[Federal Register: June 23, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 120)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[CGD09-04-027]
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zone; Lake Huron, Harbor Beach, MI
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for
the Harbor Beach Fireworks on July 17, 2004. This safety zone is
necessary to control vessel traffic within the immediate location of
the fireworks launch site and to ensure the safety of life and property
during the event. This safety zone is intended to restrict vessel
traffic from a portion of Lake Huron.
DATES: This temporary final rule is effective from 8 p.m. until 11 p.m.
on July 17, 2004.
ADDRESSES: Comments and material received from the public, as well as
documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket,
are part of docket (CGD09-04-027) and are available for inspection or
copying at U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office Detroit, 110 Mt.
Elliott Ave., Detroit, MI 48207, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: ENS Cynthia Lowry, U.S. Coast Guard
Marine Safety Office Detroit, at telephone number (313) 568-9580.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Regulatory Information
The Coast Guard did not publish a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM) for this regulation. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard
finds that good cause exists for not publishing an NPRM, and under 5
U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for
making this rule effective less than 30 days after publication in the
Federal Register. The permit application was not received in time to
publish an NPRM followed by a final rule before the necessary effective
date. Delaying this rule would be contrary to the public interest of
ensuring the safety of spectators and vessels during this event and
immediate action is necessary to prevent possible loss of life or
property. The Coast Guard has not received any complaints or negative
comments previously with regard to this event.
Background and Purpose
A temporary safety zone is necessary to ensure the safety of
vessels and spectators from the hazards associated with fireworks
displays. Based on accidents that have occurred in other Captain of the
Port zones and the explosive hazard of fireworks, the Captain of the
Port Detroit has determined fireworks launches in close proximity to
watercraft pose significant risks to public safety and property.
The likely combination of large numbers of recreational vessels,
congested waterways, darkness punctuated by bright flashes of light,
alcohol use, and debris falling into the water could easily result in
serious injuries or fatalities. Establishing a safety zone to control
vessel movement around the location of the launch platform will help
ensure the safety of persons and property at these events and help
minimize the associated risks.
The safety zone will encompass all waters of Lake Huron within a
300-yard radius of the fireworks launch platform in approximate
position 43[deg]51'00'' N, 082[deg]38'15'' W. The geographic
coordinates are based upon North American Datum 1983 (NAD 83). The size
of this zone was determined using the National Fire Prevention
Association guidelines and local knowledge concerning wind, waves, and
currents.
All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the
Coast Guard Captain of the Port or the designated on-scene patrol
representative. Entry into, transiting, or anchoring within this safety
zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Detroit
or his designated on-scene representative. The designated on-scene
representative will be the Patrol Commander. The Patrol Commander may
be contacted via VHF Channel 16.
Regulatory Evaluation
This rule is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under section
3(f) of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, and does
not require an assessment of potential costs and benefits under section
6(a)(3) of that Order. The Office of Management and Budget has not
reviewed this rule under that Order. It is not ``significant'' under
the regulatory policies and procedures of the Department of Homeland
Security (DHS). The Coast Guard expects the economic impact of this
rule to be so minimal that a full Regulatory Evaluation under paragraph
10(e) of the regulatory policies and procedures of DHS is unnecessary.
This determination is based on the minimal time that vessels will be
restricted from the safety zone.
Small Entities
Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have
considered whether this rule would have a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities. The term ``small entities''
comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations that are
independently owned and operated and are not
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dominant in their fields, and governmental jurisdictions with
populations of less than 50,000.
The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will
not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities for the following reasons: This safety zone is only in effect
from 8 p.m. until 11 p.m. on the day of the event and allows vessel
traffic to pass outside of the safety zone. Before the effective
period, the Coast Guard will issue maritime advisories widely available
to users of Lake Huron by the Ninth Coast Guard District Local Notice
to Mariners and Marine Information Broadcasts. Facsimile broadcasts may
also be made.
If you think that your business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this rule would have
a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see
ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what
degree this rule would economically affect it.
Assistance for Small Entities
Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), small entities may be assisted
in understanding the rule so that they can better evaluate its effects
on them and participate in the rulemaking process. If the rule will
affect your small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction
or if you have questions concerning its provisions or options for
compliance, please contact Marine Safety Office Detroit (see
ADDRESSES).
Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247).
Collection of Information
This rule calls for no new collection of information under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).
Federalism
A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132
if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local governments and
would either preempt State law or impose a substantial direct cost of
compliance on them. The coast Guard analyzed this rule under that Order
and has determined that it does not have implications for federalism.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 or more in any
one year. Though this rule will not result in such an expenditure, we
do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in this preamble.
Taking of Private Property
This rule will not effect a taking of private property or otherwise
have taking implications under Executive Order 12630, Governmental
Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property
Rights.
Civil Justice Reform
This rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2)
of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize litigation,
eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.
Protection of Children
The Coast Guard has analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13045,
Protection of Children From Environmental Health Risks and Safety
Risks. This rule is not an economically significant rule and does not
create an environmental risk to health or risk to safety that may
disproportionately affect children.
Environment
The Coast Guard has analyzed this rule under Commandant Instruction
M16475.1D, which guides their compliance with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and
have concluded that there are no factors in this rule that would limit
the use of a categorical exclusion under section 2.B.2 of the
Instruction. Therefore, this rule is categorically excluded, under
figure 2-1, paragraph (34)(g) of the Instruction, from further
environmental documentation. A final ``Environmental Analysis Check
List'' and a final ``Categorical Exclusion Determination'' are
available in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES.
Indian Tribal Governments
This rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order
13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments,
because it does not have a substantial direct effect on one or more
Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal government and
Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities
between the Federal government and Indian tribes.
Technical Standards
The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15
U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use voluntary consensus standards
in their regulatory activities unless the agency provides Congress,
through the Office of Management and Budget, with an explanation of why
using these standards would be inconsistent with applicable law or
otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical
standards (e.g., specifications of materials, performance, design, or
operation; test methods; sampling procedures; and related management
systems practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus
standards bodies.
This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not
consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.
Energy Effects
The Coast Guard has analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13211,
Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use, and has determined that it is not a ``significant
energy action'' under that Order, because it is not a ``significant
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866 and is not likely to
have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use
of energy. The Administrator of the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs has not designated it as a significant energy
action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects
under Executive Order 13211.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.
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For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR part 165 as follows:
PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
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1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1226, 1231; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701; 50
U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05-1(g), 6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; Pub.
L. 107-295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1.
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2. A new temporary Sec. 165.T09-027 is added to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T09-027 Safety Zone; Lake Huron, Harbor Beach, MI.
(a) Location. The safety zone will encompass all waters of Lake
Huron within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks launch platform in
approximate position 43[deg]51'00'' N, 082[deg]38'15'' W (NAD 83).
(b) Effective period. This temporary final rule is effective from 8
p.m. until 11 p.m. on July 17, 2004.
(c) Regulations. In accordance with the general regulations in
section 165.23 of this part, entry into this safety zone is prohibited
unless authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port Detroit or his
designated on-scene representative. The designated on-scene Patrol
Commander may be contacted via VHF Channel 16.
Dated: June 9, 2004.
P.G. Gerrity,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Detroit.
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