[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 137 (Monday, July 19, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 41762-41764]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-17472]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket No. USCG-2010-0601]
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zone; Annual Kennewick, WA, Columbia Unlimited Hydroplane
Races, Kennewick, WA
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the
Columbia River in Kennewick, Washington for the ``Annual Kennewick,
Washington, Columbia Unlimited Hydroplane Races'' also known as the
Tri-City Water Follies Hydroplane Races. The safety zone is necessary
to help ensure the safety of the participants as well as the maritime
public and will do so by prohibiting all persons and vessels from
entering or remaining in the safety zone unless authorized by the
Captain of the Port or his designated representative.
DATES: This rule is effective from 8:30 a.m. on July 23, 2010 until
7:30 p.m. on July 25, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in
the docket are part of docket USCG-2010-0601 and are available online
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2010-0601 in the
``Keyword'' box, and then clicking ``Search.'' They are also available
for inspection or copying at the Docket Management Facility (M-30),
U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this
temporary rule, call or e-mail MST1 Jaime Sayers, Waterways Management
Division, Coast Guard Sector Portland; telephone 503-240-9319, e-mail
[email protected]. If you have questions on viewing the docket,
call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone
202-366-9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Regulatory Information
The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary final rule without prior
notice and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section
4(a) of the Administrative Procedure Act
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(APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This provision authorizes an agency to issue a
rule without prior notice and opportunity to comment when the agency
for good cause finds that those procedures are ``impracticable,
unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C.
553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for not
publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) with respect to this
rule because to do otherwise would be contrary to the public interest
since the event would be over by the time notice could be published and
comments taken.
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 because to do otherwise would be
contrary to the public interest since immediate action is needed to
protect the public and the event would be over by the time the 30 day
period is completed.
Basis and Purpose
The Tri-City Water Follies Association hosts annual hydroplane
races on the Columbia River in Kennewick, Washington. The Association
is planning to hold the event one week prior to what is established in
33 CFR 100.1303. The Coast Guard does not intend to enforce 33 CFR
100.1303 in 2010, as the annual hydroplane races are being held on a
different date as established in this rule. Due to the safety hazards
inherent with such events, a safety zone is necessary to help ensure
the safety of the participants as well as the maritime public.
Discussion of Rule
The safety zone created by this rule encompasses all waters bounded
by two lines drawn from shore to shore on the Columbia River with the
first line running between position 46[deg]14'07'' N, 119[deg]10'42'' W
and position 46[deg]13'42'' N, 119[deg]10'51'' W and the second line
running between position 46[deg]13'35'' N, 119[deg]07'34'' W and
position 46[deg]13'10'' N, 119[deg]07'47'' W.
The safety zone will be enforced daily from 8:30 a.m. until
approximately 7:30 p.m. on July 23, July 24, and July 25, 2010. All
persons and vessels will be prohibited from entering or remaining in
the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or his
designated representative.
Regulatory Analyses
We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
based on 13 of these statutes or executive orders.
Regulatory Planning and Review
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. The Coast Guard has made this
determination based on the fact that the safety zone will only be in
effect for approximately 12 hours on three days and maritime traffic
will be able to transit the safety zone at designated intervals
throughout that time period and as otherwise authorized by the Captain
of the Port or his designated representative.
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 rule may affect the following entities some of which may
be small entities: the owners and operators of vessels intending to
operate in the area covered by the safety zone. The rule will not have
a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities, however, because the safety zone will only be in effect for
12 hours on three days and maritime traffic will be able to transit the
safety zone at designated intervals throughout that time period and as
otherwise authorized by the Captain of the Port or his designated
representative.
Assistance for Small Entities
Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we offer to assist small
entities in understanding the rule so that they can better evaluate its
effects on them and participate in the rulemaking process.
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). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or
action of the Coast Guard.
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 (adjusted for
inflation) 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 cause 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
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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. 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.
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.
Environment
We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which
guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have concluded
this action is one of a category of actions that do not individually or
cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This
rule is categorically excluded, under figure 2-1, paragraph (34)(g), of
the Instruction. This rule involves the establishment of a safety zone.
An environmental analysis checklist and a categorical exclusion
determination are available in the docket where indicated under
ADDRESSES.
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, 3306,
3703; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, 160.5; Pub.
L. 107-295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1.
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2. Add Sec. 165.T13-150 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T13-150 Safety Zone; Annual Kennewick, Washington, Columbia
Unlimited Hydroplane Races, Kennewick, WA
(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All waters
encompassed within the area bounded by two lines drawn from shore to
shore on the Columbia River with the first line running between
position 46[deg]14'07'' N. 119[deg]10'42'' W. and position
46[deg]13'42'' N. 119[deg]10'51'' W. and the second line running
between position 46[deg]13'35'' N. 119[deg]07'34'' W. and position
46[deg]13'10'' N. 119[deg]07'47'' W.
(b) Regulations. In accordance with the general regulations in 33
CFR Part 165, Subpart C, no person may enter or remain in the safety
zone created by this section or bring, cause to be brought, or allow to
remain in the safety zone created by this section any vehicle, vessel,
or object unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or his
designated representative. See 33 CFR Part 165, Subpart C, for
additional information and requirements.
(c) Enforcement Period. The safety zone created by this section
will be enforced from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on July 23, July 24, and
July 25, 2010.
Dated: June 25, 2010.
F.G. Myer,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Portland.
[FR Doc. 2010-17472 Filed 7-16-10; 8:45 am]
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