Anchorage Grounds and Safety Zone, Delaware River; Marcus Hook, PA, 2371-2375 [2014-00438]
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FinCEN regulations, the Commission is
adopting technical amendments to part
42 of its regulations to replace outdated
references to part 103 with the
appropriate references to chapter X.
III. Related Matters
A. Administrative Procedure Act
Notice of proposed rulemaking is not
required under section 553(b)(3)(B) of
the Administrative Procedure Act
(‘‘APA’’) when an agency, for good
cause, finds ‘‘that notice and public
procedure thereon are impracticable,
unnecessary, or contrary to the public
interest.’’ 12 The amendments described
herein are technical changes that are
required to correct inaccurate crossreferences in the relevant regulation and
will not impose any new substantive
regulatory requirements on any person.
For these reasons, the Commission finds
that it is unnecessary to publish notice
of these amendments under section
553(b)(3)(B) of the APA.
The Commission also finds good
cause to dispense with the 30-day
delayed effective date requirement
under section 553(d)(3) of the APA.13
The technical amendments update
inaccurate cross references.
Accordingly, the amendments will be
effective on the date of publication of
this action, January 14, 2014.
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B. Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The Regulatory Flexibility Act
(‘‘RFA’’) requires the Commission to
consider whether a rule it proposes will
have a significant economic impact on
a substantial number of small entities
and either provide a regulatory
flexibility analysis respecting the
significant impact or certify that the rule
will not have such an impact.14 The
RFA is applicable only to a rule for
which the Commission publishes a
general notice of proposed rulemaking
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b).15 The
Commission has determined that it is
unnecessary to publish a general notice
of proposed rulemaking for the
amendments to part 42 of the
Commission regulations that are being
adopted by this notice, as the
amendments are only technical in
nature and do not subject any party to
any new substantive regulatory
requirements. Therefore, neither a
regulatory flexibility analysis nor a
certification is required for this
rulemaking action.
12 5
U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B).
13 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3).
14 5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.
15 5 U.S.C. 601(2).
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C. Paperwork Reduction Act
An agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, a collection of information
unless it is approved by the Office of
Management and Budget as required by
the Paperwork Reduction Act.16 This
final rulemaking will not impose any
new recordkeeping or information
collection requirements, or other
collections of information.
D. Cost-Benefit Analysis
PART 42—ANTI–MONEY
LAUNDERING, TERRORIST
FINANCING
1. The authority citation for part 42
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1a, 2, 5, 6, 6b, 6d, 6f,
6g, 7, 7a, 7a–1, 7a–2, 7b, 7b–1, 7b–2, 9, 12,
12a, 12c, 13a, 13a–1, 13c, 16 and 21; 12
U.S.C. 1786(q), 1818, 1829b and 1951–1959;
31 U.S.C. 5311–5314 and 5316–5332; title III,
secs. 312–314, 319, 321, 326, 352, Pub. L.
107–56, 115 Stat. 307.
2. Section 42.2 is revised to read as
follows:
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Section 15(a) of the Commodity
Exchange Act (‘‘CEA’’) 17 requires the
Commission to consider the costs and
benefits of its actions before
promulgating a regulation under the
CEA. Section 15(a) specifies that the
costs and benefits shall be considered
against five broad areas of market and
public concern: (1) Protection of market
participants and the public; (2)
efficiency, competitiveness and
financial integrity of futures markets; (3)
price discovery; (4) sound risk
management practices; and (5) other
public interest considerations. The
Commission may give greater weight to
one or more of the five enumerated
considerations to determine, in its
discretion, that a particular rule is
necessary or appropriate to protect the
public interest or to effectuate any of the
provisions or accomplish any of the
purposes of the CEA.
This final rule does not impose any
substantive regulatory obligations on
any person. Rather, the Commission
solely is adopting technical
amendments to § 42.2 of its regulations
to ensure that its regulations
implementing its BSA examination
authority accurately refer to the BSA
regulations administered by FinCEN.
Accordingly, there are no quantifiable
costs associated with this rulemaking.
The sole qualitative benefit associated
with this rulemaking is accuracy.
List of Subjects in 17 CFR Part 42
§ 42.2
Compliance with Bank Secrecy Act.
Every futures commission merchant
and introducing broker shall comply
with the applicable provisions of the
Bank Secrecy Act and the regulations
promulgated by the Department of the
Treasury under that Act at 31 CFR
chapter X, and with the requirements of
31 U.S.C. 5318(l) and the implementing
regulation jointly promulgated by the
Commission and the Department of the
Treasury at 31 CFR 1026.220, which
require that a customer identification
program be adopted as part of the firm’s
Bank Secrecy Act compliance program.
Issued in Washington, DC, on January 8,
2014, by the Commission.
Melissa D. Jurgens,
Secretary of the Commission
Appendix to Technical Amendments
Updating Cross-References to Bank
Secrecy Act Regulations
Note: The following appendix will not
appear in the Code of Federal Regulations.
Appendix 1—Commission Voting
Summary
On this matter, Acting Chairman Wetjen
and Commissioners Chilton and O’Malia
voted in the affirmative.
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Coast Guard
Authority and Issuance
[Docket Number USCG–2013–1014]
For the reasons stated in the
preamble, the Commodity Futures
Trading Commission is amending part
42 of title 17 of the Code of Federal
Regulations as set forth below:
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Anchorage Grounds and Safety Zone,
Delaware River; Marcus Hook, PA
Coast Guard, DHS.
Temporary final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard is
establishing temporary regulations in
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.
U.S.C. 19(a).
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support of the annual U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers (USACE) dredging of
Marcus Hook Range in the Delaware
River. Anchorage restrictions and a
safety zone affecting the Marcus Hook
area of the Delaware River are in place
every year from September 1 through
December 31. The dredging operations
taking place this year require the
regulations to remain in place through
February 28, 2014. This final rule
establishes temporary regulations to
extend the time that those regulations
are in place.
DATES: This rule is effective without
actual notice from January 14, 2014
until February 28, 2014. For the
purposes of enforcement, actual notice
will be used from the date the rule was
signed, December 30, 2013, until
January 14, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in
this preamble are part of docket number
[USCG–2013–1014]. 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 rule, call or
email Lieutenant Veronica Smith, Chief
Waterways Management, Sector
Delaware Bay, U.S. Coast Guard;
telephone (215) 271–4851, email
veronica.l.smith@uscg.mil. If you have
questions on viewing or submitting
material to the docket, call Cheryl
Collins, 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
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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
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to the public interest.’’ Under 5 U.S.C.
553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that
good cause exists for not publishing a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
with respect to this rule because it is
impracticable and unnecessary.
Immediate action is necessary to
provide for the safety of life and
property in the navigable water.
Publishing an NPRM is impracticable
because the final details for the dredging
operation were not received by the
Coast Guard until December 2, 2013 and
there was insufficient time to allow for
a comment period. Publishing an NPRM
is unnecessary because very few
members of the public will be affected
by the regulations established by this
Final Rule. The regulations being
created are temporary and will only
impact a small number of vessels in a
limited geographic area. Failure to
establish these regulations may present
hazards to sessels transiting or
attempting to transit Marcus Hook
Range and the adjacent anchorage
during pipe-laying or dredging
operations. Delaying this rule to wait for
a notice and comment period to run
would be contrary to the public interest
as it would inhibit the Coast Guard’s
ability to protect the public from the
hazards associated with pipe-laying and
dredging operations.
Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast
Guard finds for the same reasons
described in the previous paragraph that
good cause exists for making this rule
effective less than 30 days after
publication in the Federal Register.
B. Basis and Purpose
On July 15, 2005, the Coast Guard
published a final rule entitled
‘‘Anchorage Grounds and Safety Zone;
Delaware River’’ in the Federal Register
(70 FR 40885). This rule established
regulations for the annual dredging
operations that take place in the Marcus
Hook Range from September 1 through
December 31. To reduce the hazards
associated with the dredging operations,
vessel traffic that normally transits
through the Marcus Hook Range is
diverted through part of Anchorage 7
during dredging operations. As a result,
the rule places additional requirements
and restrictions on the use of Anchorage
7 and Anchorage 6. In addition, a
permanent safety zone was placed in
waters within a 150 yard radius around
vessels engaged in dredging operations.
Norfolk Dredging Company has been
hired by the Army Corps of Engineers to
conduct the annual dredging in Marcus
Hook Range. This year, dredging
operations began on December 10, 2013,
which is later in the year than previous
dredging operations. This has made it
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necessary to extend the effective period
of the existing regulations to ensure the
safety of mariners transiting the area
from the potential hazards associated
with pipe laying and dredging
operations.
C. Discussion of the Temporary Final
Rule
The Captain of the Port Sector
Delaware Bay is extending the effective
period of the regulations found in 33
CFR 165.555 and 33 CFR 110.157 for the
duration of the dredging operation in
Marcus Hook Range. These regulations
will be in effect until February 28, 2014,
unless cancelled earlier by the Captain
of the Port. The safety zone being
established will include waters within a
150 yard radius of the dredge
performing the dredging operations.
Vessels transiting the Marcus Hook
Range will have to divert from the main
ship channel through Anchorage 7 and
must operate at the minimum safe speed
necessary to maintain steerage and
reduce wake. Entry into, transiting, or
anchoring within the safety zone is
prohibited unless authorized by the
Captain of the Port, Sector Delaware
Bay, or her on-scene representative.
Certain requirements will also be in
place for vessels using the affected
anchorages. During the effective period,
vessels desiring to use Marcus Hook
Anchorage (Anchorage 7), must obtain
permission from the Captain of the Port
Sector Delaware Bay at least 24 hours in
advance. The Captain of the Port will
permit only one vessel at a time to
anchor in Anchorage 7 and will grant
permission on a ‘‘first come, first
served’’ basis. That vessel will be
directed to a location within Anchorage
7 where it may anchor for a period not
to exceed 12 hours. Vessels normally
permitted to anchor in Anchorage 7 will
be expected to use the next closest
anchorage grounds, Anchorage 6 off
Deepwater Point or Anchorage 9 near
the entrance to Mantua Creek. To
control access to Anchorages 6 and 9,
the Coast Guard requires that any vessel
700 feet or greater in length to obtain
advance notice from the Captain of the
Port before anchoring. Any vessel 700 to
750 feet in length is required to have
one tug standing alongside while at
anchor and any vessel over 750 feet in
length will require two tugs standing
alongside. Any tug being utilized for
this purpose must have sufficient
horsepower to assist with necessary
maneuvers to keep the vessel clear of
the navigational channel. The Captain of
the Port, Sector Delaware Bay, or her onscene representative may be contacted
via VHF channel 16.
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D. Regulatory Analyses
We developed this rule after
considering numerous statutes and
executive orders related to rulemaking.
Below we summarize our analyses
based on these statutes and 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 those
Orders.
The Coast Guard does not anticipate
any significant economic impact
because the safety zone will be enforced
in an area and in a manner that does not
conflict with transiting commercial and
recreational traffic since vessels will be
able to pass through Anchorage 7.
During the enforcement period, vessels
may request permission to transit
through the safety zone. Permission may
be granted by the Captain of the Port on
a case-by-case basis. The operator of any
vessel in the safety zone shall proceed
as directed by the designated
representative of the Captain of the Port
and shall contact the Dredge ESSEX on
VHF channel 13 or 16 at least 30
minutes prior to arrival for passing
information.
Although this regulation requires
certain vessels to have one or two tugs
alongside while at anchor, the
requirement only applies to vessels 700
feet or greater in length that choose to
anchor in Anchorages 6 and 9. Alternate
anchorage grounds such as Anchorage A
off the entrance to the Mispillion River
and Anchorage 1 (Bombay Hook) off
Bombay Hook Point in Delaware Bay,
are reasonably close and generally
available.
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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
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a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities:
(1) This rule will affect the following
entities, some of which might be small
entities: The owners or operators of
vessels intending to operate, transit, or
anchor in Anchorage 7 from January 1,
2014 until February 28, 2014 unless
cancelled earlier by the Captain of the
Port.
(2) This safety zone will not have a
significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities for
the following reasons: This rule will
only be enforced for a short period of
time. In the event that this temporary
safety zone affects shipping, commercial
vessels may request permission from the
Captain of the Port, Sector Delaware
Bay, to transit through the safety zone.
Before activation of the zone, we will
give notice to the public via a Broadcast
Notice to Mariners that the regulation is
in effect.
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
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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 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
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Authority: 33 U.S.C. 471; 1221 through
1236, 2030, 2035, and 2071; Department of
Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1
and 33 CFR 1.05–1(g).
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 determined that 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
anchorages and safety zones on the
navigable waters of the United States
under 33 CFR Parts 110 and 165. This
zone will temporarily restrict vessel
traffic from transiting through a portion
of Marcus Hook Range in order to
protect the safety of life and property on
the waters while submerged dredge
pipe-laying and dredging operations are
conducted. This rule is categorically
excluded from further review under
paragraphs 34(f) and 34(g) of Figure 2–
1 of the Commandant Instruction. A
checklist and categorical exclusion
determination are available in the
docket. We seek any comments or
information that may lead to the
discovery of a significant environmental
impact from this rule.
List of Subjects
33 CFR Part 110
Anchorage Grounds.
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33 CFR Part 165
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation
(water), Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Security measures,
Waterways.
For the reasons discussed in the
preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR part 110 and 165 as follows:
PART 110—ANCHORAGE
REGULATIONS
1. The authority citation for part 110
continues to read as follows:
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2. Add temporary paragraph (b)(12) to
§ 110.157 to read as follows:
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§ 110.157
Delaware Bay and River.
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(12) From January 1, 2014 until
February 28, 2014, additional
requirements and restrictions in this
paragraph for the use of anchorages
defined in paragraphs (a)(7), (a)(8), and
(a)(10) of this section apply.
(i) Before anchoring in Anchorage 7
off Marcus Hook, as described in
paragraph (a)(8) of this section, a vessel
must first obtain permission from the
Captain of the Port, Philadelphia, at
least 24 hours in advance of arrival.
Permission to anchor will be granted on
a ‘‘first-come, first-served’’ basis. The
Fifth Coast Guard District Commander
will allow only one vessel at a time to
be at anchor in Anchorage 7, and no
vessel may remain within Anchorage 7
for more than 12 hours. Any vessel
arriving from or departing to sea that
requires an examination by the public
health service, customs or immigration
authorities will be directed to an
anchorage for the required inspection by
the Captain of the Port on a case-by-case
basis.
(ii) For Anchorage 6 off Deepwater
Point, as described in paragraph (a)(7) of
this section, and Anchorage 9 as
described in paragraph (a)(10) of this
section.
(A) Any vessel 700 feet or greater in
length requesting anchorage shall obtain
permission from the Captain of the Port,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at least 24
hours in advance.
(B) Any vessel from 700 to 750 feet in
length shall have one tug alongside at
all times while the vessel is at anchor.
(C) Any vessel greater than 750 feet in
length shall have two tugs alongside at
all times while the vessel is at anchor.
(D) The Master, owner or operator of
a vessel at anchor shall ensure that any
tug required by this section is of
sufficient horsepower to assist with
necessary maneuvers to keep the vessel
clear of the navigation channel.
(iii) As used in this section, Captain
of the Port means the Commander of
Sector Delaware Bay or any Coast Guard
commissioned, warrant or petty officer
who has been authorized by the Captain
of the Port to act on his behalf. The
Captain of the Port may be contacted by
telephone at (215) 271–4807 or via VHF
marine band radio, channel 16.
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PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION
AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
3. The authority citation for part 165
continues to read as follows:
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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, 160.5; Pub. L.
107–295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of
Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.
4. Add temporary § 165.T05–1014, to
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River.
Safety Zone, Delaware
(a) Regulated Area. The following area
is a safety zone: All waters located
within a 150 yard radius around the
dredging operation and barge,
conducting dredging operations in or
near the vicinity of Anchorage 7.
(b) Regulations. The general safety
zone regulations found in 33 CFR
165.23 apply to the safety zone created
by this section, § 165.T05–1014.
(1) All persons and vessels are
prohibited from entering this zone,
except as authorized by the Coast Guard
Captain of the Port or her designated
representative.
(2) All persons or vessels wishing to
transit through the safety zone must
request authorization to do so from the
Captain of the Port or her designated
representative one hour prior to the
intended time of transit.
(3) Vessels granted permission to
transit through the Safety Zone must do
so in accordance with the directions
provided by the Captain of the Port or
her designated representative.
(4) To seek permission to transit this
safety zone, the Captain of the Port or
her designated representative can be
contacted via Sector Delaware Bay
Command Center (215) 271–4940 or
VHF channel 16. Vessels should contact
the Dredge ESSEX on VHF channel 13
or 16 at least 30 minutes prior to arrival
for passing information.
(5) This section applies to all vessels
wishing to transit through the safety
zone except vessels that are engaged in
the following operations:
(i) Enforcing laws;
(ii) Servicing aids to navigation, and
(iii) Emergency response vessels.
(6) No person or vessel may enter or
remain in a safety zone without the
permission of the Captain of the Port;
(7) Each person and vessel in a safety
zone shall obey any direction or order
of the Captain of the Port;
(8) No person may board, or take or
place any article or thing on board, any
vessel in a safety zone without the
permission of the Captain of the Port;
and
(9) No person may take or place any
article or thing upon any waterfront
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facility in a safety zone without the
permission of the Captain of the Port.
(c) Definitions. (1) Captain of the Port
means the Commander, Coast Guard
Sector Delaware Bay, or any Coast
Guard commissioned, warrant or petty
officer who has been authorized by the
Captain of the Port to act on her behalf.
(2) Designated representative means
any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant
or petty officer who has been authorized
by the Captain of the Port Delaware Bay
to assist in enforcing the safety zone
described in paragraph (a) of this
section.
(d) Enforcement. The U.S. Coast
Guard may be assisted by Federal, State,
and local agencies in the patrol and
enforcement of the zone.
(e) Enforcement period. This section
will be enforced from January 1, 2014
until February 28, 2014 unless cancelled
earlier by the Captain of the Port.
Dated: December 30, 2013.
Steven H. Ratti,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander,
Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2014–00438 Filed 1–13–14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
40 CFR Part 52
[EPA–R09–OAR–2013–0753; FRL–9905–29Region 9]
Revisions to the California State
Implementation Plan, El Dorado
County Air Quality Management
District
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Direct final rule.
AGENCY:
The Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) is taking direct final
action to approve revisions to the El
Dorado County Air Quality Management
District (EDAQMD) portion of the
SUMMARY:
California State Implementation Plan
(SIP). These revisions concern negative
declarations for volatile organic
compound (VOC) source categories for
the EDAQMD. We are approving these
negative declarations under the Clean
Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the
Act).
DATES: This rule is effective on March
17, 2014 without further notice, unless
EPA receives adverse comments by
February 13, 2014. If we receive such
comments, we will publish a timely
withdrawal in the Federal Register to
notify the public that this direct final
rule will not take effect.
ADDRESSES: Submit comments,
identified by docket number EPA–R09–
OAR–2013–0753, by one of the
following methods:
1. Federal eRulemaking Portal:
www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line
instructions.
2. Email: steckel.andrew@epa.gov.
3. Mail or deliver: Andrew Steckel
(Air-4), U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency Region IX, 75 Hawthorne Street,
San Francisco, CA 94105–3901.
Instructions: All comments will be
included in the public docket without
change and may be made available
online at www.regulations.gov,
including any personal information
provided, unless the comment includes
Confidential Business Information (CBI)
or other information whose disclosure is
restricted by statute. Information that
you consider CBI or otherwise protected
should be clearly identified as such and
should not be submitted through
www.regulations.gov or email.
www.regulations.gov is an ‘‘anonymous
access’’ system, and EPA will not know
your identity or contact information
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cannot read your comment due to
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Electronic files should avoid the use of
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encryption, and be free of any defects or
viruses.
Docket: Generally, documents in the
docket for this action are available
electronically at www.regulations.gov
and in hard copy at EPA Region IX, 75
Hawthorne Street, San Francisco,
California 94105–3901. While all
documents in the docket are listed at
www.regulations.gov, some information
may be publicly available only at the
hard copy location (e.g., copyrighted
material, large maps), and some may not
be publicly available in either location
(e.g., CBI). To inspect the hard copy
materials, please schedule an
appointment during normal business
hours with the contact listed in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Stanley Tong, EPA Region IX, (415)
947–4122, tong.stanley@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Throughout this document, ‘‘we,’’ ‘‘us,’’
and ‘‘our’’ refer to EPA.
Table of Contents
I. The State’s Submittal
A. What negative declarations did the State
submit?
B. Are there other versions of these
negative declarations?
C. What is the purpose of the submitted
negative declarations?
II. EPA’s Evaluation and Action
A. How is EPA evaluating the negative
declarations?
B. Do the negative declarations meet the
evaluation criteria?
C. Public Comment and Final Action
III. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews
I. The State’s Submittal
A. What negative declarations did the
State submit?
Table 1 lists the negative declarations
we are approving with the dates that
they were adopted by the EDAQMD and
submitted by the California Air
Resources Board (CARB).
TABLE 1—SUBMITTED NEGATIVE DECLARATIONS
Local agency
Title
EDAQMD ..........
EPA–450/2–78–015—Control of VOC Emissions from Existing Stationary Sources,
Volume VI: Surface Coating of Miscellaneous Metal Parts and Products.
EPA–450/2–77–022—Control of VOC Emissions from Solvent Metal Cleaning .............
EPA–450/2–78–033—Control of VOC Emissions from Existing Stationary Sources,
Volume VIII: Graphic Arts—Rotogravure and Flexography.
pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with RULES
EDAQMD ..........
EDAQMD ..........
On November 25, 2013, EPA
determined that the EDAQMD negative
declarations submitted on September
30, 2013, met the completeness criteria
VerDate Mar<15>2010
12:41 Jan 13, 2014
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in 40 CFR Part 51 Appendix V, which
must be met before formal EPA review.
PO 00000
Submitted
12/11/12
09/30/13
12/11/12
12/11/12
09/30/13
09/30/13
B. Are there other versions of these
negative declarations?
There are no previous versions of
these negative declarations.
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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 14, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 2371-2375]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-00438]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Parts 110 and 165
[Docket Number USCG-2013-1014]
RIN 1625-AA00
Anchorage Grounds and Safety Zone, Delaware River; Marcus Hook,
PA
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing temporary regulations in
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support of the annual U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) dredging of
Marcus Hook Range in the Delaware River. Anchorage restrictions and a
safety zone affecting the Marcus Hook area of the Delaware River are in
place every year from September 1 through December 31. The dredging
operations taking place this year require the regulations to remain in
place through February 28, 2014. This final rule establishes temporary
regulations to extend the time that those regulations are in place.
DATES: This rule is effective without actual notice from January 14,
2014 until February 28, 2014. For the purposes of enforcement, actual
notice will be used from the date the rule was signed, December 30,
2013, until January 14, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble are part of docket
number [USCG-2013-1014]. 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 rule,
call or email Lieutenant Veronica Smith, Chief Waterways Management,
Sector Delaware Bay, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone (215) 271-4851, email
veronica.l.smith@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing or
submitting material to the docket, call Cheryl Collins, 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 because it is impracticable and unnecessary.
Immediate action is necessary to provide for the safety of life and
property in the navigable water. Publishing an NPRM is impracticable
because the final details for the dredging operation were not received
by the Coast Guard until December 2, 2013 and there was insufficient
time to allow for a comment period. Publishing an NPRM is unnecessary
because very few members of the public will be affected by the
regulations established by this Final Rule. The regulations being
created are temporary and will only impact a small number of vessels in
a limited geographic area. Failure to establish these regulations may
present hazards to sessels transiting or attempting to transit Marcus
Hook Range and the adjacent anchorage during pipe-laying or dredging
operations. Delaying this rule to wait for a notice and comment period
to run would be contrary to the public interest as it would inhibit the
Coast Guard's ability to protect the public from the hazards associated
with pipe-laying and dredging operations.
Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds for the same
reasons described in the previous paragraph that good cause exists for
making this rule effective less than 30 days after publication in the
Federal Register.
B. Basis and Purpose
On July 15, 2005, the Coast Guard published a final rule entitled
``Anchorage Grounds and Safety Zone; Delaware River'' in the Federal
Register (70 FR 40885). This rule established regulations for the
annual dredging operations that take place in the Marcus Hook Range
from September 1 through December 31. To reduce the hazards associated
with the dredging operations, vessel traffic that normally transits
through the Marcus Hook Range is diverted through part of Anchorage 7
during dredging operations. As a result, the rule places additional
requirements and restrictions on the use of Anchorage 7 and Anchorage
6. In addition, a permanent safety zone was placed in waters within a
150 yard radius around vessels engaged in dredging operations. Norfolk
Dredging Company has been hired by the Army Corps of Engineers to
conduct the annual dredging in Marcus Hook Range. This year, dredging
operations began on December 10, 2013, which is later in the year than
previous dredging operations. This has made it necessary to extend the
effective period of the existing regulations to ensure the safety of
mariners transiting the area from the potential hazards associated with
pipe laying and dredging operations.
C. Discussion of the Temporary Final Rule
The Captain of the Port Sector Delaware Bay is extending the
effective period of the regulations found in 33 CFR 165.555 and 33 CFR
110.157 for the duration of the dredging operation in Marcus Hook
Range. These regulations will be in effect until February 28, 2014,
unless cancelled earlier by the Captain of the Port. The safety zone
being established will include waters within a 150 yard radius of the
dredge performing the dredging operations. Vessels transiting the
Marcus Hook Range will have to divert from the main ship channel
through Anchorage 7 and must operate at the minimum safe speed
necessary to maintain steerage and reduce wake. Entry into, transiting,
or anchoring within the safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by
the Captain of the Port, Sector Delaware Bay, or her on-scene
representative. Certain requirements will also be in place for vessels
using the affected anchorages. During the effective period, vessels
desiring to use Marcus Hook Anchorage (Anchorage 7), must obtain
permission from the Captain of the Port Sector Delaware Bay at least 24
hours in advance. The Captain of the Port will permit only one vessel
at a time to anchor in Anchorage 7 and will grant permission on a
``first come, first served'' basis. That vessel will be directed to a
location within Anchorage 7 where it may anchor for a period not to
exceed 12 hours. Vessels normally permitted to anchor in Anchorage 7
will be expected to use the next closest anchorage grounds, Anchorage 6
off Deepwater Point or Anchorage 9 near the entrance to Mantua Creek.
To control access to Anchorages 6 and 9, the Coast Guard requires that
any vessel 700 feet or greater in length to obtain advance notice from
the Captain of the Port before anchoring. Any vessel 700 to 750 feet in
length is required to have one tug standing alongside while at anchor
and any vessel over 750 feet in length will require two tugs standing
alongside. Any tug being utilized for this purpose must have sufficient
horsepower to assist with necessary maneuvers to keep the vessel clear
of the navigational channel. The Captain of the Port, Sector Delaware
Bay, or her on-scene representative may be contacted via VHF channel
16.
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D. Regulatory Analyses
We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
based on these statutes and 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 those Orders.
The Coast Guard does not anticipate any significant economic impact
because the safety zone will be enforced in an area and in a manner
that does not conflict with transiting commercial and recreational
traffic since vessels will be able to pass through Anchorage 7. During
the enforcement period, vessels may request permission to transit
through the safety zone. Permission may be granted by the Captain of
the Port on a case-by-case basis. The operator of any vessel in the
safety zone shall proceed as directed by the designated representative
of the Captain of the Port and shall contact the Dredge ESSEX on VHF
channel 13 or 16 at least 30 minutes prior to arrival for passing
information.
Although this regulation requires certain vessels to have one or
two tugs alongside while at anchor, the requirement only applies to
vessels 700 feet or greater in length that choose to anchor in
Anchorages 6 and 9. Alternate anchorage grounds such as Anchorage A off
the entrance to the Mispillion River and Anchorage 1 (Bombay Hook) off
Bombay Hook Point in Delaware Bay, are reasonably close and generally
available.
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:
(1) This rule will affect the following entities, some of which
might be small entities: The owners or operators of vessels intending
to operate, transit, or anchor in Anchorage 7 from January 1, 2014
until February 28, 2014 unless cancelled earlier by the Captain of the
Port.
(2) This safety zone will not have a significant economic impact on
a substantial number of small entities for the following reasons: This
rule will only be enforced for a short period of time. In the event
that this temporary safety zone affects shipping, commercial vessels
may request permission from the Captain of the Port, Sector Delaware
Bay, to transit through the safety zone. Before activation of the zone,
we will give notice to the public via a Broadcast Notice to Mariners
that the regulation is in effect.
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 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
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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 determined
that 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 anchorages and safety zones on the
navigable waters of the United States under 33 CFR Parts 110 and 165.
This zone will temporarily restrict vessel traffic from transiting
through a portion of Marcus Hook Range in order to protect the safety
of life and property on the waters while submerged dredge pipe-laying
and dredging operations are conducted. This rule is categorically
excluded from further review under paragraphs 34(f) and 34(g) of Figure
2-1 of the Commandant Instruction. A checklist and categorical
exclusion determination are available in the docket. We seek any
comments or information that may lead to the discovery of a significant
environmental impact from this rule.
List of Subjects
33 CFR Part 110
Anchorage Grounds.
33 CFR Part 165
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends
33 CFR part 110 and 165 as follows:
PART 110--ANCHORAGE REGULATIONS
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1. The authority citation for part 110 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 471; 1221 through 1236, 2030, 2035, and
2071; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1 and 33
CFR 1.05-1(g).
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2. Add temporary paragraph (b)(12) to Sec. 110.157 to read as follows:
Sec. 110.157 Delaware Bay and River.
* * * * *
(b) * * *
(12) From January 1, 2014 until February 28, 2014, additional
requirements and restrictions in this paragraph for the use of
anchorages defined in paragraphs (a)(7), (a)(8), and (a)(10) of this
section apply.
(i) Before anchoring in Anchorage 7 off Marcus Hook, as described
in paragraph (a)(8) of this section, a vessel must first obtain
permission from the Captain of the Port, Philadelphia, at least 24
hours in advance of arrival. Permission to anchor will be granted on a
``first-come, first-served'' basis. The Fifth Coast Guard District
Commander will allow only one vessel at a time to be at anchor in
Anchorage 7, and no vessel may remain within Anchorage 7 for more than
12 hours. Any vessel arriving from or departing to sea that requires an
examination by the public health service, customs or immigration
authorities will be directed to an anchorage for the required
inspection by the Captain of the Port on a case-by-case basis.
(ii) For Anchorage 6 off Deepwater Point, as described in paragraph
(a)(7) of this section, and Anchorage 9 as described in paragraph
(a)(10) of this section.
(A) Any vessel 700 feet or greater in length requesting anchorage
shall obtain permission from the Captain of the Port, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, at least 24 hours in advance.
(B) Any vessel from 700 to 750 feet in length shall have one tug
alongside at all times while the vessel is at anchor.
(C) Any vessel greater than 750 feet in length shall have two tugs
alongside at all times while the vessel is at anchor.
(D) The Master, owner or operator of a vessel at anchor shall
ensure that any tug required by this section is of sufficient
horsepower to assist with necessary maneuvers to keep the vessel clear
of the navigation channel.
(iii) As used in this section, Captain of the Port means the
Commander of Sector Delaware Bay or any Coast Guard commissioned,
warrant or petty officer who has been authorized by the Captain of the
Port to act on his behalf. The Captain of the Port may be contacted by
telephone at (215) 271-4807 or via VHF marine band radio, channel 16.
* * * * *
PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
0
3. 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, 160.5; Pub. L. 107-
295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
0170.1.
0
4. Add temporary Sec. 165.T05-1014, to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T05-1014 Safety Zone, Delaware River.
(a) Regulated Area. The following area is a safety zone: All waters
located within a 150 yard radius around the dredging operation and
barge, conducting dredging operations in or near the vicinity of
Anchorage 7.
(b) Regulations. The general safety zone regulations found in 33
CFR 165.23 apply to the safety zone created by this section, Sec.
165.T05-1014.
(1) All persons and vessels are prohibited from entering this zone,
except as authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port or her
designated representative.
(2) All persons or vessels wishing to transit through the safety
zone must request authorization to do so from the Captain of the Port
or her designated representative one hour prior to the intended time of
transit.
(3) Vessels granted permission to transit through the Safety Zone
must do so in accordance with the directions provided by the Captain of
the Port or her designated representative.
(4) To seek permission to transit this safety zone, the Captain of
the Port or her designated representative can be contacted via Sector
Delaware Bay Command Center (215) 271-4940 or VHF channel 16. Vessels
should contact the Dredge ESSEX on VHF channel 13 or 16 at least 30
minutes prior to arrival for passing information.
(5) This section applies to all vessels wishing to transit through
the safety zone except vessels that are engaged in the following
operations:
(i) Enforcing laws;
(ii) Servicing aids to navigation, and
(iii) Emergency response vessels.
(6) No person or vessel may enter or remain in a safety zone
without the permission of the Captain of the Port;
(7) Each person and vessel in a safety zone shall obey any
direction or order of the Captain of the Port;
(8) No person may board, or take or place any article or thing on
board, any vessel in a safety zone without the permission of the
Captain of the Port; and
(9) No person may take or place any article or thing upon any
waterfront
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facility in a safety zone without the permission of the Captain of the
Port.
(c) Definitions. (1) Captain of the Port means the Commander, Coast
Guard Sector Delaware Bay, or any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or
petty officer who has been authorized by the Captain of the Port to act
on her behalf.
(2) Designated representative means any Coast Guard commissioned,
warrant or petty officer who has been authorized by the Captain of the
Port Delaware Bay to assist in enforcing the safety zone described in
paragraph (a) of this section.
(d) Enforcement. The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted by Federal,
State, and local agencies in the patrol and enforcement of the zone.
(e) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from January
1, 2014 until February 28, 2014 unless cancelled earlier by the Captain
of the Port.
Dated: December 30, 2013.
Steven H. Ratti,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District.
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