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under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct
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Though this rule will not result in such
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Interference with Constitutionally
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We have analyzed this rule under
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Concerning Regulations That
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Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use. We have
determined that it is not a ‘‘significant
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it is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’
under Executive Order 12866 and is not
likely to have a significant adverse effect
on the supply, distribution, or use of
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require a Statement of Energy Effects
under Executive Order 13211.
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This rule does not use technical
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Environment
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 117
Bridges.
For the reasons discussed out in the
preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR part 117 as follows:
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1. The authority citation for part 117
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 33 U.S.C. 499; 33 CFR 1.05–1(g);
Department of Homeland Security Delegation
No. 0170.1.
2. § 117.451(b) is revised to read as
follows:
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§ 117.451
Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.
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(b) The draw of the SR 23 bridge,
Algiers Alternate Route, mile 3.8 at
Belle Chasse, shall open on signal;
except that, from 6 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and
from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays,
the draw need not be opened for the
passage of vessels.
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Dated: December 3, 2007.
J.R. Whitehead,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander,
Eighth Coast Guard District.
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SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[CGD01–07–161]
Drawbridge Operation Regulations;
Harlem River, New York City, NY
Coast Guard, DHS.
Notice of temporary deviation
from regulations.
AGENCY:
We have analyzed this rule under
Commandant Instruction M16475.lD
which guides the Coast Guard in
complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(NEPA)(42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and
have concluded that there are no factors
in this case that would limit the use of
a categorical exclusion under section
2.B.2 of the Instruction. Therefore, this
rule is categorically excluded, under
figure 2–1, paragraph (32)(e) of the
Instruction, from further environmental
documentation. Under figure 2–1,
paragraph (32)(e), of the Instruction, an
‘‘Environmental Analysis Check List’’
and a ‘‘Categorical Exclusion
Determination’’ are not required for this
rule.
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OPERATION REGULATIONS
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ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Commander, First Coast
Guard District, has issued a temporary
deviation from the regulation governing
the operation of the Spuyten Duyvil
Bridge across the Harlem River at mile
7.9, at New York City, New York. Under
this temporary deviation in effect from
January 10, 2008 through April 14,
2008, the Spuyten Duyvil Bridge need
not open for the passage of vessel traffic
from 6 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 3 p.m.
to 9 p.m. The draw shall open on signal
one time each day to accommodate
vessel traffic between 1:30 p.m. and 3
p.m., after a one-hour advance notice is
given by calling the number posted at
the bridge. Vessels that can pass under
the draw without a bridge opening may
do so at all times. This deviation is
necessary to facilitate scheduled bridge
maintenance.
DATES: This deviation is effective from
6 a.m. on January 10, 2008 through 9
p.m. on April 14, 2008.
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Materials referred to in this
document are available for inspection or
copying at the First Coast Guard
District, Bridge Branch Office, One
South Street, New York, New York,
10004, between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The telephone number is (212)
668–7165. The First Coast Guard
District Bridge Branch Office maintains
the public docket for this temporary
deviation.
ADDRESSES:
Joe
Arca, Project Officer, First Coast Guard
District, at (212) 668–7069.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
The
Spuyten Duyvil Bridge, across the
Harlem River, mile 7.9, at New York
City, New York, has a vertical clearance
in the closed position of 5 feet at mean
high water and 9 feet at mean low water.
The existing drawbridge operation
regulations are listed at 33 CFR
117.789(f).
The owner of the bridge, National
Railroad Passenger Corporation
(Amtrak), requested a temporary
deviation to facilitate scheduled bridge
maintenance, the replacement of the
bridge protective fender system at the
west end.
Under this temporary deviation in
effect from January 10, 2008 through
April 14, 2008, the Spuyten Duyvil
Bridge need not open for the passage of
vessel traffic from 6 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
and from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. The draw
shall open on signal one time each day
to accommodate vessel traffic between
1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., after at least a onehour notice is given by calling the
number posted at the bridge. Vessels
that can pass under the bridge without
a bridge opening may do so at all times.
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e),
the bridge must return to its regular
operating schedule immediately at the
end of the designated time period. This
deviation from the operating regulations
is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
Should the bridge maintenance
authorized by this temporary deviation
be completed before the end of the
effective period published in this notice,
the Coast Guard will rescind the
remainder of this temporary deviation,
and the bridge shall be returned to its
normal operation schedule.
Notice of the above action shall be
provided to the public in the Local
Notice to Mariners and the Federal
Register, where practicable.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Dated: December 4, 2007.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard
District.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
40 CFR Part 131
[EPA–HQ–OW–2007–0259; FRL–8504–9]
Water Quality Standards for Puerto
Rico
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: EPA is promulgating water
quality standards that establish methods
to implement Puerto Rico’s existing
antidegradation policy for waters in the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. EPA was
required to propose antidegradation
implementation methods under court
order. The Clean Water Act requires that
all States, Territories, and authorized
Tribes develop water quality standards
that include the designated use or uses
of the water, water quality criteria to
protect those uses, and an
antidegradation policy and
implementation methods. Through this
promulgation, the federal
antidegradation implementation
methods are added to Puerto Rico’s
water quality standards.
DATES: This final rule is effective
January 11, 2008.
ADDRESSES: The public record for this
rulemaking is located at USEPA, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington,
DC 20460, and EPA Region 2, 290
Broadway, New York, New York 10007,
and can be viewed between 8:30 a.m.
and 4:30 p.m. at both locations.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
further information concerning today’s
final rule, contact Wayne Jackson, U.S.
EPA Region 2, Division of
Environmental Planning and Protection,
290 Broadway, New York, New York
10007 (telephone: 212–637–3807 or email: jackson.wayne@epa.gov) or Lauren
Wisniewski, U.S. EPA Headquarters,
Office of Science and Technology, 1200
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Mail Code
4305T, Washington, DC 20460
(telephone: 202–566–0394 or e-mail:
wisniewski.lauren@epa.gov).
This
section is organized as follows:
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Table of Contents
I. General Information
A. What Entities May Be Affected by this
Action?
B. How Can I Get Copies of This Document
and Other Related Information?
II. Background
A. What Are the Applicable Federal
Statutory and Regulatory Requirements?
B. Why Is EPA Promulgating Federal
Antidegradation Implementation
Methods for the Commonwealth of
Puerto Rico?
III. This Final Rule
A. What Are the Federal Antidegradation
Implementation Methods to Protect
Puerto Rico’s High Quality Waters?
B. How Will Puerto Rico Implement the
Federal Antidegradation Implementation
Methods?
C. What Are the Cost Implications of the
Final Rule?
D. Comments Received in Response to
EPA’s May 2007 Proposal
IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews
A. Executive Order 12866 (Regulatory
Planning and Review)
B. Paperwork Reduction Act
C. Regulatory Flexibility Act
D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
E. Executive Order 13132 (Federalism)
F. Executive Order 13175 (Consultation
and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments)
G. Executive Order 13045 (Protection of
Children From Environmental Health
Risks and Safety Risks)
H. Executive Order 13211 (Actions That
Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution or Use)
I. National Technology Transfer and
Advancement Act of 1995
J. Executive Order 12898 (Federal Actions
To Address Environmental Justice in
Minority Populations and Low-Income
Populations)
K. Endangered Species Act
L. Congressional Review Act
I. General Information
A. What Entities May Be Affected by
This Action?
Citizens concerned with water quality
in Puerto Rico may be interested in this
rulemaking which establishes federal
antidegradation implementation
methods by regulation for waters in the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
(hereafter, ‘‘the Commonwealth’’ or
‘‘Puerto Rico’’). Entities discharging
pollutants to the surface waters of
Puerto Rico could be indirectly affected
by this rulemaking since water quality
standards are used in determining
National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) permit
limits, CWA section 404 dredge and fill
permits, and other activities requiring
CWA section 401 certification.
Categories and entities that may
ultimately be affected include:
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[CGD01-07-161]
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Harlem River, New York City, NY
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.
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SUMMARY: The Commander, First Coast Guard District, has issued a
temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the
Spuyten Duyvil Bridge across the Harlem River at mile 7.9, at New York
City, New York. Under this temporary deviation in effect from January
10, 2008 through April 14, 2008, the Spuyten Duyvil Bridge need not
open for the passage of vessel traffic from 6 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and
from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. The draw shall open on signal one time each day
to accommodate vessel traffic between 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., after a
one-hour advance notice is given by calling the number posted at the
bridge. Vessels that can pass under the draw without a bridge opening
may do so at all times. This deviation is necessary to facilitate
scheduled bridge maintenance.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m. on January 10, 2008
through 9 p.m. on April 14, 2008.
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ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this document are available for
inspection or copying at the First Coast Guard District, Bridge Branch
Office, One South Street, New York, New York, 10004, between 7 a.m. and
3 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone
number is (212) 668-7165. The First Coast Guard District Bridge Branch
Office maintains the public docket for this temporary deviation.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joe Arca, Project Officer, First Coast
Guard District, at (212) 668-7069.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Spuyten Duyvil Bridge, across the Harlem
River, mile 7.9, at New York City, New York, has a vertical clearance
in the closed position of 5 feet at mean high water and 9 feet at mean
low water. The existing drawbridge operation regulations are listed at
33 CFR 117.789(f).
The owner of the bridge, National Railroad Passenger Corporation
(Amtrak), requested a temporary deviation to facilitate scheduled
bridge maintenance, the replacement of the bridge protective fender
system at the west end.
Under this temporary deviation in effect from January 10, 2008
through April 14, 2008, the Spuyten Duyvil Bridge need not open for the
passage of vessel traffic from 6 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 9
p.m. The draw shall open on signal one time each day to accommodate
vessel traffic between 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., after at least a one-hour
notice is given by calling the number posted at the bridge. Vessels
that can pass under the bridge without a bridge opening may do so at
all times.
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the bridge must return to its
regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the designated
time period. This deviation from the operating regulations is
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
Should the bridge maintenance authorized by this temporary
deviation be completed before the end of the effective period published
in this notice, the Coast Guard will rescind the remainder of this
temporary deviation, and the bridge shall be returned to its normal
operation schedule.
Notice of the above action shall be provided to the public in the
Local Notice to Mariners and the Federal Register, where practicable.
Dated: December 4, 2007.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. E7-24049 Filed 12-11-07; 8:45 am]
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