Safety Zones: Fireworks Displays Within the Captain of the Port Puget Sound Zone, 46491-46493 [E9-21757]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket No. USCG–2009–0752]
RIN 1625–AA00
Safety Zones: Fireworks Displays
Within the Captain of the Port Puget
Sound Zone
Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The U.S. Coast Guard is
establishing safety zones on the waters
of the Puget Sound located in the
Captain of the Port Puget Sound Zone
during multiple fireworks displays. This
action is necessary to provide for the
safety of life and avoidance of injury
resulting from these displays. Entry
into, transit through, mooring, or
anchoring within these zones is
prohibited unless authorized by the
Captain of the Port, Puget Sound or
Designated Representative.
DATES: The effective date of this
temporary final rule is September 10,
2009 through 8 a.m. on September 13,
2009 unless canceled sooner by the
Captain of the Port. This temporary final
rule was enforced with actual notice by
Coast Guard personnel beginning at 8
a.m. on August 22, 2009. Rules enforced
through actual notice are superseded by
this rule as of September 10, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this
preamble as being available in the
docket are part of docket USCG–2009–
0752 and are available online by going
to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting
USCG–2009–0752 in the ‘‘Keyword’’
box, and then clicking ‘‘Search.’’ They
are also available for inspection or
copying at the Docket Management
Facility (M–30), U.S. Department of
Transportation, West Building Ground
Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590,
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
you have questions on this rule, call or
e-mail ENS Ashley M. Wanzer,
Waterways Management, Sector Seattle,
Coast Guard; telephone 206–217–6175,
e-mail Ashley.M.Wanzer@uscg.mil. If
you have questions on viewing the
docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program
Manager, Docket Operations, telephone
202–366–9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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The Coast Guard is issuing this
temporary final rule without prior
notice and opportunity to comment
pursuant to authority under section 4(a)
of the Administrative Procedure Act
(APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This provision
authorizes an agency to issue a rule
without prior notice and opportunity to
comment when the agency for good
cause finds that those procedures are
‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary
to the public interest.’’ Under 5 U.S.C.
553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that
good cause exists for not publishing a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
with respect to this rule because
immediate action is necessary to ensure
public safety due to inherent hazards
that may exist in conjunction with these
fireworks events.
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. Immediate action is necessary
to ensure public safety since these
events encompass the launching of
projectiles over a marine environment
with the fallout of hot debris and
flammable materials in a vicinity of
public marine traffic and spectators.
Background and Purpose
The U.S. Coast Guard is establishing
temporary safety zones to allow for safe
fireworks displays. The effective time is
from 8 a.m. on August 22, 2009 through
8 a.m. on September 13, 2009 unless
canceled sooner by the Captain of the
Port. All events occur within the
Captain of the Port, Puget Sound, WA,
Area of Responsibility (AOR). The
following areas are designated safety
zones:
(1) John Eddy Wedding, Magnolia
Bluff, WA.
(i) Location. All water of Magnolia
Bluff, WA extending to a 500′ radius
from the launch site at 49°38′59.25″ N
122°25′21.34″ W.
(ii) Enforcement time and date. 9 p.m.
to 11:30 p.m. on August 22, 2009.
(2) True Colors Event, Blaine, WA.
(i) Location. All water of Blaine, WA
extending to a 300′ radius from the
launch site at 48°59′29.25″ N
122°46′20.36″ W.
(ii) Enforcement time and date. 9 p.m.
to 11:30 p.m. on September 6, 2009.
(3) Kirkland Concours D’Elegence,
Kirkland, WA.
(i) Location. All water of Kirkland,
Lake Washington, WA extending out to
a 400′ radius from the launch site at
47°39′31.27″ N 122°12′26.35″ W.
(ii) Enforcement time and date. 9 p.m.
to 11:30 p.m. on September 12, 2009.
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(4) Mikilteo Lighthouse Festival,
Possession Sound, WA.
(i) Location. All water of Possession
Sound, WA extending out to a 800′
radius from the launch site at 47°56′54″
N 122°18′36″ W.
(ii) Enforcement time and date. 8:30
p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on September 12,
2009.
These events may result in a number
of vessels congregating near fireworks
launching barges and sites. The safety
zones are needed to protect watercraft
and their occupants from safety hazards
associated with fireworks displays. The
Captain of the Port Puget Sound may be
assisted by other Federal and local
agencies in the enforcement of this
safety zone.
Discussion of Rule
This rule will control the movement
of all vessels and persons in a regulated
area surrounding the fireworks events
indicated in this Temporary Final Rule.
The safety zones do not extend on land.
The U.S. Coast Guard through this
action intends to promote the safety of
vessels and spectators during fireworks
displays and activities associated with
these events. Entry into this zone by all
vessels or persons will be prohibited
unless authorized by the Captain of the
Port or Designated Representative. The
Captain of the Port may be assisted by
other Federal, State, or local agencies as
needed.
Regulatory Analyses
We developed this rule after
considering numerous statutes and
executive orders related to rulemaking.
Below we summarize our analyses
based on 13 of these statutes or
executive orders.
Regulatory Planning and Review
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. This rule is not a significant
regulatory action because it is short in
duration and does not affect a large area
or a critical waterway.
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
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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 temporary rule will affect the
following entities, some of which may
be small entities: The owners or
operators of vessels intending to transit
a portion of the Puget Sound while this
rule is enforced. These safety zones will
not have significant economic impact on
a substantial number of small entities
for the following reasons. This
temporary rule will be in effect for
minimal times when vessel traffic
volume is low and are limited in size.
If safe to do so, traffic will be allowed
to pass through the zone with the
permission of the Captain of the Port or
Designated Representative.
Under section 213(a) of the Small
Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121),
we offer to assist small entities in
understanding the rule so that they can
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 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).
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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.
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Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires
Federal agencies to assess the effects of
their discretionary regulatory actions. In
particular, the Act addresses actions
that may result in the expenditure by a
State, local, or Tribal government, in the
aggregate, or by the private sector of
$100,000,000 or more in any one year.
Though this rule will not result in such
an expenditure, we do discuss the
effects of this rule elsewhere in this
preamble.
Taking of Private Property
This rule will not affect a taking of
private property or otherwise have
taking implications under Executive
Order 12630, Governmental Actions and
Interference with Constitutionally
Protected Property Rights.
Civil Justice Reform
This rule meets applicable standards
in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of Executive
Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to
minimize litigation, eliminate
ambiguity, and reduce burden.
Protection of Children
We have analyzed this rule under
Executive Order 13045, Protection of
Children from Environmental Health
Risks and Safety Risks. This rule is not
an economically significant rule and
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
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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
Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 023–01 and
Commandant Instruction M16475.lD,
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 this action is one of a
category of actions which do not
individually or cumulatively have a
significant effect on the human
environment. This rule is categorically
excluded, under figure 2–1, paragraph
(34)(g), of the Instruction. This rule
involves multiple safety zones on the
waters of Puget Sound established for
one week or longer to deal with an
emergency situation.
An ‘‘Environmental Analysis Check
List’’ and a ‘‘Categorical Exclusion
Determination’’ will be available in the
docket.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation
(water), Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Security measures,
Waterways.
■ 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.
Chapters 701, 3306, 3703; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195;
33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5;
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Pub. L. 107–295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department
of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.
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§ 165.T13–107 Safety Zones: Fireworks
displays within the Captain of the Port,
Puget Sound Zone.
Dated: August 20, 2009.
Suzanne E. Englebert,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
Port, Puget Sound.
[FR Doc. E9–21757 Filed 9–9–09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–15–P
2. Add temporary § 165.T13–107 to
read as follows:
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(a) Safety Zones. The following areas
are designated safety zones:
(1) John Eddy Wedding, Magnolia
Bluff, WA.
(i) Location. All water of Magnolia
Bluff, WA extending to a 500′ radius
from the launch site at 49°38′59.25″ N
122°25′21.34″ W.
(ii) Enforcement time and date. 9 p.m.
to 11:30 p.m. on August 22, 2009.
(2) True Colors Event, Blaine, WA.
(i) Location. All water of Blaine, WA
extending to a 300′ radius from the
launch site at 48°59′29.25″ N
122°46′20.36″ W.
(ii) Enforcement time and date. 9 p.m.
to 11:30 p.m. on September 6, 2009.
(3) Kirkland Concours D’Elegence,
Kirkland, WA.
(i) Location. All water of Kirkland,
Lake Washington, WA extending out to
a 400′ radius from the launch site at
47°39′31.27″ N 122°12′26.35″ W.
(ii) Enforcement time and date. 9 p.m.
to 11:30 p.m. on September 12, 2009.
(4) Mikilteo Lighthouse Festival,
Possession Sound, WA.
(i) Location. All water of Possession
Sound, WA extending out to an 800′
radius from the launch site at 47°56′54″
N 122°18′36″ W.
(ii) Enforcement time and date. 8:30
p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on September 12,
2009.
(b) Regulations. In accordance with
the general regulations in 33 CFR Part
165, Subpart C, no vessel may enter,
transit, moor, or anchor within this
safety zone, except for vessels
authorized by the Captain of the Port or
Designated Representative.
(c) Authorization. All vessel operators
who desire to enter the safety zone must
obtain permission from the Captain of
the Port or Designated Representative by
contacting either the on-scene patrol
craft on VHF Ch 13 or Ch 16 or the
Coast Guard Sector Seattle Joint Harbor
Operations Center (JHOC) via telephone
at (206) 217–6002.
(d) Effective Period. This rule is
effective from 8 a.m. on August 22, 2009
through 8 a.m. on September 13, 2009
unless canceled sooner by the Captain
of the Port.
40 CFR Part 63
[EPA–HQ–OAR–2008–0236; FRL–8954–3]
RIN 2060–AP85
National Emission Standards for
Hazardous Air Pollutants: Area Source
Standards for Aluminum, Copper, and
Other Nonferrous Foundries—
Technical Correction
AGENCY: Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Final rule; technical correction.
SUMMARY: This action makes technical
corrections to regulatory text of the
‘‘Revision of Source Category List for
Standards Under Section 112(k) of the
Clean Air Act; National Emission
Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants:
Area Source Standards for Aluminum,
Copper, and Other Nonferrous
Foundries,’’ which was issued as a final
rule on June 25, 2009. These technical
corrections will not change the
standards established by the rule or the
level of health protection provided.
DATES: Effective Date: September 10,
2009.
EPA has established a
docket for this action under Docket ID
No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2008–0236. All
documents in the docket are listed in
the Federal Docket Management System
index at https://www.regulations.gov.
Although listed in the index, some
information is not publicly available
(e.g., confidential business information
(CBI) or other information whose
disclosure is restricted by statute).
Certain other material, such as
copyrighted material, will be publicly
available only in hard copy form.
Publicly available docket materials are
available either electronically through
https://www.regulations.gov or in hard
copy at the EPA Docket Center, Public
Reading Room, EPA West, Room 3334,
1301 Constitution Ave., NW.,
NAICS
code 1
Category
Industry:
Aluminum Foundries .................................................
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Washington, DC. The Public Reading
Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding
legal holidays. The telephone number
for the Public Reading Room is (202)
566–1744, and the telephone number for
the Air Docket is (202) 566–1742.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
questions about the final standards for
aluminum foundries, contact Mr. David
Cole, Office of Air Quality Planning and
Standards, Outreach and Information
Division, Regulatory Development and
Policy Analysis Group (C404–05),
Environmental Protection Agency,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711;
Telephone Number: (919) 541–5565;
Fax Number: (919) 541–0242; E-mail
address: Cole.David@epa.gov. For
questions about the final standards for
copper foundries and other nonferrous
foundries, contact Mr. Gary Blais, Office
of Air Quality Planning and Standards,
Outreach and Information Division,
Regulatory Development and Policy
Analysis Group (C404–05),
Environmental Protection Agency,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711;
Telephone Number: (919) 541–3223;
Fax Number: (919) 541–0242; E-mail
address: Blais.Gary@epa.gov.
Section
553 of the Administrative Procedure Act
(APA), 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), provides that,
when an agency for good cause finds
that notice and public procedure are
impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary
to the public interest, the agency may
issue a rule without providing notice
and an opportunity for public comment.
We have determined that there is good
cause for making this action final
without prior proposal and opportunity
for comment because the changes to the
rule are minor technical corrections,
noncontroversial, and do not
substantively change the requirements
of the rule. Thus, notice and public
procedure are unnecessary. We find that
this constitutes good cause under 5
U.S.C. 553(b)(B) (see also the final
sentence of section 307(d)(1) of the
Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7607(d)(1),
indicating that the good cause
provisions of the APA continue to apply
to this type of rulemaking under the
Clean Air Act).
Regulated Entities. The regulated
categories and entities potentially
affected by the final rule include:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Examples of regulated entities
Area source facilities that pour molten aluminum into molds to manufacture aluminum castings (excluding die casting).
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket No. USCG-2009-0752]
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zones: Fireworks Displays Within the Captain of the Port
Puget Sound Zone
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Coast Guard is establishing safety zones on the
waters of the Puget Sound located in the Captain of the Port Puget
Sound Zone during multiple fireworks displays. This action is necessary
to provide for the safety of life and avoidance of injury resulting
from these displays. Entry into, transit through, mooring, or anchoring
within these zones is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of
the Port, Puget Sound or Designated Representative.
DATES: The effective date of this temporary final rule is September 10,
2009 through 8 a.m. on September 13, 2009 unless canceled sooner by the
Captain of the Port. This temporary final rule was enforced with actual
notice by Coast Guard personnel beginning at 8 a.m. on August 22, 2009.
Rules enforced through actual notice are superseded by this rule as of
September 10, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in
the docket are part of docket USCG-2009-0752 and are available online
by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2009-0752 in the
``Keyword'' box, and then clicking ``Search.'' They are also available
for inspection or copying at the Docket Management Facility (M-30),
U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or e-mail ENS Ashley M. Wanzer, Waterways Management, Sector
Seattle, Coast Guard; telephone 206-217-6175, e-mail
Ashley.M.Wanzer@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket,
call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone
202-366-9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Regulatory Information
The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary final rule without prior
notice and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section
4(a) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This
provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those
procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public
interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good
cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
with respect to this rule because immediate action is necessary to
ensure public safety due to inherent hazards that may exist in
conjunction with these fireworks events.
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. Immediate action is necessary to
ensure public safety since these events encompass the launching of
projectiles over a marine environment with the fallout of hot debris
and flammable materials in a vicinity of public marine traffic and
spectators.
Background and Purpose
The U.S. Coast Guard is establishing temporary safety zones to
allow for safe fireworks displays. The effective time is from 8 a.m. on
August 22, 2009 through 8 a.m. on September 13, 2009 unless canceled
sooner by the Captain of the Port. All events occur within the Captain
of the Port, Puget Sound, WA, Area of Responsibility (AOR). The
following areas are designated safety zones:
(1) John Eddy Wedding, Magnolia Bluff, WA.
(i) Location. All water of Magnolia Bluff, WA extending to a 500'
radius from the launch site at 49[deg]38'59.25'' N 122[deg]25'21.34''
W.
(ii) Enforcement time and date. 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on August 22,
2009.
(2) True Colors Event, Blaine, WA.
(i) Location. All water of Blaine, WA extending to a 300' radius
from the launch site at 48[deg]59'29.25'' N 122[deg]46'20.36'' W.
(ii) Enforcement time and date. 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on September
6, 2009.
(3) Kirkland Concours D'Elegence, Kirkland, WA.
(i) Location. All water of Kirkland, Lake Washington, WA extending
out to a 400' radius from the launch site at 47[deg]39'31.27'' N
122[deg]12'26.35'' W.
(ii) Enforcement time and date. 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on September
12, 2009.
(4) Mikilteo Lighthouse Festival, Possession Sound, WA.
(i) Location. All water of Possession Sound, WA extending out to a
800' radius from the launch site at 47[deg]56'54'' N 122[deg]18'36'' W.
(ii) Enforcement time and date. 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on
September 12, 2009.
These events may result in a number of vessels congregating near
fireworks launching barges and sites. The safety zones are needed to
protect watercraft and their occupants from safety hazards associated
with fireworks displays. The Captain of the Port Puget Sound may be
assisted by other Federal and local agencies in the enforcement of this
safety zone.
Discussion of Rule
This rule will control the movement of all vessels and persons in a
regulated area surrounding the fireworks events indicated in this
Temporary Final Rule. The safety zones do not extend on land.
The U.S. Coast Guard through this action intends to promote the
safety of vessels and spectators during fireworks displays and
activities associated with these events. Entry into this zone by all
vessels or persons will be prohibited unless authorized by the Captain
of the Port or Designated Representative. The Captain of the Port may
be assisted by other Federal, State, or local agencies as needed.
Regulatory Analyses
We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
based on 13 of these statutes or executive orders.
Regulatory Planning and Review
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. This rule is not a significant regulatory
action because it is short in duration and does not affect a large area
or a critical waterway.
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
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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 temporary rule will affect the following entities, some of
which may be small entities: The owners or operators of vessels
intending to transit a portion of the Puget Sound while this rule is
enforced. These safety zones will not have significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities for the following reasons.
This temporary rule will be in effect for minimal times when vessel
traffic volume is low and are limited in size. If safe to do so,
traffic will be allowed to pass through the zone with the permission of
the Captain of the Port or Designated Representative.
Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we offer to assist small
entities in understanding the rule so that they can 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 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 affect a taking of private property or otherwise
have taking implications under Executive Order 12630, Governmental
Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property
Rights.
Civil Justice Reform
This rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2)
of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize litigation,
eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.
Protection of Children
We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13045, Protection
of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks. This rule
is not an economically significant rule and 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 Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, 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
this action is one of a category of actions which do not individually
or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment.
This rule is categorically excluded, under figure 2-1, paragraph
(34)(g), of the Instruction. This rule involves multiple safety zones
on the waters of Puget Sound established for one week or longer to deal
with an emergency situation.
An ``Environmental Analysis Check List'' and a ``Categorical
Exclusion Determination'' will be available in the docket.
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. Chapters 701, 3306,
3703; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 160.5;
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Pub. L. 107-295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1.
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2. Add temporary Sec. 165.T13-107 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T13-107 Safety Zones: Fireworks displays within the Captain
of the Port, Puget Sound Zone.
(a) Safety Zones. The following areas are designated safety zones:
(1) John Eddy Wedding, Magnolia Bluff, WA.
(i) Location. All water of Magnolia Bluff, WA extending to a 500'
radius from the launch site at 49[deg]38'59.25'' N 122[deg]25'21.34''
W.
(ii) Enforcement time and date. 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on August 22,
2009.
(2) True Colors Event, Blaine, WA.
(i) Location. All water of Blaine, WA extending to a 300' radius
from the launch site at 48[deg]59'29.25'' N 122[deg]46'20.36'' W.
(ii) Enforcement time and date. 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on September
6, 2009.
(3) Kirkland Concours D'Elegence, Kirkland, WA.
(i) Location. All water of Kirkland, Lake Washington, WA extending
out to a 400' radius from the launch site at 47[deg]39'31.27'' N
122[deg]12'26.35'' W.
(ii) Enforcement time and date. 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on September
12, 2009.
(4) Mikilteo Lighthouse Festival, Possession Sound, WA.
(i) Location. All water of Possession Sound, WA extending out to an
800' radius from the launch site at 47[deg]56'54'' N 122[deg]18'36'' W.
(ii) Enforcement time and date. 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on
September 12, 2009.
(b) Regulations. In accordance with the general regulations in 33
CFR Part 165, Subpart C, no vessel may enter, transit, moor, or anchor
within this safety zone, except for vessels authorized by the Captain
of the Port or Designated Representative.
(c) Authorization. All vessel operators who desire to enter the
safety zone must obtain permission from the Captain of the Port or
Designated Representative by contacting either the on-scene patrol
craft on VHF Ch 13 or Ch 16 or the Coast Guard Sector Seattle Joint
Harbor Operations Center (JHOC) via telephone at (206) 217-6002.
(d) Effective Period. This rule is effective from 8 a.m. on August
22, 2009 through 8 a.m. on September 13, 2009 unless canceled sooner by
the Captain of the Port.
Dated: August 20, 2009.
Suzanne E. Englebert,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Puget Sound.
[FR Doc. E9-21757 Filed 9-9-09; 8:45 am]
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