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§§ 612.2140–612.2165
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procedures of your institution.
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Dated: June 12, 2018.
Dale L. Aultman,
Secretary, Farm Credit Administration Board.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 110
[Docket Number USCG–2018–0388]
Anchorage Ground; Sabine Pass, TX
Coast Guard, DHS.
Notice of inquiry; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
We are requesting your
comments on a request we received
from Sabine Pass LNG, L.P. for the
disestablishment of the Sabine Pass
Channel Anchorage Ground in Sabine,
TX. The request indicates that deep
draft ships do not use the anchorage and
that disestablishment of the anchorage
would not pose a concern for ship
traffic. We seek your comments on
whether we should consider a proposed
rulemaking disestablishing the Sabine
Pass Anchorage Ground based on this
request or if other actions, such as
reducing the size of the anchorage,
should be considered.
DATES: Your comments and related
material must reach the Coast Guard on
or before July 16, 2018.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
identified by docket number USCG–
2018–0388 using the Federal 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.
SUMMARY:
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If
you have questions about this notice of
inquiry, call or email Mr. Scott K.
Whalen, Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur,
U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 409–719–
5086, email: Scott.K.Whalen@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
I. Table of Abbreviations
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
U.S.C. United States Code
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II. Background and Purpose
In 1967, the Secretary of the Army
transferred responsibility for certain
functions, power, and duties to the
Secretary of Transportation. Among the
responsibilities transferred to the
Secretary of Transportation was
establishment and administration of
water vessel anchorages. On December
12, 1967, the regulations for the Sabine
Pass Anchorage Ground were
republished in 33 CFR part 110, without
change, under this new authority (32 FR
17726). The regulations for the Sabine
Pass Channel Anchorage Ground in
Sabine, TX are contained in 33 CFR
110.196.
The legal basis and authorities for this
notice of inquiry are found in 33 U.S.C.
471, 1221 through 1236; 33 CFR 1.05–
1, and Department of Homeland
Security Delegation No. 0170.1, which
collectively authorize the Coast Guard
to propose, establish, and define
regulatory anchorages. As reflected in
title 33 CFR 109.05, the Commandant of
the U.S. Coast Guard has delegated the
authority to establish anchorage grounds
to U.S. Coast Guard District
Commanders. The Coast Guard is now
requesting comments on considering a
proposed rulemaking based on Sabine
Pass LNG L.P.’s request for
disestablishing the Sabine Pass
Anchorage Ground, or if other actions,
such as reducing the size of the
anchorage, should also be considered.
As discussed earlier, administration
of the Sabine Pass Anchorage Ground
was originally transferred to the Coast
Guard in 1967. Under 33 CFR 110.196,
the anchorage ground is ‘‘for the
temporary use of vessels of all types, but
especially for naval and merchant
vessels awaiting weather and tidal
conditions favorable to the resumption
of their voyages.’’ In 2006, Cheniere
Energy began construction of a liquefied
natural gas terminal on the eastern
waterfront of the Sabine Pass Channel,
immediately north and adjacent to the
Sabine Pass Channel Anchorage
Ground. On October 3, 2006, the Coast
Guard published a notice of proposed
rulemaking proposing to reduce the area
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of the Sabine Pass Anchorage Ground by
800 feet on the north end of the
anchorage in order to reduce the risk of
collision between anchored vessels and
berthing and unberthing vessels at
Cheniere’s terminal, as well as to reduce
the risk of grounding by providing a
larger maneuvering area for vessels
calling Cheniere’s terminal (71 FR
58330). Both comments we received
during that rulemaking process
supported the proposed reduction on
the basis of enhancing navigation safety.
One commenter noted that ‘‘the
anchorage was infrequently used and
would have minimal impact on the
economy.’’ On January 5, 2007, the
Coast Guard published the final rule
reducing the overall size of the
anchorage consistent with the proposal
(72 FR 463).
On November 8, 2017, we received a
request from Sabine Pass LNG L.P. to
disestablish the Sabine Pass Anchorage
Ground in its entirety. The request
states that the anchorage is rarely used
and its disestablishment would not
significantly impact vessels that use the
area. A copy of this request is available
in the docket where indicated under
ADDRESSES.
A review of Vessel Traffic Service
transit reports shows that deep draft
ships have not made use of this
anchorage during the last decade. It is
estimated that the anchorage area is
utilized an average of 27 times each year
by shallow draft vessels (for example,
tows, dredges, and work boats) for
shortening tow or for use as a staging
area for local work projects such as
dredging.
III. Information Requested
We seek your comments on whether
we should consider a proposed
rulemaking to disestablish or otherwise
modify the Sabine Pass Anchorage
Ground. In particular, the Coast Guard
requests your input to determine if there
remains a need for a regulated
anchorage in this area, and if so, to what
extent and for what purpose; if a
reduction in size of the anchorage
would meet current and anticipated
industry needs; or if other options
should be considered. Recent U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers survey data of the
anchorage is available in the docket
where indicated under ADDRESSES.
IV. Public Participation and Request for
Comments
We encourage you to submit
comments through the Federal portal at
https://www.regulations.gov. If your
material cannot be submitted using
https://www.regulations.gov, contact the
person in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
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CONTACT section of this document for
alternate instructions. In your
submission, please include the docket
number for this notice of inquiry and
provide a reason for each suggestion or
recommendation.
We accept anonymous comments. All
comments received will be posted
without change to https://
www.regulations.gov and will include
any personal information you have
provided. For more about privacy and
the docket, visit https://
www.regulations.gov/privacyNotice.
Documents mentioned in this notice
of inquiry as being available in the
docket, and all public comments, will
be in our online docket at https://
www.regulations.gov and can be viewed
by following that website’s instructions.
Dated: June 12, 2018.
Paul F. Thomas,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander,
Eighth Coast Guard District.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 110
[Docket Number USCG-2018-0388]
Anchorage Ground; Sabine Pass, TX
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of inquiry; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: We are requesting your comments on a request we received from
Sabine Pass LNG, L.P. for the disestablishment of the Sabine Pass
Channel Anchorage Ground in Sabine, TX. The request indicates that deep
draft ships do not use the anchorage and that disestablishment of the
anchorage would not pose a concern for ship traffic. We seek your
comments on whether we should consider a proposed rulemaking
disestablishing the Sabine Pass Anchorage Ground based on this request
or if other actions, such as reducing the size of the anchorage, should
be considered.
DATES: Your comments and related material must reach the Coast Guard on
or before July 16, 2018.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2018-0388 using the Federal 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.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this
notice of inquiry, call or email Mr. Scott K. Whalen, Marine Safety
Unit Port Arthur, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 409-719-5086, email:
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Table of Abbreviations
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
U.S.C. United States Code
II. Background and Purpose
In 1967, the Secretary of the Army transferred responsibility for
certain functions, power, and duties to the Secretary of
Transportation. Among the responsibilities transferred to the Secretary
of Transportation was establishment and administration of water vessel
anchorages. On December 12, 1967, the regulations for the Sabine Pass
Anchorage Ground were republished in 33 CFR part 110, without change,
under this new authority (32 FR 17726). The regulations for the Sabine
Pass Channel Anchorage Ground in Sabine, TX are contained in 33 CFR
110.196.
The legal basis and authorities for this notice of inquiry are
found in 33 U.S.C. 471, 1221 through 1236; 33 CFR 1.05-1, and
Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1, which
collectively authorize the Coast Guard to propose, establish, and
define regulatory anchorages. As reflected in title 33 CFR 109.05, the
Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard has delegated the authority to
establish anchorage grounds to U.S. Coast Guard District Commanders.
The Coast Guard is now requesting comments on considering a proposed
rulemaking based on Sabine Pass LNG L.P.'s request for disestablishing
the Sabine Pass Anchorage Ground, or if other actions, such as reducing
the size of the anchorage, should also be considered.
As discussed earlier, administration of the Sabine Pass Anchorage
Ground was originally transferred to the Coast Guard in 1967. Under 33
CFR 110.196, the anchorage ground is ``for the temporary use of vessels
of all types, but especially for naval and merchant vessels awaiting
weather and tidal conditions favorable to the resumption of their
voyages.'' In 2006, Cheniere Energy began construction of a liquefied
natural gas terminal on the eastern waterfront of the Sabine Pass
Channel, immediately north and adjacent to the Sabine Pass Channel
Anchorage Ground. On October 3, 2006, the Coast Guard published a
notice of proposed rulemaking proposing to reduce the area of the
Sabine Pass Anchorage Ground by 800 feet on the north end of the
anchorage in order to reduce the risk of collision between anchored
vessels and berthing and unberthing vessels at Cheniere's terminal, as
well as to reduce the risk of grounding by providing a larger
maneuvering area for vessels calling Cheniere's terminal (71 FR 58330).
Both comments we received during that rulemaking process supported the
proposed reduction on the basis of enhancing navigation safety. One
commenter noted that ``the anchorage was infrequently used and would
have minimal impact on the economy.'' On January 5, 2007, the Coast
Guard published the final rule reducing the overall size of the
anchorage consistent with the proposal (72 FR 463).
On November 8, 2017, we received a request from Sabine Pass LNG
L.P. to disestablish the Sabine Pass Anchorage Ground in its entirety.
The request states that the anchorage is rarely used and its
disestablishment would not significantly impact vessels that use the
area. A copy of this request is available in the docket where indicated
under ADDRESSES.
A review of Vessel Traffic Service transit reports shows that deep
draft ships have not made use of this anchorage during the last decade.
It is estimated that the anchorage area is utilized an average of 27
times each year by shallow draft vessels (for example, tows, dredges,
and work boats) for shortening tow or for use as a staging area for
local work projects such as dredging.
III. Information Requested
We seek your comments on whether we should consider a proposed
rulemaking to disestablish or otherwise modify the Sabine Pass
Anchorage Ground. In particular, the Coast Guard requests your input to
determine if there remains a need for a regulated anchorage in this
area, and if so, to what extent and for what purpose; if a reduction in
size of the anchorage would meet current and anticipated industry
needs; or if other options should be considered. Recent U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers survey data of the anchorage is available in the docket
where indicated under ADDRESSES.
IV. Public Participation and Request for Comments
We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal portal at
https://www.regulations.gov. If your material cannot be submitted using
https://www.regulations.gov, contact the person in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document for alternate
instructions. In your submission, please include the docket number for
this notice of inquiry and provide a reason for each suggestion or
recommendation.
We accept anonymous comments. All comments received will be posted
without change to https://www.regulations.gov and will include any
personal information you have provided. For more about privacy and the
docket, visit https://www.regulations.gov/privacyNotice.
Documents mentioned in this notice of inquiry as being available in
the docket, and all public comments, will be in our online docket at
https://www.regulations.gov and can be viewed by following that
website's instructions.
Dated: June 12, 2018.
Paul F. Thomas,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2018-12910 Filed 6-14-18; 8:45 am]
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