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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[CGD01–05–081]
RIN 1625–AA09
Drawbridge Operation
Regulations:Townsend Gut, ME
Coast Guard, DHS.
Temporary final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is
temporarily changing the drawbridge
operation regulations for the operation
of the SR 27 Bridge, at mile 0.7, across
Townsend Gut, between Boothbay
Harbor and Southport, Maine. This
temporary rule allows the bridge to
open at specific times between 6 a.m.
and 8 p.m., after a half-hour advance
notice is given. Additionally, this
temporary rule allows the bridge to
remain closed for nine days, September
19, 2005 through September 27, 2005.
This action is necessary to help
facilitate rehabilitation construction and
painting at the bridge.
DATES: This rule is effective from
September 6, 2005 through November
30, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Comments and material
received from the public, as well as
documents indicated in this preamble as
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being available in the docket, are part of
docket (CGD01–05–081) and are
available for inspection or copying at
the First Coast Guard District, Bridge
Branch Office, 408 Atlantic Avenue,
Boston, Massachusetts, 02110, between
7 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
John W. McDonald, Project Officer, First
Coast Guard District, (617) 223–8364.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Regulatory Information
We did not publish a notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for this
regulation. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3), the
Coast Guard finds that good cause exists
for not publishing an NPRM.
Additionally, under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B),
the Coast Guard finds that good cause
exists for making this temporary final
rule effective less than 30 days after
publication in the Federal Register. The
Coast Guard believes that not publishing
an NPRM and making this final rule
effective less than 30 days after
publication is necessary for the reasons
discussed below, coupled with the fact
that the bridge rehabilitation is
necessary, vital work that must be
performed in order to assure the
continued, safe, and reliable operation
of the bridge. Any delay in the
implementation of this regulation would
not be in the best interest of the public
and public safety.
On January 5, 2005, we published a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
entitled Drawbridge Operation
Regulations, Townsend Gut, Maine, in
the Federal Register (70 FR 773). We
received no comments in response to
the notice of proposed rulemaking. No
public hearing was requested and none
was held. Then, on March 16, 2005, we
published a temporary final rule (TFR)
entitled Drawbridge Operation
Regulations, Townsend Gut, Maine, in
the Federal Register (70 FR 12805)
which suspended the existing
regulations and put in place temporary
rules effective until November 30, 2005.
On July 23, 2005, the bridge owner
requested additional regulatory action to
help facilitate the timely completion of
the bridge painting aspect of this
project. The contractor’s progress would
not allow completion of the project on
time before the winter months, which
require painting operations to stop due
to cold temperatures. As a result, the
bridge owner requested that the bridge
remain closed at night from 8 p.m.
through 6 a.m. to allow the contractor
uninterrupted time to complete the
bridge repairs and painting. However,
before we could publish the requested
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change to the temporary regulation the
bridge owner again changed their
request. The bridge owner advised the
Coast Guard that the night closure plan
would not work due to known adverse
public response to nighttime operations.
As a result of the late notice from the
bridge owner and the necessity to
complete vital repairs, the Coast Guard
is now revising the current rules to
allow the bridge to open less frequently
during the daytime.
Background and Purpose
The SR 27 Bridge has a vertical
clearance of 10 feet at mean high water,
and 19 feet at mean low water in the
closed position. The permanent
drawbridge operating regulations at 33
CFR 117.5, which were suspended from
March 14, 2005 through November 30,
2005, require the bridge to open on
signal at all times.
On January 5, 2005, we published a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
entitled Drawbridge Operation
Regulations, Townsend Gut, Maine, in
the Federal Register (70 FR 773). We
received no comments in response to
the notice of proposed rulemaking. No
public hearing was requested and none
was held.
On March 16, 2005, we published a
temporary final rule (TFR) entitled
Drawbridge Operation Regulations,
Townsend Gut, Maine, in the Federal
Register (70 FR 12805).
On July 23, 2005, the bridge owner
requested additional regulatory action to
help facilitate the timely completion of
the bridge painting portion of this
project. The contractor’s progress would
not allow completion of the project
before the winter months when painting
operations are not possible due to cold
temperatures. As a result, the Coast
Guard is revising the current temporary
rules to allow the bridge to open less
frequently during the daytime. A halfhour advance notice will be required to
allow the construction workers
sufficient time to clear the bridge before
each bridge opening. Under this
temporary rule the bridge will open
during the daytime at 6 a.m., 12 p.m.,
6 p.m. and 8 p.m., after a half-hour
notice is given by calling the number
posted at the bridge. At all other times
from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m., the bridge will
open on signal.
In order to facilitate necessary repairs,
the bridge owner requested a nine-day
bridge closure from September 19, 2005
through September 27, 2005. Therefore,
in addition to the 4 closure periods
identified in the March 16, 2005
temporary final rule, which have
already occurred, the bridge will be
closed from September 19, 2005 through
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September 27, 2005 under this
regulation.
use an alternate route should they need
to transit at other times.
Interference with Constitutionally
Protected Property Rights.
Discussion of Changes
Assistance for Small Entities
Under section 213(a) of the Small
Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121),
we offered to assist small entities in
understanding the rule so that they
could better evaluate its effects on them
and participate in the rulemaking
process.
During the course of rulemaking upon
this bridge, beginning on January 5,
2005, no small entities requested Coast
Guard assistance and none was given.
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).
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.
The Coast Guard is changing
temporary final rule 117.T536, which
authorized the bridge to open at 6 a.m.,
8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m.,
and 6 p.m., after a half-hour notice is
given. This temporary final rule changes
that schedule to allow the bridge to
open at 6 a.m., 12 p.m., 6 p.m., and 8
p.m. after a half-hour notice is given by
calling the number posted at the bridge.
At all other times from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.,
the bridge will open on signal. In
addition, a nine-day closure is in effect
from September 19, 2005 through
September 27, 2005.
Regulatory Evaluation
This rule is not a ‘‘significant
regulatory action’’ under section 3(f) of
Executive Order 12866,
RegulatoryPlanning 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).
This conclusion is based on the fact
that vessel traffic will still be able to
transit through the SR 27 Bridge under
a fixed opening schedule. Vessel
operators may adjust their schedules to
correspond with the opening schedule
at the bridge. Vessel operators may also
use the alternate route should they need
to transit at other times.
Small Entities
Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act
(5 U.S.C. 601–612), we 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 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 conclusion is based on the fact
that vessel traffic will still be able to
transit through the SR 27 Bridge under
a fixed opening schedule. Vessel
operators may adjust their schedules to
correspond with the opening schedule
at the bridge. Vessels operators may also
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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
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 affect a taking of
private property or otherwise have
taking implications under Executive
Order 12630, Governmental Actions and
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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 concern an environmental risk
to health or risk to safety that may
disproportionately affect children.
Indian Tribal Governments
This final rule does not have tribal
implications under Executive Order
13175, Consultation and Coordination
with Indian Tribal Governments,
because it does not have 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
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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 final 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 (32)(e), of the
Instruction, from further environmental
documentation. It has been determined
that this final rule does not significantly
impact the environment.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 117
Bridges.
Regulations
For the reasons set out in the
preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR part 117 as follows:
PART 117—[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for part 117
continues to read as follows:
I
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 499; 33 CFR 1.05–1(g);
Department of Homeland Security Delegation
No. 170.1; section 117.255 also issued under
the authority of Pub. L. 102–587, 106 Stat.
5039.
2. Revise § 117.T536 to read as
follows:
I
§ 117.T536
Townsend Gut.
The draw of the SR 27 Bridge, mile
0.7, across Townsend Gut shall operate
as follows:
(a) From September 6, 2005 through
November 30, 2005, the SR 27 Bridge
shall open on signal at 6 a.m., 12 p.m.,
6 p.m., and 8 p.m., after at least a halfhour advance notice is given by calling
the number posted at the bridge. At all
other times from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. the
draw shall open on signal.
(b) From September 19, 2005 through
September 27, 2005, the bridge need not
open for the passage of vessel traffic.
Dated: August 25, 2005.
Mark J. Campbell,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting First
District Commander.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
40 CFR Part 52
[DC102–2050; FRL–7953–9]
Approval and Promulgation of Air
Quality Implementation Plans; District
of Columbia; Update to Materials
Incorporated by Reference
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Final rule; Notice of
administrative change.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: EPA is updating the materials
submitted by the District of Columbia
that are incorporated by reference (IBR)
into the State implementation plan
(SIP). The regulations affected by this
update have been previously submitted
by the State agency and approved by
EPA. This update affects the SIP
materials that are available for public
inspection at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA), the
Air and Radiation Docket and
Information Center located at EPA
Headquarters in Washington, DC, and
the EPA Regional Office.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This action is effective
September 6, 2005.
ADDRESSES: SIP materials which are
incorporated by reference into 40 CFR
part 52 are available for inspection at
the following locations: Air Protection
Division, U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, Region III, 1650 Arch Street,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103; the
Air and Radiation Docket and
Information Center, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, 1301 Constitution
Avenue NW., Room B108, Washington,
DC 20460; or the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call 202–741–6030,
or go to: https://www.archives.gov/
federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Harold A. Frankford, (215) 814–2108 or
by e-mail at frankford.harold@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The SIP is a living document which
the state can revise as necessary to
address the unique air pollution
problems in the State. Therefore, EPA
from time to time must take action on
SIP revisions containing new and/or
revised regulations as being part of the
SIP. On May 22, 1997 (62 FR 27968),
EPA revised the procedures for
incorporating by reference Federallyapproved SIPs, as a result of
consultations between EPA and Office
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of the Federal Register (OFR). The
description of the revised SIP
document, IBR procedures and
‘‘Identification of plan’’ format are
discussed in further detail in the May
22, 1997 Federal Register document.
On December 7, 1998, (63 FR 67407)
EPA published a document in the
Federal Register beginning the new IBR
procedure for the District of Columbia.
On August 6, 2004 (69 FR 47773), EPA
published an update to the IBR material
for the District of Columbia. In this
action, EPA is doing the following:
1. Announcing the second update to
the material being IBR’ed.
2. Making corrections to the chart
listed in § 52.470(c), as described below:
a. Chapter 1 (General), Section 199
(Definitions and Abbreviations)—
Entries for Section 199 which were
inadvertently removed by a December
28, 2004 rulemaking action are being
restored to the table.
b. Chapter 3 (Operating Permits),
Section 307, the State effective date is
revised to read ‘‘4/16/04.’’
c. Chapter 6 (Particulates), Section
600.1—In the ‘‘Additional explanation’’
column, a brief description of the
revision is added.
d. Chapter 7 (Volatile Organic
Compounds), Section 715—the State
effective date is revised to read ‘‘4/16/
04.’’
e. Chapter 7, Sections 749 through
754—an entry is added to the
‘‘Additional explanation’’ column to
reference a related correction final
rulemaking action.
f. Chapter 7, Section 799—An entry
for Section 799 which was inadvertently
deleted by a December 23, 2004
rulemaking action is being restored.
g. Chapter 7, Section 799—The entry
in the ‘‘Title/subject’’ column is revised
to read ‘‘Definitions and Abbreviations.’’
h. Chapter 7, Section 799—Language
is added to the ‘‘Additional
explanation’’ column to provide a brief
explanation of the entries for this
section.
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Nitrogen Oxides), Section 805—In the
‘‘EPA approval date’’ column, the
Federal Register page citation is
revised, and the language in the
‘‘Additional explanation’’ section is
revised to include citations for all of the
revised paragraphs.
EPA has determined that today’s falls
under the ‘‘good cause’’ exemption in
section 553(b)(3)(B) of the
Administrative Procedures Act (APA)
which, upon finding ‘‘good cause,’’
authorizes agencies to dispense with
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[CGD01-05-081]
RIN 1625-AA09
Drawbridge Operation Regulations:Townsend Gut, ME
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is temporarily changing the drawbridge
operation regulations for the operation of the SR 27 Bridge, at mile
0.7, across Townsend Gut, between Boothbay Harbor and Southport, Maine.
This temporary rule allows the bridge to open at specific times between
6 a.m. and 8 p.m., after a half-hour advance notice is given.
Additionally, this temporary rule allows the bridge to remain closed
for nine days, September 19, 2005 through September 27, 2005. This
action is necessary to help facilitate rehabilitation construction and
painting at the bridge.
DATES: This rule is effective from September 6, 2005 through November
30, 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 (CGD01-05-081) and are available for inspection or
copying at the First Coast Guard District, Bridge Branch Office, 408
Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 02110, between 7 a.m. and 3
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. John W. McDonald, Project Officer,
First Coast Guard District, (617) 223-8364.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Regulatory Information
We did not publish a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for this
regulation. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good
cause exists for not publishing an NPRM. Additionally, under 5 U.S.C.
553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for making this
temporary final rule effective less than 30 days after publication in
the Federal Register. The Coast Guard believes that not publishing an
NPRM and making this final rule effective less than 30 days after
publication is necessary for the reasons discussed below, coupled with
the fact that the bridge rehabilitation is necessary, vital work that
must be performed in order to assure the continued, safe, and reliable
operation of the bridge. Any delay in the implementation of this
regulation would not be in the best interest of the public and public
safety.
On January 5, 2005, we published a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM) entitled Drawbridge Operation Regulations, Townsend Gut, Maine,
in the Federal Register (70 FR 773). We received no comments in
response to the notice of proposed rulemaking. No public hearing was
requested and none was held. Then, on March 16, 2005, we published a
temporary final rule (TFR) entitled Drawbridge Operation Regulations,
Townsend Gut, Maine, in the Federal Register (70 FR 12805) which
suspended the existing regulations and put in place temporary rules
effective until November 30, 2005.
On July 23, 2005, the bridge owner requested additional regulatory
action to help facilitate the timely completion of the bridge painting
aspect of this project. The contractor's progress would not allow
completion of the project on time before the winter months, which
require painting operations to stop due to cold temperatures. As a
result, the bridge owner requested that the bridge remain closed at
night from 8 p.m. through 6 a.m. to allow the contractor uninterrupted
time to complete the bridge repairs and painting. However, before we
could publish the requested change to the temporary regulation the
bridge owner again changed their request. The bridge owner advised the
Coast Guard that the night closure plan would not work due to known
adverse public response to nighttime operations.
As a result of the late notice from the bridge owner and the
necessity to complete vital repairs, the Coast Guard is now revising
the current rules to allow the bridge to open less frequently during
the daytime.
Background and Purpose
The SR 27 Bridge has a vertical clearance of 10 feet at mean high
water, and 19 feet at mean low water in the closed position. The
permanent drawbridge operating regulations at 33 CFR 117.5, which were
suspended from March 14, 2005 through November 30, 2005, require the
bridge to open on signal at all times.
On January 5, 2005, we published a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM) entitled Drawbridge Operation Regulations, Townsend Gut, Maine,
in the Federal Register (70 FR 773). We received no comments in
response to the notice of proposed rulemaking. No public hearing was
requested and none was held.
On March 16, 2005, we published a temporary final rule (TFR)
entitled Drawbridge Operation Regulations, Townsend Gut, Maine, in the
Federal Register (70 FR 12805).
On July 23, 2005, the bridge owner requested additional regulatory
action to help facilitate the timely completion of the bridge painting
portion of this project. The contractor's progress would not allow
completion of the project before the winter months when painting
operations are not possible due to cold temperatures. As a result, the
Coast Guard is revising the current temporary rules to allow the bridge
to open less frequently during the daytime. A half-hour advance notice
will be required to allow the construction workers sufficient time to
clear the bridge before each bridge opening. Under this temporary rule
the bridge will open during the daytime at 6 a.m., 12 p.m., 6 p.m. and
8 p.m., after a half-hour notice is given by calling the number posted
at the bridge. At all other times from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m., the bridge
will open on signal.
In order to facilitate necessary repairs, the bridge owner
requested a nine-day bridge closure from September 19, 2005 through
September 27, 2005. Therefore, in addition to the 4 closure periods
identified in the March 16, 2005 temporary final rule, which have
already occurred, the bridge will be closed from September 19, 2005
through
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September 27, 2005 under this regulation.
Discussion of Changes
The Coast Guard is changing temporary final rule 117.T536, which
authorized the bridge to open at 6 a.m., 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2
p.m., 4 p.m., and 6 p.m., after a half-hour notice is given. This
temporary final rule changes that schedule to allow the bridge to open
at 6 a.m., 12 p.m., 6 p.m., and 8 p.m. after a half-hour notice is
given by calling the number posted at the bridge. At all other times
from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., the bridge will open on signal. In addition, a
nine-day closure is in effect from September 19, 2005 through September
27, 2005.
Regulatory Evaluation
This rule is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under section
3(f) of Executive Order 12866, RegulatoryPlanning 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).
This conclusion is based on the fact that vessel traffic will still
be able to transit through the SR 27 Bridge under a fixed opening
schedule. Vessel operators may adjust their schedules to correspond
with the opening schedule at the bridge. Vessel operators may also use
the alternate route should they need to transit at other times.
Small Entities
Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we
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 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 conclusion is based on the fact that vessel traffic will still
be able to transit through the SR 27 Bridge under a fixed opening
schedule. Vessel operators may adjust their schedules to correspond
with the opening schedule at the bridge. Vessels operators may also use
an alternate route should they need to transit at other times.
Assistance for Small Entities
Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we offered to assist small
entities in understanding the rule so that they could better evaluate
its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking process.
During the course of rulemaking upon this bridge, beginning on
January 5, 2005, no small entities requested Coast Guard assistance and
none was given.
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 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 affect 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 concern an
environmental risk to health or risk to safety that may
disproportionately affect children.
Indian Tribal Governments
This final rule does not have tribal implications under Executive
Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments, because it does not have 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
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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 final 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 (32)(e), of the Instruction, from further
environmental documentation. It has been determined that this final
rule does not significantly impact the environment.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 117
Bridges.
Regulations
For the reasons set out in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR part 117 as follows:
PART 117--[AMENDED]
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1. The authority citation for part 117 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 499; 33 CFR 1.05-1(g); Department of
Homeland Security Delegation No. 170.1; section 117.255 also issued
under the authority of Pub. L. 102-587, 106 Stat. 5039.
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2. Revise Sec. 117.T536 to read as follows:
Sec. 117.T536 Townsend Gut.
The draw of the SR 27 Bridge, mile 0.7, across Townsend Gut shall
operate as follows:
(a) From September 6, 2005 through November 30, 2005, the SR 27
Bridge shall open on signal at 6 a.m., 12 p.m., 6 p.m., and 8 p.m.,
after at least a half-hour advance notice is given by calling the
number posted at the bridge. At all other times from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
the draw shall open on signal.
(b) From September 19, 2005 through September 27, 2005, the bridge
need not open for the passage of vessel traffic.
Dated: August 25, 2005.
Mark J. Campbell,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting First District Commander.
[FR Doc. 05-17714 Filed 9-1-05; 2:26 pm]
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