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Latitude Longitude 

41°15′36′′ N .......... 072°13′36′′ W; thence to 

41°16′18′′ N .......... 072°10′24′′ W; thence to 

41°15′24′′ N .......... 072°10′06′′ W; thence to 

41°14′42′′ N .......... 072°13′12′′ W; returning 

to point of origin. 

(5) Northport Anchorage Ground. 

That portion of Long Island Sound 

enclosed by a line connecting the 

following points: 

Latitude Longitude 

40°58′48′′ N .......... 073°16′30′′ W; thence to 

40°57′42′′ N .......... 073°11′42′′ W; thence to 

40°56′30′′ N .......... 073°13′30′′ W; thence to 

40°57′36′′ N .......... 073°18′12′′ W; returning 

to point of origin. 

(6) Port Jefferson Anchorage Ground. 

That portion of Long Island Sound 

enclosed by a line connecting the 

following points: 

Latitude Longitude 

41°01′48′′ N .......... 073°04′54′′ W; thence to 

41°01′48′′ N .......... 073°00′00′′ W; thence to 

41°00′18′′ N .......... 073°00′00′′ W; thence to 

41°00′18′′ N .......... 073°04′54′′ W; returning 

to point of origin. 

(7) Riverhead Anchorage Ground. 

That portion of Long Island Sound 

enclosed by a line connecting the 

following points: 

Latitude Longitude 

41°03′00′′ N .......... 072°42′00′′ W; thence to 

41°04′00′′ N .......... 072°36′00′′ W; thence to 

41°02′00′′ N .......... 072°35′24′′ W; thence to 

41°01′24′′ N .......... 072°41′24′′ W; returning 

to point of origin. 

All coordinates referenced use datum: 

NAD 83. 

(b) General regulations. (1) These 

anchorages are designated for general 

purposes, but are intended primarily for 

use by commercial vessels of 300 gross 

tons and greater and all tank vessels 

including tank barges. Except in cases of 

emergencies, commercial vessels of 300 

gross tons and greater and all tank 

vessels, including tank barges anchoring 

in the Captain of the Port Long Island 

Sound Zone inside the line of 

demarcation, shall anchor in the 

anchorage grounds described above. 

(2) Prior to entering the anchorage 

area, all vessels shall notify the Coast 

Guard Captain of the Port via VHF–FM 

Channel 16. 

(3) In anchorages where lightering and 

bunkering operations are authorized, the 

Captain of the Port must be notified at 

least four hours in advance of a vessel 

conducting lightering or bunkering 

operations, as required by § 156.118 of 

this title. In addition, all lightering and 

bunkering operations must be done in 

accordance with § 156.120 of this title. 

(4) Within an anchorage, fishing and 

navigation are prohibited within 500 

yards of an anchored vessel that is 

carrying petroleum or other flammable 

cargo, or that is conducting bunkering or 

lightering operations. Such anchored 

vessels are readily identified as they are 

required to display a red flag by day or 

a red light at night in addition to the 

required navigation lights and shapes. 

(5) Except as otherwise provided, a 

vessel may not occupy an anchorage for 

more than 30 days, unless the vessel 

obtains permission from the Captain of 

the Port. 

(6) If a request is made for the longterm lay up of a vessel, the Captain of 

the Port may establish special 

conditions with which the vessel must 

comply in order for such a request to be 

approved. 

(7) The Captain of the Port may 

prescribe specific conditions for vessels 

anchoring within the zones described in 

this section, pursuant to 33 CFR 109.05. 

These conditions may include, but are 

not limited to: The number and location 

of anchors; scope of chain; readiness of 

the engineering plant and equipment; 

use of tugs; and requirements for 

maintaining communication guards on 

selected radio frequencies. 

(8) No vessel in such condition that it 

is likely to sink or otherwise become a 

menace or obstruction to navigation or 

anchorage of other vessels shall occupy 

an anchorage, except in cases where 

unforeseen circumstances create 

conditions of imminent peril to 

personnel, and then only for such 

period as may be authorized by the 

Captain of the Port. 

(9) All vessels anchored within the 

designated anchorage areas shall 

comply with the regulations found in 33 

CFR 164.19 and shall maintain a 

continuous bridge watch by a licensed 

deck officer proficient in English, 

monitoring VHF–FM Channel 16. This 

individual shall confirm that the ship’s 

crew performs frequent checks of the 

vessel’s position to ensure the vessel is 

not dragging anchor. 

(10) Anchors shall be placed well 

within the anchorage areas so that no 

portion of the hull or rigging will at any 

time extend outside of the anchorage 

area. 

(11) The Coast Guard Captain of the 

Port may close the anchorage area and 

direct vessels to depart the anchorage 

during periods of adverse weather or at 

other times as deemed necessary in the 

interest of port safety and security. 

(12) Any vessel anchored in these 

areas must be capable of getting 

underway if ordered by the Captain of 

the Port and must do so within 2 hours, 

if a vessel will not be able to get 

underway within 2 hours of 

notification, permission must be 

requested by the Captain of the Port to 

remain in the anchorage. No vessel shall 

anchor in a ‘‘dead ship’’ status 

(propulsion or control unavailable for 

normal operations) without prior 

approval of the Captain of the Port. 

(13) Fixed moorings, piles or stakes 

are prohibited. 

(14) Any vessel conducting lightering 

or bunkering operations shall display by 

day a red flag (Bravo flag) at its mast 

head or at least 10 feet above the upper 

deck if the vessel has no mast, and by 

night a red light in the same position 

specified for the flag. These signals shall 

be in addition to day signals, lights and 

whistle signals required to be shown or 

sounded by all vessels when at anchor 

in a general anchorage. 

Dated: 27 May 2009. 

Dale G. Gabel, 

Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Commander, 

First Coast Guard District. 

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BILLING CODE 4910–15–P 

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND 

SECURITY 

Coast Guard 

33 CFR Part 165 

[Docket No. USCG–2009–0359] 

RIN 1625–AA00 

Safety Zone; Sabine River, Orange, TX 

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. 

SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to 

establish a temporary safety zone on 

September 19 and 20, 2009 for a portion 

of the Sabine River, shoreline to 

shoreline, adjacent to the Naval Reserve 

Center and the Orange public boat 

ramps located in Orange, TX. The 

northern boundary is from the end of 

Navy Pier One at 30°05′45′′ N 93°43′24′′ 

W then easterly to the river’s eastern 

shore. The southern boundary is a line 

shoreline to shoreline at latitude 

30°05′33′′ N. This safety zone is needed 

to protect spectators and vessels from 

potential safety hazards associated with 

a high speed boat race. With the 

exception of participating vessels and 

patrol craft, entry into this zone is 

prohibited unless specifically 

authorized by the Captain of the Port, 

Port Arthur, or a designated 

representative. 

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DATES: Comments and related material 

must reach the Coast Guard on or before 

July 13, 2009. 

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments 

identified by Coast Guard docket 

number USCG–2009–0359 using any 

one of the following methods: 

(1) Federal eRulemaking Portal: 

http://www.regulations.gov. 

(2) Fax: 202–493–2251. 

(3) Mail: Docket Management Facility 

(M–30), U.S. Department of 

Transportation, West Building Ground 

Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey 

Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590– 

0001. 

(4) Hand delivery: Same as mail 

address above, between 9 a.m. and 5 

p.m., Monday through Friday, except 

Federal holidays. The telephone number 

is 202–366–9329. 

To avoid duplication, please use only 

one of these four methods. See the 

‘‘Public Participation and Request for 

Comments’’ portion of the 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section 

below for instructions on submitting 

comments. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. 

Scott Whalen, Marine Safety Unit Port 

Arthur, telephone (409) 719–5086 or email scott.k.whalen@uscg.mil. If you 

have questions on viewing or submitting 

material to the docket, call Renee V. 

Wright, Program Manager, Docket 

Operations, telephone 202–366–9826. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Public Participation and Request for 

Comments 

We encourage you to participate in 

this rulemaking by submitting 

comments and related materials. All 

comments received will be posted, 

without change, to http:// 

www.regulations.gov and will include 

any personal information you have 

provided. 

Submitting Comments 

If you submit a comment, please 

include the docket number for this 

rulemaking (USCG–2009–0359), 

indicate the specific section of this 

document to which each comment 

applies, and provide a reason for each 

suggestion or recommendation. You 

may submit your comments and 

material online (via http:// 

www.regulations.gov) or by fax, mail, or 

hand delivery, but please use only one 

of these means. If you submit a 

comment online via 

www.regulations.gov, it will be 

considered received by the Coast Guard 

when you successfully transmit the 

comment. If you fax, hand deliver, or 

mail your comment, it will be 

considered as having been received by 

the Coast Guard when it is received at 

the Docket Management Facility. We 

recommend that you include your name 

and a mailing address, an e-mail 

address, or a telephone number in the 

body of your document so that we can 

contact you if we have questions 

regarding your submission. 

To submit your comment online, go to 

http://www.regulations.gov, select the 

Advanced Docket Search option on the 

right side of the screen, insert ‘‘USCG– 

2009–0359’’ in the Docket ID box, press 

Enter, and then click on the balloon 

shape in the Actions column. If you 

submit your comments by mail or hand 

delivery, submit them in an unbound 

format, no larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, 

suitable for copying and electronic 

filing. If you submit comments by mail 

and would like to know that they 

reached the facility, please enclose a 

stamped, self-addressed postcard or 

envelope. We will consider all 

comments and material received during 

the comment period and may change 

the rule based on your comments. 

Viewing Comments and Documents 

To view comments, as well as 

documents mentioned in this preamble 

as being available in the docket, go to 

http://www.regulations.gov, select the 

Advanced Docket Search option on the 

right side of the screen, insert USCG– 

2009–0359 in the Docket ID box, press 

Enter, and then click on the item in the 

Docket ID column. 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. We have an 

agreement with the Department of 

Transportation to use the Docket 

Management Facility. 

Privacy Act 

Anyone can search the electronic 

form of all comments received into any 

of our dockets by the name of the 

individual submitting the comment (or 

signing the comment, if submitted on 

behalf of an association, business, labor 

union, etc.). You may review a Privacy 

Act notice regarding our public dockets 

in the January 17, 2008 issue of the 

Federal Register (73 FR 3316). 

Public Meeting 

We do not now plan to hold a public 

meeting. But you may submit a request 

for one using one of the four methods 

specified under ADDRESSES explaining 

why one would be beneficial. If we 

determine that one would aid this 

rulemaking, we will hold one at a time 

and place announced by a later notice 

in the Federal Register. 

Background and Purpose 

The City of Orange is sponsoring high 

speed boat races on the Sabine River in 

Orange, TX on September 19 and 

September 20, 2009. Race boats will be 

traveling at a very high rate of speed and 

at times may not be able to stop or avoid 

a collision if spectator or other vessels 

are operating in close proximity to the 

race course. The proposed safety zone is 

needed to protect the race boats, persons 

and spectators from the potential safety 

hazards associated with high speed boat 

races. 

Discussion of Proposed Rule 

The Coast Guard proposes to establish 

a temporary safety zone for a portion of 

the Sabine River, shoreline to shoreline, 

adjacent to the Naval Reserve Center 

and the Orange public boat ramps 

located in Orange, TX. The northern 

boundary is from the end of Navy Pier 

One at 30°05′45′′ N 93°43′24′′ W then 

easterly to the river’s eastern shore. The 

southern boundary is a line shoreline to 

shoreline at latitude 30°05′33′′ N. 

All vessels except event participants 

and patrol craft are prohibited from 

entering the safety zone unless 

authorized by the Captain of the Port, 

Port Arthur or his designated 

representative. For authorization to 

enter the proposed safety zone, vessels 

can contact the Captain of the Port’s on 

scene representative on VHF Channel 16 

or Vessel Traffic Service Port Arthur on 

VHF Channel 65A, by telephone at (409) 

719–5070, or by facsimile at (409) 719– 

5090. 

Regulatory Analysis 

We developed this proposed rule after 

considering numerous statutes and 

executive orders related to rulemaking. 

Below we summarize our analyses 

based on 13 of these statutes or 

executive orders. 

Regulatory Planning and Review 

This proposed rule is not a 

‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under 

section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, 

Regulatory Planning and Review, and 

does not require an assessment of 

potential costs and benefits under 

section 6(a)(3) of that Order. The Office 

of Management and Budget has not 

reviewed it under that Order. 

We expect the economic impact of 

this proposed rule to be so minimal that 

a full Regulatory Evaluation is 

unnecessary. The basis of this finding is 

that the safety zone will only be in effect 

for 10 hours each day and notifications 

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to the marine community will be made 

through broadcast notice to mariners 

and Marine Safety Information Bulletin. 

During non-enforcement hours all 

vessels will be allowed to transit 

through the safety zone without 

permission of the Captain of the Port, 

Port Arthur or a designated 

representative. Additionally, breaks will 

be provided to allow waiting vessels to 

transit safely through the safety zone. 

The impacts on routine navigation are 

expected to be minimal. 

Small Entities 

Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act 

(5 U.S.C. 601–612), we have considered 

whether this proposed rule would have 

a significant economic impact on a 

substantial number of small entities. 

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. 

This proposed rule would not have a 

significant economic impact on a 

substantial number of small entities for 

the following reasons: (1) This rule will 

only be enforced from 9 a.m. until 6 

p.m. each day that it is effective; (2) 

during non-enforcement hours all 

vessels will be allowed to transit 

through the safety zone without having 

to obtain permission from the Captain of 

the Port, Port Arthur or a designated 

representative; and (3) vessels will be 

allowed to pass through the zone with 

permission of the Coast Guard Patrol 

Commander during scheduled break 

periods between races and at other 

times when permitted by the Coast 

Guard Patrol Commander. 

If you think that your business, 

organization, or governmental 

jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity 

and that this proposed 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. 

Assistance for Small Entities 

Under section 213(a) of the Small 

Business Regulatory Enforcement 

Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121), 

we want to assist small entities in 

understanding this proposed rule so that 

they can better evaluate its effects on 

them and participate in the rulemaking. 

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 Mr. Scott 

Whalen at (409) 719–5086. 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. 

Collection of Information 

This proposed rule would call for no 

new collection of information under the 

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 

U.S.C. 3501–3520). 

Federalism 

A rule has implications for federalism 

under Executive Order 13132, 

Federalism, if it has a substantial direct 

effect on State or local governments and 

would either preempt State law or 

impose a substantial direct cost of 

compliance on them. We have analyzed 

this proposed rule under that Order and 

have determined that it does not have 

implications for federalism. 

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 or more in any one year. 

Though this proposed rule would not 

result in such expenditure, we do 

discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere 

in this preamble. 

Taking of Private Property 

This proposed rule would not affect a 

taking of private property or otherwise 

have taking implications under 

Executive Order 12630, Governmental 

Actions and Interference with 

Constitutionally Protected Property 

Rights. 

Civil Justice Reform 

This proposed rule meets applicable 

standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of 

Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice 

Reform, to minimize litigation, 

eliminate ambiguity, and reduce 

burden. 

Protection of Children 

We have analyzed this proposed rule 

under Executive Order 13045, 

Protection of Children from 

Environmental Health Risks and Safety 

Risks. This rule is not an economically 

significant rule and would not create an 

environmental risk to health or risk to 

safety that might disproportionately 

affect children. 

Indian Tribal Governments 

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. 

Energy Effects 

We have analyzed this proposed rule 

under Executive Order 13211, Actions 

Concerning Regulations That 

Significantly Affect Energy Supply, 

Distribution, or Use. We have 

determined that it is not a ‘‘significant 

energy action’’ under that Order because 

it is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ 

under Executive Order 12866 and is not 

likely to have a significant adverse effect 

on the supply, distribution, or use of 

energy. The Administrator of the Office 

of Information and Regulatory Affairs 

has not designated it as a significant 

energy action. Therefore, it does not 

require a Statement of Energy Effects 

under Executive Order 13211. 

Technical Standards 

The National Technology Transfer 

and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15 

U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use 

voluntary consensus standards in their 

regulatory activities unless the agency 

provides Congress, through the Office of 

Management and Budget, with an 

explanation of why using these 

standards would be inconsistent with 

applicable law or otherwise impractical. 

Voluntary consensus standards are 

technical standards (e.g., specifications 

of materials, performance, design, or 

operation; test methods; sampling 

procedures; and related management 

systems practices) that are developed or 

adopted by voluntary consensus 

standards bodies. This proposed rule 

would not use technical standards. 

Therefore, we did not consider the use 

of voluntary consensus standards. 

Environment 

We have analyzed this proposed rule 

under Department of Homeland 

Security Management Directive 023–01 

and Commandant Instruction 

M16475.lD, which guide the Coast 

Guard in complying with the National 

Environmental Policy Act of 1969 

(NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and 

have made a preliminary determination 

that this action is one of a category of 

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actions which do not individually or 

cumulatively have a significant effect on 

the human environment. A preliminary 

environmental analysis checklist 

supporting this preliminary 

determination is available in the docket 

where indicated under ADDRESSES. This 

proposed rule involves establishing a 

temporary safety zone. We seek any 

comments or information that may lead 

to the discovery of a significant 

environmental impact from this 

proposed rule. 

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 proposes to 

amend 33 CFR part 165 as follows: 

PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION 

AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS 

1. The authority citation for part 165 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1226, 1231; 46 U.S.C. 

Chapter 701, 3306, 3703; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 

33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5; 

Public Law 107–295, 116 Stat. 2064; 

Department of Homeland Security Delegation 

No. 0170.1. 

2. Add new temporary § 165.T08– 

0359 to read as follows: 

§ 165.T08–0359 Safety Zone; Sabine River, 

Orange, TX. 

(a) Definitions. As used in this section 

Participant Vessel means all vessels 

officially registered with event officials 

to race or work in the event. These 

vessels include race boats, rescue boats, 

tow boats, and picket boats associated 

with the race. 

(b) Location. The following area is a 

safety zone: all waters of the Sabine 

River, shoreline to shoreline, adjacent to 

the Naval Reserve Unit and the Orange 

public boat ramps located in Orange, 

TX. The northern boundary is from the 

end of Navy Pier One at 30°05′45′′ N 

93°43′24′′ W then easterly to the river’s 

eastern shore. The southern boundary is 

a line shoreline to shoreline at latitude 

30°05′33′′ N. 

(c) Effective date. This rule is effective 

from 9 a.m. on September 19, 2009 until 

6 p.m. on September 20, 2009. 

(d) Periods of Enforcement. This rule 

will be enforced from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. 

on September 19, 2009 and 9 a.m. until 

6 p.m. on September 20, 2009. The 

Captain of the Port, Port Arthur will 

inform the public through broadcast 

notice to mariners of the enforcement 

periods for the safety zone. 

(e) Regulations. 

(1) In accordance with the general 

regulations in § 165.23 of this part, entry 

into this zone is prohibited to all vessels 

except participant vessels and those 

vessels specifically authorized by the 

Captain of the Port, Port Arthur or a 

designated representative. 

(2) Persons or vessels requiring entry 

into or passage through must request 

permission from the Captain of the Port, 

Port Arthur, or a designated 

representative. They may be contacted 

on VHF Channel 13 or 16, or by 

telephone at (409) 723–6500. 

(3) All persons and vessels shall 

comply with the instructions of the 

Captain of the Port, Port Arthur, 

designated representatives and 

designated on-scene U.S. Coast Guard 

patrol personnel. On-scene U.S. Coast 

Guard patrol personnel include 

commissioned, warrant, and petty 

officers of the U.S. Coast Guard. 

Dated: May 5, 2009. 

J.J. Plunkett, 

Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the 

Port, Port Arthur. 

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BILLING CODE 4910–15–P 

NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS 

ADMINISTRATION 

36 CFR Part 1253 

RIN 3095–AB61 

NARA Facility Locations and Hours 

AGENCY: National Archives and Records 

Administration (NARA). 

ACTION: Proposed rule. 

SUMMARY: NARA proposes to change the 

hours open to the public for our Kansas 

City, Missouri, and New York City 

regional archives. The Kansas City 

regional archives relocated on March 17, 

2009, to the Union Station Complex at 

400 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, 

Missouri. NARA is also proposing to 

shift the hours open to the public at the 

New York City regional archives to 

better serve the public for the range of 

hours covering the majority of visits. 

This proposed rule will affect the 

public. 

DATES: Submit comments on or before 

August 11, 2009. 

ADDRESSES: NARA invites interested 

persons to submit comments on this 

proposed rule. Please include ‘‘Attn: 

3095–AB61’’ and your name and 

mailing address in your comments. 

Comments may be submitted by any of 

the following methods: 

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 

http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 

online instructions for submitting 

comments. 

• Fax: Submit comments by facsimile 

transmission to 301–837–0319. 

• Mail: Send comments to 

Regulations Comments Desk (NPOL), 

Room 4100, Policy and Planning Staff, 

National Archives and Records 

Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, 

College Park, MD 20740–6001. 

• Hand Delivery or Courier: Deliver 

comments to 8601 Adelphi Road, 

College Park, MD. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Jennifer Davis Heaps at 301–837–1801. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 

location of NARA’s Kansas City regional 

archives has changed. This document 

proposes to update 36 CFR Part 1253 

with the new location information. 

Also, NARA proposes a change of hours 

for our Kansas City location and existing 

New York City location. 

Kansas City, MO 

NARA published a notice in the 

Federal Register on October 20, 2008 

(73 FR 62340), announcing a temporary 

change in hours for our Kansas City 

regional archives to prepare for the 

move to the location covered in this 

proposed rule. On March 17, 2009, the 

Kansas City regional archives relocated 

to the Union Station Complex at 400 

West Pershing Road, Kansas City, 

Missouri. We are proposing to revise 36 

CFR 1253.7(c) to include the new 

address for that regional archives, as 

well as the new research room hours, 8 

a.m.–4 p.m., Tuesday–Saturday. These 

hours correspond with public hours for 

other institutions in the Union Station/ 

Crossroads cultural district, including 

the Kansas City Museum at Union 

Station and the National World War I 

Museum. 

Other hours at the new Kansas City 

location are as follows: 

• Exhibits Galleries: 9 a.m.–5 p.m., 

Tuesday–Saturday. 

• Administration and Records 

Management Services to Federal 

Agencies: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday– 

Friday. 

• Kansas City Store at the National 

Archives: 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Tuesday– 

Saturday. 

These hours, while not proposed for 

inclusion in § 1253.7(c) of this part, will 

be available on NARA’s Web site, 

http://www.archives.gov. 

New York, NY 

NARA is also proposing to shift the 

hours open to the public at the New 

York City regional archives to better 

serve patrons for the range of hours the 

vast majority want to visit. There will be