Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws, 3249-3250 [05-1122]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 13 / Friday, January 21, 2005 / Notices 6th Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401, on February 9, 2005, at 5:30 p.m. Details of the public scoping meetings will be advertised in local newspapers and other media. An interagency scoping meeting will be held on February 17, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. (See ADDRESSES below). Written comments on the scope of the studies may be sent to Rohan Kuruppu, Director of Planning, Omnitrans within forty-five days of the meeting dates (See ADDRESSES below). Written comments on the project should be sent to Rohan Kuruppu, Director of Planning, Omnitrans, Omnitrans Metro Facility, 1700 West Fifth Street, San Bernardino, CA 92411. The interagency scoping meeting will be held on February 17, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. at Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), 818 West Seventh Street, 12th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90017. All scoping meetings will be held in facilities meeting the requirements of Americans with Disabilities Act. ADDRESSES: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Notice of Intent The Notice of intent is to prepare an Alternatives Analysis leading to an Environmental Impact Statement and is being published at this time to advise interested parties of the study and invite their participation. FTA regulations and guidance in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act will be used in the analysis and preparation of the E Street Corridor studies. II. Scoping The FTA, Omnitrans, SANBAG, SCAG and other public entities invite comments both at the public meetings listed above and in writing for a period of 45 days following the date of the meetings. Comments should focus on identifying specific social, economic, or environmental concerns to be addressed, the types of alternatives to be considered as well as the scope and impacts of the alternatives. If you wish to be placed on a mailing list to receive further information as the study progresses, contact Rohan Kuruppu at Omnitrans, 1700 West Fifth Street, San Bernardino, CA 92411. III. Study Area The study area is approximately 14 miles long, extending from California State University on the north to the City of Loma Linda on the south generally following Kendall Drive, E Street, Hospitality Lane and then south crossing under I–10 on one of three alternative alignments. VerDate jul<14>2003 14:11 Jan 19, 2005 Jkt 205001 3249 consequences of building and operating Numerous key deficiencies and needs a premium transit system in the E Street Corridor in advance of any decisions to have been identified in the E Street commit substantial financial or other Corridor. Existing transit services are resources towards its implementation. slower than auto travel. Given that the The Environmental Impact Statement corridor has high transit dependency will allow the project sponsors to and an aging population, this translates evaluate the projects potential for into reduced mobility for many significant adverse impacts during residents. It also results in low usage by construction and operation and to choice riders, particularly during identify feasible mitigation measures for lunchtime and mid-day periods. The those impacts. The specific analyses corridor is in need of a catalyst to help that would take place are land use, accelerate revitalization efforts that have neighborhood character, social not yet been successful. Depressed conditions and displacement, visual and economic conditions in the central aesthetic considerations, historic corridor creates a disconnect of resources, archaeological resources, development between south and north. transit, traffic, parking, air quality, noise Portions of the corridor are viewed as and vibration, energy, hazardous unsafe. Scheduling of existing transit materials, water quality, natural routes is difficult because of the resources, construction and potential for delays, particularly construction impacts, cumulative crossing the I–10 Freeway. This problem impacts and environmental justice. will get much worse as population and Depending on the outcome of the employment grow. Parking capacity is scoping process and the analysis of also a problem at the university and conceptual alternatives, a Locally hospital campuses. Preferred Alternative (LPA) will be The purpose of the project is to selected and evaluated in the Draft EIS. mitigate the deficiencies identified The Draft EIS will be prepared above. Alternative transit scenarios to be simultaneously with Preliminary evaluated must be designed to address Engineering for the project, including the corridor’s deficiencies and needs. station and alignment options. The Draft Therefore each alternative will be EIS process will address the potential designed to meet the following project use of federal funds for the proposed goals: action, as well as assess the social, • Enhance Mobility and Accessibility; economic, and environmental impacts • Encourage Economic Growth and of the station and alignment Redevelopment; alternatives. Station designs and any • Improve Transit Operations; and alignment options will be refined to • Provide a Cost Effective Solution. minimize and mitigate any adverse impacts. V. Alternatives VII. FTA Procedures As provided in the FTA major investment project development After publication, the Draft EIS will process, this Alternatives Analysis will be available for public and agency focus on narrowing a range of review and comment, and a public conceptual alternatives to a manageable hearing will be held. Based on the Draft EIS and comments received, the LPA number to carry forward into detailed may be refined, and Omnitrans will analysis. Conceptual alternatives to be further assess the LPA in the Final EIS considered may include: • A No Action Alternative, including and will apply for FTA approval to initiate Final Design of the LPA. only existing and committed projects and services; Issued on: January 12, 2005. • A Transportation Systems Edward Carranza, Jr., Management (TSM) alternative that will Acting Regional Administrator. include existing and committed [FR Doc. 05–1154 Filed 1–19–05; 8:45 am] projects, the most recent Omnitrans BILLING CODE 4910–57–P Short Range Transit Plan and other non capital improvements; • One or more Bus Rapid Transit DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (BRT) alternatives in the E Street Corridor, with major improvements in Maritime Administration the corridor; and [Docket No. 2005–20093] • A Light Rail Transit (LRT) alternative. Requested Administrative Waiver of IV. Purpose and Need VI. Probable Effects the Coastwise Trade Laws The purpose of the EIS is to fully disclose the environmental AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. E:\FR\FM\21JAN1.SGM 21JAN1 3250 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 13 / Friday, January 21, 2005 / Notices Invitation for public comments on a requested administrative waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel EAT EM UP II. ACTION: SUMMARY: As authorized by Public Law 105–383 and Public Law 107–295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket 2005–20093 at https://dms.dot.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Public Law 105–383 and MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.-flag vessels in that business, a waiver will not be granted. Comments should refer to the docket number of this notice and the vessel name in order for MARAD to properly consider the comments. Comments should also state the commenter’s interest in the waiver application, and address the waiver criteria given in § 388.4 of MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR part 388. Submit comments on or before February 22, 2005. DATES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD–2005 20093. Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the Docket Clerk, U.S. DOT Dockets, Room PL–401, Department of Transportation, 400 7th St., SW., Washington, DC 20590–0001. You may also send comments electronically via the Internet at https:// dmses.dot.gov/submit/. All comments will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection and copying at the above address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. An electronic version of this document and all documents entered into this docket is available on the World Wide Web at https://dms.dot.gov. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Hokana, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, MAR–830 Room 7201, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202–366–0760. VerDate jul<14>2003 14:11 Jan 19, 2005 Jkt 205001 As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel ‘‘EAT EM UP II’’ is: Intended Use: ‘‘Carry passengers and sport fishing with fish caught not being sold commercially.’’ Geographic Region: ‘‘Great Lakes (Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario).’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: January 14, 2005. By order of the Maritime Administrator. Joel C. Richard, Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 05–1122 Filed 1–19–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket Number 2005–20090] Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Invitation for public comments on a requested administrative waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel NORTHERN LIGHTS. AGENCY: SUMMARY: As authorized by Public Law 105–383 and Public Law 107–295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket 2005–20090 at https://dms.dot.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Public Law 105–383 and MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.-flag vessels in that business, a waiver will not be granted. Comments should refer to the docket number of this notice and the vessel name in order for MARAD to properly consider the comments. Comments should also state the commenter’s interest in the waiver application, and address the waiver criteria given in § 388.4 of MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR part 388. DATES: Submit comments on or before February 22, 2005. PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Comments should refer to docket number MARAD–2005 20090. Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the Docket Clerk, U.S. DOT Dockets, Room PL–401, Department of Transportation, 400 7th St., SW., Washington, DC 20590–0001. You may also send comments electronically via the Internet at https:// dmses.dot.gov/submit/. All comments will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection and copying at the above address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. An electronic version of this document and all documents entered into this docket is available on the World Wide Web at https://dms.dot.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Hokana, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, MAR–830 Room 7201, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202–366–0760. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel NORTHERN LIGHTS is: Intended Use: The vessel will be used for passenger service including sightseeing, parties, corporate and social events, sunset cruises, weekend and weekly charters. Geographic Region: Coastwise along the east coast. New England summers and Florida in the winter months. ME, NH, MA, RI, VT, CT, NY, NJ, DE, VA, NC, SC, GA, FL. ADDRESSES: Dated: January 14, 2005. By order of the Maritime Administrator. Joel C. Richard, Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 05–1124 Filed 1–19–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket Number 2005–20092] Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Invitation for public comments on a requested administrative waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel PARROT HEAD. AGENCY: SUMMARY: As authorized by Public Law 105–383 and Public Law 107–295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build E:\FR\FM\21JAN1.SGM 21JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 13 (Friday, January 21, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3249-3250]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-1122]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Maritime Administration

[Docket No. 2005-20093]


Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws

AGENCY: Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation.

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ACTION: Invitation for public comments on a requested administrative 
waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel EAT EM UP II.

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SUMMARY: As authorized by Public Law 105-383 and Public Law 107-295, 
the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime 
Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-
build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A 
request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a 
brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The 
complete application is given in DOT docket 2005-20093 at https://
dms.dot.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action 
may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use 
U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Public Law 
105-383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 
30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse 
effect on a U.S.-vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.-flag 
vessels in that business, a waiver will not be granted. Comments should 
refer to the docket number of this notice and the vessel name in order 
for MARAD to properly consider the comments. Comments should also state 
the commenter's interest in the waiver application, and address the 
waiver criteria given in Sec.  388.4 of MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR 
part 388.

DATES: Submit comments on or before February 22, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD-2005 20093. 
Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the Docket 
Clerk, U.S. DOT Dockets, Room PL-401, Department of Transportation, 400 
7th St., SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001. You may also send comments 
electronically via the Internet at https://dmses.dot.gov/submit/. All 
comments will become part of this docket and will be available for 
inspection and copying at the above address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
E.T., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. An electronic 
version of this document and all documents entered into this docket is 
available on the World Wide Web at https://dms.dot.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Hokana, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Maritime Administration, MAR-830 Room 7201, 400 Seventh 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202-366-0760.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described by the applicant the intended 
service of the vessel ``EAT EM UP II'' is:
    Intended Use: ``Carry passengers and sport fishing with fish caught 
not being sold commercially.''
    Geographic Region: ``Great Lakes (Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake 
Michigan, Lake Ontario).''

    Dated: January 14, 2005.

    By order of the Maritime Administrator.
Joel C. Richard,
Secretary, Maritime Administration.
[FR Doc. 05-1122 Filed 1-19-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-81-P

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