[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 100 (Tuesday, May 24, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 32695-32702]
[FR Doc No: 2016-12001]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2015-0118]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zones, Recurring Marine Events Held in the Coast Guard
Sector Long Island Sound Captain of the Port Zone

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to add, delete, and modify safety
zones for annual marine events in the Coast Guard Sector Long Island
Sound Captain of the Port Zone. When enforced, these proposed safety
zones would restrict vessels from portions of water areas during
certain annually recurring events. The safety zones are intended to
expedite public notification and ensure the protection of the maritime
public and event participants from the hazards associated with certain
maritime events. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.

DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast
Guard on or before June 23, 2016.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2015-0118 using any one of the following methods:
    (1) Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
    (2) Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (3) Mail: Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. Department of
Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001.
    (4) Hand delivery: Same as mail address above, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. The telephone
number is<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    To avoid duplication, please use only one of these four methods.
See the ``Public Participation and Request for Comments'' portion of
the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below for further instructions on
submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this
proposed rulemaking, call or email Chief Petty Officer Ian M. Fallon,
U.S. Coast Guard Waterways Management Division Sector Long Island
Sound; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, or email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>If you
have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, call
Ms. Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-
366-9826.

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
Pub. L. Public Law
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code
AOR Area of Responsibility

II. Background, Purpose, and Legal Basis

    Previously, the Coast Guard promulgated safety zones for most of
the events associated with this rule and received no public comments.
The most recently promulgated rulemaking was on May 24, 2013 when the
Coast Guard published a Final Rule, entitled, ``Safety Zones and
Special Local Regulations; Recurring Marine Events in Captain of the
Port Sector Long Island Sound Zone'' in the Federal Register (78 FR
31402).
    The purpose of this rulemaking is to carry out three related
actions: (1) Establishing new necessary safety zones, (2) removing
safety zones that are no longer needed, and (3) updating and
reorganizing existing regulations for ease of use and reduction of
administrative overhead.
    The Coast Guard proposes this rulemaking under authority in 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, which
collectively authorize the Coast Guard to establish regulatory safety
zones.

III. Discussion of Proposed Rule

    The Coast Guard proposes to revise section 33 CFR 165.151 ``Safety
Zones; Fireworks Displays, Air Shows and Swim Events in the Captain of
the Port Long Island Sound Zone'' by establishing one new permanent
safety zone, removing twenty-four existing safety zones, and modifying
twenty existing safety zones. By proposing these permanent regulation
updates, we are providing the public with an opportunity to comment on
these changes. This rulemaking limits the unnecessary burden of
continually establishing temporary rules every year for events that
occur on an annual basis.

(1) Establishing New Marine Event Regulated Areas

    This rule proposes to establish one new permanent marine event
safety zone under 33 CFR 165.151. The events listed in the revised 33
CFR 165.151 table are all fireworks displays throughout the Sector Long
Island Sound Captain of the Port Zone. The event created by this rule
is 5.1 Bridgeport Bluefish May Fireworks. Event location and details
are listed below in the text of the regulation. Due to the pyrotechnics
detonation and burning debris, a safety zone is needed to protect both
spectators and participants from the safety potential hazards. This
rule would permanently establish a safety zone that restricts vessel
movement around the location of the marine event to reduce the safety
risks associated with it.
    During the enforcement period of the safety zone, persons and
vessels would be prohibited from entering, transiting through,
remaining, anchoring, or mooring within the safety zone unless
specifically authorized by the COTP or the designated representative.
Persons and vessels would be able to request authorization to enter,
transit through, remain, anchor, or moor within the safety zone by
contacting the COTP Sector Long Island Sound by telephone at (203) 468-
4401, or designated representative via VHF radio on channel 16. If
authorization to enter, transit through, remain, anchor, or moor within
the regulated area is granted, all persons and vessels receiving
authorization would be required to comply with the instructions of the
COTP or designated representative.
    The Coast Guard COTP Sector Long Island Sound or designated
representatives would enforce the safety zone. These designated
representatives are comprised of commissioned, warrant, and petty
officers of the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard may be assisted by other
federal, state and local agencies in the enforcement of these safety
zones.

(2) Remove Old Safety Zones That Are No Longer Needed

    This rulemaking proposes to remove the following twenty-four safety
zones from Table 1 to Sec.  165.151: 5.1 Jones Beach Air Show, as the
regulation will be moved to 33 CFR 100.100 at the Table to Sec.
100.100. 5.2 Greenport Spring Fireworks, as the event has been

discontinued. 7.2 Cancer Center for Kids Fireworks, as the event has
not been held since 2011 and the sponsoring organization, The Friends
of the Cancer Center for Kids, has confirmed that they do not intend to
hold the event again in the foreseeable future. 7.10 City of New Haven
Fireworks, as the event has not been held since 2008 and the sponsoring
organization, the City of New Haven, has confirmed that they do not
intend to hold the event again in the foreseeable future. 7.14 Fund in
the Sun Fireworks, as the event has not been held since 2010 and the
sponsoring organization, the Shelter Island Yacht Club, has confirmed
that they do not intend to hold the event again in the foreseeable
future. 7.19 Jones Beach State Park Fireworks, as the regulation will
be moved to the 33 CFR 100.100 at the Table to Sec.  100.100. 7.20
Madison Cultural Arts Fireworks, as the event has been discontinued.
7.22 Patchogue Chamber of Commerce Fireworks, as the event has been
discontinued. 7.26 Village of Quoque Foundering Anniversary Fireworks,
as the event has not been held since 2009 and the sponsoring
organization, the Village of Quoque, has confirmed that they do not
intend to hold the event again in the foreseeable future. 7.28 Great
South Bay Music Festival Fireworks, as the event has been discontinued.
7.31 Clam Shell Foundation Fireworks, as the regulation will be moved
to the table to 100.100. 7.32 Town of North Hempstead Bar Beach
Fireworks, as the event is not in Sector Long Island Sound's AOR. 7.41
Niantic Bay Fireworks, as the event has been discontinued. 7.43 North
Bay Fourth of July Fireworks, as the event has been discontinued. 7.46
Irwin family 4th of July, as the event has been discontinued. 7.47
Westbrook July Celebration, as this is a duplicate entry of 7.3 City of
Westbrook, CT July Celebration Fireworks. 8.1 Village of Bellport
Fireworks, as this is not a reoccurring event. 8.2 Taste of Italy
Fireworks, as this is not a reoccuring event. 8.5 Shelter Island Yacht
Club Fireworks, as the event has been discontinued. 9.2 Town of Islip
Labor Day Fireworks, as the event has been discontinued. 9.5 Archangel
Michael Greek Orthodox Church Fireworks, as the event is not in Sector
Long Island Sound's AOR. 9.6 Port Washington Sons of Italy Fireworks,
as the event is not in Sector Long Island Sound's AOR. 11.1 Charles W.
Morgan Anniversary Fireworks, as the event has been discontinued. 12.1
Greenport Winter Fireworks, as the event has been discontinued.
    This rulemaking also proposes to delete all seven of the safety
zones from Table 2 to Sec.  165.151: 1.1 Swim Across the Sound, as the
regulation will be moved to 33 CFR 100.100 at the Table to Sec.
100.100. 1.2 Huntington Bay Open Water Championships Swim, as the
regulation will be moved to 33 CFR 100.100 at the Table to Sec.
100.100. 1.3 Maggie Fischer Memorial Great South Bay Cross Bay Swim, as
the regulation will be moved to 33 CFR 100.100 at the Table to Sec.
100.100. 1.4 Waves of Hope Swim, as the regulation will be moved to 33
CFR 100.100 at the Table to Sec.  100.100. 1.5 Stonewall Swim, as the
regulation will be moved to 33 CFR 100.100 at the Table to Sec.
100.100. 1.6 Swim Across America Greenwich, as the regulation will be
moved to 33 CFR 100.100 at the Table to Sec.  100.100. 1.7 US Coast
Guard Triathlon Swim, as this is not a reoccurring event.

(3) Modify and Update Existing Regulated Areas

    Due to the deletion of twenty-four cites within Table 1 to Sec.
165.151, several of the remaining cites will be renumbered to fill the
vacancies created by the deleted cites. The cite numbers used in this
section reflect cite numbers as they are currently listed in Table 1 to
Sec.  165.151: 2.1 Sag Harbor COC Winter Harbor Frost Fireworks Date
was updated for accuracy. 6.1 Barnum Festival Fireworks Location was
updated for accuracy. 6.2 Town of Branford Fireworks Location was
updated for accuracy. 6.3 Vietnam Veterans/Town of East Haven Fireworks
Location was updated for accuracy. 6.4 Salute to Veterans Fireworks
Location was updated for accuracy. 7.1 Point O'Woods Fire Company
Summer Fireworks Location was updated for accuracy. 7.7 Southampton
Fresh Air Home Fireworks Location was updated for accuracy. 7.9 City of
Middletown Fireworks Location was updated for accuracy. 7.11 City of
Norwich July Fireworks Location was updated for accuracy. 7.12 City of
Stamford Fireworks Date was updated for accuracy. 7.13 City of West
Haven Fireworks Date was updated for accuracy. 7.23 Riverfest Fireworks
Date was removed due to the fact that the exact date in July would
change annually. The public will be notified of the exact date and time
annually. The Locations of the safety zones were updated for accuracy.
7.24 Village of Asharoken Fireworks Location was updated for accuracy.
7.25 Village of Port Jefferson Fourth of July Celebration Fireworks
Location was updated for accuracy. 7.33 Groton Long Point Yacht Club
Fireworks Location was updated for accuracy. 7.42 Connetquot River
Summer Fireworks Location was updated for accuracy. 7.44 National Golf
Links Fireworks Name is to be changed to Sebonack Golf Club Links
Fireworks per the sponsor's request. 8.8 Ascension Fireworks Location
was updated for accuracy. 9.1 East Hampton Fire Department Fireworks
Location was updated for accuracy. 11.2 Christmas Boat Parade Fireworks
barge Locations were updated for accuracy.

IV. Regulatory Analyses

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

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    E.O.s 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.
E.O. 13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both costs and
benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of promoting
flexibility. This NPRM has not been designated a ``significant
regulatory action,'' under E.O. 12866. Accordingly, the NPRM has not
been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget.
    The Coast Guard determined that this proposed rulemaking is not a
significant regulatory action for the following reasons: The safety
zones are of limited duration and vessels may transit the navigable
waterways outside of the safety zones. Persons or vessels requiring
entry into the safety zones may be authorized to do so by the COTP
Sector Long Island Sound or designated representative.
    Advanced public notifications will also be made to local mariners
through appropriate means, which may include but is not limited to
Local Notice to Mariners and Broadcast Notice to Mariners.

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
safety 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 any vessel owner or operator.
    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, 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 above.

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
rulemaking 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 safety zones. It is categorically excluded from
further review under paragraph 34(g) of Figure 2-1 of Commandant
Instruction M16475.lD. A preliminary environmental analysis checklist
supporting this determination and a 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 encourage you to participate in this rulemaking by submitting
comments and related materials. All comments received will be posted
without change to http://www.regulations.gov and will include any
personal information you have provided.

A. Submitting Comments

    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. To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type the docket number in the ``SEARCH'' box and
click ``SEARCH.'' Click on the comment option on the line associated
with this NPRM. As stated in the ADDRESSES section, you may also submit
your comments by fax, mail, or hand delivery. Please use only one of
these four submittal methods.
    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 go to the online docket by following instructions in the next
paragraph, and sign up for email alerts, you will be notified whenever
comments are submitted or a final rule is published.

B. Viewing Comments and Documents

    To view comments, as well as documents mentioned in this preamble
as being available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov,
type the docket number in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.''
Click on the Open Docket Folder option on the line associated with this
notice of proposed rulemaking. You may also visit the Docket Management
Facility in Room W12-140 on the ground floor of the Department of
Transportation West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.

C. Privacy Act

    Anyone can search the electronic form of comments received into any
of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or
signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association,
business, labor union, etc.). You may review a Privacy Act notice
regarding our public dockets in the January 17, 2008, issue of the
Federal Register (73 FR 3316). We allow anonymous submissions.

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

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1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1231; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701, 3306, 3703;
50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; Pub.
L. 107-295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1.

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2. Revise table 1 to Sec.  165.151 and remove table 2 to Sec.  165.151.
    The revision reads as follows:

Sec.  165.151  Safety Zones; Fireworks Displays, Air Shows and Swim
Events in the Captain of the Port Long Island Sound Zone.

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                         Table to Sec.   165.151
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2                                                    February
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2.1 Sag Harbor COC Winter Harbor Frost    Date: A day in
 Fireworks.                               February determined annually.
                                          Rain Date: A day in
                                          February determined annually.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          Sag Harbor off Long Wharf St.
                                          Pier in Sag Harbor, NY in
                                          approximate position
                                          41[deg]00'16.82'' N.,
                                          072[deg]17'43.78'' W. (NAD
                                          83).
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4                                                     April
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4.1 Bridgeport Bluefish April Fireworks   Date: A day in April
                                          determined annually.
                                          Rain Date: A day in
                                          April determined annually.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          the Pequannock River's Lower
                                          Reach surrounding Steel Point
                                          in Bridgeport, CT in
                                          approximate position
                                          41[deg]10'35'' N.,
                                          073[deg]10'58'' W. (NAD 83).
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5                                                      May
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5.1 Bridgeport Bluefish May Fireworks..   Date: A day in May
                                          determined annually.
                                          Rain Date: A day in
                                          May determined annually.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          the Pequannock River's Lower
                                          Reach surrounding Steel Point
                                          in Bridgeport, CT in
                                          approximate position
                                          41[deg]10'35'' N.,
                                          073[deg]10'58'' W. (NAD 83).
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6                                                      June
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6.1 Barnum Festival Fireworks..........   Date: A day in June
                                          determined annually.
                                          Rain Date: A day in
                                          June determined annually.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          9:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          Bridgeport Harbor, Bridgeport,
                                          CT in approximate position
                                          41[deg]09'34'' N.,
                                          073[deg]11'18'' W. (NAD 83).
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6.2 Town of Branford Fireworks.........   Date: A day during the
                                          last two weeks of June.
                                          Rain Date: A day in
                                          June determined annually.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          9:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          Branford Harbor, Branford, CT
                                          in approximate position,
                                          41[deg]15'37'' N.,
                                          072[deg]49'15'' W. (NAD 83).
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6.3 Vietnam Veterans/Town of East Haven   Date: A day during the
 Fireworks.                               last two weeks of June.
                                          Rain Date: A day in
                                          June determined annually.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters off
                                          Cosey Beach, East Haven, CT in
                                          approximate position,
                                          41[deg]14'31.7'' N.,
                                          072[deg]52'16.4'' W. (NAD 83).
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6.4 Salute to Veterans Fireworks.......   Date: A day during the
                                          last week of June.
                                          Rain Date: A day in
                                          June determined annually.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          9:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          Reynolds Channel off
                                          Hempstead, NY in approximate
                                          position 40[deg]35'36.87'' N.,
                                          073[deg]35'20.72'' W. (NAD
                                          83).
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6.5 Cherry Grove Arts Project Fireworks   Date: A day during the
                                          first two weeks of June.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          9:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          the Great South Bay off Cherry
                                          Grove, NY in approximate
                                          position 40[deg]39' 49.06''
                                          N., 073[deg]05'27.99'' W. (NAD
                                          83).
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6.6 Bridgeport Bluefish June Fireworks.   Date: A day in June
                                          determined annually.
                                          Rain Date: A day in
                                          June determined annually.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

                                          Location: Waters of
                                          the Pequannock River's Lower
                                          Reach surrounding Steel Point
                                          in Bridgeport, CT in
                                          approximate position
                                          41[deg]10'35'' N., 073[deg]10'
                                          58'' W. (NAD 83).
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7                                                      July
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7.1 Point O'Woods Fire Company Summer     Date: A day during the
 Fireworks.                               first two weeks of July.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          9:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          the Great South Bay, Point
                                          O'Woods, NY in approximate
                                          position 40[deg]39'27.28'' N.,
                                          073[deg]08'20.98'' W. (NAD
                                          83).
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7.2 City of Westbrook, CT July            Date: A day during the
 Celebration Fireworks.                   first two weeks of July.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          9:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          Westbrook Harbor, Westbrook,
                                          CT in approximate position,
                                          41[deg]16'10.5'' N.,
                                          072[deg]26'14'' W. (NAD 83).
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7.3 Norwalk Fireworks..................   Date: A day during the
                                          first two weeks of July.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters off
                                          Calf Pasture Beach, Norwalk,
                                          CT in approximate position,
                                          41[deg]04'05'' N.,
                                          073[deg]23'22'' W. (NAD 83).
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7.4 Lawrence Beach Club Fireworks......   Date: A day during the
                                          first two weeks of July.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          9:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          the Atlantic Ocean off
                                          Lawrence Beach Club, Atlantic
                                          Beach, NY in approximate
                                          position 40[deg]34'42.65'' N.,
                                          073[deg]42'56.02'' W. (NAD
                                          83).
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7.5 Sag Harbor Fireworks...............   Date: A day during the
                                          first two weeks of July.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          Sag Harbor Bay off Havens
                                          Beach, Sag Harbor, NY in
                                          approximate position
                                          41[deg]00'26'' N.,
                                          072[deg]17'09'' W. (NAD 83).
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7.6 Southhampton Fresh Air Home           Date: A day during the
 Fireworks.                               first two weeks of July.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          Shinnecock Bay, Southampton,
                                          NY in approximate positions,
                                          40[deg]51'49.14'' N.,
                                          072[deg]26'31.48'' W. (NAD
                                          83).
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7.7 Westport Police Athletic league       Date: A day during the
 Fireworks.                               first two weeks of July.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters off
                                          Compo Beach, Westport, CT in
                                          approximate position,
                                          41[deg]06'15'' N.,
                                          073[deg]20'57'' W. (NAD 83).
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7.8 City of Middletown Fireworks.......   Date: A day during the
                                          first two weeks of July.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          the Connecticut River,
                                          Middletown Harbor, Middletown,
                                          CT in approximate position
                                          41[deg]33'47.5'' N.,
                                          072[deg]38'38.39'' W. (NAD
                                          83).
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7.9 City of Norwich July Fireworks.....   Date: A day during the
                                          first two weeks of July.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          the Thames River, Norwich, CT
                                          in approximate position,
                                          41[deg]31'14.19'' N.,
                                          072[deg]04'43.23'' W. (NAD
                                          83).
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7.10 City of Stamford Fireworks........   Date: A day during the
                                          first two weeks of July.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          9:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          Fisher's Westcott cove,
                                          Stamford, CT in approximate
                                          position 41[deg]02'09.56'' N.,
                                          073[deg]30'57.76'' W. (NAD
                                          83).
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7.11 City of West Haven Fireworks......   Date: A day during the
                                          first two weeks of July.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          New Haven Harbor, off Bradley
                                          Point, West Haven, CT in
                                          approximate position
                                          41[deg]15'07'' N.,
                                          072[deg]57'26'' W. (NAD 83).
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7.12 Fairfield Aerial Fireworks........   Date: A day during the
                                          first two weeks of July.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          Jennings Beach, Fairfield, CT
                                          in approximate position
                                          41[deg]08'22'' N.,
                                          073[deg]14'02'' W. (NAD 83).
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7.13 Independence Day Celebration         Date: A day during the
 Fireworks.                               first two weeks of July.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters off
                                          of Umbrella Beach, Montauk, NY
                                          in approximate position
                                          41[deg]01'44'' N.,
                                          071[deg]57'13'' W. (NAD 83).
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7.14 Mason's Island Yacht Club            Date: A day during the
 Fireworks.                               first two weeks of July.

                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          Fisher's Island Sound, Noank,
                                          CT in approximate position
                                          41[deg]19'30.61'' N.,
                                          071[deg]57'48.22'' W. (NAD
                                          83).
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7.15 Riverfest Fireworks...............   Date: A day in the
                                          second or third week of July.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          the Connecticut River,
                                          Hartford, CT and East
                                          Hartford, CT within a 1000
                                          foot radius of the launch
                                          platforms in approximate
                                          positions:
                                             Barge 1:
                                             41[deg]45'41.94'' N.,
                                             072[deg]39'50.74'' W. (NAD
                                             83).
                                             Barge 2:
                                             41[deg]45'40.01'' N.,
                                             072[deg]39'49.63'' W. (NAD
                                             83).
                                             Barge 3:
                                             41[deg]45'38.30'' N.,
                                             072[deg]39'48.19'' W. (NAD
                                             83).
                                             Barge 4:
                                             41[deg]45'40.28'' N.,
                                             072[deg]39'48.95'' W. (NAD
                                             83).
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7.16 Village of Asharoken Fireworks....   Date: A day during the
                                          first two weeks of July.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          Northport Bay, Asharoken, NY
                                          in approximate position,
                                          41[deg]56'21.2'' N.,
                                          073[deg]21'15.14'' W. (NAD
                                          83).
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7.17 Village of Port Jefferson Fourth     Date: A day during the
 of July Celebration Fireworks.           first two weeks of July.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          Port Jefferson Harbor Port
                                          Jefferson, NY in approximate
                                          position 40[deg]57'53.19'' N.,
                                          073[deg]03'09.72'' W. (NAD
                                          83).
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7.18 City of Long Beach Fireworks......   Date: A day in the
                                          second or third week of July.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters off
                                          Riverside Blvd, City of Long
                                          Beach, NY in approximate
                                          position 40[deg]34'38.77'' N.,
                                          073[deg]39'41.32'' W. (NAD
                                          83).
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7.19 Mashantucket Pequot Fireworks.....   Date: A day in the
                                          second or third week of July.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          the Thames River New London,
                                          CT in approximate position
                                          41[deg]21'03.03'' N.,
                                          072[deg]5'24.5'' W.
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7.20 Shelter Island Fireworks..........   Date: A day in the
                                          second or third week of July.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          Gardiner Bay, Shelter Island,
                                          NY in approximate position
                                          41[deg]04'39.11'' N.,
                                          072[deg]22'01.07'' W. (NAD
                                          83).
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7.21 Groton Long Point Yacht Club         Date: A day in the
 Fireworks.                               second or third week of July.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          9:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          Long Island Sound, Groton, CT
                                          in approximate position
                                          41[deg]18'37'' N.,
                                          072[deg]00'56'' W. (NAD 83).
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7.22 Devon Yacht Club Fireworks........   Date: A day during the
                                          first two weeks of July.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          Napeague Bay, in Block Island
                                          Sound off Amagansett, NY in
                                          approximate position
                                          40[deg]59'41.4'' N.,
                                          072[deg]06'08.70'' W. (NAD
                                          83).
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7.23 Friar's Head Golf Club Fireworks..   Date: A day during the
                                          first two weeks of July.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          Long Island Sound off Baiting
                                          Hollow, NY in approximate
                                          position, 40[deg]58'19.53''
                                          N., 072[deg]43'45.65'' W. (NAD
                                          83).
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7.24 Islip Fireworks...................   Date: A day during the
                                          first two weeks of July.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          9:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          the Great South Bay off Bay
                                          Shore Manor Park, Islip, NY in
                                          approximate position
                                          40[deg]42'24'' N.,
                                          073[deg]14'24'' W. (NAD 83).
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7.25 Madison Fireworks.................   Date: A day during the
                                          first two weeks of July.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          9:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          Long Island Sound off Madison
                                          Beach, Madison, CT in
                                          approximate position
                                          41[deg]16'03.93'' N.,
                                          072[deg]36'15.97'' W. (NAD
                                          83).
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7.26 Stratford Fireworks...............   Date: A day during the
                                          first two weeks of July.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          Long Island Sound surrounding
                                          Short Beach Park, Stratford,
                                          CT in approximate position
                                          41[deg]09'50.82'' N.,
                                          073[deg]06'47.13'' W. (NAD
                                          83).
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7.27 Rowayton Fireworks................   Date: A day during the
                                          first two weeks of July.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          9:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

                                          Location: Waters of
                                          Long Island Sound south of
                                          Bayley Beach Park in Rowayton,
                                          CT in approximate position
                                          41[deg]03'11'' N.,
                                          073[deg]26'41'' W. (NAD 83).
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7.28 Connetquot River Summer Fireworks.   Date: A day during the
                                          first two weeks of July.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          the Connetquot River off
                                          Snapper Inn Restaurant,
                                          Oakdale, NY in approximate
                                          position 40[deg]43'30.03'' N.,
                                          073[deg]08'40.25'' W. (NAD
                                          83).
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7.29 Sebonack Golf Club Links Fireworks   Date: A day during the
                                          first two weeks of July.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          9:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          the Great Peconic Bay,
                                          approximately 3/4 of a mile
                                          northwest of Bullhead Bay,
                                          Shinnecock, NY in approximate
                                          position 40[deg]55'11.79'' N.,
                                          072[deg]28'04.34'' W. (NAD
                                          83).
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7.30 Bridgeport Bluefish July Fireworks   Date: A day in July
                                          determined annually.
                                          Rain Date: A day in
                                          July determined annually.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          the Pequannock River's Lower
                                          Reach surrounding Steel Point
                                          in Bridgeport, CT in
                                          approximate position
                                          41[deg]10'35'' N.,
                                          073[deg]10'58'' W. (NAD 83).
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8                                                     August
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8.1 Old Black Point Beach Association     Date: A day in August
 Fireworks.                               determined annually.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters off
                                          Old Black Point Beach East
                                          Lyme, CT in approximate
                                          position, 41[deg]17'34.9'' N.,
                                          072[deg]12'55'' W. (NAD 83).
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8.2 Town of Babylon Fireworks..........   Date: A day in August
                                          determined annually.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters off
                                          of Cedar Beach Town Park,
                                          Babylon, NY in approximate
                                          position 40[deg]37'53'' N.,
                                          073[deg]20'12'' W. (NAD 83).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
8.3 Stamford Fireworks.................   Date: A day between
                                          the last week of August and
                                          the first week of September.
                                          Rain date: The last
                                          Sunday of August.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          Stamford Harbor, off
                                          Kosciuszco Park, Stamford, CT
                                          in approximate position
                                          41[deg]01'48.46'' N.,
                                          073[deg]32'15.32'' W. (NAD
                                          83).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
8.4 Ascension Fireworks................   Date: A day during the
                                          third or fourth weekend of
                                          August.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          the Great South Bay off The
                                          Pines, East Fire Island, NY in
                                          approximate position
                                          40[deg]40'10'' N.,
                                          073[deg]04'12'' W. (NAD 83).
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8.5 Bridgeport Bluefish August            Date: A day in August
 Fireworks.                               determined annually.
                                          Rain Date: A day in
                                          August determined annually.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          the Pequannock River's Lower
                                          Reach surrounding Steel Point
                                          in Bridgeport, CT in
                                          approximate position
                                          41[deg]10'35'' N.,
                                          073[deg]10'58'' W. (NAD 83).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
9                                                   September
------------------------------------------------------------------------
9.1 East Hampton Fire Department          Date: A day between
 Fireworks.                               the last week of August and
                                          the first week of September
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters off
                                          Main Beach, East Hampton, NY
                                          in approximate position
                                          40[deg]56'42'' N.,
                                          072[deg]11'22'' W. (NAD 83).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
9.2 Village of Island Park Labor Day      Date: A day between
 Celebration Fireworks.                   the last week of August and
                                          the first week of September
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters off
                                          Village of Island Park Fishing
                                          Pier, Village Beach, NY in
                                          approximate position
                                          40[deg]36'30.95'' N.,
                                          073[deg]39'22.23'' W. (NAD
                                          83).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
9.3 The Creek Fireworks................   Date: A day between
                                          the last week of August and
                                          the first week of September.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

                                          Location: Waters of
                                          Long Island Sound off the
                                          Creek Golf Course,
                                          Lattingtown, NY in approximate
                                          position 40[deg]54'13'' N.,
                                          073[deg]35'58'' W. (NAD 83).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
9.4 Bridgeport Bluefish September         Date: A day in
 Fireworks.                               September determined annually.
                                          Rain Date: A day in
                                          September determined annually.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          the Pequannock River's Lower
                                          Reach surrounding Steel Point
                                          in Bridgeport, CT in
                                          approximate position
                                          41[deg]10'35'' N.,
                                          073[deg]10'58'' W. (NAD 83).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
11                                                   November
------------------------------------------------------------------------
11.1 Christmas Boat Parade Fireworks...   Date: A day during the
                                          third or fourth weekend in
                                          November.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          Patchogue Bay off ``Lombardi's
                                          on the Bay'' restaurant
                                          Patchogue, NY in approximate
                                          positions:
                                             Barge 1:
                                             41[deg]45'25.78'' N.,
                                             073[deg]01'06.5'' W. (NAD
                                             83).
                                             Barge 2:
                                             41[deg]45'12.88'' N.,
                                             073[deg]01'04.2'' W. (NAD
                                             83).
                                             Barge 3:
                                             41[deg]44'58.18'' N.,
                                             073[deg]01'2.66'' W. (NAD
                                             83).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
11.2 Connetquot River Fall Fireworks...   Date: A day during the
                                          last weekend of November.
                                          Time (Approximate):
                                          7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          the Connetquot River off
                                          Snapper Inn Restaurant,
                                          Oakdale, NY in approximate
                                          position 40[deg]43'32.38'' N.,
                                          073[deg]09'02.64'' W. (NAD
                                          83).
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    Dated: April 19, 2016.
E.J. Cubanski, III,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Long Island
Sound.
[FR Doc. 2016-12001 Filed 5-23-16; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-4277-DR; Docket ID FEMA-2017-0001]

Louisiana; Amendment No. 7 to Notice of a Major Disaster
Declaration

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration
for the State of Louisiana (FEMA-4277-DR), dated August 14, 2016, and
related determinations.

DATES: Effective February 24, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dean Webster, Office of Response and
Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) hereby gives notice that pursuant to the authority vested in the
Administrator, under Executive Order 12148, as amended, William J.
Doran III, of FEMA is appointed to act as the Federal Coordinating
Officer for this disaster.
    This action terminates the appointment of Gerard M. Stolar as
Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.

    The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers
(CFDA) are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030,
Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis
Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Disaster
Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance
Grant; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and
Households In Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049,
Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance--Disaster Housing
Operations for Individuals and Households; 97.050, Presidentially
Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals and Households--Other
Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants--Public Assistance (Presidentially
Declared Disasters); 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant.

Robert J. Fenton,
Acting Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2017-04903 Filed 3-10-17; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. PF08-25-000]

Colorado Interstate Gas Company; Notice of Intent To Prepare an
Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Raton 2010 Expansion Project,
Request for Comments on Environmental Issues, and Notice of Public
Scoping Meetings

August 27, 2008.
    The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or
Commission) will prepare an environmental assessment (EA) that will
identify and address the environmental impacts that could result from
the construction and operation of the Raton 2010 Expansion Project
proposed by Colorado Interstate Gas Company (CIG). The EA will be used
by the Commission in its decisionmaking process to determine whether
the project is in the public convenience and necessity.
    This notice announces the opening of the scoping process the
Commission will use to gather input from the public and interested
agencies on the project. Your input will help determine which issues
need to be evaluated in the EA. Please note that the scoping period for
this Notice will close on September 26, 2008. This is not your only
opportunity to provide comments. Details on how to submit comments are
provided in the Public Participation section of this notice.
    Comments may be submitted in written form or verbally. In lieu of,
or in addition to, sending written comments, you are invited to attend
our public scoping meetings that have been scheduled in the project
area. Three public scoping meetings are scheduled to be held at 7 p.m.
on September 8, 2008 (MST) at the Huerfano County Community Center in
Walsenburg, Colorado, 7 p.m. on September 9, 2008 at the McHarg Park
Community Center in Avondale, Colorado, and at 7 p.m. on September 10,
2008 at the Trinidad State Junior College in Trinidad, Colorado.
Additional details of the public scoping meetings are provided in the
public participation section of this notice.
    This notice is being sent to affected landowners; federal, state,
and local government agencies; elected officials; environmental and
public interest groups; Native American tribes; other interested
parties; and local libraries and newspapers; all of which are
encouraged to submit comments on the proposed project.
    If you are a landowner receiving this notice, you may be contacted
by a CIG representative about the acquisition of an easement to
construct, operate, and maintain the proposed project facilities. The
pipeline company would seek to negotiate a mutually acceptable
agreement. However, if the project is approved by the FERC, that
approval conveys with it the right of eminent domain. Therefore, if
easement negotiations fail to produce an agreement, the pipeline
company could initiate condemnation proceedings in accordance with
state law.
    A fact sheet prepared by the FERC entitled ``An Interstate Natural
Gas Facility on My Land? What Do I Need To Know?'' is available for
viewing on the FERC Internet Web site (http://www.ferc.gov). This fact
sheet addresses a number of typically asked questions, including the
use of eminent domain and how to participate in the FERC's proceedings.

Summary of the Proposed Project

    CIG proposes to construct the 118 miles of 16-inch diameter
pipeline in Las Animas, Huerfano, Pueblo, and El Paso Counties,
Colorado in two segments. Certain aboveground facilities are also
proposed, i.e. meter stations. More specifically, CIG proposed the
following project components:
     Spanish Peaks Lateral Line 247A--a 27-mile 16-inch
diameter pipeline from the existing Line 222A in Las Animas County,
Colorado to the intersection of existing Line 27A near the town of
Aguilar in Las Animas County, Colorado;
     Aguilar Lateral Line 248A--a 91-mile 16-diameter pipeline
from the existing Line 27A near the town of Aguilar, Colorado northerly
through Huerfano and Pueblo Counties, Colorado to the intersection of
existing Line 212A in El Paso County, Colorado; and
     One new Kennedy Meter Station in Las Animas County,
Colorado, and modify the existing West Canyon Meter Station in Las
Animas County, Colorado and the existing Bowie Meter Station in Weld
County, Colorado.
    The Project would increase firm capacity into CIG's system by
130,000 dekatherms per day (Dth/d). CIG plans to file an application by
January of 2009.
    A map depicting CIG's proposed facilities is attached to this
notice as Appendix 1.\1\
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    \1\ The appendices referenced in this notice are not being
printed in the Federal Register. Copies are available from the
Commission's Web site at the eLibrary link or from the Commission's
Public Reference Room or by calling<PHONE_NUMBER>. For instructions
on connecting to eLibrary refer to the public participation section
of this notice. For instructions on connecting to eLibrary, refer to
the ``Additional Information'' section at the end of this notice.
Copies of the appendices were sent to all those receiving this
notice in the mail. Requests for detailed maps of the proposed
facilities should be made directly to CIG.
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Land Requirements for Construction

    As proposed, the typical construction right-of-way for the project
laterals would be 100-feet-wide for the Spanish Peaks Lateral and 85-
feet-wide for the Aguilar Lateral. Following construction, CIG has
proposed to retain a 50-foot-wide permanent right-of-way for operation
of the project.
    Based on preliminary information, construction and operation of the
proposed lateral and associated aboveground facilities would affect
about 1,301 acres of land. Following construction, about 715 acres
would be maintained as permanent right-of-way, and about 1.3 acres of
land would be maintained as new aboveground facility sites. The
remaining temporary workspace would be restored and allowed to revert
to its former use.

The EA Process

    The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires the
Commission to take into account the environmental impacts that could
result from the approval of an interstate natural gas pipeline. By this
notice, we \2\ are also asking federal, state, and local agencies with
jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to environmental
issues to formally cooperate with us in the preparation of the EA.
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    \2\ ``We,'' ``us,'' and ``our'' refer to the environmental staff
of the FERC's Office of Energy Projects.
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    Although no formal application has been filed, the FERC staff has
already initiated its NEPA review under the Commission's Pre-filing
Process. The purpose of the Pre-filing Process is to encourage the
early involvement of interested stakeholders and to identify and
resolve issues before an application is filed with the FERC.
    The purpose of the Pre-filing Process is to seek public and agency
input early in the project planning phase and encourage involvement by
interested stakeholders in a manner that allows for the early
identification and resolution of

environmental issues. We will work with all interested stakeholders to
identify and attempt to address issues before CIG files its application
with the FERC. A diagram depicting the environmental review process for
the proposed project is attached to this notice as Appendix 2.
    NEPA also requires the FERC to discover and address concerns the
public may have about proposals. This process is referred to as
``scoping.'' The main goal of the scoping process is to focus the
analysis in the EA on the environmental issues. By this notice, we are
requesting public comments on the scope of the issues to address in the
EA. All comments received will be considered during the preparation of
the EA. As part of the Pre-filing Process review, CIG sponsored public
open houses in the project area to explain the environmental review
process to interested stakeholders and take comments about the project.
    In the EA we will discuss impacts that could occur as a result of
the construction and operation of the proposed project under these
general headings:
     Geology and Soils;
     Water Resources;
     Wetlands and Vegetation;
     Fish, Wildlife, Threatened and Endangered Species;
     Land Use, Recreation, and Visual Resources;
     Air Quality and Noise;
     Cultural Resources;
     Reliability and Safety; and
     Cumulative environmental impacts.
    In the EA, we will also evaluate possible alternatives to the
proposed project or portions of the project, and make recommendations
on how to lessen or avoid impacts on affected resources.
    Our independent analysis of the issues will be in the EA. The EA
will be published and mailed to federal, state, and local agencies,
public interest groups, interested individuals, affected landowners,
newspapers, libraries, and the Commission's official service list for
this proceeding. A 30-day comment period will be allotted for review of
the EA. We will consider all comments on the EA before we make our
recommendations to the Commission. To ensure that your comments are
considered, please follow the instructions in the Public Participation
section of this notice.

Public Participation

    You can make a difference by providing us with your specific
comments or concerns about the proposed project. By becoming a
commentor, your concerns will be addressed in the EA and considered by
the Commission. Your comments should focus on the potential
environmental effects, reasonable alternatives (including alternative
facility sites and pipeline routes), and measures to avoid or lessen
environmental impact. The more specific your comments, the more useful
they will be. To ensure that your comments are timely and properly
recorded, please send in your comments so that they will be received in
Washington, DC on or before September 26, 2008.
    For your convenience, there are three methods in which you can use
to submit your comments to the Commission. In all instances please
reference the project docket number (Docket No. PF08-25-000) with your
submission. The docket number can be found on the front of this notice.
The Commission encourages electronic filing of comments and has
dedicated eFiling expert staff available to assist you at<PHONE_NUMBER>
or<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    1. You may file your comments electronically by using the Quick
Comment feature, which is located on the Commission's Internet Web site
at http://www.ferc.gov under the link to Documents and Filings. A Quick
Comment is an easy method for interested persons to submit text-only
comments on a project;
    2. You may file your comments electronically by using the eFiling
feature, which is located on the Commission's Internet Web site at
http://www.ferc.gov under the link to Documents and Filings. eFiling
involves preparing your submission in the same manner as you would if
filing on paper, and then saving the file on your computer's hard
drive. You will attach that file as your submission. New eFiling users
must first create an account by clicking on ``Sign up'' or
``eRegister.'' You will be asked to select the type of filing you are
making. A comment on a particular project is considered a ``Comment on
a Filing;'' or
    3. You may file your comments via mail to the Commission by sending
an original and two copies of your letter to: Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE.,
Room 1A,Washington, DC 20426;
     Label one copy of your comments for the attention of OEP/
DG2E/Gas Branch 2, PJ-11.2
     Reference Docket No. PF08-25-000 on the original and both
copies.
    The three public scoping meetings are scheduled at the locations
described below:

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                              Date and time                                              Location
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September 8, 2008, 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m......................................  Huerfano County Community Center, 928
                                                                           Russell Ave., Walsenburg, CO 81089,
<PHONE_NUMBER>.
September 9, 2008, 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m......................................  McHarg Park Community Center, 405 2nd
                                                                           Street, Avondale, CO 81022, 719-583-
                                                                           2002.
September 10, 2008, 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.....................................  Trinidad State Junior College, Berg
                                                                           Building Room 217, 600 Prospect
                                                                           Street, Trinidad, CO 81082, 719-846-
                                                                           5533.
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Environmental Mailing List

    If you received this notice, you are on the environmental mailing
list for this project. If you do not want to send comments at this
time, but still want to remain on our mailing list, please return the
Information Request (Appendix 3). We may mail the EA for comment. If
you are interested in receiving it, please return the Information
Request. If you do not return the Information Request, you will be
removed from the Commission's environmental mailing list.

Additional Information

    Once CIG formally files its application with the Commission, you
may want to become an official party to the proceeding known as an
``intervenor.'' Intervenors play a more formal role in the process and
are able to file briefs, appear at hearings, and be heard by the courts
if they choose to appeal the Commission's final ruling. An intervenor
formally participates in a Commission proceeding by filing a request to
intervene. Instructions for becoming an intervenor are included in the
User's Guide under the ``e-filing'' link on the Commission's Web site.
Please note that you may not request intervenor status at this time.
You must wait until a formal application is filed with the Commission.
    Additional information about the project is available from the
Commission's Office of External Affairs,

at 1-866-208-FERC or on the FERC Internet Web site (http://
www.ferc.gov) using the ``eLibrary'' link. Click on the eLibrary link,
click on ``General Search'' and enter the docket number excluding the
last three digits in the Docket Number field. Be sure you have selected
an appropriate date range. For assistance, please contact FERC Online
Support at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or toll free at 1-866-208-3676,
or for TTY, contact<PHONE_NUMBER>. The eLibrary link also provides
access to the texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such
as orders, notices, and rulemakings.
    In addition, the Commission now offers a free service called
eSubscription which allows you to keep track of all formal issuances
and submittals in specific dockets. This can reduce the amount of time
you spend researching proceedings by automatically providing you with
notification of these filings, document summaries and direct links to
the documents. Go to http://www.ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm.
    Public meetings or site visits will be posted on the Commission's
calendar located at http://www.ferc.gov/EventCalendar/EventsList.aspx
along with other related information.
    Finally, CIG has established a Web site for this project at http://
www.elpaso.com/ratonexpansion/default.shtm. The Web site includes a
project overview, newsletters, and answers to frequently asked
questions. CIG has also established a single point of contact, Mr.
David R. Anderson, for additional questions or information at 1-877-
598-5263 or by e-mail at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E8-20503 Filed 9-3-08; 8:45 am]

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