The First Coast Guard District has published a notice of availability of draft report for the Approaches to Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts Port Access Route Study (MNMPARS).  As part of this notice, the Coast Guard is seeking all comments on the content, proposed routing measures, and development of the MNMPARS draft report. The comment period will be open for 30 days, expiring on Monday, February 13.

To view the draft report, complete one of the following:

•     Go directly to https://www.regulations.gov/document/USCG-2022-0047-0044  OR

• Go to https://www.regulations.gov, insert “USCG-2022-0047” in the search box, and click “Search”. Then scroll to find the document entitled Draft Report Approaches to Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts Port Access Route Study under the document type “Supporting & Related Material.”
• Or read it here

To submit your comments online, complete one of the following:

•     Go directly to https://www.regulations.gov/document/USCG-2022-0047-0045   and  click “Comment” OR    
•     Go to https://www.regulations.gov, insert “USCG-2022-0047” in the search box, and click “Search”. Then scroll to find the most recent “Notice” entitled Port Access Route Study: Approaches to Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts and click “Comment”.

Attached is a Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB 23-001) which also announces publication of this notice, the availability of the draft report, and instructions for accessing the documents and submitting public comments.  Please disseminate to any interested parties.  

We greatly appreciate the time and valuable insight provided by many of our partner agencies and waterway users throughout the completion of this draft report and encourage continued participation in the study process.  

Please contact us with any questions.

LTJG Tom Davis, First Coast Guard District (dpw), 408 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110-3350

(o) 617-223-8632

(m) 815-252-6127