beginning on April 15, 2009, a valid Transportation Worker
Identification Credential (TWIC). Provisions of this section are not
applicable to unrigged vessels except seagoing barges and certain tank
barges.
    (b) Every seaman, as referred to in paragraph (a) of this section,
shall produce a valid MMC or MMD with all applicable rating
endorsements for the position sought and, beginning on April 15, 2009,
a valid TWIC to the master of the vessel at the time of his or her
employment before signing articles of agreement. Seamen who do not
possess one of these credentials may be employed at a foreign port or
place.
    (c)(1) Every person employed on any merchant vessel of the United
States of 100 gross tons and upward, except those navigating rivers
exclusively and the smaller inland lakes, below the grades of officer
and staff officer, must possess a valid MMC or MMD with all appropriate
endorsements for the positions served;
    (2) No endorsements are required of any person below the rank of
officer employed on any unrigged vessel except seagoing barges and
certain tank barges.
    (3) No endorsements are required of any person below the rank of
officer employed on any sail vessel of less than 500 net tons while not
carrying passengers for hire and while not operating outside the line
dividing inland waters from the high seas, as defined in section 2 of
the act of February 19, 1895, as amended (33 U.S.C. 151) and in 33 CFR
part 82.
    (d) Each person serving as an able seaman or a rating forming part
of a navigational watch on a seagoing ship of 500 gross tonnage (200
GRT) or more shall hold an STCW endorsement certifying him or her as
qualified to perform the navigational function at the support level, in
accordance with STCW (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  12.01-3).
    (e) Each person serving as a qualified member of the engine
department (QMED) or a rating forming part of a watch in a manned
engine-room or designated to perform duties in a periodically unmanned
engine-room, on a seagoing ship driven by main propulsion machinery of
750 kW [1,000 hp] of propulsion power or more, shall hold an STCW
endorsement certifying him or her as qualified to perform the marine-
engineering function at the support level, in accordance with STCW.
    (f) Notwithstanding any other rule in this part, no person subject
to this part serving on any of the following vessels needs to hold an
STCW endorsement, either because he or she is exempt from application
of the STCW, or because the vessels are not subject to further
obligation under STCW, on account of their special operating conditions
as small vessels engaged in domestic voyages:
* * * * *

Sec.  12.02-9  [Removed and Reserved]

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228. Remove and reserve Sec.  12.02-9.

Sec.  12.02-10  [Removed and Reserved]

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229. Remove and reserve Sec.  12.02-10.

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230. Revise Sec.  12.02-11 to read as follows:

Sec.  12.02-11  General provisions respecting rating endorsements.

    (a)(1) An MMC with a deck officer endorsement will authorize the
holder to serve in any rating capacity in the deck department, except
able seaman. If a deck officer qualifies as able seaman, the MMC will
be endorsed with the appropriate able seaman and lifeboatman
endorsement. STCW endorsements as RFPNW and PSC will also be entered
upon qualification.
    (2) An MMC issued to an engineer officer endorsed for inspected
vessels of over 2,000 horsepower will authorize the holder to serve in
any rating capacity in the engine department. If an engineer officer
qualifies as a lifeboatman, the appropriate lifeboatman endorsement
will be placed on the MMC. STCW endorsements as RFPEW and PSC will also
be entered upon qualification.
    (b) The authorized holder of any valid rating endorsement may serve
in any capacity in the staff department of a vessel, except in those
capacities requiring a staff officer; except that whenever the service
includes the handling of food, no person may be so employed unless his
or her credential bears the food handler's endorsement ``(F.H.)''.
    (c) A rating endorsement as able seaman or lifeboatman authorizes
service as lifeboatman.
    (d) The OCMI will issue an STCW endorsement if the applicant for or
holder of an MMC is qualified for the endorsement. The OCMI will issue
an STCW endorsement for the following ratings:
    (1) A rating forming part of a navigational watch on a seagoing
ship of 500 GT or more if the holder of the credential is qualified
according to STCW Regulation II/4 of the STCW Code (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  12.01-3) to perform the navigational function at
the support level.
    (2) A rating forming part of a watch in a manned engineroom, or
designated to perform duties in a periodically unmanned engineroom, on
a seagoing ship driven by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW (1,000
hp) of propulsion power or more, if the holder is qualified in
according to STCW Regulation III/4 and Section A-III/4 of the STCW
Code, (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  12.01-3) to perform the
marine-engineering function at the support level.
    (e) At the request of the holder of the document, the OCMI may add
an endorsement to indicate that a qualified holder has received basic-
safety training or instruction required under Chapter VI of STCW
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  12.01-3).

Sec.  12.02-12  [Removed and Reserved]

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231. Remove and reserve Sec.  12.02-12.

Sec.  12.02-13  [Removed and Reserved]

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232. Remove and reserve Sec.  12.02-13.

Sec.  12.02-14  [Removed and Reserved]

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233. Remove and reserve Sec.  12.02-14.

Sec.  12.02-15  [Removed and Reserved]

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234. Remove and reserve Sec.  12.02-15.

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235. Revise Sec.  12.02-17 to read as follows--

Sec.  12.02-17   Examination procedures and denial of rating
endorsements.

    (a) Upon application for a rating endorsement, any required
examination will be given as soon as practicable.
    (b) An applicant for a rating endorsement who has been duly
examined and refused a certificate by the Coast Guard may come before
the Coast Guard for reexamination at any time after the date of the
initial examination. The Coast Guard sets the time of reexamination
based on the applicant's performance on the initial examination.
However, the maximum waiting period after the initial failure will be
30 days, and the maximum waiting period after a second or subsequent
failure will be 90 days.
    (c) An applicant who has been examined and refused a certificate by
the Coast Guard may not again make application for examination until 30
days after the applicant's last failure of an examination or
reexamination.

Sec. Sec.  12.02-18 through 12.02-27  [Removed and Reserved]

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236. Remove and reserve Sec. Sec.  12.02-18 through 12.02-27.

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237. In Sec.  12.03-1 revise paragraphs (a) introductory text,
(a)(3)(iii), (a)(4), (b), (c) introductory text, and (c)(2) to read as
follows:

Sec.  12.03-1  Coast Guard-accepted training other than approved
courses.

    (a) When the training and assessment of competence required by
parts 10 or 12 of this subchapter are not subject to approval under
Sec.  11.302 of this chapter, but are used to qualify an applicant to
hold an STCW or rating endorsement, the training and assessment must
meet the following requirements:
* * * * *
    (3) * * *
    (iii) Hold the level of Coast Guard credential or other
professional credential required of those who would apply, on board a
vessel, the relevant level of knowledge, skills, and abilities
described in the training objectives.
    (4) Neither a specialist in a particular field of non-maritime
education, such as mathematics or first aid, nor a person with at least
3 years of service as a member of the Armed Forces of the United
States, specializing in a particular field, need hold a Coast Guard
credential to conduct training in that field.
* * * * *
    (b) The Coast Guard will maintain a list of training each of whose
offerors submits a certificate, initially not less than 45 calendar
days before offering training under this section, and annually
thereafter, signed by the offeror or its authorized representative,
stating that the training fully complies with requirements of this
section, and identifying the Coast Guard-accepted QSS being used for
independent monitoring. Training on this list will offer the training
necessary for both officer and STCW endorsements under this part. The
Coast Guard will update this list periodically and make it available to
members of the public on request.
    (c) If the Coast Guard determines, on the basis of observations or
conclusions either of its own or of someone authorized by it to monitor
the training, that the particular training does not satisfy one or more
of the conditions described in paragraph (a) of this section--
* * * * *
    (2) The offeror may, within a period specified in the notice,
either appeal the observations or conclusions to the National Maritime
Center (NMC) or bring the training into compliance; and
* * * * *

Sec.  12.05-1  [Amended]

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238. In Sec.  12.05-1--
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a. In paragraph (a), remove the words, ``employed in a rating'', and
add, in their place, the words, ``serving under the authority of a
rating endorsement''; and remove the words, ``a merchant mariner's
document'', and add, in their place, the words, ``an MMC or MMD
endorsement''; and
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b. In paragraph (b), remove the word, ``certificate'' and add, in its
place, the words, ``MMD or MMC endorsed''.

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239. In Sec.  12.05-3--
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a. In paragraph (a) introductory text, remove the word,
``certification'', and add, in its place, the words, ``an
endorsement'';
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b. In paragraph (a)(2), remove the word, ``examination'' and add, in
its place, the words, ``and medical examination in Sec.  10.215 of this
subchapter'';
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c. In paragraph (b) introductory text, remove the words, ``valid for
any period on or after February 1, 2002,''; and
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d. Revise paragraph (c) to read as follows:

Sec.  12.05-3  General requirements.

* * * * *
    (c) An STCW endorsement as rating forming part of the navigational
watch will be issued or renewed when the candidate for an endorsement
meets the requirements of STCW Regulation II/4 and of Section A-II/4 of
the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  12.01-3).

Sec.  12.05-5  [Removed and Reserved]

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240. Remove and reserve Sec.  12.05-5.

Sec.  12.05-7  [Amended]

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241. In Sec.  12.05-7--
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a. In paragraph (a) introductory text, after the words, ``categories
of'', remove the words, ``able seaman is as'', and add, in their place,
the words, ``endorsement as able seamen are'';
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b. In paragraph (b) introductory text, after the words, ``approved
by'', remove the words ``Commanding Officer,''; and
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c. Remove paragraphs (c), (d), and (e).

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242. In Sec.  12.05-9--
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a. In paragraph (a) introductory text, remove the word, ``certified'',
and add, in its place, the words, ``issued an endorsement''; and
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b. Revise paragraph (e) to read as follows:

Sec.  12.05-9  Examination and demonstration of ability.

* * * * *
    (e) Any person who holds a valid MMC or MMD endorsed as able
seaman, any waters-12 months and who can produce documentary evidence
of sufficient service to qualify for an endorsement as able seaman, any
waters-unlimited, may be issued a new MMC bearing this endorsement
without additional professional examination. The applicant shall
surrender for cancellation the credential bearing the limited
endorsement. No physical examination will be required at the time of
this exchange unless it is found that the applicant obviously suffers
from some physical or mental infirmity to a degree that in the opinion
of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, would render him
incompetent to perform the usual duties of an able seaman at sea. If
such condition is believed to exist, the applicant shall be required to
undergo an examination to determine his competency as set forth in
Sec.  10.215 of this chapter.

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243. In Sec.  12.05-11, revise paragraphs (a) and (b) to read as
follows:

Sec.  12.05-11  General provisions respecting endorsements for service
as able seamen.

    (a) The holder of an MMC or MMD endorsed for the rating of able
seamen may serve in any rating in the deck department without obtaining
an additional endorsement; provided, however, that the holder shall
hold the appropriate endorsement under the STCW (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  12.01-3) when serving as a rating forming part of
a navigational watch (RFPNW) on a seagoing ship of 500 GT or more.
    (b) An MMC or MMD endorsed as able seaman will also be considered
an endorsement as lifeboatman.
* * * * *

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244. Revise Sec.  12.10-1 to read as follows:

Sec.  12.10-1  Credentials required.

    Every person serving under the authority of a rating endorsement as
lifeboatman on any United States vessel requiring lifeboatmen must
produce an MMC or MMD endorsed as lifeboatman or able seaman to the
United States Customs and Border Protection Port Director or his or her
representative or master before signing articles of agreement. No
endorsement as lifeboatman is required of any person employed on any
unrigged vessel, except on a seagoing barge and on a tank barge
navigating waters other than rivers and/or canals.

Sec.  12.10-3  [Amended]

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245. In Sec.  12.10-3--

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a. In paragraph (a) introductory text, remove the word,
``certification'', and add, in its place, the words, ``an
endorsement'';
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b. In paragraphs (a)(2), (a)(5), and (a)(6) after the words, ``by
the'', remove the words, ``Commanding Officer,'';
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c. In paragraph (a)(5), after the words, ``National Maritime Center,'',
remove the word, ``and'', and add, in its place, the word, ``or'';
0
d. In paragraph (b), remove the word, ``certification'', and add, in
its place, the words, ``an endorsement''; and
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e. In paragraph (c), remove the word, ``certified'', and add, in its
place, the words, ``eligible for an endorsement''.

Sec.  12.10-5  [Amended]

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246. In Sec.  12.10-5--
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a. In paragraph (a) introductory text, remove the word, ``certified'',
and add, in its place, the words, ``issued an endorsement''; and
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b. In paragraph (d), remove the words, ``After July 31, 1998, each'',
and add, in their place, the word, ``Each''; and remove the words,
``certificate endorsed for'', and add, in their place, the words,
``endorsement with an STCW endorsement for''.

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247. Revise Sec.  12.10-7 to read as follows:

Sec.  12.10-7  General provisions respecting an MMC or MMD endorsed as
lifeboatman.

    An MMC or MMD endorsed as able seaman is the equivalent of an
endorsement as lifeboatman and will be accepted wherever a lifeboatman
is required by law; provided, however, that, when an able seaman has to
be endorsed as either proficient in survival craft and rescue boats or
proficient in fast rescue boats, he or she shall hold an endorsement
under the STCW (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  12.01-3).

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248. In Sec.  12.10-9, revise the heading, paragraphs (a), (b)
introductory text, and (b)(2) to read as follows:

Sec.  12.10-9  Endorsement for proficiency in fast rescue boats.

    (a) Each person engaged or employed as a lifeboatman proficient in
fast rescue boats must hold an appropriately endorsed MMC or MMD.
    (b) To be eligible for an MMC endorsed for proficiency in fast
rescue boats, an applicant must:
* * * * *
    (2) Furnish satisfactory proof that he or she has met the
requirements for training and competence of STCW Regulation, VI/2
paragraph 2, and the appropriate requirements of Section A-VI/2 of the
STCW Code (incorporated by reference in Sec.  12.01-3).

Sec.  12.13-3  [Amended]

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249. In Sec.  12.13-3, remove the words, ``license or document'' and
add, in their place, the word, ``MMC''.

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250. Revise Sec.  12.15-1 to read as follows:

Sec.  12.15-1  Credentials required.

    (a) Every person serving under the authority of a rating
endorsement as qualified member of the engine department on any United
States vessel requiring qualified members of the engine department
shall produce an endorsement as qualified member of the engine
department to the United States Customs and Border Protection Port
Director or his or her representative or master before signing articles
of agreement.
    (b) No endorsement as qualified member of the engine department is
required of any person employed on any unrigged vessel, except seagoing
barges.
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251. In Sec.  12.15-3 revise paragraphs (a) through (c), (d)
introductory text, and (e) to read as follows:

Sec.  12.15-3  General requirements.

    (a) A qualified member of the engine department is any person below
officer and above the rating of coal passer or wiper, who holds an MMC
or MMD endorsed as qualified member of the engine department issued by
the Coast Guard.
    (b) For purposes of administering this part the rating of assistant
electrician is considered a rating equal to coal passer or wiper.
    (c) An applicant, to be eligible for an endorsement as qualified
member of the engine department, shall be able to speak and understand
the English language as would be required in the rating of qualified
member of the engine department and in an emergency aboard ship.
    (d) An STCW endorsement will be issued or renewed only when the
candidate for endorsement as a qualified member of the engine
department also produces satisfactory evidence, on the basis of
assessment of a practical demonstration of skills and abilities, of
having achieved or maintained within the previous 5 years the minimum
standards of competence for the following 4 areas of basic safety:
* * * * *
    (e) An STCW endorsement will be issued or renewed only when the
candidate for endorsement as a qualified member of the engine
department meets the standards of competence set out in STCW Regulation
III/4 and Section A-III/4 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference,
see Sec.  12.01-3), if the candidate will be serving as a rating
forming part of a watch in a manned engine-room, or designated to
perform duties in a periodically unmanned engine-room, on a seagoing
ship driven by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW [1,000 hp]
propulsion power or more.

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252. Revise Sec.  12.15-5 to read as follows:

Sec.  12.15-5  Physical and medical requirements.

    The physical and medical requirements for an endorsement as QMED
are found in Sec.  10.215 of this chapter.

Sec.  12.15-7  [Amended]

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253. In Sec.  12.15-7--
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a. In paragraph (a), after the words, ``applicant for'', remove the
words, ``a certificate of service'', and add, in their place, the
words, ``an endorsement'';
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b. In paragraph (b)(1), after the words, ``graduate of a school ship
may'', remove the words, ``be rated'', and add, in their place, the
words, ``qualify for a rating endorsement''; and
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c. In paragraph (c), in the first sentence, after the words,
``qualified rating'', add the words, ``in the engine department''.

Sec.  12.15-9  [Amended]

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254. In Sec.  12.15-9--
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a. In paragraph (a), remove the word, ``certification'' and add, in its
place, the word, ``endorsement''; and
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b. In paragraphs (c) and (d), remove the word ``certification''
wherever it appears and add, in its place, the words, ``an
endorsement''.

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255. Revise Sec.  12.15-11 heading and introductory text to read as
follows:

Sec.  12.15-11  General provisions respecting an endorsement as
qualified member of the engine department.

    The holder of an endorsement with one or more qualified members of
the engine department ratings may serve in any unqualified rating in
the engine department without obtaining an additional endorsement. This
does not mean that an endorsement of one qualified member of the engine
department rating authorizes the holder to serve in all qualified
member of the engine department ratings. Each qualified member of the
engine department rating must be a separate endorsement. When, however,
the applicant qualifies for all ratings covered by an endorsement as a
QMED, the endorsement may read QMED--any rating. The ratings are as
follows:
* * * * *

Sec.  12.15-13  [Amended]

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256. In Sec.  12.15-13--
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a. In paragraph (a) introductory text, remove the words, ``a
certificate'', and add, in their place, the words ``an endorsement'';
and remove the words, ``a merchant mariner's document'', and add, in
their place, the words, ``an MMC or MMD'';
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b. In paragraph (b), remove the words, ``merchant mariner's document''
and add, in their place, the word ``MMC''; and
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c. In paragraph (c), remove the words, ``a merchant mariner's
document'', and add, in their place, the words, ``an MMC or MMD'';
remove the word ``unlicensed''; and after the words, ``entered on
his'', remove the word ``document'', and add, in its place, the words,
``or her credential''.

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257. In Sec.  12.15-15, revise paragraphs (a) introductory text, (b),
and (c) to read as follows:

Sec.  12.15-15  Engineman.

    (a) An applicant for an endorsement as engineman shall be a person
holding an MMC or MMD document endorsed as fireman/watertender and
oiler, or junior engineer. The applicant shall be eligible for such
endorsement upon furnishing one of the following:
* * * * *
    (b) The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, who is satisfied that
an applicant for the rating of engineman meets the requirements
specified in this section, will endorse this rating on the applicant's
MMC.
    (c) Any holder of an MMC or MMD endorsed for any rating in the
engine department, QMED--any rating or deck engine mechanic is
qualified as an engineman and that endorsement will not be entered on
his or her credential.

Sec.  12.25-1  [Amended]

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258. In Sec.  12.25-1--
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a. In the section heading, remove the word, ``Certification'', and add,
in its place, the word, ``Credentials''; and
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b. In the text, remove the word ``certificated''; remove the words, ``a
merchant mariner's document'', and add, in their place, the words, ``an
MMC or MMD with the appropriate endorsement''.

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259. Revise Sec.  12.25-10 to read as follows:

Sec.  12.25-10  General requirements.

    (a) Rating endorsements shall be issued without professional
examination to applicants in capacities other than able seaman,
lifeboatman, tankerman, or QMED. For example, ordinary seaman, wiper,
and steward's department (F.H.) endorsements do not require an exam.
Holders of MMCs or MMDs endorsed as ordinary seaman may serve in any
unqualified rating in the deck department. Holders of MMCs or MMDs
endorsed as wiper may serve in any unqualified rating in the engine
department. MMCs or MMDs endorsed as steward's department (F.H.) will
authorize the holder's service in any capacity in the steward's
department. (See Sec.  12.02-11(b) of this part for unqualified ratings
in the staff department.)
    (b) When the holder of an endorsement is qualified as a food
handler, the steward's department endorsement will be followed by the
further endorsement (F.H.).

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260. Revise Sec.  12.25-20 to read as follows:

Sec.  12.25-20  Physical and medical requirements.

    The physical and medical requirements for this subpart are found in
part 10 of this chapter.

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261. Revise Sec.  12.15-25 to read as follows:

Sec.  12.25-25  Members of Merchant Marine Cadet Corps.

    No ratings other than cadet (deck) or cadet (engine), as
appropriate, and lifeboatman will be shown on an MMC issued to a member
of the U.S. Merchant Marine Cadet Corps. The MMC will also indicate
that it is valid only while the holder is a cadet in the U.S. Maritime
Administration training program. The MMC must be surrendered upon the
holder being endorsed in any other rating or upon being issued an
officer's endorsement and the rating of cadet (deck) or cadet (engine)
will be omitted.

Sec.  12.25-30  [Amended]

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262. In Sec.  12.25-30, remove the words, ``merchant mariner's
document'', and add, in their place, the words, ``MMC endorsed'';
remove the words, ``documents or certificates'', and add, in their
place, the word, ``endorsements''.

Sec.  12.25-35  [Amended]

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263. In Sec.  12.25-35--
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a. In paragraph (a), remove the words, ``a merchant mariner's
document'', and add, in their place, the words, ``an endorsement''; and
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b. In paragraph (b), remove the words, ``merchant mariner's documents
with''.

Sec.  12.25-40  [Amended]

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264. In Sec.  12.25-40 text, remove the words, ``a merchant mariner's
document'', and add, in their place, the words, ``an endorsement''.

Sec.  12.25-45  [Amended]

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265. In Sec.  12.25-45, remove the words, ``certificate or''.

Sec.  12.30-1  [Amended]

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266. In Sec.  12.30-1, remove the words, ``certification of'', and add,
in their place, the words, ``endorsements for''.

Sec.  12.30-3  [Removed and Reserved]

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267. Remove and reserve Sec.  12.30-3.

Sec.  12.30-5  [Amended]

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268. In Sec.  12.30-5, remove the words, ``after January 31, 1997,'';
and remove the word, ``MMD'', and add, in its place, the word,
``endorsement''.

Sec.  12.35-1  [Amended]

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269. In Sec.  12.35-1, remove the word ``certification'' and add, in
its place, the word ``qualification''; remove the citation, ``Sec.
12.35-3'', and add, in its place, the words ``part 10 of this
chapter''.

Sec.  12.35-3  [Removed and Reserved]

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270. Remove and reserve Sec.  12.35-3.

Sec.  12.35-5  [Amended]

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271. In Sec.  12.35-5--

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a. In the introductory text, remove the words, ``If you are an
unlicensed person, then, before you'', and add, in their place, the
words, ``A mariner with no endorsements,''; and remove the words, ``you
must'', and add, in their place, the words, ``only after meeting the
following conditions''; and
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b. In paragraph (b), remove the words, ``you do meet'', and add, in
their place, the words, ``the mariner meets''.

Subpart 12.40--Non-resident Alien Members of the Steward's
Department on U.S.-Flag Large Passenger Vessels

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272. Revise the heading for the subpart 12.40 to read as set forth
above.

Sec.  12.40-1  [Amended]

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273. In Sec.  12.40-1, remove the words, ``merchant mariner's
documents'', and add, in their place, the words, ``merchant mariner
credentials''.

Sec.  12.40-3  [Removed and Reserved]

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274. Remove and reserve Sec.  12.40-3.

Sec.  12.40-5  [Amended]

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275. In Sec.  12.40-5--
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a. In paragraph (a), remove the words, ``merchant mariner's
documents'', and add, in their place, the words, ``merchant mariner
credentials''; and
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b. In paragraph (b) remove the words, ``merchant mariner's document'',
and add, in their place, the words, ``merchant mariner credential''.

Sec.  12.40-7  [Amended]

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276. In Sec.  12.40-7, remove the words, ``merchant mariner's
document'', wherever they occur, and add, in their place, the words,
``merchant mariner credential''.

Sec.  12.40-9  [Amended]

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277. In Sec.  12.40-9--
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a. Remove the words, ``merchant mariner's document'', wherever they
occur, and add, in their place, the words, ``merchant mariner
credential''; and
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b. After the words, ``denial established in'', remove the words,
``Sec.  12.02-4 of this part'', and add, in their place, the words,
``Sec. Sec.  10.209, 10.211, and 10.213 of this subchapter''.

Sec.  12.40-11  [Amended]

0
278. In Sec.  12.40-11--
0
a. In paragraph (a), remove the words, ``Sec. Sec.  12.02-10, 12.02-12
and 12.02-14 of this part'', and add, in their place, the words,
``Sec.  10.221 of this subchapter''; remove the words, ``merchant
mariner's document'', and add, in their place, the words, ``merchant
mariner credential''; and
0
b. In paragraph (c) remove the words, ``merchant mariner's document'',
and add, in their place, the words, ``merchant mariner credential''.

Sec.  12.40-13  [Amended]

0
279. In Sec.  12.40-13--
0
a. In paragraphs (a), (b), and (c), remove the words ``merchant
mariner's document'', wherever they occur, and add, in their place, the
words, ``merchant mariner credential''; and
0
b. In paragraph (c)(2), remove the words, ``Sec. Sec.  12.02-10, 12.02-
12 and 12.02-14 of this part'', and add, in their place, the words,
``Sec.  10.221 of this subchapter''.

Sec.  12.40-15  [Amended]

0
280. In Sec.  12.40-15--
0
a. In paragraph (a) remove the words, ``merchant mariner's document'',
and add, in their place, the words, ``merchant mariner credential''.

PART 13--CERTIFICATION OF TANKERMEN

0
281. The authority citation for part 13 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3703, 7317, 8105, 8703, 9102; Department of
Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Sec.  13.101  [Amended]

0
282. In Sec.  13.101, remove the words, ``to a merchant mariner's
document'', and add, in their place, the words, ``on a merchant mariner
credential''.

Sec.  13.103  [Removed and Reserved]

0
283. Remove and reserve Sec.  13.103.

0
284. Add new Sec.  13.106 to read as follows:

Sec.  13.106  Requirement to hold an MMC.

    An applicant for any endorsement in this part must also meet the
requirements for the MMC on which the endorsement would appear. These
requirements are set out in part 10 of this chapter.

Sec.  13.107  [Amended]

0
285. In Sec.  13.107--
0
a. In paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f), remove the word,
``MMD'', wherever it appears, and add, in its place, the word, ``MMC'';
0
b. In paragraph (a), remove the words, ``engineer's license'', and add,
in its place, the words, ``engineer license or engineer endorsement'';
0
c. In paragraph (d), place quotation marks (``'') before and after the
words, ``Tankerman-Engineer''; after the words ``No person licensed'',
add the words, ``or credentialed''; and remove the citation, ``part
10'', and add, in its place, the citation ``part 11'';
0
d. In paragraph (e), remove the citation, ``13.103'' and add, in its
place, the citation, ``10.107''; and
0
e. In paragraph (f), remove the citation ``10.105'', and add, in its
place, the citation ``10.217''; remove the word ``chapter'', and add,
in its place, the word, ``title''.

Sec.  13.109  [Amended]

0
286. In Sec.  13.109(c), remove the citation, ``10.105'', and add, in
its place, the citation, ``10.217''; and remove the word, ``MMD'', and
add, in its place, the word, ``MMC''.

Sec.  13.111  [Amended]

0
287. In Sec.  13.111--
0
a. In the section heading, after the word, ``Restricted'', add the
word, ``tankerman'';
0
b. In paragraph (a), remove the citation, ``46 CFR 10.105'', and add,
in their place, the words, ``Sec.  10.217 of this chapter'';
0
c. In paragraph (d)(3), after the words, ``passing a physical'', add
the words, ``and medical''; remove the words ``in accordance with Sec.
13.125'', and add, in their place, the words, ``according to Sec.
10.215 of this chapter''; and
0
d. In paragraph (f), after the words ``Seafarers, 1978'', add the words
``, as amended''.

Sec.  13.119  [Amended]

0
288. In Sec.  13.119, remove the word, ``MMD'', and add, in its place,
the words, ``merchant mariner's document or merchant mariner credential
on which the endorsement appears''.

Sec.  13.120  [Amended]

0
289. In Sec.  13.120, in the section heading, before the word,
``endorsement'', add the word, ``tankerman''; remove the citation,
``12.02-27'', and add, in its place, the citation, ``10.227''; and
remove the word, ``MMD'', and add, in its place, the word, ``MMC''.

Sec.  13.121  [Amended]

0
290. In Sec.  13.121--
0
a. In the section heading, remove the word, ``training'', and after the
word, ``tankerman'', add the word, ``endorsements''; and
0
b. In paragraph (a), remove the text, ``10.203 and 10.304'', and add,
in its place, the text, ``11.302 and 11.304''.

Sec.  13.125  [Amended]

0
291. In Sec.  13.125--
0
a. In the section heading, after the word, ``Physical'', add the words,
``and medical''.
0
b. In the text, remove the words, ``10.205(d) of this chapter,
excluding paragraph (d)(2) of that section'', and add, in their place,
the words, ``10.215 of this chapter''.

Sec.  13.129  [Amended]

0
292. In Sec.  13.129--
0
a. In the section heading, after the word, ``tankerman'', add the word,
``endorsements''.
0
b. In table 13.129, in the column, ``Physical required'', remove the
numbers ``13.125'', ``13.111(b)'', ``13.111(c)'', and ``13.111(d)(3)''
wherever they appear and add, in their place, the number ``10.215''.

Sec.  13.201  [Amended]

0
293. In paragraph (c), after the word, ``physical'', add the words,
``and medical''; and remove the words, ``in accordance with Sec.
13.125'', and add, in their place, the words, ``according to Sec.
10.215 of this chapter''.

Sec.  13.203  [Amended]

0
294. In Sec.  13.203--
0
a. In paragraph (a)(1), after the words, ``service as a'', remove the
word, ``licensed''; after the words, ``deck officer or'', remove the
words, ``a licensed''; and before the word, ``engineering'', add the
word, ``an'';
0
b. In paragraph (a)(2), remove the word, ``unlicensed'', and add, in
its place, the word, ``rating''; and
0
c. In paragraph (c) introductory text, after the word, ``MMD'', add the
words ``or MMC''.

Sec.  13.207  [Amended]

0
295. In Sec.  13.207, remove the words, ``license or a tankerman
endorsement'', and add, in their place, the words, ``license, tankerman
endorsement, or officer endorsement on an MMC''.

Sec.  13.301  [Amended]

0
296. In Sec.  13.301(c), after the word, ``physical'', add the words,
``and medical''; and remove the words, ``in accordance with Sec.
13.125'', and add, in their place, the words, ``according to Sec.
10.215 of this chapter''.

Sec.  13.303  [Amended]

0
297. In Sec.  13.303(c) introductory text, after the word, ``MMD'', add
the words, ``or MMC''.

Sec.  13.307  [Amended]

0
298. In Sec.  13.307(a), remove the words, ``license or a tankerman
endorsement'', and add, in their place, the words, ``license, tankerman
endorsement on an MMD or MMC, or an officer endorsement on an MMC''.

Sec.  13.401  [Amended]

0
299. In Sec.  13.401(c), after the word, ``physical'', add the words,
``and medical''; and remove the words, ``in accordance with Sec.
13.125'', and add, in their place, the words, ``according to Sec.
10.215 of this chapter''.

Sec.  13.403  [Amended]

0
300. In Sec.  13.403(b) introductory text, after the word, ``MMD'', add
the words, ``or MMC''.

Sec.  13.407  [Amended]

0
301. In Sec.  13.407, remove the words, ``for a license or
endorsement'', and add, in their place, the words, ``to the Coast Guard
for any other endorsement or credential''.

Sec.  13.501  [Amended]

0
302. In Sec.  13.501(c), after the word, ``physical'', add the words,
``and medical''; remove the words, ``in accordance with Sec.  13.125'',
and add, in their place, the words, ``according to Sec.  10.215 of this
chapter''.

Sec.  13.503  [Amended]

0
303. In Sec.  13.503--
0
a. In paragraph (a)(1), remove the words, ``a licensed'', and add, in
their place, the word, ``an''; after the words, ``engineering
officer'', remove the word, ``of'', and add, in its place, the word,
``on'';
0
b. In paragraph (a)(2), remove the word, ``unlicensed'', and add, in
its place, the word, ``rating''; and
0
 c. In paragraph (b), after the word, ``MMD'', add the words, ``or
MMC''.

Sec.  13.505  [Amended]

0
304. In Sec.  13.505(a)(2), remove the words, ``licensed and
unlicensed'', and add, in their place, the words, ``officer, rating,
and cadet''.

Sec.  13.507  [Amended]

0
305. In Sec.  13.507 text, remove the words, ``for a license or
tankerman endorsement'', and add, in their place, the words, ``to the
Coast Guard for any other endorsement or credential''.

PART 14--SHIPMENT AND DISCHARGE OF MERCHANT MARINERS

0
306. The authority citation for part 14 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552; 46 U.S.C. Chapters 103 and 104; 46
U.S.C. 70105.

Sec.  14.205  [Amended]

0
307. In Sec.  14.205, after the words, ``every document, certificate,''
add the word, ``credential,''.

Sec.  14.207  [Amended]

0
308. In Sec.  14.207(a)(1), after the words, ``specify at least the
name, the'', remove the words, ``number of the license or merchant
mariner's document'', and add the words, ``license, MMD, or MMC
number,''.

Sec.  14.307  [Amended]

0
309. In Sec.  14.307(a), remove the words, ``and merchant mariner's
document number'', and add, in their place, the words, ``MMD or MMC
number''.

PART 15--MANNING REQUIREMENTS

0
310. The authority citation for part 15 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2101, 2103, 3306, 3703, 8101, 8102, 8104,
8105, 8301, 8304, 8502, 8503, 8701, 8702, 8901, 8902, 8903, 8904,
8905(b), 8906, 9102, and 70105; and Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1.

Sec.  15.103  [Amended]

0
311. In Sec.  15.103--
0
a. In paragraph (b), remove the words, ``of licensed individuals and
members of the crew'', and add, in their place, the words, ``number of
officers and rated crew''; and after the words, ``minimum
qualifications concerning licenses'', add the words, ``and MMC
endorsements'';
0
b. In paragraph (c), remove the words, ``licensed individuals'', and
add, in their place, the word, ``officers''; and
0
c. In paragraph (g), remove the words, ``Licensed personnel'', and add,
in their place, the word, ``Personnel''; after the words, ``an
appropriate STCW'', remove the words ``certificate or endorsement'',
and add, in their place, the words, ``endorsement on their license or
MMC''; and before the words, ``endorsement will be expressly limited'',
remove the words, ``certificate or''.

Subpart B--[Removed and Reserved]

0
312. Remove and reserve subpart B, consisting of Sec.  15.301.

0
313. Revise Sec.  15.401 to read as follows:

Sec.  15.401  Employment and service within restrictions of credential.

    A person may not employ or engage an individual, and an individual
may not serve, in a position in which an individual is required by law
or regulation to hold a license, certificate of registry, merchant
mariner's document, transportation worker identification credential,
and/or merchant mariner credential, unless the individual holds all
credentials required, as appropriate, authorizing service in the
capacity in which the individual is engaged or employed and the
individual serves within any restrictions placed on the credential.
Beginning April 15, 2009, all mariners holding an active license,
certificate of registry, MMD, or MMC issued by the Coast Guard must
also hold a valid transportation worker identification credential
(TWIC) issued by the Transportation Security Administration under 49
CFR part 1572.

Sec.  15.405  [Amended]

0
314. In Sec.  15.405, remove the words, ``licensed, registered, or
certificated'', and add, in their place, the word, ``credentialed''.

Sec.  15.410  [Amended]

0
315. In Sec.  15.410--
0
a. In the section heading, remove the word, ``Licensed'' and add, in
its place, the word, ``Credentialed''; and
0
b. In the text, remove the words, ``a licensed individual authorized'',
and add, in their place, the words, ``an individual holding a license
or MMC authorizing them''.

Sec.  15.415  [Removed and Reserved]

0
316. Remove and reserve Sec.  15.415.

Sec.  15.515  [Amended]

0
317. In Sec.  15.515(b) introductory text, remove the words, ``issued
by the Coast Guard'', and add, in their place, the words, ``or
appropriate officer endorsement on their MMC''.

0
318. In Sec.  15.520, revise paragraphs (b) through (i) and (l) to read
as follows:

Sec.  15.520  Mobile offshore drilling units.

* * * * *
    (b) The OCMI determines the minimum number of officers and crew
(including lifeboatmen) required for the safe operation of inspected
MODUs. In addition to other factors listed in this part, the
specialized nature of the MODU is considered in determining the
specific manning levels.
    (c) A license or officer endorsement on an MMC as offshore
installation manager (OIM), barge supervisor (BS), or ballast control
operator (BCO) authorizes service only on MODUs. A license or
endorsement as OIM is restricted to the MODU type and mode of operation
specified on the credential.
    (d) A self-propelled MODU other than a drillship must be under the
command of an individual who holds a license as master endorsed as OIM
or an MMC with master and OIM officer endorsements.
    (e) A drillship must be under the command of an individual who
holds a license or MMC officer endorsement as master. When a drillship
is on location, the individual in command must hold a license as master
endorsed as OIM or an MMC with master and OIM officer endorsements.
    (f) A non-self-propelled MODU must be under the command of an
individual who holds a license or MMC officer or endorsement as OIM.
    (g) An individual serving as mate on a self-propelled surface unit
other than a drillship must hold an appropriate license or MMC officer
endorsement as mate and an endorsement as BS or BCO. An individual
holding a license or MMC officer endorsement as barge supervisor or
ballast control operator may be substituted for a required mate when a
self-propelled surface unit other than a drillship is on location or
under tow, under certain circumstances as determined by the cognizant
OCMI.
    (h) An individual holding a license or MMC officer endorsement as
barge supervisor is required on a non-self-propelled surface unit other
than a drillship.
    (i) An individual holding a license or MMC officer endorsement as
barge supervisor may serve as ballast control operator.
* * * * *
    (l) A surface mobile offshore drilling unit underway or on
location, when afloat and equipped with a ballast control room, must
have that ballast control room manned by an individual holding a
license or MMC officer endorsement authorizing service as ballast
control operator.

Sec.  15.530  [Amended]

0
319. In Sec.  15.530--
0
a. Remove paragraph (a) and redesignate paragraphs (b) through (g) as
paragraphs (a) through (f), respectively;
0
b. In newly redesignated paragraphs (a), (b), (d) and (e), remove the
words, ``merchant mariner's document'', wherever they occur, and add,
in their place, the words, ``merchant mariner credential''; and
0
b. In newly redesignated paragraph (c), remove the words, ``unlicensed
seamen'', and add, in their place, the word, ``ratings''.

Sec.  15.605  [Amended]

0
320. In Sec.  15.605--
0
a. In the section heading, remove the word, ``Licensed'', and add, in
its place, the word, ``Credentialed'';
0
b. In the introductory text, remove the word, ``licensed'', and add, in
its place, the word, ``credentialed'';
0
c. In paragraph (a), remove the words, ``, carrying not more than six
passengers,''; after the words, ``holding a license'', add the words,
``or MMC endorsed''; after the words, ``as operator'', add the words,
``of uninspected passenger vessels''; and
0
d. In paragraph (b), remove the word, ``licensed'', and add, in its
place, the word, ``credentialed''.

Sec.  15.610  [Amended]

0
321. In Sec.  15.610--
0
a. In paragraph (a), after the words, ``and control of a person'',
remove the word, ``licensed'', and add, in its place, the words,
``holding a license or MMC officer endorsement''; and after the words,
``endorsement on his or her license'', add the words, ``or MMC'';
0
b. Remove paragraph (b);
0
c. Redesignate paragraph (c) as paragraph (b); and
0
d. In newly redesignated paragraph (b) introductory text, remove the
words, ``who holds a first-class pilot's license or endorsement for
that route, or'', and add, in their place, the words, ``meeting the
requirements of paragraph (a) of this section who holds either a first-
class pilot's endorsement for that route, MMC officer endorsement for
the Western Rivers, or meets the requirements of paragraph (a) and'';
and remove the words, ``paragraph (c)(1) or paragraph (c)(2)'', and
add, in their place, the words, ``paragraphs (b)(1) or (b)(2)''.

Sec.  15.701  [Amended]

0
322. In Sec.  15.701--
0
a. In paragraph (b), after the words, ``must hold a license'', add the
words, ``or MMC officer endorsement''; and remove the words, ``part
10'', and add, in their place, the words, ``parts 10 and 11''; and
0
b. In paragraph (c), after the words, ``employees of the'', remove the
word, ``Customs'', and add, in their place, the words, ``Customs and
Border Protection''.

Sec.  15.705  [Amended]

0
323. In Sec.  15.705--
0
a. In paragraph (b), in the first sentence, remove the words,
``licensed individuals'', and add, in their place, the word,
``officers''; and in the second sentence, after the words, ``deck
department other than'', remove the word, ``licensed'';
0
b. In paragraph (c) introductory text, remove the words, ``licensed
individuals'', and add, in their place, the word, ``officers''; and
0
c. In paragraphs (d), (e)(1) introductory text, and (e)(2), remove the
word ``licensed'' wherever it appears.

Sec.  15.710  [Amended]

0
324. In Sec.  15.710 introductory text, in the first sentence, after
the words, ``on the working hours of'', remove the words, ``licensed
individuals'', and add, in their place, the words, ``credentialed
officers''; and in the third sentence, after the words, ``master or
other'', remove the words, ``licensed individual'', and add, in their
place, the words, ``credentialed officer''.

0
324. In Sec.  15.720, revise paragraphs (a), (b) introductory text, and
(d) to read as follows:

Sec.  15.720  Use of non-U.S. credentialed personnel.

    (a) United States vessels which need to replace one or more persons
while on a foreign voyage and outside the jurisdiction of the United
States, in order to meet manning requirements, may use non-U.S.
credentialed personnel without a TWIC, except for the positions of
master and radio officer, until the vessel returns to a port at which
in the most expeditious manner replacements who are citizens of the
United States can be obtained.
    (b) The citizenship requirements of 46 U.S.C. 8103(a) and (b) and
the TWIC requirement of 46 U.S.C. 70105 are waived, except for the
requirement that the master must be a U.S. citizen holding a TWIC, with
respect to the following vessels:
* * * * *
    (d) The master shall assure that any replacements of crewmembers by
non-U.S. citizens made in accordance with this section will be with an
individual who holds a credential which is equivalent in experience,
training, and other qualifications to the U.S.

credential required for the position and that the person possesses or
will possess the training required to communicate to the extent
required by Sec.  15.730 of this part.

Sec.  15.725  [Amended]

0
325. In Sec.  15.725, in the first sentence, remove the words,
``licensed or documented'', and add, in their place, the word,
``credentialed''.

Sec.  15.730  [Amended]

0
326. In Sec.  15.730(d), remove the words, ``licensed individuals'',
wherever they appear, and add, in their place, the word, ``officers'';
and in the fourth sentence, after the words ``spoken directly by the'',
remove the words, ``licensed individual'', and add, in their place, the
word, ``officer''.

Sec.  15.805  [Amended]

0
327. In Sec.  15.805--
0
a. In paragraph (a) introductory text, after the words, ``license as'',
add the words, ``or a valid MMC with endorsement as master'';
0
b. In paragraph (a)(5) introductory text, remove the word,
``licensed'', and add, in its place, the words, ``holding a license or
MMC endorsed''; and
0
c. In paragraph (a)(5)(ii), remove the word, ``endorsed'' and add, in
its place, the words, ``or MMC with officer endorsement''.

Sec.  15.810  [Amended]

0
328. In Sec.  15.810--
0
a. In paragraph (a), remove the word ``licensed'';
0
b. In paragraph (b) introductory text, remove the word, ``licensed
mates'' and add, in its place, the words ``mariners holding a license
or MMC officer endorsement as mate'';
0
c. In paragraphs (b)(1) through (5), remove the word, ``licensed'',
wherever it appears;
0
d. In paragraph (c), after the words, ``appropriate license'', add the
words, ``or MMC'';
0
e. In paragraph (d) introductory text, remove the words, ``hold a
license'', and add, in their place, the words, ``satisfy the
requirements of Sec.  15.805(a)(5) of this part or hold a license or
MMC'';
0
f. In paragraph (d)(2) introductory text, after the words, ``officer's
license'', add the words, ``or MMC''; and
0
g. In paragraph (d)(2)(ii), remove the word, ``endorsed'', and add, in
its place, the words, ``or MMC with officer endorsement''.

0
329. In Sec.  15.812--
0
a. In table 15.812(e)(1), in the heading to the second column, after
the words, ``First Class Pilot's licenses'', add the words, ``or MMC
officer endorsements'';
0
b. In table 15.812(e)(2), in the heading to the second column, after
the words, ``First Class Pilot's licenses'', add the words, ``or MMC
officer endorsements''; remove the word, ``Operator'', wherever it
appears and add, in its place, the words, ``Master, Mate (Pilot) of
towing vessels''; and
0
c. Revise paragraphs (b), (c), (f)(1) introductory text, (f)(1)(i), and
(f)(2) introductory text to read as follows:

Sec.  15.812  Pilots.

* * * * *
    (b) The following individuals may serve as a pilot for a vessel
subject to paragraph (a) of this section, when underway on the
navigable waters of the United States that are designated areas:
    (1) An individual holding a valid first class pilot's license or
MMC with a first class pilot's endorsement, operating within the
restrictions of his or her credential, may serve as pilot on any vessel
to which this section applies.
    (2) An individual holding a valid license or MMC officer
endorsement as master or mate, employed aboard a vessel within the
restrictions of his or her credential, may serve as pilot on a vessel
of not more than 1,600 gross tons propelled by machinery, described in
paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(3) of this section, provided he or she:
    (i) Is at least 21 years old;
    (ii) Complies with the currency of knowledge provisions of Sec.
11.713 of this chapter; and
    (iii) Has completed a minimum of four round trips over the route to
be traversed while in the wheelhouse as watchstander or observer. At
least one of the round trips must be made during the hours of darkness
if the route is to be traversed during darkness
    (3) An individual holding a valid license or MMC officer
endorsement as master, mate, or operator employed aboard a vessel
within the restrictions of his or her credential, may serve as pilot on
a tank barge or tank barges totaling not more than 10,000 gross tons,
described in paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(3) of this section, provided he
or she:
    (i) Is at least 21 years old;
    (ii) Complies with the currency of knowledge provisions of Sec.
11.713 of this chapter;
    (iii) Has a current physical examination in accordance with the
provisions of Sec.  11.709 of this chapter;
    (iv) Has at least six-months service in the deck department on
towing vessels engaged in towing operations; and
    (v) Has completed a minimum of twelve round trips over the route to
be traversed, as an observer or under instruction in the wheelhouse. At
least three of the round trips must be made during the hours of
darkness if the route is to be traversed during darkness.
    (c) An individual holding a valid license or MMC officer
endorsement as master, mate, or operator, employed aboard a vessel
within the restrictions of his or her credential, may serve as a pilot
for a vessel subject to paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this section,
when underway on the navigable waters of the United States that are not
designated areas of pilotage waters, provided he or she:
    (1) Is at least 21 years old;
    (2) Complies with the currency of knowledge provisions of Sec.
11.713 of this chapter; and
    (3) Has a current physical examination in accordance with the
provisions of Sec.  11.709 of this chapter.
* * * * *
    (f) * * *
    (1) When operating from 60[deg]49' north latitude to the Port of
Valdez be under the direction and control of an individual holding a
valid license or MMC endorsed as pilot who:
    (i) Is operating under the authority of a license or MMC;
* * * * *
    (2) Navigate with either two credentialed deck officers on the
bridge or an individual holding a valid license or MMC endorsed as
pilot when operating south of 60[deg]49' north latitude and in the
approaches through Hinchinbrook Entrance and in the area bounded:
* * * * *

Sec.  15.815  [Amended]

0
330. In Sec.  15.815--
0
a. In paragraph (a), remove the words, ``licensed deck individuals'',
and add, in their place, the words, ``deck officers''; and
0
b. In paragraph (c), remove the words, ``be licensed'', and add, in
their place, the words, ``hold a license or MMC officer endorsement'';
and after the words, ``service as master'', remove the words, ``, mate,
or operator'', and add, in their place, the words ``or mate''.

Sec.  15.820  [Amended]

0
331. In Sec.  15.820--
0
a. In paragraph (a) introductory text, remove the words, ``appropriate
license'', and add, in their place, the words, ``MMC or license
endorsed''; and after the words, ``as chief engineer or'', remove the
words, ``a license'', and add, in their place, the words, ``other
credential'';
0
b. In paragraph (a)(3), remove the words, ``a licensed individual'',
and add, in their place, the words, ``an individual with a license or
the

appropriate MMC officer endorsement''; and
0
c. In paragraph (b), remove the words, ``appropriate license'' and add,
in their place, the words, ``appropriately endorsed license or MMC''.

Sec.  15.825  [Amended]

0
332. In Sec.  15.825--

0
a. In paragraph (a), remove the words, ``appropriate license'' and add,
in their place, the words, ``appropriately endorsed license or MMC'';
and
0
b. In paragraph (b), remove the word, ``licensed'', and add, in its
place, the word, ``credentialed''.

Sec.  15.835  [Amended]

0
333. In Sec.  15.835 text, remove the number, ``10'', and add, in its
place, the number, ``11''.

Sec.  15.840  [Amended]

0
334. In Sec.  15.840(a), remove the words, ``licensed individuals'',
and add, in their place, the words, ``individuals serving as
officers''.

Sec.  15.860  [Amended]

0
335. In Sec.  15.860--
0
a. In paragraph (a), after the words, ``merchant mariner's documents'',
add the words, ``or MMCs'';
0
b. In paragraph (f) introductory text, after the words, ``merchant
mariner's documents'', add the words, ``or MMCs'';
0
c. In paragraph (f)(3), remove the words, ``licensed person'', and add,
in their place, the words, ``credentialed officer'';
0
d. In paragraph (f)(4), remove the words, ``licensed or unlicensed
person'', and add, in their place, the words, ``officer or
crewmember''; and
0
e. In table 15.860(a)(2), in the first column, sixth row, remove the
words, ``Licensed Person'', and add, in their place, the words,
``Credentialed Officer''; and in the first column, seventh row, remove
the words ``Licensed or Unlicensed Person'', and add, in their place,
the words, ``Credentialed Officer or Crewmember''.

Sec.  15.901  [Amended]

0
336. In Sec.  15.901, paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d), after the
words ``holding a license'', wherever they appear, add the words, ``or
MMC endorsed''; after the words, ``on the individual's license'',
wherever they appear, add the words, ``or MMC''; and remove the words,
``authorizing service'', wherever they appear.

Sec.  15.905  [Amended]

0
337. In Sec.  15.905 (a), (b), and (c), after the words, ``holding a
license'', wherever they appear, add the words, ``or MMC endorsed'';
and after the words, ``on the individual's license'', wherever they
appear, add the words, ``or MMC''.

0
338. Revise Sec.  15.910 to read as follows:

Sec.  15.910  Towing vessels.

    No person may serve as a master or mate (pilot) of any towing
vessel without meeting the requirements of Sec. Sec.  15.805(a)(5) or
15.810(d) of this part.

Sec.  15.915  Engineer Officer Endorsements.

0
339. In Sec.  15.915--
0
a. Revise the heading to read as set forth above.
0
b. In the introductory text, after the words, ``following licenses'',
add the words, ``and MMC officer endorsements''; and after the words,
``on the license'', add the words, ``or MMC''; and
0
c. In paragraphs (a) introductory text, (b), (c), and (d), after the
word, ``license'', wherever it appears, add the words, ``or
endorsement''.

Sec.  15.1001  [Amended]

0
340. In Sec.  15.1001, remove the words, ``an appropriately endorsed
Federal first class pilot's license issued by the Coast Guard'', and
add, in their place, the words, ``a valid MMC or license with
appropriate endorsement as a first-class pilot''.

0
341. In Sec.  15.1103--
0
a. Revise the section heading;
0
b. In paragraph (c), remove the words, ``After January 31, 2002, on'',
and add, in their place, the word, ``On''; and
0
c. Revise paragraphs (d), (e) introductory text, (f), and (h).
    The revisions read as follows:

Sec.  15.1103  Employment and service within the restrictions of an
STCW endorsement or of a certificate of training.

* * * * *
    (d) You must hold documentary evidence to show you meet the
requirements of Sec. Sec.  11.1005 or 12.30-5 of this chapter, as
appropriate, if you are a master or crewmember on board a Ro-Ro
passenger ship to which a certificate signifying compliance with the
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as
amended (SOLAS) (SOLAS is available from the International Maritime
Organization (IMO), 4 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SR, England,
telephone: + 44 (0)20 7735 7611, http://www.imo.org), has been issued.
    (e) You must hold documentary evidence to show you meet the
requirements of Sec. Sec.  11.1005 or 12.30-5 of this chapter, as
appropriate, if you are a master or crewmember on board a vessel that
is--
* * * * *
    (f) On board a seagoing vessel required to comply with provisions
of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) in Chapter IV
of SOLAS, no person may employ or engage any person to serve, and no
person may serve, as the master, chief mate, or officer of the
navigational watch, unless the person serving holds the appropriate
certificate or endorsement for operator of radio in GMDSS.
* * * * *
    (h) On board a seagoing vessel fitted with an Automatic Radar
Plotting Aid (ARPA), no person may employ or engage any person to
serve, and no person may serve, as the master, chief mate, or officer
of the navigational watch, unless the person so serving has been
trained in the use of ARPA according to Sec. Sec.  11.205 or 11.209 of
this chapter, whichever is appropriate.

Sec.  15.1105  [Amended]

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342. In Sec.  15.1105(a) introductory text, (b), and (c) introductory
text, remove the words, ``After January 31, 1997, on'', wherever they
appear and add, in their place, the word, ``On''.

Sec.  15.1107  [Amended]

0
343. In Sec.  15.1107--
0
a. In the introductory text, after the words, ``mariner holding a
license'', add the words, ``, MMC,''; and
0
b. In paragraph (c), remove the words, ``licenses, documents, or
endorsements'', and add, in their place, the word, ``credentials''.

Sec.  15.1111  [Amended]

0
344. In Sec.  15.1111, paragraph (a), remove the words, ``After January
31, 1997, each'', and add, in their place, the word, ``Each''.

PART 16--CHEMICAL TESTING

0
345. The authority citation for part 16 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 7101, 7301, and 7701;
Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

0
346. In Sec.  16.105, add, in alphabetical order, a definition for
``credential'' as set out below; in the definition for ``crewmember'',
redesignate paragraphs (a), (b) introductory text, (b)(1), (b)(2),
(b)(3) and (b)(4) as paragraphs (1), (2), (2)(i), (2)(ii), (2)(iii),
and (2)(iv) respectively; and revise newly redesignated paragraphs (1)
and (2) introductory text of the definition for ``crewmember'' to read
as follows:

Sec.  16.105  Definitions of terms used in this part.

* * * * *
    Credential is a term used to refer to any or all of the following:
    (1) Merchant mariner's document.
    (2) Merchant mariner's license.
    (3) STCW endorsement.
    (4) Certificate of registry.
    (5) Merchant mariner credential.
    Crewmember means an individual who is--
    (1) Onboard a vessel acting under the authority of a credential
issued under this subchapter, whether or not the individual is a member
of the vessel's crew; or
    (2) Engaged or employed onboard a vessel owned in the United States
that is required by law or regulation to engage, employ, or be operated
by an individual holding a credential issued under this subchapter,
except for the following:
* * * * *

Sec.  16.113  [Amended]

0
347. In Sec.  16.113(a), remove the words, ``documented and licensed'',
and add, in their place, the word, ``credentialed''.

Sec.  16.201  [Amended]

0
348. In Sec.  16.201--
0
a. In paragraph (c), after the words, ``If an individual holding'',
remove the words, ``a license, certificate of registry, or merchant
mariner's document'', and add, in their place, the words, ``a
credential''; after the words, ``against his or her'', remove the
words, ``license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's
document'', and add, in their place, the word ``credential''; and
0
b. In paragraph (d), remove the words, ``a license, certificate of
registry, or merchant mariner's document'', and add, in their place,
the words, ``a credential''.

0
349. Revise Sec.  16.220(a) and (b) to read as follows:

Sec.  16.220  Periodic testing requirements.

    (a) Except as provided by paragraph (c) of this section and Sec.
10.227(e) of this chapter, an applicant must pass a chemical test for
dangerous drugs for--
    (1) An original issuance of a license, COR, MMD, or MMC;
    (2) The first issuance, raise of grade, or renewal of an officer
endorsement on a merchant mariner credential;
    (3) A raise of grade of a license or COR;
    (4) The first endorsement as an able seaman, lifeboatman, qualified
member of the engine department, or tankerman; or
    (5) A reissuance of a credential with a new expiration date. The
applicant must provide the results of the test to the Coast Guard
Regional Examination Center (REC) at the time of submitting an
application. The test results must be completed and dated not more than
185 days before submission of the application.
    (b) Unless excepted under paragraph (c) of this section, each pilot
required by this subchapter to receive an annual physical examination
must pass a chemical test for dangerous drugs as a part of that
examination, and provide the results to the Coast Guard. Applicants
need not submit additional copies of their annual chemical test for
dangerous drugs pursuant to paragraph (a) of this section if the
applicant submitted passing results of a chemical test for dangerous
drugs to the Coast Guard within 12 months of the date of application.
* * * * *

Sec.  16.230  [Amended]

0
350. In Sec.  16.230--
0
a. In paragraph (b)(1), remove the words, ``issued by the Coast Guard
hold a license'', and add, in their place the words, ``hold a license
or MMC endorsed as master, mate, or operator''; and
0
b. In paragraph (k), remove the words, ``license or merchant mariner's
document'', and add, in their place, the word, ``credential''.

Sec.  16.250  [Amended]

0
351. In Sec.  16.250, in paragraph (a), remove the words ``license,
certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document'' and add, in
their place, the word, ``credential''.

PART 26--OPERATIONS

0
352. The authority citation for part 26 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 4104, 6101, 8105; Pub. L. 103-206,
107 Stat. 2439; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277;
Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Subpart 26.20--Exhibition of Coast Guard Credential

0
353. Revise the heading to subpart 26.20 as set forth above.

Sec.  26.20-1  [Amended]

0
354. In Sec.  26.20-1, after the words, ``valid Coast Guard license'',
add the words ``or MMC officer endorsement''; and after the words,
``must have the license'', add the words, ``or MMC''.

PART 28--REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL FISHING INDUSTRY VESSELS

0
355. The authority citation for part 28 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3316, 4502, 4505, 4506, 6104, 10603;
Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Sec.  28.275  [Amended]

0
356. In Sec.  28.275--
0
a. In paragraph (a)(2) introductory text, remove the words, ``merchant
mariner's license'' and add, in their place, the words, ``license or
officer endorsement''; remove the words ``64 CFR'' and add, in their
place, the text ``Sec.  ''; and
0
b. In paragraph (a)(3) introductory text, remove the words, ``merchant
mariner's license'', and add, in their place, the words, ``license or
officer endorsement''; and remove the words, ``46 CFR'' and add, in
their place, the text, ``Sec. ''.

PART 30--GENERAL PROVISIONS

0
357. The authority citation for part 30 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 3703; Pub. L. 103-206, 107
Stat. 2439; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1; Section 30.01-2 also issued under the
authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507; Section 30.01-05 also issued under the
authority of Sec. 4109, Pub. L. 101-380, 104 Stat. 515.

Sec.  30.10-71  [Amended]

0
358. In Sec.  30.10-71 introductory text, remove the words, ``merchant
mariners' documents'' and add, in their place, the word,
``endorsements''.

PART 31--INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION

0
359. The authority citation for part 31 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3205, 3306, 3307,
3703; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR
58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR,
1991 Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
0170.1. Section 31.10-21 also issued under the authority of Sect.
4109, Pub. L. 101-380, 104 Stat. 515.

Sec.  31.15-1  [Amended]

0
360. In Sec.  31.15-1, in the section heading, remove the words,
``Licensed officers'' and add, in their place, the word, ``Officers''.

PART 35--OPERATIONS

0
361. The authority citation for part 35 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703, 6101; 49
U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p.
277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department
of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Sec.  35.05-1  [Amended]

0
362. In Sec.  35.05-1--
0
a. In the section heading, remove the words, ``Licensed officers'', and
add, in their place, the word, ``Officers''; and
0
b. In the text, remove the words ``licensed'' and ``certificated''
wherever they appear.

PART 42--DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VOYAGES BY SEA

0
363. The authority citation for part 42 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 5101-5116; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1; section 42.01-5 also issued under the
authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507.

0
364. Add new Sec.  42.05-27 to read as follows:

Sec.  42.05-27  Credential.

    As used in this subchapter, credential means any or all of the
following:
    (a) Merchant mariner's document.
    (b) Merchant mariner's license.
    (c) STCW endorsement.
    (d) Certificate of registry.
    (e) Merchant mariner credential.

Sec.  42.07-50  [Amended]

0
365. In Sec.  42.07-50(b)(5), remove the words, ``license or merchant
mariner's document'', and add, in their place, the word,
``credential''.

PART 58--MAIN AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY AND RELATED SYSTEMS

0
366. The authority citation for part 58 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; E.O. 12234, 45
FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1.

Sec.  58.16-19  [Amended]

0
367. In Sec.  58.16-19(b), remove the word, ``licensed'', and add, in
its place, the word, ``credentialed''.

PART 61--PERIODIC TESTS AND INSPECTIONS

0
368. The authority citation for part 61 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 3307, 3703;
E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of
Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Sec.  61.15-10  [Amended]

0
369. In Sec.  61.15-10(a), remove the words, ``a licensed'', and add,
in their place, the words, ``an appropriately credentialed''.

PART 78--OPERATIONS

0
370. The authority citation for part 78 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 6101; 49
U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p.
277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department
of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Subpart 78.65--[Amended]

0
371. In the heading to subpart 78.65, remove the word, ``License'', and
add, in its place, the words, ``Merchant Mariner Credential'';
0
372. Revise Sec.  78.65-1 to read as follows:

Sec.  78.65-1  Officers.

    All officers on a vessel must have their licenses or officer
endorsements conspicuously displayed.

PART 97--OPERATIONS

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373. The authority citation for part 97 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 6101; 49
U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p.
277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757; 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department
of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Subpart 97.53--Exhibition of Merchant Mariner Credential

0
374. Revise the heading to subpart 97.53 to read as set forth above.

0
375. Revise Sec.  97.53-1 to read as follows:

Sec.  97.53-1  Officers.

    All officers on a vessel must have their licenses or officer
endorsements conspicuously displayed.

PART 98--SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION, ARRANGEMENT, AND OTHER PROVISIONS
FOR CERTAIN DANGEROUS CARGOES IN BULK

0
376. The authority citation for part 98 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1903; 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3307, 3703; 49 U.S.C.
App. 1804; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277;
Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Sec.  98.30-17  [Amended]

0
377. In Sec.  98.30-17--
0
a. In paragraph (b)(1), before the words, ``merchant mariner's
document'', add the words, ``endorsement on his or her merchant mariner
credential or''; and
0
b. In paragraph (b)(2), remove the words, ``license or certificate'',
and add, in their place, the words, ``merchant mariner credential,
license, or certificate''; and remove the words, ``on his or her MMD''.

PART 105--COMMERCIAL FISHING VESSELS DISPENSING PETROLEUM PRODUCTS

0
378. The authority citation for part 105 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703, 4502; 49
U.S.C. App. 1804; E.O. 11735, 38 FR 21243, 3 CFR, 1971-1975 Comp.,
p. 793; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Sec.  105.05-10  [Amended]

0
379. In Sec.  105.05-10(c)(2), remove the word, ``licensed''.

Sec.  105.45-1  [Amended]

0
380. In Sec.  105.45-1--
0
a. In paragraph (a)(1), remove the word, ``documents'' and add, in its
place, the words, ``merchant mariner credentials or merchant mariner's
documents'';
0
b. In paragraph (b)(1), before the words, ``merchant mariner's
document'', add the words, ``merchant mariner credential or''; and
0
c. In paragraph (b)(2), after the word, ``license'', add the words,
``or merchant mariner credential''.

PART 114--GENERAL PROVISIONS

0
381. The authority citation for part 114 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 3703; Pub. L. 103-206, 107
Stat. 2439; 49 U.S.C. App. 1804; Department of Homeland Security No.
0170.1; Sec.  114.900 also issued under 44 U.S.C. 3507.

Sec.  114.400  [Amended]

0
382. In Sec.  114.400(b), in the definition for, ``Master'', after the
word, ``license'', add the words, ``or merchant mariner credential''.

PART 115--INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION

0
383. The authority citation for part 115 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3205, 3306, 3307;
49 U.S.C. App. 1804; E.O. 11735, 38 FR 21243, 3 CFR, 1971-1975
Comp., p. 743; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277;
Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Sec.  115.113  [Amended]

0
384. In Sec.  115.113(b)(1)(iii), remove the word, ``licensed'' and
add, in its place, the word ``credentialed''.

PART 122--OPERATIONS

0
385. The authority citation for part 122 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 6101; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801,
3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1.

Sec.  122.402  [Amended]

0
386. In Sec.  122.402--
0
a. In the section heading, remove the word, ``Licenses'', and add, in
its place, the word ``Officers''; and
0
b. In the text, remove the words, ``licensed individual'', and add, in
their place, the word ``officer''; remove the words, ``shall have his
or her ``license'', and add, in their place, the words, ``must have his
or her license or merchant mariner credential''.

Sec.  122.910  [Amended]

0
387. In Sec.  122.910 text, after the words, ``An individual holding
a'', add the words, ``merchant mariner credential,''; and after the
words, ``suspension or revocation of a'', remove the words, ``license,
certificate, or document'', and add, in their place, the word,
``credential''.

PART 125--GENERAL

0
388. The authority for part 125 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 3307; 49 U.S.C. App. 1804;
Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

0
389. In Sec.  125.160, add, in alphabetical order, a definition for the
term ``credential'' to read as follows:

Sec.  125.160  Definitions.

* * * * *
    Credential means any or all of the following:
    (1) Merchant mariner's document.
    (2) Merchant mariner's license.
    (3) STCW endorsement.
    (4) Certificate of registry.
    (5) Merchant mariner credential.
* * * * *

PART 131--OPERATIONS

0
390. The authority citation for part 131 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 3306, 6101, 10104; E.O.
12234, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p.
351; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Sec.  131.410  [Amended]

0
391. In Sec.  131.410, before the words, ``merchant mariner's
document'' wherever they appear, add the words, ``merchant mariner
credential or''.

Sec.  131.905  [Amended]

0
392. In Sec.  131.905(b), after the words, ``the suspension or
revocation of'', add the words, ``credentials''.
0
393. Revise Sec.  131.955 to read as follows:--

Sec.  131.955  Display of merchant mariner credential.

    Each officer on a vessel must conspicuously display his or her
license or officer endorsements as required by 46 U.S.C. 7110.

PART 151--BARGES CARRYING BULK LIQUID HAZARDOUS MATERIAL CARGOES

0
394. The authority citation for part 151 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1903; 46 U.S.C. 3703; Department of
Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Sec.  151.03-53  [Amended]

0
395. In Sec.  151.03-53 introductory text, before the words, ``merchant
mariner's documents'', add the words, ``merchant mariner credentials
or''.

PART 166--DESIGNATION AND APPROVAL OF NAUTICAL SCHOOL SHIPS

0
396. The authority citation for part 166 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 8105; 46 U.S.C. App. 1295g;
Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Sec.  166.01  [Amended]

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397. In Sec.  166.01(a), before the words, ``or merchant mariner's
documents'', add the words, ``on merchant mariner credentials''.

PART 169--SAILING SCHOOL VESSELS

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398. The authority citation for part 169 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 3306, 6101; Pub. L. 103-
206, 107 Stat. 2439; E.O. 11735, 38 FR 21243, 3 CFR, 1971-1975
Comp., p. 793; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
0170.1; Sec.  169.117 also issued under the authority of 44 U.S.C.
3507.

Sec.  169.107  [Amended]

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399. In Sec.  169.107, in the definition for, ``Master'', remove the
word, ``licensed'', and add, in its place, the word, ``credentialed''.

Sec.  169.805  [Amended]

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400. In Sec.  169.805--
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a. In the section heading, remove the word, ``licenses'', and add, in
its place, the words, ``merchant mariner credentials''; and
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b. In the text, remove the words, ``Licensed personnel'' and add, in
their place, the word ``Officers''; remove the words, ``shall have
their licenses'', and add, in their place, the words, ``must have their
license or merchant mariner credential''.

PART 175--GENERAL PROVISIONS

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401. The authority citation for part 175 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3205, 3306, 3703; Pub. L. 103-206,
107 Stat. 2439; 49 U.S.C. App. 1804; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1; 175.900 also issued under authority of 44
U.S.C. 3507.

Sec.  175.118  [Amended]

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402. Revise Sec.  175.118(c)(3) to read as follows:

Sec.  175.118  Vessels operating under an exemption afforded in the
Passenger Vessel Safety Act of 1993 (PVSA).

* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (3) The owner or operator must crew the vessel under the
requirements of this subchapter. All officers must be endorsed for the
appropriate vessel tonnage. The OCMI may require an appropriately
endorsed engineer officer for those vessels of at least 200 gross tons.
Vessels carrying more than 50 passengers must have an additional
deckhand, and all deckhands on vessels carrying more than 50 passengers
must be adequately trained. The crew members on a vessel of at least
200 gross tons, except those operated exclusively on lakes and rivers,
are required to hold merchant mariner credentials or merchant mariner
documents and 50 percent of the merchant mariner credentials or at
least an able seaman.
* * * * *

Sec.  175.400  [Amended]

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403. In Sec.  175.400, in the definition for, ``Master'', remove the
word, ``license'', and add, in its place, the words, ``merchant mariner
credential''.

PART 176--INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION

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404. The authority citation is revised to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3205, 3306, 3307;
49 U.S.C. App. 1804; E.O. 11735, 38 FR 21243, 3 CFR, 1971-1975
Comp., p. 743; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277;
Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Sec.  176.113  [Amended]

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405. In Sec.  176.113(b)(1)(iii), remove the word, ``licensed''.

PART 185--OPERATIONS

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406. The authority citation continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 6101; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801,
3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1.

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407. Revise Sec.  185.402 to read as follows:

Sec.  185.402  Officers.

    Each officer employed on any vessel subject to this subchapter must
have his or her license or merchant mariner credential onboard and
available for examination at all times when the vessel is operating.

Sec.  185.910  [Amended]

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408. In Sec.  185.910, after the words, ``individual holding a'', add
the words, ``merchant mariner credential,''; and after the words,
``suspension or revocation of a'', add the words, ``merchant mariner
credential,''.

PART 196--OPERATIONS

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409. The authority citation for part 196 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2213, 3306, 5115, 6101;
E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; E.O. 12234, 45
FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1.

Subpart 196.53--Exhibition of Credential

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410. Revise the heading to subpart 196.53 to read as set forth above.

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411. Revise Sec.  196.53-1 to read as follows:

Sec.  196.53-1  Officers.

    All officers on a vessel must have their licenses or officer
endorsements conspicuously displayed.

PART 199--LIFESAVING SYSTEMS FOR CERTAIN INSPECTED VESSELS

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412. The authority citation for part 199 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; Pub. L. 103-206, 107 Stat.
2439; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Sec.  199.30  [Amended]

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413. In Sec.  199.30, in the definition for, ``Certificated person'',
after the words, ``merchant mariner's document'', add the words, ``or
merchant mariner credential''.

PART 401--GREAT LAKES PILOTAGE REGULATIONS

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414. The authority citation for part 401 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2104(a), 6101, 7701, 8105, 9303, 9304 and
70105; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1; 46 CFR
401.105 also issued under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507.

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415. In Sec.  401.110--
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a. In paragraph (a)(8), after the word, ``license'', add the words,
``or merchant mariner credential''; and
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b. In paragraph (a)(12), after the words, ``who holds a license'', add
the words, ``or merchant mariner credential endorsed''; and
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c. Add a new paragraph (a)(17) to read as follows:

Sec.  401.110  Definitions.

    (a) * * *
    (17) Merchant mariner credential or MMC means the credential issued
by the Coast Guard under 46 CFR part 10. It combines the individual
merchant mariner's document, license, and certificate of registry
enumerated in 46 U.S.C. subtitle II part E as well as the STCW
endorsement into a single credential that serves as the mariner's
qualification document, certificate of identification, and certificate
of service.

Sec.  401.210  [Amended]

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416. Revise Sec.  401.210(a)(1) and (a)(6) to read as follows:

Sec.  401.210  Requirements and qualifications for registration.

    (a) * * *
    (1) The individual holds a license or MMC endorsed as a master,
mate, or pilot, issued under the authority of the provisions of Title
52 of the Revised Statutes, and has acquired at least twenty-four
months service as a licensed or credentialed officer or comparable
experience on vessels or integrated tugs and tows, of 4,000 gross tons,
or over, operating on the Great Lakes or oceans. Those applicants
qualifying with ocean service must have obtained at least six months of
service as a licensed or credentialed officer or comparable experience
on the Great Lakes. Those applicants qualifying with comparable
experience must have served a minimum of twelve months as a deck
officer under the authority of their license or MMC.
* * * * *
    (6) Until April 15, 2009, the individual possesses a validated
Merchant Mariner's Document issued by the Coast Guard or a valid
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). After April 15,
2009, the individual must posses a valid TWIC.

Sec.  401.220  [Amended]

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417. In Sec.  401.220(d), remove the word, ``license'', and add, in its
place, the word, ``endorsement''.

Sec.  401.230  [Amended]

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418. In Sec.  401.230(a), remove the word, ``license'', and add, in its
place, the word, ``endorsement''.

Sec.  401.250  [Amended]

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419. In Sec.  401.250(d), after the words, ``whenever his or her
license'', add the words, ``or MMC officer endorsement''; after the
words, ``simultaneously with his or her license'', add the words,
``and/or MMC''; after the words, ``If the license'', add the words,
``or officer endorsement''; and after the words, ``with the suspended
license'', add the words, ``or officer endorsement''.

PART 402--GREAT LAKES PILOTAGE RULES AND ORDERS

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420. The authority citation for part 402 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2104(a), 8105, 9303, 9304; 49 CFR 1.46
(mmm).

Sec.  402.220  [Amended]

    421. In Sec.  402.220(a)(1), (a)(2), and (a)(3), after the word,
``license'', wherever it appears, add the words, ``or endorsement''.

    Dated: January 15, 2009.
Brian M. Salerno,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety,
Security & Stewardship.
 [FR Doc. E9-5436 Filed 3-10-09; 4:15 pm]

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