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Issued at Washington, DC, under authority
deleted at 49 CFR part 1.101 Saint Lawrence
Seaway Development Corporation.
Carrie Lavigne,
Chief Counsel.
[FR Doc. 2020–05454 Filed 3–19–20; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Saint Lawrence Seaway Development
Corporation
33 CFR Part 402
[Docket No. SLSDC–2016–0005]
RIN 2135–AA47
Tariff of Tolls
Saint Lawrence Seaway
Development Corporation, DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Saint Lawrence Seaway
Development Corporation (SLSDC) and
the St. Lawrence Seaway Management
Corporation (SLSMC) of Canada, under
international agreement, jointly publish
and presently administer the St.
Lawrence Seaway Tariff of Tolls in their
respective jurisdictions. The Tariff sets
forth the level of tolls assessed on all
commodities and vessels transiting the
facilities operated by the SLSDC and the
SLSMC. The SLSDC is revising its
regulations to reflect the fees and
charges levied by the SLSMC in Canada
starting in the 2020 navigation season,
which are effective only in Canada. An
amendment to increase the minimum
charge per lock for those vessels that are
not pleasure craft or subject in Canada
to tolls under items 1 and 2 of the Tariff
for full or partial transit of the Seaway
will apply in the U.S. The Tariff of Tolls
are in effect in Canada.
DATES: This rule is effective March 20,
2020.
ADDRESSES: Docket: For access to the
docket to read background documents
or comments received, go to https://
www.Regulations.gov; or in person at
the Docket Management Facility; U.S.
Department of Transportation, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Washington, DC 20590–001, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Carrie Mann Lavigne, Chief Counsel,
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Saint Lawrence Seaway Development
Corporation, 180 Andrews Street,
Massena, New York 13662; 315/764–
3200.
The Saint
Lawrence Seaway Development
Corporation (SLSDC) and the St.
Lawrence Seaway Management
Corporation (SLSMC) of Canada, under
international agreement, jointly publish
and presently administer the St.
Lawrence Seaway Tariff of Tolls
(Schedule of Fees and Charges in
Canada) in their respective jurisdictions.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The Tariff sets forth the level of tolls
assessed on all commodities and vessels
transiting the facilities operated by the
SLSDC and the SLSMC. The SLSDC is
revising 33 CFR 402.12, ‘‘Schedule of
tolls’’, to reflect the fees and charges
levied by the SLSMC in Canada
beginning in the 2020 navigation
season. With one exception, the changes
affect the tolls for commercial vessels
and are applicable only in Canada. The
collection of tolls by the SLSDC on
commercial vessels transiting the U.S.
locks is waived by law (33 U.S.C.
988a(a)).
The SLSDC is amending 33 CFR
402.12, ‘‘Schedule of tolls’’, to increase
the minimum charge per vessel per lock
for full or partial transit of the Seaway
from $28.57 to $29.14. This charge is for
vessels that are not pleasure craft or
subject in Canada to the tolls under
items 1 and 2 of the Tariff. This increase
is due to higher operating costs at the
locks.
Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search
the electronic form of all comments
received into any of our dockets by the
name of the individual submitting the
comment (or signing the comment, if
submitted on behalf of an association,
business, labor union, etc.). You may
review DOT’s complete Privacy Act
Statement in the Federal Register
published on April 11, 2000 (Volume
65, Number 70; Pages 19477–78) or you
may visit https://dms.dot.gov.
This regulation involves a foreign
affairs function of the United States and
therefore, Executive Order 12866 does
not apply and evaluation under the
Department of Transportation’s
Regulatory Policies and Procedures is
not required.
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I certify this regulation will not have
a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
The St. Lawrence Seaway Tariff of Tolls
primarily relate to commercial users of
the Seaway, the vast majority of whom
are foreign vessel operators. Therefore,
any resulting costs will be borne mostly
by foreign vessels.
Environmental Impact
This regulation does not require an
environmental impact statement under
the National Environmental Policy Act
(49 U.S.C. 4321, et reg.) because it is not
a major federal action significantly
affecting the quality of the human
environment.
Federalism
The Corporation has analyzed this
rule under the principles and criteria in
Executive Order 13132, dated August 4,
1999, and has determined that this rule
does not have sufficient federalism
implications to warrant a Federalism
Assessment.
Unfunded Mandates
The Corporation has analyzed this
rule under Title II of the Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L.
104–4, 109 Stat. 48) and determined that
it does not impose unfunded mandates
on State, local, and tribal governments
and the private sector requiring a
written statement of economic and
regulatory alternatives.
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This regulation has been analyzed
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995 and does not contain new or
modified information collection
requirements subject to the Office of
Management and Budget review.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 402
Vessels, Waterways.
Accordingly, the Saint Lawrence
Seaway Development Corporation
amends 33 CFR part 402 as follows:
PART 402—TARIFF OF TOLLS
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1. The authority citation for part 402
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 33 U.S.C. 983(a), 984(a)(4), and
988, as amended; 49 CFR 1.52.
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2. Revise § 402.12 to read as follows:
§ 402.12
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Item/description of charges
Rate ($)
Montreal to or from Lake Ontario
(5 locks)
Rate ($)
Welland Canal—Lake Ontario to
or from Lake Erie
(8 locks)
1. Subject to item 3, for complete transit of the Seaway, a composite
toll, comprising:
(1) a charge per gross registered ton of the ship, applicable
whether the ship is wholly or partially laden, or is in ballast, and
the gross registered tonnage being calculated according to prescribed rules for measurement or under the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969, as amended
from time to time 1
(2) a charge per metric ton of cargo as certified on the ship’s
manifest or other document, as follows:
(a) bulk cargo ............................................................................
(b) general cargo ......................................................................
(c) steel slab .............................................................................
(d) containerized cargo .............................................................
(e) government aid cargo .........................................................
(f) grain ......................................................................................
(g) coal ......................................................................................
(3) a charge per passenger per lock ...............................................
(4) a lockage charge per Gross Registered Ton of the vessel, as
defined in tem 1(1), applicable whether the ship is wholly or
partially laden, or is in ballast, for transit of the Welland Canal
in either direction by cargo ships.
Up to a maximum charge per vessel ...............................................
2. Subject to item 3, for partial transit of the Seaway ............................
3. Minimum charge per vessel per lock transited for full or partial transit of the Seaway.
4. A charge per pleasure craft per lock transited for full or partial transit of the Seaway, including applicable federal taxes. 3
5. Under the New Business Initiative Program, for cargo accepted as
New Business, a percentage rebate on the applicable cargo
charges for the approved period.
6. Under the Volume Rebate Incentive program, a retroactive percentage rebate on cargo tolls on the incremental volume calculated
based on the pre-approved maximum volume.
7. Under the New Service Incentive Program, for New Business cargo
moving under an approved new service, an additional percentage
refund on applicable cargo tolls above the New Business rebate.
0.1126 ............................................
0.1801.
1.1671 ............................................
2.8122 ............................................
2.5452 ............................................
1.1671 ............................................
n/a ..................................................
0.7171 ............................................
0.7171 ............................................
1.7487 ............................................
n/a ..................................................
0.7966.
1.2750.
0.9128.
0.7966.
n/a.
0.7966.
0.7966.
1.7487.
0.3001.
n/a ..................................................
20 per cent per lock of the applicable charge under items 1(1),
1(2) and 1(4) plus the applicable
charge under items 1(3).
29.14 2 ............................................
4,197.
13 per cent per lock of the applicable charge under items 1(1),
1(2) and 1(4) plus the applicable
charge under items 1(3).
29.14.
30.00 4 ............................................
30.00.
20% ................................................
20%
10% ................................................
10%
20% ................................................
20%
1 Or
under the US GRT for vessels prescribed prior to 2002.
applicable charged under item 3 at the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation’s locks (Eisenhower, Snell) will be collected in
U.S. dollars. The collection of the U.S. portion of tolls for commercial vessels is waived by law (33U.S.C. 988a(a)). The other charges are in Canadian dollars and are for the Canadian share of tolls.
3 $5.00 discount per lock applicable on ticket purchased for Canadian locks via PayPal.
4 The applicable charge at the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation’s locks (Eisenhower, Snell) for pleasure craft is $30 U.S. or
$30 Canadian per lock.
2 The
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Saint Lawrence Seaway Development
Corporation
Carrie Lavigne,
Chief Counsel.
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manufacture (defined by statute to
include import) or processing of any of
these chemical substances for an
activity that is designated as a
significant new use by this rule. The
required notification initiates EPA’s
evaluation of the intended use within
the applicable review period. Persons
may not commence manufacture or
processing for the significant new use
until EPA has conducted a review of the
notice, made an appropriate
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[FR Doc No: 2020-05452]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
33 CFR Part 402
[Docket No. SLSDC-2016-0005]
RIN 2135-AA47
Tariff of Tolls
AGENCY: Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC) and
the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) of Canada, under
international agreement, jointly publish and presently administer the
St. Lawrence Seaway Tariff of Tolls in their respective jurisdictions.
The Tariff sets forth the level of tolls assessed on all commodities
and vessels transiting the facilities operated by the SLSDC and the
SLSMC. The SLSDC is revising its regulations to reflect the fees and
charges levied by the SLSMC in Canada starting in the 2020 navigation
season, which are effective only in Canada. An amendment to increase
the minimum charge per lock for those vessels that are not pleasure
craft or subject in Canada to tolls under items 1 and 2 of the Tariff
for full or partial transit of the Seaway will apply in the U.S. The
Tariff of Tolls are in effect in Canada.
DATES: This rule is effective March 20, 2020.
ADDRESSES: Docket: For access to the docket to read background
documents or comments received, go to https://www.Regulations.gov; or in
person at the Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-001, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carrie Mann Lavigne, Chief Counsel,
Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, 180 Andrews Street,
Massena, New York 13662; 315/764-3200.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development
Corporation (SLSDC) and the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation
(SLSMC) of Canada, under international agreement, jointly publish and
presently administer the St. Lawrence Seaway Tariff of Tolls (Schedule
of Fees and Charges in Canada) in their respective jurisdictions.
The Tariff sets forth the level of tolls assessed on all
commodities and vessels transiting the facilities operated by the SLSDC
and the SLSMC. The SLSDC is revising 33 CFR 402.12, ``Schedule of
tolls'', to reflect the fees and charges levied by the SLSMC in Canada
beginning in the 2020 navigation season. With one exception, the
changes affect the tolls for commercial vessels and are applicable only
in Canada. The collection of tolls by the SLSDC on commercial vessels
transiting the U.S. locks is waived by law (33 U.S.C. 988a(a)).
The SLSDC is amending 33 CFR 402.12, ``Schedule of tolls'', to
increase the minimum charge per vessel per lock for full or partial
transit of the Seaway from $28.57 to $29.14. This charge is for vessels
that are not pleasure craft or subject in Canada to the tolls under
items 1 and 2 of the Tariff. This increase is due to higher operating
costs at the locks.
Regulatory Notices
Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all
comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual
submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf
of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT's
complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on
April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages 19477-78) or you may visit
https://dms.dot.gov.
Regulatory Evaluation
This regulation involves a foreign affairs function of the United
States and therefore, Executive Order 12866 does not apply and
evaluation under the Department of Transportation's Regulatory Policies
and Procedures is not required.
Regulatory Flexibility Act Determination
I certify this regulation will not have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities. The St. Lawrence
Seaway Tariff of Tolls primarily relate to commercial users of the
Seaway, the vast majority of whom are foreign vessel operators.
Therefore, any resulting costs will be borne mostly by foreign vessels.
Environmental Impact
This regulation does not require an environmental impact statement
under the National Environmental Policy Act (49 U.S.C. 4321, et reg.)
because it is not a major federal action significantly affecting the
quality of the human environment.
Federalism
The Corporation has analyzed this rule under the principles and
criteria in Executive Order 13132, dated August 4, 1999, and has
determined that this rule does not have sufficient federalism
implications to warrant a Federalism Assessment.
Unfunded Mandates
The Corporation has analyzed this rule under Title II of the
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4, 109 Stat. 48) and
determined that it does not impose unfunded mandates on State, local,
and tribal governments and the private sector requiring a written
statement of economic and regulatory alternatives.
Paperwork Reduction Act
This regulation has been analyzed under the Paperwork Reduction Act
of 1995 and does not contain new or modified information collection
requirements subject to the Office of Management and Budget review.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 402
Vessels, Waterways.
Accordingly, the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
amends 33 CFR part 402 as follows:
PART 402--TARIFF OF TOLLS
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1. The authority citation for part 402 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 983(a), 984(a)(4), and 988, as amended; 49
CFR 1.52.
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2. Revise Sec. 402.12 to read as follows:
Sec. 402.12 Schedule of tolls.
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Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
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Rate ($) Welland
Rate ($) Montreal Canal--Lake
Item/description of charges to or from Lake Ontario to or from
Ontario (5 locks) Lake Erie (8
locks)
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1. Subject to item 3, for
complete transit of the Seaway,
a composite toll, comprising:
(1) a charge per gross 0.1126............ 0.1801.
registered ton of the ship,
applicable whether the ship
is wholly or partially
laden, or is in ballast,
and the gross registered
tonnage being calculated
according to prescribed
rules for measurement or
under the International
Convention on Tonnage
Measurement of Ships, 1969,
as amended from time to
time \1\
(2) a charge per metric ton
of cargo as certified on
the ship's manifest or
other document, as follows:
(a) bulk cargo.......... 1.1671............ 0.7966.
(b) general cargo....... 2.8122............ 1.2750.
(c) steel slab.......... 2.5452............ 0.9128.
(d) containerized cargo. 1.1671............ 0.7966.
(e) government aid cargo n/a............... n/a.
(f) grain............... 0.7171............ 0.7966.
(g) coal................ 0.7171............ 0.7966.
(3) a charge per passenger 1.7487............ 1.7487.
per lock.
(4) a lockage charge per n/a............... 0.3001.
Gross Registered Ton of the
vessel, as defined in tem
1(1), applicable whether
the ship is wholly or
partially laden, or is in
ballast, for transit of the
Welland Canal in either
direction by cargo ships.
Up to a maximum charge per n/a............... 4,197.
vessel.
2. Subject to item 3, for 20 per cent per 13 per cent per
partial transit of the Seaway. lock of the lock of the
applicable charge applicable charge
under items 1(1), under items 1(1),
1(2) and 1(4) 1(2) and 1(4)
plus the plus the
applicable charge applicable charge
under items 1(3). under items 1(3).
3. Minimum charge per vessel per 29.14 \2\......... 29.14.
lock transited for full or
partial transit of the Seaway.
4. A charge per pleasure craft 30.00 \4\......... 30.00.
per lock transited for full or
partial transit of the Seaway,
including applicable federal
taxes. \3\
5. Under the New Business 20%............... 20%
Initiative Program, for cargo
accepted as New Business, a
percentage rebate on the
applicable cargo charges for
the approved period.
6. Under the Volume Rebate 10%............... 10%
Incentive program, a
retroactive percentage rebate
on cargo tolls on the
incremental volume calculated
based on the pre-approved
maximum volume.
7. Under the New Service 20%............... 20%
Incentive Program, for New
Business cargo moving under an
approved new service, an
additional percentage refund on
applicable cargo tolls above
the New Business rebate.
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\1\ Or under the US GRT for vessels prescribed prior to 2002.
\2\ The applicable charged under item 3 at the Saint Lawrence Seaway
Development Corporation's locks (Eisenhower, Snell) will be collected
in U.S. dollars. The collection of the U.S. portion of tolls for
commercial vessels is waived by law (33U.S.C. 988a(a)). The other
charges are in Canadian dollars and are for the Canadian share of
tolls.
\3\ $5.00 discount per lock applicable on ticket purchased for Canadian
locks via PayPal.
\4\ The applicable charge at the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development
Corporation's locks (Eisenhower, Snell) for pleasure craft is $30 U.S.
or $30 Canadian per lock.
Issued at Washington, DC.
Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Carrie Lavigne,
Chief Counsel.
[FR Doc. 2020-05452 Filed 3-19-20; 8:45 am]
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