Seafarers Access to Maritime Facilities Proposed Rulemaking

Proposed rulemaking requires facility owners/operators to provide timely access to transit for individuals associated with vessels moored at the facility. Covered individuals include seafarers, pilots, welfare organization representatives, and others as per security arrangements. Access methods entail escorts, taxi services, pedestrian routes, and approved alternatives, with a backup system required. Implementation mandates amended security plans and access systems within specified timeframes amid public concerns over economic impacts and visa processes.

• Seafarers
• Maritime
• Proposed Rule
• Access
• Facility

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1. NMSAC September 30, 2015 Seafarers Access to Maritime Facilities Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)

2. Summary of Proposed Rulemaking Required by Section 811 of CG Authorization Act of 2010 Requires facility owners/operators to implement a system that: Provides individuals timely access to transit to and from a vessel moored at the facility and the facility gate At no cost to the individual 2

3. Individuals Covered Seafarers assigned to a vessel moored at the facility; Pilots and other authorized personnel performing work for a vessel moored at the facility; Representatives of seafarers welfare and labor organizations; Other authorized individuals in accordance with the Declaration of Security (DoS) or other arrangement between the vessel and facility. 3

4. Access Methods Regularly scheduled or on-call escort between vessel and facility gate Arrangements with taxi services or seafarers welfare organizations Monitored pedestrian access routes between the vessel and facility gate Other methods approved by the COTP Must have backup system if primary means of compliance is not available 4

5. Implementation Requirements 10 months after publication of the final rule Amended Facility Security Plan must be submitted to the Coast Guard for approval 1 year after publication of final rule System to provide seafarer s access must be in place 5

6. Public Comments Received 180comments on the docket & at public meeting Common comments: Concern of Individuals Covered Economic Impact on Facilities Timely Access CBP/Visas 6

7. Status of Rule Adjudicated all public comments Currently in administration review process DHS Unified Agenda: 02/2016 7