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Documents indicated in this
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0448 and are available online by going
to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting
USCG–2010–0448 in the ‘‘Keyword’’
box, and then clicking ‘‘Search.’’ They
are also available for inspection or
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between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
ADDRESSES:
If
you have questions about this notice,
call or e-mail Dr. Madeleine McNamara,
U.S. Coast Guard, District Eight
Waterways Management Coordinator;
telephone 504–671–2103,
madeleine.w.mcnamara@uscg.mil. If
you have questions on viewing the
docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program
Manager, Docket Operations, telephone
202–366–9826.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Coast Guard
Regulatory Information
33 CFR Part 147
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 an
NPRM. This rule extends the existing
temporary safety zone around the riser
for the DEEPWATER HORIZON, a
Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU),
which is currently set to expire on
August 26, 2010. This extension is
necessary to continue protecting the
responders and to prevent entry into the
area where both response and relief
efforts are still ongoing and are expected
to continue after the spill is stopped.
Failing to delay the effective day of this
extension pending completion of notice
and comment rulemaking is
impracticable and contrary to the public
interest because it would cause a gap in
the ability to enforce the needed safety
zone for protection of all responders, the
response efforts, and the environment.
For the same reasons, 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.
[Docket No. USCG–2010–0448]
RIN 1625–AA00
Safety Zone; DEEPWATER HORIZON
at Mississippi Canyon 252 Outer
Continental Shelf MODU in the Gulf of
Mexico
Coast Guard, DHS.
Temporary final rule; change of
effective period.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard is extending
the effective period for the temporary
safety zone around the riser for the
DEEPWATER HORIZON, a Mobile
Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU), at
Mississippi Canyon 252, in the Outer
Continental Shelf. The safety zone in
place at 33 CFR 147.T08–849 terminates
on August 26, 2010. Extending the
effective period for this safety zone
provides continued and uninterrupted
protection of personnel involved in
ongoing response efforts. Continuing the
safety zone around the riser will
significantly reduce the threat of
collisions, oil spills, and releases of
natural gas, and thereby protect the
safety of life, property, and the
environment. Response efforts continue
at the water’s surface and subsurface.
DATES: 33 CFR 147.T08–849 temporarily
added at 75 FR 32273, June 8, 2010,
effective from June 8, 2010 to August 26,
2010, will continue in effect through
November 26, 2010.
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Basis and Purpose
The safety zone in place pursuant to
the Temporary Final Rule at docket
USCG–2010–0448 extended the safety
zone initially enforced for the
DEEPWATER HORIZON riser from
April 26, 2010 through May 26, 2010.
The safety zone was enforced through
actual notice from May 26, 2010 until
June 8, 2010 to ensure seamless
protection of those involved in the
response efforts. On June 8, 2010, the
Coast Guard established a safety zone in
the deepwater area of the Gulf of Mexico
in response to the sinking of the
DEEPWATER HORIZON, a Mobile
Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU), near
Mississippi Canyon 252 with a center
point at 28–44–18N and 088–21–54W.
See 75 FR 32273. This temporary safety
zone is set to expire on August 26, 2010.
The temporary safety zone created by
this rule ensures that there is no gap in
authority to protect all responders, the
response efforts, and the environment.
Discussion of Rule
The Coast Guard is extending the
effective date of a safety zone
encompassing all areas within 500
meters around the position 28–44–18N
latitude and 088–21–54W longitude.
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 due to the location of
the riser for the MODU DEEPWATER
HORIZON—on the Outer Continental
Shelf—and its distance from both land
and safety fairways. Vessels traversing
waters near the proposed safety zone
will be able to safely travel around the
zone without incurring additional costs.
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
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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 might be small
entities: The owners or operators of
vessels intending to transit or anchor in
Mississippi Canyon block 252.
This safety zone will not have a
significant economic impact or a
substantial number of small entities for
the following reasons: This rule will
enforce a safety zone around a MODU
that is in an area of the Gulf of Mexico
not frequented by vessel traffic and is
not in close proximity to a safety
fairway. Further, vessel traffic can pass
safely around the safety zone without
incurring additional costs.
determined that it does not have
implications for federalism.
Assistance for Small Entities
Civil Justice Reform
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
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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
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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 (adjusted for inflation) 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 cause a taking of
private property or otherwise have
taking implications under Executive
Order 12630, Governmental Actions and
Interference with Constitutionally
Protected Property Rights.
This rule meets applicable standards
in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of Executive
Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to
minimize litigation, eliminate
ambiguity, and reduce burden.
Protection of Children
We have analyzed this rule under
Executive Order 13045, Protection of
Children from Environmental Health
Risks and Safety Risks. This rule is not
an economically significant rule and
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
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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 that 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, from further
environmental documentation since
implementation of this action will not
result in any significant cumulative
impacts on the human environment;
does not involve a substantial change to
existing environmental conditions; and
is consistent with Federal, State, and/or
local laws or administrative
determinations relating to the
environment. This rule involves
establishing a safety zone.
Pursuant to paragraph (34)(g) of the
Instruction, an environmental checklist
and a categorical exclusion checklist are
available in the docket indicated under
ADDRESSES.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 147
Continental shelf, Marine safety,
Navigation (water).
■ For the reasons discussed in the
preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR part 147 as follows:
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1. The authority citation for part 147
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 14 U.S.C. 85; 43 U.S.C. 1333;
and Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1.
2. Section 147.T08–849 temporarily
added at 75 FR 32273, June 8, 2010,
effective from June 8, 2010 to August 26,
2010, will continue in effect through
November 26, 2010.
■
Dated: August 16, 2010.
M.E. Landry,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander,
Eighth Coast Guard District.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket No. USCG–2010–0719]
RIN 1625–AA00
Safety Zone; Potomac River, St. Mary’s
River, St. Inigoes, MD
Coast Guard, DHS.
Temporary final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard is
establishing a temporary safety zone
upon specified waters of the St. Mary’s
River, a tributary of the Potomac River.
This action is necessary to provide for
the safety of life on navigable waters
during military pyrotechnic flare
exercises launched from a U.S. Navy
helicopter located near St. Inigoes,
Maryland. This safety zone is intended
to protect the maritime public in a
portion of the St. Mary’s River.
DATES: This rule is effective from
August 24, 2010 through August 27,
2010. This rule may be enforced with
actual notice starting on August 16,
2010.
SUMMARY:
Documents indicated in this
preamble as being available in the
docket are part of docket USCG–2010–
0719 and are available online by going
to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting
USCG–2010–0719 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.
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If
you have questions on this temporary
rule, call or e-mail Mr. Ronald L. Houck,
Sector Baltimore Waterways
Management Division, Coast Guard;
telephone 410–576–2674, e-mail
Ronald.L.Houck@uscg.mil. If you have
questions on viewing the docket, call
Renee V. Wright, Program Manager,
Docket Operations, telephone 202–366–
9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
PART 147—SAFETY ZONES
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 it is
contrary to public interest to delay the
effective date of this rule. Delaying the
effective date by first publishing an
NPRM would be contrary to the safety
zone’s intended objectives because
immediate action is needed to protect
persons and vessels against the hazards
associated with a military pyrotechnic
flare exercise over navigable waters.
Such hazards include premature
detonations, dangerous projectiles and
falling or burning debris.
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. Due to the need for immediate
action, the restriction of vessel traffic is
necessary to protect life, property and
the environment; therefore, a 30-day
notice is impracticable. Delaying the
effective date would be contrary to the
safety zone’s intended objectives of
protecting persons and vessels involved
in the event, and enhancing public and
maritime safety.
Basis and Purpose
Military pyrotechnic flare exercises
are necessary to provide testing and
demonstration of countermeasures
designed for military aircraft
survivability and protection. These
exercises are sometimes held at
locations above or near the navigable
waters of the United States. The
potential hazards associated with
pyrotechnic flares are a safety concern
during such exercises. The purpose of
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this rule is to promote public and
maritime safety during a military
pyrotechnic flare exercise, and to
protect mariners transiting the area from
the potential hazards associated with a
pyrotechnic flare exercise, such as the
accidental discharge of flares, dangerous
projectiles, and falling hot embers or
other debris. This rule is needed to
ensure safety on the waterway during
the scheduled event.
Discussion of Rule
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft
Division, at U.S. Naval Air Station
Patuxent River, Maryland, will conduct
a pyrotechnic flare exercise from an
airborne CH–53D Sea Stallion helicopter
hovering at a minimum of 1,000 feet
above the surface of the St. Mary’s
River, near St. Inigoes, Maryland. The
activity is scheduled for a two hour
period on a single day during the week
of August 16, 2010, and if necessary due
to inclement weather or availability of
aircraft, for a two hour period on a
single day during the week of August
23, 2010. Due to many limiting factors,
including when such flights are
identified by the Navy during weekly
requests, the Coast Guard can only be
provided a 96-hour notification of
approved flare-dispensing missions.
The Coast Guard is establishing a
temporary safety zone on certain waters
of the St. Mary’s River, near its
confluence with the Potomac River,
within a one nautical mile radius of an
airborne CH–53D Sea Stallion helicopter
in approximate position latitude
38°06′49″ N., longitude 76°26′35″ W.,
located approximately 2,300 yards westnorthwest of Sage Point, Maryland
(NAD 1983). The temporary safety zone
will be enforced for a two hour period
on a single day during the week of
August 16, 2010, and if necessary due
to inclement or availability of aircraft,
for a two hour period on a single day
during the week of August 23, 2010. The
effect of this temporary safety zone will
be to restrict navigation in the regulated
area during the pyrotechnic flare
exercise. No person or vessel may enter
or remain in the safety zone. Vessels
will be allowed to transit the waters of
the St. Mary’s River outside the safety
zone. Notification of the temporary
safety zone will be provided to the
public via marine information
broadcasts.
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.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 147
[Docket No. USCG-2010-0448]
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zone; DEEPWATER HORIZON at Mississippi Canyon 252 Outer
Continental Shelf MODU in the Gulf of Mexico
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Temporary final rule; change of effective period.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is extending the effective period for the
temporary safety zone around the riser for the DEEPWATER HORIZON, a
Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU), at Mississippi Canyon 252, in the
Outer Continental Shelf. The safety zone in place at 33 CFR 147.T08-849
terminates on August 26, 2010. Extending the effective period for this
safety zone provides continued and uninterrupted protection of
personnel involved in ongoing response efforts. Continuing the safety
zone around the riser will significantly reduce the threat of
collisions, oil spills, and releases of natural gas, and thereby
protect the safety of life, property, and the environment. Response
efforts continue at the water's surface and subsurface.
DATES: 33 CFR 147.T08-849 temporarily added at 75 FR 32273, June 8,
2010, effective from June 8, 2010 to August 26, 2010, will continue in
effect through November 26, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in
the docket are part of docket USCG-2010-0448 and are available online
by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2010-0448 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 about this
notice, call or e-mail Dr. Madeleine McNamara, U.S. Coast Guard,
District Eight Waterways Management Coordinator; telephone 504-671-
2103, madeleine.w.mcnamara@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 an NPRM. This rule extends the existing
temporary safety zone around the riser for the DEEPWATER HORIZON, a
Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU), which is currently set to expire
on August 26, 2010. This extension is necessary to continue protecting
the responders and to prevent entry into the area where both response
and relief efforts are still ongoing and are expected to continue after
the spill is stopped. Failing to delay the effective day of this
extension pending completion of notice and comment rulemaking is
impracticable and contrary to the public interest because it would
cause a gap in the ability to enforce the needed safety zone for
protection of all responders, the response efforts, and the
environment.
For the same reasons, 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.
Basis and Purpose
The safety zone in place pursuant to the Temporary Final Rule at
docket USCG-2010-0448 extended the safety zone initially enforced for
the DEEPWATER HORIZON riser from April 26, 2010 through May 26, 2010.
The safety zone was enforced through actual notice from May 26, 2010
until June 8, 2010 to ensure seamless protection of those involved in
the response efforts. On June 8, 2010, the Coast Guard established a
safety zone in the deepwater area of the Gulf of Mexico in response to
the sinking of the DEEPWATER HORIZON, a Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit
(MODU), near Mississippi Canyon 252 with a center point at 28-44-18N
and 088-21-54W. See 75 FR 32273. This temporary safety zone is set to
expire on August 26, 2010. The temporary safety zone created by this
rule ensures that there is no gap in authority to protect all
responders, the response efforts, and the environment.
Discussion of Rule
The Coast Guard is extending the effective date of a safety zone
encompassing all areas within 500 meters around the position 28-44-18N
latitude and 088-21-54W longitude.
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 due to the
location of the riser for the MODU DEEPWATER HORIZON--on the Outer
Continental Shelf--and its distance from both land and safety fairways.
Vessels traversing waters near the proposed safety zone will be able to
safely travel around the zone without incurring additional costs.
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
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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
might be small entities: The owners or operators of vessels intending
to transit or anchor in Mississippi Canyon block 252.
This safety zone will not have a significant economic impact or a
substantial number of small entities for the following reasons: This
rule will enforce a safety zone around a MODU that is in an area of the
Gulf of Mexico not frequented by vessel traffic and is not in close
proximity to a safety fairway. Further, vessel traffic can pass safely
around the safety zone without incurring additional costs.
Assistance for Small Entities
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 (adjusted for
inflation) 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 cause 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 that 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, from further environmental documentation since
implementation of this action will not result in any significant
cumulative impacts on the human environment; does not involve a
substantial change to existing environmental conditions; and is
consistent with Federal, State, and/or local laws or administrative
determinations relating to the environment. This rule involves
establishing a safety zone.
Pursuant to paragraph (34)(g) of the Instruction, an environmental
checklist and a categorical exclusion checklist are available in the
docket indicated under ADDRESSES.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 147
Continental shelf, Marine safety, Navigation (water).
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For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR part 147 as follows:
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PART 147--SAFETY ZONES
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1. The authority citation for part 147 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 14 U.S.C. 85; 43 U.S.C. 1333; and Department of
Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.
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2. Section 147.T08-849 temporarily added at 75 FR 32273, June 8, 2010,
effective from June 8, 2010 to August 26, 2010, will continue in effect
through November 26, 2010.
Dated: August 16, 2010.
M.E. Landry,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2010-20921 Filed 8-23-10; 8:45 am]
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