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In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e),
the bridge must return to its regular
operating schedule immediately at the
end of the designated time periods. This
deviation from the operating regulations
is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
Dated: April 24, 2012.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard
District.
[FR Doc. 2012–10601 Filed 5–1–12; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG–2012–0344]
Drawbridge Operation Regulations;
Manchester Harbor, Manchester, MA
Coast Guard, DHS.
Notice of temporary deviation
from regulations.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Commander, First Coast
Guard District, has issued a temporary
deviation from the regulation governing
the operation of the Massachusetts Bay
Transportation Bridge across
Manchester Harbor, mile 1.0, at
Manchester, Massachusetts. The
deviation allows the bridge to remain in
the closed position to facilitate timber
replacement.
SUMMARY:
This deviation is effective from
1 a.m. on April 28, 2012 through 4 a.m.
on May 7, 2012.
ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in
this preamble as being available in the
docket are part of docket USCG–2012–
0344 and are available online at
www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–
2012–0344 in the ‘‘Keyword’’ 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 rule, call or
email Mr. John McDonald, Project
Officer, First Coast Guard District,
telephone (617) 223–8364, email
john.w.mcdonald@uscg.mil. If you have
questions on viewing the docket, call
Renee V. Wright, Program Manager,
Docket Operations, telephone 202–366–
9826.
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The
Massachusetts Bay Transportation
Bridge, across Manchester Harbor, mile
1.0, at Manchester, Massachusetts, has a
vertical clearance in the closed position
of 6 feet at mean high water and 15 feet
at mean low water. The drawbridge
operation regulations are listed at 33
CFR 117.603.
The operator of the bridge,
Massachusetts Bay Transportation
Authority, requested a temporary
deviation from the regulations to
facilitate scheduled bridge maintenance,
timber replacement at the bridge.
The timber replacement is vital
necessary work that must be performed
when no rail service is operating during
weekend hours.
The waterway users are recreational
vessels many of which can pass under
the bridge in the closed position.
The bridge is normally crewed on a
limited basis from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and
from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., April 1 through
Memorial Day due to infrequent
requests to open the bridge.
Under this temporary deviation the
Massachusetts Bay Transportation
Authority Bridge may remain in the
closed position from 1 a.m. on Saturday,
April 28, 2012 through 4 a.m. on
Monday, April 30, 2012 and from 1 a.m.
on Saturday, May 5, 2012 through 4 a.m.
on Monday, May 7, 2012. Vessels that
can pass under the bridge in the closed
position may do so at all times.
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e),
the bridge must return to its regular
operating schedule immediately at the
end of the designated time periods. This
deviation from the operating regulations
is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: April 24, 2012.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard
District.
[FR Doc. 2012–10600 Filed 5–1–12; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket No. USCG–2012–0337]
RIN 1625–AA00
Safety Zone; 2012 Memorial Day
Tribute Fireworks, Lake Charlevoix,
Boyne City, Michigan
Coast Guard, DHS.
Temporary final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard is
establishing a temporary safety zone on
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Lake Charlevoix near Boyne City,
Michigan. This zone is intended to
restrict vessels from a portion of Lake
Charlevoix due to a fireworks display.
This temporary safety zone is necessary
to protect the surrounding public and
vessels from the hazards associated with
a fireworks display.
DATES: This rule is effective from 10
p.m. until 10:45 p.m. on May 26, 2012.
ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this
preamble as being available in the
docket are part of docket USCG–2012–
0337 and are available online by going
to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting
USCG–2012–0337 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 email MST3 Kevin Moe,
U.S. Coast Guard, Sector Sault Sainte
Marie, telephone 906–253–2429, email
at Kevin.D.Moe@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 doing
so would be impracticable. The final
details for this event were not received
by the Coast Guard with sufficient time
for a comment and period to run before
the start of the event. Thus, delaying
this rule to wait for a notice and
comment period to run would be
impracticable and would inhibit the
Coast Guard’s ability to protect the
public from the hazards associated with
maritime fireworks displays.
Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast
Guard finds that good cause exists for
making this rule effective less than 30
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days after publication in the Federal
Register. For the same reasons
discussed in the preceding paragraph, a
30 day notice period would be
impracticable.
Background and Purpose
On the evening of May 26, 2012,
fireworks will be launched from a point
on Lake Charlevoix to commemorate
Memorial Day. The Captain of the Port,
Sector Sault Sainte Marie, has
determined that the Memorial Day
Tribute Fireworks Display will pose
significant risks to the public. The likely
congested waterways in the vicinity of
a fireworks display could easily result
in serious injuries or fatalities.
Discussion of Rule
To mitigate the risks associated with
the Memorial Day Tribute Fireworks
Display, the Captain of the Port, Sector
Sault Sainte Marie will enforce a
temporary safety zone in the vicinity of
the launch site. This safety zone will
encompass all waters of Lake
Charlevoix, in the vicinity of Sommerset
Pointe, within the arc of a circle with an
800ft radius from the fireworks launch
site located on a barge positioned
45°13′04″ N, 085°03′41″ W [DATUM:
NAD 83]. The safety zone will be
effective and enforced from 10 p.m.
until 10:45 p.m. on May 26, 2012
Entry into, transiting, or anchoring
within the safety zone is prohibited
unless authorized by the Captain of the
Port, Sector Sault Sainte Marie, or his or
her on-scene representative. The
Captain of the Port, Sector Sault Sainte
Marie, or his or her on-scene
representative may be contacted via
VHF channel 16.
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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. It is not ‘‘significant’’ under the
regulatory policies and procedures of
the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS). We conclude that this rule is not
a significant regulatory action because
we anticipate that it will have minimal
impact on the economy, will not
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interfere with other agencies, will not
adversely alter the budget of any grant
or loan recipients, and will not raise any
novel legal or policy issues. The safety
zone will be relatively small and will
exist for only a minimal time. Under
certain conditions, moreover, vessels
may still transit through the safety zone
when permitted by proper authority.
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 might be small
entities: The owners or operators of
vessels intending to transit or anchor in
a portion of Lake Charlevoix between 10
p.m. and 10:45 p.m. on May 26, 2012.
This safety zone will not have
significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities for
the following reasons: this rule will only
be enforced for a short period of time.
Vessels may safely pass outside the
safety zone during the event. In the
event that this temporary safety zone
affects shipping, commercial vessels
may request permission from the
Captain of the Port, Sector Sault Sainte
Marie, to transit through the safety zone.
The Coast Guard will give notice to the
public via a Broadcast to Mariners that
the regulation is in effect.
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
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employees of the Coast Guard, call
1–888–REG–FAIR (1–888–734–3247).
The Coast Guard will not retaliate
against small entities that question or
complain about this rule or any policy
or action of the Coast Guard.
Collection of Information
This rule calls for no new collection
of information under the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–
3520).
Federalism
A rule has implications for federalism
under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct
effect on State or local governments and
would either preempt State law or
impose a substantial direct cost of
compliance on them. We have analyzed
this rule under that Order and have
determined that it does not have
implications for federalism.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires
Federal agencies to assess the effects of
their discretionary regulatory actions. In
particular, the Act addresses actions
that may result in the expenditure by a
State, local, or tribal government, in the
aggregate, or by the private sector of
$100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or
more in any one year. Though this rule
will not result in such an expenditure,
we do discuss the effects of this rule
elsewhere in this preamble.
Taking of Private Property
This rule will not cause a taking of
private property or otherwise have
taking implications under Executive
Order 12630, Governmental Actions and
Interference with Constitutionally
Protected Property Rights.
Civil Justice Reform
This rule meets applicable standards
in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of Executive
Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to
minimize litigation, eliminate
ambiguity, and reduce burden.
Protection of Children
We have analyzed this rule under
Executive Order 13045, Protection of
Children from Environmental Health
Risks and Safety Risks. This rule is not
an economically significant rule and
does not create an environmental risk to
health or risk to safety that may
disproportionately affect children.
Indian Tribal Governments
This rule does not have tribal
implications under Executive Order
13175, Consultation and Coordination
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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.
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Technical Standards
The National Technology Transfer
and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15
U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use
voluntary consensus standards in their
regulatory activities unless the agency
provides Congress, through the Office of
Management and Budget, with an
explanation of why using these
standards would be inconsistent with
applicable law or otherwise impractical.
Voluntary consensus standards are
technical standards (e.g., specifications
of materials, performance, design, or
operation; test methods; sampling
procedures; and related management
systems practices) that are developed or
adopted by voluntary consensus
standards bodies.
This rule does not use technical
standards. Therefore, we did not
consider the use of voluntary consensus
standards.
Environment
We have analyzed this rule under
Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 023–01 and
Commandant Instruction M16475.lD,
which guide the Coast Guard in
complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and
have concluded this action is one of a
category of actions that do not
individually or cumulatively have a
significant effect on the human
environment. This rule is categorically
excluded, under figure 2–1, paragraph
(34)(g), of the Instruction because it
involves the establishment of a safety
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zone. A final environmental analysis
checklist and a categorical exclusion
determination are available in the
docket where indicated under
ADDRESSES.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation
(water), Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Security measures,
Waterways.
For the reasons discussed in the
preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR part 165 as follows:
PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION
AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
1. The authority citation for part 165
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 46 U.S.C.
Chapter 701, 3306, 3703; 50 U.S.C. 191; 33
CFR 1.05–1, 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.T09–0337 to read as
follows:
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§ 165.T09–0337 Safety Zone; 2012
Memorial Day Tribute Fireworks, Lake
Charlevoix, Boyne City, Michigan.
(a) Location. The safety zone will
encompass all U.S. navigable waters of
Lake Charlevoix, in the vicinity of
Sommerset Pointe, within the arc of a
circle with 800-foot radius from a
fireworks launch site located on a barge
at position 45°13′04″ N, 085°03′41″ W
[DATUM: NAD 83].
(b) Effective and enforcement period.
This rule is effective and will be
enforced from 10 p.m. until 10:45 p.m.
on May 26, 2012.
(c) Regulations.
(1) In accordance with the general
regulations in § 165.23 of this part, entry
into, transiting, or anchoring within this
safety zone is prohibited unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port,
Sector Sault Sainte Marie, or his or her
on-scene representative.
(2) This safety zone is closed to all
vessel traffic, except as may be
permitted by the Captain of the Port,
Sector Sault Sainte Marie, or his or her
on-scene representative.
(3) The ‘‘on-scene representative’’ of
the Captain of the Port, Sector Sault
Sainte Marie, is any Coast Guard
commissioned, warrant or petty officer
who has been designated by the Captain
of the Port, Sector Sault Sainte Marie, to
act on his or her behalf. The on-scene
representative of the Captain of the Port,
Sector Sault Sainte Marie, will be
aboard either a Coast Guard or Coast
Guard Auxiliary vessel.
(4) Vessel operators desiring to enter
the or operate within the safety zone
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shall contact the Captain of the Port,
Sector Sault Sainte Marie, or his or her
on-scene representative to obtain
permission to do so. The Captain of the
Port, Sector Sault Sainte Marie, or his or
her on-scene representative may be
contacted via VHF Channel 16. Vessel
operators given permission to enter or
operate in the safety zone must comply
with all directions given to them by the
Captain of the Port, Sector Sault Sainte
Marie, or his or her on-scene
representative.
Dated: April 23, 2012.
S.B. Lowe,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting
Captain of the Port Sault Sainte Marie.
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RIN 1625–AA87
Security Zones; North Atlantic Treaty
Organization (NATO) Summit, Chicago,
IL
Coast Guard, DHS.
Temporary final rule;
correction.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
This document corrects the
preamble of the Temporary Final Rule
(TFR) published in the Federal Register
on April 13, 2012. In the preamble, the
Coast Guard stated that no comments
were received regarding the proposed
rule (77 FR 13232) that would establish
four separate security zones in the
Chicago Harbor and Chicago River
during the NATO Summit. This
statement is incorrect. The Coast Guard
received one comment.
DATES: Effective May 2, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
CWO Jon Grob, Prevention Department,
Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan,
Milwaukee, WI (414) 747–7188.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Correction: On March 10, 2012, the
Burnham Park Yacht Club (BPYC)
submitted a comment in response to the
Coast Guard’s NPRM that preceded the
aforesaid TFR. In its comment, the
BPYC described itself as a non-profit
organization that provides tender
services, mast stepping, and dining to
BPYC members and to the public in
general. The BPYC explained that it
expects the NATO conference to have
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket No. USCG-2012-0337]
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zone; 2012 Memorial Day Tribute Fireworks, Lake
Charlevoix, Boyne City, Michigan
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on
Lake Charlevoix near Boyne City, Michigan. This zone is intended to
restrict vessels from a portion of Lake Charlevoix due to a fireworks
display. This temporary safety zone is necessary to protect the
surrounding public and vessels from the hazards associated with a
fireworks display.
DATES: This rule is effective from 10 p.m. until 10:45 p.m. on May 26,
2012.
ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in
the docket are part of docket USCG-2012-0337 and are available online
by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2012-0337 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 email MST3 Kevin Moe, U.S. Coast Guard, Sector
Sault Sainte Marie, telephone 906-253-2429, email at
Kevin.D.Moe@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 doing so would be impracticable. The
final details for this event were not received by the Coast Guard with
sufficient time for a comment and period to run before the start of the
event. Thus, delaying this rule to wait for a notice and comment period
to run would be impracticable and would inhibit the Coast Guard's
ability to protect the public from the hazards associated with maritime
fireworks displays.
Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause
exists for making this rule effective less than 30
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days after publication in the Federal Register. For the same reasons
discussed in the preceding paragraph, a 30 day notice period would be
impracticable.
Background and Purpose
On the evening of May 26, 2012, fireworks will be launched from a
point on Lake Charlevoix to commemorate Memorial Day. The Captain of
the Port, Sector Sault Sainte Marie, has determined that the Memorial
Day Tribute Fireworks Display will pose significant risks to the
public. The likely congested waterways in the vicinity of a fireworks
display could easily result in serious injuries or fatalities.
Discussion of Rule
To mitigate the risks associated with the Memorial Day Tribute
Fireworks Display, the Captain of the Port, Sector Sault Sainte Marie
will enforce a temporary safety zone in the vicinity of the launch
site. This safety zone will encompass all waters of Lake Charlevoix, in
the vicinity of Sommerset Pointe, within the arc of a circle with an
800ft radius from the fireworks launch site located on a barge
positioned 45[deg]13'04'' N, 085[deg]03'41'' W [DATUM: NAD 83]. The
safety zone will be effective and enforced from 10 p.m. until 10:45
p.m. on May 26, 2012
Entry into, transiting, or anchoring within the safety zone is
prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Sault
Sainte Marie, or his or her on-scene representative. The Captain of the
Port, Sector Sault Sainte Marie, or his or her on-scene representative
may be contacted via VHF channel 16.
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. It is not ``significant'' under the
regulatory policies and procedures of the Department of Homeland
Security (DHS). We conclude that this rule is not a significant
regulatory action because we anticipate that it will have minimal
impact on the economy, will not interfere with other agencies, will not
adversely alter the budget of any grant or loan recipients, and will
not raise any novel legal or policy issues. The safety zone will be
relatively small and will exist for only a minimal time. Under certain
conditions, moreover, vessels may still transit through the safety zone
when permitted by proper authority.
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 might
be small entities: The owners or operators of vessels intending to
transit or anchor in a portion of Lake Charlevoix between 10 p.m. and
10:45 p.m. on May 26, 2012.
This safety zone will not have significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities for the following reasons: this
rule will only be enforced for a short period of time. Vessels may
safely pass outside the safety zone during the event. In the event that
this temporary safety zone affects shipping, commercial vessels may
request permission from the Captain of the Port, Sector Sault Sainte
Marie, to transit through the safety zone. The Coast Guard will give
notice to the public via a Broadcast to Mariners that the regulation is
in effect.
Assistance for Small Entities
Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we offer to assist small
entities in understanding the rule so that they can better evaluate its
effects on them and participate in the rulemaking process.
Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or
action of the Coast Guard.
Collection of Information
This rule calls for no new collection of information under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).
Federalism
A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local
governments and would either preempt State law or impose a substantial
direct cost of compliance on them. We have analyzed this rule under
that Order and have determined that it does not have implications for
federalism.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in
such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere
in this preamble.
Taking of Private Property
This rule will not cause a taking of private property or otherwise
have taking implications under Executive Order 12630, Governmental
Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property
Rights.
Civil Justice Reform
This rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2)
of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize litigation,
eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.
Protection of Children
We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13045, Protection
of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks. This rule
is not an economically significant rule and does not create an
environmental risk to health or risk to safety that may
disproportionately affect children.
Indian Tribal Governments
This rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order
13175, Consultation and Coordination
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with Indian Tribal Governments, because it does not have a substantial
direct effect on one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between
the Federal Government and Indian Tribes, or on the distribution of
power and responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian
tribes.
Energy Effects
We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13211, Actions
Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use. We have determined that it is not a ``significant
energy action'' under that order because it is not a ``significant
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866 and is not likely to
have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use
of energy. The Administrator of the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs has not designated it as a significant energy
action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects
under Executive Order 13211.
Technical Standards
The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15
U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use voluntary consensus standards
in their regulatory activities unless the agency provides Congress,
through the Office of Management and Budget, with an explanation of why
using these standards would be inconsistent with applicable law or
otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical
standards (e.g., specifications of materials, performance, design, or
operation; test methods; sampling procedures; and related management
systems practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus
standards bodies.
This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not
consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.
Environment
We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which
guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have concluded
this action is one of a category of actions that do not individually or
cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This
rule is categorically excluded, under figure 2-1, paragraph (34)(g), of
the Instruction because it involves the establishment of a safety zone.
A final 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. 1231; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701, 3306, 3703; 50
U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 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.T09-0337 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T09-0337 Safety Zone; 2012 Memorial Day Tribute Fireworks,
Lake Charlevoix, Boyne City, Michigan.
(a) Location. The safety zone will encompass all U.S. navigable
waters of Lake Charlevoix, in the vicinity of Sommerset Pointe, within
the arc of a circle with 800-foot radius from a fireworks launch site
located on a barge at position 45[deg]13'04'' N, 085[deg]03'41'' W
[DATUM: NAD 83].
(b) Effective and enforcement period. This rule is effective and
will be enforced from 10 p.m. until 10:45 p.m. on May 26, 2012.
(c) Regulations.
(1) In accordance with the general regulations in Sec. 165.23 of
this part, entry into, transiting, or anchoring within this safety zone
is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector
Sault Sainte Marie, or his or her on-scene representative.
(2) This safety zone is closed to all vessel traffic, except as may
be permitted by the Captain of the Port, Sector Sault Sainte Marie, or
his or her on-scene representative.
(3) The ``on-scene representative'' of the Captain of the Port,
Sector Sault Sainte Marie, is any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or
petty officer who has been designated by the Captain of the Port,
Sector Sault Sainte Marie, to act on his or her behalf. The on-scene
representative of the Captain of the Port, Sector Sault Sainte Marie,
will be aboard either a Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary vessel.
(4) Vessel operators desiring to enter the or operate within the
safety zone shall contact the Captain of the Port, Sector Sault Sainte
Marie, or his or her on-scene representative to obtain permission to do
so. The Captain of the Port, Sector Sault Sainte Marie, or his or her
on-scene representative may be contacted via VHF Channel 16. Vessel
operators given permission to enter or operate in the safety zone must
comply with all directions given to them by the Captain of the Port,
Sector Sault Sainte Marie, or his or her on-scene representative.
Dated: April 23, 2012.
S.B. Lowe,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Captain of the Port Sault Sainte
Marie.
[FR Doc. 2012-10624 Filed 5-1-12; 8:45 am]
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