The Department of Transportation (Research and Innovative Technology Administration) and the U.S. Coast Guard request your comments regarding need to continue to operate the inland component of the Nationwide Differential Global
Positioning System (NDGPS) Program. Please read the Federal Register Notice and submit your comments to the Docket Management Website.

If you submit a comment, please include your name and address, identify the docket number for this notice (RITA–2007–28836) and give the reason for each comment.

Note:

RITA recognizes and the USCG emphasizes that irrespective of the result of the NDGPS assessment or the PNT Executive Committee's decision, the Coast Guard will continue to operate, maintain and manage the Maritime DGPS to meet maritime safety, navigation, and security mission requirements. The Maritime DGPS will maintain existing coverage on navigable waters of the U.S., including the Inland Rivers.

Historically, the Department of Transportation (DOT) has sponsored the NDGPS and provided funding to the Coast Guard for operation, maintenance, and construction. Read the entire statement of the NDGPS Sponsor...