in
                                                                                nature.
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                                                 LNG--Operations
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Persons in Charge of Shoreside  Sec.   127.301  New LNG             Replaced the    No cost.
 Transfer Operations:                            Facilities.        word ``shall'' with     This change is
 Qualifications and                                                 ``must.''.              administrative in
 Certification.                                                                             nature.
Operations Manual and           Sec.   127.309  New LNG             Replaced the    No cost.
 Emergency Manual Use.                           Facilities.        word ``shall'' with     This change is
                                                                    ``must.''.              administrative in
                                                                                nature.
Motor Vehicles................  Sec.   127.311  New LNG             Replaced the    No cost.
                                                 Facilities.        word ``shall'' with     This change is
                                                                    ``must.''.              administrative in
                                                                                nature.
Bulk Storage..................  Sec.   127.313  New LNG             Replaced the    No cost.
                                                 Facilities.        word ``shall'' with     This change is
                                                                    ``must.''.              administrative in
                                                                    Added           nature.
                                                                    references to Sec.      No cost. The
                                                                    127.003,                Coast Guard has
                                                                    ``Incorporation by      determined that that
                                                                    reference.              all new LNG and LHG
                                                                                facilities would
                                                                                meet the most recent
                                                                                industry standards
                                                                                in the absence of
                                                                                regulation.
Primary Transfer Inspection...  Sec.   127.315  New LNG             Replaced the    No cost.
                                                 Facilities.        word ``shall'' with     This change is
                                                                    ``must.''.              administrative in
                                                                                nature.
Declaration of Inspection.....  Sec.   127.317  New LNG             Replaced the    No cost.
                                                 Facilities.        word ``shall'' with     This change is
                                                                    ``must.''.              administrative in
                                                                                nature.
LNG Transfer..................  Sec.   127.319  New LNG             Replaced the    No cost.
                                                 Facilities.        word ``shall'' with     This change is
                                                                    ``must.''.              administrative in
                                                                                nature.
Release of LNG................  Sec.   127.321  New LNG             Replaced the    No cost.
                                                 Facilities.        word ``shall'' with     This change is
                                                                    ``must.''.              administrative in
                                                                                nature.
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                                                LNG--Maintenance
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Maintenance: General..........  Sec.   127.401  New LNG             Replaced the    No cost.
                                                 Facilities.        word ``shall'' with     This change is
                                                                    ``must.''.              administrative in
                                                                                nature.
Inspections...................  Sec.   127.403  New LNG             Replaced the    No cost.
                                                 Facilities.        word ``shall'' with     This change is
                                                                    ``must.''.              administrative in
                                                                                nature.
Repairs.......................  Sec.   127.405  New LNG             Replaced the    No cost.
                                                 Facilities.        word ``shall'' with     This change is
                                                                    ``must.''.              administrative in
                                                                    Updated         nature.
                                                                    references to NFPA      No cost. The
                                                                    59A sections to         Coast Guard has
                                                                    reflect the numbering   determined that all
                                                                    in the most recent      new LNG and LHG
                                                                    edition.                facilities would
                                                                    Added           meet the most recent
                                                                    references to Sec.      industry standards
                                                                    127.003,                in the absence of
                                                                    ``Incorporation by      regulation.
                                                                    reference.''.
Testing.......................  Sec.   127.407  New LNG             Replaced the    No cost.
                                                 Facilities.        word ``shall'' with     This change is
                                                                    ``must.''.              administrative in
                                                                                nature.
Records.......................  Sec.   127.409  New LNG             Replaced the    No cost.
                                                 Facilities.        word ``shall'' with     This change is
                                                                    ``must.''.              administrative in
                                                                                nature.
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                                               LNG--Fire Equipment
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Portable Fire Extinguishers...  Sec.   127.603  New LNG             Added           No cost. The
                                                 Facilities.        references to Sec.      Coast Guard has
                                                                    127.003,                determined that that
                                                                    ``Incorporation by      all new LNG and LHG
                                                                    reference.''.           facilities would
                                                                    Updated         meet the most recent
                                                                    references to NFPA      industry standards
                                                                    59A sections to         in the absence of
                                                                    reflect the numbering   regulation.
                                                                    in the most recent      No cost.
                                                                    edition.                This change is
                                                                                administrative in
                                                                                nature.
International Shore Connection  Sec.   127.611  New LNG             Added           No cost. The
                                                 Facilities.        references to Sec.      Coast Guard has
                                                                    127.003,                determined that all
                                                                    ``Incorporation by      new LNG and LHG
                                                                    reference.''.           facilities would
                                                                    Updated the     meet the most recent
                                                                    referenced version of   industry standards
                                                                    ASTM F 1121-87.         in the absence of
                                                                                regulation.
Smoking.......................  Sec.   127.613  New LNG             Replaced the    No cost.
                                                 Facilities.        word ``shall'' with     This change is
                                                                    ``must.''.              administrative in
                                                                                nature.
Fires.........................  Sec.   127.615  New LNG             Replaced the    No cost.
                                                 Facilities.        word ``shall'' with     These changes are
                                                                    ``must.''.              administrative in
                                                                                nature.
Hotwork.......................  Sec.   127.617  New LNG             Replaced the    No cost.
                                                 Facilities.        word ``shall'' with     These changes are
                                                                    ``must.''.              administrative in
                                                                                nature.
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                                                  LNG--Security
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Security on Existing            Sec.   127.701  New LNG             Removed the     No cost.
 Facilities.                                     Facilities.        section as the          These changes are
                                                                    requirements in this    administrative in
                                                                    section are no longer   nature
                                                                    needed because
                                                                    facilities regulated
                                                                    under part 127 are
                                                                    required to comply
                                                                    with the maritime
                                                                    security facilities
                                                                    regulations contained
                                                                    in 33 CFR part 105.
Access to the Marine Transfer   Sec.   127.703  New LNG             Removed the     No cost.
 Area for LNG.                                   Facilities.        section as the          These changes are
                                                                    requirements in this    administrative in
                                                                    section are no longer   nature.
                                                                    needed because
                                                                    facilities regulated
                                                                    under part 127 are
                                                                    required to comply
                                                                    with the maritime
                                                                    security facilities
                                                                    regulations contained
                                                                    in 33 CFR part 105.
Security Systems..............  Sec.   127.705  New LNG             Removed the     No cost.
                                                 Facilities.        section as the          These changes are
                                                                    requirements in this    administrative in
                                                                    section are no longer   nature.
                                                                    needed because
                                                                    facilities regulated
                                                                    under Part 127 are
                                                                    required to comply
                                                                    with the maritime
                                                                    security facilities
                                                                    regulations contained
                                                                    in 33 CFR part 105..
Security Personnel............  Sec.   127.707  New LNG             Removed the     No cost.
                                                 Facilities.        section as the          These changes are
                                                                    requirements in this    administrative in
                                                                    section are no longer   nature.
                                                                    needed because
                                                                    facilities regulated
                                                                    under Part 127 are
                                                                    required to comply
                                                                    with the maritime
                                                                    security facilities
                                                                    regulations contained
                                                                    in 33 CFR part 105.
Protective Enclosures.........  Sec.   127.709  New LNG             Removed the     No cost.
                                                 Facilities.        section as the          These changes are
                                                                    requirements in this    administrative in
                                                                    section are no longer   nature.
                                                                    needed because
                                                                    facilities regulated
                                                                    under part 127 are
                                                                    required to comply
                                                                    with the maritime
                                                                    security facilities
                                                                    regulations contained
                                                                    in 33 CFR part 105.
Communications................  Sec.   127.711  New LNG             Removed the     No cost.
                                                 Facilities.        section as the          These changes are
                                                                    requirements in this    administrative in
                                                                    section are no longer   nature.
                                                                    needed because
                                                                    facilities regulated
                                                                    under part 127 are
                                                                    required to comply
                                                                    with the maritime
                                                                    security facilities
                                                                    regulations contained
                                                                    in 33 CFR part 105.
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                                          LHG--Design and Construction
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Piping Systems................            Sec.  New LHG             Updated the     No cost. The
                                      127.1101   Facilities.        referenced version of   Coast Guard has
                                                                    ASME B31.3.             determined that all
                                                                    Added           new LNG and LHG
                                                                    references to Sec.      facilities would
                                                                    127.003,                meet the most recent
                                                                    ``Incorporation by      industry standards
                                                                    reference.''.           in the absence of
                                                                                regulation.
Transfer Hoses and Loading                Sec.  New LHG             Updated the     No cost. The
 Arms.                                127.1102   Facilities.        referenced version of   Coast Guard has
                                                                    ASME B16.5.             determined that all
                                                                    Added           new LNG and LHG
                                                                    references to Sec.      facilities would
                                                                    127.003,                meet the most recent
                                                                    ``Incorporation by      industry standards
                                                                    reference.''.           in the absence of
                                                                                regulation.
Piers and wharves.............            Sec.  New LHG..........   Removed the     No cost.
                                      127.1103                      word ``existing''       These changes are
                                                                    from this section to    administrative in
                                                                    clarify the             nature.
                                                                    requirements in this
                                                                    section apply to new
                                                                    constructions in the
                                                                    marine transfer area
                                                                    on all LHG
                                                                    facilities, and not
                                                                    just to ``existing''
                                                                    facilities.
Layout and spacing of marine              Sec.  New LHG..........   Removed the     No cost.
 transfer area for LHG.               127.1105                      word ``existing from    These changes are
                                                                    this section to         administrative in
                                                                    clarify the             nature.
                                                                    requirements in this
                                                                    section apply to new
                                                                    constructions in the
                                                                    marine transfer area
                                                                    on all LHG
                                                                    facilities, and not
                                                                    just to ``existing''
                                                                    facilities.

Electrical Systems............            Sec.  New LHG             Added           No cost. The
                                      127.1107   Facilities.        references to Sec.      Coast Guard has
                                                                    127.003,                determined that all
                                                                    ``Incorporation by      new LNG and LHG
                                                                    reference.''.           facilities would
                                                                                meet the most recent
                                                                                industry standards
                                                                                in the absence of
                                                                                regulation.
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                                                 LHG--Equipment
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Gas Detection.................            Sec.  New LHG             Updated the     No cost. The
                                      127.1203   Facilities.        referenced version of   Coast Guard has
                                                                    UL 60079-29-1..         determined that all
                                                                    Added           new LNG and LHG
                                                                    references to Sec.      facilities would
                                                                    127.003,                meet the most recent
                                                                    ``Incorporation by      industry standards
                                                                    reference.''.           in the absence of
                                                                                regulation.
Warning Alarms................            Sec.  New LHG             Replaced the    No cost.
                                      127.1207   Facilities.        word ``shall'' with     These changes are
                                                                    ``must.''.              administrative in
                                                                                nature.
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                                                 LHG--Operations
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Persons in Charge of Transfers            Sec.  New LHG             Replaced the    No cost.
 for the Facility:                    127.1301   Facilities.        word ``shall'' with     This change is
 Qualifications and                                                 ``must.''.              administrative in
 Certification..                                                                            nature.
Training......................            Sec.  New LHG             Replaced the    No cost.
                                      127.1302   Facilities.        word ``shall'' with     This change is
                                                                    ``must.''.              administrative in
                                                                                nature.
Operations Manual and                     Sec.  New LHG             Replaced the    No cost.
 Emergency Manual Use.                127.1309   Facilities.        word ``shall'' with     This change is
                                                                    ``must.''.              administrative in
                                                                                nature.
Motor Vehicles................            Sec.  New LHG             Replaced the    No cost.
                                      127.1311   Facilities.        word ``shall'' with     This change is
                                                                    ``must.''.              administrative in
                                                                                nature.
Storage of Hazardous Materials            Sec.  New LHG             Replaced the    No cost.
                                      127.1313   Facilities.        word ``shall'' with     This change is
                                                                    ``must.''.              administrative in
                                                                    Added           nature.
                                                                    references to Sec.
                                                                    127.003,
                                                                    ``Incorporation by
                                                                    reference.''.
Preliminary Transfer                      Sec.  New LHG             Replaced the    No cost.
 Inspection.                          127.1315   Facilities.        word ``shall'' with     This change is
                                                                    ``must.''.              administrative in
                                                                                nature.
Declaration of Inspection.....            Sec.  New LHG             Replaced the    No cost.
                                      127.1317   Facilities.        word ``shall'' with     This change is
                                                                    ``must.''.              administrative in
                                                                                nature.
Transfer of LHG...............            Sec.  New LHG             Replaced the    No cost.
                                      127.1319   Facilities.        word ``shall'' with     This change is
                                                                    ``must.''.              administrative in
                                                                                nature.
Release of LHG................            Sec.  New LHG             Replaced the    No cost.
                                      127.1321   Facilities.        word ``shall'' with     This change is
                                                                    ``must.''.              administrative in
                                                                                nature.
Access to Marine Transfer Area            Sec.  New LHG             Replaced the    No cost.
 for LHG.                             127.1325   Facilities.        word ``shall'' with     This change is
                                                                    ``must.''.              administrative in
                                                                                nature.
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                                                LHG--Maintenance
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
General.......................            Sec.  New LHG             Replaced the    No cost.
                                      127.1401   Facilities.        word ``shall'' with     This change is
                                                                    ``must.''.              administrative in
                                                                                nature.
Inspections...................            Sec.  New LHG             Replaced the    No cost.
                                      127.1403   Facilities.        word ``shall'' with     This change is
                                                                    ``must.''.              administrative in
                                                                                nature.
Repairs.......................            Sec.  New LHG             Replaced the    No cost.
                                      127.1405   Facilities.        word ``shall'' with     This change is
                                                                    ``must.''.              administrative in
                                                                    Added           nature.
                                                                    references to Sec.      No cost. The
                                                                    127.003,                Coast Guard has
                                                                    ``Incorporation by      determined that all
                                                                    reference.''.           new LNG and LHG
                                                                                facilities would
                                                                                meet the most recent
                                                                                industry standards
                                                                                in the absence of
                                                                                regulation.
Tests.........................            Sec.  New LHG             Replaced the    No cost.
                                      127.1407   Facilities.        word ``shall'' with     This change is
                                                                    ``must.''.              administrative in
                                                                                nature.
Records.......................            Sec.  New LHG             Replaced the    No cost.
                                      127.1409   Facilities.        word ``shall'' with     This change is
                                                                    ``must.''.              administrative in
                                                                                nature.
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                                               LHG--Fire Equipment
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
General.......................            Sec.  New LHG             Amended this    No cost.
                                      127.1501   facilities.        section by removing     This change is
                                                                    the word ``existing''   administrative in
                                                                    to clarify that Sec.    nature.
                                                                     127.1501 applies to
                                                                    new LHG facilities,
                                                                    not just ``existing''
                                                                    LHG facilities..
Portable Fire Extinguishers...            Sec.  New LHG             Added           No cost.
                                      127.1503   Facilities.        references to Sec.      This change is
                                                                    127.003,                administrative in
                                                                    ``Incorporation by      nature.
                                                                    reference.''.

International Shore Connection            Sec.  New LHG             Added           No cost.
                                      127.1511   Facilities.        references to Sec.      This change is
                                                                    127.003,                administrative in
                                                                    ``Incorporation by      nature.
                                                                    reference.''.           No cost. The
                                                                    Updated the     Coast Guard has
                                                                    referenced version of   determined that all
                                                                    ASTM F 1121-87.         new LNG and LHG
                                                                                facilities would
                                                                                meet the most recent
                                                                                industry standards
                                                                                in the absence of
                                                                                regulation.
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                                              LHG--Fire Protection
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Smoking.......................            Sec.  New LHG             Replaces the    No cost.
                                      127.1601   Facilities.        word ``shall'' with     This change is
                                                                    ``must.''.              administrative in
                                                                                nature.
Hotwork.......................            Sec.  New LHG             Replaces the    No cost.
                                      127.1603   Facilities.        word ``shall'' with     This change is
                                                                    ``must.''.              administrative in
                                                                                nature.
Other Sources of Ignition.....            Sec.  New LHG             Replaces the    No cost.
                                      127.1605   Facilities.        word ``shall'' with     This change is
                                                                    ``must.''.              administrative in
                                                                                nature.
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Cost Savings to Government
    Under the current regulation in Sec.  127.017, the Coast Guard must
review alternative requests submitted by facilities seeking to conduct
a modified WSA. According to the most recent ICR for 33 CFR part 127
with an OMB Control Number of 1625-0049, reviewing an alternative
request requires 4 hours of enlisted staff time (2 hours of E-5 time
and 2 hours of E-6 time) and 1 hour of two officers' time combined (0.5
hours of O-2 time and 0.5 hours of O-3 time). To estimate the labor
cost of reviewing alternative requests, we used loaded hourly wage
rates of officers and enlisted staff members in Commandant Instruction
7310.1T, Coast Guard Reimbursable Standard Rates. For the 2018 fiscal
year, the loaded hourly wage rates for O-2, O-3, O-4, E-5, and E-6
employees were $69, $82, $97, $54, and $61, respectively.\26\
Accordingly, the Coast Guard estimates the total labor cost of
reviewing an alternative request to be about $306, which includes $76
in officers labor cost [(0.5 hours of O-2 time x $69) + (0.5 hours of
O-3 time x $82)] and $230 in enlisted staff labor cost [(2 hours of E-5
time x $54) + (2 hours of E-6 time x $61)].
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    \26\ Readers can find the wage rates of officers and enlisted
staff members on page 2 of Enclosure 2 of the Commandant Instruction
7310.1T. This document is available in the docket where indicated
under the Public Participation and Request for Comments section of
this preamble.
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    Given that 75 percent of LNG fuel facilities have currently
submitted an alternative request and given that there is only one
submission, the Coast Guard estimates annualized cost savings to the
Federal Government of no longer reviewing these requests to be about
$229 ($306 in cost saving x 1 facility x 0.75) using a 7-percent
discount rate.
    In addition to reviewing the alternative request, Coast Guard staff
must also meet with representatives of the firm submitting the
alternative request. Discussions with Coast Guard SMEs in the CG-OES
revealed that the meeting lasts 2 hours and involves an O-3 and O-4
level staff of the Coast Guard. Accordingly, the Coast Guard estimates
the total labor cost of reviewing an alternative request to be $358 ((2
hours of O-3 time x $82) + (2 hours of O-4 time x $97)). Therefore,
given the assumption that 75 percent of LNG fuel facilities would
submit alternative requests and given that there will be one
submission, the average annual cost savings to the Federal Government
of no longer meeting facility representatives would be $269 ($358 in
cost saving x 1 facility x 0.75), undiscounted.
    Finally, the Coast Guard expects the Federal Government to save
money from reviewing an ORA when compared to a WSA. The OMB-approved
ICR with a Control Number of 1625-0049 reports that reviewing a WSA and
the corresponding Hazard Identification (HAZID) \27\ study requires 20
hours of enlisted staff time (10 hours of E-5 time and 10 hours of E-6
time) and 40 hours of officer time (20 hours of O-2 time and 20 hours
of O-3 time), costing approximately $4,170 ((10 hours of E-5 time x
$54) + (10 hours of E-6 time x $61) + (20 hours of O-2 time x $69) +
(20 hours of O-3 time x $82)). Based on discussions with Coast Guard
SMEs in Sector Jacksonville, reviewing an ORA and the corresponding
HAZID study requires 38 hours of officer time (19 hours of O-3 time and
19 hours of O-4 time), costing about $3,401 ((19 hours of O-3 time x
$82) + (19 hours of O-4 time x $97)). Accordingly, the Coast Guard
estimates that the cost savings from reviewing an ORA instead of a WSA
is about $769 ($4,170--$3,401), undiscounted. Therefore, given only 25
percent of the LNG facilities currently conduct a WSA instead of
submitting an alternative request, the Coast Guard estimates the
annualized cost savings to the government of reviewing an ORA instead
of a WSA to be about $192 ($769 in cost savings x 1 facility x 0.25)
using a 7-percent discount rate.
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    \27\ A HAZID study is carried out to identify the main risks
that can occur during LNG transfers from an LNG fuel facility to a
receiving vessel.
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    Table 9 presents the total cost savings to the Federal Government
of the proposed change that would eliminate the requirement to submit
an alternative request and meet with the COTP to conduct an ORA in lieu
of a WSA. The Coast Guard estimates the total discounted or present
value cost to the Federal Government over a 10-year period of analysis
to be about $4,845 using a 7-percent discount rate. The Coast Guard
estimates the annualized cost savings to the Federal Government to be
about $690 using a 7-percent discount rate.

                                                         Table 9--Total Government Cost Savings
                                                                         [$2018]
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                                                            Cost savings item
                                           --------------------------------------------------
                   Year                       Alternative     Meeting with                        Total cost         Cost savings        Cost savings
                                              submission        industry      Reviewing WSAs        savings        discounted at 3%    discounted at 7%
                                                review       representatives
(a)                                                    (b)               (c)             (d)   (e) = (b) + (c) +  (f) = (e) / (1.03)  (g) = (e) / (1.07)
                                                                                (d)               \(a)\               \(a)\
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1.........................................            $229              $269            $192                $690                $670                $645
2.........................................             229               269             192                 690                 650                 603
3.........................................             229               269             192                 690                 631                 563
4.........................................             229               269             192                 690                 613                 526
5.........................................             229               269             192                 690                 595                 492
6.........................................             229               269             192                 690                 578                 460
7.........................................             229               269             192                 690                 561                 430
8.........................................             229               269             192                 690                 545                 402
9.........................................             229               269             192                 690                 529                 375
10........................................             229               269             192                 690                 513                 351
                                           -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Total.................................  ..............  ................  ..............               6,899               5,885               4,845
                                           -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
        Annualized........................  ..............  ................  ..............  ..................                 690                 690
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Totals may not sum due to independent rounding.

Total Cost Savings
    Table 10 summarizes the total costs of this proposed rule to
industry and the Federal Government for the 10-year period of analysis.
The Coast Guard estimates the total discounted or present value cost to
industry and the Federal Government over a 10-year period of analysis
to be about $118,328 in 2018 dollars, using a 7-percent discount rate.
We estimate the annualized cost savings to be about $16,847 in 2018
dollars, using a 7-percent discount rate. Using a perpetual period of
analysis, the Coast Guard estimates the total annualized cost savings
of this notice of proposed rulemaking to be $11,527 in 2016 dollars and
discounted back to 2016 using a 7-percent discount rate.

                       Table 10--Total Cost Savings to Industry and the Federal Government
                                                     [$2018]
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                                                                                Discounted cost savings
              Year                 Industry cost    Government      Total cost   -------------------------------
                                      savings      cost savings       savings           3%              7%
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1...............................         $16,157            $690         $16,847         $16,357         $15,745
2...............................          16,157             690          16,847          15,880          14,715
3...............................          16,157             690          16,847          15,418          13,752
4...............................          16,157             690          16,847          14,969          12,853
5...............................          16,157             690          16,847          14,533          12,012
6...............................          16,157             690          16,847          14,109          11,226
7...............................          16,157             690          16,847          13,698          10,492
8...............................          16,157             690          16,847          13,299           9,805
9...............................          16,157             690          16,847          12,912           9,164
10..............................          16,157             690          16,847          12,536           8,564
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    Total.......................         161,573           6,899         168,472         143,710         118,328
                                 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
        Annualized..............  ..............  ..............  ..............          16,847          16,847
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Totals may not sum due to independent rounding.

Alternatives
    While developing this proposed rule, the Coast Guard considered
three alternatives to the proposed rule. We present a summary of the
alternatives below and show their corresponding impact and cost savings
in table 11.
Alternative 1: No Action Alternative
    In this alternative, the Coast Guard would accept the status quo
and review each proposal for an LNG fuel facility on a case-by-case,
equivalency basis. We rejected this alternative because the Coast Guard
believes this approach is inefficient in an environment of growing
interest in LNG fuel because it does not respond to the needs of the
U.S. maritime industry. This alternative would not impose any
additional costs on industry, nor would LNG fuel facilities receive any
cost savings from submitting an ORA as opposed to a WSA.
Alternative 2: Submit an ORA, but Do Not Update the IBR Standards
Alternative
    Under this alternative, the Coast Guard would reduce industry
burden by allowing new LNG fuel facilities to submit an ORA instead of
a WSA. This alternative would not impose any additional costs to
industry. We rejected this alternative because the Coast Guard would
not be updating the existing incorporated by reference (IBR)

standards and regulations would continue to reference outdated
standards instead of reflecting industry best practices and the best
technologies available to industry.
Alternative 3: Continue To Meet With the COTP When Submitting the ORA
    Under this alternative, the Coast Guard would allow new LNG fuel
facilities to submit an ORA instead of a WSA as long as the facility
representatives meet with the COTP and get the ORA approved. Although
this alternative is less burdensome compared to the baseline, the Coast
Guard rejected this alternative because it would require industry
representatives to continue meeting with the COTP in person to discuss
the ORA. A requirement to meet the COTP would needlessly impose greater
burden than the proposed rule without providing an improvement in
safety sufficient to justify the difference in burden.

                                 Table 11--Comparison of Regulatory Alternatives
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                                          Annualized total
               Alternative                  cost savings                  Impact of the alternative
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Proposed Rule...........................           $16,847  Codifies industry standards establishing national
                                                             baseline safety standards and alleviating
                                                             discrepancies and unnecessary duplication between
                                                             regulatory standards and industry best practices.
                                                             In addition, the NPRM reduces the burden to
                                                             industry by allowing new LNG fuel facilities to
                                                             submit an ORA instead of a WSA without first having
                                                             to submit an alternative request and meet with the
                                                             COTP to obtain approval.
Alternative 1: No Action................                 0  Does not codify minimum safety standards, respond to
                                                             industry needs, or reduce industry burden. It does
                                                             not impose any additional costs.
Alternative 2: Submit an ORA, but do not            16,847  The alternative would reduce the burden to industry
 update the IBR Standards Alternative.                       by allowing new LNG fuel facilities to submit an
                                                             ORA instead of a WSA without first having to submit
                                                             an alternative request and meet with the COTP to
                                                             obtain approval. However, this alternative would
                                                             not codify minimum safety standards. This
                                                             alternative would not impose any additional costs
                                                             to industry.
Alternative 3: Continue to Meet with the            13,166  The alternative codifies industry standards
 COTP when submitting an ORA.                                establishing national baseline safety standards. In
                                                             addition, the alternative reduces the burden to
                                                             industry by allowing new LNG fuel facilities to
                                                             submit an ORA instead of a WSA without first having
                                                             to submit an alternative request and meet with the
                                                             COTP to obtain approval. However, this alternative
                                                             still requires meeting with the COTP, making it
                                                             more burdensome compared to the NPRM. This
                                                             alternative would not impose any new cost to
                                                             industry, but has less cost savings compared to
                                                             Alternative 2.
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B. Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, the Coast
Guard considered whether this proposed rule would have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The term
``small entities'' 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. Below is a threshold analysis of the
small entity impacts.
    The proposed rule would apply to new LNG fuel facilities, LNG
import and export facilities, and new LHG facilities.
LNG Fuel Facilities
    The Coast Guard has determined the proposed rule would have no cost
or a cost savings impact on existing LNG fuel facilities and would
generate cost savings to one new facility per year. In particular, the
Coast Guard estimates that the proposed rule would generate a cost
savings of about $16,153, using 7-percent discount rate, to one new LNG
fuel facility per year. To estimate the potential impact on small
entities, the $16,153 in cost saving has to be compared with the annual
revenue data of the new LNG fuel facility impacted by the proposed
rule. The Coast Guard determined that an entity would have to have an
annual revenue of $1,615,300 or less for the proposed rule to have an
impact greater than 1 percent of revenue.
    Moreover, using the Small Business Administration's (SBA) size
standards table,\28\ the Coast Guard has determined that two of the
four LNG fuel facilities are small entities. These two small entities
have a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of
213112 and 541990. Based on SBA's size standards table, the size
standard for these codes are $38.5 million and $15 million,
respectively. Publicly available data suggests that the annual revenue
of the two facilities are about $2.4 million and about $3.8 million.
Thus, conservatively assuming the new LNG fuel facility would have
annual revenues equivalent to the smallest entity in the industry, the
Coast Guard estimates that the economic impact, in the form of cost
savings, of the proposed rule would be approximately 0.673 percent of
revenue (($16,153/$2,400,000) x 100 = 0.673).
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    No not-for-profit organizations are involved with LNG fuel
facilities. In addition, this proposed rule would not have an adverse
or beneficial impact on small government entities.
LNG Import and Export Facilities
    The Coast Guard has determined that the proposed rule would have no
cost or a cost savings impact on existing and new LNG import/export
facilities. Moreover, no not-for-profit organizations are involved with
LNG import/export facilities. This proposed rule would not have an
adverse or beneficial impact on small government entities.
LHG Facilities
    The Coast Guard has determined that the proposed rule would have no
cost or a cost savings impact on existing and new LHG facilities.
Moreover, no not-for-profit organizations are involved with LHG
facilities. This proposed rule would not have an adverse or beneficial
impact on small government entities.
    As noted above, the Coast Guard has determined that the economic
impact on the affected small entities is not significant. Thus, 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 proposed rule
would have a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment
to the docket at the address listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
preamble. In your comment, explain why you think it qualifies and how
and to what degree this proposed rule would economically affect it.

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 contact 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 call for a revised collection of
information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 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. The title and description of the information
collection, a description of those who must collect the information,
and an estimate of the total annual burden follow. The estimate covers
the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing sources of
data, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and
reviewing the collection.
    Title: Waterfront Facilities Handling Liquefied Natural Gas and
Liquefied Hazardous Gas.
    OMB Control Number: 1625-0049.
    Summary of the Collection of Information: The Coast Guard currently
collects information from waterfront facilities handling LNG and LHG
under 33 CFR part 127. The current information collection request (ICR
201609-1625-002, OMB Control Number 1625-0049) contains requirements in
the following sections: LOIs, WSAs, the submission of appeals to the
Coast Guard, the submission of alternatives to the Coast Guard,
Operations Manuals, Emergency Manuals, Certification of the Person in
Charge, Declaration of Inspection, and Records of Maintenance. In
addition, the proposed rule would add a new collection of information
for ORA submissions for new LNG fuel facilities.
    Need for Information: The Coast Guard has regulations that provide
safety standards for the design and construction, equipment,
operations, maintenance, personnel training, and fire protection at
waterfront facilities handling LNG. These regulations help reduce the
probability that an accident could occur and help reduce the damage and
injury to persons and property should an accident occur.
    Use of Information: The Coast Guard currently uses the information
collected under OMB Control Number 1625-0049 for the following
purposes: (1) Determine the suitability of a waterfront facility
handling LNG to safely conduct LNG fuel transfer operations; (2)
properly evaluate alternative procedures to ensure they provide at
least the same degree of safety as the regulations; (3) ensure that
safe operating procedures and an effective training program are set up
by the waterfront facility operator; (4) ensure that effective
procedures have been set up by the waterfront facility operator to
respond to emergencies; ensure the person in charge of an LNG or LHG
transfer is properly qualified; and (5) verify that persons in charge
are following proper transfer procedures.
    Description of the Respondents: The respondents are LNG import/
export facilities, LNG fuel facilities, and LHG facilities.
    Number of Respondents: The currently approved number of respondents
for this collection of information is 156 respondents, comprised of 143
LHG facilities and 13 waterfront facilities handling LNG (2 LNG fuel
facilities and 11 LNG import/export facilities). Based on the most
recent population data from MISLE, the current number of respondents is
121, comprised of 106 LHG facilities and 15 waterfront facilities
handling LNG (3 LNG fuel facilities and 12 LNG import/export
facilities). The Coast Guard anticipates the number of waterfront
facilities handling LNG would increase by three annually (two new LNG
import/export facilities and one LNG fuel facility). The Coast Guard
also anticipates three new LHG facilities would replace three retiring
facilities annually, maintaining the number of LHG facilities at 106
throughout the 10-year period of analysis. Accordingly, the number of
respondents is anticipated to be 124 (106 LHG facilities + 14 LNG
import/export facilities + 4 LNG fuel facilities) respondents in year
1; 127 (106 LHG facilities + 16 LNG import/export facilities + 5 LNG
fuel facilities) respondents in year 2; and 130 (106 LHG facilities +
18 LNG import/export facilities + 6 LNG fuel facilities respondents in
year 3.
    Frequency of Response: The number of responses per year pursuant to
this proposed rule would vary by requirement. The proposed rule does
not change the frequency of responses for existing requirements.
However, the proposed rule introduces a new ORA requirement, which is a
one-time requirement for the lifetime of the LNG fuel facility.
    Burden of Response: The burden per response for each regulatory
requirement varies. Because the Coast Guard possesses better data now
than it did the last time collection 1625-0049 was renewed, the
proposed rule would adjust the currently approved burden to complete a
WSA from 704 hours to 500 hours and would create a new burden of 289
hours to complete an ORA. The proposed rule would also eliminate the 10
hours of burden required to prepare an alternative request.
    Estimate of Total Annual Burden: The first year burden to
respondents of this proposed rule is 6,720 hours, which is a 3,015 hour
reduction in burden from the current corresponding ICR approved under
OMB Control Number 1625-0049 total of 9,734 hours. This reduction in
burden is the result of both program changes of 221 hours and
adjustment changes of 2,794 hours. The program changes correspond to
the proposed removal of a WSA and an alternative request, which
requires 510 hours (500 hours for a WSA and 10 hours for an alternative
request) to complete, in lieu of an ORA, which requires 289 hours. The
adjustment change or a reduction of 2,794 hours includes the following:
(1) A 4-hour increase in burden due to rounding errors; (2) a 919-hour
increase in burden due to adjustment in the

number of existing LNG facilities from 13 to 15 and the number of new
LNG facilities that need to complete a WSA under the existing
regulation from 1 per year to 3 per year (1 new LNG fuel facility per
year and 2 new LNG import/export facilities per year); (3) a 3,105-hour
reduction in burden due to adjustment in the number of existing LHG
facilities from 143 per year to 106 per year, and the corresponding
adjustment in new facilities from 5 per year to 3 per year; and (4) a
612-hour reduction in burden due to adjustments to the number of hours
required to complete a WSA from 704 per year to 500 per year (the
difference is a result of going from 704 hours to complete a WSA for 3
facilities a year, or 2,112 hours, to 500 hours to complete a WSA for
the same 3 facilities, or 1,500 hours, for a net reduction of 612 hours
annually).
    For a new LNG import/export facility, the proposed rule would
require that it provide information to the Coast Guard at the time the
WSA is submitted on the nation of registry for, and the nationality or
citizenship of officers and crew serving on board, vessels transporting
natural gas that are reasonably anticipated to be servicing that
facility. The Coast Guard does not expect specific details regarding
vessels and their crew would be known at the time the LOI and WSA are
submitted to the Coast Guard several years before the facility begins
operations. The Paperwork Reduction Act would not apply to this
requirement as the Coast Guard anticipates only two new LNG import/
export facilities per year would be subject to this requirement.\29\
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information using identical questions posed to, or reporting or
recordkeeping requirements imposed on, ten or more persons per year.
See 5 CFR 1320.3(c), and Office of Management and Budget Memorandum
for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies and Independent
Regulatory Agencies, dated April 7, 2010, at p. 2.
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    As required by 44 U.S.C. 3507(d), we will submit a copy of this
proposed rule to OMB for its review of the collection of information.
    We ask for public comment on the proposed revised collection of
information to help us determine, among other things--
     How useful the information is;
     Whether the information can help us perform our functions
better;
     How we can improve the quality, usefulness, and clarity of
the information;
     Whether the information is readily available elsewhere;
     How accurate our estimate is of the burden of collection;
     How valid our methods are for determining the burden of
collection; and
     How we can minimize the burden of collection.
    If you submit comments on the collection of information, submit
them by the date listed in the DATES section of this preamble to both
the OMB and to the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES.
    You need not respond to a collection of information unless it
displays a currently valid control number from OMB. Before the Coast
Guard could enforce the collection of information requirements in this
proposed rule, OMB would need to approve the Coast Guard's request to
collect this information.

E. Federalism

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132
(Federalism) if it has a substantial direct effect on 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 have determined that it is consistent with the fundamental
federalism principles and preemption requirements described in
Executive Order 13132. Our analysis follows.
    The proposed rule, with respect to the LOI, WSA, and ORA submission
requirements and COTP approval (Sec. Sec.  127.007, 127.008, 127.009,
127.015, and 127.017), does not conflict with State interests. They are
procedural requirements for the Coast Guard's own safety and security
risk analysis, approval, and appeal process of a new, modified, or
reactivated facility and its attendant LNG transfer operations. As it
relates to other requirements imposed by individual States, or their
political subdivisions, the submission and approval process for the
construction of a new structure would be unaffected by this rule.
    Moreover, with respect to LNG transfer operations that may be
included in the LOI, WSA, and ORA submissions, pursuant to 46 U.S.C.
70011(b)(1), Congress has expressly authorized the establishment of
``procedures, measures and standards for the handling, loading,
unloading, storage, stowage and movement on a structure of explosives
or other dangerous articles and substances, including oil or hazardous
material.'' The Coast Guard affirmatively preempts any State rules
related to these procedures, measures, and standards (See United States
v. Locke, 529 U.S. 89, 109-110 (2000)). 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.
    Regarding the updates of technical standards referenced in 33 CFR
part 127, it is Congress's express intent that, with respect to
waterfront structures, States retain the power to regulate to higher
standards than those promulgated by the Coast Guard. As stated in 46
U.S.C. 70011(c), ``State Law.--Nothing in this section, with respect to
structures, prohibits a State or political subdivision thereof from
prescribing higher safety equipment or safety standards than those that
may be prescribed by regulations under this section.'' Thus, Congress
has made clear that the federal standards promulgated under this
section establish the uniform minimum standards of the United States,
but individual States are entitled to impose higher safety equipment
requirements or higher safety standards for structures within their
jurisdiction.
    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 would have implications for federalism under Executive
Order 13132, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section of this preamble.

F. Unfunded Mandates

    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 million (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 Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.

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.

L. Technical Standards and Incorporation by Reference

    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 (e.g.,
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 incorporates by reference the following new
voluntary consensus standards, which are listed and summarized below:
     ISO/TS 18683:2015(E), Guidelines for Systems and
Installations for Supply of LNG as Fuel to Ships, First Edition, 15
January 2015. This standard gives guidance on the minimum requirements
for the design and operation of the LNG bunkering (fueling) facility,
including the interface between the LNG supply facilities and receiving
ships.
     ISO/TS 28460:2010(E), Petroleum and Natural Gas
Industries--Installation and Equipment for Liquefied Natural Gas--Ship-
to-Shore Interface and Port Operations, First Edition, 15 December
2010. This standard specifies the requirements for ship, terminal, and
port service providers to ensure the safe transit of an LNG carrier
through the port area and the safe and efficient transfer of its cargo.
    This proposed rule also incorporates the following new technical
standard other than a voluntary consensus standard.
     DNV GL, Recommended Practice, DNVGL-RP-G105, Development
and Operation of Liquefied Natural Gas Bunkering Facilities, October
2015 Edition. This standard provides guidance to the industry on the
developmental, organizational, technical, functional, and operational
issues of LNG bunkering (fueling) facilities in order to ensure global
compatibility and secure a high level of safety, integrity, and
reliability.
    This technical standard was selected because it aligns with ISO/TS
18683:2015(E). Both DNVGL-RP-G105 and ISO/TS 18683:2015(E) provide
guidance to industry on conducting risk assessments that are focused on
providing LNG as a marine fuel (bunkering operations).
    This proposed rule incorporates by reference the following updated
voluntary consensus standards, which are listed and summarized below:
     API Recommended Practice 2003, Protection Against
Ignitions Arising Out of Static, Lightning and Stray Currents, Eighth
Edition, September 2015. This standard presents the current state of
knowledge and technology in the fields of static electricity and stray
currents applicable to the prevention of hydrocarbon ignition in the
petroleum industry, which is based on both scientific research and
practical experience.
     ASME B16.5-2017, Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, NPS
\1/2\ through NPS 24 Metric/Inch Standard, November 20, 2017. This
standard covers pressure-temperature ratings, materials, dimensions,
tolerances, marking, testing, and methods of designating openings for
pipe flanges and flanged fittings.
     ASME B31.3-2018, Process Piping, ASME Code for Pressure
Piping, B31, August 30, 2019. This standard contains requirements for
piping typically found in petroleum refineries; chemical,
pharmaceutical, textile, paper, semiconductor, and cryogenic plants;
and related processing plants and terminals. It covers materials and
components, design, fabrication, assembly, erection, examination,
inspection, and testing of piping.
     ASTM F 1121-87 (Reapproved 2015), Standard Specification
for International Shore Connections for Marine Fire Applications,
approved May 1, 2015. This standard covers the specifications for the
design and manufacture of international shore connections to be used
with marine firefighting systems during an emergency when a stricken
ship has a system failure.
     IEC 60079-29-1, Edition 2.0, Explosive Atmospheres--Part
29-1: Gas Detectors--Performance Requirements of Detectors for
Flammable Gases, July 2016. This standard specifies general
requirements for construction, testing, and performance, and describes
the test methods that apply to portable, transportable, and fixed
apparatus for the detection and measurement of flammable gas or vapor
concentrations with air.
     NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2018
Edition, effective April 21, 2017. This standard applies to the
selection, installation, inspection, maintenance, recharging, and
testing of portable extinguishing equipment and Class D extinguishing
agents.
     NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 2018
Edition, effective September 6, 2017. This standard applies to the
storage, handling, and use of flammable and combustible liquids,
including waste liquids.
     NFPA 51B, Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding,
Cutting, and Other Hot Work, 2019 Edition, effective July 15, 2019.
This standard covers provisions to prevent injury, loss of life, and
loss of property from fire or explosion as a result of hot work.
     NFPA 59A, Standard for the Production, Storage, and
Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), 2019 Edition, effective
November 25, 2018. This standard provides minimum fire protection,
safety, and related requirements for the location, design,
construction, security, operation, and maintenance of LNG plants.
     NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2017 Edition, effective
August 24, 2016. The provisions of this standard apply to the design,
modification, construction,

inspection, maintenance, and testing of electrical systems,
installations, and equipment.
     NFPA 251, Standard Methods of Tests of Fire Resistance of
Building Construction and Materials, 2006 Edition, effective August 18,
2005. This standard provides methods of fire tests applicable to
assemblies of masonry units and to composite assemblies of structural
materials for buildings, including bearing and other walls, partitions,
columns, girders, beams, slabs, and composite slab and beam assemblies
for floors and roofs. This standard also applies to other assemblies
and structural units that constitute permanent integral parts of a
finished building.
    The proposed section that references these standards and the
locations where these standards are available is listed in Sec.
127.003. If you disagree with our analysis of these standards or are
aware of voluntary consensus standards that might apply but are not
listed, please send a comment explaining your disagreement or
identifying additional standards to the docket using one of the methods
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this preamble.

M. Environment

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Department of Homeland
Security Management Directive 023-01, Rev. 1, associated implementing
instructions, and Environmental Planning COMDTINST 5090.1 (series),
which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have made
a preliminary determination that this action is one of a category of
actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a significant
effect on the human environment. A preliminary Record of Environmental
Consideration supporting this determination is available in the docket.
For instructions on locating the docket, see the ADDRESSES section of
this preamble. This proposed rule would be categorically excluded under
paragraphs A3 and L54 in Appendix A, of Table 1 of DHS Directive
Instruction Manual 023-01, Rev. 1.\30\ Paragraph A3 pertains to
promulgation of rules and other guidance documents that interpret or
amend existing regulations without changing its environmental effect.
Paragraph L54 pertains to regulations that are editorial or procedural.
We seek any comments or information that may lead to the discovery of a
significant environmental impact from this proposed rule.
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List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 127

    Fire prevention, Harbors, Hazardous substances, Incorporation by
reference, Natural gas, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements,
Security measures.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard proposes
to amend 33 CFR part 127 as follows:

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1. The authority citation for part 127 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority:  46 U.S.C. 70011 and 70034; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701;
Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. Pub. L. 109-
241, sec. 304(c)(2).

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2. Amend Sec.  127.001 as follows:
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a. In paragraph (a), remove the word ``existing'';
0
b. Revise paragraph (c); and
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c. Add paragraph (f).
    The revision and addition reads as follows:

Sec.  127.001   Applicability.

* * * * *
    (c) Sections 127.007(b), (c), and (d), and 127.019(b) of subpart A
of this part apply to the marine transfer area for LNG of each inactive
facility.
* * * * *
    (f) Waterfront facilities handling LNG and LHG constructed,
expanded, or modified under a contract awarded after November 4, 2020
are required to comply with the applicable standards referenced in
Sec.  127.003. All other facilities, unless expanded or modified in
accordance with this part, are required to meet previously applicable
standards but may request to apply a later edition of the standards in
accordance with Sec.  127.017.
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3. Revise Sec.  127.003 to read as follows:

Sec.  127.003   Incorporation by reference.

    Certain material is incorporated by reference into this part with
the approval of the Director of the Federal Register under 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To enforce any edition other than that
specified in this section, the Coast Guard must publish a document in
the Federal Register and the material must be available to the public.
All approved material is available for inspection at the U.S. Coast
Guard, Office of Operating and Environmental Standards (CG-OES), 2703
Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, STOP 7509, Washington, DC 20593-7509,
202-372-1410, and is available from the sources listed below. It is
also available for inspection at the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER> or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. See Sec.  127.017 for
alternative compliance methods.
    (a) API, 200 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC
20001-5571,<PHONE_NUMBER>, http://www.api.org.
    (1) API Recommended Practice 2003, Protection Against Ignitions
Arising Out of Static, Lightning and Stray Currents, Eighth Edition,
September 2015, (``API RP 2003''), IBR approved for Sec.  127.1101(h).
    (2) [Reserved]
    (b) ASME, Two Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
https://www.asme.org.
    (1) ASME B16.5-2017, Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, NPS \1/2\
Through NPS 24 Metric/Inch Standard, November 20, 2017, IBR approved
for Sec.  127.1102(a).
    (2) ASME B31.3-2018, Process Piping, ASME Code for Pressure Piping,
B31, August 30, 2019, IBR approved for Sec.  127.1101(a).
    (c) ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West
Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959,<PHONE_NUMBER>, https://www.astm.org.
    (1) ASTM F 1121-87 (Reapproved 2015), Standard Specification for
International Shore Connections for Marine Fire Applications, approved
May 1, 2015, IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  127.611 and 127.1511.
    (2) [Reserved]
    (d) DNV GL, Veritasveien 1, 1363 Hovik, Norway, +47 6757 9900,
https://www.dnvgl.com.
    (1) DNV GL, Recommended Practice, DNVGL-RP-G105, Development and
Operation of Liquefied Natural Gas Bunkering Facilities, October 2015
Edition, IBR approved for Sec.  127.008(d).
    (2) [Reserved]
    (e) IEC International Electrotechnical Commission, 3 rue de
Varembe, 1st floor, P.O. Box 131, CH 1211, Switzerland, +41 22 919 02
11, https://www.iec.ch.
    (1) IEC 60079-29-1, Edition 2.0, Explosive Atmospheres--Part 29-1:
Gas Detectors--Performance Requirements of Detectors for Flammable
Gases, July 2016, IBR approved for Sec.  127.1203(a).
    (2) [Reserved]
    (f) ISO-International Organization for Standardization, BIBC II,
Chemin de Blandonnet 8, CP 401, 1214 Vernier, Geneva, Switzerland, +41
22 749 01 11, https://www.iso.org.
    (1) ISO/TS 18683:2015(E), Guidelines for Systems and Installations
for Supply of LNG as Fuel to Ships, First Edition,

15 January 2015, (``ISO 18683''), IBR approved for Sec.  127.008(d).
    (2) ISO/TS 28460:2010(E), Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries--
Installation and Equipment for Liquefied Natural Gas--Ship-to-Shore
Interface and Port Operations, First Edition, 15 December 2010, (``ISO
28460''), IBR approved for Sec.  127.008(e).
    (g) NFPA, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
https://www.nfpa.org.
    (1) NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2018
Edition, effective April 21, 2017, IBR approved for Sec. Sec.
127.603(a) and 127.1503.
    (2) NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 2018 Edition,
effective September 6, 2017, IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  127.313(b) and
127.1313(b).
    (3) NFPA 51B, Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting,
and Other Hot Work, 2019 Edition, effective July 15, 2019, IBR approved
for Sec. Sec.  127.405(b) and 127.1405(b).
    (4) NFPA 59A, Standard for the Production, Storage, and Handling of
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), 2019 Edition, effective November 25, 2018,
IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  127.008(d), 127.101 introductory text, and
(a) through (g), 127.201(b) and (c), 127.405(a) and (b), and
127.603(a).
    (5) NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2017 Edition, effective
August 24, 2016, IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  127.107(a) and (c),
127.201(c), and 127.1107.
    (6) NFPA 251, Standard Methods for Tests of Fire Resistance of
Building Construction and Materials, 2006 Edition, effective August 18,
2005, IBR approved for Sec.  127.005.
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3. In Sec.  127.005, revise the definitions of ``Facility'' and ``Fire
endurance rating'' and add a definition for ``LNG fuel facility'' to
read as follows:

Sec.  127.005   Definitions.

* * * * *
    Facility means either a waterfront facility handling LHG or a
waterfront facility handling LNG, and includes LNG fuel facilities.
    Fire endurance rating means the duration for which an assembly or
structural unit will contain a fire or retain structural integrity when
exposed to the temperatures specified in the standard time-temperature
curve in NFPA 251 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  127.003).
* * * * *
    LNG fuel facility means a waterfront facility that handles LNG for
the sole purpose of providing LNG from shore-based structures to
vessels for use as a marine fuel, and that does not transfer LNG to or
receive LNG from vessels capable of carrying LNG in bulk as cargo.
* * * * *
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4. Amend Sec.  127.007 as follows:
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a. Revise the section heading, and paragraphs (a), (b), and (e);
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b. Redesignate paragraph (h) as paragraph (i);
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c. Redesignate paragraph (g) as paragraph (h);
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d. Add paragraphs (g) and (j).
    The revisions and additions read as follows:

Sec.  127.007  Letter of intent and waterway suitability assessment for
waterfront facilities handling LNG or LHG.

    (a) An owner or operator intending to build a new facility handling
LNG or LHG, or an owner or operator planning new construction to expand
marine terminal operations in any facility handling LNG or LHG, where
the construction or expansion would result in an increase in the size
and/or frequency of LNG or LHG marine traffic on the waterway
associated with a facility, must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) to the
Captain of the Port (COTP) of the zone in which the facility is or will
be located. The LOI must meet the requirements in paragraph (c) of this
section.
    (b) An owner or operator intending to reactivate an inactive
facility must submit an LOI that meets paragraph (c) of this section to
the COTP of the zone in which the facility is located.
* * * * *
    (e) An owner or operator intending to build a new LNG or LHG
facility, or an owner or operator planning new construction to expand
marine terminal operations in any facility handling LNG or LHG, where
the construction or expansion would result in an increase in the size
and/or frequency of LNG or LHG marine traffic on the waterway
associated with a facility, must file or update as appropriate a
waterway suitability assessment (WSA) with the COTP of the zone in
which the facility is or will be located. The WSA must consist of a
Preliminary WSA and a Follow-on WSA. A COTP may request additional
information during review of the Preliminary WSA or Follow-on WSA.
* * * * *
    (g) An owner or operator intending to build a new LNG facility must
submit the preliminary WSA no later than the date that the owner or
operator files a pre-filing request with FERC under 18 CFR parts 153 or
157. The LOI must include the nation of registry for, and the
nationality or citizenship of the officers and crew serving on board,
vessels transporting LNG that are reasonably anticipated to be
servicing the LNG facility.
* * * * *
    (j) An owner or operator intending to construct a new LNG fuel
facility or modify any LNG fuel facility, or reactivate an inactive LNG
fuel facility may comply with Sec.  127.008 in lieu of meeting the
requirements in this section.
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5. Add Sec.  127.008 to read as follows:

Sec.  127.008  Letter of intent and operational risk assessment for LNG
fuel facilities.

    (a) An owner or operator intending to build a new LNG fuel
facility, modify construction of any LNG fuel facility, or reactivate
an inactive LNG fuel facility electing to complete an operational risk
assessment in lieu of a WSA as outlined in Sec.  127.007, must submit a
Letter of Intent (LOI) and an operational risk assessment to the
Captain of the Port (COTP) of the zone in which the LNG fuel facility
is or will be located at least 1 year prior to the start of LNG
transfer operations.
    (b) Each LOI must contain the information in Sec.  127.007(c)(1)
through (5).
    (c) The owner or operator who submits an LOI under paragraph (a) of
this section must notify the COTP in writing within 15 days of any of
the following:
    (1) There is any change in the information submitted under
paragraph (b) of this section; or
    (2) No LNG fuel transfer operations are scheduled within the next
12 months.
    (d) The operational risk assessment required by paragraph (a) must:
    (1) Be carried out in accordance with Chapter 7 of ISO
18683:2015(E) and Appendix D of DNVGL-RP-G105; or Chapter 19 of NFPA
59A (all incorporated by reference, see Sec.  127.003); or other
industry developed risk assessment method acceptable to the Office of
Operating and Environmental Standards, Commandant (CG-OES); and
    (2) Consider possible factors affecting the ship/shore interface
and port operations described in Section 6 of ISO 28460:2010(E)
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  127.003).
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6. Amend Sec.  127.009 by revising paragraphs (a) introductory text and
(a)(1) to read as follows:

Sec.  127.009  Letter of recommendation.

    (a) After the COTP receives the information and analyses required
by Sec.  127.007 or Sec.  127.008, the COTP issues a Letter of
Recommendation (LOR) as to the suitability of the waterway for LNG

or LHG marine traffic or the operational safety and security of the LNG
fuel facility to the Federal, State, or local government agencies
having jurisdiction for siting, construction, and operation, and, at
the same time, sends a copy to the owner or operator, based on the--
    (1) Information submitted under Sec. Sec.  127.007 or 127.008;
* * * * *

Sec.  127.011   [Amended]

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7. Amend Sec.  127.011 by removing the word ``shall'' and adding, in
its place, the word ``must''.
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8. In Sec.  127.015, revise paragraphs (c)(1) and (d) to read as
follows:

Sec.  127.015   Appeals.

* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (1) Appeal that ruling in writing to the Assistant Commandant for
Prevention Policy, U.S. Coast Guard, (CG-5P), 2703 Martin Luther King
Jr. Ave. SE, Stop 7509, Washington, DC 20593-7509; and
* * * * *
    (d) The Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy issues a ruling
after reviewing the appeal submitted under paragraph (c) of this
section, which is final agency action.
* * * * *
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9. In Sec.  127.017, revise the introductory text of paragraph (a) to
read as follows:

Sec.  127.017   Alternatives.

    (a) The COTP may allow alternative procedures, methods, or
equipment standards, including alternatives to standards listed in
Sec.  127.003, to be used by an operator instead of any requirements in
this part if--
* * * * *

Sec.  127.019   [Amended]

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10. Amend Sec.  127.019 as follows:
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a. In paragraphs (a) and (b), remove the word ``shall'' wherever it
appears, and add, in its place, the word ``must''; and
0
b. In paragraph (b), remove the word ``existing''.
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11. Revise Sec.  127.101 to read as follows:

Sec.  127.101   Design and construction: General.

    The marine transfer area for LNG must meet the following criteria
in NFPA 59A (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  127.003):
    (a) Chapter 5, Section <IP_ADDRESS>;
    (b) Chapter 6, Section 6.7;
    (c) Chapter 10;
    (d) Chapter 11, except Sections 11.9, and 11.10;
    (e) Chapter 12;
    (f) Chapter 15, except Sections 15.4 and 15.6; and
    (g) Annex B.
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12. Amend Sec.  127.107 by revising paragraphs (a) and (c) to read as
follows:

Sec.  127.107   Electrical power systems.

    (a) The electrical power system must have a power source and a
separate emergency power source, so that failure of one source does not
affect the capability of the other source. The system must meet NFPA 70
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  127.003).
* * * * *
    (c) If an auxiliary generator is used as an emergency power source,
it must meet Section 700.12 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.
127.003).
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13. In Sec.  127.201, revise paragraphs (b)(2), (c)(1) and (2) to read
as follows:

Sec.  127.201   Sensing and alarm systems.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (2) Meet section 16.4 of NFPA 59A (incorporated by reference, see
Sec.  127.003).
    (c) * * *
    (1) Be in each enclosed or covered Class I, Division 1, hazardous
location defined in section 500.5(B)(1) of NFPA 70 (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  127.003) and each area in which flammable or
combustible material is stored; and
    (2) Meet section 16.4 of NFPA 59A (incorporated by reference, see
Sec.  127.003).

Sec.  127.301   [Amended]

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14. In Sec.  127.301(b), remove the word ``shall'' wherever it appears,
and add, in its place, the word ``must''.

Sec.  127.309   [Amended]

0
15. In Sec.  127.309, remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its place,
the word ``must''.

Sec.  127.311   [Amended]

0
16. In Sec.  127.311(a), remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its
place, the word ``must''.

Sec.  127.313   [Amended]

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17. Amend Sec.  127.313 as follows:
0
a. In paragraph (a), remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its place,
the word ``must''; and
0
b. In paragraph (b), remove ``Chapter 4 of'' and add ``(incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  127.003)'' after ``NFPA 30''.

Sec.  127.315   [Amended]

0
18. In Sec.  127.315, remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its place,
the word ``must''.

Sec.  127.317   [Amended]

0
19. In Sec.  127.317, remove the word ``shall'' wherever it appears,
and add, in its place, the word ``must''.

Sec.  127.319   [Amended]

0
20. In Sec.  127.319, remove the word ``shall'' wherever it appears and
add, in its place, the word ``must''.

Sec.  127.321   [Amended]

0
21. In Sec.  127.321, remove the word ``shall'' wherever it appears and
add, in its place, the word ``must''.

Sec.  127.401   [Amended]

0
22. In Sec.  127.401, remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its place,
the word ``must''.

Sec.  127.403   [Amended]

0
23. In Sec.  127.403, remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its place,
the word ``must''.
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24. In Sec.  127.405, revise the introductory text and paragraphs
(a)(1) and (b) to read as follows:

Sec.  127.405   Repairs.

    The operator must ensure that--
    (a) * * *
    (1) The equipment continues to meet the applicable requirements in
this subpart and in NFPA 59A (incorporated by reference, see Sec.
127.003); and
* * * * *
    (b) Welding is done in accordance with NFPA 51B and Section 10.4.3
of NFPA 59A (both incorporated by reference, see Sec.  127.003).

Sec.  127.407   [Amended]

0
25. In Sec.  127.407 (a), remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its
place, the word ``must''.

Sec.  127.409   [Amended]

0
26. In Sec.  127.409(a), remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its
place, the word ``must''.
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27. In Sec.  127.603, revise paragraph (a) to read as follows:

Sec.  127.603   Portable fire extinguishers.

* * * * *
    (a) Portable fire extinguishers that meet section 16.6.1 of NFPA
59A and Chapter 6 of NFPA 10 (both incorporated by reference, see Sec.
127.003); and
* * * * *

Sec.  127.611   [Amended]

0
28. In Sec.  127.611, remove ``ASTM F 1121'' and add, in its place, the
text ``ASTM F 1121-87''.

Sec.  127.613   [Amended]

0
29. In Sec.  127.613, remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its place,
the word ``must''.

Sec.  127.615   [Amended]

0
30. In Sec.  127.615, remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its place,
the word ``must''.

Sec.  127.617   [Amended]

0
31. In Sec.  127.617, remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its place,
the word ``must''.

Sec.  127.701   [Amended]

0
32. Remove the undesignated center heading ``Security'' that precedes
Sec.  127.701.

Sec.  127.701   [Removed]

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33. Remove Sec.  127.701.

Sec.  127.703   [Removed]

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34. Remove Sec.  127.703.

Sec.  127.705   [Removed]

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35. Remove Sec.  127.705.

Sec.  127.707   [Removed]

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36. Remove Sec.  127.707.

Sec.  127.709   [Removed]

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37. Remove Sec.  127.709.

Sec.  127.711   [Removed]

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38. Remove Sec.  127.711.

Sec.  127.1101   [Amended]

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39. Amend Sec.  127.1101 as follows:
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a. In paragraph (a), remove ``ASME B31.3'' and add, in its place, the
text ``ASME B31.3-2018 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.
127.003)''; and
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b. In paragraph (h), add ``(incorporated by reference, see Sec.
127.003)'' after ``API RP 2003''.

Sec.  127.1102   [Amended]

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40. In Sec.  127.1102(a)(4)(ii), remove ``ANSI B16.5'' and add, in its
place, ``ASME B16.5-2017 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.
127.003)''.

Sec.  127.1103   [Amended]

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41. In Sec.  127.1103, remove the word ``existing'' wherever it
appears.

Sec.  127.1105   [Amended]

0
42. In Sec.  127.1105, remove the word ``existing.''

Sec.  127.1107   [Amended]

0
43. In Sec.  127.1107, add ``(incorporated by reference, see Sec.
127.003)'' after ``NFPA 70''.

Sec.  127.1203   [Amended]

0
44. In Sec.  127.1203(a), remove ``ANSI S12.13, Part I'' and add, in
its place, ``IEC 60079-29-1 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.
127.003)''.

Sec.  127.1207   [Amended]

0
45. In Sec.  127.1207(c), remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its
place, the word ``must''.

Sec.  127.1301   [Amended]

0
46. In Sec.  127.1301(b), remove the word ``shall'' wherever it appears
and add, in its place, the word ``must''.

Sec.  127.1302   [Amended]

0
47. In Sec.  127.1302, remove the word ``shall'' wherever it appears,
and add, in its place, the word ``must''.

Sec.  127.1309   [Amended]

0
48. In Sec.  127.1309, remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its place,
the word ``must''.

Sec.  127.1311   [Amended]

0
49. In Sec.  127.1311, remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its place,
the word ``must''.

Sec.  127.1313   [Amended]

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50. Amend Sec.  127.1313 as follows:
0
a. In paragraph (a), remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its place,
the word ``must''; and
0
b. In paragraph (b), remove ``Chapter 4 of'' and add ``(incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  127.003)'' after ``NFPA 30''.

Sec.  127.1315   [Amended]

0
51. In Sec.  127.1315 remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its place,
the word ``must''.

Sec.  127.1317   [Amended]

0
52. In Sec.  127.1317, remove the word ``shall'' wherever it appears,
and add, in its place, the word ``must''.

Sec.  127.1319   [Amended]

0
53. In Sec.  127.1319, remove the word ``shall'' wherever it appears,
and add, in its place, the word ``must''.

Sec.  127.1321   [Amended]

0
54. In Sec.  127.1321, remove the word ``shall'' wherever it appears,
and add, in its place, the word ``must''.

Sec.  127.1325   [Amended]

0
55. In Sec.  127.1325, remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its place,
the word ``must''.

Sec.  127.1401   [Amended]

0
56. Remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its place, the word ``must''.

Sec.  127.1403   [Amended]

0
57. In Sec.  127.1403, remove the word ``shall'' wherever it appears,
and add, in its place, the word ``must''.

Sec.  127.1405   [Amended]

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58. Amend Sec.  127.1405 as follows:
0
a. In the introductory paragraph, remove the word ``shall'' and add, in
its place, the word ``must'';
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b. In paragraph (a)(1), remove the word ``and''; and
0
c. In paragraph (b), add ``(incorporated by reference, see Sec.
127.003)'' after the text ``NFPA 51B''.

Sec.  127.1407   [Amended]

0
59. In Sec.  127.1407, remove the word ``shall'' wherever it appears,
and add, in its place, the word ``must''.

Sec.  127.1409   [Amended]

0
60. In Sec.  127.1409, remove the word ``shall'' wherever it appears,
and add, in its place, the word ``must''.

Sec.  127.1501   [Amended]

0
61. In Sec.  127.1501 (a), remove the word ``existing.''

Sec.  127.1503   [Amended]

0
62. In Sec.  127.1503, add ``(incorporated by reference, see Sec.
127.003)'' after ``NFPA 10''.

Sec.  127.1511  [Amended]

0
63. In Sec.  127.1511, remove ``ASTM F 1121'' and add, in its place,
``ASTM F 1121-87''.

Sec.  127.1601   [Amended]

0
64. In Sec.  127.1601, remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its place,
the word ``must''.

Sec.  127.1603   [Amended]

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65. In Sec.  127.1603, remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its place,
the word ``must''.

Sec.  127.1605   [Amended]

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66. In Sec.  127.1605, remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its place,
the word ``must''.

    Dated: September 18, 2020.
R. V. Timme,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Assistant Commandant for Prevention
Policy.
[FR Doc. 2020-21071 Filed 10-2-20; 8:45 am]
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