Proposed Rule2021-12580
Safety Zone; Patapsco River, Baltimore, MD
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Published
June 16, 2021
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Homeland Security DepartmentCoast Guard
Abstract
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary safety zone for certain waters of the Patapsco River. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near the Francis Scott Key (I-695) Bridge, Baltimore, MD. This temporary safety zone is intended to restrict vessel traffic on the Patapsco River from September 1, 2021, through November 17, 2021, while work crews install power transmission lines crossing over the river. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region or a designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 114 (Wednesday, June 16, 2021)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 31999-32006]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-12580]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG-2021-0327]
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zone; Patapsco River, Baltimore, MD
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary safety
zone for certain waters of the Patapsco River. This action is necessary
to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near the
Francis Scott Key (I-695) Bridge, Baltimore, MD. This temporary safety
zone is intended to restrict vessel traffic on the Patapsco River from
September 1, 2021, through November 17, 2021, while work crews install
power transmission lines crossing over the river. This proposed
rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the safety
zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Maryland-National
Capital Region or a designated representative. We invite your comments
on this proposed rulemaking.
DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast
Guard on or before July 16, 2021.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2021-0327 using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>. See the ``Public Participation and Request for
Comments'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further
instructions on submitting comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this
proposed rulemaking, call or email Mr. Ron Houck, Sector Maryland-
National Capital Region Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast
Guard; telephone 410-576-2674, email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#782a171619141c56345630170d1b13380d0b1b1f56151114"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c89aa7a6a9a4ace684e680a7bdaba388bdbbabafe6a5a1a4">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Table of Abbreviations
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec. Section
U.S.C. United States Code
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II. Background, Purpose, and Legal Basis
On May 12, 2021, Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE) provided
the Coast Guard with details concerning activities associated with the
installation of two new overhead power transmission lines crossing over
the Patapsco River, from the vicinity of the Hawkins Point terminal
Station on the west side of the Patapsco River to a location just north
of Sollers Point Terminal Station on the east side of the Patapsco
River, to be conducted from September 1, 2021, through November 17,
2021. BGE's 11-week work schedule includes both primary and alternate
workdays on Mondays through Fridays, with no work scheduled on
weekends. The activities for wire stringing and the installation of the
associated hardware for the project requires the use of a helicopter.
The new overhead line segment will be supported by new steel monopole
towers at eight locations, five of which will be in the Patapsco River.
These in-water towers will range in height from 126 feet to 397 feet
above the Patapsco River and will support two 230kV transmission
circuits. Work will be done above and across the Patapsco River, on and
between the steel towers located at approximate positions
39[deg]12'46.87'' N, 076[deg]32'14.05'' W; 39[deg]12'58.56'' N,
076[deg]31'58.74'' W; 39[deg]13'13.79'' N, 076[deg]31'38.79'' W;
39[deg]13'26.61'' N, 076[deg]31'21.98'' W; and 39[deg]13'39.43'' N,
076[deg]31'05.18'' W (NAD 1983), and those towers and the terminal
stations located on shore. The span lengths between the in-water towers
will range from 373 feet to 2,200 feet. The tallest towers and the high
wire tensions used to support the wires in the 2,200 foot span that
crosses the Fort McHenry Channel in Baltimore Harbor will be at a
height of no less than 231 feet above the water. This installation
process requires the temporary closure of the navigation channel near
the Francis Scott Key (I-695) Bridge and the temporary closure of other
portions of the Patapsco River nearby, including on multiple days
during the stated installation period. A safety zone is proposed within
the immediate vicinity of the power transmission line crossing. Hazards
from the installation of overhead power transmission lines include low-
hanging or falling ropes and cables, helicopter rotor downwash and
noise, dangerous projectiles, and or other debris. The COTP Maryland-
National Capital Region has determined that potential safety hazards
associated with overhead power transmission line installation work
would be a concern for anyone transiting the Patapsco River.
The purpose of this rule is to protect persons, vessels, and the
marine environment on the navigable waters of the Patapsco River during
the installation of overhead power transmission lines crossing over the
river. The Coast Guard is proposing this rulemaking under authority in
46 U.S.C. 70034 (previously 33 U.S.C. 1231).
III. Discussion of Proposed Rule
The COTP is proposing to establish a temporary safety zone on a
portion of the Patapsco River from September 1, 2021, through November
17, 2021, to be enforced while BGE installs overhead power transmission
lines over the river. BGE reports its work crews will need to access
the navigation channel and other portions of the Patapsco River near
the Francis Scott Key (I-695) Bridge as outlined in the following
sequence of activities for each of two circuits. The safety zone would
be enforced during the times described below for each activity.
A. Installation of Circuit 2345
1. Activity #1: Fly the ropes into blocks. September 1, 2021,
(alternate date September 7, 2021) and September 2, 2021, (alternate
date September 8, 2021). On those dates, helicopter flights will be
conducted to fly-in two rope spans. A full river closure is required
for both flights. The first river closure would occur from 9 a.m. to
10:30 a.m. After this period, the helicopter will fly back to the
staging area to re-fuel and prepare for the next rope pull and the
river would open to vessel traffic. The second river closure would
occur from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The river would close for the helicopter
to complete the second pull.
2. Activity #2: Preparation to pull conductor. No activities
requiring closure of navigation channel and other portions of the
Patapsco River are planned from September 9, 2021 through September 12,
2021. On those dates, pull equipment will be set up at designated land-
based locations.
3. Activity #3: Pull and clip in conductor and cable. September 13,
2021, (alternate date September 15, 2021), September 20, 2021,
(alternate date September 22, 2021), September 24, 2021, (alternate
date September 28, 2021), and September 27, 2021, (alternate date
September 29, 2021). On September 13, 2021, September 20, 2021, and,
September 24, 2021, equipment pulling operations will be conducted to
pull the hardline across the river using the rope that were previously
strung and the conductor pair across the river using the hardline. A
full river closure is required for each pull. The first closure would
occur from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. After this period, the conductor reels
will be re-set and prepared for the next pull, and the river would open
to vessel traffic. The second closure would occur from 1 p.m. to 2:30
p.m. The river would close for the conductor reels to complete the
second pull. On September 27, 2021, a full river closure is required
for one pull. This closure would occur from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
4. Activity #4: Install dampers, spacers, and marker balls. October
5, 2021, (alternate date October 7, 2021), October 6, 2021, (alternate
date October 8, 2021), October 7, 2021 (alternate date October 11,
2021), October 8, 2021, (alternate date October 12, 2021), and October
11, 2021, (alternate date October 13, 2021). On these dates, helicopter
flights will be conducted each day to transport on-board helicopter
lineman to install 30 conductor spacers each between Tower 1 and Tower
2, and between Tower 2 and Tower 3, 39 conductor spacers between Tower
3 and Tower 4 and 33 conductor spacers between Tower 4 and Tower 5, and
33 conductor spacers each between Tower 5 and Tower 6, and between
Tower 6 and Tower 7. A partial river closure is required for all six
flights on October 5, 2021. Partial river closures would occur between
Tower 1 and Tower 2 from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m., from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., and
from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. After each period, the helicopter will fly back
to the staging area to re-fuel and pick up more materials, and the
river between Tower 1 and Tower 2 would open to vessel traffic. Partial
river closures would occur between Tower 2 and Tower 3 from 12 p.m.
(noon) to 1 p.m., from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., and from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
After each period, the helicopter will fly back to the staging area to
re-fuel and pick up more materials, and the river between Tower 2 and
Tower 3 would open to vessel traffic for the remainder of the day. A
navigation channel closure is required for all morning flights on
October 6, 2021. Navigation channel closures would occur between Tower
3 and Tower 4 from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m., from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., from
9 a.m. to 10 a.m., and from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. After each period,
the helicopter will fly back to the staging area to re-fuel and pick up
more materials, and the river between Tower 3 and Tower 4 would open to
vessel traffic. A partial river closure is required for all afternoon
flights on October 6, 2021. Partial river closures would occur between
Tower 4
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and Tower 5 from 12 p.m. (noon) to 1 p.m., from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., and
from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. After each period, the helicopter will fly back
to the staging area to re-fuel and pick up more materials, and the
river between Tower 4 and Tower 5 would open to vessel traffic for the
remainder of the day. A partial river closure is required for all six
flights on October 7, 2021. Partial river closures would occur between
Tower 5 and Tower 6 from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m., from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., and
from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. After each period, the helicopter will fly back
to the staging area to re-fuel and pick up more materials, and the
river between Tower 5 and Tower 6 would open to vessel traffic. Partial
river closures would occur between Tower 6 and Tower 7 from 12 p.m.
(noon) to 1 p.m., from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., and from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
After each period, the helicopter will fly back to the staging area to
re-fuel and pick up more materials, and the river between Tower 6 and
Tower 7 would open to vessel traffic for the remainder of the day. A
partial river closure is required for eight flights, and a channel
closure is required for six flights, on October 8, 2021. Partial river
closures would occur between Tower 1 and Tower 2 from 6 a.m. to 6:30
a.m., from 7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., and from 9
a.m. to 9:30 a.m. After each period, the helicopter will fly back to
the staging area to re-fuel and pick up more materials, and the river
between Tower 1 and Tower 2 would open to vessel traffic. Partial river
closures would occur between Tower 2 and Tower 3 from 10 a.m. to 10:30
a.m., from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., from 12 p.m. (noon) to 12:30 p.m.,
and from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. After each period, the helicopter will fly
back to the staging area to re-fuel and pick up more materials, and the
river between Tower 2 and Tower 3 would open to vessel traffic.
Navigation channel closures would occur between Tower 3 and Tower 4
from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., from 4 p.m. to 4:30
p.m., from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and from 7
p.m. to 7:30 p.m. After each period, the helicopter will fly back to
the staging area to re-fuel and pick up more materials, and the river
between Tower 3 and Tower 4 would open to vessel traffic for the
remainder of the day. A partial river closure is required for all 12
flights on October 11, 2021. Partial river closures would occur between
Tower 4 and Tower 5 from 6 a.m. to 6:30 a.m., from 7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.,
from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., and from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. After each
period, the helicopter will fly back to the staging area to re-fuel and
pick up more materials, and the river between Tower 4 and Tower 5 would
open to vessel traffic. Partial river closures would occur between
Tower 5 and Tower 6 from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., from 11 a.m. to 11:30
a.m., from 12 p.m. (noon) to 12:30 p.m., and from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
After each period, the helicopter will fly back to the staging area to
re-fuel and pick up more materials, and the river between Tower 5 and
Tower 6 would open to vessel traffic. Partial river closures would
occur between Tower 6 and Tower 7 from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., from 3 p.m.
to 3:30 p.m., and from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and from 5 p.m. to 5:30
p.m. After each period, the helicopter will fly back to the staging
area to re-fuel and pick up more materials, and the river between Tower
6 and Tower 7 would open to vessel traffic for the remainder of the
day.
Dates of no scheduled activities requiring closure of navigation
channel and other portions of the Patapsco River during the
installation of Circuit 2345: September 3rd, September 4th, September
5th, September 6th, September 9th, September 10th, September 11th,
September 12th, September 14th, September 16th, September 17th,
September 18th, September 19th, September 21st, September 23rd,
September 25th, September 26th, September 30th, October 1st, October
2nd, October 3rd, October 9th, and October 10th. On October 4, 2021,
(alternate date October 6, 2021), specifically, helicopter flights will
be conducted to transport personnel and equipment to the tower
locations for workers to install dampers.
B. Installation of Circuit 2344
1. Activity #1: Fly the ropes into blocks. October 12, 2021,
(alternate date October 14, 2021) and October 13, 2021, (alternate date
October 15, 2021). On those dates, helicopter flights will be conducted
to fly-in two rope spans. A full river closure is required for both
flights. The first river closure would occur from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
After this period, the helicopter will fly back to the staging area to
re-fuel and prepare for the next rope pull and the river would open to
vessel traffic. The second river closure would occur from 1 p.m. to
2:30 p.m. The river would close for the helicopter to complete the
second pull.
2. Activity #2: Preparation to pull conductor. No activities
requiring closure of navigation channel and other portions of the
Patapsco River are planned from October 14, 2021, through October 17,
2021. On those dates, pull equipment will be set up at designated land-
based locations.
3. Activity #3: Pull and clip in conductor and cable. October 18,
2021, (alternate date October 20, 2021), October 25, 2021, (alternate
date October 27, 2021), November 1, 2021, (alternate date November 3,
2021), and November 3, 2021, (alternate date November 5, 2021). On
those dates, four separate equipment pulling operations will be
conducted to pull the hardline across the river using the rope that
were previously strung and the conductor pair across the river using
the hardline. A full river closure is required for each pull. The first
closure would occur from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. After this period, the
conductor reels will be re-set and prepared for the next pull, and the
river would open to vessel traffic. The second closure would occur from
1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The river would close for the conductor reels to
complete the second pull.
4. Activity #4: Install dampers, spacers, and marker balls.
November 9, 2021, (alternate date November 11, 2021), November 10,
2021, (alternate date November 12, 2021), November 11, 2021, (alternate
date November 15, 2021), November 12, 2021, (alternate date November
16, 2021), and November 15, 2021, (alternate date November 17, 2021).
On these dates, helicopter flights will be conducted each day to
transport on-board helicopter lineman to install 30 conductor spacers
each between Tower 1 and Tower 2, and between Tower 2 and Tower 3, 39
conductor spacers between Tower 3 and Tower 4 and 33 conductor spacers
between Tower 4 and Tower 5, and 33 conductor spacers each between
Tower 5 and Tower 6, and between Tower 6 and Tower 7. A partial river
closure is required for all six flights on November 9, 2021. Partial
river closures would occur between Tower 1 and Tower 2 from 6 a.m. to 7
a.m., from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., and from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. After each
period, the helicopter will fly back to the staging area to re-fuel and
pick up more materials, and the river between Tower 1 and Tower 2 would
open to vessel traffic. Partial river closures would occur between
Tower 2 and Tower 3 from 12 p.m. (noon) to 1 p.m., from 2 p.m. to 3
p.m., and from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. After each period, the helicopter will
fly back to the staging area to re-fuel and pick up more materials, and
the river between Tower 2 and Tower 3 would open to vessel traffic for
the remainder of the day. A navigation channel closure is required for
all morning flights on November 10, 2021. Navigation channel closures
would occur between Tower 3
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and Tower 4 from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m., from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., from 9
a.m. to 10 a.m., and from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. After each period,
the helicopter will fly back to the staging area to re-fuel and pick up
more materials, and the river between Tower 3 and Tower 4 would open to
vessel traffic. A partial river closure is required for all afternoon
flights on November 10, 2021. Partial river closures would occur
between Tower 4 and Tower 5 from 12 p.m. (noon) to 1 p.m., from 2 p.m.
to 3 p.m., and from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. After each period, the helicopter
will fly back to the staging area to re-fuel and pick up more
materials, and the river between Tower 4 and Tower 5 would open to
vessel traffic for the remainder of the day. A partial river closure is
required for all six flights on November 11, 2021. Partial river
closures would occur between Tower 5 and Tower 6 from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m.,
from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., and from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. After each period,
the helicopter will fly back to the staging area to re-fuel and pick up
more materials, and the river between Tower 5 and Tower 6 would open to
vessel traffic. Partial river closures would occur between Tower 6 and
Tower 7 from 12 p.m. (noon) to 1 p.m., from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., and from
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. After each period, the helicopter will fly back to the
staging area to re-fuel and pick up more materials, and the river
between Tower 6 and Tower 7 would open to vessel traffic for the
remainder of the day. A partial river closure is required for eight
flights, and a channel closure is required for six flights, on November
12, 2021. Partial river closures would occur between Tower 1 and Tower
2 from 6 a.m. to 6:30 a.m., from 7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., from 8 a.m. to
8:30 a.m., and from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. After each period, the
helicopter will fly back to the staging area to re-fuel and pick up
more materials, and the river between Tower 1 and Tower 2 would open to
vessel traffic. Partial river closures would occur between Tower 2 and
Tower 3 from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., from 12
p.m. (noon) to 12:30 p.m., and from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. After each
period, the helicopter will fly back to the staging area to re-fuel and
pick up more materials, and the river between Tower 2 and Tower 3 would
open to vessel traffic. Navigation channel closures would occur between
Tower 3 and Tower 4 from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.,
from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., from 6 p.m. to 6:30
p.m., and from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. After each period, the helicopter
will fly back to the staging area to re-fuel and pick up more
materials, and the river between Tower 3 and Tower 4 would open to
vessel traffic for the remainder of the day. A partial river closure is
required for all 12 flights on November 15, 2021. Partial river
closures would occur between Tower 4 and Tower 5 from 6 a.m. to 6:30
a.m., from 7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., and from 9
a.m. to 9:30 a.m. After each period, the helicopter will fly back to
the staging area to re-fuel and pick up more materials, and the river
between Tower 4 and Tower 5 would open to vessel traffic. Partial river
closures would occur between Tower 5 and Tower 6 from 10 a.m. to 10:30
a.m., from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., from 12 p.m. (noon) to 12:30 p.m.,
and from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. After each period, the helicopter will fly
back to the staging area to re-fuel and pick up more materials, and the
river between Tower 5 and Tower 6 would open to vessel traffic. Partial
river closures would occur between Tower 6 and Tower 7 from 2 p.m. to
2:30 p.m., from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., and from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and
from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. After each period, the helicopter will fly
back to the staging area to re-fuel and pick up more materials, and the
river between Tower 6 and Tower 7 would open to vessel traffic for the
remainder of the day.
Dates of no scheduled activities requiring closure of navigation
channel and other portions of the Patapsco River during the
installation of Circuit 2344: October 16th, October 17th, October 19th,
October 21st, October 22nd, October 23rd, October 24th, October 26th,
October 28th, October 29th, October 30th, October 31st, November 2nd,
November 4th, November 6th, November 7th, November 13th, and November
14th. On November 8, 2021 (alternate date November 10, 2021),
specifically, helicopter flights will be conducted to transport
personnel and equipment to the tower locations for workers to install
dampers.
Due to the nature of the work and the hazards it presents to the
workers and the public, the COTP has identified the need to close the
Patapsco River near the Francis Scott Key (I-695) Bridge while this
work is ongoing. On days the safety zone would be enforced, the
affected area of the river would be closed during the dates and times
scheduled. These dates and times may change due to weather, or for any
reason that the primary dates and times could not be used. Alternative
dates have been provided in the event the primary dates can not be
used. Exact dates and times would be announced by broadcast notice to
mariners, between one and five days in advance of the scheduled date,
to alert mariners of the change. This safety zone would cover all
navigable waters of the Patapsco River, encompassed by a line
connecting the following points beginning at the shoreline at Thoms
Cove at position latitude 39[deg]12'36'' N, longitude 076[deg]32'50''
W, thence east and south along the shoreline to Hawkins Point at
latitude 39[deg]12'40'' N, longitude 076[deg]31'58'' W, thence
northeast across the Patapsco River to Coffin Point at latitude
39[deg]13'55'' N, longitude 076[deg]30'18'' W, thence west and north
along the shoreline to Sollers Point at latitude 39[deg]14'01'' N,
longitude 076[deg]30'59'' W, thence west across the Patapsco River to
and terminating at the point of origin, located at Baltimore, MD. The
safety zone is approximately 4,000 yards in length and 900 yards in
width.
This proposed rule provides additional information about areas
within the safety zone and their definitions. These areas include
``Area 1,'' ``Area 2,'' ``Area 3,'' ``Area 4,'' ``Area 5,'' and ``Area
6.'' A diagram of the tower locations is provided in the docket folder.
For instructions on locating the docket, see the ADDRESSES section of
this preamble.
The duration of the rule and enforcement of the zone is intended to
ensure the safety of personnel, vessels, and the marine environment in
these navigable waters while the activities associated with the
installation of two new overhead power transmission lines crossing over
the Patapsco River are being conducted. The COTP would notify the
public that the safety zone will be enforced by all appropriate means
to the affected segments of the public, as practicable, in accordance
with 33 CFR 165.7(a). Such means of notification may also include, but
are not limited to, Broadcast Notice to Mariners. Vessels or persons
violating this rule are subject to the penalties set forth in 46 U.S.C.
70036 (previously codified in 33 U.S.C. 1232) and 46 U.S.C. 70052
(previously codified in 50 U.S.C. 192).
Except for craft and equipment operated by BGE, or its
subcontractors, no vessel or person would be permitted to enter the
safety zone without obtaining permission from the COTP or a designated
representative. The regulatory text we are proposing appears at the end
of this document.
IV. Regulatory Analyses
We developed this proposed rule after considering numerous statutes
and Executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our
analyses
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based on a number of these statutes and Executive orders, and we
discuss First Amendment rights of protestors.
A. Regulatory Planning and Review
Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits. This NPRM has not been designated a ``significant
regulatory action,'' under Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, the NPRM
has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
This regulatory action determination is based on the size,
duration, day-of-week, and time of year of the proposed safety zone,
which would impact a small designated area of the Patapsco River during
certain weekdays (Mondays through Fridays, including holidays). Vessels
or persons would not be allowed to enter or transit a portion of the
Patapsco River for a total 97 enforcement-hours, over an 11-week period
from September 1, 2021, through November 17, 2021, during active
overhead power transmission line installation activities as described
in the text above. The closures are scheduled to impose the least
amount of impact on vessel operations in Baltimore Harbor. Due to the
nature of the work and the hazards it presents to the workers and the
public, the COTP has identified the need to close the Patapsco River in
the vicinity of the overhead power line crossing while this work is
ongoing. Moreover, the Coast Guard will issue Local Notices to Mariners
and a Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM marine channel 16 about
the zone.
B. Impact on Small Entities
The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this
proposed rule would not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the
safety zone may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section
IV.A above, this proposed rule would not have a significant economic
impact on any vessel owner or operator.
If you think that your business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this rule would have
a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see
ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what
degree this rule would economically affect it.
Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this proposed rule. If the rule would affect
your small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you
have questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance,
please call or email the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT section. The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this proposed rule or any
policy or action of the Coast Guard.
C. Collection of Information
This proposed rule would not call for a new collection of
information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-
3520).
D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments
A rule has implications for federalism under 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 proposed rule under that Order and
have determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order
13132.
Also, 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. If
you believe this proposed rule has implications for federalism or
Indian tribes, please call or email the person listed in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this proposed rule would not
result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule
elsewhere in this preamble.
F. Environment
We have analyzed this proposed rule under Department of Homeland
Security Directive 023-01, Rev. 1, associated implementing
instructions, and Environmental Planning COMDTINST 5090.1 (series),
which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have made
a preliminary determination that this action is one of a category of
actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a significant
effect on the human environment. This proposed rule involves a safety
zone lasting 97 total enforcement hours that would prohibit entry
within portions of the Patapsco River. Normally such actions are
categorically excluded from further review under paragraph L60(a) of
Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev. 1. A
preliminary Record of Environmental Consideration supporting this
determination is available in the docket. For instructions on locating
the docket, see the ADDRESSES section of this preamble. We seek any
comments or information that may lead to the discovery of a significant
environmental impact from this proposed rule.
G. Protest Activities
The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to call or email the person listed in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so
that your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or
security of people, places, or vessels.
V. Public Participation and Request for Comments
We view public participation as essential to effective rulemaking,
and will consider all comments and material received during the comment
period. Your comment can help shape the outcome of this rulemaking. If
you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
rulemaking, indicate the specific section of this document to which
each comment
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applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or recommendation.
We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking
Portal at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>. If your material cannot be
submitted using <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>, call or email the person
in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document for
alternate instructions.
We accept anonymous comments. Comments we post to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> will include any personal information you have
provided. For more about privacy and submissions in response to this
document, see DHS's eRulemaking System of Records notice (85 FR 14226,
March 11, 2020).
Documents mentioned in this NPRM as being available in the docket,
and public comments, will be in our online docket at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> and can be viewed by following that website's
instructions. We review all comments received, but we will only post
comments that address the topic of the proposed rule. We may choose not
to post off-topic, inappropriate, or duplicate comments that we
receive. If you go to the online docket and sign up for email alerts,
you will be notified when comments are posted or a final rule is
published.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard is
proposing to amend 33 CFR part 165 as follows:
PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
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1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70034, 70051; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-
6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.
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2. Add Sec. 165.T05-0327 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T05-0327 Safety Zone; Patapsco River, Baltimore, MD.
(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All navigable
waters of the Patapsco River, encompassed by a line connecting the
following points beginning at the shoreline at Thoms Cove at position
latitude 39[deg]12'36'' N, longitude 076[deg]32'50'' W, thence east and
south along the shoreline to Hawkins Point at latitude 39[deg]12'40''
N, longitude 076[deg]31'58'' W, thence northeast across the Patapsco
River to Coffin Point at latitude 39[deg]13'55'' N, longitude
076[deg]30'18'' W, thence west and north along the shoreline to Sollers
Point at latitude 39[deg]14'01'' N, longitude 076[deg]30'59'' W, thence
west across the Patapsco River to and terminating at the point of
origin, located at Baltimore, MD. The following areas are within the
safety zone:
(1) Area 1. All navigable waters within the safety zone described
in paragraph (a) of this section, located between Tower 1 at latitude
39[deg]12'35.73'' N, longitude 076[deg]32'30.00'' W, and Tower 2 at
latitude 39[deg]12'46.87'' N, longitude 076[deg]32'14.05'' W.
(2) Area 2. All navigable waters within the safety zone described
in paragraph (a) of this section, located between Tower 2 at latitude
39[deg]12'46.87'' N, longitude 076[deg]32'14.05'' W, and Tower 3 at
latitude 39[deg]12'58.56'' N, longitude 076[deg]31'58.74'' W.
(3) Area 3. All navigable waters within the safety zone described
in paragraph (a) of this section, located between Tower 3 at latitude
39[deg]12'58.56'' N, longitude 076[deg]31'58.74'' W, and Tower 4 at
latitude 39[deg]13'13.79'' N, longitude 076[deg]31'38.79'' W.
(4) Area 4. All navigable waters within the safety zone described
in paragraph (a) of this section, located between Tower 4 at latitude
39[deg]13'13.79'' N, longitude 076[deg]31'38.79'' W, and Tower 5 at
latitude 39[deg]13'26.61'' N, longitude 076[deg]31'21.98'' W.
(5) Area 5. All navigable waters within the safety zone described
in paragraph (a) of this section, located between Tower 5 at latitude
39[deg]13'26.61'' N, longitude 076[deg]31'21.98'' W, and Tower 6 at
latitude 39[deg]13'39.43'' N, longitude 076[deg]31'05.18'' W.
(6) Area 6. All navigable waters within the safety zone described
in paragraph (a) of this section, located between Tower 6 at latitude
39[deg]13'39.43'' N, longitude 076[deg]31'05.18'' W, and Tower 7 at
latitude 39[deg]13'52.14'' N, longitude 076[deg]30'48.69'' W.
(7) These coordinates are based on datum NAD 83.
(b) Definitions. As used in this section--
Captain of the Port (COTP) means the Commander, U.S. Coast Guard
Sector Maryland-National Capital Region.
Designated representative means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander,
including a Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer
operating a Coast Guard vessel and a Federal, State, and local officer
designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port Maryland-National
Capital Region (COTP) in the enforcement of the safety zone.
Tower means a Baltimore Gas and Electric Company steel monopole
structure used to support overhead high voltage transmission lines,
located between the vicinity of the Hawkins Point Terminal Station on
the west side of the Patapsco River and a location just north of
Sollers Point Terminal Station on the east side of the Patapsco River.
(c) Regulations. (1) Under the general safety zone regulations in
subpart C of this part, you may not enter the safety zone described in
paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP or the
COTP's designated representative.
(2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's
representative by telephone at 410-576-2693 or on Marine Band Radio
VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz). Those in the safety zone must comply
with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the
COTP's designated representative.
(d) Enforcement officials. The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted in
the patrol and enforcement of the safety zone by Federal, State, and
local agencies.
(e) Enforcement periods. (1) Paragraphs (a)(1) through (6) of this
section will be enforced:
(i) From 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on
September 1, 2021. If necessary due to inclement weather or other
reason on September 1, 2021, it will be enforced from 9 a.m. to 10:30
a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on September 7, 2021;
(ii) from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on
September 2, 2021. If necessary due to inclement weather or other
reason on September 2, 2021, it will be enforced from 9 a.m. to 10:30
a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on September 8, 2021;
(iii) from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on
September 13, 2021. If necessary due to inclement weather or other
reason on September 13, 2021, it will be enforced from 9 a.m. to 10:30
a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on September 15, 2021;
(iv) from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on
September 20, 2021. If necessary due to inclement weather or other
reason on September 20, 2021, it will be enforced from 9 a.m. to 10:30
a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on September 22, 2021;
(v) from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on
September 24, 2021. If necessary due to inclement weather or other
reason on September 24, 2021, it will be enforced from 9 a.m. to 10:30
a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on September 28, 2021;
(vi) from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on September 27, 2021. If necessary
due to
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inclement weather or other reason on September 27, 2021, it will be
enforced from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on September 29, 2021;
(vii) from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on
October 12, 2021. If necessary due to inclement weather or other reason
on October 12, 2021, it will be enforced from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and
from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on October 14, 2021;
(viii) from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on
October 13, 2021. If necessary due to inclement weather or other reason
on October 13, 2021, it will be enforced from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and
from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on October 15, 2021;
(ix) from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on
October 18, 2021. If necessary due to inclement weather or other reason
on October 18, 2021, it will be enforced from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and
from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on October 20, 2021;
(x) from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on
October 25, 2021. If necessary due to inclement weather or other reason
on October 25, 2021, it will be enforced from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and
from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on October 27, 2021;
(xi) from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on
November 1, 2021. If necessary due to inclement weather or other reason
on November 1, 2021, it will be enforced from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and
from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on November 3, 2021; and
(xii) from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on November 3, 2021. If necessary
due to inclement weather or other reason on November 3, 2021, it will
be enforced from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on November 5, 2021.
(2) Paragraph (a)(1) of this section will be enforced:
(i) From 6 a.m. to 7 a.m., from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., and from 10 a.m.
to 11 a.m. on October 5, 2021. If necessary due to inclement weather or
other reason on October 5, 2021, it will be enforced from 6 a.m. to 7
a.m., from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., and from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on October 7,
2021;
(ii) from 6 a.m. to 6:30 a.m., from 7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., from 8
a.m. to 8:30 a.m., and from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on October 8, 2021. If
necessary due to inclement weather or other reason on October 8, 2021,
it will be enforced from 6 a.m. to 6:30 a.m., from 7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.,
from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., and from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on October 12,
2021;
(iii) from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m., from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., and from 10
a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on November 9, 2021. If necessary due to inclement
weather or other reason on November 9, 2021, it will be enforced from 6
a.m. to 7 a.m., from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., and from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
on November 11, 2021; and
(iv) from 6 a.m. to 6:30 a.m., from 7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., from 8
a.m. to 8:30 a.m., and from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on November 12, 2021.
If necessary due to inclement weather or other reason on November 12,
2021, it will be enforced from 6 a.m. to 6:30 a.m., from 7 a.m. to 7:30
a.m., from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., and from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on
November 16, 2021.
(3) Paragraph (a)(2) of this section will be enforced:
(i) From 12 p.m. (noon) to 1 p.m., from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., and from
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on October 5, 2021. If necessary due to inclement
weather or other reason on October 5, 2021, it will be enforced from 12
p.m. (noon) to 1 p.m., from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., and from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
on October 7, 2021;
(ii) from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., from
12 p.m. (noon) to 12:30 p.m., and from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on October
8, 2021. If necessary due to inclement weather or other reason on
October 8, 2021, it will be enforced from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., from
11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., from 12 p.m. (noon) to 12:30 p.m., and from 1
p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on October 12, 2021;
(iii) from 12 p.m. (noon) to 1 p.m., from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., and
from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on November 9, 2021. If necessary due to
inclement weather or other reason on November 9, 2021, it will be
enforced from 12 p.m. (noon) to 1 p.m., from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., and from
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on November 11, 2021; and
(iv) from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., from
12 p.m. (noon) to 12:30 p.m., and from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on November
12, 2021. If necessary due to inclement weather or other reason on
November 12, 2021, it will be enforced from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., from
11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., from 12 p.m. (noon) to 12:30 p.m., and from 1
p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on November 16, 2021.
(4) Paragraph (a)(3) of this section will be enforced:
(i) From 6 a.m. to 7 a.m., from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., from 9 a.m.
to 10 a.m., and from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on October 6, 2021. If
necessary due to inclement weather or other reason on October 6, 2021,
it will be enforced from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m., from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.,
from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., and from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on October 8,
2021;
(ii) from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., from 4
p.m. to 4:30 p.m., from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.,
and from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on October 8, 2021. If necessary due to
inclement weather or other reason on October 8, 2021, it will be
enforced from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., from 4
p.m. to 4:30 p.m., from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.,
and from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on October 12, 2021;
(iii) from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m., from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., from 9
a.m. to 10 a.m., and from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on November 10,
2021. If necessary due to inclement weather or other reason on November
10, 2021, it will be enforced from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m., from 7:30 a.m. to
8:30 a.m., from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., and from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on
November 12, 2021; and
(iv) from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., from 4
p.m. to 4:30 p.m., from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.,
and from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on November 12, 2021. If necessary due to
inclement weather or other reason on November 12, 2021, it will be
enforced from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., from 4
p.m. to 4:30 p.m., from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.,
and from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on November 16, 2021.
(5) Paragraph (a)(4) of this section will be enforced:
(i) From 12 p.m. (noon) to 1 p.m., from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., and from
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on October 6, 2021. If necessary due to inclement
weather or other reason on October 5, 2021, it will be enforced from 12
p.m. (noon) to 1 p.m., from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., and from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
on October 8, 2021;
(ii) from 6 a.m. to 6:30 a.m., from 7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., from 8
a.m. to 8:30 a.m., and from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on October 11, 2021. If
necessary due to inclement weather or other reason on October 11, 2021,
it will be enforced from 6 a.m. to 6:30 a.m., from 7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.,
from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., and from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on October 13,
2021;
(iii) from 12 p.m. (noon) to 1 p.m., from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., and
from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on November 10, 2021. If necessary due to
inclement weather or other reason on November 10, 2021, it will be
enforced from 12 p.m. (noon) to 1 p.m., from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., and from
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on November 12, 2021; and
(iv) from 6 a.m. to 6:30 a.m., from 7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., from 8
a.m. to 8:30 a.m., and from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on November 15, 2021.
If necessary due to inclement weather or other reason on November 15,
2021, it will be enforced from 6 a.m. to 6:30 a.m., from 7 a.m. to 7:30
a.m., from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., and
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from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on November 17, 2021.
(4) Paragraph (a)(5) of this section will be enforced:
(i) From 6 a.m. to 7 a.m., from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., and from 10 a.m.
to 11 a.m. on October 7, 2021. If necessary due to inclement weather or
other reason on October 7, 2021, it will be enforced from 6 a.m. to 7
a.m., from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., and from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on October 11,
2021;
(ii) from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., from
12 p.m. (noon) to 12:30 p.m., and from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on October
11, 2021. If necessary due to inclement weather or other reason on
October 11, 2021, it will be enforced from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., from
11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., from 12 p.m. (noon) to 12:30 p.m., and from 1
p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on October 13, 2021;
(iii) from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m., from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., and from 10
a.m. to 11 a.m. on November 11, 2021. If necessary due to inclement
weather or other reason on November 11, 2021, it will be enforced from
6 a.m. to 7 a.m., from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., and from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on
November 15, 2021; and
(iv) from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., from
12 p.m. (noon) to 12:30 p.m., and from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on November
15, 2021. If necessary due to inclement weather or other reason on
November 15, 2021, it will be enforced from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., from
11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., from 12 p.m. (noon) to 12:30 p.m., and from 1
p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on November 17, 2021.
(4) Paragraph (a)(6) of this section will be enforced:
(i) From 12 p.m. (noon) to 1 p.m., from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., and from
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on October 7, 2021. If necessary due to inclement
weather or other reason on October 7, 2021, it will be enforced from 12
p.m. (noon) to 1 p.m., from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., and from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
on October 11, 2021;
(ii) from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., from 4
p.m. to 4:30 p.m., from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.,
and from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on October 11, 2021. If necessary due to
inclement weather or other reason on October 11, 2021, it will be
enforced from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., from 4
p.m. to 4:30 p.m., from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.,
and from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on October 13, 2021;
(iii) from 12 p.m. (noon) to 1 p.m., from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., and
from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on November 11, 2021. If necessary due to
inclement weather or other reason on November 11, 2021, it will be
enforced from 12 p.m. (noon) to 1 p.m., from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., and from
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on November 15, 2021; and
(iv) from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., from 4
p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on November 15, 2021.
If necessary due to inclement weather or other reason on November 15,
2021, it will be enforced from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., from 3 p.m. to 3:30
p.m., from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on
November 17, 2021.
Dated: June 10, 2021.
David E. O'Connell,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Maryland-National
Capital Region.
[FR Doc. 2021-12580 Filed 6-15-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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