81 FR 21462 - Special Local Regulation; Chesapeake Bay, Between Sandy Point and Kent Island, MD
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 70 (April 12, 2016)
Coast Guard
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 70 (April 12, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-08380 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 12, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 21462-21465] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-08380] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 100 [Docket Number USCG-2015-1126] RIN 1625-AA08 Special Local Regulation; Chesapeake Bay, Between Sandy Point and Kent Island, MD AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Temporary final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing special local regulations for certain waters of the Chesapeake Bay. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters located between Sandy Point, Anne Arundel County, MD and Kent Island, Queen Anne's County, MD, during a paddling event on May 14, 2016. This rulemaking will prohibit persons and vessels from being in the regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Baltimore or Coast Guard Patrol Commander. DATES: This rule is effective from 7:30 a.m. on May 14, 2016 through 12:30 p.m. on May 15, 2016. ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG- 2015-1126 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, call or email Mr. Ronald Houck, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Baltimore, MD; telephone 410-576-2674, email [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Table of Abbreviations CFR Code of Federal Regulations COTP Captain of the Port DHS Department of Homeland Security FR Federal Register NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking Sec. Section U.S.C. United States Code [[Page 21463]] II. Background Information and Regulatory History On December 28, 2015, ABC Events, Inc. notified the Coast Guard that from 8 a.m. until noon on May 14, 2016, it will be conducting the Bay Bridge Paddle race in the Chesapeake Bay, under and between the north and south spans of the William P. Lane, Jr. (US-50/301) Memorial Bridges, located between Sandy Point, Anne Arundel County, MD and Kent Island, Queen Anne's County, MD. In response, on February 12, 2016, the Coast Guard published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) titled ``Special Local Regulation; Chesapeake Bay, between Sandy Point and Kent Island, MD'' in the Federal Register (81 FR 7481). There we stated why we issued the NPRM, and invited comments on our proposed regulatory action related to this paddle race. During the comment period that ended March 14, 2016, we received 2 comments. No public meeting was requested, and none was held. III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1233. The COTP Baltimore has determined that potential hazards associated with the paddle race on May 14, 2016 will be a safety concern for anyone intending to operate within certain waters of the Chesapeake Bay between Sandy Point and Kent Island, MD. The purpose of this rule is to protect event participants, spectators and transiting vessels on certain waters of the Chesapeake Bay before, during, and after the scheduled event. IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes, and the Rule As noted above, we received 2 comments on our NPRM published on February 12, 2016. There are no changes in the regulatory text of this rule from the proposed rule in the NPRM. One commenter, the Sailing Club of the Chesapeake, stated that the regulated area for this event would impact its planned annual sailing regatta held on the Chesapeake Bay, between a location south of the south span of the William P. Lane, Jr. (US-50/301) Memorial Bridges and a location north of the north span. The COTP Baltimore had no prior notifications of this annual sailing regatta in previous years. The Coast Guard will only enforce the regulated area during the enforcement period. However, should the event sponsor develop a schedule that would help predict when and where gaps in the race course may exist during the event, and vessel traffic would be able to safely transit the regulated area once the Coast Guard Patrol Commander deems it safe to do so, then such actions could be permitted after authorization is obtained. The second commenter, the Baltimore Port Alliance, stated that, as proposed, the regulated area for this event would block ship access to and from the Port of Baltimore for five hours, and that any restrictions on vessel traffic in or out of the port could result in a significant economic hardship for port stakeholders by disrupting committed schedules. Additionally, the commenter recommended redesigning the paddle race course as to not block the main shipping channel or to change the date of the paddle race to coincide with the annual Great Chesapeake Bay Swim event a month later, so that only one blockage of the main shipping channel would occur. The Coast Guard agrees that waterway restrictions, when necessary, should be as limited in scope and duration. For this event, enough notice has been provided for persons to schedule, coordinate and adjust their ship schedules. As it currently does with the annual Great Chesapeake Bay Swim event, the Coast Guard will work with the port stakeholders to monitor potential impacts to commercial vessel movements in the vicinity of the event area. Additionally, it is impractical to conduct the events concurrently; as the two events are of different types, each having hundreds of participants occupying the same navigable waters. Since the times for the Great Chesapeake Bay Swim event are also dependent upon tidal current predictions, the possibility exists, should both events be conducted on the same day, the waterway restrictions would last for a significantly longer period of time having a greater impact on the public and the use of the waterway. This rule establishes special local regulations from 7:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on May 14, 2016, and, if necessary due to inclement weather, from 7:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on May 15, 2016. The regulated area will cover all navigable waters of the Chesapeake Bay between and adjacent to the spans of the William P. Lane Jr. Memorial Bridges from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the north by a line drawn parallel and 500 yards north of the north bridge span that originates from the western shoreline at latitude 39[deg]00'36'' N., longitude 076[deg]23'05'' W. and thence eastward to the eastern shoreline at latitude 38[deg]59'14'' N., longitude 076[deg]20'00'' W., and bounded to the south by a line drawn parallel and 500 yards south of the south bridge span that originates from the western shoreline at latitude 39[deg]00'16'' N., longitude 076[deg]24'30'' W. and thence eastward to the eastern shoreline at latitude 38[deg]58'38.5'' N., longitude 076[deg]20'06'' W. The duration of the regulated area is intended to ensure the safety of vessels and these navigable waters before, during, and after the event, currently scheduled to being at 8 a.m. and last until noon. Except for Bay Bridge Paddle participants, no vessel or person will be permitted to enter the regulated area without obtaining permission from the COTP Baltimore or designated Coast Guard Patrol Commander. V. Regulatory Analyses We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and Executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses based on a number of these statutes and Executive orders, and we discuss First Amendment rights of protestors. A. Regulatory Planning and Review Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits. Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of promoting flexibility. This rule has not been designated a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, it has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget. This regulatory action determination is based on the size and duration of the regulated area, which would impact a small designated area of the Chesapeake Bay for only 5 hours. Although the regulated area cuts off one portion of the Chesapeake Bay from the other, the closure is temporary, and notice has been provided well in advance to permit mariners to plan their transit. The Coast Guard would issue a Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM marine channel 16 about the status of the regulated area. Moreover, the rule would allow vessels to seek permission to enter the regulated area, and vessel traffic would be able to safely transit the regulated area once the Coast Guard Patrol Commander deems it safe to do so. [[Page 21464]] B. Impact on Small Entities The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 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. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the regulated area may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section IV.A above this rule will not have a significant economic impact on any vessel owner or operator. 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 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 section. Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR (1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or action of the Coast Guard. C. Collection of Information This rule will not call for a new collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520). D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments 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 rule under that Order and have determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order 13132. Also, this rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments, because it does 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. If you believe this rule has implications for federalism or Indian tribes, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. E. 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 rule will not result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in this preamble. F. Environment We have analyzed this 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(42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined that this action is one of a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This rule involves implementation of regulations within 33 CFR part 100 applicable to organized marine events on the navigable waters of the United States that could negatively impact the safety of waterway users and shore side activities in the event area lasting for 5 hours. The category of water activities includes but is not limited to sail boat regattas, boat parades, power boat racing, swimming events, crew racing, canoe and sail board racing. It is categorically excluded from further review under paragraph 34(h) of Figure 2-1 of the Commandant Instruction. An environmental analysis checklist supporting this determination and a Categorical Exclusion Determination are 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 rule. G. 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. List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100 Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Waterways. For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 CFR part 100 as follows: PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS 0 1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows: Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233. 0 2. Add a temporary Sec. 100.35-T05-1126 to read as follows: Sec. 100.35-T05-1126 Special Local Regulation; Chesapeake Bay, between Sandy Point and Kent Island, MD. (a) Regulated area. The following location is a regulated area: All navigable waters of the Chesapeake Bay between and adjacent to the spans of the William P. Lane Jr. Memorial Bridges from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the north by a line drawn parallel and 500 yards north of the north bridge span that originates from the western shoreline at latitude 39[deg]00'36'' N., longitude 076[deg]23'05'' W. and thence eastward to the eastern shoreline at latitude 38[deg]59'14'' N., longitude 076[deg]20'00'' W., and bounded to the south by a line drawn parallel and 500 yards south of the south bridge span that originates from the western shoreline at latitude 39[deg]00'16'' N., longitude 076[deg]24'30'' W. and thence eastward to the eastern shoreline at latitude 38[deg]58'38.5'' N., longitude 076[deg]20'06'' W. All coordinates reference Datum NAD 1983. (b) Definitions. (1) Captain of the Port Baltimore means the Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Baltimore, Maryland or any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer who has been authorized by the Captain of the Port to act on his behalf. [[Page 21465]] (2) Coast Guard Patrol Commander means a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard who has been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Sector Baltimore. (3) Official Patrol means any vessel assigned or approved by Commander, Coast Guard Sector Baltimore with a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board and displaying a Coast Guard ensign. (4) Participant means all persons and vessels participating in the Bay Bridge Paddle event under the auspices of the Marine Event Permit issued to the event sponsor and approved by Commander, Coast Guard Sector Baltimore. (c) Special local regulations. (1) The Coast Guard Patrol Commander may forbid and control the movement of all vessels and persons, including event participants, in the regulated area. When hailed or signaled by an official patrol, a vessel or person in the regulated area shall immediately comply with the directions given. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander may terminate the event, or the operation of any support vessel participating in the event, at any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life or property. (2) Except for participants and vessels already at berth, mooring, or anchor, all persons and vessels within the regulated area at the time it is implemented are to depart the regulated area. (3) Persons desiring to transit the regulated area must first obtain authorization from the Captain of the Port Baltimore or Coast Guard Patrol Commander. Prior to the enforcement period, to seek permission to transit the area, the Captain of the Port Baltimore can be contacted at telephone number 410-576-2693 or on Marine Band Radio, VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz). During the enforcement period, to seek permission to transit the area, the Coast Guard Patrol Commander can be contacted on Marine Band Radio, VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz) for direction. (4) The Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol and enforcement of the regulated area by other Federal, State, and local agencies. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander and official patrol vessels enforcing this regulated area can be contacted on marine band radio VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz) and channel 22A (157.1 MHz). (5) The Coast Guard will publish a notice in the Fifth Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners and issue a marine information broadcast on VHF-FM marine band radio announcing specific event date and times. (d) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from 7:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on May 14, 2016, and, if necessary due to inclement weather, from 7:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on May 15, 2016. Dated: March 31, 2016. Lonnie P. Harrison, Jr., Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Baltimore. [FR Doc. 2016-08380 Filed 4-11-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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paragraph, and the training is given by may be credited for a maximum of 10 Issued in Washington, DC, under the
an authorized instructor. percent of the total flight training hour authority of 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 44701(a)(5), and
(2) Training in a full flight simulator requirements of the approved course, or 44703(a), on April 4, 2016.
that meets the requirements of of this section, whichever is less. Michael P. Huerta,
§ 141.41(a), may be credited for a However, credit for training in a flight Administrator.
maximum of 50 percent of the total training device that meets the [FR Doc. 2016–08388 Filed 4–8–16; 11:15 am]
flight training hour requirements of the requirements of § 141.41(a) cannot BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
approved course, or of this section, exceed the limitation provided for in
whichever is less. paragraph (c) of this section.
(3) Training in a flight training device
that meets the requirements of * * * * * DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
§ 141.41(a), may be credited for a ■ 13. In appendix M to part 141, revise SECURITY
maximum of 25 percent of the total paragraph (c) of section 4 to read as
flight training hour requirements of the Coast Guard
follows:
approved course, or of this section,
whichever is less. Appendix M to Part 141—Combined 33 CFR Part 100
(4) Training in the full flight Private Pilot Certification and
simulators or flight training devices Instrument Rating Course [Docket Number USCG–2015–1126]
described in paragraphs (b)(2) and (3) of * * * * *
this section, if used in combination, RIN 1625–AA08
may be credited for a maximum of 50 4. Flight training.
Special Local Regulation; Chesapeake
percent of the total flight training hour * * * * * Bay, Between Sandy Point and Kent
requirements of the approved course, or (c) For use of full flight simulators or Island, MD
of this section, whichever is less. flight training devices:
However, credit training in a flight AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
training device that meets the (1) The course may include training in
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
requirements of § 141.41(a) cannot a combination of full flight simulators,
exceed the limitation provided for in flight training devices, and aviation SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is
paragraph (b)(3) of this section. training devices, provided it is establishing special local regulations for
* * * * * representative of the aircraft for which certain waters of the Chesapeake Bay.
the course is approved, meets the This action is necessary to provide for
■ 12. In appendix K to part 141, revise
requirements of this section, and the the safety of life on these navigable
section 4 to read as follows:
training is given by an authorized waters located between Sandy Point,
Appendix K to Part 141—Special instructor. Anne Arundel County, MD and Kent
Preparation Courses (2) Training in a full flight simulator Island, Queen Anne’s County, MD,
* * * * * that meets the requirements of during a paddling event on May 14,
4. Use of full flight simulators or flight § 141.41(a) may be credited for a 2016. This rulemaking will prohibit
training devices. (a) The approved persons and vessels from being in the
maximum of 35 percent of the total
special preparation course may include regulated area unless authorized by the
flight training hour requirements of the
training in a full flight simulator or Captain of the Port Baltimore or Coast
approved course, or of this section, Guard Patrol Commander.
flight training device, provided it is whichever is less.
representative of the aircraft for which DATES: This rule is effective from 7:30
the course is approved, meets (3) Training in a flight training device a.m. on May 14, 2016 through 12:30
requirements of this paragraph, and the that meets the requirements of p.m. on May 15, 2016.
training is given by an authorized § 141.41(a) or an aviation training ADDRESSES: To view documents
instructor. device that meets the requirements of mentioned in this preamble as being
(b) Except for the airline transport § 141.41(b) may be credited for a available in the docket, go to http://
pilot certification program in section 13 maximum of 25 percent of the total www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2015–
of this appendix, training in a full flight flight training hour requirements of the 1126 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click
simulator that meets the requirements of approved course, or of this section, ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket
§ 141.41(a), may be credited for a whichever is less. Folder on the line associated with this
maximum of 10 percent of the total (4) Training in a combination of flight rule.
flight training hour requirements of the simulators, flight training devices, or FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
approved course, or of this section, aviation training devices, described in you have questions on this rule, call or
whichever is less. paragraphs (c)(2) and (3) of this section, email Mr. Ronald Houck, U.S. Coast
(c) Except for the airline transport may be credited for a maximum of 35 Guard Sector Baltimore, MD; telephone
pilot certification program in section 13 410–576–2674, email
percent of the total flight training hour
of this appendix, training in a flight Ronald.L.Houck@uscg.mil.
requirements of the approved course, or
training device that meets the
of this section, whichever is less. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
requirements of § 141.41(a), may be
credited for a maximum of 5 percent of However, credit for training in a flight
I. Table of Abbreviations
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the total flight training hour training device and aviation training
device, that meets the requirements of CFR Code of Federal Regulations
requirements of the approved course, or
§ 141.41(b), cannot exceed the limitation COTP Captain of the Port
of this section, whichever is less. DHS Department of Homeland Security
(d) Training in the full flight provided for in paragraph (c)(3) of this
FR Federal Register
simulators or flight training devices section. NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
described in paragraphs (b) and (c) of * * * * * § Section
this section, if used in combination, U.S.C. United States Code
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(2) Coast Guard Patrol Commander FM marine band radio announcing The bridge owner, Connecticut
means a commissioned, warrant, or specific event date and times. Department of Transportation, requested
petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard (d) Enforcement period. This section a temporary deviation from the normal
who has been designated by the will be enforced from 7:30 a.m. until operating schedule to perform
Commander, Coast Guard Sector 12:30 p.m. on May 14, 2016, and, if emergency repairs at the bridge.
Baltimore. necessary due to inclement weather, Under this temporary deviation, the
(3) Official Patrol means any vessel from 7:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on May Route 82 Bridge shall open on signal
assigned or approved by Commander, 15, 2016. from April 18, 2016 to June 30, 2016,
Coast Guard Sector Baltimore with a Monday to Friday between 7 a.m. and
Dated: March 31, 2016.
commissioned, warrant, or petty officer 3 p.m. if at least two-hour notice is
Lonnie P. Harrison, Jr.,
on board and displaying a Coast Guard given by calling the number posted at
ensign. Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
Port Baltimore.
the bridge.
(4) Participant means all persons and Vessels able to pass under the bridge
vessels participating in the Bay Bridge [FR Doc. 2016–08380 Filed 4–11–16; 8:45 am]
in the closed position may do so at
Paddle event under the auspices of the BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
anytime. The bridge will not be able to
Marine Event Permit issued to the event open for emergencies and there is no
sponsor and approved by Commander, immediate alternate route for vessels to
Coast Guard Sector Baltimore. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
pass.
(c) Special local regulations. (1) The SECURITY
The Coast Guard will inform the users
Coast Guard Patrol Commander may of the waterways through our Local
forbid and control the movement of all Coast Guard
Notice and Broadcast to Mariners of the
vessels and persons, including event change in operating schedule for the
participants, in the regulated area. 33 CFR Part 117
bridge so that vessel operations can
When hailed or signaled by an official arrange their transits to minimize any
[Docket No. USCG–2016–0293]
patrol, a vessel or person in the impact caused by the temporary
regulated area shall immediately Drawbridge Operation Regulation; deviation.
comply with the directions given. Connecticut River, East Haddam, CT In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e),
Failure to do so may result in expulsion the drawbridge must return to its regular
from the area, citation for failure to AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
operating schedule immediately at the
comply, or both. The Coast Guard Patrol ACTION:Notice of deviation from end of the effective period of this
Commander may terminate the event, or drawbridge regulation. temporary deviation. This deviation
the operation of any support vessel from the operating regulations is
participating in the event, at any time it SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a
temporary deviation from the operating authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
is deemed necessary for the protection
of life or property. schedule that governs the Route 82 Dated: April 6, 2016.
(2) Except for participants and vessels Bridge across the Connecticut River, C.J. Bisignano,
already at berth, mooring, or anchor, all mile 16.8, at East Haddam, Connecticut. Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist,
persons and vessels within the regulated This deviation is necessary to allow the First Coast Guard District.
area at the time it is implemented are to bridge owner to perform emergency [FR Doc. 2016–08296 Filed 4–11–16; 8:45 am]
depart the regulated area. repairs at the bridge. BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
(3) Persons desiring to transit the DATES: This deviation is effective from
regulated area must first obtain 7 a.m. on April 18, 2016 to 3 p.m. on
authorization from the Captain of the June 30, 2016. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
Port Baltimore or Coast Guard Patrol ADDRESSES: The docket for this AFFAIRS
Commander. Prior to the enforcement deviation, [USCG–2016–0293] is
period, to seek permission to transit the available at http://www.regulations.gov. 38 CFR Part 9
area, the Captain of the Port Baltimore Type the docket number in the RIN 2900–AN40
can be contacted at telephone number ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘SEARCH’’.
410–576–2693 or on Marine Band Click on Open Docket Folder on the line Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance
Radio, VHF–FM channel 16 (156.8 associated with this deviation. and Veterans’ Group Life Insurance—
MHz). During the enforcement period, Slayer’s Rule Exclusion
to seek permission to transit the area, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
the Coast Guard Patrol Commander can you have questions on this temporary AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs.
be contacted on Marine Band Radio, deviation, call or email Judy Leung-Yee,
ACTION: Final rule.
VHF–FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz) for Project Officer, First Coast Guard
direction. District, telephone (212) 514–4330, SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans
(4) The Coast Guard may be assisted email judy.k.leung-yee@uscg.mil. Affairs adopts as final, without change,
in the patrol and enforcement of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Route the final rule seeking comments
regulated area by other Federal, State, 82 Bridge, mile 16.8, across the published on October 3, 2012, amending
and local agencies. The Coast Guard Connecticut River, has a vertical its regulations governing
Patrol Commander and official patrol clearance in the closed position of 22 Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance
vessels enforcing this regulated area can feet at mean high water and 25 feet at (SGLI) and Veterans’ Group Life
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be contacted on marine band radio mean low water. The existing bridge Insurance (VGLI). Specifically, this rule
VHF–FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz) and operating regulations are found at 33 prohibits paying insurance proceeds
channel 22A (157.1 MHz). CFR 117.205(c). because of the death of a person
(5) The Coast Guard will publish a The waterway is transited by seasonal (decedent) whose life was insured under
notice in the Fifth Coast Guard District recreational traffic and some SGLI or VGLI, or paying a SGLI
Local Notice to Mariners and issue a commercial barge traffic of various Traumatic Injury Protection (TSGLI)
marine information broadcast on VHF– sizes. benefit to a person (slayer) convicted of
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| Action | Temporary final rule. | |
| Dates | This rule is effective from 7:30 a.m. on May 14, 2016 through 12:30 p.m. on May 15, 2016. | |
| Contact | If you have questions on this rule, call or email Mr. Ronald Houck, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Baltimore, MD; telephone 410-576-2674, email [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 21462 | |
| RIN Number | 1625-AA08 | |
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