Deepwater Port License: Amendment of the Neptune LNG LLC Deepwater Port License and Temporary Suspension of Operations at the Neptune LNG Deepwater Port, 45013 [2018-19048]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 171 / Tuesday, September 4, 2018 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration Deepwater Port License: Amendment of the Neptune LNG LLC Deepwater Port License and Temporary Suspension of Operations at the Neptune LNG Deepwater Port Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Secretary of Transportation may, on petition of the licensee, amend a deepwater port license issued under the of the Deepwater Port Act of 1974, as amended. For purposes of this notice, the Maritime Administration (MARAD) provides public notice of its decision to approve the request of Neptune LNG LLC (Neptune) for continuation of the suspension of port operations at the Neptune Deepwater Port (Neptune Port) by amending the Neptune Deepwater Port License (License). ADDRESSES: The Docket Management Facility maintains the public docket for this project. The docket may be viewed electronically at https:// www.regulations.gov under docket number USCG–2005–22611. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about the Neptune Deepwater Port License Amendment and suspension of port operations, please contact Ms. Yvette M. Fields, Director, Office of Deepwater Ports and Offshore Activities at (202) 366–0926 or Yvette.Fields@dot.gov. If you have questions on viewing the Docket, please contact Docket Operations at (202) 493– 3024. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On December 22, 2017, MARAD received a written request from Neptune for authorization to temporarily suspend operations at the Neptune Port, located approximately 22 miles northeast of Boston, Massachusetts. In the request, Neptune indicated that conditions within the Northeast region’s natural gas market continue to impact the Neptune Port’s ability to import liquefied natural gas (LNG). As a result, the Neptune Port has remained inactive over the past several years and will likely remain inactive for the foreseeable future. For these reasons, Neptune requested MARAD’s authorization to formally suspend port operations for a period of four years. After conducting a thorough evaluation and consultation with various Federal agencies, MARAD has determined that the amendment of the license is consistent with the sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:54 Aug 31, 2018 Jkt 244001 requirements of 33 U.S.C. chapter 29 and has accepted Neptune’s request and authorized amendment of the License to provide an additional four-year suspension of port operations. The amendment is applicable only to Articles 2, 6, and 19 of the License. All other terms, conditions, and obligations of the License will remain in effect during and after the suspension period. The suspension period became effective June 26, 2018, and will extend for a period of four years, to be measured in calendar days. In order to resume operations prior to expiration of the four-year suspension period, Neptune must petition MARAD for approval to resume port operations. The petition must be submitted at least six months prior to the proposed re-start date, and certify that Neptune is in receipt of all applicable Federal and State permits, approvals, and authorizations. Should Neptune request an extension of the suspension period, such request must be submitted to MARAD no less than one hundred eighty (180) calendar days prior to the expiration date of the suspension period. Thereafter, MARAD will evaluate, in consultation with the relevant Federal agencies, the appropriateness of such an extension. The final determination on any extension will be rendered by the Maritime Administrator or a designee acting on behalf of the Maritime Administrator. Additional information pertaining to this public notice may be found in the public docket regarding the Neptune Deepwater Port License online at www.regulations.gov, under docket number USCG–2005–22611 (see ADDRESSES). Authority: 49 CFR 1.93. Dated: August 28, 2018. By Order of the Maritime Administrator. T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr. Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 2018–19048 Filed 8–31–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2018–0139] Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws: Vessel PIPER; Invitation for Public Comments Maritime Administration, DOT. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00157 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 45013 Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.build requirements of the coastwise trade laws to allow the carriage of no more than twelve passengers for hire on vessels, which are three years old or more. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. DATES: Submit comments on or before October 4, 2018. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by DOT Docket Number MARAD–2018–0139 by any one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Search MARAD–2018–0139 and follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Mail or Hand Delivery: Docket Management Facility is in the West Building, Ground Floor of the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Docket Management Facility location address is: U.S. Department of Transportation, MARAD–2018–0139, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on Federal holidays. Note: If you mail or hand-deliver your comments, we recommend that you include your name and a mailing address, an email address, or a telephone number in the body of your document so that we can contact you if we have questions regarding your submission. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and specific docket number. All comments received will be posted without change to the docket at www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. For detailed instructions on submitting comments, see the section entitled Public Participation. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bianca Carr, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W23–453, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202– 366–9309, Email Bianca.carr@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel PIPER is: —INTENDED COMMERCIAL USE OF VESSEL: ‘‘Coastal cruising, touring, overnight anchorages’’ —GEOGRAPHIC REGION INCLUDING BASE OF OPERATIONS: ‘‘Florida, Alabama’’ (Base of Operations: Fort Myers Beach, Florida) —VESSEL LENGTH AND TYPE: 39′ Power Catamaran E:\FR\FM\04SEN1.SGM 04SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 171 (Tuesday, September 4, 2018)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Maritime Administration


Deepwater Port License: Amendment of the Neptune LNG LLC 
Deepwater Port License and Temporary Suspension of Operations at the 
Neptune LNG Deepwater Port

AGENCY: Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Secretary of Transportation may, on petition of the 
licensee, amend a deepwater port license issued under the of the 
Deepwater Port Act of 1974, as amended. For purposes of this notice, 
the Maritime Administration (MARAD) provides public notice of its 
decision to approve the request of Neptune LNG LLC (Neptune) for 
continuation of the suspension of port operations at the Neptune 
Deepwater Port (Neptune Port) by amending the Neptune Deepwater Port 
License (License).

ADDRESSES: The Docket Management Facility maintains the public docket 
for this project. The docket may be viewed electronically at https://www.regulations.gov under docket number USCG-2005-22611.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about the 
Neptune Deepwater Port License Amendment and suspension of port 
operations, please contact Ms. Yvette M. Fields, Director, Office of 
Deepwater Ports and Offshore Activities at (202) 366-0926 or 
[email protected]. If you have questions on viewing the Docket, 
please contact Docket Operations at (202) 493-3024.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On December 22, 2017, MARAD received a 
written request from Neptune for authorization to temporarily suspend 
operations at the Neptune Port, located approximately 22 miles 
northeast of Boston, Massachusetts. In the request, Neptune indicated 
that conditions within the Northeast region's natural gas market 
continue to impact the Neptune Port's ability to import liquefied 
natural gas (LNG). As a result, the Neptune Port has remained inactive 
over the past several years and will likely remain inactive for the 
foreseeable future. For these reasons, Neptune requested MARAD's 
authorization to formally suspend port operations for a period of four 
years.
    After conducting a thorough evaluation and consultation with 
various Federal agencies, MARAD has determined that the amendment of 
the license is consistent with the requirements of 33 U.S.C. chapter 29 
and has accepted Neptune's request and authorized amendment of the 
License to provide an additional four-year suspension of port 
operations. The amendment is applicable only to Articles 2, 6, and 19 
of the License. All other terms, conditions, and obligations of the 
License will remain in effect during and after the suspension period. 
The suspension period became effective June 26, 2018, and will extend 
for a period of four years, to be measured in calendar days.
    In order to resume operations prior to expiration of the four-year 
suspension period, Neptune must petition MARAD for approval to resume 
port operations. The petition must be submitted at least six months 
prior to the proposed re-start date, and certify that Neptune is in 
receipt of all applicable Federal and State permits, approvals, and 
authorizations. Should Neptune request an extension of the suspension 
period, such request must be submitted to MARAD no less than one 
hundred eighty (180) calendar days prior to the expiration date of the 
suspension period. Thereafter, MARAD will evaluate, in consultation 
with the relevant Federal agencies, the appropriateness of such an 
extension. The final determination on any extension will be rendered by 
the Maritime Administrator or a designee acting on behalf of the 
Maritime Administrator.
    Additional information pertaining to this public notice may be 
found in the public docket regarding the Neptune Deepwater Port License 
online at www.regulations.gov, under docket number USCG-2005-22611 (see 
ADDRESSES).

    Authority:  49 CFR 1.93.

    Dated: August 28, 2018.

    By Order of the Maritime Administrator.
T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr.
Secretary, Maritime Administration.
[FR Doc. 2018-19048 Filed 8-31-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4910-81-P
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