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required to be disclosed include, but are
not limited to, inspection notes from the
entire subject inspection, rebuttal forms,
citation documentation, narratives,
photos, diagrams, preshift and onshift
reports, training documents, mine maps,
witness statements (subject to the
provisions of § 2700.61), witness lists,
and written opinions of expert
witnesses, if any.
(b) If any items are withheld from
disclosure on grounds of privilege, the
disclosing party shall provide a log
describing each item and stating the
reason(s) why it was not produced. The
privilege log shall provide an index,
identifying the allegedly privileged
documents and shall provide sufficient
detail to permit an informed decision as
to whether the document is at least
potentially privileged. Specifically, the
index must include: A description of the
document, including its subject matter
and the purpose for which it was
created; the date the document was
created; the name and job title of the
author of the document; and if
applicable, the name and job title of the
recipient(s) of the document. The judge
may order an in camera inspection of
the privileged documents, if necessary,
to determine the proper application of
the privilege.
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§ 2700.106
Pre-Hearing Conference.
(a) When held. As early as practicable
after the parties have received the
materials set forth in § 2700.105, the
presiding Judge will order and conduct
a pre-hearing conference. At the
discretion of the Judge, the pre-hearing
conference may be held in person, by
telephone, or electronic means. After
receipt of the materials set forth in
§ 2700.105 and prior to the pre-hearing
conference, parties are required to
engage in a discussion to explore the
possibility of settlement.
(b) Content. At the pre-hearing
conference, the parties will discuss the
following: Settlement efforts in the case;
the narrowing of issues; an agreed
statement of issues and facts; defenses;
witnesses and exhibits; motions; and
any other pertinent matter. Within a
time determined by the Judge during the
pre-hearing conference, the parties must
provide each other with documents or
materials intended for submission as
exhibits at the hearing that have not
already been provided in accordance
with the provisions of § 2700.105. At the
conclusion of the conference, the Judge
will issue an order setting forth any
agreements reached by the parties, and
will specify in the order the issues to be
addressed by the parties at hearing.
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§ 2700.107
Discovery.
§ 2700.109
Discovery is not permitted except as
ordered by the Administrative Law
Judge.
§ 2700.108
Hearing.
(a) Procedures. As soon as practicable
after the conclusion of the pre-hearing
conference, the Judge will hold a
hearing on any issue that remains in
dispute. The hearing will be in
accordance with subpart G of this part,
except for §§ 2700.56, 2700.57, 2700.58,
2700.59, 2700.65, and 2700.67, which
will not apply.
(b) Agreements. At the beginning of
the hearing, the Judge will enter into the
record all agreements reached by the
parties as well as defenses raised during
the pre-hearing conference. The parties
and the Judge then will attempt to
resolve or narrow the remaining issues.
The Judge will enter into the record any
further agreements reached by the
parties.
(c) Evidence. The Judge will receive
oral, physical, or documentary evidence
that is relevant, and not unduly
repetitious or cumulative. Testimony
will be given under oath or affirmation.
The parties are reminded that the
Federal Rules of Evidence do not apply
in Commission proceedings. Any
evidence not disclosed as required by
§§ 2700.105 and 2700.106(b), including
the testimony of witnesses not
identified pursuant to § 2700.106(b),
shall be inadmissible at the hearing,
except where extraordinary
circumstances are established by the
party seeking to offer such evidence.
(d) Court reporter. A court reporter
will be present at the hearing. An
official verbatim transcript of the
hearing will be prepared and filed with
the Judge.
(e) Oral and written argument. Each
party may present oral argument at the
close of the hearing. Post-hearing briefs
will not be allowed except by order of
the Judge.
(f) Judge’s decision. The Judge shall
make a decision that constitutes the
final disposition of the proceedings
within 60 calendar days after the
hearing. The decision shall be in writing
and shall include all findings of fact and
conclusions of law; the reasons or bases
for them on all the material issues of
fact, law, or discretion presented by the
record; and an order. If a decision is
announced orally from the bench, it
shall be reduced to writing within 60
calendar days after the hearing. An
order by a Judge approving a settlement
proposal is a decision of the Judge.
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Review of Judge’s Decision.
After the issuance of the Judge’s
written decision, any party may petition
the Commission for review of the
Judge’s written decision as provided for
in subpart H of this part.
§ 2700.110
Application.
The rules in this subpart will govern
proceedings before a Judge in a case
designated for Simplified Proceedings
under §§ 2700.102 and 2700.103. The
provisions of subparts A and I apply to
Simplified Proceedings when consistent
with these rules in subpart J. The
provisions of subpart C of this part
apply to Simplified Proceedings except
for § 2700.29, which does not apply.
The provisions of subpart G of this part
apply to Simplified Proceedings except
for §§ 2700.56, 2700.57, 2700.58,
2700.59, 2700.65, and 2700.67, which
do not apply. The provisions of subpart
H of this part apply to Simplified
Proceedings except for § 2700.76, which
does not apply. The provisions of
subparts B, D, E and F of this part do
not apply to Simplified Proceedings.
Dated: December 20, 2010.
Mary Lu Jordan,
Chairman, Federal Mine Safety and Health
Review Commission.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket No. USCG–2010–1109]
RIN 1625–AA00
Safety Zone; Columbia River, The
Dalles Lock and Dam
Coast Guard, DHS.
Temporary final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard is
establishing a temporary safety zone on
the waters of the Columbia River in the
vicinity of The Dalles Lock and Dam
while the Army Corps of Engineers
completes repairs to the lock. The safety
zone is necessary to help ensure the
safety of workers conducting the repairs
as well as the maritime public and will
do so by prohibiting all persons and
vessels from entering the construction
zone.
SUMMARY:
This rule is effective in the CFR
on December 28, 2010 through April 1,
2011. This rule is effective with actual
notice for purposes of enforcement
DATES:
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starting at 6 a.m. on December 10, 2010.
This rule will remain in effect through
11:59 p.m. on April 1, 2011.
ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this
preamble as being available in the
docket are part of docket USCG–2010–
1109 and are available online by going
to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting
USCG–2010–1109 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 LTJG Jeremy
Maginot, Waterways Management
Division, Coast Guard MSU Portland;
telephone 503–247–4004, e-mail D13SG-M-msuportlandwwm@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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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 to do
so would be contrary to public interest
since the event will have begun by the
time the notice could be published and
comments taken.
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 because to do otherwise would
be contrary to public interest since the
event will have begun by the time the
notice could be published and
comments taken.
Background and Purpose
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
will be completing repairs on The Dalles
Lock from December 10, 2010 until
April 1, 2010. The dangers associated
with such a large scale construction
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project necessitate the establishment of
this safety zone to help ensure the safety
of the workers conducting the repairs as
well as the maritime public.
Discussion of Rule
The safety zone created by this rule
covers all waters of the Columbia River
encompassed within the area created by
a line beginning at the tip of the south
wall of The Dalles Lock entrance basin
at 45°37′03.4″ N, 121°08′02.6″ W; thence
continuing northwest from the south
wall of The Dalles Lock entrance basin
to the Washington bank at 45°37′06.0″
N, 121°08′06.1″ W; thence continuing
southwest along the bank of the
Columbia River to the east end of The
Dalles Lock; thence across the
downstream gate to the south lock wall
of The Dalles Lock; thence continuing
along the south lock wall of The Dalles
Lock and the south wall of The Dalles
Lock entrance basin to the starting point
at 45°37′03.4″ N, 121°08′02.6″ W.
Geographically, this area encompasses
The Dalles Lock and the upstream lock
entrance basin of The Dalles Lock.
The safety zone will be in effect from
6 a.m. on December 10, 2010 through
11:59 p.m. on April 01, 2011. All
persons and vessels are prohibited from
entering or remaining in the safety zone
unless authorized by the Captain of the
Port or designated representative.
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.
The Coast Guard has made this
determination based on the fact that the
safety zone created by this rule will not
significantly affect the maritime public
because the area covered has little
commercial or recreational activity. In
addition, vessels may enter the safety
zone with the permission of the Captain
of the Port or his designated
representative.
Small Entities
Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act
(5 U.S.C. 601–612), we have considered
whether this rule would have a
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significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
The term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises
small businesses, not-for-profit
organizations that are independently
owned and operated and are not
dominant in their fields, and
governmental jurisdictions with
populations of less than 50,000.
The Coast Guard certifies under 5
U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will not have
a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
This rule may affect the following
entities some of which may be small
entities: The owners and operators of
vessels intending to operate in the area
covered by the safety zone created in
this rule. The safety zone will not have
a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities
because the area covered has little
commercial or recreational activity. In
addition, vessels may enter the safety
zone with the permission of the Captain
of the Port or his designated
representative.
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
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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 effect a taking of
private property or otherwise have
taking implications under Executive
Order 12630, Governmental Actions and
Interference with Constitutionally
Protected Property Rights.
Civil Justice Reform
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 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.
This rule does not use technical
standards. Therefore, we did not
consider the use of voluntary consensus
standards.
Protection of Children
Environment
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.
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 the establishment of a safety
zone.
Indian Tribal Governments
This rule does not have Tribal
implications under Executive Order
13175, Consultation and Coordination
with Indian Tribal Governments,
because it does not have a substantial
direct effect on one or more Indian
Tribes, on the relationship between the
Federal Government and Indian Tribes,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal
Government and Indian Tribes.
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Energy Effects
We have analyzed this rule under
Executive Order 13211, Actions
Concerning Regulations That
Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use. We have
determined that it is not a ‘‘significant
energy action’’ under that order because
it is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’
under Executive Order 12866 and is not
likely to have a significant adverse effect
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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:
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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, 160.5; Pub. L.
107–295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of
Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.
2. Add § 165.T13–173 to read as
follows:
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§ 165.T13–173 Safety Zone; Columbia
River, The Dalles Lock and Dam
(a) Location. The following is a safety
zone: All waters of the Columbia River
encompassed within the area created by
a line beginning at the tip of the south
wall of The Dalles Lock entrance basin
at 45° 37′ 03.4″ N, 121° 08′ 02.6″ W;
thence continuing northwest from the
south wall of The Dalles Lock entrance
basin to the Washington bank at 45° 37′
06.0″ N, 121° 08′ 06.1″ W; thence
continuing southwest along the bank of
the Columbia River to the east end of
The Dalles Lock; thence across the
downstream gate to the south lock wall
of The Dalles Lock; thence continuing
along the south lock wall of The Dalles
Lock and the south wall of The Dalles
Lock entrance basin to the starting point
at 45° 37′ 03.4″ N, 121° 08′ 02.6″ W.
Geographically this area encompasses
The Dalles Lock and the upstream lock
entrance basin of The Dalles Lock.
(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 or Army
Corps of Engineers personnel designated
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 will be in
effect from 6 a.m. on December 10, 2010
through 11:59 p.m. on April 1, 2011.
Dated: December 9, 2010.
D.E. Kaup
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
Port, Columbia River.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket No. USCG-2010-1109]
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zone; Columbia River, The Dalles Lock and Dam
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the
waters of the Columbia River in the vicinity of The Dalles Lock and Dam
while the Army Corps of Engineers completes repairs to the lock. The
safety zone is necessary to help ensure the safety of workers
conducting the repairs as well as the maritime public and will do so by
prohibiting all persons and vessels from entering the construction
zone.
DATES: This rule is effective in the CFR on December 28, 2010 through
April 1, 2011. This rule is effective with actual notice for purposes
of enforcement
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starting at 6 a.m. on December 10, 2010. This rule will remain in
effect through 11:59 p.m. on April 1, 2011.
ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in
the docket are part of docket USCG-2010-1109 and are available online
by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2010-1109 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 LTJG Jeremy Maginot, Waterways
Management Division, Coast Guard MSU Portland; telephone 503-247-4004,
e-mail D13-SG-M-msuportlandwwm@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 to do so would be contrary to public
interest since the event will have begun by the time the notice could
be published and comments taken.
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 because to do otherwise would be
contrary to public interest since the event will have begun by the time
the notice could be published and comments taken.
Background and Purpose
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be completing repairs on The
Dalles Lock from December 10, 2010 until April 1, 2010. The dangers
associated with such a large scale construction project necessitate the
establishment of this safety zone to help ensure the safety of the
workers conducting the repairs as well as the maritime public.
Discussion of Rule
The safety zone created by this rule covers all waters of the
Columbia River encompassed within the area created by a line beginning
at the tip of the south wall of The Dalles Lock entrance basin at
45[deg]37'03.4'' N, 121[deg]08'02.6'' W; thence continuing northwest
from the south wall of The Dalles Lock entrance basin to the Washington
bank at 45[deg]37'06.0'' N, 121[deg]08'06.1'' W; thence continuing
southwest along the bank of the Columbia River to the east end of The
Dalles Lock; thence across the downstream gate to the south lock wall
of The Dalles Lock; thence continuing along the south lock wall of The
Dalles Lock and the south wall of The Dalles Lock entrance basin to the
starting point at 45[deg]37'03.4'' N, 121[deg]08'02.6'' W.
Geographically, this area encompasses The Dalles Lock and the upstream
lock entrance basin of The Dalles Lock.
The safety zone will be in effect from 6 a.m. on December 10, 2010
through 11:59 p.m. on April 01, 2011. All persons and vessels are
prohibited from entering or remaining in the safety zone unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port or designated representative.
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.
The Coast Guard has made this determination based on the fact that
the safety zone created by this rule will not significantly affect the
maritime public because the area covered has little commercial or
recreational activity. In addition, vessels may enter the safety zone
with the permission of the Captain of the Port or his designated
representative.
Small Entities
Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have
considered whether this rule would have a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities. The term ``small entities''
comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations that are
independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their fields,
and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 50,000.
The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will
not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities. This rule may affect the following entities some of which may
be small entities: The owners and operators of vessels intending to
operate in the area covered by the safety zone created in this rule.
The safety zone will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities because the area covered has
little commercial or recreational activity. In addition, vessels may
enter the safety zone with the permission of the Captain of the Port or
his designated representative.
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
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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 effect a taking of private property or otherwise
have taking implications under Executive Order 12630, Governmental
Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property
Rights.
Civil Justice Reform
This rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2)
of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize litigation,
eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.
Protection of Children
We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13045, Protection
of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks. This rule
is not an economically significant rule and does not create an
environmental risk to health or risk to safety that may
disproportionately affect children.
Indian Tribal Governments
This rule does not have Tribal implications under Executive Order
13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments,
because it does not have a substantial direct effect on one or more
Indian Tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and
Indian Tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities
between the Federal Government and Indian Tribes.
Energy Effects
We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13211, Actions
Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use. We have determined that it is not a ``significant
energy action'' under that order because it is not a ``significant
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866 and is not likely to
have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use
of energy. The Administrator of the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs has not designated it as a significant energy
action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects
under Executive Order 13211.
Technical Standards
The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15
U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use voluntary consensus standards
in their regulatory activities unless the agency provides Congress,
through the Office of Management and Budget, with an explanation of why
using these standards would be inconsistent with applicable law or
otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical
standards (e.g., specifications of materials, performance, design, or
operation; test methods; sampling procedures; and related management
systems practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus
standards bodies.
This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not
consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.
Environment
We have analyzed this rule under 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 the establishment of a
safety zone.
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. Chapters 701, 3306,
3703; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, 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.T13-173 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T13-173 Safety Zone; Columbia River, The Dalles Lock and Dam
(a) Location. The following is a safety zone: All waters of the
Columbia River encompassed within the area created by a line beginning
at the tip of the south wall of The Dalles Lock entrance basin at
45[deg] 37' 03.4'' N, 121[deg] 08' 02.6'' W; thence continuing
northwest from the south wall of The Dalles Lock entrance basin to the
Washington bank at 45[deg] 37' 06.0'' N, 121[deg] 08' 06.1'' W; thence
continuing southwest along the bank of the Columbia River to the east
end of The Dalles Lock; thence across the downstream gate to the south
lock wall of The Dalles Lock; thence continuing along the south lock
wall of The Dalles Lock and the south wall of The Dalles Lock entrance
basin to the starting point at 45[deg] 37' 03.4'' N, 121[deg] 08'
02.6'' W. Geographically this area encompasses The Dalles Lock and the
upstream lock entrance basin of The Dalles Lock.
(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 or Army
Corps of Engineers personnel designated 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
will be in effect from 6 a.m. on December 10, 2010 through 11:59 p.m.
on April 1, 2011.
Dated: December 9, 2010.
D.E. Kaup
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Columbia River.
[FR Doc. 2010-32544 Filed 12-27-10; 8:45 am]
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