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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket No. USCG–2011–0253]
RIN 1625–AA00
Safety Zone; Ohio River, Sewickley, PA
Coast Guard, DHS.
Temporary final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard is
establishing a temporary safety zone on
specified waters of the Ohio River in
Sewickley, Pennsylvania. The safety
zone is needed to protect the public
from the hazards associated with the
Borough of Sewickley 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 Pittsburg or a
designated representative.
DATES: This rule is effective from 8:30
p.m. until 10:15 p.m. on May 27, 2011.
ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this
preamble as being available in the
docket are part of docket USCG–2011–
0253 and are available online by going
to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting
USCG–2011–0253 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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SUMMARY:
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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:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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 Borough of
Sewickley fireworks display that will
occur in the city of Sewickley, 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
Borough of Sewickley fireworks display
that will occur in the city of Sewickley,
Pennsylvania.
Basis and Purpose
The Coast Guard is establishing a
temporary safety zone on the Ohio River
from mile marker 11.7 to mile marker
12.0, extending the entire width of the
river. The safety zone is needed to
protect the public from the hazards
associated with the Borough of
Sewickley fireworks display.
Discussion of Rule
The Coast Guard is establishing a
temporary safety zone on the Ohio River
from mile marker 11.7 to mile marker
12.0, extending the entire width of the
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
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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 is effective from 8:30 p.m. until
10:15 p.m. on May 27, 2011. 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.
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 on the Ohio River from
mile marker 11.7 to mile marker 12.0.
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
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a weekend day, and during a time when
vessel traffic is low.
Interference with Constitutionally
Protected Property Rights.
Assistance for Small Entities
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.
Under section 213(a) of the Small
Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Public Law 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.
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Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires
Federal agencies to assess the effects of
their discretionary regulatory actions. In
particular, the Act addresses actions
that may result in the expenditure by a
State, local, or tribal government, in the
aggregate, or by the private sector of
$100,000,000 or more in any one year.
Though this rule will not result in such
an expenditure, we do discuss the
effects of this rule elsewhere in this
preamble.
Taking of Private Property
This rule will not effect a taking of
private property or otherwise have
taking implications under Executive
Order 12630, Governmental Actions and
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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
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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 a temporary 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.
For the reasons discussed in the
preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR part 165 as follows:
PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION
AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
1. The authority citation for part 165
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1226, 1231; 46 U.S.C.
Chapter 701; 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.T08–0253 to read as
follows:
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§ 165.T08–0253
Sewickley, PA.
Safety Zone; Ohio River,
(a) Location. The following area is a
safety zone: All waters of the Ohio River
from mile marker 11.7 to mile marker
12.0, extending the entire width of the
river. These markings are based on the
USACE’s Ohio River Navigation Charts
(Chart 1, January 2003).
(b) Effective date. This rule is effective
from 8:30 p.m. until 10:15 p.m. on May
27, 2011.
(c) Periods of Enforcement. This rule
will only be enforced from 8:30 P.M.
until 10:15 P.M. on May 27, 2011. The
Captain of the Port Pittsburgh or a
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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.
(d) 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: April 12, 2011.
R.V. Timme,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Captain of
the Port Pittsburgh.
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Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions;
Fisheries Off West Coast States;
Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery;
Biennial Specifications and
Management Measures
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Final rule; Pacific whiting
harvest specifications and tribal
allocation.
AGENCY:
This final rule establishes the
2011 fishery harvest specifications for
Pacific whiting in the U.S. exclusive
economic zone (EEZ) and state waters
off the coasts of Washington, Oregon,
and California, as authorized by the
Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery
Management Plan (FMP). These
specifications include the overfishing
level (OFL), catch limits, and allocations
for the non-tribal commercial sectors.
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This final rule also announces the tribal
allocation of Pacific whiting for 2011.
DATES: This rule is effective May 16,
2011, and is applicable beginning May
15, 2011.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kevin C. Duffy (Northwest Region,
NMFS), phone: 206–526–4743, fax:
206–526–6736 and e-mail:
kevin.duffy@noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Electronic Access
This final rule is accessible via the
Internet at the Office of the Federal
Register’s Web site at https://
www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/.
Background information and documents
are available at the Pacific Fishery
Management Council’s Web site at
https://www.pcouncil.org/.
Copies of the final environmental
impact statement (FEIS) for the 2011–
2012 Groundfish Specifications and
Management Measures are available
from Donald McIsaac, Executive
Director, Pacific Fishery Management
Council (Council), 7700 NE Ambassador
Place, Portland, OR 97220, phone: 503–
820–2280.
Copies of additional reports referred
to in this document may also be
obtained from the Council. Copies of the
Record of Decision (ROD), final
regulatory flexibility analysis (FRFA),
and the Small Entity Compliance Guide
are available from William W. Stelle, Jr.,
Regional Administrator, Northwest
Region, NMFS, 7600 Sand Point Way,
NE, Seattle, WA 98115–0070.
Background
On November 3, 2010, NMFS
published a proposed rule to implement
the 2011–2012 specifications and
management measures for the Pacific
Coast groundfish fishery (75 FR 67810).
A final rule was published on May 11,
2011 (76 FR 27508) that responded to
public comments and codified the
specifications and management
measures in the CFR (50 CFR part 660,
subparts C through G), except for the
final Pacific whiting harvest
specifications because the information
necessary for the annual updated stock
assessment for Pacific whiting was not
available until January or February,
which necessarily delays the
preparation of the stock assessment
until February.
Due to the inability to establish the
final Pacific whiting harvest
specifications during the preparation of
the proposed and final rules, both rules
announced a range of Pacific whiting
harvest specifications that were being
considered for 2011 and 2012, and also
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announced the intent to adopt final
specifications for whiting on an annual
basis after the Council’s March 2011 and
2012 meetings. Because the stock
assessment is now available, this final
rule establishes the 2011 harvest
specifications for Pacific whiting. The
Council’s adoption of Pacific whiting
harvest specifications in March is
consistent with the U.S.-Canada
agreement for Pacific whiting. The U.S.Canada agreement for Pacific whiting
was signed in November 2003. This
agreement addresses the conservation,
research, and catch sharing of Pacific
whiting. Presently, both countries are
taking steps to fully implement the
agreement. Until full implementation
occurs, the negotiators recommended
that each country apply the agreed-upon
provisions to their respective fisheries.
In addition to the time frame in which
stock assessments are to be considered
and harvest specifications established,
the U.S.-Canada agreement specifies
how the catch is to be shared between
the two countries. The Pacific whiting
catch sharing arrangement provides
73.88 percent of the coastwide total
catch to the U.S. fisheries, and 26.12
percent to the Canadian fisheries. This
action accounts for this division of catch
share allocation between the U.S. and
Canada.
This final rule also establishes the
tribal allocation of Pacific whiting for
2011. NMFS issued a proposed rule for
the allocation and management of the
2011 tribal Pacific whiting fishery on
April 5, 2011 (75 FR 18709). This action
finalizes the allocation and management
measures published in the April 5, 2011
proposed rule. A summary of the
comments received during the comment
period and NMFS’ responses are
provided below.
Pacific Whiting Stock Status
The joint U.S.-Canada Stock
Assessment Review (STAR) panel met
February 7–11, 2011, in Seattle,
Washington to review a draft stock
assessment (Stewart et al., 2011) that
had been prepared by the joint CanadaU.S. stock assessment team (STAT).
Two draft stock assessment models were
evaluated by the STAT: One prepared
by Stewart (Stock Synthesis III model,
2011) and a second prepared by Martell
(TINSS, 2011). The Joint STAT and
STAR Panel discussed features of the
new TINSS and SS base models.
Specifically, comparisons of the
updated TINSS and SS model revealed
that: (1) Agreement in fit to the acoustic
survey biomass was better between the
models than in previous years; (2) there
was a closer alignment in the spawning
biomass trajectories and their associated
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket No. USCG-2011-0253]
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zone; Ohio River, Sewickley, PA
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on
specified waters of the Ohio River in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. The
safety zone is needed to protect the public from the hazards associated
with the Borough of Sewickley 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 Pittsburg or a designated representative.
DATES: This rule is effective from 8:30 p.m. until 10:15 p.m. on May
27, 2011.
ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in
the docket are part of docket USCG-2011-0253 and are available online
by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2011-0253 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
Borough of Sewickley fireworks display that will occur in the city of
Sewickley, 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 Borough of Sewickley fireworks display that will
occur in the city of Sewickley, Pennsylvania.
Basis and Purpose
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the Ohio
River from mile marker 11.7 to mile marker 12.0, extending the entire
width of the river. The safety zone is needed to protect the public
from the hazards associated with the Borough of Sewickley fireworks
display.
Discussion of Rule
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the Ohio
River from mile marker 11.7 to mile marker 12.0, extending the entire
width of the 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 is
effective from 8:30 p.m. until 10:15 p.m. on May 27, 2011. 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.
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 on the Ohio River from mile marker 11.7
to mile marker 12.0.
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
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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 (Public Law 104-121), we offer to assist small
entities in understanding the rule so that they can better evaluate its
effects on them and participate in the rulemaking process.
Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or
action of the Coast Guard.
Collection of Information
This rule calls for no new collection of information under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).
Federalism
A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local
governments and would either preempt State law or impose a substantial
direct cost of compliance on them. We have analyzed this rule under
that Order and have determined that it does not have implications for
federalism.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 or more in any
one year. Though this rule will not result in such an expenditure, we
do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in this preamble.
Taking of Private Property
This rule will not 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 establishing a
temporary 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.
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; 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.T08-0253 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T08-0253 Safety Zone; Ohio River, Sewickley, PA.
(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All waters of
the Ohio River from mile marker 11.7 to mile marker 12.0, extending the
entire width of the river. These markings are based on the USACE's Ohio
River Navigation Charts (Chart 1, January 2003).
(b) Effective date. This rule is effective from 8:30 p.m. until
10:15 p.m. on May 27, 2011.
(c) Periods of Enforcement. This rule will only be enforced from
8:30 P.M. until 10:15 P.M. on May 27, 2011. The Captain of the Port
Pittsburgh or a
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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.
(d) 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: April 12, 2011.
R.V. Timme,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port Pittsburgh.
[FR Doc. 2011-12281 Filed 5-18-11; 8:45 am]
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