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Executive Order 12866 and Regulatory
Flexibility Act
This rule has been reviewed under
Executive Order 12866. For this action,
the Office of Management and Budget
has waived its review under Executive
Order 12866.
We are amending the gypsy moth
regulations by adding one county in
Ohio, one county in West Virginia, and
two counties in Wisconsin to the list of
generally infested areas based on the
detection of infestations of gypsy moth
in those counties. As a result of this
action, the interstate movement of
regulated articles from those areas will
be restricted. This action is necessary to
prevent the artificial spread of the gypsy
moth to noninfested States.
The following analysis addresses the
economic effects of the interim rule on
small entities, as required by the
Regulatory Flexibility Act. The interim
rule will affect the interstate movement
of regulated articles, including forest
products (logs, pulpwood, wood chips)
and Christmas trees, nursery stock, and
mobile homes and outdoor household
articles from and through the newly
regulated areas. The value of sales of
Christmas trees and nursery in the
affected counties was $1.8 million,
representing much less than 1 percent of
the total value of such sales in the three
States. All four counties are located on
the fringe of generally infested areas.
Many of the establishments are far from
currently infested areas, where there is
no infestation or where infestation is
negligible.
Treatment costs for growing areas
range between $10 and $20 per acre.
Fumigation costs, if infestation is found
in a shipment, will range between $100
and $150 per truck load. There are at
least 89 establishments in the newly
regulated counties that produce and
ship the regulated articles. Of those, 37
are Christmas tree growers and 52 are
nurseries. We do not know the number
of loggers/sawmills or movers. All of the
establishments are considered to be
small businesses.
The regulatory requirements resulting
from this rule are expected to cause a
slight increase in the costs of business
for some of the affected entities, but
those additional costs are small when
compared to the potential for harm to
related industry and the U.S. economy
as a whole that would result from the
spread of the pest. Since the total value
of regulated articles moved from
regulated areas to non-regulated areas is
a small fraction of the State total, the
regulatory effect on State and national
prices is expected to be very small.
Additionally, since the regulations
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restrict, but do not prohibit, the
movement of regulated articles, articles
that meet the requirements of the
regulations would continue to enter the
market. The overall impact upon price
and competitiveness is expected to be
minor.
Under these circumstances, the
Administrator of the Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service has
determined that this action will not
have a significant economic impact on
a substantial number of small entities.
Executive Order 12372
This program/activity is listed in the
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
under No. 10.025 and is subject to
Executive Order 12372, which requires
intergovernmental consultation with
State and local officials. (See 7 CFR part
3015, subpart V.)
Executive Order 12988
This rule has been reviewed under
Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice
Reform. This rule: (1) Preempts all State
and local laws and regulations that are
inconsistent with this rule; (2) has no
retroactive effect; and (3) does not
require administrative proceedings
before parties may file suit in court
challenging this rule.
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Jackson County. The entire county.
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Juneau County. The entire county.
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Done in Washington, DC, this 24th day of
April 2006.
Elizabeth E. Gaston,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 06–4018 Filed 4–27–06; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
Paperwork Reduction Act
This rule contains no new
information collection or recordkeeping
requirements under the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501
et seq.).
[CGD13–05–040]
List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 301
Agricultural commodities, Plant
diseases and pests, Quarantine,
Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Transportation.
I Accordingly, we are amending 7 CFR
part 301 as follows:
ACTION:
PART 301—DOMESTIC QUARANTINE
NOTICES
1. The authority citation for part 301
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 7 U.S.C. 7701–7772 and 7781–
7786; 7 CFR 2.22, 2.80, and 371.3.
Section 301.75–15 also issued under Sec.
204, Title II, Pub. L. 106–113, 113 Stat.
1501A–293; §§ 301.75–15 and 301.75–16 also
issued under Sec. 203, Title II, Pub. L. 106–
224, 114 Stat. 400 (7 U.S.C. 1421 note).
I 2. In § 301.45–3, paragraph (a), the
entries for Ohio, West Virginia, and
Wisconsin are amended by adding new
counties in alphabetical order to read as
follows:
§ 301.45–3
Generally infested areas.
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Drawbridge Operation Regulations;
Wishkah River, WA
Coast Guard, DHS.
Temporary final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is
temporarily revising the drawbridge
operation regulations for the Heron
Street Bridge on the Wishkah River,
mile 0.2, at Aberdeen, Washington. The
change will enable the bridge owner to
provide delayed openings during major
structural and mechanical rehabilitation
of the bridge from April 2006 through
March 2007.
DATES: This temporary rule is effective
from May 30, 2006 to April 1, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Comments and materials
received from the public, as well as
documents indicated in this preamble as
being available in the docket, are part of
docket [CGD13–05–040] and are
available for inspection or copying at
the 13th Coast Guard District,
Waterways Management Branch, 915
Second Avenue, Seattle, WA 78174–
1067 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Austin Pratt, Chief, Bridge Section,
(206) 220–7282.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Regulatory History
On December 5, 2005, we published
a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM) entitled ‘‘Drawbridge Operation
Regulations; Wishkah River, WA’’ in the
Federal Register (70 FR 72419). We
received no comments on the proposed
rule. No public meeting was requested,
and none was held.
Background and Purpose
The operating regulations currently in
effect for the drawbridges on the
Wishkah River are at 33 CFR 117.1065.
The bridge currently opens on signal if
at least one-hour notice is provided. The
temporary final rule will enable
Washington State Department of
Transportation (WSDOT), the owner of
the Heron Street Bridge, to rehabilitate
the structure. The work includes
mechanical and electrical
improvements, seismic retrofit, debris
containment, and the replacement of
navigation lights and hydraulic locks on
the swing span.
The Heron Street Bridge in the closed
position provides 13 feet of vertical
clearance above high water and 23 feet
above the lowest tide level. Drawbridge
openings are not frequent. Most vessels
are recreational and commercial fishing
vessels, rarely sailboats. From March 7,
2004, to August 10, 2005, the draw
opened for vessels 41 times with most
of these openings for single vessels. For
the 12 months from March 2004 to
March 2005 the draw opened 28 times
for an average of little better than twice
a month.
Discussion of Comments and Changes
No comments were received in
response to the NPRM. No changes to
the proposed regulation were made.
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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.
The Coast Guard expects minimal
impact from this rule because most
vessels will be able to schedule
infrequent passage with the authorized
delay for openings.
Small Entities
Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act
(5 U.S.C. 601–612), we have considered
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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 would not
have a significant economic impact on
a substantial number of small entities.
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 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
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effects of this rule elsewhere in this
preamble.
Taking of Private Property
This rule would 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
would not create an environmental risk
to health or risk to safety that might
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 would not have a substantial
direct effect on one or more Indian
tribes, on the relationship between the
Federal Government and Indian tribes,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes.
Energy Effects
We have analyzed this 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
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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.
Dated: April 8, 2006.
R.R. Houck,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander,
Thirteenth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 06–3992 Filed 4–27–06; 8:45 am]
Environment
We have analyzed this rule under
Commandant Instruction M16475.lD,
which guides the Coast Guard in
complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and
have 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. Under figure 2–1,
paragraph (32)(e), of the Instruction, an
‘‘Environmental Analysis Check List’’
and a ‘‘Categorical Exclusion
Determination’’ are not required for this
rule.
[USCG–2006–24189]
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 117
Bridges.
Regulations
For the reasons discussed in the
preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR part 117 as follows:
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PART 117—DRAWBRIDGE
OPERATION REGULATIONS
1. The authority citation for part 117
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 33 U.S.C. 499; Department of
Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1; 33
CFR 1.05–1(g); section 117.255 also issued
under the authority of Pub. L. 102–587, 106
Stat. 5039.
2. From May 30, 2006 to April 1, 2007,
amend § 117.1065 by suspending
paragraph (c) and adding paragraph (d)
to read as follows:
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§ 117.1065
Wishkah River.
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(d) The draws of the Heron Street
Bridge, mile 0.2, shall open on signal if
at least 48 hours notice is provided. The
draw of the Wishkah Street Bridge, mile
0.4, shall open on signal if at least one
hour notice is provided. The opening
signal for both bridges is one prolonged
blast followed by two short blasts.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 125
Maritime Identification Credentials
Coast Guard, DHS.
Notice of acceptable
identification credentials.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: This document informs the
public that the Commandant of the
Coast Guard is directing Coast Guard
Captains of the Port to prevent access to
waterfront facilities to persons that do
not have appropriate identification
credentials as defined under Coast
Guard regulations. This document also
identifies additional identification
documents that have been approved by
the Commandant as identification
credentials.
This announcement is effective
April 28, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this
preamble as being available in the
docket are part of docket USCG–2006–
24189 and are available for inspection
or copying at the Docket Management
Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, room PL–401, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC
20590–0001 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. They may also be viewed
online at https://dms.dot.gov at any time.
Conduct a simple search and enter in
the last five digits of the docket number
listed above.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
you have questions on this document,
call James Bull, Coast Guard, telephone
202–267–1630. If you have questions on
viewing material in the docket, call
Renee V. Wright, Program Manager,
Docket Operations, telephone 202–493–
0402.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DATES:
Background and Purpose
Under the authority of 50 U.S.C. 191
and Coast Guard regulations (33 CFR
part 125), the Coast Guard has the
authority to require identification
credentials for access to waterfront
facilities and to port and harbor areas,
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including vessels and harbor craft in
those areas. The Commandant of the
Coast Guard, pursuant to 33 CFR
125.15(a), is authorized to direct, from
time to time, the Captains of the Port
(COTP) ‘‘to prevent access of persons
who do not possess one or more of the
identification credentials listed in
§ 125.09 to those waterfront facilities,
and port and harbor areas, including
vessels and harbor craft therein, where
the following shipping activities are
conducted: * * * [t]hose essential to
the interests of national security and
defense, to prevent loss, damage or
injury, or to insure the observance of
rights and obligations of the United
States.’’
On August 7, 2002, the Coast Guard
published a ‘‘Clarification of
Regulation’’ in the Federal Register at
67 FR 51082, which notified the public
that the Coast Guard may soon begin
requiring identification credentials from
persons seeking access to waterfront
facilities, areas within the port and
harbor, and on vessels and harbor craft
within such areas.
I have determined that it is necessary
to inform the public of the identification
credential requirement under 33 CFR
125.15(a) for all individuals seeking
access to facilities regulated under 33
CFR part 105. These actions will
improve national security by verifying
maritime workers’ identity, validating
their background information, assisting
transportation facilities in managing
their security risks, and accounting for
access of authorized personnel to
transportation facilities and activities.
This document announces to the public
that, in accordance with my authority
under 33 CFR 125.15, I am directing
COTPs to prevent access to all facilities
regulated under 33 CFR part 105 to
persons who do not have an
identification credential listed in 33
CFR 125.09 or such identification as I
have approved below under 33 CFR
125.09(f).
The Coast Guard notes that it will not
be issuing Port Security Cards at this
time, and reaffirms that when the
regulations implementing the
Transportation Worker Identification
Credential (TWIC) are issued, the Coast
Guard will reevaluate this action.
A. Acceptable Identification Credentials
Acceptable forms of identification
credentials under 33 CFR 125.09
include the following:
• A Merchant Mariner Document.
• An Armed Forces Identification
Card.
• Federal law enforcement
credentials.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[CGD13-05-040]
RIN 1625-AA09
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Wishkah River, WA
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is temporarily revising the drawbridge
operation regulations for the Heron Street Bridge on the Wishkah River,
mile 0.2, at Aberdeen, Washington. The change will enable the bridge
owner to provide delayed openings during major structural and
mechanical rehabilitation of the bridge from April 2006 through March
2007.
DATES: This temporary rule is effective from May 30, 2006 to April 1,
2007.
ADDRESSES: Comments and materials received from the public, as well as
documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket,
are part of docket [CGD13-05-040] and are available for inspection or
copying at the 13th Coast Guard District, Waterways Management Branch,
915 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA 78174-1067 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Austin Pratt, Chief, Bridge Section,
(206) 220-7282.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Regulatory History
On December 5, 2005, we published a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM) entitled ``Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Wishkah River, WA''
in the Federal Register (70 FR 72419). We received no comments on the
proposed rule. No public meeting was requested, and none was held.
Background and Purpose
The operating regulations currently in effect for the drawbridges
on the Wishkah River are at 33 CFR 117.1065. The bridge currently opens
on signal if at least one-hour notice is provided. The temporary final
rule will enable Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT),
the owner of the Heron Street Bridge, to rehabilitate the structure.
The work includes mechanical and electrical improvements, seismic
retrofit, debris containment, and the replacement of navigation lights
and hydraulic locks on the swing span.
The Heron Street Bridge in the closed position provides 13 feet of
vertical clearance above high water and 23 feet above the lowest tide
level. Drawbridge openings are not frequent. Most vessels are
recreational and commercial fishing vessels, rarely sailboats. From
March 7, 2004, to August 10, 2005, the draw opened for vessels 41 times
with most of these openings for single vessels. For the 12 months from
March 2004 to March 2005 the draw opened 28 times for an average of
little better than twice a month.
Discussion of Comments and Changes
No comments were received in response to the NPRM. No changes to
the proposed regulation were made.
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.
The Coast Guard expects minimal impact from this rule because most
vessels will be able to schedule infrequent passage with the authorized
delay for openings.
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
would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities.
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
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 would 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 would not create an
environmental risk to health or risk to safety that might
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 would not have a substantial direct effect on one or more
Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and
Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities
between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.
Energy Effects
We have analyzed this 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
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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.lD,
which guides the Coast Guard in complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and
have 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. Under figure 2-1, paragraph (32)(e), of
the Instruction, an ``Environmental Analysis Check List'' and a
``Categorical Exclusion Determination'' are not required for this rule.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 117
Bridges.
Regulations
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For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR part 117 as follows:
PART 117--DRAWBRIDGE OPERATION REGULATIONS
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1. The authority citation for part 117 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 499; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1; 33 CFR 1.05-1(g); section 117.255 also issued
under the authority of Pub. L. 102-587, 106 Stat. 5039.
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2. From May 30, 2006 to April 1, 2007, amend Sec. 117.1065 by
suspending paragraph (c) and adding paragraph (d) to read as follows:
Sec. 117.1065 Wishkah River.
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(d) The draws of the Heron Street Bridge, mile 0.2, shall open on
signal if at least 48 hours notice is provided. The draw of the Wishkah
Street Bridge, mile 0.4, shall open on signal if at least one hour
notice is provided. The opening signal for both bridges is one
prolonged blast followed by two short blasts.
Dated: April 8, 2006.
R.R. Houck,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Thirteenth Coast Guard
District.
[FR Doc. 06-3992 Filed 4-27-06; 8:45 am]
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