Safety Zone, Block Island Wind Farm; Rhode Island Sound, RI, 19097 [2016-07659]

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For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard proposes to amend 33 CFR part 117 as follows: PART 117—DRAWBRIDGE OPERATION REGULATIONS 1. The authority citation for part 117 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 33 U.S.C. 499; 33 CFR 1.05–1; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 2. In § 117.217, revise paragraph (b) to read as follows: ■ VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:23 Apr 01, 2016 Jkt 238001 § 117.217 Norwalk River. 19097 Comments’’ portion of the * * * * * (b) The draw of the Metro-North ‘‘WALK’’ Bridge, mile 0.1, at Norwalk, shall operate as follows: (1) The draw shall open on signal between 4:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. after at least a two hour advance notice is given; except that, from 5:45 a.m. through 9:45 a.m. and from 4 p.m. through 8 p.m., Monday through Friday excluding holidays, the draw need not open for the passage of vessel traffic unless an emergency exists. (2) From 9 p.m. through 4:30 a.m. the draw shall open on signal after at least a four hour advance notice is given. (3) A delay in opening the draw not to exceed 10 minutes may occur when a train scheduled to cross the bridge without stopping has entered the drawbridge lock. (4) Requests for bridge openings may be made by calling the bridge via marine radio VHF FM Channel 13 or the telephone number posted at the bridge. Dated: March 24, 2016. L.L. Fagan, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2016–07662 Filed 4–1–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket No. USCG–2016–0026] RIN 1625–AA00 Safety Zone, Block Island Wind Farm; Rhode Island Sound, RI Coast Guard, DHS. Proposed rule; reopening of comment period. section for further instructions on submitting comments. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION If you have questions about this rule, call or email Mr. Edward G. LeBlanc, Chief of the Waterways Management Division at Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England, telephone 401–435–2351, email Edward.G.LeBlanc@uscg.mil. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: On February 16, 2016, the Coast Guard published the proposed rule ‘‘Safety Zone, Block Island Wind Farm’’ in the Federal Register (81 FR 7718). The Coast Guard proposes to establish a 500yard safety zone around each of five locations where the Block Island Wind Farm (BIWF) wind turbine generator (WTG) towers, nacelles, blades and subsea cables will be installed in the navigable waters of the Rhode Island Sound, RI, from April 1 to October 31, 2016. These safety zones are intended to safeguard mariners from the hazards associated with construction of the BIWF. Vessels would be prohibited from entering into, transiting through, mooring, or anchoring within these safety zones while construction vessels and associated equipment are present at any of the BIWF WTG sites, unless authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP), Southeastern New England or the COTP’s designated representative. The original deadline to submit comments was March 17, 2016. This action extends the deadline for 30 days. Written comments must now be received by April 17, 2016. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: March 22, 2016. J.T. Kondratowicz, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Southeastern New England. AGENCY: [FR Doc. 2016–07659 Filed 4–1–16; 8:45 am] ACTION: BILLING CODE 9110–04–P The Coast Guard is extending the comment period for the proposed safety zone. In response to public requests, the Coast Guard is extending the comment period until April 17, 2016. 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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 64 (Monday, April 4, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 19097]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-07659]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2016-0026]
RIN 1625-AA00


Safety Zone, Block Island Wind Farm; Rhode Island Sound, RI

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Proposed rule; reopening of comment period.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is extending the comment period for the 
proposed safety zone. In response to public requests, the Coast Guard 
is extending the comment period until April 17, 2016.

DATES: The comment period for the proposed rule published in the 
Federal Register on February 16, 2016 (81 FR 7718) is reopened. 
Comments must be received on or before April 17, 2016.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2016-0026 using the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. See the ``Public Participation and Request for 
Comments'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further 
instructions on submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this rule, 
call or email Mr. Edward G. LeBlanc, Chief of the Waterways Management 
Division at Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England, telephone 401-
435-2351, email Edward.G.LeBlanc@uscg.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On February 16, 2016, the Coast Guard 
published the proposed rule ``Safety Zone, Block Island Wind Farm'' in 
the Federal Register (81 FR 7718). The Coast Guard proposes to 
establish a 500-yard safety zone around each of five locations where 
the Block Island Wind Farm (BIWF) wind turbine generator (WTG) towers, 
nacelles, blades and subsea cables will be installed in the navigable 
waters of the Rhode Island Sound, RI, from April 1 to October 31, 2016. 
These safety zones are intended to safeguard mariners from the hazards 
associated with construction of the BIWF. Vessels would be prohibited 
from entering into, transiting through, mooring, or anchoring within 
these safety zones while construction vessels and associated equipment 
are present at any of the BIWF WTG sites, unless authorized by the 
Captain of the Port (COTP), Southeastern New England or the COTP's 
designated representative.
    The original deadline to submit comments was March 17, 2016. This 
action extends the deadline for 30 days. Written comments must now be 
received by April 17, 2016.

    Dated: March 22, 2016.
J.T. Kondratowicz,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Southeastern New 
England.
[FR Doc. 2016-07659 Filed 4-1-16; 8:45 am]
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