Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws, 44918-44919 [E7-15497]

Download as PDF 44918 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 153 / Thursday, August 9, 2007 / Notices and fatigue. Ms. Pokornowski has been seizure-free and crash-free for the past twelve years. She believes that she would achieve a level of safety that is equivalent to the level of safety obtained by complying with the regulation because she continues to take her medication as directed by her doctor and also gets her blood levels checked every year. Brian J. Porter Mr. Porter is a CMV driver who states that he has been driving in the east coast for about 10 years. His neurologist states that he has a history of seizures but has not had any in the past 20 years. He is currently taking Dilantin and Phenobarbital (anti-seizure medications). Daniel L. Pulse Mr. Pulse is a route sales representative with a history of seizures as a child following a head injury. His doctor states that he has a history of seizures but has not had any since 1996. He is currently taking Dilantin (antiseizure medication). Mr. Pulse states that he has no clinical diagnosis of epilepsy and the medical tests performed by his neurologist on December 12, 2004, certify that ‘‘This is an overall normal electroencephalogram. No epileptiform activity is noted’’. Mr. Pulse has been crash-free for over 30 years. He holds a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) from Iowa. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Michael W. Thomas Mr. Thomas is a driver who was diagnosed with seizure disorder in 1987. His doctor certified he has been seizure-free for over 20 years. He is currently taking Tegretol (anti-seizure medication). His doctor certified that he is very compliant with his treatment and he can safely operate any CMV he is qualified to drive. Mr. Thomas currently has a State waiver from Kansas, continues to drive in Kansas and has been crash-free throughout his commercial driving career. He holds a Class A CDL from New York. Mr. Thomas believes that he would achieve a level of safety that is equivalent to the level of safety obtained by complying with the regulation because he has remained seizure-free for over 20 years through stringent medical compliance using the same medication and dosage. Jay A. Whitehead Mr. Whitehead is a motor equipment mechanic who works on CMVs. He was diagnosed with epilepsy in 1979 and has used medication since then. He is currently taking Dilantin (anti-seizure VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:48 Aug 08, 2007 Jkt 211001 medication) and has been on this medication for more than 10 years now. In the past 10 years, he has not had any seizures or loss of consciousness. Following an annual physical examination in 2006, his doctor certified that his seizure disorder is stable and he has no seizure activity; she also recommended that he should continue to take Dilantin and Omeprazole (anti-seizure medications). Mr. Whitehead stated that he would be operating a variety of CMVs after repairing them and that the actual time spent driving would be less than 10% of his 8 hour work day. He holds a Class B CDL from New York. Request for Comments In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315 and 31136(e), FMCSA requests public comment from all interested persons on the exemption application described in this notice. We will consider all comments received before the close of business on the closing date indicated earlier in the notice. Issued on: August 2, 2007. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development. [FR Doc. E7–15495 Filed 8–8–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2007–28904] 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 MANITOU. 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 MARAD–2007– 28904 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 PO 00000 Frm 00100 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 September 10, 2007. ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD–2007–28904. Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the Docket Clerk, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. 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: Joann Spittle, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W21–203, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202– 366–5979. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel MANITOU is: Intended Use: ‘‘For marriages at dockside, vow renewals and small celebrations.’’ Geographic Region: ‘‘South shore of Lake Superior-Bayfield, Apostles Island area.’’ Privacy Act Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages 19477–78) or you may visit https://dms.dot.gov. E:\FR\FM\09AUN1.SGM 09AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 153 / Thursday, August 9, 2007 / Notices Dated: August 1, 2007. By order of the Maritime Administrator. Murray Bloom, Acting Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. E7–15497 Filed 8–8–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2007–28907] 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 SIVE. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES 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 MARAD–2007– 28907 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 September 10, 2007. ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD–2007–28907. Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the Docket Clerk, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12– 140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. You may also VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:25 Aug 08, 2007 Jkt 211001 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 are available on the World Wide Web at https:// dms.dot.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joann Spittle, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W21–203, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202– 366–5979. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel SIVE is: Intended Use: ‘‘Carry passengers only.’’ Geographic Region: ‘‘NY, NJ, CT, RI, MA, FL.’’ Privacy Act Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; pages 19477–78) or you may visit https://dms.dot.gov. Dated: August 1, 2007. By order of the Maritime Administrator. Murray Bloom, Acting Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. E7–15501 Filed 8–8–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2007–28905] 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 WINDSONG. AGENCY: SUMMARY: As authorized by Pub. L. 105– 383 and Pub. L. 107–295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.- PO 00000 Frm 00101 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 44919 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 MARAD–2007– 28905 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 Pub. L. 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 September 10, 2007. DATES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD–2007–28905. Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the Docket Clerk, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. 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: Joann Spittle, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W21–203, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202– 366–5979. As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel WINDSONG is: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: INTENDED USE: ‘‘Day and evening cruises.’’ GEOGRAPHIC REGION: ‘‘Galveston Bay and Virgin Islands.’’ E:\FR\FM\09AUN1.SGM 09AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 153 (Thursday, August 9, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44918-44919]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-15497]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Maritime Administration

[Docket No. MARAD-2007-28904]


Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws

AGENCY: Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation.

ACTION: Invitation for public comments on a requested administrative 
waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel MANITOU.

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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 MARAD-2007-28904 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 September 10, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD-2007-28904. 
Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the Docket 
Clerk, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West 
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 
Washington, DC 20590. 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: Joann Spittle, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 
Room W21-203, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202-366-5979.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described by the applicant the intended 
service of the vessel MANITOU is:
    Intended Use: ``For marriages at dockside, vow renewals and small 
celebrations.''
    Geographic Region: ``South shore of Lake Superior-Bayfield, 
Apostles Island area.''

Privacy Act

    Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments 
received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual 
submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf 
of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT's 
complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on 
April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages 19477-78) or you may visit 
https://dms.dot.gov.


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    Dated: August 1, 2007.

    By order of the Maritime Administrator.
Murray Bloom,
Acting Secretary, Maritime Administration.
 [FR Doc. E7-15497 Filed 8-8-07; 8:45 am]
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