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northeasterly to 47–37.611N, 122–
22.678W.
(b) Regulations. In accordance with
the general regulations in 33 CFR Part
165, Subpart C, no person may enter or
remain in the safety zone created in this
section or bring, cause to be brought, or
allow to remain in the safety zone
created in this section any vehicle,
vessel, or object unless authorized by
the Captain of the Port or designated
representative. Designated
representatives are Coast Guard
personnel authorized by the Captain of
the Port to grant persons or vessels
permission to enter or remain in the
safety zone created by this section. See
33 CFR part 165, subpart C, for
additional information and
requirements.
(c) Enforcement Period. The safety
zone created in this section is effective
from 12:01 a.m. on December 14, 2010
until 11:59 p.m. on April 15, 2011
unless canceled sooner by the Captain
of the Port.
Dated: December 10, 2010.
S.J. Ferguson,
Captain, U. S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
Port, Puget Sound.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket No. USCG–2010–1082]
RIN 1625–AA00
Safety Zone; Allegheny River,
Pittsburgh, PA
Coast Guard, DHS.
Temporary final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard is
establishing a temporary safety zone
extending the entire width of the river
between mile markers 0.6 and 0.8 on the
Allegheny River. The safety zone is
needed to protect the public from the
hazards associated with the First Night
Pittsburgh fireworks display. Entry into,
movement within, and departure from
this Coast Guard safety zone, while it is
activated and enforced, is prohibited,
unless authorized by the Captain of the
Port or a designated representative.
DATES: This rule is effective from 5:30
p.m. until 6:45 p.m. on December 31,
2010.
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SUMMARY:
Documents indicated in this
preamble as being available in the
ADDRESSES:
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docket are part of docket USCG–2010–
1082 and are available online by going
to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting
USCG–2010–1082 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 temporary
rule, call or e-mail Ensign Robyn
Hoskins, Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh,
Coast Guard; telephone 412–644–5808,
e-mail Robyn.G.Hoskins@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. Publishing a
NPRM would be impracticable because
immediate action is needed to protect
the public due to the First Night
Pittsburgh fireworks display that will
occur in the city of Pittsburgh, PA.
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. Publishing an NPRM and
delaying its effective date would be
impracticable based on the short notice
received for the event and the short
period that the safety zone will be in
place. Immediate action is needed to
provide safety and protection during the
First Night Pittsburgh fireworks display
that will occur in the city of Pittsburgh,
PA.
Background and Purpose
The First Night Pittsburgh fireworks
display is scheduled to take place on
December 31, 2010, on the Allegheny
River. A safety zone is needed to protect
the public from the hazards associated
with the fireworks display.
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Discussion of Rule
The Coast Guard is establishing a
temporary safety zone extending the
entire width of the river between mile
markers 0.6 and 0.8 on the Allegheny
River. Vessels shall not enter into,
depart from, or move within this safety
zone without permission from the
Captain of the Port Pittsburgh or his
authorized representative. Persons or
vessels requiring entry into or passage
through a safety zone must request
permission from the Captain of the Port
Pittsburgh, or a designated
representative. They may be contacted
on VHF–FM Channel 13 or 16, or
through Coast Guard Sector Ohio Valley
at 1–800–253–7465. This rule will be
effective from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. on
December 31, 2010. The Captain of the
Port Pittsburgh will inform the public
through broadcast notices to mariners of
the enforcement period for the safety
zone as well as any changes in the
planned schedule.
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 will be in effect for a short
period of time and notifications to the
marine community will be made
through broadcast notices to mariners.
The impacts on routine navigation are
expected to be minimal.
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.
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This rule will affect the following
entities, some of which may be small
entities: the owners or operators of
vessels intending to transit that portion
of the waterways between mile markers
0.6 and 0.8 on the Allegheny River,
extending the entire width of the river.
This safety zone will not have a
significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities for
the following reasons. This rule will be
enforced for a short period of time, on
a weekend day, and during a time when
vessel traffic is low.
$100,000,000 or more (adjusted for
inflation) in any one year. Though this
rule will not result in such an
expenditure, we do discuss the effects of
this rule elsewhere in this preamble.
Assistance for Small Entities
Under section 213(a) of the Small
Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121),
we 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.
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.
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.
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
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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
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.
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
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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 establishing, disestablishing, or
changing Regulated Navigation Areas
and security or safety zones.
An environmental analysis checklist
and a 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,
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:
■
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1226, 1231; 46 U.S.C.
Chapter 701, 3306, 3703; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195;
33 CFR 1.05–1(g), 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5;
Pub. L. 107–295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department
of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.
2. Add § 165.T08–1082 to read as
follows:
■
Technical Standards
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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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§ 165.T08–1082 Safety Zone; Allegheny
River, Pittsburgh, PA.
(a) Location. The following area is a
safety zone: All waters of the Allegheny
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River, extending the entire width of the
river between mile markers 0.6 and 0.8
on the Allegheny River. These markings
are based on the USACE’s Allegheny
River Navigation Charts (Chart 1,
January 2004).
(b) Periods of Enforcement. This rule
will only be enforced from 5:30 p.m.
through 6:45 p.m. on December 31,
2010. The Captain of the Port Pittsburgh
or a designated representative will
inform the public through broadcast
notices to mariners of the enforcement
period for the safety zone as well as any
changes in the planned schedule.
(c) Regulations. (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 Pittsburgh.
(2) Persons or vessels requiring entry
into or passage through a safety zone
must request permission from the
Captain of the Port Pittsburgh or a
designated representative. They may be
contacted on VHF–FM Channel 13 or
16, or through Coast Guard Sector Ohio
Valley at 1–800–253–7465.
(3) All persons and vessels shall
comply with the instructions of the
Captain of the Port Pittsburgh and
designated on-scene U.S. Coast Guard
patrol personnel. On-scene U.S. Coast
Guard patrol personnel includes
Commissioned, Warrant, and Petty
Officers of the U.S. Coast Guard.
Dated: December 6, 2010.
R.V. Timme,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of
the Port Pittsburgh.
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[EPA–R05–OAR–2009–0808; FRL–9243–3]
Approval and Promulgation of Air
Quality Implementation Plans;
Minnesota; Sulfur Dioxide SIP Revision
for Marathon Petroleum St. Paul Park
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Direct final rule.
AGENCY:
On October 6, 2009,
Minnesota submitted a request for a
sulfur dioxide State Implementation
Plan revision for Marathon Petroleum in
St. Paul Park. This submittal updates
the State Implementation Plan to reflect
the installation of new boilers and a
sulfur recovery unit and changes to
three existing heaters. Overall, this
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dioxide emissions. EPA is approving
these revisions under the Clean Air Act.
DATES: This direct final rule will be
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Branch (AR–18J), U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, 77 West Jackson
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Instructions: Direct your comments to
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I. Background
On October 6, 2009, Minnesota
submitted a site-specific sulfur dioxide
(SO2) State Implementation Plan (SIP)
revision request for Marathon Petroleum
Co, LLC, (Marathon) in the Saint Paul
Park area of Minneapolis-St.Paul,
Minnesota. This area had been
designated as nonattainment of the SO2
National Ambient Air Quality Standards
(NAAQS) in 1979, but was redesignated
to attainment for SO2 on May 13, 1997
(62 FR 26230), after meeting the
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket No. USCG-2010-1082]
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zone; Allegheny River, Pittsburgh, PA
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone
extending the entire width of the river between mile markers 0.6 and
0.8 on the Allegheny River. The safety zone is needed to protect the
public from the hazards associated with the First Night Pittsburgh
fireworks display. Entry into, movement within, and departure from this
Coast Guard safety zone, while it is activated and enforced, is
prohibited, unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or a
designated representative.
DATES: This rule is effective from 5:30 p.m. until 6:45 p.m. on
December 31, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in
the docket are part of docket USCG-2010-1082 and are available online
by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2010-1082 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
temporary rule, call or e-mail Ensign Robyn Hoskins, Marine Safety Unit
Pittsburgh, Coast Guard; telephone 412-644-5808, e-mail
Robyn.G.Hoskins@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. Publishing a NPRM would be impracticable
because immediate action is needed to protect the public due to the
First Night Pittsburgh fireworks display that will occur in the city of
Pittsburgh, PA.
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. Publishing an NPRM and delaying
its effective date would be impracticable based on the short notice
received for the event and the short period that the safety zone will
be in place. Immediate action is needed to provide safety and
protection during the First Night Pittsburgh fireworks display that
will occur in the city of Pittsburgh, PA.
Background and Purpose
The First Night Pittsburgh fireworks display is scheduled to take
place on December 31, 2010, on the Allegheny River. A safety zone is
needed to protect the public from the hazards associated with the
fireworks display.
Discussion of Rule
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone extending
the entire width of the river between mile markers 0.6 and 0.8 on the
Allegheny River. Vessels shall not enter into, depart from, or move
within this safety zone without permission from the Captain of the Port
Pittsburgh or his authorized representative. Persons or vessels
requiring entry into or passage through a safety zone must request
permission from the Captain of the Port Pittsburgh, or a designated
representative. They may be contacted on VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16, or
through Coast Guard Sector Ohio Valley at 1-800-253-7465. This rule
will be effective from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. on December 31, 2010. The
Captain of the Port Pittsburgh will inform the public through broadcast
notices to mariners of the enforcement period for the safety zone as
well as any changes in the planned schedule.
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 will be in effect for a short period of time and
notifications to the marine community will be made through broadcast
notices to mariners. The impacts on routine navigation are expected to
be minimal.
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.
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This rule will affect the following entities, some of which may be
small entities: the owners or operators of vessels intending to transit
that portion of the waterways between mile markers 0.6 and 0.8 on the
Allegheny River, extending the entire width of the river.
This safety zone will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities for the following reasons. This
rule will be enforced for a short period of time, on a weekend day, and
during a time when vessel traffic is low.
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 or more
(adjusted for inflation) 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 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 establishing,
disestablishing, or changing Regulated Navigation Areas and security or
safety zones.
An environmental analysis checklist and a 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, Waterways.
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For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR part 165 as follows:
PART 165-REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
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1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1226, 1231; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701, 3306,
3703; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05-1(g), 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 Sec. 165.T08-1082 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T08-1082 Safety Zone; Allegheny River, Pittsburgh, PA.
(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All waters of
the Allegheny
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River, extending the entire width of the river between mile markers 0.6
and 0.8 on the Allegheny River. These markings are based on the USACE's
Allegheny River Navigation Charts (Chart 1, January 2004).
(b) Periods of Enforcement. This rule will only be enforced from
5:30 p.m. through 6:45 p.m. on December 31, 2010. The Captain of the
Port Pittsburgh or a designated representative will inform the public
through broadcast notices to mariners of the enforcement period for the
safety zone as well as any changes in the planned schedule.
(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in
Sec. 165.23 of this part, entry into this zone is prohibited unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port Pittsburgh.
(2) Persons or vessels requiring entry into or passage through a
safety zone must request permission from the Captain of the Port
Pittsburgh or a designated representative. They may be contacted on
VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16, or through Coast Guard Sector Ohio Valley at
1-800-253-7465.
(3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of
the Captain of the Port Pittsburgh and designated on-scene U.S. Coast
Guard patrol personnel. On-scene U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel
includes Commissioned, Warrant, and Petty Officers of the U.S. Coast
Guard.
Dated: December 6, 2010.
R.V. Timme,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Pittsburgh.
[FR Doc. 2010-32511 Filed 12-27-10; 8:45 am]
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