Notification of the Removal of Conditions of Entry on Vessels Arriving From the Republic of Congo, 63935 [2011-26602]

Download as PDF tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 199 / Friday, October 14, 2011 / Notices Mandatory carriage of ECDIS will be phased in beginning in 2012. This series of presentations will inform the Council of developments and difficulties encountered in deploying ECDIS, including accuracy of charted positions, the range of vessels to be impacted, and training requirements for ECDIS. The following tasks will also be discussed and further action contemplated by work groups assigned for each task: (1) NAVSAC Task 11–01 Kite Propulsion Systems (Sky Sails). The use of Sky Sails to augment propulsion on vessels is a real possibility. This task will address whether there should be restrictions on their use. (2) NAVSAC Task 11–02 Proximity of Offshore Energy Installations (OREI) to established ships’ routing measures. The Council will be asked to complete the discussion on the need for ‘‘buffer zones’’ around offshore renewable energy. (3) NAVSAC Task 11–03 RACONS. The Council will be asked to discuss and provide an opinion on the continued used of radar beacons (RACONS) as aids to navigation. (4) NAVSAC Task 11–04 Sound Signals. The Council will be asked to discuss and provide an opinion on the continued use of sound signals as aids to navigation. (5) NAVSAC Task 11–05 ECDIS Anomalies. The Council will be advised of the current status of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) and of the types of anomalies being discovered as more ECDIS enter into use. (6) NAVSAC Task 11–06 e-Nav Strategy. The Council will be advised of the current status of the United States’ e-Navigation Strategy development. (7) NAVSAC Task 11–07 Virtual Aids to Navigation Aids. Navigation authorities are considering deploying virtual aids to navigation as an alternative to physical lights, daybeacons and buoys under certain circumstances. This topic will inform the Council on virtual aids and discuss their possible use in United States’ waters. (8) NAVSAC Task 11–08 Crew Fatigue. The Council will discuss the unintended consequences some regulations are causing regarding crew endurance and crew fatigue. A public presentation/comment period will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. Speakers’ presentations/comments are limited to 10 minutes each. Wednesday, November 2, 2011 (1) Task Working Group Discussions continue from November 1, 2011. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:20 Oct 13, 2011 Jkt 226001 (2) Working Group Reports presented to council. (3) New Business: a. IMO Safety Navigation Subcommittee. The Coast Guard will update the Council on recent decisions and planned outputs of the IMO Safety Navigation Subcommittee. b. Summary of NAVSAC Action Items. c. Schedule Next Meeting Date— Spring 2012. d. Committee discussion of new tasks. (4) A public presentation/comment period will be held after the discussion of new tasks. Speakers’ presentations/ comments are limited to 10 minutes each. Dated: October 11, 2011. Dana A. Goward, Director, Marine Transportation Systems Management U.S. Coast Guard. [FR Doc. 2011–26641 Filed 10–13–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [Docket No. USCG–2011–0731] Notification of the Removal of Conditions of Entry on Vessels Arriving From the Republic of Congo Coast Guard, DHS. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard announces that it is removing the conditions of entry on vessels arriving from the country of the Republic of Congo. DATES: The policy announced in this notice is effective on October 14, 2011. ADDRESSES: This notice is part of docket USCG–2011–0731 and is available online by going to https:// www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG– 2011–0731 in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box, and then clicking ‘‘Search.’’ This material is also available for inspection and copying at the Docket Management Facility (M–30), U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this notice, call Mr. Michael Brown, International Port Security Evaluation Division, United States Coast Guard, telephone 202–372– 1081. If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 63935 Docket Operations, telephone 202–366– 9826 or (toll free) 1–800–647–5527. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background and Purpose Title 46, Section 70110, United States Code, enacted as part of section 102(a) of the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107–295, Nov. 25, 2002) authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to impose conditions of entry on vessels requesting entry into the United States arriving from ports that are not maintaining effective anti-terrorism measures. It also requires public notice of the ineffective anti-terrorism measures. The Secretary has delegated to the Coast Guard authority to carry out the provisions of this section. Previous notices have imposed or removed conditions of entry on vessels arriving from certain countries, and those conditions of entry and the countries they pertain to remain in effect except as modified below. All such notices are available for review online by going to https://www.homeport.uscg.mil, clicking on the ‘‘Maritime Security’’ and then ‘‘International Port Security Program’’ tabs, and then following the link. On September 1, 2009 the Coast Guard published a Notice of Policy in the Federal Register, (74 FR 45230), announcing that it had determined that ports in the Republic of Congo were not maintaining effective anti-terrorism measures, and imposed conditions of entry. Based on recent information, the Coast Guard has determined that the Republic of Congo is now maintaining effective anti-terrorism measures, and is accordingly removing the conditions of entry announced in the previously published Notice of Policy. With this notice, the current list of countries not maintaining effective anti-terrorism measures is as follows: Cambodia, Cameroon, Comoros, Cote d’Ivoire, Cuba, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia, Iran, Liberia, Madagascar, Sao Tome and Principe, Syria, TimorLeste, and Venezuela. This notice is issued under authority of 46 U.S.C. 70110(d). Dated: October 6, 2011. Vice Admiral Brian M. Salerno, USCG, Deputy Commandant for Operations. [FR Doc. 2011–26602 Filed 10–13–11; 8:45 a BILLING CODE 9110–04–P E:\FR\FM\14OCN1.SGM 14OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 199 (Friday, October 14, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 63935]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-26602]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2011-0731]


Notification of the Removal of Conditions of Entry on Vessels 
Arriving From the Republic of Congo

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard announces that it is removing the conditions 
of entry on vessels arriving from the country of the Republic of Congo.

DATES: The policy announced in this notice is effective on October 14, 
2011.

ADDRESSES: This notice is part of docket USCG-2011-0731 and is 
available online by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting 
USCG-2011-0731 in the ``Keyword'' box, and then clicking ``Search.'' 
This material is also available for inspection and copying at the 
Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. Department of Transportation, 
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this notice, 
call Mr. Michael Brown, International Port Security Evaluation 
Division, United States Coast Guard, telephone 202-372-1081. If you 
have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, call 
Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-
9826 or (toll free) 1-800-647-5527.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background and Purpose

    Title 46, Section 70110, United States Code, enacted as part of 
section 102(a) of the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 
(Pub. L. 107-295, Nov. 25, 2002) authorizes the Secretary of Homeland 
Security to impose conditions of entry on vessels requesting entry into 
the United States arriving from ports that are not maintaining 
effective anti-terrorism measures. It also requires public notice of 
the ineffective anti-terrorism measures. The Secretary has delegated to 
the Coast Guard authority to carry out the provisions of this section. 
Previous notices have imposed or removed conditions of entry on vessels 
arriving from certain countries, and those conditions of entry and the 
countries they pertain to remain in effect except as modified below. 
All such notices are available for review online by going to https://www.homeport.uscg.mil, clicking on the ``Maritime Security'' and then 
``International Port Security Program'' tabs, and then following the 
link.
    On September 1, 2009 the Coast Guard published a Notice of Policy 
in the Federal Register, (74 FR 45230), announcing that it had 
determined that ports in the Republic of Congo were not maintaining 
effective anti-terrorism measures, and imposed conditions of entry.
    Based on recent information, the Coast Guard has determined that 
the Republic of Congo is now maintaining effective anti-terrorism 
measures, and is accordingly removing the conditions of entry announced 
in the previously published Notice of Policy. With this notice, the 
current list of countries not maintaining effective anti-terrorism 
measures is as follows: Cambodia, Cameroon, Comoros, Cote d'Ivoire, 
Cuba, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia, Iran, Liberia, 
Madagascar, Sao Tome and Principe, Syria, Timor-Leste, and Venezuela.

    This notice is issued under authority of 46 U.S.C. 70110(d).

    Dated: October 6, 2011.
Vice Admiral Brian M. Salerno, USCG,
Deputy Commandant for Operations.
[FR Doc. 2011-26602 Filed 10-13-11; 8:45 a
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