Safety Zone; Military Ocean Terminal Concord Safety Zone, Suisun Bay, Concord, CA, 83827 [2023-26411]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 230 / Friday, December 1, 2023 / Rules and Regulations F. Environment We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security Directive 023–01, Rev. 1, associated implementing instructions, and Environmental Planning COMDTINST 5090.1 (series), which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have determined that this action is one of a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This rule involves a safety zone encompassing the width of the Upper Mississippi River at MM 660.5– 659.5. It is categorically excluded from further review under paragraph L60(a) of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023–01–001–01, Rev. 1. A Record of Environmental Consideration supporting this determination is available in the docket. For instructions on locating the docket, see the ADDRESSES section of this preamble. G. Protest Activities The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters. Protesters are asked to call or email the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or security of people, places, or vessels. Dated: November 27, 2023. A.R. Bender, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Upper Mississippi River. [FR Doc. 2023–26377 Filed 11–30–23; 8:45 am] List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165 Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways. For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 CFR part 165 as follows: BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS [Docket No. USCG–2023–0916] 1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows: Safety Zone; Military Ocean Terminal Concord Safety Zone, Suisun Bay, Concord, CA ■ Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70034, 70051, 70124; 33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.3. 2. Add § 165.T08–0933 to read as follows: ■ lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES1 November 28, 2023, through December 08, 2023. (c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general safety zone regulations in § 165.23, entry of persons or vessels into this safety zone described in paragraph (a) of this section is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP or a designated representative. A designated representative is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) assigned to units under the operational control of USCG Sector Upper Mississippi River. (2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or a designated representative via VHF–FM channel 16, or through USCG Sector Upper Mississippi River at 314–269–2332. Persons and vessels permitted to enter the safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions issued by the COTP or designated representative. (d) Informational broadcasts. The COTP or a designated representative will inform the public of the effective period for the safety zone as well as any changes in the dates and times of enforcement, as well as reductions in size or scope of the safety zone through Local Notice to Mariners (LNMs), Broadcast Notices to Mariners (BNMs), and/or Safety Marine Information Broadcast (SMIB) as appropriate. (a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: all navigable waters within Upper Mississippi River, Mile Markers 660.5–659.5, Lansing, IA. (b) Enforcement period. This section will be subject to enforcement from 16:57 Nov 30, 2023 Jkt 262001 The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone in the navigable waters of Suisun Bay, off Concord, CA, in support of explosive handling operations at Military Ocean Terminal Concord (MOTCO) on November 26, 2023, through December 3, 2023. This safety zone is necessary to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential explosion within the SUMMARY: § 165.T08–0933 Safety Zone; Upper Mississippi River, Mile Markers 660.5–659.5, Lansing, IA. VerDate Sep<11>2014 Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). ACTION: Notification of enforcement of regulation. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 9990 83827 explosive arc. The safety zone is open to all persons and vessels for transitory use, but vessel operators desiring to anchor or otherwise loiter within the safety zone must obtain the permission of the Captain of the Port (COTP) San Francisco or a designated representative. The regulations in 33 CFR 165.1198 will be enforced from 12:01 a.m. on November 26, 2023, until 11:59 p.m. on December 3, 2023. DATES: If you have questions about this notification of enforcement, call or email LT William Harris, U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Francisco, Waterways Management Division, at 415–399–7443, SFWaterways@uscg.mil. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Coast Guard will enforce the safety zone in 33 CFR 165.1198 for the Military Ocean Terminal Concord, CA (MOTCO) regulated area from 12:01 on November 26, 2023, until 11:59 p.m. on December 3, 2023, or as announced via marine information bulletin. This safety zone is necessary to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential explosion within the explosive arc. The regulation for this safety zone, § 165.1198(a), specifies the location of the safety zone which encompasses the navigable waters in the area between 500 yards of MOTCO Pier in position 38°03′30″ N, 122°01′14″ W and 3,000 yards of the pier. During the enforcement period, as reflected in § 165.1198(d), if you are the operator of a vessel in the regulated area you mut comply with the instructions of the COTP or the designated on-scene patrol personnel. Vessel operators desiring to anchor or otherwise loiter within the safety zone must contact Sector San Francisco Vessel Traffic Service at 415– 556–2760 or VHF Channel 14 to obtain permission. In addition to this notification of enforcement in the Federal Register, the Coast Guard plans to provide notification of this enforcement period via marine information broadcasts. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: November 27, 2023. Taylor Q. Lam, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port San Francisco. [FR Doc. 2023–26411 Filed 11–30–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P E:\FR\FM\01DER1.SGM 01DER1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 230 (Friday, December 1, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 83827]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-26411]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2023-0916]


Safety Zone; Military Ocean Terminal Concord Safety Zone, Suisun 
Bay, Concord, CA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

ACTION: Notification of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone in the navigable 
waters of Suisun Bay, off Concord, CA, in support of explosive handling 
operations at Military Ocean Terminal Concord (MOTCO) on November 26, 
2023, through December 3, 2023. This safety zone is necessary to 
protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential 
explosion within the explosive arc. The safety zone is open to all 
persons and vessels for transitory use, but vessel operators desiring 
to anchor or otherwise loiter within the safety zone must obtain the 
permission of the Captain of the Port (COTP) San Francisco or a 
designated representative.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.1198 will be enforced from 12:01 
a.m. on November 26, 2023, until 11:59 p.m. on December 3, 2023.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  If you have questions about this 
notification of enforcement, call or email LT William Harris, U.S. 
Coast Guard Sector San Francisco, Waterways Management Division, at 
415-399-7443, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  The Coast Guard will enforce the safety 
zone in 33 CFR 165.1198 for the Military Ocean Terminal Concord, CA 
(MOTCO) regulated area from 12:01 on November 26, 2023, until 11:59 
p.m. on December 3, 2023, or as announced via marine information 
bulletin. This safety zone is necessary to protect personnel, vessels, 
and the marine environment from potential explosion within the 
explosive arc. The regulation for this safety zone, Sec.  165.1198(a), 
specifies the location of the safety zone which encompasses the 
navigable waters in the area between 500 yards of MOTCO Pier in 
position 38[deg]03'30'' N, 122[deg]01'14'' W and 3,000 yards of the 
pier. During the enforcement period, as reflected in Sec.  165.1198(d), 
if you are the operator of a vessel in the regulated area you mut 
comply with the instructions of the COTP or the designated on-scene 
patrol personnel. Vessel operators desiring to anchor or otherwise 
loiter within the safety zone must contact Sector San Francisco Vessel 
Traffic Service at 415-556-2760 or VHF Channel 14 to obtain permission.
    In addition to this notification of enforcement in the Federal 
Register, the Coast Guard plans to provide notification of this 
enforcement period via marine information broadcasts.

    Dated: November 27, 2023.
Taylor Q. Lam,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port San Francisco.
[FR Doc. 2023-26411 Filed 11-30-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P

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