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Department of Transportation, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Washington, DC 20590–001, between 9
Internal Revenue Service
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Carrie Mann Lavigne, Chief Counsel,
Regulations Enabling Elections for
Saint Lawrence Seaway Development
Certain Transactions Under Section
Corporation, 180 Andrews Street,
336(e)
Massena, New York 13662; 315/764–
3200.
CFR Correction
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Saint
■ In Title 26 of the Code of Federal
Lawrence Seaway Development
Regulations, Part 1 (§§ 1.301 to 1.400),
Corporation (SLSDC) and the St.
revised as of April 1, 2019, on page 8,
Lawrence Seaway Management
in the Authority, the following citation
Corporation (SLSMC) of Canada, under
is added in numerical order to read as
international agreement, jointly publish
follows:
and presently administer the St.
Authority: 26 U.S.C.7805 * * *
Lawrence Seaway Regulations and
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Section 1.336–1 is also issued under
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in various categories. The changes
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update the following sections of the
Regulations and Rules: Interpretations
and Condition of Vessels. These changes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
are to clarify existing requirements in
the regulations.
Saint Lawrence Seaway Development
Regulatory Notices: Privacy Act:
Corporation
Anyone is able to search the electronic
form of all comments received into any
33 CFR Part 401
of our dockets by the name of the
RIN 2135–AA48
individual submitting the comment (or
signing the comment, if submitted on
Seaway Regulations and Rules:
behalf of an association, business, labor
Periodic Update, Various Categories
union, etc.). You may review DOT’s
complete Privacy Act Statement in the
AGENCY: Saint Lawrence Seaway
Federal Register published on April 11,
Development Corporation, DOT.
2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages
ACTION: Final rule.
19477–78) or you may visit https://
SUMMARY: The Saint Lawrence Seaway
www.Regulations.gov.
Development Corporation (SLSDC) and
The joint regulations will become
the St. Lawrence Seaway Management
effective in Canada on March 31, 2020.
Corporation (SLSMC) of Canada, under
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regulations under international
agreement, and to avoid confusion
among users of the Seaway, the SLSDC
finds that there is good cause to make
the U.S. version of the amendments
effective on the same date.
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 that this regulation will not
have a significant economic impact on
a substantial number of small entities.
The St. Lawrence Seaway Regulations
and Rules primarily relate to
commercial users of the Seaway, the
vast majority of who 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 seq.) 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 have determined that this
proposal does not have sufficient
federalism implications to warrant a
Federalism Assessment.
Unfunded Mandates
§ 401.2
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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Interpretation.
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.
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(d) Hands Free Mooring (HFM) means
a system that uses vacuum pads that are
mounted on vertical rails inside the lock
chamber wall to secure a vessel during
the lockage process.
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(g) E-business means web applications
on the St. Lawrence Seaway
Management Corporation website which
provides direct electronic transmission
of data to complete and submit
application forms and transit data;
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■ 3. In § 401.7, revise paragraph (c) to
read as follows:
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 401
§ 401.7
Hazardous materials transportation,
Navigation (water), Penalties, Radio,
Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Vessels, Waterways.
Accordingly, the Saint Lawrence
Seaway Development Corporation is
proposing to amend 33 CFR part 401,
Regulations and Rules, as follows:
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PART 401—SEAWAY REGULATIONS
AND RULES
Subpart A—Regulations
1. The authority citation for subpart A
of part 401 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 33 U.S.C. 983(a) and 984(a) (4),
as amended; 49 CFR 1.101, unless otherwise
noted.
2. In § 401.2, redesignate paragraphs
(d) through (s) as paragraphs (e) through
(t), add a new paragraph (d), and revise
newly redesignated paragraph (g) to
read as follows:
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(c) On special application, vessels of
unusual design may be permitted to
utilize permanent fenders not greater
than 30 cm in thickness.
§ 401.9
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4. In § 401.9, remove paragraph (c)
and redesignate paragraph (d) as
paragraph (c).
■ 5. In § 401.14, revise paragraph (b) to
read as follows:
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§ 401.14
Anchor marking buoys.
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(b) Every vessel shall deploy the
anchor marking buoy when dropping an
anchor in Seaway waters (designated
Seaway anchorages exempt).
■ 6. In schedule II to subpart A of part
401, under ‘‘Table of Speeds,’’ revise
section numbers 1 and 10 to read as
follows:
SCHEDULE II TO SUBPART A OF PART 401—TABLE OF SPEEDS 1
From—
Maximum speed over
the bottom, knots
To—
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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
Regulatory Evaluation
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Determination
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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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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
33 CFR Part 401
RIN 2135-AA48
Seaway Regulations and Rules: Periodic Update, Various Categories
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 Regulations and Rules (Practices and Procedures in
Canada) in their respective jurisdictions. Under agreement with the
SLSMC, the SLSDC is amending the joint regulations by updating the
Regulations and Rules in various categories. The changes update the
following sections of the Regulations and Rules: Interpretations and
Condition of Vessels. These changes are to clarify existing
requirements in the regulations.
DATES: This rule is effective on March 31, 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 Regulations and Rules
(Practices and Procedures in Canada) in their respective jurisdictions.
Under agreement with the SLSMC, the SLSDC is amending the joint
regulations by updating the Regulations and Rules in various
categories. The changes update the following sections of the
Regulations and Rules: Interpretations and Condition of Vessels. These
changes are to clarify existing requirements in the regulations.
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://www.Regulations.gov.
The joint regulations will become effective in Canada on March 31,
2020. For consistency, because these are joint
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regulations under international agreement, and to avoid confusion among
users of the Seaway, the SLSDC finds that there is good cause to make
the U.S. version of the amendments effective on the same date.
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 that this regulation will not have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities. The St. Lawrence
Seaway Regulations and Rules primarily relate to commercial users of
the Seaway, the vast majority of who 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 seq.)
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 have
determined that this proposal 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 401
Hazardous materials transportation, Navigation (water), Penalties,
Radio, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Vessels, Waterways.
Accordingly, the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation is
proposing to amend 33 CFR part 401, Regulations and Rules, as follows:
PART 401--SEAWAY REGULATIONS AND RULES
Subpart A--Regulations
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1. The authority citation for subpart A of part 401 continues to read
as follows:
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 983(a) and 984(a) (4), as amended; 49 CFR
1.101, unless otherwise noted.
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2. In Sec. 401.2, redesignate paragraphs (d) through (s) as paragraphs
(e) through (t), add a new paragraph (d), and revise newly redesignated
paragraph (g) to read as follows:
Sec. 401.2 Interpretation.
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(d) Hands Free Mooring (HFM) means a system that uses vacuum pads
that are mounted on vertical rails inside the lock chamber wall to
secure a vessel during the lockage process.
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(g) E-business means web applications on the St. Lawrence Seaway
Management Corporation website which provides direct electronic
transmission of data to complete and submit application forms and
transit data;
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3. In Sec. 401.7, revise paragraph (c) to read as follows:
Sec. 401.7 Fenders.
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(c) On special application, vessels of unusual design may be
permitted to utilize permanent fenders not greater than 30 cm in
thickness.
Sec. 401.9 [Amended]
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4. In Sec. 401.9, remove paragraph (c) and redesignate paragraph (d)
as paragraph (c).
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5. In Sec. 401.14, revise paragraph (b) to read as follows:
Sec. 401.14 Anchor marking buoys.
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(b) Every vessel shall deploy the anchor marking buoy when dropping
an anchor in Seaway waters (designated Seaway anchorages exempt).
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\1\ Maximum speeds at which a vessel may travel in the
identified area in both normal and high water conditions are set out
in this schedule. The Manager and the Corporation will, from time to
time, designate the set of speed limits that is in effect.
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6. In schedule II to subpart A of part 401, under ``Table of Speeds,''
revise section numbers 1 and 10 to read as follows:
Schedule II to Subpart A of Part 401--Table of Speeds \1\
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Maximum speed over the bottom,
knots
From-- To-- -------------------------------
Col. III Col. IV
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1. Upper Entrance South Shore Canal Buoy 1.... Lake St. Louis, Buoy A13........ 10.5 10.5
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10. Bartlett Point, Lt. 227................... Tibbetts Point Traffic Lighted 13 10.5
Buoy Mo (A).
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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]
BILLING CODE 4910-61-P