The Federal Register

Safety Zone; Colorado River, Between Davis Dam and Laughlin Bridge (This Section of the Colorado River Divides

Wed, May 28 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Coast Guard proposes a temporary safety zone within the Davis Camp Region on the navigable waters of the Colorado River for the Laughlin River Days boat race. This temporary safety zone consists of the navigable waters of the Colorado River between Davis Dam and the Laughlin Bridge.

This temporary safety zone is necessary to provide for the safety of the crew, spectators, and participants of the race, to protect the participating vessels and to protect other users of the waterway. Persons and vessels are prohibited from entering into, transiting through, or anchoring within this safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, or his designated representative.

Safety Zone Regulation; Fort Vancouver Fireworks Display, Columbia River, Vancouver, WA

Wed, May 28 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone on the waters of the Columbia River in the vicinity of Vancouver, Washington that will be enforced every July 4. The Captain of the Port, Portland, Oregon, is taking this action to safeguard watercraft and their occupants from safety hazards associated with the fireworks display. Entry into this safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port.

Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Patuxent River, Solomons, MD

Wed, May 28 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Coast Guard is establishing temporary special local regulations for the ``Patuxent River Air Expo 2003'', an event to be held over the waters of the lower Patuxent River near Solomons, Maryland. These special local regulations are necessary to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during the event. This action is intended to restrict vessel traffic in portions of the lower Patuxent River during the event.

Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget (OMB): OMB Control Numbers 1625-0039

Wed, May 28 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Coast Guard intends to seek the approval of OMB for the renewal of four Information Collection Requests (ICRs). The ICRs comprise Declaration of Inspection Before Transfer of Liquid Cargo in Bulk, Plan Approval and Records for Tank, Passenger, Cargo, and Miscellaneous Vessels, Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, Nautical School Vessels, Oceanographic Research Vessels, and Electrical Engineering46 CFR subchapters D, H, I, IA, J, R, and U, Vessel Response Plans, Facility Response Plans, Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plans, and Additional Response Requirements for Prince William Sound, and Certificate of Discharge to Merchant Mariners. Before submitting the ICRs to OMB, the Coast Guard is inviting comments on them as described below.

Towing Safety Advisory Committee; Vacancies

Wed, May 28 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the Towing Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC). TSAC provides advice and makes recommendations to the Secretary on matters relating to shallowdraft inland and coastal waterway navigation and towing safety.

Closure of Coast Guard Station (Small) Rockaway

Wed, May 28 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and the National Parks Service (NPS) are holding a Public Information Meeting on Tuesday, May 27, 2003, at 5:30 p.m. at the Chapel at Fort Tilden, Rockaway Point Boulevard, Rockaway, New York to present information relating to the NPS plans to expand Gateway National Recreation Area by developing the property currently managed by the USCG as Station (Small) Rockaway. The meeting will be open to the public.

Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations

Wed, May 28 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This interim rule lists communities where modification of the [[Page 31616]]
Base (1percentannualchance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) is appropriate because of new scientific or technical data. New flood insurance premium rates will be calculated from the modified Base Flood Elevations for new buildings and their contents.