82 FR 13643 - Prince William Sound Regional Citizens' Advisory Council (PWSRCAC) Recertification
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 48 (March 14, 2017)
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Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 48 (March 14, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 14, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 13643-13644] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-04987] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [Docket No. USCG-2016-1078] Prince William Sound Regional Citizens' Advisory Council (PWSRCAC) Recertification AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Notice of recertification. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This notice informs the public that the Coast Guard has recertified the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens' Advisory Council (PWSRCAC) as an alternative voluntary advisory group for Prince William Sound, Alaska. This certification allows the PWSRCAC [[Page 13644]] to monitor the activities of terminal facilities and crude oil tankers under the Prince William Sound Program established by statute. DATES: This recertification is effective for the period from March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LT P. Grizzle, Seventeenth Coast Guard District (dpi), by phone at (907) 463-2809, email at [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background and Purpose As part of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, Congress passed the Oil Terminal and Oil Tanker Environmental Oversight and Monitoring Act of 1990 (the Act), 33 U.S.C. 2732, to foster a long-term partnership among industry, government, and local communities in overseeing compliance with environmental concerns in the operation of crude oil terminals and oil tankers. On October 18, 1991, the President delegated his authority under 33 U.S.C. 2732(o) to the Secretary of Transportation in Executive Order 12777, section 8(g) (see 56 FR 54757; October 22, 1991) for purposes of certifying advisory councils, or groups, subject to the Act. On March 3, 1992, the Secretary redelegated that authority to the Commandant of the USCG (see 57 FR 8582; March 11, 1992). The Commandant redelegated that authority to the Chief, Office of Marine Safety, Security and Environmental Protection (G-M) on March 19, 1992 (letter #5402). On July 7, 1993, the USCG published a policy statement, 58 FR 36504, to clarify the factors that shall be considered in making the determination as to whether advisory councils, or groups, should be certified in accordance with the Act. The Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety and Environmental Protection (G-M), redelegated recertification authority for advisory councils, or groups, to the Commander, Seventeenth Coast Guard District on February 26, 1999 (letter #16450). On September 16, 2002, the USCG published a policy statement, 67 FR 58440, which changed the recertification procedures such that applicants are required to provide the USCG with comprehensive information every three years (triennially). For each of the two years between the triennial application procedures, applicants submit a letter requesting recertification that includes a description of any substantive changes to the information provided at the previous triennial recertification. Further, public comment is not solicited prior to recertification during streamlined years, only during the triennial comprehensive review. The Alyeska Pipeline Service Company provides financial support to the PWSRCAC annually in the form of a long term contract. In return for this funding, the PWSRCAC must annually show that it ``fosters the goals and purposes'' of OPA 90 and is ``broadly representative of the communities and interests in the vicinity of the terminal facilities and Prince William Sound.'' The PWSRCAC is an independent, nonprofit organization founded in 1989. Though it receives Federal oversight like many independent, non-profit organizations, it is not a Federal agency. The PWSRCAC is a local organization that predates the passage of OPA 90. The existence of the PWSRCAC was specifically recognized in OPA 90 where it is defined as an ``alternate voluntary advisory group.'' Alyeska funds the PWSRCAC, and the Coast Guard makes sure the PWSRCRC operates in a fashion that is broadly consistent with OPA 90. Discussion of Comments On February 2, 2017 the USCG published a Federal Register Notice; request for comments for recertification of Prince William Sound Regional Citizens' Advisory Council in the Federal Register (82 FR 9214). We received 63 letters commenting on the proposed action. No public meeting was requested. Of the 63 letters received, 62 had positive comments. One comment was received recommending against the recertification of the PWSRCAC, as appropriate regulations are already in place since OPA 90's conception. Of the positive comments, these letters consistently cited PWSRCAC's broad representation of the respective community's interest, appropriate actions to keep the public informed, improvements to both spill response preparation and spill prevention, and oil spill industry monitoring efforts that combat complacency--as intended by the Act. Recertification By letter dated February 27, 2017, the Commander, Seventeenth Coast Guard certified that the PWSRCAC qualifies as an alternative voluntary advisory group under 33 U.S.C. 2732(o). This recertification terminates on February 28, 2018. Dated: February 27, 2017. M.F. McAllister, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Commander, Seventeenth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2017-04987 Filed 3-13-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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The unique design of the vessel does not provisions of the alternative compliance Guard District, Prevention Branch, U.S.
lend itself to full compliance with regulations in 33 CFR part 81, has been Coast Guard, telephone 206–220–7275.
Annex I, Part 3(b) of the International issued for the Conrad Industries Hull C– SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
and Inland Navigational Rules. 1148. The vessel’s primary purpose is a
The Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, tank barge intended to operate at all Background and Purpose
certifies that full compliance with the times in Articulated Tug and Barge A Certificate of Alternative
International and Inland Navigational mode. The unique design of the vessel Compliance, as allowed for under the
Rules would interfere with the special does not lend itself to full compliance provisions of the alternative compliance
functions and intent of the vessel and with Rule 24(f) and Annex I, Part 3(b) regulations in 33 CFR part 81, has been
would not significantly enhance the of the International and Inland issued for the JT Marine Shipyard Hull
safety of the vessel’s operation. Placing Navigational Rules. #005. The vessel’s primary purpose is as
the sidelights in the required position The Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, a work boat. The unique design of the
would result in the high probability that certifies that full compliance with the vessel does not lend itself to full
the lights would be damaged or International and Inland Navigational compliance with Rule 21(c) and Annex
destroyed during vessel mooring or Rules would interfere with the special I, Part 3(b) of the International and
anchoring operations, and pose a functions and intent of the vessel and Inland Navigational Rules.
potential hazard to vessel crew during would not significantly enhance the The Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard,
vessel operations. safety of the vessel’s operation. Placing certifies that full compliance with the
The Certificate of Alternative the sidelights in the required position International and Inland Navigational
Compliance authorizes the Gunderson would result in the high probability that Rules would interfere with the special
Marine LLC HULL 115 to deviate from the lights would be damaged or functions and intent of the vessel and
the requirements set forth in Annex I of destroyed and pose a potential personal would not significantly enhance the
the International Navigational Rules and safety hazard during vessel mooring safety of the vessel’s operation. Placing
33 CFR 84.05 of the Inland Navigational operations. the sidelights and sternlight in the
Rules by placing its sidelights 39 feet The Certificate of Alternative required position would result in the
and 4 inches from the vessel’s Compliance authorizes the Conrad high probability that the lights would be
centerline. Industries Hull C–1148 to deviate from damaged or destroyed during vessel
This notice is issued under authority the requirements set forth in Annex I of work boat operations.
of 33 U.S.C. 1605(c) and 33 CFR 81.18. the International Navigational Rules and The Certificate of Alternative
Dated: January 26, 2017. 33 CFR 84.05 of the Inland Navigational Compliance authorizes the JT Marine
B.S. Gilda, Rules by placing its sidelights 27 feet Shipyard Hull #005 to deviate from the
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Chief, Prevention and 9 inches from the vessel’s requirements set forth in Annex I of the
Division, Thirteenth Coast Guard District. centerline. International Navigational Rules and 33
[FR Doc. 2017–04986 Filed 3–13–17; 8:45 am]
This notice is issued under authority CFR 84.05 of the Inland Navigational
of 33 U.S.C. 1605(c) and 33 CFR 81.18. Rules by placing its sidelights 8 feet and
BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
Dated: January 26, 2017. 4 inches from the vessel’s centerline and
B.S. Gilda, the sternlight on the backside of the rear
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Chief, Prevention
navigation light mast.
SECURITY Division, Thirteenth Coast Guard District. This notice is issued under authority
[FR Doc. 2017–04985 Filed 3–13–17; 8:45 am]
of 33 U.S.C. 1605(c) and 33 CFR 81.18.
Coast Guard Dated: January 5, 2017.
BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
[Docket No. USCG–2016–1092] B.S. Gilda,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Chief, Prevention
Certificate of Alternative Compliance DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND Division, Thirteenth Coast Guard District.
for Conrad Industries HULL C–1148 SECURITY [FR Doc. 2017–04984 Filed 3–13–17; 8:45 am]
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. Coast Guard
BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
ACTION: Notice.
[Docket No. USCG–2016–1085] DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard announces
that a Certificate of Alternative SECURITY
Certificate of Alternative Compliance
Compliance was issued for Conrad for JT Marine Shipyard Hull #005
Industries Hull C–1148. We are issuing Coast Guard
this notice because its publication is AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. [Docket No. USCG–2016–1078]
required by statute. ACTION: Notice.
DATES: The Certificate of Alternative Prince William Sound Regional
Compliance was issued on January 5, SUMMARY: The Coast Guard announces Citizens’ Advisory Council
2017. that a Certificate of Alternative (PWSRCAC) Recertification
Compliance was issued for JT Marine
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If Shipyard Hull #005. We are issuing this AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
you have questions on this notice, call
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notice because its publication is ACTION: Notice of recertification.
LCDR Patrick Drayer, Thirteenth Coast required by statute.
Guard District, Prevention Branch, U.S. SUMMARY: This notice informs the public
DATES: The Certificate of Alternative
Coast Guard, telephone 206–220–7275. that the Coast Guard has recertified the
Compliance was issued on January 5, Prince William Sound Regional
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
2017. Citizens’ Advisory Council (PWSRCAC)
Background and Purpose FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If as an alternative voluntary advisory
A Certificate of Alternative you have questions on this notice, call group for Prince William Sound, Alaska.
Compliance, as allowed for under the LCDR Patrick Drayer, Thirteenth Coast This certification allows the PWSRCAC
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to monitor the activities of terminal recertification. Further, public comment Dated: February 27, 2017.
facilities and crude oil tankers under the is not solicited prior to recertification M.F. McAllister,
Prince William Sound Program during streamlined years, only during Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Commander,
established by statute. the triennial comprehensive review. Seventeenth Coast Guard District.
DATES: This recertification is effective The Alyeska Pipeline Service [FR Doc. 2017–04987 Filed 3–13–17; 8:45 am]
for the period from March 1, 2017 Company provides financial support to BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
through February 28, 2018. the PWSRCAC annually in the form of
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: a long term contract. In return for this
LT P. Grizzle, Seventeenth Coast Guard DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
funding, the PWSRCAC must annually SECURITY
District (dpi), by phone at (907) 463– show that it ‘‘fosters the goals and
2809, email at patrick.j.grizzle@ purposes’’ of OPA 90 and is ‘‘broadly U.S. Customs and Border Protection
uscg.mil.
representative of the communities and
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: interests in the vicinity of the terminal Notice of Issuance of Final
facilities and Prince William Sound.’’ Determination Concerning Certain
Background and Purpose Data Storage Products
The PWSRCAC is an independent,
As part of the Oil Pollution Act of nonprofit organization founded in 1989. AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border
1990, Congress passed the Oil Terminal
Though it receives Federal oversight Protection, Department of Homeland
and Oil Tanker Environmental
like many independent, non-profit Security.
Oversight and Monitoring Act of 1990
organizations, it is not a Federal agency. ACTION: Notice of final determination.
(the Act), 33 U.S.C. 2732, to foster a
long-term partnership among industry, The PWSRCAC is a local organization
that predates the passage of OPA 90. SUMMARY: This document provides
government, and local communities in notice that U.S. Customs and Border
overseeing compliance with The existence of the PWSRCAC was
specifically recognized in OPA 90 Protection (‘‘CBP’’) has issued a final
environmental concerns in the determination concerning the country of
operation of crude oil terminals and oil where it is defined as an ‘‘alternate
origin of three data storage products.
tankers. voluntary advisory group.’’ Based upon the facts presented, CBP has
On October 18, 1991, the President Alyeska funds the PWSRCAC, and the concluded that the country of origin of
delegated his authority under 33 U.S.C. Coast Guard makes sure the PWSRCRC two data storage products is Mexico and
2732(o) to the Secretary of operates in a fashion that is broadly the country of origin of the third data
Transportation in Executive Order consistent with OPA 90. storage is Malaysia for purposes of U.S.
12777, section 8(g) (see 56 FR 54757; Government procurement.
October 22, 1991) for purposes of Discussion of Comments
DATES: The final determination was
certifying advisory councils, or groups, issued on March 8, 2017. A copy of the
subject to the Act. On March 3, 1992, On February 2, 2017 the USCG
published a Federal Register Notice; final determination is attached. Any
the Secretary redelegated that authority party-at-interest, as defined in 19 CFR
to the Commandant of the USCG (see 57 request for comments for recertification
of Prince William Sound Regional 177.22(d), may seek judicial review of
FR 8582; March 11, 1992). The this final determination within April 13,
Commandant redelegated that authority Citizens’ Advisory Council in the
Federal Register (82 FR 9214). We 2017.
to the Chief, Office of Marine Safety,
received 63 letters commenting on the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Security and Environmental Protection
proposed action. No public meeting was Grace A. Kim, Tariff Classification and
(G–M) on March 19, 1992 (letter #5402).
On July 7, 1993, the USCG published requested. Of the 63 letters received, 62 Marking Branch, Regulations and
a policy statement, 58 FR 36504, to Rulings, Office of Trade, (202) 325–
had positive comments. One comment
clarify the factors that shall be 7941.
was received recommending against the
considered in making the determination recertification of the PWSRCAC, as SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is
as to whether advisory councils, or appropriate regulations are already in hereby given that on March 8, 2017,
groups, should be certified in place since OPA 90’s conception. Of the pursuant to subpart B of part 177, U.S.
accordance with the Act. positive comments, these letters Customs and Border Protection
The Assistant Commandant for consistently cited PWSRCAC’s broad Regulations (19 CFR 177(B)), CBP issued
Marine Safety and Environmental representation of the respective a final determination concerning the
Protection (G–M), redelegated country of origin of certain data storage
community’s interest, appropriate
recertification authority for advisory products, which may be offered to the
actions to keep the public informed,
councils, or groups, to the Commander, U.S. Government under an
improvements to both spill response
Seventeenth Coast Guard District on undesignated government procurement
preparation and spill prevention, and contract. This final determination, HQ
February 26, 1999 (letter #16450).
On September 16, 2002, the USCG oil spill industry monitoring efforts that H269185, was issued under procedures
published a policy statement, 67 FR combat complacency—as intended by set forth at 19 CFR 177(B), which
58440, which changed the the Act. implements Title III of the Trade
recertification procedures such that Recertification Agreements Act of 1979, as amended
applicants are required to provide the (19 U.S.C. 2511–18). In the final
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USCG with comprehensive information By letter dated February 27, 2017, the determination, CBP concluded that for
every three years (triennially). For each Commander, Seventeenth Coast Guard two of the three products, the
of the two years between the triennial certified that the PWSRCAC qualifies as processing in Mexico results in a
application procedures, applicants an alternative voluntary advisory group substantial transformation. However, for
submit a letter requesting recertification under 33 U.S.C. 2732(o). This the third product, the processing in
that includes a description of any recertification terminates on February Mexico does not result in a substantial
substantive changes to the information 28, 2018. transformation. Therefore, the country
provided at the previous triennial of origin of two data storage products is
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| Action | Notice of recertification. | |
| Dates | This recertification is effective for the period from March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018. | |
| Contact | LT P. Grizzle, Seventeenth Coast Guard District (dpi), by phone at (907) 463-2809, email at [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 13643 |
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