[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 95 (Monday, May 18, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 28176-28184]
[FR Doc No: 2015-11930]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Parts 100 and 165

[Docket Number USCG-2015-0125]
RIN 1625-AA08 and 1625-AA00

Special Local Regulations and Safety Zones; Marine Events Held in
the Sector Long Island Sound Captain of the Port Zone

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing eight special local
regulations for eight separate marine events and establishing six
safety zones for fireworks displays within the Coast Guard Sector Long
Island Sound (LIS) Captain of the Port (COTP) Zone. This temporary
final rule is necessary to provide for the safety of life on navigable
waters during these events. Entry into, transit through, mooring or
anchoring within these regulated areas and safety zones is prohibited
unless authorized by COTP Sector Long Island Sound.

DATES: This rule is effective without actual notice from 12:01 a.m. on
May 18, 2015 until 5:30 p.m. on September 20, 2015. For the purposes of
enforcement, actual notice will be used from the date the rule was
signed, April 22, 2015, until May 18, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble are part of docket
[USCG-2015-0125]. To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type the
docket number in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rulemaking. You may also
visit the Docket Management Facility in Room W12-140 on the ground
floor of the Department of Transportation West Building, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
contact Petty Officer Ian Fallon, Prevention Department, Coast Guard
Sector Long Island Sound, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>If you have questions on viewing or submitting
material to the docket, call Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket
Operations, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Table of Acronyms

COTP Captain of the Port
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

A. Regulatory History and Information

    This rulemaking establishes eight special local regulations for
four regattas, two swim events, one fireworks display and one air show
and six safety zones for six fireworks displays. Each event and its
corresponding regulatory history is discussed below.
    Special Local Regulations:
    Aquapalooza (regatta): A special local regulation was established
in 2014 for the Aquapalooza event when the Coast Guard issued a
temporary rule entitled, ``Special Local Regulations and Safety Zones;
Marine Events in Captain of the Port Long Island Sound Zone''. This
rule was published on August 12, 2014 in the Federal Register (79 FR
46997).
    Great Peconic Race (regatta): A special local regulation was
established in 2014 for the Great Peconic Race event when the Coast
Guard issued a temporary rule entitled, ``Special Local Regulation and
Safety Zone; Marine Events in Captain of the Port Long Island Sound
Zone''. This rule was published on August 29, 2014 in the Federal
Register (79 FR 51479).
    Kayak for Camp (regatta): Is a recurring marine event with no
regulatory history.
    Connecticut River Raft Race (regatta): A special local regulation
was established in 2014 for the Connecticut River Raft Race event when
the Coast Guard issued temporary rule entitles, ``Special Local
Regulations and Safety Zones; Marine Events in Captain of the Port Long
Island Zone''. This rule was published on August 12, 2014 in the
Federal Register (79 FR 46997).
    Fran Schnarr Open Water Championship (Swim): Is a recurring marine
event with regulatory history. This event was previously named
Huntington Bay Open Water Championships Swim (78 FR 31402, May 24,
2013) and the event is being held in a different location this year.
    Riverhead Rocks Triathlon (swim): A special local regulation was
established in 2014 for the Riverhead Rocks Triathlon event when the
Coast Guard issued a temporary rule entitled, ``Safety

Zones; Marine Events in Captain of the Port Long Island Sound Zone''.
This rule was published on August 18, 2014 in the Federal Register (79
FR 48685).
    Jones Beach State Park (fireworks): Is a reoccurring marine event
with regulatory history. This event is in Table 1 to 33 CFR 165.151
(7.19). We will be using a Special Local Regulation this year for this
event due to a determination that a safety zone will be insufficient to
mitigate the event's extra and unusual hazards.
    Jones Beach (Air Show): A special local regulation was established
in 2014 for the Jones Beach Air Show event when the Coast Guard issued
a final rule entitled, ``Special Local Regulation; Jones Beach Air
Show; Atlantic Ocean, Sloop Channel Through East Bay, and Zach's Bay;
Wantagh, NY''. This rule was published on May 21, 2014 in the Federal
Register (79 FR 29088).
    Safety Zones:
    Village of Saltaire (fireworks): A special local regulation was
established in 2014 for the Village of Saltaire event when the Coast
Guard issued a temporary rule entitled, ``Safety Zones; Marine Events
in Captain of the Port Long Island Sound Zone''. This rulemaking was
published on August 18, 2014 in the Federal Register (79 FR 48685).
    USCG Academy Fireworks Entertainment (fireworks): Is a first time
marine event with no regulatory history.
    Boys and Girls Club--Beach Ball 2015 (fireworks): Is a first time
marine event with no regulatory history.
    Marine at American Wharf (fireworks): Is a first time event with no
regulatory history.
    Cherry Grove Pride Week (fireworks): Is a first time marine event
with no regulatory history.
    Riverfest (Fireworks): Is a reoccurring marine event with
regulatory history. This event is in Table 1 to Sec.  165.151(7.23).
This event is in this temporary rule due to deviation from the date and
position listed in the Sec.  165.151 regulation.
    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary final rule without prior
notice and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section
4(a) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This
provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those
procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public
interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good
cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
with respect to this rule because doing so would be impracticable and
unnecessary. The Coast Guard did not receive the information about the
events early enough to publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking before
the scheduled event dates. In addition, publishing an NPRM is
unnecessary for this rule because most of these events are familiar to
the community as recurring annual community events. Thus, waiting for a
comment period to run would inhibit the Coast Guard's ability to
fulfill its mission to keep the ports and waterways safe.
    Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), and for the same reasons stated in the
preceding paragraph, the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for
making this rule effective less than 30 days after publication in the
Federal Register.

B. Basis and Purpose

    The legal basis for this temporary rule is 33 U.S.C. 1231, 1233; 50
U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6 and 160.5; Department of
Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1, which collectively authorize
the Coast Guard to establish regulatory special local regulations and
safety zones.
    As discussed in the Regulatory History and Information section,
four regattas, seven fireworks displays, two swim events, and one air
show will take place in the Coast Guard Sector LIS COTP Zone between
April 25, 2015 and September 20, 2015. The COTP Long Island Sound has
determined that the eight special local regulations and the six safety
zones established by this temporary final rule are necessary to provide
for the safety of life on navigable waterways during those events.
    Aquapalooza is a boating event open to the Public that attracts
many people and boats into Zach's Bay near Jones Beach State Park in
Wantagh, NY. The event sponsor expects to have 500 participants. As
such, a large number of boats will be operating in close proximity to
each other and to swimmers in a nearby designated swim area. Many of
these vessels will be operating at dangerous speeds given the congested
conditions during the event and at the conclusion of the vent when a
large number of vessels will be departing Zach's Bay within a
relatively short period of time. These conditions are especially
hazardous for any vessels attempting to navigate in the southbound
direction, against the flow of the main vessel traffic at the
conclusion of the event. The Coast Guard determined that a special
local regulation that restricts vessel speed and the flow of vessel
traffic will improve the safety of waterway users.
    Kayak for Camp is a kayak and paddleboard event that starts at
Harbor View Beach, Norwalk, CT to Green's Ledge Light, Norwalk, CT and
back to Harbor View Beach, Norwalk, CT. There are two courses in this
event; the first course is broken into two different races with
distances of 2 miles and 8 miles and the second course is 4 miles long.
One safety boat will be present behind the race participants for
assistance.
    Great Peconic Race is a kayak, surf ski and paddleboard event that
starts and ends at Wades Beach on Shelter Island. The race course
circumnavigates Shelter Island with a total distance of 19 miles. On
the south shore, two event safety vessels will be present with a member
of the South Ferry Company Inc. staff with a red flag to stop and then
wave paddlers on for safe crossing. One safety boat will be present on
the north shore to assist paddlers as well.
    Riverhead Rocks Triathlon will be held in Riverhead, NY, with the
swimming portion in the Peconic River. The swim course will be along
the shoreline of the river, with life guards and safety boats present
to assist the race participants.
    Fran Schnarr Open Water Championship Swim is an open water swim
event that will be held in Huntington Harbor, Huntington Bay, NY. The
race course will be along the north shore of Huntington Bay, NY.
    Jones Beach State Park fireworks display attracts thousands of
spectators to Jones Beach State Park as well as a significant number of
spectator vessels to the waters around Jones Beach State Park. The
operation of numerous spectator vessels in such close proximity to each
other presents additional hazards to the maritime public. The COTP
Sector Long Island Sound has determined that these hazards pose a
danger to the maritime public. This special local regulation will
temporarily regulate three areas around the Jones Beach State Park
fireworks display, including portions of the Atlantic Ocean, the
navigable waters between Meadowbrook State Parkway and the Wantagh
State Parkway, and Zach's Bay. The three areas will be defined as ``No
Entry Area,'' ``Slow/No Wake Area,'' and ``No Southbound Traffic
Area.''
    Jones Beach Air Show attracts thousands of spectators to Jones
Beach State Park as well as a significant number of spectator vessels
to the waters around Jones Beach State Park. The operation of numerous
spectator vessels in such close proximity to each other presents
additional hazards to the maritime public beyond those associated with
the aerial activities. The

COTP Sector Long Island Sound has determined that these hazards pose a
danger to the maritime public. This special local regulation will
temporary regulate three areas around the Jones Beach Air Show,
including portions of the Atlantic Ocean, the navigable waters between
Meadowbrook State Parkway and the Wantagh State Parkway, and Zach's
Bay. The three areas will be defined as ``No Entry Area,'' ``Slow/No
Wake Area,'' and ``No Southbound Traffic Area.''
    The geographic locations of these regulated areas and the specific
requirements of this rule are contained in the regulatory text. This
regulation prevents vessels from entering, transiting, remaining, or
anchoring within the area designated as a ``No Entry Area'' during the
periods of enforcement, unless authorized by the COTP or designated
representative. This regulation also partially restricts movement
within the ``Slow/No Wake Area'' and the ``No Southbound Traffic Area''
unless authorized by the COTP or designated representative.
    Connecticut River Raft Race involves many participants operating
human-powered and/or sail-powered vessels of their own design and
construction along a stretch of the Connecticut River near Middletown,
CT. Due to the hazards facing these participants, including the unknown
and/or untested seaworthiness of their vessels and potential
limitations to vessel navigation and/or maneuverability, the Coast
Guard determined that a special local regulation that restricts vessel
speed and operation is needed to protect participants, spectators and
other waterway users during the event.
    USCG Academy Fireworks Entertainment display will be held on the
Thames River in New London, CT.
    Boys and Girls Club--Beach Ball 2015 fireworks display will be held
on Bellport Bay, Bellport, NY.
    Marina at American Wharf fireworks display will be held on the
Thames River, Norwich, CT.
    Cherry Grove Pride Week fireworks display will be held on Great
South Bay, Cherry Grove, NY.
    Village of Saltaire fireworks display will be held on Great South
Bay, Bay Shore, NY.
    Riverfest Fireworks display will be held on the Connecticut River,
Hartford, CT.

C. Discussion of the Temporary Final Rule

    This rule establishes eight special local regulations for four
regattas, two swim events, one fireworks display, and one air show and
six safety zones for six fireworks displays. The locations of these
special regulated areas and safety zones are described in the
regulatory text.
    The fireworks displays will launch pyrotechnics from either a barge
or a landsite near a waterway. A regulated area, specifically a safety
zone, is required for each of these fireworks displays to protect both
spectators and participants from the safety hazards created by the
burning debris.
    The special local regulation established for Aquapalooza includes
two measures to reduce the risks to waterways users of Zach's Bay
before, during, and after the event. The first measure restricts vessel
movement within the regulated area to no wake speed or 6 knots,
whichever is slower on July 26, 2015 from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. The
second measure restricts all vessel movement within the regulated area
to the outbound or northbound direction on July 26, 2015 from 3 p.m. to
5:30 p.m.
    Kayak for Camp is a rowing regatta that will take place in Norwalk
Harbor near Norwalk, CT. This special local regulation proposes two
temporary regulated areas to restrict vessel movement within the
regulated areas of Norwalk Harbor to no wake speeds or 6 knots,
whichever is slower.
    Great Peconic Race regulated area would encompass all navigable
waters of the United States of the Peconic River, Shelter Island, NY,
inside two areas. This special local regulation proposes two temporary
regulated areas in which event non-participants must travel at a no-
wake speed and remain vigilant at all times for event participants.
Additionally, recreational vessels must yield right-of-way for event
participants and event safety craft, and follow directions given by
event representatives during the event. Commercial vessels will have
right-of-way over event participants and event safety craft.
    Riverhead Rocks Triathlon incorporates swim legs that will place
many swimmers in the navigable waters of the Peconic River. A regulated
area is required to minimize the hazards posed by spectators and other
waterway users operating their vessels in close proximity to the event
participants. The special local regulation established for this swim
event will minimize the risks to the event participants from this type
of boat traffic and improve visibility and maneuverability for the
safety vessels supporting the swim event.
    Fran Schnarr Open Water Championship Swim will place many swimmers
in the navigable waters of Huntington Harbor. A regulated area is
required to minimize the hazards posed by spectators and other waterway
users operating their vessels in close proximity to the event
participants. The special local regulation established for this swim
event will minimize the risks to the event participants from this type
of boat traffic and improve visibility and maneuverability for the
safety vessels supporting the swim event.
    Jones Beach State Park fireworks display attracts thousands of
spectator craft every year to Jones Beach State Park. Three regulated
areas will be set to address the safety concerns with high vessel
traffic. A ``No Entry Area'' will be set around the fireworks barge to
ensure spectators maintain a safe distance from the barge. A ``Slow/No
Wake Area'' will be set in the navigable waters between Meadow Brook
State Parkway and Wantagh State Parkway. All vessels in the area will
operate at ``No Wake'' speed or up to 6 knots, whichever is slower. A
``No Southbound Traffic Area'' will be set in all waters of Zach's Bay.
No southbound vessel traffic will be allowed into or within this area.
    Jones Beach Air Show involves numerous aircraft performing various
aerial maneuvers which present multiple hazards, including those
associated with in-flight accidents. This event attracts thousands of
spectators and spectator craft which pose their own hazards. Three
regulated areas will be set to address the safety concerns. A ``Slow/No
Wake Area'' will be set in the navigable waters between Meadow Brook
State Parkway and Wantagh State Parkway. All vessels in the area will
operate at ``No Wake'' speed or up to 6 knots, whichever is slower. A
``No Southbound Traffic Area'' will be set in all waters of Zach's Bay.
No southbound vessel traffic will be allowed into or within this area.
    The special local regulation established for the Connecticut River
Raft Race restricts vessel movement within the regulated area of the
Connecticut River to no wake speed or 6 knots, whichever is slower, and
also stipulates that vessels must not anchor, block, loiter, or impede
the transit of event participants or official patrol vessels in the
regulated areas unless authorized by COTP or designated
representatives.
    This rule prevents vessels from entering, transiting, mooring, or
anchoring within areas specifically designated as safety zones and
establishes additional vessel movement rules within areas specifically
under the jurisdiction of the special local regulations during the
periods of enforcement unless authorized by the COTP or designated
representative.

    Public notifications will be made to the local maritime community
prior to each event through the Local Notice to Mariners and Broadcast
Notice to Mariners.

D. Regulatory Analyses

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

1. Regulatory Planning and Review

    This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f)
of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, as
supplemented by Executive Order 13563, Improving Regulation and
Regulatory Review, and does not require an assessment of potential
costs and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of Executive Order 12866 or
under section 1 of Executive Order 13563. The Office of Management and
Budget has not reviewed it under those Orders.
    The Coast Guard determined that this rulemaking is not a
significant regulatory action for the following reasons: The
enforcement of these regulated areas and safety zones will be
relatively short in duration. Also, persons or vessels desiring entry
into a regulated area or a deviance from the stipulations within a
regulated area may be authorized to do so by the COTP Sector Long
Island Sound or designated representative. Additionally, persons or
vessels desiring to enter a safety zone may do so with permission from
the COTP Sector Long Island Sound or designated representative.
Furthermore, these special local regulations and safety zones are
designed in a way to limit impacts on vessel traffic, permitting
vessels to navigate in other portions of the waterways not designated
as a regulated area or as a safety zone. Finally, to increase public
awareness of these special local regulations and safety zones, the
Coast Guard will notify the public of the enforcement of this rule via
appropriate means, such as via Local Notice to Mariners and Broadcast
Notice to Mariners.

2. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (RFA), 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule
will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities.
    This temporary final rule will affect the following entities, some
of which may be small entities: The owners or operators of vessels
intending to enter, transit, anchor, or moor within a regulated area or
a safety zone during the periods of enforcement, from April 25, 2015 to
September 20, 2015. However, this temporary final rule will not have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities
for the same reasons discussed in the Regulatory Planning and Review
section.

3. 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 rule. If the rule would affect your
small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have
questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please
contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT,
above. 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.

4. Collection of Information

    This rule will not call for a new collection of information under
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

5. Federalism

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the
relationship between the national government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of
government. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and determined
that this rule does not have implications for federalism.

6. Protest Activities

    The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that
your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or
security of people, places or vessels.

7. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in
such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere
in this preamble.

8. Taking of Private Property

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

9. Civil Justice Reform

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

10. Protection of Children From Environmental Health Risks

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

11. Indian Tribal Governments

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

12. Energy Effects

    This action is not a ``significant energy action'' under Executive
Order 13211, Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect
Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use.

13. Technical Standards

    This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not
consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.

14. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which
guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined
that this action is one of a category of actions that do not
individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human
environment. This rule involves the establishment of special local
regulations and safety zones. This rule is categorically excluded from
further review under paragraph 34(g) and (h) of Figure 2-1 of the
Commandant Instruction. An environmental analysis checklist supporting
this determination and a Categorical Exclusion Determination are
available in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES. We seek any
comments or information that may lead to the discovery of a significant
environmental impact from this rule.

List of Subjects

33 CFR Part 100

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

33 CFR Part 165

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

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends
33 CFR parts 100 and 165 as follows:

PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS

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

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1233.

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2. Add Sec.  100.35T01-0125 to read as follows:

Sec.  100.35T01-0125  Special Local Regulations; Marine Events in
Captain of the Port Long Island Sound Zone.

    (a) Regulations. The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 100.35
as well as the following regulations apply to the marine events listed
in Table to Sec.  100.35T01-0125.
    (b) Enforcement periods. This section will be enforced on the dates
and times listed for each event in Table to Sec.  100.35T01-0125.
    (c) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section:
    Designated Representative. A ``designated representative'' is any
commissioned, warrant or petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard who has
been designated by the Captain of the Port (COTP), Sector Long Island
Sound, to act on his or her behalf. The designated representative may
be on an official patrol vessel or may be on shore and will communicate
with vessels via VHF-FM radio or loudhailer. While members of the Coast
Guard Auxiliary will not serve as the designated representative, they
may be present to inform vessel operators of this regulation.
    Official Patrol Vessels. Official patrol vessels may consist of any
Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, state, or local law enforcement
vessels assigned or approved by the COTP.
    (d) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the
regulated areas shall contact the COTP at<PHONE_NUMBER> (Sector Long
Island Sound command center) or the designated representative via VHF
channel 16.
    (e) Vessels may not transit the regulated areas without the COTP or
designated representative approval. Vessels permitted to transit must
operate at a no wake speed or 6 knots, whichever is slower, and operate
in a manner which will not endanger event participants or other crafts
in the event.
    (f) The COTP or designated representative may control the movement
of all vessels in the regulated area. When hailed or signaled by an
official patrol vessel, a vessel must come to an immediate stop and
comply with the lawful directions issued. Failure to comply with a
lawful direction may result in expulsion from the area, citation for
failure to comply, or both.
    (g) The COTP or designated representative may delay or terminate
any marine event in this section at any time it is deemed necessary to
ensure the safety of life or property.
    (h) The additional stipulations listed in Table to Sec.  100.35T01-
0125 also apply for the event in which they are listed.

                     Table to Sec.   100.35T01-0125
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1 Jones Beach Air Show.................   Date: May 21 through
                                          24, 2015.
                                          Time: (1) The ``No
                                          Entry Area'' will be enforced
                                          each day from the start of the
                                          air show until 30 minutes
                                          after it concludes.
                                            (2) The ``Slow/No Wake
                                             Area'' and the ``No
                                             Southbound Traffic Area''
                                             will be enforced each day
                                             for 6 hours after the air
                                             show concludes.
                                          Location: ``No Entry
                                          Area'': Waters of the Atlantic
                                          Ocean off Jones Beach State
                                          Park, Wantagh, NY contained
                                          within the following described
                                          area; Beginning in approximate
                                          position 40[deg]34'54'' N,
                                          073[deg]33'21'' W, then
                                          running east along the
                                          shoreline of Jones Beach State
                                          Park to approximate position
                                          40[deg]35'53'' N,
                                          073[deg]28'48'' W; then
                                          running south to a position in
                                          the Atlantic Ocean off of
                                          Jones Beach at approximate
                                          position 40[deg]35'05'' N,
                                          073[deg]28'34'' W; then
                                          running West to approximate
                                          position 40[deg]33'15'' N,
                                          073[deg]33'09'' W; then
                                          running North to the point of
                                          origin.

                                            ``Slow/No Wake Area'': All
                                             navigable waters between
                                             Meadowbrook State Parkway
                                             and Wantagh State Parkway
                                             and contained within the
                                             following area. Beginning
                                             in approximate position
                                             40[deg]35'49.01'' N
                                             73[deg]32'33.63'' W then
                                             north along the Meadowbrook
                                             State Parkway to its
                                             intersection with Merrick
                                             Road in approximate
                                             position 40[deg]39'14.00''
                                             N 73[deg]34'00.76'' W then
                                             east along Merrick Road to
                                             its intersection with
                                             Wantagh State Parkway in
                                             approximate position
                                             40[deg]39'51.32'' N
                                             73[deg]30'43.36'' W then
                                             south along the Wantagh
                                             State Parkway to its
                                             intersection with Ocean
                                             Parkway in approximate
                                             position 40[deg]35'47.30''
                                             N 73[deg]30'29.17'' W then
                                             west along Ocean Parkway to
                                             its intersection with
                                             Meadowbrook State Parkway
                                             at the point of origin in
                                             approximate position
                                             40[deg]35'49.01'' N
                                             73[deg]32'33.63'' W.
                                            ``No Southbound Traffic
                                             Area'': All navigable
                                             waters of Zach's Bay south
                                             of the line connecting a
                                             point near the western
                                             entrance to Zach's Bay in
                                             approximate position
                                             40[deg]36'29.20'' N,
                                             073[deg]29'22.88'' W and a
                                             point near the eastern
                                             entrance of Zach's Bay in
                                             approximate position
                                             40[deg]36'16.53'' N,
                                             073[deg]28'57.26'' W.
2 Jones Beach State Park Fireworks.....   Date: July 4, 2015.
                                          Rain Date: July 5,
                                          2015.
                                          Time: 9 p.m. to 10:25
                                          p.m.
                                          ``No Entry Area'': All
                                          waters off of Jones Beach
                                          State Park, Wantagh, NY within
                                          a 1000 foot radius of the
                                          launch platform in approximate
                                          position 40[deg]34'56.68'' N,
                                          073[deg]30'31.19'' W (NAD
                                          83).]
                                            ``Slow/No Wake Area'': All
                                             navigable waters between
                                             Meadowbrook State Parkway
                                             and Wantagh State Parkway
                                             and contained within the
                                             following area. Beginning
                                             in approximate position
                                             40[deg]35'49.01'' N
                                             73[deg]32'33.63'' W then
                                             north along the Meadowbrook
                                             State Parkway to its
                                             intersection with Merrick
                                             Road in approximate
                                             position 40[deg]39'14.00''
                                             N 73[deg]34'00.76'' W then
                                             east along Merrick Road to
                                             its intersection with
                                             Wantagh State Parkway in
                                             approximate position
                                             40[deg]39'51.32'' N
                                             73[deg]30'43.36'' W then
                                             south along the Wantagh
                                             State Parkway to its
                                             intersection with Ocean
                                             Parkway in approximate
                                             position 40[deg]35'47.30''
                                             N 73[deg]30'29.17'' W then
                                             west along Ocean Parkway to
                                             its intersection with
                                             Meadowbrook State Parkway
                                             at the point of origin in
                                             approximate position
                                             40[deg]35'49.01'' N
                                             73[deg]32'33.63'' W.
                                            ``No Southbound Traffic
                                             Area'': All navigable
                                             waters of Zach's Bay south
                                             of the line connecting a
                                             point near the western
                                             entrance to Zach's Bay in
                                             approximate position
                                             40[deg]36'29.20'' N,
                                             073[deg]29'22.88'' W and a
                                             point near the eastern
                                             entrance of Zach's Bay in
                                             approximate position
                                             40[deg]36'16.53'' N,
                                             073[deg]28'57.26'' W.
3 Kayak For Camp.......................   Date: July 11, 2015.
                                          Time: 4:30 a.m. to
                                          1:30 p.m.
                                          Location: The
                                          regulated area includes all
                                          navigable waterways of Norwalk
                                          Harbor, Norwalk, CT within 100
                                          yards of the two regatta
                                          courses.
                                            Course one begins at a point
                                             on land near Harbor View
                                             Beach, Norwalk, CT at
                                             position 41[deg]05'00'';
                                             073[deg]23'55.80'' W and
                                             then west to a point in
                                             Norwalk Harbor at position
                                             41[deg]04'56.44'' N;
                                             073[deg]24'07.80'' W and
                                             then south to point in
                                             Norwalk Harbor near Green
                                             Buoy 15 at position
                                             41[deg]04'50.16'' N;
                                             073[deg]24'07.20'' W and
                                             then south to a point in
                                             Norwalk Harbor near Green
                                             Buoy 13 at position
                                             41[deg]04'40.86'' N;
                                             073[deg]24'90.00'' W and
                                             the south west to a point
                                             in Norwalk Harbor near NRG
                                             Norwalk at position
                                             41[deg]04'12.24'' N;
                                             073[deg]24'30.00'' W and
                                             then south west to a point
                                             in Long Island Sound near
                                             Tavern Island at position
                                             41[deg]03' 29.94'' N;
                                             073[deg]25'35.00'' W and
                                             then south west to a point
                                             in Long Island Sound near
                                             green buoy 1A at position
                                             41[deg]02' 55.26'' N;
                                             073[deg]26'15.60'' W and
                                             then south west to a point
                                             in Long Island Sound near
                                             Green's Ledge Light at
                                             position 41[deg]02'28.62''
                                             N; 073[deg]26'43.80'' W and
                                             then east to a point in
                                             Long Island Sound near
                                             Green's Ledge Light at
                                             position 41[deg]02'26.88''
                                             N; 073[deg]26'35.40'' W and
                                             then north to a point in
                                             Long Island Sound at
                                             position 41[deg]02'55.26''
                                             N; 073[deg]26' 15.60'' W
                                             and then north back to
                                             point of origin.

                                            Course two begins at a point
                                             on land near Harbor View
                                             Beach, Norwalk, CT at
                                             position 41[deg]05'00.00'';
                                             073[deg]23'55.80'' W and
                                             then west to a point in
                                             Norwalk Harbor at position
                                             41[deg]04'56.44'' N;
                                             073[deg]24'07.80'' W and
                                             then south to point in
                                             Norwalk Harbor near Green
                                             Buoy 15 at position
                                             41[deg]04'50.16'' N;
                                             073[deg]24'07.20'' W and
                                             then south to a point in
                                             Norwalk Harbor near Green
                                             Buoy 13 at position
                                             41[deg]04'40.86'' N;
                                             073[deg]24'90.00'' W and
                                             the south west to a point
                                             in Norwalk Harbor near NRG
                                             Norwalk at position
                                             41[deg]04'12.24'' N;
                                             073[deg]24'30.00'' W and
                                             then west to a point in
                                             Long Island Sound near
                                             Tavern Island at position
                                             41[deg]03'49.56'' N;
                                             073[deg]25'22.80'' W and
                                             the south to a point in
                                             Long Island Sound near
                                             Tavern Island at position
                                             41[deg]03'35.46'' N;
                                             073[deg]25'27.00'' W and
                                             then south east to a point
                                             in Long Island Sound near
                                             Tavern Island at position
                                             41[deg]03'32.76'' N;
                                             073[deg]25'19.20'' W and
                                             then north east to the
                                             point of origin (NAD 83).
                                          Additional
                                          stipulations: Vessel speed in
                                          the regulated area is
                                          restricted to no wake speed or
                                          6 knots, whichever is slower.
4 Fran Schnarr Open Water Championship.   Date: July 12, 2015.
                                          Time: 7:45 a.m. to 1
                                          p.m.
                                          Location: All waters
                                          of Northport Bay, Huntington,
                                          NY within the area with the
                                          point of origin in Northport
                                          Bay at position
                                          40[deg]54'25.8'' N
                                          073[deg]24'28.8'' W and then
                                          east to a point in Northport
                                          Bay at position
                                          40[deg]54'31.2'' N
                                          073[deg]25'21.0'' W and then
                                          south east to a point in
                                          Northport Harbor at position
                                          40[deg]54'45.0'' N
                                          073[deg]23'36.6'' W and then
                                          east to the point of origin
                                          (NAD 83).
5 Connecticut River Raft Race..........   Date: July 25, 2015.
                                          Time: 9:30 a.m. to
                                          2:30 p.m.
                                          Location: All waters
                                          of the Connecticut River near
                                          Middletown, CT between
                                          Gildersleeve Island (Marker
                                          no. 99) 41[deg]36'02.13'' N
                                          072[deg]37'22.71'' W and
                                          Portland Riverside Marina
                                          (Marker no. 88)
                                          41[deg]33'38.30'' N
                                          072[deg]37'36.53'' W (NAD 83).
                                            Additional Stipulations:
                                             Vessels must not anchor,
                                             block, loiter, or impede
                                             the transit of event
                                             participants or official
                                             patrol vessels in the
                                             regulated areas unless
                                             authorized by COTP or
                                             designated representative.
6 Aquapalooza..........................   Event type: Regatta.
                                          Date: July 26, 2015.
                                          Time: 11:30 a.m. to
                                          8:30 p.m.
                                          Location: All
                                          navigable waters of Zach's Bay
                                          south of the line connecting a
                                          point near the western
                                          entrance to Zach's Bay in
                                          approximate position
                                          40[deg]36'29.20'' N,
                                          073[deg]29'22.88'' W and a
                                          point near the eastern
                                          entrance of Zach's Bay in
                                          approximate position
                                          40[deg]36'16.53'' N,
                                          073[deg]28'57.26'' W.
                                          Additional
                                          stipulations: On July 26, 2015
                                          from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
                                          vessel speed in the regulated
                                          area is restricted to no wake
                                          speed or 6 knots, whichever is
                                          slower. On July 26, 2015 from
                                          3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. vessels
                                          may only transit the regulated
                                          area in the northbound
                                          direction or outbound
                                          direction.
7 Riverhead Rocks Triathlon............   Date: August 9, 2015.
                                          Time: 6:20 a.m. to
                                          8:30 a.m.
                                          Location: All waters
                                          of the Peconic River,
                                          Riverhead, NY within the area
                                          bounded to the west by a line
                                          connecting points at
                                          40[deg]54'58.09'' N
                                          072[deg]39'37.56'' W on the
                                          northern bank and
                                          40[deg]54'56.74'' N
                                          072[deg]39'37.56'' W on the
                                          southern bank and bounded to
                                          the east by a line connecting
                                          points at 40[deg]55'01.92'' N
                                          072[deg]38'51.08'' W on the
                                          northern bank and
                                          40[deg]54'59.15'' N
                                          072[deg]38'51.08'' W on the
                                          southern bank (NAD 83).

8 Great Peconic Races..................   Date: September 20,
                                          2015.
                                          Time: 7:30 a.m. to
                                          5:30 p.m.
                                          Location: The
                                          regulated area includes all
                                          U.S. navigable waters of the
                                          Peconic River, Shelter Island,
                                          NY, of the Peconic River,
                                          Shelter Island, NY, inside two
                                          areas. The first area bound by
                                          a line extending from a point
                                          on land at Beach Point at
                                          position 41[deg]06'25.66'' N;
                                          072[deg]20'04.95'' W and then
                                          straight across the Peconic
                                          River to a point on land near
                                          Cleaves Point at position
                                          41[deg]06'43.70'' N;
                                          072[deg]20'31.99'' W and then
                                          west along the shoreline to a
                                          point on land near Brick Cove
                                          Marina at position
                                          41[deg]04'44.91'' N;
                                          072[deg]23'06.25'' W and then
                                          straight across the Peconic
                                          River to a point on land near
                                          Jennings Point at position
                                          41[deg]04'20.46'' N;
                                          072[deg]22'57.60'' W and then
                                          east along the shoreline back
                                          to the point of origin (NAD
                                          83). The second area would be
                                          bound by a line starting at a
                                          point on land near West Neck
                                          Point at position
                                          41[deg]02'48.14'' N;
                                          072[deg]20'19.34'' W and then
                                          straight across the Peconic
                                          River to a point on land near
                                          Gleason Point at position
                                          41[deg]02'04.91'' N;
                                          072[deg]19'54.47'' W and then
                                          east along the shoreline to a
                                          point on land at position
                                          41[deg]01'07.56'' N;
                                          072[deg]17'53.34'' W and the
                                          straight across the Peconic
                                          River to a point on land near
                                          Mashomack Point at position
                                          41[deg]01'44.68'' N;
                                          072[deg]16'54.87'' W and then
                                          west along the shoreline back
                                          to origin (NAD 83).
                                            Additional stipulations:
                                             Vessel speed in the
                                             regulated area is
                                             restricted to no wake speed
                                             or 6 knots, whichever is
                                             slower. Recreational
                                             vessels transiting in the
                                             regulated area must yield
                                             right-of-way for event
                                             participant and event
                                             safety craft and must
                                             follow directions given by
                                             event representatives
                                             during the event.
                                             Commercial vessel will have
                                             right-of-way over the event
                                             participants, and event
                                             safety craft.
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PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

0
3. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-
1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
0170.1.

0
4. Add Sec.  165.T01-0125 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T01-0125  Safety Zones; Fireworks Displays in Captain of the
Port Long Island Sound Zone.

    (a) Regulations. The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.23
as well as the following regulations apply to the events listed in
Table 1 to Sec.  165.T01-0125.
    (b) Enforcement period. This rule will be enforced on the dates and
times listed for each event in Table 1 to Sec.  165.T01-0125. If the
event is delayed by inclement weather, the safety zone will be enforced
on the rain date indicated in Table 1 to Sec.  165.T01-0125.
    (c) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section:
    Designated Representative. A ``designated representative'' is any
commissioned, warrant or petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard who has
been designated by the Captain of the Port (COTP), Sector Long Island
Sound, to act on his or her behalf. The designated representative may
be on an official patrol vessel or may be on shore and will communicate
with vessels via VHF-FM radio or loudhailer. While members of the Coast
Guard Auxiliary will not serve as the designated representative, they
may be present to inform vessel operators of this regulation.
    Official Patrol Vessels. Official patrol vessels may consist of any
Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, state, or local law enforcement
vessels assigned or approved by the COTP.
    (d) Vessels desiring to enter or operate within a safety zone
should contact the COTP or the designated representative via VHF
channel 16 or by telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER> to obtain permission to do
so. Vessels given permission to enter or operate in a safety zone must
comply with all directions given to them by the COTP Sector Long Island
Sound or the designated on-scene representative.
    (e) Upon being hailed by an official patrol vessel or the
designated representative, by siren, radio, flashing light or other
means, the operator of the vessel shall proceed as directed. Failure to
comply with a lawful direction may result in expulsion from the area,
citation for failure to comply, or both.
    (f) Fireworks barges used in these locations will also have a sign
on their port and starboard side labeled ``FIREWORKS--STAY AWAY.'' This
sign will consist of 10 inch high by 1.5 inch wide red lettering on a
white background.

                     TABLE 1 to Sec.   165.T01-0125
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                            Fireworks Events
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1 USCG Academy Fireworks Entertainment.   Date: April 25, 2015.
                                          Time: 9:45 p.m. to
                                          10:55 p.m.
                                          Location: All waters
                                          of the Thames River near New
                                          London, CT within 350 feet of
                                          the land launch site in
                                          approximate position
                                          41[deg]22'28.03'' N,
                                          072[deg]05'48.81'' W (NAD 83).

2 Boys and Girls Club--Beach Ball 2015    Date: June 20, 2015.
 Fireworks.                               Rain Date: June 21,
                                          2015.
                                          Time: 8:45 p.m. to
                                          9:45 p.m.
                                          Location: All waters
                                          of Great South Bay near
                                          Bellport, NY within 600 feet
                                          of the fireworks barge located
                                          in approximate position
                                          40[deg]44'39.19'' N,
                                          073[deg]56'27.72'' W (NAD 83).
3 Marina at America Wharf Fireworks....   Date: June 20, 2015.
                                          Rain Date: June 21,
                                          2015.
                                          Time: 9 p.m. to 11
                                          p.m.
                                          Location: All waters
                                          of Thames River near Norwich,
                                          CT within 400 feet of the
                                          fireworks barge located in
                                          approximate position
                                          41[deg]31'16.835'' N,
                                          072[deg]04'43.327'' W (NAD
                                          83).
4 Cherry Groves Pride Week Fireworks...   Date: June 20, 2015.
                                          Rain Date: June 21,
                                          2015.
                                          Time: 8:50 p.m. to
                                          9:50 p.m.
                                          Location: All waters
                                          of Great South Bay near Fire
                                          Island, NY within 600 feet of
                                          the fireworks barge located in
                                          approximate position
                                          40[deg]39'49.06'' N,
                                          073[deg]05'27.99'' W (NAD 83).
5 Riverfest Fireworks..................   Date: July 11, 2015.
                                          Time: 8:30 p.m. to
                                          10:30 p.m.
                                          Location: All waters
                                          of Connecticut River near
                                          Hartford, CT within 500 feet
                                          of the fireworks barges
                                          located in approximate
                                          positions 41[deg]45'41.94'' N,
                                          072[deg]39'50.74'' W and
                                          41[deg]54'38.30'' N,
                                          072[deg]39'48.19'' W (NAD 83).
6 Village of Saltaire Fireworks........   Date: August 1, 2015.
                                          Rain Date: September
                                          5, 2015.
                                          Time: 8 p.m. to 10
                                          p.m.
                                          Location: All waters
                                          of Saltaire Bay near Saltaire,
                                          NY within 600 feet of the
                                          fireworks barge located in
                                          approximate position
                                          40[deg]38'38.60'' N,
                                          073[deg]12'05.06'' W (NAD 83).
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    Dated: April 22, 2015.
E.J. Cubanski, III,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Long Island
Sound.
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[Notices]
[Pages 32390-32391]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2006-26367]

Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee Public Meeting

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC)
Meeting.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces that MCSAC will hold a committee meeting from
Monday, June 20 through Wednesday, June 22, 2011. The meeting will be
open to the public for its duration. The MCSAC will complete action on
Task 11-01, regarding Patterns of Safety Violations by Motor Carrier
Management and will begin work on Tasks 11-02, regarding Roadside
violation severity weightings in the Carrier Safety Measurement System
(CSMS) in FMCSA's Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program, and
11-03, regarding Oversight of the Agency's Long-Haul Cross Border
Trucking Pilot Program.

TIME AND DATES: The meeting will be held on Monday and Tuesday, June
20-21, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Eastern Time (E.T.), and on
Wednesday, June 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., E.T. The last hour of
each day will be reserved for public comment.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Shannon L. Watson, Senior Adviser
to the Associate Administrator for Policy, Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

MCSAC

    Section 4144 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient
Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) (Pub. L.
109-59, 119 Stat. 1144, August 10, 2005) required the Secretary of
Transportation to establish a Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee.
The committee provides advice and recommendations to the FMCSA
Administrator on motor carrier safety programs and regulations, and
operates in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5
U.S.C. App 2).

Patterns of Safety Violations Task

    SAFETEA-LU Section 4133 allows the Secretary to suspend, amend, or
revoke any part of a motor carrier's registration if the Secretary
finds that an officer of a motor carrier engages, or has engaged, in a
pattern or practice of avoiding compliance, or masking or otherwise
concealing noncompliance, with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Regulations and Hazardous Materials Regulations, while serving as an
officer of any motor carrier. The section defines an officer as ``an
owner, director, chief executive officer, chief financial officer,
safety director, vehicle maintenance supervisor, and driver supervisor
of a motor carrier, regardless of title attached to these functions,
and any person, however designated, exercising controlling influence
over the operations of a motor carrier.'' Following deliberations of
the Committee, the MCSAC will submit written recommendations in the
form of a report to the FMCSA Administrator on this topic following its
June 2011 meeting.

Roadside Violation Severity Weightings Task

    FMCSA's new compliance and enforcement program, Compliance, Safety,
Accountability (CSA), includes a new measurement system to assess
carriers' safety performance. One of the core purposes of the CSMS is
to identify poor motor carrier safety behavior. Building upon FMCSA's
previous Safety Status Measurement System (SafeStat), CSMS quantifies
the on-road safety performance of carriers to identify candidates for
interventions, determine the specific safety problems exhibited by a
carrier and its drivers, and monitor whether safety problems are
improving or worsening. FMCSA requests that

MCSAC provide the CSA team with its observations and recommendations
regarding the violation groups and their associated crash risk by
reviewing the tables of violation groups. The Committee will designate
a subcommittee to address this task and subsequently report back to the
full MCSAC.

 Long-Haul Cross Border Trucking Pilot Program Task

    During the MCSAC's March 2011 meeting, FMCSA tasked the Committee
with designating a subcommittee to provide independent monitoring for
the program. The subcommittee would then report back to the full
committee.

II. Meeting Participation

    Oral comments from the public will be heard during the last hour of
each day of this meeting. Members of the public may submit written
comments on this topic by Wednesday, June 15, 2011, to Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) Docket Number FMCSA-2006-26367 using any of
the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting
comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building, Room WI2-
140, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Room WI2-140, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

    Issued on: June 1, 2011.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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