§ 70034. Regulations

• (a) In accordance with section 553 of title 5 , the Secretary shall issue, and may from time to time amend or repeal, regulations necessary to implement subchapters A through C 1 1 So in original. Probably should be “subchapters I through III”. and this subchapter.
• (b) In the exercise of the regulatory authority under subchapters A through C 1 and this subchapter, the Secretary shall consult with, and receive and consider the views of all interested persons, 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 persons 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.