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taking action on the proposed rule. The
proposal contained in this notice may
be changed in light of the comments
received. A report summarizing each
substantive public contact with FAA
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The FAA has determined that this
proposed regulation only involves an
established body of technical
regulations for which frequent and
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keep them operationally current. It,
therefore: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant
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and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG–2018–0845]
Safety Zone; Spaceport Camden,
Woodbine, GA
Coast Guard, DHS.
Request for comments.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
§ 71.1
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
The Proposal
The FAA is considering an
amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal
Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to establish
Class E airspace extending upward from
700 feet above the surface within a 7mile radius of Breckinridge County
Airport, Hardinsburg, KY, providing the
controlled airspace required to support
the new RNAV (GPS) standard
instrument approach procedures for IFR
operations at this airport.
Class E airspace designations are
published in Paragraph 6005 of FAA
Order 7400.11B, dated August 3, 2017,
and effective September 15, 2017, which
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
71.1. The Class D and E airspace
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
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Issued in College Park, Georgia, on August
29, 2018.
Ryan W. Almasy,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern
Service Center, Air Traffic Organization.
The Coast Guard is seeking
comments from interested persons
regarding a proposal to establish safety
zones on the navigable waterways in the
vicinity of the proposed Spaceport
Camden, near Woodbine, Georgia
during rocket tests, launches, and
landing operations. The proposed safety
zones would be necessary to protect
personnel, vessels, and the marine
environment from potential hazards
created by rocket launches and
landings, and by various rocket tests.
DATES: Your comments and related
material must reach the Coast Guard on
or before October 11, 2018.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
identified by docket number USCG–
2018–0845 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.
Availability and Summary of
Documents for Incorporation by
Reference
This document proposes to amend
FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points,
dated August 3, 2017, and effective
September 15, 2017. FAA Order
7400.11B is publicly available as listed
in the ADDRESSES section of this
document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
air traffic service routes, and reporting
points.
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Breckinridge County Airport, KY
(Lat. 37°47′05″ N, long. 86°26′29″ W)
That airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface within a 7-mile radius
of Breckinridge County Airport.
The Proposed Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as
follows:
PART 71 —DESIGNATION OF CLASS
A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS;
AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
REPORTING POINTS
1. The authority citation for part 71
continues to read as follows:
[Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation
Administration Order 7400.11B,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 3, 2017, and
effective September 15, 2017, is
amended as follows:
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Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More
Above the Surface of the Earth.
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SUMMARY:
If
you have questions about this notice of
inquiry, call or email LT Joseph
Palmquist, Marine Safety Unit
Savannah, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone
912–652–4353 x221, email
joseph.b.palmquist@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Table of Abbreviations
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
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II. Background and Purpose
The Board of County Commissioners
of Camden County, Georgia proposes to
develop and operate a commercial space
launch site, called Spaceport Camden,
in an unincorporated area of Camden
County, Georgia, approximately 11.5
miles due east of the town of Woodbine,
Georgia. The site, near Floyd Creek, is
on the coast, surrounded by salt
marshes to the east and south, and the
Satilla River to the north. In support of
Spaceport Camden, the Board of County
Commissioners of Camden County,
Georgia requested that the Coast Guard
establish safety zones which would be
enforced during launch, landing, and
rocket test activities at the site.
The Coast Guard establishes safety
zones over areas of water and/or shore
for safety or environmental purposes
pursuant to the authority contained in
33 CFR part 165. A safety zone is a
‘‘. . . water area, shore area, or water
and shore area to which, for safety or
environmental purposes, access is
limited to authorized persons, vehicles,
or vessels.’’
The applicants for Spaceport Camden
propose up to 12 annual launches and
landings during daylight hours, with
one possible nighttime launch per year,
of liquid-fueled, small to medium-large
lift-class, orbital and suborbital vertical
launch vehicles. In support of the
proposed launches, the applicants for
Spaceport Camden propose up to 12
static fire engine tests per year. Launch
trajectories would vary from 83 to 115
degrees for vehicles up to and including
medium-large lift class. Because the
trajectory of these launches would take
the rockets over various navigable
waterways, creeks and tributaries,
sections of land, and areas offshore,
applicants are required to limit or
restrict access to certain areas
surrounding a rocket test/launch site
based on specific hazard analysis. The
applicant’s request to establish safety
zones during rocket launches, landings,
and various tests is one element in
meeting these safety requirements.
The range of potential safety zones for
launch and landing activities
encompasses an area which accounts for
safety concerns associated with all
potential launch trajectories. Individual
launch safety zones could be smaller
and depend on several factors unique to
each event, such as actual trajectory, lift
class, and payload. The range of
potential safety zones for rocket tests
encompasses a smaller area directly
around the commercial space launch
site. In all instances, the proposed safety
zones would be necessary to safeguard
persons, property, and the marine
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environment during rocket launches,
landings, and rocket test activities.
launch site: Latitude: 30°56′50.67″ N,
Longitude: 81°30′23.34″ W.
Proposed Launch/Landing Safety Zone
The geographic area which
encompasses all potential launch
trajectories and accounts for the largest
possible launch vehicle is defined by
nine total corner points, identified
below. Individual launch safety zones
could be smaller dependent upon
aspects unique to each launch activity,
such as specific launch trajectories and
the size of each launch vehicle:
1. In vicinity of the western portion of
Shellbine Creek, south of Union
Carbide Rd, Latitude: 30°54′17.0″ N,
Longitude: 81°30′45.0″ W
2. In vicinity of Cabin Bluff, at the end
of Union Carbide Rd, Latitude:
30°53′6.75″ N, Longitude:
81°30′56.5″ W
3. Cumberland River, just west of
Cumberland Island, approximately
2 nautical miles (2.3 miles) north of
Stafford Island, Latitude:
30°50′56.15″ N, Longitude:
81°28′39.4″ W
4. Plum Orchard—West side of
Cumberland Island, approximately
1.5 nautical miles (1.7 miles) south
of Table Point, Latitude:
30°51′22.12″ N, Longitude:
81°27′55.3″ W
5. Kings Bottom Trail Head—West side
of Cumberland Island,
approximately 1 nautical mile (1.15
miles) south of Table Point,
Latitude: 30°51′58.53″ N,
Longitude: 81°27′44.8″ W
6. Offshore—Approximately 13 nautical
miles (15 miles) east of the southern
portion of Cumberland Island;
approximately 5 nautical miles
(5.75 miles) northeast of St. Mary’s
entrance buoy, Latitude: 30°46′1.80″
N, Longitude: 81°10′15.5″ W
7. Offshore—Approximately 10 nautical
miles (11.5 miles) east of Jekyll
Point; approximately 3.5 nautical
miles (4 miles) southeast of St.
Simons Sound entrance buoy,
Latitude: 31°01′33.65″ N,
Longitude: 81°10′15.5″ W
8. St. Andrew Sound—600 yards south
of Jekyll Point, Latitude: 31°00′23.6″
N, Longitude: 81°26′4.75″ W
9. In vicinity of Todd Creek,
approximately 1 nautical mile (1.15
miles) west of Floyd Basin,
Latitude: 30°57′38.0″ N, Longitude:
81°32′25.5″ W
III. Information Requested
In support of the applicant’s request
and to provide for the public safety in
connection with potential operations at
Spaceport Camden, the COTP Savannah
is seeking comments from interested
persons on the establishment of two
proposed safety zones on the navigable
waters surrounding Spaceport Camden,
in the vicinity of Woodbine, Georgia.
These safety zones would be enforced
during rocket launches, landings, and
various rocket tests. Launch/landing
safety zones would support launch/
landing activities while test site safety
zones would support rocket test
activities. Vessels, both commercial and
recreational, would be prohibited from
entering, transiting through, anchoring
in, or remaining within the safety zone
unless specifically authorized by the
COTP Savannah or a designated
representative.
For launch activities, the safety zone
is anticipated to be in effect for
approximately four to six hours for
medium-large launchers, but not longer
than 12 hours. For small launches, the
safety zone is anticipated to be in effect
for two to three hours. A safety zone for
rocket test activity is anticipated to be
in effect for approximately 60 minutes
or less. The COTP Savannah or a
designated representative would inform
the public through broadcast notice to
mariners of the enforcement periods of
the safety zone.
Proposed Test Activity Safety Zone
The proposed safety zone for test
activities encompasses an area within a
one nautical mile (1.15 miles) radius in
each direction from the location of the
launch site pad. The location of the
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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.
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We plan to hold a public meeting to
receive oral comments on this notice of
inquiry and will announce the date,
time, and location in a separate
document published in the Federal
Register. If you signed up for docket
email alerts mentioned in the paragraph
above, you will receive an email notice
when the public meeting notice is
published and placed in the docket.
Dated: September 4, 2018.
N.C. Witt,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of
the Port Savannah.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
50 CFR Part 635
[Docket No. 180517486–8772–01]
RIN 0648–XG263
Atlantic Highly Migratory Species;
2019 Atlantic Shark Commercial
Fishing Year
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Proposed rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
This proposed rule would
establish quotas, opening dates, and
retention limits for the 2019 fishing year
for the Atlantic commercial shark
fisheries. Quotas would be adjusted as
required or allowable based on any
over- and/or underharvests experienced
during the 2018 fishing year. In
addition, NMFS proposes opening dates
and commercial retention limits based
on adaptive management measures to
provide, to the extent practicable,
fishing opportunities for commercial
shark fishermen in all regions and areas.
The proposed measures could affect
fishing opportunities for commercial
shark fishermen in the northwestern
Atlantic Ocean, including the Gulf of
Mexico and Caribbean Sea.
DATES: Written comments must be
received by October 11, 2018.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
on this document, identified by NOAA–
NMFS–2018–0097, by any of the
following methods:
• Electronic Submission: Submit all
electronic public comments via the
Federal e-Rulemaking Portal. Go to
www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;
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D=NOAA-NMFS-2018-0097, click the
‘‘Comment Now!’’ icon, complete the
required fields, and enter or attach your
comments.
• Mail: Submit written comments to
Brad McHale, NMFS/SF1, 1315 EastWest Highway, National Marine
Fisheries Service, SSMC3, Silver Spring,
MD 20910.
Instructions: Comments sent by any
other method, to any other address or
individual, or received after the end of
the comment period, may not be
considered by NMFS. All comments
received are a part of the public record
and will generally be posted for public
viewing on www.regulations.gov
without change. All personal identifying
information (e.g., name, address, etc.),
confidential business information, or
otherwise sensitive information
submitted voluntarily by the sender will
be publicly accessible. NMFS will
accept anonymous comments (enter ‘‘N/
A’’ in the required fields if you wish to
remain anonymous).
Copies of this proposed rule and
supporting documents are available
from the HMS Management Division
website at https://www.fisheries.noaa.
gov/topic/atlantic-highly-migratoryspecies or by contacting Lauren
Latchford or Chante´ Davis by phone at
(301) 427–8503.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Karyl Brewster-Geisz, Lauren Latchford,
or Chante´ Davis at (301) 427–8503.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The Atlantic commercial shark
fisheries are managed under the
authority of the Magnuson-Stevens
Fishery Conservation and Management
Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act). The 2006
Consolidated Atlantic Highly Migratory
Species (HMS) Fishery Management
Plan (FMP) and its amendments are
implemented by regulations at 50 CFR
part 635. For the Atlantic commercial
shark fisheries, the 2006 Consolidated
HMS FMP and its amendments
established commercial shark retention
limits, commercial quotas for species
and management groups, and
accounting measures for under- and
overharvests for the shark fisheries. The
FMP also includes adaptive
management measures, such as flexible
opening dates for the fishing year and
inseason adjustments to shark trip
limits, which provide management
flexibility in furtherance of equitable
fishing opportunities, to the extent
practicable, for commercial shark
fishermen in all regions and areas.
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2019 Proposed Quotas
This proposed rule would adjust the
quota levels for the different shark
stocks and management groups for the
2019 Atlantic commercial shark fishing
year based on over- and underharvests
that occurred during the 2018 fishing
year, consistent with existing
regulations at 50 CFR 635.27(b). Overand underharvests are accounted for in
the same region, sub-region, and/or
fishery in which they occurred the
following year, except that large
overharvests may be spread over a
number of subsequent fishing years up
to a maximum of five years. Shark
stocks that are overfished, have
overfishing occurring, or have an
unknown status, as well as management
groups that contain one or more stocks
that are overfished, have overfishing
occurring, or have an unknown stock
status, will not have underharvest
carried over in the following year.
Stocks or management groups that are
not overfished and have no overfishing
occurring may have any underharvest
carried over in the following year, up to
50 percent of the base quota.
Based on harvests to date, and after
considering catch rates and landings
from previous years, NMFS proposes to
adjust the 2019 quotas for some
management groups as shown in Table
1. In the final rule, NMFS will adjust the
quotas as needed based on dealer
reports received by mid-October 2018.
Thus, all of the 2019 proposed quotas
for the respective stocks and
management groups will be subject to
further adjustment after NMFS
considers the dealer reports through
mid-October. All dealer reports that are
received after the October date will be
used to adjust 2020 quotas, as
appropriate.
While the sub-quota for the western
Gulf of Mexico aggregated large coastal
shark (LCS) was exceeded this year,
based on current landings in the eastern
Gulf of Mexico for that management
group and based on catch rates from
previous years from the eastern Gulf of
Mexico, NMFS does not believe the
overall regional Gulf of Mexico
aggregated LCS quota will be exceeded.
Thus, NMFS proposes the base line
quotas for the eastern and western Gulf
of Mexico sub-regions. If catch rates in
the eastern Gulf of Mexico increase, it
is possible that in the final rule NMFS
would need to reduce the western Gulf
of Mexico sub-regional aggregated LCS
quota to account for that sub-region’s
overharvest.
Because the Gulf of Mexico blacktip
shark management group and
smoothhound shark management groups
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG-2018-0845]
Safety Zone; Spaceport Camden, Woodbine, GA
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is seeking comments from interested persons
regarding a proposal to establish safety zones on the navigable
waterways in the vicinity of the proposed Spaceport Camden, near
Woodbine, Georgia during rocket tests, launches, and landing
operations. The proposed safety zones would be necessary to protect
personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards
created by rocket launches and landings, and by various rocket tests.
DATES: Your comments and related material must reach the Coast Guard on
or before October 11, 2018.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2018-0845 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this
notice of inquiry, call or email LT Joseph Palmquist, Marine Safety
Unit Savannah, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 912-652-4353 x221, email
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Table of Abbreviations
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
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II. Background and Purpose
The Board of County Commissioners of Camden County, Georgia
proposes to develop and operate a commercial space launch site, called
Spaceport Camden, in an unincorporated area of Camden County, Georgia,
approximately 11.5 miles due east of the town of Woodbine, Georgia. The
site, near Floyd Creek, is on the coast, surrounded by salt marshes to
the east and south, and the Satilla River to the north. In support of
Spaceport Camden, the Board of County Commissioners of Camden County,
Georgia requested that the Coast Guard establish safety zones which
would be enforced during launch, landing, and rocket test activities at
the site.
The Coast Guard establishes safety zones over areas of water and/or
shore for safety or environmental purposes pursuant to the authority
contained in 33 CFR part 165. A safety zone is a ``. . . water area,
shore area, or water and shore area to which, for safety or
environmental purposes, access is limited to authorized persons,
vehicles, or vessels.''
The applicants for Spaceport Camden propose up to 12 annual
launches and landings during daylight hours, with one possible
nighttime launch per year, of liquid-fueled, small to medium-large
lift-class, orbital and suborbital vertical launch vehicles. In support
of the proposed launches, the applicants for Spaceport Camden propose
up to 12 static fire engine tests per year. Launch trajectories would
vary from 83 to 115 degrees for vehicles up to and including medium-
large lift class. Because the trajectory of these launches would take
the rockets over various navigable waterways, creeks and tributaries,
sections of land, and areas offshore, applicants are required to limit
or restrict access to certain areas surrounding a rocket test/launch
site based on specific hazard analysis. The applicant's request to
establish safety zones during rocket launches, landings, and various
tests is one element in meeting these safety requirements.
The range of potential safety zones for launch and landing
activities encompasses an area which accounts for safety concerns
associated with all potential launch trajectories. Individual launch
safety zones could be smaller and depend on several factors unique to
each event, such as actual trajectory, lift class, and payload. The
range of potential safety zones for rocket tests encompasses a smaller
area directly around the commercial space launch site. In all
instances, the proposed safety zones would be necessary to safeguard
persons, property, and the marine environment during rocket launches,
landings, and rocket test activities.
Proposed Launch/Landing Safety Zone
The geographic area which encompasses all potential launch
trajectories and accounts for the largest possible launch vehicle is
defined by nine total corner points, identified below. Individual
launch safety zones could be smaller dependent upon aspects unique to
each launch activity, such as specific launch trajectories and the size
of each launch vehicle:
1. In vicinity of the western portion of Shellbine Creek, south of
Union Carbide Rd, Latitude: 30[deg]54'17.0'' N, Longitude:
81[deg]30'45.0'' W
2. In vicinity of Cabin Bluff, at the end of Union Carbide Rd,
Latitude: 30[deg]53'6.75'' N, Longitude: 81[deg]30'56.5'' W
3. Cumberland River, just west of Cumberland Island, approximately 2
nautical miles (2.3 miles) north of Stafford Island, Latitude:
30[deg]50'56.15'' N, Longitude: 81[deg]28'39.4'' W
4. Plum Orchard--West side of Cumberland Island, approximately 1.5
nautical miles (1.7 miles) south of Table Point, Latitude:
30[deg]51'22.12'' N, Longitude: 81[deg]27'55.3'' W
5. Kings Bottom Trail Head--West side of Cumberland Island,
approximately 1 nautical mile (1.15 miles) south of Table Point,
Latitude: 30[deg]51'58.53'' N, Longitude: 81[deg]27'44.8'' W
6. Offshore--Approximately 13 nautical miles (15 miles) east of the
southern portion of Cumberland Island; approximately 5 nautical miles
(5.75 miles) northeast of St. Mary's entrance buoy, Latitude:
30[deg]46'1.80'' N, Longitude: 81[deg]10'15.5'' W
7. Offshore--Approximately 10 nautical miles (11.5 miles) east of
Jekyll Point; approximately 3.5 nautical miles (4 miles) southeast of
St. Simons Sound entrance buoy, Latitude: 31[deg]01'33.65'' N,
Longitude: 81[deg]10'15.5'' W
8. St. Andrew Sound--600 yards south of Jekyll Point, Latitude:
31[deg]00'23.6'' N, Longitude: 81[deg]26'4.75'' W
9. In vicinity of Todd Creek, approximately 1 nautical mile (1.15
miles) west of Floyd Basin, Latitude: 30[deg]57'38.0'' N, Longitude:
81[deg]32'25.5'' W
Proposed Test Activity Safety Zone
The proposed safety zone for test activities encompasses an area
within a one nautical mile (1.15 miles) radius in each direction from
the location of the launch site pad. The location of the launch site:
Latitude: 30[deg]56'50.67'' N, Longitude: 81[deg]30'23.34'' W.
III. Information Requested
In support of the applicant's request and to provide for the public
safety in connection with potential operations at Spaceport Camden, the
COTP Savannah is seeking comments from interested persons on the
establishment of two proposed safety zones on the navigable waters
surrounding Spaceport Camden, in the vicinity of Woodbine, Georgia.
These safety zones would be enforced during rocket launches, landings,
and various rocket tests. Launch/landing safety zones would support
launch/landing activities while test site safety zones would support
rocket test activities. Vessels, both commercial and recreational,
would be prohibited from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or
remaining within the safety zone unless specifically authorized by the
COTP Savannah or a designated representative.
For launch activities, the safety zone is anticipated to be in
effect for approximately four to six hours for medium-large launchers,
but not longer than 12 hours. For small launches, the safety zone is
anticipated to be in effect for two to three hours. A safety zone for
rocket test activity is anticipated to be in effect for approximately
60 minutes or less. The COTP Savannah or a designated representative
would inform the public through broadcast notice to mariners of the
enforcement periods of the safety zone.
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.
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We plan to hold a public meeting to receive oral comments on this
notice of inquiry and will announce the date, time, and location in a
separate document published in the Federal Register. If you signed up
for docket email alerts mentioned in the paragraph above, you will
receive an email notice when the public meeting notice is published and
placed in the docket.
Dated: September 4, 2018.
N.C. Witt,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Savannah.
[FR Doc. 2018-19661 Filed 9-10-18; 8:45 am]
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