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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
January 26, 2005 (70 FR 3840), we
published a proposed rule that would
revise our regulations for, and related to,
the transfer, assignment, or sale of
permit rights. The proposed rule
effectuates a settlement agreement we
entered into with the National Mining
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NMA’s judicial challenge to certain
provisions of our December 19, 2000,
final ownership and control rule (2000
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of transfer, assignment, or sale of permit
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revision) or result in a successor in
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January 26, 2005, proposed rule.
Dated: April 1, 2005.
Jeffrey D. Jarrett,
Director, Office of Surface Mining
Reclamation and Enforcement.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[CGD09–05–005]
RIN 1625–AA00
Safety Zone; Cleveland Triathlon,
Cleveland, OH
Coast Guard, DHS.
Notice of proposed rulemaking.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to
establish an annual safety zone for the
Cleveland Triathlon located in the
Captain of the Port Cleveland Zone.
This safety zone will manage vessel
traffic in order to provide for the safety
of life and property on navigable waters
during the event. Entry of vessels or
persons into this zone would be
prohibited unless specifically
authorized by the Coast Guard Captain
of the Port or their on-scene
representative.
Comments and related material
must reach the Coast Guard on or before
May 9, 2005.
DATES:
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You may mail comments
and related material to Coast Guard
Marine Safety Office Cleveland
(CGD09–05–005), 1055 East 9th Street,
Cleveland, OH 44114. Marine Safety
Office Cleveland maintains the public
docket for this rulemaking. Comments
and material received from the public,
as well as documents indicated in this
preamble as being available in the
docket, will become part of this docket
and will be available for inspection or
copying at MSO Cleveland between 8
a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Lieutenant Allen Turner, U.S. Coast
Guard Marine Safety Office Cleveland at
216–937–0128.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
ADDRESSES:
Request for Comments
We encourage you to participate in
this rulemaking by submitting
comments and related material. If you
do so, please include your name and
address, identify the docket number for
this rulemaking (CGD09–05–005),
indicate the specific section of this
document to which each comment
applies, and give the reason for each
comment. Please submit all comments
and related material in an unbound
format, no larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches,
suitable for copying. If you would like
to know your submission reached us,
please enclose a stamped, self-addressed
postcard or envelope. We will consider
all comments and material received
during the comment period. We may
change this proposed rule in view of
them.
Public Meeting
We do not now plan to hold a public
meeting. But you may submit a request
for a meeting by writing to Coast Guard
Marine Safety Office Cleveland at the
address under ADDRESSES explaining
why one 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.
Background and Purpose
This safety zone is necessary to
protect the participants in the Cleveland
Triathlon, held annually on the third
Sunday of July, from hazards associated
with swimming in close proximity to
recreational watercraft in Cleveland
Harbor off of Voinovich Park in
Cleveland, OH. The Captain of the Port
has determined that this event poses a
threat to the participants as well as
spectator vessels due to the hazards
associated with these events. The
Captain of the Port has determined that
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swimming in close proximity to
watercraft poses a risk to safety and
property.
The combination of large numbers of
inexperienced recreational boaters,
congested waterways, and the use of
commercially transited waterways could
easily result in serious injuries or
fatalities.
Establishing a safety zone by notice
and comment rulemaking gives the
public an opportunity to comment on
the proposed zone and provides better
notice than promulgating temporary
final rules each year.
Discussion of Proposed Rule
The Coast Guard is proposing a safety
zone in Cleveland Harbor, Cleveland,
Ohio. The Safety would be enforced
from 5 a.m. until 11 a.m. each year on
the third Sunday in July. The safety
zone would encompass all waters in
Cleveland Harbor, to include the North
Coast Harbor, originating at a line drawn
from Pier 32, at position 41°30′36″ N,
081°42′56″ W, extending to position
41°30′43″ N, 081°42′03″ W, thence to
Buoy 11 (LLNR 4135) at position
41°30′49″ N, 081°41′53″ W in Cleveland
Harbor, thence to the Northeast corner
of Municipal Pier at position 41°30′43″
N, 081°41′47″ W. These coordinates are
based upon North American Datum
1983 (NAD 83).
The Coast Guard would notify the
public in advance by way of Ninth Coast
Guard District Local Notice to Mariners,
marine information broadcasts, and for
those who request it from Marine Safety
Office Cleveland, by facsimile.
Regulatory Evaluation
This proposed 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 Homeland Security
(DHS).
We expect the economic impact of
this proposed rule to be so minimal that
a full Regulatory Evaluation under the
regulatory policies and procedures of
DHS is unnecessary.
This determination is based upon the
size and location of the safety zone
within the waterway. Commercial
vessels will not be hindered by the
safety zone, as only a portion of the East
Basin channel is restricted. Recreational
vessels may transit through the safety
zone with permission from the COTP
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Cleveland or his designated on-scene
patrol commander.
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 rule would affect the following
entities, some of which might be small
entities: The owners or operators of
vessels intending to transit or anchor in
a portion of the East Basin of Cleveland
Harbor.
This safety zone would not have a
significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities for
the following reasons: Although the
safety zone restricts the movement of
vessels through a navigable channel,
commercial vessels will be able to
transit along the northern edge of the
zone and all other recreational vessels
will be able to transit the zone with the
permission of the COTP Cleveland or
his designated on-scene Patrol
Commander. Before the effective period,
the Coast Guard will issue maritime
advisories to users who may be
impacted through notification in the
Federal Register, the Ninth District
Coast Guard District Local Notice to
Mariners, and through Marine
Information Broadcasts and when
requested by facsimile.
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 (Public Law 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
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concerning its provisions or options for
compliance, please contact Lieutenant
Allen Turner, U.S. Coast Guard Marine
Safety Office Cleveland, 1055 East 9th
Street, Cleveland, OH 44114.
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 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 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 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
The Coast Guard has 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
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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.
We invite your comments on how this
proposed rule might impact tribal
government, even if that impact may not
constitute a ‘‘tribal implication’’ under
that Order.
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
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.
Environment
We have analyzed this proposed rule
under Commandant Instruction
M16475.lD, which guides 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 there are no factors in this case that
would limit the use of a categorical
exclusion under section 2.B.2 of the
Instruction. Therefore, we believe that
this rule should be categorically
excluded, under figure 2–1, paragraph
(34)(g), of the Instruction, from further
environmental documentation.
Event participants swimming in the
water pose no inherent risk to the
surrounding environment, and a safety
zone is needed to protect the
participants. Under figure 2–1,
paragraph (34)(g), of the Instruction, an
‘‘Environmental Analysis Check List’’ is
not required for this rule. Comments on
this section will be considered before
we make the final decision on whether
to categorically exclude this rule from
further environmental review.
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 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; 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.
2. Add § 165.922 to read as follows:
165.922 Safety Zone; Cleveland Triathlon
Swimming Event in the Captain of the Port
Cleveland Zone.
(a) Location. The following area is a
safety zone:
(1) All waters in Cleveland Harbor, to
include the North Coast Harbor,
originating at a line drawn from Pier 32,
at position 41°30′36″ N, 081°42′56″ W,
extending to position 41°30′43″ N,
081°42′03″ W, thence to Buoy 11 (LLNR
4135) at position 41°30′49″ N,
081°41′53″ W in Cleveland Harbor,
thence to the Northeast corner of
Municipal Pier at position 41°30′43″ N,
081°41′47″ W. These coordinates are
based upon North American Datum
1983 (NAD 83).
(b) Enforcement Period. This safety
zone will be enforced from 5 a.m. (local)
until 11 a.m., annually on the third
Sunday of July.
(c) Regulations. No vessel shall enter
the safety zone. Permission to deviate
from the above rules must be obtained
from the Captain of the Port or the onscene Coast Guard Patrol Commander
via VHF/FM radio, Channel 16 or by
telephone at 216–937–0111.
Dated: March 28, 2005.
Lorne W. Thomas,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of
the Port Cleveland.
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37 CFR Parts 1, 3, and 10
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RIN 0651–AB85
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Limited Recognition To Prosecute
Patent Applications and Other
Miscellaneous Matters
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separate copies of a document be
submitted to the Office for recording in
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accompanied by a cover sheet, if the
document to be recorded includes an
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both patents and trademarks.
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written comments must be received on
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[CGD09-05-005]
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zone; Cleveland Triathlon, Cleveland, OH
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to establish an annual safety zone
for the Cleveland Triathlon located in the Captain of the Port
Cleveland Zone. This safety zone will manage vessel traffic in order to
provide for the safety of life and property on navigable waters during
the event. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone would be
prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of
the Port or their on-scene representative.
DATES: Comments and related material must reach the Coast Guard on or
before May 9, 2005.
ADDRESSES: You may mail comments and related material to Coast Guard
Marine Safety Office Cleveland (CGD09-05-005), 1055 East 9th Street,
Cleveland, OH 44114. Marine Safety Office Cleveland maintains the
public docket for this rulemaking. Comments and material received from
the public, as well as documents indicated in this preamble as being
available in the docket, will become part of this docket and will be
available for inspection or copying at MSO Cleveland between 8 a.m. and
3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lieutenant Allen Turner, U.S. Coast
Guard Marine Safety Office Cleveland at 216-937-0128.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Request for Comments
We encourage you to participate in this rulemaking by submitting
comments and related material. If you do so, please include your name
and address, identify the docket number for this rulemaking (CGD09-05-
005), indicate the specific section of this document to which each
comment applies, and give the reason for each comment. Please submit
all comments and related material in an unbound format, no larger than
8\1/2\ by 11 inches, suitable for copying. If you would like to know
your submission reached us, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed
postcard or envelope. We will consider all comments and material
received during the comment period. We may change this proposed rule in
view of them.
Public Meeting
We do not now plan to hold a public meeting. But you may submit a
request for a meeting by writing to Coast Guard Marine Safety Office
Cleveland at the address under ADDRESSES explaining why one 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.
Background and Purpose
This safety zone is necessary to protect the participants in the
Cleveland Triathlon, held annually on the third Sunday of July, from
hazards associated with swimming in close proximity to recreational
watercraft in Cleveland Harbor off of Voinovich Park in Cleveland, OH.
The Captain of the Port has determined that this event poses a threat
to the participants as well as spectator vessels due to the hazards
associated with these events. The Captain of the Port has determined
that
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swimming in close proximity to watercraft poses a risk to safety and
property.
The combination of large numbers of inexperienced recreational
boaters, congested waterways, and the use of commercially transited
waterways could easily result in serious injuries or fatalities.
Establishing a safety zone by notice and comment rulemaking gives
the public an opportunity to comment on the proposed zone and provides
better notice than promulgating temporary final rules each year.
Discussion of Proposed Rule
The Coast Guard is proposing a safety zone in Cleveland Harbor,
Cleveland, Ohio. The Safety would be enforced from 5 a.m. until 11 a.m.
each year on the third Sunday in July. The safety zone would encompass
all waters in Cleveland Harbor, to include the North Coast Harbor,
originating at a line drawn from Pier 32, at position 41[deg]30'36'' N,
081[deg]42'56'' W, extending to position 41[deg]30'43'' N,
081[deg]42'03'' W, thence to Buoy 11 (LLNR 4135) at position
41[deg]30'49'' N, 081[deg]41'53'' W in Cleveland Harbor, thence to the
Northeast corner of Municipal Pier at position 41[deg]30'43'' N,
081[deg]41'47'' W. These coordinates are based upon North American
Datum 1983 (NAD 83).
The Coast Guard would notify the public in advance by way of Ninth
Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners, marine information
broadcasts, and for those who request it from Marine Safety Office
Cleveland, by facsimile.
Regulatory Evaluation
This proposed 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
Homeland Security (DHS).
We expect the economic impact of this proposed rule to be so
minimal that a full Regulatory Evaluation under the regulatory policies
and procedures of DHS is unnecessary.
This determination is based upon the size and location of the
safety zone within the waterway. Commercial vessels will not be
hindered by the safety zone, as only a portion of the East Basin
channel is restricted. Recreational vessels may transit through the
safety zone with permission from the COTP Cleveland or his designated
on-scene patrol commander.
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 rule would affect the following entities, some of which might
be small entities: The owners or operators of vessels intending to
transit or anchor in a portion of the East Basin of Cleveland Harbor.
This safety zone would not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities for the following reasons:
Although the safety zone restricts the movement of vessels through a
navigable channel, commercial vessels will be able to transit along the
northern edge of the zone and all other recreational vessels will be
able to transit the zone with the permission of the COTP Cleveland or
his designated on-scene Patrol Commander. Before the effective period,
the Coast Guard will issue maritime advisories to users who may be
impacted through notification in the Federal Register, the Ninth
District Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners, and through
Marine Information Broadcasts and when requested by facsimile.
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 (Public Law 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 Lieutenant Allen Turner, U.S.
Coast Guard Marine Safety Office Cleveland, 1055 East 9th Street,
Cleveland, OH 44114.
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 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 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 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
The Coast Guard has 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
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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. We
invite your comments on how this proposed rule might impact tribal
government, even if that impact may not constitute a ``tribal
implication'' under that Order.
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 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.
Environment
We have analyzed this proposed rule under Commandant Instruction
M16475.lD, which guides 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 there are no factors in this
case that would limit the use of a categorical exclusion under section
2.B.2 of the Instruction. Therefore, we believe that this rule should
be categorically excluded, under figure 2-1, paragraph (34)(g), of the
Instruction, from further environmental documentation.
Event participants swimming in the water pose no inherent risk to
the surrounding environment, and a safety zone is needed to protect the
participants. Under figure 2-1, paragraph (34)(g), of the Instruction,
an ``Environmental Analysis Check List'' is not required for this rule.
Comments on this section will be considered before we make the final
decision on whether to categorically exclude this rule from further
environmental review.
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; 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.
2. Add Sec. 165.922 to read as follows:
165.922 Safety Zone; Cleveland Triathlon Swimming Event in the
Captain of the Port Cleveland Zone.
(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone:
(1) All waters in Cleveland Harbor, to include the North Coast
Harbor, originating at a line drawn from Pier 32, at position
41[deg]30'36'' N, 081[deg]42'56'' W, extending to position
41[deg]30'43'' N, 081[deg]42'03'' W, thence to Buoy 11 (LLNR 4135) at
position 41[deg]30'49'' N, 081[deg]41'53'' W in Cleveland Harbor,
thence to the Northeast corner of Municipal Pier at position
41[deg]30'43'' N, 081[deg]41'47'' W. These coordinates are based upon
North American Datum 1983 (NAD 83).
(b) Enforcement Period. This safety zone will be enforced from 5
a.m. (local) until 11 a.m., annually on the third Sunday of July.
(c) Regulations. No vessel shall enter the safety zone. Permission
to deviate from the above rules must be obtained from the Captain of
the Port or the on-scene Coast Guard Patrol Commander via VHF/FM radio,
Channel 16 or by telephone at 216-937-0111.
Dated: March 28, 2005.
Lorne W. Thomas,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Cleveland.
[FR Doc. 05-6952 Filed 4-6-05; 8:45 am]
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