[Federal Register: November 19, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 223)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard
[CGD01-99-190]

 
Lottery for Spectator Craft Viewing Anchorages for OPSAIL 2000/
International Naval Review 2000 (INR 2000), Port of New York/New Jersey

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice. Request for applications.

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SUMMARY: Coast Guard Activities New York seeks applications from owner/
operators of vessels greater than 25 meters (82 feet) in length who 
desire to participate in a lottery for an anchorage permit in Upper New 
York Bay during OPSAIL 2000/INR 2000 activities between June 29, 2000, 
and July 5, 2000. This action is necessary for the Captain of the Port 
New York to manage the number of vessels that will be authorized to 
anchor in the temporary anchorages established for this event and to 
make those selections with an equitable methodology. This action is 
intended to reduce the risk of vessel collisions due to the expected 
large number of vessels anchored in close proximity. To be considered, 
all applications must include the vessel type, name, length, beam, 
draft, air draft, vessel identification number or state registration 
number, mailing address and phone number. Provide electronic mail 
address and facsimile number if available. There will be two separate 
drawings held based on vessel length.
    The first drawing will be for vessels greater than 60 meters (197 
feet). Vessels chosen will be required to be in their designated 
position by 2 a.m. on July 4, 2000, and must remain in position for the 
entire OPSAIL 2000/INR 2000 event. These vessels will only be permitted 
to depart when authorized by the Captain of the Port and should plan on 
remaining in position until 6 a.m. on July 5, 2000. Vessels may also be 
required to have assist vessel(s) in attendance as determined by the 
Captain of the Port New York. The second drawing will be for vessels 
between 25 meters (82 feet) and 60 meters (197 feet). These vessels 
will be required to be in position by 7 a.m. July 4, 2000. The Captain 
of the Port New York will assign as many anchorage permits as is deemed 
safe due to the expected large amount of vessel traffic in the Port of 
New York/New Jersey during OPSAIL 2000/INR 2000.
    Applications must be submitted to the Waterways Oversight Branch at 
the address under ADDRESSES. Persons wanting acknowledgement of receipt 
of their application should enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard 
or envelope. Vessels that are randomly chosen to receive an anchorage 
permit will be notified within 7 calendar days of the drawing. The 
specific anchorage location for each vessel will be provided at a later 
date. Depending on the number of applications received, selection of 
lottery winners will either be by hand-drawing or randomly selected by 
computer program. Applications must be sent on an 8\1/2\  x  11 inch or 
size A-4, white sheet of paper. Early submission will not increase the 
chance of being selected and only one submission per vessel will be 
entered into the lottery.

DATES: Applications for vessels greater than 60 meters (197 feet) in 
length must reach the Coast Guard on or before January 5, 2000. 
Applications for vessels between 25 meters (82 feet) and 60 meters (197 
feet) in length must reach the Coast Guard on or before February 1, 
2000.

ADDRESSES: Applications may be mailed to the Waterways Oversight 
Branch, Coast Guard Activities New York, 212 Coast Guard Drive, Staten 
Island, New York 10305, or deliver them to room 205 at the same address 
between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lieutenant J. Lopez, Waterways 
Oversight Branch, Coast Guard Activities New York (718) 354-4193, 
facsimile (718) 354-4190.

    Dated: November 9, 1999.
R.E. Bennis,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, New York.
[FR Doc. 99-30269 Filed 11-18-99; 8:45 am]
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