Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 164 / Thursday, August 23, 2012 / Rules and Regulations 50909 

Order 7400.9V’’ and adding, in their 

place, the words ‘‘FAA Order 7400.9W.’’ 

Issued in Washington, DC, on August 15, 

2012. 

Alan Wilkes, 

Acting Manager, Airspace Policy and ATC 

Procedures Group. 

[FR Doc. 2012–20660 Filed 8–22–12; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 95 

[Docket No. 30859; Amdt. No. 502] 

IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous 

Amendments 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: This amendment adopts 

miscellaneous amendments to the 

required IFR (instrument flight rules) 

altitudes and changeover points for 

certain Federal airways, jet routes, or 

direct routes for which a minimum or 

maximum en route authorized IFR 

altitude is prescribed. This regulatory 

action is needed because of changes 

occurring in the National Airspace 

System. These changes are designed to 

provide for the safe and efficient use of 

the navigable airspace under instrument 

conditions in the affected areas. 

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, 

September 20, 2012. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rick 

Dunham, Flight Procedure Standards 

Branch (AMCAFS–420), Flight 

Technologies and Programs Division, 

Flight Standards Service, Federal 

Aviation Administration, Mike 

Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500 

South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, 

OK 73169 (Mail Address: P.O. Box 

25082, Oklahoma City, OK 73125), 

telephone: (405) 954–4164. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 

amendment to part 95 of the Federal 

Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 95) 

amends, suspends, or revokes IFR 

altitudes governing the operation of all 

aircraft in flight over a specified route 

or any portion of that route, as well as 

the changeover points (COPs) for 

Federal airways, jet routes, or direct 

routes as prescribed in part 95. 

The Rule 

The specified IFR altitudes, when 

used in conjunction with the prescribed 

changeover points for those routes, 

ensure navigation aid coverage that is 

adequate for safe flight operations and 

free of frequency interference. The 

reasons and circumstances that create 

the need for this amendment involve 

matters of flight safety and operational 

efficiency in the National Airspace 

System, are related to published 

aeronautical charts that are essential to 

the user, and provide for the safe and 

efficient use of the navigable airspace. 

In addition, those various reasons or 

circumstances require making this 

amendment effective before the next 

scheduled charting and publication date 

of the flight information to assure its 

timely availability to the user. The 

effective date of this amendment reflects 

those considerations. In view of the 

close and immediate relationship 

between these regulatory changes and 

safety in air commerce, I find that notice 

and public procedure before adopting 

this amendment are impracticable and 

contrary to the public interest and that 

good cause exists for making the 

amendment effective in less than 30 

days. 

Conclusion 

The FAA has determined that this 

regulation only involves an established 

body of technical regulations for which 

frequent and routine amendments are 

necessary to keep them operationally 

current. It, therefore—(1) is not a 

‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under 

Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a 

‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT 

Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 

FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) 

does not warrant preparation of a 

regulatory evaluation as the anticipated 

impact is so minimal. For the same 

reason, the FAA certifies that this 

amendment will not have a significant 

economic impact on a substantial 

number of small entities under the 

criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. 

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 95 

Airspace, Navigation (air). 

Issued in Washington, DC, on August 17, 

2012. 

John M. Allen, 

Deputy Director, Flight Standards Service. 

Adoption of the Amendment 

Accordingly, pursuant to the 

authority delegated to me by the 

Administrator, part 95 of the Federal 

Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 95) is 

amended as follows effective at 0901 

UTC, July 26, 2012. 

■ 1. The authority citation for part 95 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40106, 

40113, 40114, 40120, 44502, 44514, 44719, 

44721. 

■ 2. Part 95 is amended to read as 

follows: 

REVISIONS TO IFR ALTITUDES & CHANGEOVER POINTS

[Amendment 502 effective date September 20, 2012] 

From To MEA MAA 

§ 95.3000 Low Altitude RNAV Routes 

§ 95.3310 RNAV Route T310 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Tucson, AZ VORTAC ................................................... **Sulli, AZ FIX ............................................................... *8000 17500 

**9200—MCA Sulli, AZ FIX, E BND 

*7200—MOCA 

From To MEA 

§ 95.6001 Victor Routes-U.S. 

§ 95.6001 VOR Federal Airway V1 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Hartford, CT VOR/DME .............................................................. Dvany, CT FIX ........................................................................... 3000 

Dvany, CT FIX ............................................................................ Graym, MA FIX .......................................................................... *4000 

*2500—MOCA 

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From To MEA 

§ 95.6003 VOR Federal Airway V3 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Palm Beach, FL VORTAC .......................................................... Treasure, FL VORTAC .............................................................. *3000 

*2100—MOCA 

Treasure, FL VORTAC ............................................................... Melbourne, FL VOR/DME .......................................................... 2000 

§ 95.6004 VOR Federal Airway V4 Is Amended to Read in Part 

Louisville, KY VORTAC .............................................................. Lexington, KY VORTAC ............................................................ 2800 

§ 95.6010 VOR Federal Airway V10 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Emporia, KS VORTAC ................................................................ Wetzl, KS FIX ............................................................................ *5000 

*2600—MOCA 

*3000—GNSS MEA 

Wetzl, KS FIX ............................................................................. Napoleon, MO VORTAC ............................................................ 3100 

§ 95.6012 VOR Federal Airway V12 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Emporia, KS VORTAC ................................................................ Wetzl, KS FIX ............................................................................ *5000 

*2600—MOCA 

*3000—GNSS MEA 

Wetzl, KS FIX ............................................................................. Napoleon, MO VORTAC ............................................................ 3100 

§ 95.6026 VOR Federal Airway V26 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Cherokee, WY VOR/DME ........................................................... Alcos, WY FIX ............................................................................ 11700 

Alcos, WY FIX ............................................................................. Muddy Mountain, WY VOR/DME .............................................. *10000 

*9400—MOCA 

§ 95.6027 VOR Federal Airway V27 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Fortuna, CA VORTAC ................................................................ Crescent City, CA VORTAC ...................................................... 3000 

§ 95.6035 VOR Federal Airway V35 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Holston Mountain, TN VORTAC ................................................. Glade Spring, VA VOR/DME ..................................................... 6700 

§ 95.6037 VOR Federal Airway V37 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Clarksburg, WV VOR/DME ......................................................... Tedds, WV FIX .......................................................................... *4000 

*3400—MOCA 

Tedds, WV FIX ........................................................................... Cetpu, PA FIX ............................................................................ *5000 

*3400—MOCA 

*4000—GNSS MEA 

Cetpu, PA FIX ............................................................................. Ellwood City, PA VORTAC ........................................................ *4000 

*3200—MOCA 

§ 95.6051 VOR Federal Airway V51 Is Amended To Read in Part 

*Sheds, FL FIX ........................................................................... Treasure, FL VORTAC .............................................................. **2000 

*3000—MRA 

**1400—MOCA 

Treasure, FL VORTAC ............................................................... Ovido, FL FIX ............................................................................. *4000 

*2800—MOCA 

§ 95.6053 VOR Federal Airway V53 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Lexington, KY VORTAC ............................................................. Louisville, KY VORTAC ............................................................. 2800 

§ 95.6054 VOR Federal Airway V54 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Fayetteville, NC VOR/DME ......................................................... Kinston, NC VORTAC ................................................................ *2000 

*1900—MOCA 

§ 95.6066 VOR Federal Airway V66 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Anima, NM FIX ........................................................................... Darce, NM FIX ........................................................................... 9000 

§ 95.6068 VOR Federal Airway V68 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Chisum, NM VORTAC ................................................................ Hager, NM FIX ........................................................................... 6000 

§ 95.6070 VOR Federal Airway V70 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Wilmington, NC VORTAC ........................................................... Beula, NC FIX ............................................................................ *8000 

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From To MEA 

*1600—MOCA 

*2000—GNSS MEA 

§ 95.6094 VOR Federal Airway V94 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Blythe, CA VORTAC ................................................................... *Vicko, AZ FIX ........................................................................... 6000 

*9000—MRA 

§ 95.6114 VOR Federal Airway V114 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Gregg County, TX VORTAC ....................................................... Carth, TX FIX ............................................................................. *2300 

*1900—MOCA 

Covex, LA FIX ............................................................................. Nuboy, LA FIX ........................................................................... *5000 

*1900—MOCA 

Nuboy, LA FIX ............................................................................ Alexandria, LA VORTAC 

W BND ....................................................................................... 5000 

E BND ........................................................................................ 2000 

§ 95.6121 VOR Federal Airway V121 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Roseburg, OR VOR/DME ........................................................... North Bend, OR VORTAC ......................................................... 5300 

§ 95.6133 VOR Federal Airway V133 Is Amended To Read in Part 

*Traverse City, MI VORTAC ....................................................... Escanaba, MI VOR/DME ........................................................... 5000 

*Traverse City R–301—R–002 ................................................... Unusable BYD 10 NM BLO ....................................................... 5000 

§ 95.6144 VOR Federal Airway V144 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Fort Wayne, IN VORTAC ........................................................... Buzzi, OH FIX ............................................................................ *6000 

*3000—MOCA 

§ 95.6152 VOR Federal Airway V152 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Kizer, FL FIX ............................................................................... Ormond Beach, FL VORTAC 

*2800—MOCA NE BND ..................................................................................... *3600 

SW BND ..................................................................................... *5000 

§ 95.6157 VOR Federal Airway V157 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Fayetteville, NC VOR/DME ......................................................... Kinston, NC VORTAC ................................................................ *2000 

*1900—MOCA 

§ 95.6159 VOR Federal Airway V159 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Jupem, FL FIX ............................................................................ Treasure, FL VORTAC .............................................................. 2600 

Treasure, FL VORTAC ............................................................... *Presk, FL FIX ........................................................................... 3000 

*2500—MRA 

Walnut Ridge, AR VORTAC ....................................................... Dogwood, MO VORTAC ............................................................ *3400 

*3000—MOCA 

§ 95.6184 VOR Federal Airway V184 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Atlantic City, NJ VORTAC .......................................................... Panze, NJ FIX ............................................................................ 2100 

§ 95.6190 VOR Federal Airway V190 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Marion, IL VOR/DME .................................................................. Pocket City, IN VORTAC ........................................................... *5000 

*2000—MOCA 

*2300—GNSS MEA 

§ 95.6193 VOR Federal Airway V193 Is Amended To Read in Part 

White Cloud, MI VOR/DME ........................................................ Traverse City, MI VORTAC ....................................................... *4000 

*Traverse City R–188—R–207 ................................................... Unusable BYD 10 NM BLO ....................................................... 4000 

§ 95.6203 VOR Federal Airway V203 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Dinny, NY FIX ............................................................................. Saranac Lake, NY VOR/DME .................................................... 7000 

**Saranac Lake, NY VOR/DME .................................................. **Massena, NY VORTAC .......................................................... *10000 

*5100—MOCA 

*6000—GNSS MEA 

**Massena R–159 Unusable, Use Saranac Lake R–339 

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From To MEA 

§ 95.6213 VOR Federal Airway V213 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Wilmington, NC VORTAC ........................................................... Wallo, NC FIX ............................................................................ *8000 

*1600—MOCA 

*5000—GNSS MEA 

Wallo, NC FIX ............................................................................. Josch, NC FIX 

*1700—MOCA S BND ........................................................................................ *8000 

*2000—GNSS MEA N BND ........................................................................................ *6000 

Josch, NC FIX ............................................................................. Ester, NC FIX 

*1700—MOCA S BND ........................................................................................ *6000 

*2000—GNSS MEA N BND ........................................................................................ *3000 

§ 95.6225 VOR Federal Airway V225 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Diddy, FL FIX .............................................................................. Treasure, FL VORTAC .............................................................. 2000 

§ 95.6229 VOR Federal Airway V229 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Atlantic City, NJ VORTAC .......................................................... Panze, NJ FIX ............................................................................ 2100 

Hartford, CT VOR/DME .............................................................. Gardner, MA VOR/DME ............................................................ 3000 

§ 95.6232 VOR Federal Airway V232 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Keating, PA VORTAC ................................................................. Watso, PA FIX ........................................................................... 4700 

Watso, PA FIX ............................................................................ Milton, PA VORTAC .................................................................. *4000 

*2900—MOCA 

Milton, PA VORTAC ................................................................... Solberg, NJ VOR/DME .............................................................. 4000 

Solberg, NJ VOR/DME ............................................................... Tykes, NJ FIX ............................................................................ 2300 

Tykes, NJ FIX ............................................................................. Colts Neck, NJ VOR/DME ......................................................... 2000 

§ 95.6265 VOR Federal Airway V265 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Jamestown, NY VOR/DME ......................................................... *Dunkirk, NY VORTAC .............................................................. 4000 

*3400—MCA Dunkirk, NY VORTAC, S BND 

Dunkirk, NY VORTAC ................................................................. U.S. Canadian Border ................................................................ *3400 

*2000—MOCA 

§ 95.6285 VOR Federal Airway V285 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Manistee, MI VOR/DME ............................................................. *Traverse City, MI VORTAC ...................................................... *2800 

*Traverse City R–228—R260 ..................................................... Unusable BYD 10 NM BLO ....................................................... 4000 

§ 95.6295 VOR Federal Airway V295 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Stoop, FL FIX .............................................................................. Treasure, FL VORTAC .............................................................. 2000 

Treasure, FL VORTAC ............................................................... Orlando, FL VORTAC ................................................................ *2600 

*1600—MOCA 

§ 95.6320 VOR Federal Airway V320 Is Amended To Read in Part 

*Traverse City, MI VORTAC ....................................................... Mount Pleasant, MI VOR/DME .................................................. *5000 

*Traverse City R–077—R–187 ................................................... Unusable BYD 10 NM BLO ....................................................... 5000 

§ 95.6370 VOR Federal Airway V370 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Bands, CA FIX ............................................................................ *Palm Springs, CA VORTAC ..................................................... 13000 

*11800—MCA Palm Springs, CA VORTAC, W BND 

*6200—MCA Palm Springs, CA VORTAC, N BND 

§ 95.6402 VOR Federal Airway V402 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Tucumcari, NM VORTAC ........................................................... Moser, TX FIX ............................................................................ 6300 

Moser, TX FIX ............................................................................. Panhandle, TX VORTAC ........................................................... *6000 

*5500—MOCA 

§ 95.6418 VOR Federal Airway V418 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Salem, MI VORTAC .................................................................... Bewel, OH FIX ........................................................................... #*4000 

*2700—MOCA 

#For That Airspace Over U.S. Territory. 

§ 95.6420 VOR Federal Airway V420 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Green Bay, WI VORTAC ............................................................ *Traverse City, MI VORTAC ...................................................... 3500 

*Traverse City R–261—R–300 ................................................... Unusable BYD 10 NM BLO ....................................................... 3500 

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From To MEA 

§ 95.6429 VOR Federal Airway V429 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Marion, IL VOR/DME .................................................................. Bible Grove, IL VORTAC ........................................................... *5000 

*2100—MOCA 

*2300—GNSS MEA 

§ 95.6437 VOR Federal Airway V437 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Melbourne, FL VOR/DME ........................................................... Awiny, FL FIX ............................................................................ *3000 

*1600—MOCA 

Awiny, FL FIX ............................................................................. Ovido, FL FIX 

NW BND .................................................................................... 5000 

SE BND ...................................................................................... 3000 

Ovido, FL FIX .............................................................................. Kizer, FL FIX .............................................................................. *5000 

*2800—MOCA 

Kizer, FL FIX ............................................................................... Ormond Beach, FL VORTAC 

*2800—MOCA SW BND ..................................................................................... *5000 

NE BND ..................................................................................... *3600 

§ 95.6508 VOR Federal Airway V508 Is Amended To Delete 

Rugbb, KS FIX ............................................................................ Johnson County, KS VOR/DME ................................................ 2600 

§ 95.6537 VOR Federal Airway V537 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Stoop, FL FIX .............................................................................. Treasure, FL VORTAC .............................................................. 2000 

Treasure, FL VORTAC ............................................................... *Presk, FL FIX ........................................................................... 3000 

*2500—MRA 

§ 95.6566 VOR Federal Airway V566 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Knelt, LA FIX ............................................................................... Covex, LA FIX ............................................................................ *3500 

*1800—MOCA 

Covex, LA FIX ............................................................................. Nuboy, LA FIX ........................................................................... *5000 

*1900—MOCA 

Nuboy, LA FIX ............................................................................ Alexandria, LA VORTAC 

W BND ....................................................................................... 5000 

E BND ........................................................................................ 2000 

§ 95.6589 VOR Federal Airway V589 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Medicine Bow, WY VOR/DME .................................................... Alcos, WY FIX ............................................................................ 10100 

Alcos, WY FIX ............................................................................. Muddy Mountain, WY VOR/DME .............................................. *10000 

*9400—MOCA 

§ 95.6438 Alaska VOR Federal Airway V438 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Big Lake, AK VORTAC ............................................................... *Sures, AK FIX ........................................................................... 7500 

*10000—MRA 

Sures, AK FIX ............................................................................. Liber, AK FIX ............................................................................. #**10000 

**8900—MOCA 

#MEA is established with a gap in navigation signal coverage. 

From To MEA MAA 

§ 95.7001 Jet Routes 

§ 95.7045 Jet Route J45 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Virginia Key, FL VOR/DME .......................................... Treasure, FL VORTAC ................................................. 18000 45000 

Treasure, FL VORTAC ................................................. Ormond Beach, FL VORTAC ....................................... 18000 45000 

§ 95.7075 Jet Route J75 Is Amended To Read in Part 

*Carmel, NY VOR/DME ................................................ *Nelie, CT FIX .............................................................. 18000 45000 

*Radar required between Carmel and Nelie 

Nelie, CT FIX ................................................................ Boston, MA VOR/DME ................................................. 18000 45000 

§ 95.7079 Jet Route J79 Is Amended To Read in Part 

Palm Beach, FL VORTAC ............................................ Treasure, FL VORTAC ................................................. 18000 45000 

Treasure, FL VORTAC ................................................. Ormond Beach, FL VORTAC ....................................... 18000 45000 

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Airway Segment Changeover Points 

From To Distance From 

§ 95.8003 VOR Federal Airway Changeover Points 

V10 Is Amended To Delete Changeover Point 

Emporia, KS VORTAC ................................................. Johnson County, KS VOR/DME ................................... 49 Emporia 

V12 Is Amended To Delete Changeover Point 

Emporia, KS VORTAC ................................................. Johnson County, KS VOR/DME ................................... 49 Emporia 

V159 Is Amended To Delete Changeover Point 

Treasure, FL VORTAC ................................................. Orlando, FL VORTAC .................................................. 32 Treasure 

V203 Is Amended To Delete Changeover Point 

Saranac Lake, NY VOR/DME ...................................... Massena, NY VORTAC ................................................ 11 Saranac Lake 

V26 Is Amended To Add Changeover Point 

Montrose, CO VOR/DME ............................................. Grand Junction, CO VOR/DME .................................... 23 Montrose 

V27 Is Amended To Delete Changeover Point 

Fortuna, CA VORTAC .................................................. Crescent City, CA VORTAC ......................................... 30 Fortuna 

V285 Is Amended To Add Changeover Point 

Manistee, MI VOR/DME ............................................... Traverse City, MI VORTAC .......................................... 29 Manistee 

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND 

SECURITY 

Coast Guard 

33 CFR Part 110 

[Docket No. USCG–2011–0348] 

RIN 1625–AA01 

Anchorage; Change to Cottonwood 

Island Anchorage, Columbia River, 

Oregon and Washington 

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is revising 

the existing Cottonwood Island 

anchorage and establishing a new 

designated anchorage. The change is 

necessary to ensure that there are 

sufficient anchorage grounds on the 

Columbia River. 

DATES: This rule is effective September 

24, 2012. 

ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this 

preamble as being available in the 

docket are part of docket USCG–2011– 

0348 and are available online by going 

to http://www.regulations.gov, type the 

docket number in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box 

and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open 

Docket Folder associated with this 

rulemaking. You may also visit the 

Docket Management Facility in room 

W12–140 on the ground floor of the 

Department of Transportation West 

Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 

Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. 

and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 

except Federal holidays. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If 

you have questions on this rule, call or 

email ENS Ian McPhillips, Waterways 

Management Division, Coast Guard 

MSU Portland; telephone 503–240– 

9319, email msupdxwwm@uscg.mil. If 

you have questions on viewing the 

docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program 

Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 

202–366–9826. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Table of Acronyms 

DHS Department of Homeland Security 

FR Federal Register 

NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 

A. Regulatory History and Information 

On June 13, 2011, the Coast Guard 

published an NPRM proposing to 

increase the size of the Cottonwood 

Island Anchorage on the Columbia River 

(76 FR 34197). On May 23, 2012, the 

Coast Guard published a Supplemental 

NPRM revising that proposal in 

response to public comments (77 FR 

30440). During the 30-day comment 

period on the Supplemental NPRM, the 

Coast Guard received eight comments 

on the proposed action. Seven of the 

comments were from various maritime 

stakeholders in the Lower Columbia 

River Basin and one of the comments 

was from the Mayor of the City of 

Prescott. 

B. Basis and Purpose 

The Secretary of Homeland Security 

has delegated to the Coast Guard the 

authority to establish and regulate 

anchorage grounds in accordance with 

33 U.S.C. 471, 1221 through 1236, 2030, 

2035, 2071; 33 CFR 1.05–1; and 

Department of Homeland Security 

Delegation No. 0170.1. As currently 

established, the Coast Guard Captain of 

the Port Columbia River believes the 

size of the Cottonwood Island 

Anchorage is insufficient based on both 

the current demand for anchorage 

grounds and the forecasted growth of 

vessel traffic on the Columbia River. 

Sufficient anchorage area, both in 

number and size, is especially important 

in this area because of the unpredictable 

hazardous conditions of the Columbia 

River Bar, which at times prevents 

vessels from safely navigating 

downriver. This rule increases the size 

of the current Cottonwood Island 

Anchorage and creates a new anchorage 

on the Columbia River. 

C. Discussion of Comments, Changes, 

and the Final Rule 

The Coast Guard received eight 

comments during the 30-day comment 

period on the Supplemental NPRM. 

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