Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Anna Maria, FL, 2616-2618 [E7-832]

Download as PDF 2616 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 13 / Monday, January 22, 2007 / Rules and Regulations 4024. (TTY/TDD users may call the Federal relay service toll-free at 1–800– 877–8339 and ask to be connected to 202–326–4024.) Section 4011 of ERISA requires certain underfunded plans to give an annual notice to participants of plan funding status and the limits on the PBGC’s guarantee. The PBGC’s implementing regulations are at 29 CFR part 4011. On August 17, 2006, the President signed into law the Pension Protection Act of 2006, Public Law 109–280 (PPA 2006). Section 501 of PPA 2006 repealed section 4011 of ERISA for plan years beginning after 2006 and replaced the disclosure requirement under that section with a disclosure requirement under Title I of ERISA (under the jurisdiction of the Department of Labor). The PBGC is amending its regulation implementing section 4011 of ERISA to reflect that statutory change. Section 4011 continues to apply for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 1995, and before January 1, 2007. Because this rule is simply a technical amendment that conforms PBGC’s regulation to the statutory change, PBGC has determined that notice and public comment on this amendment are unnecessary. Further, because the statutory change is effective for plan years beginning after 2006, PBGC finds good cause for making this amendment effective immediately. The PBGC has determined that this action is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under the criteria set forth in Executive Order 12866. Because no general notice of proposed rulemaking is required for this amendment, the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 does not apply. See 5 U.S.C. 601(2). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: List of Subjects in 29 CFR Part 4011 Employee benefit plans, Reporting and disclosure requirements. For the reasons given above, 29 CFR part 4011 is amended as follows. I PART 4011—DISCLOSURE TO PARTICIPANTS sroberts on PROD1PC70 with RULES Authority: 29 U.S.C. 1302(b)(3), 1311. 2. Section 4011.1 is amended by adding the words ‘‘and on or before December 31, 2006,’’ after the words ‘‘January 1, 1995,’’. I VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:59 Jan 19, 2007 Jkt 211001 BILLING CODE 7709–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [CGD07–05–097] RIN 1625–AA09 Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Anna Maria, FL Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is changing the operating regulations governing the Cortez (SR 684) Bridge and the Anna Maria (SR 64) (Manatee Avenue West) Bridge across the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, miles 87.4 and 89.2 in Anna Maria, Manatee County, Florida. This rule will require the drawbridges to open on signal, except during daytime hours when the bridge will be on a 30minute schedule during the winter months and a 20-minute schedule for all other months. DATES: This rule is effective February 21, 2007. 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 dockets (CGD07–05–097) and (Public Meeting CGD07–06–012) and are available for inspection or copying at Commander (dpb), Seventh Coast Guard District, 909 SE. 1st Avenue, Room 432, Miami, Florida 33131–3050 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Michael Lieberum, Seventh Coast Guard District, Bridge Branch, telephone number 305–415–6744. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Regulatory Information 1. The authority citation for part 4011 continues to read as follows: I Issued in Washington, DC, this 16th day of January, 2007. Vincent K. Snowbarger, Interim Director, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. [FR Doc. E7–761 Filed 1–19–07; 8:45 am] On August 16, 2005, we published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) entitled ‘‘Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Anna Maria, FL’’ in the Federal Register (70 FR 48091). We received 28 comments on the proposed rule. On January 31, 2006, we published an announcement of a public meeting PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 entitled ‘‘Announcement of Public Meeting Regarding the Proposed Drawbridge Schedule Change for the Anna Maria and Cortez Drawbridge, Anna Maria, FL,’’ in the Federal Register (71 FR 5033). The public meeting was held on March 29, 2006 at Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, Florida. On November 8, 2006, as a result of the previous comments received, we published a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) entitled ‘‘Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Anna Maria, FL’’ in the Federal Register (71 FR 65443). We received two comments on this proposed rule; one in favor of the proposed schedule and one against the new schedule. Background and Purpose The existing regulations of the Cortez (SR 684) Bridge, mile 87.4, and Anna Maria (SR 64) Bridge, mile 89.2 at Anna Maria, published in 33 CFR 117.287(d)(1) and (2) require the draw to open on signal, except that from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., the draw need open only on the hour, twenty minutes past the hour and forty minutes past the hour if vessels are present. On June 1, 2005, the City officials of Holmes Beach in cooperation with the cities of Anna Maria and Bradenton Beach and the Town of Longboat Key requested that the Coast Guard review the existing regulations governing the operation of the Cortez and Anna Maria (Manatee Avenue West) bridges. The review was requested by city officials because they believed the current drawbridge regulations were not meeting the needs of vehicle traffic. This rule is necessary to assist the local community in determining additional corrective action that may be needed to alleviate the severe vehicle traffic congestion on Anna Maria Island during the winter season. Discussion of Comments and Changes The Coast Guard received 45 responses to the initial Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and at the Public Meeting convened on March 29, 2006. The responses were supplied by 30 written comments and 15 oral comments and several persons provided more than one comment per letter or verbally. These responses consisted of 11 form letters in favor of the proposal, six additional comments also in favor of the proposal, seven comments against the morning and afternoon curfew hours, six comments against the nighttime closures, two comments requesting staggered hours between the two bridges rather than both opening on E:\FR\FM\22JAR1.SGM 22JAR1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 13 / Monday, January 22, 2007 / Rules and Regulations the same schedule, six comments requesting changes in the winter season only and nine comments against the proposed 30-minute schedules. Two comments suggested that there should be no regulations on these bridges and that the bridges should open on demand. Additionally, the Coast Guard received two responses to the supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM). One response was in favor of both drawbridges being placed on the same 30 minute schedule and one comment was against placing both drawbridges on the same 30 minute schedule. The Coast Guard thoroughly examined and considered all the comments and made adjustments to the final rule. These bridges will remain on the 20-minute opening schedule from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the day and both will operate on the 30-minute schedule from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the winter season from January 15 through May 15. The Coast Guard considered placing these bridges on a staggered schedule. However, this schedule would be impracticable as only a limited number of vessels traveling at a high rate of speed would be able to make the next scheduled bridge opening. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with RULES 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. Small Entities Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601–612), we have considered whether this rule would have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. This proposed rule would affect the following entities, some of which may be small entities: The owners or operators of vessels needed to transit the Intracoastal Waterway in the vicinity of the Cortez and Anna Maria bridges, persons intending to drive over the VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:59 Jan 19, 2007 Jkt 211001 2617 bridges, and nearby business owners. The revision to the openings schedule would not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. Vehicle traffic and small business owners in the area might benefit from the improved traffic flow that regularly scheduled openings will offer this area. Although bridge openings will be less frequent, vessel traffic will still be able to transit the Intracoastal Waterway in the vicinity of the Cortez and Anna Maria bridges pursuant to the revised opening schedule. 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. 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). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small entities that question or complain about the rule or any policy or action of the Coast Guard. Civil Justice Reform 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 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 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. 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 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 E:\FR\FM\22JAR1.SGM 22JAR1 2618 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 13 / Monday, January 22, 2007 / Rules and Regulations 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. 15, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., the draw need only open on the hour and half hour. (2) Anna Maria (SR 64) (Manatee Avenue West) Bridge, mile 89.2. The draw shall open on signal, except that from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., the draw need only open on the hour, 20 minutes after the hour, and 40 minutes after the hour. From January 15 to May 15, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., the draw need only open on the hour and half hour. * * * * * Dated: January 5, 2007. D.W. Kunkel, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Seventh Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. E7–832 Filed 1–19–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P Environment We have analyzed this rule under Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, and Department of Homeland Security Management Directive 5100.1, 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. For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 CFR part 117 as follows: I PART 117—DRAWBRIDGE OPERATION REGULATIONS 1. The authority citation for part 117 continues to read as follows: I 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. Revise § 117.287(d)(1) and (2) to read as follows: I § 117.287 Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with RULES * * * * * (d)(1) Cortez (SR 684) Bridge, mile 87.4. The draw shall open on signal, except that from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., the draw need only open on the hour, 20 minutes after the hour, and 40 minutes after the hour. From January 15 to May VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:59 Jan 19, 2007 Jkt 211001 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation 33 CFR Part 401 [Docket No. SLSDC 2006–26397] RIN 2135–AA24 Seaway Regulations and Rules: Periodic Update, Various Categories Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC) and the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) of Canada, under international agreement, jointly publish and presently administer the St. Lawrence Seaway Regulations and Rules (Practices and Procedures in Canada) in their respective jurisdictions. Under agreement with the SLSMC, the SLSDC is amending the joint regulations by updating the Seaway Regulations and Rules in various categories. The changes update the following sections of the Regulation and Rules: Condition of Vessels; Preclearance and Security for Tolls; Seaway Navigation; Dangerous Cargo; and, General. These amendments are necessary to take account of updated procedures and will enhance the safety of transits through the Seaway. Several of the amendments are merely editorial or for clarification of existing requirements. DATES: Effective date: This rule is effective February 21, 2007. Comment date: Any party wishing to present views on the final rule may file comments with the Corporation on or before February 21, 2007. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments [identified by DOT DMS Docket Number PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 SLSDC 2006–26397] by any of the following methods: • Web site: https://dms.dot.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments on the DOT electronic docket site. • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. • Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590– 001. • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and docket number or Regulatory Identification Number (RIN) for this rulemaking. Note that all comments received will be posted without change to https:// dms.dot.gov, including any personal information provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading under Regulatory Notices. 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The changes update the following sections of the Regulations and Rules: Condition of Vessels; Preclearance and Security for Tolls; Seaway Navigation; Dangerous Cargo; and, General. These updates are necessary to take account of updated procedures which will enhance the safety of transits through the Seaway. E:\FR\FM\22JAR1.SGM 22JAR1

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD07-05-097]
RIN 1625-AA09


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Anna 
Maria, FL

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is changing the operating regulations 
governing the Cortez (SR 684) Bridge and the Anna Maria (SR 64) 
(Manatee Avenue West) Bridge across the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, 
miles 87.4 and 89.2 in Anna Maria, Manatee County, Florida. This rule 
will require the drawbridges to open on signal, except during daytime 
hours when the bridge will be on a 30-minute schedule during the winter 
months and a 20-minute schedule for all other months.

DATES: This rule is effective February 21, 2007.

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 dockets (CGD07-05-097) and (Public Meeting CGD07-06-012) 
and are available for inspection or copying at Commander (dpb), Seventh 
Coast Guard District, 909 SE. 1st Avenue, Room 432, Miami, Florida 
33131-3050 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except 
Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Michael Lieberum, Seventh Coast 
Guard District, Bridge Branch, telephone number 305-415-6744.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Regulatory Information

    On August 16, 2005, we published a notice of proposed rulemaking 
(NPRM) entitled ``Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Gulf Intracoastal 
Waterway, Anna Maria, FL'' in the Federal Register (70 FR 48091). We 
received 28 comments on the proposed rule. On January 31, 2006, we 
published an announcement of a public meeting entitled ``Announcement 
of Public Meeting Regarding the Proposed Drawbridge Schedule Change for 
the Anna Maria and Cortez Drawbridge, Anna Maria, FL,'' in the Federal 
Register (71 FR 5033). The public meeting was held on March 29, 2006 at 
Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, Florida.
    On November 8, 2006, as a result of the previous comments received, 
we published a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) 
entitled ``Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Gulf Intracoastal 
Waterway, Anna Maria, FL'' in the Federal Register (71 FR 65443). We 
received two comments on this proposed rule; one in favor of the 
proposed schedule and one against the new schedule.

Background and Purpose

    The existing regulations of the Cortez (SR 684) Bridge, mile 87.4, 
and Anna Maria (SR 64) Bridge, mile 89.2 at Anna Maria, published in 33 
CFR 117.287(d)(1) and (2) require the draw to open on signal, except 
that from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., the draw need open only on the hour, twenty 
minutes past the hour and forty minutes past the hour if vessels are 
present.
    On June 1, 2005, the City officials of Holmes Beach in cooperation 
with the cities of Anna Maria and Bradenton Beach and the Town of 
Longboat Key requested that the Coast Guard review the existing 
regulations governing the operation of the Cortez and Anna Maria 
(Manatee Avenue West) bridges. The review was requested by city 
officials because they believed the current drawbridge regulations were 
not meeting the needs of vehicle traffic.
    This rule is necessary to assist the local community in determining 
additional corrective action that may be needed to alleviate the severe 
vehicle traffic congestion on Anna Maria Island during the winter 
season.

Discussion of Comments and Changes

    The Coast Guard received 45 responses to the initial Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking and at the Public Meeting convened on March 29, 
2006. The responses were supplied by 30 written comments and 15 oral 
comments and several persons provided more than one comment per letter 
or verbally. These responses consisted of 11 form letters in favor of 
the proposal, six additional comments also in favor of the proposal, 
seven comments against the morning and afternoon curfew hours, six 
comments against the nighttime closures, two comments requesting 
staggered hours between the two bridges rather than both opening on

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the same schedule, six comments requesting changes in the winter season 
only and nine comments against the proposed 30-minute schedules. Two 
comments suggested that there should be no regulations on these bridges 
and that the bridges should open on demand.
    Additionally, the Coast Guard received two responses to the 
supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM). One response was in 
favor of both drawbridges being placed on the same 30 minute schedule 
and one comment was against placing both drawbridges on the same 30 
minute schedule.
    The Coast Guard thoroughly examined and considered all the comments 
and made adjustments to the final rule. These bridges will remain on 
the 20-minute opening schedule from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the day and 
both will operate on the 30-minute schedule from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. 
during the winter season from January 15 through May 15.
    The Coast Guard considered placing these bridges on a staggered 
schedule. However, this schedule would be impracticable as only a 
limited number of vessels traveling at a high rate of speed would be 
able to make the next scheduled bridge opening.

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.

Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have 
considered whether this rule would have a significant economic impact 
on a substantial number of small entities. The term ``small entities'' 
comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations that are 
independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their fields, 
and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 50,000.
    The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will 
not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities. This proposed rule would affect the following entities, some 
of which may be small entities: The owners or operators of vessels 
needed to transit the Intracoastal Waterway in the vicinity of the 
Cortez and Anna Maria bridges, persons intending to drive over the 
bridges, and nearby business owners. The revision to the openings 
schedule would not have a significant impact on a substantial number of 
small entities. Vehicle traffic and small business owners in the area 
might benefit from the improved traffic flow that regularly scheduled 
openings will offer this area. Although bridge openings will be less 
frequent, vessel traffic will still be able to transit the Intracoastal 
Waterway in the vicinity of the Cortez and Anna Maria bridges pursuant 
to the revised opening schedule.

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). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small 
entities that question or complain about the rule or any policy or 
action of the Coast Guard.

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 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 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

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regulatory activities unless the agency provides Congress, through the 
Office of Management and Budget, with an explanation of why using these 
standards would be inconsistent with applicable law or otherwise 
impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical standards 
(e.g., specifications of materials, performance, design, or operation; 
test methods; sampling procedures; and related management systems 
practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus 
standards bodies.
    This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not 
consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.

Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, 
and Department of Homeland Security Management Directive 5100.1, 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.


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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. Revise Sec.  117.287(d)(1) and (2) to read as follows:


Sec.  117.287  Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.

* * * * *
    (d)(1) Cortez (SR 684) Bridge, mile 87.4. The draw shall open on 
signal, except that from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., the draw need only open on 
the hour, 20 minutes after the hour, and 40 minutes after the hour. 
From January 15 to May 15, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., the draw need only 
open on the hour and half hour.
    (2) Anna Maria (SR 64) (Manatee Avenue West) Bridge, mile 89.2. The 
draw shall open on signal, except that from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., the draw 
need only open on the hour, 20 minutes after the hour, and 40 minutes 
after the hour. From January 15 to May 15, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., the 
draw need only open on the hour and half hour.
* * * * *

    Dated: January 5, 2007.
D.W. Kunkel,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Seventh Coast Guard 
District.
[FR Doc. E7-832 Filed 1-19-07; 8:45 am]
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