[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 121 (Friday, June 22, 2018)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 29081-29085]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-13439]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 110

[Docket Number USCG-2015-1118]
RIN 1625-AA01


Anchorage Grounds; Lower Chesapeake Bay, Cape Charles, VA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking; notice of public meetings.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to amend the regulations for Hampton 
Roads, Virginia and adjacent water anchorage grounds by establishing a 
new, deep-water anchorage ground and relocating an existing anchorage 
ground near Cape Charles, VA on the Lower Chesapeake Bay. Maritime 
infrastructure improvements and growth in both size and volume of 
vessel traffic entering the port, including large and deep-draft 
vessels have prompted this proposed rulemaking to ensure that the 
Hampton Roads Anchorage Grounds continue to safely and effectively 
support current and future deep-draft vessel anchorage demands. We 
moved the proposed locations of the anchorage grounds in this notice of 
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) further offshore than the potential 
locations we identified in an advance notice of proposed rulemaking 
(ANPRM) we published in 2016. We did so based on our review and 
analysis of public comments on the ANPRM and the results of an 
environmental study referenced in our preliminary Record of 
Environmental Consideration for this NPRM. We propose to establish an 
Anchorage R that is further offshore of Cape Charles, VA, and to 
relocate the existing Anchorage Q (Quarantine Anchorage) south of its 
current location to a more secluded location on the southern Chesapeake 
Bay. The intended effect of this proposed rulemaking is to protect the 
environment, facilitate the safe navigation of maritime commerce and 
national defense assets, and more safely and effectively support 
commercial vessel anchoring requirements on the Lower Chesapeake Bay. 
We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.

DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast 
Guard on or before July 17, 2018. Additionally, the Coast Guard will 
hold several public meetings to allow the public the opportunity to 
provide comment. The first public meeting will be held on

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Monday, June 25, 2018, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Slover Public Library 
Meeting Room, 235 E Plume Street, Norfolk, VA 23510. Two public 
meetings will be held on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at Cape Charles Civic 
Center, 500 Tazwell Avenue, Cape Charles, VA; the first meeting will be 
held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and the second meeting will be held from 6 
p.m. to 8 p.m.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2015-1118 using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. See the ``Public Participation and Request for 
Comments'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further 
instructions on submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this 
proposed rulemaking, call or email CDR Ken Kostecki, Sector Hampton 
Roads Prevention Chief, 757-668-5536, email 
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Table of Abbreviations

AIS Automated Information System
ANPRM Advance notice of proposed rulemaking
COTP Captain of the Port
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DOD Department of Defense
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
MD Maryland
NM Nautical Miles
Sec.  Section
NPRM Notice of proposed rule-making
PWSA Port and Waterways Safety Act
U.S.C. United States Code
VA Virginia

II. Background, Purpose, and Legal Basis

    On April 19, 2016, the Coast Guard published an advance notice of 
proposed rule-making (ANPRM) in the Federal Register (81 FR 22939) to 
solicit public comments on amending certain anchorage regulations in 
Hampton Roads for the possible creation of a new anchorage in the lower 
Chesapeake Bay near Cape Charles, VA. We received 35 comment letters in 
response to the ANPRM. On June 27, 2016, we published a 45-day 
extension and announced two public meetings (81 FR 41487). On August 
16, 2016, we announced one additional meeting and reopened the comment 
period (81 FR 54531). We scheduled the meetings to receive comments on 
the ANRPM to allow for greater public involvement. The meetings were 
held in--
    <bullet> Norfolk, VA, on July 19, 2016;
    <bullet> Melfa, VA, on July 20, 2016; and
    <bullet> Cape Charles, VA, on August 17, 2016.
    At the three public meetings, we heard from 20 speakers and we 
received a total of 35 individual comment letters. On December 16, 
2016, the Coast Guard issued a news release to inform the public that a 
review of comments and the environmental study would be conducted. In 
November 2017, the Coast Guard completed its environmental review. In 
January 2018, the Center for Disease Control, the U.S. Navy Fleet 
Forces Command, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, North Atlantic 
provided comments identifying and addressing adverse impacts from the 
proposed anchorage establishment.
    The purpose of this NPRM is to solicit comments on proposed 
rulemaking for establishing a federal commercial anchorage ground, 
Anchorage R, 3 nautical miles (NM) west of Cape Charles, VA and 
relocating the existing quarantine anchorage ground currently off Cape 
Charles, VA to a more secluded location in the lower Chesapeake Bay 
that is 6 NM southwest of Fishermans Island, VA. With the increasing 
trend of larger and deeper-draft ships calling within Virginia and 
Maryland, our efforts to improve navigation safety of both national 
defense and commercial vessels and to protect the environment can be 
accomplished by providing an anchorage of adequate size, depth and 
capacity.
    The legal basis and authorities for this notice of proposed 
rulemaking are found in 33 U.S.C. 471, 33 CFR 1.05-1, DHS Delegation 
No. 0170.1, which collectively authorize the Coast Guard to propose, 
establish, and define regulatory anchorage grounds.

III. Discussion of Comments on ANRPM

    This section provides a detailed discussion of the public comments 
received during the ANPRM's comment period and public meeting. We 
received 35 comment letters in response to the ANPRM. In addition, we 
hosted three public meetings to provide another forum for obtaining 
public feedback on the ANRPM.
    Twenty-three comments were received from the public meetings. 
Comments submitted to the online docket and received at the public 
meeting aligned into five categories: Environmental concerns, local 
economy and tourism, safety and security compliance concerns, view shed 
concerns, and anchorage proponent. Copies of the public meeting sign-in 
sheets and written comments received are available for viewing in the 
public docket for this rulemaking. Commenters represented a wide range 
of individuals and entities, including State and local government 
officials, port authorities, representatives of affected industries, 
such as maritime, port, and other facilities, and private citizens. The 
comments received from these parties helped to inform the proposal in 
this NPRM.

1. Environmental Concerns

    We received 22 comments opposing the anchorage location due to 
environmental concerns, such as light and noise pollution and potential 
vessel discharge. In the ANPRM, we inquired about the possible 
establishment of a deep-water anchorage ground west of Cape Charles, VA 
on the Chesapeake Bay. These comments on the ANPRM combined with the 
results of our environmental study caused us to move the anchorages we 
are proposing in this NPRM further offshore. The Coast Guard has 
prepared a preliminary Record of Environmental Consideration (REC) for 
this NPRM and has made a preliminary determination that the proposed 
Anchorage R and new Quarantine Anchorage do not cumulatively or 
individually have a significant effect on the human environment.
    Also, we noted that there are existing laws and regulations in 
place to govern behavior of mariners and vessels related to these 
concerns about the release of pollutants. In terms of the discharge of 
pollutants, our regulations in 33 CFR part 151 and the Act to Prevent 
Pollution from Ships implement provisions of the International 
Convention for Prevention of Pollution from Ships and subject violators 
to penalties. Also, the Ports and Waterways Safety Act (PWSA) of 1972, 
(33 U.S.C. 1221, 1223, 1228, 1232 et seq.) and PWSA-implementing 
regulations help us ensure vessel compliance with all applicable 
standards, vessel operating requirements, vessel conditions for entry 
into port and enforcement provisions. In addition, 46 U.S.C. subtitle 
II, part B, specifically 3305, 3307, and 3714, authorize and call for 
merchant vessel inspections and examinations. Foreign-flagged vessels 
are subject to Port State Control examinations to ensure compliance 
with applicable marine pollution, sewage, waste, and safety and 
security laws and regulations. Additionally, under current COTP 
procedures, Sector Hampton Roads has instituted a random and 
unannounced spot check program for any vessel, foreign or U.S. flagged, 
anchored off of Cape Charles to ensure regulatory compliance.
    Under 33 CFR 110.168(c)(8) and (9), the COTP may prescribe specific

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conditions for vessels preventing them from being in a dead ship 
status, (that is, control unavailable for normal operations) while in 
an anchorage ground, without prior approval of the COTP. Under Sec.  
160.216 of this chapter, vessels experiencing casualties, such as main 
propulsion, main steering or anchoring equipment malfunction, or which 
are planning to perform main propulsion engine repairs or maintenance, 
must immediately notify the Coast Guard COTP. Under Sec.  160.111 of 
this chapter, the Coast Guard COTP may direct a vessel to depart the 
anchorage during periods of severe weather or at other times as deemed 
necessary in the interest of port safety. During these adverse weather 
conditions, under Sec.  110.168(c)(8) and (9) of this chapter the 
vessel operator in an anchorage ground must comply with all severe 
weather precautionary measures directed by the COTP to include but not 
limited to having additional anchors ready for letting go and standing 
a continuous and live anchor watch.
    To further enhance the safety of the waters of the Chesapeake Bay, 
the Quarantine Anchorage was relocated to a more secluded location to 
provide an additional layer of protection should a hazardous condition 
exist onboard the vessel.

2. Local Economy and Tourism

    Sixteen comments received were opposed to the anchorage due to the 
proximity to the shore and its impact to the commercial and 
recreational boaters that use the Cape Charles City Channel, also known 
as the Cherrystone Inlet Channel. In this NPRM, the Coast Guard shifted 
the anchorage 3 NM from the coastline and into deeper water keeping 
Cherry Stone Channel Inlet, connected to Cape Charles, VA, open to 
workboats, fishing vessels, and recreational boats transiting this 
inlet to support the local economy and tourism. Also, by moving the 
anchorage north of an existing regulated navigation area, 33 CFR 
165.501, this will direct vessels to no longer routinely anchor 
offshore Bulters Bluff, Kiptopeke State Park Beach, Jackspot at the 
Sunset Beach and Chesapeake Bay Resort and Beach Club but instead to 
use a dedicated anchorage ground. This will move the lights from ships 
anchored there further offshore.
    Although boaters would be allowed to fish in the proposed anchorage 
ground, we would strongly discourage crab pot fishing as we would 
around any places vessels anchor because lines may get caught or cut by 
the anchors and propellers of vessels anchoring. Mariners deciding to 
fish in the anchorage ground would do so at the risk of their lines or 
other fishing gear getting snagged or cut by anchor lines or 
propellers. Fishing vessels would also need to comply with the 
provisions outlined in the Navigation Rules of the Road (see 33 CFR 
part 83).
    An additional commenter opposed the anchorage contemplated in the 
ANPRM requesting that if the ships could not anchor closer to Norfolk 
than they should anchor at sea until they are called to port. The Coast 
Guard cannot direct vessels to anchor greater than 12 NM offshore or to 
stay at sea where they could become exposed to unsafe environmental 
weather conditions. However, in this NPRM, the proposed anchorage is 
being shifted further west from Cape Charles, VA and will now be 
regulated, enhancing the overall safety and security of both vessels 
and the public.

3. Safety and Security Compliance Concerns

    Ten comments were received regarding vessel safety and crewmember 
security. Under 33 CFR part 160, subpart C, in general, U.S. vessels in 
commercial service and foreign vessels entering port must provide a 
Notice of Arrival to the Coast Guard. The vessel's Notice of Arrival is 
vetted by numerous federal agencies to ensure compliance with 
applicable safety and security laws prior to the vessel and its crews 
entering U.S. waters. Speaking specifically to foreign crewmembers, 
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) screen and provide escort 
protocol for those individuals who are seeking to go ashore. All 
crewmembers must remain onboard the vessel unless clearance from CBP 
has been obtained prior to going ashore.

4. View From Shore Concerns

    A total of six comments were received opposing the anchorage due to 
the negative impact anchored vessels could have on the view from shore 
and diminished property values. The Coast Guard considered these 
comments to find an alternate anchorage area. Based on exposure to 
weather, tug and barge traffic density, and navigational safety 
concerns for areas west of Chesapeake Channel due to drafts between 25 
feet and 35 feet with numerous shoals, the proposed alternative areas 
were considered unsafe for deep draft vessels to anchor. To mitigate 
the issues associated with the view shed, the Coast Guard moved the 
anchorage to 3 NM offshore vice the original 1.5 NM and as far west as 
500 yards from the Chesapeake Channel. Directly east of Cape Charles 
heading north towards the Cherry Stone Camp Grounds, the anchorage gets 
progressively narrower to reduce the overall number of vessels offshore 
that would be viewed on the horizon.

5. Anchorage Proponent

    Three responses were received in support of a new, deep-water 
anchorage due to the growing maritime infrastructure in the 
Commonwealth of Virginia. With the support of the anchorage, there were 
also recommendations to review the existing anchorages within the lower 
Chesapeake Bay, to maintain the original anchorage proposal, and to 
expand the boundaries of the anchorage proposal. The existing 
anchorages will not be reviewed for this rulemaking. The need to adjust 
the anchorage to include deep water to the north of the proposed area 
was suggested and incorporated into this adjusted proposal. Various 
mariner subject matter experts were consulted to ensure navigation 
safety of both anchored vessels and vessels transiting near the 
proposed Anchorage R and the proposed Quarantine Anchorage. With 
limited availability of a deep draft anchorage in the existing naval 
anchorages, this anchorage proposal is anticipated to enhance the 
navigation safety of the port and more safely and effectively support 
commercial vessel anchoring requirements on the Lower Chesapeake Bay.

IV. Discussion of the Proposed Rule

    The Coast Guard proposes to establish a new Anchorage R and 
relocate the existing Quarantine Anchorage. This proposal reflects our 
consideration of all comments received from the ANPRM and the Record of 
Environmental Consideration. We believe this will more effectively 
establish a new deep-water anchorage ground for commercial vessels to 
support the new and projected growth in maritime commerce vessel 
traffic throughout the Port of Virginia. The approximate depths of the 
proposed new Anchorage R will be located in naturally deep water with 
charted depths between 25 and 101 feet. The average depth of the 
northern half of the anchorage is between 45 and 101 feet. The average 
depth of the southern half of the anchorage is between 25 and 45 feet.
    The 7.9 NM long eastern boundary of the proposed Anchorage R is 
located 3 NM to the west of landside Cape Charles, VA on the Lower 
Chesapeake Bay. The southernmost boundary is 3.9 NM, and runs parallel 
with, and 500 yards north of the existing Regulated Navigation Area (33 
CFR 165.501) connected along the SE to S coordinates

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listed in the proposed regulatory language below. The western boundary 
of the anchorage grounds runs parallel along, and no less than 500 
yards east of York Spit Channel for 13.9 NM to include the 11.2 NM 
between lighted buoy 24 and lighted buoy 38 and then continues to the 
northeast for 2.7 NM north of lighted buoy 38, connected along the 
listed S, SW and NW coordinates. The final northern most boundary is 
0.6 NM connected by the listed NW and NE coordinates.
    The Coast Guard proposes moving the existing Quarantine Anchorage 
(Anchorage Q), from the current location 3.5 NM to the west of landside 
of Cape Charles, VA, and east of York Spit Channel between lighted 
buoys 36 to 38, relocating it 6 NM southwest of Fishermans Point, VA. 
The new location runs 625 yards west of York Spit Channel between buoys 
16 and 18. The eastern boundary of proposed Anchorage Q runs parallel 
to York Spit Channel for 2.2 NM, connected by the NE and SE coordinates 
as outlined in the proposed regulatory language. The southernmost 
boundary is 1.3 NM from the emergency restricted area outside the 
Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, connected by the listed SE and SW 
coordinates. The westernmost boundary is 2.2 NM, connected by the 
listed SW and NW coordinates. The northernmost boundary is 450 yards 
southwest of York River Entrance Channel and runs for 1.3 NM, connected 
by the listed NW and NE coordinates.
    The regulatory text we are proposing, including the coordinates 
mention above, appears at the end of this document. You may find a 
drawing of the proposed anchorage grounds in the docket. Look for 
Illustration of Contemplated Anchorage ``R'' and ``Quarantine'' 
Anchorage.

V. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this proposed 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. Executive Order 13771 directs agencies to control 
regulatory costs through a budgeting process. 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), and pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt 
from the requirements of Executive Order 13771.
    This regulatory action determination is based on the size, 
location, and historical vessel traffic data pertaining to the proposed 
anchorage locations. The regulation would ensure approximately 18 
square miles of anchorage grounds are designated to provide a necessary 
commercial deep draft anchorage and enhance the navigational safety of 
large naval and commercial vessels transiting within the lower 
Chesapeake Bay. In reviewing historical Automated Information System 
(AIS) track line data of vessel transits, the proposed Anchorages 
Quarantine and R areas are safe locations for vessels to anchor in a 
minimally trafficked section of the Chesapeake Bay while maintaining a 
more appropriate safe distance from shore.

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 use the 
anchorage 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. The towns and communities along the 
western coast of Eastern Shore of Virginia have an economy based on 
tourism and numerous small entities and businesses. The anchorage will 
regulate and move vessels who are currently anchoring in the general 
vicinity away from the shore and beaches, lessening impacts these small 
entities may currently experience.
    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 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 contact 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 contact 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

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effects of this rule elsewhere in this preamble.

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Department of Homeland 
Security Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.1 (series) 
OM, which guides 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 amending 
the regulations for Hampton Roads and adjacent water anchorages by 
establishing an anchorage, Anchorage R, 3 NM west of Cape Charles, VA 
and relocating the existing Quarantine Anchorage, Anchorage Q, to a 
more secluded position that is 6 NM southwest of Fishermans Point, VA. 
Normally, such actions are categorically excluded from further review 
under paragraphs L59(a) and L59(b) of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS 
Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev. 01. A preliminary Record of 
Environmental Consideration supporting this determination is 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 proposed rule.

VI. 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 applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or 
recommendation.
    We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking 
Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. If your material cannot be 
submitted using http://www.regulations.gov, contact the person in the 
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document for alternate 
instructions.
    We accept anonymous comments. All comments received will be posted 
without change to http://www.regulations.gov and will include any 
personal information you have provided. For more about privacy/docket, 
visit http://www.regulations.gov/privacyNotice.
    Documents mentioned in this NPRM as being available in the docket, 
and all public comments, will be in our online docket at http://www.regulations.gov and can be viewed by following that website's 
instructions. Additionally, 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.
    We plan to hold three public meetings to receive oral comments on 
this NPRM, one in Norfolk, VA and two in Cape Charles, VA. The first 
public meeting will be held on Monday, June 25, 2018, from 5 p.m. to 7 
p.m. at Slover Public Library Meeting Room, 235 E. Plume Street, 
Norfolk, VA 23510. Two public meetings will be held on July 10, 2018 at 
Cape Charles Civic Center, 500 Tazwell Avenue, Cape Charles, VA; the 
first meeting will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and the second meeting 
will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For information on facilities or 
services for individuals with disabilities or to request special 
assistance at the public meeting, contact the person named in the FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section, above.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 110

    Anchorage grounds.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard proposes 
to amend 33 CFR part 110 as follows:

PART 110--ANCHORAGE REGULATIONS

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1. The authority citation for part 110 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  33 U.S.C., 471, 1221 through 1236, 2071; 33 CFR 
1.05-1; Department Homeland Security Delegation No 0170.1.

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2. In Sec.  110.168, add introductory text in paragraph (a), revise 
paragraph (a)(6), and add paragraph (a)(7) to read as follows:


Sec.  110.168   Hampton Roads, Virginia and adjacent waters.

    (a) Anchorage Grounds. All coordinates in this section for 
anchorage grounds are based on North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83).
* * * * *
    (6) Anchorage Q. Quarantine Anchorage. The waters bound by a line 
connecting the following points:

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              Latitude                            Longitude
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37[deg]05'40'' N                     076[deg]08'12'' W
37[deg]05'40'' N                     076[deg]07'19'' W
37[deg]03'46'' N                     076[deg]05'58'' W
37[deg]03'46'' N                     076[deg]06'51'' W
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (7) Anchorage R. The waters all within the Chesapeake Bay, bound by 
a line connecting the following points:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Latitude                            Longitude
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37[deg]19'10'' N                     076[deg]05'00'' W
37[deg]12'00'' N                     076[deg]05'00'' W
37[deg]09'08'' N                     076[deg]08'19'' W
37[deg]11'23'' N                     076[deg]08'49'' W
37[deg]19'10'' N                     076[deg]05'46'' W
------------------------------------------------------------------------

* * * * *

    Dated: June 8, 2018.
Meredith Austin,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2018-13439 Filed 6-19-18; 4:15 pm]
 BILLING CODE 9110-04-P


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