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Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[CGD09–05–142]
RIN 1625–AA00
Safety Zone; Chicago Sanitary and
Ship Canal, Romeoville, IL
Coast Guard, DHS.
Temporary final rule.
AGENCY:
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ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is
establishing a temporary safety zone on
the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal on
the Illinois Waterway near Romeoville,
Illinois. This safety zone is necessary to
close the Chicago Sanitary and Ship
Canal during safety testing of the
permanent electrical dispersal barrier.
This safety zone intended to restrict
vessels from a portion of the Canal in
Romeoville, IL, at various times over a
45 day period.
DATES: This rule is in effect during
intermittent periods, as announced via
Broadcast Notice to Mariners, from 7
a.m. (local) on January 30, 2006 until 7
a.m. (local) on February 28, 2006.
Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or his
on scene representative will inform
mariners of enforcement periods via
Broadcast Notice to Mariners.
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
the docket (CGD09–05–142], and are
available for inspection or copying at
Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard
Marine Safety Unit Chicago, 215 W.
83rd Street Suite D, Burr Ridge, IL,
60527, between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
MST1 Kenneth Brockhouse, U.S. Coast
Guard, Marine Safety Unit Chicago, at
(630) 986–2155.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Regulatory Information
We did not publish a notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for this
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regulation. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the
Coast Guard finds that good cause exists
for not publishing an NPRM. This safety
zone is temporary in nature and limited
time existed for an NPRM. The Coast
Guard was not made aware that this
operation was to take place with
sufficient time to allow for publication
of an NPRM followed by a final rule.
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 this rule would be
impracticable and immediate action is
necessary to ensure the safety of
personnel and vessels during the
operational period. During the
enforcement of this safety zone,
comments will be accepted and
reviewed and may result in a
modification to the rule.
Background and Purpose
A temporary electrical dispersal
barrier is in operation at mile marker
296.5 on the Chicago Sanitary Ship
Canal to prevent Asian Carp from
entering Lake Michigan.
A second permanent electrical
dispersal barrier is being constructed
and operational and safety testing must
be completed prior to placing the
permanent barrier in service. Also,
additional safety tests need to be
conducted for the temporary electrical
dispersal barrier. These tests are
scheduled to commence in January
2006. As such, the Captain of the Port
Lake Michigan has determined that
intermittent closures of the Chicago
Sanitary and Ship Canal are necessary
to ensure the integrity of the operational
and safety tests, as well as the safety of
the testing crews. Closures will occur
between January 30, 2006 and February
28, 2006. Mariners will be notified of
enforcement periods by Broadcast
Notice to Mariners. Entry into,
transiting, or anchoring within the
safety zone is prohibited unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port
Lake Michigan or his designated on
scene representative via VHF–FM radio
Channel 16.
Discussion of Rule
Operational and safety tests are
required to determine the electrical
parameters of the permanent electrical
dispersal barrier, and to evaluate the
health and safety risks of the electrical
fields generated by both barriers in this
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portion of the Chicago Sanitary and
Ship Canal. Restricting vessel
movement through this portion of the
Canal is necessary to ensure accurate
test results, and to protect the
equipment and crews conducting the
tests.
The safety zone will encompass all
waters of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship
Canal from the Romeo Road Bridge at
Mile Marker 296.1 to the aerial pipeline
arch at Mile Marker 296.7. All
commercial and recreational vessels
will be prohibited from entering the
zone during enforcement periods.
Enforcement periods will be announced
via Broadcast Notice to Mariners.
Vessels may contact the Coast Guard via
VHF–FM radio Channel 16 to request
permission to transit through the safety
zone.
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 established rule to be so minimal
that a full Regulatory Evaluation under
the regulatory policies and procedures
of DHS is unnecessary.
This finding is based on the relatively
small percentage of vessels that would
fall within the applicability of the
regulation, the relatively small size of
the limited area around the zone, the
minimal amount of time that vessels
will be restricted when the zone is being
enforced. In addition, vessels that will
need to enter the zone may request
permission on a case-by-case basis from
the Captain of the Port or the designated
on-scene representative.
Small Entities
Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act
(5 U.S.C. 601–612), we have considered
whether this rule would have a
significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
The term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises
small businesses, not-for-profit
organizations that are independently
owned and operated and are not
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dominant in their fields, and
governmental jurisdictions with
populations of less than 50,000.
The Coast Guard certifies under 5
U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will not have
a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
This rule may affect the following
entities, some of which might be small
entities: The owners or operators of
vessels intending to transit through the
safety zone in and around the area.
This rule would not have a significant
impact on a substantial number of small
entities because the restrictions affect
only a limited area for a brief amount of
time as this safety zone is effective only
when operations are underway. Further,
transit through the zone may be
permitted with proper authorization
from the Captain of the Port Lake
Michigan or his designated
representative. Additionally, the
opportunity to engage in recreational
activities outside the limits of the safety
zone will not be disrupted.
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.
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.
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. 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 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–
800–734–3247.
Protection of Children
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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
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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.
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.
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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.
Energy Effects
Environment
We have analyzed this proposed 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 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. This
event establishes a safety zone therefore
paragraph (34)(g) of the Instruction
applies.
A preliminary ‘‘Environmental
Analysis Check List’’ is available in the
docket where indicated under
ADDRESSES. Comments on this section
will be considered before we make the
final decision on whether the rule
should be categorically excluded from
further environmental review.
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
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation
(water), Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Security measures,
Waterways.
I For the reasons discussed in the
preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR part 165 as follows:
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.
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PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION
AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
1. The authority citation for part 165
continues to read as follows:
I
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.
I 2. Add § 165.T09–142 to read as
follows:
§ 165.T09–142 Safety Zone; Chicago
Sanitary and Ship Canal, Romeoville, IL.
(a) Location. The following is a safety
zone: All waters, bank-to-bank, from the
Romeo Road Bridge at Mile Marker
296.1 to the aerial pipeline arch at Mile
Marker 296.7 on Chicago Sanitary and
Ship Canal.
(b) Effective time and date. This rule
is in effect from 7 a.m. (local) on January
30, 2006 until 7 a.m. (local) on February
28, 2006. Enforcement periods will be
announced via Broadcast Notice to
Mariners. Captain of the Port Lake
Michigan or the on scene representative
may terminate this operation at anytime.
(c) Regulations. In accordance with
§ 165.23, entry into this zone is
prohibited unless authorized by the
Coast Guard Captain of the Port Lake
Michigan, or the designated on-scene
representative. Section 165.23 also
contains other general requirements.
Dated: January 11, 2006.
S.P. LaRochelle,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
Port, Lake Michigan.
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making minor corrections by removing
obsolete rule language, and updating
information for sources listed in the
rule. In the direct final rule, EPA stated
that if adverse comments were
submitted by December 27, 2005, the
rule would be withdrawn and not take
effect. On December 2, 2005, EPA
received a comment. EPA believes this
comment is adverse and, therefore, EPA
is removing the direct final rule. EPA
will address the comment in a
subsequent final action based upon the
proposed action also published on
November 25, 2005 (70 FR 71071). EPA
will not institute a second comment
period on this action.
DATES: This rule is effective on January
27, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Charles Hatten, Environmental
Engineer, Criteria Pollutant Section, Air
Programs Branch (AR–18J), EPA, Region
5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago,
Illinois 60604, (312) 886–6031,
hatten.charles@epa.gov.
List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52
Environmental protection, Air
pollution control, Incorporation by
reference, Intergovernmental relations,
Sulfur dioxides.
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.
Dated: January 18, 2006.
Norman Niedergang,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region 5.
Part 52, Chapter I, title 40 of the Code
of Federal Regulations is amended as
follows:
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PART 52—[AMENDED]
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1. The authority citation for part 52
continues to read as follows:
I
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.
Subpart P—Indiana
40 CFR Part 52
[EPA–R05–OAR–2005–IN–0007; FRL–8025–
6]
§ 52.770
[Amended]
2. Section 52.770 is amended by
removing paragraph (c)(171).
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Approval and Promulgation of Air
Quality Implementation Plans; Indiana;
Removal of Direct Final Rule
[FR Doc. 06–757 Filed 1–26–06; 8:45 am]
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Removal of direct final rule.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: Due to the receipt of an
adverse comment, the EPA is removing
the November 25, 2005 (70 FR 70999),
direct final rule approving revisions to
Indiana’s sulfur dioxide (SO2) state
implementation plan (SIP) for sources
located in Dearborn County. These
revisions to the SIP include: Revising
SO2 emission limits for existing sources,
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[NM–4–1–5208a; FRL–8025–5]
Approval and Promulgation of
Implementation Plans; New Mexico,
Visibility
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
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ACTION:
Direct final rule.
SUMMARY: EPA is taking direct final
action to approve a revision to the New
Mexico State Implementation Plan (SIP).
This revision satisfies the New Source
Review (NSR) and monitoring plan
requirements for visibility, otherwise
known as the ‘‘Phase I, Part I Visibility
SIP.’’ In addition, this revision includes
the implementation control strategies,
integral vistas protection, and long term
strategies, otherwise known as the
‘‘Phase I, Part II Visibility SIP.’’ Lastly,
EPA is removing the SIP disapprovals
associated Phase I, Parts I and II, and the
resultant Federal Implementation Plans
(FIPs).
DATES: This rule is effective on March
28, 2006 without further notice, unless
EPA receives adverse comment by
February 27, 2006. If EPA receives such
comment, EPA will publish a timely
withdrawal in the Federal Register
informing the public that this rule will
not take effect.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,
identified by File ID No. NM–4–1–5208,
by one of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line
instructions for submitting comments.
• U.S. EPA Region 6 ‘‘Contact Us’’
Web site: https://epa.gov/region6/
r6coment.htm. Please click on ‘‘6PD’’
(Multimedia) and select ‘‘Air’’ before
submitting comments.
• E-mail: Mr. Thomas Diggs at
diggs.thomas@epa.gov. Please also cc
the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section below.
• Fax: Mr. Thomas Diggs, Chief, Air
Planning Section (6PD–L), at fax
number 214–665–7263.
• Mail: Mr. Thomas Diggs, Chief, Air
Planning Section (6PD–L),
Environmental Protection Agency, 1445
Ross Avenue, Suite 1200, Dallas, Texas
75202–2733.
• Hand or Courier Delivery: Mr.
Thomas Diggs, Chief, Air Planning
Section (6PD–L), Environmental
Protection Agency, 1445 Ross Avenue,
Suite 1200, Dallas, Texas 75202–2733.
Such deliveries are accepted only
between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
weekdays except for legal holidays.
Special arrangements should be made
for deliveries of boxed information.
Instructions: Please include the text
‘‘Public comment on File ID No. NM–4–
1–5208’’ in the subject line of the first
page of your comments. EPA’s policy is
that all comments received will be
included in the public file without
change, including any personal
information provided, unless the
comment includes information claimed
to be Confidential Business Information
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[CGD09-05-142]
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zone; Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Romeoville, IL
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the
Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal on the Illinois Waterway near
Romeoville, Illinois. This safety zone is necessary to close the
Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal during safety testing of the permanent
electrical dispersal barrier. This safety zone intended to restrict
vessels from a portion of the Canal in Romeoville, IL, at various times
over a 45 day period.
DATES: This rule is in effect during intermittent periods, as announced
via Broadcast Notice to Mariners, from 7 a.m. (local) on January 30,
2006 until 7 a.m. (local) on February 28, 2006. Captain of the Port
Lake Michigan or his on scene representative will inform mariners of
enforcement periods via Broadcast Notice to Mariners.
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 the docket (CGD09-05-142], and are available for inspection
or copying at Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit
Chicago, 215 W. 83rd Street Suite D, Burr Ridge, IL, 60527, between 8
a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: MST1 Kenneth Brockhouse, U.S. Coast
Guard, Marine Safety Unit Chicago, at (630) 986-2155.
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. This safety zone is temporary
in nature and limited time existed for an NPRM. The Coast Guard was not
made aware that this operation was to take place with sufficient time
to allow for publication of an NPRM followed by a final rule. 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 this rule would be impracticable and
immediate action is necessary to ensure the safety of personnel and
vessels during the operational period. During the enforcement of this
safety zone, comments will be accepted and reviewed and may result in a
modification to the rule.
Background and Purpose
A temporary electrical dispersal barrier is in operation at mile
marker 296.5 on the Chicago Sanitary Ship Canal to prevent Asian Carp
from entering Lake Michigan.
A second permanent electrical dispersal barrier is being
constructed and operational and safety testing must be completed prior
to placing the permanent barrier in service. Also, additional safety
tests need to be conducted for the temporary electrical dispersal
barrier. These tests are scheduled to commence in January 2006. As
such, the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan has determined that
intermittent closures of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal are
necessary to ensure the integrity of the operational and safety tests,
as well as the safety of the testing crews. Closures will occur between
January 30, 2006 and February 28, 2006. Mariners will be notified of
enforcement periods by Broadcast Notice to Mariners. Entry into,
transiting, or anchoring within the safety zone is prohibited unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or his designated
on scene representative via VHF-FM radio Channel 16.
Discussion of Rule
Operational and safety tests are required to determine the
electrical parameters of the permanent electrical dispersal barrier,
and to evaluate the health and safety risks of the electrical fields
generated by both barriers in this portion of the Chicago Sanitary and
Ship Canal. Restricting vessel movement through this portion of the
Canal is necessary to ensure accurate test results, and to protect the
equipment and crews conducting the tests.
The safety zone will encompass all waters of the Chicago Sanitary
and Ship Canal from the Romeo Road Bridge at Mile Marker 296.1 to the
aerial pipeline arch at Mile Marker 296.7. All commercial and
recreational vessels will be prohibited from entering the zone during
enforcement periods. Enforcement periods will be announced via
Broadcast Notice to Mariners. Vessels may contact the Coast Guard via
VHF-FM radio Channel 16 to request permission to transit through the
safety zone.
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 established rule to be so
minimal that a full Regulatory Evaluation under the regulatory policies
and procedures of DHS is unnecessary.
This finding is based on the relatively small percentage of vessels
that would fall within the applicability of the regulation, the
relatively small size of the limited area around the zone, the minimal
amount of time that vessels will be restricted when the zone is being
enforced. In addition, vessels that will need to enter the zone may
request permission on a case-by-case basis from the Captain of the Port
or the designated on-scene representative.
Small Entities
Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have
considered whether this rule would have a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities. The term ``small entities''
comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations that are
independently owned and operated and are not
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dominant in their fields, and governmental jurisdictions with
populations of less than 50,000.
The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will
not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities.
This rule may affect the following entities, some of which might be
small entities: The owners or operators of vessels intending to transit
through the safety zone in and around the area.
This rule would not have a significant impact on a substantial
number of small entities because the restrictions affect only a limited
area for a brief amount of time as this safety zone is effective only
when operations are underway. Further, transit through the zone may be
permitted with proper authorization from the Captain of the Port Lake
Michigan or his designated representative. Additionally, the
opportunity to engage in recreational activities outside the limits of
the safety zone will not be disrupted.
If you think that your business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this rule would have
a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see
ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what
degree this rule would economically affect it.
Assistance for Small Entities
Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we 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. 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 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 1-800-734-3247.
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.
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 proposed 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 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. This event
establishes a safety zone therefore paragraph (34)(g) of the
Instruction applies.
A preliminary ``Environmental Analysis Check List'' is available in
the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES. Comments on this section
will be considered before we make the final decision on whether the
rule should be categorically excluded 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 amends 33
CFR part 165 as follows:
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PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
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1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1226, 1231; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701; 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.
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2. Add Sec. 165.T09-142 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T09-142 Safety Zone; Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal,
Romeoville, IL.
(a) Location. The following is a safety zone: All waters, bank-to-
bank, from the Romeo Road Bridge at Mile Marker 296.1 to the aerial
pipeline arch at Mile Marker 296.7 on Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal.
(b) Effective time and date. This rule is in effect from 7 a.m.
(local) on January 30, 2006 until 7 a.m. (local) on February 28, 2006.
Enforcement periods will be announced via Broadcast Notice to Mariners.
Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or the on scene representative may
terminate this operation at anytime.
(c) Regulations. In accordance with Sec. 165.23, entry into this
zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the
Port Lake Michigan, or the designated on-scene representative. Section
165.23 also contains other general requirements.
Dated: January 11, 2006.
S.P. LaRochelle,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Lake Michigan.
[FR Doc. 06-768 Filed 1-26-06; 8:45 am]
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