[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 58 (Monday, March 25, 2024)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 20582]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-06225]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR 166 and 167

[Docket No. USCG-2019-0279]
RIN 1625-AC57


Shipping Safety Fairways Along the Atlantic Coast Public Meeting

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notification of public meeting and extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has decided to host a public meeting regarding 
the proposed establishment of shipping safety fairways along the 
Atlantic coast. In addition, the Coast Guard is extending the comment 
period on the proposed rule in order to allow participants in the 
public meeting sufficient time to prepare their comment submissions.

DATES: The comment period for the proposed rule published January 19, 
2024, at 89 FR 3587, is extended. Comments should be received on or 
before May 17, 2024. The meeting will be held on April 17, 2024 at 6 
p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at 101 Vera King Farris Drive, 
Galloway, NJ 08205 in the L-Wing Building, Classroom 112.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information about this document 
call or email Brian Mottel, Coast Guard; telephone 206-815-4657, email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard published a notice of 
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on January 19, 2024, proposing the 
establishment of shipping safety fairways along the Atlantic coast. 89 
FR 3587. The proposed rule is intended to protect traditional shipping 
routes as well as to help facilitate development on the outer 
continental shelf (OCS). Since publication, we've received multiple 
requests from commenters requesting further public engagement from the 
Coast Guard. The Coast Guard is committed to the meaningful 
participation of stakeholders in the rulemaking process and to 
receiving the highest quality input and expertise that the private 
sector has to offer. In that spirit, we have decided to host a public 
meeting to gather further information on the potential impacts of the 
proposed fairways.
    The meeting will be hosted at Stockton University at 6 p.m. on 
April 17, 2024. The meeting will be held at 101 Vera King Farris Drive, 
Galloway, NJ 08205 in the L-Wing Building, Classroom 112. The meeting 
will consist of a brief presentation by the Coast Guard followed by the 
submissions of public comments. This is not a question-and-answer 
session, but an opportunity for the public to hear from the Coast Guard 
and to provide feedback on the proposed fairways.
    This document also extends the comment period for the Shipping 
Safety Fairways along the Atlantic Coast NPRM for 30 days in order to 
allow the public to gather their thoughts following the public meeting. 
The extended comment period will close on May 17, 2024. This document 
is issued under authority found in 5 U.S.C. 552(a).

    Dated: March 18, 2024.
K.J. Boda,
Deputy Director, Marine Transportation System.
[FR Doc. 2024-06225 Filed 3-22-24; 8:45 am]
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