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Dated: October 2, 2007.
Llewellyn Hedgbeth,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Department of
State.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[CGD01–07–137]
Drawbridge Operation Regulations;
Jamaica Bay, New York, NY
Coast Guard, DHS.
Notice of temporary deviation
from regulations.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Commander, First Coast
Guard District, has issued a temporary
deviation from the regulation governing
the operation of the Beach Channel
Railroad Bridge across Jamaica Bay,
mile 6.7, at New York, New York. Under
this temporary deviation the Beach
Channel Railroad Bridge may remain in
the closed position on Saturday and
Sunday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., on
October 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2007. This
deviation is necessary to facilitate
bridge track repairs.
DATES: This deviation is effective from
October 13, 2007 through October 21,
2007.
ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this
document are available for inspection or
copying at the First Coast Guard
District, Bridge Branch Office, 408
Atlantic Avenue, Boston,
Massachusetts, 02110, between 7 a.m.
and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The telephone
number is (617) 223–8364. The First
Coast Guard District Bridge Branch
Office maintains the public docket for
this temporary deviation.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judy
Leung-Yee, Project Officer, First Coast
Guard District, at (212) 668–7165.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Beach
Channel Railroad Bridge, across Jamaica
Bay, mile 6.7, at New York, New York,
has a vertical clearance in the closed
position of 26 feet at mean high water
and 31 feet at mean low water. The
existing drawbridge operation
regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.5.
The owner of the bridge, New York
City Transit Authority, requested a
temporary deviation to complete repairs
to the bridge rails.
Under this temporary deviation, in
effect for two weekends, the Beach
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Channel Railroad Bridge need not open
for the passage of vessel traffic on
Saturday and Sunday between 6 a.m.
and 9 p.m. on October 13, 14, 20, and
21, 2007.
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e),
the bridge must return to its regular
operating schedule immediately at the
end of the designated time period. This
deviation from the operating regulations
is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
Should the bridge maintenance
authorized by this temporary deviation
be completed before the end of the
effective period published in this notice,
the Coast Guard will rescind the
remainder of this temporary deviation,
and the bridge shall be returned to its
normal operation schedule. Notice of
the above action shall be provided to the
public in the Local Notice to Mariners
and the Federal Register, where
practicable.
Dated: September 28, 2007.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard
District.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket No. COTP San Francisco Bay 07–
042]
RIN 1625–AA00
Safety Zone; Monte Foundation
Fireworks Extravaganza, Aptos, CA
Coast Guard, DHS.
Temporary final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is
establishing a temporary safety zone for
the Monte Foundation Fireworks
Extravaganza to be held at Seacliff State
Beach in Aptos, California, on October
13, 2007. The fireworks display will be
launched from the Seacliff State Beach
Pier. This safety zone is established to
ensure the safety of participants and
spectators from the dangers associated
with the pyrotechnics. Unauthorized
persons or vessels are prohibited from
entering into, transiting through, or
remaining in the safety zone without
permission of the Captain of the Port or
his designated representative.
DATES: This rule is effective from 8:15
p.m. to 9:45 p.m. on October 13, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this
preamble as being available in the
docket, are part of the docket COTP San
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Francisco Bay 07–042 and are available
for inspection or copying at Coast Guard
Sector San Francisco, 1 Yerba Buena
Island, San Francisco, California 94130,
between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ensign Sheral Richardson, U.S. Coast
Guard Sector San Francisco, at (415)
399–7436.
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. Logistical
details surrounding the event were not
finalized and presented to the Coast
Guard in time to draft and publish an
NPRM. As such, the event would occur
before the rulemaking process was
complete. Because of the dangers posed
by the pyrotechnics used in this
fireworks display, safety zones are
necessary to provide for the safety of
event participants, spectator craft, and
other vessels transiting the event area.
For the safety concerns noted, it is in
the public interest to have these
regulations in effect during the event.
For the same reasons listed in the
previous paragraph, 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. Any
delay in the effective date of this rule
would expose mariners to the dangers
posed by the pyrotechnics used in the
fireworks display.
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Background and Purpose
The Rudolph F. Monte Foundation is
sponsoring a brief fireworks display on
October 13, 2007, to celebrate the Monte
Foundation Fireworks Extravaganza.
The fireworks display is meant for
entertainment purposes. The safety zone
is being issued to establish a temporary
regulated area at Seacliff State Beach
around the fireworks launch site during
the fireworks display. The safety zone
around the launch site is necessary to
protect spectators, vessels, and other
property from the hazards associated
with the pyrotechnics.
Discussion of Rule
The Coast Guard is establishing a
temporary safety zone on specified
waters at Seacliff State Beach. The
safety zone will apply to the navigable
waters around and under the Seacliff
State Beach Pier within a radius of 2,000
feet around the fireworks launch site.
The safety zone will be for the Monte
Foundation Fireworks Extravaganza
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which includes all navigable waters,
from the surface to the seafloor,
encompassed by connecting the
following points to form a safety zone:
Beginning at latitude 36°58′09″ N and
longitude 121°54′24″ W; latitude
36°57′44″ N and longitude 121°54′44″
W; latitude 36°58′00″ N and longitude
121°55′22″ W; latitude 36°58′27″ N and
longitude 121°55′07″ W; and then back
to the beginning point. These
coordinates are based upon datum: NAD
83.
The effect of the temporary safety
zone will be to restrict general
navigation in the vicinity of the
fireworks launch site. Except for
persons or vessels authorized by the
Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no
person or vessel may enter or remain in
the safety zone. This safety zone is
needed to keep spectators and vessels a
safe distance away from the fireworks
launch site to ensure the safety of
participants, spectators, and transiting
vessels.
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.
Although this rule restricts access to
the waters encompassed by the safety
zone, the effect of this rule will not be
significant because the local waterway
users will be notified via public
Broadcast Notice to Mariners to ensure
the safety zone will result in minimum
impact. The entities most likely to be
affected are pleasure craft engaged in
recreational activities.
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 is not
expected to have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of
entities, some of which may be small
entities. This rule may affect owners
and operators of pleasure craft engaged
in recreational activities and
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sightseeing. This rule will not have a
significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities for
several reasons: (i) Vessel traffic can
pass safely around the area, (ii) vessels
engaged in recreational activities and
sightseeing have ample space outside of
the effected portion of Seacliff State
Beach to engage in these activities, (iii)
this rule will encompass only a small
portion of the waterway for a limited
period of time, and (iv) the maritime
public will be advised in advance of this
safety zone via Broadcast Notice to
Mariners.
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. If the rule will affect your small
business, organization, or government
jurisdiction and you have questions
concerning its provisions, options for
compliance, or assistance in
understanding this rule, please contact
Ensign Sheral Richardson, U.S. Coast
Guard Sector San Francisco, at (415)
399–7436.
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
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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
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.
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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.
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Technical Standards
The National Technology Transfer
and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15
U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use
voluntary consensus standards in their
regulatory activities unless the agency
provides Congress, through the Office of
Management and Budget, with an
explanation of why using these
standards would be inconsistent with
applicable law or otherwise impractical.
Voluntary consensus standards are
technical standards (e.g., specifications
of materials, performance, design, or
operation; test methods; sampling
procedures; and related management
systems practices) that are developed or
adopted by voluntary consensus
standards bodies.
This rule does not use technical
standards. Therefore, we did not
consider the use of voluntary consensus
standards.
Environment
We have analyzed this rule under
Commandant Instruction M16475.lD
and Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 5100.1, which
guide the Coast Guard in complying
with the National Environmental Policy
Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321–
4370f), and have concluded that there
are no factors in this case that would
limit the use of a categorical exclusion
under section 2.B.2 of the Instruction.
Therefore, this rule is categorically
excluded, under figure 2–1, paragraph
(34)(g), of the Instruction, from further
environmental documentation.
Paragraph (34)(g) is applicable because
this rule establishes safety zones. A final
‘‘Environmental Analysis Check List’’
and a final ‘‘Categorical Exclusion
Determination’’ will be available in the
docket where indicated under
ADDRESSES.
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:
PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION
AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
1. The authority citation for part 165
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1226, 1231; 46 U.S.C.
Chapter 701; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR
1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5; Pub. L.
107–295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of
Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.
2. Add temporary § 165–T11–247 to
read as follows: § 165–T11–247 Safety
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Zone; Monte Foundation Fireworks
Extravaganza, Aptos, CA
(a) Location. This temporary safety
zone is established for the waters of
Seacliff State Beach surrounding the
Seacliff State Beach Pier used as a
launch platform for a fireworks display.
(1) The safety zone includes all
navigable waters, from the surface to the
seafloor, encompassed by connecting
the following points to form a safety
zone: Beginning at latitude 36°58′09″ N
and longitude 121°54′24″ W; latitude
36°57′44″ N and longitude 121°54′44″
W; latitude 36°58′00″ N and longitude
121°55′22″ W; latitude 36°58′27″ N and
longitude 121°55′07″ W; and then back
to the beginning point. These
coordinates are based upon datum: NAD
83.
(b) Enforcement Period. This section
will be enforced from 8:15 p.m. to 9:45
p.m. on October 13, 2007. If the events
conclude prior to their scheduled
termination times, the Coast Guard will
cease enforcement of this safety zone
and will announce that fact via
Broadcast Notice to Mariners.
(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with
the general regulations in Sec. 165.23 of
this part, entry into, transit through, or
anchoring within this safety zone by all
vessels and persons is prohibited,
unless specifically authorized by the
Captain of the Port San Francisco, or his
designated representative.
(2) All persons and vessels shall
comply with the instructions of the
Coast Guard Captain of the Port, San
Francisco, or the designated
representative.
(3) Designated representative means
any commissioned, warrant, and petty
officer of the Coast Guard onboard a
Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary,
local, state, or federal law enforcement
vessel who is authorized to act on behalf
of the Captain of the Port, San
Francisco.
(4) Upon being hailed by U.S. Coast
Guard patrol personnel by siren, radio,
flashing light, or other means, the
operator of a vessel shall proceed as
directed. Person and vessels may
request permission to enter the safety
zone on VHF–16 or via telephone at
(415) 399–3547.
(5) The U.S. Coast Guard may be
assisted in the patrol and enforcement
of this safety zone by local law
enforcement as necessary.
Dated: October 1, 2007.
W.J. Uberti,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
Port, San Francisco.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket No. COTP San Francisco Bay 07-042]
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zone; Monte Foundation Fireworks Extravaganza, Aptos, CA
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for
the Monte Foundation Fireworks Extravaganza to be held at Seacliff
State Beach in Aptos, California, on October 13, 2007. The fireworks
display will be launched from the Seacliff State Beach Pier. This
safety zone is established to ensure the safety of participants and
spectators from the dangers associated with the pyrotechnics.
Unauthorized persons or vessels are prohibited from entering into,
transiting through, or remaining in the safety zone without permission
of the Captain of the Port or his designated representative.
DATES: This rule is effective from 8:15 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. on October
13, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in
the docket, are part of the docket COTP San
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Francisco Bay 07-042 and are available for inspection or copying at
Coast Guard Sector San Francisco, 1 Yerba Buena Island, San Francisco,
California 94130, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ensign Sheral Richardson, U.S. Coast
Guard Sector San Francisco, at (415) 399-7436.
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. Logistical details surrounding
the event were not finalized and presented to the Coast Guard in time
to draft and publish an NPRM. As such, the event would occur before the
rulemaking process was complete. Because of the dangers posed by the
pyrotechnics used in this fireworks display, safety zones are necessary
to provide for the safety of event participants, spectator craft, and
other vessels transiting the event area. For the safety concerns noted,
it is in the public interest to have these regulations in effect during
the event.
For the same reasons listed in the previous paragraph, 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. Any delay in the effective date of this rule would
expose mariners to the dangers posed by the pyrotechnics used in the
fireworks display.
Background and Purpose
The Rudolph F. Monte Foundation is sponsoring a brief fireworks
display on October 13, 2007, to celebrate the Monte Foundation
Fireworks Extravaganza. The fireworks display is meant for
entertainment purposes. The safety zone is being issued to establish a
temporary regulated area at Seacliff State Beach around the fireworks
launch site during the fireworks display. The safety zone around the
launch site is necessary to protect spectators, vessels, and other
property from the hazards associated with the pyrotechnics.
Discussion of Rule
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on
specified waters at Seacliff State Beach. The safety zone will apply to
the navigable waters around and under the Seacliff State Beach Pier
within a radius of 2,000 feet around the fireworks launch site.
The safety zone will be for the Monte Foundation Fireworks
Extravaganza which includes all navigable waters, from the surface to
the seafloor, encompassed by connecting the following points to form a
safety zone: Beginning at latitude 36[deg]58'09'' N and longitude
121[deg]54'24'' W; latitude 36[deg]57'44'' N and longitude
121[deg]54'44'' W; latitude 36[deg]58'00'' N and longitude
121[deg]55'22'' W; latitude 36[deg]58'27'' N and longitude
121[deg]55'07'' W; and then back to the beginning point. These
coordinates are based upon datum: NAD 83.
The effect of the temporary safety zone will be to restrict general
navigation in the vicinity of the fireworks launch site. Except for
persons or vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no
person or vessel may enter or remain in the safety zone. This safety
zone is needed to keep spectators and vessels a safe distance away from
the fireworks launch site to ensure the safety of participants,
spectators, and transiting vessels.
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.
Although this rule restricts access to the waters encompassed by
the safety zone, the effect of this rule will not be significant
because the local waterway users will be notified via public Broadcast
Notice to Mariners to ensure the safety zone will result in minimum
impact. The entities most likely to be affected are pleasure craft
engaged in recreational activities.
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 is
not expected to have a significant economic impact on a substantial
number of entities, some of which may be small entities. This rule may
affect owners and operators of pleasure craft engaged in recreational
activities and sightseeing. This rule will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities for several
reasons: (i) Vessel traffic can pass safely around the area, (ii)
vessels engaged in recreational activities and sightseeing have ample
space outside of the effected portion of Seacliff State Beach to engage
in these activities, (iii) this rule will encompass only a small
portion of the waterway for a limited period of time, and (iv) the
maritime public will be advised in advance of this safety zone via
Broadcast Notice to Mariners.
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. If the
rule will affect your small business, organization, or government
jurisdiction and you have questions concerning its provisions, options
for compliance, or assistance in understanding this rule, please
contact Ensign Sheral Richardson, U.S. Coast Guard Sector San
Francisco, at (415) 399-7436.
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
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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 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 rule under Commandant Instruction M16475.lD
and Department of Homeland Security Management Directive 5100.1, which
guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have concluded
that there are no factors in this case that would limit the use of a
categorical exclusion under section 2.B.2 of the Instruction.
Therefore, this rule is categorically excluded, under figure 2-1,
paragraph (34)(g), of the Instruction, from further environmental
documentation. Paragraph (34)(g) is applicable because this rule
establishes safety zones. A final ``Environmental Analysis Check List''
and a final ``Categorical Exclusion Determination'' will be available
in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES.
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:
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, 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 temporary Sec. 165-T11-247 to read as follows: Sec. 165-T11-
247 Safety Zone; Monte Foundation Fireworks Extravaganza, Aptos, CA
(a) Location. This temporary safety zone is established for the
waters of Seacliff State Beach surrounding the Seacliff State Beach
Pier used as a launch platform for a fireworks display.
(1) The safety zone includes all navigable waters, from the surface
to the seafloor, encompassed by connecting the following points to form
a safety zone: Beginning at latitude 36[deg]58'09'' N and longitude
121[deg]54'24'' W; latitude 36[deg]57'44'' N and longitude
121[deg]54'44'' W; latitude 36[deg]58'00'' N and longitude
121[deg]55'22'' W; latitude 36[deg]58'27'' N and longitude
121[deg]55'07'' W; and then back to the beginning point. These
coordinates are based upon datum: NAD 83.
(b) Enforcement Period. This section will be enforced from 8:15
p.m. to 9:45 p.m. on October 13, 2007. If the events conclude prior to
their scheduled termination times, the Coast Guard will cease
enforcement of this safety zone and will announce that fact via
Broadcast Notice to Mariners.
(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in
Sec. 165.23 of this part, entry into, transit through, or anchoring
within this safety zone by all vessels and persons is prohibited,
unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port San
Francisco, or his designated representative.
(2) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of
the Coast Guard Captain of the Port, San Francisco, or the designated
representative.
(3) Designated representative means any commissioned, warrant, and
petty officer of the Coast Guard onboard a Coast Guard, Coast Guard
Auxiliary, local, state, or federal law enforcement vessel who is
authorized to act on behalf of the Captain of the Port, San Francisco.
(4) Upon being hailed by U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel by
siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the operator of a vessel
shall proceed as directed. Person and vessels may request permission to
enter the safety zone on VHF-16 or via telephone at (415) 399-3547.
(5) The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol and
enforcement of this safety zone by local law enforcement as necessary.
Dated: October 1, 2007.
W.J. Uberti,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, San Francisco.
[FR Doc. E7-19953 Filed 10-10-07; 8:45 am]
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