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open from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4
p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday
for vessels less than 1000 tons. The
normal operating schedule for these
bridges also requires one hour advance
notification for bridge openings between
11 p.m. and 7 a.m. daily. Waterway
usage on the Lake Washington Ship
Canal ranges from commercial tug and
barge to small pleasure craft. Mariners
will be notified and kept informed of
the bridges’ operational status via the
Coast Guard Notice to Mariners
publication and Broadcast Notice to
Mariners as appropriate. The bridges
will be required to open, if needed, for
vessels engaged in emergency response
operations during this closure period.
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e),
the drawbridge must return to its regular
operating schedule immediately at the
end of the designated time period. This
deviation from the operating regulations
is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
Dated: June 19, 2013.
Daryl R. Peloquin,
Acting Bridge Administrator.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[USCG–2013–0408]
RIN 1625–AA00
Safety Zone, Tennessee River, Mile
625.5 to 626.5
Coast Guard, DHS.
Temporary final rule.
AGENCY:
The Coast Guard is
establishing a temporary safety zone for
the waters of the Tennessee River
beginning at mile marker 625.5 and
ending at mile marker 626.5, extending
bank to bank. This zone is necessary to
provide safety from the fallout from the
Randy Boyd fireworks that are being
launched on the Tennessee River at mile
marker 626.0. Entry into this zone is
prohibited unless specifically
authorized by the Captain of the Port
(COTP) Ohio Valley or designated
representative.
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SUMMARY:
This temporary final rule is
effective from 9 p.m. through 9:30 p.m.
on July 5, 2013.
ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in
this preamble are part of docket [USCG–
2013–0408]. To view documents
mentioned in this preamble as being
DATES:
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Table of Acronyms
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
[FR Doc. 2013–15805 Filed 7–1–13; 8:45 am]
ACTION:
available in the docket, go to https://
www.regulations.gov, type the docket
number in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click
‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket
Folder on the line associated with this
rulemaking. You may also visit the
Docket Management Facility in Room
W12–140 on the ground floor of the
Department of Transportation West
Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
you have questions on this temporary
rule, call Petty Officer James Alter,
Marine Safety Detachment Nashville, at
(615) 736–5421. If you have questions
on viewing or submitting material to the
docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program
Manager, Docket Operations, telephone
(202) 366–9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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A. Regulatory History and 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. The Coast
Guard received notice on May 15, 2013
that this fireworks show is planned to
take place on July 5, 2013. After a
review of the event information and
location, the Coast Guard determined
that a safety zone is necessary. Given
the lack of calendar days between notice
from the event sponsor to the Coast
Guard and the time of the scheduled
event, it would be impracticable to
complete the NPRM process within this
short period. Immediate action is
necessary to protect event participants
and members of the public from the
possible marine hazards present during
a fireworks display on or over the
waterway. Delaying the safety zone
would also unnecessarily interfere with
the planned event.
For the same reasons, under 5 U.S.C.
553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that
good cause exists for making this rule
effective less than 30 days after
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publication in the Federal Register.
Providing a full 30 days notice and
delaying the effective date for this safety
zone would be impracticable because
immediate action is necessary to protect
event participants and members of the
public from the possible marine hazards
present during a fireworks display on or
over the waterway.
B. Basis and Purpose
The Randy Boyd fireworks display
takes place on the Tennessee River and
is launched from a floating platform in
the middle of the river at mile marker
626.0. Fireworks displays taking place
on or over a waterway pose possible
hazards to the marine traffic and
spectators on the waterway during the
display. The Coast Guard determined
that a temporary safety zone is needed
to protect life and property during the
fireworks display. The legal basis and
authorities for this rulemaking
establishing a safety zone are found in
33 U.S.C. 1231, 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701,
3306, 3703; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR
1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5;
Public Law 107–295, 116 Stat. 2064; and
Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1, which
collectively authorizes the Coast Guard
to establish and define regulatory safety
zones. The Captain of the Port Ohio
Valley is establishing a safety zone for
all waters of the Tennessee River,
beginning at mile marker 625.5 and
ending at 626.5 to protect persons and
property from hazards associated with a
fireworks display. Entry into this zone
is prohibited unless specifically
authorized by the Captain of the Port
Ohio Valley or a designated
representative.
C. Discussion of the Final Rule
The Captain of the Port Ohio Valley
is establishing a safety zone for the
waters of the Tennessee River,
beginning at mile marker 625.5 and
ending at 626.5. Vessels shall not enter
into, depart from, or move within this
safety zone without permission from the
Captain of the Port Ohio Valley or
designated representative. Persons or
vessels requiring entry into or passage
through a safety zone must request
permission from the Captain of the Port
Ohio Valley, or a designated
representative. They may be contacted
on VHF–FM Channel 13 or 16, or
through Coast Guard Sector Ohio Valley
at 1–800–253–7465. This rule is
effective from 9:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
on July 5, 2013. The Captain of the Port
Ohio Valley will inform the public
through broadcast notices to mariners of
the enforcement period for the safety
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zone as well as any changes in the
planned schedule.
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.
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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 Executive Order 12866
or under section 1 of Executive Order
13563. The Office of Management and
Budget has not reviewed it under that
Order.
This safety zone restricts transit on
the Tennessee River from mile marker
625.5 through 626.5 and covers a period
of one hour, from 9:00 p.m. through 9:30
p.m. on July 5, 2013. Due to its short
duration and limited scope, affecting
only one mile of the waterway, it does
not pose a significant regulatory impact.
Broadcast Notices to Mariners will also
inform the community of this safety
zone so that they may plan accordingly
for this short restriction on transit.
Vessel traffic may request permission
from the COTP Ohio Valley or a
designated representative to enter the
restricted area.
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 Coast
Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b)
that this rule will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities.
This rule will affect the following
entities, some of which may be small
entities: the owners or operators of
vessels intending to transit mile marker
625.5 to 626.5 on the Tennessee River,
from 9:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on July 5,
2013. The safety zone will not have a
significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities
because this rule will be in effect for a
short period of time, will be of limited
scope, and affects only one mile of the
waterway. Broadcast Notices to
Mariners will also inform the
community of this safety zone so that
they may plan accordingly for this short
restriction on transit. Vessel traffic may
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request permission from the COTP Ohio
Valley or a designated representative to
enter the restricted area.
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
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
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
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
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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 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
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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 involves
establishing a one mile temporary safety
zone to provide safety for persons and
property nearby fireworks that are being
launched on the Tennessee River at mile
marker 626.0 scheduled to take place
during the evening of July 5, 2013. This
rule will be in effect for 30 minutes from
9:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. This rule is
categorically excluded, under figure 2–
1, paragraph (34)(g), of the Instruction.
An environmental analysis checklist
and a categorical exclusion
determination are available in the
docket where indicated under
ADDRESSES.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation
(water), Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Security measures,
Waterways.
For the reasons discussed in the
preamble, the U. S. 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, 195;
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.T08–0408 to read as
follows:
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§ 165.T08–0408 Safety Zone; Tennessee
River, Miles 625.5 to 626.5, Knoxville, TN.
(a) Location. The following area is a
safety zone: all waters of the Tennessee
River, beginning at mile marker 625.5
and ending at mile marker 626.5.
(b) Effective date. This rule is effective
from 9 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on July 5, 2013.
(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with
the general regulations in § 165.23 of
this part, entry into this zone is
prohibited unless authorized by the
Captain of the Port Ohio Valley or a
designated representative.
(2) Persons or vessels requiring entry
into or passage through the safety zone
must request permission from the
Captain of the Port Ohio Valley or a
designated representative. U. S. Coast
Guard Sector Ohio Valley may be
contacted on VHF Channel 13 or 16, or
at 1–800–253–7465.
(3) All persons and vessels shall
comply with the instructions of the
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Captain of the Port Ohio Valley and
designated U.S. Coast Guard patrol
personnel. On-scene U.S. Coast Guard
patrol personnel include commissioned,
warrant, and petty officers of the U.S.
Coast Guard.
(d) Informational broadcasts: The
Captain of the Port Ohio Valley or a
designated representative will inform
the public through broadcast notice to
mariners when the safety zone has been
established and if there are changes to
the enforcement period for this safety
zone.
Dated: June 13, 2013.
L.W. Hewett,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
Port Ohio Valley.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket No. USCG–2011–0451]
Safety Zone; Seafair Blue Angels Air
Show Performance, Seattle, WA
Coast Guard, DHS.
Notice of enforcement of
regulation.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard will enforce
the annual Seafair Blue Angels Air
Show safety zone on Lake Washington,
Seattle, WA from 9 a.m. on August 2,
2013, to 4 p.m. on August 4, 2013. This
safety zone is being enforced for the
Patriots Jet Team, which will be flying
in place of the Blue Angels this year. All
of the parameters of the zone as outlined
are in effect. This action is necessary to
ensure the safety of the public from
inherent dangers associated with these
annual aerial displays. During the
enforcement period, no person or vessel
may enter or transit this safety zone
unless authorized by the Captain of the
Port or Designated Representative.
DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR
165.1319 will be effective from 8 a.m.
on August 2, 2013, through 11:59 p.m.
on August 4, 2013.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
you have questions on this notice, call
or email Ensign Nathaniel P. Clinger,
Sector Puget Sound Waterways
Management Division, Coast Guard;
telephone 206–217–6045, email
SectorPugetSoundWWM@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast
Guard will enforce the Seafair Blue
Angels Air Show Performance safety
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zone in 33 CFR 165.1319 daily from 9
a.m. until 4 p.m. from August 2, 2013,
through August 4, 2013, unless canceled
sooner by the Captain of the Port.
Under the provisions of 33 CFR
165.1319, the following area is
designated as a safety zone: All waters
of Lake Washington, Washington State,
enclosed by the following points: Near
the termination of Roanoke Way
47°35′44″ N, 122°14′47″ W; thence to
47°35′48″ N, 122°15′45″ W; thence to
47°36′02.1″ N, 122°15′50.2″ W; thence to
47°35′56.6″ N, 122°16′29.2″ W; thence to
47°35′42″ N, 122°16′24″ W; thence to
the east side of the entrance to the west
high-rise of the Interstate 90 bridge;
thence westerly along the south side of
the bridge to the shoreline on the
western terminus of the bridge; thence
southerly along the shoreline to
Andrews Bay at 47°33′06″ N, 122°15′32″
W; thence northeast along the shoreline
of Bailey Peninsula to its northeast
point at 47°33′44″ N, 122°15′04″ W;
thence easterly along the east-west line
drawn tangent to Bailey Peninsula;
thence northerly along the shore of
Mercer Island to the point of origin.
[Datum: NAD 1983]
In accordance with the general
regulations in 33 CFR Part 165, Subpart
C, no person or vessel may enter or
remain in the zone except for support
vessels and support personnel, vessels
registered with the event organizer, or
other vessels authorized by the Captain
of the Port or Designated
Representatives. Vessels and persons
granted authorization to enter the safety
zone shall obey all lawful orders or
directions made by the Captain of the
Port or Designated Representative.
The Captain of the Port may be
assisted by other federal, state and local
law enforcement agencies in enforcing
this regulation.
This notice is issued under authority
of 33 CFR 165.1319 and 5 U.S.C. 552 (a).
If the COTP determines that the safety
zone need not be enforced for the full
duration stated in this notice, he may
use a Broadcast Notice to Mariners to
grant general permission to enter the
regulated area.
Dated: June 3, 2013.
S.J. Ferguson,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
Port, Puget Sound.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[USCG-2013-0408]
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zone, Tennessee River, Mile 625.5 to 626.5
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for
the waters of the Tennessee River beginning at mile marker 625.5 and
ending at mile marker 626.5, extending bank to bank. This zone is
necessary to provide safety from the fallout from the Randy Boyd
fireworks that are being launched on the Tennessee River at mile marker
626.0. Entry into this zone is prohibited unless specifically
authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Ohio Valley or designated
representative.
DATES: This temporary final rule is effective from 9 p.m. through 9:30
p.m. on July 5, 2013.
ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble are part of docket
[USCG-2013-0408]. To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type the
docket number in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rulemaking. You may also
visit the Docket Management Facility in Room W12-140 on the ground
floor of the Department of Transportation West Building, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this
temporary rule, call Petty Officer James Alter, Marine Safety
Detachment Nashville, at (615) 736-5421. If you have questions on
viewing or submitting material to the docket, call Renee V. Wright,
Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone (202) 366-9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Table of Acronyms
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
A. Regulatory History and 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. The Coast Guard received notice on May 15,
2013 that this fireworks show is planned to take place on July 5, 2013.
After a review of the event information and location, the Coast Guard
determined that a safety zone is necessary. Given the lack of calendar
days between notice from the event sponsor to the Coast Guard and the
time of the scheduled event, it would be impracticable to complete the
NPRM process within this short period. Immediate action is necessary to
protect event participants and members of the public from the possible
marine hazards present during a fireworks display on or over the
waterway. Delaying the safety zone would also unnecessarily interfere
with the planned event.
For the same reasons, under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard
finds that good cause exists for making this rule effective less than
30 days after publication in the Federal Register. Providing a full 30
days notice and delaying the effective date for this safety zone would
be impracticable because immediate action is necessary to protect event
participants and members of the public from the possible marine hazards
present during a fireworks display on or over the waterway.
B. Basis and Purpose
The Randy Boyd fireworks display takes place on the Tennessee River
and is launched from a floating platform in the middle of the river at
mile marker 626.0. Fireworks displays taking place on or over a
waterway pose possible hazards to the marine traffic and spectators on
the waterway during the display. The Coast Guard determined that a
temporary safety zone is needed to protect life and property during the
fireworks display. The legal basis and authorities for this rulemaking
establishing a safety zone are found in 33 U.S.C. 1231, 46 U.S.C.
Chapter 701, 3306, 3703; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1,
6.04-6, and 160.5; Public Law 107-295, 116 Stat. 2064; and Department
of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1, which collectively
authorizes the Coast Guard to establish and define regulatory safety
zones. The Captain of the Port Ohio Valley is establishing a safety
zone for all waters of the Tennessee River, beginning at mile marker
625.5 and ending at 626.5 to protect persons and property from hazards
associated with a fireworks display. Entry into this zone is prohibited
unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Ohio Valley
or a designated representative.
C. Discussion of the Final Rule
The Captain of the Port Ohio Valley is establishing a safety zone
for the waters of the Tennessee River, beginning at mile marker 625.5
and ending at 626.5. Vessels shall not enter into, depart from, or move
within this safety zone without permission from the Captain of the Port
Ohio Valley or designated representative. Persons or vessels requiring
entry into or passage through a safety zone must request permission
from the Captain of the Port Ohio Valley, or a designated
representative. They may be contacted on VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16, or
through Coast Guard Sector Ohio Valley at 1-800-253-7465. This rule is
effective from 9:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. on July 5, 2013. The Captain
of the Port Ohio Valley will inform the public through broadcast
notices to mariners of the enforcement period for the safety
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zone as well as any changes in the planned schedule.
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 Executive Order 12866 or
under section 1 of Executive Order 13563. The Office of Management and
Budget has not reviewed it under that Order.
This safety zone restricts transit on the Tennessee River from mile
marker 625.5 through 626.5 and covers a period of one hour, from 9:00
p.m. through 9:30 p.m. on July 5, 2013. Due to its short duration and
limited scope, affecting only one mile of the waterway, it does not
pose a significant regulatory impact. Broadcast Notices to Mariners
will also inform the community of this safety zone so that they may
plan accordingly for this short restriction on transit. Vessel traffic
may request permission from the COTP Ohio Valley or a designated
representative to enter the restricted area.
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 Coast Guard
certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will not have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
This rule will affect the following entities, some of which may be
small entities: the owners or operators of vessels intending to transit
mile marker 625.5 to 626.5 on the Tennessee River, from 9:00 p.m. to
9:30 p.m. on July 5, 2013. The safety zone will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities because this
rule will be in effect for a short period of time, will be of limited
scope, and affects only one mile of the waterway. Broadcast Notices to
Mariners will also inform the community of this safety zone so that
they may plan accordingly for this short restriction on transit. Vessel
traffic may request permission from the COTP Ohio Valley or a
designated representative to enter the restricted area.
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 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 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
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 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
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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 involves establishing a one
mile temporary safety zone to provide safety for persons and property
nearby fireworks that are being launched on the Tennessee River at mile
marker 626.0 scheduled to take place during the evening of July 5,
2013. This rule will be in effect for 30 minutes from 9:00 p.m. to 9:30
p.m. This rule is categorically excluded, under figure 2-1, paragraph
(34)(g), of the Instruction.
An environmental analysis checklist and a categorical exclusion
determination are available in the docket where indicated under
ADDRESSES.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the U. S. 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, 195; 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.T08-0408 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T08-0408 Safety Zone; Tennessee River, Miles 625.5 to 626.5,
Knoxville, TN.
(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: all waters of
the Tennessee River, beginning at mile marker 625.5 and ending at mile
marker 626.5.
(b) Effective date. This rule is effective from 9 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
on July 5, 2013.
(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in
Sec. 165.23 of this part, entry into this zone is prohibited unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port Ohio Valley or a designated
representative.
(2) Persons or vessels requiring entry into or passage through the
safety zone must request permission from the Captain of the Port Ohio
Valley or a designated representative. U. S. Coast Guard Sector Ohio
Valley may be contacted on VHF Channel 13 or 16, or at 1-800-253-7465.
(3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of
the Captain of the Port Ohio Valley and designated U.S. Coast Guard
patrol personnel. On-scene U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel include
commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard.
(d) Informational broadcasts: The Captain of the Port Ohio Valley
or a designated representative will inform the public through broadcast
notice to mariners when the safety zone has been established and if
there are changes to the enforcement period for this safety zone.
Dated: June 13, 2013.
L.W. Hewett,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Ohio Valley.
[FR Doc. 2013-15636 Filed 7-1-13; 8:45 am]
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