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Temporary final rule; change of effective date.

The Coast Guard is extending the effective period for the temporary final rule on "Temporary Requirements for Notification of Arrival in U.S. Ports" to September 30, 2002, to ensure public safety and security and to ensure the uninterrupted flow of commerce.

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