Waterway Suitability Assessment for Operation of Liquified Hazardous Gas Terminal; Orange, TX, 14382-14383 [2023-04743]

Download as PDF 14382 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 45 / Wednesday, March 8, 2023 / Notices report to the Committee on Day 3 of the meeting. (5) Adjournment of meeting. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Day 3 The agenda for the March 30, 2023 meeting is as follows: (1) Introduction. (2) Designated Federal Officer remarks. (3) Roll call of Committee members and determination of a quorum. (4) Adoption of the agenda. (5) Acceptance of Minutes from Committee Meeting Three (September 9, 2022). (6) Remarks from U.S. Coast Guard Leadership. (7) Introduction of new task. (8) Office of Merchant Mariner Credentialing presentation. (9) National Maritime Center presentation. (10) Reports from the subcommittee Chair or Co-Chairs. The Committee will review the information presented on the following Task Statements and deliberate on any recommendations presented by the subcommittees, recommendations may be approved and completed tasks may be closed. Official action on these topics may be taken: (a) Task Statement 21–1, Review of IMO Model Courses Being Validated by the IMO HTW Subcommittee; (b) Task Statement 21–2, Communication Between External Stakeholders and the Mariner Credentialing Program, including amendment Task Statement 21–2A, Reviewing Assessments in NVICS for STCW; (c) Task Statement 21–3, Military Education, Training, and Assessment for STCW and National Mariner Endorsements; (d) Task Statement 21–04, STCW Convention and STCW Code Review; (e) Task Statement 21–5, Review of Merchant Mariner Rating and Officer Endorsement Job Task Analyses, including amendment Task Statement 21–5A, JTA to Mass Mapping; (f) Task Statement 21–6, Sea Service for Merchant Mariner Credential Endorsements; (g) Task Statement 21–8, Remote Operators of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships; (h) Task Statement 21–9, Sexual Harassment and Sexual AssaultPrevention and Culture Change in the Merchant Marine, including amendment Task Statement 21–9A, Training for Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response; (i) Task Statement 22–1, Propulsion Power Limits; and VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:48 Mar 07, 2023 Jkt 259001 (j) Task Statement 22–2, Alternative Methods for Meeting STCW Training Requirements at the Operational Level; (k) Task Statement 23–X1, Review of Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 03–14, Guidelines for Approval of Training Courses and Programs. (11) Public comment period. (12) Closing remarks. (13) Adjournment of meeting. A copy of all meeting documentation will be available at https:// homeport.uscg.mil/missions/federaladvisory-committees/nationalmerchant-marine-personnel-advisorycommittee-(nmerpac) by March 21, 2023. Alternatively, you may contact the individual noted in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section above. Public comments or questions will be taken throughout the meetings as the Committee discusses the issues, and prior to deliberations and voting. There will also be a public comment period at the end of the meeting on March 30, 2023, at approximately 2:30 p.m. (CDT). Public comments will be limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Please note that the public comments period will end following the last call for comments. Please contact the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to register as a speaker. Dated: March 3, 2023. Benjamin J. Hawkins, Deputy Director, Commercial Regulations and Standards. [FR Doc. 2023–04767 Filed 3–7–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [Docket Number USCG–2023–0111] Waterway Suitability Assessment for Operation of Liquified Hazardous Gas Terminal; Orange, TX Coast Guard, DHS. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with Coast Guard regulations, Enterprise Products has submitted a Letter of Intent and Preliminary Waterway Suitability Assessment to the Coast Guard Captain of the Port, Port Arthur, TX (COTP) regarding the company’s plans to handle and transport Liquefied Hazardous Gas (LHG) at the Enterprise Products East docks located in Orange, TX. The Coast Guard is notifying the public of this proposed increase in LHG marine traffic on the Sabine-Neches Waterway and is SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 soliciting comments relevant to the Coast Guard’s preparation of a Letter of Recommendation (LOR) for issue to the Federal, State or local agency with jurisdiction over the proposed facility. DATES: Comments and related material must be received on or before April 7, 2023. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG– 2023–0111 using the Federal Decision Making 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. If you have questions about this notice of inquiry, call or email Scott Whalen, 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 COTP Captain of the Port DHS Department of Homeland Security LHG Liquified Hazardous Gas U.S.C. United States Code II. Background and Purpose Under 33 CFR 127.007(a), an owner or operator planning to build a new facility handling Liquefied Hazardous Gas (LHG), or an owner or operator planning new construction to expand or modify marine terminal operations in an existing facility handling LHG, where the construction, expansion, or modification would result in an increase in the size and/or frequency of LHG marine traffic on the waterway associated with the proposed facility or modification to an existing facility, must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) to the COTP of the zone in which the facility is or will be located. Under 33 CFR 127.007(e), an owner or operator planning such new construction or expansion of an existing facility must also file or update a Waterway Suitability Assessment (WSA) that addresses the proposed increase in LHG marine traffic in the associated waterway. Under 33 CFR 127.009, after receiving an LOI, the COTP issues a LOR as to the suitability of the waterway for LNG or LHG marine traffic to the appropriate jurisdictional authorities. The LOR is based on a series of factors listed in 33 CFR 127.009 that relate to the physical nature of the affected waterway and issues of safety and security associated with LHG marine traffic on the affected waterway. E:\FR\FM\08MRN1.SGM 08MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 45 / Wednesday, March 8, 2023 / Notices III. Discussion Enterprise Products LLC, located in Orange, TX, submitted an LOI and WSA on August 15, 2022 regarding the company’s proposed plans to handle and transport LHG at the Port of Port Arthur, TX facility. The purpose of this notice is to solicit public comments on the proposed increase in LHG marine traffic on the Sabine-Neches Waterway. The Coast Guard believes that input from the public may be useful to the COTP with respect to validating the information provided in Enterprise Products’ WSA and development of the LOR. The goal of this input will be to gather information to help the COTP assess the suitability of the associated waterway for increased LHG marine traffic as it relates to navigational safety and maritime security. In addition to the other documents referenced in this notice, a brief summation of Enterprise Products’ proposal is available for viewing in the public docket for this notice. Additionally, the Coast Guard will request comments and recommendations from the Area Maritime Security Committee, Port Arthur, TX. In late 2022, the Southeast Texas Waterways Advisory Council (SETWAC) Navigation Subcommittee met to assess the safety and security of Enterprise Products plan. On November 21, 2022, SETWAC submitted a letter of no objection to the COTP. On January 24, 2011, the Coast Guard published Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 01–2011, ‘‘Guidance Related to Waterfront Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Facilities’’. NVIC 01–2011 provides guidance for owners and operators seeking approval to build and operate LNG facilities. While NVIC 01–2011 is specific to LNG, it provides useful process information and guidance for owners and operators seeking approval to build and operate LHG facilities as well. The Coast Guard will refer to NVIC 01–2011 for process information and guidance in evaluating Enterprise Products’ WSA. A copy of NVIC 01–2011 is available for viewing on the Coast Guard’s website at https:// www.dco.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/ NVIC/Year/2010. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 IV. Public Participation and Request for Comments We encourage you to submit comments in response to this request for comments through the Federal Decision Making portal at https:// www.regulations.gov. To do so, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2023–0111 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Next, look for VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:48 Mar 07, 2023 Jkt 259001 this document in the Search Results column, and click on it. Then click on the Comment option. In your submission, please include the docket number for this notice of inquiry and provide a reason for each suggestion or recommendation. 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. To view documents mentioned in this request for comments as being available in the docket, find the docket as described in the previous paragraph, and then select ‘‘Supporting & Related Material’’ in the Document Type column. Public comments will also be placed in our online docket and can be viewed by following instructions on the https://www.regulations.gov Frequently Asked Questions web page. We review all comments received, but we may choose not to post off-topic, inappropriate, or duplicate comments that we receive. We accept anonymous comments. Comments we post to https:// www.regulations.gov will include any personal information you have provided. For more about privacy and submissions in response to this document, see DHS’s eRulemaking System of Records notice (85 FR 14226, March 11, 2020). This document is issued under authority of 5 U.S.C. 552(a). Dated: March 3, 2023. Molly. A. Wike, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Marine Safety Zone Port Arthur. [FR Doc. 2023–04743 Filed 3–7–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection [Docket No. USCBP–2023–0005] Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). ACTION: Committee management; notice of Federal advisory committee meeting. AGENCY: The Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) will hold its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, in Seattle, Washington. The meeting will be open for the public to attend in person or via webinar. Due to COVID–19 restrictions, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 14383 the in-person capacity is limited to 75 persons for public attendees. DATES: The COAC will meet on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. PDT. Please note that the meeting may close early if the committee has completed its business. Registration to attend and comments must be submitted no later than March 24, 2023. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Seattle Airport Marriott, 3201 South 176th Street, Seattle, Washington 98188, in the Evergreen Ballroom. For virtual participants, the webinar link and conference number will be provided to all registrants by 5:00 p.m. PDT on March 28, 2023. For information or to request special assistance for the meeting, contact Mrs. Latoria Martin, Office of Trade Relations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, at (202) 344– 1440, as soon as possible. Comments may be submitted by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Search for Docket Number USCBP–2023–0005. To submit a comment, click the ‘‘Comment’’ button located on the top-left hand side of the docket page. • Email: tradeevents@cbp.dhs.gov. Include Docket Number USCBP–2023– 0005 in the subject line of the message. Comments must be submitted in writing no later than March 24, 2023, and must be identified by Docket No. USCBP–2023–0005. All submissions received must also include the words ‘‘Department of Homeland Security.’’ All comments received will be posted without change to https://www.cbp.gov/ trade/stakeholder-engagement/coac/ coac-public-meetings and www.regulations.gov. Therefore, please refrain from including any personal information you do not wish to be posted. You may wish to view the Privacy and Security Notice which is available via a link on the homepage of www.regulations.gov. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for file formats and other information about electronic filing. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Latoria Martin, Office of Trade Relations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Room 3.5A, Washington, DC 20229, (202) 344–1440; or Ms. Felicia M. Pullam, Designated Federal Officer, at (202) 344–1440 or via email at tradeevents@cbp.dhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the authority of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, title 5 U.S.C., ch. 10. The Commercial Customs Operations E:\FR\FM\08MRN1.SGM 08MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 8, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14382-14383]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-04743]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket Number USCG-2023-0111]


Waterway Suitability Assessment for Operation of Liquified 
Hazardous Gas Terminal; Orange, TX

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with Coast Guard regulations, Enterprise 
Products has submitted a Letter of Intent and Preliminary Waterway 
Suitability Assessment to the Coast Guard Captain of the Port, Port 
Arthur, TX (COTP) regarding the company's plans to handle and transport 
Liquefied Hazardous Gas (LHG) at the Enterprise Products East docks 
located in Orange, TX. The Coast Guard is notifying the public of this 
proposed increase in LHG marine traffic on the Sabine-Neches Waterway 
and is soliciting comments relevant to the Coast Guard's preparation of 
a Letter of Recommendation (LOR) for issue to the Federal, State or 
local agency with jurisdiction over the proposed facility.

DATES: Comments and related material must be received on or before 
April 7, 2023.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2023-0111 using the Federal Decision Making 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 Scott Whalen, U.S. Coast Guard; 
telephone 409-719-5086, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port
DHS Department of Homeland Security
LHG Liquified Hazardous Gas
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background and Purpose

    Under 33 CFR 127.007(a), an owner or operator planning to build a 
new facility handling Liquefied Hazardous Gas (LHG), or an owner or 
operator planning new construction to expand or modify marine terminal 
operations in an existing facility handling LHG, where the 
construction, expansion, or modification would result in an increase in 
the size and/or frequency of LHG marine traffic on the waterway 
associated with the proposed facility or modification to an existing 
facility, must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) to the COTP of the zone 
in which the facility is or will be located. Under 33 CFR 127.007(e), 
an owner or operator planning such new construction or expansion of an 
existing facility must also file or update a Waterway Suitability 
Assessment (WSA) that addresses the proposed increase in LHG marine 
traffic in the associated waterway.
    Under 33 CFR 127.009, after receiving an LOI, the COTP issues a LOR 
as to the suitability of the waterway for LNG or LHG marine traffic to 
the appropriate jurisdictional authorities. The LOR is based on a 
series of factors listed in 33 CFR 127.009 that relate to the physical 
nature of the affected waterway and issues of safety and security 
associated with LHG marine traffic on the affected waterway.

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III. Discussion

    Enterprise Products LLC, located in Orange, TX, submitted an LOI 
and WSA on August 15, 2022 regarding the company's proposed plans to 
handle and transport LHG at the Port of Port Arthur, TX facility.
    The purpose of this notice is to solicit public comments on the 
proposed increase in LHG marine traffic on the Sabine-Neches Waterway. 
The Coast Guard believes that input from the public may be useful to 
the COTP with respect to validating the information provided in 
Enterprise Products' WSA and development of the LOR.
    The goal of this input will be to gather information to help the 
COTP assess the suitability of the associated waterway for increased 
LHG marine traffic as it relates to navigational safety and maritime 
security. In addition to the other documents referenced in this notice, 
a brief summation of Enterprise Products' proposal is available for 
viewing in the public docket for this notice. Additionally, the Coast 
Guard will request comments and recommendations from the Area Maritime 
Security Committee, Port Arthur, TX. In late 2022, the Southeast Texas 
Waterways Advisory Council (SETWAC) Navigation Subcommittee met to 
assess the safety and security of Enterprise Products plan. On November 
21, 2022, SETWAC submitted a letter of no objection to the COTP.
    On January 24, 2011, the Coast Guard published Navigation and 
Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 01-2011, ``Guidance Related to 
Waterfront Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Facilities''. NVIC 01-2011 
provides guidance for owners and operators seeking approval to build 
and operate LNG facilities. While NVIC 01-2011 is specific to LNG, it 
provides useful process information and guidance for owners and 
operators seeking approval to build and operate LHG facilities as well. 
The Coast Guard will refer to NVIC 01-2011 for process information and 
guidance in evaluating Enterprise Products' WSA. A copy of NVIC 01-2011 
is available for viewing on the Coast Guard's website at https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/NVIC/Year/2010.

IV. Public Participation and Request for Comments

    We encourage you to submit comments in response to this request for 
comments through the Federal Decision Making portal at https://www.regulations.gov. To do so, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type 
USCG-2023-0111 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Next, look 
for this document in the Search Results column, and click on it. Then 
click on the Comment option. In your submission, please include the 
docket number for this notice of inquiry and provide a reason for each 
suggestion or recommendation. 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.
    To view documents mentioned in this request for comments as being 
available in the docket, find the docket as described in the previous 
paragraph, and then select ``Supporting & Related Material'' in the 
Document Type column. Public comments will also be placed in our online 
docket and can be viewed by following instructions on the https://www.regulations.gov Frequently Asked Questions web page. We review all 
comments received, but we may choose not to post off-topic, 
inappropriate, or duplicate comments that we receive.
    We accept anonymous comments. Comments we post to https://www.regulations.gov will include any personal information you have 
provided. For more about privacy and submissions in response to this 
document, see DHS's eRulemaking System of Records notice (85 FR 14226, 
March 11, 2020).
    This document is issued under authority of 5 U.S.C. 552(a).

    Dated: March 3, 2023.
Molly. A. Wike,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Marine Safety Zone Port 
Arthur.
[FR Doc. 2023-04743 Filed 3-7-23; 8:45 am]
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