82 FR 28873 - Certificate of Alternative Compliance for the TUG INDEPENDENCE
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 121 (June 26, 2017)
Coast Guard
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 121 (June 26, 2017)
| Page Range | 28873-28874 | |
| FR Document | 2017-13329 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 121 (Monday, June 26, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 28873-28874] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-13329] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [Docket No. USCG-2017-0422] Certificate of Alternative Compliance for the TUG INDEPENDENCE AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. [[Page 28874]] ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Coast Guard announces that a Certificate of Alternative Compliance (COAC) was issued for the TUG INDEPENDENCE. We are issuing this notice because its publication is required by statute. DATES: The Certificate of Alternative Compliance was issued on May 9th, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information or questions about this notice call or email Mr. Kevin Miller, First District Towing Vessel/Barge Safety Specialist, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone (617) 223- 8272, email <[email protected]>. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The United States is signatory to the International Maritime Organization's International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), as amended. The special construction or purpose of some vessels makes them unable to comply with the light, shape, and sound signal provisions of the 72 COLREGS. Under statutory law \1\ and Coast Guard regulation,\2\ a vessel may instead meet alternative requirements and the vessel's owner, builder, operator, or agent may apply for a COAC. For vessels of special construction, the cognizant Coast Guard District Office determines whether the vessel for which the COAC is sought complies as closely as possible with the 72 COLREGS, and decides whether to issue the COAC. Once issued, a COAC remains valid until information supplied in the COAC application or the COAC terms become inapplicable to the vessel. Under the governing statute \3\ and regulation,\4\ the Coast Guard must publish notice of this action. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ 33 U.S.C. 1605(c). \2\ 33 CFR 81.3. \3\ 33 U.S.C. 1605(c). \4\ 33 CFR 81.18. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, certifies that the TUG INDEPENDENCE is a vessel of special construction or purpose, and that, with respect to the position of the navigation and towing lights, it is not possible to comply fully with the requirements of the provisions enumerated in the 72 COLREGS, without interfering with the normal operation of the vessel. The Commandant further finds and certifies that the sidelights (13' 2.75''; from the vessel's side mounted on the pilot house) and stern/towing lights (5' 6.5'' aft of frame 18 mounted on top of the pilot house) are in the closet possible compliance with the applicable provisions of the 72 COLREGS and that full compliance with the 72 COLREGS would not significantly enhance the safety of the vessel's operation. This notice is issued under authority of 33 U.S.C. 1605(c) and 33 CFR 81. Dated: June 13, 2017. B.L. Black, Capt., Chief, Prevention Department, First District, U.S. Coast Guard. [FR Doc. 2017-13329 Filed 6-23-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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ADDRESSES: To join the teleconference, regarding the Federal Docket groups will report to the full working
contact the individual listed in the FOR Management System in the March 24, group on what was accomplished in
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to 2005, issue of the Federal Register (70 their meetings. The full working group
obtain the needed information no later FR 15086). will not take action as a result of this
than 5 p.m. on July 17, 2017. The Docket Search: For access to the working group meeting; action will be
number of teleconference lines is docket to read documents or comments taken on day 2 of the meeting.
limited and will be available on a first- related to this notice, go to http:// (3) Public comment period.
come, first served basis. To physically www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2017– (4) Adjournment of meeting.
join those participating from the U.S. 0495 in the ‘‘Search’’ box, press Enter,
DAY 2
Coast Guard National Maritime Center, and then click on the item you wish to
it will be held at 100 Forbes Drive, view. The agenda for the July 26, 2017,
Martinsburg, WV 25404–0001 (https:// FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: working group teleconference is as
www.uscg.mil/nmc/). Lieutenant Junior Grade James Fortin, follows:
Pre-registration Information: Foreign Alternate Designated Federal Officer of (1) The working group will meet
nationals participating physically at the the Merchant Marine Personnel briefly to discuss Task Statement 96 (All
U.S. Coast Guard National Maritime Advisory Committee, 2703 Martin task statements can be found at https://
Center will be required to pre-register Luther King Jr. Ave SE., Stop 7509, homeport.uscg.mil/merpac);
no later than 4 p.m. on July 01, 2017. Washington, DC 20593–7509, telephone (2) Reports of working sub-groups.
U.S. citizens participating physically at 202–372–1128, fax 202–372–8385 or The working sub-groups will report to
the U.S. Coast Guard National Maritime james.l.fortin@uscg.mil. the full working group on what was
Center will be required to pre-register accomplished in their meetings. The full
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
no later than 4 p.m. on July 17, 2017, working group will not take action on
Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory
to be admitted to the meeting. To pre- these reports at this time. Any action
Committee was established under
register, contact Lieutenant Junior Grade taken as a result of this working group
authority of section 310 of the Howard
James Fortin at 202–372–1128 or meeting will be taken after the public
Coble Coast Guard and Maritime
james.l.fortin@uscg.mil with MERPAC comment period.
Transportation Act of 2014, Title 46, (3) Public comment period.
in the subject line and provide your United States Code, section 8108, and
name, company, and telephone number; (4) Preparation of the meeting report
chartered under the provisions of the to the full Committee.
if a foreign national, also provide your Federal Advisory Committee Act, (Title
country of citizenship, and passport (5) Adjournment of meeting.
5, United States Code, Appendix). The A copy of all meeting documentation
number and expiration date. All Committee acts solely in an advisory
attendees will be required to provide a will be available at https://
capacity to the Secretary of the homeport.uscg.mil/merpac/.
government-issued picture
Department of Homeland Security Alternatively, you may contact
identification card in order to gain
through the Commandant of the Coast Lieutenant Junior Grade James Fortin as
admittance to the building.
For information on facilities or Guard on matters relating to personnel noted in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
services for individuals with disabilities in the United States merchant marine, CONTACT section above.
or to request special assistance at the including training, qualifications, A public comment period will be held
meeting, contact the Alternate certification, documentation, and fitness during each day during the working
Designated Federal Officer as soon as standards and other matters as assigned group teleconference concerning matters
possible using the contact information by the Commandant. The Committee being discussed. Speakers are requested
provided in the FOR FURTHER shall also review and comment on to limit their comments to 3 minutes.
INFORMATION CONTACT section of this proposed Coast Guard regulations and Please note that the public comment
notice. policies relating to personnel in the periods will end following the last call
Instructions: You are free to submit United States merchant marine, for comments. Please contact Lieutenant
comments at any time, including orally including training, qualifications, Junior Grade James Fortin, listed in the
at the teleconference, but if you want certification, documentation, and fitness FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
working group committee members to standards; may be given special section, to register as a speaker.
review your comment before the assignments by the Secretary and may Please note that the teleconference
meetings, please submit your comments conduct studies, inquiries, workshops, may adjourn early if the work is
no later than July 17, 2017. We are and fact finding in consultation with completed.
particularly interested in comments on individuals and groups in the private Dated: June 20, 2017.
the issues in the ‘‘Agenda’’ section sector and with State or local
J.G. Lantz,
below. You must include ‘‘Department governments; and shall advise, consult
with, and make recommendations Director of Commercial Regulations and
of Homeland Security’’ and the docket Standards.
number USCG–2017–0495 in your reflecting its independent judgment to
[FR Doc. 2017–13258 Filed 6–23–17; 8:45 am]
comment submission. Written the Secretary.
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comments may also be submitted using Agenda
Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://
www.regulations.gov. If you encounter DAY 1
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
technical difficulties with comments The agenda for the July 25, 2017, SECURITY
submission, contact the individual
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working group teleconference is as
listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION follows: Coast Guard
CONTACT section of this document. (1) The working group will meet
Comments received will be posted [Docket No. USCG–2017–0422]
briefly to discuss Task Statement 96 (All
without alteration at http:// task statements can be found at https:// Certificate of Alternative Compliance
www.regulations.gov, including any homeport.uscg.mil/merpac); for the TUG INDEPENDENCE
personal information provided. You (2) Reports of working sub-groups. At
may review the Privacy Act Notice the end of the day, the working sub- AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
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ACTION: Notice. would not significantly enhance the including the validity of the
safety of the vessel’s operation. methodology and assumptions used;
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard announces This notice is issued under authority
that a Certificate of Alternative (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and
of 33 U.S.C. 1605(c) and 33 CFR 81. clarity of the information to be
Compliance (COAC) was issued for the
TUG INDEPENDENCE. We are issuing Dated: June 13, 2017. collected; and
this notice because its publication is B.L. Black, (4) Minimize the burden of the
required by statute. Capt., Chief, Prevention Department, First collection of information on those who
DATES: The Certificate of Alternative District, U.S. Coast Guard. are to respond, including through the
Compliance was issued on May 9th, [FR Doc. 2017–13329 Filed 6–23–17; 8:45 am] use of appropriate automated,
2017. BILLING CODE 9110–04–P electronic, mechanical, or other
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technological collection techniques or
information or questions about this other forms of information technology,
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND e.g., permitting electronic submission of
notice call or email Mr. Kevin Miller,
SECURITY responses.
First District Towing Vessel/Barge
Safety Specialist, U.S. Coast Guard; U.S. Immigration and Customs Overview of This Information
telephone (617) 223–8272, email Enforcement Collection
<Kevin.L.Miller2@uscg.mil>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Agency Information Collection (1) Type of Information Collection:
United States is signatory to the Activities: Extension, Without Change, Extension, without change, of a
International Maritime Organization’s of an Existing Information Collection; currently approved information
International Regulations for Preventing Comment Request; OMB Control No. collection.
Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), 1653–0022 (2) Title of the Form/Collection:
as amended. The special construction or Immigration Bond.
purpose of some vessels makes them AGENCY: U.S. Immigration and Customs
unable to comply with the light, shape, Enforcement, Department of Homeland (3) Agency form number, if any, and
and sound signal provisions of the 72 Security. the applicable component of the
COLREGS. Under statutory law 1 and Department of Homeland Security
ACTION: 60-Day Notice of Information
Coast Guard regulation,2 a vessel may sponsoring the collection: ICE Form I–
collection for review; Form No. I–352,
instead meet alternative requirements 352; U.S. Immigration and Customs
Immigration Bond; OMB Control No.
and the vessel’s owner, builder, Enforcement.
1653–0022.
operator, or agent may apply for a (4) Affected public who will be asked
COAC. For vessels of special The Department of Homeland or required to respond, as well as a brief
construction, the cognizant Coast Guard Security (DHS), U.S. Immigration and abstract: Primary: Individual or
District Office determines whether the Customs Enforcement (USICE) will Households; Business or other for-profit.
vessel for which the COAC is sought submit the following Information The data collected on this collection
complies as closely as possible with the Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of instrument is used by ICE to ensure that
72 COLREGS, and decides whether to Management and Budget (OMB) for the person or company posting the bond
issue the COAC. Once issued, a COAC review and clearance in accordance is aware of the duties and
remains valid until information with the Paperwork Reduction Act of responsibilities associated with the
supplied in the COAC application or the 1995. The information collection is bond. The collection instrument serves
COAC terms become inapplicable to the published in the Federal Register to the purpose of instruction in the
vessel. Under the governing statute 3 obtain comments from the public and completion of the form, together with an
and regulation,4 the Coast Guard must affected agencies. Comments are explanation of the terms and conditions
publish notice of this action. encouraged and will be accepted for of the bond. Sureties have the capability
The Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, sixty days until August 25, 2017. of accessing, completing and submitting
certifies that the TUG INDEPENDENCE Written comments and suggestions a bond electronically through ICE’s
is a vessel of special construction or regarding items contained in this notice eBonds system which encompasses the
purpose, and that, with respect to the and especially with regard to the I–352, while individuals are still
position of the navigation and towing estimated public burden and associated required to complete the bond form
lights, it is not possible to comply fully response time should be directed to the manually.
with the requirements of the provisions PRA Clearance Officer for USICE and
enumerated in the 72 COLREGS, (5) An estimate of the total number of
sent via electronic mail to forms.ice@ respondents and the amount of time
without interfering with the normal ice.dhs.gov.
operation of the vessel. The estimated for an average respondent to
Written comments and suggestions respond: 25,000 responses at 30 minutes
Commandant further finds and certifies from the public and affected agencies
that the sidelights (13′ 2.75″; from the (.50 hours) per response.
concerning the proposed collection of
vessel’s side mounted on the pilot (6) An estimate of the total public
information should address one or more
house) and stern/towing lights (5′ 6.5″ burden (in hours) associated with the
of the following four points:
aft of frame 18 mounted on top of the collection: 12,500 annual burden hours.
(1) Evaluate whether the proposed
pilot house) are in the closet possible Dated: June 21, 2017.
collection of information is necessary
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compliance with the applicable
provisions of the 72 COLREGS and that for the proper performance of the Scott Elmore,
full compliance with the 72 COLREGS functions of the agency, including PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief
whether the information will have Information Officer, U.S. Immigration and
1 33 practical utility; Customs Enforcement, Department of
U.S.C. 1605(c).
2 33 (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the Homeland Security.
CFR 81.3.
3 33 U.S.C. 1605(c). agencies estimate of the burden of the [FR Doc. 2017–13282 Filed 6–23–17; 8:45 am]
4 33 CFR 81.18. proposed collection of information, BILLING CODE 9111–28–P
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| Dates | The Certificate of Alternative Compliance was issued on May 9th, 2017. | |
| Contact | For information or questions about this notice call or email Mr. Kevin Miller, First District Towing Vessel/Barge Safety Specialist, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone (617) 223- 8272, email <[email protected]>. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 28873 |
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