[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 158 (Thursday, August 16, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 45900-45905]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-15957]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Parts 1, 2, 64, 100, 109, 110, 117, 147, 150, 151, and 161

[USCG-2007-27887]
RIN 1625-ZA13


Navigation and Navigable Waters; Technical, Organizational, and 
Conforming Amendments

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This rule makes non-substantive changes throughout Title 33 of 
the Code of Federal Regulations. The purpose of this rule is to make 
conforming amendments and technical corrections to Coast Guard 
navigation and navigable water regulations. This rule will have no 
substantive effect on the regulated public.

DATES: This final rule is effective August 16, 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-2007-27887 and are available for inspection or 
copying at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, room PL-401, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, 
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays. You may also find this docket on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, 
call Mr. Ray Davis, Coast Guard, telephone 202-372-1461. If you have 
questions on viewing the docket, call Ms. Renee V. Wright, Program 
Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-493-0402.

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 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 33 of the Code of Federal Regulations is updated on 
July 1. This rule, which becomes effective August 16, 2007, makes 
technical and editorial corrections throughout Title 33. This rule does 
not create any substantive requirements.

Discussion of Rule

    This rule corrects the authority citations in parts 1, 64, 109, 
117, 147, and 151. The explanations in Sec. Sec.  109.05(a) and 109.10 
concerning the authority to regulate anchorage grounds and special 
anchorage areas are also updated.
    Five sections in part 100 pertaining to regattas and other marine 
events, and one paragraph, a table, and a figure in part 110 pertaining 
to the placement of mooring buoys are removed because they are obsolete 
or redundant. A note in part 151 that references a definition has been 
updated.
    Additional amendments to parts 2, 64, 150, and 161 are:
    33 CFR 2.32(c). The Coast Guard previously revised definitions of 
jurisdictional terms in part 2, conforming them to statutory changes 
and Presidential proclamations affecting Coast Guard jurisdiction (68 
FR 42595, July 18, 2003). Those amendments inadvertently omitted wreck 
and structure marking authority but were intended to incorporate the 
traditional interpretation of ``high seas'' that existed before the 
advent of the concept of an exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Prior to 
those amendments, the meaning of ``high seas'' within the context of 
Coast Guard wreck and structure marking authority, as applied to 
persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction, was intended to be similar to how 
the term ``high seas'' was understood in traditional maritime law 
enforcement authority, 14 U.S.C. 89(a), and as defined by Congress in 
the Intervention on the High Seas Act, 33 U.S.C. 1471, et seq. It was 
not our intent, in promulgating the 2003 updates to jurisdictional 
regulations, to change that application. Rather, our intent was to 
maintain, insofar as possible, the existing jurisdictional authorities 
of the Coast Guard to execute its missions, particularly with respect 
to the definition of ``high seas'' (see 68 FR 42595-6).

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    33 CFR 64.06. A definition of ``high seas'' is added to the 
section's list of definitions to make clear that the application of 
this part remains unchanged by our amendments to 33 CFR Part 2 in 2003 
(68 FR 42595, July 18, 2003).
    33 CFR Part 150. The geographic coordinates in Sec.  150.940 have 
been revised to enable plotting using the North American Datum of 1983, 
and the description of the datum in Sec.  150.930 has been amended 
accordingly.
    33 CFR 161.35. The names, numbers, and locations of certain 
navigation aids in the Houston/Galveston Vessel Traffic Service Area 
have been updated in Tables 161.35(B) and (C).

Regulatory Evaluation

    This rule is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under section 
3(f) of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, and does 
not require an assessment of potential costs and benefits under section 
6(a)(3) of that Order. The Office of Management and Budget has not 
reviewed it under that Order. It is not ``significant'' under the 
regulatory policies and procedures of the Department of Homeland 
Security. 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, 
which guides 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

33 CFR Part 1

    Administrative practice and procedure, Authority delegations 
(Government agencies), Freedom of information, Penalties.

33 CFR Part 2

    Administrative practice and procedure, Law enforcement.

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33 CFR Part 64

    Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

33 CFR Part 100

    Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements, Waterways.

33 CFR Part 109

    Anchorage grounds.

33 CFR Part 110

    Anchorage grounds.

33 CFR Part 117

    Bridges, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

33 CFR Part 147

    Continental shelf, Marine safety, Navigation (water).

33 CFR Part 150

    Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Occupational safety and 
health, Oil pollution, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

33 CFR Part 151

    Administrative practice and procedure, Oil pollution, Penalties. 
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Water pollution control.

33 CFR Part 161

    Harbors, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements, Vessels, Waterways.

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For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 
CFR parts 1, 2, 64, 100, 109, 110, 117, 147, 150, 151, and 161.

Title 33--Navigation and Navigable Waters

PART 1--GENERAL PROVISIONS

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1. In subpart 1.05, revise the authority citation to read as follows:

    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552, 553, App. 2; 14 U.S.C. 2, 631, 632, and 
633; 33 U.S.C. 471, 499; 49 U.S.C. 101, 322; Department of Homeland 
Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

PART 2--JURISDICTION

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2. The authority citation for part 2 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 14 U.S.C. 633; 33 U.S.C. 1222; Pub. L.89-670, 80 
Stat. 931, 49 U.S.C. 108; Pub. L. 107-296, 116 Stat. 2135, 2249, 6 
U.S.C. 101 not and 468; Department of homeland Security Delegation 
No. 0170.1.


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3. In Sec.  2.32, revise paragraph (c) to read as follows:


Sec.  2.32  High seas.

* * * * *
    (c) For the purposes of 14 U.S.C. 89(a), 14 U.S.C. 86, 33 U.S.C. 
409, and 33 U.S.C. 1471 et seq., high seas includes the exclusive 
economic zones of the United States and other nations, as well as those 
waters that are seaward of territorial seas of the United States and 
other nations.
* * * * *

PART 64--MARKING OF STRUCTURES, SUNKEN VESSELS AND OTHER 
OBSTRUCTIONS

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4. Revise the authority citation for part 64 to read as follows:

    Authority: 14 U.S.C. 633; 33 U.S.C. 409, 1231; 42 U.S.C. 9118; 
43 U.S.C. 1333; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 
0170.1.


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5. In Sec.  64.06, add a new definition for ``high seas'' between 
``Hazard to navigation'' and ``Markings'' to read as follows:


Sec.  64.06  Definition of terms.

* * * * *
    High seas means those waters described in Sec.  2.32(c) of this 
chapter.
* * * * *

PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS

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6. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233.

Sec.  100.103  [Removed]

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7. Remove Sec.  100.103.


Sec.  100.104  [Removed]

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8. Remove Sec.  100.104.


Sec.  100.120  [Removed]

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9. Remove Sec.  100.120.


Sec.  100.121  [Removed]

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10. Remove Sec.  100.121.


Sec.  100.122  [Removed]

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11. Remove Sec.  100.122.

PART 109--GENERAL

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12. Revise the authority citation for part 109 to read as follows:

    Authority: R.S. 4233, as amended, 28 Stat. 647 as amended, 30 
Stat. 98, as amended, sec. 7, 38 Stat. 1053, as amended, sec. 
6(g)(1), 80 Stat. 940; 33 U.S.C. 180, 258, 322, 471; 49 U.S.C. 
1655(g)(1); Pub. L. 107-296, 116 Stat. 2135; Department of Homeland 
Security Delegation No. 0170.1.


Sec.  109.01  [Amended]

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13. Remove the parenthetical at the end of Sec.  109.01.

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14. In Sec.  109.05--
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a. Revise paragraph (a) to read as set out below; and,
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b. Remove the parenthetical at the end of the section.


Sec.  109.05  Anchorage grounds.

    (a) Section 7 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of March 4, 1915 (33 
U.S.C. 471), authorizes the establishment of anchorage grounds for 
vessels in navigable waters of the United States whenever it is 
apparent that these are required by the maritime or commercial 
interests of the United States for safe navigation. The statute also 
authorizes the adoption of suitable rules and regulations regarding the 
establishment of anchorage grounds, which are enforced by the Coast 
Guard. The authority conferred by this statute was transferred to and 
vested in the Secretary of Homeland Security by section 902(j) of the 
Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2006 (Pub. L. 109-241, 
120 Stat. 516), and delegated to the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard 
in Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. The 
Commandant redelegated the authority to establish anchorage grounds to 
each Coast Guard District Commander as provided in 33 CFR 1.05-
1(e)(1)(i).
* * * * *


Sec.  109.07  [Amended]

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15. Remove the parenthetical at the end of Sec.  109.07.

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16. Revise Sec.  109.10 to read as follows:


Sec.  109.10  Special anchorage areas.

    An Act of Congress of April 22, 1940, provides for the designation 
of special anchorage areas wherein vessels not more than sixty-five 
feet in length, when at anchor, will not be required to carry or 
exhibit anchorage lights. Such designation is to be made after 
investigation, by rule, regulation, or order, the procedure for which 
will be similar to that followed for anchorage grounds under section 7 
of the Rivers and Harbors Act of March 4, 1915, as referred to in Sec.  
109.05. The areas so designated should be well removed from the 
fairways and located where general navigation will not endanger or be 
endangered by unlighted vessels. The authority to designate special 
anchorage areas was transferred to and vested in the Secretary of 
Homeland Security by section 902(j) of the Coast Guard and Maritime 
Transportation Act of 2006 (Pub. L. 109-241, 120 Stat 516), and 
delegated to the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard in Department of 
Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. The Commandant redelegated the 
authority to establish anchorage

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grounds to each Coast Guard District Commander as provided in 33 CFR 
1.05-1(e)(1)(i).


Sec.  109.15  [Amended]

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17. In Sec.  109.15, remove ``guard'', and add, in its place, 
``Guard''.

PART 110--ANCHORAGE REGULATIONS

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18. The authority citation for part 110 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 471, 1221 through 1236, 2030, 2035, 2071; 
33 CFR 1.05-1; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 
0170.1.


Sec.  110.60  [Amended]

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19. In Sec.  110.60, remove paragraph(x)(4), Table 110.60(x)(4), and 
Figure 110.60(x)(4).


Sec.  110.155  [Amended]

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20. In Sec.  110.155(l)(8), remove ``Coast Guard Activities New York, 
Waterways Oversight Branch'', and add, in its place, ``Coast Guard 
Sector New York, Waterways Management Division''.

PART 117--DRAWBRIDGE OPERATION REGULATIONS

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21. Revise the authority citation for part 117 to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 499; 33 CFR 1.05-1; and Department of 
Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

PART 147--SAFETY ZONES

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22. Revise the authority citation for part 147 to read as follows:

    Authority: 14 U.S.C. 85; 43 U.S.C. 1333; Department of Homeland 
Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

PART 150---DEEPWATER PORTS: OPERATION

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23. The authority citation for part 150 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231, 1321(j)(1)(C), (j)(5), (j)(6), 
(m)(2); 33 U.S.C. 1509(a); E.O. 12777, sec. 2; E.O. 13286, sec. 34, 
68 FR 10619; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1 
(70), (73), (75), (80).


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24. Revise Sec.  150.930 to read as follows:


Sec.  150.930  What datum is used for the geographic coordinates in 
this subpart?

    The geographic coordinates used in this subpart have been revised 
to enable plotting using the North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83) and 
no longer require the use of any further conversion factors for 
correction.

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25. Revise Sec.  150.940 to read as follows:


Sec.  150.940  Safety zones for specific deepwater ports.

    (a) Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP). (1) The location of the 
safety zone for LOOP is as described in Table 150.940(A):

         Table 150.940(A).--Safety Zone for LOOP, Gulf of Mexico
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        Plotting guidance             Latitude N          Longitude W
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(i) Starting at                      28[deg]55'24''      90[deg]00'37''
(ii) A rhumb line to:                28[deg]53'51''      90[deg]04'07''
(iii) Then an arc with a 4,465       28[deg]53'07''      90[deg]01'30''
 meter (4,883 yard) radius
 centered at the port's pumping
 platform complex
(iv) To a point                      28[deg]51'08''      90[deg]03'06''
(v) Then a rhumb line to             28[deg]50'10''      90[deg]02'24''
(vi) Then a rhumb line to            28[deg]49'06''      89[deg]55'54''
(vii) Then a rhumb line to           28[deg]48'37''      89[deg]55'00''
(viii) Then a rhumb line to          28[deg]52'05''      89[deg]52'42''
(ix) Then a rhumb line to            28[deg]53'11''      89[deg]53'42''
(x) Then a rhumb line to             28[deg]54'53''      89[deg]57'00''
(xi) Then a rhumb line to            28[deg]54'53''      89[deg]59'36''
(xii) Then an arc with a 4,465    ..................  ..................
 meter (4,883 yard) radius
 centered again at the port's
 pumping platform complex
(xiii) To the point of starting      28[deg]55'24''      90[deg]00'37''
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (2) The areas to be avoided within the safety zone are:
    (i) The area encompassed within a circle having a 600 meter radius 
around the port's pumping platform complex and centered at 
28[deg]53'07'' N, 90[deg]01'30'' W.
    (ii) The six areas encompassed within a circle having a 500 meter 
radius around each single point mooring (SPM) at the port and centered 
at:

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             Latitude N                          Longitude W
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28[deg]54'13''                       90[deg]00'37''
28[deg]53'17''                       89[deg]59'59''
28[deg]52'16''                       90[deg]00'19''
28[deg]51'46''                       90[deg]01'25''
28[deg]52'09''                       90[deg]02'33''
28[deg]53'08''                       90[deg]03'02''
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (3) The anchorage area within the safety zone is an area enclosed 
by the rhumb lines joining points at:

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             Latitude N                          Longitude W
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28[deg]52'22''                       89[deg]57'47''
28[deg]54'06''                       89[deg]56'38''
28[deg]52'05''                       89[deg]52'42''
28[deg]50'21''                       89[deg]53'51''
28[deg]52'22''                       89[deg]57'47''
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (b) The Gulf Gateway Deepwater Port (GGDWP)--(1) Description. The 
GGDWP safety zone is centered at the following coordinates: 
28[deg]05'17'' N, 93[deg]03'07'' W. This safety zone, encompassed 
within a circle having a 500 meter radius around the primary component 
of the Gulf Gateway Deepwater Port, the submerged loading turret (buoy) 
and the pipeline end manifold (STL/PLEM), is located approximately 116 
miles off the Louisiana coast at West Cameron Area, South Addition 
Block 603 ``A''.
    (i) A mandatory no anchoring area contained within a circle of 
radius 1,500 meters centered on the following geographical position is 
designated as a mandatory no anchoring area: 28[deg]05'17'' N, 
93[deg]03'07'' W.
    (ii) An area to be avoided within a circle of radius 2,000 meters 
centered on the following geographical position is designated as an 
area to be avoided: 28[deg]05'17'' N, 93[deg]03'07'' W.
    (2) Regulations. Deepwater port support vessels desiring to enter 
the safety zone must contact and obtain permission from the LNG 
Regasification Vessel (LNGRV) stationed at the deepwater port. The 
LNGRV can be contacted on VHF-FM Channel 13.

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PART 151--VESSELS CARRYING OIL, NOXIOUS LIQUID SUBSTANCES, GARBAGE, 
MUNICIPAL OR COMMERCIAL WASTE, AND BALLAST WATER

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26. Revise the authority citation for part 151 to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321, 1903, 1908; 46 U.S.C. 6101; Pub. L. 
104-227 (110 Stat. 3034); E.O. 12,777, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp. p. 351; 
Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.


Sec.  151.09  [Amended]

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27. In Sec.  151.09--
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A. Remove the note following paragraph (d); and
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B. Add a note between paragraphs (b)(3) and (b)(4) to read ``Note to 
Sec.  151.09(b)(3): The term internal waters is defined in Sec.  2.24 
of this chapter.''

PART 161--VESSEL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

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28. The authority citation for part 161 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1223, 1231; 46 U.S.C. 70114, 70117; Pub. L. 
107-295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of Homeland Security Delegation 
No. 0170.1.


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29. Amend Sec.  161.35 by revising the entry for Sims Bayou in Table 
161.35(B) and revising Table 161.35(C) to read as follows:


Sec.  161.35  Vessel Traffic Service Houston/Galveston.

* * * * *
    (b) Precautionary Areas.

       Table 161.35(B).--VTS Houston/Galveston Precautionary Areas
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                                                   Center point
   Precautionary area name       Radius  -------------------------------
                                 (yds.)      Latitude        Longitude
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
                              * * * * * * *
Sims Bayou...................       1000   29[deg] 43.2'   95[deg] 14.4'
                                                       N               W
 
                              * * * * * * *
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (c) Reporting Points.

                            Table 161.35(C).--VTS Houston/Galveston Reporting Points
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                                                                            Latitude/
      Designator           Geographic name       Geographic description     longitude             Notes
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1....................  Galveston Bay Entrance   Galveston Bay Entrance    29[deg] 18.2'
                        Channel.                 CH Lighted Buoy (LB)        N; 94[deg]
                                                 ``1C''.                        37.6' W
2....................  Galveston Bay Entrance   Galveston Bay Entrance    29[deg] 20.6'
                        Channel.                 Channel LB 11 and 12.       N; 94[deg]
                                                                                44.6' W
E....................  Bolivar Land Cut.......  Mile 349 Intracoastal     29[deg] 22.5'  Tows entering HSC also
                                                 Waterway (ICW).             N; 94[deg]   report at HSC LB 25 &
                                                                                46.9' W   26.
W....................  Pelican Cut............  Mile 351 ICW...........   29[deg] 21.4'  Tows entering HSC also
                                                                             N; 94[deg]   report at HSC LB 25 &
                                                                                48.5' W   26.
G....................  Galveston Harbor.......  Galveston Channel Lt. 2   29[deg] 20.2'  Coast Guard Base.
                                                                             N; 94[deg]
                                                                                46.6' W
T....................  Texas City Channel.....  Texas City Channel Lt.    29[deg] 22.4'
                                                 12.                         N; 94[deg]
                                                                                50.9' W
X....................  Houston Ship Channel     Houston Ship Channel      29[deg] 22.2'  Tow entering HSC from
                        ICW Intersection.        (HSC) LB 25 and 26.         N; 94[deg]   ICW or Texas Cut Only.
                                                                                48.1' W
3....................  Lower Galveston Bay....  HSC Lt. 31 and LB 32...   29[deg] 23.8'
                                                                             N; 94[deg]
                                                                                48.9' W
4....................  Red Fish Bar...........  HSC Lt. 53 & 54........   29[deg] 30.3'
                                                                             N; 94[deg]
                                                                                52.4' W
P....................  Bayport Ship Channel...  Bayport Ship Channel      29[deg] 36.8'  Bayport Land Cut.
                                                 Lt. 8 and 9.                N; 94[deg]
                                                                                59.5' W
4A...................  Upper Galveston Bay....  HSC Lt. 69 and 70......   29[deg] 34.7'  Tows only.
                                                                             N; 94[deg]
                                                                                55.8' W
5....................  Morgan's Point.........  HSC Lt. 91.............   29[deg] 41.0'
                                                                             N; 94[deg]
                                                                                59.0' W
6....................  Exxon..................  HSC Lt. 109A...........   29[deg] 43.5'
                                                                             N; 95[deg]
                                                                                01.4' W
7....................  Lynchburg..............  Ferry crossing.........   29[deg] 45.8'
                                                                             N; 95[deg]
                                                                                04.8' W
8....................  Shell Oil..............  Boggy Bayou............   29[deg] 44.1'
                                                                             N; 95[deg]
                                                                                08.0' W
9....................  Greens Bayou...........  HSC Lt. 152............   29[deg] 44.8'
                                                                             N; 95[deg]
                                                                                10.1' W
10...................  Hunting Bayou..........  Hunting Bayou Turning     29[deg] 44.4'
                                                 Basin..                     N; 95[deg]
                                                                                12.1' W
11...................  Lyondell...............  Sims Bayou Turning        29[deg] 43.2'
                                                 Basin..                     N; 95[deg]
                                                                                14.4' W
12...................  I-610 Bridge...........  I-610 Bridge...........   29[deg] 43.5'
                                                                             N; 95[deg]
                                                                                16.0' W

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13...................  Buffalo Bayou..........  Houston Turning Basin..   29[deg] 45.0'
                                                                             N; 95[deg]
                                                                                17.4' W
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    Dated: August 9, 2007.
Stefan G. Venckus,
Chief, Office of Regulations and Administrative Law, United States 
Coast Guard.
[FR Doc. E7-15957 Filed 8-15-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-15-P