Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Thames River, New London, CT, 28552-28553 [2017-13165]

Download as PDF Pmangrum on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES 28552 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 120 / Friday, June 23, 2017 / Rules and Regulations include $68,638 for administrative expenses, $35,437 for travel/office expenses, and $15,000 for marketing order contingency. Budgeted expenses for these items in 2015–2016 were $64,901, $37,340, and $15,000, respectively. The lower assessment rate is necessary to reduce the reserve balance to less than approximately one fiscal period’s budgeted expenses. The reserve balance on July 31, 2017, is projected to be $158,275. Assessment income for the 2017–2018 fiscal period is estimated at $64,000, while expenses are estimated to be $119,075. The Committee anticipates compensating for the reduced assessment revenue with $5,100 from miscellaneous income, $100 from interest income, and $49,875 from its reserve fund. The reserve fund is projected to be under the maximum authorized level at the end of the 2017– 2018 fiscal period. The Committee discussed alternatives to this change, including suspending assessments for one year, recommending other assessment rate levels, and leaving the current rate in place. Prior to arriving at this assessment rate recommendation, the Committee considered information from the Board’s Executive Committee on the cost savings resulting from recent administrative changes in the Committee office and the level of anticipated Committee expenses moving forward. The Committee debated between suspending assessments for one year and recommending the assessment rate be lowered to $0.002 per hundredweight of potatoes. Based on the market and shipping quantities, the Committee recommended the rate of $0.002 per hundredweight. The Committee believes this assessment rate, in combination with other income, interest earned, and funds utilized from the Committee’s financial reserve, will provide sufficient funds to meet its expenses. A review of historical information and preliminary information pertaining to the upcoming fiscal period indicates that the producer price for the 2017 crop could range between $6.00 and $9.00 per hundredweight of potatoes. Therefore, the estimated assessment revenue for the 2017–2018 fiscal period as a percentage of total producer revenue could range between 0.022 and 0.033 percent. This action decreases the assessment obligation imposed on handlers. Assessments are applied uniformly on all handlers, and some of the costs may be passed on to producers. However, decreasing the assessment rate will reduce the burden on handlers, and may VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:26 Jun 22, 2017 Jkt 241001 reduce the burden on producers. In addition, the Committee’s meeting was widely publicized throughout the IdahoEastern Oregon potato industry and all interested persons were invited to attend the meeting and participate in Committee deliberations on all issues. Like all Committee meetings, the November 9, 2016, meeting was a public meeting and all entities, both large and small, were able to express views on this issue. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the order’s information collection requirements have been previously approved by OMB and assigned OMB No. 0581–0178 (Generic Vegetable and Specialty Crops). No changes in those requirements as a result of this action are necessary. Should any changes become necessary, they would be submitted to OMB for approval. This rule imposes no additional reporting or recordkeeping requirements on either small or large Idaho-Eastern Oregon potato handlers. As with all Federal marketing order programs, reports and forms are periodically reviewed to reduce information requirements and duplication by industry and public sector agencies. As noted in the initial regulatory flexibility analysis, USDA has not identified any relevant Federal rules that duplicate, overlap, or conflict with this final rule. AMS is committed to complying with the E-Government Act, to promote the use of the internet and other information technologies to provide increased opportunities for citizen access to Government information and services, and for other purposes. A proposed rule concerning this action was published in the Federal Register on March 21, 2017 (82 FR 14485). Copies of the proposed rule were also mailed or sent via facsimile to all Idaho-E. Oregon potato handlers. Finally, the proposal was made available through the internet by USDA and the Office of the Federal Register. A 30-day comment period ending April 20, 2017, was provided for interested persons to respond to the proposal. Two comments were received during the comment period in response to the proposal. Both comments were received from outside of the regulated production area. One comment supported the proposed assessment decrease. The other comment did not support the proposal, however, it did not address the merits of the proposed rule. Accordingly, no changes have been made to the rule as proposed, based on the comments received. PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 A small business guide on complying with fruit, vegetable, and specialty crop marketing agreements and orders may be viewed at: https://www.ams.usda.gov/ rules-regulations/moa/small-businesses. Any questions about the compliance guide should be sent to Richard Lower at the previously mentioned address in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. After consideration of all relevant material presented, including the information and recommendation submitted by the Committee and other available information, it is hereby found that this rule, as hereinafter set forth, will tend to effectuate the declared policy of the Act. List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 945 Marketing agreements, Potatoes, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. For the reasons set forth in the preamble, 7 CFR part 945 is amended as follows: PART 945—IRISH POTATOES GROWN IN CERTAIN DESIGNATED COUNTIES IN IDAHO, AND MALHEUR COUNTY, OREGON 1. The authority citation for 7 CFR part 945 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601–674. 2. Section 945.249 is revised to read as follows: ■ § 945.249 Assessment rate. On and after August 1, 2017, an assessment rate of $0.002 per hundredweight is established for IdahoEastern Oregon potatoes. Dated: June 20, 2017. Erin Morris, Associate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. 2017–13174 Filed 6–22–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2017–0517] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Thames River, New London, CT Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the operating SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\23JNR1.SGM 23JNR1 Pmangrum on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 120 / Friday, June 23, 2017 / Rules and Regulations schedule that governs the Amtrak Bridge across Thames River, mile 3.0, at New London, CT. This action is necessary to complete installation of an emergency generator. This deviation allows the bridge to require a two hour advance notice for openings during nighttime hours. DATES: This deviation is effective from 9 p.m. on July 31, 2017 to 7 a.m. on September 12, 2017. ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG–2017–0517 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this temporary deviation, call or email James L. Rousseau, Bridge Management Specialist, First District Bridge Branch, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 617–223– 8619, email james.l.rousseau2@ uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Amtrak, the owner of the bridge, requested a temporary deviation in order to facilitate installation of a lift span emergency generator. The Amtrak Bridge across the Thames River, mile 3.0 at New London, Connecticut has a horizontal clearance of 150 feet and a vertical clearance of 29 feet at mean high water and 31 feet at mean low water in the closed position. The bridge has a vertical clearance of 75 feet in the intermediate raised position and 135 feet in the fully open position at mean high water. The existing drawbridge operating regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.224. This temporary deviation will allow the Amtrak Bridge to require a 2 hour advance notice between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. from July 31, 2017 to September 12, 2017, while a crane barge is present next to the lift span. The presence of the crane barge reduces the horizontal clearance to 70 feet. Additionally, between July 31, 2017 and September 10, 2017 the lift span will be in the down position during daytime hours but will be able to open when requested. The waterway is transited by recreational traffic, commercial vessels, ferries, and military vessels. Vessels that can pass under the bridge without an opening may do so at all times. When the barge is located next to the lift span, the bridge will not be able to open immediately for emergencies. There is no alternate route for vessels unable to pass through the bridge when in the closed position. The Coast Guard will also inform the users of the waterways through our VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:26 Jun 22, 2017 Jkt 241001 Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the change in operating schedule for the bridge so that vessel operators can arrange their transits to minimize any impact caused by this temporary deviation. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the effective period of this temporary deviation. This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. Dated: June 20, 2017. C.J. Bisignano, Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2017–13165 Filed 6–22–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P 28553 Folder on the line associated with this rule. If you have questions about this rulemaking, call or email Petty Officer Amanda Boone, U.S. Coast Guard, Sector Delaware Bay, Waterways Management Division, Coast Guard; telephone (215) 271–4814, email Amanda.N.Boone@uscg.mil. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Table of Abbreviations CFR Code of Federal Regulations DHS Department of Homeland Security E.O. Executive order FR Federal Register Pub. L. Public Law § Section U.S.C. United States Code COTP Captain of the Port DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY II. Background Information and Regulatory History Coast Guard The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary rule without prior notice and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section 4(a) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those procedures are impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) (B), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) with respect to this rule because doing so would be impractical and contrary to the public interest. Final details for the dredging operation were not received by the Coast Guard until June 15, 2017. Vessels transiting through New Castle Range, Deepwater Point Range, Marcus Hook Range or attempting to enter the waters of Marcus Hook Anchorage No. 7 and Pea Patch Island Anchorage No. 5 during pipe-laying or dredging operations may be at risk. Delaying this rule for the purpose of providing a notice and comment period would be contrary to the public interest as it would inhibit the Coast Guard’s ability to protect the public from the hazards associated with pipe-laying and dredging operations. We are issuing this rule, and, under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for making it effective less than 30 days after publication in the Federal Register because doing so would be contrary to the public interest. Allowing this dredging and pipe laying operation to go forward without safety zones in place would expose mariners and the public to unnecessary dangers. 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket Number USCG–2017–0279] RIN 1625–AA00 Safety Zone, Delaware River; Dredging Coast Guard, DHS. Temporary final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard is establishing temporary safety zones in portions of Marcus Hook Range, Deepwater Point Range, and New Castle Range, on the Delaware River, to facilitate the annual maintenance dredging of the Federal Navigation Channel. The safety zones will be established for the waters in the vicinity of the dredge and associated pipeline, including dredge pipe which is located in Marcus Hook Anchorage No. 7 and Pea Patch Island Anchorage No. 5. This regulation is necessary to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters of the Delaware River, in the vicinity of dredging activity, and is intended to protect mariners from the hazards associated with pipe-laying and dredging operations. DATES: This rule is effective without actual notice from June 26, 2017 until September 1, 2017. For purposes of enforcement, actual notice will be used from June 17, 2017 through June 26, 2017. SUMMARY: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to https:// www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2017– 0279 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\23JNR1.SGM 23JNR1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 120 (Friday, June 23, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 28552-28553]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-13165]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2017-0517]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Thames River, New London, CT

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the 
operating

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schedule that governs the Amtrak Bridge across Thames River, mile 3.0, 
at New London, CT. This action is necessary to complete installation of 
an emergency generator. This deviation allows the bridge to require a 
two hour advance notice for openings during nighttime hours.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 9 p.m. on July 31, 2017 to 7 
a.m. on September 12, 2017.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2017-0517 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this 
temporary deviation, call or email James L. Rousseau, Bridge Management 
Specialist, First District Bridge Branch, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 
617-223-8619, email james.l.rousseau2@uscg.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Amtrak, the owner of the bridge, requested a 
temporary deviation in order to facilitate installation of a lift span 
emergency generator. The Amtrak Bridge across the Thames River, mile 
3.0 at New London, Connecticut has a horizontal clearance of 150 feet 
and a vertical clearance of 29 feet at mean high water and 31 feet at 
mean low water in the closed position. The bridge has a vertical 
clearance of 75 feet in the intermediate raised position and 135 feet 
in the fully open position at mean high water. The existing drawbridge 
operating regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.224.
    This temporary deviation will allow the Amtrak Bridge to require a 
2 hour advance notice between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. from July 31, 2017 to 
September 12, 2017, while a crane barge is present next to the lift 
span. The presence of the crane barge reduces the horizontal clearance 
to 70 feet. Additionally, between July 31, 2017 and September 10, 2017 
the lift span will be in the down position during daytime hours but 
will be able to open when requested.
    The waterway is transited by recreational traffic, commercial 
vessels, ferries, and military vessels. Vessels that can pass under the 
bridge without an opening may do so at all times. When the barge is 
located next to the lift span, the bridge will not be able to open 
immediately for emergencies. There is no alternate route for vessels 
unable to pass through the bridge when in the closed position.
    The Coast Guard will also inform the users of the waterways through 
our Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the change in operating 
schedule for the bridge so that vessel operators can arrange their 
transits to minimize any impact caused by this temporary deviation.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to 
its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the effective 
period of this temporary deviation. This deviation from the operating 
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: June 20, 2017.
C.J. Bisignano,
Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2017-13165 Filed 6-22-17; 8:45 am]
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