81 FR 90060 - Waiver Request for Aquaculture Support Operations for the 2017 Calendar Year: M/V COLBY PERCE and M/V RONJA CARRIER
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Maritime Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 239 (December 13, 2016)
Maritime Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 239 (December 13, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-29894 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 239 (Tuesday, December 13, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 90060-90061] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-29894] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket Number MARAD-2016-0126] Waiver Request for Aquaculture Support Operations for the 2017 Calendar Year: M/V COLBY PERCE and M/V RONJA CARRIER AGENCY: Maritime Administration, DOT. [[Page 90061]] ACTION: Notice and Request for Comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Pursuant to a delegation of authority from the Secretary of Transportation, the Maritime Administrator is authorized to issue waivers allowing documented vessels with only registry endorsements or foreign flag vessels to be used in operations that treat aquaculture fish or protect aquaculture fish from disease, parasitic infestation, or other threats to their health when suitable vessels of the United States are not available that could perform those services. A request for such a waiver has been received by the Maritime Administration (MARAD). This notice is being published to solicit comments intended to assist MARAD in determining whether a suitable vessel of the United States is available that could perform the required services. If no suitable U.S.-flag vessel is available, the Maritime Administrator may issue a waiver necessary to comply with USCG Aquaculture Support regulations. A brief description of the proposed aquaculture support service is listed in the Supplementary Information section below. DATES: Submit comments on or before January 12, 2017. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by DOT Docket Number MARAD-2016-0126 by any of the following methods:On-line via the Federal Electronic Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Search using ``MARAD-2016-0126'' and follow the instructions for submitting comments. Mail/Hand-Delivery/Courier: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590. Submit comments in an unbound format, no larger than 8\1/2\ by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing. Reference Materials and Docket Information: You may view the complete application, including the aquaculture support technical service requirements, and all public comments at the DOT Docket on-line via http://www.regulations.gov. Search using ``MARAD-2016-0126.'' All comments received will be posted without change to the docket, including any personal information provided. The Docket Management Facility is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bianca Carr, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W23-453, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202-366-9309, Email [email protected]. If you have questions on viewing the Docket, call Docket Operations, telephone: (800) 647-5527. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As a result of the enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010, codified at 46 U.S.C. 12102, the Secretary of Transportation has the discretionary authority to issue waivers allowing documented vessels with registry endorsements or foreign flag vessels to be used in operations that treat aquaculture fish for or protect aquaculture fish from disease, parasitic infestation, or other threats to their health when suitable vessels of the United States are not available that could perform those services. The Secretary has delegated this authority to the Maritime Administrator. Pursuant to this authority, MARAD is providing notice of the services proposed by Cook Aquaculture (Cook) in order to make a U.S.-flag vessel availability determination. In order to comply with USCG Aquaculture Support regulations at 46 CFR part 106, Cook is seeking a MARAD Aquaculture Waiver to operate the vessels M/V COLBY PERCE and M/V RONJA CARRIER as follows: Intended Commercial Use of Vessel: ``to use two highly-specialized foreign-flag vessels referred to as ``wellboats'' (or ``live fish carriers'') to treat Cooke's swimming inventory of farmed Atlantic salmon in the company's salt-water grow-out pens off Maine's North Atlantic Coast. This treatment prevents against parasitic infestation by sea lice that is highly destructive to the salmon's health.'' Geographic Region: ``Off Maine's North Atlantic Coast''. Requested Time Period: ``2017 calendar year, from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017''. Interested parties may submit comments providing detailed information relating to the availability of U.S.-flag vessels to perform the required aquaculture support services. If MARAD determines, in accordance with 46 U.S.C. 12102(d)(1) and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388, that suitable U.S.-flag vessels are available to perform the required services, a waiver will not be granted. Comments should refer to the docket number of this notice and the vessel name in order for MARAD to properly consider the comments. Comments should also state the commenter's interest in the waiver application, and address the waiver criteria set forth in 46 CFR 388.4. Privacy Act In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts these comments, without edit, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice, DOT/ALL-14 FDMS, accessible through www.dot.gov/privacy. In order to facilitate comment tracking and response, we encourage commenters to provide their name, or the name of their organization; however, submission of names is completely optional. Whether or not commenters identify themselves, all timely comments will be fully considered. If you wish to provide comments containing proprietary or confidential information, please contact the agency for alternate submission instructions. Authority: 49 CFR 1.93(w). * * * * * Dated: December 8, 2016. By order of the Maritime Administrator. T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr., Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 2016-29894 Filed 12-12-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-81-P
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examined him in 2016 and certified that requirements of the vision standard at Federal Register on November 8, 2005
he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist (70 FR 67777), remain in effect.
He holds an operator’s license from examined him in 2016 and certified that
IV. Submitting Comments
Pennsylvania. he does not have diabetic retinopathy.
He holds an operator’s license from You may submit your comments and
Jared M. Wabeke material online or by fax, mail, or hand
Minnesota.
Mr. Wabeke, 30, has had ITDM since delivery, but please use only one of
2013. His endocrinologist examined him III. Request for Comments these means. FMCSA recommends that
in 2016 and certified that he has had no In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) you include your name and a mailing
severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting and 31315, FMCSA requests public address, an email address, or a phone
in loss of consciousness, requiring the comment from all interested persons on number in the body of your document
assistance of another person, or the exemption petitions described in so that FMCSA can contact you if there
resulting in impaired cognitive function this notice. We will consider all are questions regarding your
that occurred without warning in the comments received before the close of submission.
past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or business on the closing date indicated To submit your comment online, go to
more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in in the date section of the notice. http://www.regulations.gov and in the
the last 5 years. His endocrinologist FMCSA notes that section 4129 of the search box insert the docket number
certifies that Mr. Wabeke understands Safe, Accountable, Flexible and FMCSA–2016–0380 and click the search
diabetes management and monitoring, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A button. When the new screen appears,
has stable control of his diabetes using Legacy for Users requires the Secretary click on the blue ‘‘Comment Now!’’
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV to revise its diabetes exemption program button on the right hand side of the
safely. Mr. Wabeke meets the established on September 3, 2003 (68 FR page. On the new page, enter
requirements of the vision standard at 52441).1 The revision must provide for information required including the
49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist individual assessment of drivers with specific section of this document to
examined him in 2016 and certified that diabetes mellitus, and be consistent which each comment applies, and
he does not have diabetic retinopathy. with the criteria described in section provide a reason for each suggestion or
He holds a CDL from Michigan. 4018 of the Transportation Equity Act recommendation. If you submit your
Marcus D. Wade for the 21st Century (49 U.S.C. 31305). comments by mail or hand delivery,
Section 4129 requires: (1) Elimination submit them in an unbound format, no
Mr. Wade, 22, has had ITDM since
of the requirement for 3 years of larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for
2013. His endocrinologist examined him
experience operating CMVs while being copying and electronic filing. If you
in 2016 and certified that he has had no
treated with insulin; and (2) submit comments by mail and would
severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
establishment of a specified minimum like to know that they reached the
in loss of consciousness, requiring the
period of insulin use to demonstrate facility, please enclose a stamped, self-
assistance of another person, or
stable control of diabetes before being addressed postcard or envelope.
resulting in impaired cognitive function
allowed to operate a CMV. We will consider all comments and
that occurred without warning in the
In response to section 4129, FMCSA material received during the comment
past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or
made immediate revisions to the period. FMCSA may issue a final
more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
diabetes exemption program established determination at any time after the close
the last 5 years. His endocrinologist
by the September 3, 2003 notice. of the comment period.
certifies that Mr. Wade understands
FMCSA discontinued use of the 3-year
diabetes management and monitoring, V. Viewing Comments and Documents
driving experience and fulfilled the
has stable control of his diabetes using To view comments, as well as any
requirements of section 4129 while
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV documents mentioned in this preamble,
continuing to ensure that operation of
safely. Mr. Wade meets the go to http://www.regulations.gov and in
CMVs by drivers with ITDM will
requirements of the vision standard at the search box insert the docket number
achieve the requisite level of safety
49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist FMCSA–2016–0380 and click ‘‘Search.’’
required of all exemptions granted
examined him in 2016 and certified that Next, click ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’ and
under 49 U.S.C.. 31136(e).
he does not have diabetic retinopathy. you will find all documents and
Section 4129(d) also directed FMCSA
He holds an operator’s license from comments related to this notice.
to ensure that drivers of CMVs with
Illinois.
ITDM are not held to a higher standard Issued on: December 2, 2016.
Tanner R. Walsh than other drivers, with the exception of Larry W. Minor,
Mr. Walsh, 22, has had ITDM since limited operating, monitoring and Associate Administrator for Policy.
2014. His endocrinologist examined him medical requirements that are deemed
[FR Doc. 2016–29825 Filed 12–12–16; 8:45 am]
in 2016 and certified that he has had no medically necessary.
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severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting The FMCSA concluded that all of the
in loss of consciousness, requiring the operating, monitoring and medical
assistance of another person, or requirements set out in the September 3, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
resulting in impaired cognitive function 2003 notice, except as modified, were in
that occurred without warning in the compliance with section 4129(d). Maritime Administration
Therefore, all of the requirements set
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past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or
more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in out in the September 3, 2003 notice, [Docket Number MARAD–2016–0126]
the last 5 years. His endocrinologist except as modified by the notice in the
Waiver Request for Aquaculture
certifies that Mr. Walsh understands Support Operations for the 2017
1 Section 4129(a) refers to the 2003 notice as a
diabetes management and monitoring, Calendar Year: M/V COLBY PERCE and
‘‘final rule.’’ However, the 2003 notice did not issue
has stable control of his diabetes using a ‘‘final rule’’ but did establish the procedures and M/V RONJA CARRIER
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV standards for issuing exemptions for drivers with
safely. Mr. Walsh meets the ITDM. AGENCY: Maritime Administration, DOT.
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Notice and Request for
ACTION: Avenue SE., Room W23–453, Privacy Act
Comments. Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202– In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c),
366–9309, Email Bianca.carr@dot.gov. If DOT solicits comments from the public
SUMMARY: Pursuant to a delegation of you have questions on viewing the
authority from the Secretary of to better inform its rulemaking process.
Docket, call Docket Operations, DOT posts these comments, without
Transportation, the Maritime telephone: (800) 647–5527.
Administrator is authorized to issue edit, to www.regulations.gov, as
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As a result described in the system of records
waivers allowing documented vessels
of the enactment of the Coast Guard notice, DOT/ALL–14 FDMS, accessible
with only registry endorsements or
Authorization Act of 2010, codified at through www.dot.gov/privacy. In order
foreign flag vessels to be used in
46 U.S.C. 12102, the Secretary of to facilitate comment tracking and
operations that treat aquaculture fish or
Transportation has the discretionary response, we encourage commenters to
protect aquaculture fish from disease,
authority to issue waivers allowing provide their name, or the name of their
parasitic infestation, or other threats to
documented vessels with registry organization; however, submission of
their health when suitable vessels of the
endorsements or foreign flag vessels to names is completely optional. Whether
United States are not available that
be used in operations that treat or not commenters identify themselves,
could perform those services. A request
aquaculture fish for or protect all timely comments will be fully
for such a waiver has been received by
aquaculture fish from disease, parasitic considered. If you wish to provide
the Maritime Administration (MARAD). comments containing proprietary or
infestation, or other threats to their
This notice is being published to solicit confidential information, please contact
health when suitable vessels of the
comments intended to assist MARAD in the agency for alternate submission
United States are not available that
determining whether a suitable vessel of instructions.
could perform those services. The
the United States is available that could
Secretary has delegated this authority to Authority: 49 CFR 1.93(w).
perform the required services. If no
the Maritime Administrator. Pursuant to * * * * *
suitable U.S.-flag vessel is available, the
this authority, MARAD is providing
Maritime Administrator may issue a Dated: December 8, 2016.
notice of the services proposed by Cook
waiver necessary to comply with USCG By order of the Maritime Administrator.
Aquaculture (Cook) in order to make a
Aquaculture Support regulations. A T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr.,
U.S.-flag vessel availability
brief description of the proposed Secretary, Maritime Administration.
determination.
aquaculture support service is listed in
In order to comply with USCG [FR Doc. 2016–29894 Filed 12–12–16; 8:45 am]
the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section
Aquaculture Support regulations at 46 BILLING CODE 4910–81–P
below.
CFR part 106, Cook is seeking a MARAD
DATES: Submit comments on or before Aquaculture Waiver to operate the
January 12, 2017. vessels M/V COLBY PERCE and M/V DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments RONJA CARRIER as follows:
identified by DOT Docket Number Intended Commercial Use of Vessel: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials
MARAD–2016–0126 by any of the ‘‘to use two highly-specialized foreign- Safety Administration
following methods: flag vessels referred to as ‘‘wellboats’’ [Docket No. PHMSA–2016–0078; Notice No.
• On-line via the Federal Electronic (or ‘‘live fish carriers’’) to treat Cooke’s 2016–14]
Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. swimming inventory of farmed Atlantic
Search using ‘‘MARAD–2016–0126’’ salmon in the company’s salt-water Hazardous Materials: Use of DOT
and follow the instructions for grow-out pens off Maine’s North Specification 39 Cylinders for
submitting comments. Atlantic Coast. This treatment prevents Liquefied Flammable Compressed Gas
• Mail/Hand-Delivery/Courier: against parasitic infestation by sea lice AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous
Docket Management Facility; U.S. that is highly destructive to the salmon’s Materials Safety Administration
Department of Transportation, 1200 health.’’ (PHMSA), DOT.
New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W12– Geographic Region: ‘‘Off Maine’s ACTION: Safety advisory notice.
140, Washington, DC 20590. Submit North Atlantic Coast’’.
comments in an unbound format, no Requested Time Period: ‘‘2017 SUMMARY: PHMSA is issuing this safety
larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for calendar year, from January 1, 2017 to advisory notice to inform offerors and
copying and electronic filing. December 31, 2017’’. users of DOT Specification 39 (DOT–39)
Reference Materials and Docket Interested parties may submit cylinders that DOT–39 cylinders with
Information: You may view the comments providing detailed an internal volume exceeding 75 cubic
complete application, including the information relating to the availability inches (in3) (1.23 L) should not be filled
aquaculture support technical service of U.S.-flag vessels to perform the with liquefied flammable compressed
requirements, and all public comments required aquaculture support services. If gas. PHMSA maintains filling or
at the DOT Docket on-line via http:// MARAD determines, in accordance with transporting DOT–39 cylinders with an
www.regulations.gov. Search using 46 U.S.C. 12102(d)(1) and MARAD’s internal volume exceeding 75 in3 (1.23
‘‘MARAD–2016–0126.’’ All comments regulations at 46 CFR part 388, that L) is not safe.
received will be posted without change suitable U.S.-flag vessels are available to FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
to the docket, including any personal perform the required services, a waiver Refaat Shafkey, General Engineer,
information provided. The Docket
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will not be granted. Comments should Engineering and Research Division,
Management Facility is open 9:00 a.m. refer to the docket number of this notice Office of Hazardous Materials Safety,
to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and the vessel name in order for Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety
except on Federal holidays. MARAD to properly consider the Administration, U.S. Department of
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: comments. Comments should also state Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Ave.
Bianca Carr, U.S. Department of the commenter’s interest in the waiver SE., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone:
Transportation, Maritime application, and address the waiver (202) 366–4545 or, via email:
Administration, 1200 New Jersey criteria set forth in 46 CFR 388.4. refaat.shafkey@dot.gov.
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