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PART 388—INFORMATION AND
REQUESTS
1. The authority citation for part 388
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301–305, 551, 552 (as
amended), 553–557; 42 U.S.C. 7101–7352.
2. Amend § 388.113 by revising the
heading of paragraph (d), revising
paragraph (d)(1), redesignating
paragraph (d)(2) as paragraph (d)(3) and
revising newly designated paragraph
(d)(3)(i), and adding a new paragraph
(d)(2) to read as follows:
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§ 388.113 Accessing critical energy
infrastructure information.
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(d) Accessing critical energy
infrastructure information.
(1) An Owner/operator of a facility,
including employees and officers of the
owner/operator, may obtain CEII
relating to its own facility directly from
Commission staff without going through
the procedures outlined in paragraph
(d)(3) of this section. Non-employee
agents of an owner/operator of such
facility may obtain CEII relating to the
owner/operator’s facility in the same
manner as owner/operators as long as
they present written authorization from
the owner/operator to obtain such
information.
(2) An employee of a federal agency
acting within the scope of his or her
federal employment may obtain CEII
directly from Commission staff without
following the procedures outlined in
paragraph (d)(3) of this section. Any
Commission employee at or above the
level of division director or its
equivalent may rule on federal agency
representatives’ requests for access to
CEII.
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(i) File a signed, written request with
the Commission’s CEII Coordinator. The
request must contain the following:
Requester’s name (including any other
name(s) which the requested has used
and the dates the requester used such
names(s)), date and place of birth, title,
address, and telephone number; the
name, address, and telephone number of
the person or entity on whose behalf the
information is requested; a detailed
statement explaining the particular need
for and intended use of the information;
and a statement as to the requester’s
willingness to adhere to limitations on
the use and disclosure of the
information requested. Requesters are
also requested to include their social
security number for identification
purposes.
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Appendix A
List of Commenters
[This appendix will not appear in the Code
of Federal Regulations.]
Abbreviation
Name
APPA ......................................
BPA ........................................
Chandeleur and Sabine .........
Duke .......................................
EEI .........................................
El Paso ...................................
FirstEnergy .............................
American Public Power Association.
Bonneville Power Administration.
Chandeleur Pipe Line Company and Sabine Pipe Line LLC.
Duke Energy Corporation.
Edison Electric Institute.
El Paso Corporation’s Pipeline Group.
FirstEnergy Corporation on behalf of its operating companies Ohio Edison, The Cleveland Electric Illuminating
Company, Toledo Edison, Pennsylvania Electric Company, Pennsylvania Power Company, Metropolitan Edison Company, Jersey Central Power & Light Company, and American Transmission Systems, Inc.
International Transmission Company.
Interstate Natural Gas Association of America.
MidAmerican Energy Company.
National Hydropower Association.
Pacific Gas & Electric Company.
PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
Southern California Edison Company.
Transmission Access Policy Study Group.
Weaver’s Cove Energy LLC & Mill River Pipeline LLC.
Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Company.
ITC .........................................
INGAA ....................................
MidAmerican ..........................
NHA ........................................
PG&E .....................................
PJM ........................................
SCE ........................................
TAPS ......................................
Weaver’s Cove .......................
Williston Basin ........................
[CGD05–05–067]
regulations for the OPA Atlantic City
Grand Prix, a marine event to be held
on the waters of the Atlantic Ocean
adjacent to Atlantic City, New Jersey.
These special local regulations are
necessary to provide for the safety of life
on navigable waters during the event.
This action is intended to restrict vessel
traffic in portions of the Atlantic Ocean
adjacent to Atlantic City, New Jersey
during the event.
RIN 1625–AA08
DATES:
[FR Doc. 05–12627 Filed 6–27–05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717–01–P
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 100
This rule is effective from 9:30
a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on July 17, 2005.
Special Local Regulation for Marine
Events; Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City,
NJ
Coast Guard, DHS.
Temporary final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is
establishing temporary special local
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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 CGD05–05–067 and are available
for inspection or copying at Commander
(oax), Fifth Coast Guard District, 431
Crawford Street, Portsmouth, Virginia
ADDRESSES:
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23704–5004, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dennis Sens, Project Manager, Auxiliary
and Recreational Boating Safety Branch,
at (757) 398–6204.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Regulatory Information
We 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. Publishing
an NPRM would be impracticable. The
event will take place on July 17, 2005.
Because of the danger posed by highspeed powerboats racing in a closed
circuit, special local regulations are
necessary to provide for the safety of
event participants, spectator craft and
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other vessels transiting the event area.
For the safety concerns noted, it is in
the public interest to have these
regulations in effect during the event.
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. Delaying the effective date
would be contrary to the public interest,
since immediate action is needed to
ensure the safety of the event
participants, spectator craft and other
vessels transiting the event area.
However advance notifications will be
made to affected waterway users via
marine information broadcasts and area
newspapers.
Background and Purpose
On July 17, 2005, the Offshore
Performance Association will sponsor
the OPA Atlantic City Grand Prix. The
event will consist of approximately 40
offshore powerboats conducting highspeed competitive races on the waters of
the Atlantic Ocean adjacent to Atlantic
City, New Jersey. A fleet of
approximately 200 spectator vessels is
expected to gather nearby to view the
competition. Due to the need for vessel
control during the event, vessel traffic
will be temporarily restricted to provide
for the safety of participants, spectators
and transiting vessels.
Discussion of Rule
The Coast Guard is establishing
temporary special local regulations on
specified waters of the Atlantic Ocean
adjacent to Atlantic City, New Jersey.
The regulated area includes a 3-mile
long seciton of the Atlantic Ocean south
of Absecon Inlet, extending
approximately 300 yards out from the
shoreline. The temporary special local
regulations will be enforced from 9:30
a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on July 17, 2005, and
will restrict general navigation in the
regulated area during the races. Except
for participants in the OPA Atlantic City
Grand Prix and persons or vessels
authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol
Commander, no person or vessel may
enter or remain in the regulated area.
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 Homeland Security
(DHS).
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We expect the economic impact of
this rule to be so minimal that a full
Regulatory Evaluation under the
regulatory policies and procedures of
DHS is unnecessary.
Although this regulation will prevent
traffic from transiting a portion of the
atlantic Ocean adjacent to Atlantic City,
New Jersey 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 and the
extensive advance notifications that will
be made to the maritime community via
the Local Notice to Mariners, marine
information broadcasts, and area
newspapers, so mariners can adjust
their plans accordingly. Additionally,
the regulated area has been narrowly
tailored to impose the least impact on
general navigation yet provide the level
of safety deemed necessary.
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,
some of which might be small entities:
the owners or operators of vessels
intending to transit this section of the
Atlantic Ocean during the event.
This rule would not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities for the
following reasons. This rule would be in
effect for only a limited period. Affected
waterway users can pass safely around
the regulated area. Before the
enforcement period, we will issue
maritime advisories so mariners can
adjust their plans accordingly.
If you think that your business,
organizations, 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
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understanding the rule so that they
could better evaluate its effects on them
and participate in the rulemaking
process. If the rule would affect your
small businesses, organization, or
governmental jurisdiction and you have
questions concerning its provisions or
options for compliance, please contact
the address listed under ADDRESSES. 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.
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,
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.
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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. 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.
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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
Commandant Instruction M16475.1D,
which guides the Coast Guard in
complying 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 case 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)(h), of the
Instruction, from further environmental
documentation. Special local
regulations issued in conjunction with a
regatta or marine parade permit are
specifically excluded from further
analysis and documentation under that
section.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100
Marine safety, Navigation (water),
Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Waterways.
I For the reasons discussed in the
preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR part 100 as follows:
PART 100—SAFETY OF LIFE ON
NAVIGABLE WATERS
1. The authority citation for part 100
continues to read as follows:
drawn between the following points:
southeasterly from a point along the
shoreline at latitude 39°21′50″ N.,
longitude 074°24′37″ W., to latitude
39°20′40″ N., longitude 074°23′50″ W.,
thence southwesterly to latitude
39°19′33″ N., longitude 074°26′52″ W.,
thence northwesterly to a point along
the shoreline at latitude 39°20′43″ N.,
longitude 074°27′40″ W., thence
northeasterly along the shoreline to
latitude 39°21′50″ N., longitude
074°24′37″ W. All coordinates reference
Datum NAD 1983.
(c) Special local regulations. (1)
Except for participating vessels and
persons or vessels authorized by the
Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no
person or vessel may enter or remain in
the regulated area.
(2) The operator of any vessel in the
regulated area must:
(i) Stop the vessel immediately when
directed to do so by any Official Patrol.
(ii) Proceed as directed by an Official
Patrol.
(d) Enforcement period. This section
will be enforced from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30
p.m. on July 17, 2005.
Dated: June 20, 2005.
Sally Brice-O’Hara,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander,
Fifth Coast Guard District.
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Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233; Department of
Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.
2. Add temporary § 100.35–T05–067 to
read as follows:
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
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§ 100.35–T05–067
City, NJ.
Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic
(a) Definitions. (1) Coast Guard Patrol
Commander means a commissioned,
warrant, or petty officer of the Coast
Guard who has been designated by the
Commander, Coast Guard Sector
Delaware Bay.
(2) Official Patrol means any vessel
assigned or approved by Commander,
Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay with
a commissioned, warrant, or petty
officer on board and displaying a Coast
Guard ensign.
(3) Participating Vessels Include all
vessels participating in the OPA
Atlantic City Grand Prix under the
auspices of the Marine Event Permit
issued to the event sponsor and
approved by Commander, Coast Guard
Sector Delaware Bay.
(b) Regulated area. The regulated area
is established for the waters of the
Atlantic Ocean, adjacent to Atlantic
City, New Jersey, bounded by a line
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[CGD09–05–026]
RIN 1625–AA00
Safety Zone; Mentor Harbor Offshore
Powerboat Race, Mentor, OH
Coast Guard, DHS
Temporary final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is
establishing a temporary safety zone for
the 2005 Mentor Harbor Offshore
Powerboat Race. The safety zone is
necessary to ensure the safety of the
people participating in this event on
July 10, 2005. The safety zone will
restrict vessels from portions of the
southern shore of Lake Erie.
DATES: This rule is effective from 12
p.m. (local) through 4 p.m. (local) on
Sunday July 10, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this
preamble as being available in the
docket, are part of docket (CGD09–05–
026) and are available for inspection or
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 100
[CGD05-05-067]
RIN 1625-AA08
Special Local Regulation for Marine Events; Atlantic Ocean,
Atlantic City, NJ
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing temporary special local
regulations for the OPA Atlantic City Grand Prix, a marine event to be
held on the waters of the Atlantic Ocean adjacent to Atlantic City, New
Jersey. These special local regulations are necessary to provide for
the safety of life on navigable waters during the event. This action is
intended to restrict vessel traffic in portions of the Atlantic Ocean
adjacent to Atlantic City, New Jersey during the event.
DATES: This rule is effective from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on July 17,
2005.
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 CGD05-05-067 and are available for inspection or
copying at Commander (oax), Fifth Coast Guard District, 431 Crawford
Street, Portsmouth, Virginia 23704-5004, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dennis Sens, Project Manager,
Auxiliary and Recreational Boating Safety Branch, at (757) 398-6204.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Regulatory Information
We 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. Publishing an NPRM would be
impracticable. The event will take place on July 17, 2005. Because of
the danger posed by high-speed powerboats racing in a closed circuit,
special local regulations are necessary to provide for the safety of
event participants, spectator craft and
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other vessels transiting the event area. For the safety concerns noted,
it is in the public interest to have these regulations in effect during
the event.
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. Delaying the effective date would
be contrary to the public interest, since immediate action is needed to
ensure the safety of the event participants, spectator craft and other
vessels transiting the event area. However advance notifications will
be made to affected waterway users via marine information broadcasts
and area newspapers.
Background and Purpose
On July 17, 2005, the Offshore Performance Association will sponsor
the OPA Atlantic City Grand Prix. The event will consist of
approximately 40 offshore powerboats conducting high-speed competitive
races on the waters of the Atlantic Ocean adjacent to Atlantic City,
New Jersey. A fleet of approximately 200 spectator vessels is expected
to gather nearby to view the competition. Due to the need for vessel
control during the event, vessel traffic will be temporarily restricted
to provide for the safety of participants, spectators and transiting
vessels.
Discussion of Rule
The Coast Guard is establishing temporary special local regulations
on specified waters of the Atlantic Ocean adjacent to Atlantic City,
New Jersey. The regulated area includes a 3-mile long seciton of the
Atlantic Ocean south of Absecon Inlet, extending approximately 300
yards out from the shoreline. The temporary special local regulations
will be enforced from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on July 17, 2005, and will
restrict general navigation in the regulated area during the races.
Except for participants in the OPA Atlantic City Grand Prix and persons
or vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no person or
vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area.
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 Homeland
Security (DHS).
We expect the economic impact of this rule to be so minimal that a
full Regulatory Evaluation under the regulatory policies and procedures
of DHS is unnecessary.
Although this regulation will prevent traffic from transiting a
portion of the atlantic Ocean adjacent to Atlantic City, New Jersey
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
and the extensive advance notifications that will be made to the
maritime community via the Local Notice to Mariners, marine information
broadcasts, and area newspapers, so mariners can adjust their plans
accordingly. Additionally, the regulated area has been narrowly
tailored to impose the least impact on general navigation yet provide
the level of safety deemed necessary.
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, some of which might be small entities: the owners or
operators of vessels intending to transit this section of the Atlantic
Ocean during the event.
This rule would not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities for the following reasons. This
rule would be in effect for only a limited period. Affected waterway
users can pass safely around the regulated area. Before the enforcement
period, we will issue maritime advisories so mariners can adjust their
plans accordingly.
If you think that your business, organizations, 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 the rule so that they could better evaluate
its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking process. If the
rule would affect your small businesses, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction and you have questions concerning its provisions or
options for compliance, please contact the address listed under
ADDRESSES. 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.
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,
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.
[[Page 37038]]
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. 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 Commandant Instruction M16475.1D,
which guides the Coast Guard in complying 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 case 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)(h), of the Instruction, from further
environmental documentation. Special local regulations issued in
conjunction with a regatta or marine parade permit are specifically
excluded from further analysis and documentation under that section.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100
Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Waterways.
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For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR part 100 as follows:
PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS
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1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1.
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2. Add temporary Sec. 100.35-T05-067 to read as follows:
Sec. 100.35-T05-067 Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City, NJ.
(a) Definitions. (1) Coast Guard Patrol Commander means a
commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been
designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay.
(2) Official Patrol means any vessel assigned or approved by
Commander, Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay with a commissioned,
warrant, or petty officer on board and displaying a Coast Guard ensign.
(3) Participating Vessels Include all vessels participating in the
OPA Atlantic City Grand Prix under the auspices of the Marine Event
Permit issued to the event sponsor and approved by Commander, Coast
Guard Sector Delaware Bay.
(b) Regulated area. The regulated area is established for the
waters of the Atlantic Ocean, adjacent to Atlantic City, New Jersey,
bounded by a line drawn between the following points: southeasterly
from a point along the shoreline at latitude 39[deg]21'50'' N.,
longitude 074[deg]24'37'' W., to latitude 39[deg]20'40'' N., longitude
074[deg]23'50'' W., thence southwesterly to latitude 39[deg]19'33'' N.,
longitude 074[deg]26'52'' W., thence northwesterly to a point along the
shoreline at latitude 39[deg]20'43'' N., longitude 074[deg]27'40'' W.,
thence northeasterly along the shoreline to latitude 39[deg]21'50'' N.,
longitude 074[deg]24'37'' W. All coordinates reference Datum NAD 1983.
(c) Special local regulations. (1) Except for participating vessels
and persons or vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander,
no person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area.
(2) The operator of any vessel in the regulated area must:
(i) Stop the vessel immediately when directed to do so by any
Official Patrol.
(ii) Proceed as directed by an Official Patrol.
(d) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from 9:30
a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on July 17, 2005.
Dated: June 20, 2005.
Sally Brice-O'Hara,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 05-12728 Filed 6-27-05; 8:45 am]
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