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the aforementioned days. When the
period of time prescribed or allowed is
fewer than eleven (11) days,
intermediate Saturdays, Sundays, or
Federal legal holidays are excluded in
the computation.
(2) Service of notice to sponsor.
Service of notice to a sponsor pursuant
to this section may be accomplished
through written notice by mail, delivery,
or facsimile, upon the president, chief
executive officer, managing director,
General Counsel, responsible officer, or
alternate responsible officer of the
sponsor.
I 3. Subpart E is revised to read as
follows:
Subpart E—Termination and
Revocation of Programs
Sec.
62.60 Termination of designation.
62.61 Revocation.
62.62 Termination of, or denial of
redesignation for, a class of designated
programs.
62.63 Responsibilities of the sponsor upon
termination or revocation.
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§ 62.60
Termination of designation.
Designation will be terminated upon
the occurrence of any of the
circumstances set forth in this section.
(a) Voluntary termination. A sponsor
notifies the Department of its intent to
terminate its designation voluntarily
and withdraws its program in SEVIS via
submission of a ‘‘cancel program’’
request. The sponsor’s designation shall
terminate upon submission of such
notification. Such sponsor may apply
for a new program designation.
(b) Inactivity. A sponsor fails to
comply with the minimum program size
or duration requirements, as specified in
§ 62.8 (a) and (b), in any 12-month
period. Such sponsor may apply for a
new program designation.
(c) Failure to file annual reports. A
sponsor fails to file annual reports for
two (2) consecutive years. Such sponsor
is eligible to apply for a new program
designation.
(d) Failure to file an annual
management audit. A sponsor fails to
file an annual management audit, if
such audits are required in the relevant
program category. Such sponsor is
eligible to apply for a new program
designation upon the filing of the past
due management audit.
(e) Change in ownership or control.
An exchange visitor program
designation is not assignable or
transferable. A major change in
ownership or control automatically
terminates the designation. However,
the successor sponsor may apply for
designation of the new entity, and it
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may continue to administer the
exchange visitor activities of the
previously-designated program while
the application for designation is
pending before the Department of State:
(1) With respect to a for-profit
corporation, a major change in
ownership or control is deemed to have
occurred when one third (33.33%) or
more of its stock is sold or otherwise
transferred within a 12-month period;
(2) With respect to a not-for-profit
corporation, a major change of control is
deemed to have occurred when 51
percent (51%) or more of the board of
trustees or other like body, vested with
its management, is replaced within a 12month period.
(f) Non-compliance with other
requirements. A sponsor fails to remain
in compliance with Federal, State, local,
or professional requirements necessary
to carry out the activity for which it is
designated, including loss of
accreditation, or licensure.
(g) Failure to apply for redesignation.
A sponsor fails to apply for
redesignation, pursuant to the terms and
conditions of § 62.7, prior to the
conclusion of its current designation
period. If so terminated, the former
sponsor may apply for a new program
designation, but the program activity
will be suspended during the pendency
of the application.
§ 62.61
Revocation.
§ 62.62 Termination of, or denial of
redesignation for, a class of designated
programs.
The Department may, in its sole
discretion, determine that a class of
designated programs compromises the
national security of the United States or
no longer furthers the public diplomacy
mission of the Department of State.
Upon such a determination, the Office
shall:
(a) Give all sponsors of such class of
designated programs not less than thirty
(30) days’ written notice of the
revocation of Exchange Visitor Program
designations for such programs,
specifying therein the grounds and
effective date for such revocations; or
(b) Give any sponsor of such class of
designated programs not less than thirty
(30) days’ written notice of its denial of
the sponsor’s application for
redesignation, specifying therein the
grounds for such denial and effective
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date of such denial. Revocation of
designation or denial of redesignation
on the above-specified grounds for a
class of designated programs is the final
decision of the Department.
§ 62.63 Responsibilities of the sponsor
upon termination or revocation.
Upon termination or revocation of its
program designation, a sponsor must:
(a) Fulfill its responsibilities to all
exchange visitors who are in the United
States at the time of the termination or
revocation; and
(b) Notify exchange visitors who have
not entered the United States that the
program has been terminated or
revoked, unless a transfer to another
designated program can be obtained.
Dated: October 22, 2007.
Stanley S. Colvin,
Director, Office of Exchange Coordination
and Designation, Bureau of Educational and
Cultural Affairs, Department of State.
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The Department may terminate a
sponsor’s program designation by
revocation for cause as specified in
§ 62.50. Such sponsor may not apply for
a new designation for five (5) years
following the effective date of the
revocation.
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Safety Zone: Holiday Flotilla Fireworks
Display, Motts Channel/ Banks
Channel, Wrightsville Beach, NC
Coast Guard, DHS.
Temporary final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes the
establishment of a 1,000 foot safety zone
around a fireworks display for the North
Carolina Holiday Flotilla occurring on
November 24, 2007, on Motts Channel/
Banks Channel, Wrightsville Beach, NC.
This action is intended to restrict vessel
traffic on Motts Channel. This safety
zone is necessary to protect mariners
from the hazards associated with
fireworks displays.
DATES: This rule will be effective from
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on November 24, 2007.
ADDRESSES: You may mail comments
and related material to Commander,
Sector North Carolina, 2301 East Fort
Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512.
Sector North Carolina maintains the
public docket for this rulemaking.
Comments and material received from
the public, as well as documents
indicated in this preamble as being
available in the docket, will become part
of this docket and will be available for
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inspection or copying at the Federal
Building Fifth Coast Guard District
between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal
Holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Chief Todd C. Mann, Marine
Environmental Response Branch, Coast
Guard Marine Safety Unit Wilmington,
North Carolina at (910) 772–2216.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Regulatory Information
A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Holiday Flotilla Fireworks Display,
Motts Channel/Banks Channel,
Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina was
published on September 14, 2007 for
review in the Federal Register. (72 FR
52534). We received no comments on
the proposed rule. No public hearing
was requested, and none was held.
Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast
Guard finds good cause exists for
making this rule effective less than 30
days after publication in the Federal
Register. This safety zone is a necessary
measure to help the community safely
enjoy a holiday fireworks display. It is
in the public interest to protect mariners
from the hazards associate with
fireworks displays and for this reason
the Coast Guard is taking the necessary
preventative measure of establishing
this zone.
Background and Purpose
On November 24, 2007, the North
Carolina Holiday Flotilla fireworks
display will be held adjacent to Motts
Channel/Banks Channel, Wrightsville
Beach, NC. Spectators will be observing
from both the shore and from vessels.
Due to the need of protection of
mariners and spectators from the
hazards associated with the fireworks
display, vessel traffic will be
temporarily restricted.
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Discussion of Comments and Changes
No comments were received.
Discussion of Rule
The Coast Guard is establishing a
safety zone on specified waters of Motts
Channel. The regulated area will consist
of a 1000 foot safety zone around Bird
Island position latitude 34°12′41″ N,
longitude 077°48′26″ W, which is
located south of the Seapath Yacht Club,
Wrightsville Beach, NC. The safety zone
will be enforced from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
on November 24, 2007. General
navigation in the safety zone will be
restricted during the event. Except for
participants and vessels authorized by
the Captain of the Port Representative,
no person or vessel may enter or remain
in the regulated area.
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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.
We expect the economic impact of
this rule to be so minimal that a full
Regulatory Evaluation under the
regulatory policies and procedures of
DHS is unnecessary. Although this
regulation restricts access to the
regulated area, the effect of this rule will
not be significant because: (i) The COTP
may authorize access to the safety zone;
(ii) the safety zone will be in effect for
a limited duration; and (iii) the Coast
Guard will make advance notifications
via maritime advisories so mariners can
adjust their plans accordingly.
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 rule will affect the following
entities, some of which may be small
entities: the owners and operators of
vessels intending to transit or anchor in
that portion of Motts Channel/Banks
Channel November 24, 2007 between
the hours of 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. The
safety zone will not have a significant
impact on a substantial number of small
entities, because the zone will only be
in place for a limited amount of time
and maritime advisories will be issued
in advance, so the mariners can adjust
their plans accordingly.
Assistance for Small Entities
Under section 213(a) of the Small
Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121),
we want to assist small entities in
understanding this rule so that they can
better evaluate its effects on them and
participate in the rulemaking. If the rule
would affect your small business,
organization, or governmental
jurisdiction and you have questions
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concerning its provisions or options for
compliance, please contact LTJG Adam
Schmid, Response Division, Coast
Guard Marine Safety Unit, Wilmington,
North Carolina at (910) 772–2191. 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 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 U. S.
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 this 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
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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 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.
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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.
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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 made a preliminary
determination that there are no factors
in this case that would limit the use of
a categorical exclusion under section
2.B.2 of the Instruction. Therefore, we
believe that this rule should be
categorically excluded, under figure 2–
1, paragraph (34)(g), of the Instruction,
from further environmental
documentation. Under figure 2–1,
paragraph (34)(g), of the Instruction, an
‘‘Environmental Analysis Check List’’ is
required for this rule. A final
‘‘Environmental Analysis Check List’’
and a final ‘‘Categorical Exclusion
Determination’’ are 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, and
Waterways.
I For the reasons discussed in the
preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR part 165 Subpart C as follows:
PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION
AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
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part, entry into this zone is prohibited
unless authorized by the Captain of the
Port or the on scene representative.
(2) The operator of any vessel in the
immediate vicinity of this safety zone
shall:
(i) Stop the vessel immediately upon
being directed to do so by any
commissioned, warrant or petty officer
on board a vessel displaying a U.S.
Coast Guard Ensign;
(ii) Proceed as directed by any
commissioned, warrant or petty officer
on board a vessel displaying a U.S.
Coast Guard Ensign.
(3) Persons or vessels requiring entry
into or passage within the safety zone
must request authorization from the
Captain of the Port, Sector North
Carolina or his on scene representative
by telephone at (252) 247–4570 or (252)
247–4571 or by marine band radio on
VHF channel 16 (156.8 MHz).
(d) Enforcement period: This
regulation will be enforced from 6 p.m.
to 8 p.m. on November 24, 2007.
Dated: October 10, 2007.
William D. Lee,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Sector North
Carolina.
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I
1. The authority citation for part 165
continues to read as follows:
[EPA–R09–OAR–2006–0590; FRL–8489–4]
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.
Approval and Promulgation of
Implementation Plans; Revisions to the
Nevada State Implementation Plan;
Requests for Rescission
2. Add temporary § 165.T05–123, to
read as follows:
I
§ 165.T05–123 Safety Zone: Motts
Channel/ Banks Channel, Wrightsville
Beach, North Carolina
(a) Location: The following area is a
safety zone: All waters of Motts
Channel/Banks Channel within 1000
feet of Bird Island at Wrightsville Beach,
NC, approximate position latitude
34°12′41″ N, longitude 077°48′26″ W in
the Captain of the Port Sector North
Carolina zone as defined in 33 CFR
3.25–20.
(b) Definition. As used in this section
the ‘‘on scene representative’’ means
any U.S. Coast Guard commissioned,
warrant or petty officer who has been
authorized by the Captain of the Port to
act on his behalf.
(c) Regulation: (1) In accordance with
the general regulations in 165.23 of this
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Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: EPA is finalizing the approval
of revisions to the Nevada State
Implementation Plan (SIP). These
revisions were proposed in the Federal
Register on August 28, 2006 and
include certain regulations and statutes
for which the State of Nevada is
requesting rescission. The intended
effect is to rescind unnecessary
provisions from the applicable plan.
DATES: Effective Date: This rule is
effective on December 3, 2007.
ADDRESSES: EPA has established docket
number EPA–R09–OAR–2006–0590 for
this action. The index to the docket is
available electronically at
www.regulations.gov and in hard copy
at EPA Region IX, 75 Hawthorne Street,
San Francisco, California. While all
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[CGD05-07-088]
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zone: Holiday Flotilla Fireworks Display, Motts Channel/
Banks Channel, Wrightsville Beach, NC
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes the establishment of a 1,000 foot
safety zone around a fireworks display for the North Carolina Holiday
Flotilla occurring on November 24, 2007, on Motts Channel/ Banks
Channel, Wrightsville Beach, NC. This action is intended to restrict
vessel traffic on Motts Channel. This safety zone is necessary to
protect mariners from the hazards associated with fireworks displays.
DATES: This rule will be effective from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on November
24, 2007.
ADDRESSES: You may mail comments and related material to Commander,
Sector North Carolina, 2301 East Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, NC
28512. Sector North Carolina maintains the public docket for this
rulemaking. Comments and material received from the public, as well as
documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket,
will become part of this docket and will be available for
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inspection or copying at the Federal Building Fifth Coast Guard
District between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal Holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chief Todd C. Mann, Marine
Environmental Response Branch, Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit
Wilmington, North Carolina at (910) 772-2216.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Regulatory Information
A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Holiday Flotilla Fireworks Display,
Motts Channel/Banks Channel, Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina was
published on September 14, 2007 for review in the Federal Register. (72
FR 52534). We received no comments on the proposed rule. No public
hearing was requested, and none was held.
Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds good cause exists
for making this rule effective less than 30 days after publication in
the Federal Register. This safety zone is a necessary measure to help
the community safely enjoy a holiday fireworks display. It is in the
public interest to protect mariners from the hazards associate with
fireworks displays and for this reason the Coast Guard is taking the
necessary preventative measure of establishing this zone.
Background and Purpose
On November 24, 2007, the North Carolina Holiday Flotilla fireworks
display will be held adjacent to Motts Channel/Banks Channel,
Wrightsville Beach, NC. Spectators will be observing from both the
shore and from vessels. Due to the need of protection of mariners and
spectators from the hazards associated with the fireworks display,
vessel traffic will be temporarily restricted.
Discussion of Comments and Changes
No comments were received.
Discussion of Rule
The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone on specified waters
of Motts Channel. The regulated area will consist of a 1000 foot safety
zone around Bird Island position latitude 34[deg]12'41'' N, longitude
077[deg]48'26'' W, which is located south of the Seapath Yacht Club,
Wrightsville Beach, NC. The safety zone will be enforced from 6 p.m. to
8 p.m. on November 24, 2007. General navigation in the safety zone will
be restricted during the event. Except for participants and vessels
authorized by the Captain of the Port Representative, no person or
vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area.
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.
We expect the economic impact of this rule to be so minimal that a
full Regulatory Evaluation under the regulatory policies and procedures
of DHS is unnecessary. Although this regulation restricts access to the
regulated area, the effect of this rule will not be significant
because: (i) The COTP may authorize access to the safety zone; (ii) the
safety zone will be in effect for a limited duration; and (iii) the
Coast Guard will make advance notifications via maritime advisories so
mariners can adjust their plans accordingly.
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 rule will affect the following entities, some of which may be
small entities: the owners and operators of vessels intending to
transit or anchor in that portion of Motts Channel/Banks Channel
November 24, 2007 between the hours of 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. The safety
zone will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of
small entities, because the zone will only be in place for a limited
amount of time and maritime advisories will be issued in advance, so
the mariners can adjust their plans accordingly.
Assistance for Small Entities
Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this rule so that they can better evaluate
its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking. If the rule
would affect your small business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction and you have questions concerning its provisions or
options for compliance, please contact LTJG Adam Schmid, Response
Division, Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit, Wilmington, North Carolina at
(910) 772-2191. 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 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 U. S. 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 this 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
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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 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 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 made a
preliminary determination that there are no factors in this case that
would limit the use of a categorical exclusion under section 2.B.2 of
the Instruction. Therefore, we believe that this rule should be
categorically excluded, under figure 2-1, paragraph (34)(g), of the
Instruction, from further environmental documentation. Under figure 2-
1, paragraph (34)(g), of the Instruction, an ``Environmental Analysis
Check List'' is required for this rule. A final ``Environmental
Analysis Check List'' and a final ``Categorical Exclusion
Determination'' are 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, and Waterways.
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For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR part 165 Subpart C 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.T05-123, to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T05-123 Safety Zone: Motts Channel/ Banks Channel,
Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
(a) Location: The following area is a safety zone: All waters of
Motts Channel/Banks Channel within 1000 feet of Bird Island at
Wrightsville Beach, NC, approximate position latitude
34[deg]12[min]41[sec] N, longitude 077[deg]48[min]26[sec] W in the
Captain of the Port Sector North Carolina zone as defined in 33 CFR
3.25-20.
(b) Definition. As used in this section the ``on scene
representative'' means any U.S. Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or
petty officer who has been authorized by the Captain of the Port to act
on his behalf.
(c) Regulation: (1) In accordance with the general regulations in
165.23 of this part, entry into this zone is prohibited unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port or the on scene representative.
(2) The operator of any vessel in the immediate vicinity of this
safety zone shall:
(i) Stop the vessel immediately upon being directed to do so by any
commissioned, warrant or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a
U.S. Coast Guard Ensign;
(ii) Proceed as directed by any commissioned, warrant or petty
officer on board a vessel displaying a U.S. Coast Guard Ensign.
(3) Persons or vessels requiring entry into or passage within the
safety zone must request authorization from the Captain of the Port,
Sector North Carolina or his on scene representative by telephone at
(252) 247-4570 or (252) 247-4571 or by marine band radio on VHF channel
16 (156.8 MHz).
(d) Enforcement period: This regulation will be enforced from 6
p.m. to 8 p.m. on November 24, 2007.
Dated: October 10, 2007.
William D. Lee,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Sector North Carolina.
[FR Doc. E7-21589 Filed 11-1-07; 8:45 am]
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