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83 FR 30 pgs. 6309-6310 - Inventory of U.S.-Flag Launch Barges; Invitation for Public Comments

Type: NOTICEVolume: 83Number: 30Pages: 6309 - 6310
Docket number: [Docket No. MARAD-2018-0020]
FR document: [FR Doc. 2018-02885 Filed 2-12-18; 8:45 am]
Agency: Transportation Department
Sub Agency: Maritime Administration
Official PDF Version:  PDF Version
Pages: 6309, 6310

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Maritime Administration

[Docket No. MARAD-2018-0020]

Inventory of U.S.-Flag Launch Barges; Invitation for Public Comments

AGENCY:

Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation.

ACTION:

Notice to U.S.-flag launch barge owners and operators.

SUMMARY:

The Maritime Administration is updating its inventory of U.S.-flag launch barges. Additions, changes and comments to the list are requested. Launch barge information may be found at http://www.marad.dot.gov/ships-and-shipping/domestic-shipping/launch-barge-program/.

DATES:

Submit comments on or before March 15, 2018.

ADDRESSES:

Comments should refer to docket number MARAD-2018-0020. 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 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. An electronic version of this document and all documents entered into this docket is available at http://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Bianca Carr, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W23-453, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202-366-9309, Email Bianca.Carr@dot.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Pursuant to 46 CFR part 389 (Docket No. MARAD-2008-0045) Determination of Availability of Coastwise-Qualified Vessels for the Transportation of Platform Jackets, the Final Rule requires that the Maritime Administration publish a notice in the Federal Register requesting that owners or operators (or potential owners or operators) of coastwise qualified launch barges notify us of:

(1) Their interest in participating in the transportation and, if needed, the launching or installation of offshore platform jackets; (2) the contact information for their company; and, (3) the specifications of any currently owned or operated coastwise qualified launch barges or plans to construct same.

In addition, we are also seeking information on non-coastwise qualified (U.S.-flag) launch barges as well.

Privacy Act

In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT/MARAD solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT/MARAD posts these comments, without edit, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice, DOT/ALL-14 FDMS, accessible through www.dot.gov/privacy. In order to facilitate comment tracking and response, we encourage commenters to provide their name, or the name of their organization; however, submission of names is completely optional. Whether or not commenters identify themselves, all timely comments will be fully considered. If you wish to provide comments containing proprietary or confidential information, please contact the agency for alternate submission instructions.

Authority:

49 CFR 1.93(a), 46 U.S.C. 55103, 46 U.S.C. 12121.

By Order of the Maritime Administrator.

Dated: February 8, 2018.

T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr.,

Secretary, Maritime Administration.

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Vessel name Owner Built Length (ft.) Beam (ft.) DWT (L.T.) Approx launch capacity (L.T.) Coastwise qualified
455 4 Crowley Marine Services 2009 400 105 19,226 18,766 X
455 5 Crowley Marine Services 2009 400 105 19,226 18,766 X
455 6 Crowley Marine Services 2009 400 105 19,226 18,766 X
455 7 Crowley Marine Services 2009 400 105 19,226 18,766 X
455 8 Crowley Marine Services 2010 400 105 19,226 18,766 X
455 9 Crowley Marine Services 2010 400 105 19,226 18,766 X
Barge 400L Crowley Marine Services 1997 400 100 19,646 19,146 X
Barge 410 Crowley Marine Services 1974 400 99.5 12,035 11,535 X
Barge 455-3 Crowley Marine Services 2008 400 105 19,226 18,766 X
Barge 500-1 Crowley Marine Services 1982 400 105 16,397 15,897 X
Julie B Crowley Marine Services 2008 400 130 23,600 23,100 X
Marty J Crowley Marine Services 2008 400 105 19,226 18,766 X
MWB 403 HMC Leasing, Inc 1979 400 105 16,322 6,800 X
INTERMAC 600 J. Ray McDermott, Inc 1973 500 120 32,290 15,600
McDermott Tidelands 020 J. Ray McDermott, Inc 1980 240 72 5,186 5,000 X
McDermott Tidelands 021 J. Ray McDermott, Inc 1980 240 72 4,700 2,200 X
McDermott Tidelands 021 J. Ray McDermott, Inc 1981 240 72 5,186 5,000 X
McDermott Tidelands No. 012 J. Ray McDermott, Inc 1973 240 72.2 4,217 4,000 X
McDermott Tidelands No. 014 J. Ray McDermott, Inc 1973 240 72.2 4,217 4,000 X
MARMAC 11 McDonough Marine Service 1994 250 72 4,743 4,200 X
MARMAC 12 McDonough Marine Service 1994 250 72 4,743 4,200 X
MARMAC 15 McDonough Marine Service 1995 250 72 4,743 4,200 X
MARMAC 16 McDonough Marine Service 1995 250 72 4,743 4,200 X
MARMAC 17 McDonough Marine Service 1997 250 72 4,743 4,200 X
MARMAC 18 McDonough Marine Service 1998 250 72 4,743 4,200 X
MARMAC 19 McDonough Marine Service 1999 250 72 4,743 4,200 X
MARMAC 20 McDonough Marine Service 1999 250 72 4,743 4,200 X
MARMAC 21 McDonough Marine Service 2002 260 72 5,163 4,500 X
MARMAC 22 McDonough Marine Service 2003 260 72 5,082 4,500 X
MARMAC 23 McDonough Marine Service 2009 260 72 5,082 4,500 X
MARMAC 24 McDonough Marine Service 2010 260 72 5,082 4,500 X
MARMAC 25 McDonough Marine Service 2010 260 72 5,082 4,500 X
MARMAC 300 McDonough Marine Service 1998 300 100 10,105 9,500 X
MARMAC 301 McDonough Marine Service 1996 300 100 9,553 9,000 X
MARMAC 3018 McDonough Marine Service 1996 318 95' -9? 10,046 9,500
MARMAC 400 McDonough Marine Service 2001 400 99' -9? 11,272 10,500 X
MARMAC 9 McDonough Marine Service 1993 250 72 4,743 4,200 X
COLUMBIA NORFOLK Moran Towing 1982 329' 3 1/2? 78 8,036 8,000 X
FAITHFUL SERVANT Puglia Engineering, Inc 1979 492 131 23,174 23,000
ATLANTA BRIDGE Trailer Bridge, Inc 1998 402 100 6,017 6,017 X
BROOKLYN BRIDGE Trailer Bridge, Inc 1998 402 100 6,017 6,017 X
CHARLOTTE BRIDGE Trailer Bridge, Inc 1998 402 100 6,017 6,017 X
CHICAGO BRIDGE Trailer Bridge, Inc 1998 402 100 6,017 6,017 X
MEMPHIS BRIDGE Trailer Bridge, Inc 1998 402 100 6,017 6,017 X


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