[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 172 (Tuesday, September 5, 2000)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 53591-53593]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-22442]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Navy
32 CFR Part 770
RIN 0703-AA63
Rules Limiting Public Access to Particular Installations
AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DOD.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This rule sets forth amended regulations governing entry upon
installations with limited public access under the Department of the
Navy jurisdiction. It is intended that this amendment will apprise
members of the public of the rules governing access on these
installations.
DATES: Effective September 5, 2000.
ADDRESSES: Office of the Judge Advocate General (Code 13), 1322
Patterson Ave SE., Suite 3000, Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-5066.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lieutenant Commander James L. Roth,
JAGC, USN, Head, Regulations and Legislation, FOIA/PA Branch,
Administrative Law Division, Office of the Judge Advocate General (Code
13), 1322 Patterson Ave SE., Suite 3000, Washington Navy Yard, DC
20374-5066. Phone (703) 604-8200.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the authority cited below, the
Department of the Navy amends 32 CFR part 770, subparts A, B, F, and G.
This amendment is the result of changes to regulations limiting public
access to particular installations under the jurisdiction of the
Department of the Navy. This rule is being published by the Department
of the Navy for guidance and interest of the public in accordance with
5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). It has been determined that invitation of public
comment on this amendment would be impracticable and unnecessary, and
it is therefore not required under the public rulemaking provisions of
32 CFR part 336 or Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5720.45.
Interested persons, however, are invited to comment in writing on this
amendment. All written comments received will be considered in making
subsequent amendments or revisions of 32 CFR part 770, subparts A, B,
F, and G, or the instructions on which they are based. Changes may be
initiated on the basis of comments received. Written comments should be
addressed to Lieutenant Commander James L. Roth, JAGC, USN, Head,
Regulations and Legislation, FOIA/PA Branch, Administrative Law
Division, Office of the Judge Advocate General (Code 13), 1322
Patterson Ave SE., Suite 3000, Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-5066. It
has been determined that this final rule is not a ``significant
regulatory action'' as defined in Executive Order 12866.
Executive Order 13132, Federalism
It has been determined that this rule does not have sufficient
Federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a Federalism
Assessment. The provisions contained in this rule will have little or
no direct effect on States or local governments.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
This rule will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities for purposes of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. Chapter 6).
Paperwork Reduction Act
This rule does not impose collection of information requirements
for purposes of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, 5
CFR Part 1320).
List of Subjects in 32 CFR Part 770
Armed forces, Endangered and threatened species, Federal buildings
and facilities, Fish, Government property, Government property
management, National defense, Restricted access areas, Security
measures, Wildlife.
For the reasons set forth in the preamble, the Department of the
Navy amends 32 CFR part 770 as follows:
PART 770--RULES LIMITING PUBLIC ACCESS TO PARTICULAR INSTALLATIONS
1. The authority citation for part 770 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 10 U.S.C. 6011; 32 CFR 700.702; 32 CFR
700.714.
2.-3. In Sec. 770.2, revise paragraphs (b)(1), (c) and (d)(2) to
read as follows:
Sec. 770.2 Licenses.
* * * * *
(b) * * *
(1) The privilege card may be purchased from the Natural Resources
and Environmental Affairs Branch, Building 5-9, Marine Corps Base,
Quantico, VA.
* * * * *
(c) All hunters must obtain a Base hunting permit, and a parking
permit, if applicable, from the Game Check Station, Building 5-9
Station (located at the intersection of Russell Road and MCB-1) for
each day of hunting. The hunting permit must be carried by the hunter
and the parking permit must be displayed on the left dashboard of
parked vehicles. The hunting and parking permits must be returned
within one hour after either sunset or the hour hunting is secured on
holidays or during special season.
(d) * * *
(2) Attendance at a safety lecture given daily except Sunday during
the hunting season given at the Game Check Station. The lectures
commence at the times posted in the Annual Hunting Bulletin and are
posted on all base bulletin boards;
* * * * *
4. In Sec. 770.3, revise paragraphs (a), (b), and (c)(1) through
(3) and remove paragraphs (c)(4) and (5) to read as follows:
Sec. 770.3 Fishing regulations.
(a) All persons possessing the proper state license and Base permit
are permitted to fish in the areas designated by the Annual Fishing
Regulations on Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA, on any authorized
fishing day. A Base Fishing Privilege Card is required for all persons
aged 16 to 65.
(b) Fishing is permitted on all waters within the boundaries of
Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA, unless otherwise posted, under the
conditions and restrictions and during the periods provided by Marine
Corps Base, Quantico, VA. Information regarding specific regulations
for each fishing area must be obtained from the Natural Resources and
Environmental Affairs Branch, Building 5-9 prior to use of Base fishing
facilities.
(c) * * *
(1) No trout lines are permitted in Marine Corps Base waters;
(2) No Large Mouth Bass will be taken, creeled or possessed in a
slot limit of 12-15 inches in length. All Large Mouth Bass within this
slot will be immediately returned to the water;
(3) No Striped Bass will be taken, creeled or possessed under the
size of twenty (20) inches in length. All Striped Bass under this size
will be immediately returned to the water.
5. Revise Sec. 770.4 to read as follows:
Sec. 770.4 Hunting regulations.
All persons possessing the proper State, Federal and Base licenses
and permits are permitted to hunt in the areas designated daily by the
Annual Hunting Bulletin on Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA, on any
authorized hunting day. In addition, a minimum of fifteen percent of
the daily hunting spaces will be reserved to civilians on
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a first come, first served basis until 0600 on each hunting day, at
which time, the Game Check Station may fill vacancies from any
authorized persons waiting to hunt.
6. In Sec. 770.5, revise paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) to read as
follows:
Sec. 770.5 Safety regulations.
(a) Hunting is not permitted within 200 yards of the following:
Ammunition dumps, built-up areas, rifle or pistol ranges, dwelling or
other occupied structures, and areas designated by the Annual Hunting
Bulletin as recreation areas.
(b) From the end of the special archery season until the end of the
regular firearms winter hunting season, except for duck hunters in
approved blinds, hunters will wear an outer garment with at least two
square foot of blaze orange visible both front and back above the waist
and a blaze orange cap while hunting, or while in the woods for any
reason, during the hours that hunting is authorized. Any person
traveling on foot in or adjacent to an area open for hunting will
comply with this requirement.
(c) Weapons will be unloaded while being transported in vehicles,
and will be left in vehicles by personnel checking in or out at the
Game Check Station. Weapons will not be discharged from vehicles, or
within 200 yards of hard surfaced roads.
* * * * *
Sec. 770.6 [Amended]
7. Amend Sec. 770.6, as follows:
a. In paragraph (b), remove the number ``16'' and add in its place
the number ``18,'' and remove the number ``18'' contained in the
parenthesis and add in its place the number ``21.''
b. In paragraph (c), remove the words ``beaver or bald eagles'' and
add in their place, the word ``wildlife,'' and remove the word
``clearance'' and add in its place the words ``Walking Pass'' each time
it appears.
c. Revise paragraph (a) and add paragraphs (f) and (g) to read as
follows:
Sec. 770.6 Restrictions.
(a) There will be no hunting on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New
Years Day, or after 1200 on Thanksgiving Day.
* * * * *
(f) There will be no use of a muzzleloader or slug shotgun after
obtaining the daily or yearly game bag limits.
(g) There will be no possession or use of drugs or alcohol while
checked out to hunt.
Sec. 770.7 [Amended]
8. In Sec. 770.7 remove paragraphs (c)(3), (4) and (5) and revise
the section title, and paragraphs (a), (b), and (c)(1) and (2) to read
as follows:
Sec. 770.7 Violations and environmental regulations.
* * * * *
(a) The Marine Corps Base Game Wardens are Federal Game Wardens.
They have authority to issue summons to appear in Federal court for
game violations.
(b) Offenders in violation of a Federal or State hunting or fishing
laws will be referred to a Federal court.
(c) * * *
(1) The Base Game Warden shall have the authority to temporarily
suspend hunting and fishing privileges.
(2) Suspensions of hunting and fishing privileges will be outlined
in the Annual Fish and Wildlife Procedures Manual.
* * * * *
9. In Sec. 770.8, revise the last sentence to read as follows:
Sec. 770.8 Reports.
* * *All other game, not requiring a tag, killed on the Reservation
will be immediately reported to the Game Warden when checking out at
the end of a hunt.
10. Revise Sec. 770.9 to read as follows:
Sec. 770.9 Miscellaneous.
Refer to the Annual Fishing and Hunting Bulletins that will cover
any annual miscellaneous changes.
11. The subpart heading is revised to read as follows:
Subpart B--Base Entry Regulations for Naval Submarine Base, Bangor,
Silverdale, Washington
12. The authority citation for subpart B is revised to read as
follows:
Authority: 50 U.S.C. 797; DoDDir. 5200.8 of April 25, 1991; 5
U.S.C. 301; 10 U.S.C. 6011; 32 CFR 700.702; 32 CFR 700.714.
13. Revise the last sentence of section 770.18 to read as follows:
Sec. 770.18 Entry restrictions.
* * * See, 18 U.S.C. 1382; the Internal Security Act of 1950,
Section 21 (50 U.S.C. 797); Department of Defense Directive 5200.8 of
25 April 1991; Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5511.36A of 21 July
1992.
14. In Sec. 770.19, Revise paragraph (a) to read as follows:
Sec. 770.19 Entry procedures.
(a) Any person or group of persons desiring the advance consent of
the Commanding Officer, SUBASE Bangor or his authorized representative
shall, in writing, submit a request to the Commanding Officer, Naval
Submarine Base, Bangor, 1100 Hunley Road, Silverdale, WA 98315.
* * * * *
15. In Sec. 770.20 revise the undesignated citation following
paragraph (a) and paragraph (b) to read as follows:
Sec. 770.20 Violations.
(a) * * *
Whoever, within the jurisdiction of the United States, goes upon
any military, naval * * * reservation, post, fort, arsenal, yard,
station, or installation, for any purpose prohibited by law or
lawful regulation * * * shall be fined not more than $5,000 or
imprisoned not more than six months or both.
(b) Moreover, any person who willfully violates this subpart is
subject to a fine not to exceed $5,000 or imprisonment for not more
than one (1) year or both as provided in 50 U.S.C. 797.
16. Revise subpart F, part 770 to read as follows:
Subpart F--Base Entry Regulations for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard,
Bremerton, Washington
Sec.
770.47 Purpose.
770.48 Definition.
770.49 Background.
770.50 Entry restrictions.
770.51 Entry procedures.
770.52 Violations.
Subpart F--Base Entry Regulations for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard,
Bremerton, Washington
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 10 U.S.C. 6011; 50 U.S.C. 797; DoD
Directive 5200.8 of April 25, 1991; SECNAVINST 5511.36A of July 21,
1992; OPNAVINST 5530.14C of December 10, 1998; 32 CFR 700.702; 32
CFR 700.714.
Sec. 770.47 Purpose.
To promulgate regulations and procedures governing entry upon Puget
Sound Naval Shipyard, and to prevent the interruption of the functions
and operations of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard by the presence of any
unauthorized person within the boundaries of the Puget Sound Naval
Shipyard.
Sec. 770.48 Definition.
For the purpose of this subpart, Puget Sound Shipyard shall include
that area of land, whether or not fenced or covered by water, in Kitsap
County in the State of Washington under the operational control of the
Commander,
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Puget Sound Naval Shipyard or any tenant command. This includes all
such areas regardless of whether the areas are being used for purely
military purposes, for housing, for support purposes, or for any other
purpose by a naval command or other federal agency.
Sec. 770.49 Background.
(a) Puget Sound Naval Shipyard is a major naval ship repair
facility, with operational requirements to complete repairs and
overhaul of conventionally powered and nuclear powered naval vessels.
It is vital to national defense that the operation and use of the
shipyard be continued without interruption. Additionally, most of Puget
Sound Naval Shipyard is dedicated to heavy industrial activity where
potentially hazardous conditions exist.
(b) For prevention of the interruption of the stated use of Puget
Sound Naval Shipyard and prevention of injury to any unsupervised or
unauthorized person as a consequence of the hazardous conditions that
exist, as well as for other reasons, it is essential to restrict entry
upon Puget Sound Naval Shipyard to authorized persons only.
Sec. 770.50 Entry restrictions.
Except for military personnel and civilian employees of the United
States in the performance of their official duties, entry upon Puget
Sound Naval Shipyard, or remaining thereon by any person for any
purpose without advance consent of the Commander, Puget Sound Naval
Shipyard or his/her authorized representative, is prohibited.
Sec. 770.51 Entry procedures.
(a) Any person or group of persons desiring the advance consent of
the Commander, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, or his authorized
representative, shall, in writing, submit a request to the Commander,
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, at the following address: Commander, Puget
Sound Naval Shipyard, 1400 Farragut Avenue, Bremerton, WA 98314-5001.
Sec. 770.52 Violations.
(a) Any person entering or remaining on Puget Sound Naval Shipyard,
without the consent of the Commander, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, or an
authorized representative, shall be subject to the penalties prescribed
by 18 U.S.C. 1382, which provides in pertinent part:
Whoever, within the jurisdiction of the United States, goes upon
any military, naval * * * reservation, post, fort, arsenal, yard,
station or installation, for any purpose prohibited by law or lawful
regulation * * * shall be fined not more than $500.00 or imprisoned
not more than six months or both.
(b) Moreover, any person who willfully violates this subpart is
subject to a fine not to exceed $5000.00 or imprisonment for not more
than one year or both as provided in 50 U.S.C. 797.
17.-18. The authority citation for subpart G, part 770 is revised
to read as follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 10 U.S.C. 6011; 50 U.S.C. 797; DoD
Directive 5200.8 of April 25, 1991; SECNAVINST 5511.36A of July 21,
1992; NAVCOMSYSCOMINST 5510.2B of April 18, 1990; 32 CFR 700.702; 32
CFR 700.714.
19. In Sec. 770.55 remove the number ``830'' contained in the
parenthetical and add, in its place, the number ``1700''.
20. In Sec. 770.57 remove the number ``830'' contained in the
parenthetical and add, in its place, the number ``1700''.
Dated: August 23, 2000.
C.G. Carlson,
Major, U.S. Marine Corps,, Alternate Federal Register Liaison Officer.
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