2016 US Code
Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters
Chapter 25 - Ports and Waterways Safety Program
Sec. 1231 - Regulations
| 33 U.S.C. § 1231 (2016) |
| §1231. Regulations |
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(a) In general
In accordance with the provisions of section 553 of title 5, the Secretary shall issue, and may from time to time amend or repeal, regulations necessary to implement this chapter. (b) ProceduresThe Secretary, in the exercise of this regulatory authority, shall establish procedures for consulting with, and receiving and considering the views of all interested parties, including— (1) interested Federal departments and agencies, (2) officials of State and local governments, (3) representatives of the maritime community, (4) representatives of port and harbor authorities or associations, (5) representatives of environmental groups, (6) any other interested parties who are knowledgeable or experienced in dealing with problems involving vessel safety, port and waterways safety, and protection of the marine environment, and (7) advisory committees consisting of all interested segments of the public when the establishment of such committees is considered necessary because the issues involved are highly complex or controversial. |
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(Pub. L. 92–340, §12, as added Pub. L. 95–474, §2, Oct. 17, 1978, 92 Stat. 1477.) |
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SAFETY ZONES FOR PERMITTED MARINE EVENTS
Pub. L. 114–120, title III, §305, Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 54, provided that: "Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act [Feb. 8, 2016], the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall establish and implement a process to— "(1) account for the number of safety zones established for permitted marine events; "(2) differentiate whether the event sponsor who requested a permit for such an event is— "(A) an individual; "(B) an organization; or "(C) a government entity; and "(3) account for Coast Guard resources utilized to enforce safety zones established for permitted marine events, including for— "(A) the number of Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary vessels used; and "(B) the number of Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary patrol hours required." |
| United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS |
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| Title 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS CHAPTER 25 - PORTS AND WATERWAYS SAFETY PROGRAM Sec. 1231 - Regulations |
| section 1231 |
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| January 6, 2017 |
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| 92 Stat. 1477 130 Stat. 54 |
| Public Law 92-340, Public Law 95-474, Public Law 114-120 |
