[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 206 (Thursday, October 28, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59743-59745]
[FR Doc No: 2021-23448]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2021-0742]

National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee Meeting

AGENCY: U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee meeting.

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SUMMARY: The National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee
(Committee) and its Working Groups will meet in Piney Point, MD, to
discuss issues relating to personnel in the United States Merchant
Marine including the training, qualifications, certification,
documentation, and fitness of mariners.

DATES:
    Meetings: The National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee
and its Working Groups are scheduled to meet on Tuesday, November 16,
2021, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 17, 2021,
from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., and the full Committee is scheduled to
meet on Thursday, November 18, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
These meetings may adjourn early if the Committee has completed its
business.
    Comments and supporting documentation: To ensure your comments are
received by Committee members before the meetings, submit your written
comments no later than November 4, 2021.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Harry Lundeberg School of
Seamanship at 45353 Saint Georges Avenue Piney Point, MD 20674;
additional information can be found at: https://www.seafarers.org/training-and-careers/jobs/the-seafarers-harry-lundeberg-school-of-seamanship/.
    Pre-registration Information: Pre-registration is required for in-
person access to the meeting, but is not required for anyone attending
via teleconference. In-person attendance to the meeting will be limited
to the first 49 registrants, with priority for members of the Committee
and Coast Guard support staff. If you are not a member of the Committee
and do not represent the Coast Guard, you must request in-person
attendance by contacting the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice. You will receive a response
noting if you are able to attend in-person or if the in-person
attendance roster is full. Additionally, the N-MERPAC mailing list will
receive a notification when the in-person attendance roster is full.
    Attendees at the meeting will be required to follow COVID-19 safety
guidelines promulgated by the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), which may include the need to wear masks and by
completing Certification of Vaccination Form OMB Control No. 3206-0277,
or providing proof of vaccination. This form can be accessed at:
CertificationVaccinationPRAv7.pdf (menlosecurity.com). You may be asked
to show this form when entering the facility. Please maintain this form
during your visit. Masks will be provided for attendees. CDC guidance
on COVID protocols can be found here:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/communication/guidance.html.
    Teleconference lines and live virtual document sharing will be
available for the full meeting and for all sessions of the work groups.
After November 4, 2021, this teleconference information will be
available on the agendas published to the FACA Homeport website and
will be emailed to everyone on the N-MERPAC mailing list. You may also
request this information by contacting the individual listed in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice, after November 4,
2021.
    For information on facilities or services for individuals with
disabilities or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact
the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of
this notice.
    Instructions: You are free to submit comments at any time,
including orally at the meeting, but if you want Committee members to
review your comment before the meeting, please submit your comments no
later than November 4, 2021. We are particularly interested in comments
on the issues in the ``Agenda'' section below. We encourage you to
submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking portal at https://www.regulations.gov. If your material cannot be submitted using https://www.regulations.gov, email the individual in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document for alternate
instructions. You must include the words ``Department of Homeland
Security'' and the docket number USCG-2021-0742. Comments received will
be posted without alteration at https://www.regulations.gov, including
any personal information provided. You may wish to view the Privacy and
Security Notice available on the homepage of https://www.regulations.gov, and DHS's eRulemaking System of Records notice
(85FR 14226, March 11, 2020). If you encounter technical difficulties
with comment submission, contact the individual listed in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice.
    Docket Search: Documents mentioned in this notice as being
available in the docket, and all public comment, will be in our online
docket at https://www.regulations.gov and can be viewed by following
that website's instructions.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Megan Johns Henry, Alternate
Designated Federal Officer of the National Merchant Marine Personnel
Advisory Committee, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, or email
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is in compliance with
the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. Appendix). The National
Merchant Marine Advisory Committee is authorized by section 601 of the
Frank LoBiondo Act of 2018 and is codified in 46 U.S.C. 15103, and
makes recommendations to the Secretary of Homeland Security through the
Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard on matters relating to personnel in the
United States Merchant Marine including the training, qualifications,
certification, documentation, and fitness of mariners.

Agenda

    The National Merchant Marine Advisory Committee will meet on
Tuesday, November 16, 2021, Wednesday, November 17, 2021, and Thursday,
November 18, 2021 to review, discuss, deliberate and formulate
recommendations, as appropriate on the following topics:

Day 1

    The agenda for the November 16, 2021, meeting is as follows:
    (1) The full Committee will meet briefly to discuss the Working
Groups' business/task statements, which are listed under paragraph
(5)(a)-(i) under Day 3 below.
    (2) The full Committee will then meet to discuss and work on Task
Statement 21-X9, Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault--Prevention and
Culture Change in the Merchant Marine.
    (3) The following Working Groups will then separately address the
following task statements which are available for viewing at https://homeport.uscg.mil/missions/federal-advisory-committees/national-merchant-marine-personnel-advisory-committee-(nmerpac);
    (a) Task Statement 21-X4, STCW Convention and STCW Code Review;
    (b) Task Statement 21-X7, Non-Operating Individuals.
    (c) Task Statement 21-X8, Remote Operator of Maritime Autonomous
Surface Ships.
    (4) Reports of Working Groups. At the end of the day, the Chair of
each Working Group will report to the full Committee on what was
accomplished in their meetings. The full Committee will not take action
on this date and a full report will be given on Day 3 of the meeting.
Any official action taken as a result of these Working Group meetings
will be taken on Day 3 of the meeting.
    (5) Adjournment of meeting.

Day 2

    The agenda for the November 17, 2021, meeting is as follows:
    (1) The full Committee will meet briefly to discuss the Working
Groups' business/task statements, which are listed in paragraph (5)(a)-
(h) under Day 3 below.
    (2) Working Groups will separately address the following task
statements which are available for viewing at https://homeport.uscg.mil/missions/federal-advisory-committees/national-merchant-marine-personnel-advisory-committee-(nmerpac);
    (a) Task Statement 21-X4, STCW Convention and STCW Code Review;
    (b) Task Statement 21-X7, Non-Operating Individuals;
    (c) Task Statement 21-X8, Remote Operator of Maritime Autonomous
Surface Ships.
    (3) Reports of Working Groups. At the end of the day, the Chair of
each Working Group will report to the full Committee on what was
accomplished in their meetings. The full Committee will not take action
on this date and a full report will be given on day three of the
meeting. Any official action taken as a result of these Working Group
meetings will be taken on day three of the meeting.
    (4) Adjournment of meeting.

Day 3

    The agenda for the November 18, 2021 full Committee meeting is as
follows:
    (1) Introduction.
    (2) Announcements from Designated Federal Officer.
    (3) Roll call, introduction, and swearing-in of newly appointed
Committee members; determination of a quorum.
    (4) Election of Chair and Vice Chair by Committee members.
    (5) Presentation of tasks.
    (a) Task Statement 21-X1, Review of IMO Model Courses;
    (b) Task Statement 21-X2, Communications Between Industry and
Mariner Credentialing Program;
    (c) Task Statement 21-X3, Military Education, Training, and
Assessment for STCW and National MMC Endorsements;
    (d) Task Statement 21-X4, STCW Convention and STCW Code Review;
    (e) Task Statement 21-X5, Job Task Analysis Review;
    (f) Task Statement 21-X6, Sea Service for MMC Endorsements;
    (g) Task Statement 21-X7, Non-Operating Individuals;
    (h) Task Statement 21-X8, Remote Operator of Maritime Autonomous
Surface Ships;

    (i) Task Statement 21-X9, Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault-
Prevention and Culture Change in the Merchant Marine.
    (6) Presentations from the Mariner Credentialing Program:
    (a) Office of Merchant Mariner Credentialing Update;
    (b) National Maritime Center Update;
    (7) Presentations from the Work Group Chairs. The Committee will
review the information presented on each issue, deliberate on any
recommendations presented by the Working Groups, approve/formulate
recommendations, and close any completed tasks. Official action on
these recommendations may be taken on this date.
    (a) Task Statement 21-X4, STCW Convention and STCW Code Review;
    (b) Task Statement 21-X7, Non-Operating Individuals;
    (c) Task Statement 21-X8, Remote Operator of Maritime Autonomous
Surface Ships.
    (8) Public comment period.
    (9) Closing remarks/plans for next meeting.
    (10) Adjournment of meeting.
    A copy of all meeting documentation will be available at: https://homeport.uscg.mil/missions/federal-advisory-committees/national-merchant-marine-personnel-advisory-committee-(nmerpac) by November 4,
2021. Alternatively, you may contact the individual noted in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section above.
    Public comments or questions will be taken throughout the meeting
as the Committee discusses the issues and prior to deliberations and
voting. There will also be a public comment period at the end of the
meeting. Speakers are requested to limit their comments to 2 minutes.
Please note that the public comment period will end following the last
call for comments. Contact the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section above, to register as a speaker.

    Dated: October 22, 2021.
Jeffrey G. Lantz,
Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards.
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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 150 (Monday, August 5, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 47191]
[FR Doc No: 2013-18740]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2013-0687]

Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Albemarle Sound to Sunset Beach,
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW), Wrightsville Beach, NC

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the
operating schedule that governs the operation of the S.R. 74 Bridge, at
mile 283.1, over the AICW, at Wrightsville Beach, NC. The deviation is
necessary to facilitate electrical system and equipment upgrades to the
bridge. This temporary deviation allows the drawbridge to remain in the
closed to navigation position.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 p.m. on August 19, 2013 to 7
p.m. August 27, 2013.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2013-0687] is available
at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the docket number in the ``SEARCH''
box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open Docket Folder on the line
associated with this deviation. 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this
temporary deviation, call or email Mr. Jim Rousseau, Bridge
Administration Branch Fifth District, Coast Guard; telephone (757) 398-
6557, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>If you have questions on
reviewing the docket, call Barbara Hairston, Program Manager, Docket
Operations,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The North Carolina Department of
Transportation, who owns and operates this bascule bridge, has
requested a temporary deviation from the current operating regulations
set out in 33 CFR 117.821 (a)(4), to facilitate electrical system and
mechanical equipment upgrades to the bridge.
    Under the regular operating schedule, the draw for the S.R. 74
Bridge, at mile 283.1 over the AICW, at Wrightsville Beach, NC shall
open on signal for commercial vessels at all times and on signal for
pleasure vessels except between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., need only open on
the hour; and except for annual triathlon events that occur from
September through November. The S.R. 74 Bridge has a temporary vertical
clearance in the closed position of 18 feet above mean high water due
to additional ongoing maintenance.
    Under this temporary deviation, the drawbridge will be maintained
in the closed to navigation position, beginning at 7 p.m., on Monday,
August 19, 2013 until 7 p.m., on Tuesday August 20, 2013. In the event
of inclement weather, the alternate dates and times will begin at 7
p.m., on Monday August 26, 2013 ending at 7 p.m., on Tuesday August 27,
2013. The bridge will operate under its normal operating schedule at
all other times. The Coast Guard has carefully coordinated the
restrictions with commercial and recreational waterway users.
    Vessels able to pass under the bridge in the closed position may do
so at anytime and are advised to proceed with caution. The bridge will
be able to open for emergencies but at a slower rate. There is no
immediate alternate route for vessels transiting this section of the
AICW but vessels may pass before and after the closure each day. The
Coast Guard will also inform additional waterway users through our
Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the closure periods for the
bridge so that vessels can arrange their transits to minimize any
impacts caused by the temporary deviation.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to
its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the designated
time period. This deviation from the operating regulations is
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: July 25, 2013.
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.,
Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard District.
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 229 (Tuesday, November 29, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 85984]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2016-0801]

Information Collection Request to Office of Management and
Budget; OMB Control Number: 1625-0086

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Sixty-day notice requesting comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
U.S. Coast Guard intends to submit an Information Collection Request
(ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), requesting an extension of
its approval for the following collection of information: 1625-0086,
Great Lakes Pilotage; without change. Our ICR describe the information
we seek to collect from the public. Before submitting this ICR to OIRA,
the Coast Guard is inviting comments as described below.

DATES: Comments must reach the Coast Guard on or before January 30,
2017.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Coast Guard docket
number [USCG-2016-0801] to the Coast Guard using the Federal
eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. See the ``Public
participation and request for comments'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION section for further instructions on submitting comments.
    A copy of the ICR is available through the docket on the Internet
at http://www.regulations.gov. Additionally, copies are available from:
COMMANDANT (CG-612), ATTN: PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT MANAGER, U.S. COAST
GUARD, 2703 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. AVE. SE., STOP 7710, WASHINGTON, DC
20593-7710.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Contact Mr. Anthony Smith, Office of
Information Management, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, or fax<PHONE_NUMBER>,
for questions on these documents.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Public Participation and Request for Comments

    This Notice relies on the authority of the Paperwork Reduction Act
of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended. An ICR is an application to
OIRA seeking the approval, extension, or renewal of a Coast Guard
collection of information (Collection). The ICR contains information
describing the Collection's purpose, the Collection's likely burden on
the affected public, an explanation of the necessity of the Collection,
and other important information describing the Collection. There is one
ICR for each Collection.
    The Coast Guard invites comments on whether this ICR should be
granted based on the Collection being necessary for the proper
performance of Departmental functions. In particular, the Coast Guard
would appreciate comments addressing: (1) The practical utility of the
Collection; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden of the Collection;
(3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of information
subject to the Collection; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the
Collection on respondents, including the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology. In response to
your comments, we may revise the ICR or decide not to seek an extension
of approval for the Collection. We will consider all comments and
material received during the comment period.
    We encourage you to respond to this request by submitting comments
and related materials. Comments must contain the OMB Control Number of
the ICR and the docket number of this request, [USCG-2016-0801], and
must be received by January 30, 2017.

Submitting Comments

    We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking
Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. If your material cannot be
submitted using http://www.regulations.gov, contact the person in the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document for alternate
instructions. Documents mentioned in this notice, and all public
comments, are in our online docket at http://www.regulations.gov and
can be viewed by following that Web site's instructions. Additionally,
if you go to the online docket and sign up for email alerts, you will
be notified when comments are posted.
    We accept anonymous comments. All comments received will be posted
without change to http://www.regulations.gov and will include any
personal information you have provided. For more about privacy and the
docket, you may review a Privacy Act notice regarding the Federal
Docket Management System in the March 24, 2005, issue of the Federal
Register (70 FR 15086).

Information Collection Request

    Title: Great Lakes Pilotage.
    OMB Control Number: 1625-0086.
    Summary: The Office of Great Lakes Pilotage is seeking an extension
of OMB's current approval for Great Lakes Pilotage data collection
requirements for the three U.S. pilot associations it regulates. This
extension would require continued submission of data to an electronic
collection system. This system is identified as the Great Lakes
Electronic Pilot Management System which will eventually replace the
manual paper submissions currently used to collect data on bridge
hours, vessel delay, vessel detention, vessel cancellation, vessel
movage, pilot travel, revenues, pilot availability, and related data.
This extension ensures the required data is available in a timely
manner and allows immediate accessibility to data crucial from both an
operational and rate-making standpoint.
    Need: To comply with the statutory and regulatory requirements
respecting the rate-making and oversight functions imposed upon the
agency.
    Forms: CG-4509, Application for Registration as United States
Registered Pilot.
    Respondents: The three U.S. pilot associations regulated by the
Office of Great Lakes Pilotage and members of the public applying to
become Great Lakes Registered Pilots.
    Frequency: Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually,
annually, on occasion, frequency is dictated by marine traffic levels
and association staffing.
    Hour Burden Estimate: The estimated annual burden remains at 19
hours a year.

    Authority:  The Paperwork Reduction Act Of 1995; 44 U.S.C.
Chapter 35, As Amended.

    Dated: November 22, 2016.
Thomas P. Michelli,
Chief Information Officer, U.S. Coast Guard.
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[Federal Register: June 17, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 117)]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2008-0427]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zone; New River, Jacksonville, NC

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will establish a safety zone on the navigable
waters of the New River near Camp Lejeune during a military exercise
being conducted by the United States Marine Corps.

DATES: This rule is effective from 6 a.m. through 4 p.m. on June 23,
2008 and from 6 a.m. through 4 p.m. on June 24, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in
the docket are part of docket USCG-2008-

0427 and are available online at http://www.regulations.gov. They are
also available for inspection or copying two locations: The 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, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays, and at USCG SECTOR North Carolina, 2301 East
Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this
temporary rule, call Lieutenant Bryan Wick, United States Coast Guard
Sector North Carolina, Enforcement Division at<PHONE_NUMBER> or (252)
247-4537. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V.
Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Regulatory Information

    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary final rule without prior
notice and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section
4(a) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This
provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those
procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public
interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good
cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
with respect to this rule because immediate action was necessary to
ensure the safety of the participants of the military exercise and the
safety of recreational and commercial boaters in the area. Since large
military barges will be moving people and equipment across the river,
the potential for a collision with a recreational or commercial boat
exists and it will be in the public's interest to have this regulation
in effect during the military exercise. The Coast Guard will issue a
broadcast notice to mariners to advise vessel operators of navigational
restrictions. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good
cause exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after
publication in the Federal Register.

Background and Purpose

    The United States Marine Corps will be conducting a military
exercise on the New River along the shores of Camp Lejeune to exercise
moving personnel and equipment across the river. The safety zone will
establish an area on the water to protect the participants of the
military exercise and to protect any recreational or commercial boaters
transiting the area.

Discussion of Rule

    The Coast Guard's safety zone will prohibit persons or vessels from
entering into, transiting through, or anchoring during the days this
safety zone is in effect. The entry into this safety zone will be
permitted when specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port or
designated representative of the Captain of the Port. The purpose of
this safety zone is to prevent any collisions between military vessels
and recreation or commercial vessels while the military is conducting
an exercise.

Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
based on 13 of these statutes or executive orders.

Regulatory Planning and Review

    This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f)
of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, and does not
require an assessment of potential costs and benefits under section
6(a)(3) of that Order. The Office of Management and Budget has not
reviewed it under that Order.
    Although this regulation will limit access to the regulated area,
the effect of this rule will not be significant because (i) the safety
zone will be in effect for a limited duration of time, (ii) the Coast
Guard will make notifications via maritime advisories so mariners can
adjust their plans accordingly, and (iii) vessels will be allowed to
transit through the safety zone when authorized by the on scene Coast
Guard vessels.

Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have
considered whether this rule would have a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities. 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 rule will
not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities because the safety zone will only be in place for a limited
duration of time, maritime advisories will be issued in advance to
allow the public to adjust their plans accordingly, and vessel will be
allowed to transit the safety zone with approval from the on scene
Coast Guard vessels.

Assistance for Small Entities

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we offer to assist small
entities in understanding the rule so that they can better evaluate its
effects on them and participate in the rulemaking process.
    Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or
action of the Coast Guard.

Collection of Information

    This rule calls for no new collection of information under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

Federalism

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local
governments and would either preempt State law or impose a substantial
direct cost of compliance on them. We have analyzed this rule under
that Order and have determined that it does not have implications for
federalism.

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 or more in any
one year. Though this rule will not result in such an expenditure, we
do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in this preamble.

Taking of Private Property

    This rule will not effect a taking of private property or otherwise
have taking implications under Executive Order 12630, Governmental
Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property
Rights.

Civil Justice Reform

    This rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2)
of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize litigation,
eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.

Protection of Children

    We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13045, Protection
of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks. This rule
is not an economically significant rule and does not create an
environmental risk to health or risk to safety that may
disproportionately affect children.

Indian Tribal Governments

    This rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order
13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments,
because it does 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.

Energy Effects

    We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13211, Actions
Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use. We have determined that it is not a ``significant
energy action'' under that order because it is not a ``significant
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866 and is not likely to
have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use
of energy. The Administrator of the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs has not designated it as a significant energy
action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects
under Executive Order 13211.

Technical Standards

    The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15
U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use voluntary consensus standards
in their regulatory activities unless the agency provides Congress,
through the Office of Management and Budget, with an explanation of why
using these standards would be inconsistent with applicable law or
otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical
standards (e.g., specifications of materials, performance, design, or
operation; test methods; sampling procedures; and related management
systems practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus
standards bodies.
    This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not
consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.

Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Commandant Instruction M16475.lD
and Department of Homeland Security Management Directive 5100.1, which
guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have concluded
that there are no factors in this case that would limit the use of a
categorical exclusion under section 2.B.2 of the Instruction.
Therefore, this rule is categorically excluded, under figure 2-1,
paragraph (34)(g), of the Instruction, from further environmental
documentation. A final environmental analysis checklist and a final
categorical exclusion determination are available in the docket where
indicated under ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

    Harbors, Marine Safety, Navigation (waters), Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, and Waterways.

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For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR part 165 subpart C 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. 1226, 1231; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701; 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. A temporary Sec.  165.T05-0427 is added to read as follows: Section
165.T05-0427 Safety Zone: On the waters of the New River, Jacksonville,
North Carolina.
    (a) Location: The following area is a safety zone: All waters of
the New River, Jacksonville, North Carolina, located along the shore of
USMC Camp Lejuene from the position of latitude 34[deg]39[min]49[sec]
N, longitude 077[deg]23[min]55[sec] N labeled Town Pt on the chart to
latitude 34[deg]38[min]09[sec] N, longitude 077[deg]20[min]22[sec] N
labeled Weil Pt on the chart. All coordinates reference Datum NAD 1983.
    (b) Definitions: Captain of the Port Representative is any Coast
Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer who has been authorized
to act on the Captain of the Port's behalf.
    (c) Regulations: (1) In accordance with the general regulations in
section 165.23 of this part, entry into this zone is prohibited unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port or a Captain of the Port
Representative. All vessel movement within the safety zone is
prohibited except as specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port
or a Captain of the Port Representative. The general requirements of
section 165.23 also apply to this regulation.
    (2) Persons or vessels requiring entry into or passage through any
portion of the safety zone must first request authorization from the
Captain of the Port, or authorized representative, unless the Captain
of the Port previously announced via Marine Safety Radio Broadcast on
VHF Marine Band Radio channel 22 (157.1 MHz) that this regulation will
not be enforced in that portion of the safety zone. The Captain of the
Port can be contacted at telephone number<PHONE_NUMBER> or (252) 247-
4546, or by radio on VHF Marine Band Radio, channels 13 and 16.
    (d) The Captain of the Port will notify the public of changes in
the status of this zone by Marine Safety Radio Broadcast on VHF Marine
Band Radio, Channel 22 (157.1 MHz).
    (e) Enforcement period: This rule is effective from 6 a.m. (est) to
4 p.m. (est) on Monday, June 23, 2008 and from 6 a.m. (est) to 4 p.m.
(est) on Tuesday, June 24, 2008.

J.E. Ryan,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector North Carolina.
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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 61 (Wednesday, March 30, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17657-17658]
[FR Doc No: 2011-7434]

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2011-N-0002]

Medical Device Epidemiology Network 2011: Second Annual Public
Workshop

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice of public workshop.

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    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing a public
workshop entitled ``Medical Device Epidemiology Network (MDEpiNet)
2011: Second Annual Public Workshop.'' The purpose of the public
workshop is to provide a public update on the development of MDEpiNet
and to facilitate discussion among FDA and all stakeholders with
expertise in epidemiology and health services research on issues
related to the methodology for studying medical device performance.

Date and Time:  The public workshop will be held on April 25, 2011 from
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participants are encouraged to arrive early to ensure
time for parking and security screening before the meeting.
Registration will begin at 7 a.m.

Location:  The public workshop will be held at the FDA White Oak
Campus, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 31, Rm. 1503 (the Great Room),
Silver Spring, MD 20993.

Contacts:  Mary Beth Ritchey, Center for Devices and Radiological
Health, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Avenue,
Silver Spring, MD 20993,<PHONE_NUMBER>, e-mail:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or Ellen Pinnow, Center for Devices
and Radiological Health, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New
Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20993,<PHONE_NUMBER>, e-mail:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    Registration: Registration is available through April 15, 2011, at
the following Web site: http://fda-ws.s-3.net/EpiNetWSApr11/. There is
no fee to attend the workshop, but attendees must register in advance.
Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis and we ask
that one person per institution be selected to represent the entity at
the workshop. Non-U.S. citizens are subject to additional security
screening, and they should register as soon as possible. If you need
special accommodations because of a disability, please contact Mary
Beth Ritchey (see CONTACTS) at least 7 days before the public workshop.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Why are we holding this public workshop?

    The purpose of the public workshop is to facilitate continuing
discussion among FDA, the academic epidemiology and health services
research community, and all stakeholders on issues related to the
methodology of studies for medical device performance. We aim to
describe and solicit feedback on the establishment of a network that
works with FDA experts to determine the evidence gaps and questions,
datasets and approaches for conducting robust analytic studies and
improve our understanding of the performance of medical devices
(including comparative effectiveness studies). We also aim to reach out
to stakeholders to initiate development of scientific, methodology, and
device-area priorities for MDEpiNet.

II. Who is the target audience for this public workshop? Who should
attend this public workshop?

    This workshop is open to all interested parties. The target
audience is comprised of academic researchers with experience in
epidemiology or health services research with an interest in medical
device outcome and epidemiologic study methodology.

III. What are the topics we intend to address at the public workshop?

    We intend to discuss a large number of issues at the workshop,
including, but not limited to the following:
     Establishment of the MDEpiNet infrastructure,
     Gaps and challenges in medical device outcomes and
epidemiologic studies,
     Opportunities for medical device epidemiologic research
and partnerships between the Center for Devices and Radiological Health
and academia.

IV. Where can I find out more about this public workshop?

    Background information on the public workshop, registration
information, the agenda, information about lodging, and other relevant
information will be posted, as it becomes available, on the Internet at
http://fda-ws.s-3.net/EpiNetWSApr11/.

    Dated: March 25, 2011.
Leslie Kux,
Acting Assistant Commissioner for Policy.
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