COMMUNITY BRIEFS – August 21, 2015
CNMI Judiciary operations schedule
Business hours for the CNMI Judiciary on Saipan for Monday, Aug. 24, 2015, through Friday, Aug. 28, 2015, will be 7:30am to 5pm. Changes to this schedule, and the Judiciary’s schedule for the week beginning Monday, Aug. 31, 2015, will be disseminated on the Judiciary’s website, www.justice.gov.mp, and through other media.
On Rota and Tinian, business hours will be 7:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.
Restoration of regular business hours for the week has been accomplished with the assistance of the 19th Legislature. (NMI Judiciary)
Military training at Warning Area 517, FDM
The U.S. Marines and U.S. Coast Guard will conduct training at Warning Area 517 during the following dates and times:
– Aug. 23 from 10am to 5pm
– Aug. 25-26 from noon to 8pm
– Aug. 27 from 2:30pm-8:30pm
-Aug. 28 from 8am to 4pm
– Aug. 29 from 10am to 5pm
The Marines will conduct training at the island of Farallon de Medinilla during the following dates and times:
-Aug. 27 from 2:30pm-8:30pm
– Aug. 28 from 8am to 5pm
– Aug. 29 from 10am to 5pm
The general public, especially fishermen, commercial pilots and marine tour operators are advised to stay clear of the areas during the dates and times indicated.
W-517 is activated south of latitude 12° 40’ 00″N. All vessels are advised to remain clear of W-517 south of latitude 12° 40’ 00″N. Santa Rosa Reef and Galvez Bank are open for public use.
The general location of the training on the island of Farallon de Medinilla will be on a 10-nautical mile radius on all quadrants. (PR)