Safety Zone; Patapsco River, Baltimore, MD
| Published date | 13 August 2021 |
| Citation | 86 FR 44610 |
| Record Number | 2021-17229 |
| Section | Rules and Regulations |
| Court | Coast Guard |
Federal Register, Volume 86 Issue 154 (Friday, August 13, 2021)
[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 154 (Friday, August 13, 2021)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 44610-44614]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-17229]
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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: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing 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, while work crews
install power transmission lines crossing over the Patapsco River from
September 1, 2021 through November 17, 2021. This regulation prohibits
persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by
the Captain of the Port Maryland--National Capital Region a designated
representative.
DATES: This rule is effective from September 1, 2021, through November
17, 2021.
ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2021-0327 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Next, in the
Document Type column, select ``Supporting & Related Material.''
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or email Mr. Ron Houck, Sector Maryland--National Capital Region
Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 410-576-
2674, email [email protected].
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
II. Background Information and Regulatory History
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. 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. In
response, on May 16, 2021, the Coast Guard published a notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) titled ``Safety Zone; Patapsco River,
Baltimore, MD,'' (86 FR 31999). There we stated why we issued the NPRM,
and invited comments on our proposed regulatory action related to this
installation of overhead power transmission lines. During the comment
period that ended July 16, 2021, we received no comments.
Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause
exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after
publication in the Federal Register. Delaying the effective date of
this rule would be impracticable and contrary to the public interest
because immediate action is needed to respond to the potential safety
hazards associated with the installation of power transmission lines
over the Patapsco River adjacent to Francis Scott Key (I-695) Bridge
conducted within the federal navigation channel and other portions of
the river nearby. Such hazards include low-hanging or falling ropes and
cables, helicopter rotor downwash and noise, dangerous projectiles, and
or other debris.
III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule
The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 46 U.S.C.
70034 (previously 33 U.S.C. 1231). The COTP Maryland--National Capital
Region has determined that potential hazards associated with the
overhead power transmission line installation work will be a safety
concern for anyone transiting the Patapsco River. The purpose of this
rule is to ensure safety of vessels and the navigable waters in the
safety zone before, during, and after the scheduled work.
IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes, and the Rule
As noted above, we received no comments on our NPRM published May
16, 2021. There are no changes in the regulatory text of this rule from
the proposed rule in the NPRM.
This rule establishes a safety zone from September 1, 2021, through
November 17, 2021, to be enforced while BGE installs overhead power
transmission lines over the river. On days the safety zone will be
enforced, the affected area of the river will 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. The safety zone
will 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.
This 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.
The duration of the rule and enforcement of the zone is intended to
ensure the safety of vessels and 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 will 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 will be permitted to enter the
safety zone without obtaining
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permission from the COTP or a designated representative.
V. Regulatory Analyses
We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
Executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
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 rule has not been designated a ``significant
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, this rule
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 safety zone, which will
impact a small designated area of the Patapsco River during certain
weekdays (Mondays through Fridays, including holidays). Vessels or
persons will 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 received no comments from the Small Business
Administration on this rulemaking. 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.
While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the
safety zone may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section
V.A above, this rule will not have a significant economic impact on any
vessel owner or operator.
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
call or email the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section.
Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or
action of the Coast Guard.
C. 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).
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 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 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.
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 rule will not result in
such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere
in this preamble.
F. Environment
We have analyzed this 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 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 a
safety zone lasting 97 total enforcement hours that will prohibit entry
within portions of the Patapsco River. It is 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 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.
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.
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 amends
33 CFR part 165 as follows:
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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. These coordinates are based on datum
NAD 83. 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.
(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 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.
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(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 from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on
November 17, 2021.
(6) 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.
(7) 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
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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: August 3, 2021.
David E. O'Connell,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Maryland--National
Capital Region.
[FR Doc. 2021-17229 Filed 8-12-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
