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Notice of proposed rulemaking.

This proposed rule would conform the Coast Guard's definitions of jurisdictional terms to existing law. We propose these updates so that our regulatory definitions will reflect statutory changes and Presidential proclamations affecting our jurisdiction. These changes would clarify how the Coast Guard interprets its jurisdiction to enforce treaties, laws, and regulations of the United States.

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