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the Navy under Executive Order 11964 and
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Approved: April 18, 2013.
A.B. Fischer,
Commander, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy
Assistant Judge Advocate, General (Admiralty
and Maritime Law).
Dated: April 25, 2013.
C.K. Chiappetta,
Lieutenant Commander, Office of the Judge
Advocate General, U.S. Navy, Federal
Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013–10778 Filed 5–14–13; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 100
[Docket No. USCG–2013–0052]
RIN 1625–AA08
Special Local Regulation; Low Country
Splash, Wando River, Cooper River,
and Charleston Harbor; Charleston, SC
Coast Guard, DHS.
Temporary final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard is
establishing a special local regulation on
SUMMARY:
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the waters of the Wando River, Cooper
River, and Charleston Harbor in
Charleston, South Carolina during the
Low Country Splash on June 1, 2013.
This special local regulation is
necessary to ensure the safety of
participants, spectators, and the general
public during the event. The special
local regulation will temporarily restrict
vessel traffic in a portion of the Wando
River and Charleston Harbor, preventing
non-participant vessels from entering,
transiting through, anchoring in, or
remaining within the regulated area
unless authorized by the Captain of the
Port Charleston or a designated
representative.
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This rule is effective from 7 a.m.
until 10 a.m. on June 1, 2013.
ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this
preamble as being available in the
docket are part of docket USCG–2013–
0052 and are available online by going
to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting
USCG–2013–0052 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 rule, call
Sector Charleston Office of Waterways
Management, Coast Guard; telephone
843–740–3184, email
christopher.l.ruleman@uscg.mil. If you
have questions on viewing the docket,
call Barbara Hairston, Program Manager,
Docket Operations, telephone 202–366–
9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DATES:
Table of Acronyms
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
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A. Regulatory History and Information
On March 26, 2013, we published a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
entitled, ‘‘Special Local Regulation; Low
Country Splash, Wando River, Cooper
River, and Charleston Harbor,
Charleston, SC’’ in the Federal Register
(78 FR 18277). We received no
comments on the proposed rule. No
public meeting was requested, and none
was held.
B. Basis and Purpose
On June 1, 2013, the Low country
Splash Open Water Swim is scheduled
to take place on the Wando River,
Cooper River, and Charleston Harbor in
Charleston, SC. The race will consist of
approximately 500 swimmers. The race
will commence at Daniel Island Pier,
transit south in the Wando River,
crossing the navigational channel at
Hobcaw Point and continuing South
into Charleston Harbor. The race will
finish at Charleston Harbor Resort
Marina. There will be safety vessels
preceding the participating swimmers,
and following the last participating
swimmers. This event poses significant
risks to participants, spectators, and the
boating public because of the large
number of swimmers and recreational
vessels that are expected in the area of
the event. These special local
regulations are necessary to protect race
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participants, spectators, and other
persons and vessels from the hazards
associated with the race.
C. Discussion of Comments, Changes
and the Final Rule
The special local regulation will
designate a temporary regulated area on
the Wando River, Cooper River, and
Charleston Harbor in Charleston, South
Carolina. The special local regulation
will be enforced from 7 a.m. until 10
a.m. on June 1, 2013. Persons and
vessels may not enter, transit through,
anchor in, or remain within the safety
zone unless authorized by the Captain
of the Port Charleston or a designated
representative.
Persons and vessels desiring to enter,
transit through, anchor in, or remain
within the regulated area may contact
the Captain of the Port Charleston by
telephone at (843) 740–7050, or a
designated representative via VHF radio
on channel 16, to request authorization.
If authorization to enter, transit through,
anchor in, or remain within the
regulated area is granted by the Captain
of the Port Charleston or a designated
representative, all persons and vessels
receiving such authorization must
comply with the instructions of the
Captain of the Port Charleston or a
designated representative. The Coast
Guard will provide notice of the special
local regulation by Local Notice to
Mariners, Broadcast Notice to Mariners,
and on-scene designated
representatives.
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, 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.
We expect the economic impact of
this rule to be so minimal that a full
regulatory evaluation is unnecessary.
This rule may have some impact on the
public, but these potential impacts will
be minimal for the following reasons: (1)
The rule will be in effect for only three
hours; (2) although persons and vessels
will not be able to enter, transit through,
anchor in, or remain within the buffer
zones without authorization from the
Captain of the Port Charleston or a
designated representative, they may
operate in the surrounding area during
the effective period; (3) advance
notification will be made to the local
maritime community via broadcast
notice to mariners.
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2. Impact on Small Entities
Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act
(5 U.S.C. 601–612), we have considered
whether this rule would have a
significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
The term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises
small businesses, not-for-profit
organizations that are independently
owned and operated and are not
dominant in their fields, and
governmental jurisdictions with
populations of less than 50,000.
The Coast Guard certifies under 5
U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will not have
a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
This rule may affect the following
entities, some of which may be small
entities: The owners or operators of
vessels intending to enter, transit
through, anchor in, or remain within
that portion The Wando River, Cooper
River, and Charleston Harbor from 7
a.m. until 10 a.m. on June 1, 2013. For
the reasons discussed in the Regulatory
Planning and Review section above, this
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 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.
4. Collection of Information
This rule will not call for a 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
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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
determined that this rule 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
INTFORMATION 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 may
disproportionately affect children.
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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
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responsibilities between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes.
12. Energy Effects
This action is not a ‘‘significant
energy action’’ under Executive Order
13211, Actions Concerning Regulations
That Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use.
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 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 special local regulations issued
in conjunction with a regatta or marine
parade. 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. Add § 100.T07–0052 to read as
follows:
■
§ 100.T07–0052 Special Local Regulations;
Low Country Splash, Wando River, Cooper
River, and Charleston Harbor, Charleston,
SC.
(a) Regulated Areas. The following
regulated area is established as a special
local regulation. All waters within a
moving zone, beginning at Daniel Island
Pier in approximate position 32°51′20″
N, 079°54′06″ W, South along the coast
of Daniel Island, across the Wando River
to Hobcaw Yacht Club, in approximate
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position 32°49′20″ N, 079°53′49″ W,
South along the coast of Mt. Pleasant,
S.C., to Charleston Harbor Resort
Marina, in approximate position
32°47′20″ N, 079°54′39″ W. There will
be a temporary Channel Closer from
0730 to 0815 on June 01, 2013 between
Wando River Terminal Buoy 3 (LLNR
3305), and Wando River Terminal Buoy
5 (LLNR 3315). The zone will at all
times extend 75 yards both in front of
the lead safety vessel preceding the first
race participants; 75 yards behind the
safety vessel trailing the last race
participants; and at all times extending
100 yards on either side of participating
race and safety vessels. Information
regarding the identity of the lead safety
vessel and the last safety vessel will be
provided 2 days prior to the race via
broadcast notice to mariners and marine
safety information bulletins.
(b) Definition. The term ‘‘designated
representative’’ means Coast Guard
Patrol Commanders, including Coast
Guard coxswains, petty officers, and
other officers operating Coast Guard
vessels, and Federal, state, and local
officers designated by or assisting the
Captain of the Port Charleston in the
enforcement of the regulated areas.
(c) Regulations. (1) All persons and
vessels are prohibited from entering,
transiting through, anchoring in, or
remaining within the regulated areas
unless otherwise authorized by the
Captain of the Port Charleston or a
designated representative.
(2) Persons and vessels desiring to
enter, transit through, anchor in, or
remain within the regulated areas may
contact the Captain of the Port
Charleston by telephone at 843–740–
7050, or a designated representative via
VHF radio on channel 16 to seek
authorization. If authorization to enter,
transit through, anchor in, or remain
within the regulated areas is granted by
the Captain of the Port Charleston or a
designated representative, all persons
and vessels receiving such permission
must comply with the instructions of
the Captain of the Port Charleston or a
designated representative.
(3) The Coast Guard will provide
notice of the regulated areas through
advanced notice via broadcast notice to
mariners and by on-scene designated
representatives.
(d) Effective Date. This rule is
effective and will be enforced from 7:00
a.m. to 10:00 a.m. June 01, 2013.
Dated: May 1, 2013.
M. F. White,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
Port Charleston.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 100
[Docket No. USCG-2013-0052]
RIN 1625-AA08
Special Local Regulation; Low Country Splash, Wando River, Cooper
River, and Charleston Harbor; Charleston, SC
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a special local regulation on
the waters of the Wando River, Cooper River, and Charleston Harbor in
Charleston, South Carolina during the Low Country Splash on June 1,
2013. This special local regulation is necessary to ensure the safety
of participants, spectators, and the general public during the event.
The special local regulation will temporarily restrict vessel traffic
in a portion of the Wando River and Charleston Harbor, preventing non-
participant vessels from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or
remaining within the regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of
the Port Charleston or a designated representative.
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DATES: This rule is effective from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m. on June 1,
2013.
ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in
the docket are part of docket USCG-2013-0052 and are available online
by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2013-0052 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 rule,
call Sector Charleston Office of Waterways Management, Coast Guard;
telephone 843-740-3184, email christopher.l.ruleman@uscg.mil. If you
have questions on viewing the docket, call Barbara Hairston, Program
Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Table of Acronyms
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
A. Regulatory History and Information
On March 26, 2013, we published a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM) entitled, ``Special Local Regulation; Low Country Splash, Wando
River, Cooper River, and Charleston Harbor, Charleston, SC'' in the
Federal Register (78 FR 18277). We received no comments on the proposed
rule. No public meeting was requested, and none was held.
B. Basis and Purpose
On June 1, 2013, the Low country Splash Open Water Swim is
scheduled to take place on the Wando River, Cooper River, and
Charleston Harbor in Charleston, SC. The race will consist of
approximately 500 swimmers. The race will commence at Daniel Island
Pier, transit south in the Wando River, crossing the navigational
channel at Hobcaw Point and continuing South into Charleston Harbor.
The race will finish at Charleston Harbor Resort Marina. There will be
safety vessels preceding the participating swimmers, and following the
last participating swimmers. This event poses significant risks to
participants, spectators, and the boating public because of the large
number of swimmers and recreational vessels that are expected in the
area of the event. These special local regulations are necessary to
protect race participants, spectators, and other persons and vessels
from the hazards associated with the race.
C. Discussion of Comments, Changes and the Final Rule
The special local regulation will designate a temporary regulated
area on the Wando River, Cooper River, and Charleston Harbor in
Charleston, South Carolina. The special local regulation will be
enforced from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m. on June 1, 2013. Persons and vessels
may not enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the safety
zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Charleston or a
designated representative.
Persons and vessels desiring to enter, transit through, anchor in,
or remain within the regulated area may contact the Captain of the Port
Charleston by telephone at (843) 740-7050, or a designated
representative via VHF radio on channel 16, to request authorization.
If authorization to enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within
the regulated area is granted by the Captain of the Port Charleston or
a designated representative, all persons and vessels receiving such
authorization must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the
Port Charleston or a designated representative. The Coast Guard will
provide notice of the special local regulation by Local Notice to
Mariners, Broadcast Notice to Mariners, and on-scene designated
representatives.
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, 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.
We expect the economic impact of this rule to be so minimal that a
full regulatory evaluation is unnecessary. This rule may have some
impact on the public, but these potential impacts will be minimal for
the following reasons: (1) The rule will be in effect for only three
hours; (2) although persons and vessels will not be able to enter,
transit through, anchor in, or remain within the buffer zones without
authorization from the Captain of the Port Charleston or a designated
representative, they may operate in the surrounding area during the
effective period; (3) advance notification will be made to the local
maritime community via broadcast notice to mariners.
2. Impact on Small Entities
Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have
considered whether this rule would have a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities. The term ``small entities''
comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations that are
independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their fields,
and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 50,000.
The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will
not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities. This rule may affect the following entities, some of which
may be small entities: The owners or operators of vessels intending to
enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within that portion The
Wando River, Cooper River, and Charleston Harbor from 7 a.m. until 10
a.m. on June 1, 2013. For the reasons discussed in the Regulatory
Planning and Review section above, this 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 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.
4. Collection of Information
This rule will not call for a 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
[[Page 28494]]
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 determined that this
rule 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
INTFORMATION 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 may
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
This action is not a ``significant energy action'' under Executive
Order 13211, Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect
Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use.
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
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 special local
regulations issued in conjunction with a regatta or marine parade.
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. Add Sec. 100.T07-0052 to read as follows:
Sec. 100.T07-0052 Special Local Regulations; Low Country Splash,
Wando River, Cooper River, and Charleston Harbor, Charleston, SC.
(a) Regulated Areas. The following regulated area is established as
a special local regulation. All waters within a moving zone, beginning
at Daniel Island Pier in approximate position 32[deg]51'20'' N,
079[deg]54'06'' W, South along the coast of Daniel Island, across the
Wando River to Hobcaw Yacht Club, in approximate position
32[deg]49'20'' N, 079[deg]53'49'' W, South along the coast of Mt.
Pleasant, S.C., to Charleston Harbor Resort Marina, in approximate
position 32[deg]47'20'' N, 079[deg]54'39'' W. There will be a temporary
Channel Closer from 0730 to 0815 on June 01, 2013 between Wando River
Terminal Buoy 3 (LLNR 3305), and Wando River Terminal Buoy 5 (LLNR
3315). The zone will at all times extend 75 yards both in front of the
lead safety vessel preceding the first race participants; 75 yards
behind the safety vessel trailing the last race participants; and at
all times extending 100 yards on either side of participating race and
safety vessels. Information regarding the identity of the lead safety
vessel and the last safety vessel will be provided 2 days prior to the
race via broadcast notice to mariners and marine safety information
bulletins.
(b) Definition. The term ``designated representative'' means Coast
Guard Patrol Commanders, including Coast Guard coxswains, petty
officers, and other officers operating Coast Guard vessels, and
Federal, state, and local officers designated by or assisting the
Captain of the Port Charleston in the enforcement of the regulated
areas.
(c) Regulations. (1) All persons and vessels are prohibited from
entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the
regulated areas unless otherwise authorized by the Captain of the Port
Charleston or a designated representative.
(2) Persons and vessels desiring to enter, transit through, anchor
in, or remain within the regulated areas may contact the Captain of the
Port Charleston by telephone at 843-740-7050, or a designated
representative via VHF radio on channel 16 to seek authorization. If
authorization to enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within
the regulated areas is granted by the Captain of the Port Charleston or
a designated representative, all persons and vessels receiving such
permission must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port
Charleston or a designated representative.
(3) The Coast Guard will provide notice of the regulated areas
through advanced notice via broadcast notice to mariners and by on-
scene designated representatives.
(d) Effective Date. This rule is effective and will be enforced
from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. June 01, 2013.
Dated: May 1, 2013.
M. F. White,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Charleston.
[FR Doc. 2013-11530 Filed 5-14-13; 8:45 am]
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