82 FR 38643 - Anchorage Grounds; Galveston Harbor, Bolivar Roads Channel, Galveston, Texas

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 156 (August 15, 2017)

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FR Document		2017-17144
The Coast Guard proposes to establish a new anchorage area, Anchorage Area Alpha (A) East in Bolivar Roads near Galveston, Texas. The establishment of this additional anchorage area would enhance navigational safety, support regional maritime security needs, and contribute to the free flow of commerce in the Houston-Galveston area. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 110

[Docket Number USCG-2015-0549]
RIN 1625-AA01


Anchorage Grounds; Galveston Harbor, Bolivar Roads Channel, 
Galveston, Texas

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to establish a new anchorage area, 
Anchorage Area Alpha (A) East in Bolivar Roads near Galveston, Texas. 
The establishment of this additional anchorage area would enhance 
navigational safety, support regional maritime security needs, and 
contribute to the free flow of commerce in the Houston-Galveston area. 
We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.

DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast 
Guard on or before October 16, 2017.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2015-0549 using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. See the ``Public Participation and Request for 
Comments'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further 
instructions on submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this 
proposed rulemaking, call or email Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Navin 
Griffin, Sector Houston-Galveston, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone (281) 
464-4736, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background, Purpose, and Legal Basis

    The legal basis and authorities for this notice of proposed 
rulemaking are found in 33 U.S.C. 471, 1221 through 1236; 33 CFR 1.05-
1, Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1, which 
collectively authorize the Coast Guard to propose, establish, and 
define regulatory anchorages.
    After extensive discussion, including the observations of and 
comments from various members of the port community, the Coast Guard 
has determined that the establishment of Anchorage Area (A) East in the 
Bolivar Roads area is necessary to address port security, port 
congestion, and navigation safety concerns. The proposed anchorage area 
was once an area utilized for spoils from dredging and is equipped to 
safely receive deep draft vessels. This proposed anchorage is primarily 
intended as an overflow anchorage for vessels that are awaiting an exam 
or inspection. We are proposing to amend 33 CFR 110.197 to establish 
Anchorage Area (A) East in order to increase the safety of life and 
property on navigable waters, improve the safety of vessels operating, 
transiting, or anchored and moored in the vicinity, and provide for the 
overall safe and efficient flow of vessel traffic and commerce in the 
area.
    The Coast Guard has ascertained the view of the Galveston, TX 
District and Division Engineer, Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army, about 
the specific provisions of this proposed rule.

III. Discussion of Proposed Rule

    The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a new anchorage area to 
be known as Anchorage Area Alpha (A) East. This anchorage area would be 
located in the Galveston Harbor and Bolivar Roads Channel, TX, just 
east and adjacent to established Anchorage Area (A) in 33 CFR 
110.197(a)(1). The boundaries of Anchorage Area Alpha (A) East are 
presented in proposed Sec.  110.197(a)(4) in the regulatory text at the 
end of this document. The anchorage area would be approximately 0.19 
square miles.
    Proposed Anchorage Area (A) East is intended for temporary use by 
vessels of all types. Vessels will be allowed to occupy the anchorage 
areas during a wide range of conditions and for a broad variety of 
purposes. For example, vessels would be allowed to anchor temporarily 
while taking on stores, transferring personnel, or engaging in 
bunkering operations. Vessels would also be allowed to use anchorage 
areas while awaiting weather and other conditions favorable to resuming 
their voyage. However, it is to be emphasized that this anchorage is 
primarily intended as an overflow anchorage for vessels that are 
awaiting an exam or inspection. Vessels would not be allowed to anchor 
so as to obstruct the passage of other vessels proceeding to and from 
anchorage spaces. Anchors would not be placed in the channel and no 
portion of the hull or rigging would be allowed to extend outside the 
limits of the anchorage area.
    Whenever the maritime or commercial interests of the United States 
so require, the Captain of the Port Houston-Galveston or his designated 
representative may direct the movement of any vessel anchored or moored 
within the anchorage areas.

IV. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this proposed rule after considering numerous statutes 
and Executive Orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our 
analyses based on a number of these statutes and Executive orders and 
we discuss First Amendment rights of protestors.

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the 
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if 
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize 
net benefits. Executive Order 13771 directs agencies to control 
regulatory costs through a budgeting process. This NPRM has not been 
designated a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order 
12866. Accordingly, this NPRM has not been reviewed by the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB), and pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt 
from the requirements of Executive Order 13771.
    This regulatory action determination is based on the location and 
size of the proposed anchorage grounds, as well as historical automatic 
identification system (AIS) data. The impacts on routine navigation are 
expected to be minimal because the proposed anchorage area is located 
outside of the established navigation channel. When not occupied, 
vessels would be able to maneuver in, around, and through the 
anchorage. Operators on our end maneuvering their vessels around the 
limits of the proposed anchorage area would not be significantly 
impacted.

B. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as 
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of 
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small 
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations 
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their 
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 
50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this 
proposed rule would not have a significant economic impact on a 
substantial number of small entities.
    The number of small entities impacted and the extent of the impact, 
if any, is expected to be minimal. The anchorage area is located in an 
area of Bolivar Roads that is not a popular or productive fishing 
location. Further, the location is in an area not routinely transited 
by vessels heading to, or returning from, known fishing grounds. 
Finally, the anchorage is located in an area that is not currently used 
by small entities, including small vessels, for anchoring due to the 
depth of water naturally present in the area.
    If you think that your business, organization, or governmental

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jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this rule would have 
a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see 
ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what 
degree this rule would economically affect it.
    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement 
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small 
entities in understanding this proposed rule. If the rule would affect 
your small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you 
have questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, 
please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT 
section. The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small entities that 
question or complain about this proposed rule or any policy or action 
of the Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

    This proposed rule would not call for a new collection of 
information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-
3520).

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132, 
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the 
relationship between the national government and the States, or on the 
distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of 
government. We have analyzed this proposed rule under that Order and 
have determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism 
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order 
13132.
    Also, this proposed rule does not have tribal implications under 
Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal 
Governments, because it would not have a substantial direct effect on 
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal 
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. If 
you believe this proposed rule has implications for federalism or 
Indian tribes, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section.

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538) 
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary 
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may 
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in 
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for 
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this proposed rule would not 
result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule 
elsewhere in this preamble.

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Department of Homeland 
Security Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction 
M16475.lD, which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National 
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have made 
a preliminary determination that this action is one of a category of 
actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a significant 
effect on the human environment. This proposed rule involves the 
establishment of a permanent anchorage area in Bolivar Roads near 
Galveston, Texas. Normally such actions are categorically excluded from 
further review under paragraph 34(f) of Figure 2-1 of Commandant 
Instruction M16475.lD. A preliminary environmental analysis checklist 
and Categorical Exclusion Determination are available in the docket 
where indicated under ADDRESSES. We seek any comments or information 
that may lead to the discovery of a significant environmental impact 
from this proposed rule.

G. Protest Activities

    The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters. 
Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that 
your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or 
security of people, places, or vessels.

V. Public Participation and Request for Comments

    We view public participation as essential to effective rulemaking, 
and will consider all comments and material received during the comment 
period. Your comment can help shape the outcome of this rulemaking. If 
you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this 
rulemaking, indicate the specific section of this document to which 
each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or 
recommendation.
    We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking 
Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. If your material cannot be 
submitted using http://www.regulations.gov, contact the person in the 
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document for alternate 
instructions.
    We accept anonymous comments. All comments received will be posted 
without change to http://www.regulations.gov and will include any 
personal information you have provided. For more about privacy and the 
docket, visit http://www.regulations.gov/privacyNotice.
    Documents mentioned in this NPRM as being available in the docket, 
and all public comments, will be in our online docket at http://www.regulations.gov and can be viewed by following that Web site's 
instructions. Additionally, if you go to the online docket and sign up 
for email alerts, you will be notified when comments are posted or a 
final rule is published.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 110

    Anchorage grounds.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard proposes 
to amend 33 CFR part 110 as follows:

PART 110 ANCHORAGE REGULATIONS

0
1. The authority citation for part 110 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 471, 1221 through 1236, 2071; 33 CFR 1.05-
1; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

0
2. In Sec.  110.197, add new paragraph (a)(4) to read as follows:


Sec.  110.197   Galveston Harbor, Bolivar Roads Channel, Texas.

    (a) * * *
    (4) Anchorage Area (A) East. The waters bounded by a line 
connecting the following points:

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                 Latitude                             Longitude
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29[deg]21'5.87'' N........................  094[deg]42'52.7'' W
29[deg]20'53.99'' N.......................  094[deg]42'7.13'' W
29[deg]20'45.31'' N.......................  094[deg]42'37.75'' W
29[deg]20'39.16'' N.......................  094[deg]42'7.81'' W
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and thence to the point of beginning. The coordinates are based on NAD 
83.
* * * * *

David R. Callahan,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District.
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proposed AD would not have a airplanes. We are issuing this AD to detect been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles
substantial direct effect on the States, on and correct cracking of the lower chord of the ACO Branch, to make those findings. To be
the relationship between the national rear spar and the lower aft skin at WBL 157. approved, the repair method, modification
Undetected cracks could lead to the inability deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
Government and the States, or on the the certification basis of the airplane, and the
of the lower chord of the rear spar, a
distribution of power and principal structural element, to sustain limit approval must specifically refer to this AD.
responsibilities among the various load, which could adversely affect the (4) Except as required by paragraph (h)(2)
levels of government. structural integrity of the airplane. of this AD: For service information that
For the reasons discussed above, I contains steps that are labeled as RC, the
(f) Compliance provisions of paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii)
certify this proposed regulation:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Comply with this AD within the of this AD apply.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, compliance times specified, unless already (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under done. substeps under an RC step and any figures
identified in an RC step, must be done to
the DOT Regulatory Policies and (g) Required Actions comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, (1) For Group 2 airplanes identified in labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
1979), Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–57A1333, requirement is removed from that step or
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation dated May 12, 2017: Except as required by substep. An AMOC is required for any
in Alaska, and paragraph (h) of this AD, at the applicable deviations to RC steps, including substeps
(4) Will not have a significant times specified in paragraph 1.E., and identified figures.
economic impact, positive or negative, ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
on a substantial number of small entities Bulletin 737–57A1333, dated May 12, 2017, deviated from using accepted methods in
do all applicable actions identified as ‘‘RC’’ accordance with the operator’s maintenance
under the criteria of the Regulatory or inspection program without obtaining
(required for compliance) in, and in
Flexibility Act. accordance with, the Accomplishment approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin including substeps and identified figures, can
737–57A1333, dated May 12, 2017. still be done as specified, and the airplane
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (2) For Group 1 airplanes identified in can be put back in an airworthy condition.
safety, Incorporation by reference, Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–57A1333, (j) Related Information
Safety. dated May 12, 2017: Within 120 days after
the effective date of this AD, inspect the (1) For more information about this AD,
The Proposed Amendment airplane and do all applicable corrective contact Payman Soltani, Aerospace Engineer,
actions using a method approved in Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO
Accordingly, under the authority Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
delegated to me by the Administrator, accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (i) of this AD. Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627–
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 5313; fax: 562–627–5210; email:
39 as follows: (h) Exceptions to Service Information payman.soltani@faa.gov.
Specifications (2) For service information identified in
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
DIRECTIVES 737–57A1333, dated May 12, 2017, uses the Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
phrase ‘‘after the original issue date of this Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 service bulletin,’’ for purposes of determining MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
continues to read as follows: compliance with the requirements of this AD, telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https://
the phrase ‘‘after the effective date of this www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. referenced service information at the FAA,
AD’’ must be used.
(2) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind
§ 39.13 [Amended]
737–57A1333, dated May 12, 2017, specifies Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding on the availability of this material at the
contacting Boeing, and specifies that action
the following new airworthiness as RC: This AD requires using a method FAA, call 425–227–1221.
directive (AD): approved in accordance with the procedures Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– specified in paragraph (i) of this AD. 2, 2017.
2017–0773; Product Identifier 2017– (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance Jeffrey E. Duven,
NM–067–AD. (AMOCs) Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft
(a) Comments Due Date (1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch, Certification Service.
We must receive comments by September FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs [FR Doc. 2017–16774 Filed 8–14–17; 8:45 am]
29, 2017. for this AD, if requested using the procedures BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
(b) Affected ADs 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
None. principal inspector or local Flight Standards
District Office, as appropriate. If sending DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
(c) Applicability information directly to the manager of the SECURITY
This AD applies to all The Boeing certification office, send it to the attention of
Company Model 737–100, –200, –200C, the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of Coast Guard
–300, –400, and –500 series airplanes, this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-
certificated in any category. ANM-LAACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. 33 CFR Part 110
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
(d) Subject notify your appropriate principal inspector, [Docket Number USCG–2015–0549]
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Air Transport Association (ATA) of or lacking a principal inspector, the manager RIN 1625–AA01
America Code 57, Wings. of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office. Anchorage Grounds; Galveston
(e) Unsafe Condition (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Harbor, Bolivar Roads Channel,
This AD was prompted by the report of a level of safety may be used for any repair,
Galveston, Texas
crack indication in the horizontal flange of modification, or alteration required by this
the lower chord of the left wing rear spar at AD if it is approved by the Boeing AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
wing buttock line (WBL) 157 and multiple Commercial Airplanes Organization ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
reports of similar crack findings on other Designation Authorization (ODA) that has

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to establish Anchorage Area (A) East in Executive orders and we discuss First
establish a new anchorage area, order to increase the safety of life and Amendment rights of protestors.
Anchorage Area Alpha (A) East in property on navigable waters, improve
A. Regulatory Planning and Review
Bolivar Roads near Galveston, Texas. the safety of vessels operating,
The establishment of this additional transiting, or anchored and moored in Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
anchorage area would enhance the vicinity, and provide for the overall direct agencies to assess the costs and
navigational safety, support regional safe and efficient flow of vessel traffic benefits of available regulatory
maritime security needs, and contribute and commerce in the area. alternatives and, if regulation is
to the free flow of commerce in the The Coast Guard has ascertained the necessary, to select regulatory
Houston-Galveston area. We invite your view of the Galveston, TX District and approaches that maximize net benefits.
comments on this proposed rulemaking. Division Engineer, Corps of Engineers, Executive Order 13771 directs agencies
U.S. Army, about the specific provisions to control regulatory costs through a
DATES: Comments and related material
of this proposed rule. budgeting process. This NPRM has not
must be received by the Coast Guard on
been designated a ‘‘significant
or before October 16, 2017. III. Discussion of Proposed Rule regulatory action,’’ under Executive
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments Order 12866. Accordingly, this NPRM
identified by docket number USCG– The Coast Guard is proposing to
establish a new anchorage area to be has not been reviewed by the Office of
2015–0549 using the Federal Management and Budget (OMB), and
eRulemaking Portal at http:// known as Anchorage Area Alpha (A)
East. This anchorage area would be pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt
www.regulations.gov. See the ‘‘Public from the requirements of Executive
Participation and Request for located in the Galveston Harbor and
Bolivar Roads Channel, TX, just east Order 13771.
Comments’’ portion of the This regulatory action determination
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for and adjacent to established Anchorage
is based on the location and size of the
further instructions on submitting Area (A) in 33 CFR 110.197(a)(1). The
proposed anchorage grounds, as well as
comments. boundaries of Anchorage Area Alpha
historical automatic identification
(A) East are presented in proposed
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If system (AIS) data. The impacts on
§ 110.197(a)(4) in the regulatory text at
you have questions about this proposed routine navigation are expected to be
the end of this document. The
rulemaking, call or email Lieutenant minimal because the proposed
anchorage area would be approximately
Commander (LCDR) Navin Griffin, anchorage area is located outside of the
0.19 square miles.
Sector Houston-Galveston, U.S. Coast established navigation channel. When
Proposed Anchorage Area (A) East is not occupied, vessels would be able to
Guard; telephone (281) 464–4736, email intended for temporary use by vessels of
Navin.L.Griffin@uscg.mil. maneuver in, around, and through the
all types. Vessels will be allowed to anchorage. Operators on our end
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: occupy the anchorage areas during a maneuvering their vessels around the
I. Table of Abbreviations wide range of conditions and for a broad limits of the proposed anchorage area
variety of purposes. For example, would not be significantly impacted.
CFR Code of Federal Regulations vessels would be allowed to anchor
DHS Department of Homeland Security B. Impact on Small Entities
temporarily while taking on stores,
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking transferring personnel, or engaging in The Regulatory Flexibility Act of
§ Section bunkering operations. Vessels would 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, as amended,
U.S.C. United States Code also be allowed to use anchorage areas requires Federal agencies to consider
while awaiting weather and other the potential impact of regulations on
II. Background, Purpose, and Legal conditions favorable to resuming their small entities during rulemaking. The
Basis voyage. However, it is to be emphasized term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises small
The legal basis and authorities for this that this anchorage is primarily businesses, not-for-profit organizations
notice of proposed rulemaking are intended as an overflow anchorage for that are independently owned and
found in 33 U.S.C. 471, 1221 through vessels that are awaiting an exam or operated and are not dominant in their
1236; 33 CFR 1.05–1, Department of inspection. Vessels would not be fields, and governmental jurisdictions
Homeland Security Delegation No. allowed to anchor so as to obstruct the with populations of less than 50,000.
0170.1, which collectively authorize the passage of other vessels proceeding to The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C.
Coast Guard to propose, establish, and and from anchorage spaces. Anchors 605(b) that this proposed rule would not
define regulatory anchorages. would not be placed in the channel and have a significant economic impact on
After extensive discussion, including no portion of the hull or rigging would a substantial number of small entities.
the observations of and comments from be allowed to extend outside the limits The number of small entities
various members of the port of the anchorage area. impacted and the extent of the impact,
community, the Coast Guard has Whenever the maritime or if any, is expected to be minimal. The
determined that the establishment of commercial interests of the United anchorage area is located in an area of
Anchorage Area (A) East in the Bolivar States so require, the Captain of the Port Bolivar Roads that is not a popular or
Roads area is necessary to address port Houston-Galveston or his designated productive fishing location. Further, the
security, port congestion, and representative may direct the movement location is in an area not routinely
navigation safety concerns. The of any vessel anchored or moored transited by vessels heading to, or
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proposed anchorage area was once an within the anchorage areas. returning from, known fishing grounds.
area utilized for spoils from dredging Finally, the anchorage is located in an
IV. Regulatory Analyses
and is equipped to safely receive deep area that is not currently used by small
draft vessels. This proposed anchorage We developed this proposed rule after entities, including small vessels, for
is primarily intended as an overflow considering numerous statutes and anchoring due to the depth of water
anchorage for vessels that are awaiting Executive Orders related to rulemaking. naturally present in the area.
an exam or inspection. We are Below we summarize our analyses If you think that your business,
proposing to amend 33 CFR 110.197 to based on a number of these statutes and organization, or governmental

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Proposed Rules
Action		Notice of proposed rulemaking.
Dates		Comments and related material must be received by the Coast Guard on or before October 16, 2017.
Contact		If you have questions about this proposed rulemaking, call or email Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Navin Griffin, Sector Houston-Galveston, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone (281) 464-4736, email [email protected]
FR Citation		82 FR 38643
RIN Number		1625-AA01
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