[Federal Register: January 29, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 19)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[CGD09-03-277]
RIN 2115-AA97
Security Zone; Captain of the Port Milwaukee Zone, Lake Michigan
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is revising the size of the security zone for
Kewanuee Nuclear Power Plant on Lake Michigan. This security zone is
necessary to protect the nuclear power plant from possible sabotage or
other subversive acts, accidents, or possible acts of terrorism. The
zone is intended to restrict vessel traffic from a portion of Lake
Michigan.
DATES: This rule is effective March 1, 2004.
ADDRESSES: Comments and material received from the public, as well as
documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket,
are available for inspection or copying at Marine Safety Office
Milwaukee, between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marine Science Technician Michael
Schmidtke, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office Milwaukee, at (414)
747-7155.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Regulatory Information
On October 17, 2003, we published a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM) entitled ``Security Zone; Captain of the Port Milwaukee Zone,
Lake Michigan'' in the Federal Register (68 FR 59752). We received no
letters commenting on the proposed rule. No public hearing was
requested, and none was held.
Background and Purpose
On September 11, 2001, the United States was the target of
coordinated attacks by international terrorists resulting in
catastrophic loss of life, the destruction of the World Trade Center,
significant damage to the Pentagon, and tragic loss of life. National
security and intelligence officials warn that future terrorists attacks
are likely.
This regulation revises a previously established security zone
around the Kewaunee Nuclear Power Plant. This security zone is
necessary to protect the public, facilities, and the surrounding area
from possible sabotage or other subversive acts. All persons other than
those approved by the Captain of the Port Milwaukee, or his authorized
representative, are prohibited from entering or moving within the zone.
The Captain of the Port Milwaukee may be contacted via VHF Channel 16
for further instructions before transiting through the restricted area.
In addition to publication in the Federal Register, the public will be
made aware of the existence of this security zone, its exact location,
and the restrictions involved via Local Notice to Mariners and the
Broadcast Notice to Mariners.
Discussion of Comments and Changes
We received no comments in response to this rulemaking. Therefore,
we have made no changes from proposed rule.
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 it under that Order. It is not ``significant'' under the
regulatory policies and procedures of the Department of Transportation
(DOT) (44 FR 11040, February 26, l979).
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 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.
This security zone will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities for the following reasons. Our
rule will not obstruct the regular flow of commercial traffic and will
allow vessel traffic to pass around the security zone. In addition, in
the event that it may be necessary, prior to transiting commercial
vessels can request permission from the Captain of the Port Milwaukee
to transit through the zone.
Assistance for Small Entities
Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we offered to assist small
entities in understanding the rule so that they could better evaluate
its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking process. No
comments or questions were received from any small businesses.
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
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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,
federalism, 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. We have analyzed this rule under
that Order and have 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
We have 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.
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.
Energy Effects
We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13211, Actions
Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use. We have 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. It has not been designated by the Administrator of the
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs as a significant energy
action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects
under Executive Order 13211.
Environment
We have considered the environmental impact of this rule and
concluded that under figure 2-1, paragraph (34) (g), of Commandant
Instruction M16475.lD, this rule is categorically excluded from further
environmental documentation.
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:
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. In Sec. 165.916, revise paragraph (a)(1) to read as follows:
Sec. 165.916 Security Zone; Captain of the Port Milwaukee Zone, Lake
Michigan.
(a) Location. * * *
(1) Kewaunee Nuclear Power Plant. All navigable waters of Western
Lake Michigan encompassed by a line commencing from a point on the
shoreline at 4420.715' N, 08732.080' W;
then easterly to 4420.720' N, 08731.630'
W; then southerly to 4420.480' N,
08731.630' W; then westerly to 4420.480'
N, 08731.970' W, then northerly following the shoreline
back to the point of origin (NAD 83).
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Dated: January 13, 2004.
H.M. Hamilton,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Milwaukee.
[FR Doc. 04-1859 Filed 1-28-04; 8:45 am]
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