Aquaculture Support Operations Waiver Request for the Vessels Colby Perce, Ronja Carrier, Sadie Jane, Miss Mildred 1, KC Commander, 88854-88855 [2024-26002]

Download as PDF 88854 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 217 / Friday, November 8, 2024 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2024–0142] Request for Comments on the Renewal of a Previously Approved Collection: Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement Maritime Administration, DOT. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Maritime Administration (MARAD) invites public comments on our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed collection OMB 2133–0532 (Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA)) is used by MARAD and United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) to assess an applicant’s eligibility for participation in VISA. The form is being updated to reflect changes in statute and to better align with current program operations. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collections should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Hatcher, (202) 366–0688, Director, Office of Sealift Support, Maritime Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W–25– 310, Mail Stop 1, Washington, DC 20590, David.Hatcher1@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA). OMB Control Number: 2133–0532. Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection. Abstract: The collection supports the operation of VISA, a voluntary agreement and plan of action established under section 708 of the Defense Production Act, 1950, as amended (50 U.S.C. 4558), under which participants agree to provide commercial sealift capacity and associated intermodal shipping services and systems necessary to meet national defense requirements in times of armed ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:38 Nov 07, 2024 Jkt 265001 conflict or national emergency. To meet national defense requirements, the Government must assure the continued availability of commercial sealift resources for logistics planning in contingencies. The information collection is needed by MARAD and the Department of Defense, including representatives from USTRANSCOM, to evaluate and assess the applicants’ eligibility for participation in the VISA program. Respondents: Owners and operators of qualified U.S.-Flag dry cargo vessels. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit entities. Estimated Number of Respondents: 40. Estimated Number of Responses: 1. Estimated Hours per Response: 5. Annual Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 200. Frequency of Response: Once annually. A 60-day Federal Register Notice soliciting comments on this information collection was published on August 9, 2024 (89 FR 65486). (Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended; and 49 CFR 1.49.) By Order of the Maritime Administrator. T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr., Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 2024–26003 Filed 11–7–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket Number MARAD–2024–0143] Aquaculture Support Operations Waiver Request for the Vessels Colby Perce, Ronja Carrier, Sadie Jane, Miss Mildred 1, KC Commander Maritime Administration (MARAD), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: Pursuant to a delegation of authority from the Secretary of Transportation, the Maritime Administrator is authorized to issue Aquaculture Support Operations Waivers to U.S. documented vessels with registry endorsements or foreign flag vessels in operations that treat aquaculture fish or protect aquaculture fish from disease, parasitic infestation, or other threats to their health upon a finding that suitable vessels of the United States are not available that could perform those operations. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00158 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 MARAD has received an Aquaculture Support Operations waiver request and is publishing this notice to solicit comments that may assist MARAD in determining whether suitable vessels of the United States are available that could perform the proposed aquaculture support operations set forth in the request. A brief description of the proposed aquaculture support operations is in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below. DATES: Submit comments on or before December 9, 2024. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by DOT Docket Number MARAD–2024–0143 by any of the following methods: • On-line via the Federal Electronic Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Search using ‘‘MARAD–2024–0143’’ and follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Mail/Hand-Delivery/Courier: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590. Submit comments in an unbound format, no larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing. Reference Materials and Docket Information: The complete application, including the aquaculture support technical service requirements, and all public comments may be viewed on the DOT Docket on-line via https:// www.regulations.gov using the search ‘‘MARAD–2024–0143.’’ All comments received will be posted without change to the docket, including any personal information provided. The Docket Management Facility is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia Hagerty, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W23–461, Washington, DC 20590. Email: Patricia.Hagerty@dot.gov. Phone: 202– 366–0903. If you have questions on viewing the Docket, call Docket Operations, telephone: (800) 647–5527. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to 46 CFR 106.115, vessel owners, operators, or charterers of U.S. documented vessels with registry endorsements or foreign flag vessels are required to provide prior notification to the United States Coast Guard (USCG) of aquaculture support operations in U.S. waters. The notification, in part, must include a copy of a MARAD-issued Aquaculture Support Operations Waiver. Pursuant to 46 U.S.C. 12102(d), E:\FR\FM\08NON1.SGM 08NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 217 / Friday, November 8, 2024 / Notices ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 the Secretary of Transportation has the authority to issue Aquaculture Support Operations Waivers to U.S. documented vessels with registry endorsements or foreign flag vessels engaged in operations that treat aquaculture fish or protect aquaculture fish from disease, parasitic infestation, or other threats to their health after a finding that suitable vessels of the United States are not available that could perform those operations. The Secretary has delegated this authority to the Maritime Administrator. MARAD has received an Aquaculture Support Operations Waiver request from Cooke Aquaculture USA, Inc. (Cooke) for the operations of the Canadian-flag vessels Colby Perce, Ronja Carrier, Sadie Jane, Miss Mildred 1, KC Commander. Cooke proposes, in part, ‘‘to use highlyspecialized foreign-flag vessels referred to as a ‘‘wellboat’’ (or ‘‘live fish carrier’’) to treat Cooke’s swimming inventory of farmed Atlantic salmon in the company’s salt-water grow-out pens off Maine’s North Atlantic Coast. This treatment prevents against parasitic infestation by sea lice that is highly destructive to the salmon’s health.’’ Cooke proposes to operate the vessels off Maine’s North Atlantic Coast during the 2025 calendar year, from January 1 to December 31, 2025. Further details of Cooke’s proposed operations may be found in the waiver request posted in the docket. The public may submit comments providing detailed information relating to the availability of U.S.-flag vessels to perform the proposed aquaculture support operations set forth in Cooke’s waiver request. Comments should reference the docket number of this notice, the vessel names, the commenter’s interest in the application, and address whether there are suitable U.S. vessels available to conduct the proposed aquaculture support operations. Privacy Act In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), MARAD solicits comments from the public to inform its decision determining the availability of suitable U.S.-flag vessels to conduct the aquaculture support operations proposed in this notice. All timely comments will be considered; however, to facilitate comment tracking, commenters should provide their name or the name of their organization. If comments contain proprietary or confidential information, commenters may contact the agency for alternate submission instructions. Anyone can search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:38 Nov 07, 2024 Jkt 265001 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.). For information on DOT’s compliance with the Privacy Act, please visit https://www.transportation.gov/privacy. (Authority: 49 CFR 1.93(w)) By order of the Maritime Administrator. T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr., Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 2024–26002 Filed 11–7–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Board of Visitors; Public Meeting Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: The U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD) announces a meeting of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Board of Visitors (Board). During the meeting, MARAD and USMMA leadership will provide an update on the State of the Regiment of Midshipmen, Educational Programs, Middle States Accreditation, Sea Year, Infrastructure Projects, Draft Facility Master Plan, Athletics, Admissions, Class of 2029, Midshipmen Reimbursements, Midshipmen WellBeing including Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response. DATES: The USMMA BOV meeting will take place on November 25, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST. Request to attend the virtual meeting must be received by November 11, 2024. Written statements to be considered during the meeting must be received via email to ExternalAffairs@usmma.edu no later than November 18, 2024. Requests for accommodations for a disability must be received via email to ExternalAffairs@ usmma.edu no later than November 18, 2024. ADDRESSES: The meeting is open to the public and will be held through a virtual forum. The USMMA Board of Visitors’ web page can be found at: https://www.usmma.edu/about/ leadership/board-visitors. General information about the Board is available at https://www.usmma.edu/about/ leadership/board-visitors. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Board’s Designated Federal Officer and Point of Contact, Michael O’Hagan, 516– PO 00000 Frm 00159 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 726–6048 or ExternalAffairs@ usmma.edu. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The Board is a Federal Advisory Committee originally established as a Congressional Board by section 51312 of title 46, United States Code ‘‘to provide independent advice and recommendations on matters relating to the United States Merchant Marine Academy.’’ The Board was originally chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) on October 24, 2017. Agenda Maritime Administration SUMMARY: 88855 The meeting agenda for the November meeting is as follows: 1. Welcome remarks and Board maintenance items. 2. Update on the state of the Regiment of Midshipmen 3. Update on the USMMA Educational Programs and Sea Year, Middle States Accreditation, Facilities and Infrastructure Projects and Draft Facility Master Plan, Admissions—Class of 2029, Athletics Programs, Midshipmen Well Being (incl. Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response), Midshipmen Reimbursements, Institutional Culture); and 4. Public comment period (not to exceed 10 minutes). Public Participation This meeting is open to the public and will be held through a virtual forum. The U.S. Department of Transportation is committed to providing equal access to this meeting for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, such as sign language, interpretation, or other ancillary aids, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Any member of the public is permitted to file a written statement with the Board. Written statements should be sent to the Designated Federal Officer listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section no later than November 11, 2024. Only written statements will be considered by the Board; no member of the public will be allowed to present questions or speak during the meeting unless requested to do so by a member of the Board. (Authority: 46 U.S.C. 51312; 5 U.S.C. 552b; 5 U.S.C. Ch.10; 41 CFR parts 102–3.140 through 102–3.165) E:\FR\FM\08NON1.SGM 08NON1

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[FR Doc No: 2024-26002]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Maritime Administration

[Docket Number MARAD-2024-0143]


Aquaculture Support Operations Waiver Request for the Vessels 
Colby Perce, Ronja Carrier, Sadie Jane, Miss Mildred 1, KC Commander

AGENCY: Maritime Administration (MARAD), Department of Transportation 
(DOT).

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to a delegation of authority from the Secretary of 
Transportation, the Maritime Administrator is authorized to issue 
Aquaculture Support Operations Waivers to U.S. documented vessels with 
registry endorsements or foreign flag vessels in operations that treat 
aquaculture fish or protect aquaculture fish from disease, parasitic 
infestation, or other threats to their health upon a finding that 
suitable vessels of the United States are not available that could 
perform those operations. MARAD has received an Aquaculture Support 
Operations waiver request and is publishing this notice to solicit 
comments that may assist MARAD in determining whether suitable vessels 
of the United States are available that could perform the proposed 
aquaculture support operations set forth in the request. A brief 
description of the proposed aquaculture support operations is in the 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.

DATES: Submit comments on or before December 9, 2024.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by DOT Docket Number 
MARAD-2024-0143 by any of the following methods:
     On-line via the Federal Electronic Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Search using ``MARAD-2024-0143'' and follow the 
instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail/Hand-Delivery/Courier: Docket Management Facility; 
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12-
140, Washington, DC 20590. Submit comments in an unbound format, no 
larger than 8\1/2\ by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic 
filing.
    Reference Materials and Docket Information: The complete 
application, including the aquaculture support technical service 
requirements, and all public comments may be viewed on the DOT Docket 
on-line via https://www.regulations.gov using the search ``MARAD-2024-
0143.'' All comments received will be posted without change to the 
docket, including any personal information provided. The Docket 
Management Facility is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except on Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia Hagerty, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, 
Room W23-461, Washington, DC 20590. Email: [email protected]. 
Phone: 202-366-0903.
    If you have questions on viewing the Docket, call Docket 
Operations, telephone: (800) 647-5527.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to 46 CFR 106.115, vessel owners, 
operators, or charterers of U.S. documented vessels with registry 
endorsements or foreign flag vessels are required to provide prior 
notification to the United States Coast Guard (USCG) of aquaculture 
support operations in U.S. waters. The notification, in part, must 
include a copy of a MARAD-issued Aquaculture Support Operations Waiver. 
Pursuant to 46 U.S.C. 12102(d),

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the Secretary of Transportation has the authority to issue Aquaculture 
Support Operations Waivers to U.S. documented vessels with registry 
endorsements or foreign flag vessels engaged in operations that treat 
aquaculture fish or protect aquaculture fish from disease, parasitic 
infestation, or other threats to their health after a finding that 
suitable vessels of the United States are not available that could 
perform those operations. The Secretary has delegated this authority to 
the Maritime Administrator.
    MARAD has received an Aquaculture Support Operations Waiver request 
from Cooke Aquaculture USA, Inc. (Cooke) for the operations of the 
Canadian-flag vessels Colby Perce, Ronja Carrier, Sadie Jane, Miss 
Mildred 1, KC Commander. Cooke proposes, in part, ``to use highly-
specialized foreign-flag vessels referred to as a ``wellboat'' (or 
``live fish carrier'') to treat Cooke's swimming inventory of farmed 
Atlantic salmon in the company's salt-water grow-out pens off Maine's 
North Atlantic Coast. This treatment prevents against parasitic 
infestation by sea lice that is highly destructive to the salmon's 
health.'' Cooke proposes to operate the vessels off Maine's North 
Atlantic Coast during the 2025 calendar year, from January 1 to 
December 31, 2025. Further details of Cooke's proposed operations may 
be found in the waiver request posted in the docket.
    The public may submit comments providing detailed information 
relating to the availability of U.S.-flag vessels to perform the 
proposed aquaculture support operations set forth in Cooke's waiver 
request. Comments should reference the docket number of this notice, 
the vessel names, the commenter's interest in the application, and 
address whether there are suitable U.S. vessels available to conduct 
the proposed aquaculture support operations.

Privacy Act

    In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), MARAD solicits comments from 
the public to inform its decision determining the availability of 
suitable U.S.-flag vessels to conduct the aquaculture support 
operations proposed in this notice. All timely comments will be 
considered; however, to facilitate comment tracking, commenters should 
provide their name or the name of their organization. If comments 
contain proprietary or confidential information, commenters may contact 
the agency for alternate submission instructions. Anyone can 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.). 
For information on DOT's compliance with the Privacy Act, please visit 
https://www.transportation.gov/privacy.

(Authority: 49 CFR 1.93(w))

    By order of the Maritime Administrator.
T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr.,
Secretary, Maritime Administration.
[FR Doc. 2024-26002 Filed 11-7-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-81-P

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