[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 13, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16032-16035]
[FR Doc No: 2013-05738]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2013-0014]

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes
Mellitus

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

ACTION: Notice of applications for exemption from the diabetes mellitus
requirement; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 19 individuals
for exemption from the prohibition against persons with insulin-treated
diabetes mellitus (ITDM) operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in
interstate commerce. If granted, the exemptions would enable these
individuals with ITDM to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 12, 2013.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-2013-0014 using any of the
following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting
comments.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
    Instructions: Each submission must include the Agency name and the
docket numbers for this notice. Note that all comments received will be
posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading below
for further information.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments, go to http://www.regulations.gov at any time or Room W12-140
on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) is
available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. If you want
acknowledgment that we received your comments, please include a self-
addressed, stamped envelope or postcard or print the acknowledgement
page that appears after submitting comments on-line.
    Privacy Act: Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments
received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual
submitting the comment (or of the person signing the comment, if
submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.).
You may review DOT's Privacy Act Statement for the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) published in the Federal Register on December
29, 2010 (75 FR 82132), or you may visit http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2010-12-29/pdf/2010-32876.pdf.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elaine M. Papp, Chief, Medical
Programs Division,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>FMCSA,
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-224,
Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption
from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for a 2-year period
if it finds ``such exemption would likely achieve a level of safety
that is equivalent to or greater than the level that would be achieved
absent such exemption.'' The statute also allows the Agency to renew
exemptions at the end of the 2-year period. The 19 individuals listed
in this

notice have recently requested such an exemption from the diabetes
prohibition in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3), which applies to drivers of CMVs in
interstate commerce. Accordingly, the Agency will evaluate the
qualifications of each applicant to determine whether granting the
exemption will achieve the required level of safety mandated by the
statutes.

Qualifications of Applicants

Christopher W. Bailey

    Mr. Bailey, 35, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2012 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Bailey understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Bailey meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2012 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Ohio.

Kent S. Bills

    Mr. Bills, 52, has had ITDM since 2010. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2012 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Bills understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Bills meets the vision
requirements of 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined him in
2012 and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds
a Class B CDL from Indiana.

Bobby B. Brown

    Mr. Brown, 23, has had ITDM since 1998. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Brown understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Brown meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2012 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class M operator's license from
Virginia.

Maryland A. Chandler

    Mr. Chandler, 68, has had ITDM since 2009. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2012 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Chandler understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Chandler meets the
vision requirements of 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not have diabetic
retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from Kentucky.

Ronald D. Clark

    Mr. Clark, 53, has had ITDM since 2011. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2012 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Clark understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Clark meets the vision
requirements of 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined him in
2012 and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds
a Class A CDL from Arkansas.

Larry L. Eberly

    Mr. Eberly, 62, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2012 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Eberly understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Eberly meets the vision
requirements of 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined him in
2013 and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds
a Class A CDL from Pennsylvania.

Steven J. Fessler

    Mr. Fessler, 54, has had ITDM since 1973. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Fessler understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Fessler meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2012 and certified that he has stable
non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from
Illinois.

Michael R. Fisher

    Mr. Fisher, 43, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2012 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Fisher understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Fisher meets the vision
requirements of 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined him in
2012 and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds
a Class A CDL from Iowa.

Mark A. Krause

    Mr. Krause, 48, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the

past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic
episodes in the last 5 years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr.
Krause understands diabetes management and monitoring, has stable
control of his diabetes using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Krause meets the requirements of the vision standard at 49
CFR 391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist examined him in 2012 and
certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class
A CDL from Pennsylvania.

Jeffrey G. Morford

    Mr. Morford, 57, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2012 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Morford understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Morford meets the
vision requirements of 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined
him in 2012 and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy.
He holds a Class A CDL from Washington.

Patrick L. Morningstar

    Mr. Morningstar, 46, has had ITDM since 2002. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Morningstar understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Morningstar meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2012 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class C operator's license from
Maryland.

Charles R. Plummer

    Mr. Plummer, 57, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Plummer understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Plummer meets the
vision requirements of 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined
him in 2012 and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy.
He holds a Class B CDL from Ohio.

Grady W. Reed

    Mr. Reed, 26, has had ITDM since 1999. His endocrinologist examined
him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or
more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. His
endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Reed understands diabetes management
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Reed meets the vision requirements
of 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist examined him in 2013 and
certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class
D operator's license from the District of Columbia.

Russell L. Stiley

    Mr. Stiley, 68, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Stiley understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Stiley meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class R operator's license from
Colorado.

Gary T. Stoutamyer

    Mr. Stoutamyer, 61, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2012 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Stoutamyer understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Stoutamyer meets the
vision requirements of 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist
examined him in 2012 and certified that he has stable proliferative
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Virginia.

Thomas M. Van Camp

    Mr. Van Camp, 56, has had ITDM since 1971. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2012 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Van Camp understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Van Camp meets the
vision requirements of 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined
him in 2012 and certified that he does not have active diabetic
retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Iowa.

Jack K. Webster

    Mr. Webster, 45, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2012 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Webster understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Webster meets the
vision requirements of 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist
examined him in 2012 and certified that he does not have diabetic
retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Kentucky.

Harry V. Wilhite, Jr.

    Mr. Wilhite, 59, has had ITDM since 1985. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2012 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Wilhite understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Wilhite meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2012 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class D operator's license from
Alabama.

Robert G. Young

    Mr. Young, 54, has had ITDM since 2011. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2012 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Young understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Young meets the vision
requirements of 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined him in
2012 and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds
a Class A CDL from Oklahoma.

Request for Comments

    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA requests
public comment from all interested persons on the exemption petitions
described in this notice. We will consider all comments received before
the close of business on the closing date indicated in the date section
of the notice.
    FMCSA notes that section 4129 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible
and Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users requires
the Secretary to revise its diabetes exemption program established on
September 3, 2003 (68 FR 52441).\1\ The revision must provide for
individual assessment of drivers with diabetes mellitus, and be
consistent with the criteria described in section 4018 of the
Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (49 U.S.C. 31305).
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    \1\ Section 4129(a) refers to the 2003 notice as a ``final
rule.'' However, the 2003 notice did not issue a ``final rule'' but
did establish the procedures and standards for issuing exemptions
for drivers with ITDM.
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    Section 4129 requires: (1) Elimination of the requirement for 3
years of experience operating CMVs while being treated with insulin;
and (2) establishment of a specified minimum period of insulin use to
demonstrate stable control of diabetes before being allowed to operate
a CMV.
    In response to section 4129, FMCSA made immediate revisions to the
diabetes exemption program established by the September 3, 2003 notice.
FMCSA discontinued use of the 3-year driving experience and fulfilled
the requirements of section 4129 while continuing to ensure that
operation of CMVs by drivers with ITDM will achieve the requisite level
of safety required of all exemptions granted under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e).
    Section 4129(d) also directed FMCSA to ensure that drivers of CMVs
with ITDM are not held to a higher standard than other drivers, with
the exception of limited operating, monitoring and medical requirements
that are deemed medically necessary.
    The FMCSA concluded that all of the operating, monitoring and
medical requirements set out in the September 3, 2003 notice, except as
modified, were in compliance with section 4129(d). Therefore, all of
the requirements set out in the September 3, 2003 notice, except as
modified by the notice in the Federal Register on November 8, 2005 (70
FR 67777), remain in effect.

    Issued on: February 28, 2013.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0115; Directorate Identifier 2017-NE-04-AD;
Amendment 39-18824; AD 2017-04-51]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A.,
Turboshaft Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., Arriel 1A1, 1A2, 1B, 1C, 1C1, 1C2, 1D,
1D1, 1E2, 1K1, 1S, and 1S1 turboshaft engines. Emergency AD 2017-04-51
was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of these
engines. This AD requires inspecting, wrapping, and replacing the
affected drain valve assembly (DV) installed on these Arriel 1 engines.
This AD was prompted by reports of fuel leaks originating from the DV
on certain Arriel engines. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe
condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective March 30, 2017 to all persons except those
persons to whom it was made immediately effective by Emergency AD 2017-
04-51, issued on February 8, 2017, which contained the requirements of
this amendment.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication identified in this AD as of March
30, 2017.
    We must receive comments on this AD by May 1, 2017.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact Safran
Helicopter Engines, S.A., 40220 Tarnos, France; phone: (33) 05 59 74 40
00; fax: (33) 05 59 74 45 15.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0115; or in person at the Docket Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for the Docket Operations Office
(phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer,
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200
District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax: 781-
238-7199; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    On February 8, 2017, we issued Emergency AD 2017-04-51, which
requires inspecting, wrapping, and replacing the DV. This emergency AD
was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of these
Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., Arriel 1A1, 1A2, 1B, 1C, 1C1, 1C2, 1D,
1D1, 1E2, 1K1, 1S, and 1S1 turboshaft engines. This action was prompted
by reports of fuel leaks originating from the DV on certain Arriel
engines. This condition, if not corrected, could result in engine
compartment fire, in-flight shutdown, and damage to the helicopter.

Relevant Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Safran Helicopter Engines Alert Mandatory Service
Bulletin A292 73 0851, Version A, dated January 31, 2017. The MSB
describes procedures for inspecting, wrapping, and replacing the DV.
This service information is reasonably available because the interested
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

FAA's Determination

    We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is
likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.

AD Requirements

    This AD requires inspecting, wrapping, and replacing the DV.

FAA's Determination of the Effective Date

    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because the
compliance requirements are within 10 flight hours or 7 days.
Therefore, we find that notice and opportunity for prior public comment
are impracticable and that good cause exists for making this amendment
effective in less than 30 days.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public
comment. However, we invite you to send any written data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number FAA-2017-0115 and
Directorate Identifier 2017-NE-04-AD at the beginning of your comments.
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of
those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 70 engines installed on
helicopters of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Cost per       Cost on U.S.
               Action                        Labor cost           Parts cost        product         operators
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Inspecting, wrapping, and replacing   4.5 work-hours x $85             $7,805        $8,187.50         $573,125
 the DV.                               per hour = $382.50.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have 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.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska to the extent
that it justifies making a regulatory distinction, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):

2017-04-51 Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A.: Amendment 39-18824;
Docket No. FAA-2017-0115; Directorate Identifier 2017-NE-04-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective March 30, 2017 to all persons except those
persons to whom it was made immediately effective by Emergency AD
2017-04-51, issued on February 8, 2017, which contained the
requirements of this amendment.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., Arriel
1A1, 1A2, 1B, 1C, 1C1, 1C2, 1D, 1D1, 1E2, 1K1, 1S, and 1S1
turboshaft engines equipped with a drain valve assembly (DV) with a
part number and a serial number listed in Appendix 5.1 in Safran
Helicopter Engines Alert Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) A292 73
0851, Version A, dated January 31, 2017.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7321, Fuel Control/
Turbine Engines.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of fuel leaks originating from
the DV on certain Arriel engines. We are issuing this AD to prevent
an engine compartment fire, in-flight shutdown, and damage to the
helicopter.

(f) Compliance

    (1) Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
    (2) Within 10 flight hours or 7 days, whichever occurs first,
after the effective date of this AD:
    (i) Replace the affected DV with a DV eligible for installation.
Use the Accomplishment Instructions, Paragraph 2, of Safran
Helicopter Engines Alert MSB A292 73 0851, Version A, dated January
31, 2017, to do the replacement; or
    (ii) Visually inspect the affected DV for fuel leakage.
    (A) If a fuel leak is detected, replace the affected DV with a
DV eligible for installation, before the next flight.
    (B) If no fuel leak is detected, before next flight, wrap the
affected DV with a self-amalgamate tape using the Accomplishment
Instructions, paragraph 2, of Safran Helicopter Engines Alert MSB
A292 73 0851, Version A, dated January 31, 2017.
    (C) After wrapping an affected DV, as specified in paragraph
(f)(2)(ii)(B) of this AD, inspect the DV for fuel leakage before
each first flight of the day. If a fuel leak is detected, replace
the affected DV with a DV eligible for installation, before the next
flight.
    (D) After wrapping an affected DV, as specified in paragraph
(f)(2)(ii)(B) of this AD, inspect the DV wrapping before each first
flight of the day. If the wrapping is found defective (loose,
missing, or damaged), before the next flight, remove the wrap and
re-wrap the affected DV using the Accomplishment Instructions,
paragraph 2, of Safran Helicopter Engines Alert MSB A292 73 0851,
Version A, dated January 31, 2017.
    (E) For an engine on which the affected DV was wrapped, within
180 days after the first wrapping of the affected DV as specified in
paragraph (f)(2)(ii)(B) of this AD, replace the affected DV with a
DV eligible for installation.

(g) Definitions

    For the purpose of this AD, a DV eligible for installation is:
    (1) a DV that is not affected by this AD; or
    (2) a DV in which the diaphragm has been replaced in accordance
with the instructions in paragraph 4 of Safran Helicopter Engines
Alert MSB A292 73 0851, Version A, dated January 31, 2017.

(h) Terminating Action

    Replacement of an affected DV installed on an engine, with a DV
eligible for installation constitutes terminating action for the
repetitive inspections required by paragraph (f)(2)(ii) of this AD.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    The Manager, Engine Certification Office, may approve AMOCs for
this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your
request. You may email your request to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
(j) Related Information

    (1) For further information about this AD, contact: Robert
Green, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine
& Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803;
phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency Emergency AD
No. 2017-0019-E, dated February 3, 2017, for more information.

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Safran Helicopter Engines Alert Mandatory Service Bulletin
A292 73 0851, Version A, dated January 31, 2017.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For Safran Helicopter Engines service information identified
in this AD, contact Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., 40220 Tarnos,
France; phone: (33) 05 59 74 40 00; fax: (33) 05 59 74 45 15.
    (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Engine &
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
781-238-7125.
    (5) You may view this service information at the National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the
availability of this material at NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to:
http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on March 8, 2017.
Carlos A. Pestana,
Acting Assistant Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-05236 Filed 3-14-17; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 1 (Wednesday, January 2, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 91-92]
[FR Doc No: 2012-31482]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings 1

    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
rate filings:

    Docket Numbers: ER10-1847-001; ER10-1856-001; ER10-1890-001; ER11-
2160-001; ER10-1906-001; ER10-1962-001; ER11-4677-002; ER10-1989-001;
ER11-4678-002; ER10-1992-001; ER12-631-002; ER10-1971-009.
    Applicants: Diablo Winds, LLC, FPL Energy Cabazon Wind, LLC, FPL
Energy Green Power Wind, LLC, FPL Energy Montezuma Wind, LLC, FPL
Energy New Mexico Wind, LLC, High Winds, LLC, NextEra Energy Montezuma
II Wind, LLC, Sky River LLC, Vasco Winds, LLC, Victory Garden Phase IV,
LLC, Windpower Partners 1993, LLC, NextEra Energy Power Marketing, LLC.
    Description: NextEra Resources Entities submit Notification of Non-
material Change in Status in the California ISO, Inc. balancing
authority area.
    Filed Date: 12/20/12.
    Accession Number: 20121220-5274.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/10/13.

    Docket Numbers: ER10-1966-001; ER10-1976-001; ER11-2970-003; ER10-
1985-001; ER10-1971-008.
    Applicants: Logan Wind Energy LLC, Northern Colorado Wind Energy,
LLC, Peetz Logan Interconnect, LLC, Peetz Table Wind Energy, LLC,
NextEra Energy Power Marketing, LLC.
    Description: NextEra Resources Entities submit Notification of Non-
material Change in Status in the Public Service Company of Colorado
balancing authority area.
    Filed Date: 12/20/12.
    Accession Number: 20121220-5263.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/10/13.

    Docket Numbers: ER10-2719-011; ER10-2718-011; ER10-2578-013; ER10-
2633-011; ER10-2570-011; ER10-2717-011; ER10-3140-010; ER13-55-002.
    Applicants: East Coast Power Linden Holding, L.L.C., Cogen
Technologies Linden Venture, L.P., Fox Energy Company LLC, Birchwood
Power Partners, L.P., Shady Hills Power Company, L.L.C., EFS Parlin
Holdings, LLC, Inland Empire Energy Center, LLC, Homer City Generation,
L.P.
    Description: Notice of Non-Material Change in Status of East Coast
Power Linden Holding, L.L.C., et. al.
    Filed Date: 12/20/12.
    Accession Number: 20121220-5277.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/10/13.

    Docket Numbers: ER11-3959-003.
    Applicants: Post Rock Wind Power Project, LLC.
    Description: Notice of Non-Material Change in Status for Post Rock
Wind Power Project, LLC.
    Filed Date: 12/20/12.
    Accession Number: 20121220-5279.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/10/13.

    Docket Numbers: ER12-2570-001; ER01-138-010; ER10-3193-001.
    Applicants: Panther Creek Power Operating, LLC, Brooklyn Navy Yard
Cogeneration Partners, L.P., Delta Person Limited Partnership.
    Description: Notice of Non-Material Change in Status of Panther
Creek Operating, LLC, et. al.

    Filed Date: 12/20/12.
    Accession Number: 20121220-5276.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/10/13.

    Docket Numbers: ER12-2708-001.
    Applicants: Potomac-Appalachian Highline Transmission LLC, LLC, PJM
Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: PATH submits Compliance Filing per 11/30/2012 Order in
Docket No. ER12-2708 to be effective 12/1/2012.
    Filed Date: 12/20/12.
    Accession Number: 20121220-5204.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/10/13.

    Docket Numbers: ER13-593-000.
    Applicants: PacifiCorp.
    Description: Termination of BPA NITSA (Clark PUD) to be effective
12/7/2012.
    Filed Date: 12/20/12.
    Accession Number: 20121220-5130.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/10/13.

    Docket Numbers: ER13-594-000.
    Applicants: Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
    Description: 2479 Kansas Municipal Energy & Kansas City Power &
Light Meter Agent Agreement to be effective 12/1/2012.
    Filed Date: 12/20/12.
    Accession Number: 20121220-5133.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/10/13.

    Docket Numbers: ER13-595-000.
    Applicants: Spion Kop Wind, LLC.
    Description: Notice of Cancellation of FERC Electric Tariff to be
effective 12/21/2012.
    Filed Date: 12/20/12.
    Accession Number: 20121220-5146.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/10/13.

    Docket Numbers: ER13-596-000.
    Applicants: Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator Inc.
    Description: 12-20-12 MRES Schedule 7-8-9 to be effective 1/1/2013.
    Filed Date: 12/20/12.
    Accession Number: 20121220-5147.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/10/13.

    Docket Numbers: ER13-597-000.
    Applicants: Alabama Power Company.
    Description: Amendment of Southern's Tariff Vol. No. 4 in
Compliance under Docket ER12-1721 to be effective 12/21/2012.
    Filed Date: 12/20/12.
    Accession Number: 20121220-5148.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/10/13.

    Docket Numbers: ER13-598-000.
    Applicants: San Diego Gas & Electric Company.
    Description: 2013 SDGE RS Update to Transmission Owner Tariff to be
effective 1/1/2013.
    Filed Date: 12/20/12.
    Accession Number: 20121220-5151.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/10/13.

    Docket Numbers: ER13-599-000.
    Applicants: New York Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: 205 OATT & MST settlements and billing issues
revisions to be effective 2/18/2013.
    Filed Date: 12/20/12.
    Accession Number: 20121220-5155.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/10/13.

    Docket Numbers: ER13-600-000.
    Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: PJM Queue X2-076 ? Original Service Agreement Nos.
3459 and 3460 to be effective 11/27/2012.

    Filed Date: 12/20/12.
    Accession Number: 20121220-5182.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/10/13.

    Docket Numbers: ER13-601-000.
    Applicants: Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
    Description: 2208R2 Ensgin Wind, LLC GIA to be effective 11/30/
2012.
    Filed Date: 12/20/12.
    Accession Number: 20121220-5188.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/10/13.

    Docket Numbers: ER13-602-000.
    Applicants: San Diego Gas & Electric Company.
    Description: 2013 SDGE TRBAA TACBAA Update to Transmission Owner
Tariff to be effective 1/1/2013.
    Filed Date: 12/20/12.
    Accession Number: 20121220-5199.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/10/13.

    Docket Numbers: ER13-603-000.
    Applicants: ITC Midwest LLC, Midwest Independent Transmission
System Operator Inc.
    Description: SA 2453 ITC Midwest-NSP Amended TIA to be effective 8/
29/2012.
    Filed Date: 12/20/12.
    Accession Number: 20121220-5202.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/10/13.

    Docket Numbers: ER13-604-000.
    Applicants: Alpaugh 50, LLC.
    Description: Filing of Co-Tenancy Agreement and Request for Waivers
to be effective 12/21/2012.
    Filed Date: 12/20/12.
    Accession Number: 20121220-5219.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/10/13.

    Docket Numbers: ER13-605-000.
    Applicants: Alpaugh North, LLC.
    Description: Filing of Co-Tenancy Agreement and Request for Waivers
to be effective 12/21/2012.
    Filed Date: 12/20/12.
    Accession Number: 20121220-5224.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/10/13.

    Docket Numbers: ER13-606-000.
    Applicants: Entergy Mississippi, Inc.
    Description: First Rev. SA 591 to be effective 3/1/2013.
    Filed Date: 12/20/12.
    Accession Number: 20121220-5231.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/10/13.

    Docket Numbers: ER13-607-000.
    Applicants: Potomac Electric Power Company, Delmarva Power & Light
Company, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: Pepco & DPL submit revisions to rates for recovery of
abandonment costs to be effective 3/1/2013.
    Filed Date: 12/21/12.
    Accession Number: 20121221-5000.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/11/13.

    Docket Numbers: ER13-608-000.
    Applicants: CPV Batesville, LLC.
    Description: Notice of Cancellation of Market-Based Rate Tariff to
be effective 12/22/2012.
    Filed Date: 12/21/12.
    Accession Number: 20121221-5040.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/11/13.

    Docket Numbers: ER13-609-000.
    Applicants: LSP Energy Limited Partnership.
    Description: Notice of Cancellation of Market-Based Rate Tariff to
be effective 12/22/2012.
    Filed Date: 12/21/12.
    Accession Number: 20121221-5041.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/11/13.

    Docket Numbers: ER13-610-000.
    Applicants: Northern Indiana Public Service Company.
    Description: Filing of Amendment to WVPA CIAC Agreement to be
effective 12/22/2012.
    Filed Date: 12/21/12.
    Accession Number: 20121221-5046.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/11/13.

    Docket Numbers: ER13-611-000.
    Applicants: NorthWestern Corporation.
    Description: NorthWestern Corporation submits tariff filing per
35.13(a)(2)(iii: SA 663 664 665--Unexecuted Transmission Service
Agreements with PPL Montana to be effective 1/1/2014.
    Filed Date: 12/21/12.
    Accession Number: 20121221-5064.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/11/13.

    Docket Numbers: ER13-612-000.
    Applicants: New England Power Pool Participants Committee, ISO New
England Inc.
    Description: New England Power Pool Participants Committee submits
tariff filing per 35.13(a)(2)(iii: Revisions to FCM Rules Related to
Static De-List Bids to be effective 2/19/2013.
    Filed Date: 12/21/12.
    Accession Number: 20121221-5068.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/11/13.

    Take notice that the Commission received the following public
utility holding company filings:

    Docket Numbers: PH13-5-000.
    Applicants: AltaGas Ltd.
    Description: AltaGas Ltd. submits FERC-65A Exemption Notification.
    Filed Date: 12/21/12.
    Accession Number: 20121221-5030.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/11/13.

    The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by
clicking on the links or querying the docket number.
    Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above
proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5:00
p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be
considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the
proceeding.
    eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing
requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying
facilities filings can be found at: http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call<PHONE_NUMBER>
(toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: December 21, 2012.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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[Federal Register: June 16, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 116)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 33961-33968]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket No. USCG-2008-0386]
RIN 1625-AA08

Marine Events Regattas; Annual Marine Events in the Eighth Coast
Guard District

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to update the list of marine events
and regattas that take place in the Eighth Coast Guard District and to
change patrol requirements for these events. This update is needed to
provide effective control over regattas and marine events to insure
safety of life in each regatta or marine event area.

DATES: Comments and related material must reach the Coast Guard on or
before August 15, 2008.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Coast Guard docket
number USCG-2008-0386 to the Docket Management Facility at the U.S.
Department of Transportation. To avoid duplication, please use only one
of the following methods:
    (1) Online: http://www.regulations.gov.
    (2) 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.
    (3) Hand delivery: Room W12-140 on the Ground Floor of the West
Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The
telephone number is<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (4) Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this proposed
rule call CDR John Arenstam, Eighth Coast Guard District Prevention
Division,<PHONE_NUMBER> or e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>If you
have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, call
Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-
9826.

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. We have an agreement with the
Department of Transportation (DOT) to use the Docket Management
Facility. Please see DOT's ``Privacy Act'' paragraph below.

Submitting Comments

    If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
rulemaking USCG-2008-0386, indicate the specific section of this
document to which each comment applies, and give the reason for each
comment. We recommend that you include your name and a mailing address,
an e-mail address, or a phone number in the body of your document so
that we can contact you if we have questions regarding your submission.
You may submit your comments and material by electronic means, mail,
fax, or delivery to the Docket Management Facility at the address under
ADDRESSES; but please submit your comments and material by only one
means. If you submit them by mail or delivery, submit them in an
unbound format, no larger than 8\1/2\ by 11 inches, suitable for
copying and electronic filing. If you submit them by mail and would
like to know that they reached the Facility, please enclose a stamped,
self-addressed postcard or envelope. We will consider all comments and
material received during the comment period. We may change this
proposed rule in view of them.

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 at
any time. Enter the docket number for this rulemaking (USCG-2008-0386)
in the Search box, and click ``Go >>.'' You may also visit either the
Docket Management Facility in Room W12-140 on the ground floor of the
DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590,
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays; or the Eighth Coast Guard District (dpw), Hale Boggs Federal
Building, 500 Poydras Street, Room 1230, New Orleans, LA 70130, between
8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

Privacy Act

    Anyone can search the electronic form of all 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 the Department of
Transportation's Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register
published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477), or you may visit http://
DocketsInfo.dot.gov.

Public Meeting

    We do not now plan to hold a public meeting. But you may submit a
request for one to the Docket Management Facility at the address under
ADDRESSES explaining why one would be beneficial. If we determine that
one would aid this rulemaking, we will hold one at a time and place
announced by a later notice in the Federal Register.

Background and Purpose

    33 CFR part 100 provides regulations to provide effective control
over regattas and marine parades conducted on U.S. navigable waters to
insure safety of life in the regattas or marine parade area. Section
100.801 regulates events that take place in the Eighth Coast Guard
District. This section needs to be updated because the Coast Guard has
reorganized Coast Guard Group Offices and Marine Safety Offices into
Coast Guard Sector Commands and the events listed in Table 1 of Sec.
100.801 need to be revised to reflect current events.
    The Coast Guard also proposes to modify Coast Guard patrol
requirements for Eighth Coast Guard regattas and marine parades.
Section 100.801(a) requires the Coast Guard to patrol marine events in
the Eighth Coast Guard District. The Coast Guard feels that not all
events require Coast Guard patrols and therefore proposes to leave this
at the discretion of the local Coast Guard Captain of the Port.

Discussion of Proposed Rule

    This proposed rule would update Sec.  100.801 Table 1 and list
regattas and marine parades in the Eighth Coast Guard District by Coast
Guard Sector Commands vice Coast Guard Groups Offices. It would also
change Sec.  100.801(a) to allow the local Coast Guard Captain of the
Port to establish Coast Guard patrol requirements.

Regulatory Evaluation

    This proposed 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.
    We expect the economic impact of this proposed rule to be so
minimal that a full Regulatory Evaluation is unnecessary.
    The proposed regattas and marine parades listed in this rule will
restrict vessel traffic from transiting certain areas of Eighth Coast
Guard District waters; however the effect of this regulation will not
be significant because these events are short duration and the special
local regulation governing vessel movements and restrictions are also
short duration. Additionally, the public is given advance notification
through the Federal Register and thus will be able to plan operations
around the event in advance.

Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have
considered whether this proposed 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 proposed
rule would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities. This proposed rule would affect the following
entities, some of which might be small entities: the owners or
operators of vessels intending to transit the regulated area during the
regattas or marine parade.
    The special local regulations would not have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities for the following
reasons. This rule would be in effect for short periods of times and
vessel traffic could pass safely around the regulated area or through
the regulated area with permission of the patrol commander. And before
the effective period, the Coast Guard Captain of the Port would issue
maritime advisories widely available to users of the river.
    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.

Assistance for Small Entities

    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 so that they can better
evaluate its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking. 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 CDR John Arenstam, Eighth Coast
Guard District (dpw), 500 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70003, (504)
671-2109, e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>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 proposed rule would call 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 proposed 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 proposed rule would not result in such an
expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in this
preamble.

Taking of Private Property

    This proposed rule would 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 proposed 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 proposed rule under Executive Order 13045,
Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety
Risks. This rule is not an economically significant rule and would not
create an environmental risk to health or risk to safety that might
disproportionately affect children.

Indian Tribal Governments

    This proposed rule does not have tribal implications under
Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments, because it would not have a substantial direct effect on
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.

Energy Effects

    We have analyzed this proposed 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 proposed rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we
did not consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.

Environment

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Commandant Instruction
M16475.lD which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA)(42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have
made a preliminary determination that this action is not likely to have
a significant effect on the human environment. This rule carries out
maritime safety and is not likely to have any significant effects on
public health and the environment. We have also concluded that there
are no factors in this case that would limit the use of categorical
exclusion under section 2.B.2 of the Instruction. Therefore, this rule
is categorically excluded, under figure 2-1, paragraph (34)(h), of the
instruction, from further environmental documentation because this rule
is not expected to result in any significant environmental impact as
described in NEPA.
    Under figure 2-1, paragraph (34)(h), of the Instruction, an
``Environmental Analysis Check List'' and a ``Categorical Exclusion
Determination'' are not required for this rule. We seek any comments or
information that may lead to the discovery of a significant
environmental impact form this proposed rule.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100

    Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, and Waterways.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard proposes
to amend 33 CFR part 100 as follows:

PART 100--REGATTAS AND MARINE PARADES

    1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as
follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233.

    2. Amend Sec.  100.801 by revising paragraph (a) and table 1 to
read as follows:

Sec.  100.801  Annual Marine Events in the Eighth Coast Guard District.

* * * * *
    (a) The Coast Guard may patrol the event area under the direction
of a designated Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Patrol Commander may
be contacted on Channel 16 VHF-FM (156.8 MHz) by the call sign
``PATCOM.''
* * * * *

Table 1 of Sec.  100.801--Eighth Coast Guard District Table Of Annual
Marine Events

I. Sector Ohio Valley

1. WEBN/Riverfest Fireworks

    Sponsor: WEBN.
    Date: 1 Day--Sunday before Labor Day.
    Regulated Area: Ohio River 469.2-470.5, Cincinnati, OH.

2. Aurora Thunder Regatta

    Sponsor: Aurora Riverfront Beautification Committee.
    Date: Last weekend in August.
    Regulated Area: Ohio River, at approximately mile 496.0-499.0,
mid-channel, Aurora, IN.

3. Ohio River Way Paddlefest

    Sponsor: Ohio River Way (Paddlefest).
    Date: Last weekend in June.
    Regulated Area: Ohio River Miles 461.5--470.5, Cincinnati, OH.

4. Thunder Over Louisville.

    Sponsor: Thunder Over Louisville.
    Date: 5 Days--2nd half of April.
    Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 602.0-606.0, Louisville, KY.

5. Kentucky Derby Festival Great Steamboat Race

    Sponsor: Kentucky Derby Festival/Belle of Louisville Operating
Board.
    Date: 1 Day--Last Week in April or First Week in May.
    Regulated Area: Ohio River 596.0-604.3, Louisville, KY.

6. Thunder on the Ohio

    Sponsor: Evansville Freedom Festival.
    Date: 6 Days--Last Week in June and First Week in July.
    Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 791.0-795.0, Evansville, IN.

7. Indiana Governor's Cup

    Sponsor: Madison Regatta Inc.
    Date: 4 Days--1st Weekend in July.
    Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 555.0-560.0, Madison, IN.

8. Kentucky Drag Boat Association Inc.: Drag Boat Races

    Sponsor: Kentucky Drag Boat Association Inc.
    Date: 3 Days--2nd half of August.
    Regulated Area: Green River miles 70.0-71.5, Livermore, KY.

9. Ducks on the Ohio

    Sponsor: Goodwill Industries, Inc.
    Date: 1 Day--2nd half of August or September.
    Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 791.5-793.5, Evansville, IN.

10. Clarksville Riverfest--Wakeboard Contest, Regatta, Fireworks

    Sponsor: City of Clarksville, TN.
    Date: 2nd Weekend in September.
    Regulated Area: Mile Marker 125-126 Cumberland River.

11. Spirit of Freedom Fireworks Florence, TN--Fireworks

    Sponsor: Urban Broadcasting.
    Date: 4th of July.
    Regulated Area: Mile Marker 255 to 257 Tennessee River.

12. Lake Guntersville 4th of July Celebration--Fireworks.

    Sponsor: Lake Guntersville, AL Chamber of Commerce.
    Date: 4th of July.
    Regulated Area: Mile Marker 356 to 358 Tennessee River.

13. The Great Kiwanis Duck Race--Rubber Duck Regatta

    Sponsor: Kiwanis Club of Chattanooga, TN.
    Date: 3rd Weekend in June.
    Regulated Area: Mile Marker 463 to 464 Tennessee River.

14. Chattanooga Dragon Boat Festival--Rowing Race

    Sponsor: Dynamic Events and Management.
    Date: 1st Weekend in August.
    Regulated Area: Mile Marker 463 to 464 Tennessee River.

15. Pickwick Challenge--Powerboat Race

    Sponsor: Pickwick Challenge, LLC.
    Date: 1st Weekend in May.
    Regulated Area: Mile Marker 206 to 210 Tennessee River.

16. Lighting Up the Cumberland--Fireworks

    Sponsor: Town of Cumberland City, TN.
    Date: 1st Saturday prior to 4th of July or on 4th of July if day
is a Saturday.
    Regulated Area: Mile Marker 103 to 105 Cumberland River.

17. Knoxville Dragon Boat Races--Rowing Race

    Sponsor: Dynamic Events & Management.
    Date: 4th Weekend in August.
    Regulated Area: Mile Marker 647 to 648 Tennessee River.

18. Marietta Invitational Rowing Regatta

    Sponsor: Marietta High School.
    Date: 1 Day--2nd or 3rd weekend in April.
    Regulated Area: Muskingum River Mile 0.5 to 1.5, Marietta, OH.

19. West Virginia Governor's Cup Regatta

    Sponsor: University of Charleston.
    Date: 1 Day--2nd or 3rd weekend in April.
    Regulated Area: Kanawha River Mile 59.5 to 62.0, Charleston, WV.

20. Point Pleasant Sternwheel Regatta

    Sponsor: City of Point Pleasant.
    Date: 3 Days--1st or 2nd weekend in July.
    Regulated Area: Ohio River Mile 265.0 to 266.0, Point Pleasant,
WV.

21. Charleston 4th of July Celebration

    Sponsor: City of Charleston.
    Date: 2 Days--1st week in July.
    Regulated Area: Kanawha River Mile 57.5 to 59, Charleston, WV.

22. Summer Motion

    Sponsor: Summer Motion Inc.
    Date: 3 Days--first week in July.
    Regulated Area: Ohio River Mile 321.6 to 323.3.

23. Marietta Riverfront Roar Tunnel Boat Races

    Sponsor: Marietta Riverfront Roar.
    Date: 2 Days--2nd or 3rd weekend in July.
    Regulated Area: Ohio River Mile 171.5 to 172.5, Marietta, OH.

24. Dawg Dazzle Fireworks Spectacular

    Sponsor: Big Sandy Superstore Arena.
    Date: 1 Day--1st week in July.
    Regulated Area: Ohio River Mile 307.8 to 308.8, Huntington, WV.

25. Brundage Memorial Regatta

    Sponsor: Brundage Regatta Committee.
    Date: 1 Day--3rd or 4th weekend in May.
    Regulated Area: Ohio River Mile 182.5 to 183.5.

26. St. Mary Medical Center Foundation Gala

    Sponsor: St. Mary Medical Center Foundation.
    Date: 1 Day--2nd or 3rd weekend in May.
    Regulated Area: Ohio River Mile 307.8 to 308.8.

27. Dragon Boat Festival

    Sponsor: Three Rivers Rowing Association.
    Date: Middle of September.
    Regulated Area: Monongahela River Miles 0.3, Pittsburgh, PA.

28. Pirates Fireworks

    Sponsor: Pittsburgh Pirates.
    Date: 3rd or 4th Friday of the month from April to September.
    Regulated Area: Allegheny River Miles 0.4 to 0.6, Pittsburgh,
PA.

29. Wheeling Vintage Regatta

    Sponsor: Wheeling Vintage Race Boat Association.
    Date: First week in September.
    Regulated Area: Ohio River Miles 90.4 to 91.5, Wheeling, WV.

II. Sector Upper Mississippi River

1. Hudson Hot Air Affair

    Sponsor: Hudson Hot Air Affair, Inc.
    Dates: 1 day--1st Friday in February.
    Regulated Area: St. Croix River mile 016.7.

2. Winter Carnival--Comcast Fireworks

    Sponsor: St. Paul Festival and Heritage Foundation.
    Dates: 1 day--1st Saturday in February.
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 840.5-841.0.

3. St. Patrick's Water Parade

    Sponsor: Lake West Chamber of Commerce.
    Dates: 1 day--3rd Saturday in March.
    Regulated Area: Lake of the Ozarks mile 013.0.

4. Deke Slayton Airfest, LaCrosse

    Sponsor: Deke Slayton Airfest.
    Dates: 3 days--3rd week in May.
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River mile 703.0.

5. That Was Then, This Is Now Boat Show & Exhibition

    Sponsor: Clear Lake Chapter of the ACBS.
    Dates: 1 day--3rd Saturday in May.
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River mile 454.0-456.0.

6. Tan-Tar-A Memorial Day Fireworks

    Sponsor: Tan-Tar-A Resort.
    Dates: 1 day--Last Sunday in May.
    Regulated Area: Lake of the Ozarks mile 026.0.

7. Lodge of the Four Seasons Memorial Day

    Sponsor: Lodge of the Four Seasons.
    Dates: 1 day--Last Sunday in May.
    Regulated Area: Lake of the Ozarks mile 014.0.

8. Steamboat Sports Festival

    Sponsor: Peoria Area Community Events.
    Dates: 2 day--2nd weekend in June.
    Regulated Area: Illinois River mile 162.3-163.7.

9. Burlington Steamboat Days

    Sponsor: Burlington Steamboat Days.
    Dates: 1 day--3rd Sunday in June.
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River mile 404.0.

10. Winona Steamboat Days Fireworks

    Sponsor: Winona Steamboat Days Festival.
    Dates: 1 day--3rd Sunday in June.
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 725.4-725.7.

11. Taste of the Quad Cities

    Sponsor: Taste of the Quad Cities.
    Dates: 1 day--2nd Friday in June.
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River mile 485.2.

12. Great Rivers Towboat Festival

    Sponsor: Great Rivers Towboat Festival.
    Dates: 2 day--3rd Weekend in June.
    Regulated Area: Illinois River mile 000.2.

13. Water Ski Days

    Sponsor: Lake City Chamber of Commerce.
    Dates: 2 day--3rd Weekend in June.
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 772.4-772.8.

14. Taste of Minnesota

    Sponsor: Taste of Minnesota.
    Dates: 5 day--Last week in June/ First week in July.
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River mile 840.0.

15. Sioux City Big Parade

    Sponsor: City of Sioux City.
    Dates: 1 day--Last weekend in June.
    Regulated Area: Missouri River mile 732.0.

16. KC Riverfest

    Sponsor: For--KC, Inc.
    Dates: 1 day--Last weekend in June/ First weekend in July.
    Regulated Area: Missouri River mile 365.0.

17. Bellevue Heritage Days

    Sponsor: Bellevue Heritage Days.
    Dates: 1 day--Last weekend in June/ First weekend in July.
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 556.6-557.0.

18. Hudson Booster Days

    Sponsor: Hudson Boosters.
    Dates: 1 day--Last weekend in June/ First weekend in July.
    Regulated Area: St. Croix River mile 017.0.

19. 3rd Annual Dosh River Rally

    Sponsor: Village of Meredosia.
    Dates: 1 day--First weekend in July.
    Regulated Area: Illinois River mile 072.1.

20. Mississippi Fireworks Festival

    Sponsor: Alton Exposition Commission.
    Dates: 1 day--3rd or 4th of July.
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 202.5-203.0.

21. Radio Dubuque

    Sponsor: Radio Dubuque.
    Dates: 1 day--3rd or 4th of July.
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 581.2-583.0.

22. Omaha World Herald Fireworks

    Sponsor: Omaha Royals.
    Dates: 1 day--3rd or 4th of July.
    Regulated Area: Missouri River miles 612.1-613.9.

23. Riverfest 2007--St. Charles

    Sponsor: City of St. Charles.
    Dates: 2 day--3rd or 4th of July.
    Regulated Area: Missouri River miles 028.2-028.8.

24. Red White and Boom

    Sponsor: Davenport One Chamber.
    Dates: 1 day--3rd or 4th of July.
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River mile 482.5.

25. Fair of St. Louis

    Sponsor: Fair St. Louis.
    Dates: 2 day--Between the 1st and 4th of July.
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 179.2-180.0.

26. Louisiana July 4th Fireworks

    Sponsor: Louisiana Chamber of Commerce.
    Dates: 1 day--4th of July.
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 282.0-283.0.

27. John E. Curran Fireworks

    Sponsor: John E. Curran.
    Dates: 1 day--3rd or 4th of July.
    Regulated Area: Lake of the Ozarks mile 009.0.

28. Nauvoo 4th of July

    Sponsor: Nauvoo Chamber of Commerce.
    Dates: 1 day--4th of July.
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 375.0-376.0.

29. Red White and Boom Peoria

    Sponsor: JMP Radio.
    Dates: 1 day--4th of July.
    Regulated Area: Illinois River miles 162.5-162.1.

30. Stillwater 4th of July

    Sponsor: City of Stillwater/St. Croix Events.
    Dates: 1 day--4th of July.
    Regulated Area: St. Croix River miles 022.9-023.5.

31. Minneiska 4th of July

    Sponsor: City of Minneiska.
    Dates: 1 day--4th of July.
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River mile 743.0.

32. Fort Madison 4th of July

    Sponsor: City of Fort Madison.
    Dates: 1 day--4th of July.

    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River mile 383.0-384.0.

33. Lake City 4th of July Fireworks

    Sponsor: Lake City Chamber of Commerce.
    Dates: 1 day--4th of July.
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 772.4-772.8.

34. Hermann 4th of July

    Sponsor: Hermann Chamber of Commerce
    Dates: 1 day--4th of July.
    Regulated Area: Missouri River mile 098.5.

35. Muscatine 4th of July

    Sponsor: Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce.
    Dates: 1 day--4th of July.
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 455.0-456.0.

36. National Tom Sawyer Days

    Sponsor: Hannibal JayCees.
    Dates: 1 day--4th of July.
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 308.0-309.0.

37. Mike Herrington Fireworks

    Sponsor: Mike Herrington.
    Dates: 1 day--4th of July.
    Regulated Area: Lake of the Ozarks mile 002.0.

38. Riverfest, La Crosse

    Sponsor: Riverfest, Inc.
    Dates: 4 days--1st or 2nd week of July.
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River mile 698.0.

39. Salute to America

    Sponsor: Salute to America Foundation, Inc.
    Dates: 1 day--4th of July.
    Regulated Area: Missouri River miles 143.0-143.5.

40. Grafton Chamber 4th of July Fireworks

    Sponsor: Grafton Chamber of Commerce.
    Dates: 1 day--4th of July.
    Regulated Area: Illinois River mile 001.0.

41. Parkville 4th of July Fireworks

    Sponsor: Main Street Parkville Assoc.
    Dates: 1 day--4th of July.
    Regulated Area: Missouri River mile 377.7.

42. Harrah's Fireworks Extravaganza

    Sponsor: Harrah's Casino and Hotel.
    Dates: 1 day--4th of July.
    Regulated Area: Missouri River mile 615.3.

43. Hooligan Bay Fireworks Display

    Sponsor: Hooligan Bay Resort.
    Dates: 1 day--4th of July.
    Regulated Area: Lake of the Ozarks mile 038.0.

44. Tan-Tar-A 4th of July Fireworks

    Sponsor: Tan-Tar-A Resort.
    Dates: 1 day--4th of July.
    Regulated Area: Lake of the Ozarks mile 026.0.

45. Red, White and Boom Minneapolis

    Sponsor: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.
    Dates: 1 day--4th of July.
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River mile 854.0.

46. Chillicothe 4th of July

    Sponsor: Chillicothe 4th of July.
    Dates: 1 day--4th of July.
    Regulated Area: Illinois River mile 179.1-180.1.

47. Lodge of the Four Seasons 4th of July

    Sponsor: Lodge of the Four Seasons.
    Dates: 1 day--4th of July.
    Regulated Area: Lake of the Ozarks mile 014.0.

48. Gravois Mills Fireworks

    Sponsor: Town of Gravois.
    Dates: 1 day--1st week of July.
    Regulated Area: Lake of the Ozarks mile 010.0.

49. Live on the Levee

    Sponsor: Fair St. Louis.
    Dates: Friday and Saturday, every weekend from the 2nd week of
July until 2nd week in August.
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 179.2-180.0.

50. Prairie du Chien Area Chamber Fireworks

    Sponsor: Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce.
    Dates: 1 day--2nd weekend of July.
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River mile 634.0.

51. Clinton Riverboat Days

    Sponsor: Clinton Riverboat Days.
    Dates: 2 days--2nd weekend of July.
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 518.0-519.0.

52. Stars and Stripes River Day

    Sponsor: Naturally Guttenberg.
    Dates: 1 day--2nd weekend of July.
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River mile 615.0.

53. Sioux City Rivercade

    Sponsor: Rivercade Association.
    Dates: 1 day--3rd week of July.
    Regulated Area: Missouri River mile 732.2.

54. Lumberjack Days

    Sponsor: St. Croix Events.
    Dates: 4 days--3rd week of July.
    Regulated Area: St. Croix River miles 022.9-028.5.

55. Prairie Air Show

    Sponsor: Prairie Airshow, Inc.
    Dates: 1 day--2nd weekend of July.
    Regulated Area: Illinois River mile 162.0.

56. Aquatennial Power Boat Grand Prix

    Sponsor: Champboat Series LLC.
    Dates: 2 days--3rd weekend of July.
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 854.8-855.8.

57. Target Aquatennial Fireworks

    Sponsor: Marketing Minneapolis, LLC.
    Dates: 1 day--3rd weekend of July.
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 853.2-854.2.

58. Rivertown Days

    Sponsor: Hasting Riverboat Days.
    Dates: 2 days--3rd weekend of July.
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 812.0-815.3.

59. Cassville Twin-o-Rama

    Sponsor: Cassville Twin-O-Rama.
    Dates: 1 day--3rd weekend of July.
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River mile 606.5.

60. Amelia Earhart Festival

    Sponsor: Amelia Earhart Festival Committee.
    Dates: 2 days--3rd weekend of July.
    Regulated Area: Missouri River miles 422.0-424.5.

61. River City Days

    Sponsor: River City Days Association.
    Dates: 2 days--1st week of August.
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River mile 791.6.

62. New Piasa Chautaqua

    Sponsor: New Piasa Chautaqua
    Dates: 1 day--1st weekend of August.
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River mile 215.0.

63. Great River Tug

    Sponsor: Tug Committee.
    Dates: 2 day--2nd weekend of August.
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 497.2-497.6.

64. Evansville Day Drag Boat Race

    Sponsor: St. Louis Drag Boat Association.
    Dates: 2 day--2nd weekend of August.
    Regulated Area: Kaskaskia River mile 010.0-011.0.

65. Lansing Fish Days

    Sponsor: Lansing Lions Club.
    Dates: 2 day--2nd weekend of August.
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River mile 662.5-663.8.

66. Lake Rescue Shoot Out

    Sponsor: Lake Rescue Shoot Out INC.
    Dates: 2 day--4th weekend of August.
    Regulated Area: Lake of the Ozarks mile 021.0-023.0.

67. Tan-Tar-A Fireworks

    Sponsor: Tan-Tar-A Resort.
    Dates: 1 day--1st weekend of September.
    Regulated Area: Lake of the Ozarks mile 026.0.

68. Mike Herrington Labor Day Fireworks

    Sponsor: Mike Herrington.
    Dates: 1 day--1st weekend of September.
    Regulated Area: Lake of the Ozarks mile 002.0.

69. Lodge of the Four Seasons

    Sponsor: Lodge of the Four Seasons.
    Dates: 1 day--1st weekend of September.
    Regulated Area: Lake of the Ozarks mile 014.0.

70. First City Festival

    Sponsor: Leavenworth Main Street Program.
    Dates: 2 day--2nd weekend of September.
    Regulated Area: Missouri River mile 397.0-398.0.

71. Rodeo Cup XXVI

    Sponsor: Old Fort Yacht Club.
    Dates: 1 day--2nd weekend of September.
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River mile 374.0-375.0.

72. New Athens Drag Boat Race

    Sponsor: St. Louis Drag Boat Association.
    Dates: 2 day--2nd weekend of September.

    Regulated Area: Kaskaskia River mile 028.0-029.0.

73. Riverfest 2007

    Sponsor: Riverside Riverfest Committee.
    Dates: 2 day--3rd weekend of September.
    Regulated Area: Missouri River mile 371.1-371.3.

74. Railroad Days

    Sponsor: Marquette Action Club.
    Dates: 1 day--3rd weekend of September.
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River mile 634.5.

75. Missouri Governor's Cup

    Sponsor: Valley Sailing Club.
    Dates: 2 day--1st weekend of October.
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River mile 211.0-212.0.

III. Sector Lower Mississippi River

1. Memphis in May Canoe & Kayak Race

    Sponsor: Outdoors, Inc.
    Date: 1 Day--1st or 2nd Saturday in May.
    Regulated Area: Lower Mississippi River miles 735.5-738.5,
Memphis, TN.

2. Memphis in May Sunset Symphony Fireworks Display

    Sponsor: Memphis in May International Festival, Inc.
    Date: 1 Day--Saturday before Memorial Day.
    Regulated Area: Lower Mississippi River miles 735.0-736.0,
Memphis, TN.

3. Riverfest, Little Rock, Arkansas

    Sponsor: Riverfest, Inc.
    Date: 1 Day--Sunday before Memorial Day.
    Regulated Area: Arkansas River miles 118.8-119.5, Main Street
Bridge, Little Rock, AR.

4. Riverfest Fireworks Display

    Sponsor: Old Fort Riverfest Committee.
    Date: 1 Day--2nd or 3rd Saturday in June.
    Regulated Area: Arkansas River miles 297.0-298.0, Fort Smith,
AR.

5. Fourth of July Fireworks

    Sponsor: Memphis Center City Commission.
    Date: 1 Day--4th of July.
    Regulated Area: Lower Mississippi River miles 735.5-736.5, Mud
Island, Memphis, TN.

6. Pops on the River Fireworks Display

    Sponsor: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
    Date: 1 Day--4th of July.
    Regulated Area: Arkansas River miles 118.8-119.5, Main Street
Bridge, Little Rock, AR.

7. Uncle Sam Jam Fireworks, Alexandria, LA

    Sponsor: Champion Broadcasting of Alexandria.
    Date: 1 Day--4th of July.
    Regulated Area: Red River, miles 83.0-87.0, Alexandria, LA.

IV. Sector Corpus Christi

1. Buccaneer Days Fireworks Display

    Sponsor: Buccaneer Commission, Inc.
    Date: 1 Day--3rd or 4th Friday in April.
    Regulated Area: Bayfront, all waters inside Corpus Christi
Marina Levee, Corpus Christi Bay, TX.

2. Corpus Christi 4th of July Fireworks Display

    Sponsor: Buccaneer Commission, Inc.
    Date: 1 day--July 4.
    Regulated Area: Bayfront, all waters inside Corpus Christi
Marina Levee, Corpus Christi Bay, TX.

3. City of Port Aransas 4th of July Fireworks Display

    Sponsor: City of Port Aransas.
    Date: 1 day--July 4.
    Regulated Area: 600 foot radius from point halfway between Port
Aransas Harbor Daybeacon 2 to Port Aransas Ferry Landing in the
Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Port Aransas, TX.

4. Bayfest Fireworks Display

    Sponsor: Bayfest, Inc.
    Date: 1 day--Last Saturday in September.
    Regulated Area: Bayfront, all waters inside Corpus Christi
Marina Levee, Corpus Christi Bay, TX.

5. Harbor Lights

    Sponsor: City of Corpus Christi.
    Date: 1 day--1st Saturday in December.
    Regulated Area: Bayfront, all waters inside Corpus Christi
Marina Levee, Corpus Christi Bay, TX.

6. Wendell Family Fireworks

    Sponsor: City of Rockport.
    Date: 1 day--July 4.
    Regulated Area: 700 foot radius at the northeast point of
Rockport Beach Park.

V. Sector Houston-Galveston

1. Port Arthur Fourth of July Fireworks Demonstration, Port Arthur, TX

    Sponsor: The City of Port Arthur and Lamar State College.
    Date: 1 Day--4th of July.
    Regulated Area: All waters of the Sabine-Neches Canal, bank to
bank, from Wilson Middle School to the northern terminus of Old Golf
Course Road.

2. Neches River Festival and Fireworks, Beaumont, TX

    Sponsor: Port Neches Chamber of Commerce.
    Date: 2 Days--2nd or 3rd Weekend in May.
    Regulated Area: Adjacent to Port Neches between the northern
boundary at 30[deg]00'00'' N and the southern boundary at
29[deg]59'42'' N.

3. Contraband Days Fireworks Display

    Sponsor: Contraband Days Festivities, Inc.
    Date: 1 Day--2nd Saturday of May.
    Regulated Area: 500 foot radius from the fireworks barge in Lake
Charles anchored at approximate position 30[deg]13'5'' N,
093[deg]13'42'' W Lake Charles, LA.

4. Neches River 4th of July Celebration

    Sponsor: City of Beaumont.
    Date: 1 Day--4th of July.
    Regulated Area: River Front Park, Beaumont, TX--All waters of
the Neches River, bank to bank, from the Trinity Industries Dry Dock
to the northeast corner of the Port of Beaumont's dock No. 5.

5. National Safe Boating Week

    Sponsor: Houston Power Squadron.
    Date: Last weekend in May or first weekend in June.
    Regulated Area: Clear Creek Channel from Light 2 up to, but not
including, the South Shore Harbor Marina.

6. Sylvan Beach Fireworks Display, Sylvan Beach, Houston, TX

    Sponsor: City of LaPorte.
    Date: 1 Day--End of June or early July.
    Regulated Area: Rectangle extending 250 feet East, 250 feet
West; 1000 feet North, and 1000 feet South, centered around
fireworks barge at Sylvan Beach, Houston, TX.

7. Clear Lake Fireworks Display, Clear Lake, Houston, TX

    Sponsor: Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce.
    Date: 1 Day--4th of July.
    Regulated Area: Rectangle extending 500 feet East, 500 feet
West; 1000 feet North, and 1000 feet South, centered around
fireworks barge at Light 19 on Clear Lake, Houston, TX.

8. Blessing of the Fleet

    Sponsor: Clear Lake Elks Club.
    Date: First Sunday in August.
    Regulated Area: Clear Creek Channel from Light 2 up to, but not
including, the South Shore Harbor Marina.

9. Galveston Harbor Lighted Boat Parade

    Sponsor: Historic Downtown/Strand Partnership.
    Date: Last Saturday in November.
    Regulated Area: Galveston Channel from Pier 9 to the Pelican
Island Bridge.

10. Christmas Boat Parade on Clear Lake

    Sponsor: Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.
    Date: 2nd Saturday in December.
    Regulated Area: Clear Lake, Texas. From South Shore Harbor
Marina down Clear Lake Channel, to Clear Creek Channel Light 2.

11. Kemah Board Walk Summer Season Fireworks Display, Kemah, TX

    Sponsor: Kemah Boardwalk.
    Date: Friday nights in June and July including July 4.
    Regulated Area: Clear Creek Channel including a 840 ft radius
centered around fireworks barge on south side of channel, 100 ft off
Kemah Boardwalk, Galveston, TX.

VI. Sector New Orleans

1. Rivertown Christmas Festival

    Sponsor: City of Port Allen.
    Date: 1 Day--3rd Saturday in December.
    Regulated Area: Located on Levee Batture, in vicinity of Old
Ferry Landing, all waters of the Lower Mississippi River from mile
marker 230-231, extending the entire width of the river.

2. Donaldsonville Fireworks Display

    Sponsor: Donaldsonville Tourism Commission.
    Date: 1 Day--31 December.
    Regulated Area: located on the Levee Batture, all waters of the
Lower Mississippi River from mile marker 175-176, extending the
entire width of the river.

3. New Orleans New Years Eve

    Sponsor: Mardi Gras World, INC.
    Date: 1 Day--31 December.
    Regulated Area: In vicinity of Jackson Square, all waters of the
Lower Mississippi

River from mile marker 94 to 95, extending the entire width of the
river.

4. Lundi Gras River Parade and Fireworks Display

    Sponsor: (King REX and King ZULU) New Orleans RiverWalk Mktg.
Group and ZULU Social Aid and Pleasure Club.
    Date: 1 Day--LUNDI GRAS DAY.
    Regulated Area: Delivery of King Rex to Spanish Plaza and King
ZULU to Woldenburg Park, all waters of the Lower Mississippi River
from mile marker 93 to 96, extending the entire width of the river
New Orleans, LA.

5. Independence Day Celebration

    Sponsor: Saint John the Baptist Parish.
    Date: 1 Day--3 July.
    Regulated Area: In vicinity of Saint Peters Church Reserve, LA.
All waters of the Lower Mississippi River, from mile marker 138.5-
139.5, extending the entire width of the river.

6. Donaldsonville Fireworks Display

    Sponsor: Donaldsonville Tourism Commission.
    Date: 1 Day--03 July.
    Regulated Area: In the vicinity of Crescent Park Donaldsonville,
LA. All waters of the Lower Mississippi River, from mile marker 175-
176, extending the entire width of the river.

7. Independence Day Celebration

    Sponsor: Saint Charles Parish Fireworks.
    Date: 1 Day--03 July.
    Regulated Area: Levee Batture, in the vicinity of I-310 Bridge
Luling, LA. All waters of the Lower Mississippi River, from mile
marker 121--122, extending the entire width of the river.

8. Independence Day Celebration (Dueling Barges)

    Sponsor: Riverfront Marketing Group.
    Date: 1 Day--04 July.
    Regulated Area: In vicinity of Jackson Square and Spanish Plaza.
All waters of Lower Mississippi River from mile marker 94.3-95.3,
extending the entire width of the river.

9. Independence Day Celebration

    Sponsor: WBRZ-TV, Baton Rouge, LA.
    Date: 1 Day--04 July.
    Regulated Area: In the vicinity of the USS KIDD, All waters of
Lower Mississippi River, from mile marker 228.8-229.8, extending the
entire width of the river.

10. Fourth of July Star-Spangled Celebration

    Sponsor: USS KIDD Veterans Memorial Baton Rouge, LA.
    Date: 1 Day--04 July.
    Regulated Area: In the vicinity of 305 South River Road Baton
Rouge, LA. All waters of the Lower Mississippi River, from mile
marker 229.4-230, extending the entire width of the river.

11. Independence Day Celebration

    Sponsor: Boomtown Casino.
    Date: 1 Day--04 July.
    Regulated Area: In the vicinity of Boomtown Casino, Harvey Canal
from mile marker 4-5, extending the entire width of the canal.

12. Independence Day Celebration

    Sponsor: City of Morgan City.
    Date: 1 Day--04 July.
    Regulated Area: Morgan City Port Allen Route mile marker 4-5.

13. LA Shrimp and Petroleum Festival & Fair Association

    Sponsor: City of Morgan City.
    Date: 1 Day--1st Sunday in September.
    Regulated Area: Between Berwick Bay Southern Pacific Railroad
Bridge and \1/4\ mile past HWY 182 Bridge on the Lower Atchafalaya
River and Berwick Bay.

VII. Sector Mobile

1. Seroma's 4th of July

    Sponsor: Seroma's 4th of July.
    Date: 1 Day--July 4th.
    Regulated Area: 100 feet east of Pitt's Slip, Pensacola Bay,
Pensacola, FL.

2. South Georgia Showdown

    Sponsor: Flint River Racers.
    Date: 1 Day--Last Weekend in August, or First Weekend in
September.
    Regulated Area: South of Earl Maye Boat Basin, Flint River,
Bainbridge, GA.

3. Thunder on the Gulf

    Sponsor: Gulf Coast Power Boat Association.
    Date: 2 Days--3rd weekend in August.
    Regulated Area: Gulf of Mexico, Orange Beach, FL. e Beach, AL.

4. GYA Challenge Cup

    Sponsor: Pensacola Yacht Club.
    Date: 1 Day--4th weekend in June.
    Regulated Area: Pensacola Bay, Pensacola, FL.

5. Christmas on the River

    Sponsor: Demopolis Chamber of Commerce.
    Date: 1 Day--1st Saturday in December from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30
p.m. CST.
    Regulated Area: Tombigbee River from lock 4 to Caldwell Landing.

6. Christmas by the River

    Sponsor: Moss Point Active Citizens.
    Date: 1 Day--1st Saturday in December from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30
p.m. CST.
    Regulated Area: Escataba River from bridge 613 to Moss Point
City Docks.

7. Christmas on the Water

    Sponsor: Biloxi Bay Chamber of Commerce.
    Date: 1 Day--1st Saturday in December.
    Regulated Area: Biloxi Channel from marker 5 to marker 28,
Biloxi, MS.

8. Isle of Capri Anniversary Celebration

    Sponsor: River Boat Corporation (Isle of Capri).
    Date: 1 Day--August 1st from 8:45 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. CST.
    Regulated Area: Mississippi Sound just South of Biloxi Ocean
Springs Bridge, Biloxi, MS.

9. Billy Bowlegs Pirate festival gs Pirate Festival

    Sponsor: Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce.
    Date: 1 Day--1st weekend in June.
    Regulated Area: Santa Rosa Sound, East of the Brooks Bridge to
Fort Walton Yacht Club at Smack Pt., west to St. Simons Church.

10. Dauphin Island Race

    Sponsor: Fairhope, Lake Forest, Mobile, and Buccaneer Yacht
Clubs.
    Date: 1 Day--Next to last or last weekend in April.
    Regulated Area: Mobile Bay, Middle Bay Light to Marker
37, Mobile, AL.

11. Big River Blast

    Sponsor: City of Chattahoochee.
    Date: 1 Day--3rd weekend in April from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
CST.
    Regulated Area: Appalachicola River from the dam to quarter mile
south of the dam, Chattahoochee, FL.

12. Chattahoochee Challenge

    Sponsor: City of Chattahoochee.
    Date: 1 Day--Last weekend in March from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
CST.
    Regulated Area: Appalachicola River from the dam to half a mile
south of the dam, Chattahoochee, FL.

13. Harbor Walk Fireworks Display

    Sponsor: Legendary Incorporated.
    Date: Every Thursday evening from May to September, Memorial Day
and Labor Day, from 8:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. CST.
    Regulated Area: East Pass, 560 foot safety radius around barge,
Destin, FL.

14. Smoking the Sound

    Sponsor: Biloxi Bay Chamber of Commerce.
    Date: 2 Days--Between the 4th week in March and the 2nd week in
April from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST.
    Regulated Area: from bouy  2 to  35 in Biloxi
Ship Channel.

15. Christmas Afloat

    Sponsor: Christmas Afloat Incorporated.
    Date: 1 Day--2nd or 3rd Saturday in December.
    Regulated Area: Warrior River mile 341, Tuscaloosa County, AL.

16. Air Sea Rescue

    Sponsor: Gulf Coast Shows.
    Date: 1 Day--3rd or 4th weekend in February.
    Regulated Area: Mobile River half a mile down river and half a
mile upriver from the Mobile Convention Center.

17. Blessing of the Fleet

    Sponsor: St. Michael's Catholic Church.
    Date: 1 Day--1st Sunday in June.
    Regulated Area: Entire Biloxi Channel, Biloxi, MS.

18. Blessing of the Fleet

    Sponsor: St. Margaret Church.
    Date: 1 Day--2nd or 3rd Sunday in May.
    Regulated Area: Entire Bayou La Batre, Bayou La Batre, AL.

19. Flag Day Parade

    Sponsor: Warrior River Boating Association.
    Date: 1 Day--July 3rd.
    Regulated Area: Warrior River Bankhead Lake River miles 368.4-
386.4, Cottondale, AL.

20. Blue Angels Air Show

    Sponsor: Naval Air Station Pensacola.
    Date: 1 Day--2nd weekend in July.
    Regulated Area: A 5 nautical mile radius from a center point
located 1500 feet out from the Pensacola Beach shoreline in front of
the Pensacola Beach water tank, Pensacola Beach, FL.

21. Boat Parade of Lights

    Sponsor: City of Panama City/ St. Andrews Project.
    Date: 1 Day--2nd Saturday in December from 5:30 to 7:30.
    Regulated Area: St. Andrews Bay from St. Andrews Bay Yacht Club
to St. Andrews Bay Marina.

22. Mardi Gras Boat Parade

    Sponsor: Gulf Shores Homeport Marina.
    Date: 1 Day--Monday before Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday.
    Regulated Area: GIWW Pen Mobile Channel from Homeport Marina to
Sailboat Bay.

23. Blessing of the Fleet

    Sponsor: Panama City Marina.
    Date: 1 Day--Last Saturday in March.
    Regulated Area: Panama City Marina to east end of seawall.

24. Mobile Boat and Sportsman Show

    Sponsor: Gulf Coast Shows.
    Date: 4 Days--3rd or 4th weekend of February.
    Regulated Area: Mobile River, \1/2\ mile upriver and \1/2\ mile
down river from the Mobile Convention Center.

25. Bass Tournament Weigh-In

    Sponsor: Gulf Coast Shows.
    Date: 2 Days--3rd or 4th weekend in February.
    Regulated Area: Mobile River, \1/2\ mile upriver and \1/2\ mile
down river from the Mobile Convention Center.

26. Water Ski Demonstration

    Sponsor: Gulf Coast Shows.
    Date: 1 Day--3rd or 4th weekend in February.
    Regulated Area: Mobile River, \1/2\ mile upriver and \1/2\ mile
down river from the Mobile Convention Center.

    Dated: May 21, 2008.
J.R. Whitehead,
Rear Admiral U.S. Coast Guard Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. E8-13272 Filed 6-13-08; 8:45 am]

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