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Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws: Vessel OLD SCHOOL (Motor Vessel); Invitation for Public Comments, 9934-9935 [2020-03264] :: Maritime Administration :: Department Of Transportation :: Regulation Tracker :: Justia
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Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws: Vessel OLD SCHOOL (Motor Vessel); Invitation for Public Comments, 9934-9935 [2020-03264]
Download as PDF 9934 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 34 / Thursday, February 20, 2020 / Notices V. Conditions and Requirements The terms and conditions of the exemption are provided to the applicants in the exemption document and includes the following: (1) Each driver must be physically examined every year (a) by an ophthalmologist or optometrist who attests that the vision in the better eye continues to meet the standard in § 391.41(b)(10) and (b) by a certified medical examiner (ME) who attests that the individual is otherwise physically qualified under § 391.41; (2) each driver must provide a copy of the ophthalmologist’s or optometrist’s report to the ME at the time of the annual medical examination; and (3) each driver must provide a copy of the annual medical certification to the employer for retention in the driver’s qualification file, or keep a copy in his/ her driver’s qualification file if he/she is self-employed. The driver must also have a copy of the exemption when driving, for presentation to a duly authorized Federal, State, or local enforcement official. VI. Preemption During the period the exemption is in effect, no State shall enforce any law or regulation that conflicts with this exemption with respect to a person operating under the exemption. lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with NOTICES VII. Conclusion Based upon its evaluation of the 11 exemption applications, FMCSA exempts the following drivers from the vision requirement, § 391.41(b)(10), subject to the requirements cited above: Brian K. Boyd (TX) Gary E. Collins (GA) Anthony A. DeCarlo (NC) Darrel G. Jenkins (KY) Travis London (NC) Vincent M. Najera (CA) Jameson A. Otto (CA) Gerardo A. Padron (FL) Charles J. Rowsey (NC) Kenneth C. Stump (FL) Jose M. Vasquez (NY) In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), each exemption will be valid for 2 years from the effective date unless revoked earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will be revoked if the following occurs: (1) The person fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the exemption; (2) the exemption has resulted in a lower level of safety than was maintained prior to being granted; or (3) continuation of the exemption would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b). VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:48 Feb 19, 2020 Jkt 250001 Issued on: February 10, 2020. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2020–03349 Filed 2–19–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2020–0037] Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws: Vessel OLD SCHOOL (Motor Vessel); Invitation for Public Comments Maritime Administration, DOT. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.build requirements of the coastwise trade laws to allow the carriage of no more than twelve passengers for hire on vessels, which are three years old or more. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. DATES: Submit comments on or before March 23, 2020. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by DOT Docket Number MARAD–2020–0037 by any one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Search MARAD–2020–0037 and follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Mail or Hand Delivery: Docket Management Facility is in the West Building, Ground Floor of the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Docket Management Facility location address is: U.S. Department of Transportation, MARAD–2020–0037, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on Federal holidays. Note: If you mail or hand-deliver your comments, we recommend that you include your name and a mailing address, an email address, or a telephone number in the body of your document so that we can contact you if we have questions regarding your submission. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and specific docket number. All comments received will be posted without change to the docket at www.regulations.gov, including any personal information SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00214 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 provided. For detailed instructions on submitting comments, see the section entitled Public Participation. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bianca Carr, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W23–453, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202– 366–9309, Email Bianca.carr@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel OLD SCHOOL is: —Intended Commercial Use of Vessel: ‘‘It is my intention to operate bird and wildlife watching tours in the rivers bordering Lake Maurepas, Louisiana.’’ —Geographic Region Including Base of Operations: ‘‘Louisiana, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Texas’’ (Base of Operations: Springfield, LA) —Vessel Length And Type: 38′ motor vessel The complete application is available for review identified in the DOT docket as MARAD–2020–0037 at http:// www.regulations.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with 46 U.S.C. 12121 and MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR part 388, that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.-flag vessels in that business, a waiver will not be granted. Comments should refer to the vessel name, state the commenter’s interest in the waiver application, and address the waiver criteria given in section 388.4 of MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR part 388. Public Participation How do I submit comments? Please submit your comments, including the attachments, following the instructions provided under the above heading entitled ADDRESSES. Be advised that it may take a few hours or even days for your comment to be reflected on the docket. In addition, your comments must be written in English. We encourage you to provide concise comments and you may attach additional documents as necessary. There is no limit on the length of the attachments. Where do I go to read public comments, and find supporting information? Go to the docket online at http:// www.regulations.gov, keyword search MARAD–2020–0037 or visit the Docket Management Facility (see ADDRESSES for hours of operation). We recommend that E:\FR\FM\20FEN1.SGM 20FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 34 / Thursday, February 20, 2020 / Notices you periodically check the Docket for new submissions and supporting material. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Will my comments be made available to the public? [Docket No. MARAD–2020–0035] Maritime Administration Yes. Be aware that your entire comment, including your personal identifying information, will be made publicly available. Maritime Administration, DOT. Notice. AGENCY: May I submit comments confidentially? ACTION: If you wish to submit comments under a claim of confidentiality, you should submit three copies of your complete submission, including the information you claim to be confidential business information, to the Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, Office of Legislation and Regulations, MAR–225, W24–220, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Include a cover letter setting forth with specificity the basis for any such claim and, if possible, a summary of your submission that can be made available to the public. SUMMARY: Privacy Act In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts these comments, without edit, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice, DOT/ALL–14 FDMS, accessible through www.dot.gov/privacy. To facilitate comment tracking and response, we encourage commenters to provide their name, or the name of their organization; however, submission of names is completely optional. Whether or not commenters identify themselves, all timely comments will be fully considered. If you wish to provide comments containing proprietary or confidential information, please contact the agency for alternate submission instructions. (Authority: 49 CFR 1.93(a), 46 U.S.C. 55103, 46 U.S.C. 12121) * * * * * Dated: February 13, 2020. By Order of the Maritime Administrator. T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr. Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 2020–03264 Filed 2–19–20; 8:45 am] lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with NOTICES Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws: Vessel THIRSTY (Motor Vessel); Invitation for Public Comments BILLING CODE 4910–81–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:48 Feb 19, 2020 Jkt 250001 The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.build requirements of the coastwise trade laws to allow the carriage of no more than twelve passengers for hire on vessels, which are three years old or more. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. DATES: Submit comments on or before March 23, 2020. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by DOT Docket Number MARAD–2020–0035 by any one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Search MARAD–2020–0035 and follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Mail or Hand Delivery: Docket Management Facility is in the West Building, Ground Floor of the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Docket Management Facility location address is: U.S. Department of Transportation, MARAD–2020–0035, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on Federal holidays. Note: If you mail or hand-deliver your comments, we recommend that you include your name and a mailing address, an email address, or a telephone number in the body of your document so that we can contact you if we have questions regarding your submission. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and specific docket number. All comments received will be posted without change to the docket at www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. For detailed instructions on submitting comments, see the section entitled Public Participation. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bianca Carr, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey PO 00000 Frm 00215 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 9935 Avenue SE, Room W23–453, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202– 366–9309, Email Bianca.carr@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel THIRSTY is: —Intended Commercial Use of Vessel: ‘‘limited charter’’ —Geographic Region Including Base of Operations: ‘‘Florida’’ (Base of Operations: Miami Beach, FL) —Vessel Length and Type: 55′ motor vessel The complete application is available for review identified in the DOT docket as MARAD–2020–0035 at http:// www.regulations.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with 46 U.S.C. 12121 and MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR part 388, that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.-flag vessels in that business, a waiver will not be granted. Comments should refer to the vessel name, state the commenter’s interest in the waiver application, and address the waiver criteria given in section 388.4 of MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR part 388. Public Participation How do I submit comments? Please submit your comments, including the attachments, following the instructions provided under the above heading entitled ADDRESSES. Be advised that it may take a few hours or even days for your comment to be reflected on the docket. In addition, your comments must be written in English. We encourage you to provide concise comments and you may attach additional documents as necessary. There is no limit on the length of the attachments. Where do I go to read public comments, and find supporting information? Go to the docket online at http:// www.regulations.gov, keyword search MARAD–2020–0035 or visit the Docket Management Facility (see ADDRESSES for hours of operation). We recommend that you periodically check the Docket for new submissions and supporting material. Will my comments be made available to the public? Yes. Be aware that your entire comment, including your personal identifying information, will be made publicly available. E:\FR\FM\20FEN1.SGM 20FEN1
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[FR Doc No: 2020-03264]
[Docket No. MARAD-2020-0037]
Vessel OLD SCHOOL (Motor Vessel); Invitation for Public Comments
MARAD-2020-0037 by any one of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Search MARAD-2020-0037 and follow the instructions
U.S. Department of Transportation, MARAD-2020-0037, 1200 New Jersey
service of the vessel OLD SCHOOL is:
--Intended Commercial Use of Vessel: ``It is my intention to operate
bird and wildlife watching tours in the rivers bordering Lake Maurepas,
Louisiana.''
--Geographic Region Including Base of Operations: ``Louisiana, Florida,
Alabama, Mississippi, and Texas'' (Base of Operations: Springfield, LA)
--Vessel Length And Type: 38' motor vessel
docket as MARAD-2020-0037 at http://www.regulations.gov. Interested
search MARAD-2020-0037 or visit the Docket Management Facility (see
ADDRESSES for hours of operation). We recommend that
you periodically check the Docket for new submissions and supporting
[FR Doc. 2020-03264 Filed 2-19-20; 8:45 am]