Nontank Vessel Response Plans and Other Response Plan Requirements, 67027-67028 [2013-26813]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 217 / Friday, November 8, 2013 / Rules and Regulations Inc. is hosting the Key West World Championship, a series of high-speed boat races. Under the provisions of 33 CFR 100.701, no unauthorized person or vessel may enter, transit through, anchor within, or remain in the established regulated areas. The event will be held on the waters of the Atlantic Ocean located southwest of Key West, Florida. Approximately 75 highspeed power boats will be participating in the races. It is anticipated that at least 100 spectator vessels will be present during the races. The special local regulations will be enforced from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on November 10, 2013. The Coast Guard will provide notice of the regulated area by Local Notice to Mariners, Broadcast Notice to Mariners, and on-scene designated representatives. The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies in enforcing this regulation. The events on November 6, 2013 and November 8, 2013 will be enforced with actual notice. This notice is issued under authority of 33 CFR 100.701 and 5 U.S.C. 552(a). In addition to this notice in the Federal Register, the Coast Guard will provide the maritime community with advance notification of this enforcement period via a Broadcast Notice to Mariners. Dated: October 24, 2013. A.S. Young, Sr., Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Key West. [FR Doc. 2013–26816 Filed 11–7–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2013–0923] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Lake Washington, Seattle, WA Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the operating schedule that governs the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge (State Route 520) across Lake Washington at Seattle, WA. The deviation is necessary to accommodate vehicular traffic attending football games at Husky Stadium at the University of Washington, Seattle, Washington. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed position wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:17 Nov 07, 2013 Jkt 232001 two hours before and two hours after each game. DATES: This deviation is effective from 8:00 a.m. on November 9, 2013 through 5:30 p.m. on November 29, 2013. ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG–2013–0923] is available at https://www.regulations.gov. Type the docket number in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket Folder on the line associated with this deviation. You may also visit the Docket Management Facility in Room W12–140 on the ground floor of the Department of Transportation West Building, 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 temporary deviation, call or email Steven M. Fischer, Thirteenth Coast Guard District Bridge Program Officer, telephone 206– 220–7282, email Steven.M.Fischer3@ uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Barbara Hairston, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202–366–9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Washington State Department of Transportation has requested that the draw span of the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge (State Route 520) remain closed to vessel traffic to facilitate rapid movement of pre-game and post game football traffic. Evergreen Point Floating Bridge (State Route 520) provides three navigational openings for vessel passage: The movable floating span, subject to this closure; and two fixed navigational openings, one on the east end of the bridge and one on the west end. The fixed navigational opening on the east end of the bridge provides a horizontal clearance of 207 feet and a vertical clearance of 57 feet. The opening on the west end of the bridge provides a horizontal clearance of 206 feet and a vertical clearance of 44 feet. Vessels that are able to safely pass through the fixed navigational openings are allowed to do so during this closure period. Under normal conditions, during this time frame, the bridge operates in accordance with 33 CFR § 17.1049(a), which states the bridge shall open on signal if at least two hours notice is given. This deviation period will cover the dates November 9, 2013 to November 29, 2013 as follows. From 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on November 29, 2013. The times for the closures on November 9, 2013 will be determined and announced in the Coast Guard’s Local Notice to Mariners and PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 67027 Broadcast Notice to Mariners as it becomes available. Due to NCAA television scheduling, the time for the game is not currently available. The deviation allows the floating draw span of the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge on Lake Washington to remain in the closed position and need not open for maritime traffic for times to be determined on November 9, 2013, and from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on November 29, 2013. The bridge shall operate in accordance to 33 CFR § 117.1049(a) at all other times. Waterway usage on the Lake Washington Ship ranges from commercial tug and barge to small pleasure craft. Mariners will be notified and kept informed of the bridge’s operational status via the Coast Guard Notice to Mariners publication and Broadcast Notice to Mariners as appropriate. The draw span will be required to open, if needed, for vessels engaged in emergency response operations during this closure period. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge 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. Dated: October 25,2013. Daryl R. Peloquin, Acting Bridge Administrator. [FR Doc. 2013–26817 Filed 11–7–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 151, 155 and 160 [Docket No. USCG–2008–1070] RIN 1625–AB27 Nontank Vessel Response Plans and Other Response Plan Requirements Coast Guard, DHS. Rule; information collection approval. AGENCY: ACTION: On September 30, 2013, the Coast Guard amended regulations on response plans for nontank vessels. The amendment triggered information collection requirements affecting an existing OMB-approved information collection requirement on vessel and facility response plans. This notice announces that the collection of information has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and can now be enforced. The OMB control number is 1625–0066. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\08NOR1.SGM 08NOR1 67028 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 217 / Friday, November 8, 2013 / Rules and Regulations The collection of information requirement under 33 CFR 155.5023, 155.5025, and 155.5055 through 155.5075 can be enforced beginning November 8, 2013. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this document, contact Lieutenant Commander John Peterson, Coast Guard, Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance, Vessel Response Plan Review Team; telephone 202–372–1226, email vrp@uscg.mil. If you have questions about viewing the docket (USCG–2008–1070), call Ms. Barbara Hairston, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202–366–9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On September 30, 2013, the Coast Guard published the Nontank Vessel Response Plans and Other Response Plan Requirements final rule, implementing the statutory requirement for an owner or operator of a self-propelled, nontank vessel of 400 gross tons or greater, which operates on the navigable waters of the United States, to prepare and submit an oil spill response plan to the Coast Guard (78 FR 60100). Among other things, this rule applied vessel response plan requirements to nontank vessels. Under those requirements, a nontank vessel owner or operator needs to prepare and submit to the Coast Guard a nontank vessel response plan in accordance with 33 CFR part 155, subpart J. The content of the response plan includes the requirement to plan for responding to a worst-case discharge and a substantial threat of such a discharge. Additionally, submissions of international Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plans (SOPEPs) for certain U.S.-flag nontank and tank vessels requires alignment with updated SOPEP rules. With the exception of this collection of information, the rule became effective on October 30, 2013. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), an agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information until the collection is approved by OMB. Accordingly, the preamble to the final rule stated that the Coast Guard would not enforce the collection of information requirements occurring under 33 CFR 155.5023, 155.5025, and 155.5055 through 155.5075 until the collection of information request was approved by OMB, and also stated that the Coast Guard would publish a notice in the Federal Register announcing that OMB approved and assigned a control number for the requirement. The Coast Guard submitted the information collection request to OMB for approval in accordance with the wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES DATES: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:17 Nov 07, 2013 Jkt 232001 Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. On September 3, 2013, OMB approved the collection of information and assigned the collection OMB Control Number 1625–0066 entitled ‘‘Vessel and Facility Response Plans (Domestic and Int’l), and Additional Response Requirements for Prince William Sound, Alaska’’. The approval for this collection of information expires on September 30, 2016. A copy of the OMB notice of action is available in our online docket (USCG–2008–1070) at https:// www.regulations.gov. Dated: November 1, 2013. J.G. Lantz, Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards, U.S. Coast Guard. [FR Doc. 2013–26813 Filed 11–7–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this temporary final rule, call or email Mr. Mark Cutter, Coast Guard Sector Boston Waterways Management Division, telephone 617– 223–4000, email Mark.E.Cutter@ uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, call Barbara Hairston, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202–366–9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Acronyms COTP Captain of the Port DHS Department of Homeland Security FR Federal Register NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking A. Regulatory History and Information DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket No. USCG–2013–0060] RIN 1625–AA00 Safety Zones; Recurring Events in Captain of the Port Boston Zone Coast Guard, DHS. Final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: B. Basis and Purpose The Coast Guard is adding three new permanent safety zones in the Coast Guard Captain of the Port Boston Zone. When subject to enforcement, these permanent safety zones will restrict vessels from portions of water areas during certain annually recurring marine events. These three new permanent safety zones will ensure the protection of the maritime public and event participants from the hazards associated with these annual recurring events. SUMMARY: DATES: This rule is effective December 9, 2013. Documents mentioned in this preamble are part of docket USCG– 2013–0060. To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to https:// www.regulations.gov, type the docket number in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ Box and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket Folder on the line associated with the rulemaking. You may also visit the Docket Management Facility in Room W12–140 on the ground floor of the Department of Transportation, West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 On November 9, 2011, the Coast Guard enacted the current version of 33 CFR 165.118, which establishes several permanent safety zones throughout Captain of the Port Boston zone. On June 14, 2013 the Coast Guard published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register (78 FR 35798), proposing to amend 33 CFR 165.118 by establishing three new permanent safety zones. No comments were received. No public meeting was requested, and none was held. The legal basis for the temporary rule is 33 U.S.C. 1226, 1231, 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701, 3306, 3703; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195; Pub. L. 107–295, 116 Stat. 2064; and Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1, which collectively authorize the Coast Guard to define regulatory safety zones. Recently, the Coast Guard Captain of the Port, Sector Boston, determined that public safety requires that a safety zone be enforced around three maritime events that recur annually in Captain of the Port Boston zone. Specifically, the Captain of the Port, Sector Boston, determined that a safety zone is required around the Hull Youth Football Carnival Fireworks, the Boston Harbor Triathlon, and the Boston Harbor Sharkfest Swim. C. Discussion of Comments, Changes and the Final Rule For the reasons stated above, the Captain of the Port, Sector Boston, is establishing three new permanent safety zones in 33 CFR 165.118. These new safety zones will be listed in 33 CFR 165.118 as (6.5) Hull Youth Football Carnival Fireworks, (8.8) The Boston E:\FR\FM\08NOR1.SGM 08NOR1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 217 (Friday, November 8, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 67027-67028]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-26813]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 151, 155 and 160

[Docket No. USCG-2008-1070]
RIN 1625-AB27


Nontank Vessel Response Plans and Other Response Plan 
Requirements

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Rule; information collection approval.

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SUMMARY: On September 30, 2013, the Coast Guard amended regulations on 
response plans for nontank vessels. The amendment triggered information 
collection requirements affecting an existing OMB-approved information 
collection requirement on vessel and facility response plans. This 
notice announces that the collection of information has been approved 
by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and can now be enforced. 
The OMB control number is 1625-0066.

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DATES: The collection of information requirement under 33 CFR 155.5023, 
155.5025, and 155.5055 through 155.5075 can be enforced beginning 
November 8, 2013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this 
document, contact Lieutenant Commander John Peterson, Coast Guard, 
Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance, Vessel Response Plan Review 
Team; telephone 202-372-1226, email vrp@uscg.mil. If you have questions 
about viewing the docket (USCG-2008-1070), call Ms. Barbara Hairston, 
Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On September 30, 2013, the Coast Guard 
published the Nontank Vessel Response Plans and Other Response Plan 
Requirements final rule, implementing the statutory requirement for an 
owner or operator of a self-propelled, nontank vessel of 400 gross tons 
or greater, which operates on the navigable waters of the United 
States, to prepare and submit an oil spill response plan to the Coast 
Guard (78 FR 60100). Among other things, this rule applied vessel 
response plan requirements to nontank vessels. Under those 
requirements, a nontank vessel owner or operator needs to prepare and 
submit to the Coast Guard a nontank vessel response plan in accordance 
with 33 CFR part 155, subpart J. The content of the response plan 
includes the requirement to plan for responding to a worst-case 
discharge and a substantial threat of such a discharge. Additionally, 
submissions of international Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plans 
(SOPEPs) for certain U.S.-flag nontank and tank vessels requires 
alignment with updated SOPEP rules. With the exception of this 
collection of information, the rule became effective on October 30, 
2013.
    Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), an 
agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information until the 
collection is approved by OMB. Accordingly, the preamble to the final 
rule stated that the Coast Guard would not enforce the collection of 
information requirements occurring under 33 CFR 155.5023, 155.5025, and 
155.5055 through 155.5075 until the collection of information request 
was approved by OMB, and also stated that the Coast Guard would publish 
a notice in the Federal Register announcing that OMB approved and 
assigned a control number for the requirement.
    The Coast Guard submitted the information collection request to OMB 
for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. On 
September 3, 2013, OMB approved the collection of information and 
assigned the collection OMB Control Number 1625-0066 entitled ``Vessel 
and Facility Response Plans (Domestic and Int'l), and Additional 
Response Requirements for Prince William Sound, Alaska''. The approval 
for this collection of information expires on September 30, 2016. A 
copy of the OMB notice of action is available in our online docket 
(USCG-2008-1070) at https://www.regulations.gov.

    Dated: November 1, 2013.
J.G. Lantz,
Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards, U.S. Coast Guard.
[FR Doc. 2013-26813 Filed 11-7-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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