82 FR 46007 - Security Zones; Port Canaveral Harbor, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, FL
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 190 (October 3, 2017)
Coast Guard
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 190 (October 3, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 190 (Tuesday, October 3, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 46007-46010] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-21230] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket Number USCG-2017-0146] RIN 1625-AA87 Security Zones; Port Canaveral Harbor, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, FL AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to expand the geographical boundaries of a permanent security zone at Port Canaveral Harbor. This action is necessary to ensure the security of vessels, facilities, and the surrounding areas within this zone. This rule is intended to prohibit persons and vessels from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the security zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Jacksonville or a designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking. DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast Guard on or before November 3, 2017. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG- 2017-0146 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 Allan Storm, Sector Jacksonville, Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone (904) 714-7616, email [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Table of Abbreviations CFR Code of Federal Regulations DHS Department of Homeland Security E.O. Executive Order FR Federal Register NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking Sec. Section U.S.C. United States Code COTP Captain of the Port II. Background, Purpose, and Legal Basis On October 3, 1988, the Coast Guard published a final rule creating a permanent security zone at Port Canaveral Harbor, Cape Canaveral, [[Page 46008]] Florida (53 FR 38718) to safeguard the waterfront and military assets along the U.S. Navy's Poseidon Wharf inside the southeast portion of Port Canaveral Harbor's Middle Basin. This waterfront area is located on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), a U.S. Air Force military installation. Additionally, the northern and northeast portion of the Middle Basin's waterfront is located almost entirely on CCAFS property, and within this area are piers utilized by the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army. CCAFS routinely conducts operations critical to national security. The U.S. Navy requested to amend the current regulation in 33 CFR 165.705(b) to expand the geographical boundaries to include the northern and northeastern portion of the Middle Basin of Port Canaveral Harbor in order to ensure the safety and security of military assets and infrastructure along the entire CCAFS waterfront. The COTP Jacksonville has determined it is necessary to expand the security zone to ensure the security of military assets and waterfront facilities from destruction, loss, or injury from sabotage or other subversive acts, accidents or other causes of a similar nature, while still allowing for safe navigation within the Middle Basin of Port Canaveral Harbor. The proposed expanded geographical boundaries would encompass the entire CCAFS waterfront in the middle basin, with a perpendicular boundary distance from the shore varying from approximately 120 feet to 665 feet. The purpose of the proposed rule is to ensure the security of vessels, facilities, and the surrounding areas within the security zone. The Coast Guard proposes this rulemaking under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1231. III. Discussion of Proposed Rule The Coast Guard proposes to expand the geographical boundaries of the current regulated area in 33 CFR 165.705(b) to include the navigable waters of the Port Canaveral Harbor's Middle Basin. The proposed amendment would redesignate Sec. 165.705(b) to new Sec. 165.705(a)(2) and would read as follows: ``Security Zone B. Middle Basin, Port Canaveral Harbor, at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Brevard County, Florida. All waters within the following coordinates inside the Middle Basin: starting at Point 1 in position 28[deg]24'54.49'' N., 80[deg]36'39.13'' W.; thence south to Point 2 in position 28[deg]24'53.27'' N., 80[deg]36'39.15'' W.; thence east to Point 3 in position 28[deg]24'53.25'' N., 80[deg]36'30.41'' W.; thence south to Point 4 in position 28[deg]24'50.51'' N., 80[deg]36'30.41'' W.; thence southeast to Point 5 in position 28[deg]24'38.15'' N., 80[deg]36'17.18'' W.; thence east to Point 6 in position 28[deg]24'38.16'' N., 80[deg]36' 14.92'' W.; thence northeast to Point 7 in position 28[deg]24'39.36'' N., 80[deg]36'13.37'' W.; thence following the land based perimeter boundary to the point of origin.'' The proposed rule would also make the following amendments: (1) Change the title of the existing regulation in 33 CFR 165.705 from ``Port Canaveral Harbor, Cape Canaveral, Florida'' to ``Security Zones: Port Canaveral Harbor, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, FL''; (2) add a new paragraph (c) and change the title to ``(c) Regulations''; (3) redesignate existing paragraph (d) as new paragraph (c)(1) with minor non-substantive changes; (4) redesignate existing paragraph (c) as new paragraph (c)(2) with minor non-substantive changes; (5) and add a new paragraph (c)(3), which states: ``Persons desiring to enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the security zone may request permission from the COTP Jacksonville by telephone at 904-714-7557, or a designated representative via VHF-FM radio on channel 16. If authorization is granted, all persons and vessels receiving such authorization must comply with the instructions of the COTP Jacksonville or the designated representative.'' Lastly, we propose to add a new paragraph (b), entitled ``Definitions'' and propose a new definition for the term ``designated representative.'' 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 (Regulatory Planning and Review) and 13563 (Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review) 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 (including potential economic, environmental, public health and safety effects, distributive impacts, and equity). Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying costs and benefits, reducing costs, harmonizing rules, and promoting flexibility. Executive Order 13771 (Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs) directs agencies to reduce regulation and control regulatory costs and provides that ``for every one new regulation issued, at least two prior regulations be identified for elimination, and that the cost of planned regulations be prudently managed and controlled through a budgeting process.'' The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has not designated this rule a significant regulatory action under section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, OMB has not reviewed it. As this rule is not a significant regulatory action, this rule is exempt from the requirements of Executive Order 13771. See the OMB Memorandum titled ``Interim Guidance Implementing Section 2 of the Executive Order of January 30, 2017 titled `Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs' '' (February 2, 2017). The economic impact of this proposed rule is not significant. Although persons and vessels may not enter, transit through, anchor it, or remain within the security zone without authorization from the COTP Jacksonville or a designated representative, they may operate in the navigable water adjacent to the proposed security zone and the Federal channel. 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. While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the security zone may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section IV.A above this proposed rule would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. If you think that your business, organization, or governmental 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, [[Page 46009]] 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 E.O. 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 E.O. 13132. Also, this proposed rule does not have tribal implications under E.O. 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, the Coast Guard discusses 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. The proposed rule involves expanding the geographical boundaries of a permanent security zone that will prohibit entry within certain navigable waters of the Port Canaveral Harbor's Middle Basin. Normally such actions are categorically excluded from further review under paragraph 34(g) of Figure 2-1 of Commandant Instruction M16475.lD. A preliminary Record of Environmental Consideration (REC) supporting this determination is 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 Public participation is essential to effective rulemaking, and the Coast Guard will consider all comments and related materials 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, you may review a Privacy Act notice regarding the Federal Docket Management System in the March 24, 2005, issue of the Federal Register (70 FR 15086). 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 165 Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways. For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard proposes to amend 33 CFR part 165 as follows: PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS 0 1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows: Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 0 2. Revise Sec. 165.705 to read as follows: Sec. 165.705: Security Zones: Port Canaveral Harbor, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, FL. (a) Regulated areas. (1) Security Zone A. East (Trident) Basin, Port Canaveral Harbor, at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Brevard County, Florida. All waters of the East Basin north of latitude 28[deg]24'36'' N. (2) Security Zone B. Middle Basin, Port Canaveral Harbor, at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Brevard County, Florida. All waters within the following coordinates inside the Middle Basin: Starting at Point 1 in position 28[deg]24'54.49'' N., 80[deg]36'39.13'' W.; thence south to Point 2 in position 28[deg]24'53.27'' N., 80[deg]36'39.15'' W.; thence east to Point 3 in position 28[deg]24'53.25'' N., 80[deg]36'30.41'' W.; thence south to Point 4 in position 28[deg]24'50.51'' N., 80[deg]36'30.41'' W.; thence southeast to Point 5 in position 28[deg]24'38.15'' N., 80[deg]36'17.18'' W.; thence east to Point 6 in position 28[deg]24'38.16'' N., 80[deg]36'14.92'' W.; thence northeast to Point 7 in position 28[deg]24'39.36'' N., 80[deg]36'13.37'' W.; thence following the land based perimeter boundary to the point of origin. These coordinates are based on North American Datum 1983. (b) Definitions. The term ``designated representative'' means personnel [[Page 46010]] designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port (COTP) Jacksonville in the enforcement of the security zone. This includes Coast Guard Patrol Commanders, Coast Guard coxswains, petty officers, and other officers operating Coast Guard vessels and federal, state, and local law officers designated by or assisting the COTP Jacksonville in the enforcement of regulated navigation areas and security zones. (c) Regulations. (1) The general regulations governing security zones found in 33 CFR 165.33 apply to the security zones described in paragraph (a) of this section. (2) All persons and vessels are prohibited from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the security zone unless authorized by the COTP Jacksonville or a designated representative. (3) Persons desiring to enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the security zone may request permission from the COTP Jacksonville by telephone at 904-714-7557, or a designated representative via VHF-FM radio on channel 16. If authorization is granted, all persons and vessels receiving such authorization must comply with the instructions of the COTP Jacksonville or the designated representative. Dated: September 28, 2017. T.C. Wiemers, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Jacksonville. [FR Doc. 2017-21230 Filed 10-2-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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person listed in the FOR FURTHER PART 110—ANCHORAGE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
INFORMATION CONTACT section to REGULATIONS SECURITY
coordinate protest activities so that your
message can be received without ■ 1. The authority citation for part 110 Coast Guard
jeopardizing the safety or security of continues to read as follows:
people, places, or vessels. 33 CFR Part 165
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 471; 1221 through
V. Public Participation and Request for 1236, 2071; 33 CFR 1.05–1; Department of [Docket Number USCG–2017–0146]
Comments Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. RIN 1625–AA87
We view public participation as ■ 2. Amend § 110.4 to by adding
essential to effective rulemaking, and Security Zones; Port Canaveral Harbor,
paragraph (d) to read as follows: Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, FL
will consider all comments and material
received during the comment period. § 110.4 Penobscott Bay, Maine. AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
Your comment can help shape the * * * * * ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
outcome of this rulemaking. If you
submit a comment, please include the (d) Passagassawakeag River, Belfast SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to
docket number for this rulemaking, Bay, Belfast, Maine.— (1) Special expand the geographical boundaries of a
indicate the specific section of this anchorage area A. All of the waters permanent security zone at Port
document to which each comment enclosed by a line beginning at latitude Canaveral Harbor. This action is
applies, and provide a reason for each 44°25′23″ N., longitude 068°58′55″ W.; necessary to ensure the security of
suggestion or recommendation. thence to latitude 44°25′30″ N., vessels, facilities, and the surrounding
We encourage you to submit longitude 068°58′48″ W.; thence to areas within this zone. This rule is
comments through the Federal latitude 44°25′33″ N., longitude intended to prohibit persons and vessels
eRulemaking Portal at http:// 068°59′15″ W.; thence to latitude from entering, transiting through,
www.regulations.gov. If your material 44°25′39″ N., longitude 068°59′17″ W.; anchoring in, or remaining within the
cannot be submitted using http:// thence to latitude 44°25′48″ N., security zone unless authorized by the
www.regulations.gov, contact the person longitude 068°59′57″ W.; thence to Captain of the Port (COTP) Jacksonville
in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION latitude 44°25′46″ N., longitude or a designated representative. We
CONTACT section of this document for 069°00′08″ W.; thence to the point of invite your comments on this proposed
alternate instructions. Documents beginning. rulemaking.
mentioned in this notice of proposed DATES: Comments and related material
rulemaking as being available in the (2) Special anchorage area B. All of
the waters enclosed by a line beginning must be received by the Coast Guard on
docket, and all public comments, are in or before November 3, 2017.
our online docket at http:// at latitude 44°25′17″ N., longitude
068°59′00″ W.; thence to latitude ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
www.regulations.gov and can be viewed
44°24′56″ N., longitude 068°59′23″ W.; identified by docket number USCG–
by following that Web site’s
thence to latitude 44°25′20″ N., 2017–0146 using the Federal
instructions. Additionally, if you go to
longitude 068°59′38″ W.; thence to eRulemaking Portal at http://
the online docket and sign up for email
latitude 44°25′44″ N., longitude www.regulations.gov. See the ‘‘Public
alerts, you will be notified when
069°00′09″ W.; thence to the point of Participation and Request for
comments are posted or a final rule is
beginning. Comments’’ portion of the
published.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for
We accept anonymous comments. All Note to § 110.4(d): All coordinates further instructions on submitting
comments received will be posted referenced use datum: NAD 83. All anchoring comments.
without change to http:// in the areas is under the supervision of the
www.regulations.gov and will include town of Belfast harbormaster or other such FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
any personal information you have authority as may be designated by the you have questions about this proposed
provided. For more about privacy and authorities of the Town of Belfast, Maine. rulemaking, call or email Lieutenant
the docket, you may review a Privacy Mariners using these special anchorage areas Allan Storm, Sector Jacksonville,
Act notice regarding the Federal Docket are encouraged to contact local and state Waterways Management Division, U.S.
Management System in the March 24, authorities, such as the local harbormaster, to Coast Guard; telephone (904) 714–7616,
2005, issue of the Federal Register (70 ensure compliance with any additional email Allan.H.Storm@uscg.mil.
FR 15086). applicable state and local laws. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Documents mentioned in this NPRM
as being available in the docket, and all Dated: September 7, 2017. I. Table of Abbreviations
public comments, will be in our online S.D. Poulin, CFR Code of Federal Regulations
docket at http://www.regulations.gov Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, DHS Department of Homeland Security
and can be viewed by following that First Coast Guard District. E.O. Executive Order
Web site’s instructions. Additionally, if FR Federal Register
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you go to the online docket and sign up
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when comments are posted or a final COTP Captain of the Port
rule is published.
II. Background, Purpose, and Legal
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 110 Basis
Anchorage grounds. On October 3, 1988, the Coast Guard
For the reasons discussed in the published a final rule creating a
preamble, the Coast Guard proposes to permanent security zone at Port
amend 33 CFR part 110 as follows: Canaveral Harbor, Cape Canaveral,
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designated by or assisting the Captain of DATES: Submit comments on or before 5). Or if the item is 80 pounds, postage
the Port (COTP) Jacksonville in the November 2, 2017. would be collected on the additional 10
enforcement of the security zone. This ADDRESSES: Mail or deliver written pounds. This would appear to provide
includes Coast Guard Patrol comments to the manager, Product the Postal Service with at least some
Commanders, Coast Guard coxswains, Classification, U.S. Postal Service, 475 degree of reimbursement for the extra
petty officers, and other officers L’Enfant Plaza SW., Room 4446, service provided.
operating Coast Guard vessels and Washington, DC 20260–5015. If sending As a further deterrent, another
federal, state, and local law officers comments by email, include the name possibility would be to charge not only
designated by or assisting the COTP and address of the commenter and send additional postage, but an additional
Jacksonville in the enforcement of to ProductClassification@usps.gov, with penalty fee (perhaps $20.00). Thus, for
regulated navigation areas and security a subject line of ‘‘Overweight Parcels.’’ an 80 pound parcel the total amount
zones. Faxed comments are not accepted. due would include the postage payment
(c) Regulations. You may inspect and photocopy all for 70 pounds, a postage surcharge for
(1) The general regulations governing written comments, by appointment the additional 10 pounds and a $20
security zones found in 33 CFR 165.33 only, at USPS® Headquarters Library, penalty.
apply to the security zones described in 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW., 11th Floor Since HAZMAT parcels have lower
paragraph (a) of this section. North, Washington, DC 20260. These maximum weight limits, and overweight
(2) All persons and vessels are records are available for review on HAZMAT parcels may pose additional
prohibited from entering, transiting Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., safety challenges, it would seem
through, anchoring in, or remaining by calling 202–268–2906. appropriate to provide an additional
within the security zone unless FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
element of deterrence with regard to the
authorized by the COTP Jacksonville or Direct questions or comments to Lizbeth mailing of such items. Thus, for
a designated representative. J. Dobbins by email at lizbeth.j.dobbins@ example, if a 65-pound HAZMAT
(3) Persons desiring to enter, transit usps.gov or phone (202) 268–3789. package exceeded the maximum weight
through, anchor in, or remain within the limit of 25 pounds, the amount due
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
security zone may request permission might include not only the postage on
from the COTP Jacksonville by The Challenge of Overweight Parcels the actual weight of the package, but an
telephone at 904–714–7557, or a Overweight parcels should never be additional surcharge of $20.00 for each
designated representative via VHF–FM accepted for delivery into the postal 10 pounds (or fraction thereof) in excess
radio on channel 16. If authorization is network. On occasion an item, such as of the applicable weight limit.
granted, all persons and vessels We look forward to feedback on this
a returns parcel, gets into the Postal
receiving such authorization must important safety issue.
network and arrives at a destination
comply with the instructions of the plant or post office. It is unsafe to return Stanley F. Mires,
COTP Jacksonville or the designated the item back through the postal Attorney, Federal Compliance.
representative. network so the receiving office contacts [FR Doc. 2017–21150 Filed 10–2–17; 8:45 am]
Dated: September 28, 2017. the customer and asks the customer to BILLING CODE 7710–12–P
T.C. Wiemers, pick up the package. Sometimes the
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the package is abandoned which creates
Port Jacksonville. another safety issue trying to dispose of ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
[FR Doc. 2017–21230 Filed 10–2–17; 8:45 am] the overweight item. AGENCY
BILLING CODE 9110–04–P Part of the challenge is that we do not
want overweight items at any time since 40 CFR Part 52
these items cause numerous safety
issues and we strongly discourage [EPA–R03–OAR–2017–0396; FRL–9968–53–
POSTAL SERVICE mailers from entering them into the Region 3]
postal system. We do not accept them at Approval and Promulgation of Air
39 CFR Part 111
postal retail counters either and yet, Quality Implementation Plans;
Overweight Parcels these items still get into the postal Maryland; 2011 Base Year Inventory
system. for the 2008 8-Hour Ozone National
AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM. In order to discourage unsafe Ambient Air Quality Standard for the
ACTION: Request for comments. practices, the Postal Service is seeking Baltimore, Maryland Nonattainment
input from the mailing community Area
SUMMARY: The Postal Service is about how to prevent overweight
contemplating amendment of the packages from entering the postal AGENCY: Environmental Protection
Mailing Standards of the United States system, and if they get into the postal Agency (EPA).
Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual system, the appropriate postage to be ACTION: Proposed rule.
(DMM®), to address the challenges paid. The maximum weight for postage
presented by overweight parcels that payment is 70 pounds. SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection
make their way into the postal network. Agency (EPA) proposes to approve, as a
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To aid us in this effort, we are Suggested Remedies state implementation plan (SIP)
requesting comments from the postal One partial remedy would be to assess revision, the 2011 base year inventory
community regarding a variety of additional postage on overweight for the Baltimore, Maryland moderate
suggested actions to resolve or parcels discovered in the postal nonattainment area for the 2008 8-hour
ameliorate this problem. Overweight network. Thus, if a package weight is 75 ozone national ambient air quality
parcels for the purpose of this notice are pounds, and it arrives at the destination standard (NAAQS) submitted by the
defined as anything in excess of 70 office, with postage calculated at 70 State of Maryland through the Maryland
pounds or the maximum weight allowed pounds, an additional 5 pounds worth Department of the Environment (MDE).
for HAZMAT. of postage could be collected (70 plus In the Final Rules section of this issue
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