Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Grosse Tete Bayou, Iberville Parish, LA, 57492-57494 [2012-22921]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES 57492 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 181 / Tuesday, September 18, 2012 / Rules and Regulations are trained to provide materials educating transitioning personnel on their civilian voting rights and responsibilities. Transition assistance program offices shall work with the Director, FVAP, to provide pre-printed notices that transitioning personnel may use to inform their election offices that they no longer will vote absentee in accordance with the provisions of 42 U.S.C. 1973ff. (30) Ensure all personnel assigned to recruitment offices are informed of the policies in this part and are trained to provide voter registration assistance. Ensure the recruitment offices of the Military Services: (i) Provide each prospective enlistee with the National Mail Voter Registration Form, available at https:// www.eac.gov/voter/Register_to_Vote, and DD Form 2645, Voter Registration Information Form, available at https:// www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt/ forms/forminfo/forminfopage2084.html, unless the applicant, in writing, declines to register to vote. (ii) Distribute the National Mail Voter Registration Form to each eligible citizen and provide assistance in completing the form unless the applicant refuses such assistance. (iii) Provide each eligible citizen or prospective enlistee who does not decline to register to vote the same degree of assistance for the completion of the National Mail Voter Registration Form as is provided by the office for the completion of its own forms, e.g., the application for enlistment, unless the person refuses such assistance. (iv) Transmit all completed registration applications within 5 calendar days to the appropriate State election officials. (v) Maintain statistical information and records on voter registration assistance provided by recruitment offices in the format prescribed by the Director, FVAP, for a period of two years, in accordance with 42 U.S.C. 1973gg(6)(i). (31) Ensure that inspections of recruitment offices of the Military Services by the Service Inspectors General are in compliance with this part. (32) As discussed in DoD 4525.6–M, the Director, Military Postal Service Agency shall: (i) Implement measures in consultation with the FVAP, to the maximum extent practicable, to ensure that a postmark or other proof of mailing date is provided on each absentee ballot collected at any overseas location or vessel at sea and that voting materials are moved expeditiously, to the VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:22 Sep 17, 2012 Jkt 226001 maximum extent practicable, by military postal authorities. (ii) Develop an outreach plan to inform overseas uniformed services voters regarding the ballot collection and delivery service to be implemented prior to each general election for Federal office. (iii) Establish alternative deadlines for collecting and forwarding absentee ballots from overseas locations as required by 42 U.S.C. 1973ff. (33) Revise all voting assistance program instructions and procedures to incorporate the provisions of this part. (c) Executive Department and Agency Procedures. (1) Federal Executive departments and agencies, including, but not limited to, the Department of State, the Department of Commerce, and the Department of Health and Human Services, are encouraged to adopt regulations and procedures that conform to this part to the maximum extent practicable, consistent with their organizational missions. By doing so, the FVAP will be able to assist the Executive departments, agencies, and their voting constituencies to the maximum extent. (2) The head of each Government department, agency, or other entity shall distribute balloting materials and develop a non-partisan program of information and education for all employees and family members pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1973ff(c). (i) The department or agency is responsible for providing voter assistance with assistance available from the FVAP. (ii) Each department or agency with employees or family members covered by 42 U.S.C. 1973ff shall designate an individual to coordinate and administer a voting assistance program for the department or agency to include, where practicable, the responsibilities in this part. The name, address, and telephone number of this individual shall be provided to the Director, FVAP. (iii) The Secretary of State shall designate a voting action officer at the Department of State headquarters to oversee the Department’s program as well as a U.S. citizen at each U.S. embassy or consulate to assist, to the fullest extent practicable, other U.S. citizens residing outside of the United States who are eligible to vote. The Secretary of State shall provide annually, or as requested by the Director, FVAP, estimates of the numbers of U.S. citizens currently residing in each country with an established embassy. (iv) Each embassy and consulate should have sufficient quantities of materials to include SF 76s, and SF PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 186s, needed by U.S. citizens to register and vote. Embassies and consulates will also inform and educate U.S. citizens regarding their right to register and vote, and will publicize voter assistance programs. (v) The Department of State’s voting action officer shall coordinate with the Director, FVAP, in the development and conduct of voting events, programs to inform and educate U.S. citizens outside of the United States, and provision of voting information and resources for assistance. (vi) Department of State and the Military Service voting action officers shall assist, as requested, embassy and consulate VAOs with post-election surveys of civilians outside of the United States. Dated: September 12, 2012. Patricia L. Toppings, OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2012–22950 Filed 9–17–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2012–0115] RIN 1625–AA09 Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Grosse Tete Bayou, Iberville Parish, LA Coast Guard, DHS. Final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard is removing the existing drawbridge operation regulation for the Union Pacific railroad swing bridge over Grosse Tete Bayou, mile 14.7, Iberville Parish, Louisiana. This bridge has been modified from a swing bridge to a fixed bridge and the current special operating regulation is no longer applicable or necessary. DATES: This rule is effective September 18, 2012. ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket, are part of docket USCG–2012– 0115 and are available by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–2012–0115 in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box, and then clicking ‘‘Search.’’ This material is 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, SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\18SER1.SGM 18SER1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 181 / Tuesday, September 18, 2012 / Rules and Regulations 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. Jim Wetherington, Bridge Specialist, Coast Guard; telephone 504– 671–2128, email james.r.wetherington@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202–366– 9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Acronyms CFR Code of Federal Regulations DHS Department of Homeland Security FR Federal Register NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking § Section Symbol U.S.C. United States Code mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES A. Regulatory History and Information The Coast Guard is issuing this 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), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) with respect to this rule because the Union Pacific railroad swing bridge requiring the draw operations in 33 CFR 117.449 (a) was modified to be a fixed span bridge in May of 2012. The bridge operator and those transiting in the vicinity of this bridge have not executed any draw operations since the regulation that governs the bridge was changed to state that ‘‘the draw * * * need not be opened for the passage of vessels’’ on February 23, 1976. At that time, all of the internal workings of the bridge were removed. The Coast Guard has also determined that the waterway is non-tidal and not susceptible to interstate or foreign commerce thus making the bridge exempt from bridge permit requirements under Section 107 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1982 (33 U.S.C. 530). That determination allowed the bridge owner to modify the existing bridge to permanently remove the machinery from the bridge and make modification to the swing span portion of the bridge to render it as a fixed bridge without a permit. Because of the modification from a swing bridge to a fixed bridge, the current regulation is no longer applicable and should be VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:24 Sep 17, 2012 Jkt 226001 removed from publication. For these reasons, good cause exists for not publishing a NPRM with respect to this rule because it is unnecessary. For similar reasons, under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for making this rule effective in less than 30 days after publication in the Federal Register (FR). The railroad bridge has had no openings in 61 years. It has effectively been a fixed bridge for 36 years due to the lack of internal machinery. This bridge has now been modified to a fixed bridge. As such, the bridge is not required to have an operating regulation. This rule only makes a minor change to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), omitting a regulatory requirement that is no longer applicable or necessary. Therefore, providing a 30 day notice before making this rule effective is unnecessary. B. Basis and Purpose The Union Pacific railroad swing bridge across Grosse Tette Bayou, mile 14.7, was modified into a fixed bridge in May of 2012. The modification of this bridge from a drawbridge to a fixed bridge necessitates the removal of the drawbridge operation regulation pertaining to this bridge. The regulation governing the operation of this bridge is found in 33 CFR 117.449(a). The purpose of this rule is to remove the existing regulation from the CFR since it governs a bridge that no longer requires a drawbridge regulation. C. Discussion of Final Rule The Coast Guard is changing the regulation in 33 CFR 117.449 by removing restrictions and the regulatory burden related to the draw operations for the Union Pacific railroad swing bridge, which has been modified from a moveable to a fixed bridge, without publishing an NPRM. The change removes the section of the regulation governing the bridge since the bridge will no longer be required to comply with 33 CFR part 117. This change does not affect vessel operators using the waterway as this bridge has not opened since 1951 and has not had the ability to open since 1976. D. Regulatory Analyses We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses based on a number of these statutes or executive orders. 1. Regulatory Planning and Review This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 57493 Planning and Review, as supplemented by Executive Order 13563, Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review, and does not require an assessment of potential costs and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of Order 12866 or under section 1 of Executive Order 13563. The Office of Management and Budget has not reviewed it under those Orders. The bridge has been unable to open since 1976. The removal of the drawbridge regulation does not impact vessel traffic because the current conditions have been in place for decades. Additionally, the bridge has been modified to be a fixed bridge so it cannot accommodate vessel traffic. 2. Impact on Small Entities The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (RFA), 5 U.S.C. 601–612, as amended, requires federal agencies to consider the potential impact of regulations on small entities during rulemaking. 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. Since the drawbridge across the Grosse Tete Bayou, mile 14.7, in Iberia Parish, LA has been modified to a fixed bridge; the regulation governing draw operations for this bridge is no longer needed. There is no new restriction or regulation being imposed by this rule; therefore, the Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this final rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. 3. Assistance for Small Entities Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121), we want to assist small entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would affect your small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT, above. 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 E:\FR\FM\18SER1.SGM 18SER1 57494 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 181 / Tuesday, September 18, 2012 / Rules and Regulations 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. 10. 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 might disproportionately affect children. 4. Collection of Information 11. 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. This rule calls for no new collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501– 3520). 5. Federalism A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132, Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have determined that it does not have implications for federalism. 6. Protest Activities The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters. Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or security of people, places or vessels. 7. 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. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES 8. 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. 9. 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. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:24 Sep 17, 2012 Jkt 226001 12. 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. 13. Technical Standards This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not consider the use of voluntary consensus standards. 14. Environment We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security Management Directive 023–01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which guides the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have concluded that 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 (32)(e), of the Instruction. Under figure 2–1, paragraph (32)(e), of the Instruction, an environmental analysis checklist and a categorical exclusion determination are not required for this rule. PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 117 Bridges. For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 CFR part 117 as follows: PART 117—DRAWBRIDGE OPERATION REGULATIONS 1. The authority citation for part 117 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 33 U.S.C. 499; 33 CFR 1.05–1; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 2. Section 117.449 is revised to read as follows: ■ § 117.449 Grosse Tete Bayou. The removable span of the S377 Bridge, mile 15.3 near Rosedale, shall be opened for the passage of vessels if at least 48 hours notice is given. Dated: August 25, 2012. Roy A. Nash, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2012–22921 Filed 9–17–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket No. USCG–2012–0787] Safety Zone; Fleet Week Fireworks, San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of enforcement of regulation. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard will enforce the safety zone for the Fleet Week Fireworks in the Captain of the Port, San Francisco area of responsibility during the dates and times noted below. This action is necessary to protect life and property of the maritime public from the hazards associated with the fireworks display. During the enforcement period, unauthorized persons or vessels are prohibited from entering into, transiting through, or anchoring in the safety zone, unless authorized by the Patrol Commander (PATCOM). SUMMARY: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.1191, Table 1, Item number 25, will be enforced from 11 a.m. to 9:50 p.m. on October 6, 2012. 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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2012-0115]
RIN 1625-AA09


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Grosse Tete Bayou, Iberville 
Parish, LA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is removing the existing drawbridge operation 
regulation for the Union Pacific railroad swing bridge over Grosse Tete 
Bayou, mile 14.7, Iberville Parish, Louisiana. This bridge has been 
modified from a swing bridge to a fixed bridge and the current special 
operating regulation is no longer applicable or necessary.

DATES: This rule is effective September 18, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in 
the docket, are part of docket USCG-2012-0115 and are available by 
going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2012-0115 in the 
``Keyword'' box, and then clicking ``Search.'' This material is 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,

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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. Jim Wetherington, Bridge Specialist, Coast Guard; 
telephone 504-671-2128, email james.r.wetherington@uscg.mil. If you 
have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program 
Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Table of Acronyms

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Sec.  Section Symbol
U.S.C. United States Code

A. Regulatory History and Information

    The Coast Guard is issuing this 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), the Coast Guard finds that good 
cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) 
with respect to this rule because the Union Pacific railroad swing 
bridge requiring the draw operations in 33 CFR 117.449 (a) was modified 
to be a fixed span bridge in May of 2012.
    The bridge operator and those transiting in the vicinity of this 
bridge have not executed any draw operations since the regulation that 
governs the bridge was changed to state that ``the draw * * * need not 
be opened for the passage of vessels'' on February 23, 1976. At that 
time, all of the internal workings of the bridge were removed.
    The Coast Guard has also determined that the waterway is non-tidal 
and not susceptible to interstate or foreign commerce thus making the 
bridge exempt from bridge permit requirements under Section 107 of the 
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1982 (33 U.S.C. 530). That 
determination allowed the bridge owner to modify the existing bridge to 
permanently remove the machinery from the bridge and make modification 
to the swing span portion of the bridge to render it as a fixed bridge 
without a permit. Because of the modification from a swing bridge to a 
fixed bridge, the current regulation is no longer applicable and should 
be removed from publication. For these reasons, good cause exists for 
not publishing a NPRM with respect to this rule because it is 
unnecessary.
    For similar reasons, under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard 
finds that good cause exists for making this rule effective in less 
than 30 days after publication in the Federal Register (FR). The 
railroad bridge has had no openings in 61 years. It has effectively 
been a fixed bridge for 36 years due to the lack of internal machinery. 
This bridge has now been modified to a fixed bridge. As such, the 
bridge is not required to have an operating regulation. This rule only 
makes a minor change to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), omitting 
a regulatory requirement that is no longer applicable or necessary. 
Therefore, providing a 30 day notice before making this rule effective 
is unnecessary.

B. Basis and Purpose

    The Union Pacific railroad swing bridge across Grosse Tette Bayou, 
mile 14.7, was modified into a fixed bridge in May of 2012. The 
modification of this bridge from a drawbridge to a fixed bridge 
necessitates the removal of the drawbridge operation regulation 
pertaining to this bridge.
    The regulation governing the operation of this bridge is found in 
33 CFR 117.449(a). The purpose of this rule is to remove the existing 
regulation from the CFR since it governs a bridge that no longer 
requires a drawbridge regulation.

C. Discussion of Final Rule

    The Coast Guard is changing the regulation in 33 CFR 117.449 by 
removing restrictions and the regulatory burden related to the draw 
operations for the Union Pacific railroad swing bridge, which has been 
modified from a moveable to a fixed bridge, without publishing an NPRM. 
The change removes the section of the regulation governing the bridge 
since the bridge will no longer be required to comply with 33 CFR part 
117. This change does not affect vessel operators using the waterway as 
this bridge has not opened since 1951 and has not had the ability to 
open since 1976.

D. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and 
executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses 
based on a number of these statutes or executive orders.

1. Regulatory Planning and Review

    This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f) 
of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, as 
supplemented by Executive Order 13563, Improving Regulation and 
Regulatory Review, and does not require an assessment of potential 
costs and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of Order 12866 or under 
section 1 of Executive Order 13563. The Office of Management and Budget 
has not reviewed it under those Orders.
    The bridge has been unable to open since 1976. The removal of the 
drawbridge regulation does not impact vessel traffic because the 
current conditions have been in place for decades. Additionally, the 
bridge has been modified to be a fixed bridge so it cannot accommodate 
vessel traffic.

2. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (RFA), 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as 
amended, requires federal agencies to consider the potential impact of 
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. 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.
    Since the drawbridge across the Grosse Tete Bayou, mile 14.7, in 
Iberia Parish, LA has been modified to a fixed bridge; the regulation 
governing draw operations for this bridge is no longer needed. There is 
no new restriction or regulation being imposed by this rule; therefore, 
the Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this final rule 
will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of 
small entities.

3. Assistance for Small Entities

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement 
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small 
entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would affect your 
small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have 
questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please 
contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT, 
above.
    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

[[Page 57494]]

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.

4. 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).

5. Federalism

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132, 
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the 
relationship between the national government and the States, or on the 
distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of 
government. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have 
determined that it does not have implications for federalism.

6. Protest Activities

    The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters. 
Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that 
your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or 
security of people, places or vessels.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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 might 
disproportionately affect children.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. Technical Standards

    This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not 
consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.

14. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security 
Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which 
guides the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental 
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have concluded 
that 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 (32)(e), of the Instruction.
    Under figure 2-1, paragraph (32)(e), 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 117

    Bridges.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 
33 CFR part 117 as follows:

PART 117--DRAWBRIDGE OPERATION REGULATIONS

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1. The authority citation for part 117 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 499; 33 CFR 1.05-1; Department of Homeland 
Security Delegation No. 0170.1.


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2. Section 117.449 is revised to read as follows:


Sec.  117.449  Grosse Tete Bayou.

    The removable span of the S377 Bridge, mile 15.3 near Rosedale, 
shall be opened for the passage of vessels if at least 48 hours notice 
is given.

    Dated: August 25, 2012.
Roy A. Nash,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2012-22921 Filed 9-17-12; 8:45 am]
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