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46 CFR Parts 50, 52, 53, et al.
Updates to Marine Engineering Standards; Final Rule
Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 114 / Wednesday, June 12, 2024 /
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
46 CFR Parts 50, 52, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, 59, 61, 62, 63, and 64
[Docket No. USCG-2020-0634]
RIN 1625-AC72
Updates to Marine Engineering Standards
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is updating marine engineering standards that
are incorporated by reference and eliminating outdated or unnecessarily
prescriptive regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations. This
regulatory action is consistent with the standards currently used by
industry and supports the Coast Guard's maritime safety mission.
DATES: This final rule is effective September 10, 2024. The
incorporation by reference of certain material listed in this rule is
approved by the Director of the Federal Register beginning September
10, 2024. The incorporation by reference of certain material listed in
this rule was approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of
October 1, 1990.
ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to www.regulations.gov, type USCG-2020-0634
in the search box and click ``Search.'' Next, in the Document Type
column, select ``Supporting & Related Material.''
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information about this
document, call or email Thane Gilman, Systems Engineering Division (CG-
ENG-3), 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20593.
Phone (202) 372-1383, Email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Table of Contents for Preamble
I. Abbreviations
II. Background, Basis, and Purpose
III. Discussion of Comments
A. General Comments
B. Editorial Comments
C. Comments on Specific Standards
D. Comments Recommending Other Changes to the CFR
E. Recommendations for Coast Guard Action
F. Comments on the Regulatory Analysis (RA)
IV. Discussion of Rule
A. General Discussion
B. Standards Incorporated by Reference To Be Updated or Added
C. Standards Previously Approved for Incorporation by Reference
D. Section-by-Section Analysis of Changes to the Regulatory Text
E. Additional Changes From the NPRM
V. Incorporation by Reference
VI. Regulatory Analyses
A. Regulatory Planning and Review
B. Small Entities
C. Assistance for Small Entities
D. Collection of Information
E. Federalism
F. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
G. Taking of Private Property
H. Civil Justice Reform
I. Protection of Children
J. Indian Tribal Governments
K. Energy Effects
L. Technical Standards
M. Environment
I. Abbreviations
ABS American Bureau of Shipping
ABYC American Boat and Yacht Council
ACP Alternative Compliance Program
ANSI American National Standards Institute
API American Petroleum Institute
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASTM ASTM International
BLS Bureau of Labor Statistics
BPVC Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
BSEE Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CG-5PS U.S. Coast Guard Commercial Regulations and Standards
Directorate
CG-ENG U.S. Coast Guard Office of Design and Engineering Standards
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
GS General Schedule
IBR Incorporation by Reference
IMO International Maritime Organization
ISO International Organization for Standardization
MISLE Marine Information for Safety and Law Enforcement
MSC Marine Safety Center
MSS Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fitting
Industry, Inc.
MTN Marine Safety Center Technical Note
NAICS North American Industry Classification System
NOSAC National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee
OCS Outer Continental Shelf
OCSNCOE Outer Continental Shelf National Center of Expertise
OFR Office of the Federal Register
OMB Office of Management and Budget
OPM Office of Personnel Management
PV Pressure Vessel
RA Regulatory Analysis
Sec. Section
SAE SAE International
SBA Small Business Administration
SOLAS International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea
U.S.C. United States Code
II. Background, Basis, and Purpose
This rule incorporates by reference updated marine engineering
standards in Title 46 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
subchapter F, including standards for boilers, pressure vessels,
auxiliary machinery, piping, valves, and fittings, for various types of
vessels. The rule also adds a limited number of alternative standards
and eliminates outdated or unnecessarily prescriptive regulations.
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) directs, via OMB Circular
A-119, that federal agencies use industry-based voluntary consensus
standards in lieu of government-unique requirements, where appropriate.
The Coast Guard actively participates in the development of industry
standards for safety of marine equipment at the International Maritime
Organization (IMO), the International Organization for Standardization
(ISO), ASTM International (ASTM), American Society of Mechanical
Engineers (ASME), and other standards-setting bodies that belong to the
American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Recently published
editions of these standards provide necessary updates to materials,
testing practices, and technologies, enhancing safety and compliance.
The Coast Guard has statutory authority to issue regulations under
Title 43, United States Code (U.S.C.), section 1333(d), 46 U.S.C. 3306
and 3703, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Delegation No.
00170.1, Revision No. 01.3, paragraph (II)(92)(b), which delegates
authority under these statutes to the Commandant of the Coast Guard.
Title 43 of the U.S.C., section 1333(d) grants the Secretary the
authority to promulgate and enforce regulations with respect to lights
and other warning devices, safety equipment, and other matters relating
to the promotion of safety of life and property on artificial islands,
installations, and other devices. Title 46 of the U.S.C., section
3306(a)(1), authorizes the Secretary to prescribe regulations for the
design, construction, alteration, repair, and operation of vessels
subject to inspection, including equipment, appliances, propulsion
machinery, auxiliary machinery, boilers, unfired pressure vessels,
piping, and electric installations. Additionally, 46 U.S.C. 3703(a)
grants the Secretary authority to regulate tank vessels regarding the
construction, alteration, repair, maintenance, operation, and equipping
of vessels that may be necessary for increased protection against
hazards to life and property, for navigation and vessel safety, and for
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enhanced protection of the marine environment.
On October 19, 2021, the Coast Guard published a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) titled ``Updates to Marine Engineering Standards,''
(86 FR 57896) requesting comments on the proposed changes implemented
by this final rule, including several updates to the standards
incorporated by reference. A detailed description of the background and
proposed changes is available in that NPRM.
III. Discussion of Comments
During the 60-day comment period for the NPRM, beginning on October
19, 2021, the Coast Guard received a comment requesting an extension of
the comment period. The Coast Guard granted this request, and, on
December 20, 2021, published an extension of the comment period (86 FR
71864), for 45 days, until February 3, 2022. During the extended
comment period, we received two comments. The comments can be viewed in
the docket following the instructions in the ADDRESSES section of this
preamble. We summarize the comments and our responses in the following
sections, starting with general comments then moving to specific
comments.
A. General Comments on the Proposed Rule
We received two comments supporting \1\ the update of many of the
standards proposed for incorporation by reference (IBR) in subchapter
F, emphasizing the importance of ``referencing the latest editions of
widely used consensus standards.'' Both comments also supported the
addition of alternative standards and the elimination of outdated or
unnecessarily prescriptive regulations. We thank the commenters for
their support of this update to subchapter F.
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\1\ One commenter provided a lengthy statement detailing its
full support of the proposed updates, while the other commenter
endorsed the first commenter's statement. When we use ``both
comments'' we mean either both comments explicitly, or the first
comment as supported by the second.
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B. Editorial Comments on the Proposed Rule
Comment: Two commenters recommended that, for the sake of clarity,
proposed 46 CFR 56.60-1(a)(2) be turned into a multiple-paragraph list.
The same commenters stated that the reference to table 56.60-1(b) in
Sec. 56.60-1(b) appears erroneous and should probably refer to table 2
to Sec. 56.60-1.
Response: We agree and have reorganized Sec. 56.60-1(a)(2) so that
it now constitutes new Sec. 56.60-1(a)(2) through (4). We have revised
the table reference in Sec. 56.60-1(b) to conform with other updates
to table numbering as proposed in the NPRM.
C. Substantive Comments on Standards Within the Proposed Rule
Comment: Two commenters recommended that the Coast Guard continue
the IBR of ASME B16.10, Face-to-Face and End-to-End Dimensions of
Valves, which we proposed to remove in the NPRM.
Response: Because ASME B16.10 is already referenced in ASTM F1155,
which we proposed for IBR in the NPRM, in practice ASME B16.10 will
continue to be incorporated by reference even if it is not specifically
mentioned. Specifically incorporating ASME B16.10 is redundant when the
standard and its requirements are provided within ASTM F1155.
Comment: Two commenters recommended the following standards be
incorporated by reference in Part 56:
American Petroleum Institute (API) standard API Spec 6D,
Specification for Pipeline and Piping Valves, 25th Edition;
ASTM B148-18, Standard Specification for Aluminum-Bronze
Sand Castings; and
ASTM D2996-17, Standard Specification for Filament-Wound
``Fiberglass'' (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin) Pipe.
Response: Because ASTM D2996 is already referenced within ASTM
F1155, which we incorporate by reference by means of this final rule,
it is not necessary to duplicate the reference. With regards to ASTM
B148 and API Spec 6D, these standards are neither currently referenced
within subchapter F, nor were they proposed for IBR in the NPRM. We
recognize that there are numerous national and international standards
that provide similar requirements and equivalent performance for the
same equipment or system. Naval architects and system designers may
submit for approval components designed to alternative standards that
provide an equivalent level of safety in accordance with the provisions
of 46 CFR 50.20-30.
Comment: We received two comments recommending against
incorporating by reference API Recommended Practice 14C, Analysis,
Design, Installation, and Testing of Safety Systems for Offshore
Production Facilities, Eighth Edition, February 2017 (which would
update the current incorporation by reference within subchapter F of an
earlier edition of this standard), and API STD 53, Well Control
Equipment Systems for Drilling Wells, 5th Edition (which would replace
a superseded standard currently incorporated by reference within
subchapter F). The commenters expressed concern that, since the June 4,
2013, Memorandum of Agreement between the Coast Guard and the Bureau of
Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) designates BSEE as the lead
agency for safety and operations on outer continental shelf (OCS)
facilities, and the referenced standards are already included in BSEE
regulations, including them in subchapter F as well could create a risk
of edition conflict between BSEE and the Coast Guard. For the same
reason, the commenter recommended removing the entirety of subpart
58.60--Industrial Systems and Components on Mobile Offshore Drilling
Units (MODUs), and using the standards incorporated by reference in 30
CFR 250.198 for industrial systems and components as well as marine
systems and components for all oil and gas facilities on the OCS.
Response: We have elected to retain these standards in subchapter F
and not remove subpart 58.60 from the CFR, in order to maintain clarity
regarding requirements for engineering systems. The ship and facility
marine engineering and electrical systems that the Coast Guard
regulates interface with industrial systems under the jurisdiction of
BSEE. The Coast Guard and BSEE have a shared mission of ensuring safety
on the OCS. We work together closely to ensure our requirements are not
in conflict.
Comment: We received a comment regarding the IBR of the American
Bureau of Shipping (ABS) standard, ABS Rules for Building and Classing
Marine Vessels, 2020, Part 4, Vessel Systems and Machinery, which we
proposed in the NPRM as an update of the earlier 2003 standard already
incorporated in subchapter F. The commenter argued that ``incorporating
the classification rules of [ABS] in subchapter F (and 46 CFR Chapter
I) uses the rules of one classification society to set a regulatory
baseline, which could competitively disadvantage other societies and
deprive the industry of knowledge and innovation available in other
societies' rules.''
Response: We appreciate the comment, but do not agree. Many vessels
normally subject to the regulations of subchapter F are enrolled in the
Alternate Compliance Program (ACP), where the rules of any recognized
classification society may be used in lieu of the requirements of
subchapter F. Given that the rules of other recognized classification
societies are already in wide use through the ACP
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and will remain so, the IBR of the ABS standards will not disadvantage
other classification societies or interfere with the sharing of
expertise throughout the industry. We discussed this in depth in
``Discussion of Proposed Rule'' in the NPRM.\2\
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\2\ 86 FR 57896, 57897.
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D. Comments Recommending Additional Regulatory Action
Comment: Two commenters recommended updating 33 CFR subchapter N to
clarify the applicability of the rule to existing and new floating OCS
facilities, nearly all of which are not, properly speaking, ``vessels''
or ``ships.'' The commenters also recommended that the Coast Guard act
on the March 28, 2018, National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee
(NOSAC) Production Subcommittee Final Report on [U.S. Coast Guard]
Regulatory Reform recommendation that ``The Coast Guard should issue
NOSAC a new Task Statement to evaluate the suitability of the
regulations in 46 CFR Subchapter F (Marine Engineering) and 46 CFR
Subchapter J (Electrical Engineering) to floating OCS facilities.'' \3\
The commenters suggested that, since floating OCS facilities are not,
properly speaking, ``vessels'' or ``ships,'' the application of
subchapter F to such facilities has led to multiple requests for
equivalencies and alternatives, and that while the Coast Guard has
attempted to address this via policy letter,\4\ this policy letter only
applies to floating OCS facilities classed with a classification
society.
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\3\ https://homeport.uscg.mil/Lists/Content/Attachments/35215/Production%20final%20report.pdf. (last visited May 12, 2023).
\4\ https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Portals/9/DCO%20Documents/5p/5ps/Design%20and%20Engineering%20Standards/docs/CG-ENG%20PolicyLetter%2001-13.pdf (last visited May 12, 2023).
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The commenters suggested that, at a minimum, the Coast Guard should
update 33 CFR 143.120 to establish the date on which this rule would
apply to a new floating OCS facility.
Response: An update to 33 CFR subchapter N regarding its
applicability to floating OCS facilities and a statement on the same
issue to NOSAC are outside the scope of this rulemaking but could be
addressed in a future rulemaking. We encourage questions regarding the
applicable regulations for floating OCS facilities to be sent either to
the Coast Guard's Eighth District Outer Continental Shelf Division
Staff (website: https://www.atlanticarea.uscg.mil/D8/OCS) or the Outer
Continental Shelf National Center of Expertise (OCSNCOE) (website:
https://www.dco.uscg.mil/OCSNCOE). As to an update to 33 CFR 143.120,
the date that 33 CFR subchapter N requires compliance with subchapter F
is the effective date, 90 days after the publication of this final
rule.
E. Comments Recommending Additional Non-Regulatory Action
Comment: Two commenters supported the proposed IBR of ASTM F1155-10
(Reapproved 2015), Standard Practice for Selection and Application of
Piping System Materials, but also recommended the Coast Guard's Marine
Safety Center (MSC) cancel Marine Safety Center Technical Note (MTN)
02-10, Material Selection for Vital Piping Systems, as superseded by
the adoption of this standard.
Response: We generally agree, but we note that ASTM F1155 has
application to all shipboard piping systems, while MTN 02-10 is focused
on ``vital'' shipboard systems. MTN 02-10 will be reviewed and revised
if necessary.
F. Comments on the Regulatory Analysis (RA)
Comment: Two comments expressed concern that table 3 of the RA did
not specifically address floating OCS facilities and did not provide
enough clarity to determine if floating OCS facilities were included
within the table. The commenters recommended that the Coast Guard
undertake changes to the Marine Information for Safety and Law
Enforcement (MISLE) system and its internal documentation to eliminate
any confusion regarding the inclusion or exclusion of floating OCS
facilities, not only for the purpose of this rule but also for future
Coast Guard regulatory actions.
Response: We agree with these comments. In our MISLE database,
floating production systems are listed as being inspected under 46 CFR
subchapter I-A; this is incorrect, and, as a result, we overstated the
number of MODUs in the RA, which lowered the population of vessels in
the ``Industrial Vessel'' category. After further analysis we revised
the population of MODUs to one, because we incorrectly classified the
remainder based on the subchapter inspection field in MISLE. The Coast
Guard will amend its MISLE database to correctly label these vessels.
While we did update table 4 of the RA in response to public
comments, we did not receive feedback from the public that would impact
our estimate of the number of equivalency requests that are submitted
to the Coast Guard on an annual basis. Therefore, the regulatory
assessment of costs, cost savings, and benefits of the NPRM remain
unchanged, other than the use of more current economic data, where
available.
Comment: We also received two related comments regarding the number
of specific vessel types, suggesting that the listing of 110 MODUs in
table 3 of the RA was not accurate and that there are fewer than 5
U.S.-flagged MODUs in active service.
Response: We agree with these comments. As stated above, in the RA
for the proposed rule, we incorrectly labeled ``floating production
systems'' and counted them as MODUs. This overstated the number of
MODUs because these systems are incorrectly listed in MISLE as being
inspected under title 46 CFR subchapter I-A. After further analysis, we
revised the population of MODUs for the final rule to one, because we
incorrectly classified the rest based on the subchapter inspection
field in MISLE. Floating production systems are facilities certificated
and inspected under 33 CFR subchapter N and not vessels inspected under
46 CFR subchapter I. We overestimated the number of affected vessels in
the proposed rule; therefore, in this final rule we revise the number
of vessels in the subchapter I from 6,086 down to 623. Because we
updated the entire population for this final rule, the total number of
vessels and facilities is revised down from 16,148 in the proposed rule
to 5,655 (see table 4 in this document).
IV. Discussion of Rule
A. General Discussion
In order to decrease the likelihood of introducing errors, to
improve efficiency during the publication process, and to meet drafting
and formatting requirements for publication, we are revising or
revising and republishing entire sections, subparts, and parts, as
appropriate. Except as explained as a change in this preamble, the
individual (piecemeal) changes are detailed in the proposed rule,
published on October 19, 2021 (86 FR 57896).
In general, the rule makes the following changes:
1. Corrections--we amend several sections to correct inadvertent
errors or deletions. We also remove material that is obsolete or
superfluous, and update contact information for Coast Guard offices and
standards organizations.
2. Stylistic Revisions--we revise the language of some sections,
primarily for greater clarity. This includes revising sentences
containing the word ``shall'' to use ``must'' or another grammatically
equivalent word or phrase in accordance with plain language guidelines.
We also standardize terms
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that were variously presented as compound words, hyphenated
constructions, or multi-word phrases using the format preferred by the
Government Publishing Office.
3. Updated cross references--we update cross references to reflect
the relocation within the CFR of pertinent provisions. We also
standardize designations for tables, figures, notes, and formulas using
the format preferred by the Office of the Federal Register (OFR).
4. Updated industry standards--we update cross-references to
industry standards by adding new references, replacing references to
superseded standards or editions, and by conforming text accordingly.
We incorporate these updated standards because they reflect the latest
available technologies, practices, and procedures that are recommended
by consensus bodies, ship classification societies, and other maritime
organizations with experience in the industry. As the baseline upon
which other standards, rules, and equivalency requests are evaluated,
it is important that subchapter F incorporate up-to-date references.
The class rules of ABS, in particular, are incorporated by reference in
multiple locations within subchapter F and 46 CFR chapter I.
It is important to note that, while these rules set the regulatory
baseline or standard for specific engineering systems and equipment,
the Coast Guard has also authorized classification societies in
accordance with 46 CFR part 8. These authorized classification
societies are listed on the Coast Guard website \5\ and have been
delegated the authority to perform certain functions and certifications
using their respective class rules for vessels enrolled in the ACP. For
vessels not enrolled in the ACP, the class rules of an authorized
classification society may be proposed as an alternative to the ABS
class rules incorporated by reference for engineering systems and
equipment. Table 1 indicates the sections we amend, and why.
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\5\ https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Assistant-Commandant-for-Prevention-Policy-CG-5P/Inspections-Compliance-CG-5PC-/Commercial-Vessel-Compliance/Flag-State-Control-Division/ClassSocAuth/ (last visited November 25, 2023).
Table 1--Reason for Change--CFR Part or Section Affected
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Reason for change Section
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Corrections.................. Sec. Sec. 50.05-5(b), 50.05-20, 50.05-
20(a), 50.10-23, 50.20-5(b), 50.20-5(c),
50.20-10(a), 50.20-15(a), 50.20-30,
50.25-1, 50.25-7(c), 50.25-7(d), 52.01-
1(a), 52.01-1(b), 52.01-3, 52.01-50,
52.01-50(b)(2), 52.01-55(a), 52.01-90,
52.01-95, 52.01-105(f), 52.01-110, 52.01-
120, 52.01-130, 52.01-135, 52.05-20,
52.25-3, 53.01-1(a), 53.01-1(b), 54.01-
1(a), 54.01-1(b), 54.01-1(c), 54.01-
1(d), 54.01-1(e), 54.01-15, 54.01-
15(a)(3)(i), 54.01-18(a), 54.01-
18(b)(5), 54.01-18(c), 54.05-30(b),
54.10-3, 54.10-3(b), 54.10-20(a)(2),
redesignated 56.01-2 introductory text,
redesignated 56.01-2(a), redesignated
56.01-2(b), redesignated 56.01-2(c),
redesignated 56.01-2(d), redesignated
56.01-2(e), redesignated 56.01-2(f),
redesignated 56.01-2(g), redesignated
56.01-2(h), redesignated 56.01-2(i),
redesignated 56.01-2(j), redesignated
56.01-2(k), 56.07-5, 56.10-5, 56.15-1,
56.15-5, 56.15-10, 56.20-1, 56.20-5,
56.20-9, 56.20-15, 56.25-5, 56.25-10,
56.25-20, 56.30-5, 56.30-10, 56.30-20,
56.30-25, 56.30-30, 56.30-35, 56.30-40,
56.35-10, 56.35-15, 56.50-1, 56.50-15,
56.50-20, 56.50-25, 56.50-30, 56.50-35,
56.50-40, 56.50-45, 56.50-50, 56.50-
55(c), 56.50-55(e), 56.50-60, 56.50-65,
56.50-70, 56.50-75(a), 56.50-75(b),
56.50-80, 56.50-85, 56.50-90, 56.50.95,
56.50-105, 56.60-1, 56.60-2. 56.60-5(a),
56.70-5(b), 56.70-10(a), 56.70-10(b),
56.85-10, 56.85-15, 56.90-5(a), 56.90-
10, 56.95-10(a)(1), 56.97-1, 56.97-25,
56.97-35, 56.97-38, 56.97-40, 57.01-
1(a), 57.02-1(a), 57.02-1(b), 57.02-
2(a), redesignated table 1 to Sec.
57.02-2(a), 57.02-2(a)(1), 57.02-3(a),
57.03-1(a)(1), 57.06-1(c), 58.01-5,
58.03-1, 58.05-1, 58.16-10, 58.16-30(k),
58.16-35(a), 58.25-10, 58.25-25(e),
58.25-40(a), 58.25-60, 58.25-75, 58.25-
85, 58.30-1(a)(4), 58.30-1(a)(5), 58.30-
1(a)(10), 58.30-5(a), 58.30-40(a), 58.50-
1, 59.01-2(b), 59.10-1, 59.10-5, 59.15-
1(a), 59.15-1(b), 59.15-1(c), 59.15-
1(e), 61.03-1(a), 61.03-1(b), 61.05-10,
61.10-5(g), 62.05-1(a), 62.05-1(b),
62.35-5(c)(2), 62.35-5(c)(3), 62.35-
20(d)(1), 62.35-50, 63.01-3(b), 63.05-1,
63.05-1(a), 63.05-1(b), 63.05-1(c),
63.05-1(d), 63.05-1(e), 63.05-1(f),
63.10-1, 63.25-9(a), 63.25-9(b), 63.25-
9(b)(3), 63.25-9(g), 64.2(b), and 64.63.
Stylistic revisions.......... Sec. Sec. 50.01-10(b), 50.05-1(a),
50.05-1(c), 50.05-5(b), 50.05-5(c),
50.05-10(a), 50.05-15(a), 50.05-15(b),
50.05-20(a), 50.05-20(b), 50.10-20,
50.10-23, 50.10-25, 50.10-30(b), 50.20-
1(b), 50.20-15(a), 50.20-25(a), 50.20-
25(b), 50.20-30, 50.20-35(a), 50.20-
35(b), redesignated 50.25-1(e), 50.25-
3(a), 50.25-3(b), 50.25-5(a), 50.25-
5(b), 50.25-7(b), 50.25-7(c), 50.30-
1(a), 50.30-10(a), 50.30-10(b), 50.30-
15(a), 50.30-15(b), 50.30-15(c), 50.30-
20(a), 50.30-20(b), 52.01-1(a), 52.01-
1(b)(1), 52.01-2(a), 52.01-5(a), 52.01-
35(b), 52.01-40, redesignated 52.01-
50(b)(1), redesignated 52.01-50(b)(2),
52.01-55(a), 52.01-55(b), 52.01-95(a),
52.01-95(b)(1), 52.01-95(b)(2), 52.01-
95(b)(3), 52.01-95(c), 52.01-95(e),
52.01-95(f), 52.01-100(a), 52.01-100(b),
52.01-105(d)(1), 52.01-105(d)(2), 52.01-
105(e)(1), 52.01-110(a), 52.01-
110(b)(1), 52.01-110(b)(2), 52.01-
110(b)(3), 52.01-110(b)(4), 52.01-
110(c), 52.01-110(d), 52.01-110(f),
52.01-120(a)(3), 52.01-120(a)(4), 52.01-
120(a)(5), 52.01-120(a)(6), 52.01-
120(a)(8), 52.01-120(a)(9), 52.01-
120(b)(1), 52.01-120(b)(2), 52.01-
120(c)(1), 52.01-120(c)(2), 52.01-
120(c)(3), 52.01-120(d)(1), 52.01-
120(d)(2), 52.01-130(a)(1), 52.01-
130(a)(2), 52.01-130(a)(3), 52.01-
130(b)(1), 52.01-130(b)(2), redesignated
52.01-130(b)(3), redesignated 52.01-
130(b)(4), redesignated 52.01-130(b)(5),
52.01-130(c)(1), 52.01-130(c)(2), 52.01-
135(a), 52.01-135(b), 52.01-135(c),
52.01-140(c), 52.01-140(d), 52.01-145,
52.05-1, 52.05-15, 52.05-30(a), 52.05-
30(b), 52.05-30(c), 52.05-45(a), 52.05-
45(c), 52.15-1, 52.15-5(a), 52.15-5(b),
52.15-5(c), 52.15-5(d), 52.20-1, 52.20-
17, 52.20-25(a), 52.20-25(b), 52.25-5,
52.25-7. 52.25-10(a), 52.25-10(b), 52.25-
15(a), 53.01-1(a), 53.01-1(b), 53.01-
1(b)(1), 53.01-1(b)(2), 53.01-1(c)(1),
53.01-1(c)(2), 53.01-3(a), 53.01-5(a),
53.01-5(b), 53.01-10(a), 53.01-10(b)(1),
53.01-10(b)(2), 53.01-10(c)(2), 53.01-
10(d), 53.05-1, 53.05-2, 53.05-3, 53.05-
5, 53.10-1, 53.10-3(a), 53.10-10, 53.10-
15, 53.12-1(a), 53.12-1(b), 54.01-1(a),
54.01-1(b)(1), 54.01-2(a), 54.01-10(b),
54.01-10(c), 54.01-15(a)(2)(iv), 54.01-
18(a), 54.01-18(b), 54.01-25(a), 54.01-
25(b), 54.01-30(a), 54.01-35(a), 54.01-
35(b), 54.01-35(c), 54.01-35(d), 54.01-
40(b), 54.03-1, 54.05-1, 54.05-3(a),
54.05-3(a)(2), 54.05-5(a), 54.05-5(b),
54.05-5(c)(1), 54.05-5(c)(2), 54.05-
5(d), 54.05-10(a), 54.05-10(b)(1), 54.05-
10(b)(3), 54.05-10(b)(4), 54.05-
10(c)(2), 54.05-10(c)(3), 54.05-
10(c)(4), 54.05-10(d)(1), 54.05-
10(e)(1), 54.05-10(e)(3), 54.05-10(f),
54.05-15(a), 54.05-15(b), 54.05-15(c),
54.05-15(d), 54.05-16(a), 54.05-16(c),
54.05-16(d), 54.05-16(e), 54.05-17(a),
54.05-17(b), 54.10-1, 54.10-3(a), 54.10-
3(b), 54.10-3(c), 54.10-5, 54.10-10(a),
54.10-10(b), 54.10-10(c), 54.10-10(d),
54.10-10(e), 54.10-10(f), 54.10-15(a),
54.10-15(b), 54.10-15(c), 54.10-15(d),
54.10-15(d)(1), 54.10-15(e), 54.10-
15(f), 54.10-15(g), 54.10-20(b), 54.10-
20(c), 54.10-20(c)(1), 54.10-20(d),
54.10-25(a), 54.10-25(b), 54.15-1(b),
54.15-5(b), 54.15-5(c), 54.15-5(d),
54.15-5(e), 54.15-5(f), 54.15-5(h),
54.15-5(i), 54.15-5(j), 54.15-5(k),
54.15-5(l), 54.15-10(a), 54.15-10(b),
54.15-10(c), 54.15-10(e), 54.15-10(g),
54.15-10(h), 54.15-13(b), 54.15-
13(b)(3), 54.15-13(c), 54.15-15(a),
54.15-15(b), 54.15-15(c), 54.15-
15(c)(2), 54.15-15(d), 54.15-15(e),
54.15-15(f), 54.15-15(g)(1), 54.15-
15(g)(2), 54.15-25(a), 54.15-25(b),
redesignated 54.15-25(c)(1), 54.15-
15(d), 54.15-15(e)(1), 54.15-15(e)(2),
54.20-1(a), 54.20-3(a), 54.20-3(b),
54.20-3(d), 54.20-3(e), 54.23-1(a),
54.25-1, 54.25-3, 54.25-7(b), 54.25-
8(b), 54.25-10(a)(2), 54.25-10(b), 54.25-
10(b)(1)(i), 54.25-10(b)(1)(ii), 54.25-
10(b)(2), 54.25-10(b)(3), 54.25-
10(b)(4), 54.25-10(b)(5), 54.25-15(a),
54.25-15(b), 54.25-20(a), 54.25-20(b),
54.25-20(d), 54.30-3(c), 54.30-5(b),
54.30-10(a), 54.30-10(a)(2), 54.30-
10(a)(3), 54.30-15(a),
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54.30-15(b), 56.01-1(b), redesignated
56.01-2(b), redesignated 56.01-2(b)(1),
redesignated 56.01-2(c)(1), redesignated
56.01-2(c)(2), redesignated 56.01-
2(c)(3), redesignated 56.01-2(c)(7),
redesignated 56.01-2(c)(8), redesignated
56.01-2(c)(9), redesignated 56.01-
2(c)(10), redesignated 56.01-2(c)(11),
redesignated 56.01-2(c)(12),
redesignated 56.01-2(c)(14),
redesignated 56.01-2(c)(15),
redesignated 56.01-2(c)(16),
redesignated 56.01-2(c)(17),
redesignated 56.01-2(c)(18),
redesignated 56.01-2(c)(19),
redesignated 56.01-2(c)(20),
redesignated 56.01-2(c)(21),
redesignated 56.01-2(c)(22),
redesignated 56.01-2(c)(23),
redesignated 56.01-2(c)(24),
redesignated 56.01-2(c)(25),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(1), redesignated
56.01-2(d)(3), redesignated 56.01-
2(d)(4), redesignated 56.01-2(d)(5),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(6), redesignated
56.01-2(d)(7), redesignated 56.01-
2(d)(8), redesignated 56.01-2(d)(9),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(10),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(11),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(12),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(13),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(14),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(15),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(16),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(17),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(18),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(19),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(20),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(21),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(22),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(23),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(24),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(25),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(26),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(27),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(28),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(29),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(30),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(31),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(32),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(33),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(34),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(35),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(36),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(37),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(38),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(39),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(40),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(41),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(42),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(43),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(44),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(45),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(46),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(47),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(48),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(49),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(50),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(51),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(52),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(53),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(54),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(55),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(57),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(58),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(59),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(60),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(61),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(62),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(63),
redesignated 56.01-2(d)(64),
redesignated 56.01-2(e)(1), redesignated
56.01-2(f)(1), redesignated 56.01-
2(g)(1), redesignated 56.01-2(h)(1),
redesignated 56.01-2(i)(1), redesignated
56.01-2(j)(1), redesignated 56.01-
2(j)(2), redesignated 56.01-2(j)(3),
redesignated 56.01-2(j)(4), redesignated
56.01-2(j)(5), redesignated 56.01-
2(j)(6), redesignated 56.01-2(j)(7),
redesignated 56.01-2(j)(8), redesignated
56.01-2(j)(9), redesignated 56.01-
2(k)(1), redesignated 56.01-2(k)(2),
56.01-10(a), 56.01-10(b), 56.01-
10(c)(1), 56.01-10(c)(2), 56.01-
10(d)(1), 56.01-10(d)(2), 56.01-
10(d)(3), 56.01-10(e), 56.04-1, 56.04-2,
56.07-10(a)(2), 56.07-10(b)(1), 56.07-
10(b)(2), 56.07-10(b)(3), 56.07-10(c),
56.07-10(e)(2), 56.07-10(f)(1), 56.10-
1(a), 56.10-5(a), 56.10-5(b), 56.10-
5(c)(5), 56.15-5(a), 56.15-5(b), 56.15-
5(e), 56.20-5, 56.20-7, 56.20-9(b),
56.20-9(c), 56.20-9(d), 56.20-9(e),
56.20-9(f), 56.20-15(a), 56.20-15(b),
56.20-20(a), 56.25-10, 56.25-15(a),
56.25-20(e), 56.30-3, 56.30-5(b)(1),
56.30-5(b)(2), 56.30-5(e), 56.30-10(b),
56.30-27, 56.30-30(a), 56.30-30(b)(1),
redesignated 56.30-40(c), redesignated
56.30-40(f), redesignated 56.30-40(g),
56.35-1(a), 56.50-1(a), 56.50-1(b)(1),
56.50-1(b)(2), 56.50-1(d), 56.50-1(e),
56.50-1(f), 56.50-1(g)(3), 56.50-1(h),
56.50-1(i), 56.50-1(j), 56.50-1(k),
56.50-10(b), 56.50-15(a), 56.50-15(b),
56.50-15(c), 56.50-15(d),
56.50–15(g), 56.50-15(j), 56.50-
20(b), 56.50-25(a), 56.50-25(b), 56.50-
25(c), 56.50-25(d), 56.50-30(a)(1),
56.50-30(a)(3), 56.50-30(a)(4),
redesignated 56.50-30(b)(2),
redesignated 56.50-30(b)(3), 56.50-
30(c)(1), 56.50-30(c)(2), 56.50-30(d),
56.50-30(d)(1), 56.50-30(d)(3), 56.50-
30(e), 56.50-30(e)(1), 56.50-30(e)(2),
56.50-30(f), 56.30-35, 56.50-40(a)(2),
56.50-40(b), 56.50-40(c), 56.50-40(d),
56.50-45(a), 56.50-45(b), redesignated
56.50-50(a)(2), redesignated 56.50-
50(a)(3), 56.50-50(b), 56.50-50(d),
56.50-50(d)(3), 56.50-50(d)(4), 56.50-
50(d)(5), 56.50-50(f)(1), 56.50-
50(f)(4), 56.50-50(g), 56.50-50(i),
56.50-50(j), 56.50-50(l), 56.50-50(m),
56.50-55(b)(1), 56.50-55(b)(2), 56.50-
55(d), 56.50-55(e)(2), 56.50-55(e)(3),
56.50-60(a)(1), 56.50-60(d)(3)(i), 56.50-
60(d)(3)(ii), 56.50-60(d)(3)(iii), 56.50-
60(d)(3)(iv), 56.50-60(f), 56.50-65(c),
56.50-60(d), 56.50-60(e), 56.50-60(f),
56.50-70(a)(1), 56.50-70(a)(3), 56.50-
70(a)(4), 56.50-70(b)(1), 56.50-70(c),
56.50-70(d), 56.50-70(f), 56.50-70(g),
56.50-70(h), 56.50-75(a)(1), 56.50-
75(a)(2), 56.50-75(a)(3), 56.50-
75(b)(1), 56.50-75(b)(2), 56.50-
75(b)(3), 56.50-75(b)(4), 56.50-
75(b)(6), 56.50-75(b)(7), 56.50-80(a),
56.50-80(b), 56.50-80(c), 56.50-80(d),
56.50-80(e), 56.50-80(f), 56.50-80(g),
56.50-85(a)(1), 56.50-85(a)(2), 56.50-
85(a)(3), 56.50-85(a)(7), 56.50-
85(a)(7)(i), 56.50-85(a)(9),
redesignated 56.50-85(a)(12), 56.50-
90(b), 56.50-90(e), 56.50-95(a)(1),
56.50-95(a)(2), 56.50-95(a)(3), 56.50-
95(b)(2), 56.50-95(b)(3), 56.50-
95(d)(1), 56.50-95(d)(2), 56.50-
95(e)(1), 56.50-95(e)(2), 56.50-95(f),
56.50-95(g), 56.50-95(h), 56.50-96(a),
56.50-97, 56.50-103(b), 56.50-103(e),
56.50-103(g), 56.50-103(h), 56.50-
103(i), 56.50-103(k), 56.50-105(a),
56.50-105(a)(1), 56.50-105(a)(1)(i),
56.50-105(a)(1)(ii), 56.50-105(a)(2),
56.50-105(a)(3), 56.50-105(a)(4), 56.50-
105(b), 56.50-105(b)(2), 56.50-
105(b)(3), 56.50-105(b)(4), 56.50-
105(b)(6), 56.50-110(b), 56.60-1(a)(1),
56.60-1(b), 56.60-2(a), 56.60-
2(c)(1)(ii), 56.60-2(c)(2), 56.60-3(b),
redesignated 56.60-5(c), 56.60-10(a),
56.60-10(b), 56.60-25, 56.65-1, 56.70-
5(b), 56.70-10(a)(1)(iii), 56.70-
10(a)(2), 56.70-10(a)(4), 56.70-
15(a)(1), redesignated 56.70-15(a)(2),
56.70-15(b)(2), 56.70-15(b)(3), 56.70-
15(b)(4), 56.70-15(b)(8), 56.70-
15(e)(1), 56.70-15(f)(1), 56.70-
15(g)(2), 56.70-15(g)(4), 56.70-
15(g)(5), 56.70-15(g)(5)(i), 56.70-
15(g)(5)(ii), 56.70-15(g)(6), 56.70-
15(h), 56.70-20(a), 56.70-20(b), 56.75-
5(b), redesignated 56.75-10, 56.75-
15(a), 56.75-20(a), 56.75-20(b), 56.75-
25(c), 56.75-30(a)(1), 56.75-30(b)(1),
56.75-30(b)(2), 56.75-30(c)(1), 56.75-
30(c)(2), 56.80-5, 56.80-15(b), 56.80-
15(f), 56.90-1, 56.90-5(a), 56.90-5(c),
56.90-10(a), 56.90-10(b), 56.95-1(a),
56.95-1(b), 56.95-5, 56.95-10(a), 56.95-
10(b), 56.95-10(c)(1), 56.95-
10(c)(1)(i), 56.95-10(c)(1)(ii), 56.95-
10(c)(3), 56.95-10(c)(4), 56.95-
10(c)(4)(i), 56.95-10(c)(5), 56.97-
40(a), 56.97-40(a)(1), 56.97-40(c),
57.01-1(a), 57.02-1(a), 57.02-2(a),
57.02-4(a), 57.02-4(b), 57.04-1, 57.05-
1, 57.05-2, 57.05-3, 57.05-5, 57.06-
1(a), 57.06-1(b), 57.06-1(c), 57.06-
2(a), 57.06-2(a)(1), 57.06-2(a)(2),
57.06-2(b), 57.06-2(c), 57.06-3(a),
57.06-3(b), 57.06-3(d), 57.06-3(e),
57.06-4(a), 57.06-4(b), 57.06-4(c),
57.06-4(d), 57.06-4(e), 57.06-4(f),
57.06-4(f)(1), 57.06-4(f)(2), 57.06-
4(g), 57.06-4(h), 57.06-4(i), 57.06-
5(a), 57.06-5(b), 58.01-10(b), 58.01-20,
58.01-30, 58.01-50, 58.01-55, 58.03-
1(a), 58.03-1(b)(1), 58.03-1(c)(1),
redesignated 58.03-1(d)(1), redesignated
58.03-1(d)(2), redesignated 58.03-
1(e)(1), redesignated 58.03-1(e)(2),
redesignated 58.03-1(e)(3), redesignated
58.03-1(e)(4), redesignated 58.03-
1(f)(1), redesignated 58.03-1(f)(2),
redesignated 58.03-1(f)(3), redesignated
58.03-1(f)(4), redesignated 58.03-
1(f)(5), redesignated 58.03-1(f)(6),
redesignated 58.03-1(f)(7), redesignated
58.03-1(f)(8), redesignated 58.03-
1(f)(9), redesignated 58.03-1(g)(1),
redesignated 58.03-1(g)(2), redesignated
58.03-1(h)(1), redesignated 58.03-
1(i)(1), redesignated 58.03-1(i)(2),
58.05-1(b), 58.05-5(a), 58.10-5(a),
58.10-5(b)(1), 58.10-5(c), 58.10-
5(d)(1)(i), 58.10-10(a), 58.10-15(a),
58.10-15(b), 58.10-15(c)(1), 58.10-
15(c)(2), 58.10-15(c)(3), 58.10-15(e),
58.10-15(f)(1), 58.10-15(f)(2), 58.10-
15(f)(3), 58.10-15(g), 58.10-15(h),
58.16-1(c), 58.16-10(a)(1), 58.16-
10(a)(3), redesignated 58.16-10(b)(2),
redesignated 58.16-10(b)(3), 58.16-
10(d), 58.16-10(e), 58.16-15(a), 58.16-
15(b), 58.16-15(c), 58.16-15(d), 58.16-
15(e), 58.16-16(a), 58.16-16(b), 58.16-
16(c), 58.16-17(a), 58.16-17(b), 58.16-
17(c), 58.16-18(a)(1), 58.16-18(a)(2),
58.16-18(a)(3), 58.16-18(a)(4), 58.16-
18(a)(5), 58.16-18(b)(1), 58.16-
18(b)(2), 58.16-18(c), 58.16-18(d),
58.16-19(a)(1), 58.16-19(a)(2), 58.16-
19(b), 58.16-20(a), 58.16-20(b), 58.16-
25(a), 58.16-30(a), 58.16-30(b), 58.16-
30(c), 58.16.30(d), 58.16-30(e), 58.16-
30(f), 58.16-30(g), 58.16-35(a), 58.16-
35(b), 58.16-35(c), 58.20-1(b), 58.20-
5(a), 58.20-10(a), 58.20-10(b), 58.20-
15(a), 58.20-15(b), 58.20-15(c), 58.20-
20(a), 58.20-20(b), 58.20-20(c), 58.20-
25(a), 58.20-25(b), 58.25-5, 58.25-10,
58.25-20, 58.25-25(a), 58.25-25(e),
58.25-60, 58.25-65(a), 58.30-1(a), 58.30-
5(b), 58.30-5(c), 58.30-10(b), 58.30-
10(c), 58.30-10(d), 58.30-10(e), 58.30-
15(b), 58.30-15(c), 58.30-15(d), 58.30-
15(e), 58.30-15(f), 58.30-20(b), 58-30-
20(c), 58.30-20(d), 58.30-25(b), 58.30-
25(c), 58.30-30(c), 58.30-30(d), 58.30-
30(e), 58.30-35(a), 58.30-35(b), 58.30-
35(c), 58.30-35(c)(1), 58.30-35(c)(2),
58.30-35(c)(3), 58.30-35(d), 58.30-50,
58.50-1(b), 58.50-1(c), 58.50-5(a)(1),
58.50-5(a)(2), 58.50-5(a)(3), 58.50-
5(a)(4), 58.50-5(a)(5), 58.50-5(a)(6),
58.50-5(a)(7), 58.50-5(a)(8), 58.50-
5(b)(1), 58.50-5(b)(2), 58.50-5(b)(3),
58.50-5(b)(4), 58.50-5(b)(5), 58.50-
5(c)(1), 58.50-5(c)(2), 58.50-5(c)(3),
58.50-10(a)(2), 58.50-10(a)(3), 58.50-
10(a)(5), 58.50-10(a)(6), 58.50-
10(a)(7), 58.50-10(a)(8), 58.50-
10(a)(9),
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58.50-10(b)(1), 58.50-10(b)(2), 58.50-
10(b)(3), 58.50-10(b)(4), 58.50-
10(b)(5), 58.50-10(c)(1), 58.50-
10(c)(2), 58.50-10(c)(3), 58.50-15,
58.60-7, 59.01-2(a), 59.01-2(b)(1),
59.01-2(b)(2), 59.01-2(b)(3), 59.01-
2(b)(4), 59.01-5(a), 59.01-5(b), 59.01-
5(c), 59.01-5(d), 59.10-1(b), 59.10-
1(d), 59.10-5(h), 59.10-5(i), 59.10-
5(j), 59.10-5(k), 59.10-5(l), 59.10-
10(a)(1), 59.10-10(a)(2), 59.10-
10(a)(3), 59.10-10(d), 59.10-10(e),
59.10-10(f), 59.10-15(a), 59.10-15(b),
59.10-20(a), 59.10-20(b), 59.10-25,
59.10-30, 59.10-35(a), 59.10-35(b),
59.10-35(c), 59.10-35(d), 59.15-1(a),
59.15-1(a)(1), 59.15-1(a)(2), 59.15-
1(d), 59.15-5(b), 59.15-10(a), 59.15-
10(c), 59.20-1, 61.01-1(a), 61.01-1(b),
61.03-1(a), 61.03-1(b), 61.05-1, 61.05-
5(a), 61.05-5(b), 61.05-10(b), 61.05-
10(c), 61.05-10(d), 61.05-10(e), 61.05-
10(f), 61.05-10(g), 61.05-15(a), 61.05-
15(e), 61.05-20, redesignated 61.10-
5(g)(1), 61.15-1, 61.15-5(a), 61.15-
5(c), 61.15-10(a), 61.15-15(a), 61.20-
1(b), 61.20-3(a), 61.20-3(b), 61.20-
5(a), 61.20-5(b), 61.20-17(b), 61.20-
23(c), 61.30-5, 61.30-20, 61.35-3, 61.40-
1(b), 62.01-3, 62.01-5(d), 62.05-1(a),
62.05-1(b)(1), 62.10-1, 62.15-1, 62.20-
1, 62.20-5(a), 62.25-25(d), 62.35-1(a),
62.35-10(b), 62.35-15(a)(2), 62.35-35,
62.35-40, 62.35-50, 62.50-30, 63.15-1,
63.15-3, 63.15-7, 63.25-3, 63.25-7,
63.25-9, 64.2(a), 64.2(b), 64.5, 64.11,
64.13, 64.21, 64.25, and 64.31.
Updated cross-references..... Sec. Sec. 50.10-30(c)(1), 50.30-1(c),
52.25-1. 53.01-5(a), 54.01-1(b)(1),
54.01-1(c)(1) 54.01-1(c)(2), 54.01-
1(c)(3), 54.01-1(c)(4), 54.01-1(c)(5),
54.01-1(d)(1), 54.01-2(a), 54.01-5(a),
54.01-5(b), 54.01-5(d)(5), 54.05-15,
54.05-20, 54.10-20(a)(2), 56.10-5(a),
56.15-5(b), redesignated 56.15-10(a),
redesignated 56.15-10(b), 56.25-10,
56.30-5(c)(1), 56.30-10(b), 56.30-20(b),
56.30-20(c), redesignated 56.35-10(a),
56.35-15, 56.50-55(a), 56.50-55(a)(1),
56.50-55(b)(1), 56.50-70(a), 56.50-
70(a)(2), 56.50-105(a)(1), 56.50-
105(a)(1)(i), 56.50-105(a)(1)(ii), 56.50-
105(a)(1)(iii), 56.60-1(a)(2)(i), 56.60-
1(b), 56.60-2(b), 56.70-15(b)(6)(ii),
56.70-15(g), 56.97-5(b), 57.02-1(b),
57.02-2(a), 57.03-1(b), 58.16-7, 58.50-
15, 59.01-2(b)(1), 59.01-2(b)(2), 59.01-
2(b)(3), 59.01-2(b)(4), 59.15-1(e),
61.05-10(a), 62.35-1(a), 63.15-1(a),
63.15-3(d), 63.15-7(d), and 63.25-7(a).
Updated industry standards... Sec. Sec. 52.01-1(b)(1), 53.01-
1(b)(1), 53.01-1(b)(2), 53.01-1(c)(1),
53.01-1(c)(2), 54.01-1(b)(1), 54.01-
1(c)(1), 54.01-1(c)(2), 54.01-1(c)(3),
54.01-1(c)(4), 54.01-1(c)(5), 54.01-
1(d)(1), 54.01-1(e)(1), 54.01-2, 56.01-
2, 56.50-60(d)(1), 56.50-60(d)(2), 56.50-
105, 56.60-1, 56.60-15(a), 56.60-15(b),
57.02-1(b), 58.01-50, 58.10-5(d)(1),
59.01-2(b)(1), 59.01-2(b)(2), 59.01-
2(b)(3), 59.01-2(b)(4), 62.05-1(b)(1),
62.25-30(a)(1), 62.25-30(a)(2), 62.25-
30(a)(3), 62.25-30(a)(5), 62.35-5(d),
62.35-35, 62.35-50, 62.50-30(c), 63.05-
1(a)(1), 63.05-1(b)(1), 63.05-1(c)(1),
63.05-1(d)(2), 63.05-1(e)(1), 63.05-
1(e)(3), 63.05-1(f)(1), 63.05-1(f)(2),
63.05-1(f)(3), 63.05-1(f)(4), and 63.25-
3(a).
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B. Standards Incorporated by Reference To Be Updated or Added
Following this paragraph, we include an alphabetical list of the
standards we are updating or adding, each with a listing of the
sections in which they appear in 46 CFR. For each standard listed, we
describe the topics covered by the standard, the changes to the
standard, any difference between the older edition of standards
currently included within the CFR via IBR and the edition adopted, and
a list of subparts or sections that reference the standard.
ABS Rules for Building and Classing Marine Vessels, Part
4, Vessel Systems and Machinery, January 2020. This standard updates
the 2003 standard, incorporated by reference in Sec. Sec. 58.01-5,
58.05-1, 58.10-15, 58.20-5, 58.25-5, 62.25-30, 62.35-5, 62.35-35,
62.35-40, 62.35-50, and 62.50-30. In 2020, ABS changed the name of the
Steel Vessel Rules to Marine Vessel Rules. All parts and sections
contain the same information along with updates to reflect the current
technologies for commercial vessels. The rules contain a comprehensive
set of construction and maintenance requirements for ships and offshore
facilities.
ABYC P-1-14, Installation of Exhaust Systems for
Propulsion and Auxiliary Engines, reaffirmed 2014. This American Boat
and Yacht Council (ABYC) standard updates the 1973 standard,
incorporated by reference at Sec. 58.10-5. It contains the rules and
guidance for the safe installation and operation of exhaust systems for
propulsion and auxiliary engines. Updates to the standard are editorial
(non-substantive) in nature.
ANSI Z21.22-2015, Relief valves for hot water supply
systems, July 2015. This standard updates the 1986 edition incorporated
by reference at Sec. 63.25-3. This standard establishes requirements
for relief valves for hot water systems. It has been regularly revised
to accommodate technological developments, to address administrative
requirements, to incorporate interpretations, and to clarify the
standard intent. It is the internationally accepted standard.
API RP 14C, Analysis, Design, Installation, and Testing of
Safety Systems for Offshore Production Facilities, Eighth Edition,
February 2017 with errata 1 May 2018. This standard updates the 1986
edition incorporated by reference in Sec. 58.60-9. This document
presents provisions for designing, installing, and testing both process
safety and non-marine emergency support systems on an offshore
production facility. The updates made to the standard are editorial in
nature.
API STD 53, Well Control Equipment Systems for Drilling
Wells, Fifth Edition, December 2018. This standard replaces API
Recommended Practice 53 (API RP 53), the second edition of which is
currently incorporated by reference at Sec. 58.60-7. API STD 53
promotes best safety practices for the oil and gas industry during
drilling operations, principally focusing on blowout prevention.
API STD 607, Fire Test for Quarter-turn Valves and Valves
Equipped with Nonmetallic Seats, Seventh Edition, June 2016. This
standard replaces the fourth edition of API STD 607 (1993),
incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.20-15. This standard specifies
fire type-testing of valves that contain nonmetallic materials and
pressure-containing capabilities after the fire test.
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section I, Rules for
Construction of Power Boilers, 2019 Edition, issued July 1, 2019. The
2001 edition is currently incorporated by reference at Sec. Sec.
52.01-2, 52.01-5, 52.01-50, 52.01-90, 52.01-95, 52.01-100, 52.01-105,
52.01-110, 52.01-115, 52.01-120, 52.01-135, 52.01-140, 52.01-145,
52.05-1, 52.05-15, 52.05-20, 52.05-30, 52.05-45, 52.15-1, 52.15-5,
52.20-1, 52.20-25, 52.25-3, 52.25-5, 52.25-7, 52.25-10, 53.01-10,
56.15-1, 56.15-5, 56.20-1, 56.60-1, 56.70-15, 56.95-10, 58.30-15, and
59.10-5. By means of this rule, we remove the references at Sec. Sec.
56.15-5 and 56.20-1 and add a reference at Sec. 52.01-3(g). This
portion of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) provides
rules for construction of power boilers, electric boilers, miniature
boilers, and high temperature water boilers to be used in stationary
service, and includes power boilers used in locomotive, portable, and
traction service. Every 2 years, the code is revised to accommodate
technological developments, to address administrative requirements, to
incorporate interpretations, and to clarify the intent of the code. It
is the internationally accepted authoritative standard for design and
construction of boilers. Incorporating the latest edition simplifies
regulatory compliance and
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ensures the latest industry practices based on changes in technology
are addressed and the highest possible level of safety is required. The
2019 standard updates the code by developing a new non-mandatory
appendix for fabrication of dissimilar metal welds for creep strength
enhanced ferritic steel to austenitic materials, rewriting section PW-
38, incorporating non-mandatory appendix A-100, including detailed
rules for preheating and inter-pass temperatures and interruption of
welding and preheat, and adding a new figure for code jurisdictional
limits for piping for fire-tube boilers.
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IV, Rules
for Construction of Heating Boilers, 2019 Edition, issued July 1, 2019.
The 2004 edition is currently incorporated by reference at Sec. Sec.
53.01-3, 53.01-5, 53.01-10, 53.05-1, 53.05-2, 53.05-3, 53.05-5, 53.10-
1, 53.10-3, 53.10-10, 53.10-15, and 53.12-1. This code contains
requirements, specific prohibitions, and non-mandatory guidance for
construction of heating boilers. It has been regularly revised to
accommodate technological developments, address administrative
requirements, incorporate interpretations, and clarify the intent of
the code. It is the internationally accepted authoritative standard for
the design and construction of heating boilers. Incorporating the
latest edition ensures compliance with current industry practices. The
2019 code updates Section IV by adding stress values to Table HF-30001
and adding language to various parts to allow for electronic
signatures.
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VII,
Recommended Guidelines for the Care of Power Boilers, 2019 Edition,
issued July 1, 2019. The 2001 edition is currently incorporated by
reference at Sec. 59.01-5. This code contains requirements, specific
prohibitions, and non-mandatory guidance for construction of power
boilers. It has been regularly revised to accommodate technological
developments, address administrative requirements, incorporate
interpretations, and clarify the intent of the code. It is the
internationally accepted authoritative standard for the operating,
maintaining, examining, and care of power boilers. Incorporating the
latest edition ensures compliance with current industry practices. The
changes made to the standard are structural and stylistic.
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Rules
for Construction of Pressure Vessels, 2019 Edition, issued July 1,
2019. The 1998 edition is currently incorporated by reference at
Sec. Sec. 54.01-2, 54.01-5, 54.01-15, 54.01-18, 54.01-25, 54.01-30,
54.01-35, 54.03-1, 54.05-1, 54.10-1, 54.10-3, 54.10-5, 54.10-10, 54.10-
15, 54.15-1, 54.15-5, 54.15-10, 54.15-13, 54.20-1, 54.20-3, 54.25-1,
54.25-3, 54.25-8, 54.25-10, 54.25-15, 54.25-20, 54.30-3, 54.30-5,
54.30-10, 56.15-1, 56.15-5, 56.20-1, 56.25-5, 56.30-10, 56.30-30,
56.60-1, 56.60-2, 56.60-15, 56.95-10, 58.30-15, 59.10-5, and 59.10-10.
By means of this rule, we remove the references at Sec. Sec. 54.01-15,
56.15-5, 56.20-1, and 56.30-30, replacing the 1989 version in the other
sections. The 1989 edition is also incorporated by reference at
Sec. Sec. 64.5, 64.11, 64.13, 64.21, 64.25, and 64.31, and reference
is made to the use of a constant from the 1974 edition in a calculation
at Sec. 64.63. We remove the reference to the 1974 edition of the
standard in Sec. 64.63 (while still retaining the value of the
constant), but maintain references to the 1989 edition in these
sections since part 64 is applicable only to marine portable tanks for
which the MSC received an application on or before May 1, 1991. This
code contains requirements, specific prohibitions, and non-mandatory
guidance for the construction of pressure vessels. It has been
regularly revised to accommodate technological developments, address
administrative requirements, incorporate interpretations, and clarify
the intent of the code. It is the internationally accepted
authoritative standard for the design and construction of heating
boilers. Incorporating the latest edition ensures compliance with
current industry practices. The 2019 edition allows for additional
design methods from Div. 2 to be used in Div. 1 by creating new
appendix 46. Revisions were also made for clarity.
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX,
Qualification Standard for Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Procedures;
Welders; Brazers; and Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Operators, 2019
Edition, issued July 1, 2019. This standard updates the 1989 edition
currently incorporated at Sec. Sec. 56.70-5, 56.70-20, 56.75-20,
57.02-2, 57.02-3, 57.02-4, 57.03-1, 57.04-1, 57.05-1, 57.06-1, 57.06-4,
and 59.10-5. By means of this rule, we incorporate this standard at
Sec. 56.85-10 and remove the references at Sec. 57.02-3. This
standard establishes the qualifications of welders, welding operators,
brazers, and brazing operators, and the procedures employed in welding
or brazing. It has been regularly revised to accommodate technological
developments, address administrative requirements, incorporate
interpretations, and clarify the intent of the code. It is the
internationally accepted authoritative standard for pressure vessels.
ASME B1.1-2003 (Reaffirmed 2008), Unified Inch Screw
Threads (UN and UNR Thread Form), issued September 30, 2004. This
standard updates the 1982 edition, incorporated by reference at
Sec. Sec. 56.25-20 and 56.60-1, and specifies the thread form, series,
class, allowance, tolerance, and designation for unified screw threads.
The revision changes some of the values in tables provided in the
standard. These changes in value were the result of the application of
consistent eight decimal and round rules established in ASME B1.30-
1992.
ASME B1.20.1-2013, Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch),
issued November 15, 2013. This standard updates the 1983 edition
incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1, and covers the dimensions
and gauging of pipe threads. The revisions to the standard include
editorial changes, changes in calculations and figures, and
clarification of figures.
ANSI B1.20.3-1976 (Reaffirmed 2013), Dryseal Pipe Threads
(Inch), November 18, 1976. This standard is incorporated by reference
at Sec. 56.60-1. We are updating the reaffirmation date of this
standard to conform with its most recent reaffirmation. This document
primarily provides specific dimensions for tapered pipe threads of
various common sizes and has not changed substantially.
ASME B16.1-2015, Gray Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged
Fittings, Classes 25, 125, and 250, issued December 28, 2015. This
standard updates the 1998 standard for these fittings as incorporated
by reference in Sec. Sec. 56.60-1 and 56.60-10. It covers pressure-
temperature ratings, markings, and materials for Classes 25, 125, and
250 gray iron pipe flanges and flanged fittings. Updates include
editorial changes, revisions, and corrections to the 1998 edition.
ASME B16.3-2016, Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings, Classes
150 and 300, issued November 30, 2016. This standard updates the 1998
edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1, and covers
pressure-temperature ratings, dimensions, markings, and materials for
Classes 150 and 300 malleable iron threaded fittings. Updates to the
standard are editorial in nature, with changes made to update verbiage
and readings.
ASME B16.4-2016, Gray Iron Threaded Fittings, Classes 125
and 250, issued November 11, 2016. This standard updates the 1998
edition
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incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It covers pressure-
temperature ratings, markings, materials, dimensions, and tolerances
for Classes 125 and 250 gray iron threaded fittings. The updates to
this standard include metric system units and revisions to the text
concerning dimensions and tolerance.
ASME B16.5-2017, Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, NPS
\1/2\ through NPS 24 Metric/Inch Standard, issued November 20, 2017.
This standard updates the 2003 edition incorporated by reference at
Sec. Sec. 56.25-20, 56.30-10, and 56.60-1. It covers pressure-
temperature ratings, materials, dimensions, tolerances, marking,
testing, and methods of designing openings for pipe flanges and flanged
fittings. The updates made to this standard include updating materials
and requirements for forgings.
ASME B16.11-2016, Forged Fittings, Socket-Welding and
Threaded, issued January 20, 2017, including errata. This standard
updates the 2001 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. Sec. 56.30-
5 and 56.60-1. It covers pressure-temperature ratings, materials,
dimensions, tolerances, marking, and testing for forged fittings.
Updates to the standard include the addition of another type of
fitting, format and reference revisions, and updated marking
requirements.
ASME B16.14-2013, Ferrous Pipe Plugs, Bushings, and
Locknuts with Pipe Threads, issued November 15, 2013. This standard
updates the 1991 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It
covers pressure-temperature ratings, materials, dimensions, tolerances,
marking, testing, and threading for various threaded ferrous pipe
fittings. The updates to this standard were mostly editorial and
conforming in nature, with revisions to section 8 requiring threads and
gauging practices to conform to ASME B1.20.1 and other B16 standards.
ASME B16.15-2013, Cast Copper Alloy Threaded Fittings,
Classes 125 and 250, issued December 6, 2013. This standard updates the
1985 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It covers
pressure-temperature ratings, materials, dimensions, tolerances,
marking, testing, and threading requirements for Classes 125 and 250 of
cast copper alloy fittings. The standard was updated in 2004, and 2011,
and the 2013 edition revises section 7, requiring threading and gauging
practices be identical to ASME B1.20.1 and other B16 standards.
ASME B16.20-2012, Metallic Gaskets for Pipe Flanges, Ring-
Joint, Spiral-Wound, and Jacketed, issued June 25, 2013. This standard
updates the 1998 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It
covers materials, dimensions, tolerances, and markings for metal ring-
joint gaskets, spiral-wound metal gaskets, metal-jacketed gaskets, and
grooved metal gaskets with covering layers. The updates to the standard
include minor revisions to the material requirements for spiral-wound
gaskets, along with tables and figures.
ASME B16.21-2016, Nonmetallic Flat Gaskets for Pipe
Flanges, issued December 9, 2016. This standard updates the 2005
edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It covers types,
sizes, materials, and dimensions for gaskets used with flanges. The
2016 edition primarily expands the scope of the standard to include
values greater than size 12 NPS.
ASME B16.23-2016, Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Drainage
Fittings: DWV, issued January 16, 2017. This standard updates the 2002
edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It covers
materials, dimensions, tolerances, and markings for cast copper alloy
solder joint drainage fittings, designed for use in drain, waste, and
vent systems. The updates in the 2016 edition are editorial in nature
and not substantive.
ASME B16.25-2012, Buttwelding Ends, issued December 20,
2012. This standard updates the 2003 edition incorporated by reference
at Sec. Sec. 56.30-5, 56.60-1, and 56.70-10. It covers the preparation
of butt-welding ends of piping components to be joined into a piping
system by welding and includes requirements for welding bevels for
external and internal shaping of heavy-wall components, and for
preparation of internal ends (including dimensions and tolerances). The
updates to the standard are editorial in nature and include updated
references and tables.
ASME B16.29-2012, Wrought Copper Alloy Solder-Joint
Drainage Fittings-DWV, issued September 26, 2012. This standard updates
the 2007 edition currently incorporated at Sec. 56.60-1. The standard
covers the materials, marking, sizes, and dimensions for wrought copper
and copper alloy solder-joint drainage fittings, and was updated
editorially in 2012.
ASME B16.34-2017, Valves--Flanged, Threaded, and Welding
End, issued August 23, 2017. This standard updates the 1996 edition
currently incorporated by reference at Sec. Sec. 56.20-1 and 56.60-1.
Through this rule, we remove the reference at Sec. 56.20-1. This
standard applies to new construction and covers pressure-temperature
ratings, dimensions, tolerances, materials, testing and marking for
flanged, threaded, and welding end valves. The standard updates the
materials manufactured list to include valves up to NPS 60, and changes
were made to allowable materials.
ASME B18.2.1-2012, Square, Hex, Heavy Hex, and Askew Head
Bolts and Hex, Heavy Hex, Hex Flange, Lobed Head, and Lag Screws (Inch
Series), issued April 24, 2013. This standard updates the 1996 edition
incorporated by reference at Sec. Sec. 56.25-20 and 56.60-1. It covers
the dimensional requirements for nine product types of inch series
bolts and screws recognized as American National Standard. The 2012
standard provides significant revisions to illustrations in tables 6, 7
and 8, which provided the wrong dimensions for several figures.
ASME B18.2.2-2015, Nuts for General Applications: Machine
Screw Nuts, Hex, Square, Hex Flange, and Couplings Nuts (Inch Series),
issued November 30, 2015. This standard updates the 1987 edition
incorporated by reference at Sec. Sec. 56.25-20 and 56.60-1. It covers
complete general and dimensional data for various types of inch series
hex and square nuts.
ASME B31.1-2016, Power Piping, ASME Code for Pressure
Piping, B31, issued June 30, 2016. This standard updates the 2001
edition currently incorporated by reference at Sec. Sec. 56.01-3,
56.01-5, 56.07-5, 56.07-10, 56.10-1, 56.10-5, 56.15-1, 56.15-5, 56.20-
1, 56.25-7, 56.30-1, 56.30-5, 56.30-10, 56.30-20, 56.35-1, 56.50-1,
56.50-15, 56.50-40, 56.50-65, 56.50-70, 56.50-97, 56.60-1, 56.65-1,
56.70-10, 56.70-15, 56.80-5, 56.80-15, 56.95-1, 56.95-10, and 56.97-1.
By means of this rule, we add new references at Sec. Sec. 56.70-5,
56.85-10, and 56.85-15, and remove the existing references at
Sec. Sec. 56.15-5, 56.20-1, 56.30-10, 56.50-15, and 56.50-65. This
standard prescribes requirements for the design, materials,
fabrication, inspection, operation, and maintenance of piping systems.
The updates to the standard were numerous, with many revisions to
nomenclature and additions to stress test values for several items in
various tables.
ASME B31.3-2018, Process Piping, ASME Code for Pressure
Piping, B31, issued August 30, 2019. This standard updates the 1987
edition currently incorporated by reference at Sec. 58.60-7, and by
means of this rule is also adopted for Sec. 56.60-1. ASME B31.3 is the
industry standard for low temperature piping. It is a more appropriate
reference for low temperature piping than ASME B31.1, which is the
current main reference document for part 56. A specific
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standard for low temperature piping is needed due to the increase in
liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a ship fuel. LNG is cryogenic,
necessitating the use of very specific materials.
ASME B31.5-2016, Refrigeration Piping and Heat Transfer
Components, ASME Code for Pressure Piping, B31, issued June 29, 2016.
This standard updates the 1987 edition, incorporated by reference at
Sec. 58.20-5 and 58.20-20. It prescribes requirements for the
materials, design, fabrication, assembly, test and inspection of
refrigerant, heat transfer components, and secondary cooling piping for
very low temperatures. The changes in the standard include editorial
changes to sections and tables, as well as substantive revisions to
technical requirements including materials, design, and fabrication.
ASME B36.10M-2015, Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe,
issued August 31, 2015. This standard updates the 2004 edition
incorporated by reference at Sec. Sec. 56.07-5, 56.30-20, and 56.60-1.
This standard covers the standardization of dimensions of welded and
seamless wrought steel pipe for high or low temperatures and pressure.
The 2015 edition updates the standard with editorial changes and
revisions.
ASME CSD-1-2018, Controls and Safety Devices for
Automatically Fired Boilers, issued October 12, 2018. This standard
updates the 2004 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. Sec. 63.10-
1, 63.15-1, and 63.20-1. This standard establishes requirements for the
assembly, installation, maintenance, and operation of controls and
safety devices on automatically operated boilers. It has been regularly
revised to accommodate technological developments, address
administrative requirements, incorporate interpretations, and clarify
the intent of the standard. It is the internationally accepted
authoritative standard on controls and safety devices for pressure
vessels.
ASME BPVC.II.A-2021/SA-675-2021, 2021 ASME Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Code: Section II--Materials; Part A--Ferrous Material
Specifications (SA-451 to End), Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon,
Hot-Wrought, Special Quality, Mechanical Properties, 2021 Edition,
issued July 1, 2021. This standard replaces the 1998 edition
incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-2. The standard is identical
to ASTM A675 in that it covers special quality carbon steel bars and
bar size shapes to specific mechanical properties, most importantly,
tensile strength. The current standard has minor technical differences
from the 1998 edition, such as minor changes to maximum carbon content
of certain steel grades.
ASTM A20/A20M-19, Standard Specification for General
Requirements for Steel Plates for Pressure Vessels, approved May 1,
2019. The 1997 edition is incorporated by reference at Sec. Sec.
54.05-10 and 54.25-10. This standard provides a group of common
requirements that apply to rolled steel plates used for pressure
vessels. It has been regularly updated to address advancements in steel
plate chemical compositions, manufacturing processes, and material
testing.
ASTM A36/A36M-14, Standard Specification for Carbon
Structural Steel, approved December 1, 2014. This standard updates the
1997 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.30-10. It covers
``carbon steel shapes, plates, and bars of structural quality for use
in rivet, bolted, or welded construction . . . for general purposes.''
The updates to the standard include updates to material construction
limits for plate products greater than 15 inches.
ASTM A47/A47M-99 (Reapproved 2014), Standard Specification
for Ferritic Malleable Iron Castings, approved April 1, 2014. This
standard updates the 1995 edition incorporated by reference at Sec.
56.60-1. This standard, which covers ferritic malleable castings for
general engineering usage at temperatures from normal ambient to
approximately 400 [deg]C (750 [deg]F), is routinely updated to reflect
updates in technology and practices.
ASTM A53/A53M-12, Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel,
Black and Hot Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless, approved March
1, 2012. This standard updates the 1998 edition incorporated by
reference at Sec. Sec. 56.10-5 and 56.60-1. It covers seamless and
welded black and hot-dipped galvanized steel pipes. The standard is
updated to reflect changes in material composition for copper content
of a type of pipe, as well as some editorial changes.
ASTM A126-04 (Reapproved 2014), Standard Specification for
Gray Iron Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Pipe Fittings, approved
April 1, 2014. This standard updates the 1995 edition incorporated by
reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It covers three classes of gray iron for
castings intended for use as valve pressure retaining parts, pipe
fittings, and flanges. The standard is updated to reflect changes in
material testing.
ASTM A135/A135M-19, Standard Specification for Electric-
Resistance-Welded Steel Pipe, approved May 1, 2019. This standard
updates the 1997 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It
covers two grades of electric-resistance-welded steel pipe in NPS 2 to
NPS 30 wall thickness. The standard has been updated to reflect changes
in material testing and some editorial changes.
ASTM A193/A193M-19, Standard Specification for Alloy-Steel
and Stainless Steel Bolting for High-Temperature or High Pressure
Service and Other Special Purpose Applications, approved November 1,
2019. This standard updates the 1998 standard incorporated by reference
at Sec. 58.30-15. It covers alloy and stainless-steel bolting
materials and components for pressure vessels, valves, flanges, and
fittings for high temperature or high-pressure service. The updates to
this standard are editorial in nature, with minor technical changes and
changes in material testing and grading.
ASTM A197/A197M-00 (Reapproved 2015), Standard
Specification for Cupola Malleable Iron, approved November 1, 2015.
This standard updates the 1992 edition incorporated by reference at
Sec. 56.60-1. It covers malleable irons for castings made by the
cupola process. The standard has been updated to reflect changes in
material testing, as well as making some editorial changes.
ASTM A203/A203M-17, Standard Specification for Pressure
Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Nickel, approved November 1, 2017. This
standard updates the 1997 edition incorporated by reference at Sec.
54.05-20. The standard covers nickel-alloy steel plates intended for
pressure vessels. It has been revised twice since 1997 to update the
chemical composition requirements of nickel-alloy steel and to
eliminate prescriptive ``current practice'' thickness limits. Instead,
thickness is only limited by the capacity of the composition to meet
specified mechanical properties.
ASTM A210/A210M-19, Standard Specification for Seamless
Medium-Carbon Steel Boiler and Superheater Tubes, approved May 1, 2019.
This standard updates the 1996 edition incorporated by reference at
Sec. 56.60-1. It covers minimum-wall-thickness, seamless medium-carbon
steel, boiler flues, including safe ends, arch and stay tubes, and
superheater tubes. The standard is updated to reflect changes in
material testing and grading, as well as some editorial changes.
ASTM A268/A268M-10 (Reapproved 2016), Standard
Specification for Seamless and Welded Ferritic and Martensitic
Stainless Steel Tubing for General Service, approved September 1, 2016.
This standard updates the 1996 edition incorporated by reference at
Sec. 56.60-1. It covers
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minimum-wall-thickness, stainless steel tubing for general corrosion-
resisting and high-temperature service. The updated standard reflects
changes in material testing and grading, as well as some editorial
changes.
ASTM A276/A276M-17, Standard Specification for Stainless
Steel Bars and Shapes, approved March 15, 2017. This standard updates
the 1998 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-2. It covers
hot-finished or cold-finished bars except bars for forging. The updated
standard reflects changes in material testing and grading, as well as
some editorial changes.
ASTM A312/A312M-17, Standard Specification for Seamless,
Welded, and Heavily Cold Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipes,
approved March 15, 2017. This standard updates the 1995 edition
incorporated by reference at Sec. Sec. 56.50-105 and 56.60-1. It
covers seamless, straight-seam welded, and heavily cold worked welded
austenitic stainless-steel pipe intended for high-temperature and
general corrosive service. The standard is updated to reflect changes
in material testing and grading, as well as some editorial changes.
ASTM A333/A333M-16, Standard Specification for Seamless
and Welded Steel Pipe for Low-Temperature Service and Other
Applications with Required Notch Toughness, approved March 1, 2016.
This standard updates the 1994 edition incorporated by reference at
Sec. Sec. 56.50-105 and 56.60-1. It covers nominal (average) wall
seamless and welded carbon and alloy steel pipe intended for use at low
temperatures and in other applications requiring notch toughness. The
standard is updated to reflect editorial revisions as well as changes
in material grading and testing.
ASTM A334/A334M-04a (Reapproved 2016), Standard
Specification for Seamless and Welded Carbon and Alloy-Steel Tubes for
Low-Temperature Service, approved March 1, 2016. This standard updates
the 1994 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. Sec. 56.50-105 and
56.60-1. It covers nominal (average) wall seamless and welded carbon
and alloy steel tubes intended for use at low temperatures and in other
applications requiring notch toughness. The standard is updated to
reflect editorial revisions as well as changes in material grading and
testing.
ASTM A350/A350M-17, Standard Specification for Carbon and
Low-Alloy Steel Forgings, Requiring Notch Toughness Testing for Piping
Components, approved September 1, 2017. This standard updates the 1997
edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.50-105. It covers several
grades of carbon and low-alloy steel forged or ring-rolled flanges,
forged fittings and valves intended primarily for low-temperature
service and requiring notch toughness testing. The standard is updated
to reflect editorial revisions as well as changes in material grading
and testing.
ASTM A352/A352M-17, Standard Specification for Steel
Castings, Ferritic and Martensitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts,
Suitable for Low-Temperature Service, approved November 1, 2017. This
standard updates the 1998 edition incorporated by reference at Sec.
56.50-105. It covers steel castings for valves, flanges, fittings, and
other pressure-containing parts. The standard is updated to reflect
editorial revisions as well as changes in material grading and testing.
ASTM A358/A358M-15, Standard Specification for Electric-
Fusion-Welded Austenitic Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Pipe for High-
Temperature Service and General Applications, approved September 1,
2015. This standard updates the 1992 edition incorporated by reference
at Sec. 56.60-1. It covers the grades of alloy and stainless-steel
piping suitable for corrosive or high-temperature service. The standard
is updated to reflect editorial revisions as well as changes in
material grading and testing.
ASTM A370-19, Standard Test Methods and Definitions for
Mechanical Testing of Steel Products, approved July 1, 2019. We are
incorporating this standard by reference at Sec. 54.25-20. The
standard covers procedures and definitions for the mechanical testing
of steels, stainless steels, and related alloys. It has been revised
almost annually since 1997 to address advancements in testing
technology and practices.
ASTM A376/A376M-17, Standard Specification for Seamless
Austenitic Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service, approved September
1, 2017. This standard updates the 1998 edition incorporated by
reference at Sec. Sec. 56.60-1 and 56.60-2. It covers grades of
hydrogen and nitrogen for seamless austenitic steel pipes made for
high-temperature service. The standard is updated to reflect editorial
revisions, as well as changes in material grading and testing.
ASTM A403/A403M-16, Standard Specification for Wrought
Austenitic Stainless Steel Piping Fittings, approved May 1, 2016. This
standard updates the 1998 edition incorporated by reference at Sec.
56.60-1. It covers wrought stainless steel fittings for pressure piping
applications. The standard is updated to reflect editorial revisions,
as well as changes in material grading and testing.
ASTM A420/A420M-16, Standard Specification for Piping
Fittings of Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for Low-Temperature
Service, approved May 1, 2016. This standard updates the 1996 edition
incorporated by reference at Sec. Sec. 56.50-105 and 56.60-1. It
covers fittings for use in pressure piping and pressure vessel service
at low temperatures. The standard is updated to reflect editorial
revisions, as well as changes in material grading and testing.
ASTM A522/A522M-14, Standard Specification for Forged or
Rolled 8 and 9% Nickel Alloy Steel Flanges, Fittings, Valves, and Parts
for Low-Temperature Service, approved October 1, 2014. This standard
updates the 1995 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.50-105.
It covers 8- or 9-percent nickel-alloy steel forged or rolled flanges,
fittings, valves, and parts intended for use in welded pressure vessels
for low-temperature service. The standard is updated to reflect
editorial revisions, as well as changes in material grading and
testing.
ASTM A575-96 (Reapproved 2013), Standard Specification for
Steel Bars, Carbon, Merchant Quality, M-Grades, approved April 1, 2013.
This standard updates the 1996 (reapproved in 2007) edition
incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-2. It covers hot-wrought
merchant quality steel bars produced to a chemical composition. The
standard is updated to reflect editorial revisions, as well as changes
in material grading and testing.
ASTM A576-17, Standard Specification for Steel Bars,
Carbon, Hot-Wrought, Special Quality, approved November 1, 2017. This
standard updates the 1990 edition (reapproved in 2012) incorporated by
reference at Sec. 56.60-2. It covers hot-wrought special quality steel
bars. The standard is updated to reflect editorial revisions and
corrections.
ASTM B16/B16M-10 (Reapproved 2015), Standard Specification
for Free-Cutting Brass Rod, Bar and Shapes for Use in Screw Machines,
approved May 1, 2015. This standard updates the 1992 edition
incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-2. It establishes the
requirements for free-cutting brass rod, bar, wire, and shapes of any
specified cross section produced from copper alloy suitable for high-
speed screw matching applications and moderate thread rolling. The
standard is updated to reflect editorial revisions, as well as changes
in material composition, grading, and testing.
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ASTM B21/B21M-20, Standard Specification for Naval Brass
Rod, Bar, and Shapes, approved April 1, 2020. This standard updates the
1996 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-2. It establishes
the requirements for naval brass rod, bar, and shapes produced from
copper alloy, including dimensions, workmanship and appearance, testing
methods, and performance requirements. The standard is updated to
reflect editorial revisions, as well as changes in material grading and
testing.
ASTM B26/B26-M-18, Standard Specification for Aluminum-
Alloy Sand Castings, approved May 15, 2018. This standard updates the
1997 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-2. It covers
specifications for aluminum-alloy sand castings used in general purpose
applications, including dimensions, workmanship and appearance, testing
methods, and performance requirements. The standard is updated to
reflect editorial revisions, as well as changes in material grading and
testing.
ASTM B42-20, Standard Specification for Seamless Copper
Pipe, Standard Sizes, approved April 1, 2020. This standard updates the
1996 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It covers the
requirements for seamless copper pipe in all nominal or standard pipe
sizes, both regular and extra-strong, suitable for use in plumbing,
boiler feed lines, and for similar purposes. The standard is updated to
reflect editorial revisions, as well as changes in material grading and
testing.
ASTM B43-15, Standard Specification for Seamless Red Brass
Pipe, Standard Sizes, approved October 1, 2015. This standard updates
the 1996 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It covers
grades of hydrogen and nitrogen for seamless austenitic steel pipes
made for high-temperature service. The standard is updated to reflect
editorial revisions, as well as changes in material grading and
testing.
ASTM B68/B68M-19, Standard Specification for Seamless
Copper Tube, Bright Annealed, approved April 1, 2019. This standard
updates the 1995 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It
covers the requirements for bright annealed seamless copper tube
suitable for use in refrigeration, oil lines, and gasoline lines, where
tubing with an interior surface free from scale and dirt is required.
This standard was updated in 2011. The standard is updated to reflect
editorial revisions, as well as changes in material grading and
testing.
ASTM B75/B75M-19, Standard Specification for Seamless
Copper Tube, approved April 1, 2019. This standard updates the 1997
edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It establishes the
requirements for seamless round, rectangular, and square copper tube
suitable for general engineering applications. This standard was
updated in 2011. The standard is updated to reflect editorial
revisions, as well as changes in material grading and testing.
ASTM B85/B85M-18, Standard Specification for Aluminum-
Alloy Die Castings, approved May 1, 2018. This standard updates the
1996 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-2. It covers
aluminum alloy die-castings for use in general-purpose applications,
including dimensions, workmanship and appearance, testing methods, and
performance requirements. The standard is updated to reflect editorial
revisions, as well as changes in material grading and testing.
ASTM B96/B96M-16, Standard Specification for Copper-
Silicon Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar for General Purposes
and Pressure Vessels, approved April 1, 2016. This standard updates the
1993 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. Sec. 56.60-2 and 58.50-
5. It establishes requirements for copper-silicon alloy plate, sheet,
strip, and rolled bar for drawing, forming, stamping, bonding, and
general engineering applications. The standard is updated to reflect
editorial revisions, as well as changes in material grading and
testing.
ASTM B111/B111M-18a, Standard Specification for Copper and
Copper-Alloy Seamless Condenser Tubes and Ferrule Stock, approved
October 1, 2018. This standard updates the 1995 edition incorporated by
reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It establishes the requirements for
seamless tube and ferrule stock of copper and various copper alloys,
including testing methods, material and manufacture, mechanical
properties, and performance requirements. The standard is updated to
reflect editorial revisions in the tables provided in the standard.
ASTM B122/B122M-16, Standard Specification for Copper-
Nickel-Tin Alloy, Copper-Nickel-Zinc Alloy (Nickel Silver), and Copper-
Nickel Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar, approved April 1,
2016. This standard updates the 1998 edition incorporated by reference
at Sec. 58.50-5. It establishes the requirements for copper-nickel-tin
alloy, copper-nickel-zinc alloy (nickel silver), and copper-nickel
alloy plate, sheet, strip, and rolled bar, including testing methods,
material and manufacture, mechanical properties, and performance
requirements. The updates to this standard are editorial in nature,
with minor technical changes, or changes in material testing and
grading.
ASTM B124/B124M-18, Standard Specification for Copper and
Copper Alloy Forging Rod, Bar, and Shapes, approved March 15, 2018.
This standard updates the 1996 edition incorporated by reference at
Sec. 56.60-2. It establishes the requirements for copper and copper
alloy rod, bar, and shapes intended for hot forging, including testing
methods, material and manufacture, mechanical properties, and
performance requirements. The standard is updated to reflect editorial
revisions, as well as changes in material grading and testing.
ASTM B127-19, Standard Specification for Nickel-Copper
Alloy Plate, Sheet, and Strip, approved November 1, 2019. This standard
updates the 1993 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. Sec. 58.50-
5 and 58.50-10. It covers the requirements for rolled nickel-copper
alloy plate, sheet, and strip, including testing methods, material and
manufacture, mechanical properties, and performance requirements. The
updates to this standard are editorial in nature, with minor technical
changes, or changes in material testing and grading.
ASTM B152/B152M-19, Standard Specification for Copper
Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Rolled Bar, approved October 1, 2019. This
standard updates the 1997 edition incorporated by reference at Sec.
58.50-5. It covers the requirements for copper sheet, strip, plate, and
rolled bar, including testing methods, material and manufacture,
mechanical properties, and performance requirements. The updates to
this standard are editorial in nature, with minor technical changes, or
changes in material testing and grading.
ASTM B161-05 (Reapproved 2019), Standard Specification for
Nickel Seamless Pipe and Tube, approved April 1, 2019. This standard
updates the 1993 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It
covers the requirements for nickel and low-carbon nickel in the form of
cold-worked seamless pipe and tubes, including testing methods,
material and manufacture, mechanical properties, and performance
requirements. The standard is updated to reflect editorial revisions,
as well as changes in material grading and testing.
ASTM B165-19, Standard Specification for Nickel-Copper
Alloy Seamless Pipe and Tube, approved November 1, 2019. This standard
updates the 1993 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It
covers the requirements for nickel-copper alloy in the form of cold-
worked seamless pipe and tubes, including testing methods, material and
manufacture, mechanical properties, and performance
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requirements. The standard is updated to reflect editorial revisions,
as well as changes in material grading and testing.
ASTM B167-18, Standard Specification for Nickel-Chromium-
Aluminum Alloys (UNS N06699), Nickel-Chromium-Iron Alloys (UNS N06600,
N06601, N06603, N06690, N06693, N06025, N06045, and N06696), Nickel-
Chromium-Cobalt-Molybdenum Alloy (UNS N06617), Nickel-Iron-Chromium-
Tungsten Alloy (UNS N06674), and Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum-Copper
Alloy (UNS N06235) Seamless Pipe and Tube, approved December 1, 2018.
This standard updates the 1997 edition incorporated by reference at
Sec. 56.60-1. It covers cold-worked annealed, hot-worked annealed, and
hot-finished seamless pipe and tube intended for general corrosion-
resistant and heat-resistant applications. The standard is updated to
reflect editorial revisions, as well as changes in material grading and
testing.
ASTM B171/B171M-18, Standard Specification for Copper-
Alloy Plate and Sheet for Pressure Vessels, Condensers, and Heat
Exchangers, approved October 1, 2018. This standard updates the 1995
edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-2. It covers the
requirements for copper-alloy plate, sheet, and circles cut from plate
and sheet for pressure vessels, condensers, and heat exchangers,
including testing methods, material and manufacture, mechanical
properties, and performance requirements. The standard is updated to
reflect editorial revisions, as well as changes in material grading and
testing.
ASTM B209-14, Standard Specification for Aluminum and
Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate, approved November 1, 2014. This
standard updates the 1996 edition incorporated by reference at
Sec. Sec. 58.50-5 and 58.50-10. It covers aluminum and aluminum-alloy
flat sheet, coiled sheet, and plate, including testing methods,
material and manufacture, mechanical properties, and performance
requirements. The updates to this standard are editorial in nature,
with minor technical changes, or changes in material testing and
grading.
ASTM B210/B210M-19a, Standard Specification for Aluminum
and Aluminum-Alloy Drawn Seamless Tubes, approved November 1, 2019.
This standard updates the 1995 edition incorporated by reference at
Sec. 56.60-1. It covers aluminum and aluminum-alloy drawn seamless
tubes in straight lengths and coils for general purpose and pressure
application in alloys. The standard is updated to reflect editorial
revisions, as well as changes in material grading and testing.
ASTM B234-17, Standard Specification for Aluminum and
Aluminum-Alloy Drawn Seamless Tubes for Surface Condensers,
Evaporators, and Heat Exchangers, approved October 1, 2017. This
standard updates the 1995 edition incorporated by reference at Sec.
56.60-1. It covers aluminum-alloy drawn seamless round tube in straight
lengths for use in surface condensers, evaporators, and heat
exchangers. The standard is updated to reflect editorial revisions, as
well as changes in material grading and testing.
ASTM B241/B241M-16, Standard Specification for Aluminum
and Aluminum-Alloy Seamless Pipe and Seamless Extruded Tube, approved
February 1, 2016. This standard updates the 1996 edition incorporated
by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It covers aluminum and aluminum-alloy
seamless pipe intended for pressure applications, and outlines the
standard sizes and tempers necessary. The standard is updated to
reflect editorial revisions, as well as changes in material grading and
testing.
ASTM B280-18, Standard Specification for Seamless Copper
Tube for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service, approved
March 1, 2018. This standard updates the 1997 edition incorporated by
reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It establishes the requirements for
seamless copper tube intended for use in the connection, repairs, or
alterations of air conditioning or refrigeration units in the field.
The standard is updated to reflect editorial revisions, as well as
changes in material grading and testing.
ASTM B283/B283M-18, Standard Specification for Copper and
Copper-Alloy Die Forgings (Hot-Pressed), approved March 1, 2018. This
standard updates the 1996 edition incorporated by reference at Sec.
56.60-2. It establishes the requirements for copper and copper alloy
die forgings produced by the hot-pressing method. The standard is
updated to reflect editorial revisions, as well as changes in chemical
compositions and material grading and testing.
ASTM B315-19, Standard Specification for Seamless Copper
Alloy Pipe and Tube, approved April 1, 2019. This standard updates the
1993 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It establishes
the requirements for seamless copper alloy tube intended for general
engineering purposes. The standard is updated to reflect editorial
revisions.
ASTM B361-16, Standard Specification for Factory-Made
Wrought Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Welding Fittings, approved May 1,
2016. This standard updates the 1995 edition incorporated by reference
at Sec. 56.60-1. It covers factory-made wrought aluminum and aluminum-
alloy welding fittings (butt-welding or socket-end parts). The standard
is updated to reflect editorial revisions, as well as changes in
material grading and testing.
ASTM B858-06 (Reapproved 2018), Standard Test Method for
Ammonia Vapor Test for Determining Susceptibility to Stress Corrosion
Cracking in Copper Alloys, approved March 1, 2018. This standard
updates the 1995 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-2. It
describes a procedure to determine the presence of residual stress in
wrought copper alloy products that may lead to stress corrosion
cracking. The standard is updated to reflect editorial revisions, as
well as changes in material testing.
ASTM D92-18, Standard Test Method for Flash and Fire
Points by Cleveland Open Cup Tester, approved July 1, 2018. This
standard updates the 1997 edition incorporated by reference at Sec.
58.30-10. It describes the determination of the flash point and fire
point of petroleum products by manual or automated Cleveland open cup
apparatus. The updates to this standard are editorial in nature, with
minor technical changes, or changes in material testing and grading.
ASTM D93-19, Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by
Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Tester, approved November 1, 2019. This
standard updates the 1997 edition incorporated by reference at Sec.
58.01-10. It covers the determination of the flash point of petroleum
products in the temperature range from 40 [deg]C to 370 [deg]C by
manual or automated Pensky-Martens closed-cup apparatus. The updates to
this standard are editorial in nature, with minor technical changes, or
changes in material testing and grading.
ASTM D323-15a, Standard Test Method for Vapor Pressure of
Petroleum Products (Reid Method), approved June 1, 2015. This standard
updates the 1994 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 58.16-5. It
covers test method procedures for the determination of vapor pressure
of gasoline, volatile crude oil, and other volatile petroleum products.
The updates to this standard are editorial in nature, with minor
technical changes, or changes in material testing and grading.
ASTM D665-19, Standard Test Method for Rust-Preventing
Characteristics of Inhibited Mineral Oil in the Presence of Water,
approved December 1, 2019. This standard
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updates the 1998 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 61.20-17.
It covers test methods evaluating the ability of inhibited mineral
oils, particularly steam-turbine oils, to aid in rust prevention of
ferrous parts. The edits to this standard are editorial in nature.
ASTM E23-18, Standard Test Methods for Notched Bar Impact
Testing of Metallic Materials, approved June 1, 2018. This standard
updates the 1996 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. Sec. 54.05-
5 and 56.50-105. It describes notched-bar impact testing of metallic
materials. The standard is updated to reflect editorial revisions, as
well as changes in material testing.
ASTM E208-19, Standard Test Method for Conducting Drop-
Weight Test to Determine Nil-Ductility Transition Temperature of
Ferritic Steels, approved October 1, 2019. This standard updates the
1995 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 54.05-5. It describes
methods of determining nil-ductile transition of ferritic steels. The
standard has been revised three times since 1995 to address
advancements in testing methods.
ASTM F1006-86 (Reapproved 2018), Standard Specification
for Entrainment Separators for Use in Marine Piping Applications,
approved September 1, 2018. This standard updates the 1986 edition
(reapproved in 2008) incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It
covers the minimum requirements for the pressure-temperature rating,
testing, and making of pressure-containing vessels for entrainment
separators. The standard is updated to reflect editorial revisions, as
well as changes in material grading and testing.
ASTM F1007-18, Standard Specification for Pipeline
Expansion Joints of the Packed Slip Type for Marine Application,
approved May 1, 2018. This standard updates the 1986 edition
(reapproved in 2007) incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It
covers the design, manufacturing, and testing of packed slip tube
expansion joints used in pipelines for thermal growth and contraction.
The standard is updated to reflect editorial revisions, as well as
changes in material grading and testing.
ASTM F1020-86 (Reapproved 2018), Standard Specification
for Line-Blind Valves for Marine Applications, approved March 1, 2018.
This standard reapproves the 1986 edition (reapproved last in 2011)
incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It provides the minimum
requirements for design fabrication, pressure rating, and testing for
line-blind valves.
ASTM F1120-87 (Reapproved 2015), Standard Specification
for Circular Metallic Bellows Type Expansion Joints for Piping
Applications, approved May 1, 2015. This standard reapproves the 1987
edition (reapproved last in 2010) incorporated by reference at Sec.
56.60-1. It establishes the requirements for design, manufacture,
inspection, and testing of circular metallic bellows-type expansion
joints for piping applications.
ASTM F1123-87 (Reapproved 2015), Standard Specification
for Non-Metallic Expansion Joints, approved May 1, 2015. This standard
reapproves the 1987 edition (reapproved last in 2010) incorporated by
reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It provides the minimum requirements for
construction, materials, performance, and dimensional requirements of
arch-type non-metallic expansion joints.
ASTM F1139-88 (Reapproved 2015), Standard Specification
for Steam Traps and Drains, approved May 1, 2015. This standard
reapproves the 1988 edition (reapproved last in 2010) incorporated by
reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It provides the minimum requirements for
the design, fabrication, pressure rating, marking, and testing of steam
traps and drains.
ASTM F1155-10 (Reapproved 2015), Standard Practice for
Selection and Application of Piping System Materials, approved May 1,
2015. ASTM F1155 specifies a list of acceptable material and design
standards for many shipboard systems. This standard is currently not
incorporated by reference in 46 CFR part 56 but, by means of this rule,
will be incorporated by reference in Sec. Sec. 56.50-60, 56.50-105,
56.60-1, and 56.60-15. Incorporating ASTM F1155 enables the removal of
the following standards from Part 56:
[cir] ASME B16.9, Factory-Made Wrought Steel Buttwelding Fittings.
[cir] ASME B16.10, Face-to-Face and End-to-End Dimensions of
Valves.
[cir] ASME B16.18, Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure
Fittings.
[cir] ASME B16.22, Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder-Joint
Pressure Fittings.
[cir] ASME B16.24, Cast Copper Alloy Pipe Flanges, Flanged
Fittings, and Valves Classes 150, 300, 600, 900, 1500, and 2500.
[cir] ASME B16.42, Ductile Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
Classes 150 and 300.
[cir] ASTM A106/A106M, Standard Specification for Seamless Carbon
Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service.
[cir] ASTM A139/A139M, Standard Specification for Electric-Fusion
(Arc)-Welded Steel Pipe (NPS 4 and Over).
[cir] ASTM A182/A182M, Standard Specification for Forged or Rolled
Alloy-Steel Pipe Flanges, Forged Fittings, and Valves and Parts for
High-Temperature Service.
[cir] ASTM A192/A192M, Standard Specification for Seamless Carbon
Steel Boiler Tubes for High-Pressure Service.
[cir] ASTM A194/A194M, Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy
Steel Nuts for Bolts for High Pressure or High Temperature Service, or
Both.
[cir] ASTM A213/A213M, Standard Specification for Seamless Ferritic
and Austenitic Alloy-Steel Boiler, Superheater, and Heat-Exchanger
Tubes.
[cir] ASTM A214/A214M, Standard Specification for Electric-
Resistance-Welded Carbon Steel Heat-Exchanger and Condenser Tubes.
[cir] ASTM A234/A234M, Standard Specification for Piping Fittings
of Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for Moderate and High
Temperature Service.
[cir] ASTM A249/A249M, Standard Specification for Welded Austenitic
Steel Boiler, Superheater, Heat-Exchanger, and Condenser Tubes.
[cir] ASTM A307, Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts and
Studs, 60,000 PSI Tensile Strength.
[cir] ASTM A320/A320M, Standard Specification for Alloy/Steel
Bolting Materials for Low-Temperature Service.
[cir] ASTM A335/A335M, Standard Specification for Seamless Ferritic
Alloy-Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service.
[cir] ASTM A351/A351M, Standard Specification for Castings,
Austenitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts.
[cir] ASTM A395/A395M, Standard Specification for Ferritic Ductile
Iron Pressure-Retaining Castings for Use at Elevated Temperatures.
[cir] ASTM A536, Standard Specification for Ductile Iron Castings.
[cir] ASTM B88, Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Water
Tube.
[cir] ASTM F682, Standard Specification for Wrought Carbon Steel
Sleeve-Type Pipe Couplings.
[cir] MSS SP-44, Steel Pipe Line Flanges.
[cir] MSS SP-67, Butterfly Valves.
[cir] MSS SP-72, Ball Valves with Flanged or Butt-Welding Ends for
General Service.
[cir] MSS SP-83, Class 3000 and 6000 Pipe Unions, Socket Welding
and Threaded (Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Stainless Steels, and Nickel
Alloys).
ASTM F1172-88 (Reapproved 2015), Standard Specification
for Fuel Oil Meters of the Volumetric Positive Displacement Type,
approved May 1, 2015. This standard reapproves the 1988 edition
(reapproved last in 2010)
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incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It provides the minimum
requirements for the design, fabrication, pressure rating, marking,
calibration and testing for fuel oil measurement meters of the
volumetric, positive displacement type. Editorial corrections were made
in the 2015 standard.
ASTM F1173-01 (Reapproved 2018), Standard Specification
for Thermosetting Resin Fiberglass Pipe Systems to be Used for Marine
Applications, approved March 1, 2018. This standard reapproves the 1995
edition (reapproved last in 2010) incorporated by reference at Sec.
56.60-1. It covers reinforced thermosetting resin pipe systems with
nominal pipe sizes 1 through 48 in. (25 through 1200 mm). The update
reflects editorial revisions, as well as changes in material grading
and testing.
ASTM F1199-88 (Reapproved 2015), Standard Specification
for Cast (All Temperatures and Pressures) and Welded Pipe Line
Strainers (150 psig and 150 [deg]F Maximum), approved May 1, 2015. This
standard reapproves the 1988 edition (reapproved last in 2010)
incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It covers the minimum
requirements for the design, fabrication, rating, marking, and testing
of cast and welded pipe line strainers.
ASTM F1200-88 (Reapproved 2016), Standard Specification
for Fabricated (Welded) Pipe Line Strainers (Above 150 psig and 150
[deg]F), approved September 1, 2016. This standard reapproves the 1988
edition (reapproved last in 2010) incorporated by reference at Sec.
56.60-1. It covers the minimum requirements for the design,
fabrication, rating, marking, and testing of welded pipe line
strainers.
ASTM F1201-88 (Reapproved 2016), Standard Specification
for Fluid Conditioner Fittings in Piping Applications above 0 [deg]F,
approved September 1, 2016. This standard reapproves the 1988 edition
(reapproved last in 2010) incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1.
It provides the minimum requirements for pressure-retaining components
of fluid conditioner fittings and addresses the pressure-retaining
component design, fabrication, rating, marking, and testing.
ASTM F1323-14, Standard Specification for Shipboard
Incinerators, approved November 1, 2014. This standard updates the 2001
standard currently incorporated by reference at Sec. 63.25-9. It
establishes requirements for the design, manufacture, performance,
operation, functioning, and testing of shipboard incinerators. The
standard has been regularly revised to accommodate technological
developments, address administrative requirements, incorporate
interpretations, and clarify the intent of the standard.
ASTM F1387-19, Standard Specification for Performance of
Piping and Tubing Mechanically Attached Fittings, approved September
15, 2019. This standard updates the 1993 edition currently incorporated
by reference at Sec. 56.30-25. It covers performance characteristics
required for mechanically attached fillings used in piping and tubing
systems. The changes made to the standard include updates to
references, deleting cancelled United States Military Specifications
and Standards, corrections to notes and tables, and clarifications on
required testing.
ASTM F1476-07 (Reapproved 2013), Standard Specification
for Performance of Gasketed Mechanical Couplings for Use in Piping
Applications, October 1, 2013. This standard reapproves the 2007
edition, which updated the 1995 edition incorporated by reference at
Sec. 56.30-35. It provides the performance characteristics and
qualification tests required for gasketed mechanical couplings,
including grooved-type mechanical couplings for grooved end pipe. The
changes made to the standard in 2007 were mostly editorial in nature,
with some changes to material testing and grading.
ASTM F1548-01 (Reapproved 2018), Standard Specification
for Performance of Fittings for Use with Gasketed Mechanical Couplings
Used in Piping Applications, approved March 1, 2018. This standard
reapproves the 2001 edition, which updated the 1994 edition
incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.30-35. It defines classification,
materials, test requirements, inspection certification, marking and
packing of fittings for use with gasketed mechanical couplings. The
changes made to the standard in 1999 were editorial in nature, with
some changes to material testing and grading.
CGA S-1.2-2009, Pressure Relief Device Standards--Part 2--
Portable Containers for Compressed Gases, Ninth Edition, 2009. This
standard updates the 1979 edition incorporated by reference at Sec.
54.15-10. It covers the recommended minimum requirements for pressure
relief devices used on portable containers for compressed gases that
comply with regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation or the
corresponding regulations of Transport Canada. The standard has been
revised at least five times since 1979 to address advancements in
technology and changes in U.S. and Canadian regulations.
Standards of the Expansion Joint Manufacturers
Association, Tenth Edition (with errata), 2016. This edition replaces
the 1980 edition currently incorporated in Sec. 56.60-1. This standard
specifies the design and manufacturing requirements for expansion
joints, including metallic bellows type, used in piping systems to
accommodate pipe movements due to temperature expansion/contraction,
and slight misalignments in joined piping sections.
FCI 69-1, Pressure Rating Standard for Steam Traps, 2017.
The 2017 edition replaces the edition currently incorporated at Sec.
56.60-1. This standard covers the minimum design, fabrication, pressure
rating and marking of pressure-containing housings for steam traps.
Revisions to this standard consist mainly of editorial changes and
modifications to definitions.
International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
Consolidated Edition 2020, Consolidated text of the International
Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, and its Protocol of 1988:
articles, annexes and certificates, 2020. This standard is not
currently codified within 46 CFR part 56 or part 58, though its
applicability to passenger vessels on international voyages is
mentioned in Sec. 56.50-50(c)(2). The CFR codifies language taken
directly from SOLAS in a number of places in titles 33 and 46.
Incorporating specific SOLAS regulations by reference, in Sec. 56.50-
50 for bilge systems and Sec. 58.25-10 for steering gear, allows for
an alternative to the prescriptive technical requirements of the CFR.
SOLAS is an international maritime treaty that sets minimum safety
standards in the construction, equipment, and operation of merchant
ships. Incorporating SOLAS by reference requires no updates, merely the
adoption of a standard already in practice.
IMO Resolution MEPC.244(66), Standard Specification for
Shipboard Incinerators, April 4, 2014. This standard is added as an
alternate method of compliance to the requirements for shipboard
incinerators in Sec. 63.25-9. IMO MEPC.244(66) is the IMO's updated
standard for shipboard incinerator design, defining the engineering
requirements and environmental air emissions limits for ship
incinerators.
IMO Resolution MSC.337(91), Code on Noise Levels on Board
Ships, November 30, 2012. This standard replaces the older IMO
Resolution A.468(XII), Code on Noise Levels on Board Ships,
incorporated by reference in Sec. 58.01-50. The Code on Noise Levels
on Board Ships is intended to provide
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standards to prevent and mitigate the occurrence of hazardous noise
levels on board ships, and to provide standards for an acceptable
working and living environment for seafarers. The 2012 Code on Noise
Levels on Board Ships reflects technology improvements and mandatory
requirements not included in the older IMO Resolution, and is intended
to provide the basis for a design standard.
ISO 9096:2017(E), Stationary source emissions--Manual
determination of mass concentration of particulate matter, Third
Edition, September 2017. This standard updates the 2003 edition
currently incorporated by reference at Sec. 63.25-9. It establishes
methods for measurement of particulate matter concentration in waste
gases. The standard has been regularly revised to accommodate
technological developments, address administrative requirements,
incorporate interpretations, and clarify the standard intent. It is the
internationally accepted standard.
ISO 13617:2019(E), Ships and marine technology--Shipboard
incinerators--Requirements, Third Edition, August 2019. This standard
updates the 2001 edition currently incorporated by reference at Sec.
63.25-9. It establishes the design, manufacture, performance,
operation, functioning and testing of incinerators. The standard has
been regularly revised to accommodate technological developments,
address administrative requirements, incorporate interpretations, and
clarify the standard intent. It is the internationally accepted
standard.
ISO 15540:2016(E), Ships and marine technology--Fire
resistance of non-metallic hose assemblies and non-metallic
compensators--Test methods, Second Edition, July 15, 2016. This
standard replaces the 1999 edition currently incorporated in Sec.
56.60-25. It specifies the temperatures, duration, and pressure testing
associated with fire tests used to qualify nonmetallic hose for use in
ship piping systems.
MSS SP-6-2017, Standard Finishes for Contact Faces of Pipe
Flanges and Connecting-End Flanges of Valves and Fittings, approved
January 2017, published March 2017. This standard updates the 2001
edition incorporated by reference at Sec. Sec. 56.25-10 and 56.60-1.
It pertains to the finish of gasket contact faces of pipe flanges and
connecting-end flanges of valves and fittings. The changes made to the
standard are largely editorial in nature; however, there are also some
changes to definitions and material limitations.
MSS SP-9-2013, Spot Facing for Bronze, Iron, and Steel
Flanges, approved October 2012, published March 2013. This standard
updates the 2001 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It
applies to the spot facing for U.S. customary bolting of pipe flanges
in bronze, gray iron, ductile iron, or settle. The changes made to the
standard include both editorial and technical revisions, with some
changes to material testing, design, and grading requirements.
MSS SP-25 (ANSI/MSS SP-25-2018), Standard Marking System
for Valves, Fittings, Flanges and Unions, approved March 2018,
published September 2018. This standard updates the 1998 edition
incorporated by reference at Sec. 54.01-25 and the 2001 edition
incorporated by reference at Sec. Sec. 56.15-1, 56.20-5, and 56.60-1.
It provides a marking system for new valves, fittings, flanges, and
unions used in piping connections that include (but are not limited to)
flanged, soldered, brazed, threaded, or welded joints. Markings are
used for product identification and to assist in proper application.
The standard has been revised three times since 1998 to address changes
in industry practices.
MSS SP-45-2003, Bypass and Drain Connections, 2008
Edition, originally approved July 1953, reaffirmed 2008. This document
provides standard practices for design and installation of various
types of drain and bypass valves, such as globe valves, gate valves and
check valves. This standard reaffirms the 2003 edition incorporated by
reference at Sec. Sec. 56.20-20 and 56.60-1.
MSS SP-51-2012, Class 150LW Corrosion Resistant Flanges
and Cast Flanged Fittings, 2012 Revision, approved August 2011,
published May 2012. This standard updates the 2003 edition incorporated
by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It establishes the design dimensions,
tolerances, and pressure-temperature ratings for flanged steel fittings
for both Metric and Imperial units.
MSS SP-53-2012, Quality Standard for Steel Castings and
Forgings for Valves, Flanges, Fittings, and Other Piping Components-
Magnetic Particle Examination Method, approved October 2012, published
December 2012. This standard updates the 1995 edition incorporated by
reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It provides methods and acceptance
standards for magnetic particle examination of ferritic steel valves,
flanges, fittings, and other piping components by use of dry magnetic
powder or wet magnetic particles. The changes made to the standard are
editorial in nature, with some changes to material testing, design, and
grading.
MSS SP-55 (ANSI/MSS-SP-55-2011), Quality Standard for
Steel Castings for Valves, Flanges and Fittings and Other Piping
Components-Visual Method for Evaluation of Surface Irregularities, 2011
Revised Edition, approved August 2011, published October 2011. This
standard updates the 2001 edition incorporated by reference at Sec.
56.60-1. It describes common irregularities found in the castings of
steel pipe fittings and flanges, as well as acceptable criteria for
evaluating irregularities. The changes made to the standard are
editorial in nature, with some changes to material testing, design, and
grading.
MSS SP-58 (ANSI/MSS SP-58-2009), Pipe Hangers and
Supports-Materials, Design, Manufacture, Selection, Application, and
Installation, approved May 2011, published October 2011. This standard
updates the 1993 edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It
specifies the design criteria and minimum strength requirements for
hangars used to mount piping systems to ship bulkheads and decks. The
changes made to the standard are editorial in nature, with some changes
to material testing, design, and grading.
MSS SP-61-2019, Pressure Testing of Valves, approved
September 2019, published December 2019. This standard updates the 2003
edition incorporated by reference at Sec. 56.60-1. It provides
standardized technical requirements and acceptance criteria for the
pressure testing of valves.
NFPA 302, Fire Protection Standard for Pleasure and
Commercial Motor Craft, 2020 Edition, approved August 25, 2019. This
standard provides the minimum requirements on boats for the prevention
of fire and explosion, mitigation of carbon monoxide hazards, and life
safety in case of fire. It updates the 1989 standard incorporated by
reference at Sec. 58.10-5. The updates to this standard are editorial
in nature with minor technical changes, and changes in material testing
and grading.
SAE J429 MAY2014, Mechanical and Material Requirements for
Externally Threaded Fasteners, revised May 2014. This standard updates
the 1989 standard incorporated by reference at Sec. 58.30-15. It
covers the mechanical and material requirements for inch-series steel
bolts, screws, studs, screws for screw-and-washer assemblies, and U-
bolts. The updates to this standard are editorial in nature, with minor
technical changes, and changes in material testing and grading.
SAE J1475 JUN2014, Hydraulic Hose Fittings for Marine
Applications, stabilized June 2014. This standard updates the 1996
edition currently
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incorporated in Sec. 56.60-25. It covers the materials, design, and
testing requirements for fittings used with flexible hose assemblies
for use in ship piping systems. The updates to this document are
primarily editorial in nature, with no substantive change to technical
requirements.
SAE J1928 JUN2018, Devices Providing Backfire Flame
Control for Gasoline Engines in Marine Applications, revised June 2018.
This standard updates the 1989 edition incorporated by reference at
Sec. 58.10-5. It covers the minimum requirements for design,
construction, and testing of devices to prevent the propagation of
backfire flame from a gasoline engine to the surrounding atmosphere.
The updates to this standard are editorial in nature, with minor
technical changes, and changes in material testing and grading.
SAE J1942 MAR2019, Hose and Hose Assemblies for Marine
Applications, revised March 2019. This standard updates the 1997
edition currently incorporated in Sec. 56.60-25. It defines the design
and testing requirements, including fire tests, for non-metallic
flexible hose assemblies used in shipboard piping systems. Changes to
this standard are administrative in nature, including updated testing
frequency and record retention requirements.
UL 174, Standard for Safety, Household Electric Storage
Tank Water Heaters, Eleventh Edition, April 29, 2004, including
revisions through December 15, 2016. This standard updates the 1996
edition incorporated by reference at Sec. Sec. 53.01-10 and 63.25-3.
It contains requirements and non-mandatory guidance for household
electric storage tank water heaters. The standard has been regularly
revised to accommodate technological developments, address
administrative requirements, incorporate interpretations, and clarify
the intent of the standard. Incorporating the latest edition ensures
compliance with current industry practices.
UL 296, Standard for Safety, Oil Burners, Eleventh
Edition, February 24, 2017. This standard updates the 1993 edition
currently incorporated by reference at Sec. 63.15-5. It establishes
requirements for oil burners intended for firing appliances and devices
such as boilers, central, floor, wall, and special furnaces, storage
tank water, air, and direct-fired air heater units. The standard has
been regularly revised to accommodate technological developments,
address administrative requirements, incorporate interpretations, and
clarify the intent of the standard. It is the internationally accepted
standard.
UL 343, Standard for Safety, Pumps for Oil-Burning
Appliances, Ninth Edition, December 17, 2008, including revisions
through June 12, 2013. This standard updates the 1997 edition currently
incorporated by reference at Sec. 63.15-3. It establishes requirements
for pumps intended for use as part of oil-burning appliances or
installed in fuel-oil piping systems serving equipment. The standard
has been regularly revised to accommodate technological developments,
address administrative requirements, incorporate interpretations, and
clarify the standard intent. It is the internationally accepted
standard.
UL 1453, Standard for Safety, Electric Booster and
Commercial Storage Tank Water Heaters, Sixth Edition, March 29, 2016,
including revisions through March 9, 2017. This standard replaces the
1995 standard incorporated by reference at Sec. Sec. 53.01-10 and
63.25-3. It contains requirements for electric booster water heaters,
electric commercial storage tank water heaters, and remote-control
assemblies for such heaters, rated 600 volts or less, that are over 120
gallons (454 L) in capacity, rated over 12 kilowatts, or are equipped
with one or more temperature-regulating controls permitting water
temperature of more than 85 [deg]C (185 [deg]F). The 2016 edition
provides minor technical changes and has been edited for clarity.
C. Standards Previously Approved for Incorporation by Reference
The following standards were previously approved for incorporation
by reference and the references are included in the regulatory text
either because the current format of the reference does not comply with
current OFR requirements (and is, therefore, revised to comply) or
because the text being revised includes an existing reference to the
standard. We do not change the existing IBR approval.
ASME B36.19M-2004 Stainless Steel Pipe (Reaffirmed 2015),
issued October 25, 2004, IBR approved for Sec. Sec. 56.07-5 and 56.60-
1.
IMO Resolution A.467(XII), Guidelines for Acceptance of
Non-Duplicated Rudder Actuators for Tankers, Chemical Tankers and Gas
Carriers of 10,000 Tons Gross Tonnage and Above But Less Than 100,000
Tonnes Deadweight, 1981, IBR approved for Sec. 58.25-60.
IMO Resolution A.753(18) Guidelines for the Application of
Plastic Pipes on Ships, adopted on November 4, 1993, IBR approved for
Sec. 56.60-25.
IMO Resolution MEPC.76(40), Standard Specification for
Shipboard Incinerators, September 25, 1997, IBR approved for Sec.
63.25-9.
IMO Resolution MSC.313(88), Amendments to the Guidelines
for the Application of Plastic Pipes on Ships, adopted November 26,
2010, IBR approved for Sec. 56.60-25.
The International Convention for the Prevention of
Pollution from Ships (MARPOL 73/78), Annexes I, II, III, and V, 1978,
IBR approved for Sec. 63.25-9.
ISO 10396: 2007(E), Stationary source emissions--Sampling
for the automated determination of gas emission concentrations for
permanently-installed monitoring systems, Second Edition, February 1,
2007, IBR approved for Sec. 63.25-9.
D. Section-by-Section Analysis of Changes to the Regulatory Text
In addition to updating existing standards incorporated by
reference, adding new standards, and removing obsolete standards, we
modify technical regulatory text in the following sections of
subchapter F. For the convenience of the reader, the list below does
not detail purely stylistic revisions and corrections of drafting
errors.
Part 50--General Provisions
Section 50.05-5 Existing boilers, pressure vessels or piping
systems.
Modifying paragraph (b) to eliminate redundant text and more
clearly describe the requirements for recalculating the maximum
allowable working pressure.
Section 50.05-20 Steam-propelled motorboats.
Replacing the words ``motorboats'' and ``motor boats'' with the
more current and universally used ``vessels.''
Section 50.10-23 Marine Safety Center.
Modifying the contact information for the MSC and the details for
electronically submitting documents.
Section 50.20-5 Procedures for submittal of plans.
Modifying the procedures for submitting plans to the Coast Guard by
eliminating the requirements in paragraph (b) for plans to be submitted
in triplicate, since most plans are electronically submitted, and by
deleting unnecessary detail in paragraph (c).
Section 50.20-10 Number of copies of plans required.
Deleting this section. Submittal of plans is adequately addressed
in Sec. 50.20-5.
Section 50.20-15 Previously approved plans.
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Deleting the unnecessary text ``(including work accomplished under
a different contract)'' in paragraph (a).
Section 50.20-30 Alternative materials or methods of construction.
Modifying paragraph (a) to include the word ``materials'' and
deleting paragraph (b). These changes improve the clarity of the
section.
Section 50.25-1 General.
Deleting paragraph (e) as unnecessary because nonmetallic flexible
hoses, including those intended for hydraulic service, are adequately
addressed in Sec. 56.60-25.
Section 50.25-7 Testing of products required to be certified in
presence of marine inspector.
Deleting paragraphs (c) and (d) as unnecessary. When specific
testing conditions are required, they are specified in the applicable
standards or regulations.
Part 52--Power Boilers
Replacing the words ``boiler pressure vessel code'' with ``BPVC''
throughout all of part 52, as BPVC is recognized as the appropriate
acronym for the ASME Boiler Pressure Vessel Code. Modifying various
paragraphs throughout part 52 to delete text already addressed in ASME
BPVC and to make stylistic changes for greater clarity and readability.
Section 52.01-1 Incorporation by reference.
Modifying paragraph (b) to update contact information for the ASME.
Section 52.01-3 Definitions of terms used in this part.
Deleting definitions listed in this section but not currently used
in Part 52 and not needed going forward, as there is no need to define
a term if it is not used later in the regulatory text. Deleted terms
include: High temperature water boiler, packaged boiler, Fired steam
boiler, Hybrid boiler, Shell, Heads, Dished heads, Stayed heads, Water
wall, Header, Domes, Steam chimneys, Corrugated furnace, Plain furnace,
Combustion chamber, Separate combustion chamber, Common combustion
chamber, Crown or top plate, Curved bottom plate, Combustion chamber
tube sheet, Combustion chamber back sheet, Seamless tube, Electric
resistance welded tube, Stay tube, Tube sheet, Ligament, Longitudinal
ligament, Circumferential ligament, Diagonal ligament, Stays and
supports, Solid screw staybolt, Welded collar, Hollow screw staybolt,
Flexible staybolt, Sling stay, Crowfoot, Crowfoot stay, Diagonal stay,
Gusset stay, Dog stay, Girder, Structural stiffeners, Reinforcement,
Pressure loaded pilot actuated safety valve, Spring loaded pilot
actuated safety valve, Spring loaded pilot valve, Relief valve, Safety
relief valve, Conventional safety relief valve, Balanced safety relief
valve, Internal spring safety relief valve, Power actuated relief
valve, Breaking pin device, Shear pin device, Frangible disk device,
Bursting disk device, Feed valve, Salinometer cocks, Expanding,
Beading, Bell mouthing, Telltale hole, Openings, Pressure, Absolute
pressure, Internal pressure, and External pressure. In addition,
deleting Figure 52.01-3--Acceptable Types of Boiler Stays. Figure
52.01-3 is not necessary, as the ASME BPVC adequately defines the
requirements for boiler-stayed surfaces.
Section 52.01-50 Fusible plugs (modifies A-19 through A-21).
Modifying various paragraphs in this section to delete references
and text already addressed by the ASME BPVC or that are otherwise
outdated.
Section 52.01-55 Maximum allowable working pressure.
Modifying various paragraphs in this section to delete references
and text already addressed by the ASME BPVC or that are otherwise
outdated.
Section 52.01-90 Materials (modifies PG-5 through PG-13).
Removing provisions from this section governing exceptions to the
ASME BPVC standards for materials under pressure. The ASME BPVC
adequately addresses materials for boiler design as written.
Section 52.01-105 Piping, valves, and fittings (modifies PG-58 and
PG-59).
Modifying various paragraphs in this section to delete references
and text already addressed by the ASME BPVC or that are otherwise
outdated.
Section 52.01-110 Water-level indicators, water columns, gauge-
glass connections, gauge cocks, and pressure gauges modifies PG-60).
Modifying various paragraphs in this section to delete references
and text already addressed by the ASME BPVC or that are otherwise
outdated.
Section 52.01-120 Safety valves and safety relief valves (modifies
PG-67 through PG-73).
Modifying various paragraphs in this section to delete references
and text already addressed by the ASME BPVC or that are otherwise
outdated.
Section 52.01-130 Installation.
Modifying various paragraphs in this section to delete references
and text already addressed by the ASME BPVC or that are otherwise
outdated.
Section 52.01-135 Inspection and tests (modifies PG-90 through PG-
100).
Modifying various paragraphs in this section to delete references
and text already addressed by the ASME BPVC or that are otherwise
outdated.
Section 52.05-20 Radiographic and ultrasonic examination (modifies
PW-11 and PW-41.1).
Modifying various paragraphs in this section to delete references
and text already addressed by the ASME BPVC or that are otherwise
outdated.
Section 52.25-3 Feedwater heaters (modifies PFH-1).
Modifying various paragraphs in this section to delete references
and text already addressed by the ASME BPVC or that are otherwise
outdated.
Part 53--Heating Boilers
Replacing the words ``boiler pressure vessel code'' with ``BPVC''
throughout part 53, as BPVC is recognized as the appropriate acronym
for the ASME Boiler Pressure Vessel Code. Making stylistic changes
throughout part 53 for greater clarity and readability.
Section 53.01-1 Incorporation by reference.
Modifying paragraph (b) to update contact information for the ASME,
and modifying paragraph (c) to reflect Underwriters Laboratories change
of name to UL Solutions and update the organization's contact
information.
Section 53.01-10 Service restrictions and exceptions (replaces HG-
101).
Modifying paragraph (d) to remove exact temperature requirements
and retaining a temperature range that will benefit industry.
Modifying paragraph (e)(1) to provide the correct citation for the
ASME BPVC stamping and provide cites to the IBR.
Part 54--Pressure Vessels
Replacing the words ``boiler pressure vessel code'' with ``BPVC''
throughout all of part 54, as BPVC is recognized as the appropriate
acronym for the ASME Boiler Pressure Vessel Code. Making stylistic
changes throughout part 54 for greater clarity and readability.
Section 54.01-1 Incorporation by reference.
Modifying paragraphs (b), (c), (d), and (e) to update contact
information for the ASME, ASTM, the Compressed Gas Association, and the
Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fitting
Industry, Inc. (MSS), respectively.
Section 54.01-15 Exemptions from shop inspection plan approval
(modifies U-1(c)(2)).
Deleting paragraph (a)(3)(i) because this section deals with
internal pressure and the reference cited deals with external pressure.
Section 54.01-18 Plan approval.
Editing paragraph (a) to provide reference to new paragraph (c).
Adding paragraph (c) to identify which plans for Class I, II, and
III
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pressure vessels are not required to be submitted for approval.
Section 54.10-3 Marine inspectors (replaces UG-90 and UG-91, and
modifies UG-92 through UG-103).
Editing the section heading to make it easier to find the
regulation requiring stamping of the Coast Guard Symbol.
Modifying paragraph (b) to identify when shop inspection is
required. Part 54 refers to shop inspection of pressure vessels under
construction in several locations, but the term is not used here.
Adding new paragraph (c), redesignating existing paragraph (c) as
new paragraph (d), and removing the requirement for stamping with the
Coast Guard Symbol. The requirement for the use of the Coast Guard
Symbol on pressure vessels is often misunderstood. By applying the
symbol, the marine inspector is documenting that the pressure vessel
meets Coast Guard requirements for pressure vessels on ships. Adding a
paragraph clarifies which pressure vessels do not require stamping.
Section 54.10-20 Marking and stamping.
Modifying paragraph (a)(2) to clarify numbering requirements. The
requirement for Coast Guard numbering of pressure vessels is often
misunderstood. Numbering is only required when the Coast Guard has
inspected the pressure vessel during construction (shop inspection).
Part 56--Piping Systems and Appurtenances
Making stylistic changes throughout part 56 for greater clarity and
readability.
Section 56.01-2 Incorporation by reference.
Modifying paragraphs (a) through (i) to update contact information
for the API, the ASME, ASTM, the Expansion Joint Manufacturers
Association, the Fluid Controls Institute, IMO, ISO, the MSS, and SAE
International (SAE), respectively.
Section 56.07-5 Definitions (modifies 100.2).
Clarifying the definition for piping ``schedule'' and deleting the
definition for ``plate flange,'' as it does not require a definition.
Section 56.07-10 Design conditions and criteria (modifies 101-
104.7).
Modifying paragraph (b) by deleting the last sentence within the
parentheses. It is not necessary to refer to definitions in part 52 for
this paragraph.
Modifying paragraph (d) by deleting text that was inadvertently
repeated.
Modifying paragraph (e) by removing references to specific
paragraphs and instead referring to the entire subpart.
Section 56.10-5 Pipe.
Adding text in paragraph (b) to clarify definitions of flammable
and combustible materials, and removing redundant text from paragraph
(c)(4).
Section 56.15-1 Pipe joint fittings.
Removing text in paragraph (c)(2) that is already adequately
addressed by the incorporated ASME industry standard.
Section 56.15-5 Fluid-conditioner fittings.
Deleting text in paragraph (c), nonstandard fluid conditioner
fittings, that is already adequately addressed by paragraph (b);
generally, fluid conditioner fittings must meet the requirements of
this section regardless of whether they are `standard' or
`nonstandard', and must be appropriate for the fluid contained, and the
temperature and pressure of the system. In addition, with advancements
in manufacturing, there is no need to reference part 54 (pressure
vessels), for fluid conditioner fittings in current paragraphs (c) and
(d).
Section 56.15-10 Special purpose fittings.
Removing outdated text to clarify the requirements for special
purpose fittings, and removing a cross-reference to a section of 46 CFR
that has been removed.
Section 56.20-1 General.
Removing text that is redundant and that can be adequately replaced
by the incorporated ASME standard.
Section 56.20-5 Marking (modifies 107.2).
Removing text that is redundant with current industry standards for
marking.
Section 56.20-9 Valve construction.
Modifying paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (e), and (g) to reflect
advancements in valve design technology that enable alternate methods
to achieve a level of safety at least equivalent to what is provided by
the current regulations, remove outdated CFR requirements, and remove
text adequately addressed already by the incorporated ASME standard.
Section 56.20-15 Valves employing resilient material.
Deleting text that is no longer required and simplifying text to
reflect current policy employed by the MSC to evaluate these types of
valves. These valves are not required anywhere on ships, and this
section only delineates the requirements for when they are installed.
Section 56.25-5 Flanges.
Removing text that is outdated or otherwise already adequately
addressed by the incorporated standards in part 56.
Section 56.25-10 Flange facings.
Removing paragraph (b) as no longer necessary.
Section 56.25-20 Bolting.
Removing unnecessary text in paragraphs (b) and (c).
Section 56.30-5 Welded joints.
Removing text in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2) and (c)(3) as adequately
addressed already by the incorporated ASME standard.
Section 56.30-10 Flanged joints modifies 104.5.1(a)).
Removing text adequately addressed already by the incorporated
standards in part 56.
Section 56.30-20 Threaded joints.
Removing text adequately addressed already by the incorporated
standards in part 56.
Section 56.30-25 Flared, flareless, and compression fittings.
Removing unnecessary text.
Section 56.30-30 Brazed joints.
Removing text adequately addressed already by the incorporated
standards in part 56.
Section 56.30-35 Gasketed mechanical couplings.
Removing unnecessary text in paragraph (a) and modifying text in
paragraph (b)(1) for readability.
Section 56.30-40 Flexible pipe couplings of the compression or
slip-on type.
Removing text in paragraphs (b) and (c) that is no longer necessary
or is otherwise adequately addressed already by the incorporated
standards in part 56.
Section 56.35-10 Nonmetallic expansion joints.
Removing the reference to part 50, as the appropriate standards are
listed already in this part.
Section 56.35-15 Metallic expansion joints (replaces 119.5.1).
Removing the reference to part 50, as the appropriate standards are
listed already in this part.
Section 56.50-1 General (replaces 122).
Deleting text in paragraphs (a), (b), (d), (g), and (i) that is
unclear or outdated.
Section 56.50-15 Steam and exhaust piping.
Deleting text in paragraphs (b), (c), (f), (g), (j), and (k) that
is unclear or outdated.
Section 56.50-20 Pressure relief piping.
Deleting text not necessary to the intent of the regulation.
Section 56.50-25 Safety and relief valve escape piping.
Deleting text in paragraphs (a), (c), and (d) that is outdated or
redundant.
Section 56.50-30 Boiler feed piping.
Deleting text in paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) that is outdated or
unclear and no longer necessary.
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Section 56.50-35 Condensate pumps.
Deleting text that is outdated and no longer necessary.
Section 56.50-40 Blowoff piping (replaces 122.1.4).
Deleting text in paragraphs (b) and (d) that is outdated or
redundant and no longer necessary.
Section 56.50-45 Circulating pumps.
Deleting text in paragraph (d) that is outdated or unclear.
Section 56.50-50 Bilge and ballast piping.
Modifying paragraph (a) to consider ships that meet SOLAS
requirements for bilge systems as equivalent to this section.
Deleting outdated text in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (f), (h),
(j), and (k).
Section 56.50-55 Bilge pumps.
Modifying paragraph (c) to add a pump capacity alternative formula.
Section 56.50-57 Bilge piping and pumps, alternative requirements.
Deleting this entire section as outdated, as it contains cross-
references to sections already removed from the CFR (Sec. Sec. 171.075
and 171.082).
Section 56.50-60 Systems containing oil.
Deleting or modifying text in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (m),
and (n) that is outdated or unclear.
Section 56.50-65 Burner fuel-oil service systems.
Deleting or modifying text in paragraphs (a) and (b) that is
outdated, unclear, or adequately addressed already by the incorporated
standards in part 56.
Section 56.50-70 Gasoline fuel systems.
Deleting or modifying text in paragraphs (b), (c), (d), (e), and
(g) that is outdated, unclear, or adequately addressed already by
incorporated standards in this part.
Section 56.50-75 Diesel fuel systems.
Deleting or modifying text in paragraphs (a) and (b) that is
outdated, unclear, or adequately addressed already by incorporated
standards in this part.
Section 56.50-80 Lubricating-oil systems.
Deleting or modifying text in paragraphs (a), (d), and (h) that is
outdated, unclear, or adequately addressed already by incorporated
standards in this part.
Section 56.50-85 Tank-vent piping.
Deleting or modifying text in paragraphs (a) and (b) that is
outdated, unclear, or adequately addressed already by incorporated
standards in this part.
Section 56.50-90 Sounding devices.
Deleting or modifying text in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), and
(e) that is outdated, unclear, or adequately addressed already by
incorporated standards in this part.
Section 56.50-95 Overboard discharges and shell connections.
Deleting text in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (h), and
(i) that is outdated, unclear, or adequately addressed already by
incorporated standards in this part.
Section 56.50-105 Low-temperature piping.
Deleting text in paragraph (a) that is outdated, unclear, or
adequately addressed already by incorporated standards in this part.
Section 56.60-1 Acceptable materials and specifications (replaces
123 and Table 126.1 in ASME B31.1).
Adding ASTM F1155 as a reference in paragraph (a) for material
standards applicable to certain marine engineering piping systems.
Section 56.60-5 Steel (high temperature applications).
Modifying paragraph (a) to align the CFR with the temperature
requirements of the incorporated ASME standard.
Section 56.70-5 Material.
Deleting text in paragraph (b) that is outdated and aligning text
with incorporated ASME standard.
Section 56.70-10 Preparation (modifies 127.3).
Deleting text in paragraphs (a) and (b) that is outdated, unclear,
or adequately addressed already by incorporated standards in this part.
Section 56.70-15 Procedure.
Deleting text in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), and (g) that is
outdated, unclear, unenforceable, or adequately addressed already by
incorporated standards in this part.
Section 56.80-5 Bending (modifies 129).
Deleting text that is outdated, unclear, or adequately addressed
already by incorporated standards in this part.
Section 56.85-15 Postheat treatment.
Deleting text in paragraphs (a), (b), and (d) that is outdated,
unclear, or adequately addressed already by incorporated standards in
this part, and making additional changes as described in section IV.E
of this preamble, ``Additional Changes from the NPRM.''
Section 56.90-5 Bolting procedure.
Deleting text in paragraph (a) that is outdated, unclear, or
adequately addressed already by incorporated standards in this part.
Section 56.90-10 Threaded piping (modifies 135.5).
Deleting paragraph (c) as outdated and unnecessary.
Section 56.95-1 General (replaces 136).
Modifying paragraph (b) for readability.
Section 56.97-1 General (replaces 137).
Modifying paragraph (b) for readability.
Section 56.97-25 Preparation for testing (reproduces 137.2).
Modifying paragraphs (b) and (d) for readability.
Section 56.97-35 Pneumatic tests (modifies 137.5).
Modifying title of section to describe its relationship to the ASME
BPVC more accurately, and removing unnecessary text in paragraph
(b)(2).
Section 56.97-38 Initial service leak test (reproduces 137.7).
Modifying paragraph (a) for readability.
Section 56.97-40 Installation tests.
Deleting text in paragraph (a) that is outdated, unclear, or
adequately addressed already by incorporated standards in this part.
Part 57--Welding and Brazing
Replacing the words ``boiler pressure vessel code'' with ``BPVC''
throughout part 57, as BPVC is recognized as the appropriate acronym
for the ASME Boiler Pressure Vessel Code. Making stylistic changes
throughout part 57 for greater clarity and readability.
Section 57.01-1 Qualifications and production tests.
Modifying the text in paragraph (a) to reflect updates in section
numbering of the BPVC.
Section 57.02-1 Incorporation by reference.
Modifying paragraph (b) to update contact information for the ASME.
Section 57.02-2 Adoption of Section IX of the ASME code.
Modifying paragraph (a) to update and clarify the information
provided in the section.
Modifying paragraph (a)(1) to delete unnecessary references to
parts of the subchapter that have been removed.
Amending table 1 to Sec. 57.02-2(a) to reflect updates in the
section numbering of the BPVC.
Section 57.02-3 Performance qualifications issued by other
agencies.
Deleting references to ASME BPVC paragraphs PG-91, N-612, HG-515.2,
and UG-91 in paragraph (a) as unnecessary.
Section 57.03-1 General requirements.
Updating paragraph (a)(1) to reflect changes in the standard.
Section 57.06-1 Production test plate requirements.
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Updating paragraph (c) to reflect current name of the relevant
section of the ASME BPVC.
Part 58--Main and Auxiliary Machinery and Related Systems
Making stylistic changes throughout part 58 for greater clarity and
readability.
Section 58.01-5 Applicable standards.
Updating the reference from ABS Steel Vessel Rules to ABS Marine
Vessel Rules.
Section 58.01-20 Machinery guards.
Updating section for readability.
Section 58.01-50 Machinery space, noise.
Updating incorporated reference to reflect updated IMO Resolution
(Noise Code).
Section 58.03-1 Incorporation by reference.
Modifying paragraphs (a) through (h) to update contact information
for the ABYC, the ABS, the API, the ASME, ASTM, IMO, ISO, the National
Fire Protection Association, and SAE, respectively.
Section 58.05-1 Material, design and construction.
Updating the reference from ABS Steel Vessel Rules to ABS Marine
Vessel Rules, and making a further change as described in section IV.E
of this preamble, ``Additional Changes from the NPRM.''
Section 58.16-5 Definition.
Updating paragraph to correct grammar and make the text easier to
read without impacting the public.
Section 58.16-7 Use of liquefied petroleum gas.
Updating incorrect CFR reference.
Section 58.16-10 Approvals.
Deleting the requirement in paragraph (a) that gas-consuming
appliances be ``of a type approved'' by the Commandant. The requirement
that the Commandant specifically ``approve'' all types of gas-consuming
appliances is not necessary, since the Coast Guard verifies during plan
review that appliances are tested and listed by third-party
laboratories and meet the additional requirements of Subpart 58.16.
Changing the word ``approved'' to ``accepted'' in paragraph (c).
Because this paragraph refers to another government agency's
requirements for safety-relief devices, and shipboard appliance
installations are reviewed case by case, ``acceptance'' allows for more
flexibility than ``approval'' when evaluating the overall installation
for compliance.
Section 58.16-30 Operating instructions.
Updating paragraph (k) to make the text easier to read without
impacting the public.
Section 58.16-35 Markings.
Deleting text in paragraph (a) that is redundant with paragraphs
(b) and (c) of same section.
Section 58.25-5 General.
Making an editorial correction to ensure ``control system'' is a
separate definition from ``auxiliary steering gear''.
Section 58.25-10 Main and auxiliary steering gear.
Adding SOLAS regulations plus class rules as an equivalent
standard.
Section 58.25-20 Piping for steering gear.
Eliminating redundant references to part 56 of this chapter.
Section 58.25-25 Indicating and alarm systems.
Deleting requirements in current paragraph (e) that are redundant
with other paragraphs in same section.
Section 58.25-40 Arrangement of the steering gear compartment.
Deleting the Note following paragraph (a)(3) as unnecessary.
Section 58.25-60 Non-duplicated hydraulic rudder actuators.
Amending this section for readability.
Section 58.25-75 Materials.
Deleting paragraph (b) of this section as unnecessary.
Section 58.25-85 Special requirements for tank vessels.
Deleting certain text in paragraphs (c)(1) and (2) of this section
as unenforceable.
Deleting paragraph (g) as this paragraph is applicable only to tank
vessels of 40,000 gross tons or more constructed before 1984. Virtually
all those vessels have been phased out of service due to the pollution
prevention requirements in 33 CFR 157 for ``double hulls'' on tank
vessels.
Section 58.30-1 Scope.
Deleting certain text in paragraph (a) as not applicable.
Section 58.30-5 Design requirements.
Removing unnecessary text from paragraph (a).
Section 58.30-15 Pipe, tubing, valves, fittings, pumps, and motors.
Deleting certain text in paragraphs (b) and (d) as redundant, given
the incorporation of industry standards.
Section 58.30-25 Accumulators.
Deleting certain text in paragraphs (a) and (c) to make the text
easier to read without impacting the public.
Section 58.30-40 Plans.
Removing requirements in paragraph (a) for material to be included
with plan submissions that is no longer necessary.
Section 58.50-1 General requirements.
Modifying text to remove allowance for gasoline as a fuel for
vessels constructed before 1935.
Part 59--Repairs to Boilers, Pressure Vessels and Appurtenances
Making stylistic changes throughout part 59 for greater clarity and
readability.
Section 59.01-2 Incorporation by reference.
Modifying paragraph (b) to update contact information for the ASME.
Section 59.10-1 Scope.
Modifying paragraphs (b) and (c) to eliminate unnecessary
requirements and to provide clarity for welding repairs.
Section 59.10-5 Cracks.
Modifying paragraphs (d) and (h) to eliminate unnecessary
requirements and to provide clarity for repair of cracks in boiler and
pressure vessels.
Section 59.10-20 Patches in shells and tube sheets.
Removing text in paragraphs (a) and (b) to make the text easier to
read without impacting the public.
Section 59.15-1 Furnace repairs.
Modifying paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (e) to eliminate unnecessary
requirements and to provide clarity for furnace repairs.
Part 61--Periodic Tests and Inspections
Making stylistic changes throughout part 61 for greater clarity and
readability.
Section 61.03-1 Incorporation by reference.
Modifying paragraph (b) to update the name, telephone number, and
web address of ASTM International.
Section 61.05-10 Boilers in service.
Eliminating unnecessary and outdated text regarding boiler
inspections from paragraphs (a) and (f).
Section 61.10-5 Pressure vessels in service.
Modifying paragraph (g) to provide inspection compliance options,
in lieu of the hydrostatic test currently required by this paragraph,
for bulk storage tanks containing refrigerated liquefied carbon dioxide
for use aboard a vessel as a fire-extinguishing agent. The inspection
options consist of performing a hydrostatic test or having an internal
inspection. This is further explained in the regulatory language.
Part 62--Vital System Automation
Making stylistic changes throughout part 62 for greater clarity and
readability.
Section 62.05-1 Incorporation by reference.
Modifying paragraph (b) to update the address for ABS.
Section 62.35-5 Remote propulsion-control systems.
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Removing redundant text in paragraphs (c)(2) and (3) and correcting
the title of the applicable ABS Rules in paragraph (d).
Section 62.35-20 Oil-fired main boilers.
Removing an outdated Note to paragraph (d)(1).
Section 62.35-50 Tabulated monitoring and safety control
requirements for specific systems.
Deleting the requirements for main propulsion boiler supply casing
and uptakes, burner flames, control power, and burner valves in Table
62.35-50. These components are required to comply with the same
requirements in Section 4-9-6 of the ABS Marine Vessel Rules (2020),
which is referenced in this table.
Modifying the requirements for ship service generators in Table
62.35-50. Currently, compliance with the ABS Steel Vessel Rules for
propulsion boilers and propulsion diesel engines is required. The
requirements for auxiliary generators in Section 4-9-6 of the ABS
Marine Vessel Rules (2020) are referenced instead because this section
of the ABS Rules is more directly applicable to generators.
Deleting the requirements for generators to comply with Sec. Sec.
111.12-1 (b) and (c), and parenthetical items 6 and 7 in Table 62.35-
50.
Part 63--Automatic Auxiliary Boilers
Making stylistic changes throughout part 63 for greater clarity and
readability.
Section 63.01-3 Scope and Applicability.
Amending paragraph (b) to remove language regarding electric
cooking equipment, electric air heaters, and electric oil immersion
heaters. The requirements for these electric appliances are covered in
46 CFR subchapter J part 111.
Section 63.05-1 Incorporation by reference.
Modifying paragraphs (a) through (f) to update contact information
for the ANSI, ASME, ASTM, IMO, ISO, and UL Solutions, respectively.
Section 63.10-1 Test procedures and certification report.
Updating address and options for item submittals.
Section 63.25-9 Incinerators.
Modifying paragraph (a) to update address and options for
application for type approval of shipboard incinerators.
Modifying paragraph (b) to clarify and update requirements for
testing prior to granting type approval.
Adding paragraph (g) to reflect IMO MEPC.244(66) as an accepted
design standard for incinerators.
Part 64--Marine Portable Tanks and Cargo Handling Systems
Replacing the words ``ASME Code'' with ``ASME BPVC'' throughout
part 64, as BPVC is recognized as the appropriate acronym for the ASME
Boiler Pressure Vessel Code. Making stylistic changes throughout part
64 for greater clarity and readability.
Section 64.2 Incorporation by reference.
Modifying paragraph (b) to update the address for the ASME.
E. Additional Changes From the NPRM
In addition to the changes discussed above, we are making further
editorial changes from the text proposed in the NPRM, as follows.
In Sec. 56.30-20(d), correcting an erroneous Fahrenheit to Celsius
conversion. The Fahrenheit temperature currently provided in the CFR is
correct.
In Sec. 56.50-60(n), restoring the word ``flammable,'' as it was
inadvertently deleted.
In Sec. 56.50-70(e), clarifying that the openings indicated in
this paragraph are openings for fuel tanks.
In Sec. 56.50-75(b)(1), adding ``seamless steel'' to the list of
acceptable materials. Seamless steel has always been acceptable under
this paragraph as an ``other material,'' but, because it is commonly
used, we are adding it to the list for clarity.
In Sec. 56.50-75(b)(6), removing the words ``on vessels less than
100 gross tons and tank barges'' as unnecessary because this
applicability condition is already specified in Sec. 56.50-75(b).
In Sec. 56.50-95(f), removing redundant text relating to
prohibitions on the use of heat-sensitive materials.
In Table 2 to Sec. 56.50-105, removing footnote 2 and renumbering
the remaining footnotes. Footnote 2 redirected readers to part 54 for
additional information, and all the necessary information is found in
the table. Deleting cross-references to table 1 to Sec. 56.85-10(c) as
we are removing that table, as discussed below.
In Sec. 56.60-1, relocating note 1 to table 1 to Sec. 56.60-1(a)
to follow the table rather than precede it and redesignating the other
note as note 2 to table 1 to Sec. 56.60-1(a).
Reorganizing the information in table 1 to Sec. 56.60-2 and its
associated footnotes to ensure all substantive requirements are found
in the table itself and renumbering the remaining footnotes.
In Sec. 56.85-10, revising the text and removing table 1 to Sec.
56.85-10(c) to simplify the information presented and focus on the
incorporated standard, ASME B31.1. The relevant information regarding
heat treatment of welds is already provided by ASME B31.1 and it is
unnecessary to supplement the text with additional Coast Guard
requirements that are redundant to ASME B31.1. In addition, removing a
cross-reference to table 1 to Sec. 56.85-10(c) in Sec. 56.50-105, as
noted above.
As with Sec. 56.85-10, revising the text in Sec. 56.85-15 to
remove unnecessary supplementary information regarding post-heat
treatment of welds and, instead, directing readers to follow the
relevant section and table of the incorporated standard, ASME B31.1.
In Sec. 56.95-10 (a)(1), correcting an Imperial unit/Metric system
unit conversion that is incorrect in the current CFR.
In Sec. 58.05-1(b), removing the requirement for drawings to be
submitted in quadruplicate because drawings are typically submitted
under this section electronically, making multiple copies unnecessary.
In Sec. 58.16-10(e), removing the requirement for plans to be
submitted in triplicate because plans are typically submitted under
this section electronically, making multiple copies unnecessary.
Restoring Sec. 58.25-25(a) and (e), with minor stylistic changes,
as these paragraphs were inadvertently deleted.
In Sec. 58.50-1(b), removing the text ``converted on or after July
1, 1935'' because the emergency systems requirements under this section
now apply to all ships.
Reorganizing the information in table 1 to Sec. 62.35-50 and its
associated footnotes to ensure all substantive requirements are in the
table itself and renumbering the remaining footnotes.
In Sec. 62.50-20(g)(2), correcting a drafting error by changing
the reference to ``Sec. Sec. 111.12-11(g) and 111.30-1 of this
subchapter'' to read ``Sec. Sec. 111.12-11(g) and 111.30-1 of this
chapter.'' The referenced sections are in the same chapter as Sec.
62.50-20(g)(2), but not the same subchapter.
In Sec. 64.2, removing the incorporation by reference of section
VIII of the ASME BPVC, 1974 edition, as it is only relevant as the
source for a constant used in a calculation in Sec. 64.63. The actual
value of the constant, given in that section, is sufficient for the
calculation.
In Sec. 64.63, removing the reference to the 1974 edition of
section VIII of the ASME BPVC as the source of the value of constant C
used in calculating total emergency venting capacity. The source of
constant C is not required for this calculation, and as noted above we
are removing the incorporation by reference
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of section VIII of the ASME BPVC for this part.
V. Incorporation by Reference
Material for incorporation by reference appears in 46 CFR parts 50,
52, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, 59, 61, 62, 63, and 64 and is summarized in
section IV.B of this preamble. Copies of the material are available
either at the publisher's web address listed in the incorporation by
reference sections in 46 CFR parts 50, 52, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, 59, 61,
62, 63, and 64 or by contacting the publisher listed for those
standards. We reviewed and updated all the publisher's web addresses
listed in the parts to ensure they are current. You may also contact
the person in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section for
additional direction on how to obtain access to electronic copies of
the materials.
Based on the volume of equivalency requests the Coast Guard
receives asking us to confirm that the latest edition is equivalent to
or better than the edition currently incorporated, we believe industry
already has access to and uses these more recent standards. The
affected industry typically obtains the more recent editions of
standards in the course of their business in order to address
advancements in technology.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the material in 46
CFR parts 50, 52, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, 59, 61, 62, and 63 for
incorporation by reference under 5 U.S.C. 552 and 1 CFR part 51.
VI. Regulatory Analyses
We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
Executive Orders related to rulemaking. A summary of our analyses based
on these statutes or Executive Orders follows.
A. Regulatory Planning and Review
Executive Orders 12866 (Regulatory Planning and Review), as amended
by Executive Order 14094 (Modernizing Regulatory Review) and 13563
(Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review) direct agencies to assess
the costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public
health and safety effects, distributive impacts, and equity). Executive
Order 13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying costs and
benefits, reducing costs, harmonizing rules, and promoting flexibility.
As OMB has not designated this rule a significant regulatory action
under section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, as amended by Executive
Order 14094, it has not reviewed this regulatory action. An RA follows.
The Coast Guard received four public comments on the affected
population in the RA for the proposed rule. Two of these comments
stated that the RA in the NPRM did not provide clarity on the inclusion
of OCS facilities. We also received two comments, with essentially the
same content, stating that the suggested listing of 110 MODUs in table
3 of the RA in the NPRM was incorrect. We discuss our responses to
these comments in section III.F of the preamble of this final rule. We
are incorporating the commenters' suggestions into the RA for this
final rule and are revising the population of MODUs and Cargo and
Miscellaneous Vessels based on MISLE Data.
We are also revising our affected population estimate from 16,148
vessels and facilities to 5,655. While preparing this final rule we
obtained the most current data from the MISLE database, and determined
we likely overcounted in our analysis in the NPRM (see Affected
Population section for details).\6\ Additionally, we updated the mean
hourly wage rate for private sector workers and Coast Guard military
and civilian personnel using 2022 data. Furthermore, we updated the
load factor used to account for non-wage benefits for private sector
employees by using Q4 2022 U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor
Statistics (BLS) data instead of Q4 2020 BLS data. We further revised
the load factor for civilian Coast Guard marine engineers from 1.75 to
1.69 to be consistent with other recently published rulemakings from
the Coast Guard's Office of Design and Engineering Standards (CG-ENG).
We present a summary of changes to the RA from the NPRM to the final
rule in table 2, below.
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\6\ The updated affected population estimate of 5,655 vessels
and facilities subject to subchapter F is similar to the estimate
from the Update to Electrical Engineering Regulations (Subchapter J)
final rule published on March 16, 2023. There is a high degree of
overlap in the populations of vessels and facilities subject to
subchapters F and J; therefore, we believe this revised estimate is
more accurate than what we presented in the NPRM. Readers can access
the Subchapter J final rule at www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/03/16/2023-04370/update-to-electrical-engineering-regulations.
Table 2--Summary of Changes to the RA From the NPRM to the Final Rule
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Resulting change
Element of the analysis NPRM Final rule Reason for change in RA
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Affected population of U.S.- The Coast Guard In the final rule, We performed a new No change because
flagged vessels and facilities. estimated that we revised this data pull of the the RA does not
the rule affected estimate down to affected directly use the
16,148 vessels 5,655 vessels and population and affected
and facilities facilities. determined that population in
and 6,437 owners the NPRM affected calculations but
and operators. population instead uses
estimate was equivalency
likely incorrect. requests.
Hourly wage rates for private The NPRM used BLS The final rule Availability of Data directly
sector and for Federal Occupational and uses BLS more recent data. affects the
Government civilian and Employment Occupational and calculation of
uniformed personnel. Statistics, Employment projected cost
Office of Statistics, OPM savings.
Personnel GS Pay Tables,
Management (OPM) and Commandant
General Schedule Instruction W for
(GS) Pay Tables, calendar year
and Commandant 2022.
Instruction U for
calendar year
2020.
Load factor to account for non- The NPRM used BLS The final rule Availability of Data directly
wage benefits for private Employer Cost for uses BLS Employer more recent data. affects the
sector employees and Federal Employee Cost for Employee Encourage calculation of
Government civilian employees. Compensation data Compensation data consistency projected cost
for Q4 2020 for for Q4 2022 for across recent savings.
private-sector private-sector rulemakings
employees. employees. involving the
The NPRM used a The final rule same category of
load factor of uses a load Coast Guard
1.75 for civilian factor of 1.69 civilian
Coast Guard for civilian employees..
marine engineers.. Coast Guard
marine engineers..
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With this final rule, the Coast Guard updates 46 CFR subchapter F.
This final rule aligns the standards for U.S.-flagged vessels and
facilities in subchapter F with current industry practices to ensure
that regulatory requirements are consistent with current industry
standards. Most of the updates simply incorporate by reference the more
recent versions of the same standards with little or no substantive
change. In some cases, the more recent editions reflect more modern
technologies, terminology, and practices. The updates also correct
regulatory language and remove redundant and outdated references. The
Coast Guard finds no additional costs associated with this rule and
estimates this rule saves the regulated public and the Federal
Government approximately $9.762 million over the 10-year period of
analysis, discounted at 7 percent and in 2022 dollars. The total
annualized cost savings are an estimated $1.390 million, discounted at
7 percent and in 2022 dollars.
The following RA provides an evaluation of the economic impacts
associated with this final rule. Table 3 provides a summary of the
rule's costs and benefits.
Table 3--Summary of Impacts of the Final Rule
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Category Summary
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Affected Population............... 952 vessel owners and operators, 83
shipyards, builders, and
manufacturers of vessels and vessel
components, the Coast Guard MSC,
and the Commercial Regulations and
Standards Directorate (CG-5PS).
Approximately 5,614 vessels and 41
floating production systems subject
to regulations in subchapter F.
Costs............................. None. The rule does not increase
costs of compliance for the
regulated public or the Coast
Guard.
Cost Savings (7-percent discount $9.762 million (10-year discounted
rate). cost savings), annualized cost
savings: $1.390 million in 2022
dollars.
Unquantified Benefits............. Clarity of regulatory intent through
stylistic changes and corrections,
harmonization of regulatory
requirements with current industry
standards, better utilization of
Coast Guard human resources,
compliance with Presidential
Regulatory Reform Initiative (March
4, 1995).\7\
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The objective of the final rule is to update design standards in 46
CFR subchapter F by incorporating by reference more recent industry
standards. The final rule provides clarity, simplifies regulatory
compliance for industry with the removal of obsolete regulations, and
revises current regulatory text, which includes the correction of
errors.\8\
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\7\ The rule continues the Coast Guard's response to the
Presidential Regulatory Reform Initiative of March 4, 1995, and
directives including Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 that are
intended to improve regulation and the regulatory process. The
provisions of this rule remove outdated regulations, revise current
regulatory text, and incorporate by reference more recent national
and international industry standards into the CFR. The Coast Guard
recognizes the significant technological advances technology and
equipment which is used or carried on vessels. As a result, this
rule encourages the use of newer equipment and promotes adherence to
modern standards in the industry.
\8\ We present a full list of corrections in table 1 of the
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Affected Population
The Coast Guard analyzed the impacts of the final rule to determine
the affected population and how the rule affects vessel and facility
owners and manufacturers. The engineering updates for subchapter F
potentially affect the vessels and facilities inspected under the
following subchapters: D ``Tank Vessels;'' H ``Passenger Vessels;'' I
``Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels;'' I-A ``Mobile Offshore Drilling
Units;'' L ``Offshore Supply Vessels;'' O ``Certain Bulk Dangerous
Cargoes;'' O-I ``Combination Bulk Cargo;'' O-D ``Combination Bulk
Cargo-including chemicals;'' R ``Nautical Schools;'' U ``Oceanographic
Research Vessels;'' and 41 floating production systems (facilities) in
33 CFR subchapter N ``Outer Continental Shelf Activities.'' \9\ Because
the rule impacts only new vessels or those undergoing major
conversions, we estimate that fewer than 200 vessels will be impacted
annually.\10\
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We estimate the final rule affects about 5,614 vessels and 41
facilities owned by approximately 952 owners and operators. The rule
directly impacts vessel owners or operators procuring a new vessel or
engaging in a major conversion of an existing vessel under conditions
specified in the rule. Large self-propelled vessels generally have a
greater number of complex engineering systems covered in subchapter F
than smaller vessels or barges. With the updates to engineering
standards in this final rule, we expect, therefore, that large self-
propelled vessels are more likely to be impacted.
In the NPRM for this rulemaking, we significantly overcounted the
number of vessels subject to subchapter F because two categories of
vessels in MISLE that do not have distinct 46 CFR subchapters,
``industrial vessels'' and ``tank barges,'' were incorrectly assumed to
be subject to subchapter F's marine engineering requirements in all
cases. Subchapter F is generally applicable only to larger vessels such
as cargo ships, large passenger vessels, and tank vessels, so many
vessels in the categories mentioned above are not subject to its
requirements. In addition, because cargo and tank barges are not self-
propelled, and subchapter F primarily focuses on vital engineering
systems such as propulsion and steering systems, much of subchapter F
is not applicable to barges.
In this final rule we revise the population estimate, as shown in
table 4 below. The total affected population of vessels and facilities
is reduced from 16,148 in the proposed rule to 5,655 in the final rule.
However, vessels are generally subject to the regulations in effect at
the time of ship construction. Therefore, only vessels constructed
subsequent to the effective date of this final rule will be subject to
its requirements, so our estimate of the average number of new vessels
entering service annually (provided in the last row of table 4)
provides a much more realistic picture of the affected population of
this final rule than does the total universe of vessels subject to
subchapter F.
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Table 4--U.S.-Flagged Vessel and Facility Population Subject to 46 CFR
Subchapter F
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Subchapter F vessels and
facilities Description Population
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D................................. Tank Vessels........ 869
H................................. Passenger Vessels 45
(>=100 gross tons).
I................................. Cargo and 623
Miscellaneous
Vessels.
I-A............................... Mobile Offshore 1
Drilling Units
(MODUs).
L................................. Offshore Supply 284
Vessels (OSV).
O (tank barge).................... Certain Bulk 8
Dangerous Cargoes.
R................................. Nautical Schools.... 19
U................................. Oceanographic 7
Research Vessels.
O-I (tank barge).................. Combination Bulk 145
Cargo.
O-D (tank barge or freight barge). Combination Bulk 3,613
Cargo-including
chemicals.
33 CFR subchapter N............... Floating Production 41
Systems.
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Total......................... .................... 5,655
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Average number of new U.S.-flagged Includes all 129
vessels entering service annually. subchapters listed
above (average of
the population for
the period 2016-
2021).
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Note: These data are based on Coast Guard data found in the MISLE
database as of September 9, 2022.
The rule also affects businesses involved in vessel or facility
manufacturing. There are approximately 83 shipyards and manufacturers
of vessels or vessel components in the affected population. However,
the Coast Guard believes that because equipment and vessel
manufacturers participate in the development and revision of marine
industry standards and ship design requirements, manufacturers are
already in voluntary compliance with the changes. In addition, the rule
affects the Coast Guard and its staff in the MSC and CG-ENG. The rule
impacts an estimated six civilian engineers and six military engineers.
Summary of Changes Adopted for the Final Rule
In this final rule, the Coast Guard adopts the changes included in
the NPRM, which update the codified references to standards
incorporated by reference in subchapter F with their more recent
editions. More specifically, the changes in the final rule fall into
three categories: (1) editorial changes to the CFR, (2) technical
updates to standards incorporated by reference, and (3) compliance
alternatives to standards incorporated by reference. Based on data from
industry, the Coast Guard assumes industry already uses the more recent
standards referenced in the rule.
First, this final rule makes editorial changes to 46 CFR subchapter
F (parts 50, 52, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, 59, 61, 62, 63 and 64) that
include such items as the removal of outdated terminology and the
consolidation of text. These changes have no costs or cost savings
associated with them.
Second, this rule updates standards incorporated by reference
throughout subchapter F. Because no resources are required, and because
they have already been adopted voluntarily by manufacturers, these
changes have no cost associated with them.
Third, this rule amends the regulatory text in 46 CFR 58.10-5(d)(1)
and 61.10-5(g) impacting compliance alternatives for vessel and
facility owners or operators. The changes reflect the addition of one
compliance alternative and the removal of another. This change results
from the discontinuation of a standard incorporated by reference that
is the basis of the compliance alternative. (Please see Section IV.D.
in the preamble under the discussion, ``Part 61--Periodic Tests and
Inspections,'' and further details in the ``Cost Savings'' portion of
this RA.) These changes provide regulatory flexibility for the
regulated public. The final rule imposes no additional costs on
industry, and the addition of a compliance alternative in Sec. 61.10-
5(g) may save the regulated public money and generate cost savings for
vessel and facility owners or operators if they choose to use this
compliance alternative.
The final rule promotes consistency between Coast Guard regulations
and national and international standards through incorporation by
reference, provides options with alternative standards, eliminates
obsolete standards, and clarifies the existing requirements through the
changes in 46 CFR subchapter F. Readers may consult the preamble of
this rule for a general summary of the changes.
The final rule adopts the regulatory changes in the proposed rule.
Additionally, based on feedback from the public during the comment
period, the rule reorganizes 46 CFR 56.60-1(a)(2) and adds 46 CFR
56.60-1(b) for the purpose of regulatory clarity. These changes are
editorial in nature and do not impose costs on or create cost savings
for industry.
Data Input for Calculations
This RA uses multiple data sources. We estimated the duration of
tasks and determined the relevant personnel with input from Coast Guard
subject matter experts within CG-ENG.
The Coast Guard obtained wage data from three publicly available
sources. First, for Coast Guard military personnel, we used the Coast
Guard Commandant Instruction entitled ``Reimbursable Standard Rates''
(commonly called Commandant Instruction W).\11\ Second, for Coast Guard
civilian personnel we used OPM's GS hourly rates for the Washington,
DC, locality pay area for 2022.\12\ Third, for workers outside of the
Federal Government, we used the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage
Statistics dataset for 2022 for private sector wage rates.
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\11\ The Instruction is dated August 11, 2022, and is numbered
COMDTINST 7310.1W. Appendix B of COMDINST 7310.1W lists the relevant
data; please see in-government wage data. The file is available at
https://media.defense.gov/2022/Aug/24/2003063079/-1/-1/0/CI_7310_1W.PDF (last visited September 28, 2022). Commandant
Instruction W provides fully loaded wage rates for military
personnel.
\12\ The Coast Guard obtained hourly wage rates from OPM's
salary table for 2022 for the Washington, DC, locality, which
readers can access at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/salary-tables/pdf/2022/DCB_h.pdf (last visited
May 12, 2023). For Coast Guard civilian personnel, we use the hourly
wage rates that correspond to a step 5 wage rate for the appropriate
GS grade.
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To estimate the actual cost savings of labor to employers, the
Coast Guard determined the loaded wage rates of each type of occupation
(military, civilian in Government, and civilian out of Government)
affected by the final
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rule.\13\ Commandant Instruction W presents loaded wage rates;
therefore, we did not apply a load factor adjustment for Coast Guard
military personnel. However, for Coast Guard civilian personnel and for
private sector workers outside of the Federal Government, we multiplied
the wage data obtained in the previous step by a load factor to
estimate the loaded wage rates for these employees. We calculated the
load factors to apply to Coast Guard civilian employees from total
compensation and wage data in the 2017 Congressional Budget Office
(CBO) report ``Comparing the Compensation of Federal and Private-Sector
Employees, 2011 to 2015.'' We calculated the load factor to apply to
private sector workers from BLS's ``Employer Cost for Employee
Compensation'' dataset for the fourth quarter of 2022.
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\13\ A loaded hourly wage rate is what a company pays per hour
to employ a person, not the hourly wage an employee receives. The
loaded hourly wage rate includes the cost of non-wage benefits
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Costs
The Coast Guard finds no costs associated with this final rule. The
rule does not require actions of manufacturers nor vessel and facility
owners or operators. The rule is not retroactive, and existing vessels
are not required to be retrofitted.
This rule does not require owners or operators to acquire any
standards incorporated by reference; they will not need the standard in
hand to comply. Owners and operators need only look for evidence from
manufacturers that vessels or facilities meet or exceed the standard
before purchase; such evidence could be found in a contract for
purchase or repair of a vessel or facility or in product documentation
such as a user guide or warranty information. For these reasons, the
Coast Guard has not included a cost for the procurement of the newer
standards for vessel and facility owners or operators.
The Coast Guard estimates that the regulated public (manufacturers)
are currently in voluntary compliance with the requirements of the rule
based upon manufacturer participation in the development of industry
standards. When standards organizations formulate industry standards,
the standards undergo a process of review and comment by the industry.
Input from manufacturers is key to developing new standards that
consider the engineering capabilities of manufacturers. After the
review and comment process, the newer standard is voted upon at the
various governing bodies' committee meetings, and manufacturers are
among those voting. For this reason, the Coast Guard believes
manufacturers are aware and knowledgeable about the newer standards.
Given this, we further assume they already own copies of the standards
and, therefore, have not computed a cost for them to procure the
standards incorporated by reference.
Manufacturers have already been producing equipment to meet the
standard, and typically begin to make manufacturing modifications even
before such changes are adopted formally. Therefore, the Coast Guard
does not anticipate that there will be costs to retrofit manufacturing
equipment to comply with the final rule. For previous similar
rulemakings, no manufacturers commented that they would experience
incremental costs of production to comply with newer editions of
standards incorporated by reference.\14\ For these reasons, the Coast
Guard has not included a cost for these provisions. However, the Coast
Guard acknowledges that some manufacturers may need to purchase a newer
standard. The estimated incremental cost to do so varies according to
which standard is needed.\15\
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\14\ A similar rulemaking is the Revision of Crane Regulation
Standards for Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, Offshore Supply
Vessels, and Floating Outer Continental Shelf Facilities proposed
rule, published May 13, 2013 (78 FR 27913) (Docket Number: USCG-
2011-0992).
\15\ We estimate the cost to acquire a standard by the equation
(0.25 hour x supervisory wage rate + 0.5 hour x admin assistant wage
rate + cost of purchasing a copy of the standard + shipping cost).
We base this equation on the publicly vetted cost estimation in the
regulatory analysis for the rule Revision of Crane Regulation
Standards for Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, Offshore Supply
Vessels, and Floating Outer Continental Shelf Facilities (Docket
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Cost Savings
By amending 46 CFR subchapter F, this final rule eliminates
confusion from outdated and conflicting rules on marine engineering
safety for various vessel or facility components and systems and gives
the maritime industry clear instructions on how to comply with
regulations. Moreover, this final rule amends existing regulations to
reflect current national and international standards. The final rule
also generates cost savings to the regulated public and the Federal
Government.
Several of the rule's changes have no cost or cost savings impact.
These editorial changes, such as the removal of outdated terminology
and the consolidation of text, clarify regulations but do not result in
cost savings, as noted earlier. Also, by incorporating the newer
standards, the changes provide clarity and specificity. The Coast Guard
expects these changes to have no direct cost savings since they are
inseverable from the cost savings noted previously.
The compliance alternatives remove overly prescriptive
requirements, simplify regulatory compliance, and provide regulatory
flexibility for industry. In this rule, the Coast Guard includes the
compliance alternative to hydrostatic tests from the proposed rule,
thereby allowing the regulated public to perform an internal inspection
in lieu of the hydrostatic test. The inclusion of this compliance
alternative saves a given vessel owner labor and material to the extent
that it is used. To comply with the existing requirement for
hydrostatic tests, the vessel owner must remove existing lagging around
the unit, then replace it once the test is completed. The compliance
alternative involves less labor and does not necessitate the removal
and replacement of lagging as the existing requirements do. The Coast
Guard has not estimated a cost or cost savings for this alternative, as
it is unknown how many vessel owners or operators will choose to pursue
the alternative. Because equipment sizes vary, the amount of labor and
material needed to comply now and under the alternative is also
unknown.\16\
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\16\ This information is needed to determine the existing cost
of compliance. Since it is unknown, the Coast Guard is unable to
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The quantifiable cost savings from the rule are due to a reduction
in the number of equivalency requests from the regulated public, as
well as time dedicated to continuing education on older standards.
There are also quantifiable cost savings for the Federal Government
because Coast Guard personnel will no longer have to review and approve
equivalency requests from the regulated public. Additionally, Coast
Guard employees will no longer need to continue with education on
older, outdated standards.
To estimate the cost savings of the final rule, the Coast Guard
first determined the wages of affected workers. For Coast Guard
military personnel, using Commandant Instruction W, we found the wage
rate for officers, who are engineers, at the O-3 and O-4 rank, to be
$89 and $105, respectively. We also found an hourly wage rate of $117
for a military supervisory engineer with a rank of O-5. The wage rates
in Commandant Instruction W are already loaded wage rates; therefore, a
load factor adjustment is not required. For Coast Guard civilian
personnel, we used hourly pay rates from OPM's pay table for Federal
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Government workers in the Washington, DC, locality pay area for
calendar year 2022. The unloaded hourly wage rates for a GS-14 (step 5)
marine engineer and a GS-15 (step 5) marine engineering supervisor are
$68.55 and $80.63, respectively.
For private sector workers, we used the hourly wage rates reported
in the BLS ``Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics'' database for
May 2022. The unloaded mean hourly wage rate for ``Marine Engineers and
Naval Architects'' (occupational code 17-2121) is $50.75. The unloaded
mean hourly rate for an ``Architectural and Engineering Manager''
(occupational code 11-9041) is $78.52.\17\
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\17\ Readers should access these web pages to view the wage
rate: https://www.bls.gov/oes/2022/may/oes172121.htm for wage data
for marine engineers and naval architects; https://www.bls.gov/oes/2022/may/oes119041.htm for wage data for architectural and
engineering managers. These pages were last visited on April 25,
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Next, the Coast Guard determined the loaded mean hourly wage rates
to estimate the total cost savings of employees more accurately by
accounting for employees' non-wage benefits. For Coast Guard civilian
positions, we used a Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report
``Comparing the Compensation of Federal and Private-Sector Employees,
2011 to 2015,'' which includes information on Federal Government worker
average wages and average total compensation. We calculated a load
factor by dividing the average total compensation in Table 4 of the CBO
report by the average wages in Table 2 of the report for Federal
Government workers ``All Levels of Education.'' We obtained a load
factor of about 1.69 ($64.80 / $38.30).\18\
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\18\ Based on data from the CBO report ``Comparing the
Compensation of Federal and Private-Sector Employees, 2011 to
2015,'' April 25, 2017. Readers can access the report at https://www.cbo.gov/system/files/115th-congress-2017-2018/reports/52637-federalprivatepay.pdf (last visited May 12, 2023).
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We calculated the load factor (or benefits multipliers) for the
regulated public with fourth quarter 2022 data from the BLS's
``Employer Cost for Employee Compensation'' database were used for the
regulated public's wages.\19\ The Coast Guard determined the load
factor to be approximately 1.46, rounded, for private sector employees
by dividing total compensation for workers in ``Transportation and
Material Moving'' occupations by wages ($33.01 / $22.66 = 1.46). We
estimated the load factor for the applicable occupation category by
dividing the total compensation by the unloaded hourly wage rate. Table
5 displays the labor categories, the source of the wage rates, the
total compensation, the wage rates, and the calculated load factor.
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\19\ Readers can access the BLS Employer Cost for Employee
Compensation dataset with the following link: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/ecec_03172023.htm (last visited May 12, 2023).
We compared the total compensation and wage and salaries data in
table 4 for workers in the transportation and material moving
occupations series.
Table 5--Loaded Wage Factor Calculation
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Total Wage and Loaded wage
Occupation category Data source(s) compensation salaries factor
(a) (b) (c) = (a) / (b)
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All Workers, Transportation and Moving BLS Q4 2022 Employer $33.01 $22.66 1.46
Materials. Costs for Employee
Compensation, All
workers in
Transportation and
Materials Moving
Occupations.
Federal Government civilian workers, CBO Report ``Comparing 64.80 38.30 1.69
All Levels of Education. the Compensation of
Federal and Private
Sector Employees, 2011
to 2015'' dated April
2017.
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After obtaining these load factors, the Coast Guard estimated the
cost savings to employers under the final rule. The Coast Guard assumed
a constant wage rate and a constant duration for tasks throughout the
period of analysis.\20\ We based these estimates using 2022 dollars.
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The Coast Guard multiplied the unloaded wage rate for a ``Marine
Engineer and Naval Architect'' (occupational code 17-2121) of $50.75 by
the load factor of 1.46 to obtain a loaded mean hourly wage rate of
about $74.10 for this occupation. We also multiplied the unloaded
hourly rate for an ``Architectural and Engineering Manager''
(occupational code 11-9041) of $78.52, which we then multiplied by 1.46
to obtain a loaded mean hourly wage rate of about $114.64 for this
occupation.
For all provisions related to the Federal Government, the Coast
Guard used publicly available data as found in Commandant Instruction W
and in the OPM GS pay table to determine wage rates for Coast Guard
military and civilian personnel, respectively. The final rule has cost
savings for Coast Guard military and civilian engineers and their
supervisors at the MSC and in CG-ENG. We estimated the labor rate for a
civilian GS-14 engineer in the Coast Guard using a loaded mean hourly
wage rate of $115.85 (unloaded hourly wage rate of $68.55 x 1.69 load
factor). We also estimated a loaded mean hourly wage rate for a
civilian GS-15 engineering supervisor in the Coast Guard to be about
$136.26 (unloaded hourly wage rate of $80.63 x 1.69 load factor).
Military engineers at an O-3 or O-4 rank will be equally involved in
processing equivalency requests and staying educated on older
standards. Specifically, we expect that for each equivalency request,
either an O-3 or O-4 military engineer spends 1 hour reviewing and
verifying the accuracy of an equivalency request. We also expect that
six O-3 or O-4 military engineers each spend roughly 30 minutes each
year on maintaining awareness of older standards. Since engineers of
each rank are involved in these tasks, we used the average wage rate of
each one, which is $97 (($89 + $105) / 2).
According to Commandant Instruction W, the loaded wage rate for a
military supervisory engineer is $117 for an O-5. Table 6 presents a
summary of the hourly wage rates we used in this analysis.
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Table 6--Estimated Loaded Hourly Wage Rates for the Final Rule
[$2022]
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Unloaded
Mean hourly wage data mean Load Loaded hourly
Category source(s) hourly factor wage
wage
(a) (b) (c) = (a x b)
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Engineer................................. Marine Engineers and Naval $50.75 1.46 $74.10
Architects (17-2121).
Supervisory Engineer..................... Architectural and 78.52 1.46 114.64
Engineering Managers (11-
9041).
Coast Guard Civilian Engineer (GS-14).... OPM 2022 GS Pay Tables...... 68.55 1.69 115.85
Coast Guard Civilian Supervisor (GS-15).. OPM 2022 GS Pay Tables...... 80.63 1.69 136.26
Coast Guard Military Engineer (O-3)...... Appendix B to Commandant .......... ........ 89
Instruction W (released
August 2022).
Coast Guard Military Engineer (O-4)...... Appendix B to Commandant .......... ........ 105
Instruction W (released
August 2022).
Average Military Engineer in MSC......... As calculated by the average .......... ........ 97
of the hourly wage rates of
O-3 and O-4 military
engineers.
Coast Guard Officer (O-5)................ Appendix B to Commandant .......... ........ 117
Instruction W (released
August 2022).
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Cost Savings to the Regulated Public
The final rule results in cost savings to the regulated public and
the Coast Guard from a reduction in the labor cost for processing
equivalency requests and the removal of the education labor cost for
the older standards that are incorporated by reference. An equivalency
is meant to provide an opportunity for a vessel or facility owner or
operator to still meet a regulatory requirement but allows them to do
so through a different arrangement or piece of equipment. The Coast
Guard expects this final rule to generate cost savings for owners or
operators of vessels or facilities who no longer need to request an
equivalency of subchapter F regulatory standards from the MSC.
Generally, the reason an owner or operator makes an equivalency request
is to seek a determination from the Coast Guard as to whether an
edition of an industry standard not codified in the CFR is sufficient
for use.
Based on MSC and CG-5PS data, the Coast Guard receives
approximately 200 equivalency requests annually. The Coast Guard
estimates it takes a civilian marine engineer or naval architect
employed by a vessel or facility owner approximately 40 hours of time
to develop an equivalency request and submit it to the Coast Guard for
review. An estimated 0.5 hours is needed for a supervisor engineer to
approve the work. The owner or operator of a vessel or facility asks
for an equivalency request from the Coast Guard by email. Because a
vessel or facility owner or operator makes an equivalency request by
email, we did not estimate a cost for this item.
In addition, the regulated public realizes cost savings from the
avoided cost of education for maintaining situational awareness on the
existing standards incorporated by reference, which the rule
eliminates. The Coast Guard estimates that 0.5 hours are spent annually
by engineers on education necessary to familiarize or re-familiarize
themselves with these standards. The Coast Guard believes that, as
industry standards evolve and advance, older editions may not be
readily accessible, even if they are incorporated by reference into the
CFR. As such, we expect that engineers find the older standards and
read them on occasion to maintain an awareness of how these standards
are different from current industry standards.
Cost Savings to the Coast Guard
The Coast Guard also experiences cost savings from the rule. When
the Coast Guard receives an equivalency request from a vessel or
facility owner or operator, a Coast Guard engineering staff member at
the MSC must review the request to provide a determination on whether
the standard(s) is equivalent to the existing standard(s) found in
subchapter F. The Coast Guard MSC engineer needs approximately 32 hours
to review an equivalency request, followed by 0.5 hours of supervisor
review. In a small percentage of more complex cases, the MSC works with
CG-5PS engineering staff to complete the equivalency review. Following
review, the MSC emails a decision back to the owner or operator. The
Coast Guard estimates it reviews 200 equivalency requests annually. To
calculate the costs avoided by Coast Guard no longer processing
equivalency requests, we multiplied the number of annual equivalency
requests by the sum of the duration of initial 1 hour of military
engineer review, 32 hours of civilian engineer review, and 30 minutes
of supervisory engineer review multiplied by the loaded wage rates of
the respective Coast Guard personnel performing the review (200
equivalency requests x (1 hour x average wage rate for military
engineer + 32 hours x wage rate for civilian engineer + 0.5 hours x
wage rate for civilian engineering supervisor)).
In addition, the Coast Guard will save labor costs annually,
because staff will no longer need to maintain an awareness of the older
versions of standards that are incorporated by reference. The rule
eliminates and replaces them with newer standards. The Coast Guard
estimates that a marine engineer with a vessel or facility owner or
manufacturer of vessels or vessel components who is tasked with working
on equivalency requests spend 0.5 hours annually on education on the
older standards. We similarly estimate that Coast Guard personnel also
spend 0.5 hours on education to maintain awareness and knowledge of
older standards. This applies to six civilian engineers and six
military engineers who work on equivalency requests. To calculate the
costs avoided by Coast Guard personnel no longer requiring education on
outdated standards, we multiplied 0.5 hours by the hourly wage rates of
the Coast Guard personnel (0.5 hours x (6 military engineers x average
wage rate for military engineer + 6 civilian engineers x wage rate for
civilian engineer)).
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Cost Savings of the Rule
This rule will generate cost savings to two segments of the
regulated public: vessel or facility owners or operators and
manufacturers. For vessel or facility owners or operators, the Coast
Guard estimates that the annual undiscounted cost savings from a
reduced number of equivalency requests is about $604,264 (200
equivalency requests x (40 hours x $74.10 loaded wage of a marine
engineer + 0.5 hours x $114.64 loaded wage of an engineering manager)).
The annual undiscounted cost savings from avoided education on outdated
standards is about $7,410 (200 equivalency requests x (0.5 hours x
$74.10 loaded wage of a marine engineer)). For manufacturers, we
estimate that the annual undiscounted cost savings due to avoided
education on older standards is about $3,075 (83 manufacturers x (0.5
hours x $74.10 loaded wage of a marine engineer)). Therefore, the total
annual undiscounted cost savings to the regulated public is
approximately $614,749.
The Coast Guard estimates that the total annual undiscounted cost
savings to the Federal Government due to averted equivalency requests
is $774,466 (200 equivalency requests x ((32 hours x $115.85 loaded
wage of a civilian engineer) + (1 hour x $97 loaded wage of a uniformed
engineer) + (0.5 hours x $136.26 loaded wage of a civilian engineering
manager)). The estimated total annual undiscounted cost savings to the
Federal Government due to avoided education on outdated standards is
approximately $639 (0.5 hours x (6 civilian CG-5PS engineers x $115.85
loaded wage of a civilian engineer) + (6 uniformed engineers x $97
loaded wage of a uniformed engineer)). The total annual undiscounted
cost savings to the Federal Government is approximately $775,105.
The total undiscounted cost savings from the rule, therefore, is
approximately $1,389,854. Table 7 presents the estimated cost savings
of the rule to the regulated public and to the Coast Guard.
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\21\ Existing regulations have been misunderstood as to whether
a pressure vessel (PV) requires or does not require plan review by
the Coast Guard. This change clarifies regulatory intent and will
preclude inquiries to the Coast Guard.
\22\ The requirement for Coast Guard numbering of PVs is often
misunderstood. The change clarifies that Coast Guard numbering is
required only when the Coast Guard has inspected the PV during
construction (shop inspection).
\23\ The requirement for use of the Coast Guard Symbol on PVs
(Sec. 54.10-3) often is misunderstood. This section has been edited
to assist readers in finding rules requiring stamping of the Coast
guard Symbol.
\24\ This section has been clarified by adding a section clearly
identifying which PVs do not require stamping.
\25\ The change gives operators the option of undergoing an
internal inspection every 10 years as opposed to requiring a
hydrostatic test every 10 years.
Table 7--Estimated Annual Undiscounted Cost Savings of the Final Rule
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CFR citation Task Calculation Cost savings
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Cost Savings to Regulated Public (Vessel and Facility Owners or Operators)
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Sec. Sec. 50.20-5(b), 56.01-10(a); Fewer copies required for Too small and inseverable Unquantifiable
58.05-1(b); 58.16-10(e); 63.10-1. submittal. to be calculated
separately.
54.01-18(a), 54.10-3, 54.10-3(c),\21\ Avoided questions or Untracked by the Coast Unquantifiable
54.10-20(a)(2),\22\ 54.10-3,\23\ 54.10- performance of unrequired Guard and unreported by
3(c),\24\ and 62.25-25(d). tasks due to regulated public.
misunderstanding of rules.
61.10-5(g)............................. Owner/operator may select Saves cost of lagging and Unquantifiable
method (internal its installation and the
inspection vs hydrostatic cost difference between
test) to comply \25\. internal inspections
versus hydrostatic
tests; untracked by the
Coast Guard and
unreported by regulated
public.
Multiple............................... Avoided preparation and 200 requests x ((40 hours $604,264
submittal of equivalency x $74.10/hour engineer)
request. + (0.5 hours x $114.64/
hour engineering
supervisor)).
Multiple............................... Avoided cost of education. 200 engineers x 0.5 hours 7,410
x $74.10/hour engineer.
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Subtotal Cost Savings for Regulated .......................... ......................... 611,674
Public (Vessel and Facility Owner/
Operators).
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Cost Savings to Regulated Public (Manufacturers)
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Multiple............................... Avoided cost of education. 83 manufacturers x 0.5 3,075
hours x $74.10/hour
engineer.
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Subtotal Cost Savings for Regulated .......................... ......................... 3,075
Public (Manufacturers).
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Annual Cost Savings for Regulated .......................... ......................... 614,749
Public.
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Cost Savings for the Federal Government (Coast Guard)
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Multiple............................... Avoided processing of 200 requests x ((1 hour x 774,466
equivalency request. $97/hour military
engineer) + (32 hours x
$115.85/hour civilian
engineer) + (0.5 hours x
$136.26/hour civilian
engineering supervisor)).
Multiple............................... Avoided cost of education. 0.5 hours x (($115.85/ 639
hour civilian engineer x
6 count civilian
engineers) + ($97/hour x
6 military engineers)).
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Subtotal for Federal Government.... .......................... ......................... 775,105
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Annual Total for Regulated Public .......................... ......................... 1,389,854
and Federal Government.
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Note: Undiscounted costs appear in the table.
The Coast Guard estimates the final rule results in an annualized
cost savings of about $614,749 (with a 7 percent discount rate) and a
10-year cost savings of about $4,317,741 (with a 7 percent discount
rate) to industry. Table
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8 summarizes the cost savings per year of the rule for the regulated
public.
Table 8--Total Estimated Cost Savings of the Rule to Industry
[10-Year period of analysis, 7- and 3-percent discount rates (2022 dollars)]
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Discounted
Year -------------------------------- Undiscounted
7% 3%
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1............................................................... $574,532 $596,844 $614,749
2............................................................... 536,946 579,460 614,749
3............................................................... 501,818 562,583 614,749
4............................................................... 468,989 546,197 614,749
5............................................................... 438,308 530,288 614,749
6............................................................... 409,633 514,843 614,749
7............................................................... 382,835 499,847 614,749
8............................................................... 357,790 485,289 614,749
9............................................................... 334,383 471,154 614,749
10.............................................................. 312,507 457,431 614,749
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Total....................................................... 4,317,741 5,243,935 6,147,492
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Annualized.................................................. 614,749 614,749 ..............
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Note: Totals may not sum due to independent rounding.
The Coast Guard estimates the final rule results in annualized cost
savings to the Federal Government of about $775,105 (with a 7 percent
discount rate) and a 10-year cost savings of $5,444,010 (with a 7
percent discount rate). Table 9 summarizes the cost savings of the rule
for each year of the analysis periods for the Federal Government.
Table 9--Total Estimated Cost Savings of the Rule to Federal Government
[10-Year period of analysis, 7- and 3-percent discount rates (2022 dollars)]
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Discounted
Year -------------------------------- Undiscounted
7% 3%
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1............................................................... $724,397 $752,529 $775,105
2............................................................... 677,006 730,610 775,105
3............................................................... 632,716 709,330 775,105
4............................................................... 591,324 688,670 775,105
5............................................................... 552,639 668,612 775,105
6............................................................... 516,485 649,138 775,105
7............................................................... 482,696 630,231 775,105
8............................................................... 451,118 611,875 775,105
9............................................................... 421,606 594,053 775,105
10.............................................................. 394,024 576,751 775,105
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Total....................................................... 5,444,010 6,611,799 7,751,046
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Annualized.................................................. 775,105 775,105 ..............
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Note: Totals may not sum due to independent rounding.
Unquantified Benefits
In this final rule, the Coast Guard is incorporating by reference
updated industry standards. These updated standards reflect the latest
available technologies, practices, and procedures that voluntary
consensus standards organizations, ship classification societies, or
maritime organizations recommend for use within the industry. The Coast
Guard is making these updates to harmonize the standards in the CFR
with the latest industry standards. As a result, these updates provide
the qualitative benefit of greater consistency between the CFR and
current industry practices. Updating to some newer editions of
standards also provides more flexibility for regulatory compliance. In
addition, the final rule provides qualitative benefits through certain
editorial changes that correct for inadvertent errors, remove obsolete
language, update Coast Guard contact information, standardize the use
of words and phrases in the CFR, account for relocation of certain
provisions, and standardize the designation of tables and figures.
These changes improve clarity of regulatory requirements and reduce
confusion, thereby improving service to the regulated public through
more accurate information.
Alternatives Considered
Within the Coast Guard's development of this rule, significant
alternatives to the regulatory component(s) were considered to
determine if any alternative could accomplish the stated objectives of
applicable statutes and could minimize any significant economic impact
of the rule on small entities beyond the rule. Among these alternatives
were the following:
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Alternative 1: Take No Action
The Coast Guard could have chosen not to pursue the rulemaking.
Taking no action would cause no incremental costs to regulated entities
nor to the Coast Guard. However, in doing nothing, the Coast Guard
would have no mechanism to update regulations to reflect current
practices and improve their relevance to the public. There would be
neither an increase nor decrease in benefits to regulated entities due
to the alternative. The rule has been estimated to produce quantifiable
cost savings to the Coast Guard and the regulated public, which would
not be possible under the alternative of no action.
In addition, the standards currently incorporated by reference are
outdated. To keep them codified would, in theory, maintain existing
safety levels. However, because they are so outdated, they are sparsely
available. Compliance with them may become problematic in the future
due to lack of availability. The older editions of the standards do not
contain guidance for several current industry practices. Maintaining
the regulations with the existing standards incorporated by reference
does not allow for the cost savings the rule does.
We rejected this alternative because taking no action would not
provide additional benefits to the public. The public and the Coast
Guard, under this alternative, would not experience cost savings
through reduction in the number of submissions of equivalency requests
and ongoing education on outdated standards. Additionally, reliance on
older editions of standards in the CFR as industry practices continue
to evolve may cause confusion. By rejecting this alternative, the Coast
Guard will provide greater clarity of regulatory requirements and
better service to public with the final rule.
Alternative 2: Delay the Effective Date
The Coast Guard could have delayed the effective date beyond the 90
days after publication of the final rule currently provided. Delayed
effective dates are used to aid in compliance implementation,
particularly when the labor costs or capital costs are considerable.
The compliance costs for this rule are, as noted earlier, zero, and a
delayed effective date delays the cost savings opportunities to all
parties. For these reasons, the Coast Guard rejected this alternative.
Alternative 3: Exempt Small Entities
The Coast Guard could have exempted small entities from some or all
of the rule's provisions. In principle, an exemption could save small
entities time and money to comply with regulations. Exemptions for
small entities often are used when costs of compliance, such as capital
costs, are high. However, there are no costs of compliance for this
rule. For this alternative, an exemption may cause the cost savings
opportunities of the rulemaking to be precluded for small entities and,
thereby, the total value of the rule's cost savings declines
accordingly.
The rule implements requirements for business practices in which
the majority (if not all) of small businesses now engage. An exemption
for small business entities from the rulemaking would have little
effective and practical impact on small business entities. There is a
high level of voluntary compliance and limited applicability for the
affected population. The costs of compliance are zero and the rule is
applicable only if an actionable event occurs (for example, if a new
vessel is procured or an existing vessel undergoes a major conversion).
For these reasons, the Coast Guard did not pursue an exemption for
small entities.
B. Small Entities
Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we
have considered whether this final rule will have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The term
``small entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit
organizations that are independently owned and operated and are not
dominant in their fields, and governmental jurisdictions with
populations of less than 50,000.
The rule creates cost savings for industry because we estimate
fewer equivalency requests will be submitted to the Coast Guard. We
expect equivalency requests to be submitted by owners or operators of
new U.S.-flagged vessels or facilities who may have questions about
standards that are not in 46 CFR subchapter F. Over a 6-year period,
from 2016-2021, we found 771 new U.S.-flagged vessels entered service,
or an average of about 129 annually during this period. We found that
156 companies owned the 771 vessels. The final rule also potentially
affects 22 nonprofits, under the conditions specified in the rule.
Using the publicly-available online database ``ReferenceUSAgov''
(in addition to individual online searches of companies) to search for
company-specific information, such as annual revenues and number of
employees, we found revenue and employee information on 139 of the 178
companies and nonprofits,\26\ or approximately 78 percent.\27\ Using
the Small Business Administration's (SBA) ``Table of Size Standards''
\28\ and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
codes listed in the table, we found 49 of the 139 companies to be small
entities. We found the other 90 companies to be not small. We did not
find information on the remaining 38 companies and one nonprofit;
therefore, we assumed these companies to be small entities for a total
of 88 small entities out of 178, or approximately 49 percent.
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\26\ Including colleges and universities, museums, and science
foundations.
\27\ Readers can access company-specific information at https://www.referenceusagov.com (last visited May 12, 2023).
\28\ The Coast Guard used the October 2022 version of the SBA's
table of size standards. Readers can access this version at the
following web page: https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/2022-09/Table%20of%20Size%20Standards_NAICS%202022%20Final%20Rule_Effective%20October%201%2C%202022.pdf (last visited May 12, 2023).
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We analyzed the potential economic impacts of this final rule on
small entity companies and nonprofits and found that each entity that
no longer submits an equivalency request saves approximately $3,058
((40 hours x $74.10 loaded wage of a marine engineer or equivalent
employee) + (0.5 hours x $114.64 loaded wage rate of an engineering
manager or equivalent employee) + (0.5 hours x $74.10 loaded wage of a
marine engineer or equivalent employee)) annually. The cost savings of
$3,058 is less than 1 percent of annual revenue for 42 out of 47 small
entity companies and nonprofits for which we obtained revenue
information, or approximately 89 percent.\29\ We found cost savings to
revenue ratios of greater than 1 percent but less than 2 percent for
the five remaining small entity companies and non-profits.\30\
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\29\ The Coast Guard found revenue data on a 48th small entity,
however, the reported revenue was $0, which we believe may have been
in error. Since we could not verify the accuracy of this reported
amount, we chose not to include this data point in our assessment of
the potential economic impacts of the rule on small entities.
\30\ For four small entity companies and one small entity
nonprofit, the impact from a reduced number of equivalency requests
would be greater than 1 percent and less than 2 percent of annual
revenues.
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Additionally, the final rule potentially impacts manufacturers of
vessels or vessel or facility components. We estimate the average
potential cost savings to manufacturers for no longer needing education
older standards is about $57 ($114.64 loaded hourly wage of an
engineering manager x 0.5 hours).
Therefore, the Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that
this final rule
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does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities because the cost savings of this final rule will have a
positive impact on revenues of less than 1 percent on nearly 90 percent
of the small entity owners that we researched. We also found that the
potential cost savings to manufacturers is less than 1 percent of
revenue among all manufacturers for which we could obtain revenue
information. Furthermore, no small entity that does not submit an
equivalency request will be impacted by any cost savings.
If you think that your business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this rule will have a
significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment to docket at
the address in the ADDRESSES section. In your comment, explain why you
think it qualifies and how and to what degree this rule will affect it
economically.
C. Assistance for Small Entities
Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996, Public Law 104-121, we want to assist small
entities in understanding this rule so that they can better evaluate
its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking. If the rule
affects your small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction
and you have questions concerning its provisions or options for
compliance, please call or email the person in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section of this rule. The Coast Guard will not
retaliate against small entities that question or complain about this
rule or any policy or action of the Coast Guard.
Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247).
D. Collection of Information
The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520) requires
the U.S. Coast Guard to consider the impact of paperwork and other
information collection burdens imposed on the public. As defined in 5
CFR 1320.3(c), ``collection of information'' comprises reporting,
recordkeeping, monitoring, posting, labeling, and other similar
actions.
This rule does not require a modification of an existing collection
of information and does not call for new collection of information
under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
E. Federalism
A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132
(Federalism) if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on
the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels
of Government. We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13132
and determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order
13132. Our analysis follows.
It is well settled that States may not regulate in categories
reserved by Congress for regulation by the Coast Guard. It is also well
settled that all of the categories regulated under 43 U.S.C. 1333 and
46 U.S.C. 3306 and 3703, as well as any other category in which
Congress intended the Coast Guard to be the sole source of a vessel's
obligations, are within the field foreclosed from regulation by the
States. See United States v. Locke and Intertanko v. Locke, 529 U.S. 89
(2000). This rulemaking updates the references to incorporated
standards in 46 CFR subchapter F, which is authorized under 43 U.S.C.
1333, 46 U.S.C. 3306, and 46 U.S.C. 3703. Therefore, because the States
may not regulate within these categories, this rule is consistent with
the fundamental federalism principles and preemption requirements
described in Executive Order 13132.
While it is well settled that States may not regulate in categories
in which Congress intended the Coast Guard to be the sole source of a
vessel's obligations, the Coast Guard recognizes the key role that
State and local governments may have in making regulatory
determinations. Additionally, for rules with federalism implications
and preemptive effect, Executive Order 13132 specifically directs
agencies to consult with State and local Governments during the
rulemaking process. If you believe this rule has implications for
federalism under Executive Order 13132, please contact the person
listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION section of this preamble.
F. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995, 2 U.S.C. 1531-1538,
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for
inflation) or more in any one year. Although this rule does not result
in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule
elsewhere in this preamble.
G. Taking of Private Property
This rule does not cause a taking of private property or otherwise
have taking implications under Executive Order 12630 (Governmental
Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property
Rights).
H. Civil Justice Reform
This rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2)
of Executive Order 12988, (Civil Justice Reform), to minimize
litigation, eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.
I. Protection of Children
We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13045 (Protection
of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks). This
rule is not an economically significant rule and does not create an
environmental risk to health or risk to safety that might
disproportionately affect children.
J. Indian Tribal Governments
This rule does not have Tribal implications under Executive Order
13175 (Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments),
because it does not have a substantial direct effect on one or more
Tribal governments, on the relationship between the Federal Government
and Tribal governments, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Tribal governments.
K. Energy Effects
We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13211 (Actions
Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use). We have determined that it is not a
``significant energy action'' under that order because it is not a
``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866 and is
not likely to have a significant adverse effect on the supply,
distribution, or use of energy.
L. Technical Standards
The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act, codified as a
note to 15 U.S.C. 272, directs agencies to use voluntary consensus
standards in
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their regulatory activities unless the agency provides Congress,
through OMB, with an explanation of why using these standards would be
inconsistent with applicable law or otherwise impractical. Voluntary
consensus standards are technical standards (such as specifications for
materials, performance, design, or operation; test methods; sampling
procedures; and related management systems practices) that are
developed or adopted by voluntary consensus standards bodies.
This rule uses the following voluntary standards:
ABS Rules for Building and Classing Marine Vessels, 2020,
Part 4, Vessel Systems and Machinery, January 2020 (``ABS Marine Vessel
Rules'').
ABYC P-1-14, Installation of Exhaust Systems for
Propulsion and Auxiliary Engines, reaffirmed 2014 (``ABYC P-1'').
ANSI Z21.22-2015, Relief valves for hot water supply
systems, July 2015 (``ANSI Z21.22'').
API Recommended Practice 14C, Analysis, Design,
Installation, and Testing of Safety Systems for Offshore Production
Facilities, Eighth Edition, February 2017 with errata May 2018 (``API
RP 14C'').
API Standard 53 Well Control Equipment Systems for
Drilling Wells, Fifth Edition, December 2018 (``API STD 53'').
API Standard 607, Fire Test for Quarter-turn Valves and
Valves Equipped with Nonmetallic Seats, Seventh Edition, June 2016
(``API STD 607'').
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section I, Rules for
Construction of Power Boilers, 2019 Edition, issued July 1, 2019
(``Section I of the ASME BPVC'').
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IV, Rules
for Construction of Heating Boilers, 2019 Edition, issued July 1, 2019
(``Section IV of the ASME BPVC'').
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VII,
Recommended Guidelines for the Care of Power Boilers, 2019 Edition,
issued July 1, 2019 (``Section VII of the ASME BPVC'').
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Rules
for Construction of Pressure Vessels, 2019 Edition, issued July 1, 2019
(``Section VIII of the ASME BPVC'').
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX,
Qualification Standard for Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Procedures;
Welders; Brazers; and Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Operators, 2019
Edition, issued July 1, 2019 (``Section IX of the ASME BPVC'').
ASME B1.1-2003 (reaffirmed 2008), Unified Inch Screw
Threads (UN and UNR Thread Form), issued September 30, 2004 (``ASME
B1.1'').
ASME B1.20.1-2013, Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch),
issued November 15, 2013 (``ASME B1.20.1'').
ANSI B1.20.3-1976 (Reaffirmed 2013), Dryseal Pipe Threads
(Inch), issued November 18, 1976 (``ASME B1.20.3'').
ASME B16.1-2015, Gray Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged
Fittings, Classes 25, 125, and 250, issued December 28, 2015 (``ASME
B16.1'').
ASME B16.3-2016, Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings, Classes
150 and 300, issued November 30, 2016 (``ASME B16.3'').
ASME B16.4-2016, Gray Iron Threaded Fittings Classes 125
and 250, issued November 11, 2016 (``ASME B16.4'').
ASME B16.5-2017, Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings NPS \1/
2\ through NPS 24 Metric/Inch Standard, issued November 20, 2017
(``ASME B16.5'').
ASME B16.11-2016, Forged Fittings, Socket-Welding and
Threaded, issued January 20, 2017 including errata (``ASME B16.11'').
ASME B16.14-2013, Ferrous Pipe Plugs, Bushings, and
Locknuts with Pipe Threads, issued November 15, 2013 (``ASME B16.14'').
ASME B16.15-2013, Cast Copper Alloy Threaded Fittings,
Classes 125 and 250, issued December 6, 2013 (``ASME B16.15'').
ASME B16.20-2012, Metallic Gaskets for Pipe Flanges, Ring-
Joint, Spiral-Wound, and Jacketed, issued June 25, 2013 (``ASME
B16.20'').
ASME B16.21-2016, Nonmetallic Flat Gaskets for Pipe
Flanges, issued December 9, 2016 (``ASME B16.21'').
ASME B16.23-2016, Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Drainage
Fittings: DWV, issued January 16, 2017 (``ASME B16.23'').
ASME B16.25-2012, Buttwelding Ends, issued December 20,
2012 (``ASME B16.25'').
ASME B16.29-2012, Wrought Copper Alloy Solder-Joint
Drainage Fittings-DWV, issued September 26, 2012 (``ASME B16.29'').
ASME B16.34-2017, Valves--Flanged, Threaded, and Welding
End, issued August 23, 2017 (``ASME B16.34'').
ASME B18.2.1-2012, Square, Hex, Heavy Hex, and Askew Head
Bolts and Hex, Heavy Hex, Hex Flange, Lobed Head, and Lag Screws (Inch
Series), issued April 24, 2013 (``ASME B18.2.1'').
ASME B18.2.2-2015, Nuts for General Applications: Machine
Screw Nuts, Hex, Square, Hex Flange, and Couplings Nuts (Inch Series),
issued November 30, 2015 (``ASME B18.2.2'').
ASME B31.1-2016, Power Piping, ASME Code for Pressure
Piping, B31, issued June 30, 2016 (``ASME B31.1'').
ASME B31.3-2018, Process Piping, ASME Code for Pressure
Piping, B31, issued August 30, 2019 (``ASME B31.3'').
ASME B31.5-2016, Refrigeration Piping and Heat Transfer
Components, ASME Code for Pressure Piping, B31, issued June 29, 2016
(``ASME B31.5'').
ASME B36.10M-2015, Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe,
issued August 31, 2015 (``ASME B36.10M'').
ASME B36.19M-2004, Stainless Steel Pipe (Reaffirmed 2015),
issued October 25, 2004 (``ASME B36.19M'').
ASME CSD-1-2018, Controls and Safety Devices for
Automatically Fired Boilers, issued October 12, 2018 (``ASME CSD-1'').
ASME BPVC.II.A-2021/SA-675-2021, 2021 ASME Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Code: Section II--Materials; Part A--Ferrous Material
Specifications (SA-451 to End), Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon,
Hot-Wrought, Special Quality, Mechanical Properties, 2021 Edition,
issued July 1, 2021 (``ASME SA-675'').
ASTM A20/A20M-19, Standard Specification for General
Requirements for Steel Plates for Pressure Vessels, approved May 1,
2019 (``ASTM A20/A20M'').
ASTM A36/A36M-14, Standard Specification for Carbon
Structural Steel, approved December 1, 2014 (``ASTM A36/A36M'').
ASTM A47/A47M-99 (Reapproved 2014), Standard Specification
for Ferritic Malleable Iron Castings, approved April 1, 2014 (``ASTM
A47/A47M'').
ASTM A53/A53M-12, Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel,
Black and Hot Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless, approved March
1, 2012 (``ASTM A53/A53M'').
ASTM A126-04 (Reapproved 2014), Standard Specification for
Gray Iron Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Pipe Fittings, approved
April 1, 2014 (``ASTM A126'').
ASTM A135/A135M-19, Standard Specification for Electric-
Resistance-Welded Steel Pipe, approved May 1, 2019 (``ASTM A135/
A135M'').
ASTM A193/A193M-19, Standard Specification for Alloy-Steel
and Stainless Steel Bolting for High-Temperature Service or High
Pressure Service and Other Special Purpose Applications, approved
November 1, 2019 (``ASTM A193/A193M'').
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ASTM A197/A197M-00 (Reapproved 2015), Standard
Specification for Cupola Malleable Iron, approved November 1, 2015
(``ASTM A197/A197M'').
ASTM A203/A203M-17, Standard Specification for Pressure
Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Nickel, approved November 1, 2017 (``ASTM
A203/A203M'').
ASTM A210/A210M-19, Standard Specification for Seamless
Medium-Carbon Steel Boiler and Superheater Tubes, approved May 1, 2019
(``ASTM A210/A210M'').
ASTM A268/A268M-10 (Reapproved 2016), Standard
Specification for Seamless and Welded Ferritic and Martensitic
Stainless Steel Tubing for General Service, approved September 1, 2016
(``ASTM A268/A268M'').
ASTM A276/A276M-17, Standard Specification for Stainless
Steel Bars and Shapes, approved March 15, 2017 (``ASTM A276/A276M'').
ASTM A312/A312M-17, Standard Specification for Seamless,
Welded, and Heavily Cold Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipes,
approved March 15, 2017 (``ASTM A312/A312M'').
ASTM A333/A333M-16, Standard Specification for Seamless
and Welded Steel Pipe for Low-Temperature Service and Other
Applications with Required Notch Toughness, approved March 1, 2016
(``ASTM A333/A333M'').
ASTM A334/A334M-04a (Reapproved 2016), Standard
Specification for Seamless and Welded Carbon and Alloy-Steel Tubes for
Low-Temperature Service, approved March 1, 2016 (``ASTM A334/A334M'').
ASTM A350/A350M-17, Standard Specification for Carbon and
Low-Alloy Steel Forgings, Requiring Notch Toughness Testing for Piping
Components, approved September 1, 2017 (``ASTM A350/A350M'').
ASTM A352/A352M-17, Standard Specification for Steel
Castings, Ferritic and Martensitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts,
Suitable for Low-Temperature Service, approved November 1, 2017 (``ASTM
A352/A352M'').
ASTM A358/A358M-15, Standard Specification for Electric-
Fusion-Welded Austenitic Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Pipe for High-
Temperature Service and General Applications, approved September 1,
2015 (``ASTM A358/A358M'').
ASTM A370-19, Standard Test Methods and Definitions for
Mechanical Testing of Steel Products, approved July 1, 2019 (``ASTM
A370'').
ASTM A376/A376M-17, Standard Specification for Seamless
Austenitic Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service, approved September
1, 2017 (``ASTM A376/A376M'').
ASTM A403/A403M-16, Standard Specification for Wrought
Austenitic Stainless Steel Piping Fittings, approved May 1, 2016
(``A403/A403M'').
ASTM A420/A420M-16, Standard Specification for Piping
Fittings of Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for Low-Temperature
Service, approved May 1, 2016 (``ASTM A420/A420M'').
ASTM A522/A522M-14, Standard Specification for Forged or
Rolled 8 and 9% Nickel Alloy Steel Flanges, Fittings, Valves, and Parts
for Low-Temperature Service, approved October 1, 2014 (``ASTM A522/
A522M'').
ASTM A575-96 (Reapproved 2013), Standard Specification for
Steel Bars, Carbon, Merchant Quality, M-Grades, approved April 1, 2013
(``ASTM A575'').
ASTM A576-17, Standard Specification for Steel Bars,
Carbon, Hot-Wrought, Special Quality, approved November 1, 2017 (``ASTM
576'').
ASTM B16/B16M-10 (Reapproved 2015), Standard Specification
for Free-Cutting Brass Rod, Bar and Shapes for Use in Screw Machines,
approved May 1, 2015 (``ASTM B16/B16M'').
ASTM B21/B21M-20, Standard Specification for Naval Brass
Rod, Bar, and Shapes, approved April 1, 2020 (``ASTM B21/B21M'').
ASTM B26/B26M-18, Standard Specification for Aluminum-
Alloy Sand Castings, approved May 15, 2018 (``ASTM B26/B26M'').
ASTM B42-20, Standard Specification for Seamless Copper
Pipe, Standard Sizes, approved April 1, 2020 (``ASTM B42'').
ASTM B43-15, Standard Specification for Seamless Red Brass
Pipe, Standard Sizes, approved October 1, 2015 (``ASTM B43'').
ASTM B68/B68M-19, Standard Specification for Seamless
Copper Tube, Bright Annealed, approved April 1, 2019 (``ASTM B68/
B68M'').
ASTM B75/B75M-19, Standard Specification for Seamless
Copper Tube, approved April 1, 2019 (``ASTM B75/B75M'').
ASTM B85/B85M-18, Standard Specification for Aluminum-
Alloy Die Castings, approved May 1, 2018 (ASTM B85/B85M'').
ASTM B96/B96M-16, Standard Specification for Copper-
Silicon Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar for General Purposes
and Pressure Vessels, approved April 1, 2016 (``ASTM B96/B96M'').
ASTM B111/B111M-18a, Standard Specification for Copper and
Copper-Alloy Seamless Condenser Tubes and Ferrule Stock, approved
October 1, 2018 (``ASTM B111/B111M'').
ASTM B122/B122M-16, Standard Specification for Copper-
Nickel-Tin Alloy, Copper-Nickel-Zinc Alloy (Nickel Silver), and Copper-
Nickel Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar, approved April 1,
2016 (``ASTM B122'').
ASTM B124/B124M-18, Standard Specification for Copper and
Copper Alloy Forging Rod, Bar, and Shapes, approved March 15, 2018
(``ASTM B124/B124M'').
ASTM B127-19, Standard Specification for Nickel-Copper
Alloy Plate, Sheet, and Strip, approved November 1, 2019 (``ASTM
B127'').
ASTM B152/B152M-19, Standard Specification for Copper
Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Rolled Bar, approved October 1, 2019 (``ASTM
B152'').
ASTM B161-05 (Reapproved 2019), Standard Specification for
Nickel Seamless Pipe and Tube, approved April 1, 2019 (``ASTM B161'').
ASTM B165-19, Standard Specification for Nickel-Copper
Alloy Seamless Pipe and Tube, approved November 1, 2019 (``ASTM
B165'').
ASTM B167-18, Standard Specification for Nickel-Chromium-
Aluminum Alloys (UNS N06699), Nickel-Chromium-Iron Alloys (UNS N06600,
N06601, N06603, N06690, N06693, N06025, N06045, and N06696), Nickel-
Chromium-Cobalt-Molybdenum Alloy (UNS N06617), Nickel-Iron-Chromium-
Tungsten Alloy (UNS N06674), and Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum-Copper
Alloy (UNS N06235) Seamless Pipe and Tube, approved December 1, 2018
(``ASTM B167'').
ASTM B171/B171M-18, Standard Specification for Copper-
Alloy Plate and Sheet for Pressure Vessels, Condensers, and Heat
Exchangers, approved October 1, 2018 (``ASTM B171/B171M'').
ASTM B209-14, Standard Specification for Aluminum and
Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate, approved November 1, 2014 (``ASTM
B209'').
ASTM B210/B210M-19a, Standard Specification for Aluminum
and Aluminum-Alloy Drawn Seamless Tubes, approved November 1, 2019
(``ASTM B210'').
ASTM B234-17, Standard Specification for Aluminum and
Aluminum-Alloy Drawn Seamless Tubes for Surface Condensers,
Evaporators, and Heat Exchangers, approved October 1, 2017 (``ASTM
B234'').
ASTM B241/B241M-16, Standard Specification for Aluminum
and Aluminum-Alloy Seamless Pipe and Seamless Extruded Tube, approved
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February 1, 2016 (``ASTM B241/B241M'').
ASTM B280-18, Standard Specification for Seamless Copper
Tube for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service, approved
March 1, 2018 (``ASTM B280'').
ASTM B283/B283M-18, Standard Specification for Copper and
Copper-Alloy Die Forgings (Hot-Pressed), approved March 1, 2018 (``ASTM
B283/B283M'').
ASTM B315-19, Standard Specification for Seamless Copper
Alloy Pipe and Tube, approved April 1, 2019 (``ASTM B315'').
ASTM B361-16, Standard Specification for Factory-Made
Wrought Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Welding Fittings, approved May 1,
2016 (``ASTM B361'').
ASTM B858-06 (Reapproved 2018), Standard Test Method for
Ammonia Vapor Test for Determining Susceptibility to Stress Corrosion
Cracking in Copper Alloys, approved March 1, 2018 (``ASTM B858'').
ASTM D92-18, Standard Test Method for Flash and Fire
Points by Cleveland Open Cup Tester, approved July 1, 2018 (``ASTM
D92'').
ASTM D93-19, Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by
Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Tester, approved November 1, 2019 (``ASTM
D93'').
ASTM D323-15a, Standard Test Method for Vapor Pressure of
Petroleum Products (Reid Method), approved June 1, 2015 (``ASTM
D323'').
ASTM D665-19, Standard Test Method for Rust-Preventing
Characteristics of Inhibited Mineral Oil in the Presence of Water,
approved December 1, 2019 (``ASTM D665'').
ASTM E23-18, Standard Test Methods for Notched Bar Impact
Testing of Metallic Materials, approved June 1, 2018 (``ASTM E23'').
ASTM E208-19, Standard Test Method for Conducting Drop-
Weight Test to Determine Nil-Ductility Transition Temperature of
Ferritic Steels, approved October 1, 2019 (``ASTM E208'').
ASTM F1006-86 (Reapproved 2018), Standard Specification
for Entrainment Separators for Use in Marine Piping Applications,
approved September 1, 2018 (``ASTM F1006'').
ASTM F1007-18, Standard Specification for Pipeline
Expansion Joints of the Packed Slip Type for Marine Application,
approved May 1, 2018 (``ASTM F1007'').
ASTM F1020-86 (Reapproved 2018), Standard Specification
for Line-Blind Valves for Marine Applications, approved March 1, 2018
(``ASTM F1020'').
ASTM F1120-87 (Reapproved 2015), Standard Specification
for Circular Metallic Bellows Type Expansion Joints for Piping
Applications, approved May 1, 2015 (``ASTM F1120'').
ASTM F1123-87 (Reapproved 2015), Standard Specification
for Non-Metallic Expansion Joints, approved May 1, 2015 (``ASTM
F1123'').
ASTM F1139-88 (Reapproved 2015), Standard Specification
for Steam Traps and Drains, approved May 1, 2015 (``ASTM F1139'').
ASTM F1155-10 (Reapproved 2015), Standard Practice for
Selection and Application of Piping System Materials, approved May 1,
2015 (``ASTM F1155'').
ASTM F1172-88 (Reapproved 2015), Standard Specification
for Fuel Oil Meters of the Volumetric Positive Displacement Type,
approved May 1, 2015 (``ASTM F1172'').
ASTM F1173-01 (Reapproved 2018), Standard Specification
for Thermosetting Resin Fiberglass Pipe Systems to be Used for Marine
Applications, approved March 1, 2018 (``ASTM F1173'').
ASTM F1199-88 (Reapproved 2015), Standard Specification
for Cast (All Temperatures and Pressures) and Welded Pipe Line
Strainers (150 psig and 150 [deg]F Maximum), approved May 1, 2015
(``ASTM F1199'').
ASTM F1200-88 (Reapproved 2016), Standard Specification
for Fabricated (Welded) Pipe Line Strainers (Above 150 psig and 150
[deg]F), approved September 1, 2016 (``ASTM F1200'').
ASTM F1201-88 (Reapproved 2016), Standard Specification
for Fluid Conditioner Fittings in Piping Applications above 0 [deg]F,
approved September 1, 2016 (``ASTM F1201'').