Waiver of GMDSS Rules for Small Passenger Vessels and Fishing Vessels
other · Federal Communications Commission · Published 1999-02-09 · 64 FR 6253
Document
Document number
99-2620
Federal Register citation
64 FR 6253
CFR reference
47 CFR 80
Type
Rule
Action
Partial waiver of rules.
Category
other
Publication date
1999-02-09
FCC docket
FCC 98-296
Abstract
On November 20, 1998, the Commission issued an Order waiving certain of its Rules implementing the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) as applied to fishing vessels until it can conclude a rule making proceeding to determine what GMDSS equipment is appropriate for fishing vessels. In the same order, the Commission waived certain of its Rules implementing the GMDSS as applied to small passenger vessels until the United States Coast Guard has notified the Commission that Sea Areas A1 and A2 have been established.