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U.S. Department of Homeland Security United States Coast Guard Commandant (CG-5P) United States Coast Guard 2100 Second St, S.W. STOP 7581 Washington, D C. 20593-7581 Staff Symbol: CG-CVC-1 Phone: (202) 372-1224 Fax: (202) 372-1917 E-mail- CGCVCil.-.usami! 16711 / Serial No. 665 M/V MIDNIGHT SUN & M/V NORTH STAR Totem Ocean Frailer Express, Inc 500 Alexander Avenue Tacoma, WA 98421 m ri at EXEMPTION FROM MARPOL ANNEX VI REGULATION 14.4 FOR M/V MIDNIGHT SUN (IMO 9232278) ANO M/V NORTH STAR (IMO 9232280) Dear Sir/Ma'am: Your request for an exemption from the requirements of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) Annex VI. Regulation 14.4 is approved for the North American emission control area (ECA). for the M/V MIDNIGHT SUN (IMO 9232278) and the M/V NORTH STAR (IMO 9232280). This temporary exemption is approved through September 30, 2016 and is based on the permit issued by the Coast Guard and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) dated July 31, 2012. This exemption is granted in accordance with Regulation 3 of MARPOL Annex VI, which allows vessels to conduct trials for the development ofcmissions and control technologies and engine design programs. This permit only provides for an exemption with respect lo the fuel sulfur content requirements set forth in Annex VI Regulation 14.4; it otherwise neither amends nor repeals any other requirement or authority of any applicable provision of Annex VI or of law. The cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) will make an appropriate endorsement on the vessels' Certificate of Inspection. The authorized classification society whom issues the International Air Pollution (IAPP) Certificate for the vessels is authorized to indicate this exemption from the North American ECA fuel sulfur content requirements on the Supplement to the IAPP Certificate. 1'he vessels must comply with the conditions of the permit for this exemption lo remain valid and to remain in compliance with Annex VI. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact the Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance at (202) 372-1224 or CG-CVC-1 CdmscmniiL Sincerely, J. . SER IO R /Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy Copy: Commander, Coast Guard Pacific Area (PAC-5) Commander. Coast Guard District 13 (Dp) Commander, Coast Guard District 17 (Dp) American Bureau of Shipping 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_001523_00001605-00001 To: From: Sent: Subject: Reviews Jackson, Ryan[jackson.ryan@epa.gov] ECOS Fri 8/18/2017 6:40:05 PM ECOS Spotlights Materials Marketplace, White House Orders Infrastructure Environmental 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_001523_00001607-00001 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_O01523_00001607-00002 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_O01523_00001607-00003 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_O01523_00001607-00004