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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 100
[Docket Number USCG–2018–0312]
RIN 1625–AA08
Special Local Regulation; Red River,
Alexandria, LA
Coast Guard, DHS.
Temporary final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard is
establishing a temporary special local
regulation for all navigable waters of the
Red River from mile marker (MM) 88.0
to MM 88.4, in Alexandria, LA. This
action is necessary to protect spectators
and vessels during the Louisiana Dragon
Boat Races regatta. Entry of vessels or
persons into this regulated area is
prohibited unless authorized by the
SUMMARY:
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Captain of the Port Sector Lower
Mississippi River (COTP) or a
designated representative.
DATES: This rule is effective from 6 a.m.
through 4 p.m. on May 5, 2018.
ADDRESSES: To view documents
mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://
www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2018–
0312 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click
‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket
Folder on the line associated with this
rule.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
you have questions about this rule, call
or email Petty Officer Todd Manow,
Sector Lower Mississippi River
Prevention Department, U.S. Coast
Guard; telephone 901–521–4813, email
Todd.M.Manow@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
contrary to public interest because
immediate action is necessary to protect
persons and property from the dangers
associated with commercial traffic
interacting with this rowing event.
I. Table of Abbreviations
IV. Discussion of the Rule
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CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port Sector Lower
Mississippi River
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
MM Mile marker
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
§ Section
U.S.C. United States Code
II. Background Information and
Regulatory History
The Coast Guard is issuing this
temporary final 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 it is
impracticable. The Coast Guard did not
receive the event details in sufficient
time to publish an NPRM. We must
establish this special local regulation on
May 5, 2018 and lack sufficient time to
provide a reasonable comment period
and then consider those comments
before issuing this rule. The NPRM
process would delay the establishment
of the regulated area until after the date
of the regatta and compromise public
safety.
Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast
Guard finds that good cause exists for
making this rule effective less than 30
days after publication in the Federal
Register. Delaying the effective date of
this rule would be impracticable and
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III. Legal Authority and Need for a Rule
The Coast Guard is issuing this rule
under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1233. The
Captain of the Port Sector Lower
Mississippi River (COTP) has
determined that potential hazards
associated with the Louisiana Dragon
Boat Races from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May
5, 2018 will be a safety concern for all
navigable waters of the Red River from
mile marker (MM) 88.0 to MM 88.4.
This rule is needed to ensure the safety
of life and vessels on these navigable
waters before, during, and after the
scheduled event.
This rule establishes a special local
regulation from 6 a.m. through 4 p.m. on
May 5, 2017 for all navigable waters of
the Red River from MM 88.0 to MM 88.4
in the vicinity of Alexandria, LA. The
duration of the regulated area is
intended to ensure the safety of life and
vessels on these navigable waters before,
during, and after the scheduled event.
No vessel or person may enter the
regulated area unless authorized by the
COTP or a designated representative. A
designated representative is a
commissioned, warrant, or petty officer
of the U.S. Coast Guard assigned to
units under the operational control of
USCG Sector Lower Mississippi River.
V. Regulatory Analyses
We developed this rule after
considering numerous statutes and
Executive orders related to rulemaking.
Below we summarize our analyses
based on a number of these statutes and
Executive orders and we discuss First
Amendment rights of protestors.
A. Regulatory Planning and Review
Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
direct agencies to assess the costs and
benefits of available regulatory
alternatives and, if regulation is
necessary, to select regulatory
approaches that maximize net benefits.
Executive Order 13771 directs agencies
to control regulatory costs through a
budgeting process. This rule has not
been designated a ‘‘significant
regulatory action,’’ under Executive
Order 12866. Accordingly, this rule has
not been reviewed by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), and
pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt
from the requirements of Executive
Order 13771.
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This regulatory action determination
is based on the size, location, duration,
and time-of-day of the special local
regulation. This special local regulation
will restrict vessel traffic on a less than
half-mile stretch of the Red River during
daylight hours on only one day.
Moreover, the Coast Guard will issue
Broadcast Notice to Mariners (BNMs)
via VHF–FM marine channel 16 about
the regulated area, and the rule allows
vessels to seek permission to enter the
zone.
B. Impact on Small Entities
The Regulatory Flexibility Act of
1980, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, as amended,
requires Federal agencies to consider
the potential impact of regulations on
small entities during rulemaking. The
term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises small
businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and
operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions
with populations of less than 50,000.
The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C.
605(b) that this rule will not have a
significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
While some owners or operators of
vessels intending to transit the regulated
area may be small entities, for the
reasons stated in section V.A. above,
this rule will not have a significant
economic impact on any vessel owner
or operator.
Under section 213(a) of the Small
Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121),
we want to assist small entities in
understanding this rule. If the rule
would affect your small business,
organization, or governmental
jurisdiction and you have questions
concerning its provisions or options for
compliance, please contact the person
listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT section.
Small businesses may send comments
on the actions of Federal employees
who enforce, or otherwise determine
compliance with, Federal regulations to
the Small Business and Agriculture
Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman
and the Regional Small Business
Regulatory Fairness Boards. The
Ombudsman evaluates these actions
annually and rates each agency’s
responsiveness to small business. If you
wish to comment on actions by
employees of the Coast Guard, call 1–
888–REG–FAIR (1–888–734–3247). The
Coast Guard will not retaliate against
small entities that question or complain
about this rule or any policy or action
of the Coast Guard.
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C. Collection of Information
This rule will not call for a new
collection of information under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. 3501–3520).
D. Federalism and Indian Tribal
Governments
A rule has implications for federalism
under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national government and
the States, or on the distribution of
power and responsibilities among the
various levels of government. We have
analyzed this rule under that Order and
have determined that it is consistent
with the fundamental federalism
principles and preemption requirements
described in Executive Order 13132.
Also, this rule does not have tribal
implications under Executive Order
13175, Consultation and Coordination
with Indian Tribal Governments,
because it does not have a substantial
direct effect on one or more Indian
tribes, on the relationship between the
Federal Government and Indian tribes,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes. If you
believe this rule has implications for
federalism or Indian tribes, please
contact the person listed in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section
above.
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E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires
Federal agencies to assess the effects of
their discretionary regulatory actions. In
particular, the Act addresses actions
that may result in the expenditure by a
State, local, or tribal government, in the
aggregate, or by the private sector of
$100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or
more in any one year. Though this rule
will not result in such expenditure, we
do discuss the effects of this rule
elsewhere in this preamble.
F. Environment
We have analyzed this rule under
Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 023–01 and
Commandant Instruction M16475.lD,
which guide the Coast Guard in
complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have
determined that this action is one of a
category of actions that do not
individually or cumulatively have a
significant effect on the human
environment. This rule involves the
establishment of a special local
regulation lasting ten hours for an event
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spanning 0.4 miles of the Red River in
the vicinity of Alexandria, LA. It is
categorically excluded from further
review under paragraphs L61 of
Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction
Manual 023–01–001–01, Rev. 01. A
Record of Environmental Consideration
is available in the docket where
indicated under ADDRESSES.
G. Protest Activities
The Coast Guard respects the First
Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to contact the
person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section to
coordinate protest activities so that your
message can be received without
jeopardizing the safety or security of
people, places, or vessels.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100
Marine safety, Navigation (water),
Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Waterways.
For the reasons discussed in the
preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR part 100 as follows:
PART 100—SAFETY OF LIFE ON
NAVIGABLE WATERS
1. The authority citation for part 100
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233
2. Add § 100.35T08–0312 to read as
follows:
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§ 100.35T08–0312 Special Local
Regulation; Red River, Alexandria, LA.
(a) Location. The following area is a
special local regulation: All navigable
waters of the Red River from mile
marker (MM) 88.0 To MM 88.4,
Alexandria, LA.
(b) Regulations. (1) In accordance
with the general regulations in § 100.801
of this part, no vessel or person shall
enter the regulated area unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port
Sector Lower Mississippi River (COTP)
or a designated representative.
(2) Persons and vessels permitted to
enter this regulated area must transit
outside of the race area at their slowest
safe speed to minimize wake and
comply with all lawful directions issued
by the COTP or the designated
representative.
(c) Effective period. This section is
effective from 6 a.m. through 4 p.m. on
May 5, 2018.
(c) Informational broadcasts. The
COTP or a designated representative
will inform the public through
Broadcast Notices to Mariners (BNMs)
of the enforcement period for the
regulated area as well as any changes in
the dates and times of enforcement.
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Dated: April 20, 2018.
R. Tamez,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
Port Sector Lower Mississippi River.
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33 CFR Part 100
[Docket Number USCG–2018–0143]
RIN 1625–AA08
Special Local Regulation; Clinch River,
Oak Ridge, TN
Coast Guard, DHS.
Temporary final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard is
establishing a temporary special local
regulation for all navigable waters of the
Clinch River, extending the entire width
of the river, from mile marker (MM) 49.5
to MM 52.0. This special local
regulation is necessary to provide for
the safety of life on these navigable
waters near Oak Ridge, TN during the
Dogwood Junior Championship Regatta
marine event. Entry of vessels or
persons into this regulated area is
prohibited unless authorized by the
Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley
(COTP) or a designated representative.
DATES: This rule is effective from 5 a.m.
on April 27, 2018 through 6 p.m. on
April 29, 2018.
ADDRESSES: To view documents
mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://
www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2018–
0143 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click
‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket
Folder on the line associated with this
rule.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
you have questions on this rule, call or
email Petty Officer Vera Max, Marine
Safety Detachment Nashville, U.S. Coast
Guard; telephone 615–736–5421, email
MSDNashville@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
I. Table of Abbreviations
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port Sector Ohio
Valley
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
MM Mile marker
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
§ Section
U.S.C. United States Code
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 100
[Docket Number USCG-2018-0312]
RIN 1625-AA08
Special Local Regulation; Red River, Alexandria, LA
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local
regulation for all navigable waters of the Red River from mile marker
(MM) 88.0 to MM 88.4, in Alexandria, LA. This action is necessary to
protect spectators and vessels during the Louisiana Dragon Boat Races
regatta. Entry of vessels or persons into this regulated area is
prohibited unless authorized by the
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Captain of the Port Sector Lower Mississippi River (COTP) or a
designated representative.
DATES: This rule is effective from 6 a.m. through 4 p.m. on May 5,
2018.
ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2018-0312 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this rule,
call or email Petty Officer Todd Manow, Sector Lower Mississippi River
Prevention Department, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 901-521-4813, email
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Table of Abbreviations
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port Sector Lower Mississippi River
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
MM Mile marker
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec. Section
U.S.C. United States Code
II. Background Information and Regulatory History
The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary final 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 it is impracticable. The Coast
Guard did not receive the event details in sufficient time to publish
an NPRM. We must establish this special local regulation on May 5, 2018
and lack sufficient time to provide a reasonable comment period and
then consider those comments before issuing this rule. The NPRM process
would delay the establishment of the regulated area until after the
date of the regatta and compromise public safety.
Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause
exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after
publication in the Federal Register. Delaying the effective date of
this rule would be impracticable and contrary to public interest
because immediate action is necessary to protect persons and property
from the dangers associated with commercial traffic interacting with
this rowing event.
III. Legal Authority and Need for a Rule
The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 33 U.S.C.
1233. The Captain of the Port Sector Lower Mississippi River (COTP) has
determined that potential hazards associated with the Louisiana Dragon
Boat Races from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 5, 2018 will be a safety
concern for all navigable waters of the Red River from mile marker (MM)
88.0 to MM 88.4. This rule is needed to ensure the safety of life and
vessels on these navigable waters before, during, and after the
scheduled event.
IV. Discussion of the Rule
This rule establishes a special local regulation from 6 a.m.
through 4 p.m. on May 5, 2017 for all navigable waters of the Red River
from MM 88.0 to MM 88.4 in the vicinity of Alexandria, LA. The duration
of the regulated area is intended to ensure the safety of life and
vessels on these navigable waters before, during, and after the
scheduled event. No vessel or person may enter the regulated area
unless authorized by the COTP or a designated representative. A
designated representative is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer
of the U.S. Coast Guard assigned to units under the operational control
of USCG Sector Lower Mississippi River.
V. Regulatory Analyses
We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
Executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
based on a number of these statutes and Executive orders and we discuss
First Amendment rights of protestors.
A. Regulatory Planning and Review
Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits. Executive Order 13771 directs agencies to control
regulatory costs through a budgeting process. This rule has not been
designated a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order
12866. Accordingly, this rule has not been reviewed by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), and pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt
from the requirements of Executive Order 13771.
This regulatory action determination is based on the size,
location, duration, and time-of-day of the special local regulation.
This special local regulation will restrict vessel traffic on a less
than half-mile stretch of the Red River during daylight hours on only
one day. Moreover, the Coast Guard will issue Broadcast Notice to
Mariners (BNMs) via VHF-FM marine channel 16 about the regulated area,
and the rule allows vessels to seek permission to enter the zone.
B. Impact on Small Entities
The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule
will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities.
While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the
regulated area may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section
V.A. above, this rule will not have a significant economic impact on
any vessel owner or operator.
Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would affect your
small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have
questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please
contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section.
Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or
action of the Coast Guard.
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C. Collection of Information
This rule will not call for a new collection of information under
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).
D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments
A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the
relationship between the national government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of
government. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have
determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order
13132.
Also, this rule does not have tribal implications under Executive
Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments, because it does not have a substantial direct effect on
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. If
you believe this rule has implications for federalism or Indian tribes,
please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section above.
E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in
such expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in
this preamble.
F. Environment
We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which
guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined that
this action is one of a category of actions that do not individually or
cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This
rule involves the establishment of a special local regulation lasting
ten hours for an event spanning 0.4 miles of the Red River in the
vicinity of Alexandria, LA. It is categorically excluded from further
review under paragraphs L61 of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction
Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev. 01. A Record of Environmental Consideration
is available in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES.
G. Protest Activities
The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that
your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or
security of people, places, or vessels.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100
Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Waterways.
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends
33 CFR part 100 as follows:
PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS
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1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233
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2. Add Sec. 100.35T08-0312 to read as follows:
Sec. 100.35T08-0312 Special Local Regulation; Red River, Alexandria,
LA.
(a) Location. The following area is a special local regulation: All
navigable waters of the Red River from mile marker (MM) 88.0 To MM
88.4, Alexandria, LA.
(b) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in
Sec. 100.801 of this part, no vessel or person shall enter the
regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector
Lower Mississippi River (COTP) or a designated representative.
(2) Persons and vessels permitted to enter this regulated area must
transit outside of the race area at their slowest safe speed to
minimize wake and comply with all lawful directions issued by the COTP
or the designated representative.
(c) Effective period. This section is effective from 6 a.m. through
4 p.m. on May 5, 2018.
(c) Informational broadcasts. The COTP or a designated
representative will inform the public through Broadcast Notices to
Mariners (BNMs) of the enforcement period for the regulated area as
well as any changes in the dates and times of enforcement.
Dated: April 20, 2018.
R. Tamez,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Lower Mississippi
River.
[FR Doc. 2018-08792 Filed 4-25-18; 8:45 am]
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