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[FR Doc No: 94-19730]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[CGD08-94-006]
RIN 2115-AE84

 

Regulated Navigation Area; Mississippi River, Miles 88 to 240 
above Head of Passes

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Interim rule; reopening of comment period and public hearing.

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SUMMARY: In April 1994, the Coast Guard issued an Interim Final Rule 
extending the upper limits of the Mississippi River regulated 
navigation area, to cover the area between river miles 88 and 240, 
above Head of Passes, up to the Port of Baton Rouge. The original 
comment period expired on June 27, 1994. In response to requests from 
commenters who wish to submit additional information prior to the 
issuance of the final rule, the Coast Guard is reopening the comment 
period for an additional 90 days and is scheduling a public hearing in 
September 1994.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 10, 1994. The 
public hearing will be held at 10 a.m. on September 2, 1994.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be mailed to Commander (mps), Eight Coast 
Guard District, Hale Boggs Federal Bldg., 501 Magazine St., New 
Orleans, LA 70130-3396. Comments may also be hand-delivered to this 
address. The comments and other materials related to this regulation 
will be available for inspection and copying in room 1341 at the above 
address. Normal office hours are between 7:30 A.M. and 4 P.M., Monday 
through Friday, except holidays.
    Comments on collection-of-information requirements must be mailed 
also to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of 
Management and Budget, 725 17th Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20503, 
ATTN: Desk Officer, U.S. Coast Guard.
    The public hearing will be held at U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety 
Office New Orleans, Tidewater Building, 1400 Canal Street, New Orleans, 
LA.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Lieutenant Verne Gifford, Marine Safety Division, Eighth Coast Guard 
District, Room 1341, Hale Boggs Federal Building, 501 Magazine Street, 
New Orleans, LA 70130-3396. Phone number: (504) 589-6172.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On April 28, 1994, the Coast Guard issued an 
Interim Final Rule extending the upper limits of the Mississippi River 
regulated navigation area, 33 CFR 165.803, to cover the area between 
river miles 88 and 240, above Head of Passes, up to the Port of Baton 
Rouge. (59 FR 21933) This rule was published as an interim rule, 
effective on the date of publication. The original comment period 
expired on June 27, 1994. The Coast Guard received 4 comments during 
this period. Some commenters wish to gather and provide additional 
information prior to the issuance of the final rule.
    The Coast Guard believes that the additional information will be 
useful in the finalization of the rule and is, therefore, reopening the 
comment period for an additional 90 days.
    The Coast Guard encourages interested persons to participate in 
this rulemaking by submitting written data, views or arguments. Persons 
submitting comments should include their names and addresses, identify 
this rulemaking (CGD08-94-006) and the specific section of this rule to 
which each comment applies, and give the reason for each comment. 
Please submit two copies of all comments and attachments in an unbound 
format, no larger than 8.5 by 11 inches, suitable for copying. Persons 
wanting acknowledgment of receipt of comments should enclose stamped, 
self-addressed postcards or envelopes.
    The Coast Guard will consider all comments received during the 
comment period. It may change this rule in view of the comments.
    In conjunction with the reopening of the comment period, the Coast 
Guard has decided to provide the opportunity for the public to make 
oral comments. The Coast Guard believes these comments will be useful 
in the finalization of the rule. A public hearing will be held at 10 
a.m. on September 2, 1994 at the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, 
Tidewater Building, 1400 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA. Further 
information regarding the public hearing may be obtained by contacting 
Lieutenant Jeff Novotny at (504) 589-4219.

    Dated: July 26, 1994.
R.C. North,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 94-19730 Filed 8-11-94; 8:45 am]
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