80 FR 52423 - Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Norwalk River, Norwalk CT
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 168 (August 31, 2015)
Coast Guard
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 168 (August 31, 2015)
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 168 (Monday, August 31, 2015)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 52423-52426] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-21531] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG-2014-1057] RIN 1625-AA09 Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Norwalk River, Norwalk CT AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to modify the operating schedule that governs the Metro-North WALK Bridge across the Norwalk River, mile 0.1, at Norwalk, Connecticut. The bridge owner submitted a request to require a greater advance notice for bridge openings and to increase the time periods the bridge remains in the closed position during the weekday morning and evening commuter rush hours. It is expected that this change to the regulations will create efficiency in drawbridge operations while continuing to meet the reasonable needs of navigation. DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast Guard on or before October 30, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG- 2014-1057 using any one of the following methods: (1) Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. (2) Fax: 202-493-2251. (3) Mail or Delivery: 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. Deliveries accepted between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. The telephone number is 202-366-9329. See the ``Public Participation and Request for Comments'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below for instructions on submitting comments. To avoid duplication, please use only one of these three methods. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this proposed rule, call or email Mr. Chris Bisignano, Project Officer, First Coast Guard District, telephone 212-514-4331, [email protected]. If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, call Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Tables of Acronyms CFR Code of Federal Regulations DHS Department of Homeland Security FR Federal Register NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Sec. Section Symbol U.S.C. United States Code 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-2014-1057), 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 (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 phone 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-2014-1057 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on ``Submit a Comment'' on the line associated with this rulemaking. 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 [[Page 52424]] electronic filing. If you submit them 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, type the docket number (USCG-2014-1057) in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open Docket Folder on the line associated with this rulemaking. 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. We have an agreement with the Department of Transportation to use the Docket Management Facility. 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 We do not now plan to hold a public meeting. But you may submit a request for one using one of the three methods specified under ADDRESSES. Please explain why one 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. Regulatory History and Information The Coast Guard published a test deviation with request for comment; Norwalk River, Connecticut, (80 FR 1334), under docket number (USCG-2014-1057), in effect from January 1, 2015, through June 28, 2015, to test the proposed changes to the drawbridge operation regulations. Six comments were received on the docket. Four of these comments argued the test deviation did not offer sufficient time during daylight hours for vessels to pass through both the Metro-North WALK Bridge and the downstream State Route 136 Bridge. In addition, tidal impacts further diminished opportunities for passage. Two comments noted negative economic impacts to upstream businesses should the test deviation be implemented as a rule change because the restrictive daytime hours combined with the need for high tide moves along the river would inhibit the ability to utilize marine borne deliveries. As a result of the comments and discussions with the bridge owner, the Coast Guard proposes the new schedule as discussed below. C. Basis and Purpose The Metro-North WALK Bridge, mile 0.1, across the Norwalk River at Norwalk, Connecticut, has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 16 feet at mean high water and 23 feet at mean low water. The drawbridge operation regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.217(b). The waterway users are seasonal recreational vessels and commercial vessels of various sizes. The existing Drawbridge Operation Regulations require the draw of the Metro-North Walk Bridge to open on signal as follows: From 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., except that, from Monday through Friday excluding holidays, the draw need not be opened from 7 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., unless an emergency exists. Only once in any 60-minute period from 5:45 a.m. to 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., if at least four hours notice is given. A delay of up to 20 minutes may be expected if a train is approaching so closely that it may not be safely stopped. This regulation has been in effect since April 24, 1984. The owner of the bridge, Connecticut Department of Transportation, requested a change to the Drawbridge Operation Regulations because the volume of train traffic across the bridge during the peak commuting hours makes bridge openings impractical under the current schedule. As a result, bridge openings that occur during peak commuter train hours cause significant delays to commuter rail traffic. D. Discussion of Proposed Rule As a result of comments received from the test deviation, 80 FR 1334, and discussions with the bridge owner, the Coast Guard proposes to permanently change the drawbridge operation regulations at 33 CFR 117.217(b), that would allow the Metro-North WALK Bridge at mile 0.1, across the Norwalk River, at Norwalk, Connecticut, to operate as follows: The draw shall open on signal between 4:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. after at least a two hour advance notice is given; except that, from 4:30 a.m. through 9:30 a.m. and from 4 p.m. through 9 p.m., Monday through Friday excluding holidays, the draw need not open for the passage of vessel traffic unless an emergency exists. From 9 p.m. through 4:30 a.m. the draw shall open on signal after at least a four hour advance notice is given. A delay in opening the draw not to exceed 10 minutes may occur when a train scheduled to cross the bridge without stopping has entered the drawbridge lock. Requests for bridge openings may be made by calling the bridge via marine radio VHF FM Channel 13 or the telephone number posted at the bridge. E. Regulatory Analyses We developed this proposed rule after considering numerous statutes and executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses based on these statutes or executive orders. 1. Regulatory Planning and Review This proposed 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 Order 12866, or under section1 of Executive Order 13563. The Office of Management and Budget has not reviewed it under those Orders. The Coast Guard believes that this rule is not a significant regulatory action because the bridge will still open for all vessel traffic after an advance notice is given, except during the morning and afternoon closed periods. The vertical clearance under the bridge in the closed position is relatively high enough to accommodate most vessel traffic during the time periods the draw is closed during the morning and evening commuter rush hours. 2. Impact on Small Entities The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (RFA), 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as amended, requires federal agencies to consider the potential impact of regulations on small entities during rulemaking. 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. [[Page 52425]] 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 needing to transit the bridge from 4:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. on weekdays. This action will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities for the following reasons: The Metro-North WALK Bridge will continue to open on signal provided the required advance notice is given, except during the morning and afternoon closed periods. The vertical clearance under the bridge in the closed position is high enough to accommodate most vessel traffic during the time period the draw is closed, except for emergencies, during the morning and evening commuter rush hours closures. 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. 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 the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT, above. 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 the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. 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 (adjusted for inflation) or more in any one year. Though this proposed rule will not result in such an 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 We have 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 This proposed rule is not a ``significant energy action'' 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 guides 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 which do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This proposed rule simply promulgates the operating regulations or procedures for drawbridges. This rule is categorically excluded, under figure 2-1, paragraph (32)(e), of the Instruction. Under figure 2-1, paragraph (32)(e), of the Instruction, an environmental analysis checklist and a categorical exclusion determination are not required for this rule. However, the United States Coast Guard is providing the State of Connecticut's coastal management program with a Consistency Determination under CZMA Sec. 307(c)(1)(C) and 15 CFR part 930, subpart C. Pursuant to 15 CFR part 930.35(b), the Coast Guard is providing the State of Connecticut Coastal Management Program with a Negative Determination under 15 CFR part 930.35(a)(1) regarding the change to the operating schedule for the Metro-North ``WALK'' Bridge at mile 0.1 across the Norwalk River in Norwalk, Connecticut. The State's concurrence will be presumed if the State's response is not received by the USCG, Bridge Program Office, at Commander (dpb), One South Street, New York, NY 10004-1466, on the 60th day from receipt of this Determination. We seek any comments or information that may lead to the discovery of a significant environmental impact from this proposed rule. List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 117 Bridges. [[Page 52426]] For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard proposes to amend 33 CFR part 117 as follows: PART 117--DRAWBRIDGE OPERATION REGULATIONS 1. The authority citation for part 117 continues to read as follows: Authority: 33 U.S.C. 499; 33 CFR 1.05-1; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 2. In Sec. 117.217, revise paragraph (b) to read as follows: Sec. 117.217 Norwalk River. * * * * * (b) The Metro-North WALK Bridge at mile 0.1, across the Norwalk River, at Norwalk, Connecticut shall operate as follows: (1) The draw shall open on signal between 4:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. after at least a two hour advance notice is given; except that, from 4:30 a.m. through 9:30 a.m. and from 4 p.m. through 9 p.m., Monday through Friday excluding holidays, the draw need not open for the passage of vessel traffic unless an emergency exists. (2) From 9 p.m. through 4:30 a.m. the draw shall open on signal after at least a four hour advance notice is given. (3) A delay in opening the draw not to exceed 10 minutes may occur when a train scheduled to cross the bridge without stopping has entered the drawbridge lock. (4) Requests for bridge openings may be made by calling the bridge via marine radio VHF FM Channel 13 or the telephone number posted at the bridge. Dated: August 20, 2015. L.L. 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(h), and (i) of this AD, if those actions were information on the availability of this FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
performed before the effective date of this AD material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. you have questions on this proposed
using Airbus AOT A35L007–14, dated Issued in Renton, Washington, on August rule, call or email Mr. Chris Bisignano,
December 18, 2014, including Appendix A. 21, 2015. Project Officer, First Coast Guard
(l) Parts Installation Limitation Kevin Hull, District, telephone 212–514–4331,
As of the effective date of this AD, no Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Christopher.j.bisignano@uscg.mil. If you
person may install a passenger chemical Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. have questions on viewing or submitting
oxygen generator on any airplane, unless the [FR Doc. 2015–21428 Filed 8–28–15; 8:45 am] material to the docket, call Cheryl
passenger chemical oxygen generator is BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Collins, Program Manager, Docket
determined to be a serviceable unit, as Operations, telephone 202–366–9826.
defined in paragraph (j) of this AD. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(m) Other FAA AD Provisions DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND Tables of Acronyms
The following provisions also apply to this SECURITY
AD: CFR Code of Federal Regulations
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Coast Guard DHS Department of Homeland Security
(AMOCs): The Manager, International FR Federal Register
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane 33 CFR Part 117 NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to § Section Symbol
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested [Docket No. USCG–2014–1057] U.S.C. United States Code
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. RIN 1625–AA09 A. Public Participation and Request for
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local
Comments
Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
Flight Standards District Office, as Norwalk River, Norwalk CT We encourage you to participate in
appropriate. If sending information directly this rulemaking by submitting
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. comments and related materials. All
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. comments received will be posted,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
without change to http://
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; www.regulations.gov and will include
modify the operating schedule that any personal information you have
telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425- 227–1149. governs the Metro-North WALK Bridge
Information may be emailed to: 9–ANM–116– provided.
AMOC–REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
across the Norwalk River, mile 0.1, at
Norwalk, Connecticut. The bridge 1. Submitting Comments
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal owner submitted a request to require a If you submit a comment, please
inspector, the manager of the local flight greater advance notice for bridge include the docket number for this
standards district office/certificate holding openings and to increase the time rulemaking (USCG–2014–1057),
district office. The AMOC approval letter periods the bridge remains in the closed indicate the specific section of this
must specifically reference this AD. position during the weekday morning document to which each comment
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any and evening commuter rush hours. It is
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
applies, and provide a reason for each
expected that this change to the suggestion or recommendation. You
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
regulations will create efficiency in may submit your comments and
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– drawbridge operations while continuing material online (http://
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or to meet the reasonable needs of www.regulations.gov), or by fax, mail or
the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If navigation. hand delivery, but please use only one
approved by the DOA, the approval must DATES: Comments and related material of these means. If you submit a
include the DOA-authorized signature. comment online via http://
must be received by the Coast Guard on
(n) Related Information or before October 30, 2015. www.regulations.gov, it will be
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing ADDRESSES: You may submit comments considered received by the Coast Guard
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA identified by docket number USCG– when you successfully transmit the
Airworthiness Directive 2015–0119, dated 2014–1057 using any one of the comment. If you fax, hand deliver, or
June 24, 2015, for related information. This following methods: mail your comment, it will be
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the (1) Federal eRulemaking Portal: considered as having been received by
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by http://www.regulations.gov. the Coast Guard when it is received at
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– (2) Fax: 202–493–2251. the Docket Management Facility. We
2015–3149. (3) Mail or Delivery: Docket recommend that you include your name
(2) For Airbus service information
identified in this proposed AD, contact
Management Facility (M–30), U.S. and a mailing address, an email address,
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Department of Transportation, West or a phone number in the body of your
Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, document so that we can contact you if
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., we have questions regarding your
fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email Washington, DC 20590–0001. Deliveries submission.
airworthiness.A330–A340@airbus.com; accepted between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., To submit your comment online, go to
Internet http://www.airbus.com. Monday through Friday, except federal http://www.regulations.gov, type the
rmajette on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
(3) For B/E Aerospace service information holidays. The telephone number is 202– docket number USCG–2014–1057 in the
identified in this proposed AD, contact B/E 366–9329. ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’
Aerospace Inc., 10800 Pflumm Road, Lenexa,
See the ‘‘Public Participation and Click on ‘‘Submit a Comment’’ on the
KS 66215; telephone 913–338–9800; fax 913–
469–8419; Internet http://beaerospace.com/ Request for Comments’’ portion of the line associated with this rulemaking. If
home/globalsupport. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section you submit your comments by mail or
(4) You may view this service information below for instructions on submitting hand delivery, submit them in an
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, comments. To avoid duplication, please unbound format, no larger than 81⁄2 by
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For use only one of these three methods. 11 inches, suitable for copying and
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For the reasons discussed in the Notice; approval and request for
ACTION: hearing regarding the OCC MPGF or the
preamble, the Coast Guard proposes to comments. framework for streamlining future
amend 33 CFR part 117 as follows: MPGF AMEL requests. Please contact
SUMMARY: This notice announces our Ms. Virginia Hunt of the Sector Policies
PART 117—DRAWBRIDGE approval of the Alternative Means of and Programs Division (E143–01), Office
OPERATION REGULATIONS Emission Limitation (AMEL) requests of Air Quality Planning and Standards,
for the operation of multi-point ground Environmental Protection Agency,
1. The authority citation for part 117 flares (MPGF) at The Dow Chemical
continues to read as follows: Research Triangle Park, NC 27711;
Company’s (Dow) Propane telephone number: (919) 541–0832;
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 499; 33 CFR 1.05–1; Dehydrogenation Plant and Light email address: hunt.virginia@epa.gov; to
Department of Homeland Security Delegation Hydrocarbons Plant located at its Texas request a public hearing, to register to
No. 0170.1. Operations site in Freeport, Texas, and
speak at the public hearing or to inquire
2. In § 117.217, revise paragraph (b) to the ExxonMobil Chemical Company
as to whether a public hearing will be
read as follows: (ExxonMobil) Olefins Plant in Baytown,
held. The last day to pre-register in
Texas, and its Plastics Plant in Mont
§ 117.217 Norwalk River. advance to speak at the public hearing
Belvieu, Texas. This approval notice
will be September 14, 2015.
* * * * * also specifies the operating conditions
(b) The Metro-North WALK Bridge at and monitoring, recordkeeping, and ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,
mile 0.1, across the Norwalk River, at reporting requirements for identified by Docket ID Number EPA–
Norwalk, Connecticut shall operate as demonstrating compliance with the HQ–OAR–2014–0738, to the Federal
follows: AMEL that these facilities must follow. eRulemaking Portal: http://
(1) The draw shall open on signal In addition, this notice solicits www.regulations.gov. Follow the online
between 4:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. after at comments on an all aspects of an AMEL instructions for submitting comments.
least a two hour advance notice is given; request from Occidental Chemical Once submitted, comments cannot be
except that, from 4:30 a.m. through 9:30 Corporation (OCC) in which long-term edited or withdrawn. The EPA may
a.m. and from 4 p.m. through 9 p.m., MPGF burner stability and destruction publish any comment received to its
Monday through Friday excluding efficiency have been demonstrated on public docket. Do not submit
holidays, the draw need not open for the different pressure-assisted MPGF electronically any information you
passage of vessel traffic unless an burners that OCC has proposed for use consider to be Confidential Business
emergency exists. in controlling emissions at its Ingleside, Information (CBI) or other information
(2) From 9 p.m. through 4:30 a.m. the Texas, ethylene plant. whose disclosure is restricted by statute.
draw shall open on signal after at least Lastly, this notice presents and Multimedia submissions (audio, video,
a four hour advance notice is given. solicits comments on all aspects of a etc.) must be accompanied by a written
(3) A delay in opening the draw not framework of both MPGF burner testing comment. The written comment is
to exceed 10 minutes may occur when and rule-specific emissions control considered the official comment and
a train scheduled to cross the bridge equivalency demonstrations that we should include discussion of all points
without stopping has entered the anticipate, when followed, would afford you wish to make. The EPA will
drawbridge lock. us the ability to approve future AMEL generally not consider comments or
(4) Requests for bridge openings may requests for MPGF in a more efficient comment contents located outside of the
be made by calling the bridge via marine and streamlined manner. primary submission (i.e., on the web,
radio VHF FM Channel 13 or the DATES: The AMEL for the MPGF at cloud, or other file sharing system). For
telephone number posted at the bridge. Dow’s Propane Dehydrogenation Plant additional submission methods, the full
Dated: August 20, 2015. and Light Hydrocarbons Plant located at EPA public comment policy,
L.L. Fagan, its Texas Operations site in Freeport, information about CBI or multimedia
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Texas, and ExxonMobil’s Olefins Plant submissions, and general guidance on
First Coast Guard District. in Baytown, Texas, and Plastics Plant in making effective comments, please visit
[FR Doc. 2015–21531 Filed 8–28–15; 8:45 am] Mont Belvieu, Texas are approved and http://www2.epa.gov/dockets/
effective August 31, 2015. commenting-epa-dockets.
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Comments. Written comments on the Instructions. Direct your comments on
AMEL request from OCC for their MPGF the OCC MPGF or the framework for
in Ingleside, Texas, or on the framework streamlining future MPGF AMEL
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
for streamlining future MPGF AMEL requests to Docket ID Number EPA–HQ–
AGENCY
requests must be received on or before OAR–2014–0738. The EPA’s policy is
40 CFR Parts 60, 61 and 63 October 15, 2015. that all comments received will be
Public Hearing. Regarding the OCC included in the public docket without
[EPA–HQ–OAR–2014–0738; FRL–9933–16– MPGF in Ingleside, Texas, or the change and may be made available
OAR] framework for streamlining future online at http://www.regulations.gov,
MPGF AMEL requests, if requested by including any personal information
Notice of Final Approval for the
September 8, 2015, we will hold a provided, unless the comment includes
Operation of Pressure-Assisted Multi-
public hearing on September 15, 2015, information claimed to be confidential
Point Ground Flares at The Dow
from 1:00 p.m. [Eastern Standard Time] business information (CBI) or other
Chemical Company and ExxonMobil
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to 8:00 p.m. [Eastern Standard Time] in information whose disclosure is
Chemical Company and Notice of
Corpus Christi, Texas. We will provide restricted by statute. Do not submit
Receipt of Approval Request for the
details on the public hearing on our information that you consider to be CBI
Operation of a Pressure-Assisted
Web site at: http://www.epa.gov/ttn/ or otherwise protected through http://
Multi-Point Ground Flare at Occidental
atw/groundflares/groundflarespg.html. www.regulations.gov or email. Send or
Chemical Corporation
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| 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 October 30, 2015. | |
| Contact | If you have questions on this proposed rule, call or email Mr. Chris Bisignano, Project Officer, First Coast Guard District, telephone 212-514-4331, [email protected] If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, call Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 52423 | |
| RIN Number | 1625-AA09 |
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