[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 133 (Tuesday, July 12, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40984-40985]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-17503]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Maritime Administration

[Docket No. MARAD-2011 0093]


Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws

AGENCY: Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation.

ACTION: Invitation for public comments on a requested administrative 
waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel SOMEDAY IS NOW.

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SUMMARY: As authorized by 46 U.S.C. 12121, the Secretary of 
Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), 
is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the 
coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver 
has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the 
proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in 
DOT docket MARAD-2011-0093 at http://www.regulations.gov. Interested 
parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel 
builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD 
determines, in accordance with 46 U.S.C. 12121 and MARAD's regulations 
at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084, April 30, 2003), that the issuance of 
the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.-vessel builder 
or a business that uses U.S.-flag vessels in that business, a waiver 
will not be granted. Comments should refer to the docket number of this 
notice and the vessel name in order for MARAD to properly consider the 
comments. Comments should also state the commenter's interest in the 
waiver application, and address the waiver criteria given in Sec.  
388.4 of MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388.

DATES: Submit comments on or before August 11, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD-2011-0093. 
Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the Docket 
Clerk, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West 
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 
Washington, DC 20590. You may also send comments electronically via the 
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. All comments will become part 
of this docket and will be available for inspection and copying at the 
above address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays. An electronic version of this document and all 
documents entered into this docket is available on the World Wide Web 
at http://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joann Spittle, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 
Room W21-203, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202-366-5979, E-mail 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described by the applicant the intended 
service of the vessel SOMEDAY IS NOW is:
    Intended Commercial Use of Vessel: ``I intend to operate my Small 
Uninspected Passenger Vessel (private motor yacht) to carry six or 
fewer

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passengers for hire on partial-day cruises. All cruising will be in the 
San Diego area, with pick-up and drop-off at piers within San Diego 
Bay. The following cruise services will be offered: Luxury Cruises 
within San Diego Harbor and along the Point Loma shoreline. Afternoon 
or evening excursions will be catered with fine hors doeuvres and 
beverages matching the quality of a 4-Star restaurant. Holiday Events 
will be highlighted by city fireworks displays. Dolphin and Whale 
Watching Cruises in nearby coastal waters, with high-quality catering 
provided. As a professional oceanographer I will be sharing my 
knowledge of oceanographic processes and marine biology with 
passengers. A Progressive Waterfront Restaurant Tour with stops at fine 
establishments along the shorefront of San Diego Bay. Mission Bay 
Nautical Excursions, with high-quality catering. Up-close fireworks 
displays will be seen on weekend evenings when SeaWorld is presenting 
pyrotechnics. Wedding Services for small private parties, with a 
Marriage Certificate generated at sea. Dignified Services for Burial at 
Sea with a Navigation Certificate generated to document the exact 
location where cremation remains were dispersed. Our specialty for all 
excursions will be the small, intimate setting aboard a classic teak-
interior yacht, plus excellent hors doeuvres and wine.''
    Geographic Region: ``California.''

Privacy Act

    Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments 
received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual 
submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf 
of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT's 
complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on 
April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages 19477-78).

    By Order of the Maritime Administrator.

    Dated: July 5, 2011.
Christine Gurland,
Secretary, Maritime Administration.
[FR Doc. 2011-17503 Filed 7-11-11; 8:45 am]
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