[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 5, 2011)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 18672-18674]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-7994]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket No. USCG-2011-0168]
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zone; Big Rock Blue Marlin Air Show; Bogue Sound, Morehead
City, NC
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to establish a temporary Safety Zone
for the ``Big Rock Blue Marlin Air Show'', an aerial demonstration to
be held over the waters of Bogue Sound, adjacent to Morehead City,
North Carolina. This Safety Zone is necessary to provide for the safety
of life on navigable waters during the event. This action is intended
to restrict vessel traffic on the Intracoastal Waterway from 7 p.m.
until 8 p.m.
DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast
Guard on or before May 5, 2011.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2011-0168 using any one of the following methods:
(1) Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
(2) Fax: 202-493-2251.
(3) Mail: Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. Department of
Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001.
(4) Hand delivery: Same as mail address above, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone
number is 202-366-9329.
To avoid duplication, please use only one of these four methods.
See the ``Public Participation and Request for Comments'' portion of
the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below for instructions on
submitting comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this proposed
rule, call or e-mail BOSN3 Joseph M. Edge, Prevention Department, Coast
Guard Sector North Carolina; telephone 252-247-4525, e-mail
[email protected]. If you have questions on viewing or submitting
material to the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket
Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Public Participation and Request for Comments
We encourage you to participate in this rulemaking by submitting
comments and related materials. All comments received will be posted
without change to http://www.regulations.gov and will include any
personal information you have provided.
Submitting Comments
If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
rulemaking (USCG-2011-0168), indicate the specific section of this
document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each
suggestion or recommendation. You may submit your comments and material
online (via http://www.regulations.gov) or by fax, mail, or hand
delivery, but please use only one of these means. If you submit a
comment online via http://www.regulations.gov, it will be considered
received by the Coast Guard when you successfully transmit the comment.
If you fax, hand deliver, or mail your comment, it will be considered
as having been received by the Coast Guard when it is received at the
Docket Management Facility. We recommend that you include your name and
a mailing address, an e-mail address, or a telephone number in the body
of your document so that we can contact you if we have questions
regarding your submission.
To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov,
click on the ``submit a comment'' box, which will then become
highlighted in blue. In the ``Document Type'' drop down menu select
``Proposed Rule'' and insert ``USCG-2011-0168'' in the ``Keyword'' box.
Click ``Search'' then click on the balloon shape in the ``Actions''
column. If you submit your comments by mail or hand delivery, submit
them in an unbound format, no larger than 8\1/2\ by 11 inches, suitable
for copying and electronic filing. If you submit comments by mail and
would like to know that they reached the Facility, please enclose a
stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope. We will consider all
comments and material received during the comment period and may change
the rule based on your comments.
Viewing Comments and Documents
To view comments, as well as documents mentioned in this preamble
as being available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov,
click on the ``read comments'' box, which will then become highlighted
in blue. In the ``Keyword'' box insert ``USCG-2011-0168'' and click
``Search.'' Click the ``Open Docket Folder'' in the ``Actions'' column.
You may also visit the Docket Management Facility in Room W12-140 on
the ground floor of the Department of Transportation West Building,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. We have an
agreement with the Department of Transportation to use the Docket
Management Facility.
Privacy Act
Anyone can search the electronic form of comments received into any
of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or
signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association,
business, labor union, etc.). You may review a Privacy Act notice
regarding our public dockets in the January 17, 2008, issue of the
Federal Register (73 FR 3316).
Public Meeting
We do not now plan to hold a public meeting. But you may submit a
request for one using one of the four methods specified under
ADDRESSES. Please explain why you believe a public meeting would be
beneficial. If we determine that one would aid this rulemaking, we will
hold one at a time and place announced by a later notice in the Federal
Register.
Basis and Purpose
On June 11, 2011 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., the Big Rock Blue Marlin
Tournament will sponsor the ``Big Rock Blue Marlin Air Show''
consisting of an aerial demonstration to take place directly above the
waters of Bogue Sounds including the waters of the Intracoastal
Waterway adjacent to Morehead City, North Carolina. To
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provide for the safety of the spectators and other transiting vessels,
the Coast Guard will temporarily restrict vessel traffic in the event
area during this event.
Discussion of Proposed Rule
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary safety zone
that will restrict vessel movement for one hour prior to the event on
the specified waters of Bogue Sound, Morehead City, NC. During the
enforcement period, while the Aerial Event is taking place, no vessel
will be allowed to transit the waterway unless the vessel is given
permission from the Patrol Commander to transit. This safety zone will
be enforced from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on June 11, 2011.
Regulatory Analyses
We developed this proposed 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.
Executive Order 12866 and Executive Order 13563
This proposed rule is not a significant regulatory action under
section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review,
as supplemented by Executive Order 13563, 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. Although this regulation prevents traffic from
transiting waters of Bogue Sound during the event, the effect of this
regulation will not be significant due to the limited duration that the
regulated area will be in effect. Extensive advance notification will
be made to the maritime community via marine information broadcast and
local area newspapers so mariners can adjust their plans accordingly.
Vessel traffic will be able to transit the regulated area before and
after the event, when the Coast Guard Patrol Commander deems it is safe
to do so.
Small Entities
Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have
considered whether this proposed 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 proposed
rule would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities. This proposed rule would affect the following
entities, some of which might be small entities: The owners of
operators of vessels intending to transit this section of the Bogue
Sound from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on June 11, 2011. This safety zone would
not have significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities for the following reasons. This safety zone would be
activated, and this subject to enforcement, for only 1 hour in the
evening. Vessel traffic will be able to transit the area immediately
prior to and immediately following the enforcement period. Before the
activation of the zone, we would issue maritime advisories widely to
users of the waterway.
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), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this proposed rule so that they can better
evaluate its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking. If the
rule would affect your small business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction and you have questions concerning its provisions or
options for compliance, please contact BOSN3 Joseph Edge, Prevention
Department, Sector North Carolina, 252-247-4525. The Coast Guard will
not retaliate against small entities that question or complain about
this proposed rule or any policy or action of the Coast Guard.
Collection of Information
This proposed rule would call 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 proposed 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 proposed rule would not
result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule
elsewhere in this preamble.
Taking of Private Property
This proposed rule would 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 proposed 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 proposed rule under Executive Order 13045,
Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety
Risks. This rule is not an economically significant rule and would not
create an environmental risk to health or risk to safety that might
disproportionately affect children.
Indian Tribal Governments
This proposed rule does not have tribal implications under
Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments, because it would 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 proposed 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
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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 proposed rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we
did not consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.
Environment
We have analyzed this proposed 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 made a preliminary determination that this action is one of a
category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a
significant effect on the human environment. A preliminary
environmental analysis checklist supporting this determination is
available in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES. This proposed
rule is categorically excluded, under figure 2-1, paragraph (34)(g), of
this instruction. The special local regulation is necessary to provide
for the safety of the general public and event participants from
potential hazards associated with vessels present on or transiting upon
this waterway. We seek any comments or information that may lead to the
discovery of a significant environmental impact from this proposed
rule.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard proposes
to amend 33 CFR part 165 as follows:
PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
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.
2. Add a temporary Sec. 165-T05-0168 to read as follows:
165.T05-0168 Safety Zone: Big Rock Blue Marlin Air Show, Bogue Sound,
Morehead City, NC.
(a) Regulated Area. The following area is a safety zone: Specified
waters of the Captain of the Port Sector North Carolina, as defined in
33 CFR 3.25-20, in the navigable waters of Bogue Sound within an area
bound by a line drawn from the following points: Latitude
34[deg]43'09.9'' N, longitude 076[deg]45'54.9'' W; thence east to
latitude 34[deg]43'09.75'' N, longitude 076[deg]44'34.16'' W; thence
south to latitude 34[deg]42'52.64'' N, longitude 076[deg]44'32.55'' W;
thence west to latitude 34[deg]42'50.7'' N, longitude 076[deg]45'48.5''
W; thence to the point of origin, located approximately 400 yards south
of the shoreline of Morehead City.
(b) Definition: For the purposes of this section, Captain of the
Port means the Commander, Sector North Carolina. Representative means
any U.S. Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer who has
been authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector North Carolina to
act on his behalf.
(c) Regulations: (1) In accordance with the general regulations in
165.23 of this part, entry into this zone is prohibited unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector North Carolina or his
designated representatives.
(2) The operator of any vessel in the immediate vicinity of this
safety zone shall: (i) Stop the vessel immediately upon being directed
to do so by any commissioned, warrant or petty officer on shore or on
board a vessel that is displaying a U.S. Coast Guard Ensign.
(ii) Proceed as directed by any commissioned, warrant or petty
officer on shore or on board a vessel that is displaying a U.S. Coast
Guard Ensign.
(3) The Captain of the Port, Sector North Carolina can be reached
through the Sector Duty Officer at Sector North Carolina in Atlantic
Beach, North Carolina at telephone number (252) 247-4570.
(4) The Coast Guard Representatives enforcing the safety zone can
be contacted on VHF-FM marine band radio channel 13 (165.65 MHz) and
channel 16 (156.8 MHz).
(d) Enforcement Period. This section will be enforced from 7 p.m.
until 8 p.m. on June 11, 2011.
Dated: March 23, 2011.
Anthony Popiel,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port North Carolina.
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