82_FR_12459 82 FR 12418 - Seaway Regulations and Rules: Periodic Update, Various Categories

82 FR 12418 - Seaway Regulations and Rules: Periodic Update, Various Categories

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 41 (March 3, 2017)

Page Range12418-12420
FR Document2017-04068

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 update the following sections of the Regulations and Rules: Condition of Vessels; Seaway Navigation; Radio Communications; General; and, Vessels Transiting U.S. Waters. 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. The joint regulations will become effective in Canada on March 20, 2017.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation

33 CFR Part 401

[Docket No. SLSDC-2016-0006]
RIN 2135-AA42


Seaway Regulations and Rules: Periodic Update, Various Categories

AGENCY: Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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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 update 
the following sections of the Regulations and Rules: Condition of 
Vessels; Seaway Navigation; Radio Communications; General; and, Vessels 
Transiting U.S. Waters. 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. The joint regulations will 
become effective in Canada on March 20, 2017.

DATES: This rule is effective on March 20, 2017.

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

[[Page 12419]]

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 update the following sections of the 
Regulations and Rules: Condition of Vessels; Seaway Navigation; Radio 
Communications; General; and, Vessels Transiting U.S. Waters. 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 two sections of the Condition of Vessels 
portion of the joint Seaway regulations. In Sec.  401.08, ``Landing 
booms'', the two Corporations are requiring vessels with freeboard 
greater than 2 m and not equipped with landing booms to use the Seaway 
tie-up service at approach walls. Under the current rules, crew members 
on vessels with freeboard greater than 2 m and no landing booms jump 
approximately 4-6 feet from the vessel to the approach wall. This rule 
would eliminate the safety risks associated with this practice.
    In Sec.  401.9, ``Radio telephone and navigation equipment'', the 
SLSDC and SLSMC are requiring that vessels maintain radio transmitters 
on board that are fitted to communicate on additional VHF channels to 
reduce possible interference from channels transmitting lock operation 
instructions to vessels via specially designated VHF channels.
    In the Seaway Navigation portion of the regulations, a change to 
Sec.  401.44, ``Mooring in locks'', is being made that would require 
one crew member to be present on deck during lockage to assist the 
Bridge team. A change to Sec.  401.89, ``Transit refused'' of the 
General section of the regulations clarifies that vessels need to be in 
compliance with Transport Canada's Marine Safety and Security 
regulations in order to transit the Seaway.
    The other changes to the joint regulations are merely editorial or 
to clarify existing requirements.
    A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking was published in the Federal 
Register (82 FR 1287) on January 5, 2017. No comments were received 
during the 30-day notice and comment period. The joint regulations will 
become effective in Canada on March 20, 2017.

Regulatory Evaluation

    This regulation involves a foreign affairs function of the United 
States and therefore, Executive Order 12866 does not apply and 
evaluation under the Department of Transportation's Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures is not required.

Regulatory Flexibility Act Determination

    I certify that this 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 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 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 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 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 
amends 33 CFR part 401, Seaway 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.  401.8, redesignate paragraph (c) as paragraph (d) and add 
new paragraph (c) to read as follows:


Sec.  401.8  Landing booms.

* * * * *
    (c) Vessels with freeboard greater than 2 m and not equipped with 
landing booms shall utilize the Seaway tie-up service at approach 
walls.
* * * * *

0
 3. In Sec.  401.9, revise paragraph (b)(2) to read as follows:


Sec.  401.9  Radio telephone and navigation equipment.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (2) Be fitted to operate from the conning position in the 
wheelhouse and to communicate on channels 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 
66a, 75, 76 and 77.
* * * * *

0
4. In Sec.  401.29, revise paragraph (c)(2)(iii), redesignate paragraph 
(c)(2)(iv) as paragraph (c)(2)(v) and add a new paragraph (c)(2)(iv) to 
read as follows:


Sec.  401.29  Maximum draft.

* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (2) * * *
    (iii) Any vessel intending to use the DIS for the first time must 
notify the Manager of the Corporation in writing at least 24 hours 
prior to the

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commencement of its initial transit in the System with the DIS.
    (iv) In every navigation season a vessel intending to use an 
approved DIS to transit the System must fax a completed confirmation 
checklist found at www.greatlakes-seaway.com to the Manager or the 
Corporation prior to its initial transit of the season.
* * * * *

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5. In Sec.  401.44, revise paragraph (d) to read as follows:


Sec.  401.44  Mooring in locks.

* * * * *
    (d) Vessels being moored by a ``Hands Free Mooring'' (HFM) system 
shall have a minimum of 1 well rested crew member on deck during the 
lockage to assist the Bridge team.

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6. In Sec.  401.58, revise paragraph (b) to read as follows:


Sec.  401.58  Pleasure craft scheduling.

* * * * *
    (b) Every pleasure craft seeking to transit Canadian locks shall 
stop at a pleasure craft dock and arrange for transit by contacting the 
lock personnel using the direct-line phone and make the lockage fee 
payment by purchasing a ticket using the automated ticket dispensers or 
prior to transiting Seaway locks, purchase a ticket through PayPal on 
the Seaway Web site.

0
 7. In Sec.  401.64, revise paragraph (c) to read as follows:


Sec.  401.64  Calling in.

* * * * *
    (c) A down bound vessel in St. Lambert Lock shall switch to channel 
10 (156.5 MHz) for a traffic report from Quebec Vessel Management 
Center.
* * * * *

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8. In Sec.  401.89, revise paragraph (a)(4) to read as follows:


Sec.  401.89  Transit refused.

    (a) * * *
    (4) The vessel is not in compliance with Transport Canada Marine 
Safety and Security, flag state and/or classification society 
regulations.
* * * * *

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9. In part 401, Schedule I, redesignate paragraphs (c) and (d) as 
paragraphs (d) and (e), respectively, and add a new paragraph (c) to 
read as follows:

Schedule I to Subpart A of Part 401--Vessels Transiting U.S. Waters

* * * * *
    (c) U.S. Coast Pilot, current edition.
* * * * *

    Issued at Washington, DC, on February 27, 2017.

Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation.
Carrie Lavigne,
 Chief Counsel.
[FR Doc. 2017-04068 Filed 3-2-17; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-61-P

12418 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 41 / Friday, March 3, 2017 / Rules and Regulations FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION Notice to Mariners and on-scene above. AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS notification. E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act D.F. Berliner, ■ 1. The authority citation for part 165 Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Captain The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act continues to read as follows: of the Port, Sector Columbia River. of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; [FR Doc. 2017–04196 Filed 3–2–17; 8:45 am] Federal agencies to assess the effects of 33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5; BILLING CODE 9110–04–P their discretionary regulatory actions. In Department of Homeland Security Delegation particular, the Act addresses actions No. 0170.1. that may result in the expenditure by a DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION State, local, or tribal government, in the ■ 2. Add § 165.T13–0118 to read as aggregate, or by the private sector of follows: Saint Lawrence Seaway Development $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or § 165.T13–0118 Safety Zone; Columbia Corporation more in any one year. Though this rule River, Sand Island, WA. will not result in such an expenditure, 33 CFR Part 401 we do discuss the effects of this rule (a) Location. The following area is a [Docket No. SLSDC–2016–0006] elsewhere in this preamble. safety zone: all waters of the Columbia River within 500 yards of the small boat RIN 2135–AA42 F. Environment ‘‘Nessy’’ while in the area encompassing these points: 46°15′45″ N., 123°59′39″ Seaway Regulations and Rules: We have analyzed this rule under Periodic Update, Various Categories W.; 46°15′24″ N., 123°59′42″ W.; Department of Homeland Security 46°13′32″ N., 123°57′18″ W.; 46°15′9″ AGENCY: Saint Lawrence Seaway Management Directive 023–01 and N., 123°55′24″ W.; and 46°15′54″ N., Development Corporation, DOT. Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, 123°58′6″ W. ‘‘Nessy’’ is a 20-foot black ACTION: Final rule. which guide the Coast Guard in and gray aluminum work skiff with an complying with the National overhead light arch. SUMMARY: The Saint Lawrence Seaway Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 (b) Regulations. In accordance with Development Corporation (SLSDC) and U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have the general regulations in subpart C of the St. Lawrence Seaway Management determined that this action is one of a this part, no person may enter or remain Corporation (SLSMC) of Canada, under category of actions that do not international agreement, jointly publish individually or cumulatively have a in the safety zone created in this section or bring, cause to be brought, or allow and presently administer the St. significant effect on the human Lawrence Seaway Regulations and environment. This rule involves the to remain in the safety zone created in this section any vehicle, vessel, or object Rules (Practices and Procedures in establishment of a temporary safety Canada) in their respective jurisdictions. zone. It is categorically excluded from unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or his designated representative. Under agreement with the SLSMC, the further review under paragraph 34(g) of SLSDC is amending the joint regulations Figure 2–1 of the Commandant (c) Enforcement. Any Coast Guard by updating the Seaway Regulations and Instruction. An environmental analysis commissioned, warrant, or petty officer Rules in various categories. The changes checklist supporting this determination may enforce the rules in this section. update the following sections of the and a Categorical Exclusion Where immediate action is required and Regulations and Rules: Condition of Determination are available in the representatives of the Coast Guard are Vessels; Seaway Navigation; Radio docket where indicated under not present or are not present in Communications; General; and, Vessels ADDRESSES. We seek any comments or sufficient force to provide effective Transiting U.S. Waters. These information that may lead to the enforcement of this section, any Oregon amendments are necessary to take discovery of a significant environmental Law Enforcement Officer or Washington account of updated procedures and will impact from this rule. Law Enforcement Officer may enforce enhance the safety of transits through the rules contained in this section the Seaway. Several of the amendments G. Protest Activities pursuant to 46 U.S.C. 70118. In are merely editorial or for clarification The Coast Guard respects the First addition, the Captain of the Port may be of existing requirements. The joint Amendment rights of protesters. assisted by members of the U. S. Army regulations will become effective in Protesters are asked to contact the Corps of Engineers and U.S. Department Canada on March 20, 2017. person listed in the FOR FURTHER of Agriculture Wildlife Services and DATES: This rule is effective on March INFORMATION CONTACT section to other federal, state, or local agencies in 20, 2017. coordinate protest activities so that your enforcing this section. ADDRESSES: Docket: For access to the message can be received without (d) Enforcement periods. This section docket to read background documents jeopardizing the safety or security of is effective from April 3, 2017 through or comments received, go to http:// people, places or vessels. May 25, 2017. It will be enforced from www.Regulations.gov; or in person at 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day on the follow the Docket Management Facility; U.S. List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165 dates: April 3 through 6, April 10 Department of Transportation, 1200 through 13, April 17 through 20, April New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with RULES 24 through 27, May 1 through 4, May 8 Ground Floor, Room W12–140, (water), Reporting and recordkeeping Washington, DC 20590–001, between 9 through 11, May 15 through 18, and requirements, Security measures, a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through May 22 through 25, 2017. The Coast Waterways. Friday, except Federal holidays. Guard will inform mariners of any For the reasons discussed in the additions and/or changes to the dates FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 and times this section is enforced Carrie Mann Lavigne, Chief Counsel, CFR part 165 as follows: during its effective period via Broadcast Saint Lawrence Seaway Development VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:11 Mar 02, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\03MRR1.SGM 03MRR1

Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 41 / Friday, March 3, 2017 / Rules and Regulations 12419 Corporation, 180 Andrews Street, In the Seaway Navigation portion of and the private sector requiring a Massena, New York 13662; 315/764– the regulations, a change to § 401.44, written statement of economic and 3200. ‘‘Mooring in locks’’, is being made that regulatory alternatives. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Saint would require one crew member to be Paperwork Reduction Act Lawrence Seaway Development present on deck during lockage to assist the Bridge team. A change to § 401.89, This regulation has been analyzed Corporation (SLSDC) and the St. ‘‘Transit refused’’ of the General section under the Paperwork Reduction Act of Lawrence Seaway Management of the regulations clarifies that vessels 1995 and does not contain new or Corporation (SLSMC) of Canada, under need to be in compliance with modified information collection international agreement, jointly publish Transport Canada’s Marine Safety and requirements subject to the Office of and presently administer the St. Security regulations in order to transit Management and Budget review. Lawrence Seaway Regulations and Rules (Practices and Procedures in the Seaway. List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 401 Canada) in their respective jurisdictions. The other changes to the joint regulations are merely editorial or to Hazardous materials transportation, Under agreement with the SLSMC, the Navigation (water), Penalties, Radio, SLSDC is amending the joint regulations clarify existing requirements. A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking was Reporting and recordkeeping by updating the Regulations and Rules requirements, Vessels, Waterways. published in the Federal Register (82 in various categories. The changes Accordingly, the Saint Lawrence FR 1287) on January 5, 2017. No update the following sections of the Seaway Development Corporation comments were received during the Regulations and Rules: Condition of amends 33 CFR part 401, Seaway 30-day notice and comment period. The Vessels; Seaway Navigation; Radio Regulations and Rules, as follows: joint regulations will become effective Communications; General; and, Vessels in Canada on March 20, 2017. Transiting U.S. Waters. These updates PART 401—SEAWAY REGULATIONS are necessary to take account of updated Regulatory Evaluation AND RULES procedures which will enhance the This regulation involves a foreign safety of transits through the Seaway. affairs function of the United States and Subpart A—Regulations Many of these changes are to clarify therefore, Executive Order 12866 does existing requirements in the regulations. ■ 1. The authority citation for subpart A not apply and evaluation under the of part 401 continues to read as follows: Where new requirements or regulations Department of Transportation’s are made, an explanation for such a Regulatory Policies and Procedures is Authority: 33 U.S.C. 983(a) and 984(a)(4), change is provided below. not required. as amended; 49 CFR 1.52, unless otherwise Regulatory Notices: Privacy Act: noted. Anyone is able to search the electronic Regulatory Flexibility Act ■ 2. In § 401.8, redesignate paragraph (c) form of all comments received into any Determination as paragraph (d) and add new paragraph of our dockets by the name of the I certify that this regulation will not (c) to read as follows: individual submitting the comment (or have a significant economic impact on signing the comment, if submitted on § 401.8 Landing booms. a substantial number of small entities. behalf of an association, business, labor The St. Lawrence Seaway Regulations * * * * * union, etc.). You may review DOT’s and Rules primarily relate to (c) Vessels with freeboard greater than complete Privacy Act Statement in the commercial users of the Seaway, the 2 m and not equipped with landing Federal Register published on April 11, vast majority of who are foreign vessel booms shall utilize the Seaway tie-up 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages operators. Therefore, any resulting costs service at approach walls. 19477–78) or you may visit http:// will be borne mostly by foreign vessels. * * * * * www.Regulations.gov. ■ 3. In § 401.9, revise paragraph (b)(2) to The SLSDC is amending two sections Environmental Impact read as follows: of the Condition of Vessels portion of This regulation does not require an the joint Seaway regulations. In environmental impact statement under § 401.9 Radio telephone and navigation § 401.08, ‘‘Landing booms’’, the two the National Environmental Policy Act equipment. Corporations are requiring vessels with (49 U.S.C. 4321, et seq.) because it is not * * * * * freeboard greater than 2 m and not a major federal action significantly (b) * * * equipped with landing booms to use the affecting the quality of the human (2) Be fitted to operate from the Seaway tie-up service at approach walls. environment. conning position in the wheelhouse and Under the current rules, crew members to communicate on channels 11, 12, 13, on vessels with freeboard greater than 2 Federalism 14, 15, 16, 17, 66a, 75, 76 and 77. m and no landing booms jump The Corporation has analyzed this * * * * * approximately 4–6 feet from the vessel rule under the principles and criteria in ■ 4. In § 401.29, revise paragraph to the approach wall. This rule would Executive Order 13132, dated August 4, (c)(2)(iii), redesignate paragraph eliminate the safety risks associated 1999, and have determined that this (c)(2)(iv) as paragraph (c)(2)(v) and add with this practice. proposal does not have sufficient a new paragraph (c)(2)(iv) to read as In § 401.9, ‘‘Radio telephone and federalism implications to warrant a follows: navigation equipment’’, the SLSDC and Federalism Assessment. SLSMC are requiring that vessels § 401.29 Maximum draft. Unfunded Mandates mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with RULES maintain radio transmitters on board * * * * * that are fitted to communicate on The Corporation has analyzed this (c) * * * additional VHF channels to reduce rule under Title II of the Unfunded (2) * * * possible interference from channels Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. (iii) Any vessel intending to use the transmitting lock operation instructions 104–4, 109 Stat. 48) and determined that DIS for the first time must notify the to vessels via specially designated VHF it does not impose unfunded mandates Manager of the Corporation in writing at channels. on State, local, and tribal governments least 24 hours prior to the VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:07 Mar 02, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\03MRR1.SGM 03MRR1

12420 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 41 / Friday, March 3, 2017 / Rules and Regulations commencement of its initial transit in Saint Lawrence Seaway Development SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Saint the System with the DIS. Corporation. Lawrence Seaway Development (iv) In every navigation season a Carrie Lavigne, Corporation (SLSDC) and the St. vessel intending to use an approved DIS Chief Counsel. Lawrence Seaway Management to transit the System must fax a [FR Doc. 2017–04068 Filed 3–2–17; 8:45 am] Corporation (SLSMC) of Canada, under completed confirmation checklist found BILLING CODE 4910–61–P international agreement, jointly publish at www.greatlakes-seaway.com to the and presently administer the St. Manager or the Corporation prior to its Lawrence Seaway Tariff of Tolls initial transit of the season. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Schedule of Fees and Charges in * * * * * Canada) in their respective jurisdictions. Saint Lawrence Seaway Development The Tariff sets forth the level of tolls ■ 5. In § 401.44, revise paragraph (d) to Corporation assessed on all commodities and vessels read as follows: transiting the facilities operated by the § 401.44 Mooring in locks. 33 CFR Part 402 SLSDC and the SLSMC. The SLSDC is * * * * * proposing to revise 33 CFR 402.12, [Docket No. SLSDC–2016–0005] ‘‘Schedule of tolls’’, to reflect the fees (d) Vessels being moored by a ‘‘Hands Free Mooring’’ (HFM) system shall have RIN 2135–AA41 and charges levied by the SLSMC in a minimum of 1 well rested crew Canada beginning in the 2017 member on deck during the lockage to Tariff of Tolls navigation season. With one exception, assist the Bridge team. the changes affect the tolls for AGENCY: Saint Lawrence Seaway commercial vessels and are applicable ■ 6. In § 401.58, revise paragraph (b) to Development Corporation, DOT. only in Canada. The collection of tolls read as follows: ACTION: Final rule. by the SLSDC on commercial vessels § 401.58 Pleasure craft scheduling. transiting the U.S. locks is waived by SUMMARY: The Saint Lawrence Seaway law (33 U.S.C. 988a(a)). Accordingly, no * * * * * Development Corporation (SLSDC) and (b) Every pleasure craft seeking to notice or comment was necessary on the St. Lawrence Seaway Management these amendments. transit Canadian locks shall stop at a Corporation (SLSMC) of Canada, under The SLSDC is amending 33 CFR pleasure craft dock and arrange for international agreement, jointly publish 402.12, ‘‘Schedule of tolls’’, to increase transit by contacting the lock personnel and presently administer the St. the minimum charge per vessel per lock using the direct-line phone and make Lawrence Seaway Tariff of Tolls in their for full or partial transit of the Seaway the lockage fee payment by purchasing respective jurisdictions. The Tariff sets from $27.46 to $28.01. This charge is for a ticket using the automated ticket forth the level of tolls assessed on all vessels that are not pleasure craft or dispensers or prior to transiting Seaway commodities and vessels transiting the subject in Canada to the tolls under locks, purchase a ticket through PayPal facilities operated by the SLSDC and the items 1 and 2 of the Tariff. This increase on the Seaway Web site. SLSMC. The SLSDC is revising its is due to higher operating costs at the ■ 7. In § 401.64, revise paragraph (c) to regulations to reflect the fees and locks. read as follows: charges levied by the SLSMC in Canada A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking was starting in the 2017 navigation season, published in the Federal Register (82 § 401.64 Calling in. which are effective only in Canada. An FR 1285) on January 5, 2017. No * * * * * amendment to increase the minimum comments were received during the (c) A down bound vessel in St. charge per lock for those vessels that are 30-day notice and comment period. Lambert Lock shall switch to channel 10 not pleasure craft or subject in Canada Regulatory Notices: Privacy Act: (156.5 MHz) for a traffic report from to tolls under items 1 and 2 of the Tariff Anyone is able to search the electronic Quebec Vessel Management Center. for full or partial transit of the Seaway form of all comments received into any * * * * * will apply in the U.S. (See of our dockets by the name of the ■ 8. In § 401.89, revise paragraph (a)(4) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.) The Tariff individual submitting the comment (or to read as follows: of Tolls will become effective in Canada signing the comment, if submitted on on March 20, 2017. behalf of an association, business, labor § 401.89 Transit refused. union, etc.). You may review DOT’s DATES: This rule is effective on March (a) * * * 20, 2017. complete Privacy Act Statement in the (4) The vessel is not in compliance Federal Register published on April 11, ADDRESSES: Docket: For access to the with Transport Canada Marine Safety 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages docket to read background documents and Security, flag state and/or 19477–78) or you may visit http:// or comments received, go to http:// classification society regulations. dms.dot.gov. www.Regulations.gov; or in person at * * * * * the Docket Management Facility; U.S. Regulatory Evaluation ■ 9. In part 401, Schedule I, redesignate Department of Transportation, 1200 This regulation involves a foreign paragraphs (c) and (d) as paragraphs (d) New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building affairs function of the United States and and (e), respectively, and add a new Ground Floor, Room W12–140, therefore, Executive Order 12866 does paragraph (c) to read as follows: Washington, DC 20590–001, between 9 not apply and evaluation under the Schedule I to Subpart A of Part 401— a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Department of Transportation’s mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with RULES Vessels Transiting U.S. Waters Friday, except Federal Holidays. Regulatory Policies and Procedures is FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: not required. * * * * * Carrie Mann Lavigne, Chief Counsel, (c) U.S. Coast Pilot, current edition. Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Regulatory Flexibility Act * * * * * Corporation, 180 Andrews Street, Determination Issued at Washington, DC, on February 27, Massena, New York 13662; 315/764– I certify this regulation will not have 2017. 3200. a significant economic impact on a VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:07 Mar 02, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\03MRR1.SGM 03MRR1


Document Created: 2018-02-01 14:46:04
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CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis rule is effective on March 20, 2017.
ContactCarrie Mann Lavigne, Chief Counsel, Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, 180 Andrews Street, Massena, New York 13662; 315/764-3200.
FR Citation82 FR 12418 
RIN Number2135-AA42
CFR AssociatedHazardous Materials Transportation; Navigation (water); Penalties; Radio; Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements; Vessels and Waterways
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