80 FR 25256 - Safety Zone; NOBLE DISCOVERER, Outer Continental Shelf Drillship, Chukchi Sea, Alaska

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 85 (May 4, 2015)

Page Range		25256-25260
FR Document		2015-10376
The Coast Guard proposes a safety zone that extends 500 meters from the outer edge of the DRILLSHIP NOBLE DISCOVERER, as well as 500 meters from those points, suitably marked by a buoy, where the DRILLSHIP NOBLE DISCOVERER's mooring spread meets the ocean's surface. This safety zone would be in effect both when the DRILLSHIP NOBLE DISCOVERER is anchored and when deploying and recovering moorings. As a result, the size and shape of the safety zone will vary, depending on how far from the vessel the mooring spread is deployed, which is expected to be no more than 1,000 meters. This safety zone would be in effect when the DRILLSHIP NOBLE DISCOVERER is on location in order to drill exploratory wells at various prospects located in the Chukchi Sea Outer Continental Shelf, Alaska, from 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2015 through 11:59 p.m. on October 31, 2015. Lawful demonstrations may be conducted outside of the safety zone.
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 85 (Monday, May 4, 2015)]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 147

[Docket No. USCG-2015-0248]
RIN 1625-AA00


Safety Zone; NOBLE DISCOVERER, Outer Continental Shelf Drillship, 
Chukchi Sea, Alaska

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes a safety zone that extends 500 meters 
from the outer edge of the DRILLSHIP NOBLE DISCOVERER, as well as 500 
meters from those points, suitably marked by a buoy, where the 
DRILLSHIP NOBLE DISCOVERER's mooring spread meets the ocean's surface. 
This safety zone would be in effect both when the DRILLSHIP NOBLE 
DISCOVERER is anchored and when deploying and recovering moorings. As a 
result, the size and shape of the safety zone will vary, depending on 
how far from the vessel the mooring spread is deployed, which is 
expected to be no more than 1,000 meters. This safety zone would be in 
effect when the DRILLSHIP NOBLE DISCOVERER is on

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location in order to drill exploratory wells at various prospects 
located in the Chukchi Sea Outer Continental Shelf, Alaska, from 12:01 
a.m. on July 1, 2015 through 11:59 p.m. on October 31, 2015. Lawful 
demonstrations may be conducted outside of the safety zone.

DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast 
Guard on or before June 3, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2015-0248 using any one of the following methods:
    (1) Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
    (2) Fax: 202-493-2251.
    (3) Mail: Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. Department of 
Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001.
    (4) Hand delivery: Same as mail address above, between 9 a.m. and 5 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone 
number is 202-366-9329.
    To avoid duplication, please use only one of these four methods. 
See the ``Public Participation and Request for Comments'' portion of 
the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below for instructions on 
submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this proposed 
rule, call or email LCDR Jason Boyle, Seventeenth Coast Guard District 
(dpi); telephone 907-463-2821, [email protected]. If you have 
questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, call Cheryl 
F. Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Public Participation and Request for Comments

    We encourage you to participate in this rulemaking by submitting 
comments and related materials. All comments received will be posted 
without change to http://www.regulations.gov and will include any 
personal information you have provided.

1. Submitting Comments

    If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this 
rulemaking (USCG-2015-0248), indicate the specific section of this 
document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each 
suggestion or recommendation. You may submit your comments and material 
online (via http://www.regulations.gov) or by fax, mail, or hand 
delivery, but please use only one of these means. If you submit a 
comment online via http://www.regulations.gov, it will be considered 
received by the Coast Guard when you successfully transmit the comment. 
If you fax, hand deliver, or mail your comment, it will be considered 
as having been received by the Coast Guard when it is received at the 
Docket Management Facility. We recommend that you include your name and 
a mailing address, an email address, or a telephone number in the body 
of your document so that we can contact you if we have questions 
regarding your submission.
    To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov, 
type the docket number [USCG-2015-0248] in the ``SEARCH'' box and click 
``SEARCH.'' Click on ``Submit a Comment'' on the line associated with 
this rulemaking.
    http://www.regulations.gov, click on the ``submit a comment'' box, 
which will then become highlighted in blue. In the ``Document Type'' 
drop down menu select ``Proposed Rule'' and insert ``USCG-2015-0248'' 
in the ``Keyword'' box. Click ``Search'' then click on the balloon 
shape in the ``Actions'' column. If you submit your comments by mail or 
hand delivery, submit them in an unbound format, no larger than 8\1/2\ 
by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing. If you submit 
comments by mail and would like to know that they reached the Facility, 
please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope. We will 
consider all comments and material received during the comment period 
and may change the rule based on your comments.

2. Viewing Comments and Documents

    To view comments, as well as documents mentioned in this preamble 
as being available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, 
click on the ``read comments'' box, which will then become highlighted 
in blue. In the ``Keyword'' box, insert USCG-2015-0248 and click 
``Search.'' Click the ``open Docket Folder'' in the ``Actions'' column.
    You may also visit the Docket Management Facility in Room W12-140 
on the ground floor of the Department of Transportation West Building, 
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

3. Privacy Act

    Anyone can search the electronic form of 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 a Privacy Act notice 
regarding our public dockets in the January 17, 2008 issue of the 
Federal Register (73 FR 3316).

4. Public Meeting

    The Coast Guard does not plan to hold a public meeting. But you may 
submit a request for one by using one of the four methods specified 
under ADDRESSES. Please explain why you believe a public meeting would 
be beneficial. If we determine that one would aid this rulemaking, we 
will hold one at a time and place announced by a later notice in the 
Federal Register.

B. Basis and Purpose

    Shell Exploration & Production Company has proposed and received 
permits for drill sites within the Burger prospects, Chukchi Sea, 
Alaska.
    During the 2015 timeframe, Shell Exploration & Production Company 
has proposed drilling exploration wells at various Chukchi Sea 
prospects depending on favorable ice conditions, weather, sea state, 
and any other pertinent factors. Each of these drill sites will be 
permitted for drilling in 2015 to allow for operational flexibility in 
the event sea ice conditions prevent access to one of the locations. 
The number of actual wells that will be drilled will depend on ice 
conditions and the length of time available for the 2015 drilling 
season. The predicted ``average'' drilling season, constrained by 
prevailing ice conditions and regulatory restrictions, is long enough 
for two to three typical exploration wells to be drilled.
    The actual order of drilling activities will be controlled by an 
interplay between actual ice conditions immediately prior to a rig 
move, ice forecasts, any regulatory restrictions with respect to the 
dates of allowed operating windows, whether the planned drilling 
activity involves only drilling the shallow non-objective section or 
penetrating potential hydrocarbon zones, the availability of permitted 
sites having approved shallow hazards clearance, the anticipated 
duration of each contemplated drilling activity, the results of 
preceding wells and Marine Mammal Monitoring and Mitigation plan 
requirements.
    The DRILLSHIP NOBLE DISCOVERER has a ``persons on board''

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capacity of 124, and it is expected to be at capacity for most of its 
operating period. The DRILLSHIP NOBLE DISCOVERER's personnel will 
include its crew, as well as Shell employees, third party contractors, 
Alaska Native Marine Mammal Observers and possibly Bureau of Safety and 
Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) personnel.
    While conducting exploration drilling operations, the DRILLSHIP 
NOBLE DISCOVERER will be anchored using an anchoring system consisting 
of an 8-point anchored mooring spread attached to the onboard turret 
and could have a maximum anchor radius of 3,600 ft (1,100 m). The 
center point of the DRILLSHIP NOBLE DISCOVERER will be positioned 
within the prospect location in the Chukchi Sea.
    The DRILLSHIP NOBLE DISCOVERER will move into the Chukchi Sea on or 
about July 1, 2015 and onto a prospect location when ice allows. 
Drilling will conclude on or before October 31, 2015. The drillship and 
support vessels will depart the Chukchi Sea at the conclusion of the 
2015 drilling season.
    Shell Exploration & Production Company made a request that the 
Coast Guard establish a safety zone around the DRILLSHIP NOBLE 
DISCOVERER due to safety concerns for both the personnel aboard the 
DRILLSHIP NOBLE DISCOVERER and the environment. Shell Exploration & 
Production Company indicated that it is highly likely that any allision 
or inability to identify, monitor or mitigate any risks or threats, 
including ice-related hazards that might be encountered, may result in 
a catastrophic event. Incursions into the areas near the drilling 
vessels by unapproved vessels could degrade the ability to monitor and 
mitigate such risks.
    In evaluating the request for a safety zone, the Coast Guard 
explored relevant safety factors and considered several criteria, 
including but not limited to: (1) The level of shipping activity around 
the operation; (2) safety concerns for personnel aboard the vessel; (3) 
concerns for the environment given the sensitivity of the environmental 
and the importance of fishing and hunting to the indigenous population; 
(4) the lack of any established shipping fairways, and fueling and 
supply storage/operations which increase the likelihood that an 
allision would result in a catastrophic event; (5) the recent and 
potential future maritime traffic in the vicinity of the proposed 
areas; (6) the types of vessels navigating in the vicinity of the 
proposed area; (7) the structural configuration of the vessel, and (8) 
the need to allow for lawful demonstrations without endangering the 
safe operation of the vessel.
    Results from a thorough and comprehensive examination of the 
criteria, IMO guidelines, and existing regulations warrant the 
establishment of the proposed temporary safety zone. The proposed 
regulation would significantly reduce the threat of allisions that 
could result in oil spills, and other releases. Furthermore, the 
proposed regulation would increase the safety of life, property, and 
the environment in the Chukchi Sea by prohibiting entry into the zone 
unless specifically authorized by the Commander, Seventeenth Coast 
Guard District, or a designated representative. Due to the remote 
location and the need to protect the environment, the Coast Guard may 
use criminal sanctions to enforce the safety zone as appropriate.
    The purpose of the temporary safety zone is to protect the 
drillship from vessels operating outside the normal shipping channels 
and fairways. Placing a safety zone around the drillship will 
significantly reduce the threat of allisions, which could result in oil 
spills and releases of natural gas, and thereby protects the safety of 
life, property, and the environment.

C. Discussion of Proposed Rule

    For the reasons described above, the Coast Guard is proposing to 
establish a temporary safety zone around the DRILLSHIP NOBLE DISCOVERER 
while anchored or deploying and recovering moorings on location in 
order to drill exploratory wells in various locations in the Chukchi 
Sea Outer Continental Shelf, Alaska from July 1 to October 31, 2015.
    The proposed temporary safety zone would encompass the area that 
extends 500 meters from the outer edge of the DRILLSHIP NOBLE 
DISCOVERER, as well as 500 meters from those points, suitably marked by 
a buoy, where the DRILLSHIP NOBLE DISCOVERER's mooring spread meets the 
ocean's surface. This safety zone will be in effect both when the 
DRILLSHIP NOBLE DISCOVERER is anchored and when deploying and 
recovering moorings. As a result, the size and shape of the safety zone 
will vary, depending on how far from the vessel the mooring spread is 
deployed, which is expected to be no more than 1,000 meters. No vessel 
would be allowed to enter or remain in this proposed safety zone except 
the following: An attending vessel or a vessel authorized by the 
Commander, Seventeenth Coast Guard District or a designated 
representative. They may be contacted on VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16 or by 
telephone at 907-463-2000.
    For any group intending to conduct lawful demonstrations in the 
vicinity of the rig, these demonstrations must be conducted outside the 
safety zone.

D. Regulatory Analyses

    The Coast Guard developed this proposed rule after considering 
numerous statutes and executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we 
summarize our analyses based on 14 of these statutes or executive 
orders.

1. Regulatory Planning and Review

    This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f) 
of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, as 
supplemented by Executive Order 13563, Improving Regulation and 
Regulatory Review, and does not require an assessment of potential 
costs and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of Executive Order 12866 or 
under section 1 of Executive Order 13563. The Office of Management and 
Budget has not reviewed it under those Orders.
    This rule is not a significant regulatory action due to the 
location of the DRILLSHIP NOBLE DISCOVERER on the Outer Continental 
Shelf and its distance from both land and safety fairways. Vessels 
traversing waters near the proposed safety zone will be able to safely 
travel around the zone without incurring additional costs.

2. Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (5 U.S.C. 601-612), 
the Coast Guard has considered whether this proposed rule would have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. 
The term ``small entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit 
organizations that are independently owned and operated and are not 
dominant in their fields, and governmental jurisdictions with 
populations of less than 50,000.
    The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this proposed 
rule would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial 
number of small entities. This proposed rule would affect the following 
entities, some of which might be small entities: The owners or 
operators of vessels intending to transit or anchor in the Burger 
Prospects of the Chukchi Sea.
    This safety zone will not have a significant economic impact or a 
substantial number of small entities for the following reasons: This 
rule will enforce a safety zone around a drilling unit facility that is 
in areas of the Chukchi Sea not frequented by vessel traffic and is not 
in close proximity to a safety fairway. Further, vessel traffic

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can pass safely around the safety zone without incurring additional 
costs.
    If you think that your business, organization, or governmental 
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this rule would have 
a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see 
ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what 
degree this rule would economically affect it.

3. Assistance for Small Entities

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement 
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small 
entities in understanding this proposed rule so that they can better 
evaluate its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking. If the 
rule would affect your small business, organization, or governmental 
jurisdiction and you have questions concerning its provisions or 
options for compliance, please contact LCDR Jason Boyle, Coast Guard 
Seventeenth District, Office of Prevention; telephone 907-463-2821, 
[email protected]. The Coast Guard will not retaliate against 
small entities that question or complain about this proposed rule or 
any policy or action of the Coast Guard.

4. Collection of Information

    This proposed rule would call for no new collection of information 
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520.).

5. Federalism

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132, 
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local 
governments and would either preempt State law or impose a substantial 
direct cost of compliance on them. We have analyzed this proposed rule 
under that Order and have determined that it does not have implications 
for federalism.

6. Protest Activities

    The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters. 
Protesters are asked to contact 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.

7. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538) 
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary 
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may 
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in 
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000.00 (adjusted 
for inflation) or more in any one year. Though this proposed rule would 
not result in such expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule 
elsewhere in this preamble.

8. Taking of Private Property

    This proposed rule would not cause a taking of private property or 
otherwise have taking implications under Executive Order 12630, 
Governmental Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected 
Property Rights.

9. Civil Justice Reform

    This proposed rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 
3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize 
litigation, eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.

10. Protection of Children

    The Coast Guard has analyzed this proposed rule under Executive 
Order 13045, Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and 
Safety Risks. This rule is not an economically significant rule and 
would not create an environmental risk to health or risk to safety that 
might disproportionately affect children.

11. Indian Tribal Governments

    This proposed rule does not have tribal implications under 
Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal 
Governments, because it would not have a substantial direct effect on 
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal 
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.

12. Energy Effects

    The Coast Guard analyzed this proposed rule under Executive Order 
13211, Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy 
Supply, Distribution, or Use.

13. Technical Standards

    This proposed rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we 
did not consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.

14. Environment

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Department of Homeland 
Security Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction 
M16475.lD, which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National 
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and 
have made a preliminary determination that this action is one of a 
category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a 
significant effect on the human environment. A preliminary 
environmental analysis checklist supporting this determination is 
available in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES. We seek any 
comments or information that may lead to the discovery of a significant 
environmental impact from this proposed rule. This rule is 
categorically excluded from further review under paragraph 34(g) of 
Figure 2-1 of the Commandants Instruction.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 147

    Continental shelf, Marine safety, Navigation (water).

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard proposes 
to amend 33 CFR part 147 as follows:

PART 147--SAFETY ZONES

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1. The authority citation for part 147 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 14 U.S.C. 85; 43 U.S.C. 1333; Department of Homeland 
Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

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2. Add Sec.  147.T17-0248 to read as follows:


Sec.  147.T17-0248  Safety Zone; DRILLSHIP NOBLE DISCOVERER, Outer 
Continental Shelf Drillship, Chukchi Sea, Alaska.

    (a)(1) Description. The DRILLSHIP NOBLE DISCOVERER will be engaged 
in exploratory drilling operations at various locations in the Chukchi 
Sea from July 1, 2015 through October 31, 2015. The DRILLSHIP NOBLE 
DISCOVERER will be anchored while conducting exploratory drilling 
operations with the center point of the vessel located at the 
coordinates listed in Table 1.
    (2) Safety Zone. The area that extends 500 meters from the outer 
edge of the DRILLSHIP NOBLE DISCOVERER, as well as 500 meters from 
those points, suitably marked by a buoy, where the DRILLSHIP NOBLE 
DISCOVERER's mooring spread meets the ocean's surface is a safety zone. 
Lawful demonstrations may be conducted outside of the safety zone.
    (b) Regulation. No vessel may enter or remain in this safety zone 
except the following:
    (1) An attending vessel; or
    (2) A vessel authorized by the Commander, Seventeenth Coast Guard 
District, or a designated representative.


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    Dated: April 8, 2015.
Daniel B. Abel,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Seventeenth Coast Guard 
District.
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corrosion. We are issuing this AD to detect general visual inspection of the fire (2) Model MYSTERE–FALCON 200
and correct cracking and corrosion in the fire extinguisher tubes for cracking and airplanes equipped with any fire extinguisher
extinguisher tubes, which could impact the corrosion, in accordance with a method tubes having part numbers
capability to extinguish an engine fire, and approved by the Manager, International M20H791000210B1 and M20H791000240B1.
possibly result in damage to the airplane and Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane (3) Model MYSTERE–FALCON 20–C5, 20–
injury to the passengers. Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation D5, 20–E5, and 20–F5 airplanes equipped
Safety Agency (EASA); or Dassault Aviation’s with any fire extinguisher tubes having part
(f) Compliance EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). numbers M20R791101, M20R791101A1, and
Comply with this AD within the Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals M20R791102.
compliance times specified, unless already not to exceed 13 months.
done. (1) Model FAN JET FALCON airplanes and (h) Corrective Action
Model FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, If, during any inspection required by
(g) Inspection and G airplanes, equipped with any fire paragraph (g) of this AD, any cracking or
For airplanes identified in paragraphs extinguisher tubes having part numbers corrosion is found, before further flight,
(g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD: Within 13 MY20791–101, MY20791–101–1, MY20791– replace the tube with a serviceable tube
months or 450 flight hours, whichever occurs 102, MY20791–102–1, MY20791–117, and having a part number specified in Table 1 of
first after the effective date of this AD, do a MY20791–112. paragraph (h) of this AD, as applicable.

TABLE 1 OF PARAGRAPH (h) OF THIS AD—SERVICEABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER TUBES
Equipped with Replace with
For model— affected pin— serviceable pin—

FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes ................................. MY20791–101 MY20791-101–2
FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes ................................. MY20791–101–1 MY20791–101–2
FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes ................................. MY20791–102 MY20791–102–2
FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes ................................. MY20791-102–1 MY20791–102–2
FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes ................................. MY20791–117 MY20791–117–1
FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes ................................. MY20791–112 MY20791–112–1
MYSTERE–FALCON 200 airplanes .................................................................................................... M20H791000210B1 M20H791000210B2
MYSTERE–FALCON 200 airplanes .................................................................................................... M20H791000240B1 M20H791000240B2
MYSTERE–FALCON 20-C5, 20–D5, 20–E5, and 20–F5 airplanes ................................................... M20R791101 M20R791101A2
MYSTERE–FALCON 20–C5, 20–D5, 20–E5, and 20–F5 airplanes .................................................. M20R791101A1 M20R791101A3
MYSTERE–FALCON 20–C5, 20–D5, 20–E5, and 20–F5 airplanes .................................................. M20R791102 M20R791102A2

(i) Terminating Action for the Repetitive (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
Inspections requirement in this AD to obtain corrective SECURITY
Replacement of an affected tube with a actions from a manufacturer, the action must
serviceable tube, as required by paragraph (h) be accomplished using a method approved Coast Guard
of this AD, constitutes a terminating action by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
for the repetitive inspections required by 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or 33 CFR Part 147
paragraph (g) of this AD. the European Aviation Safety Agency
(j) Parts Installation Prohibition (EASA); or Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design [Docket No. USCG–2015–0248]
As of the effective date of this AD, no Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by RIN 1625–AA00
person may install a tube having a part the DOA, the approval must include the
number identified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), DOA-authorized signature. Safety Zone; NOBLE DISCOVERER,
and (g)(3) of this AD, on any airplane. Outer Continental Shelf Drillship,
(l) Related Information
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions Chukchi Sea, Alaska
Refer to Mandatory Continuing
The following provisions also apply to this Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
AD: Airworthiness Directive 2013–0299, dated
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
December 19, 2013, for related information.
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, FAA, has the authority to
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes a
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov safety zone that extends 500 meters
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. by searching for and locating Docket No. from the outer edge of the DRILLSHIP
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your FAA–2015–0934. NOBLE DISCOVERER, as well as 500
request to your principal inspector or local Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 17, meters from those points, suitably
Flight Standards District Office, as marked by a buoy, where the
appropriate. If sending information directly 2015.
Victor Wicklund,
DRILLSHIP NOBLE DISCOVERER’s
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
mooring spread meets the ocean’s
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane surface. This safety zone would be in
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind effect both when the DRILLSHIP NOBLE
[FR Doc. 2015–10179 Filed 5–1–15; 8:45 am] DISCOVERER is anchored and when
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
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telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P deploying and recovering moorings. As
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- a result, the size and shape of the safety
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using zone will vary, depending on how far
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
from the vessel the mooring spread is
inspector, the manager of the local flight deployed, which is expected to be no
standards district office/certificate holding more than 1,000 meters. This safety
district office. The AMOC approval letter zone would be in effect when the
must specifically reference this AD. DRILLSHIP NOBLE DISCOVERER is on

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can pass safely around the safety zone State, local, or tribal government, in the Environmental Policy Act of 1969
without incurring additional costs. aggregate, or by the private sector of (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and
If you think that your business, $100,000,000.00 (adjusted for inflation) have made a preliminary determination
organization, or governmental or more in any one year. Though this that this action is one of a category of
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity proposed rule would not result in such actions that do not individually or
and that this rule would have a expenditure, we do discuss the effects of cumulatively have a significant effect on
significant economic impact on it, this rule elsewhere in this preamble. the human environment. A preliminary
please submit a comment (see environmental analysis checklist
8. Taking of Private Property
ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it supporting this determination is
qualifies and how and to what degree This proposed rule would not cause a available in the docket where indicated
this rule would economically affect it. taking of private property or otherwise under ADDRESSES. We seek any
have taking implications under comments or information that may lead
3. Assistance for Small Entities Executive Order 12630, Governmental to the discovery of a significant
Under section 213(a) of the Small Actions and Interference with environmental impact from this
Business Regulatory Enforcement Constitutionally Protected Property proposed rule. This rule is categorically
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121), Rights. excluded from further review under
we want to assist small entities in paragraph 34(g) of Figure 2–1 of the
understanding this proposed rule so that 9. Civil Justice Reform
Commandants Instruction.
they can better evaluate its effects on This proposed rule meets applicable
them and participate in the rulemaking. standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 147
If the rule would affect your small Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Continental shelf, Marine safety,
business, organization, or governmental Reform, to minimize litigation, Navigation (water).
jurisdiction and you have questions eliminate ambiguity, and reduce
concerning its provisions or options for burden. For the reasons discussed in the
compliance, please contact LCDR Jason preamble, the Coast Guard proposes to
10. Protection of Children amend 33 CFR part 147 as follows:
Boyle, Coast Guard Seventeenth District,
Office of Prevention; telephone 907– The Coast Guard has analyzed this
proposed rule under Executive Order PART 147—SAFETY ZONES
463–2821, Jason.t.boyle@uscg.mil. The
Coast Guard will not retaliate against 13045, Protection of Children from
Environmental Health Risks and Safety ■ 1. The authority citation for part 147
small entities that question or complain continues to read as follows:
about this proposed rule or any policy Risks. This rule is not an economically
or action of the Coast Guard. significant rule and would not create an Authority: 14 U.S.C. 85; 43 U.S.C. 1333;
environmental risk to health or risk to Department of Homeland Security Delegation
4. Collection of Information safety that might disproportionately No. 0170.1.
This proposed rule would call for no affect children. ■ 2. Add § 147.T17–0248 to read as
new collection of information under the follows:
11. Indian Tribal Governments
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. 3501–3520.). This proposed rule does not have § 147.T17–0248 Safety Zone; DRILLSHIP
tribal implications under Executive NOBLE DISCOVERER, Outer Continental
5. Federalism Order 13175, Consultation and Shelf Drillship, Chukchi Sea, Alaska.
A rule has implications for federalism Coordination with Indian Tribal (a)(1) Description. The DRILLSHIP
under Executive Order 13132, Governments, because it would not have NOBLE DISCOVERER will be engaged
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct a substantial direct effect on one or in exploratory drilling operations at
effect on State or local governments and more Indian tribes, on the relationship various locations in the Chukchi Sea
would either preempt State law or between the Federal Government and from July 1, 2015 through October 31,
impose a substantial direct cost of Indian tribes, or on the distribution of 2015. The DRILLSHIP NOBLE
compliance on them. We have analyzed power and responsibilities between the DISCOVERER will be anchored while
this proposed rule under that Order and Federal Government and Indian tribes. conducting exploratory drilling
have determined that it does not have operations with the center point of the
12. Energy Effects
implications for federalism. vessel located at the coordinates listed
The Coast Guard analyzed this in Table 1.
6. Protest Activities proposed rule under Executive Order (2) Safety Zone. The area that extends
The Coast Guard respects the First 13211, Actions Concerning Regulations 500 meters from the outer edge of the
Amendment rights of protesters. That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, DRILLSHIP NOBLE DISCOVERER, as
Protesters are asked to contact the Distribution, or Use. well as 500 meters from those points,
person listed in the FOR FURTHER suitably marked by a buoy, where the
INFORMATION CONTACT section to
13. Technical Standards
DRILLSHIP NOBLE DISCOVERER’s
coordinate protest activities so that your This proposed rule does not use mooring spread meets the ocean’s
message can be received without technical standards. Therefore, we did surface is a safety zone. Lawful
jeopardizing the safety or security of not consider the use of voluntary demonstrations may be conducted
people, places or vessels. consensus standards. outside of the safety zone.
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7. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act 14. Environment (b) Regulation. No vessel may enter or
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act We have analyzed this proposed rule remain in this safety zone except the
of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires under Department of Homeland following:
Federal agencies to assess the effects of Security Management Directive 023–01 (1) An attending vessel; or
their discretionary regulatory actions. In and Commandant Instruction (2) A vessel authorized by the
particular, the Act addresses actions M16475.lD, which guide the Coast Commander, Seventeenth Coast Guard
that may result in the expenditure by a Guard in complying with the National District, or a designated representative.

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Dated: April 8, 2015. Dated: April 9, 2015. To avoid duplication, please use only
Daniel B. Abel, Mark H. Greenberg, one of these four methods. See the
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Acting Assistant Secretary for Children and ‘‘Public Participation and Request for
Seventeenth Coast Guard District. Families. Comments’’ heading under the
[FR Doc. 2015–10376 Filed 5–1–15; 8:45 am] Approved: April 27, 2015. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section
Sylvia Matthews Burwell, below for instructions regarding
BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
Secretary. submitting comments.
[FR Doc. 2015–10351 Filed 5–1–15; 8:45 am] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
BILLING CODE 4184–01–P
you have questions about this proposed
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND rule, contact Ms. Linda Phillips,
HUMAN SERVICES Medical Programs Division, FMCSA,
1200 New Jersey Ave SE., Washington
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
45 CFR Part 98 DC 20590–0001, by telephone at 202–
Federal Motor Carrier Safety 366–4001, or by email at
Administration fmcsamedical@dot.gov. If you have
[Docket No. ACF–2013–0001–0001]
questions about viewing or submitting
49 CFR Part 391 material to the docket, call Ms. Barbara
RIN 0970–AC53 Hairston, Program Manager, Docket
[Docket No. FMCSA–2005–23151] Services, telephone 202–366–9826.
Child Care and Development Fund
RIN 2126–AA95 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(CCDF) Program
Table of Contents for Preamble
AGENCY: Office of Child Care (OCC), Qualifications of Drivers; Diabetes
Standard I. Executive Summary
Administration for Children and A. Purpose and Summary of the Major
Families (ACF), Department of Health AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Provisions
and Human Services (HHS). Administration (FMCSA), DOT. B. Benefits and Costs
II. Public Participation and Request for
ACTION:Notice of proposed rulemaking; ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Comments
withdrawal. (NPRM). A. Submitting Comments
B. Viewing Comments and Documents
SUMMARY: FMCSA proposes to permit C. Privacy Act
SUMMARY: The Office of Child Care drivers with stable, well-controlled
(OCC) in the Administration for III. Abbreviations and Acronyms
insulin-treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM) IV. Legal Basis for the Rulemaking
Children and Families (ACF) within the to be qualified to operate commercial V. Background
Department of Health and Human motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate A. Diabetes
Services (HHS) is withdrawing a commerce. Currently, drivers with B. Brief History of Physical Qualification
previously published notice of proposed ITDM are prohibited from driving CMVs Standards for CMV Drivers With ITDM
rulemaking that solicited public in interstate commerce unless they C. Current Exemption Program
comment on reforms to the Child Care VI. Reasons for the Proposed Changes
obtain an exemption from FMCSA. This A. Expert Guidance and Studies
and Development Fund (CCDF) NPRM would enable individuals with Concerning Risks for Drivers With
program. ITDM to obtain a Medical Examiner’s Diabetes
Certificate (MEC), from a medical B. What FMCSA Is Proposing and Why
DATES:The notice of proposed examiner (ME) at least annually in order VII. Section-By-Section Analysis
rulemaking published at 78 FR 29442, to operate in interstate commerce if the A. Section 391.41 Physical Qualifications
May 20, 2013, is withdrawn, effective treating clinician (TC) who is the for Drivers
immediately. healthcare professional responsible for B. Section 391.45 Persons Who Must Be
Medically Examined and Certified
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
prescribing insulin for the driver’s C. Section 391.46 Physical Qualification
diabetes, provides documentation to the Standards for a Person With Insulin-
Andrew Williams, Director, Office of
ME that the condition is stable and well- Treated Diabetes Mellitus
Child Care Policy Division,
controlled. VIII. Rulemaking Analyses and Notices
Administration for Children and
Families, 370 L’Enfant Promenade SW., DATES: You must submit comments on
I. Executive Summary
Washington, DC 20447; 202–401–4795 or before July 6, 2015.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments A. Purpose and Summary of Major
(this is not a toll-free number).
identified by docket number FMCSA– Provisions
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May 2005–23151 using any one of the Under the current regulations, a
20, 2013, HHS published a notice of following methods: driver with ITDM may not operate a
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to the • Federal eRulemaking Portal: CMV in interstate commerce unless the
regulations at 45 CFR part 98 for the www.regulations.gov. driver obtains an exemption from
Child Care and Development Fund • Fax: 202–493–2251. FMCSA, which must be renewed at least
(CCDF) program at 78 FR 29442. • Mail: Docket Services (M–30), U.S. every 2 years. FMCSA proposes to allow
Subsequently, the Child Care and Department of Transportation, West individuals with well-controlled ITDM
Development Block Grant Act, which
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Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, to drive CMVs in interstate commerce if
governs the CCDF program, was 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., they are examined at least annually by
reauthorized in November 2014 (Public Washington, DC 20590–0001. an ME who is listed in the National
Law 113–186). In light of this statutory • Hand delivery: Same as mail Registry of Certified Medical Examiners
change, HHS is hereby withdrawing the address above, between 9 a.m. and 5 (National Registry), have received the
May 2013 NPRM, and will begin a new p.m., Monday through Friday, except MEC from the ME, and are otherwise
regulatory process with a proposed rule Federal holidays. The telephone number physically qualified. FMCSA believes
based on the new law. is 202–366–9329. that this procedure will adequately

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Proposed Rules
Action		Notice of proposed rulemaking.
Dates		Comments and related material must be received by the Coast Guard on or before June 3, 2015.
Contact		If you have questions on this proposed rule, call or email LCDR Jason Boyle, Seventeenth Coast Guard District (dpi); telephone 907-463-2821, [email protected] If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, call Cheryl F. Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.
FR Citation		80 FR 25256
RIN Number		1625-AA00
CFR Associated		Continental Shelf; Marine Safety and Navigation (water)
80 FR 25256 - Safety Zone; NOBLE DISCOVERER, Outer Continental Shelf Drillship, Chukchi Sea, Alaska

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