August 6, 2021 — The following was released by NOAA Fisheries:
From June 29, 2020, through June 28, 2021, the Coast Guard conducted the Northern New York Bight Port Access Route Study (NNYBPARS) and is requesting public comments on a draft version of the study report. The goal of the study is to evaluate the adequacy of existing vessel routing measures and determine whether additional vessel routing measures are necessary for port approaches to New York and New Jersey and international and domestic transit areas in the First District area of responsibility.
The First Coast Guard District will host three in-person public meetings starting next week and invites the public to provide oral comments.
- U.S. Coast Guard Station Point Judith Boathouse, Narraganset, RI
August 10 at 4 p.m. EST - Montauk Fire District, Montauk, NY
August 24 at 4 p.m. EST - Portuguese Holy Ghost Society, Stonington, CT
August 25 at 4 p.m. EST
Meeting details can be accessed here.
Comments on Study Due August 30, 2021
The First Coast Guard District will consider all comments and material received on or before August 30, 2021. To submit your comment online, go to this link on Regulations.Gov and then click “Comment.”
Questions?
Contact Craig Lapiejko, Waterways Management at the First Coast Guard District, (617) 223-8351