§ 1231. — Regulations.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 33USC1231]
TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
CHAPTER 25--PORTS AND WATERWAYS SAFETY PROGRAM
Sec. 1231. Regulations
(a) In general
In accordance with the provisions of section 553 of title 5, the
Secretary shall issue, and may from time to time amend or repeal,
regulations necessary to implement this chapter.
(b) Procedures
The Secretary, in the exercise of this regulatory authority, shall
establish procedures for consulting with, and receiving and considering
the views of all interested parties, including--
(1) interested Federal departments and agencies,
(2) officials of State and local governments,
(3) representatives of the maritime community,
(4) representatives of port and harbor authorities or
associations,
(5) representatives of environmental groups,
(6) any other interested parties who are knowledgeable or
experienced in dealing with problems involving vessel safety, port
and waterways safety, and protection of the marine environment, and
(7) advisory committees consisting of all interested segments of
the public when the establishment of such committees is considered
necessary because the issues involved are highly complex or
controversial.
(Pub. L. 92-340, Sec. 12, as added Pub. L. 95-474, Sec. 2, Oct. 17,
1978, 92 Stat. 1477.)
Section Referred to in Other Sections
This section is referred to in section 1911 of this title.
