83_FR_30942 83 FR 30816 - Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws: Vessel BELLA LUNA; Invitation for Public Comments

83 FR 30816 - Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws: Vessel BELLA LUNA; Invitation for Public Comments

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Maritime Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 126 (June 29, 2018)

Page Range30816-30817
FR Document2018-14064

The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Maritime Administration

[Docket No. MARAD-2018-0104]


Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws: 
Vessel BELLA LUNA; Invitation for Public Comments

AGENCY: Maritime Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the 
Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the 
U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain 
circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. 
The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed 
below.

DATES: Submit comments on or before July 30, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD-2018-0104. 
Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the Docket 
Clerk, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West 
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, 
Washington, DC 20590. You may also send comments electronically via the 
internet at http://www.regulations.gov. All comments will become part 
of this docket and will be available for inspection and copying at the 
above address between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except federal holidays. An electronic version of this document and all 
documents

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entered into this docket is available at http://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bianca Carr, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, 
Room W23-453, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202-366-9309, Email 
Bianca.carr@dot.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described by the applicant the intended 
service of the vessel BELLA LUNA is:

--INTENDED COMMERCIAL USE OF VESSEL: ``Passenger Charter; Pleasure 
Cruise ''
--GEOGRAPHIC REGION: ``Illinois''

    The complete application is given in DOT docket MARAD-2018-0104 at 
http://www.regulations.gov. Interested parties may comment on the 
effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in 
the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance 
with 46 U.S.C. 12121 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388, that 
the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a 
U.S.-vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.-flag vessels in that 
business, a waiver will not be granted. Comments should refer to the 
docket number of this notice and the vessel name in order for MARAD to 
properly consider the comments. Comments should also state the 
commenter's interest in the waiver application, and address the waiver 
criteria given in section 388.4 of MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 
388.

Privacy Act

    In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT/MARAD solicits comments 
from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT/MARAD 
posts these comments, without edit, to www.regulations.gov, as 
described in the system of records notice, DOT/ALL-14 FDMS, accessible 
through www.dot.gov/privacy. In order to facilitate comment tracking 
and response, we encourage commenters to provide their name, or the 
name of their organization; however, submission of names is completely 
optional. Whether or not commenters identify themselves, all timely 
comments will be fully considered. If you wish to provide comments 
containing proprietary or confidential information, please contact the 
agency for alternate submission instructions.

    Authority: 49 CFR 1.93(a), 46 U.S.C. 55103, 46 U.S.C. 12121.

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    Dated: June 26, 2018.

    By order of the Maritime Administrator.
T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr.,
Secretary, Maritime Administration.
[FR Doc. 2018-14064 Filed 6-28-18; 8:45 am]
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30816 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 126 / Friday, June 29, 2018 / Notices driving tasks in at least some commercial vehicles, while recognizing Docket Management System (FDMC) circumstances. ADS hold enormous the need to work with the States to Docket Number FMCSA–2006–26367 potential benefits for safety, mobility, ensure that, from an operations using any of the following methods: and the efficiency of our transportation standpoint, all testing and use of these • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to system. advanced safety systems is conducted in http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the The Voluntary Guidance adopts the a manner that ensures the safe operation online instructions for submitting SAE International (SAE) published of ADS-equipped CMVs. comments. Standard J3016, ‘‘Taxonomy and FMCSA tasked the MCSAC in June • Fax: 202–493–2251. Definitions for Terms Related to On- 2017 with providing recommendations • Mail: Docket Management Facility; Road Motor Vehicle Automated Driving regarding the framework for considering U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 Systems’’ definitions for levels of temporary exemptions that entities may New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12–140, automation. The SAE definitions divide seek to operate an ADS-equipped CMV Washington, DC 20590. vehicles into levels based on ‘‘who does on a public roadway. • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of what, when.’’ Generally: Transportation, 1200 New Jersey • SAE Level 0, No Driving Task 17–2: FY 2018–2022 Strategic Plan Avenue SE, West Building, Room W12– Automation; the driver performs all FMCSA is drafting a new strategic 140, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. driving tasks. plan for release in 2018. The new and 5 p.m., ET Monday through Friday, • SAE Level 1, Driver Assistance; the strategic plan will provide a high-level except Federal holidays. vehicle is controlled by the driver but overview of our mission, vision, Issued on: June 21, 2018. some driving assist features may be strategic goals and outlook for FY2018– included in the vehicle design. SAE 2022 based on Department’s goals for Larry W. Minor, Level 2, Partial Driving Automation; the the next several years. The Department Associate Administrator for Policy. vehicle has combined automated released its Strategic Plan for FY 2018– [FR Doc. 2018–14029 Filed 6–28–18; 8:45 am] functions, like acceleration and steering, 2022 in February 2018 (https:// BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P but the driver must remain engaged www.transportation.gov/dot-strategic- with the driving task and monitor the plan). The MCSAC has been tasked with environment at all times. providing feedback on the current DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION • SAE Level 3, Conditional Driving FMCSA strategic goals and objectives Automation; the driver is a necessity but and recommendations for additional Maritime Administration is not required to monitor the goals, objectives, programs, and [Docket No. MARAD–2018–0104] environment. The driver must be ready initiatives that the members believe to take control of the vehicle at all times should be highlighted in the next Requested Administrative Waiver of with notice. SAE Level 4, High Driving strategic plan to align with DOT’s plan. the Coastwise Trade Laws: Vessel Automation; the vehicle can perform all BELLA LUNA; Invitation for Public driving functions under certain Task 17–3: Regulatory Review Comments conditions. The driver may have the In June 2017, FMCSA tasked the option to control the vehicle. SAE Level MCSAC with providing AGENCY: Maritime Administration, DOT. 5, Full Driving Automation; the vehicle recommendations to the Agency ACTION: Notice. can perform all driving functions under concerning implementation of Executive SUMMARY: The Secretary of all conditions. Orders 13771, ‘‘Reducing Regulation Using the SAE levels described above, Transportation, as represented by the and Controlling Regulatory Costs’’ (82 the Department draws a distinction Maritime Administration (MARAD), is FR 9339, February 3, 2017) and 13777, between Levels 0–2 and 3–5 based on authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.- ‘‘Enforcing the Regulatory Reform whether the human driver or the build requirement of the coastwise laws Agenda’’ (82 FR 12285, March 1, 2017). automated system is primarily under certain circumstances. A request The Agency requests that the MCSAC responsible for monitoring the driving for such a waiver has been received by identify regulations that it believes to be environment. The term ‘‘automated MARAD. The vessel, and a brief (1) outdated, unnecessary, or ineffective vehicle systems’’ represents SAE Levels description of the proposed service, is or (2) impose costs that exceed benefits. 3–5 vehicles that are responsible for listed below. The MCSAC’s recommendations would monitoring the driving environment. be based on the members’ DATES: Submit comments on or before For this task, the Agency’s primary understanding of the regulatory July 30, 2018. focus is SAE Levels 3–5 ADS, as requirements, how the rules have been ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to delineated in its Federal Register notice implemented by the industry and docket number MARAD–2018–0104. of March 26, 2018, Request for enforcement officials, and crash, injury, Written comments may be submitted by Comments Concerning FMCSRs Which and fatality data. FMCSA will provide hand or by mail to the Docket Clerk, May Be a Barrier to the Safe Testing and technical assistance to the MCSAC U.S. Department of Transportation, Deployment of ADS-Equipped CMVs on members, as needed. Docket Operations, M–30, West Public Roads (https:// Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, federalregister.gov/d/2018-05788). The II. Meeting Participation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, comment period closed on May 10, The meeting will be open to the Washington, DC 20590. You may also 2018. public for its entirety. 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Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 126 / Friday, June 29, 2018 / Notices 30817 entered into this docket is available at By order of the Maritime Administrator. North Carolina, South Carolina, http://www.regulations.gov. T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr., Georgia, Florida’’ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Secretary, Maritime Administration. The complete application is given in Bianca Carr, U.S. Department of [FR Doc. 2018–14064 Filed 6–28–18; 8:45 am] DOT docket MARAD–2018–0106 at Transportation, Maritime BILLING CODE 4910–81–P http://www.regulations.gov. Interested Administration, 1200 New Jersey parties may comment on the effect this Avenue SE, Room W23–453, action may have on U.S. vessel builders Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202– DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.- 366–9309, Email Bianca.carr@dot.gov. Maritime Administration flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As accordance with 46 U.S.C. 12121 and described by the applicant the intended [Docket No. MARAD–2018–0106] MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR part service of the vessel BELLA LUNA is: 388, that the issuance of the waiver will —INTENDED COMMERCIAL USE OF Requested Administrative Waiver of have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.- VESSEL: ‘‘Passenger Charter; Pleasure the Coastwise Trade Laws: Vessel vessel builder or a business that uses Cruise ’’ PRELUDE; Invitation for Public U.S.-flag vessels in that business, a —GEOGRAPHIC REGION: ‘‘Illinois’’ Comments waiver will not be granted. Comments The complete application is given in AGENCY: Maritime Administration, DOT. should refer to the docket number of DOT docket MARAD–2018–0104 at ACTION: Notice. this notice and the vessel name in order http://www.regulations.gov. Interested for MARAD to properly consider the parties may comment on the effect this SUMMARY: The Secretary of comments. Comments should also state action may have on U.S. vessel builders Transportation, as represented by the the commenter’s interest in the waiver or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.- Maritime Administration (MARAD), is application, and address the waiver flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.- criteria given in section 388.4 of accordance with 46 U.S.C. 12121 and build requirement of the coastwise laws MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR part MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR part under certain circumstances. A request 388. 388, that the issuance of the waiver will for such a waiver has been received by have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.- MARAD. The vessel, and a brief Privacy Act vessel builder or a business that uses description of the proposed service, is U.S.-flag vessels in that business, a In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), listed below. waiver will not be granted. Comments DOT/MARAD solicits comments from DATES: Submit comments on or before should refer to the docket number of the public to better inform its July 30, 2018. this notice and the vessel name in order rulemaking process. DOT/MARAD posts ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to these comments, without edit, to for MARAD to properly consider the docket number MARAD–2018–0106. www.regulations.gov, as described in comments. Comments should also state Written comments may be submitted by the system of records notice, DOT/ALL– the commenter’s interest in the waiver hand or by mail to the Docket Clerk, 14 FDMS, accessible through application, and address the waiver U.S. Department of Transportation, criteria given in section 388.4 of www.dot.gov/privacy. In order to Docket Operations, M–30, West MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR part facilitate comment tracking and Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 388. response, we encourage commenters to 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. You may also provide their name, or the name of their Privacy Act send comments electronically via the organization; however, submission of In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), names is completely optional. Whether internet at http://www.regulations.gov. DOT/MARAD solicits comments from or not commenters identify themselves, All comments will become part of this the public to better inform its all timely comments will be fully docket and will be available for rulemaking process. DOT/MARAD posts considered. If you wish to provide inspection and copying at the above these comments, without edit, to comments containing proprietary or address between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 www.regulations.gov, as described in confidential information, please contact p.m., Monday through Friday, except the system of records notice, DOT/ALL– the agency for alternate submission federal holidays. An electronic version 14 FDMS, accessible through instructions. of this document and all documents www.dot.gov/privacy. In order to entered into this docket is available at Authority: 49 CFR 1.93(a), 46 U.S.C. facilitate comment tracking and http://www.regulations.gov. 55103, 46 U.S.C. 12121. response, we encourage commenters to provide their name, or the name of their FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: * * * * * organization; however, submission of Bianca Carr, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Dated: June 26, 2018. names is completely optional. Whether or not commenters identify themselves, Administration, 1200 New Jersey By order of the Maritime Administrator. all timely comments will be fully Avenue SE, Room W23–453, T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr., considered. If you wish to provide Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202– Secretary, Maritime Administration. comments containing proprietary or 366–9309, Email Bianca.carr@dot.gov. 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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice.
DatesSubmit comments on or before July 30, 2018.
ContactBianca Carr, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W23-453, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202-366-9309, Email [email protected]
FR Citation83 FR 30816 
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