WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Maritime Administration has issued a rule called: Seamen's Service Awards; Amendment Replacing Gulf of Mexico With Gulf of America.

The rule was published in the Federal Register on Jan. 15 by T. Mitchell Hudson, Secretary, Maritime Administration.

Summary: This final rule amends MARAD's regulations governing Seamen's Service Awards. The amendment changes the name "Gulf of Mexico" to "Gulf of America" consistent with Executive Order (E.O.) 14172, Restoring Names that Honor American Greatness.The amendment also provides factual clerical changes, such as updating citations to authority and physical office names and addresses.

For more information, contact David Hatcher, Office of Sealift Support, at 202/366-0688 or D...