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BILLING CODE 3510-22-S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 81 [EPA-HQ-OAR-2003-0090; FRL-8469-8] RIN 2060-AO05 Extension of the Deferred Effective Date for 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards for the Denver Early Action Compact AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The EPA is taking final action to extend the deferral of the effective date of the 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) designation for the Denver Early Action Compact
(EAC)from September 14, 2007 to November 20, 2007. The EAC areas have agreed to reduce ground-level ozone pollution earlier than the Clean Air Act
(CAA)requires. On November 29, 2006, EPA extended the deferred effective date for the Denver EAC area from December 31, 2006, to July 1, 2007. In that final rulemaking, EPA noted that there was litigation regarding the deferral of the effective date for the Denver EAC and that the parties were discussing settlement. Thus, in the interest of maintaining the status quo while settlement discussion proceeded, EPA issued a brief further deferral of the effective date of the nonattainment designation until September 14, 2007. The parties are continuing settlement discussions. EPA is issuing at this time a short further deferral of the effective date of Denver's designation for the 8-hour ozone standard from September 14, 2007 to November 20, 2007. DATES: *Effective Date:* This final rule is effective on September 14, 2007. ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2003-0090. All documents in the docket are listed on the *http://www.regulations.gov* Web site. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically through *http://www.regulations.gov* or in hard copy at the Docket, EPA/DC, EPA West Building, EPA Headquarters Library, Room 3334, located at 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA/DC Public Reading Room Hours of operation will be 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is
(202)566-1744, and the telephone number for the Office of Air and Radiation Docket is
(202)566-1742. The Air and Radiation Docket Information Center's e-mail address is *a-and-r-Docket@epa.gov* , and Web address is: *http://www.epa.gov/oar/docket.html* . In addition, we have placed a copy of the rule and a variety of materials relevant to EAC areas on EPA's Web site at *http://www.epa.gov/ttn/naaqs/ozone/eac/.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Barbara Driscoll, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code C539-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, phone number
(919)541-1051 or by e-mail at: *driscoll.barbara@epa.gov* or Mr. David Cole, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code C304-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, phone number
(919)541-5565 or by e-mail at: *cole.david@epa.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does This Action Apply to Me? This action applies only to the Denver EAC area. B. How Is This Document Organized? The information presented in this preamble is organized as follows: Outline I. General Information A. Does This Action Apply to Me? B. How Is This Document Organized? II. What Is the Purpose of This document? III. What Action Has EPA Taken to Date for Early Action Compact Areas? IV. What Is the Final Action for the Denver Early Action Compact Area? V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews A. Executive Order 12866: Regulatory Planning and Review B. Paperwork Reduction Act C. Regulatory Flexibility Act D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act E. Executive Order 13132: Federalism F. Executive Order 13175: Consultation and Coordination With Indian Tribal Governments G. Executive Order 13045: Protection of Children From Environmental Health and Safety Risks H. Executive Order 13211: Actions That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use I. National Technology Transfer Advancement Act J. Executive Order 12898: Federal Actions To Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations K. Congressional Review Act L. Petitions for Judicial Review II. What Is the Purpose of This Document? The purpose of this document is to issue a short further deferral of the effective date of the 8-hour ozone nonattainment designation for the Denver EAC area from September 14, 2007 to November 20, 2007. III. What Action Has EPA Taken to Date for Early Action Compact Areas? For discussions on EPA's actions to date with respect to deferring the effective date of nonattainment designations for certain areas of the country that are participating in the EAC program and Denver specifically please refer to the **Federal Register** dated June 28, 2007 (72 FR 35356). In addition, EPA's April 30, 2004, air quality designation rule (69 FR 23858) provides a description of the compact approach, the requirements for areas participating in the compact and the impacts of the compact on those areas. Since the June 28, 2007, rulemaking, all compact areas submitted their 6 month progress reports by June 30, 2007 as required. These reports were reviewed and approved by EPA. You may find copies of all progress reports at *http://www.epa.gov/ttn/naaqs/ozone/eac/index.htm#List.* IV. What Is the Final Action for the Denver Early Action Compact Area? Rocky Mountain Clean Air Action (RMCAA) challenged our action deferring the effective date of the nonattainment designation of the Denver EAC area until July 1, 2007. 71 FR 69022 (November 29, 2006). *Rocky Mountain Clean Air Action* v. *EPA,* D.C. Cir. No. 07-1012. We are currently in settlement discussions with RMCAA. In order to allow the settlement process to continue, we are taking final action at this time to issue a short further deferral of the effective date of designation for Denver until November 20, 2007. By November 20, 2007, EPA will:
(i)Evaluate the 8-hour ozone air quality data for the Denver EAC area from 2005, 2006 and the first three quarters of 2007; and,
(ii)if the data do not indicate a violation of the 8-hour ozone standard, issue a final rule further extending the deferral of the effective date of the nonattainment designation until April 15, 2008; and,
(iii)if the data indicate a violation, take no further action and the nonattainment designation will become effective November 20, 2007. We are taking this action pursuant to our March 1, 2007 proposed rule whereby we proposed to extend the effective date of the designation until April 15, 2008. We incorporate by reference our responses to the comments received on that proposal, which were included in our June 28, 2007 final rule extending the deferral of the effective date for the Denver EAC area until September 14, 2007. This action will be effective September 14, 2007. Because this action will relieve a restriction by further deferring the effective date of the nonattainment designation for the Denver EAC area, the requirement of section 553(d) of the Administrative Procedure Act that a rule not take effect earlier than 30 days following publication does not apply. V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews A. Executive Order 12866: Regulatory Planning and Review This action is not a “significant regulatory action” under the terms of Executive Order (E.O.) 12866 (58 FR 51735; October 4, 1993) and is therefore not subject to review under the E.O. B. Paperwork Reduction Act This action does not impose an information collection burden under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* This final rule does not require the collection of any information. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations in 40 CFR are listed in 40 CFR part 9. C. Regulatory Flexibility Act The Regulatory Flexibility Act
(RFA)generally requires an Agency to prepare a regulatory flexibility analysis of any rule subject to notice and comment rulemaking requirements under the Administrative Procedures Act or any other statute unless the Agency certifies the rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. Small entities include small businesses, small organizations, and small governmental jurisdictions. For purposes of assessing the impacts of this final rule on small entities, small entity is defined as:
(1)A small business that is a small industrial entity as defined in the Small Business Administration's
(SBA)regulations at 13 CFR 121.201;
(2)a small governmental jurisdiction that is a government of a city, county, town, school district or special district with a population of less than 50,000; and
(3)a small organization that is any not-for-profit enterprise which is independently owned and operated and is not dominant in its field. After considering the economic impacts of this final rule on small entities, I certify that this rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. This final rule will not impose any requirements on small entities. Rather, this rule would extend the deferred effective date of the nonattainment designation for the Denver area to implement control measures and achieve emissions reductions earlier than otherwise required by the CAA in order to attain the 8-hour ozone NAAQS. D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA), Public Law 104-4, establishes requirements for Federal agencies to assess the effects of their regulatory actions on State, local, and Tribal governments and the private sector. Under section 202 of the UMRA, EPA generally must prepare a written statement, including a cost-benefit analysis, for proposed and final rules with “Federal mandates” that may result in expenditures to State, local, and Tribal governments, in the aggregate, or to the private sector, of $100 million or more in any 1 year. Before promulgating an EPA rule for which a written statement is needed, section 205 of the UMRA generally requires EPA to identify and consider a reasonable number of regulatory alternatives and adopt the least costly, most cost-effective or least burdensome alternative that achieves the objectives of the rule. The provisions of section 205 do not apply when they are inconsistent with applicable law. Moreover, section 205 allows EPA to adopt an alternative other than the least costly, most cost-effective or least burdensome alternative if the Administrator publishes with the final rule an explanation why that alternative was not adopted. Before EPA establishes any regulatory requirements that may significantly or uniquely affect small governments, including Tribal governments, it must have developed under section 203 of the UMRA a small government agency plan. The plan must provide for notifying potentially affected small governments, enabling officials of affected small governments to have meaningful and timely input in the development of EPA regulatory proposals with significant Federal intergovernmental mandates, and informing, educating, and advising small governments on compliance with the regulatory requirements. This final rule does not contain a Federal mandate that may result in expenditures of $100 million or more for State, local, and Tribal governments, in the aggregate, or the private sector in any 1 year. In this final rule, EPA is deferring the effective date of nonattainment designation for the Denver EAC. Thus, this final rulemaking is not subject to the requirements of sections 202 and 205 of the UMRA. EPA has determined that this rule contains no regulatory requirements that might significantly or uniquely affect small governments because this rule does not contain Federal mandates. E. Executive Order 13132: Federalism Executive Order 13132, entitled “Federalism” (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999), requires EPA to develop an accountable process to ensure “meaningful and timely input by State and local officials in the development of regulatory policies that have federalism implications.” “Policies that have federalism implications” is defined in the E.O. to include regulations that have “substantial direct effects 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.” This final rule does not have federalism implications. It will not have substantial direct effects 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, as specified in Executive Order 13132. The CAA establishes the scheme whereby States take the lead in developing plans to meet the NAAQS. This final rule would not modify the relationship of the States and EPA for purposes of developing programs to implement the NAAQS. Thus, E.O. 13132 does not apply to this final rule. F. Executive Order 13175: Consultation and Coordination With Indian Tribal Governments Executive Order 13175, entitled “Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments” (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000), requires EPA to develop an accountable process to ensure “meaningful and timely input by tribal officials in the development of regulatory policies that have tribal implications.” This final rule does not have “Tribal implications” as specified in E.O. 13175. It does not have a substantial direct effect on one or more Indian Tribes, since no Tribe has implemented a CAA program to attain the 8-hour ozone NAAQS at this time or has participated in a compact. G. Executive Order 13045: Protection of Children From Environmental Health and Safety Risks Executive Order 13045: “Protection of Children From Environmental Health and Safety Risks” (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997) applies to any rule that
(1)is determined to be “economically significant” as defined under E.O. 12866, and
(2)concerns an environmental health or safety risk that EPA has reason to believe may have disproportionate effect on children. If the regulatory action meets both criteria, the Agency must evaluate the environmental health or safety effects of the planned rule on children, and explain why the planned regulation is preferable to other potentially effective and reasonably feasible alternatives considered by the Agency. This final rule is not subject to the Executive Order because it is not economically significant as defined in Executive Order 12866, and because the Agency does not have reason to believe the environmental health or safety risks addressed by this action present a disproportionate risk to children. H. Executive Order 13211: Actions That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use This final rule is not subject to E.O. 13211, “Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use” (66 FR 28355; May 22, 2001 because it is not a significant regulatory action under E.O. 12866. I. National Technology Transfer Advancement Act Section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer Advancement Act of 1995 (NTTAA), Public Law No. 104-113, section 12(d) (15 U.S.C. 272 note) directs EPA to use voluntary consensus standards
(VCS)in its regulatory activities unless to do so would be inconsistent with applicable law or otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical standards (e.g., materials specifications, test methods, sampling procedures, and business practices) that are developed or adopted by VCS bodies. The NTTAA directs EPA to provide Congress, through OMB, explanations when the Agency decides not to use available and applicable VCS. This final rule does not involve technical standards. Therefore, EPA is not considering the use of any VCS. The EPA will encourage States that have compact areas to consider the use of such standards, where appropriate, in the development of their SIPs. J. Executive Order 12898: Federal Actions To Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629; Feb. 16, 1994) establishes Federal executive policy on environmental justice. Its main provision directs Federal agencies, to the greatest extent practicable and permitted by law, to make environmental justice part of their mission by identifying and addressing, as appropriate, disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects of their programs, policies, and activities on minority populations and low-income populations in the United States. The EPA has determined that this final rule will not have disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects on minority or low-income populations because it does not affect the level of protection provided to human health or the environment. The health and environmental risks associated with ozone were considered in the establishment of the 8-hour, 0.08 ppm ozone NAAQS. The level is designed to be protective with an adequate margin of safety. K. Congressional Review Act The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 *et seq.* , as added by the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule, to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the United States. The EPA will submit a report containing this rule and other required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior to publication of the rule in the **Federal Register.** A major rule cannot take effect until 60 days after it is published in the **Federal Register** . This action is not a “major rule” as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2). This rule will be effective September 14, 2007. L. Petitions for Judicial Review Under section 307(b)(1) of the CAA, petitions for judicial review of this action must be filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit by November 20, 2007. Filing a petition for reconsideration by the Administrator of this final rule does not affect the finality of this rule for the purposes of judicial review nor does it extend the time within which a petition for judicial review must be filed, and shall not postpone the effectiveness of such rule or action. This action may not be challenged later in proceedings to enforce its requirements. *See* CAA Section 307(b)(2). List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 81 Environmental protection, Air pollution control. Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7408; 42 U.S.C. 7410; 42 U.S.C. 7501-7511f; 42 U.S.C. 7601(a)(1). Dated: September 12, 2007. Stephen L. Johnson, Administrator. For the reason set out in the preamble, title 40, chapter I of the Code of Federal Regulations is amended as follows: PART 81—[AMENDED] 1. The authority citation for part 81 continues to read as follows: Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401, *et seq.* Subpart C—Section 107 Attainment Status Designations 2. Section 81.300 is amended by revising the last sentence in paragraph (e)(3)(i) to read as follows: § 81.300 Scope.
(e)* * *
(3)* * *
(i)*General.* * * * The Administrator shall defer until November 20, 2007 the effective date of a nonattainment designation of the Denver area. 3. In § 81.306, the table entitled “Colorado-Ozone (8-Hour Standard)” is amended by revising footnote 2 to read as follows: § 81.306 Colorado. Colorado-Ozone (8-Hour Standard) 2 Early Action Compact Area, effective date deferred until November 20, 2007. [FR Doc. E7-18357 Filed 9-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency 44 CFR Part 65 Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: Modified Base (1% annual-chance) Flood Elevations
(BFEs)are finalized for the communities listed below. These modified BFEs will be used to calculate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and their contents. DATES: The effective dates for these modified BFEs are indicated on the following table and revise the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) in effect for the listed communities prior to this date. ADDRESSES: The modified BFEs for each community are available for inspection at the office of the Chief Executive Officer of each community. The respective addresses are listed in the table below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William R. Blanton, Jr., Engineering Management Section, Mitigation Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472,
(202)646-3151. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA)makes the final determinations listed below of the modified BFEs for each community listed. These modified BFEs have been published in newspapers of local circulation and ninety
(90)days have elapsed since that publication. The Mitigation Division Director of FEMA resolved any appeals resulting from this notification. The modified BFEs are not listed for each community in this notice. However, this final rule includes the address of the Chief Executive Officer of the community where the modified BFEs determinations are available for inspection. The modified BFEs are made pursuant to section 206 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4105, and are in accordance with the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. 4001 *et seq.* , and with 44 CFR part 65. For rating purposes, the currently effective community number is shown and must be used for all new policies and renewals. The modified BFEs are the basis for the floodplain management measures that the community is required to either adopt or to show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or to remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). These modified BFEs, together with the floodplain management criteria required by 44 CFR 60.3, are the minimum that are required. They should not be construed to mean that the community must change any existing ordinances that are more stringent in their floodplain management requirements. The community may at any time enact stricter requirements of its own, or pursuant to policies established by other Federal, State, or regional entities. These modified BFEs are used to meet the floodplain management requirements of the NFIP and are also used to calculate the appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings built after these elevations are made final, and for the contents in these buildings. The changes in BFEs are in accordance with 44 CFR 65.4. *National Environmental Policy Act.* This final rule is categorically excluded from the requirements of 44 CFR part 10, Environmental Consideration. An environmental impact assessment has not been prepared. *Regulatory Flexibility Act.* As flood elevation determinations are not within the scope of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, a regulatory flexibility analysis is not required. *Regulatory Classification.* This final rule is not a significant regulatory action under the criteria of section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866 of September 30, 1993, Regulatory Planning and Review, 58 FR 51735. *Executive Order 13132, Federalism.* This final rule involves no policies that have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132, Federalism. *Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform.* This final rule meets the applicable standards of Executive Order 12988. List of Subjects in 44 CFR Part 65 Flood insurance, Floodplains, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Accordingly, 44 CFR part 65 is amended to read as follows: PART 65—[AMENDED] 1. The authority citation for part 65 continues to read as follows: Authority: 42 U.S.C. 4001 *et seq.* ; Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1978, 3 CFR, 1978 Comp., p. 329; E.O. 12127, 44 FR 19367, 3 CFR, 1979 Comp., p.376. § 65.4 [Amended] 2. The tables published under the authority of § 65.4 are amended as follows: State and county Location and case No. Date and name of newspaper where notice was published Chief executive officer of community Effective date of modification Community No. Alabama: Elmore (FEMA Docket No: B-7717) Unincorporated areas of Elmore County (07-04-0063P) March 21, 2007; March 28, 2007; *The Wetumpka Herald* The Honorable Joe Faulk, Chairman, Elmore County Board of Commissioners, 100 East Commerce Street, Wetumpka, AL 36092 June 27, 2007 010406 Houston (FEMA Docket No: B-7717) City of Ashford (07-04-1348P) March 15, 2007; March 22, 2007; *The Dothan Eagle* The Honorable Bryan Alloway, Mayor, City of Ashford, P.O. Box 428, Ashford, AL 36312 February 26, 2007 010099 Arizona: Cochise (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) City of Sierra Vista 06-09-BA33P) April 12, 2007; April 19, 2007; *Sierra Vista Herald* The Honorable Bob Strain, Mayor, City of Sierra Vista, City Hall, 1011 North Coronado Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 March 30, 2007 040017 Coconino (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) City of Williams (07-09-0666P) April 12, 2007; April 19, 2007; *Arizona Daily Sun* The Honorable Kenneth Edes, Mayor, City of Williams, 113 South First Street, Williams, AZ 86046 March 29, 2007 040027 Maricopa (FEMA Docket No: B-7717) City of Peoria (07-09-0452P) March 29, 2007; April 5, 2007; *Arizona Business Gazette* The Honorable John C. Keegan, Mayor, City of Peoria, City of Peoria Municipal Complex, 8401 West Monroe Street, Peoria, AZ 85345 March 9, 2007 040050 Mohave (FEMA Docket No: B-7717) City of Bullhead City (06-09-B164P) April 6, 2007; April 13, 2007; *Bullhead City Bee* The Honorable Norm Hicks, Mayor, City of Bullhead City, 1255 Marina Boulevard, Bullhead City, AZ 86442 July 11, 2007 040125 Pima (FEMA Docket No: B-7717) Town of Oro Valley (07-09-0603P) April 5, 2007; April 12, 2007; *The Daily Territorial* The Honorable Paul H. Loomis, Town of Oro Valley, 11000 North La Canada Drive, Oro Valley, AZ 85737 March 21, 2007 040109 Pima (FEMA Docket No: B-7716) City of Tucson (07-09-0551P) March 15, 2007; March 22, 2007; *The Daily Territorial* The Honorable Bob Walkup, Mayor, City of Tucson, City Hall, 255 West Alameda Street, Tucson, AZ 85701 February 28, 2007 040076 Arkansas: Baxter (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) City of Mountain Home (07-06-0816P) April 19, 2007; April 26, 2007; *The Baxter Bulletin* The Honorable David Osmon, Mayor, City of Mountain Home, 720 South Hickory Street, Mountain Home, AR 72653 July 26, 2007 050531 Benton (FEMA Docket No: B-7717) City of Bentonville (06-06-B031P) March 22, 2007; March 29, 2007; *Benton County Daily Record* The Honorable Bob McCaslin, Mayor, City of Bentonville, City Hall, 117 West Central, Bentonville, AR 72712 June 28, 2007 050012 Benton (FEMA Docket No: B-7717) City of Springdale (06-06-BI15P) March 22, 2007; March 29, 2007; *Benton County Daily Record* The Honorable Jerre M. Van Hoose, Mayor, City of Springdale, 201 Spring Street, Springdale, AR 72764 June 28, 2007 050219 Benton (FEMA Docket No: B-7717) Unincorporated areas of Benton County (06-06-BI15P) March 22, 2007; March 29, 2007; *Benton County Daily Record* The Honorable Gary D. Black, Benton County Judge, 215 East Central Avenue, Bentonville, AR 72712 June 28, 2007 050419 Craighead (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) City of Jonesboro (07-06-0264P) April 27, 2007; May 4, 2007; *Jonesboro Sun* The Honorable Doug Formon, Mayor, City of Jonesboro, 515 West Washington, Jonesboro, AR 72401 April 30, 2007 050048 California: Placer (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) City of Roseville (06-09-BA39P) April 11, 2007; April 18, 2007; *Roseville Press-Tribune* The Honorable Jim Gray, Mayor, City of Roseville, 311 Vernon Street, Suite 208, Roseville, CA 95678 July 18, 2007 060243 Placer (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) Unincorporated areas of Placer County (06-09-BA39P) April 11, 2007; April 18, 2007; *Roseville Press-Tribune* The Honorable Bruce Kranz, Chairman, Placer County Board of Supervisors, 175 Fulweiler Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603 July 18, 2007 060239 Riverside (FEMA Docket No: B-7722) City of Palm Springs (07-09-0588P) May 3, 2007; May 10, 2007; *The Press-Enterprise* The Honorable Ron Oden, Mayor, City of Palm Springs, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 August 9, 2007 060257 Sacramento (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) Unincorporated areas of Sacramento County (07-09-0205P) April 19, 2007; April 26, 2007; *The Daily Recorder* The Honorable Don Nottoli, Chairman, Board of Supervisors Sacramento County, 700 H Street, Suite 2450, Sacramento, CA 95814 July 26, 2007 060262 Shasta (FEMA Docket No: B-7717) City of Redding (05-09-0728P) March 22, 2007; March 29, 2007; *Record Searchlight* The Honorable Ken Murray, Mayor, City of Redding, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, CA 96001 June 28, 2007 060360 Shasta (FEMA Docket No: B-7717) Unincorporated areas of Shasta County (05-09-0728P) March 22, 2007; March 29, 2007; *Record Searchlight* The Honorable Trish Clarke, Chairman, Shasta County Board of Supervisors, 1450 Court Street, Redding, CA 96001 June 28, 2007 060358 Ventura (FEMA Docket No: B-7730 & B-7729) City of Simi Valley (06-09-B562P) March 22, 2007; March 29, 2007; *Ventura County Star* The Honorable Paul Miller, Mayor, City of Simi Valley, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley, CA 93063 June 28, 2007 060421 Colorado: Adams (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) City of Aurora (07-08-0252P) April 20, 2007; April 27, 2007; *Eastern Colorado News* The Honorable Ed Tauer, Mayor, City of Aurora, 15151 East Alameda Parkway,Aurora, CO 80012 July 27, 2007 080002 Adams (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) Unincorporated areas of Adams County (07-08-0252P) April 20, 2007; April 27, 2007; *Eastern Colorado News* The Honorable Alice J. Nichol, Chairman, Adams County Board of Commissioners, 450 South Fourth Avenue, Brighton, CO 80601 July 27, 2007 080001 Arapahoe (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) City of Englewood (06-08-B392P) April 6, 2007; April 13, 2007; *The Englewood Herald* The Honorable Olga Wolosyn, Mayor, City of Englewood, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, CO 80110-2373 July 13, 2007 085074 Araphaoe (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) City of Littleton (06-08-B392P) April 6, 2007; April 13, 2007; *The Englewood Herald* The Honorable Jim Taylor, Mayor, City of Littleton, 2255 West Barry Avenue, Littleton, CO 80165 July 13, 2007 080017 El Paso (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) City of Colorado Springs (05-08-0368P) February 14, 2007; February 21, 2007; *El Paso County Advertiser and News* The Honorable Lionel Rivera, Mayor, City of Colorado Springs, P.O. Box 1575, Colorado Springs, CO 80901 May 23, 2007 080060 El Paso (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) Unincorporated areas of El Paso County (05-08-0368P) February 14, 2007; February 21, 2007; *El Paso County Advertiser and News* The Honorable Sallie Clark, Chair, El Paso County Board of Commissioners, 27 East Vermijo Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 May 23, 2007 080059 El Paso (FEMA Docket No: B-7722) Unincorporated areas of El Paso County (07-08-0044P) May 16, 2007; May 23, 2007; *El Paso County Advertiser and News* The Honorable Dennis Hisey, Chairman, El Paso County Board of Commissioners, 27 East Vermijo Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 August 22, 2007 080059 Jefferson (FEMA Docket No: B-7716) Unincorporated areas of Jefferson County (07-08-0130P) March 15, 2007; March 22, 2007; *The Golden Transcript* The Honorable J. Kevin McCasky, Chairman, Jefferson County Board of Commissioners, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80419-5550 January 22, 2007 080087 Delaware: New Castle (FEMA Docket No: B-7722) Unincorporated areas of New Castle County (07-03-0213P) May 18, 2007; May 25, 2007; *Newark Post* Mr. Christopher Koons, County Executive, New Castle County, 87 Read's Way, New Castle, DE 19720 August 24, 2007 105085 Florida: Charlotte (FEMA Docket No: B-7722) Unincorporated areas of Charlotte County (07-04-0469P) May 24, 2007; May 31, 2007; *Charlotte Sun* The Honorable Thomas G. Moore, Chairman, Charlotte County Board of Commissioners, 18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, FL 33948 April 27, 2007 120061 Charlotte (FEMA Docket No: B-7716) Unincorporated areas of Charlotte County (07-04-1701P) March 15, 2007; March 22, 2007; *Charlotte Sun* The Honorable Bruce Loucks, County Administrator, Charlotte County, 18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, FL 33948 February 21, 2007 120061 Collier (FEMA Docket No: B-7722) City of Naples (07-04-2297P) May 24, 2007; May 31, 2007; *Naples Daily News* The Honorable Bill Barnett, Mayor, City of Naples, 735 Eighth Street South, Naples, FL 34102 April 27, 2007 125130 Lake (FEMA Docket No: B-7717) Unincorporated areas of Lake County (07-04-0194P) March 16, 2007; March 23, 2007; *The Daily Commerical* The Honorable Welton G. Cadwell, Chairman, Lake County Board of Commissioners, P.O. Box 7800, Tavares, FL 32778-7800 June 22, 2007 120421 Manatee (FEMA Docket No: B-7722) Unincorporated areas of Manatee County (06-04-C664P) May 24, 2007; May 31, 2007; *Bradenton Herald* The Honorable Amy E. Stein, Chairman, Manatee County Board of Commissioners, P.O. Box 1000, Bradenton, FL 34206 August 30, 2007 120153 Polk (FEMA Docket No: B-7717) City of Lakeland (06-04-C505P) March 19, 2007; March 26, 2007; *The Polk County Democrat* The Honorable Ralph L. Fletcher, Mayor, City of Lakeland, 228 South Massachusetts Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33801 February 26, 2007 120267 Polk (FEMA Docket No: B-7717) Unincorporated areas of Polk County (07-04-1702P) March 19, 2007; March 26, 2007; *The Polk County Democrat* Mr. Michael Herr, County Manager, Polk County, P.O. Box 9005, Drawer BC01, Bartow, FL 33831 February 28, 2007 120261 Walton (FEMA Docket No: B-7722) City of Freeport (07-04-3565X) May 17, 2007; May 24, 2007; *Northwest Florida Daily News* The Honorable J. Mickey Marse, Mayor, City of Freeport, P.O. Box 339, Freeport, FL 32439 April 30, 2007 120319 Georgia: Columbia (FEMA Docket No: B-7717) Unincorporated areas of Columbia County (07-04-1276P) March 21, 2007; March 28, 2007; *Columbia County News-Times* The Honorable Ron C. Cross, Chairman, Columbia County Board of Commissioners, P.O. Box 498, Evans, GA 30809 June 27, 2007 130059 Forsyth (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) Unincorporated areas of Forsyth County (06-04-C359P) March 21, 2007; March 28, 2007; *Forsyth County News* The Honorable Jack Conway, Chairman, Forsyth County Board of Commissioners, 110 East Main Street, Cumming, GA 30040 June 27, 2007 130312 Gwinnett (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) Unincorporated areas of Gwinnett County (06-04-B747P) April 19, 2007; April 26, 2007; *Gwinnett Daily Post* The Honorable Charles Bannister, Chairman, Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30045 July 26, 2007 130322 Jackson (FEMA Docket No: B-7717) Unincorporated areas of Jackson County (06-04-BY83P) March 21, 2007; March 28, 2007; *The Jackson Herald* The Honorable Pat Bell, Chairman, Jackson County Board of Commissioners, 67 Athens Street, Jefferson, GA 30549 June 27, 2007 130345 Idaho: Blaine (FEMA Docket No: B-7717) Unincorporated areas of Blaine County (06-10-B204P) March 21, 2007; March 28, 2007; *Wood River Journal* The Honorable Tom Bowman, Chairman, Blaine County Board of Commissioners, 206 First Avenue South, Hailey, ID 83333 March 27, 2007 165167 Illinois: Cook (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) Village of Matteson (06-05-B267P) April 12, 2007; April 19, 2007; *Daily Herald* The Honorable Mark W. Stricker, Village President, Village of Matteson, 4900 Village Commons, Matteson, IL 60443 July 19, 2007 170123 Du Page (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) Village of Lisle (07-05-1672P) April 27, 2007; May 4, 2007; *Lisle Sun* The Honorable Joseph Broda, Mayor, Village of Lisle, 925 Burlington Avenue, Lisle, IL 60532 March 30, 2007 170211 Kane (FEMA Docket No: B-7722) City of St. Charles (07-05-0398P) May 24, 2007; May 31, 2007; *Press Republican* The Honorable Donald P. DeWitte, Mayor, City of St. Charles, Two East Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174 August 30, 2007 170330 Lake (FEMA Docket No: B-7722) Village of Hawthorn Woods (07-05-2482P) May 24, 2007; May 31, 2007; *Lake County News Sun* The Honorable Keith Hunt, Mayor, Village of Hawthorn Woods, Two Lagoon Drive, Hawthorn Woods, IL 60047 May 30, 2007 170366 McHenry (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) Village of Hebron (07-05-0618P) April 19, 2007; April 26, 2007; *The Northwest Herald* The Honorable Frank Beatty, President, Village of Hebron, P.O. Box 372, Hebron, IL 60034 July 26, 2007 170086 McHenry (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) Unincorporated areas of McHenry County (07-05-0618P) April 19, 2007; April 26, 2007; *The Northwest Herald* The Honorable Kenneth D. Koehler, County Board Chairman, McHenry County, 2200 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098 July 26, 2007 170732 Peoria (FEMA Docket No: B-7717) City of Peoria (06-05-BA71P) March 22, 2007; March 29, 2007; *Peoria Journal Star* The Honorable Jim Ardis, Mayor, City of Peoria, 6141 North Evergreen Circle, Peoria, IL 61614 February 28, 2007 170536 Peoria (FEMA Docket No: B-7717) Unincorporated areas of Peoria County (06-05-BA71P) March 22, 2007; March 29, 2007; *Peoria Journal Star* The Honorable David Williams, Chairman, Peoria County Board, County Courthouse, 324 Main Street, Peoria, IL 61602 February 28, 2007 170533 Indiana: Allen (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) City of New Haven (07-05-1901P) April 19, 2007; April 26, 2007; *Journal Gazette* The Honorable Terry E. McDonald, Mayor, City of New Haven, 815 Lincoln Highway East, New Haven, IN 46774 July 26, 2007 180004 Kansas: Butler (FEMA Docket No: B-7722) City of Andover (07-07-0419P) May 24, 2007; May 31, 2007; *The El Dorado Times* The Honorable Ben Lawrence, Mayor, City of Andover, 909 North Andover Road, Andover, KS 67002 April 27, 2007 200383 Sedgwick (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) City of Wichita (07-07-0461P) April 19, 2007; April 26, 2007; *The Wichita Eagle* The Honorable Carlos Mayans, Mayor, City of Wichita, City Hall, First Floor, 455 North Main, Wichita, KS 67202 March 30, 2007 200328 Sedgwick (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) Unincorporated areas of Sedgwick County (07-07-0461P) April 19, 2007; April 26, 2007; *The Wichita Eagle* The Honorable Dave Unruh, Chairman, Sedgwick County, Board of Commissioners, 525 North Main, Suite 320, Wichita, KS 67203 March 30, 2007 200321 Louisiana: Livingston (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) Unincorporated areas of Livingston Parish (06-06-BJ93P) April 5, 2007; April 12, 2007; *The Livingston Parish News* The Honorable Mike Grimmer, President, Livingston Parish, P.O. Box 427, Livingston, LA 70754 July 12, 2007 220113 Maine: Cumberland (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) Town of Harpswell (07-01-0567P) April 12, 2007; April 19, 2007; *Portland Press Herald* The Honorable Samuel W. Alexander, Chair, Board of Selectmen, Town of Harpswell, P.O. Box 39, Harpswell, ME 04079 April 2, 2007 230169 Knox (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) Town of Rockport (07-01-0131P) April 19, 2007; April 26, 2007; *The Courier Gazette* The Honorable Robert H. Nichols, Chairman, Board of Selectmen, Town of Rockport, P.O. Box 10, Rockport, ME 04856 April 2, 2007 230077 Massachusetts: Norfolk (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) Town of Westwood (07-01-0169P) April 19, 2007; April 26, 2007; *Westwood Press* The Honorable Anthony Antonellis, Chairman, Board of Selectmen, Town of Westwood, 580 High Street, Westwood, MA 02090 March 30, 2007 255225 Michigan: Oakland (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) City of Troy (06-05-BZ47P) April 13, 2007; April 20, 2007; *Oakland County Legal News* The Honorable Louise E. Schilling, Mayor, City of Troy, 500 West Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084 April 19, 2007 260180 Wayne (FEMA Docket No: B-7717) City of Taylor (07-05-0263P) March 21, 2007; March 28, 2007; *The News Herald* The Honorable Cameron G. Priebe, Mayor, City of Taylor, Taylor City Hall, 23555 Goddard Road, Taylor, MI 48180 March 28, 2007 260728 Minnesota: Dakota (FEMA Docket No: B-7722) City of Burnsville (07-05-0873P) May 24, 2007; May 31, 2007; *Burnsville Sun-Current* The Honorable Elizabeth Kautz, Mayor, City of Burnsville, 100 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville, MN 55337 August 30, 2007 270102 Hennepin (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) City of Golden Valley (06-05-BK37P) April 18, 2007; April 25, 2007; *Star Tribune* The Honorable Linda Loomis, Mayor, City of Golden Valley, 6677 Olson Memorial Highway, Golden Valley, MN 55427 July 25, 2007 270162 Missouri: St. Louis (FEMA Docket No: B-7717) City of Sunset Hills (06-07-BB03P) March 22, 2007; March 29, 2007; *The St. Louis Daily Record* The Honorable Kenneth Vogel, Mayor, City of Sunset Hills, 3939 South Lindbergh Boulevard, Sunset Hills, MO 63127 June 28, 2007 290387 Nebraska: Lancaster (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) Village of Firth (06-07-B874P) April 26, 2007; May 3, 2007; *Lincoln Journal Star* The Honorable David Hobelman, Chairman, Village of Firth Board, P.O. Box 38, Firth, NE 68358 August 2, 2007 310135 Nevada: Washoe (FEMA Docket No: B-7717) Unincorporated areas of Washoe County (06-09-BG15P) March 22, 2007; March 29, 2007; *Reno Gazette-Journal* The Honorable Robert Larkin, Chair, Washoe County Board of Commissioners, P.O. Box 11130, Reno, NV 89520 June 28, 2007 320019 New Mexico: Bernalillo (FEMA Docket No: B-7717) City of Albuquerque (06-06-BG87P) April 5, 2007; April 12, 2007; *The Albuquerque Journal* The Honorable Martin J. Chavez, Mayor, City of Albuquerque, P.O. Box 1293, Albuquerque, NM 87103 March 21, 2007 350002 North Dakota: Grand Forks (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) City of Grand Forks (07-08-0331P) April 26, 2007; May 3, 2007; *Grand Forks Herald* The Honorable Michael R. Brown, Mayor, City of Grand Forks, P.O. Box 5200, Grand Forks, ND 58206 August 2, 2007 385365 Ohio: Fairfield (FEMA Docket No: B-7722) City of Lancaster (07-05-1581P) April 26, 2007; May 3, 2007; *Lancaster Eagle-Gazette* The Honorable David S. Smith, Mayor, City of Lancaster, 104 East Main Street, Lancaster, OH 43130 August 2, 2007 390161 Fairfield (FEMA Docket No: B-7722) Unincorporated areas of Fairfield County (07-05-1581P) April 26, 2007; May 3, 2007; *Lancaster Eagle-Gazette* The Honorable Judy Shupe, Chairman, Fairfield County Board of Commissioners, 210 East Main Street, Room 301, Lancaster, OH 43130 August 2, 2007 390158 Franklin (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) City of Columbus (06-05-B004P) April 12, 2007; April 19, 2007; *The Columbus Dispatch* The Honorable Michael B. Coleman, Mayor, City of Columbus, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 90 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215 March 26, 2007 390170 Franklin (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) Unincorporated areas of Franklin County (06-05-B004P) April 12, 2007; April 19, 2007; *The Columbus Dispatch* Mr. Don L. Brown, Franklin County Administrator, 373 South High Street, 26th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215-6314 March 26, 2007 390167 Hamilton (FEMA Docket No: B-7730 and B-7729) Village of Fairfax (07-05-0437P) February 7, 2007; February 14, 2007; *The Community Press* The Honorable Theodore Shannon, Mayor, Village of Fairfax, 5903 Hawthorne Avenue, Fairfax, OH 45227 February 22, 2007 390215 Hamilton (FEMA Docket No: B-7730 and B-7729) City of Cincinnati (07-05-0437P) February 7, 2007; February 14, 2007; *The Community Press* The Honorable Mark Mallory, Mayor, City of Cincinnati, 801 Plum Street, Room 150, Cincinnati, OH 45202 February 22, 2007 390210 Warren (FEMA Docket No: B-7722) City of Springboro (07-05-0652P) April 19, 2007; April 26, 2007; *The Pulse-Journal* The Honorable John Agenbroad, Mayor, City of Springboro, 1255 South Main Street, Springboro, OH 45066 July 26, 2007 390564 Warren (FEMA Docket No: B-7722) Unincorporated areas of Warren County (07-05-0652P) April 19, 2007; April 26, 2007; *The Pulse-Journal* The Honorable C. Michael Kilburn, President, Warren County, Board of Commissioners, 406 Justice Drive, Lebanon, OH 45036 July 26, 2007 390757 Warren (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) Unincorporated areas of Warren County (07-05-0021P) April 12, 2007; April 19, 2007; *The Pulse-Journal* The Honorable C. Michael Kilburn, President, Warren County, Board of Commissioners, 406 Justice Drive, Lebanon, OH 45036 July 19, 2007 390757 Oklahoma: Cleveland (FEMA Docket No: B-7722) City of Moore (07-06-1131P) May 3, 2007; May 10, 2007; *The Norman Transcript* The Honorable Glenn Lewis, Mayor, City of Moore, 301 North Broadway, Moore, OK 73160 May 18, 2007 400044 Muskogee (FEMA Docket No: B-7717) City of Muskogee (07-06-0707P) March 22, 2007; March 29, 2007; *Muskogee Phoenix* The Honorable Wren Stratton, Mayor, City of Muskogee, P.O. Box 1927, Muskogee, OK 74401 June 28, 2007 400125 Muskogee (FEMA Docket No: B-7717) Unincorporated areas of Muskogee County (07-06-0707P) March 22, 2007; March 29, 2007; *Muskogee Phoenix* The Honorable Gene Wallace, Chair, Muskogee County, Board of Commissioners, 124 South Fourth Street, Muskogee, OK 74401 June 28, 2007 400491 Oklahoma (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) City of Midwest City (06-06-BI13P) April 18, 2007; April 25, 2007; *The Sun* The Honorable Russell Smith, Mayor, City of Midwest City, 100 North Midwest Boulevard, Midwest City, OK 73110 April 30, 2007 400405 Osage (FEMA Docket No: B-7717) City of Bartlesville (07-06-0393P) April 5, 2007; April 12, 2007; *Examiner-Enterprise* The Honorable Julie Daniels, Mayor, City of Bartlesville, 401 South Johnstone Avenue, Bartlesville, OK 74003 July 12, 2007 400220 Osage (FEMA Docket No: B-7717) Unincorporated areas of Osage County (07-06-0393P) April 5, 2007; April 12, 2007; *Examiner-Enterprise* The Honorable Scott Hilton, Osage County Commissioner, P.O. Box 87, Pawhuska, OK 74056-0087 July 12, 2007 400146 Pottawatomie (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) Citizen Potawatomi Nation (06-06-B458P) April 26, 2007; May 3, 2007; *The Shawnee News-Star* The Honorable John A. Barrett, Chairman, Citizen Potawatomi Nation, 1601 South Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK 74801 April 6, 2007 400553 Pottawatomie (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) City of Shawnee (06-06-B458P) April 26, 2007; May 3, 2007 *The Shawnee News-Star* The Honorable Pierre Taron, Mayor, City of Shawnee, P.O. Box 1448, Shawnee, OK 74802 April 6, 2007 400178 Pottawatomie (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) Unincorporated areas of Pottawatomie County (06-06-B458P) April 26, 2007; May 3, 2007; *The Shawnee News-Star* Mr. Bob Guinn, Pottawatomie County Commissioner, 14101 Acme Road, County Courthouse, Shawnee, OK 74804 April 6, 2007 400496 Tulsa (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) City of Broken Arrow (05-06-0076P) April 19, 2007; April 26. 2007; *The Tulsa World* The Honorable Richard Carter, Mayor, City of Broken Arrow, 220 South First Street, Broken Arrow, OK 74012 July 26, 2007 400236 Tulsa and Wagoner (FEMA Docket No: B-7722) City of Broken Arrow (06-06-BH69P) May 10, 2007; May 17, 2007; *The Tulsa World* The Honorable Richard Carter, Mayor, City of Broken Arrow, P.O. Box 610, Broken Arrow, OK 74013 August 16, 2007 400236 Pennsylvania: Centre (FEMA Docket No: B-7722) Township of Ferguson (07-03-0218P) May 3, 2007; May 10, 2007; *Centre Daily Times* The Honorable Richard Mascolo, Chairman, Board of Supervisors, Township of Ferguson, 3147 Research Drive, State College, PA 16801 August 9, 2007 420260 Chester (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) Borough of South Coatesville (07-03-0540P) April 19, 2007; April 26, 2007; *The Daily Local* The Honorable Gregory V. Hines, Council President, Borough of South Coatesville, 136 Modena Road, South Coatesville, PA 19320 March 30, 2007 420288 Montgomery (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) Township of East Norriton (07-03-0101P) April 12, 2007; April 19, 2007; *The Times Herald* The Honorable Donald J. Gracia, Chairman, Board of Supervisors, East Norriton Township, 2501 Stanbridge Street, East Norriton, PA 19401 March 23, 2007 420950 Puerto Rico: Puerto Rico (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (06-02-B737P) April 5, 2007; April 12, 2007; *The San Juan Star* The Honorable Anibal Acevedo-Vila, Governor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, P.O. Box 82, La Fortaleza, San Juan, PR 00901 July 12, 2007 720000 South Carolina: Jasper (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) City of Hardeeville (06-04-C661P) April 19, 2007; April 26, 2007; *The Beaufort Gazette* The Honorable Rodney Cannon, Mayor, City of Hardeeville, 205 East Main Street, Hardeeville, SC 29927 July 26, 2007 450113 South Dakota: Lawrence (FEMA Docket No: B-7717) City of Spearfish (07-08-0282P) March 22, 2007; March 29, 2007; *Black Hills Pioneer* The Honorable Jerry Krambeck, Mayor, City of Spearfish, 625 Fifth Street, Spearfish, SD 57783 February 28, 2007 460046 South Carolina: Richland (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) Unincorporated areas of Richland County (07-04-1972P) April 27, 2007; May 4, 2007; *The Columbia Star* The Honorable Joseph McEachern, Chairman, Richland County Council, Richland County Administration Building, 2020 Hampton Street, Second Floor, Columbia, SC 29202 April 12, 2007 450170 Tennessee: Rutherford (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) City of Murfressboro (07-04-2511P) April 19, 2007; April 26, 2007; *Daily News Journal* The Honorable Tommy Bragg, Mayor, City of Murfreesboro, 111 West Vine Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 July 26, 2007 470168 Rutherford (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) Unincorporated areas of Rutherford County (07-04-2511P) April 19, 2007; April 26, 2007; *Daily News Journal* The Honorable Ernest Burgess, Mayor, Rutherford County, County Courthouse, Room 101, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 July 26, 2007 470165 Texas: Collin (FEMA Docket No: B-7717) City of Frisco (07-06-0542P) March 16, 2007; March 23, 2007; *Frisco Enterprise* The Honorable Michael Simpson, Mayor, City of Frisco, 6101 Frisco Square Boulevard, Frisco, TX 75034 June 22, 2007 480134 Collin (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) City of Plano (07-06-0426P) April 12, 2007; April 19, 2007; *Plano Star Courier* The Honorable Pat Evans, Mayor, City of Plano, 1520 Avenue K, Plano, TX 75074 July 19, 2007 480140 Denton (FEMA Docket No: B-7717) City of Lewisville (07-06-0243P) March 21, 2007; March 28, 2007; *Lewisville Leader* The Honorable Gene Carey, Mayor, City of Lewisville, P.O. Box 299002, Lewisville, TX 75029 June 27, 2007 480195 Montgomery (FEMA Docket No: B-7717) City of Montgomery (06-06-B395P) March 14, 2007; March 21, 2007; *Montgomery County News* The Honorable Edith Moore, Mayor, City of Montgomery, P.O. Box 708, Montgomery, TX 77256 June 20, 2007 481483 Montgomery (FEMA Docket No: B-7717) Unincorporated areas of Montgomery County (06-06-B395P) March 14, 2007; March 21, 2007; *Montgomery County News* The Honorable Alan B. Sadler, Montgomery County Judge, 301 North Thompson, Suite 210, Conroe, TX 77301 June 20, 2007 480483 Tarrant (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) City of Fort Worth (07-06-0368P) April 12, 2007; April 19, 2007; *Fort Worth Star-Telegram* The Honorable Mike J. Moncrief, Mayor, City of Fort Worth, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102 July 19, 2007 480596 Tarrant (FEMA Docket No: B-7717) City of Fort Worth (07-06-0585P) March 15, 2007; March 22, 2007; *Fort Worth Star-Telegram* The Honorable Michael J. Moncrief, Mayor, City of Fort Worth, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102 June 21, 2007 480596 Virginia: Fauquier (FEMA Docket No: B-7717) Unincorporated areas of Fauquier County (06-03-B824P) March 28, 2007; April 4, 2007; *Fauquier Times-Democrat* The Honorable Harry Atherton, Chairman, Fauquier County Board of Supervisors, Warren Green Building, 10 Hotel Street, Suite 208, Warrenton, VA 20186 July 5, 2007 510055 Independent City (FEMA Docket No: B-7719) City of Norton (06-03-B601P) April 12, 2007; April 19, 2007; *The Coalfield Progress* The Honorable B. Robert Raines, Mayor, City of Norton, Municipal Building, P.O. Box 618, Norton, VA 24273 July 19, 2007 510108 Independent City (FEMA Docket No: B-7717) City of Virginia Beach (06-03-B810P) March 22, 2007; March 29, 2007; *The Virginian-Pilot* The Honorable Meyera E. Oberndorf, Mayor, City of Virginia Beach, City Hall, Suite 1, 2401 Courthouse Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23456 February 28, 2007 515531 Washington: King (FEMA Docket No: B-7717) City of Issaquah (06-10-B407P) March 14, 2007; March 21, 2007; *The Issaquah Press* The Honorable Ava Frisinger, Mayor, City of Issaquah, P.O. Box 1307, Issaquah, WA 98027 March 26, 2007 530079 Kitsap (FEMA Docket No: B-7717) Unincorporated areas of Kitsap County (06-10-B516P) March 21, 2007; March 28, 2007; *Port Orchard Independent* The Honorable Chris Endresen, Chairman, Kitsap County Board of Commissioners, Commissioners' Office, MS-4, 614 Division Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366 March 27, 2007 530092 Wisconsin: Iowa (FEMA Docket No: B-7730 and B-7729) Unincorporated areas of Iowa County (07-05-0219P) January 18, 2007; January 25, 2007; *The Dodgeville Chronicle* The Honorable Mark Masters, Chairman, Iowa County Board, 222 North Iowa Street, Dodgeville, WI 53533 December 20, 2006 550522 (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, “Flood Insurance.”) Dated: September 12, 2007. David I. Maurstad, Federal Insurance Administrator of the National Flood Insurance Program, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. E7-18625 Filed 9-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-12-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 46 CFR Parts 10, 14, 15, 25, 31, 39, 44, 50, 54, 63, 69, 71, 91, 107, 110, 116, 125, 127, 134, 151, 153, 154, 161, 162, 170, 171, 172, 175, 177, and 189 [USCG-2007-29018] RIN 1625-ZA14 Shipping; Technical, Organizational, and Conforming Amendments AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This rule makes non-substantive changes throughout Title 46 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The purpose of this rule is to make conforming amendments and technical corrections to Coast Guard shipping regulations. This rule will have no substantive effect on the regulated public. DATES: This final rule is effective September 21, 2007. ADDRESSES: Comments and material received from the public, as well as documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, are part of docket USCG-2007-29018 and are available for inspection or copying at the 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, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. You may also find this docket on the Internet by going to *http://dms.dot.gov* at any time, clicking on “Simple Search,” entering the last five digits of the docket number for this rulemaking, and clicking on “Search.” FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, call LCDR Reed Kohberger, Coast Guard, telephone 202-372-1471. If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, call Ms. Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Regulatory History We did not publish a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM)for this regulation. Under both 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(A) and (b)(B), the Coast Guard finds this rule is exempt from notice and comment rulemaking requirements because these changes involve agency organization and practices, and good cause exists for not publishing an NPRM for all revisions in the rule because they are all non-substantive changes. This rule consists only of corrections and editorial, organizational, and conforming amendments. These changes will have no substantive effect on the public; therefore, it is unnecessary to publish an NPRM. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard also finds that, for the same reasons, good cause exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after publication in the **Federal Register** . Background and Purpose Each year Title 46 of the Code of Federal Regulations is updated on October 1. This rule, which becomes effective September 21, 2007, makes technical and editorial corrections throughout Title 46. This rule does not create any substantive requirements. Discussion of Rule This rule updates addresses for the Marine Safety Center in 26 sections, for the International Cargo Gear Bureau in five sections, and for the National Cargo Bureau in two sections. Internal Coast Guard office designators are updated in four sections, and typos are corrected in §§ 10.205, 54.15, 134.140, and 171.080. Additionally, § 10.805(e) and the formulas in § 54.15, are revised to improve clarity, but not substantively changed, and obsolete references in §§ 25.26-1 and 170.160 are updated. Additional amendments to parts 10, 14, 15, 125, and 151 are: *46 CFR 10.205(g)(3).* This provision, which requires applicants for certain licenses to present a certificate showing completion of an approved firefighting course, is reworded to improve clarity. The new provision does not exempt apprentice mates (steersmen) of towing vessels by name from this requirement. By limiting the requirement to certain personnel in ocean service, however, apprentice mates (steersmen) of towing vessels continue to be effectively exempt because they serve only on inland waters. *46 CFR 10.219.* A list of Regional Examination Centers
(RECs)where Officers in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMIs) are located is no longer included in § 10.105, so the reference in this section has been revised accordingly to “any Regional Examination Center.” Additionally, replacing “Commandant” with “National Maritime Center”
(NMC)as a source of a license or certificate brings the section into alignment with the previous delegation of certain mariner credentialing functions from the Commandant to the Commanding Officer of the NMC. *46 CFR 14.311.* The words “via modem” are removed from paragraph
(a)because they are unnecessary, outdated, and may be confusing to the public. *46 CFR 15.850.* A citation to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea is added for the public's convenience. *46 CFR 125.160.* The existing section erroneously includes the definition of “Coastwise” as part of the definition of “Coast Guard District Commander or District Commander.” This error is corrected by separating the two definitions. *46 CFR 151.04.* The requirement that every tank barge subject to regulation under Subchapter O be inspected biennially is changed to every five years. This amendment conforms the section to the provisions of 46 U.S.C. 3307 and a final rule published in 2000, which revised CFR Title 46 to establish a five year requirement, but inadvertently omitted the change to § 151 (65 FR 6494, February 9, 2000). Regulatory Evaluation This rule is not a “significant regulatory action” under section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866 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 rule to be so minimal that a full Regulatory Evaluation is unnecessary. As this rule involves internal agency practices and procedures and non-substantive changes, it will not impose any costs on the public. Small Entities Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have considered whether this 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. This rule does not require a general NPRM and, therefore, is exempt from the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Although this rule is exempt, we have reviewed it for potential economic impact on small entities. Collection of Information This rule calls 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 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 rule will not result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in this preamble. Taking of Private Property This rule will not effect 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 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 rule under Executive Order 13045, Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks. This rule is not an economically significant rule and does not create an environmental risk to health or risk to safety that may disproportionately affect children. Indian Tribal Governments This rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments, because it does not have a substantial direct effect on one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. Energy Effects We have analyzed this 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 rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not consider the use of voluntary consensus standards. Environment We have analyzed this rule under Commandant Instruction M16475.lD and Department of Homeland Security Management Directive M16475.1D, which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(NEPA)(42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have concluded that there are no factors in this case that would limit the use of a categorical exclusion under section 2.B.2 of the Instruction. Therefore, this rule is categorically excluded, under figure 2-1, paragraphs (34)(a) and (b), of the Instruction from further environmental documentation because this rule involves editorial, procedural, and internal agency functions. A final “Environmental Analysis Check List” and a final “Categorical Exclusion Determination” are available in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES . List of Subjects 46 CFR Part 10 Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Schools, Seamen. 46 CFR Part 14 Oceanographic research vessels, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Seamen. 46 CFR Part 15 Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Seamen, Vessels. 46 CFR Part 25 Fire prevention, Marine safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 46 CFR Part 31 Cargo vessels, Marine safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 46 CFR Part 39 Cargo vessels, Fire prevention, Hazardous materials transportation, Marine safety, Occupational safety and health, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 46 CFR Part 44 Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Vessels. 46 CFR Part 50 Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Vessels. 46 CFR Part 54 Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Vessels. 46 CFR Part 63 Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Vessels. 46 CFR Part 69 Measurement standards, Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Vessels. 46 CFR Part 71 Marine safety, Passenger vessels, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 46 CFR Part 91 Cargo vessels, Marine safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 46 CFR Part 107 Marine safety, Oil and gas exploration, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Vessels. 46 CFR Part 110 Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Vessels. 46 CFR Part 116 Fire prevention, Marine safety, Passenger vessels, Seamen. 46 CFR Part 125 Administrative practice and procedure, Cargo vessels, Hazardous materials transportation, Marine safety, Seamen. 46 CFR Part 127 Cargo vessels, Fire prevention, Marine safety, Occupational safety and health, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Seamen. 46 CFR Part 134 Cargo vessels, Hazardous materials transportation, Marine safety, Occupational safety and health, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Seamen. 46 CFR Part 151 Cargo vessels, Hazardous materials transportation, Marine safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Water pollution control. 46 CFR Part 153 Administrative practice and procedure, Cargo vessels, Hazardous materials transportation, Marine safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Water pollution control. 46 CFR Part 154 Cargo vessels, Gases, Hazardous materials transportation, Marine safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 46 CFR Part 161 Fire prevention, Marine safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 46 CFR Part 162 Fire prevention, Marine safety, Oil pollution, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 46 CFR Part 170 Marine safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Vessels. 46 CFR Part 171 Marine safety, Passenger vessels. 46 CFR Part 172 Cargo vessels, Hazardous materials transportation, Marine safety. 46 CFR Part 175 Marine safety, Passenger vessels, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 46 CFR Part 177 Marine safety, Passenger vessels, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 46 CFR Part 189 Marine safety, Oceanographic research vessels, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 46 CFR Parts 10, 14, 15, 25, 31, 39, 44, 50, 54, 63, 69, 71, 91, 107, 110, 116, 125, 127, 134, 151, 153, 154, 161, 162, 170, 171, 172, 175, 177, and 189 as set forth below: TITLE 46—SHIPPING PART 10—LICENSING OF MARITIME PERSONNEL 1. The authority citation for part 10 continues to read as follows: Authority: 14 U.S.C. 633; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 46 U.S.C. 2101, 2103, and 2110; 46 U.S.C. chapter 71; 46 U.S.C. 7502, 7505, 7701, and 8906; Executive Order 10173; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. Section 10.107 is also issued under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507. 2. Amend § 10.205 by revising paragraphs (g)(3) and
(h)introductory text as follows: § 10.205 Requirements for original licenses, certificates of registry, and STCW certificates and endorsements.
(g)* * *
(3)All licenses for master or mate of towing vessels for ocean service.
(h)*First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
(CPR)course certificates.* All applicants for an original license or certificate of registry, except as provided in §§ 10.429, 10.456, and 10.467 of this part, must present to the OCMI: § 10.209 [Amended] 3. In § 10.209(e)(3)(i), remove the reference “10.205” and add, in its place, the reference “10.105.” § 10.219 [Amended] 4. Amend § 10.219(a) as follows: a. In the second sentence, remove the words “an OCMI listed in the note following § 1.05(b) of this part” and add, in their place, the words “any Regional Examination Center”; and, b. In the second sentence, remove the word “Commandant” and add, in its place, the words “National Maritime Center”. § 10.304 [Amended] 5. In § 10.304(a), remove the term “NMC-4B” and add, in its place, the term “NMC-2”. § 10.307 [Amended] 6. In § 10.307, remove the term “NMC-4B” and add, in its place, the term “NMC-2”. § 10.309 [Amended] 7. In § 10.309(a)(11), remove the term “NMC-4B” and add, in its place, the term “NMC-2.” § 10.805 [Amended] 8. In § 10.805(e), remove the words “by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. (See § 10.219.)” and add, in their place, the words “in accordance with § 10.219 of this part.” PART 14—SHIPMENT AND DISCHARGE OF MERCHANT MARINERS 9. The authority citation for part 14 continues to read as follows: Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552; 46 U.S.C. Chapters 103 and 104. § 14.311 [Amended] 10. In § 14.311(a), remove the words “via modem”. PART 15—MANNING REQUIREMENTS 11. The authority citation for part 15 continues to read as follows: Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2101, 2103, 3306, 3703, 8101, 8102, 8104, 8105, 8301, 8304, 8502, 8503, 8701, 8702, 8901, 8902, 8903, 8904, 8905(b), 8906, 9102, and 8103; and Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 12. Revise § 15.850 to read as follows: § 15.850 Lookouts. The requirements for the maintenance of a proper lookout are specified in Rule 5 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1602(c)), and Rule 5 of the Inland Navigational Rules Act of 1980 (33 U.S.C. 2005). Lookout is a function to be performed by a member of a navigational watch. PART 25—REQUIREMENTS 13. The authority citation for part 25 continues to read as follows: Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1903(b); 46 U.S.C. 3306, 4102, 4302; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. § 25.26-1 [Amended] 14. In § 25.26-1, in the definition of “High seas”, remove the reference “33 CFR 2.05-10”, and add, in its place, the reference “33 CFR 2.20.” PART 31—INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION 15. The authority citation for part 31 continues to read as follows: Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3205, 3306, 3307, 3703; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. Section 31.10-21 also issued under the authority of Sect. 4109, Pub. L. 101-380, 104 Stat. 515. § 31.10-5 [Amended] 16. Amend § 31.10-5 as follows: a. In paragraph
(a)introductory text, remove the words “400 7th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001” and add, in their place, the words “1900 Half Street, SW., Suite 1000, Room 525, Washington, DC 20024,”. b. In paragraph (a)(1), remove the words “90 West Street, Suite 1612, New York, NY 10006” and add, in their place, the words “321 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036”. § 31.10-16 [Amended] 17. Amend § 31.10-16(e) as follows: a. In the first and second sentences, remove the term “(G-MOC)” and add, in its place, the term “(CG-3PCV)”; and, b. Remove the words “90 West Street, Suite 1612, New York, New York 10006” and add, in their place, the words “321 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036”. PART 39—VAPOR CONTROL SYSTEMS 18. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703, 3715(b); 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. § 39.10-3 [Amended] 19. In § 39.10-3, in the definition of “Marine Safety Center,” remove the words “400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001” and add, in their place, the words “1900 Half Street, SW, Suite 1000, Room 525, Washington, DC 20024 for visitors. Send all mail to Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, JR10-0525, 2100 2nd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593, in a written or electronic format. Information for submitting the VSP electronically can be found at *http://www.uscg.mil/HQ/MSC.* ” PART 44—SPECIAL SERVICE LIMITED DOMESTIC VOYAGES 20. The authority citation for part 44 continues to read as follows: Authority: 46 U.S.C. 5101-5116; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. § 44.320 [Amended] 21. In § 44.320(a) remove the words “(G-MSC), 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001” and add, in their place, the words “1900 Half Street, SW., Suite 1000, Room 525, Washington, DC 20024 by visitors, or transmitted by mail to Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, JR10-0525, 2100 2nd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593, in a written or electronic format. Information for submitting the VSP electronically can be found at *http://www.uscg.mil/HQ/MSC* ”. PART 50—GENERAL PROVISIONS 22. The authority citation for part 50 continues to read as follows: Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1; Section 50.01-20 also issued under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507. 23. Revise § 50.10-23 to read as follows: § 50.10-23 Marine Safety Center. The term *Marine Safety Center* refers to the Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, 1900 Half Street, SW., Suite 1000, Room 525, Washington, DC 20024 for visitors. Send all mail to Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, JR10-0525, 2100 2nd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593, in a written or electronic format. Information for submitting the VSP electronically can be found at *http://www.uscg.mil/HQ/MSC.* PART 54—PRESSURE VESSELS 24. The authority citation for part 54 continues to read as follows: Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1509; 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. § 54.15-25 [Amended] 25. Amend § 54.15-25(c) as follows: a. Remove the term “F=0/2” and add, in its place, the term “F=0.2;” and, b. Remove the formula ER21SE07.043 and add, in its place, the formula G = [(177/LC) (√ZT/M)] SI units ER21SE07.044 PART 63—AUTOMATIC AUXILIARY BOILERS 26. The authority citation for part 63 continues to read as follows: Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 27. In § 63.10-1, revise the introductory text to read as follows: § 63.10-1 Test procedures and certification report. Two
(2)copies of the following items must be submitted. Visitors may deliver them to the Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, 1900 Half Street, SW., Suite 1000, Room 525, Washington, DC 20024, or they may be transmitted by mail to Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, JR10-0525, 2100 2nd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593, in a written or electronic format. Information for submitting the VSP electronically can be found at *http://www.uscg.mil/HQ/MSC.* PART 69—MEASUREMENT OF VESSELS 28. The authority citation for part 69 continues to read as follows: Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2301, 14103; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 29. In § 69.9, revise the definition of “Commandant” to read as follows: § 69.9 Definitions. *Commandant* means Commandant of the Coast Guard at the following addresses: Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, 1900 Half Street, SW., Suite 1000, Room 525, Washington, DC 20024 for visitors. Send all mail to Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, JR10-0525, 2100 2nd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593, in a written or electronic format. Information for submitting the VSP electronically can be found at *http://www.uscg.mil/HQ/MSC.* 30. In § 69.15, revise paragraph
(a)to read as follows: § 69.15 Authorized measurement organizations.
(a)Except as provided under paragraphs
(c)and
(d)of this section, all U.S. vessels to be measured or remeasured under the Convention, Standard, or Dual Measurement Systems must be measured by an authorized measurement organization meeting the requirements of § 69.27 of this subpart. A current listing of authorized measurement organizations can be obtained by visitors from the Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, 1900 Half Street, SW., Suite 1000, Room 525, Washington, DC 20024, or by writing to: Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, JR10-0525, 2100 2nd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593. PART 71—INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION 31. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows: Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2113, 3205, 3306, 3307; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 32. In § 71.65-15, revise paragraph (a)(2) to read as follows: § 71.65-15 Procedure for submittal of plans.
(a)* * *
(2)The plans may be submitted by visitors directly to Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, 1900 Half Street, SW., Suite 1000, Room 525, Washington, DC 20024, or transmitted by mail to: Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, JR10-0525, 2100 2nd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593, in a written or electronic format. Information for submitting the VSP electronically can be found at *http://www.uscg.mil/HQ/MSC* . In this case, the plans will be returned directly to the submitter, with a copy of the action being forwarded to the interested Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. PART 91—INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION 33. The authority citation for part 91 continues to read as follows: Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 3205, 3306, 3307; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701; Executive Order 12234; 45 FR 58801; 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Executive Order 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 34. In § 91.55-15, revise paragraph (a)(3) to read as follows: § 91.55-15 Procedure for submittal of plans.
(a)* * *
(3)The plans may be submitted by visitors directly to Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, 1900 Half Street, SW., Suite 1000, Room 525, Washington, DC 20024, or transmitted by mail to: Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, JR10-0525, 2100 2nd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593, in a written or electronic format. Information for submitting the VSP electronically can be found at *http://www.uscg.mil/HQ/MSC.* In this case, the plans will be returned directly to the submitter, with a copy of the action being forwarded to the interested Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. PART 107—INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION 35. The authority citation for part 107 continues to read as follows: Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3307; 46 U.S.C. 3316; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1; § 107.05 also issued under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507. § 107.115 [Amended] 36. In § 107.115(b)(4), remove the words “90 West Street—Suite 1612, New York, New York 10004” and add, in their place, the words “321 West 44th Street, New York, New York 10036”. § 107.258 [Amended] 37. In § 107.258(a)(2), remove the words “90 West Street, Suite 1612, New York, NY 10006” and add, in their place, the words “321 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036.” 38. In § 107.317, revise paragraphs
(b)and
(d)as follows: § 107.317 Addresses for submittal of plans, specifications, and calculations.
(b)By visitors to the Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, 1900 Half Street, SW., Suite 1000, Room 525, Washington, DC 20024, or by mail to: Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, JR10-0525, 2100 2nd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593, in a written or electronic format. Information for submitting the VSP electronically can be found at *http://www.uscg.mil/HQ/MSC.*
(d)International Cargo Gear Bureau, Inc., 321 West 44th Street, New York, New York 10036. PART 110—GENERAL PROVISIONS 39. The authority citation for part 110 continues to read as follows: Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1509; 43 U.S.C 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3307, 3703; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1; § 110.01-2 also issued under 44 U.S.C. 3507. 40. In § 110.25-3, revise paragraph
(1)to read as follows: § 110.25-3 Procedure for submitting plans.
(a)* * *
(1)By visitors to the Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, 1900 Half Street, SW., Suite 1000, Room 525, Washington, DC 20024, or by mail to: Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, JR10-0525, 2100 2nd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593, in a written or electronic format. Information for submitting the VSP electronically can be found at *http://www.uscg.mil/HQ/MSC.* PART 116—CONSTRUCTION AND ARRANGEMENT 41. The authority citation for part 116 continues to read as follows: Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277, Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 42. In § 116.202, revise paragraph
(a)introductory text to read as follows: § 116.202 Plans and information required.
(a)Except as provided in § 116.210 of this part, the owner of a vessel requesting initial inspection for certification must, prior to the start of construction, submit for approval three copies of the following plans. The plans may be delivered by visitors to Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, 1900 Half Street, SW, Suite 1000, Room 525, Washington, DC 20024, or transmitted by mail to: Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, JR10-0525, 2100 2nd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593, in a written or electronic format. Information for submitting the VSP electronically can be found at *http://www.uscg.mil/HQ/MSC.* PART 125—GENERAL 43. The authority citation for part 125 continues to read as follows: Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 3307; 49 U.S.C. App. 1804; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 44. In § 125.160, revise the definition of “Coast Guard District Commander or District Commander” and add a definition for “Coastwise” to read as follows: § 125.160 Definitions. *Coast Guard District Commander or District Commander* means an officer of the Coast Guard designated by the Commandant to command activities of the Coast Guard within a Coast Guard district described by 33 CFR part 3, whose duties include the inspection, enforcement, and administration of laws for the safety and navigation of vessels. *Coastwise* refers to a route not more than 20 nautical miles offshore on any of the following waters:
(1)Any ocean.
(2)The Gulf of Mexico.
(3)The Caribbean Sea.
(4)The Gulf of Alaska.
(5)The Bering Sea.
(6)Such other, similar waters as may be designated by the District Commander. PART 127—CONSTRUCTION AND ARRANGEMENTS 45. The authority citation for part 127 continues to read as follows: Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 46. Revise § 127.120 to read as follows: § 127.120 Procedure for submittal of plans. If a vessel is to be constructed, altered, or repaired, the plans, information, and calculations required by this part must be submitted—
(a)To the OCMI in the zone where the vessel is to be constructed, altered, or repaired; or
(b)By visitors to the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, 1900 Half Street, SW., Suite 1000, Room 525, Washington, DC 20024, or by mail to: Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, JR10-0525, 2100 2nd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593, in a written or electronic format. Information for submitting the VSP electronically can be found at *http://www.uscg.mil/HQ/MSC.* PART 134—ADDED PROVISIONS FOR LIFTBOATS 47. The authority citation for part 134 continues to read as follows: Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3307; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. § 134.140 [Amended] 48. In § 134.140(d), remove the term “etailed” and add, in its place, the term “detailed”. PART 151—BARGES CARRYING BULK LIQUID HAZARDOUS MATERIAL CARGO 49. The authority citation for part 151 continues to read as follows: Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1903; 46 U.S.C. 3703; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. § 151.04-2 [Amended] 50. In § 151.04-2(a), remove the word “biennially” and add, in its place, the words “every five years”. PART 153—SHIPS CARRYING BULK LIQUID, LIQUEFIED GAS, OR COMPRESSED GAS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 51. The authority citation for part 153 continues to read as follows: Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3703; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. Section 153.40 issued under 49 U.S.C. 5103. Sections 153.470 through 153.491, 153.1100 through 153.1132, and 153.1600 through 153.1608 also issued under 33 U.S.C. 1903 (b). 52. In § 153.9, revise paragraph
(b)introductory text and paragraph (c)(1) to read as follows: § 153.9 Foreign flag vessel endorsement application.
(b)*Application for a vessel whose flag administration does not issue IMO Certificates.* A person who desires a Certificate of Compliance endorsed with the name of a cargo in Table 1 of this part, as described in § 153.900, must submit an application, in a written or electronic format, to Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, JR10-0525, 2100 2nd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593, that includes the following information:
(c)*Conditions applying to all Certificate of Compliance applications.*
(1)If requested by the Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, a person desiring a Certificate of Compliance for a vessel must furnish any other vessel information such as plans, design calculations, test results, certificates, and manufacturer's data, that the Coast Guard needs to determine that the vessel meets the standards of this part. PART 154—SAFETY STANDARDS FOR SELF-PROPELLED VESSELS CARRYING BULK LIQUEFIED GASES 53. The authority citation for part 154 continues to read as follows: Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3703, 9101; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 54. In § 154.22, revise paragraph
(a)introductory text to read as follows: § 154.22 Foreign flag vessel: Certificate of Compliance endorsement application.
(a)A person who desires an endorsed Certificate of Compliance to meet § 154.1802(a) of this part for a foreign flag vessel, whose flag administration issues IMO Certificates, must submit to the Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, JR10-0525, 2100 2nd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593, in a written or electronic format, an application that includes the following: PART 161—ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT 55. The authority citation for part 161 continues to read as follows: Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703, 4302; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. § 161.010-1 [Amended] 56. In § 161.010-1(a), remove the words “400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001,” and add, in their place, the words “1900 Half Street, SW., Suite 1000, Room 525, Washington, DC 20024,”. 57. In § 161.010-4, revise paragraph
(a)to read as follows: § 161.010-4 Procedure for approval.
(a)A request for approval of an automatic floating electric waterlight must be submitted by visitors to the Commanding Officer, USCG Marine Safety Center, 1900 Half Street, SW., Suite 1000, Room 525, Washington, DC 20024, or transmitted by mail to: Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, JR10-0525, 2100 2nd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593, in a written or electronic format. Information for submitting the VSP electronically can be found at *http://www.uscg.mil/HQ/MSC.* PART 162—ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT 58. The authority citation for part 162 continues to read as follows: Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j), 1903; 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703, 4104, 4302; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 11735, 38 FR 21243, 3 CFR, 1971-1975 Comp., p. 793; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 59. In § 162.017-6, revise paragraph
(a)to read as follows: § 162.017-6 Procedure for approval.
(a)*General.* Pressure-vacuum relief valves intended for use on tank vessels must be approved for such use by the Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center. Applications for approval may be delivered by visitors to the Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, 1900 Half Street, SW, Suite 1000, Room 525, Washington, DC 20024, or transmitted by mail to: Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, JR10-0525, 2100 2nd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593, in a written or electronic format. Information for submitting the VSP electronically can be found at *http://www.uscg.mil/HQ/MSC.* 60. In § 162.018-8, revise paragraph
(a)to read as follows: § 162.018-8 Procedure for approval.
(a)*General.* Safety relief valves for use on pressure vessels containing liquefied compressed gases must be approved by the Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center. Applications for approval may be delivered by visitors to the Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, 1900 Half Street, SW., Suite 1000, Room 525, Washington, DC 20024, or transmitted by mail to: Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, JR10-0525, 2100 2nd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593, in a written or electronic format. Information for submitting the VSP electronically can be found at *http://www.uscg.mil/HQ/MSC.* 61. In § 162.050-7, revise paragraph
(a)to read as follows: § 162.050-7 Approval procedures.
(a)An application for approval of equipment under this subpart must either be delivered by visitors to the Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, Engineering Division, 1900 Half Street, SW., Suite 1000, Room 525, Washington, DC 20024, or transmitted by mail to Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, JR10-0525, 2100 2nd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593, in a written or electronic format. Information for submitting the VSP electronically can be found at *http://www.uscg.mil/HQ/MSC.* 62. In § 162.050-15, revise paragraphs (a), (e), and
(h)to read as follows: § 162.050-15 Designation of facilities.
(a)Each request for designation as a facility authorized to perform approval tests must either be delivered by visitors to the Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, Engineering Division, 1900 Half Street, SW., Suite 1000, Room 525, Washington, DC 20024, or transmitted by mail to Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, JR10-0525, 2100 2nd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593, in a written or electronic format. Information for submitting the VSP electronically can be found at *http://www.uscg.mil/HQ/MSC.*
(e)The facility must measure the oil content of each sample using the method described in § 162.050-39 of this subpart and report the value of each of the 12 measurements to the Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, Engineering Division, JR10-0525, 2100 2nd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593.
(h)A facility may not subcontract for approval testing unless previously authorized by the Coast Guard. A request for authorization to subcontract must be sent to the Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, Engineering Division, JR10-0525, 2100 2nd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593. PART 170—STABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL INSPECTED VESSELS 63. The authority citation for part 170 continues to read as follows: Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 3703; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 64. Revise § 170.010 to read as follows: § 170.010 Equivalents. Substitutions for fittings, equipment, arrangements, calculations, information, or tests required in this subchapter may be approved by the Commandant, the Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, JR10-0525, 2100 2nd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593, or the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, if the substitution provides an equivalent level of safety. 65. In § 170.100, revise paragraph
(b)to read as follows: § 170.100 Addresses for submittal of plans and calculations.
(b)By visitors to the Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, 1900 Half Street, SW., Suite 1000, Room 525, Washington, DC 20024, or by mail to: Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, JR10-0525, 2100 2nd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593, in a written or electronic format. Information for submitting the VSP electronically can be found at *http://www.uscg.mil/HQ/MSC.* § 170.160 [Amended] 66. In § 170.160(c)(3), remove the words “§ 171.030(c) of this subchapter” and add, in their place, the words “§ 178.330 of this chapter”. PART 171—SPECIAL RULES PERTAINING TO VESSELS CARRYING PASSENGERS 67. The authority citation for part 171 continues to read as follows: Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. § 171.080 [Amended] 68. In § 171.080(h)(3), remove the words “angle mf” and add, in their place, the words “angle of.” PART 172—SPECIAL RULES PERTAINING TO BULK CARGOES 69. The authority citation for part 172 continues to read as follows: Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703, 5115; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. § 172.015 [Amended] 70. In § 172.015(b), remove the words “30 Vesey Street, New York, NY 10007-2914” and add, in their place, the words “17 Battery Place, Suite 1232, New York, New York 10004-1110”. § 172.040 [Amended] 71. In § 172.040(b), remove the words “30 Vesey Street, New York, NY 10007-2914” and add, in their place, the words “17 Battery Place, Suite 1232, New York, New York 10004-1110”. PART 175—GENERAL PROVISIONS 72. The authority citation for part 175 continues to read as follows: Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3205, 3306, 3703; Pub. L 103-206, 107 Stat. 2439; 49 U.S.C. App. 1804; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1; 175.900 also issued under authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507. § 175.400 [Amended] 73. Amend § 175.400, in the definition of “Length,” paragraph (3), by removing the words “in subchapter S” and adding, in their place, the words “of this subchapter.” PART 177—CONSTRUCTION AND ARRANGEMENT 74. The authority citation for part 177 continues to read as follows: Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 75. In § 177.202, revise paragraph
(d)to read as follows: § 177.202 Plans and information required.
(d)An owner may submit any plans, manuals, or calculations, required to be submitted to the OCMI under this part, to the Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, JR10-0525, 2100 2nd Street, SW, Washington, DC 20593. Three copies of all documents are required to be submitted for Marine Safety Center plan approval. 76. In § 177.410, amend paragraph (b)(5) by removing the second sentence and adding two sentences in its place to read as follows: § 177.410 Structural fire protection.
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(5)* * * Requests for qualifying a specific laminate schedule as fire retardant for use in a particular vessel may be submitted for consideration by visitors to the Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, 1900 Half Street, SW., Suite 1000, Room 525, Washington, DC 20024, or transmitted by mail to: Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, JR10-0525, 2100 2nd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593, in a written or electronic format. Information for submitting the VSP electronically can be found at *http://www.uscg.mil/HQ/MSC.* PART 189—INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION 77. The authority citation for part 189 continues to read as follows: Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2113, 3306, 3307; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 78. In § 189.55-15, revise paragraph (a)(2) to read as follows: § 189.55-15 Procedure for submittal of plans.
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(2)The plans may be submitted by visitors directly to the Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, 1900 Half Street, SW., Suite 1000, Room 525, Washington, DC 20024, or transmitted by mail to: Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, JR10-0525, 2100 2nd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593, in a written or electronic format. Information for submitting the VSP electronically can be found at *http://www.uscg.mil/HQ/MSC* . In this case, the plans will be returned directly to the submitter, with a copy of the action being forwarded to the interested Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Dated: September 13, 2007. Stefan G. Venckus, Chief, Office of Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard. [FR Doc. E7-18433 Filed 9-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-15-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 648 [Docket No. 061020273-6321-02] RIN 0648-XC70 Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Scup Fishery; Commercial Quota Harvested for 2007 Summer Period AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Temporary rule; closure. SUMMARY: NMFS announces the closure of the scup commercial coastwide fishery from Maine through North Carolina for the Summer Period. Regulations governing the scup fishery require publication of this notification to advise the coastal states from Maine through North Carolina that this quota has been harvested and to advise Federal vessel permit holders and Federal dealer permit holders that no commercial quota is available for landing scup in these states. Federally permitted commercial vessels may not land scup in these states for the remainder of the 2007 Summer quota period (through October 31, 2007). DATES: Effective 0001 hours, September 21, 2007, through October 31, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Emily Bryant, Fishery Management Specialist,
(978)281-9244. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Regulations governing the scup fishery are found at 50 CFR part 648. The regulations at 50 CFR 648.121 require the Regional Administrator to monitor the commercial scup quota for each quota period and, based upon dealer reports, state data, and other available information, to determine when the commercial quota for a period has been harvested. NMFS is required to publish a notification in the **Federal Register** advising and notifying commercial vessels and dealer permit holders that, effective upon a specific date, the scup commercial quota has been harvested and no commercial quota is available for landing scup for the remainder of the Summer Period. Based upon recent projections, the Regional Administrator anticipates that the Federal commercial quota of 3,464,914 lb (1,572 mt) for the 2007 Summer Period will be fully harvested by or before October 31, 2007. To maintain the integrity of the 2008 Summer Period quota by avoiding or minimizing quota overages, the commercial scup fishery will close for the remainder of the Summer Period (through October 31, 2007) in Federal waters. In 50 CFR 648.4(b) provides that Federal scup moratorium permit holders agree as a condition of the permit not to land scup in any state after NMFS has published a notification in the **Federal Register** stating that the commercial quota for the period has been harvested and that no commercial quota for scup is available. Therefore, effective 0001 hours, September 21, 2007, further landings of scup by vessels holding Federal scup moratorium permits are prohibited through October 31, 2007. Effective 0001 hours, September 21, 2007, federally permitted dealers are also advised that they may not purchase scup from federally permitted vessels that land in coastal states from Maine through North Carolina for the remainder of the Summer Period (through October 31, 2007). The Winter II Period for commercial scup harvest will open on November 1, 2007. Classification This action is required by 50 CFR part 648 and is exempt from review under Executive Order 12866. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 *et seq.* Dated: September 17, 2007. Alan D. Risenhoover, Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 07-4698 Filed 9-18-07; 2:26 pm]
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