Special Local Regulation for Marine Event; Temporary Change of Dates for Recurring Marine Events in the Fifth Coast Guard District, 14959-14963 [2012-5967]
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BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 100
[Docket No. USCG–2012–0071]
RIN 1625–AA08
Special Local Regulation for Marine
Event; Temporary Change of Dates for
Recurring Marine Events in the Fifth
Coast Guard District
Coast Guard, DHS.
Temporary interim rule with
request for comments.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard is
temporarily changing the enforcement
periods of special local regulations for
recurring marine events in the Fifth
Coast Guard District. These regulations
apply to three recurring marine events
that conduct a rowing regatta and power
boat races. Special local regulations are
necessary to provide for the safety of life
on navigable waters during these events.
This action is intended to restrict vessel
traffic in a portion of the Severn River
at Annapolis, MD, the Nanticoke River
at Sharptown, MD, and Prospect Bay at
Kent Island, MD during the events.
DATES: This rule is effective from March
24, 2012 through July 15, 2012.
Comments and related material must
reach the Coast Guard on or before April
13, 2012.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
identified by docket number USCG–
2012–0071 using any one of the
following methods:
(1) Federal eRulemaking Portal:
https://www.regulations.gov.
(2) Fax: 202–493–2251.
(3) Mail: 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–
0001.
(4) Hand delivery: Same as mail
address above, between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. The telephone number
is 202–366–9329.
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Public Participation and Request for
Comments
We encourage you to participate in
this rulemaking by submitting
comments and related materials. All
comments received will be posted,
without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov and will include
any personal information you have
provided.
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rulemaking (USCG–2012–0071),
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Regulatory Information
The Coast Guard is issuing this
temporary interim 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
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‘‘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
delaying the effective date by first
publishing an NPRM would be contrary
to the public interest, since immediate
action is needed to ensure the safety of
the event participants, patrol vessels,
spectator craft and other vessels
transiting the event areas. The potential
dangers posed by persons and vessels
operating in close proximity to
relatively small rowing vessels and
high-powered racing vessels in
restricted waterways make special local
regulations necessary. However, the
Coast Guard will provide advance
notifications to users of the effected
waterways via marine information
broadcasts and local notice to mariners.
In addition, publishing an NPRM is
unnecessary because these events are
annual events which mariners should be
aware of taking place, as they are
noticed in the Federal Register. If
mariners had concerns about these
events taking place, they are on notice
throughout the year of the events and
can object to or comment about the
events at any time. When the NPRM,
including the table to § 100.501 listing
all of the annual events, was made
available for comment, there were no
objections to these events.
Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast
Guard finds that good cause exists for
making this rule effective less than 30
days after publication in the Federal
Register. The potential dangers posed
by persons and vessels operating in
close proximity to relatively small
rowing vessels and high-powered racing
vessels in a restricted waterways make
special local regulations necessary.
Delaying the effective date would be
contrary to the public interest, since
immediate action is needed to ensure
the safety of the event participants,
patrol vessels, spectator craft and other
vessels transiting the event area. In
addition, publishing an NPRM is
unnecessary because these events are
annual events which mariners should be
aware of taking place, as they are
noticed in the Federal Register. If
mariners had concerns about these
events taking place, they are on notice
throughout the year of the events and
can object to or comment about the
events at any time. When the NPRM,
including the table to § 100.501 listing
all of the annual events, was made
available for comment, there were no
objections to these events.
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Basis and Purpose
Marine events are frequently held on
the navigable waters within the
boundary of the Fifth Coast Guard
District. The activities that typically
comprise marine events include: sailing
regattas, power boat races, swim races
and holiday parades. The regulation
listing annual marine events within the
Fifth Coast Guard District and their
regulated dates is 33 CFR 100.501. A
table to § 100.501 identifies marine
events by Captain of the Port zone. For
a description of the geographical area of
each Coast Guard Sector—Captain of the
Port Zone, please see 33 CFR 3.25.
Because event planners notified the
Coast Guard of date changes to three
marine events previously published in
the special local regulations for
recurring marine events within the Fifth
Coast Guard District at 33 CFR 100.501,
Table to § 100.501, this regulation
temporarily changes the enforcement
periods for these three marine events in
2012 only.
The first event is the annual ‘‘USNA
Crew Races,’’ sponsored by the U.S.
Naval Academy, on the waters of the
Severn River at Annapolis, MD. The
regulation at 33 CFR 100.501 is effective
annually for the USNA Crew Races
marine events. The events consist of
collegiate rowing competitions on the
waters of the Severn River in Annapolis,
Maryland. Participants operate on
2,000-meter marked courses with
sponsor-provided motor launches.
Therefore, to ensure the safety of
participants and support vessels, 33
CFR 100.501 is enforced for the duration
of the event. Currently, under the
provisions of 33 CFR 100.501, from
6 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on March 24, 2012,
vessels may not enter the regulated area
unless they receive permission from the
Coast Guard Patrol Commander. Vessel
traffic may be allowed to transit the
regulated area only when the Patrol
Commander determines it is safe to do
so.
The second event is the annual ‘‘Bo
Bowman Memorial—Sharptown
Regatta,’’ sponsored by the Virginia/
Carolina Racing Association, on the
waters of the Nanticoke River at
Sharptown, MD. The regulation at 33
CFR 100.501 is effective annually for the
Bo Bowman Memorial—Sharptown
Regatta marine event. The event consists
of two days of power boat racing on the
waters of the Nanticoke River, at
Sharptown, Maryland. High
performance power boats will race on a
designated course before a large fleet of
spectator crafts. Therefore, to ensure the
safety of participants and support
vessels, 33 CFR 100.501 is enforced for
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the duration of the event. Currently,
under the provisions of 33 CFR 100.501,
from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 14, 2012
and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 15,
2012, vessels may not enter the
regulated area unless they receive
permission from the Coast Guard Patrol
Commander. Vessel traffic may be
allowed to transit the regulated area
only when the Patrol Commander
determines it is safe to do so.
The third event is the annual
‘‘Thunder on the Narrows,’’ sponsored
by the Kent Narrows Racing
Association, on the waters of Prospect
Bay at Kent Island, MD. The regulation
at 33 CFR 100.501 is effective annually
for the Thunder on the Narrows marine
event. The event consists of two days of
power boat racing on the waters of
Prospect Bay, at Kent Island, Maryland.
High performance power boats will race
on a designated course before a large
fleet of spectator crafts. Therefore, to
ensure the safety of participants and
support vessels, 33 CFR 100.501 is
enforced for the duration of the event.
Currently, under the provisions of 33
CFR 100.501, from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30
p.m. on June 9, 2012 and from 9:30 a.m.
to 6:30 p.m. on June 10, 2012, vessels
may not enter the regulated area unless
they receive permission from the Coast
Guard Patrol Commander. Vessel traffic
may be allowed to transit the regulated
area only when the Patrol Commander
determines it is safe to do so.
Discussion of Rule
The Coast Guard is temporarily
changing the enforcement periods of
special local regulations for recurring
marine events within the Fifth Coast
Guard District published at 33 CFR
100.501. This temporary interim rule
only applies to the marine events below.
Severn River, Annapolis, MD
The Table to § 100.501, event No. (b.)2
establishes the enforcement date for the
USNA Crew Races. This regulation
proposes to temporarily change the
enforcement date from ‘‘March—last
Friday, Saturday and Sunday; April and
May—every Friday, Saturday and
Sunday’’ to ‘‘March 24, 2012, April 14,
2012 and April 21, 2012.’’ The U.S.
Naval Academy, which is the sponsor
for this event, intends to hold this event
annually; however, they have changed
the date of the event for 2012 so that it
is outside the scope of the existing
enforcement period. Due to the need for
vessel control while participating
rowing vessels are racing on the Severn
River, vessel traffic would be
temporarily restricted to provide for the
safety of participants, spectators and
transiting vessels.
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Nanticoke River, Chestertown, MD
The Table to § 100.501, event No.
(b.)10 establishes the enforcement date
for the Bo Bowman Memorial—
Sharptown Regatta. This regulation
proposes to temporarily change the
enforcement date from ‘‘June—last
Saturday and Sunday’’ to ‘‘July 14 and
15, 2012.’’ The Virginia/Carolina Racing
Association, which is the sponsor for
this event, intends to hold this event
annually; however, they have changed
the date of the event for 2012 so that it
is outside the scope of the existing
enforcement period. Due to the need for
vessel control while high performance
power boats are racing on the Nanticoke
River, vessel traffic would be
temporarily restricted to provide for the
safety of participants, spectators and
transiting vessels.
Prospect Bay, Kent Island, MD
The Table to § 100.501, event No.
(b.)11 establishes the enforcement date
for the Thunder on the Narrows. This
regulation proposes to temporarily
change the enforcement date from
‘‘June—3rd, 4th or last Saturday and
Sunday or August—1st Saturday and
Sunday’’ to ‘‘June 9 and 10, 2012.’’ The
Kent Narrows Racing Association,
which is the sponsor for this event,
intends to hold this event annually;
however, they have changed the date of
the event for 2012 so that it is outside
the scope of the existing enforcement
period. Due to the need for vessel
control while high performance power
boats are racing on Prospect Bay, vessel
traffic would be temporarily restricted
to provide for the safety of participants,
spectators and transiting vessels.
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Regulatory Analyses
We developed this interim 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. Although this rule prevents
traffic from transiting a portion of
certain waterways during specified
events, the effect of this regulation will
not be significant due to the limited
duration that the regulated areas will be
in effect and the extensive advance
notifications that will be made to the
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maritime community via marine
information broadcasts and local notices
to mariners, so mariners can adjust their
plans accordingly. Additionally, this
rulemaking does not change the
permanent regulated areas that have
been published in 33 CFR 100.501,
Table to § 100.501. In some cases, vessel
traffic may be able to transit the
regulated area when the Coast Guard
Patrol Commander deems it is safe to do
so. For the above reasons, the Coast
Guard does not anticipate any
significant economic impact.
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.
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 operate, transit, or
anchor in the areas where the marine
events are being held. This regulation
will not have a significant impact on a
substantial number of small entities
because it will be enforced only during
marine events that have been permitted
by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port.
The Captain of the Port will ensure that
small entities are able to operate in the
areas where events are occurring when
it is safe to do so. In some cases, vessels
will be able to safely transit around the
regulated area at various times, and,
with the permission of the Patrol
Commander, vessels may transit
through the regulated area. Before the
enforcement period, the Coast Guard
will issue maritime advisories so
mariners can adjust their plans
accordingly.
Collection of Information
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
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.
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This rule calls for no new collection
of information under the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–
3520).
Federalism
A rule has implications for federalism
under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct
effect on State or local governments and
would either preempt State law or
impose a substantial direct cost of
compliance on them. We have analyzed
this rule under that Order and have
determined that it does not have
implications for federalism.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires
Federal agencies to assess the effects of
their discretionary regulatory actions. In
particular, the Act addresses actions
that may result in the expenditure by a
State, local, or tribal government, in the
aggregate, or by the private sector of
$100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or
more in any one year. Though this rule
will not result in such an expenditure,
we do discuss the effects of this rule
elsewhere in this preamble.
Taking of Private Property
This rule will not cause a taking of
private property or otherwise have
taking implications under Executive
Order 12630, Governmental Actions and
Interference with Constitutionally
Protected Property Rights.
Civil Justice Reform
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
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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.
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.
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)(h.), of the Instruction. This rule
involves implementation of regulations
within 33 CFR part 100 applicable to
organized marine events on the
Technical Standards
The National Technology Transfer
and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15
U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use
navigable waters of the United States
that could negatively impact the safety
of waterway users and shore side
activities in the event area. The category
of water activities includes but is not
limited to sail boat regattas, boat
parades, power boat racing, swimming
events, crew racing, canoe and sail
board racing. Under figure 2–1,
paragraph (34)(h), of the Instruction, an
environmental analysis checklist and a
categorical exclusion determination are
not required for this rule.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100
Marine safety, Navigation (water),
Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Waterways.
For the reasons discussed in the
preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR part 100 as follows:
PART 100—SAFETY OF LIFE ON
NAVIGABLE WATERS
1. The authority citation for part 100
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233.
2. In Table to § 100.501:
a. Suspend lines No. (b.)2, No. (b.)10,
and No. (b.)11.
■ b. Add lines (b.)20, (b.)21, and (b.)22
to read as follows:
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§ 100.501 Special Local Regulations;
Recurring Marine Event in the Fifth Coast
Guard District.
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TABLE TO § 100.501
[All coordinates listed in the Table to § 100.501 reference Datum NAD 1983]
Number
Date
Event
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March 24, 2012,
April 14, 2012 and
April 21, 2012.
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Location
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(b.) Coast Guard Sector Baltimore—COTP Zone
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All waters of the Severn River from shoreline to shoreline,
bounded to the northwest by a line drawn from the south
shoreline at latitude 39°00′38.9″ N., longitude 076°31′05.2″
W. thence to the north shoreline at latitude 39°00′54.7″ N.,
longitude 076°30′44.8″ W., this line is approximately 1300
yards northwest of the U.S. 50 fixed highway bridge. The
regulated area is bounded to the southeast by a line drawn
from the Naval Academy Light at latitude 38°58′39.5″ N., longitude 076°28′49″ W. thence southeast to a point 700 yards
east of Chinks Point, MD, at latitude 38°58′1.9″ N., longitude
076°28′1.7″ W. thence northeast to Greenbury Point at latitude 38°58′29″ N., longitude 076°27′16″ W.
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TABLE TO § 100.501—Continued
[All coordinates listed in the Table to § 100.501 reference Datum NAD 1983]
Number
Date
Event
21 .......
July 14 and 15, 2012
Bo Bowman Memorial—Sharptown
Regatta.
Virginia/Carolina
Racing Assn.
22 .......
June 9 and 10, 2012
Thunder on the Narrows.
Kent Narrows Racing
Association.
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Dated: February 23, 2012.
Mark P. O’Malley,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
Port Baltimore.
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RIN 1625–AA08
Special Local Regulation; Moss Point
Rockin’ the Riverfront Festival;
O’Leary Lake; Moss Point, MS
Coast Guard, DHS.
Temporary final rule.
AGENCY:
The Coast Guard is
establishing a temporary special local
regulation for a portion of O’Leary Lake,
Moss Point, MS, on April 28–29, 2012.
This action is necessary for the
safeguarding of participants and
spectators, including crews, vessels, and
persons on navigable waters during the
Moss Point Rockin’ the Riverfront
Festival high speed boat races. Entry
into, transiting in or anchoring in this
area is prohibited to all vessels not
registered with the sponsor as
participants or not part of the regatta
patrol, unless specifically authorized by
the Captain of the Port (COTP) Mobile
or a designated representative.
DATES: This rule is effective from 11
a.m. on April 28, 2012, until 4 p.m. on
April 29, 2012.
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SUMMARY:
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Location
All waters of the Nanticoke River, near Sharptown, Maryland,
between Maryland S.R. 313 Highway Bridge and Nanticoke
River Light 43 (LLN–24175), bounded by a line drawn between the following points: southeasterly from latitude
38°32′46″ N, longitude 075°43′14″ W, to latitude 38°32′42″
N, longitude 075°43′09″ W, thence northeasterly to latitude
38°33′04″ N, longitude 075°42′39″ W, thence northwesterly
to latitude 38°33′09″ N, longitude 075°42′44″ W, thence
southwesterly to latitude 38°32′46″ N, longitude 075°43′14″
W.
All waters of Prospect Bay enclosed by the following points:
Latitude 38°57′52.0″ N, longitude 076°14′48.0″ W, to latitude
38°58′02.0″ N, longitude 076°15′05.0″ W, to latitude
38°57′38.0″ N, longitude 076°15′29.0″ W, to latitude
38°57′28.0″ N, longitude 076°15′23.0″ W, to latitude
38°57′52.0″ N, longitude 076°14′48.0″ W.
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Documents indicated in this
preamble as being available in the
docket are part of docket USCG–2012–
0030 and are available online by going
to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting
USCG–2012–0030 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
and U.S. Coast Guard Sector Mobile
(spw), Building 102, Brookley Complex
South Broad Street Mobile, AL 36615,
between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
you have questions on this temporary
rule, call or email LT Lenell J. Carson,
Coast Guard Sector Mobile, Waterways
Division; telephone 251–441–5940 or
email Lenell.J.Carson@uscg.mil. If you
have questions on viewing the docket,
call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager,
Docket Operations, telephone 202–366–
9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
ADDRESSES:
[FR Doc. 2012–5967 Filed 3–13–12; 8:45 am]
ACTION:
Sponsor
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
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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)
or providing a comment period with
respect to this rule. The Coast Guard
received an application for a Marine
Event Permit on December 23, 2011
from the Moss Point Main Street
Association to conduct a high speed
boat race. After reviewing the details of
the event and the permit application,
the Coast Guard determined that a
special local regulation is needed.
Delaying or foregoing this safety
measure to provide a comment period
would be contrary to the public interest.
The special local regulation is needed to
safeguard persons and vessels from
safety hazards associated with the Moss
Point Rockin’ the Riverfront Festival
high speed boat races. The Coast Guard
believes that the public’s desire to have
the race at the scheduled time is greater
than the imposition on navigation
which this regulation will impose, and
that the public interest favors enacting
this regulation without publishing an
NPRM.
Basis and Purpose
The Moss Point Main Street
Association applied for a Marine Event
Permit to conduct a high speed boat race
on O’Leary Lake, Moss Point, MS on
April 28–29, 2012. This event will draw
in a large number of pleasure craft and
the high speed boats pose a significant
safety hazard to both vessels and
mariners operating in or near the area.
The COTP Mobile is establishing a
temporary special local regulation for a
portion of O’Leary Lake, Moss Point,
MS, to safeguard persons and vessels
during the high speed boat races.
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Agencies
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 50 (Wednesday, March 14, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 14959-14963]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-5967]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 100
[Docket No. USCG-2012-0071]
RIN 1625-AA08
Special Local Regulation for Marine Event; Temporary Change of
Dates for Recurring Marine Events in the Fifth Coast Guard District
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Temporary interim rule with request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is temporarily changing the enforcement
periods of special local regulations for recurring marine events in the
Fifth Coast Guard District. These regulations apply to three recurring
marine events that conduct a rowing regatta and power boat races.
Special local regulations are necessary to provide for the safety of
life on navigable waters during these events. This action is intended
to restrict vessel traffic in a portion of the Severn River at
Annapolis, MD, the Nanticoke River at Sharptown, MD, and Prospect Bay
at Kent Island, MD during the events.
DATES: This rule is effective from March 24, 2012 through July 15,
2012. Comments and related material must reach the Coast Guard on or
before April 13, 2012.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2012-0071 using any one of the following methods:
(1) Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov.
(2) Fax: 202-493-2251.
(3) Mail: Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. Department of
Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001.
(4) Hand delivery: Same as mail address above, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone
number is 202-366-9329.
To avoid duplication, please use only one of these four methods.
See the ``Public Participation and Request for Comments'' portion of
the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below for instructions on
submitting comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this
temporary interim rule, call or email Ronald L. Houck, Sector Baltimore
Waterways Management Division, Coast Guard; telephone 410-576-2674,
email Ronald.L.Houck@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing or
submitting material to the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program
Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Public Participation and Request for Comments
We encourage you to participate in this rulemaking by submitting
comments and related materials. All comments received will be posted,
without change, to https://www.regulations.gov and will include any
personal information you have provided.
Submitting Comments
If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
rulemaking (USCG-2012-0071), indicate the specific section of this
document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each
suggestion or recommendation. You may submit your comments and material
online (via https://www.regulations.gov) or by fax, mail or hand
delivery, but please use only one of these means. If you submit a
comment online via www.regulations.gov, it will be considered received
by the Coast Guard when you successfully transmit the comment. If you
fax, hand deliver, or mail your comment, it will be considered as
having been received by the Coast Guard when it is received at the
Docket Management Facility. We recommend that you include your name and
a mailing address, an email address, or a telephone number in the body
of your document so that we can contact you if we have questions
regarding your submission.
To submit your comment online, go to https://www.regulations.gov,
click on the ``submit a comment'' box, which will then become
highlighted in blue. In the ``Document Type'' drop down menu select
``Proposed Rule'' and insert ``USCG-2012-0071'' in the ``Keyword'' box.
Click ``Search'' then click on the balloon shape in the ``Actions''
column. If you submit your comments by mail or hand delivery, submit
them in an unbound format, no larger than 8\1/2\ by 11 inches, suitable
for copying and electronic filing. If you submit them by mail and would
like to know that they reached the Facility, please enclose a stamped,
self-addressed postcard or envelope. We will consider all comments and
material received during the comment period and may change this rule
based on your comments.
Viewing Comments and Documents
To view comments, as well as documents mentioned in this preamble
as being available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov,
click on the ``read comments'' box, which will then become highlighted
in blue. In the ``Keyword'' box insert ``USCG-2012-0071'' and click
``Search.'' Click the ``Open Docket Folder'' in the ``Actions'' column.
You may also visit the Docket Management Facility in Room W12-140 on
the ground floor of the Department of Transportation West Building,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. We have an
agreement with the Department of Transportation to use the Docket
Management Facility.
Privacy Act
Anyone can search the electronic form of comments received into any
of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or
signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association,
business, labor union, etc.). You may review a Privacy Act notice
regarding our public dockets in the January 17, 2008 issue of the
Federal Register (73 FR 3316).
Public Meeting
We do not now plan to hold a public meeting. But you may submit a
request for one using one of the four methods specified under
ADDRESSES. Please explain why you believe a public meeting would be
beneficial. If we determine that one would aid this rulemaking, we will
hold one at a time and place announced by a later notice in the Federal
Register.
Regulatory Information
The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary interim 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
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``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 delaying the effective date by first publishing an
NPRM would be contrary to the public interest, since immediate action
is needed to ensure the safety of the event participants, patrol
vessels, spectator craft and other vessels transiting the event areas.
The potential dangers posed by persons and vessels operating in close
proximity to relatively small rowing vessels and high-powered racing
vessels in restricted waterways make special local regulations
necessary. However, the Coast Guard will provide advance notifications
to users of the effected waterways via marine information broadcasts
and local notice to mariners. In addition, publishing an NPRM is
unnecessary because these events are annual events which mariners
should be aware of taking place, as they are noticed in the Federal
Register. If mariners had concerns about these events taking place,
they are on notice throughout the year of the events and can object to
or comment about the events at any time. When the NPRM, including the
table to Sec. 100.501 listing all of the annual events, was made
available for comment, there were no objections to these events.
Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause
exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after
publication in the Federal Register. The potential dangers posed by
persons and vessels operating in close proximity to relatively small
rowing vessels and high-powered racing vessels in a restricted
waterways make special local regulations necessary. Delaying the
effective date would be contrary to the public interest, since
immediate action is needed to ensure the safety of the event
participants, patrol vessels, spectator craft and other vessels
transiting the event area. In addition, publishing an NPRM is
unnecessary because these events are annual events which mariners
should be aware of taking place, as they are noticed in the Federal
Register. If mariners had concerns about these events taking place,
they are on notice throughout the year of the events and can object to
or comment about the events at any time. When the NPRM, including the
table to Sec. 100.501 listing all of the annual events, was made
available for comment, there were no objections to these events.
Basis and Purpose
Marine events are frequently held on the navigable waters within
the boundary of the Fifth Coast Guard District. The activities that
typically comprise marine events include: sailing regattas, power boat
races, swim races and holiday parades. The regulation listing annual
marine events within the Fifth Coast Guard District and their regulated
dates is 33 CFR 100.501. A table to Sec. 100.501 identifies marine
events by Captain of the Port zone. For a description of the
geographical area of each Coast Guard Sector--Captain of the Port Zone,
please see 33 CFR 3.25.
Because event planners notified the Coast Guard of date changes to
three marine events previously published in the special local
regulations for recurring marine events within the Fifth Coast Guard
District at 33 CFR 100.501, Table to Sec. 100.501, this regulation
temporarily changes the enforcement periods for these three marine
events in 2012 only.
The first event is the annual ``USNA Crew Races,'' sponsored by the
U.S. Naval Academy, on the waters of the Severn River at Annapolis, MD.
The regulation at 33 CFR 100.501 is effective annually for the USNA
Crew Races marine events. The events consist of collegiate rowing
competitions on the waters of the Severn River in Annapolis, Maryland.
Participants operate on 2,000-meter marked courses with sponsor-
provided motor launches. Therefore, to ensure the safety of
participants and support vessels, 33 CFR 100.501 is enforced for the
duration of the event. Currently, under the provisions of 33 CFR
100.501, from 6 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on March 24, 2012, vessels may not
enter the regulated area unless they receive permission from the Coast
Guard Patrol Commander. Vessel traffic may be allowed to transit the
regulated area only when the Patrol Commander determines it is safe to
do so.
The second event is the annual ``Bo Bowman Memorial--Sharptown
Regatta,'' sponsored by the Virginia/Carolina Racing Association, on
the waters of the Nanticoke River at Sharptown, MD. The regulation at
33 CFR 100.501 is effective annually for the Bo Bowman Memorial--
Sharptown Regatta marine event. The event consists of two days of power
boat racing on the waters of the Nanticoke River, at Sharptown,
Maryland. High performance power boats will race on a designated course
before a large fleet of spectator crafts. Therefore, to ensure the
safety of participants and support vessels, 33 CFR 100.501 is enforced
for the duration of the event. Currently, under the provisions of 33
CFR 100.501, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 14, 2012 and from 9 a.m. to
6 p.m. on July 15, 2012, vessels may not enter the regulated area
unless they receive permission from the Coast Guard Patrol Commander.
Vessel traffic may be allowed to transit the regulated area only when
the Patrol Commander determines it is safe to do so.
The third event is the annual ``Thunder on the Narrows,'' sponsored
by the Kent Narrows Racing Association, on the waters of Prospect Bay
at Kent Island, MD. The regulation at 33 CFR 100.501 is effective
annually for the Thunder on the Narrows marine event. The event
consists of two days of power boat racing on the waters of Prospect
Bay, at Kent Island, Maryland. High performance power boats will race
on a designated course before a large fleet of spectator crafts.
Therefore, to ensure the safety of participants and support vessels, 33
CFR 100.501 is enforced for the duration of the event. Currently, under
the provisions of 33 CFR 100.501, from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on June
9, 2012 and from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on June 10, 2012, vessels may
not enter the regulated area unless they receive permission from the
Coast Guard Patrol Commander. Vessel traffic may be allowed to transit
the regulated area only when the Patrol Commander determines it is safe
to do so.
Discussion of Rule
The Coast Guard is temporarily changing the enforcement periods of
special local regulations for recurring marine events within the Fifth
Coast Guard District published at 33 CFR 100.501. This temporary
interim rule only applies to the marine events below.
Severn River, Annapolis, MD
The Table to Sec. 100.501, event No. (b.)2 establishes the
enforcement date for the USNA Crew Races. This regulation proposes to
temporarily change the enforcement date from ``March--last Friday,
Saturday and Sunday; April and May--every Friday, Saturday and Sunday''
to ``March 24, 2012, April 14, 2012 and April 21, 2012.'' The U.S.
Naval Academy, which is the sponsor for this event, intends to hold
this event annually; however, they have changed the date of the event
for 2012 so that it is outside the scope of the existing enforcement
period. Due to the need for vessel control while participating rowing
vessels are racing on the Severn River, vessel traffic would be
temporarily restricted to provide for the safety of participants,
spectators and transiting vessels.
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Nanticoke River, Chestertown, MD
The Table to Sec. 100.501, event No. (b.)10 establishes the
enforcement date for the Bo Bowman Memorial--Sharptown Regatta. This
regulation proposes to temporarily change the enforcement date from
``June--last Saturday and Sunday'' to ``July 14 and 15, 2012.'' The
Virginia/Carolina Racing Association, which is the sponsor for this
event, intends to hold this event annually; however, they have changed
the date of the event for 2012 so that it is outside the scope of the
existing enforcement period. Due to the need for vessel control while
high performance power boats are racing on the Nanticoke River, vessel
traffic would be temporarily restricted to provide for the safety of
participants, spectators and transiting vessels.
Prospect Bay, Kent Island, MD
The Table to Sec. 100.501, event No. (b.)11 establishes the
enforcement date for the Thunder on the Narrows. This regulation
proposes to temporarily change the enforcement date from ``June--3rd,
4th or last Saturday and Sunday or August--1st Saturday and Sunday'' to
``June 9 and 10, 2012.'' The Kent Narrows Racing Association, which is
the sponsor for this event, intends to hold this event annually;
however, they have changed the date of the event for 2012 so that it is
outside the scope of the existing enforcement period. Due to the need
for vessel control while high performance power boats are racing on
Prospect Bay, vessel traffic would be temporarily restricted to provide
for the safety of participants, spectators and transiting vessels.
Regulatory Analyses
We developed this interim 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. Although this rule prevents traffic from
transiting a portion of certain waterways during specified events, the
effect of this regulation will not be significant due to the limited
duration that the regulated areas will be in effect and the extensive
advance notifications that will be made to the maritime community via
marine information broadcasts and local notices to mariners, so
mariners can adjust their plans accordingly. Additionally, this
rulemaking does not change the permanent regulated areas that have been
published in 33 CFR 100.501, Table to Sec. 100.501. In some cases,
vessel traffic may be able to transit the regulated area when the Coast
Guard Patrol Commander deems it is safe to do so. For the above
reasons, the Coast Guard does not anticipate any significant economic
impact.
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
operate, transit, or anchor in the areas where the marine events are
being held. This regulation will not have a significant impact on a
substantial number of small entities because it will be enforced only
during marine events that have been permitted by the Coast Guard
Captain of the Port. The Captain of the Port will ensure that small
entities are able to operate in the areas where events are occurring
when it is safe to do so. In some cases, vessels will be able to safely
transit around the regulated area at various times, and, with the
permission of the Patrol Commander, vessels may transit through the
regulated area. Before the enforcement period, the Coast Guard will
issue maritime advisories so mariners can adjust their plans
accordingly.
Assistance for Small Entities
Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we offer to assist small
entities in understanding the rule so that they can better evaluate its
effects on them and participate in the rulemaking process.
Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or
action of the Coast Guard.
Collection of Information
This rule calls for no new collection of information under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).
Federalism
A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local
governments and would either preempt State law or impose a substantial
direct cost of compliance on them. We have analyzed this rule under
that Order and have determined that it does not have implications for
federalism.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in
such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere
in this preamble.
Taking of Private Property
This rule will not cause a taking of private property or otherwise
have taking implications under Executive Order 12630, Governmental
Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property
Rights.
Civil Justice Reform
This rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2)
of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize litigation,
eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.
Protection of Children
We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13045, Protection
of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks. This rule
is not an economically significant rule and
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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)(h.), of the Instruction. This rule involves implementation of
regulations within 33 CFR part 100 applicable to organized marine
events on the navigable waters of the United States that could
negatively impact the safety of waterway users and shore side
activities in the event area. The category of water activities includes
but is not limited to sail boat regattas, boat parades, power boat
racing, swimming events, crew racing, canoe and sail board racing.
Under figure 2-1, paragraph (34)(h), of the Instruction, an
environmental analysis checklist and a categorical exclusion
determination are not required for this rule.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100
Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Waterways.
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends
33 CFR part 100 as follows:
PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS
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1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233.
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2. In Table to Sec. 100.501:
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a. Suspend lines No. (b.)2, No. (b.)10, and No. (b.)11.
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b. Add lines (b.)20, (b.)21, and (b.)22 to read as follows:
Sec. 100.501 Special Local Regulations; Recurring Marine Event in the
Fifth Coast Guard District.
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Table to Sec. 100.501
[All coordinates listed in the Table to Sec. 100.501 reference Datum NAD 1983]
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Number Date Event Sponsor Location
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(b.) Coast Guard Sector Baltimore--COTP Zone
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20...... March 24, 2012, USNA Crew Races.. U.S. Naval All waters of the Severn River from shoreline
April 14, 2012 Academy. to shoreline, bounded to the northwest by a
and April 21, line drawn from the south shoreline at
2012. latitude 39[deg]00'38.9'' N., longitude
076[deg]31'05.2'' W. thence to the north
shoreline at latitude 39[deg]00'54.7'' N.,
longitude 076[deg]30'44.8'' W., this line is
approximately 1300 yards northwest of the
U.S. 50 fixed highway bridge. The regulated
area is bounded to the southeast by a line
drawn from the Naval Academy Light at
latitude 38[deg]58'39.5'' N., longitude
076[deg]28'49'' W. thence southeast to a
point 700 yards east of Chinks Point, MD, at
latitude 38[deg]58'1.9'' N., longitude
076[deg]28'1.7'' W. thence northeast to
Greenbury Point at latitude 38[deg]58'29''
N., longitude 076[deg]27'16'' W.
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21...... July 14 and 15, Bo Bowman Virginia/ All waters of the Nanticoke River, near
2012. Memorial--Sharpt Carolina Racing Sharptown, Maryland, between Maryland S.R.
own Regatta. Assn. 313 Highway Bridge and Nanticoke River Light
43 (LLN-24175), bounded by a line drawn
between the following points: southeasterly
from latitude 38[deg]32'46'' N, longitude
075[deg]43'14'' W, to latitude 38[deg]32'42''
N, longitude 075[deg]43'09'' W, thence
northeasterly to latitude 38[deg]33'04'' N,
longitude 075[deg]42'39'' W, thence
northwesterly to latitude 38[deg]33'09'' N,
longitude 075[deg]42'44'' W, thence
southwesterly to latitude 38[deg]32'46'' N,
longitude 075[deg]43'14'' W.
22...... June 9 and 10, Thunder on the Kent Narrows All waters of Prospect Bay enclosed by the
2012. Narrows. Racing following points: Latitude 38[deg]57'52.0''
Association. N, longitude 076[deg]14'48.0'' W, to latitude
38[deg]58'02.0'' N, longitude
076[deg]15'05.0'' W, to latitude
38[deg]57'38.0'' N, longitude
076[deg]15'29.0'' W, to latitude
38[deg]57'28.0'' N, longitude
076[deg]15'23.0'' W, to latitude
38[deg]57'52.0'' N, longitude
076[deg]14'48.0'' W.
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Dated: February 23, 2012.
Mark P. O'Malley,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Baltimore.
[FR Doc. 2012-5967 Filed 3-13-12; 8:45 am]
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