46 C.F.R. Subpart 188.01—Authority and Purpose
Title 46 - Shipping
The purpose of the regulations in this subchapter is to set forth uniform minimum requirements for oceanographic research vessels designated in accordance with §3.10–1 of this title and subject to Coast Guard inspection requirements. The regulations are necessary to carry out the provisions of applicable laws governing inspection and certification of oceanographic research vessels and have the force of law. [CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51219, Sept. 30, 1997] The regulations in this subchapter contain requirements for materials, design, construction, equipment, lifesaving appliances and procedures, fire protection, and fire prevention procedures, inspection and certification, and special operational requirements for oceanographic research vessels, including the handling, use, and control of explosives and other dangerous articles or substances. [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1113, Jan. 27, 1968, as amended by CGD 77–081, 46 FR 56204, Nov. 16, 1981; CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51219, Sept. 30, 1997] Any person directly affected by a decision or action taken under this subchapter, by or on behalf of the Coast Guard, may appeal therefrom in accordance with subchapter 1.03 of this chapter. [CGD 88–033, 54 FR 50382, Dec. 6, 1989] (a) Purpose. This section collects and displays the control numbers assigned to information collection and recordkeeping requirements in this subchapter by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). The Coast Guard intends that this section comply with the requirements of 44 U.S.C. 3507(f), which requires that agencies display a current control number assigned by the Director of the OMB for each approved agency information collection requirement. (b) Display. [CGD 88–072, 53 FR 34298, Sept. 6, 1988, as amended by CGD 89–037, 57 FR 41828, Sept. 11, 1992; USCG–2004–18884, 69 FR 58351, Sept. 30, 2004]
Title 46: Shipping
PART 188—GENERAL PROVISIONS
Subpart 188.01—Authority and Purpose
§ 188.01-1 Purpose of regulations.
§ 188.01-3 Scope of regulations.
§ 188.01-7 Right of appeal.
§ 188.01-15 OMB control numbers assigned pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act.
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Current OMB 46 CFR part or section where identified or described control No.------------------------------------------------------------------------§ 189.40-3............................................ 1625-0032§ 189.40-5............................................ 1625-0032§ 196.15-7............................................ 1625-0064§ 196.15-18........................................... 1625-0064------------------------------------------------------------------------

