81 FR 6198 - Seaway Regulations and Rules: Periodic Update, Various Categories
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 24 (February 5, 2016)
Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 24 (February 5, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-02168 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 24 (Friday, February 5, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 6198-6200] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-02168] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation 33 CFR Part 401 [Docket No. SLSDC-2016-0004] 2135-AA39 Seaway Regulations and Rules: Periodic Update, Various Categories AGENCY: Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, DOT. ACTION: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC) and the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) of Canada, under international agreement, jointly publish and presently administer the St. Lawrence Seaway Regulations and Rules (Practices and Procedures in Canada) in their respective jurisdictions. Under agreement with the SLSMC, the SLSDC is amending the joint regulations by updating the Seaway Regulations and Rules in various categories. The changes will update the following sections of the Regulations and Rules: Condition of Vessels; Seaway Navigation; and, Information and Reports. These amendments are necessary to take account of updated procedures and will enhance the safety of transits through the Seaway. Several of the amendments are merely editorial or for clarification of existing requirements. DATES: Comments are due March 7, 2016. ADDRESSES: Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to http://www.Regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-001, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carrie Mann Lavigne, Chief Counsel, Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, 180 Andrews Street, Massena, New York 13662; 315/764-3200. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC) and the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) of Canada, under international agreement, jointly publish and presently administer the St. Lawrence Seaway Regulations and Rules (Practices and Procedures in Canada) in their respective jurisdictions. Under agreement with the SLSMC, the SLSDC is amending the joint regulations by updating the Regulations and Rules in various categories. The changes will update the following sections of the Regulations and Rules: Condition of Vessels; Seaway Navigation; and, Information and Reports. These updates are necessary to take account of updated procedures which will enhance the safety of transits through the Seaway. Many of these changes are to clarify existing requirements in the regulations. Where new requirements or regulations are made, an explanation for such a change is provided below. Regulatory Notices: Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages 19477-78) or you may visit http://www.Regulations.gov. The SLSDC is amending four sections of the Condition of Vessels portion of the joint Seaway regulations. In section 401.10, ``Mooring lines'', the two Corporations are proposing to permit vessels not greater than 200 m in overall length to use soft lines instead of wire lines. Over the past 3 years, vessels greater than 150 m in overall length have been permitted to use type approved soft lines on a test basis, with successful results. Based on these same results, the SLSDC is proposing to amend section 401.11, ``Minimum Requirements--mooring lines and fairleads'' to permit the operator of vessels of more than 150 m but not more than 200 m to use either soft or wire lines. In 401.13, ``Hand lines'', the SLSDC is proposing to change the maximum diameter of hand lines to 18 mm from 17 mm due to the fact that 17 mm lines are no longer available. The proposed change to 401.17, ``Pitch indicators and alarms,'' would make a minor administrative change by removing the effective date for the requirement. In the Seaway Navigation portion of the regulations, the two Corporations are proposing to make changes in several sections. Section 401.29, ``Maximum draft'', is being restructured in order to clarify the requirements for use of an operational Draft Information System. In 401.37, ``Mooring at tie-up walls'', the Seaway Corporations are proposing to require that crew members handling lines on tie-up walls wear approved personal flotation devices instead of life jackets that can be unsafe due to their bulky nature. The SLSDC is proposing to change the requirement in 401.45, ``Emergency procedures'', to make clear that when a vessel is entering the locks too fast in an emergency situation, the vessel will not be required to deploy mooring lines. In the Information and Reports section, a change to section 401.79, ``Advance notice of arrival, vessels requiring inspection'' is being proposed that would require all foreign flagged vessels of 300 GRT or above to submit an electronic Notice of Arrival. The other changes to the joint regulations are merely editorial or to clarify existing requirements. Regulatory Evaluation This proposed regulation involves a foreign affairs function of the United States and therefore Executive Order 12866 does not apply and evaluation under the Department of [[Page 6199]] Transportation's Regulatory Policies and Procedures is not required. Regulatory Flexibility Act Determination I certify that this proposed regulation will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The St. Lawrence Seaway Regulations and Rules primarily relate to commercial users of the Seaway, the vast majority of who are foreign vessel operators. Therefore, any resulting costs will be borne mostly by foreign vessels. Environmental Impact This proposed regulation does not require an environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act (49 U.S.C. 4321, et seq.) because it is not a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. Federalism The Corporation has analyzed this proposed rule under the principles and criteria in Executive Order 13132, dated August 4, 1999, and have determined that this proposal does not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant a Federalism Assessment. Unfunded Mandates The Corporation has analyzed this proposed rule under Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4, 109 Stat. 48) and determined that it does not impose unfunded mandates on State, local, and tribal governments and the private sector requiring a written statement of economic and regulatory alternatives. Paperwork Reduction Act This proposed regulation has been analyzed under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and does not contain new or modified information collection requirements subject to the Office of Management and Budget review. List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 401 Hazardous materials transportation, Navigation (water), Penalties, Radio, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Vessels, Waterways. Accordingly, the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation is proposing to amend 33 CFR part 401, Regulations and Rules, as follows: PART 401--SEAWAY REGULATIONS AND RULES Subpart A--Regulations 0 1. The authority citation for subpart A of part 401 continues to read as follows: Authority: 33 U.S.C. 983(a) and 984(a)(4), as amended; 49 CFR 1.52, unless otherwise noted. 0 2. In Sec. 401.10, revise paragraph (b) to read as follows: Sec. 401.10 Mooring lines. * * * * * (b) Unless otherwise permitted by an officer, vessels greater than 200 m shall only use wire mooring lines with a breaking strength that complies with the minimum specifications set out in the table to this section shall be used for securing a vessel in lock chambers. * * * * * 0 3. In the table at the end of Sec. 401.10, revise the last sentence of the first column to read as follows: Sec. 401.10 Mooring lines. * * * * * More than 180 m but not more than 225.5 m * * * * * * * * 0 4. In 401.12, revise paragraphs (a)-(d) and add a new paragraph (e) to read as follows: Sec. 401.12 Minimum requirements-mooring lines and fairleads. (a) Unless otherwise permitted by the officer the minimum requirements in respect to mooring lines which shall be available for securing on either side of the vessel, winches and the location of fairleads on vessels are as follows: (1) Vessels of 100 m or less in overall length shall have at least three mooring lines--wires or synthetic hawsers, two of which shall be independently power operated and one if synthetic, may be hand held; (i) One line shall lead forward from the break of the bow and one line shall lead astern from the quarter and be independently power operated by winches, capstans or windlasses and lead through closed chocks or fairleads acceptable to the Manager and the Corporation; and (ii) One synthetic hawser may be hand held or if wire line is used shall be powered. The line shall lead astern from the break of the bow through a closed chock to suitable bitts on deck for synthetic line or led from a capstan, winch drums or windlass to an approved fairlead for a wire line. (2) Vessels of more than 100 m but not more than 150 m in overall length shall have three mooring lines--wires or synthetic hawsers, which shall be independently power operated by winches, capstans or windlasses. (i) All lines shall be led through closed chocks or fairleads acceptable to the Manager and the Corporation. (ii) One mooring line shall lead forward and one shall lead astern from the break of the bow and one mooring line shall lead astern from the quarter. (3) Vessels of more than 150 m but not more than 200 m in overall length shall have four mooring lines, wires or synthetic hawsers, which shall be independently power operated by winches. (i) One mooring line shall lead forward and one mooring line shall lead astern from the break of the bow. (ii) One mooring line shall lead forward and one mooring line shall lead astern from the quarter. (iii) All lines shall be led through a type of fairlead acceptable to the Manager and the Corporation. (4) Vessels of more than 200 m in overall length shall have four mooring lines--wires, independently power operated by the main drums of adequate power operated winches as follows: (i) One mooring line shall lead forward and one mooring line shall lead astern from the break of the bow. (ii) One mooring line shall lead forward and one mooring line shall lead astern from the quarter. (iii) All lines shall be led through a type of fairlead acceptable to the Manager and the Corporation. (5) Every vessel shall have a minimum of two spare mooring lines available and ready for immediate use. * * * * * 0 5. In Sec. 401.13, revise paragraph (b) to read as follows: Sec. 401.13 Handlines. * * * * * (b) Be of uniform thickness and have a diameter of not less than 12 mm and not more than 18 mm and a minimum length of 30 m. The ends of the lines shall be back spliced or tapered; and * * * * * 0 6. In Sec. 401.17, revise paragraph (b) to read as follows: Sec. 401.17 Pitch indicators and alarms. * * * * * (b) Visible and audible pitch alarms, with a time delay of not greater than 8 seconds, in the wheelhouse and engineer room to indicate wrong pitch. 0 7. In Sec. 401.29, revise paragraph (c) as follows: Sec. 401.29 Maximum draft. * * * * * (c) Any vessel will be permitted to load at an increased draft of not more than 7 cm above the maximum permissible draft in effect as prescribed under Sec. 401.29(b) if it is equipped with a Draft Information System (DIS) and meets the following: [[Page 6200]] (1) An operational Draft Information System (DIS) approved by a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) as compliant with the Implementation Specifications found at www.greatlakes-seaway.com and having on board: (i) An operational AIS with accuracy = 1 (DGPS); and (ii) Up-to-date electronic navigational charts; and (iii) Up-to-date charts containing high resolution bathymetric data; and (2) The DIS Tool Display shall be located close to the primary conning position, be visible and legible; and equipped with a pilot plug, if using a portable DIS. (i) Verification document of the DIS must be kept on board the vessel at all times and made available for inspection. (ii) A company letter attesting to officer training on use of the DIS must be kept on board and made available for inspection. (iii) In every navigation season, a vessel intending to use the DIS must notify the Manager of the Corporation in writing at least 24 hours prior to the commencement of its initial transit in the System with the DIS. (iv) If for any reason the DIS or AIS becomes inoperable, malfunctions or is not used while the vessel is transiting at a draft greater than the maximum permissible draft prescribed under Sec. 401.29(b) in effect at the time, the vessel must notify the Manager or the Corporation immediately. 0 8. In Sec. 401.37, revise paragraph (b) as follows: Sec. 401.37 Mooring at tie-up walls. * * * * * (b) Crew members being put ashore on landing booms and handling mooring lines on tie-up walls shall wear approved personal flotation devices. 0 9. Revise Sec. 401.44 as follows: Sec. 401.44 Mooring in locks. (a) Mooring lines shall only be placed on mooring posts as directed by the officer in charge of the mooring operation. (b) No winch from which a mooring line runs shall be operated until the officer in charge of a mooring operation has signaled that the line has been placed on a mooring post. (c) Once the mooring lines are on the mooring posts, lines shall be kept slack until the ``all clear'' signal is given by the lock personnel. When casting off signal is received, mooring lines shall be kept slack until the ``all clear'' signal is given by the lock personnel. (d) Vessels being moored by ``Hands Free Mooring'' system (HFM) shall have a minimum of 2 well rested crew members on deck during the lockage. 0 10. Revise Sec. 401.45 as follows: Sec. 401.45 Emergency procedure. When the speed of a vessel entering a lock chamber has to be checked, the master shall take all necessary precautions to stop the vessel in order to avoid contact with lock structures. At no time shall the vessel deploy its anchors to stop the vessel when entering a lock chamber. 0 11. Revise Sec. 401.47 as follows: Sec. 401.47 Leaving a lock. (a) Mooring lines shall only be cast off as directed by the officer in charge of a mooring operation. (b) No vessel shall proceed out of a lock until the exit gates, ship arresters and the bridge, if any, are in a fully open position. (c) When ``Hands Free Mooring system (HFM) is used, no vessel shall use its engine(s) until the lock operator provides the ``all clear'' instruction. 0 12. In Sec. 401.79 revise paragraph (a) as follows: Sec. 401.79 Advance notice of arrival, vessels requiring inspection. (a) Advance notice of arrival. All foreign flagged vessels of 300 GRT or above intending to transit the Seaway shall submit a completed electronic Notice of Arrival (NOA) prior to entering at call in point 2 (CIP2) as follows: * * * * * 0 13. In Sec. 401.80 add a new paragraph (c) as follows: Sec. 401.80 Reporting dangerous cargo. * * * * * (c) Vessels carrying ``Certain Dangerous Cargo (CDC) as defined in the Transport Canada ``Marine Transportation Security Regulations'' (MTSR's) and the United States Coast Guard regulations under the Marine Transportation Security Act shall report the ``Certain Dangerous Cargo'' to the nearest Seaway station prior to a Seaway transit. 0 14. In Part 401, Subpart A, Appendix 1, revise the Caution statement to read as follows: Appendix 1 Ship Dimensions * * * * * Caution: Masters must take into account the ballast draft of the vessel when verifying the maximum permissible dimensions. Bridge wings, antennas, masts and, in some cases, the samson posts or store cranes could be outside the limits of the block diagram and could override the lock wall. Masters and pilots must take this into consideration and exercise extreme caution when entering or exiting locks to ensure that the vessel does not contact any of the structures on the lock. * * * * * Issued at Washington, DC, on February 1, 2016. Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. Carrie Lavigne, Chief Counsel. [FR Doc. 2016-02168 Filed 2-4-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-61-P
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Captain of the Port Charleston in the SLSDC is amending the joint regulations Federal Register published on April 11,
enforcement of the regulated areas. by updating the Seaway Regulations and 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages
(c) Regulations. Rules in various categories. The changes 19477–78) or you may visit http://
(1) All persons and vessels are will update the following sections of the www.Regulations.gov.
prohibited from entering, transiting Regulations and Rules: Condition of The SLSDC is amending four sections
through, anchoring in, or remaining Vessels; Seaway Navigation; and, of the Condition of Vessels portion of
within the regulated area, except Information and Reports. These the joint Seaway regulations. In section
persons and vessels participating in amendments are necessary to take 401.10, ‘‘Mooring lines’’, the two
Charleston Race Week or serving as account of updated procedures and will Corporations are proposing to permit
safety vessels. Persons and vessels enhance the safety of transits through vessels not greater than 200 m in overall
desiring to enter, transit through, anchor the Seaway. Several of the amendments length to use soft lines instead of wire
in, or remain within the regulated area are merely editorial or for clarification lines. Over the past 3 years, vessels
may contact the Captain of the Port of existing requirements. greater than 150 m in overall length
Charleston by telephone at (843)740– DATES: Comments are due March 7,
have been permitted to use type
7050, or a designated representative via 2016. approved soft lines on a test basis, with
VHF radio on channel 16, to request successful results. Based on these same
authorization. If authorization to enter, ADDRESSES: Docket: For access to the results, the SLSDC is proposing to
transit through, anchor in, or remain docket to read background documents amend section 401.11, ‘‘Minimum
within the regulated area is granted by or comments received, go to http:// Requirements—mooring lines and
the Captain of the Port Charleston or a www.Regulations.gov; or in person at fairleads’’ to permit the operator of
designated representative, all persons the Docket Management Facility; U.S. vessels of more than 150 m but not more
and vessels receiving such authorization Department of Transportation, 1200 than 200 m to use either soft or wire
must comply with the instructions of New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building lines.
the Captain of the Port Charleston or a Ground Floor, Room W12–140, In 401.13, ‘‘Hand lines’’, the SLSDC is
designated representative. Washington, DC 20590–001, between 9 proposing to change the maximum
(2) The Coast Guard will provide a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through diameter of hand lines to 18 mm from
notice of the regulated area by Marine Friday, except Federal Holidays. 17 mm due to the fact that 17 mm lines
Safety Information Bulletins, Local FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: are no longer available. The proposed
Notice to Mariners, Broadcast Notice to Carrie Mann Lavigne, Chief Counsel, change to 401.17, ‘‘Pitch indicators and
Mariners, and on-scene designated Saint Lawrence Seaway Development alarms,’’ would make a minor
representatives. Corporation, 180 Andrews Street, administrative change by removing the
(d) Enforcement Date. This rule will Massena, New York 13662; 315/764– effective date for the requirement.
be enforced from April 15 through April 3200. In the Seaway Navigation portion of
17, 2016 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. the regulations, the two Corporations
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Saint are proposing to make changes in
Dated: January 12, 2016. Lawrence Seaway Development several sections. Section 401.29,
G. L. Tomasulo, Corporation (SLSDC) and the St. ‘‘Maximum draft’’, is being restructured
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Lawrence Seaway Management in order to clarify the requirements for
Port Charleston. Corporation (SLSMC) of Canada, under use of an operational Draft Information
[FR Doc. 2016–02280 Filed 2–4–16; 8:45 am] international agreement, jointly publish System. In 401.37, ‘‘Mooring at tie-up
BILLING CODE 9110–04–P and presently administer the St. walls’’, the Seaway Corporations are
Lawrence Seaway Regulations and proposing to require that crew members
Rules (Practices and Procedures in handling lines on tie-up walls wear
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Canada) in their respective jurisdictions. approved personal flotation devices
Under agreement with the SLSMC, the instead of life jackets that can be unsafe
Saint Lawrence Seaway Development SLSDC is amending the joint regulations due to their bulky nature. The SLSDC is
Corporation by updating the Regulations and Rules proposing to change the requirement in
in various categories. The changes will 401.45, ‘‘Emergency procedures’’, to
33 CFR Part 401 update the following sections of the make clear that when a vessel is
[Docket No. SLSDC–2016–0004]
Regulations and Rules: Condition of entering the locks too fast in an
Vessels; Seaway Navigation; and, emergency situation, the vessel will not
2135–AA39 Information and Reports. These updates be required to deploy mooring lines.
are necessary to take account of updated In the Information and Reports
Seaway Regulations and Rules: procedures which will enhance the
Periodic Update, Various Categories section, a change to section 401.79,
safety of transits through the Seaway. ‘‘Advance notice of arrival, vessels
AGENCY: Saint Lawrence Seaway Many of these changes are to clarify requiring inspection’’ is being proposed
Development Corporation, DOT. existing requirements in the regulations. that would require all foreign flagged
ACTION: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. Where new requirements or regulations vessels of 300 GRT or above to submit
are made, an explanation for such a an electronic Notice of Arrival.
SUMMARY: The Saint Lawrence Seaway change is provided below. The other changes to the joint
Development Corporation (SLSDC) and Regulatory Notices: Privacy Act:
mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
regulations are merely editorial or to
the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Anyone is able to search the electronic clarify existing requirements.
Corporation (SLSMC) of Canada, under form of all comments received into any
international agreement, jointly publish of our dockets by the name of the Regulatory Evaluation
and presently administer the St. individual submitting the comment (or This proposed regulation involves a
Lawrence Seaway Regulations and signing the comment, if submitted on foreign affairs function of the United
Rules (Practices and Procedures in behalf of an association, business, labor States and therefore Executive Order
Canada) in their respective jurisdictions. union, etc.). You may review DOT’s 12866 does not apply and evaluation
Under agreement with the SLSMC, the complete Privacy Act Statement in the under the Department of
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(1) An operational Draft Information a minimum of 2 well rested crew and exercise extreme caution when entering
System (DIS) approved by a member of members on deck during the lockage. or exiting locks to ensure that the vessel does
the International Association of ■ 10. Revise § 401.45 as follows: not contact any of the structures on the lock.
Classification Societies (IACS) as * * * * *
§ 401.45 Emergency procedure. Issued at Washington, DC, on February 1,
compliant with the Implementation
Specifications found at www.greatlakes- When the speed of a vessel entering 2016. Saint Lawrence Seaway Development
seaway.com and having on board: a lock chamber has to be checked, the Corporation.
(i) An operational AIS with accuracy master shall take all necessary Carrie Lavigne,
= 1 (DGPS); and precautions to stop the vessel in order Chief Counsel.
(ii) Up-to-date electronic navigational to avoid contact with lock structures. At [FR Doc. 2016–02168 Filed 2–4–16; 8:45 am]
charts; and no time shall the vessel deploy its
BILLING CODE 4910–61–P
(iii) Up-to-date charts containing high anchors to stop the vessel when entering
resolution bathymetric data; and a lock chamber.
(2) The DIS Tool Display shall be ■ 11. Revise § 401.47 as follows:
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
located close to the primary conning § 401.47 Leaving a lock. AGENCY
position, be visible and legible; and
equipped with a pilot plug, if using a (a) Mooring lines shall only be cast off
as directed by the officer in charge of a 40 CFR Part 52
portable DIS.
(i) Verification document of the DIS mooring operation. [EPA–R04–OAR–2015–0152; FRL–9941–95–
must be kept on board the vessel at all (b) No vessel shall proceed out of a Region 4]
times and made available for inspection. lock until the exit gates, ship arresters
and the bridge, if any, are in a fully Air Quality Plans; Georgia;
(ii) A company letter attesting to Infrastructure Requirements for the
officer training on use of the DIS must open position.
(c) When ‘‘Hands Free Mooring 2010 Sulfur Dioxide National Ambient
be kept on board and made available for Air Quality Standard
system (HFM) is used, no vessel shall
inspection.
(iii) In every navigation season, a use its engine(s) until the lock operator AGENCY: Environmental Protection
vessel intending to use the DIS must provides the ‘‘all clear’’ instruction. Agency (EPA).
■ 12. In § 401.79 revise paragraph (a) as
notify the Manager of the Corporation in ACTION: Proposed rule.
follows:
writing at least 24 hours prior to the
commencement of its initial transit in SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection
§ 401.79 Advance notice of arrival, vessels
the System with the DIS. requiring inspection.
Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve
(iv) If for any reason the DIS or AIS portions of the State Implementation
(a) Advance notice of arrival. All Plan (SIP) submission, submitted by the
becomes inoperable, malfunctions or is foreign flagged vessels of 300 GRT or
not used while the vessel is transiting at State of Georgia, through the Georgia
above intending to transit the Seaway Department of Natural Resources (DNR),
a draft greater than the maximum shall submit a completed electronic
permissible draft prescribed under Environmental Protection Division
Notice of Arrival (NOA) prior to (GAEPD), on October 22, 2013, and
§ 401.29(b) in effect at the time, the entering at call in point 2 (CIP2) as
vessel must notify the Manager or the supplemented on July 25, 2014, to
follows: demonstrate that the State meets the
Corporation immediately. * * * * *
■ 8. In § 401.37, revise paragraph (b) as
infrastructure requirements of the Clean
■ 13. In § 401.80 add a new paragraph Air Act (CAA or Act) for the 2010 1-
follows: (c) as follows: hour sulfur dioxide (SO2) national
§ 401.37 Mooring at tie-up walls. ambient air quality standard (NAAQS).
§ 401.80 Reporting dangerous cargo.
* * * * * The CAA requires that each state adopt
* * * * * and submit a SIP for the
(b) Crew members being put ashore on (c) Vessels carrying ‘‘Certain
landing booms and handling mooring implementation, maintenance and
Dangerous Cargo (CDC) as defined in the enforcement of each NAAQS
lines on tie-up walls shall wear Transport Canada ‘‘Marine
approved personal flotation devices. promulgated by EPA, which is
Transportation Security Regulations’’ commonly referred to as an
■ 9. Revise § 401.44 as follows:
(MTSR’s) and the United States Coast ‘‘infrastructure’’ SIP. GAEPD certified
§ 401.44 Mooring in locks. Guard regulations under the Marine that the Georgia SIP contains provisions
(a) Mooring lines shall only be placed Transportation Security Act shall report that ensure the 2010 1-hour SO2
on mooring posts as directed by the the ‘‘Certain Dangerous Cargo’’ to the NAAQS is implemented, enforced, and
officer in charge of the mooring nearest Seaway station prior to a maintained in Georgia. EPA is
operation. Seaway transit. proposing to determine that Georgia’s
(b) No winch from which a mooring ■ 14. In Part 401, Subpart A, Appendix infrastructure submission, submitted on
line runs shall be operated until the 1, revise the Caution statement to read October 22, 2013, and supplemented on
officer in charge of a mooring operation as follows: July 25, 2014, addresses certain required
has signaled that the line has been Appendix 1 infrastructure elements for the 2010 1-
placed on a mooring post. hour SO2 NAAQS.
Ship Dimensions
(c) Once the mooring lines are on the DATES: Written comments must be
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mooring posts, lines shall be kept slack * * * * * received on or before March 7, 2016.
until the ‘‘all clear’’ signal is given by Caution: Masters must take into account
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,
the ballast draft of the vessel when verifying
the lock personnel. When casting off identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R04–
the maximum permissible dimensions.
signal is received, mooring lines shall be Bridge wings, antennas, masts and, in some OAR–2015–0152, by one of the
kept slack until the ‘‘all clear’’ signal is cases, the samson posts or store cranes could following methods:
given by the lock personnel. be outside the limits of the block diagram 1. www.regulations.gov: Follow the
(d) Vessels being moored by ‘‘Hands and could override the lock wall. Masters on-line instructions for submitting
Free Mooring’’ system (HFM) shall have and pilots must take this into consideration comments.
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| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. | |
| Dates | Comments are due March 7, 2016. | |
| Contact | Carrie Mann Lavigne, Chief Counsel, Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, 180 Andrews Street, Massena, New York 13662; 315/764-3200. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 6198 | |
| CFR Associated | Hazardous Materials Transportation; Navigation (water); Penalties; Radio; Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements; Vessels and Waterways |
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